Press Releases

European fisheries fund allocated to promote growth across the UK

Fishermen across the UK will be able to apply for a fair share of a new grant scheme to help them adapt to the new Common Fisheries Policy and grow their businesses.

New date for carriageway repairs on A5 Watling Street, Brownhills

Overnight carriageway repairs are to be carried out on the A5 Watling Street at Brownhills, Walsall, from Monday 16 June.

Overnight bridge maintenance on the M1 at junction 15 near Northampton

Overnight bridge work requiring motorway closures will be carried out at junction 15 of the M1 near Northampton from Monday 23 June to Monday 4 August.

Prime Minister opens biggest UK trade fair in over 60 years

UK companies have agreed new trade and investment deals worth over £200 million which will create or safeguard more than 800 UK jobs.

New domestic abuse campaign launched

A new poster campaign ahead of the start of the 2014 World Cup directs young men to Respect's Phoneline for advice and support.

Tribunal Procedure Committee appoints new members

The Lord Chancellor in consultation with the Lord Chief Justice announced the appointment of Simon Cox and Michael Reed.

Resurfacing work planned for M5 Junctions 27 to 28

Overnight work will begin on Monday June 16 to resurface a three mile section of the M5 between junctions 27 and 28 leading to smoother journeys.

David Willetts welcomes Universities Week with £48 million investment in biomedical research

David Willetts announces £48 million of new investment in biomedical research.

End to outdated laws will allow Londoners to let homes for extra cash

Eric Pickles announces the end of rules that prevent short-term renting of private homes.

Driver advice for Cheshire Show

Drivers using the M6 the A556 in Cheshire next week are being reminded that the popular Cheshire County Show is taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday (17 and 18 June).

Airports Commission publishes discussion on the UK’s existing airport capacity

Discussion paper considers role of regional airports.

£2.85 million announced for families bereaved by homicide

Victims’ Minister Damian Green has announced a £2.85 million Homicide Service grant for families bereaved by homicide.

Swaledale Festival wins Prime Minister’s award

North Yorkshire’s Swaledale Festival is celebrating a record-breaking 2014 programme after being recognised with a Big Society Award.

Football by number plates...

With all football fans’ eyes turning towards Brazil, DVLA has today revealed the top ten football number plates that they have sold.

EA and Sedgemoor Council release : River Parrett barrier workshop

The technical meeting held today in Bridgwater to discuss the River Parrett barrier had over sixty delegates from various organisations, councils and community representatives.

Advice note on academies and maintained schools in Birmingham

Note provided on academies and maintained schools in Birmingham to the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.