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46,003 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 · 17
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 2 May 2014
The Foreign Secretary marks World Press Freedom Day
Foreign Secretary celebrates World Press Freedom Day and condemns restrictions around the world.
- UK Space Agency · 2 May 2014
The Great British Space Dinner
UK students invited to design a meal fit for an astronaut.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 2 May 2014
Foreign Secretary concerned by reports of escalation in eastern Ukraine
Foreign Secretary expresses concern at the reports of provocative action by pro-Russian groups in the east of Ukraine.
- Department for Business, Innovation & Skills · 2 May 2014
Government releases share allocations for 16 Royal Mail investors
Government releases share allocations for 16 Royal Mail investors.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 2 May 2014
FCO Minister condemns bomb attack in Abuja, Nigeria
FCO Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, condemns bomb attack in Abuja and offers continued UK support for Nigeria.
- Ministry of Justice · 2 May 2014
Government launches Balance of Competences Review on Police and Criminal Justice
On 1 May the Government launched a call for evidence on the balance of powers between the UK and the European Union (EU) on police and criminal justice
- Highways Agency · 2 May 2014
Safety scheme at A1 Elkesley junction in Nottinghamshire
A multi-million pound scheme to improve safety at the A1 Elkesley junction with Jockey Lane gets underway next week.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 2 May 2014
Downing Street statement on Pfizer and AstraZeneca
The UK government regards the potential takeover bid as a matter for the respective boards and shareholders of the 2 companies.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 2 May 2014
Britain’s top diplomats visited Somalia on 28th April
Head of Diplomatic Service and Permanent Secretary at Department for International Development meet President and Prime Minister of Somalia.
- Cabinet Office · 2 May 2014
Government and CBI meet with industry to discuss improvements in contracting for public services
A roundtable discussion, co-chaired by Francis Maude and CBI Director John Cridland, discussed the government’s commercial reforms.
- Department for International Development · 2 May 2014
Alan Duncan urges young Scots to join fight against poverty
International Development Minister Alan Duncan is calling on young people across Scotland to join the global fight against poverty.
- Public Health England · 2 May 2014
High levels of scarlet fever remain across England
PHE publishes latest figures for scarlet fever notifications.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 2 May 2014
Suffragan Bishop of Whitby: Paul John Ferguson
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Paul John Ferguson to the Suffragan See of Whitby.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 2 May 2014
Suffragan Bishop of Colchester: Roger Anthony Brett Morris
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Roger Anthony Brett Morris to the Suffragan See of Colchester.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 2 May 2014
Suffragan Bishop of Selby: John Bromilow Thomson
The Queen has approved the nomination of Reverend Canon John Bromilow Thomson to the Suffragan See of Selby.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 2 May 2014
Suffragan Bishop of Barking: Peter Hill
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Peter Hill to the Suffragan See of Barking.
- Environment Agency · 2 May 2014
River Wear salmon rod catch beats all records
2013 catch figures buck the national trend.
Government press releases last updated 21 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.