Press Releases

Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 9 – Sunday 15 March 2015

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

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

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 4 March 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 March

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 6 March 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 Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: Weekly summary for Monday 9 - Sunday 15 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.

24-hour road closure as part of M6 bridge work

Work to re-waterproof the M6 Hilton Lane overbridge between junctions 10a and 11 in Staffordshire starts on Monday 16 March.

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

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 6 March 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 9 March – Sunday 15 March 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 5 March 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 Yorkshire and the Humber: Weekly summary for Monday 9 March to Sunday 15 March

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 5 March 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.

Minister Ellwood condemns destruction of ancient sites in Iraq

Minister Ellwood has condemned the destruction by ISIL of ancient sites and antiquities in Iraq.

Minister Ellwood welcomes UN condemnation of Syrian use of chemical weapons

Mr Ellwood welcomes Security Council resolution on chemical weapons use in Syria, says all evidence shows Assad regime responsible.

Nick Clegg signs £80 million Dorset Growth Deal

The Deputy Prime Minister visited Cobham Aerospace in Wimborne today to sign the Dorset Growth Deal with local councils and businesses.

Minister visits Manchester to thank UK Ebola workers

Baroness Northover visited Manchester today to praise medics’ work in combatting Ebola and helping the world prepare for future crises.

Minister praises Leeds-based FGM campaigners

Baroness Northover meets anti-female genital mutilation group The Gambia Volunteers Trust

Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: Weekly summary for Monday 9 March–Sunday 15 March 2015

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

A64 full weekend closures, Staxton Crossroads to Eastfield Roundabout

Work on a £3.3 million scheme to improve journeys for drivers in Malton and Scarborough, North Yorkshire, by resurfacing the A64 between Barton Hill and Seamer is progressing well following earlier delays due to poor weather conditions.

A1 full carriageway closures 21 and 28/29 March for bridge beam installation

Drivers are advised there will be two planned closures of the A1 in North Yorkshire, as part of ongoing improvement work on the A1 Leeming to Barton major scheme.

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

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 5 March 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.

M4 closed overnight for start of bridge maintenance work

The M4 in West Berkshire will be closed overnight between junctions 12 (Theale) and 14 (Hungerford) next week for the start of essential bridge maintenance work.

Give your views on Black Sluice area flood management

People who live and work in the Black Sluice catchment area of Boston are being invited to give their views on a number of options to manage flood risk there.

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2015 in Wales

This theme of this year’s International Woman’s Day is women and the economy.

Regulator launches learning module on steroids

Online learning module on reducing the side effects of steroid medicines to help clinicians to optimise the use of corticosteroids.

Government delivers on parking promises to help local shops

New measures will deliver a fairer deal for motorists and help boost the high street.

School Reform Minister celebrates International Women’s Day

School Reform Minister marks International Women’s Day with a visit to a new specialist maths school with 43% female intake.

Baroness Randerson calls for more women to enter the business world

Wales Office Minister Baroness Randerson met with businesswomen across Wales to inspire women to venture into business

Multinationals face £1.1 billion in extra tax after HMRC challenges transfer pricing

Multinational corporations were hit with £1.1 billion in extra tax demands last year after HMRC successfully challenged the prices charged between companies in the same multinational group for goods and services.

Business Minister Matthew Hancock announces the appointment of Nigel Clifford as the new Chief Executive of Ordnance Survey

Nigel Clifford has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Ordnance Survey (OS).

Deputy Prime Minister hails green achievements across England

New analysis shows a green economy thriving across the country, while 1 million new trees have been planted in towns and cities.