Policy & government

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Policy & government Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy This strategy sets out the government’s vision and actions for meeting its ambition to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. GOV.UK · 26 May 2026 Policy & government Mr C Williams v Clarion Housing Association Ltd: 3311926/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 May 2026 Policy & government Mr D Nazarenko v TotalEnergies Gestion Internationale SA and Others: 3303097/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 May 2026 Policy & government Low risk waste positions: wood and plant matter The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption. GOV.UK · 26 May 2026 Policy & government Drying paper manufacturing wastes to make animal bedding: RPS 370 Environment Agency regulatory position on drying paper manufacturing wastes to make animal bedding. GOV.UK · 26 May 2026 Policy & government Overview and Scrutiny in Local Government This note provides an introduction to overview and scrutiny committees in local authorities, their development and the relevant legislative provisions. It also notes specific powers available to local councils to scrutinise other bodies. The note principally covers England, with some reference to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. House of Commons Library · 26 May 2026 Policy & government DCMS areas of research interest This document outlines the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's areas of research interest. It summarises the most important research questions facing DCMS. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 26 May 2026 Policy & government Non-financial business economy, UK (Annual Business Survey): 2024 results Size and growth within the UK non-financial sectors as measured by the Annual Business Survey. GOV.UK · 26 May 2026 Policy & government Visitor visa (temporary resident visa) - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 26 May 2026 Policy & government Environmental Protection Department Register of Asbestos Consultants under Section 51(1) of the Air Pollution Control Ordinance - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 26 May 2026 Policy & government May newsletter - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 26 May 2026 Policy & government Bringing food into Canada for personal use - Canadian Food Inspection Agency Environment and Climate Change Canada · 26 May 2026 Policy & government Visitor visa: About the document - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 26 May 2026 Policy & government Scottish Devolution: Section 30 Orders A briefing on Section 30 Orders, secondary legislation made under the Scotland Act 1998 to increase or restrict – temporarily or permanently – the Scottish Parliament’s legislative authority. House of Commons Library · 25 May 2026 Policy & government Arrested or in prison in Bangladesh This guide provides information about being arrested in Bangladesh and what conditions are like in prison there. GOV.UK · 25 May 2026 Policy & government Pay your passport fee – Canadians outside Canada and the United States - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 25 May 2026 Policy & government UK and Australia pact on fast-moving AI security risks UK and Australia agree deeper ties to tackle AI risks GOV.UK · 25 May 2026 Policy & government More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownership The roll-out of the South Western Arterio fleet shows how nationalisation of the railway is transforming passenger journeys. GOV.UK · 24 May 2026 Policy & government Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored £30 million investment important step toward protecting 30% of England's land for nature by 2030 GOV.UK · 24 May 2026 Policy & government PM: Government turning progress into results for working people The Prime Minister has set out how the government is delivering real progress now while rebuilding Britain’s foundations for the future.   GOV.UK · 23 May 2026 Policy & government Joint Statement on the situation in the West Bank: 22 May 2026 Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and the EU on the situation in the West Bank. GOV.UK · 23 May 2026 Policy & government Grain for export: application for certification Form to apply for inspection and certification of consignments of grain for export, and record details of treatment. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government New space system will better protect UK satellites as new imagery released Vital emergency services, military operations and British businesses will be better protected through a new system to protect UK satellites and the services they provide from space. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Miss R Baker v Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust: 6004328/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Ms F Thorn v Nationwide Building Society: 1402955/2020 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Productivity: Economic indicators The level of output the economy produces for a given input is called productivity. Find the latest data on UK and international productivity. House of Commons Library · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Nature loss: an urgent financial risk GAD's Georgina Bedenham co-authors an industry report warning nature loss is a serious societal risk that should not be ignored by actuaries and institutions. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Nuclear Third Party Liability for Advanced Nuclear Technologies We're calling for evidence on approaches for applying Nuclear Third Party Liability arrangements to Small and Advanced Modular Reactors. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Mr T Mushtaq and others v Addison Lee Ltd: 2207566/2021 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Amended Fuel Duty rates for 2026 to 2027 This tax information and impact note details changes to rates of Fuel Duty for 2026 to 2027. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Broken fit note system to be overhauled  Patients, employers and GPs are set to benefit from an overhaul of the broken fit note system following the launch of several pilots by the Government today to reform the system for workers who fall ill.  GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Mrs N Dhaliwal v Royal Mail plc and Others: 3313799/2022 and 3300081/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government 24. Voluntary arrangements Voluntary arrangements GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government 17. Legislation Legislation GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government 13. General General GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government 11. Employment issues Employment issues GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government UK payrolled employments by nationality, region, industry, age and sex, from July 2014 to December 2025 This publication provides counts of payrolled employments in the UK from July 2014 to December 2025, with analysis by nationality, geographical region, industrial sector, age and sex. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government VMD FOI/EIR Requests February 2026 Freedom of Information/Environmental Information Regulation requests for February 2026. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Impacts of taxation on small businesses: Business rates in the UK Business rates are a fix cost for firms. Research shows they influence occupancy, employment and rents, with lower rates linked to higher occupancy of premises POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 22 May 2026 Policy & government Inheritance Tax account (IHT400) Apply for probate or confirmation if there's Inheritance Tax to pay, or if the deceased's estate does not qualify as an 'excepted estate'. GOV.UK · 22 May 2026