Policy & government

Policy & government Waste batteries: appropriate measures for permitted facilities This guidance explains the appropriate measures that apply to regulated facilities permitted to treat or transfer separate collections of waste batteries. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Fit for the Future - technical consultation We are seeking views on 2 draft statutory instruments relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Venture Capital Trusts: 2026 Information on the number of Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) and amount of funds raised in 2024 to 2025, along with the number of investors claiming VCT relief in 2024 to 2025. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government National contingency plan for invasive Aedes mosquitoes in England This plan supersedes the National contingency plan for Invasive Mosquitoes (2020). GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Great British Insulation Scheme release: May 2026 Statistical release on Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) statistics to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties in Great Britain. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Waste batteries: appropriate measures for permitted facilities: proposed guidance The Environment Agency would like your views on our proposed technical guidance that sets out the appropriate measures for permitted facilities that store or treat separate collections of waste batteries. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics: 1 April 2026 Quarterly statistics on public electric vehicle chargers and grant scheme funding for electric vehicle charging in the United Kingdom. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics: data tables (EVCI) Data about electric vehicle charging infrastructure. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government WorkWell Pilots Evaluation Early Implementation Findings This report presents the emerging findings from the evaluation of the 15 WorkWell programme pilots, from October 2024 to March 2025 GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government National contingency plan for West Nile Virus in England A new national contingency plan for West Nile Virus in England, as of 2026. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 21 May 2026 The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Leasehold dwellings, 2024 to 2025 Annual estimate of the number of leasehold dwellings in England by tenure, dwelling type and region with estimates of time remaining on leases GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Planning Inspectorate Ministerial Measures - Experimental Statistics 21 May 2026 Statistical release, data tables and charts. An Official Statistics Under Development publication covering performance against Ministerial Measures. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government UKHSA and partners publish first One Health annual Vector-Borne Disease surveillance report The first UKHSA One Health report tracks vector-borne diseases in England, with Lyme disease remaining the most common infection in 2025. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Greater Together LA: remarks by Sir Christian Turner Opening remarks by British Ambassador to the USA Christian Turner at 'Greater Together LA' thought leadership summit on 20 May 2026. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government How the CMA's civil engineering market study took place How the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) market study took place. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government CMA recommends overhaul of road and rail procurement to cut costs and drive economic growth through infrastructure investment Civil engineering market study sets out recommendations to tackle long-standing delivery issues in road and rail infrastructure. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Government Functional Standard GovS 015: Grants The Grants Functional Standard promotes efficiency and effectiveness in grant making across all government departments and arm’s length bodies. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities The new taskforce will make recommendations to improve transit systems so they can be delivered more efficiently across the UK. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government DSIT cyber security newsletter - May 2026 The May 2026 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter. GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Additional Licensing Information - NEA.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Working for the British Consulate General Houston GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government NIM33575 - special cases: international - people going to or coming from abroad: row: apportionment - method of computation GOV.UK · 21 May 2026 Policy & government Draft rare disease therapies regulatory framework MHRA are seeking feedback on a proposed framework for rare disease therapies. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Landmark new plans bring treatments for rare diseases a step closer The MHRA launches public consultation on new framework that could lead to earlier licensing for therapies for up to 3.5 million people in the UK. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Man arrested in connection with illegal waste dumping …Arrest demonstrates Environment Agency's commitment to delivering its 10 Point Plan to tackle waste crime… GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts Chancellor to announce ‘Great British Summer Savings’ - a UK wide scheme to help families enjoy this summer GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Full steam ahead for Great British Railways as first branded train unveiled First Great British Railways‑branded train unveiled as services move into public ownership, with new branding rolling out across England’s rail network. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 20 May 2026 The Prime Minister spoke with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine this evening. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government RAF aircraft dangerously intercepted by Russian jets over Black Sea UK Rivet Joint aircraft repeatedly and dangerously intercepted by two Russian jets over the Black Sea. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Boost for Britain’s financial services and greater protections for consumers as new legislation is introduced Bill introduced to Parliament this week will unlock growth and investment across the country and boost protections for consumers. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Baroness Chapman's speech on domestic capital markets at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026 Speech by Baroness Chapman on domestic capital markets on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government UK and Gulf strike historic multi-billion-pound trade deal  Wages and GDP to see boost as UK and Gulf strike historic multi-billion-pound trade deal  GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government UK-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement: technical note This technical note sets out the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) preliminary estimates for the economic impact of the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government UK Government call for Welsh organisations to join veteran support network The UK Government calls for more Welsh organisations to join a £50m nationwide veterans' support network. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Miss F Begum v Kier Ltd and Kier Group plc: 3309200/2024 and 2402875/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Ms M Ariano v Cutting Edge Podiatry Ltd: 3309115/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Minister Lloyd cyber security speech at the New Statesman Digital Minister Liz Lloyd spoke on cyber security at the New Statesman Security and Resilience Conference on Tuesday 5 May 2026. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government HJS Generation Ltd v Commissioners for Revenue and Customs: 3305402/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government FS Sector Strategy: Review of the Financial Ombudsman Service A consultation on the government’s proposed reforms to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), following the Economic Secretary’s review. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026