Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

14,247 results

Skip to results
14,247 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Major roads investment in the north west

    £800 million for 9 new road schemes in the north west of England will create an estimated 600 construction jobs.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Major roads investment in the north east and Yorkshire

    18 new road schemes worth £2.3 billion for Yorkshire and the north east of England.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Major roads investment in the south west

    £2 billion roads investment for the south west of England will create 1,300 new jobs and tackle A303 bottleneck.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NHS foundation trust bulletins: 2014

    Notices of requirements and events for foundation trust staff.

    • Updated:
  • Jeremy Hunt: message to NHS staff on transparent, safe healthcare

    The Secretary of State for Health talks about new regulations for a more open and accountable healthcare system and the launch of MyNHS.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Points of Light: November 2014 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New ways to pay as Dart Charge nears launch

    New ways to pay the Dartford Crossing charge have launched today (Friday 28 November), ahead of big changes at the Dartford Crossing this weekend.

    • Updated:
  • Two more new sections of A453 Widening scheme set to open to traffic

    Two further sections of the Highways Agency’s A453 Widening scheme are set to be opened overnight on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 10 December when contractors switch traffic from the current road.

    • Updated:
  • HGV changes to give fairer deal for hauliers

    The government plans to raise the national speed limit to 60 mph for lorries travelling on dual carriageways.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HGV speed limits on dual carriageways

    Increase in the national speed limit for heavy goods vehicles of more than 7.5 tonnes on dual carriageway roads from 50 mph to 60 mph.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Crime and policing news update: November 2014

    Regular update on the latest news and information on police and crime issues.

    • Updated:
  • Overnight closures at M5 junction 4 as improvement scheme progresses

    The roundabout at M5 junction 4 is being widened to boost traffic flow as part of £11m improvements.

    • Updated:
  • Consulate working for safety on and off the French slopes

    The British Consul for Southern France and his team have been working for the safety of British Nationals on the Alpine slopes this season.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A1 bridge beam lift cancelled

    This week’s planned bridge beam lift as part of the A1 Leeming to Barton improvements has been cancelled due to poor weather.

    • Updated:
  • Resurfacing and safety improvements start on A46 at Sedgeberrow, Worcestershire

    The Highways Agency is to carry out overnight resurfacing and safety improvements on the A46 at Sedgeberrow, near Evesham, Worcestershire, from Thursday 4 December.

    • Updated:
  • New laws for more open and safe NHS care come into force

    Duty of Candour and Fit and Proper Person’s Test will help improve patient safety, transparency and leadership in the NHS.…

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy PM announces £214 million investment in cycling

    The biggest single investment in cycling will be unveiled by Nick Clegg today to help make it easier and safer to get on your bike in the UK.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Set in stone - Lest we forget

    First member of the Royal Navy to receive the Victoria Cross during World War One to be remembered in Edinburgh.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vulnerable children and families in Somerset are not well served

    Ofsted finds a third of 39 settings inspected less than good with too many children’s services providers judged inadequate

    • Updated:
  • Drainage work to avoid flooding on A34 in Oxfordshire

    Drainage work is due to begin on a section of the A34 in Oxfordshire to help reduce incidents of flooding, maintain the integrity of the carriageway and improve safety for road users.

    • Updated: