Press Releases

Superfast broadband boost for the Isles of Scilly

Lord Ahmad welcomes arrival of superfast broadband making the islands amongst some of the best connected islands in the world.

Weeding out non-native invasive species in Cambridgeshire

Environment Agency crews have been hard at work along the Ely Ouse and River Cam removing tons of Floating Pennywort.

Parents to get complete picture of child development

From September 2015, health and early years practitioners will work side by side to improve outcomes for young children.

Reports identify where wildlife can survive in a changing climate

Natural England’s project with the University of Exeter helps to target conservation action.

Press briefing: morning 21 November 2014

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on public finance, Ched Evans, EU, Parliament and net migration.

Foreign Secretary arrives in Vienna for Iran nuclear talks

Foreign Secretary in Vienna for Iran nuclear talks. Complex issues, still substantial gaps. Greater flexibility needed if we are to succeed.

Prime Minister hails 1,800 jobs in Britain at UK Investment Summit

Prime Minister David Cameron announces more than £240 million of new investment across the UK and 1,800 new and safeguarded jobs.

UK supports global plans to help protect people from cancer and respiratory illnesses

Britain has joined global action to help prevent millions of people dying each year from respiratory illnesses.

Secretary of State welcomes launch of interfaith website

Eric Pickles welcomes launch of new website dedicated to promoting tolerance and understanding of faith and the work of interfaith organisations.

Essential bank stabilisation work M5 Junctions 14 to 15

Work will start on Monday, 24 November to stabilise the embankments between M5 junction 14 to 15 near Itchington and Tytherington.

£45,000 new funding for victims to use restorative justice

Victims of crime will be supported by £45,000 of funding designed to help them repair the harm caused by their experiences.

October 2014 Transaction Data

The data published on this page provides information about the number and types of applications that Land Registry completed in October 2014

Wyken Croft Primary School moves into brand new building

Pupils and teachers in Coventry benefit from £7.1 million rebuild as part of the government’s Priority School Building Programme.

New signage at the Dartford Crossing unveiled

Fifty new road signs on the approach to the Dartford Crossing will be unveiled ahead of the introduction of Dart Charge on Sunday 30 November, the Highways Agency announced today.

Highways Agency ready for winter in the East

The winter may have been mild so far but the Highways Agency in the East is ready and prepared for when winter bites.

PM announces rail package to electrify Valley Lines and boost Welsh economy

The Prime Minister David Cameron is announcing an ambitious rail package that will give a massive boost to the Welsh economy.