Press Releases

Public meeting to discuss improvements to A35 Hunters Lodge Junction near Axminster

Members of the public are invited to attend a public meeting held by the Highways Agency to discuss options for improvements to the Hunters Lodge junction on the A35 near Axminster.

Applications to the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund close

Due to overwhelming popular demand, the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund is closed for applications with immediate effect.

New pilot for environmental barriers

Road users will soon see a national first on England’s roads as the Highways Agency pilots a new way to tackle the impact of poor air quality.

Secretary of State for Wales makes his first visit to north Wales

Stephen Crabb MP marks his first official visit to north Wales today with visits to Airbus and Magellan Aerospace (UK) Limited.

Foreign Secretary meets Israeli and Palestinian leaders

Philip Hammond deeply concerned by Gaza crisis; urges continued efforts towards ceasefire.

Minister for Africa welcomes release of Meriam Ibrahim in Sudan

Mark Simmonds welcomes release of Meriam Ibrahim and calls on Government of Sudan to guarantee religious freedom for all.

Broughton and Brigham residents asked for views on A66 junction improvements

Local residents from two Cumbrian villages are being invited to share their views on the layout of the Broughton and Brigham junction.

Andrew Parker appointed to the Civil Justice Council

Andrew Parker appointed as the Solicitor Member of the Civil Justice Council from 31 July 2014.

Cabinet Office mutuals reach century success

There are 100 public service mutuals across England and Wales.

New long-term plan to safely dispose of radioactive waste

Today the Government launched a new long-term plan to deal permanently with the country’s radioactive waste.

£11 million boost for hauliers as speed limit raised

Speed limit for lorries on single carriageway roads will be raised to 50 mph.

Regius Professor of Hebrew, Oxford University: Jan Joosten

The Queen has approved that Professor Jan Joosten be appointed Regius Professor of Hebrew in the University of Oxford.

Biomass calculator launched

Launch of scientific calculator that investigates the impact on carbon emissions of biomass sourced from North America to produce electricity.

Over £200 million boost for renewables

Renewable energy projects to compete for a budget of over £200 million a year, as part of reforms to the electricity market.

Energy market investigation: CMA publishes issues statement

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an issues statement as part of its investigation into the GB energy market.