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  • A64 Brambling Fields slip road closure for safety work

    Drivers using the A64 in North Yorkshire are being advised that the eastbound exit slip road at the Brambling Fields junction east of Malton will be closed for a week for maintenance.

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  • PM leads business delegation to Israel and the Palestinian territories

    The 2 day visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories is focused on the opportunities that peace would bring.

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

  • Great Britain: the best place in the world to do science

    David Willetts announced several new investments in UK science to an audience of scientists, apprentices and schoolchildren at Jodrell Bank.

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

  • Brighton City Deal to help create "Silicon Beach"

    A new City Deal will unlock more than £170 million of investment in Greater Brighton to create 8,500 jobs and grow its technology businesses.

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

  • £300 million investment to support growth and jobs in UK science

    Cutting-edge science projects will benefit from a £300 million boost as part the government’s long term economic plan.

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

  • City Deal to transform Southend-on-Sea into major business centre

    A new City Deal will help small and medium-sized businesses in Southend-on-Sea to flourish and create new jobs.

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

  • Mersey Gateway Bridge

    Contingent liability of Mersey Gateway Bridge to be funded by government.

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

  • Driving through the A3 Hindhead tunnel...?

    Drivers using the A3 Hindhead tunnel in Surrey are being reminded that the red X symbol above a lane means 'move out, stay out'.

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  • CeBIT 2014: David Cameron's speech

    Prime Minister David Cameron's speech to the CeBIT trade fair in Hanover, Germany.

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

  • Funding boost for roads hit by bad weather

    Government announces extra money for councils to repair local roads following recent prolonged period of severe weather.

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

  • GREAT apprentices make great businesses

    During National Apprenticeship Week 3 to 7 March 2014, over 1,000 events are celebrating the impact apprenticeships have on young people, adults, businesses and the economy.

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

  • Thousands of jobs and apprenticeships to get seaside economies and flood affected areas growing

    50 Coastal Communities Fund winners named and next bidding round opened.

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

  • Search for location of new High Speed Rail College begins

    The search for the location of the main site for the new High Speed Rail College was launched today (7 March 2014).

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

  • Overnight closures of the M1 at Catthorpe, Leicestershire

    As part of the M1 Junction 19 Improvement Scheme near Catthorpe, Leicestershire, a series of overnight closures will be necessary during March, as traffic management arrangements - the roadworks - are changed.

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  • Gantry installations on the M25 junctions 25 to 27, in Herts/Essex

    Work to install gantries on the M25 between junction 25, Cheshunt and junction 27, Epping will continue this month and through spring as part of the major upgrade of this section of the M25 into a ‘smart motorway’.

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  • Safety improvements for the A23 in East Sussex

    Drivers on the A23 in East Sussex will benefit from safer journeys as a result of lighting maintenance starting on Monday (10 March).

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  • £1m for smoother M60 journeys around Stockport

    A £1m overnight resurfacing scheme along the M60 around Stockport in Greater Manchester is underway.

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  • Employment Allowance: one month to go until businesses can claim £2k cashback on jobs

    Treasury minister David Gauke visits tech start-up to mark Employment Allowance milestone.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 6 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on immigration, the Queen's speech and teachers.

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

  • Cut in light dues to benefit UK shipping

    Lighthouse levy on industry kept down by Department for Transport.

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