Building back better from COVID-19 and building lasting peace across Africa

Statement by Minister James Duddridge at the Security Council open debate on addressing root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa



More high streets set for funding boost as reopening accelerates

Further 57 English high streets to receive a share of over £830 million to improve transport links, build new homes and transform underused spaces.



Agreement signed to speed up responses to incidents on roads

Highways England and emergency services across the West Midlands have signed up to a new agreement which will see incidents on roads dealt with more swiftly.



Environment Secretary speech at Delamere Forest on restoring nature and building back greener

Environment Secretary George Eustice delivers speech at an online event hosted by The Wildlife Trusts



eAlert: 18 May 2021 – England Trees Action Plan launches

Find out about the England Trees Action Plan and our new flagship grant scheme the England Woodland Creation Offer.