Press Releases

Up to £28.5 million improvements for East roads

Drivers in the East will have benefitted from up to £28.5 million in road improvements by the end of March.

Measures to boost sharing economy in London

Brandon Lewis outlines government reforms aimed at ensuring London residents have the opportunity to rent their homes out on a short term basis.

Planned roadworks in the East Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 9 to Sunday 15 February

The following summary of planned, new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 6 February.

Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: Weekly summary for Monday 9 February - Sunday 15 February 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date.

Ministers bowled over by Leicestershire Women's Cricket Boom

Nicky Morgan and Helen Grant announce that Carillon Cricket Club's women’s team will compete in the Women’s Midlands Premier League.

Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 9 February 2014 – Sunday 15 February 2014

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 9 February.

M1 junction 32 to 35a technology improvements to South Yorkshire

Major technology improvements will begin on the main carriageway along the M1 between junction 32 and junction 35a in South Yorkshire.

Planned roadworks in and around the M25: Weekly summary for Monday 9 February - Sunday 15 February

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 6 February 2015.

Press briefing: afternoon 9 February 2015

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about Ukraine, policing and traffic regulations.

Essential supplies to be guaranteed during business rescue

Business Minister Jo Swinson has announced that the Government is proceeding with plans to secure continuation of essential IT and utility supplies to failing but viable businesses while they are being rescued, following consultation.

Eric Pickles welcomes common sense guidance to clamp down on bin blight

New guidance urges house builders to avoid creating bin blight when designing new homes.

Planned road works in West Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 9 February to 15 February 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 5 February 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 the North West – summary for Monday 9 to Sunday 15 February

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 6 February and 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.

Work starts to improve safety on four North East roads

A £2.7 million scheme to improve safety on four of the North East’s roads will begin on 9 February.

Almost 300,000 Welsh homes and businesses can now get superfast broadband

Latest figures revealed as next stage of tackling the final 5% of hardest to reach areas in the UK begins.

Planned roadworks in North East:Weekly summary for Monday 9th to Sunday 15th February 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 6 February 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.

Revenge porn helpline launched by government

On Sunday 8th February Women and Equalities Minister Nicky Morgan launched a helpline to support victims of ‘revenge porn’.

Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: Weekly summary for Monday 9 – Sunday 15 February 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 6 February 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.

£6 billion investment to rebuild and improve schools across England

277 more schools will benefit under flagship priority school building programme.

Two million more homes and businesses can get superfast broadband

Four out of five UK properties can now access superfast speeds. Latest figures revealed as next stage of tackling the final five per cent of hardest to reach areas in the UK begins.