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Find out how to buy print copies of official documents (command, House of Commons and un-numbered act papers) and how to be listed as a supplier of print copies.

• Updated: 21 March 2022

The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archiv…

• Updated: 14 February 2023

Code of Practice issued under section 46 of the Freedom of Information Act providing guidance to public authorities on the keeping, management and destruction of records.

• Updated: 15 July 2021

The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years.

• Updated: 9 December 2013

1.5 million pages of unit war diaries digitised

• Updated: 14 January 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

This report details the 2024 to 2025 annual report and accounts for The National Archives.

• Updated: 18 July 2025

The Secretary of State has reappointed Andrew Wathey as Chair of The National Archives for a five year term from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030.

• Updated: 13 March 2025

This report details the 2023 to 2024 annual report and accounts for The National Archives.

• Updated: 25 July 2024

The package will help users learn about the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and its contribution to peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland

• Updated: 8 April 2024

First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

The Secretary of State has appointed Lopa Patel & Nigel Baker as Board Members of The National Archives for five year terms commencing 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2029.

• Updated: 7 November 2024