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46,164 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 · 12
- UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation · 5 Dec 2018
UK Holocaust Memorial to reaffirm Britain’s commitment to stand up against antisemitism, prejudice and hatred
The Mission Statement for the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation.
- Highways England · 5 Dec 2018
Smart alliance to improve journeys on England’s busiest motorways
Highways England invites companies to join a £4.5bn alliance to improve motorway journeys and continue work to connect the country and deliver roads of the future.
- Highways England · 5 Dec 2018
Spring announcement due for A358 route solution
A planned solution to the problems faced by people using the A358 in the South West is expected to be announced in the spring.
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 5 Dec 2018
UK Ambassador to Afghanistan appointed as next NATO Senior Civilian Representative
Sir Nicholas Kay KCMG has been appointed as NATO’s next Senior Civilian Representative (SCR) in Afghanistan.
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · 5 Dec 2018
2018 BPS payments start landing in bank accounts
Two thirds of 2018 BPS payments made in the first day of the payment window
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office · 5 Dec 2018
Foreign Secretary statement on Iranian ballistic missile launch
Jeremy Hunt condemns dangerous and provocative ballistic missile action.
- Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) · 5 Dec 2018
£1 million funding for communities to create their own pocket parks
Community groups can bid for funds to establish a new pocket park or refurbish an existing park.
- Coal Authority · 5 Dec 2018
Keeping the River Irwell clean
Final 12 month checks have been carried out by the Coal Authority on a new pipeline that keeps river free from polluted mine water.
- Highways England · 5 Dec 2018
England’s first motorway turns 60 with major technology upgrade
Exactly 60 years ago today (5 December 1958), 2,300 drivers drove along a new road for the first time…and straight into the history books.
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · 5 Dec 2018
World Soil Day marks importance of healthy farmed environment
The importance of soil health for both productive farming and a healthy environment has been brought home today on World Soil Day (5 December).
- Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy · 5 Dec 2018
Food scraps could be turned into environmentally friendly plastic packaging
UK to lead the world in development of sustainable packaging thanks to new government funding.
- Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy · 5 Dec 2018
£1.3 billion industry/government investment in UK economy and new partnership driving early disease detection
The second Life Sciences Sector Deal will support healthcare innovation and back businesses to create high-paid, high-quality jobs.
Government press releases last updated 13 September 2026. Source: GOV.UK.