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46,058 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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- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · 21 Apr 2017
Natural England Board members re-appointed
The Secretary of State has re-appointed 4 members of the Board of Natural England.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 21 Apr 2017
Foreign Secretary appoints new Independent Governors of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy
The Foreign Secretary has appointed Thomas Hughes and Susan Inglish as Independent Governors of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy
- Department for International Trade · 21 Apr 2017
Dr Fox: English goods are 'in demand' across the world
As Saint George’s Day approaches this weekend, International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has celebrated the international demand for quintessential English food and drink around the world.
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport · 21 Apr 2017
Culture Secretary appoints Dame Katherine Grainger as new chair of UK Sport
Culture Secretary, The Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, has appointed Dame Katherine Grainger as Chair of UK Sport
- Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy · 21 Apr 2017
David Sweeney appointed Executive Chair Designate of Research England
David Sweeney has been appointed as the Executive Chair Designate of Research England, Science Minister, Jo Johnson confirmed today.
- Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) · 21 Apr 2017
Dame Louise Casey to leave government
Dame Louise Casey has announced that she will be leaving government later this year.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 21 Apr 2017
Privy Council appointment: Sir Gary Hickinbottom
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Sir Gary Robert Hickinbottom as a member of the Privy Council.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 21 Apr 2017
Minister for Human Rights criticises Russian Supreme Court ruling for labelling Jehovah’s Witnesses as ‘extremist’
FCO Minister Baroness Anelay calls on the Russian government to uphold its international commitments to religious freedom.
- Northern Ireland Office · 21 Apr 2017
Shared UK-Ireland commemoration announced for the Battle of Messines Ridge
Secretary of State announces shared UK-Ireland commemoration ceremony for the Battle of Messines Ridge.
- Ofqual · 21 Apr 2017
Setting grade standards in A level modern foreign languages
Ofqual announces it will take action this summer to ensure standards are set appropriately in A level French, German and Spanish.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 21 Apr 2017
Launch of public consultation on sanctions legislation
The consultation will last nine weeks and will help determine the legal powers needed to maintain the UK’s sanctions capability.
- Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy · 21 Apr 2017
Business Secretary announces Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund investments
Business Secretary Greg Clark announces the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, committing over £1 billion over the next 4 years.
- Office of the Secretary of State for Wales · 21 Apr 2017
Businesses recognised for enterprise excellence on Queen's birthday
Businesses in Wales have been recognised for enterprise on Her Majesty’s birthday, ranging from a water leak monitoring system to a sea salt maker.
- Department for International Trade · 21 Apr 2017
Hitting the high note: government targets lucrative Chinese music industry
Latest round of Music Exports Growth Scheme funding announced.
- Department for Education · 21 Apr 2017
Government confirms funding for EU students for 2018 to 2019
EU students applying for university places in the 2018 to 2019 academic year will remain eligible for financial support.
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport · 21 Apr 2017
UK eyes up Commonwealth Games 2022 bid
Government invites cities across the UK to put forward proposals for hosting the Games.
- Northern Ireland Office · 21 Apr 2017
Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointments and Regional Rates) Bill
Bill published to set a Regional Rate for Northern Ireland and allow a new Executive to be formed.
- Office of the Secretary of State for Wales · 21 Apr 2017
Six businesses in Wales recognised for enterprise excellence on Her Majesty’s 91st birthday
Welsh Secretary: The companies awarded today prove that every corner of Wales is open for business.
Government press releases last updated 31 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.