Press Releases

Foreign Secretary visits Sierra Leone to visit next phase of UK Ebola response

Philip Hammond sees early signs of impact of UK support to #EndEbola in #SierraLeone, but says battle has just begun.

Out-of-work benefits claims in Wales fall by 9,500

Stephen Crabb: "Moving people from welfare to work is part of our plan to build a stronger economy."

Highways Agency ready for winter in Yorkshire and Humber

The winter may have been mild so far but the Highways Agency in Yorkshire and Humber is ready and prepared for when winter bites and this year has a new salt barn at Broughton, near Scunthorpe.

West African farmers given chance to boost incomes through UK investment

Farmers in Western Africa will have the opportunity to grow and sell more crops on the open market following a new investment from the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID).

New road surface for A421

Drivers on the A421 are set to benefit from an improved road surface, the Highways Agency announced today.

Overnight closure of the A14 at M1 junction 19 in Leicestershire

The A14 will be closed overnight this weekend, at its junction with the M1 junction 19, as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing improvement scheme at Catthorpe, Leicestershire.

Lane closures on the M6 in Staffordshire for bridge work

Work to repair joints on a bridge over the top of the M6 in Staffordshire will mean some overnight lane closures from 19 November for two nights.

Banking market investigation – appointment of group and issues statement

The CMA has announced the independent members of the group for its investigation into the supply of personal current accounts (PCAs) and of banking services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Unemployment in Wales has fallen by over 20,000 in the last year

Stephen Crabb: "Creating jobs is at the heart of our plan to build a stronger economy."

Foreign Secretary call to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Klimkin

The Foreign Secretary has restated UK support for Ukraine in a call to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Klimkin.

New Workforce Survey welcomed by UK Commission for Employment and Skills

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has welcomed a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce, urging employers and policy-makers to act now to maximise skills.

Overnight closures for M56 bridge work at Manchester Airport junction

Narrow lanes and a 50mph speed limit along the M56 near Manchester Airport will be removed next week as work on a £5.5 million Highways Agency motorway bridge project progresses.

Overnight closures on A11 dualling scheme

As work to improve the A11 Fiveways to Thetford continues, road users are advised there will be road closures on the A11 next week.

Record-breaking number of people in jobs

A record-breaking number of people are now in work, averaging over 13,000 more people in jobs every single week over the last year.

Enterprise zones pass 12,000 jobs mark

Enterprise zones are playing a vital role in driving forward the country’s economy.

Skilling up shale: First national UK onshore oil and gas college announced

Announcement of first national UK onshore oil and gas college.