NEW, AMENDED AND ONGOING WORKS
DERBYSHIRE
More than 130 small businesses on industrial estates in and around Southampton have benefited from free training and support as part of a new project to improve the health and safety of Hampshire workers.
A gas transportation company has been fined £20,000 after a car flipped on its side when it hit a metal plate during road works.
M6 Junction 10 (Walsall)
The northbound entry slip road of the M6 at junction 10 will be closed overnight from 9.30pm to 5.30am from Monday 22 November 2010 to Tuesday 23 November 2010 for remedial works...
UK agriculture ministers were encouraged by EU Commissioner Dalli’s commitment to pragmatism in implementing EU rules on Electronic Identification of Sheep (EID) in the UK after meeting today.
More than 130 small businesses on industrial estates in and around Southampton have benefited from free training and support as part of a new project to improve the health and safety of Hampshire workers.
Thirty nine year old Christopher Orchard, who ran Advance AIT Limited from an office suite in Derby, was imprisoned this week for two and a half years for defrauding his customers. The criminal prosecution by...
Planned works on the Highways Agency network in Devon and Cornwall:
NEW WORK
A11 KETTERINGHAM, JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS
A scheme to improve safety at the junction of the A11 and Station Lane near Ketteringham, south of Norwich, is set to start on Monday...
A gas transportation company has been fined £20,000 after a car flipped on its side when it hit a metal plate during road works.
Metropolitan Police Authority 19 November 2010 58/10
Metropolitan Police Authority congratulates Dee Doocey on appointment to House of Lords
Planned works on the Highways Agency road network next week:
The Regional Growth Fund launched by the government as part of the Local Growth White Paper on 28 October 2010 provides a significant opportunity to stimulate new private sector jobs in the areas disproportionately...
ONGOING SCHEMES
M53
Junction 1 Wallasey (bridge repairs) – various lane closures in both directions at Bidston Moss Viaduct for bridge repairs. Work continues until the end of March 2012.
Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 22 November 2010
WEST MIDLANDS MOTORWAY AND TRUNK ROADS MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME
22 – 28 NOVEMBER
Saturday 20 November to Friday 26 November
The owner of a Welshpool-based window and conservatory installation company has been fined for failing to protect its workers from exposure to asbestos.
Two brothers have been prosecuted for putting workers at a Tameside fencing manufacturer in danger of developing asthma.
UK Business Ambassador Lord Ara Darzi today celebrates the ground-breaking innovations showcased at the world’s biggest medical fair.
Around 300 British firms, including Essex company A C Cossor (Surgical...
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work.
People at risk of complications from seasonal flu are being reminded of the importance to get themselves protected by taking advantage of the annual free flu jabs.
West Midlands companies are being invited to take advantage of an exciting opportunity to discover the enormous business potential of Turkey.
London's quirky side
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work.
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of two Directors General at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
STFC, Langtree, Halton Borough Council and North West Development Agency joint venture at Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus set to stimulate UK economy. Twenty-year joint venture will attract national ...
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work.
Lord Heseltine is visiting the South West today to encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs to bid for cash from the Government’s flagship £1.4bn Regional Growth Fund.
Drivers are advised that the A184 will be closed in both directions at Whitemare Pool interchange during off peak hours to allow the Highways Agency to carry out the ongoing bridge repair works in safety. This...
London's quirky side
Asked if the Prime Minister had had any conversations with anyone since PMQs on the flooding in Cornwall, the PMS said that the Prime Minister would be regularly updated, but there were no specific conversations...
Asked if it helped Ireland to have a Treasury Minister stand up in the House of Commons and explain why they were in trouble, the PMS said it was well known that one of the issues in the run up to the global financial...
Asked what consultation there needed to be between the Government and the Palace about the Royal engagement, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that the Palace made their announcement yesterday and the Government...
Asked if the Prime Minister was concerned that a senior official at the MOD thought that the SDSR process had badly damaged morale at the department, the PMS said that this was in reference to a story in the Telegraph...
Put that Labour had asked for an apology over the Prime Minister's comments on Ruth Mackenzie in yesterday's PMQs, the PMS replied that he would need to check the records, but what he thought the Prime Minister...
Asked for an idea of what the Prime Minister would be discussing at the NATO Summit tomorrow, the PMS said that the Prime Minister's priorities for the summit would be NATO reform, including driving efficiencies...
Asked if the Prime Minister saw a request for assistance from the Irish Government in a different way to requests from any other Eurozone country, the PMS replied that he did not have anything to add to what the...
