Meet the father and son duo keeping the iconic Spaghetti Junction safe as it turns 50
The intertwining structure is an integral part of England’s motorway network and on 24 May, it will be 50 years since the road first opened to traffic.
More than 200,000 vehicles currently use the junction every day and that means the structure requires constant maintenance and inspection by specialist teams from...Read More »
Foreign Secretary statement on Xinjiang: 24 May 2022
Press release
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss issues a statement following new evidence emerging of China’s human rights violations in Xinjiang.
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said:
Today, further shocking details...Read More »
Prime Minister hails infrastructure investment to unlock growth and boost jobs
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will rally Ministers behind the Government’s multibillion drive to unlock economic growth and job creation through strong infrastructure and better transport links, as the Elizabeth Line opens its doors to the public today [Tuesday 24th May].
Speaking at Cabinet, the Prime Minister is expected to reflect on...Read More »
Cheaper tickets and quicker journeys as part government funded Elizabeth line officially opens
- Elizabeth line officially opens to the public, slashing journey times and cutting thousands of travel costs by over a third
- new line will bring £42 billion to the UK economy and has created over 55,000 jobs across the UK
- backed by £9 billion of government investment, new line will support regeneration...Read More »
Voyage to net zero in maritime underway as UK confirms £12 million for zero emission technologies
- multimillion investment announced for innovative projects to help stop vessels polluting our seas
- competition will create cleaner and greener routes on key domestic and international travel, fulfilling the UK’s COP26 commitment, as well as domestic green ferry sailings
- UK SHORE, created to decarbonise the maritime sector, is a fundamental element of...Read More »