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46,005 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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- Office of the Secretary of State for Wales · 8 Aug 2014
Host City Celebrations brings NATO Summit to life
The heart of Newport will be transformed into a NATO-themed culture and food celebration.
- Highways Agency · 8 Aug 2014
Limited lane closures continue next week at A38 Markeaton (11-16 August)
Limited lane closures will continue next week at the A38 Markeaton roundabout in Derby as part of a Highways Agency scheme to improve safety and increase capacity at the site.
- Highways Agency · 8 Aug 2014
Overnight weekend closures for M1 bridge maintenance
Road users are being advised to plan their journeys in advance, following the start of a major bridge maintenance programme on the M1 which will help to improve journeys.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 8 Aug 2014
Foreign Secretary responds to reports of Russian military vehicles in Ukraine
The Foreign Secretary has urged Russia to halt the flow of arms and avoid provocative actions in eastern Ukraine.
- Environment Agency · 8 Aug 2014
Stormy weather predicted in South West this weekend (10 August 2014)
The Environment Agency and the Met Office are warning there is a risk that the remnants of ex-tropical storm Bertha could bring strong winds, waves and heavy rainfall to the South West this weekend.
- Department for International Development · 8 Aug 2014
Emergency UK aid for displaced people in Iraq
The UK is releasing an £8 million package of emergency humanitarian assistance for Iraq.
- Competition and Markets Authority · 8 Aug 2014
CMA clears adherence packaging merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Omnicell/MTS’s proposed acquisition of SurgiChem.
- Ministry of Justice · 8 Aug 2014
Offenders to pay more towards victim support services
Criminals will pay up to £1.5 million more per year to help victims recover from the effects of crime.
- Highways Agency · 8 Aug 2014
Update: - M180 one lane open eastbound
The Highways Agency has this morning opened one lane eastbound on the M180 between junctions 2 and 3.
- Highways Agency · 8 Aug 2014
Travel advice for road users heading to V Festival
With just over a week to go until the 2014 V Festival, the Highways Agency is reminding road users to be prepared when travelling to the Midlands’ biggest music festival, which is being staged at Weston Park in Staffordshire from 16 to 17 August.
- Environment Agency · 8 Aug 2014
Flood defence investigation work starts in Epney, Gloucestershire
Today (Friday 8 August), the Environment Agency will begin investigation work on a flood defence wall in Epney, Gloucestershire.
- Highways Agency · 8 Aug 2014
Contractor appointed for Hull’s A63 Castle Street improvement scheme
A major project to improve access to the Port of Hull, relieving congestion and improving safety, has taken a major step forward following the appointment of the main contractor.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 8 Aug 2014
Working peerages announced: 2014
A list of the latest peerages bestowed by The Queen.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 8 Aug 2014
David Cameron statement on Iraq
PM: "I am extremely concerned by the appalling situation in Iraq and the desperate situation facing hundreds of thousands of Iraqis."
Government press releases last updated 23 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.