John Hayes visited Leeds today to see what Mary Portas’ vision for the High Street will mean for the area.
A diesel laundering plant capable of producing over 7.8m litres of illicit fuel a year, evading almost £5m in lost revenue, was dismantled by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) yesterday (Monday).
Motorists travelling in the north of the Midlands are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel, as high winds are expected this evening and there may also be some snow...
Transport Minister Mike Penning visited Kettering today to see what Mary Portas’ vision for the High Street will mean for the area.
Mary Portas has today published her review of the future of our high streets, setting out her vision to breathe economic and community life back into our high streets.
HM Revenue & Customs is offering help to employers to improve their PAYE information, it was announced today.
The Government today showed its commitment to improving health outcomes for patients by shining a light on variation in NHS healthcare services.
Secretary of state for business, innovation & skills – statement on fsa report into rbs
Road users, businesses and local communities are being encouraged to take part in a fast-paced study launched today by Roads Minister Mike Penning. The A14 Challenge will deliver major improvements to this key...
The establishment of the first Green Investment Bank (GIB) moved a step closer today as Business Secretary Vince Cable published the criteria for deciding where the Bank will be based and what the Bank’s first...
A Boston-based managed mental healthcare firm that chose the UK as the ideal location for international expansion has used the prize from a UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) competition to help set up an office...
UK Green Investments, part of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills which will manage investment in the UK’s green infrastructure, is seeking expressions of interest from experienced fund managers...
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One of South Yorkshire’s main bus operators has been sentenced for safety breaches after a teenage apprentice was trapped under a 14 tonne bus when its air suspension failed.
Road users will benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming resurfacing works on the A38 at Alrewas.
One of the stormiest periods the UK has seen for several years is set to continue this week with heavy rain, strong winds and snow for parts of the country.
The Highways Agency is advising road users to drive with extra care today (Monday 12 December), in the light of the severe weather which has been forecast across southern England from this afternoon.
Road users will benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming improvements to drainage on the M54 between junctions 2 - 4 and 5 - 6.
Road users will benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming improvements to drainage on the M5 between junctions 4a and 5.
Road users and pedestrians are set to benefit from the second phase of safety improvement works on the A49 between Hereford and Ross on Wye.
A self-employed blacksmith and fabricator has been fined after one of his employees was severely injured after falling more than seven metres from a roof he was working on.
Anson Packaging Ltd and Cambs Compressor Engineering Ltd, two companies based in Ely, have been fined a total of £68,030 with £37,743.72 costs after a 24- year-old worker broke his back in...
On 24 May 2011, I made an oral statement setting out the Government’s plans for a green investment bank (GIB). I explained that establishing an effective, enduring GIB would be a major undertaking and gave...
Following a review into support provided to senior officers, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has disestablished the status of “Official Service Residence” this financial year.
The MOD is committed...
I am today confirming the funding available for schools in England in 2012-13, through the pupil premium and what this means in terms of funding per pupil. The pupil premium targets additional money at pupils...
Sally Coates is today submitting to me the second and final report of her independent review of teachers’ standards.
I established the review in March this year. Chaired by Mrs Coates, principal of...
I will represent the UK at the Environment Council in Brussels on 19 December.
At this Council, the presidency will seek the adoption of Council conclusions on the EU biodiversity strategy to 2020: towards...
I attended the General Affairs Council (GAC) in Brussels on 5 December.
The GAC was chaired by the EU presidency, Mikolaj Dowgielewicz, Secretary of State for European Affairs of Poland. A provisional report...
The Justice and Home Affairs Council is due to be held on the 13 and 14 December in Brussels. My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Justice, the Scottish Solicitor-General, (Lesley Thomson) and I will...
One of the key tasks that the Government have faced over the past year and a half has been to fundamentally reassess the role the welfare system should play in the 21st century.
We recognise that spousal...
I am pleased to announce the proposed social security benefits rates for 2012, which are set out in the table below. The annual up-rating of benefits will take place for state pensions and most other benefits...
The Highways Agency is advising road users to drive with extra care today (Monday 12 December), in the light of the severe weather which has been forecast across southern England from this afternoon.
A self-employed blacksmith and fabricator has been fined after one of his employees was severely injured after falling more than seven metres from a roof he was working on.
Road users will benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming resurfacing works on the A38 at Alrewas.
Road users will benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming improvements to drainage on the M54 between junctions 2 - 4 and 5 - 6.
Road users will benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming improvements to drainage on the M5 between junctions 4a and 5.
