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13 January 2017

Speech: PM press conference with New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English: 13 January 2017
seen at 20:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister Theresa May

I am delighted to welcome Prime Minister English to Downing Street so soon after he has taken office.

The UK and New Zealand have long been close friends and firm allies. And...

Press release: New traffic lights to be installed at West Yorkshire junction
seen at 18:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

New traffic signals being installed this month at Chain Bar roundabout on the M606/M62 will help to enhance traffic flow through the roundabout.

These changes are part of a major upgrade which saw an ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in West Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 16 January to Sunday 22 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 13 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 13 January 2017 but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Yorkshire and the Humber: summary for Monday 16 January to Sunday 22 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 13 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 Friday 13 January and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 16 January to Sunday 22 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 13 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: Tax helpline to support people affected by severe weather and flooding
seen at 18:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The helpline allows anyone affected to get practical help and advice on a wide range of tax problems they may be facing.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will also:

agree installment arrangements...
Press release: Planned roadworks in the North East: summary for Monday 16 to Sunday 22 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 13 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 Friday 13 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Press release: Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: weekly summary for Monday 16 January to Sunday 22 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 13 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...

Press release: Planned road works in the North West: summary for Monday 16 to Sunday 22 January 2017
seen at 18:30, 13 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 Friday 13 January and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. ...

Hillsborough investigations refer evidence to Crown Prosecution Service
seen at 16:30, 13 January in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) and Operation Resolve have referred files of evidence relating to 23 suspects from their Hillsborough investigations to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to ...
Conman jailed for second time over medical qualification lies
seen at 16:30, 13 January in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
A conman previously jailed for posing as a doctor has been sent to prison for a second time today (Thursday 12 January) after he admitted lying about his medical qualifications again.
Press release: Environment Agency issues Severe Flood Warnings for East Coast
seen at 16:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: problem with edit

Gale force winds combining with this evening’s high tides, dangerous waves and a coastal surge mean Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are particularly at risk. The flood...

News story: New round of Life Chances Fund opens for projects supporting Early Years and young people
seen at 16:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Early Years theme aims to support children from pre-birth to 5 years-old, who are at risk of poor education and health outcomes. The young people theme focuses on reducing the risk of negative, social, economic...

Speech: PM press conference with New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English: 13 January 2017
seen at 16:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

I am delighted to welcome Prime Minister English to Downing Street so soon after he has taken office.

The UK and New Zealand have long been close friends and firm allies. And our strong ties are rooted...

Press release: Planned roadworks in East Midlands: weekly summary for Monday 16 January to Sunday 22 January 2016
seen at 16:30, 13 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 13 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our...

Press release: Justice minister opens Timpson’s training academy for female prisoners
seen at 14:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).
New academy launched by Justice Minister Sam Gyimah at HMP Downview to help female prisoners find jobs on release Part of government’s commitment to making prisons place of self-discipline, hard work and reform...
Press release: Justice minister opens first Halfords Training Academy for female prisoners
seen at 14:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).
New academy to be launched by Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee at HMP Drake Hall - the first of its kind to open in a women’s prison Providing specialist skills to female offenders to help them find work on...
News story: Foreign Secretary statement on Cyprus talks
seen at 14:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

I welcome the real progress made towards finding a solution to the Cyprus settlement over the last few days, in particular on the future security of a united Cyprus...

Press release: New crackdown on corporate economic crime
seen at 14:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A call for evidence seeks views on whether further reform is needed to combat corporate criminality, following fraudulent, dishonest activity by some banks and other commercial organisations.

Under existing...

News story: Strategic Escort Group travel nearly 30,000 miles!
seen at 14:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Strategic Escort Group is a specialist team who provide armed protection for high security nuclear cargo during transportation in the UK or internationally. During 2016 the team took part in eight operations...

