Press Releases

Inspector appointed to investigate Northamptonshire County Council

Independent inspection to better understand whether the council is complying with its ‘best value’ duty.

Major overhaul for M3 Winchester junction

A major road upgrade that will improve journeys on the M3 and the A34 in Hampshire has been unveiled by Highways England today (Tuesday 9 January).

Work starts on major Northumberland flood scheme

The Environment Agency is working with Port of Blyth to build a new flood wall in Blyth, which will protect the coastal town from tidal flooding.

Support deal worth £100m agreed for Puma helicopters

Just months after providing vital relief in the Caribbean, a £100 million deal to provide future support to the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Puma HC Mk2 helicopters through to March 2022 has been agreed.

Trade Bill second reading

The government’s Trade Bill will benefit businesses and consumers as the UK progresses towards leaving the EU.

Parole Board information on Indeterminate Sentence Prisoners (ISPs)

This is a brief summary on how the Parole Board make decisions on ISP parole reviews

Work starts on increased flood protection for Starcross and Cockwood

More than 660 homes and businesses at Starcross and Cockwood will be better protected from coastal flooding as work started today (8 January 2018) on a new £4 million flood scheme.

World-leading microbeads ban takes effect

Today the government's ban on microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products comes into effect.