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46,025 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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- Northern Ireland Office · 27 Feb 2014
Independent inquiry into OTR scheme: Terms of reference
The PM announced today that an independent judge will produce a full public account of the operation of the OTR administrative scheme.
- Department for Transport · 27 Feb 2014
Baroness Kramer and Pete Waterman visit Crewe to find out how HS2 could benefit the town
Crewe to benefit from high speed rail.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 27 Feb 2014
Press briefing: afternoon 27 February
The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Northern Ireland and the German Chancellor's visit.
- Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) · 27 Feb 2014
Over 100,000 households helped to buy their home
Over 100,000 households are being helped onto the property ladder thanks to government backed schemes.
- Department for Business, Innovation & Skills · 27 Feb 2014
Employers urged to take on trainees
Hundreds of employers are now behind Traineeships, helping to unlock the potential of motivated young people who are not yet work ready.
- Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) · 27 Feb 2014
Multi-faith communities to benefit from new £3 million grant
More people than ever will benefit from the opportunity to improve their local communities.
- Public Health England · 27 Feb 2014
From bump to baby: the top 20 questions in pregnancy
New research from Start4Life highlights that mothers-to-be are looking for answers by revealing their top 20 questions.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 27 Feb 2014
Privy Council appointments: February 2014
The Queen has approved several new appointments to Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
- Department for Business, Innovation & Skills · 27 Feb 2014
Red tape cut for 1,000 businesses as Primary Authority rollout continues
Michael Fallon pledges to bring the benefits of Primary Authority to more hard-pressed businesses, trade associations and local authorities.
- Department for Work and Pensions · 27 Feb 2014
Child poverty strategy consultation launched
A consultation is being launched highlighting action the government is taking to tackle child poverty.
- Department for Business, Innovation & Skills · 27 Feb 2014
Number of NEETS in England drops for all age groups between 16 to 24
The proportion of young people aged 16 to 24 not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the lowest it has been since 2008.
- Ministry of Justice · 27 Feb 2014
Transforming legal aid: Government response
The Government has today confirmed its final package of reforms to the legal aid system following extensive consultation.
- Department for Transport · 27 Feb 2014
Review set to boost DVLA services
Changes at DVLA are going to give drivers access to more online and tailored services.
- Department of Energy & Climate Change · 27 Feb 2014
Great Britain’s smart grid to revolutionise energy sector
A smart grid will help minimise people’s bills, create jobs and fuel growth.
- Department of Health and Social Care · 27 Feb 2014
Mitochondrial donation consultation launched
Consultation published on draft regulations for new techniques to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial disease
- Department of Energy & Climate Change · 27 Feb 2014
UK energy statistics: 2013 provisional data
December 2013 statistics that allow a provisional assessment to be made of trends in energy production, transformation and consumption in 2013.
- Department for Business, Innovation & Skills · 27 Feb 2014
Vince Cable opens new £50 million business park in Burnley
Vince Cable opens the new government-backed Burnley Bridge Business Park and visits some of Burnley’s most successful manufacturers.
- UK Commission for Employment and Skills · 27 Feb 2014
Businesses must invest in flexible workers or risk future talent
Research into how temporary or zero-hours contracts affect employees' career development opportunities.
- Highways Agency · 27 Feb 2014
Work to start on M6 Pleck Loop Bridge, Walsall
Maintenance work on the M6 Pleck Loop Bridge near Walsall is due to start on Tuesday 11 March.
- Highways Agency · 27 Feb 2014
Drainage work to reduce flooding on A21 in East Sussex
Drainage work is due to begin on a section of the A21 in East Sussex to help alleviate incidents of flooding and improve safety for road users.
- Highways Agency · 27 Feb 2014
Reminder to local residents using the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing
Residents in Dartford and Thurrock who regularly use the Dartford Crossing are reminded that changes to a discount scheme which will benefit them come into force on Saturday (1 March).
- Highways Agency · 27 Feb 2014
Essential bridge maintenance work continues on M5 junctions 10-11 near Gloucester
Road users are advised that essential bridge maintenance work on the M5 between Junctions 10 and 11 will require narrow lanes to be put in place on both carriageways from next Monday, March 3.
- Highways Agency · 27 Feb 2014
Reminder to local residents using the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing
Residents in Dartford and Thurrock who regularly use the Dartford Crossing are reminded that changes to a discount scheme which will benefit them come into force on Saturday (1 March).
- Highways Agency · 27 Feb 2014
Drainage work to reduce flooding on A21 in East Sussex
Drainage work is due to begin on a section of the A21 in East Sussex to help alleviate incidents of flooding and improve safety for road users.
Government press releases last updated 26 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.