Press Releases

Driver advice for RHS Tatton Show-goers

The Highways Agency is reminding drivers using the M56, A556 and M6 in Cheshire that the annual RHS Tatton Show is taking place later this month.

Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford

Drivers are advised that motorways and major A roads leading to the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire are likely to be busy between Friday 11 July and Sunday 13 July.

Smoother journeys from A66 wear and tear repairs at Brough

Overnight work to tackle wear and repair along the A66 around Brough in Cumbria started this week and will continue intermittently until the middle of August.

Highways Agency helps drivers in East Midlands to have a happy holiday

With the school summer holidays almost upon us and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in the East Midlands to check and maintain their vehicles this summer – as figures reveal that 1108 of incidents on the region’s roads last summer were potentially preventable.

Ofsted consults on separate judgements

Separate graded judgments on the quality of nursery and reception, and post-16 provision in school inspection reports proposed.

Highways Agency helps drivers in the North West have a happy holiday

With the school summer holidays almost upon us, and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in the North West to check and maintain their vehicles this summer – as figures reveal that more than a thousand incidents on the region’s roads last summer were potentially preventable.

Highways Agency helps drivers in Yorkshire and the North East to have a happy holiday

With the school summer holidays almost upon us, and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in Yorkshire and the North East to check and maintain their vehicles this summer – as figures reveal that 1312 of incidents on the region’s roads last summer were potentially preventable.

Highways Agency helps drivers in the South West to have a happy holiday

With the school summer holidays almost upon us, and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in the South West to check and maintain their vehicles this summer – as figures reveal that 1014 incidents on the region’s roads last summer were potentially preventable.

Greening: End child marriage in a generation

Britain will lead international efforts to end child marriage within a generation, Justine Greening will pledge today during a trip to Zambia (Wednesday 9th July).

Foreign Secretary welcomes new President of Syrian National Coalition

William Hague welcomes Hadi al-Bahra’s election as National Coalition President & reiterates support for moderate opposition.

53,000 troubled families' lives turned around

Councils have been praised for turning around the lives of almost 53,000 troubled families in little over 2 years.

Review begins into IPO process for sale of government assets

Informal review launched into the way government conducts Initial Public Offerings and the process leading up to them.

Villiers: NI must project reality of a forward-looking society

The Secretary of State urges everyone involved to ensure this weekend’s parades are peaceful and that positive images of NI are not lost.

Press briefing: afternoon 9 July 2014

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Home Office inquiry and strikes.

£1 million boost for local air quality projects

Air Quality Grant Programme for 2014/15 announced

Highways Agency helps drivers in the East to have a happy holiday

With the school summer holidays almost upon us, and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in East region to check and maintain their vehicles this summer – as figures reveal that 1,315 of incidents on the region’s roads last summer were potentially preventable.

Highways Agency helps drivers in the South East to have a happy holiday

With the school summer holidays almost upon us, and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is urging road users in the South East to check and maintain their vehicles this summer – as figures reveal that 1,541 of incidents on the region’s roads last summer were potentially preventable.

Foreign Office Minister Condemns Violence in Yemen

Hugh Robertson expresses full support for the government of Yemen and urges all parties to immediately cease hostilities in Amran

Academies use freedoms to innovate and improve standards

A trio of reports show the academies programme is working.

Drivers advised of A1 overnight weekend closures for motorway upgrade work, North Yorkshire

The A1 in North Yorkshire will be closed overnight on 12 and 19 July as part of major work to upgrade part of the A1 to a three-lane motorway.

Highways Agency helps road users have a happy holiday

With the school summer holidays almost upon us, and more drivers using its roads, the Highways Agency is asking road users to plan their journeys and check their vehicles before setting off.

Fallon: Cuts in red tape now saving business £1.5 billion per year

Business Minister Michael Fallon today confirmed that the government has reduced the total annual net cost to business of regulation by £1.5 billion.

Press briefing: morning 9 July 2014

The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on child abuse, tax avoidance, living wage and airport security.