Archive for August 24th, 2016

News story: Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme ensuring justice for victims of crime and their families

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More than 100 offenders had their prison sentences lengthened following referrals by the Attorney and Solicitor General to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme during 2015.

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Press release: UK Aid supports access to education for teenage pregnant girls

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UK works with Sierra Leone to provide education for girls forced to leave school during Ebola crisis.

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Press release: New section of A1 to open to drivers

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Construction workers are making the finishing touches to a new 2.5 mile section of the A1 this week before it opens to traffic early next month.

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Press release: Improved road surface for drivers on the A19 in Thirsk

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Work to resurface the northbound A19 in Thirsk will begin on Tuesday 30 August to provide drivers with smoother and safer journeys.

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Press release: Highways England team joins thousands for Severn Bridge anniversary half-marathon

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A team of Highways England runners will be taking part in this weekend’s Severn Bridge Half-Marathon.

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