GOV.UK - Project Open Gov

The main official website for UK Government information and services.

Category: Parliamentary documents and sources Welfare and public services

Also used as: GOV.UK, gov.uk, Government Digital Service website, UK Government website, government website

Official website: Visit GOV.UK

Last reviewed: 22 August 2026

GOV.UK is the main official website for UK Government information and services. It publishes announcements, guidance, policy papers, consultations, departmental pages and public services. On Project Open Gov, GOV.UK is a useful official source, but it should be distinguished from UK Parliament sources such as Hansard, Votes in Parliament and committee publications.

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