Press Releases

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

Press briefing: morning 16 March 2015

The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about the Muslim Brotherhood, the Middle East envoy and Grant Shapps.

RPA issues important reminder to recipients of CAP funds

Details of all payments made between 16 October 2013 and 15 October 2014 will be published on searchable website

Public appointment for the Prison Service Pay Review Body

Nicholas Caton appointed as a member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB).

Top award for character-based free school with fencing for all

Nicky Morgan announces the national winner of the Character Awards.

Boost for Bedfordshire economy as new A5-M1 Link Road starts construction

A government road scheme designed to unlock growth and boost the economy while making journeys more reliable for drivers started construction in earnest today in the East of England.

School games: more volunteers to be recruited

The government has announced the training and recruitment of nearly 1,500 extra volunteers and coaches to help organise the school games.

UK and Premier League use football to tackle violence against women and girls in Africa

A partnership between DFID, the Premier League and the British Council to tackle issues of violence against girls and women through football.

Ebola: further healthcare worker with potential exposure brought to UK for precautionary monitoring

All appropriate public health actions taken to support individual and protect public health.

Successfully building for the future with Ordnance Survey and Land Registry

Ordnance Survey and Land Registry announce GeoVation Challenge winners and funding.

Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Somalia

Ms Harriet Mathews OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Somalia.

Dedicated housing finance support for local authorities

The government will be working with Keith House and Natalie Elphicke to implement a Housing Finance Institute.

UK ministers: Scotland can be proud of UK Ebola fight

Scots have made a ‘profound contribution’ to the UK’s Ebola response in Sierra Leone, Baroness Northover and Alistair Carmichael said today.

Baroness Randerson: "Excellent transport links are vital to grow Welsh tourism industry"

The Welsh tourism industry is a vital part of our economy and we need the right transport infrastructure to support it.

HS2 Ltd appoints Atkins to provide BIM support

Atkins has won a four year contract to provide Building Information Modelling (BIM) technical services to HS2 Ltd, the company behind Britain’s new north-south rail link.

Environment Agency improves footbridge in Oxford

The Environment Agency is going to upgrade Sheepwash Bridge in Oxford to improve accessibility and increase its life span.

Not long left to have your say on the local water environment

Get involved in our consultation on how water in the Humber catchment is looked after

Ministers back plan for better local services

Ministers have backed proposals to extend the approach of the successful Troubled Families programme into other local services.

Planned roadworks in the East Midlands: Weekly summary for Monday 16 to Sunday 22 March

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

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 13 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 and around the M25: Weekly summary for Monday 16 March - Sunday 22 March

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 13 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 North East: Weekly summary for Monday 16th March to Sunday 22nd March 2015

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

Britain sends relief supplies to Vanuatu

A Royal Air Force C-17 transport plane has departed for Vanuatu