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  • Government draws the line on bloated and wasteful IT contracts

    New rules for IT contracts will ensure maximum value for taxpayers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Treasury announces plans to find £1.5 billion savings across PFI contracts

    Plans have been announced to deliver £1.5 billion savings across the 495 operational Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects in England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • EU to open up public procurement following UK government lobbying

    The new EU Procurement Directives will support public sector mutuals and boost small and medium enterprises.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Call for bids open for the Latin American Prosperity Fund 14/15

    Call for bids is open for the Prosperity Fund 2014/15 in Latin America

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Latin America Prosperity fund regional strategy 2014/15

    The Latin America Prosperity Fund aims to create the conditions for global growth

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK to be the G8’s “most digital government” by next year, with billions of savings in sight

    Driving records to go online, as part of programme to digitise 25 major public services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 7 January 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Afghanistan, flooding, spending, the NHS, immigration and rail fares.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: afternoon 6 January 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on honours, immigration, Simon Hoggart, spending, election debate and floods.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 6 January 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on flooding, spending, World War One (WW1) and Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Premises of the British Embassy Tokyo

    The British and Japanese Governments have agreed to proceed with negotiations intended to lead to the exchange of leasehold and ownership rights for the premises of the British Embassy Tokyo.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement on review of major government contracts

    Francis Maude has made a statement to the House of Commons about 2 reviews that examine major contracts held by government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Taxpayer compensated for overcharging as cross-government contracts review concludes

    Serco will repay £68.5 million for charging errors as government welcomes progress on a corporate renewal plan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government publishes Financial Management Review

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury publishes a review looking at options to strengthen financial management and leadership across government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New appointments bring further experience to government’s Shareholder Executive

    Robert Swannell and Robin Lawther appointed as Non-Executive Directors to the government’s Shareholder Executive.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement 2013 speech

    Autumn Statement 2013 speech in full.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • George Osborne prononce le discours d'automne

    Le chancelier de l’Echiquier, George Osborne, a prononcé aujourd’hui le traditionnel discours d’automne devant le Parlement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Autumn Statement 2013: key announcements

    Further measures announced to help hard-working people as Chancellor delivers Autumn Statement to Parliament.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pay and reward

    Letter from Brandon Lewis to Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council about the remuneration of senior staff.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Billions worth of potential public contracts published

    The government has updated its procurement pipelines to help businesses of all sizes bid for more public sector contracts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Award-winning property project saves £60m for the taxpayer

    Government agencies are saving taxpayers £60 million by housing their headquarters under one roof in an award-winning project.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government