The 2010-2015 coalition government in the United Kingdom was formed after the general election in May 2010, when no single party won an outright majority. The Conservative Party, led by David Cameron, joined forces with the Liberal Democrats, headed by Nick Clegg, to create a coalition government. This partnership aimed to address the economic challenges facing the country, particularly the budget deficit. During this period, the coalition implemented various policies, including austerity measures and reforms in public services. Key legislation included the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011. The coalition ended in 2015 when the Conservatives won a majority in the general election.