Press release: Isle of Axholme to benefit from £35m flood protection investment
The work to improve a pumping station will help protect 15,000 homes, plus habitat, businesses and infrastructure read more
Author Archives: HM Government
Press release: Isle of Axholme to benefit from £35m flood protection investment
An 80-year-old pumping station is to be given a new lease of life, bringing environmental and flood-risk benefits to an area almost twice the size of Birmingham, the Environment Agency has announced. The work is part of a £35m investment to upgrade Ke… read more
Press release: EU Exit Local Government Delivery Board: March 2019 update
The Government Brexit Delivery Board has been meeting more frequently as the UK prepares to leave the EU, with recent meetings taking place on both 26 February and 18 March. Communities Secretary, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, chaired the February meet… read more
Press release: EU Exit Local Government Delivery Board: March 2019 update
Update from meetings held on 26 February and 18 March. read more
News story: Government funds research into knife-detection technology
Six UK companies have been funded a share of more than £460,000 to fast-track innovative technologies that aim to detect people carrying knives in crowded places such as streets, railway stations and major events. Distinguishing concealed blades from … read more