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46,053 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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UK Government departments · 8
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 24 Dec 2013
Foreign Secretary supports regional efforts to end violence in South Sudan
William Hague deplores continued violence in South Sudan and sends senior diplomat to support a political resolution.
- Department for Transport · 24 Dec 2013
Freight industry delivers festive cheer to millions
Freight is an essential part of Britain’s economy with billions of tonnes of goods delivered each year.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 24 Dec 2013
Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Egypt
Foreign Secretary expresses concern following bomb attack in Egypt.
- Ministry of Justice · 24 Dec 2013
Royal pardon for WW2 code-breaker Dr Alan Turing
Renowned scientist and World War II code-breaker Dr Alan Turing has been given a posthumous pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy by the Queen today following a request from Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.
- Department for International Development · 24 Dec 2013
UK pledges longer term support after Typhoon Haiyan
British support for reconstruction and recovery to help rebuild homes in the Philippines and get people back into jobs
- Department for Education · 24 Dec 2013
Adoption: £50 million funding boost and new interactive maps
Children’s Minister Edward Timpson announces new resources to help would-be adopters find a child to adopt - plus more cash for councils.
- Department for Transport · 24 Dec 2013
Government backs smartphone app to pinpoint potholes
DfT pledges cash to enable CTC, the National Cycling Charity to revamp it's 'Fill that hole' website and develop a new potholes app.
- Department for Work and Pensions · 24 Dec 2013
74,000 young people helped by Work Programme
More than 74,000 young jobseekers have escaped long-term unemployment and found lasting work.
Government press releases last updated 28 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.