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46,098 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
- Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) · 2 Feb 2017
Multi-million pound cash boost to help create local jobs and growth
Multi-million pound cash boost to help create local jobs and growth in London, the South East and East of England.
- Department for Work and Pensions · 2 Feb 2017
Benefit cap restores fairness to the system
Figures published on 2 February 2017 show that 26,000 households who had their benefits capped have moved into work.
- Ministry of Justice · 2 Feb 2017
Huge response to dangerous driving proposals
Thousands of people have had their say on plans to introduce life sentences for killer drivers.
- Home Office · 2 Feb 2017
Government commissions full statutory inspection of Avon Fire and Rescue Authority
Inspection will look into series of allegations against Avon Fire and Rescue Authority.
- Department for Exiting the European Union · 2 Feb 2017
A 'new, positive and constructive' partnership with the European Union
The government has published its plan for 'a new, positive and constructive' partnership in the mutual interest of the UK and the EU.
- Competition and Markets Authority · 2 Feb 2017
Open Banking revolution moves closer
A technological revolution will give people greater control over their money following today’s publication of the CMA’s banking final order.
- Department for Work and Pensions · 2 Feb 2017
Employment boost for older workers
A new government strategy encourages the over 50s to reap the benefits of work, including a second career.
- Innovate UK · 2 Feb 2017
Innovate UK welcome appointment of UKRI Chief Executive designate
Dr Ruth McKernan says that all of Innovate UK look forward to working with Professor Sir Mark Walport
- Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy · 2 Feb 2017
Business Secretary announces industrial strategy investment in science, research and innovation
Business and Energy Secretary has announced that government is backing 125 cutting-edge research and development projects across the country.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 2 Feb 2017
Time to Talk Day 2017: Prime Minister's message
Prime Minister Theresa May spoke about Time to Talk Day and how conversations can improve people's mental health and help to change lives.
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · 2 Feb 2017
New plans to crack down on backstreet puppy breeders
Proposals include reducing the number of litters a breeder can produce without a licence to improve pet welfare standards
- Public Health England · 2 Feb 2017
Quarter of people would not call 999 at the first signs of stroke
PHE launches its Act FAST campaign to remind people of the main symptoms of stroke and importance of calling 999 immediately.
- Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration · 2 Feb 2017
Border Force urged to boost response to slavery
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration and the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner recently completed an inspection of UK Border Force’s identification and treatment of potential victims of modern slavery.
Government press releases last updated 4 September 2026. Source: GOV.UK.