News story: Professor Anthony King FBA, former member of the Committee, dies
seen at 14:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Lord Bew, Chair of the Committee said:

“Anthony King made a great contribution to standards in public life as one of the first members of this Committee under Lord Nolan’s chairmanship. He was a man of...

News story: Margot James in Worcestershire to meet innovative firms
seen at 14:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister met with the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the Federation of Small Businesses and the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. She also visited local businesses ...

News story: Geological disposal: understanding our work
seen at 14:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Updated: Link added to Welsh language version

The ‘Road to Delivery’ is now available to view on YouTube. It explains how RWM is taking forward a major project to deliver a geological disposal facility (...

Press release: Environment Agency issues Severe Flood Warnings for East Coast
seen at 14:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

On Friday evening, gale force winds combining with this evening’s high tides, dangerous waves and a coastal surge mean Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are particularly at risk. The flood risk will continue...

Press release: New crackdown on corporate economic crime
seen at 11:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A call for evidence seeks views on whether further reform is needed to combat corporate criminality, following fraudulent, dishonest activity by some banks and other commercial organisations.

Under existing...

Press release: Minister for North Africa statement on human rights organisations in Egypt
seen at 11:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Office Minister, Tobias Ellwood, said:

I am deeply concerned by the Egyptian court decision to freeze the assets of several prominent human rights defenders and their organisations on 11 January...

Press release: James Brokenshire condemns "brutal attack" in West Belfast
seen at 11:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Condemning the shooting of a husband and wife in their home in West Belfast on Thursday 12 January, Secretary of State, James Brokenshire said:

This attack could have resulted in two deaths. There ...

News story: Strategic Escort Group travel nearly 30,000 miles!
seen at 11:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Strategic Escort Group is a specialist team who provide armed protection for high security nuclear cargo during transportation in the UK or internationally. During 2016 the team took part in eight operations...

Press release: £60 million tax reform to boost UK's digital revolution
seen at 11:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

A new Local Government Finance Bill published today (13 January 2017) will make it easier for companies to connect more homes and businesses across England to gold standard full fibre broadband and help...

Press release: £1.1 billion East of England road improvements to boost economy
seen at 11:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The eight schemes, designed to reduce congestion, improve safety and boost the economy, are part of the government’s record £15 billion investment in England’s motorways and major A roads. The work ...

Press release: Trustees failed to account for money spent in high risk countries
seen at 10:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Charity Commission today announced the results of its inquiry into Masoom (registered charity number 1124976). The charity was proactively identified for a visit by the Commission due to its operation...

News story: Technologies to cut vehicle emissions: apply for APC7 funding
seen at 09:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) working in partnership with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Innovate UK has up to £35 million to support projects to...

News story: Severn Crossing tolls to be slashed by up to 75%
seen at 09:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Drivers and businesses will benefit from proposed cuts to Severn Crossing tolls following the return to public ownership, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has announced today (13 January 2017), whilst on a ...

Press release: Better support for bereaved families
seen at 09:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

The new modernised Bereavement Support Payment was announced on 12 January 2017 by Minister for Welfare Delivery Caroline Nokes. It will be introduced for those bereaved from 6 April 2017. It aims to provide ...

Speech: "Behind that suffering of the millions of men, women and children in the Lake Chad Basin, lies the brutality and unrelenting cruelty of Boko Haram."
seen at 02:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Thank you Mr President - and thank you too to our briefers. I particularly want to pay tribute to Fatima Askira - the bravery that she represents and the inspiration that she gives to many.

The United...

News story: Foreign Secretary statement on Cyprus talks
seen at 02:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

I welcome the real progress made towards finding a solution to the Cyprus settlement over the last few days, in particular on the future security of a united Cyprus...

News story: Government allocates £1.2 billion roads funding to councils
seen at 02:30, 13 January in News and communications (Our copy).
2017 to 2018 financial year council funding to improve safety, repair potholes and cut congestion trial of revolutionary spotter to identify future potholes government support for new M11 junction supporting...