Press Releases

Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 16 - Sunday 22 February 2014

The following information summarises the work being carried out this coming week. It is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 16 February 2014 – Sunday 22 February 2014

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 13 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.

Planned roadworks in and around the M25: Weekly summary for Monday 16 February - Sunday 22 February

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 13 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.

FCO responds to recent fighting in Sudan

Baroness Anelay concerned by recent fighting in Sudan and attacks on civilians

M1 junction 2 to 4 improvement work

Work to help keep journeys safe on the M1 in Hertfordshire and London by installing an emergency crossover barrier will begin next week.

Change of British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia

Joanne Lomas has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia.

Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: Weekly summary for Monday 16 – Sunday 22 February 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 13 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 Kent and Sussex: Weekly summary for Monday 16 February – Sunday 22 February 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 13 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.

Supporting carers to stay in paid employment

Ministers have launched a series of pilots exploring ways to help carers balance work with their caring responsibilities.

Ministers confirm call-in of proposed Lodge Hill housing and commercial site

Ministers confirm proposed Lodge Hill housing and commercial site is being called-in to be decided by them.

Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 16 to Sunday 22 February

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 13 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.

Scarlet fever notifications continue to increase

Latest PHE report shows a high number of scarlet fever notifications across England, with 1265 new cases reported in the first 6 weeks of 2015.

New Pensions Ombudsman appointed

Anthony Arter has been appointed Pensions Ombudsman and Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman, DWP announced today (13 February 2015).

Planned roadworks in North East: Weekly summary for Monday 16 to Sunday 22 February 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 10 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.

Planned road works in West Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 16 February to Sunday 22 February 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 12 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 North East: Weekly summary for Monday 16 to Sunday 22 February 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 10 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.

Government announces £4.36 million for support worker skills in the NHS

Enterprise Minister announces £4.36 million of joint government and industry funding to improve skills for the NHS’s 600,000 support workers.

Make every town Disability Confident: MPs called on to support disability employment drive

Members of Parliament across the country are to help raise the profile of disabled people in the workplace within their own constituencies.

Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: Weekly summary for Monday 16 February to Sunday 22 February

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 12 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.

PHE launches new tool to raise awareness about heart disease

This Valentine’s Day (14 February 2015), PHE is encouraging people to find out the age of their loved one’s heart by using the 'My Heart Age' tool.

Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: Weekly summary for Monday 16 February - Sunday 22 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.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the risk of ovarian cancer

MHRA statement in response to the study in The Lancet on the use of HRT.

Safety work announced for Kent motorways

Work to help keep journeys safe on motorways in Kent by renewing road markings will begin next month.

Drivers heading for Manchester Airport reminded of M56 closure

Drivers heading to Manchester Airport from across the north, Wales and the West Midlands are being reminded the M56 is closed for the whole weekend at the end of the month.