Press Releases

Enterprise zones help aspiring young people reach their potential

New engineering and manufacturing college opens to 900 students in Solent Enterprise Zone.

Thames Tideway tunnel gets go ahead

Major new infrastructure project has been given the go ahead to address London's failing sewerage system.

Less smoking, more joking: Stoptober campaign launched

Stoptober: the 28 day stop smoking challenge was launched this week with the support of top British comedians.

Slashing red tape to boost British housebuilding

Measures will save housebuilders and councils £114 million per year by cutting red tape and ensuring homes are built to demanding standards.

Secretary of State pays tribute to Lord Bannside

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP paid tribute to Lord Bannside who died earlier today

Road worker dangers highlighted in Greater Manchester

People working on Greater Manchester’s smart motorway scheme are urging motorists to think about their safety and stick to the speed limit when they drive along the M60 and M62.

Prime Minister's statement on the death of Dr Ian Paisley

Prime Minister David Cameron has paid tribute to Dr Ian Paisley's contribution to politics.

Road worker dangers highlighted in Cumbria

Workers on Cumbria’s road network are urging motorists to think about their safety and stick to the speed limit when they drive through roadworks.

Environment Agency to begin essential winter maintenance work

The Environment Agency has announced a programme of maintenance work on access gates and fencing alongside several Somerset rivers over this coming winter.

A66 upgrades between Appleby and Keswick

Three schemes to upgrade sections of the A66 between Appleby-in-Westmorland and Keswick are due to begin on Monday 15 September.

THINK! you're never too good to be a better rider

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill, Chaz Davies and Alan Davies, launch the government’s latest THINK! road safety campaign.

Overnight closure on A453 as traffic switches to another new section of road

The A453 will be closed tonight (Friday 12 September) to enable contractors to switch traffic on to another new section of carriageway. This will likely affect passengers heading for East Midlands Airport, and they should plan their journeys in advance.

A628 Flouch Roundabout to Gun Inn resurfacing

Improvement work is due to begin on the A628 Woodhead Pass next week. The work includes resurfacing the carriageway and renewing road markings and road studs.

Drivers urged to slow down through A14 Junction 7 to 9 improvement scheme at Kettering, Northamptonshire

The Highways Agency and Northamptonshire Police are urging motorists to slow down as they drive through the A14 junction 7 to 9 improvement scheme at Kettering.

Transforming the M1 in Yorkshire and the East Midlands - find out more

Road users, hauliers and members of the public are being urged to find out more about work to transform the M1 in Yorkshire and the East Midlands.

Overnight closures for resurfacing work A1 North Brunton

The northbound North Brunton exit slip road from A1 near Western Bypass and the North Brunton roundabout will be closed overnight for essential resurfacing works from 19 September.

£317million programme brings roads boost across England

A widespread congestion-busting road improvement programme worth hundreds of millions of pounds has now tackled 39 bottlenecks – with more than another 80 to be completed in the next seven months.

Reducing flood risk in Girton

Work is starting on Monday 15 September 2014 to reduce the flood risk in Girton, Cambridgeshire.

Refurbishment works are underway in King's Lynn

The Environment Agency has started refurbishment works in King's Lynn.

Travel advice as bridge maintenance starts on M23 near Gatwick

The Highways Agency is advising drivers planning to use the M23 in West Sussex to allow extra time as a £2 million scheme to maintain a bridge starts next week.

Scientists develop new synthetic skin

A new synthetic ‘skin’ has been developed that could be used to test new decontamination procedures

Highways Agency advises drivers to plan their journey for the Duxford Air Show

The Highways Agency is reminding road users to allow extra journey time during The Duxford Air Show this weekend.

Press briefing: morning 12 September 2014

The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson answered questions on the Home Secretary's speech, devolution, Scotland, MPs' expenses and ISIL.

Development consent granted for the Thames Tideway Tunnel

Decision published to make an Order granting development consent for the Thames Tideway Tunnel to be built and operated.