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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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- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 8 Feb 2017
The Foreign Secretary congratulates President Farmajo on his victory in the Somali presidential elections
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson looks forward to meeting newly elected Somali President and working with him on shared priorities.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 8 Feb 2017
UK minister condemns Russia’s domestic violence law
Russia’s new legislation sends the wrong message about tackling violence against women and children.
- Ministry of Justice · 8 Feb 2017
Justice Secretary launches new prison and probation service to reform offenders
A new frontline service focused on reforming offenders and cutting crime will launch in April 2017, Justice Secretary Elizabeth Truss announced today.
- Environment Agency · 8 Feb 2017
New Northumberland fish passes open up stream
Two new fish passes at South Low in north Northumberland have opened up 22km of stream, making it easier for fish migration.
- Department for International Development · 8 Feb 2017
Statement from Priti Patel on UN Yemen appeal
International Development Secretary comments on the launch of the United Nations 2017 funding appeal for the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
- Environment Agency · 8 Feb 2017
Work begins on major £18 million Newhaven flood defence project
The Environment Agency has begun work on a scheme that will reduce flood risk to over 800 homes and businesses and vital infrastructure.
- Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency · 8 Feb 2017
Oxford men admit to illegally supplying medicines
Investigation by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) results in guilty pleas for supplying unlicensed, and potentially dangerous, medicinal products.
- Competition and Markets Authority · 8 Feb 2017
University improves its approach to dealing with course changes
Students will receive a fairer deal at the University of East Anglia (UEA) after the CMA secured changes to the university’s contract terms.
- Natural England · 8 Feb 2017
Bats and churches to benefit thanks to National Lottery
The future of bats and the historic churches they can inhabit is looking brighter thanks to National Lottery support of £3.8m.
- Department for Work and Pensions · 8 Feb 2017
Expert advisory group appointed to the automatic enrolment review
An announcement about the membership of the external advisory group that will support the 2017 review into automatic enrolment.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 8 Feb 2017
Lord-Lieutenant for Stirling and Falkirk: Alan Simpson
Alan Simpson is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Stirling and Falkirk.
- Northern Ireland Office · 8 Feb 2017
Reappointment of Independent Reviewer
Secretary of State, James Brokenshire MP, announces reappointment of David Seymour CB as the Independent Reviewer for a further three years.
Government press releases last updated 4 September 2026. Source: GOV.UK.