Press Releases

£5 million government funding boost for new Grantham A1 junction

Highways England anounce funding boost for a new junction on the A1 in Lincolnshire.

Social inequalities and post-16 choices

A Social Mobility Commission report shows a wide progression gap between post-16 choices made by bright poor kids and their affluent peers.

Putting an end to laser attacks on planes

Innovative app developed that analyses laser dazzle events.

Government fund gives a vital boost to plans for North West jobs and homes

North West to benefit from a multi-million pound junction improvement next to junction 8 of the M62 in Warrington.

Building a country that works for everyone: Independent Panel publishes report on putting values at the heart of our businesses

Businesses are today being asked to consider how they can make a positive social impact in the work they do.

Dame Carol Black publishes review on links between work and addiction

The review shows how employment plays an important role in improving the wellbeing and self-worth of people with drug and alcohol addiction.

PM seeks to turbo-charge trade between the UK and the Gulf

The Prime Minister attends a 2-day summit in Bahrain with leaders of the Gulf countries to discuss scoping out new free trade arrangements.

Five UK-China commercial collaboration agreements announced at the Creative Innovators Forum in Shanghai

Agreements strengthen ties between UK and Chinese creative industries

Draft Public Service Ombudsman Bill laid in Parliament

A new complaints body will provide the public with greater confidence that their voices have been heard.

Brokenshire hails enduring NI-US relationship at start of New York visit

The Secretary of State met a number of business leaders and emphasised that NI is open for business.

University of Glasgow agrees new approach for students in debt

Glasgow University will not prevent students from graduating or re-enrolling because of non-tuition fee debts, following CMA intervention.

Report 24/2016: Derailment of a passenger train at Ealing Broadway

RAIB has today released its report into a derailment of a passenger train at Ealing Broadway station on 2 March 2016.

Extra lane on M1 smart motorway scheme to give early boost to motorists in South Yorkshire

Drivers in South Yorkshire will benefit from extra capacity from Tuesday 6 December when an extra lane opens on the M1.

Over 50,000 sign up for HM Land Registry’s free Property Alert service

HM Land Registry’s Property Alert service reaches a new milestone.

Casey calls for integration plan to bind communities together

Dame Louise Casey publishes her report into social integration in Great Britain.