Road users and pedestrians are set to benefit from the second phase of safety improvement works on the A49 between Hereford and Ross on Wye.
Road users, businesses and local communities are being encouraged to take part in a fast-paced study launched today by Roads Minister Mike Penning. The A14 Challenge will deliver major improvements to this key...
The Highways Agency is advising road users to drive with extra care today (Monday 12 December), in the light of the severe weather which has been forecast across southern England from this afternoon.
Anson Packaging Ltd and Cambs Compressor Engineering Ltd, two companies based in Ely, have been fined a total of £68,030 with £37,743.72 costs after a 24- year-old worker broke his back in...
HM Revenue & Customs is offering help to employers to improve their PAYE information, it was announced today.
The Government today showed its commitment to improving health outcomes for patients by shining a light on variation in NHS healthcare services.
Secretary of state for business, innovation & skills – statement on fsa report into rbs
Road users, businesses and local communities are being encouraged to take part in a fast-paced study launched today by Roads Minister Mike Penning. The A14 Challenge will deliver major improvements to this key...
The establishment of the first Green Investment Bank (GIB) moved a step closer today as Business Secretary Vince Cable published the criteria for deciding where the Bank will be based and what the Bank’s first...
A Boston-based managed mental healthcare firm that chose the UK as the ideal location for international expansion has used the prize from a UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) competition to help set up an office...
UK Green Investments, part of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills which will manage investment in the UK’s green infrastructure, is seeking expressions of interest from experienced fund managers...
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY
One of South Yorkshire’s main bus operators has been sentenced for safety breaches after a teenage apprentice was trapped under a 14 tonne bus when its air suspension failed.
Road users will benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming resurfacing works on the A38 at Alrewas.
One of the stormiest periods the UK has seen for several years is set to continue this week with heavy rain, strong winds and snow for parts of the country.
The Highways Agency is advising road users to drive with extra care today (Monday 12 December), in the light of the severe weather which has been forecast across southern England from this afternoon.
Road users will benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming improvements to drainage on the M54 between junctions 2 - 4 and 5 - 6.
Road users will benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming improvements to drainage on the M5 between junctions 4a and 5.
Road users and pedestrians are set to benefit from the second phase of safety improvement works on the A49 between Hereford and Ross on Wye.
A self-employed blacksmith and fabricator has been fined after one of his employees was severely injured after falling more than seven metres from a roof he was working on.
Anson Packaging Ltd and Cambs Compressor Engineering Ltd, two companies based in Ely, have been fined a total of £68,030 with £37,743.72 costs after a 24- year-old worker broke his back in...
HM Revenue & Customs is offering help to employers to improve their PAYE information, it was announced today.
The Government today showed its commitment to improving health outcomes for patients by shining a light on variation in NHS healthcare services.
Secretary of state for business, innovation & skills – statement on fsa report into rbs
Road users, businesses and local communities are being encouraged to take part in a fast-paced study launched today by Roads Minister Mike Penning. The A14 Challenge will deliver major improvements to this key...
The establishment of the first Green Investment Bank (GIB) moved a step closer today as Business Secretary Vince Cable published the criteria for deciding where the Bank will be based and what the Bank’s first...
A Boston-based managed mental healthcare firm that chose the UK as the ideal location for international expansion has used the prize from a UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) competition to help set up an office...
UK Green Investments, part of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills which will manage investment in the UK’s green infrastructure, is seeking expressions of interest from experienced fund managers...
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY
One of South Yorkshire’s main bus operators has been sentenced for safety breaches after a teenage apprentice was trapped under a 14 tonne bus when its air suspension failed.
Road users will benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming resurfacing works on the A38 at Alrewas.
One of the stormiest periods the UK has seen for several years is set to continue this week with heavy rain, strong winds and snow for parts of the country.
The Highways Agency is advising road users to drive with extra care today (Monday 12 December), in the light of the severe weather which has been forecast across southern England from this afternoon.
Road users will benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming improvements to drainage on the M54 between junctions 2 - 4 and 5 - 6.
Road users will benefit from improved driving conditions as a result of forthcoming improvements to drainage on the M5 between junctions 4a and 5.
Road users and pedestrians are set to benefit from the second phase of safety improvement works on the A49 between Hereford and Ross on Wye.
A self-employed blacksmith and fabricator has been fined after one of his employees was severely injured after falling more than seven metres from a roof he was working on.
Anson Packaging Ltd and Cambs Compressor Engineering Ltd, two companies based in Ely, have been fined a total of £68,030 with £37,743.72 costs after a 24- year-old worker broke his back in...