Press Releases

Villiers: Northern Ireland economy heading in right direction

The Secretary of State chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Task Force on Banking and Access to Finance in London today.

Weekend roundabout closures for final stages of pinch point scheme

This weekend (6 - 9th February) the M180 Ings roundabout (M180 junction 1 / M18 junction 5) near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, will be closed as part of the work to complete a £4.5 million pinch point scheme at the junction.

Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: Weekly summary for Monday 2 February - Sunday 8 February 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Scientists and analysts recognised for work in Afghanistan

Dstl employees awarded medals for work supporting troops in Afghanistan.

Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: Weekly summary for Monday 2 – Sunday 8 February 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 30 January 2015 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Planned roadworks in and around the M25: Weekly summary for Monday 2 February - Sunday 8 February

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 30 January 2015 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Planned road works in West Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 2 February to 8 February 2015

The following summary of planned new and on-going road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 29 January 2015 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: Weekly summary for Monday 2 February – Sunday 8 February 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 30 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.

A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme moves up a gear

Planning application accepted: public can now register to submit comments on plans

Mobile operators sign up to coverage improvements

Consumers set to benefit as mobile operators sign up to coverage improvements

Social Security Advisory Committee membership changes

Rachael Badger takes up her appointment today, replacing Keith Faulkner who has decided to stand down after 3 years on the committee.

Nick Clegg visited Twickenham to celebrate £2.2bn Rugby World Cup legacy

The Deputy Prime Minister visited Twickenham today (2 February 2015) to mark the start of the biggest year in history for English rugby.

Foreign Secretary welcomes release of journalist Peter Greste

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond welcomes release of Peter Greste but remains concerned about other journalists still in jail in Egypt.