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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.
321

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.
8.9

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
865

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.
34.7

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
3.2%

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)

2890 articles

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Gareth Davies Appointed as New Home Office Permanent Secretary

Gareth Davies Appointed as New Home Office Permanent Secretary

Friday, 27 March 2026

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Gareth Davies CB as the new Permanent Secretary at th...

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Douglas Wilson appointed as new Treasury Solicitor, HM Procurator General and Permanent Secretary, Government Legal Department

Douglas Wilson appointed as new Treasury Solicitor, HM Procurator General and Permanent Secretary, Government Legal Department

Friday, 27 March 2026

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has appointed Douglas Wilson as the new Treasury Solicitor, HM Procurator General and ...

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Modernising public procurement: backing British businesses and building a fairer economy 

Modernising public procurement: backing British businesses and building a fairer economy 

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Chris Ward, Cabinet Office Minister...

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British shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure to be prioritised for government contracts for national security

British shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure to be prioritised for government contracts for national security

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure will be recognised as critical for national security, with new guidance prioritising contracts for B...

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Ministers rip up consultation culture

Ministers rip up consultation culture

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Ministers working closely with the new Cabinet Secretary order a clear up of Whitehall consultation culture to speed up decision making and deliver fo...

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£1 billion invested in health protection as new Pandemic Strategy published

£1 billion invested in health protection as new Pandemic Strategy published

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

New Pandemic Preparedness Strategy has been published alongside the UK Government's response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 2 report. ...

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Billions to go directly to small businesses across the country as government sets new targets for spending

Billions to go directly to small businesses across the country as government sets new targets for spending

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Government departments have, for the first time, set individual spending targets for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to deliver over £7.4 bi...

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Minister Kaur speech at Total Place Now conference

Minister Kaur speech at Total Place Now conference

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Satvir Kaur, Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office, spoke at the Total Place Now conference on Tuesday 17 March 2026. ...

Greater certainty for British businesses as national security investment rules refined

Greater certainty for British businesses as national security investment rules refined

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Mandatory investment screening rules will be refined to provide greater clarity for British businesses and ensure the UK remains open for safe investm...

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Ministers order overhaul of Whitehall standards regime to tighten appointment and vetting process

Ministers order overhaul of Whitehall standards regime to tighten appointment and vetting process

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

New measures to strengthen appointment and vetting processes. ...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission to review lobbying, disclosure and access to government

Ethics and Integrity Commission to review lobbying, disclosure and access to government

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

The Prime Minister has today asked the Ethics and Integrity Commission to carry out a review into lobbying, disclosure and access to government. ...

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Hereditary Peers Bill passes in House of Lords, paving the way for further reform

Hereditary Peers Bill passes in House of Lords, paving the way for further reform

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

The Hereditary Peers Bill has passed in the House of Lords in one of the biggest reforms to Parliament and UK democracy in a generation. ...

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Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID

Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

The Government has launched a consultation asking the public to share their views on how digital ID is used to make public services quicker, easier an...

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Help with the cost of living in 2026

Help with the cost of living in 2026

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

We're taking action to help families with the cost of living, here is what you need to know....

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New Permanent Secretary appointed at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

New Permanent Secretary appointed at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Friday, 06 March 2026

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has appointed Jonathan Brearley as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for E...

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Statement by the United Kingdom on UK France nuclear policy and cooperation

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK France nuclear policy and cooperation

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

Statement by the United Kingdom on UK-France nuclear policy and cooperation...

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Crackdown on public sector fraud delivers over £7.5 billion of savings to the taxpayer

Crackdown on public sector fraud delivers over £7.5 billion of savings to the taxpayer

Friday, 27 February 2026

The taxpayer will benefit from £7.53 billion in savings due to a crackdown on public sector fraud in the past year alone, new statistics today confirm...

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Over £17 million saved in past six months through government office closures

Over £17 million saved in past six months through government office closures

Monday, 23 February 2026

The government has saved over £17 million in the past six months by closing three expensive central London offices and relocating staff to existing sp...

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Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda

Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as first female Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service to drive change and implement the government’s agenda

Thursday, 19 February 2026

The appointment marks the first time a woman has held the role in its over 100 year history. ...

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The Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary have agreed by mutual consent the Cabinet Secretary will stand down

The Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary have agreed by mutual consent the Cabinet Secretary will stand down

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Sir Chris Wormald to stand down as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service ...

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West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery

West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Communities across the West Midlands will benefit from new high-skilled career opportunities after the government announced a new Transport and Infras...

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Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026

Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026

Monday, 02 February 2026

Joint statement by the UK Minister for the Cabinet Office Nick Thomas-Symonds and the European Commissioner, Maroš Šef?ovi?...

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Renowned sculptor Karen Newman joins the national Queen Elizabeth II Memorial project

Renowned sculptor Karen Newman joins the national Queen Elizabeth II Memorial project

Friday, 23 January 2026

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee has appointed renowned sculptor Karen Newman MRSS to design a new sculpture of the late Monarch in St James Par...

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Civilian Gallantry List: January 2026

Civilian Gallantry List: January 2026

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

This lists the names of people who have received The King’s Commendation for Bravery....

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“Move fast, fix things” – Darren Jones sets out plan to rewire Whitehall and incentivise innovation in the civil service

“Move fast, fix things” – Darren Jones sets out plan to rewire Whitehall and incentivise innovation in the civil service

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

On Tuesday 20 January, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones gave a keynote speech to set out his plan to rewire Whitehall and modernise ...

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Move fast. Fix things.

Move fast. Fix things.

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones' speech on rewiring Whitehall and building the new digital state....

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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