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46,054 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 · 15
- Home Office · 15 May 2018
Minister signs order to extend pub opening hours for the Royal Wedding
Alcohol licensing hours will be relaxed in England and Wales to mark the Royal Wedding, the Minister for Crime, Safeguarding and Vulnerability confirmed today.
- Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy · 15 May 2018
UK life sciences sector brings record growth as new Life Sciences Council meets for first time
The new Life Sciences Council bringing together ministers and industry will meet for the first time in Downing Street today.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 15 May 2018
PM statement with President Erdogan
Prime Minister Theresa May gives a statement with President Erdogan of Turkey.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 15 May 2018
FCO statement on opening of Kerch bridge
Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan condemned the opening of the bridge from Russia to Crimea, and highlighted the UK’s concerns about human rights in Crimea.
- Northern Ireland Office · 15 May 2018
Unemployment levels at record low
Today's Labour Market Statistics show unemployment figures in Northern Ireland at a record low.
- Attorney General's Office · 15 May 2018
Attacker jailed following Solicitor General’s referral
Steven Ridings sent to prison after Solicitor General refers sentence to Court of Appeal
- Highways England · 15 May 2018
Highways England attends event to promote motorcycle safety
Highways England manned a stand for the first time at BMAD festival, one of the largest motorcycle events in the country, to promote safety for motorcyclists.
- Department for International Development · 15 May 2018
UK aid helps vaccinate over 450,000 people to prevent the spread of deadly cholera in Yemen
Penny Mordaunt demands full humanitarian access so that even more vulnerable people can receive the vaccinations they need.
- Environment Agency · 15 May 2018
Boaters warned to register your vessel or face court action
6 boaters were ordered to forfeit more than £7,200 between them – all for failing to register their craft for use on the River Nene.
- Department for Work and Pensions · 15 May 2018
Unemployment rate lowest in over 40 years
The unemployment rate in Britain remains at a 40-year low, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
- Environment Agency · 15 May 2018
Bonus beaches leads to record number of swimming spots
This summer people can take a dip at more bathing beaches than ever before along the English coastline.
- Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy · 15 May 2018
Independent investigation finds no further action required on fridge freezer model
An investigation into the fridge freezer involved in the Grenfell Tower fire has confirmed there is no need for further action.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 15 May 2018
PM bilateral meeting with President Varela: 14 May 2018
Prime Minister Theresa May met President of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela.
- Environment Agency · 15 May 2018
Northumberland fire starter fined
A man who deliberately set fire to buildings on his land to avoid demolition costs has been given a suspended sentence and fined.
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 15 May 2018
Queen appoints new Bishop of Bristol
The Queen has approved the appointment of a new Bishop of Bristol.
Government press releases last updated 30 August 2026. Source: GOV.UK.