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Press Releases
46,100 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 · 5
- Environment Agency · 5 Jan 2016
More wet weather leads to ongoing flood risk
Communities urged to remain alert as further heavy showers forecast.
- Department for Education · 5 Jan 2016
New National Schools Commissioner appointed
Sir David Carter appointed as new National Schools Commissioner.
- HM Revenue & Customs · 5 Jan 2016
Tens of thousands ring in the new year by submitting tax returns
A record-breaking 24,546 people submitted their tax return online on New Year’s Eve, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed.
- Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) · 5 Jan 2016
Tens of thousands of homes supported by Housing Zone funding
The Housing Zones will see councils working in partnership with private developers to deliver thousands of new homes on brownfield land.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 5 Jan 2016
Foreign Secretary in China to develop foreign policy cooperation
The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond is in Beijing on the first stop of a Far East tour of China, the Philippines and Japan.
Government press releases last updated 5 September 2026. Source: GOV.UK.