Press Releases

Government hosts international conference on importance of basic skills

International experts gathered to compare how leading economies were supporting their workforces with the skills needed to secure employment.

Warning of flood risk in Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

The Environment Agency is advising communities in Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to be prepared for the risk of localised flooding.

CMA boosting legal and investigative talent

The CMA Cartels and Criminal Group has launched a campaign to hire a number of talented individuals across a range of specialisms including intelligence, civil cartel enforcement and digital forensics.

Gantry installation programme starts on M1 in West Yorkshire Drivers advised of closures between junctions 39 to 40

A major gantry installation programme on the M1 in West Yorkshire will begin at the end of January and will require planned overnight closures of the motorway between junction 39 and 40.

North West drivers reminded to be vigilant with stormy weather forecast

Drivers across the North West are being asked to remain vigilant with further wintry weather due today (Wednesday 14 January) and a forecast of gale-force winds across the region tomorrow afternoon (Thursday 15 January).

Recommendation against national dementia screening

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has today upheld its recommendation against screening everyone aged 65 and over for dementia.

Regional Flood and Coastal Committee support flood alleviation

Over £20 million of public investment has been pledged to reduce flood risk across the English Severn and Wye catchment over the next 6 years.

New road surface on the A12 at Lowestoft

Improvement work will start next Monday (19 January) on the A12 in both directions between St Peters Street and Station Square.

Diclofenac tablets now only available as a prescription medicine

People will no longer be able to purchase diclofenac tablets, used to treat pain and inflammation, from pharmacies without a prescription from their doctor due to the small risk of heart problems.

£4.1 million M6 scheme to transform St Helens junction

A £4.1 million scheme to tackle congestion at the M6 junction with the A580 East Lancs Road near St Helens is on schedule to be completed by Easter.

Hard shoulder resurfacing and new concrete central reservation barrier for A1(M) junction 62 to 63

Work to resurface the hard shoulder and improve the central reservation barrier on the A1 (M) near Durham will begin next week.

Drivers advised of overnight closures on A1 Coal House to Metro Centre as part of Improvement Scheme

The A1 Western Bypass will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am on 17 January and between 18 and 21 January for contraflow and central reservation works. Additional closures are also planned for 14 and 15 February.

Public exhibition for new footbridge to improve safety on the A27 in Chichester

Drivers, business owners and local residents are invited to find out more about plans to install a new footbridge in Chichester at a public exhibition next week.

Queen’s Counsel in England & Wales: 2014 to 2015

Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 93 new Queen's Counsel.

Guided tours to Roman Archaeological site at Catterick

Interested members of the public are invited to visit the current archaeological excavations at Catterick, North Yorkshire which have been revealed as part of the Highways Agency’s A1 Leeming to Barton improvement scheme.

January energy detox: leaner tariffs in half the time

Switching energy supplier could save many people around £300 – and some could save more – off their bills, and it’s now quicker to do than ever before.