Autumn Statement: A1 upgrade
The Chancellor has announced plans to improve the A1 in North Yorkshire in an effort to reduce journey times by 20%.
A stretch between Leeming and Barton is set to be upgraded from a dual carriageway to a three lane road.
The Treasury claims the £314 scheme could create up to 750 new jobs during the three year construction period and is expected to be complete by 2016/17.
Yorkshire MP demands 'government for the North'
England should have a 'regional government for the North', a West Yorkshire MP has claimed.
MPs back 'votes at 16' after clashes in the Commons
MPs from the region have clashed in the Commons over calls to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote.
Ministers deny flood insurance talks are 'in disarray'
Ministers deny claims by a Yorkshire MP that talks aimed at securing affordable insurance cover for flood risk homes are 'in disarray'.