Themed collections
Our web archive contains over 270 million documents - a diverse and rich resource for all. Occasionally we carry out special captures of websites. These unique collections show how major stories unfold and record the government's response to them.
Financial crisis
Since its appearance in 2007, the current financial crisis, often referred to as the 'credit crunch', has never been far from the headlines. The global crisis continues to have a real impact on people, businesses and organisations in the UK. Among other things, this collection provides access to economic data and advice to individuals and businesses on how best to cope with the impacts of the crisis.
Please see instances of the following websites from September 2008 onwards:
Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Department for Communities and Local Government Debt Management Office
National Savings and Investments
National Local Government Organisation
Real Help Now from HM Government
Swine influenza
The advent of the H1N1 influenza pandemic has caused significant concern worldwide. This collection pulls together UK government advice and resources, including news updates and publicity from the 'Catch It, Bin It, Kill It' initiative.
Please see instances of the following websites from April 2009 onwards:
British Embassy, Mexico (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
Swine Flu - Latest News (Directgov)
Mexico Travel Advice (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
Swine Flu Outbreak (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
Latest News (Directgov)
Health Advice (Directgov)
Swine Flu Alert (NHS)
Swine Flu Latest (NHS)
Swine Flu - Prevention and Treatment (Directgov)
Prime Minister's Office (www.number10.gov.uk)
Avian influenza
The H5N1 strain of influenza, transmitted to humans from birds, became a matter of concern most recently in 2006. Although the viral outbreak did not constitute a pandemic, there is still much interest in the virus and the efforts at controlling it.
This collection of websites represents a collaborative effort between The National Archives and other members of the UK Web Archiving Consortium.
Please see instances of these websites from early 2006 onwards:
Avian Influenza pages (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Pandemic Influenza pages (Department of Health)
Avian Influenza pages (Food Standards Agency)
Pandemic Influenza pages (Health Protection Agency)
National security 2006
In August 2006, a year after the London bombings, it was announced that a major counter-terrorist operation had taken place to disrupt an alleged plot to bring down several aircraft through mid flight explosions. This resulted in the UK terror threat state being raised to 'Critical' - its highest level. This collection of websites shows the information provided by the UK Government in the wake of the operation, including major changes in aviation security measures.
This collection of websites represents a collaborative effort between The National Archives and other members of the UK Web Archiving Consortium.
Please see instances of the following websites from August 2006:
