Press Releases

Update to travel advice on the global threat from terrorism

The Foreign Office is updating its travel advice pages to reflect a heightened threat of terrorism globally.

United Utilities to start work at A585 near Poulton-le-Fylde

Drivers using the A585 around Poulton-le-Fylde in Lancashire are being reminded a United Utilities sewer improvement project, affecting the route for up to eight weeks, will start next week.

Press briefing: morning 31 October 2014

The Prime Minister's Deputy Spokesperson answered questions on the inquiry into historical child abuse, aid, Halloween and the EU budget.

£5 million major improvements for M18 junction 5

Major improvement work has begun on the M18 at junction 5. The £5m pinch point scheme will widen the junction and install traffic signals, improving congestion and reducing journey times at this junction near Doncaster.

£200,000 pedestrian improvements at A50 Meir roundabout

The Highways Agency is set to start work on £200,000 improvements at Meir roundabout on the A50 near Stoke-on-Trent.

Quality Contract Scheme board announces deadline for oral evidence requests

QCS board confirms receipt of written request from local transport authorities and deadline for parties to ask for oral evidence session.

£23 million to get more neighbourhood plans across England

New funding to encourage more communities to get involved in neighbourhood planning.

Bure Marshes restoration receives Heritage Lottery Fund grant

Restoration of wetlands at Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve (NNR) is a step closer thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

First British Ministerial visit to Cuba in 10 years

Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has become the first UK Minister to visit Cuba in almost ten years.

Work begins on £2.3 million M6 improvement at Sandbach junction

A major scheme to bring improvements to the M6 at Junction 17 at Sandbach begins next week.

First ever ‘families test’ for government published

All new laws or government policies will face a new ‘families test’ to make sure they support strong and stable families.