National News

Ending the era of soaring Council Tax risesThe public will be given the power to veto excessive council tax rises.

Home Secretary announces radical police shake-upTheresa May has unveiled plans to re-establish the link between the police and the public.

Championing British business abroadDavid Cameron announces a new commercially-minded focus to Foreign Office activities.

National Citizen Service to be pilotedDavid Cameron announces plans for National Citizen Service pilot schemes next summer.

Cameron discusses key issues with President ObamaDavid Cameron is undertaking his first official visit to the United States since becoming Prime Minister.

Our Big Society AgendaDavid Cameron has set out plans for "the biggest redistribution of power from elites in Whitehall to the man and woman on the street"

Rapid review of counter-terrorism powersTheresa May announces a rapid review of key counter-terrorism and security powers.

Time to stop the councillor pay hikesGrant Shapps criticises LGA hikes in councillor pay and bins Labour plans for "golden" payments.

Chancellor launches Spending ChallengeGeorge Osborne has asked the public to submit ideas on how government can deliver more for less.

We will make government accountable to the peopleThe Prime Minister has outlined plans to end Labour's top-down, centralising approach.

More top teachers in challenging schoolsMichael Gove has pledged to expand the successful Teach First scheme.

Establishing a distinctive foreign policyThe Foreign Secretary has pledged a "clear, focused and effective" approach to international diplomacy.

Cameron takes part in his first international summitsThe Prime Minister has attended the G8 and G20 gatherings in Canada.

George Osborne outlines the Emergency BudgetGeorge Osborne's five year plan to rebuild the economy based on responsibility, freedom and fairness.

Labour's legacy to BritainAhead of the Emergency Budget, we have published a document setting out Labour's economic failures.

Cameron makes first visit to Afghanistan as Prime MinisterPrime Minister David Cameron pledges more support for British troops in Afghanistan.

We will tackle Britain's massive deficitTackling the debt is the most important task facing our country.

Prime Minister shocked by shootings in CumbriaThe Prime Minister has said the Government will do everything it can to help the community.

A government open to scrutinyFrancis Maude says this week marks the beginning of a new era of transparency.

Transforming the British economyPrime Minister David Cameron has set out the coalition strategy for economic growth.