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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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UK Government departments · 13
- Cabinet Office · 26 Aug 2014
One million voters applied to register to vote since new government system launched
Over 1 million people have applied to register to vote since the new online system launched, with overwhelmingly positive feedback.
- Department for Work and Pensions · 26 Aug 2014
High street could be boosted by £212 billion ‘purple pound’ by attracting disabled people and their families
Thousands of high street businesses could be turning away the custom of 1 in 5 people by not attracting disabled people.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 26 Aug 2014
Minister for Middle East welcomes Gaza ceasefire
The Minister for the Middle East, Tobias Ellwood, today welcomed the Egyptian brokered ceasefire.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 26 Aug 2014
FCO Minister condemns further Iraq attacks
Tobias Ellwood condemns attacks across Iraq that killed over 50 people and calls for inclusive government to fight terrorism
- Deputy Prime Minister's Office · 26 Aug 2014
Vistaar announces £13m investment in UK as Nick Clegg inaugurates new movie
Vistaar Productions will invest £13 million in the UK over the next 12 months in joint UK-India film projects.
- Department for Transport · 26 Aug 2014
Roads revolution sees extra 900 miles of capacity
Highway network to get an extra 900 miles of capacity thanks to £24 billion investment.
- Natural England · 26 Aug 2014
Badger control measures authorised in west Gloucestershire and west Somerset
Natural England today confirmed that all the criteria have been met to allow the second of four years of badger culling to start in west Gloucestershire and west Somerset, to prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis (bTB).
- Department for Education · 26 Aug 2014
Number of 2-year-olds eligible for free childcare to double
Parents should check if their 2-year-olds will be eligible for free childcare when the amount on offer doubles next week.
- Highways Agency · 26 Aug 2014
Major motorway upgrade for M6 at Orrell
A £1.7 million project to reduce congestion and improve safety at one of the busiest motorway junctions in the country is due to begin tomorrow night (Wednesday 27 August).
- Office of the Secretary of State for Wales · 26 Aug 2014
Celebrating Welsh culture & success with The Prince of Wales
HRH The Prince of Wales will bring together world leaders and local people at an event to showcase the best of Wales at the NATO Summit.
- Deputy Prime Minister's Office · 26 Aug 2014
British brands sign trade deals with India
On his visit to India, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg sees a number of British brands, including Lush and Pavers Shoes, sign UK-India trade deals.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 26 Aug 2014
Suffragan Bishop of Bradford: Toby Matthew Howarth
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Toby Matthew Howarth to the Suffragan See of Bradford.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 26 Aug 2014
Suffragan Bishop of Huddersfield: Jonathan Robert Gibbs
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Jonathan Robert Gibbs to the Suffragan See of Huddersfield.
Government press releases last updated 25 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.