Press Releases

Government action on councils failing to plan new homes

Sajid Javid has written to 15 local authorities in England to inform them of decisions on intervention following continued failure to produce a local plan.

£260 million of clean air funding launched by government

A £220 million Clean Air Fund to tackle roadside emissions is part of a £260 million plus package to improve air quality.

Dame Judith Hackitt hears from industry working groups

Dame Judith Hackitt has heard advice from the Chairs of the working groups established to inform her independent review.

Dame Judith Hackitt hosts industry summit

Senior industry figures have met to inform the next phase of the Independent Review into Building Regulations and Fire Safety.

Preserving the past and present for future generations

Highways England has joined forces with the community of North Tyneside to preserve the past and present for future generations.

New ‘supercab’ tackling dangerous driving in Midlands

A new HGV ‘supercab’ is taking to Midlands roads as part of a unique initiative to tackle dangerous driving on England’s motorways and major A roads.

Concrete win for team boosting diversity in construction

A team carrying out Britain’s largest concrete repair project is targeting local schools to drive up the number of girls choosing a construction career.

New opportunities for London businesses to deliver UK aid

Yesterday, the Department for International Development held the third of its supplier engagement events, this time targeting businesses in the South East.

Graham Stuart leads major infrastructure investment drive at Berlin conference

The Minister for Investment will today promote the vast range of infrastructure opportunities in the UK when he addresses one of the largest private investment summits in the world.

Last chance to have your say on A417 proposals

With just a week to go until the consultation ends, local residents and businesses are urged to share their views on plans for the A417 at Birdlip.

Statement on the sentencing of Ahed Tamimi

Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt has released a statement on the sentencing of Palestinian teenager, Ahed Tamimi, to 8 months imprisonment.

Blackpool, Bradford and Lake District to benefit from £15 million Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund

Fund will support major cultural projects to boost investment and participation in the Northern Powerhouse

UK’s ‘first ever’ successful prosecution for false company information

A company director has been fined for deliberately falsifying information about his firms in what is thought to be the first-ever conviction of its kind.

CMA secures changes from further gambling firm

The online gambling firm BGO has changed the terms of its promotions following a CMA investigation.