Asked about a migration report that suggested that visa numbers should go up to between 37,000 and 43,000, considerably higher than the current 24,000 cap, the PMS said that he would not comment beyond what had...
Asked if the Prime Minister would be correcting his statement to House on floods, given that there had been a cut in the amount of funding, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) told the assembled press that it ...
Unemployment, small businesses and police cuts were on the agenda at today s Prime Minister s Questions.
The Prime Minister also took questions on the floods in Cornwall, housing and further education...
Headteachers of schools applying for academy status have visited Number 10 today as the Government announced the opening up of the route to academy status.
The PM and Education Secretary Michael Gove announced...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: Royal engagement, Ireland and misc
Royal EngagementAsked what consultation there needed to be between the Government and the Palace about the ...
Press briefing from the Prime Minister s spokesperson on: flood defence funding, immigration cap, Ireland, NATO, PMQs and MOD Letter
Flood Defence FundingAsked if the Prime Minister would be correcting...
October: 10.3bn net borrowing
Underlying growth slows in October
Rescue services in England and Wales are to receive funding to help equip and train local flood rescue teams.
Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency publishes report on Nationality Group
A report published today by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has found that the UK Border Agency has a largely passive approach towards the Civil Penalties scheme and has been too accommodating...
A report published today by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has found that there is now a pressing need for a fundamental review of the UK Border Agency's Command and Control Unit's (CCU...
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally cleared Zipcar Inc’s completed acquisition of rival car club Streetcar Limited.
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:
Blue Badge Scheme Statistics: 2009/10, see http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/statistics/datatablespublications/public/parkingbadges...
The government has launched new guidance to improve the standard of information for people with learning disabilities.
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Main Points
Main Points
A MAJOR competition is being launched as part of the multi-billion pound transformation of key sites in Newham, the main Olympic borough.
Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales has joined forces with Mayor of London...
From Sunday 21 November, there will be a number of changes to the layout of the roadworks to allow work to continue on the A46 Newark to Widmerpool dualling scheme near Nottingham.
Government raises awareness on appropriate antibiotic use
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) wants shoppers to remember their consumer rights when buying Christmas presents this year.
Inspectors from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ (BIS) Employment Agency Standards inspectorate (EAS) have recently completed a successfully targeted enforcement operation covering the construction...
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Migration Advisory Committee
West Midlands companies specialising in sustainable energy technologies are being invited to join one of the industry's top global events.
A London-based waste management firm has been fined after an employee’s legs were crushed between two steel frames while unloading a truck.
Vince Cable has appointed Glen Moreno as Deputy Chair of the Financial Reporting Council for an initial period of three years starting from 18 November 2010.
Road users in North Tyneside are to benefit from a £2.8 million roundabout improvement scheme which will cut congestion on the A19.
The Highways Agency will begin maintenance work on three roundabouts on the A43 at Brackley from the 23 November 2010 for seven nights.
A Birmingham galvanising firm was sentenced on 17 November after a man was crushed to death when a crane’s jig and load fell on him.
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) London is assembling a team of technology market experts at an event on 6 December to demonstrate the range of business opportunities for UK companies in the USA and Canada.
A1(M), Junction 61, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1(M) south of Junction 61 for scaffolding removal. There will be one lane open northbound between 8pm and 6am. The works will take...
My honourable friend the Minister for Business and Enterprise (Mark Prisk) has today made the following Statement.
I regret that my Written Answer of 11 November (Official Report, Col. 479W), which referenced...
An extraordinary EU competitiveness council took place in Brussels on 10 November 2010. This comprised a discussion on suggested amendments by the Belgian presidency to the Commission proposal for an EU patent...
From Sunday 21 November, there will be a number of changes to the layout of the roadworks to allow work to continue on the A46 Newark to Widmerpool dualling scheme near Nottingham.
The Highways Agency will begin maintenance work on three roundabouts on the A43 at Brackley from the 23 November 2010 for seven nights.
West Midlands companies specialising in sustainable energy technologies are being invited to join one of the industry's top global events.
A Birmingham galvanising firm was sentenced on 17 November after a man was crushed to death when a crane’s jig and load fell on him.
Road users in North Tyneside are to benefit from a £2.8 million roundabout improvement scheme which will cut congestion on the A19.
A1(M), Junction 61, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1(M) south of Junction 61 for scaffolding removal. There will be one lane open northbound between 8pm and 6am. The works will take...
Rescue services in England and Wales are to receive funding to help equip and train local flood rescue teams.
Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency publishes report on Nationality Group
A report published today by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has found that the UK Border Agency has a largely passive approach towards the Civil Penalties scheme and has been too accommodating...
A report published today by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has found that there is now a pressing need for a fundamental review of the UK Border Agency's Command and Control Unit's (CCU...
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally cleared Zipcar Inc’s completed acquisition of rival car club Streetcar Limited.
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:
Blue Badge Scheme Statistics: 2009/10, see http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/statistics/datatablespublications/public/parkingbadges...
The government has launched new guidance to improve the standard of information for people with learning disabilities.
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Main Points
Main Points
A MAJOR competition is being launched as part of the multi-billion pound transformation of key sites in Newham, the main Olympic borough.
Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales has joined forces with Mayor of London...
From Sunday 21 November, there will be a number of changes to the layout of the roadworks to allow work to continue on the A46 Newark to Widmerpool dualling scheme near Nottingham.
Government raises awareness on appropriate antibiotic use
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) wants shoppers to remember their consumer rights when buying Christmas presents this year.
Inspectors from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ (BIS) Employment Agency Standards inspectorate (EAS) have recently completed a successfully targeted enforcement operation covering the construction...
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Migration Advisory Committee
West Midlands companies specialising in sustainable energy technologies are being invited to join one of the industry's top global events.
A London-based waste management firm has been fined after an employee’s legs were crushed between two steel frames while unloading a truck.
Vince Cable has appointed Glen Moreno as Deputy Chair of the Financial Reporting Council for an initial period of three years starting from 18 November 2010.
Road users in North Tyneside are to benefit from a £2.8 million roundabout improvement scheme which will cut congestion on the A19.
The Highways Agency will begin maintenance work on three roundabouts on the A43 at Brackley from the 23 November 2010 for seven nights.
A Birmingham galvanising firm was sentenced on 17 November after a man was crushed to death when a crane’s jig and load fell on him.
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) London is assembling a team of technology market experts at an event on 6 December to demonstrate the range of business opportunities for UK companies in the USA and Canada.
A1(M), Junction 61, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1(M) south of Junction 61 for scaffolding removal. There will be one lane open northbound between 8pm and 6am. The works will take...
Rescue services in England and Wales are to receive funding to help equip and train local flood rescue teams.
Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency publishes report on Nationality Group
A report published today by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has found that the UK Border Agency has a largely passive approach towards the Civil Penalties scheme and has been too accommodating...
A report published today by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has found that there is now a pressing need for a fundamental review of the UK Border Agency's Command and Control Unit's (CCU...
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally cleared Zipcar Inc’s completed acquisition of rival car club Streetcar Limited.
The Department for Transport has today published the following Transport Statistics:
Blue Badge Scheme Statistics: 2009/10, see http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/statistics/datatablespublications/public/parkingbadges...
The government has launched new guidance to improve the standard of information for people with learning disabilities.
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Main Points
Main Points
A MAJOR competition is being launched as part of the multi-billion pound transformation of key sites in Newham, the main Olympic borough.
Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales has joined forces with Mayor of London...
From Sunday 21 November, there will be a number of changes to the layout of the roadworks to allow work to continue on the A46 Newark to Widmerpool dualling scheme near Nottingham.
Government raises awareness on appropriate antibiotic use
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) wants shoppers to remember their consumer rights when buying Christmas presents this year.
Inspectors from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ (BIS) Employment Agency Standards inspectorate (EAS) have recently completed a successfully targeted enforcement operation covering the construction...
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Migration Advisory Committee
West Midlands companies specialising in sustainable energy technologies are being invited to join one of the industry's top global events.
A London-based waste management firm has been fined after an employee’s legs were crushed between two steel frames while unloading a truck.
Vince Cable has appointed Glen Moreno as Deputy Chair of the Financial Reporting Council for an initial period of three years starting from 18 November 2010.
Road users in North Tyneside are to benefit from a £2.8 million roundabout improvement scheme which will cut congestion on the A19.
The Highways Agency will begin maintenance work on three roundabouts on the A43 at Brackley from the 23 November 2010 for seven nights.
A Birmingham galvanising firm was sentenced on 17 November after a man was crushed to death when a crane’s jig and load fell on him.
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) London is assembling a team of technology market experts at an event on 6 December to demonstrate the range of business opportunities for UK companies in the USA and Canada.
A1(M), Junction 61, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1(M) south of Junction 61 for scaffolding removal. There will be one lane open northbound between 8pm and 6am. The works will take...