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09 January 2017

Press release: Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: weekly summary for Monday 9 January to Sunday 15 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 5 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Planned road works in East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 9 January to Sunday 15 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 6 January 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: weekly summary for Monday 9 January to Sunday 15 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

News story: Higher Education and Research Bill to be debated in the Lords
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Higher Education and Research Bill enters committee stage in the House of Lords today (9 January 2017).

It begins a process of debate crucial to the passage of any new legislation.

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News story: Minister Ellwood statement on Syria ceasefire violations
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Minister Ellwood said:

We are concerned by reports of ceasefire violations and call on all parties to respect the ceasefire, particularly around the Wadi Barada area of Damascus, where civilians are...

Press release: New year crack down for Staines’ waste carriers
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Today (9 January), the Environment Agency lead on a multi-agency day with the DVSA, Surrey Police, Commercial Vehicle Unit and GAIN in a bid to reduce and disrupt waste crime.

Senior Environmental Crime...

Press release: Secretary of State on the deputy First Minister's resignation
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland:

The UK Government has a primary role in providing political stability in Northern Ireland and we will do all that we can to help...

News story: Update: air strikes against Daesh
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: update

Summary

Wednesday 4 January – Typhoons destroyed a truck-bomb factory in northern Iraq and a bridge used by Daesh in western Iraq.

Thursday 5 January – Tornados...

Statement to Parliament: Mental health and NHS performance
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

With permission Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement on mental health and NHS performance.

This government is committed to a shared society in which public services work to the highest standards...

News story: VMD on Twitter – What do you think?
seen at 18:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Survey extended to end of January

The VMD is looking at the benefits of using Twitter. We are always keen to improve our communications with you and we know that some of you use Twitter.

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Businessman guilty of attempting to murder his wife
seen at 16:30, 9 January in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A businessman has today been found guilty of attempting to murder his wife in a "determined, planned attack".
Speech: The shared society: article by Theresa May
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

When the British people voted in the referendum last June, they did not simply vote to withdraw from the European Union; they voted to change the way our country works – and the people for whom it works – forever...

News story: £271M Wildcat Helicopter support deal sustains 500 UK jobs
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The overwhelming majority (over eighty per cent) of the c. 500 jobs sustained will be at Leonardo’s facilities in Yeovil and Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, the home of Wildcat training and maintenance in ...

Press release: Prime Minister unveils plans to transform mental health support
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).
PM: “I want us to employ the power of government as a force for good to transform the way we deal with mental health problems right across society” comprehensive package of reforms to improve mental health...
Speech: Mental health problems are everyone’s problem: article by Theresa May
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

It is a tragic fact that 1 in 10 children in this country has a diagnosable mental health condition.

The long-term effects can be crippling: children with behavioural disorders are 4 times more likely...

News story: Standards for biological medicines - understanding them and how they make a difference
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Biological medicines are an increasingly important part of healthcare. Our role as medicines regulator is to make sure the medicines you and your family take are of an acceptable quality. This quality is assured...

News story: Business customers can withdraw official searches online
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

From today, 9 January, business customers can use our online transaction channel, the portal, to withdraw official searches they have lodged with us.

This new option offers customers a quicker, easier...

Press release: Foreign Secretary comments on the death of former Portugal President Soares
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, said:

I was saddened to hear of the death of Mário Soares over the weekend. He was a major figure in modern Portuguese history and played a critical role in the...

Press release: First colour image for joint UK and Algerian CubeSat
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Image taken from space of the Arkhangelsk Oblast region, on the North West coast of Russia. Credit: Alsat Nano mission, Open University, December 2016.

The image was taken by the Open University C3D2 ...

Press release: Regulator welcomes Prime Minister and promotes vital role of charities
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission today welcomed the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Theresa May MP, as guest speaker to deliver the keynote speech and her first major speech of the new year, at its annual public meeting.

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Press release: Launch event for Accelerator Enduring Challenge
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

It’s a unique opportunity for industry and academia to engage with a wide range of Ministry of Defence personnel – from the Defence and Security Accelerator, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory technical...

News story: Health warnings issued for colder weather
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated story with latest warning.

Latest update

Forecasts of the winter’s first nationwide snowfall, likely to be accompanied by cold weather and ice, have prompted take care warnings from PHE...

Press release: Overnight repairs for A66 bridge near Cockermouth
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A &pound;500,000 bridge maintenance project along the A66 between Cockermouth and Workington in Cumbria has started today, maintaining this important east-west route for drivers in the north of England.

Press release: Overnight work starts to upgrade lighting on M4 near Bristol
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The original lighting had reached the end of its serviceable life and new energy and economy-efficient LED lanterns will be installed between junctions 19 and 20 of the smart motorway section.

The new...

News story: International Trade Secretary - 2017 must be 'Year of Exporting'
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The government is urging businesses to make 2017 the year of exporting as it encourages them to seek new markets and seize the demand for British goods and services.

Exports contribute over &pound...

News story: Jesse Norman chairs marine roundtable
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Industry Minister Jesse Norman today (9 January 2017) visited the London Boat Show to see for himself the success of our marine and maritime industry. On the day British Marine released figures showing...

News story: Medical evacuation 100 nauticle miles south of Newquay
seen at 16:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

While most of us were still asleep this morning, a blast of cold sea air was being felt by UK Coastguard Paramedic Winchman Niall Hanson as he was winched onto a UK fishing vessel 100 nautical miles south of ...

News story: Defra Group in London to make Marsham Street move
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Defra group staff currently working in London out of three different offices will relocate under one roof by early 2018, the department’s Permanent Secretary Clare Moriarty announced today (Monday, 9 January ...

Speech: The shared society: Prime Minister's speech at the Charity Commission annual meeting
seen at 14:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you for inviting me to be here this morning to deliver the prestigious Charity Commission annual lecture.

I am delighted to have this opportunity to express my appreciation for all those who work...

News story: Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
seen at 11:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Updated to include information of a confirmed case of H5N8 in Yorkshire.

We have brought together key information about avian influenza (bird flu) risks in this news story, which is regularly ...

News story: Sierra Leone Jungle Training Underlines Britain's role in Africa
seen at 10:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

From the jungles of Sierra Leone to the shores of the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, Britain has stepped up its support to Africa.

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has underlined the breadth of UK...

News story: UK Taxpayer no longer largest Lloyds Bank shareholder
seen at 09:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The plan to return Lloyds Banking Group to the private sector passed a significant milestone today when it was confirmed that the government is no longer the largest shareholder.

The latest share sales...

Press release: Baroness Anelay strengthens UK-Caribbean relationship with visit
seen at 09:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Baroness Anelay, the Foreign Office Minister for the Overseas Territories and Caribbean is visiting the region to further strengthen the UK’s links with the Caribbean.

The Minister will travel for the...

Speech: Human Rights: 50th Anniversary of the Adoption of ICCPR and ICESCR by UNGA
seen at 09:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.

It is the depressing reality of human history, and indeed our present, that war has been every present. And it will come as no surprise that it is often during...

News story: £271M Wildcat Helicopter support deal sustains 500 UK jobs
seen at 09:30, 9 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The overwhelming majority (over eighty per cent) of the c. 500 jobs sustained will be at Leonardo’s facilities in Yeovil and Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, the home of Wildcat training and maintenance in ...