Press Releases

Minister for Africa condemns bomb attack on mosque in Nigeria

Following reports of a suicide attack on a mosque during Friday prayers in the city of Kano, Nigeria, James Duddridge MP condemned the attack and expressed his support for Nigeria.

Rural charities urged to apply for community transport minibus fund

£25 million fund will provide hundreds of new minibuses.

New ways to pay as Dart Charge nears launch

New ways to pay the Dartford Crossing charge have launched today (Friday 28 November), ahead of big changes at the Dartford Crossing this weekend.

Baroness Randerson sees innovative research during Bangor visit

Wales Office Minister Baroness Randerson visited Bangor University (Thursday 27 November) to find out about innovative research being done

£32 million of compensation available for victims of asbestos related cancer

Victims of diffuse mesothelioma and their families may be eligible to receive compensation averaging £125,000.

A64 full weekend closure cancelled

Drivers are advised that this weekend’s planned closures of the A64 between Staxton roundabout and Seamer roundabout will not be taking place due to overrunning local authority roadworks taking place on the planned diversion route at Malton Road, Pickering.

Environment Agency flood defences ready for winter

After the exceptional rainfall and storms of last winter, the Environment Agency has completed a record number of repairs to flood and coastal defences across Devon and Cornwall and is urging communities to make sure they are ready if flooding happens this year.

Two more new sections of A453 Widening scheme set to open to traffic

Two further sections of the Highways Agency’s A453 Widening scheme are set to be opened overnight on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 10 December when contractors switch traffic from the current road.

Gateshead specialist arts college moves into brand new building

Students and teachers benefit from £4.4 million rebuild as part of the government’s Priority School Building Programme (PSBP).

Prime Minister welcomes RAF's first A400M Atlas to the UK

David Cameron visited RAF Brize Norton to see the A400M Atlas Military Transport Aircraft, the latest addition to the Royal Air Force fleet.

UK steps up support for Iraqis facing freezing winter

New support will ensure thousands of families can survive the first winter since being forced to flee their homes.

HGV changes to give fairer deal for hauliers

The government plans to raise the national speed limit to 60 mph for lorries travelling on dual carriageways.

October 2014 Market Trend Data

Land Registry's Market Trend Data for England and Wales.

Rail electrification plan for Lake District

Government to confirm £16 million funding to electrify 10 mile route between Oxenholme and Windermere.

Funding awarded to improve local services and save over £900 million

Minister announces £89.4 million investment in service improvements which will save over £900 million in the long-term.