Press Releases

Minister appalled by developments in Venezuela

Statement following announcement that the new Constituent Assembly will take over the established National Assembly’s powers.

Latest large-scale government fire safety test result published

The latest in the government’s series of fire safety tests of cladding and insulation combinations has been completed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE).

Warning for anglers after illegal cast net seized

The Environment Agency is warning anglers that fishing with an illegal cast net could result in a hefty fine or even custodial sentence.

Environment Agency tests flood sirens in Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Sirens will sound on Friday 25 August between 10am and 12pm

July 2017 Transaction Data

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in July 2017.

Flood committee sets out £22million of spending for coming year

Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee launches it's business plan for 2017/18 to protect hundreds of homes across the north east.

Happy Dace for north east fish surveys

The Environment Agency joined forces with expert anglers to carry out fish surveys in the North Tyne.

Highways England appoints interim Major Projects Director

Highways England announces appointment of interim Major Projects Exec Director.

Highways England urges motorists to check their vehicles this bank holiday

Highways England lift over 98 per cent of roadworks this August bank holiday.

Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser starts at the Department for International Trade

Crawford Falconer will take up his position as the new Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser for the Department for International Trade (DIT) this week.