Press Releases

New traffic lights to be installed at West Yorkshire junction

New traffic signals to be installed at Chain Bar roundabout on the M606/M62.

Environment Agency issues Severe Flood Warnings for East Coast

The Environment Agency is warning communities on the East Coast of England to stay vigilant as the risk of flooding increases this evening.

£1.1 billion East of England road improvements to boost economy

Multi-million pound plans to improve journeys for drivers on some of the East of England’s busiest roads will be launched over the next three months, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has announced.

£60 million tax reform to boost UK's digital revolution

The UK’s digital revolution is set to benefit from a multi-million pound boost, under plans announced by Communities Secretary Sajid Javid.

James Brokenshire condemns "brutal attack" in West Belfast

The Secretary of State appealed for information following the shooting of a husband and wife last night.

Minister for North Africa statement on human rights organisations in Egypt

FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood deeply concerned by Egyptian court decision to freeze assets of several human rights defenders and their organisations as part of the Foreign Funding Case (Case 173/2011).

New crackdown on corporate economic crime

New laws will be considered as part of a crackdown on corporate economic crime, ministers announced today.

Better support for bereaved families

More people that have suffered the death of a spouse or civil partner will be entitled to increased support.