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  • 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.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns bomb attack on mosque in Nigeria

    Following reports of a suicide attack on a mosque during Friday prayers in the city of Kano, Nigeria, James Duddridge MP condemned the attack and expressed his support for Nigeria.

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

  • Banking needs of vulnerable consumers: letters to banks

    Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable's letter to banks about branch closures.

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  • Rural charities urged to apply for community transport minibus fund

    £25 million fund will provide hundreds of new minibuses.

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    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.

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  • Baroness Randerson sees innovative research during Bangor visit

    Wales Office Minister Baroness Randerson visited Bangor University (Thursday 27 November) to find out about innovative research being done

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

  • A64 full weekend closure cancelled

    Drivers are advised that this weekend’s planned closures of the A64 between Staxton roundabout and Seamer roundabout will not be taking place due to overrunning local authority roadworks taking place on the planned diversion…

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  • Strategic Project Funding 2014

    Projects funded by the British Antarctic Territory in 2014.

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

  • 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.

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    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.

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

  • October 2014 Market Trend Data

    Land Registry's Market Trend Data for England and Wales.

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  • Rail electrification plan for Lake District

    Government to confirm £16 million funding to electrify 10 mile route between Oxenholme and Windermere.

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

  • 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.

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  • Publication of the draft BIOT Resettlement Feasibility Study

    James Duddrige updated Parliament on the publication of the draft BIOT Resettlement Feasibility Study.

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

  • Duke of Cambridge to open Great Festival of Creativity in Shanghai

    Duke of Cambridge to open the GREAT Festival of Creativity, Shanghai, supporting British businesses looking to secure opportunities in China.

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

  • UK Modern Garden Cities Exhibition in China

    Sir Sebastian Wood, the British Ambassador opened the GREAT campaign-funded exhibition on 10 and 11 November in Chengdu, China.

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

  • Alun Cairns: "Our independent TV producers are a great Welsh success story"

    Wales Office minister to give keynote speech on the importance of the creative industries across Wales.

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

  • Angola defence and security mission

    David Heath MP led the first UK defence and security trade mission to Luanda, Angola.

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

  • Government launches support to help small businesses Do More Online

    New campaign includes £2 million for Local Enterprise Partnerships to help micro-businesses and sole traders increase their online presence.

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

  • Vince Cable announces £40 million to support cutting-edge research on visit to Worksop and Lincoln

    Vince Cable announces £40 million of funding to support research in the industrial biotechnology sector.

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