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Verified working Aug 3, 2026

A UK government gateway for public datasets and data guidance.

data.gov.uk is the UK government’s public data portal, now framed around the National Data Library. It brings together curated dataset collections across areas such as business, environment, government, property, people, transport, and early years, while still linking to the original open data directory search. The site also includes a data manual for public-sector data management, sharing, standards, privacy, and technical guidance.

Why it stands out

  • Official UK government source for cross-department public data discovery.
  • Combines dataset discovery with practical public-sector data guidance in one place.
  • Curated collections make broad government data easier to browse than a raw catalogue alone.
  • Covers both high-level policy themes and operational data areas such as transport, land, and early years.

Good to know

  • The National Data Library appears to be in transition, with the original open data directory still maintained separately.
  • Dataset quality, formats, update frequency, and licensing details can vary by publisher.
  • Scope is UK public data, so it is not a general international or private-sector data catalogue.

Under the radar: If the curated collections do not surface what you need, use the linked original open data directory; it may expose older or less-promoted datasets that have not yet been folded into the newer collection pages.

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