Press Releases

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

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 27 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 Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: Weekly summary for Monday 2 - Sunday 8 March 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.

Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 2 - Sunday 8 March 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.

Greening: Britain's Ebola response has saved thousands of lives but mission not over yet

International Development Secretary Justine Greening says Britain will stay the course in Sierra Leone until the job is done.

Denise Fowler appointed new Housing Ombudsman

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has appointed Denise Fowler as the new Housing Ombudsman.

Appointment of new Trustees to the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation

Appointment of 3 new Trustees to the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Corporation, announced.

Government working with leading engineering firms to create pathway to specialist skills

Government announces £5.6 million of funding for 6 projects creating new specialist skills and careers in the engineering industry.

Planned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 2 to Sunday 8 March

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 27 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.

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

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 27 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.

Residents and businesses invited to Rugeley flood scheme drop-ins

The Environment Agency is inviting local residents and businesses to discuss proposals for the Rugeley flood risk management scheme.

Planned roadworks in the East Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 2 to Sunday 8 March

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 27 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

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 27 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.

Your Daughter’s Future

New guide helps parents support daughters to make career choices

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

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 27 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.

Pupils in the north to benefit from 'injection of expertise'

The Chancellor and the Education Secretary set out plans to improve education standards in the north of England.

Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: Weekly summary for Monday 2 March to Sunday 8 March

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 26 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.

Landmark funding announcement and new powers for Wales in St David's Day Agreement

The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have announced landmark funding measures and more powers for the National Assembly.

Change of British High Commissioner to Singapore

Mr Scott Wightman CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore.

Tough new inspections of children’s homes from 1 April

Children’s homes inspections to explicitly focus on the progress and experiences of children and young people.

New coastal revival fund and community teams to bring jobs and businesses to seaside towns

New Coastal Revival Fund will help kick-start the revival of at-risk coastal heritage.

Alun Cairns reflects on Wales’ progress ahead of St David’s Day announcement

Wales Office Minister Alun Cairns gave a speech at the ACCA Business Breakfast

January 2015 Market Trend Data

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

New rules to crackdown on violent prisoners come into force

A significant step forward in the fight against violence in prisons has been taken, with the publication of a joint national protocol.

Further measures to drive quality at alternative providers of higher education

Further measures to drive even higher standards across the higher education sector are announced.

FCO: “No madam, we can’t find a chef to make you haggis”

Foreign & Commonwealth Office reminds travellers what it can do to help British nationals overseas

Welsh devolution: more powers for Wales

David Cameron and Nick Clegg have announced new devolved powers for Wales on the economy, jobs and growth under the St David’s Day Agreement.