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46,020 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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- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 15 Aug 2014
COBR meeting on Iraq: 15 August 2014
The Defence Secretary chaired a meeting of COBR to discuss the latest situation in Iraq.
- Office of the Leader of the House of Commons · 15 Aug 2014
William Hague condemns sexual violence in Iraq
The Prime Minister's Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict made a statement on reports of sexual violence and slavery by ISIL.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 15 Aug 2014
Minister for Africa condemns abductions in Nigeria
James Duddridge condemns abduction of over 100 people in Nigeria and pledges continued UK support in fight against Boko Haram.
- Highways Agency · 15 Aug 2014
Improved signage on the A31 near Ringwood Hampshire
Road users on the A31 near Ringwood in Hampshire will benefit from improved signage as a result of upgrade work starting on Monday 18 August.
- Department for Work and Pensions · 15 Aug 2014
New State Pension: 600 days to go
Today (15 August 2014) marks 600 days until the start of the new State Pension – on 6 April 2016.
- Competition and Markets Authority · 15 Aug 2014
Radioactive tracer merger cleared
The CMA has cleared Alliance’s acquisition of the assets of the IBA business used to produce a radioactive tracer for cancer diagnosis.
- Highways Agency · 15 Aug 2014
Overnight lane closures for M180 carriageway work
Drivers are advised that carriageway reconstruction work will take place over six nights on M180 between M18 junction 5 (Ings) and M180 junction 3 (Midmoor), in order complete the work which began last week.
- Public Health England · 15 Aug 2014
PHE investigating national outbreak of Salmonella
156 people affected in national outbreak of Salmonella.
- Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) · 15 Aug 2014
First wave of projects for £1 billion programme to help unlock 200,000 homes
Eric Pickles announces the first wave of projects to benefit from a £1 billion scheme to provide new homes.
- Ministry of Justice · 15 Aug 2014
Appointment of 15 new magistrate members to the north and east London Advisory Committee
15 new magistrate members are being appointed to the north and east London Advisory main and sub committees.
- Department for Education · 15 Aug 2014
Parents feel more supported ahead of radical SEND reforms
Findings published today show families test-driving new special educational needs and disabilities system feel more supported than ever.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 15 Aug 2014
Foreign Secretary calls for smooth transition of power in Iraq
Philip Hammond welcomes Prime Minister Maliki’s support for Dr Haider Al-Abadi’s nomination as Iraqi PM designate, and calls for quick formation of inclusive government.
- Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science · 15 Aug 2014
Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in Norfolk
Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease has been confirmed in koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) in Oakwood Park Lakes, Norfolk
Government press releases last updated 25 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.