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Transport industry leading the way in apprenticeships

The transport industry is leading the way in unlocking brilliant careers and tackling the need for the engineers of the future, the Skills and Apprenticeships Minister set out today...

Thursday, 19 July 2018 22:02

HS2 already delivering benefits to UK, says report

A report produced by outgoing HS2 Ltd Chairman, Sir David Higgins (HS2: Realising the potential), shows that the benefits of HS2 are already being realised across the UK...

Thursday, 19 July 2018 21:58

Highways England scoops three awards in safety ‘drive’ to customers

Highways England has been praised for three leading safety initiatives designed to encourage motorists to check their vehicles before setting off...

Thursday, 19 July 2018 21:51

Humane trapping standards: Consultation response

The government has today published its response to a six-week consultation on introducing new and improved international humane trapping standards...

Thursday, 19 July 2018 21:45

Brokenshire moves to review building regulations fire safety guidance

The government has clarified building regulations fire safety guidance, following recommendations made by Dame Judith Hackitt, and is seeking views on the revisions in a consultation launched today...

Thursday, 19 July 2018 21:41

Government announces a week of activity to celebrate Clean Growth

Working in partnership with business and civil society, the government is introducing the first ever Green GB Week – an annual week designed to highlight the opportunities clean growth offers...

Thursday, 19 July 2018 21:37

UK Government Ministers support Wales’ rural economy at Royal Welsh Show

For the first time, the UK Government will command a near 20-metre space at the four-day showpiece event in Builth Wells...

Thursday, 19 July 2018 21:35

Treasury statement on infraction proceedings on VAT treatment of certain commodity derivatives trading

HM Treasury has made a statement regarding the European Commission’s notification of infraction proceedings on the UK’s VAT treatment of certain commodity derivatives trading...

Thursday, 19 July 2018 21:25

Final decisions on confidential assessment material development

Ofqual has today confirmed changes to its rules with respect to the safeguards awarding organisations must have in place to ensure the continued involvement of teachers...

Thursday, 19 July 2018 21:20

£1.5 billion space export campaign to fuel British industry growth

The International Trade Secretary has launched the Department for International Trade's first ever space exports campaign to target export opportunities in the US and India...

Thursday, 19 July 2018 21:13