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46,058 UK Government department press releases spanning the full archive from 2007 to today, plus House of Commons select committee reports, updated daily. Browse a day at a time, or search across every release.
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Cold Weather Plan launches to prepare for winter
The plan aims to prevent avoidable harm to health, to help prevent excess winter deaths in England.
Greening warning over Bangladesh factory safety
Momentum must not be lost in the drive to tackle poor safety and labour conditions for workers in the Bangladesh garment sector, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has warned, six months on from the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Dhaka that killed more than 1,100 people.
My Life My Choice wins Big Society Award
Oxford based advocacy charity run by and for people with learning disabilities is the latest Big Society Award winner.
The only way is Essex at Communities and Local Government
The flag representing the county of Essex has been hoisted above the department's offices.
Training voucher scheme launched to help industry install renewable heating systems
A £500,000 fund aimed at raising the skill set of domestic heating engineers to enable them to install and maintain renewable heating systems.
Featherstone: World must wake up to 'great neglect' of disability
Britain will spearhead a new drive to put disability at the forefront of the world's development efforts, UK international development Minister Lynne Featherstone has announced.
Press briefing: afternoon 22 October 2013
The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on an energy windfall tax and Europe.
Press briefing: morning 22 October 2013
The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the cabinet meeting, immigration, energy, Facebook, the economy and Syria.
International Development Secretary hails Scottish charity efforts
Justine Greening visited Glasgow-based charity the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund.
Sue Langley to lead the Financial Services Investment Organisation
UK Trade & Investment has appointed Sue Langley as head of its newly created Financial Services Investment Organisation
UK exporters get off to a flying start with easyJet
Open to Export has launched a nationwide competition to help the next wave of UK businesses to spread their wings and expand overseas.
Government launches Balance of Competence Review on Energy
The government has published a call for evidence on the balance of competence between the United Kingdom and the European Union on energy.
Minister appalled by attack on Tunisian National Guards
FCO Minister Hugh Robertson offers UK support for the resumption of the National Dialogue following attack on Tunisian National Guards.
£8.3 million to tackle congestion in Birmingham
A452 Chester Road improvements receive final approval and over £8 million in funding.
£16 million for Leeds transport scheme
Leeds Inner Relief Road receives full approval and £16 million of funding.
Another £5m for social landlords to install renewable heat
57 social landlords across Great Britain have been awarded a share of £5 million to get more renewable heating into the homes of tenants.
Knighthood conferred: Christopher George Nugee
Knighthood is conferred upon Christopher George Nugee, Esquire, QC on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.
Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire conferred: Frances Silvia Patterson
Damehood is conferred upon Frances Silvia Patterson, QC on her appointment as a Justice of the High Court.
Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire conferred: Geraldine Mary Andrews
Damehood is conferred upon Geraldine Mary Andrews, QC on her appointment as a Justice of the High Court.
Knighthood conferred: Nicholas Nigel Green
Knighthood is conferred upon Nicholas Nigel Green, Esquire, QC on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.
Knighthood conferred: Stephen Edmund Phillips
Knighthood is conferred upon Stephen Edmund Phillips, Esquire, QC on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.
Chief Medical Officer: Prevention pays - our children deserve better
Report on children’s health makes strong case for change as data shows five excess child deaths per day in UK compared to Sweden.
Top headteachers to make challenged schools a success
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announces ‘Champions League of Headteachers’ scheme.
Government press releases last updated 31 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.