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Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
111

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
9.3

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
830

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
34.1

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
3.5%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
97.7%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

2864 articles

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UK celebrates Scots in HM The King's New Year Honours List

UK celebrates Scots in HM The King's New Year Honours List

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

114 people from Scotland who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours today (Dec 30)....

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UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list

UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list

Monday, 29 December 2025

HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 recognises community champions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK....

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UK celebrates recipients from Wales in HM The King's New Year Honours List

UK celebrates recipients from Wales in HM The King's New Year Honours List

Monday, 29 December 2025

67 people from Wales who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Years Honours List 2026 today. ...

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WPP appointed to be UK Government’s lead media agency

WPP appointed to be UK Government’s lead media agency

Monday, 22 December 2025

In a major step forward for the modernisation of government communications, the UK Government has appointed media agency WPP Media, part of WPP, to pr...

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Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement

Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 18 December 2025: joint statement

Monday, 22 December 2025

The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 17th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights....

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New UK France Nuclear Steering Group Meets to Advance Cooperation Under Northwood Declaration

New UK France Nuclear Steering Group Meets to Advance Cooperation Under Northwood Declaration

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Statement by the United Kingdom and the French Republic on Nuclear Policy and Cooperation....

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Young people from all backgrounds to get opportunity to study abroad as UK EU deal unlocks Erasmus+

Young people from all backgrounds to get opportunity to study abroad as UK EU deal unlocks Erasmus+

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The UK and EU have agreed that the UK will join the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027, along with further progress in other areas of the UK-EU reset....

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Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 3 December 2025

Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: Joint Statement, 3 December 2025

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

The UK Government and European Commission gave a statement after the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework meeting....

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Keynote address to FT Cyber Resilience Summit 2025

Keynote address to FT Cyber Resilience Summit 2025

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Security Minister Dan Jarvis's speech at 22 Bishopsgate on the government's action to tackle cybercrime....

Boost for businesses as new powers save contracts for local areas

Boost for businesses as new powers save contracts for local areas

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Billion pound boost for small businesses as councils get new powers to save contracts for local communities...

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We must protect our society against tomorrow's cyber threats

We must protect our society against tomorrow's cyber threats

Monday, 24 November 2025

Security Minister Dan Jarvis gave a keynote speech at the Cybersecurity Business Network's inaugural Parliament and Cyber conference....

Minister Nick Thomas Symonds Speech at the UK EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly Plenary   17 November

Minister Nick Thomas Symonds Speech at the UK EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly Plenary 17 November

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Nick Thomas-Symonds, Minister for European Union Relations, outlines how the UK is strengthening relationships with the EU across trade, security, and...

Action to disrupt and deter threats to UK as MI5 issues spy alert

Action to disrupt and deter threats to UK as MI5 issues spy alert

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Security Minister Dan Jarvis announced new action to disrupt and deter threats to the UK, as MI5 issues espionage alert to Parliament....

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New members appointed to Infected Blood Memorial Committee

New members appointed to Infected Blood Memorial Committee

Monday, 17 November 2025

All of the Infected Blood Memorial Committee have now been appointed to their posts....

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Local communities set to benefit as new Office for the Impact Economy to partner with philanthropists, social investors and businesses

Local communities set to benefit as new Office for the Impact Economy to partner with philanthropists, social investors and businesses

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Government will partner with businesses, social investors and philanthropists to unlock billions of pounds worth of support for local people and commu...

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New Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary announced

New Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary announced

Friday, 31 October 2025

Jeremy Pocklington appointed as new Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary...

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Public institutions to get faster access to best talent under streamlined rules

Public institutions to get faster access to best talent under streamlined rules

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Changes set out by the government today will make recruiting board members of public institutions—including Ofcom, National Highways, the Civil Aviati...

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Machinery of government: digital ID

Machinery of government: digital ID

Thursday, 23 October 2025

The government has announced a machinery of government change...

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Everyone has a role to play in building our national resilience

Everyone has a role to play in building our national resilience

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

At the Future Resilience Forum, Security Minister Dan Jarvis set out the Government's 'all of society' approach to building preparedness in a changing...

Minister calls on business leaders to act now against cyber risks

Minister calls on business leaders to act now against cyber risks

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Security Minister Dan Jarvis gave a speech at the launch event for the National Cyber Security Centre's 2025 Annual Review...

Permanent Secretary appointed at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Permanent Secretary appointed at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Monday, 13 October 2025

Paul Kissack is appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). ...

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Joan Edgington to be appointed Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice Chair

Joan Edgington to be appointed Infected Blood Memorial Committee Vice Chair

Tuesday, 07 October 2025

Infected blood campaigner Joan Edgington will be appointed Vice Chair of the Infected Blood Memorial Committee....

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Heroism and bravery rewarded in latest Gallantry Awards List

Heroism and bravery rewarded in latest Gallantry Awards List

Monday, 06 October 2025

The latest Gallantry Awards have been announced today, with 20 extraordinary people being awarded one of three types of awards; The George Medal, The ...

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Civilian Gallantry List: October 2025

Civilian Gallantry List: October 2025

Monday, 06 October 2025

This lists the names of people who have received The George Medal, The King's Gallantry Medal and The King's Commendation for Bravery....

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Joint migration statement: 02 October 2025

Joint migration statement: 02 October 2025

Wednesday, 01 October 2025

A joint statement from European Leaders on managing the challenges of illegal migration following the European Political Community Summit in Copenhage...

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Record fraud crackdown saves half a billion for public services

Record fraud crackdown saves half a billion for public services

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Government stops over £480 million ending up in the pockets of fraudsters over twelve months since April 2024 - more money than ever before. ...

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Civil Service staff networks to only meet outside working hours and have all events signed off by senior managers

Civil Service staff networks to only meet outside working hours and have all events signed off by senior managers

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

New rules have been issued to all Civil Service staff networks to ensure their activities remain within the Civil Service Code. ...

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Announcement for the new Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists

Announcement for the new Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists

Monday, 22 September 2025

Claire Bassett has been appointed as the new Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists...

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Fiona Ryland steps down as Government Chief People Officer

Fiona Ryland steps down as Government Chief People Officer

Monday, 22 September 2025

Fiona Ryland steps down as Government Chief People Officer after three years in post....

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Sculptor appointed for UK National Memorial to Queen Elizabeth II

Sculptor appointed for UK National Memorial to Queen Elizabeth II

Friday, 19 September 2025

British sculptor Martin Jennings has been appointed to create the sculpture of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the UK’s national memorial in S...

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