Policy & government

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Policy & government 16 Gordon Street, Birmingham, B9 4BY: BIR/00CN/RTB/2025/0027 Midland region, Tribunal Judge Anthony Verduyn, Mr Neil Atherton MRICS Sitting on 12 March 2026 GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government The Cube, 196 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RN: BIR/OOCN/LIS/2024/0014 Midland Region Judge D Barlow and Ms J Rossiter MBA MFRICS on 30 March 2026 GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government 8 Aldgate Avenue Leicester LE5 6DA: BIR/00FN/RTB/2025/0020 Midland Region V Ward BSc Hons FRICS – Regional Surveyor and C Birds JP FRICS on 30 March 2026 GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government James Roscoe MVO James Roscoe was Deputy Head of Mission at British Embassy Washington from July 2022 to May 2026. Between September 2025 and February 2026, he served as Chargé d’Affaires to the USA. Before moving to Washington he was the UK Ambassador to the UN General Assembly from 2019.  Prior to this, from 2016 to 2019 he held the roles of Director for Communication at the Cabinet Office, and subsequently the GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government CM9 8EJ, Kimberley Stephenson: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3624MS/A001 View the application submitted by Kimberley Stephenson for 2 Heron Hall Cottages, Beckingham road, Maldon, CM9 8EJ GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government CO9 3LD, Hamway Homes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3324MU/A001 View the application submitted by Hamway Homes Limited for Field Barn, Wethersfield Road, Halstead, CO9 3LD GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Lead Ministers for Disability Lead Ministers for Disability represent the interests of disabled people, and champion disability inclusion and accessibility across each government department, as they drive forward progress on the government’s manifesto commitments and 5 missions. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Investigation of real fires – annual summaries Report summarising findings and recommendations from investigations of fires carried out by OFR Consultants. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 20 May 2026 Policy & government APHA sniffing out plant threats at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show APHA's exhibit ‘Scents and Sensors’ – Sniffing Out Plant Pests and Diseases featuring detection dogs used by Forest Research GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Adult social care finance return 2025 to 2026 Instructions for completing the adult social care finance return (ASCFR) data collection for the year 2025 to 2026. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Building Control Independent Panel report Report from the Building Control Independent Panel on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations relating to building control. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Developing a new College of Fire and Rescue We are seeking views on the potential functions, delivery model and funding model of a college of fire and rescue. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Mr L Thompson v Cepac Ltd and Page Outsourcing UK Ltd: 6010960/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government British Steel and government special measures The government is directing British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant operations. What are the next steps and how much does it cost to the public purse? House of Commons Library · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Mrs C Sansum v Secretaty of State for Justice: 2501299/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Government statement on the future regulation of television electronic programme guides Statement on the future regulation of unregulated television electronic guides and channels. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Long covid There have been calls for better recognition of long covid and more support those affected. House of Commons Library · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Orchard House Orphanage Road Erdington Birmingham B24 9HU: BIR/00CN/LDC/2025/0021 Midland Region, V Ward BSc Hons FRICS, Sitting on 25 February 2026. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Grave of officer missing since 1918 identified in France The previously un-named grave of an Officer from Ireland, who served with the Royal Air Force has been identified and rededicated in his name more than 108 years after his death. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Mining Remediation Authority and national infrastructure projects Guidance on the Mining Remediation Authority's cost recovery process as a statutory consultee for nationally significant infrastructure projects. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Digital targeting web: enhancing armed forces’ precision and lethality The digital targeting web is a new initiative intended to enhance the precision and lethality of the UK Armed Forces in targeting adversary forces. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Mr A Naumov v FIL Investment Management Ltd: 6031763/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Croatia travel advice FCDO travel advice for Croatia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Risk of severe harm from use of incorrect giving (administration) set for blood transfusion (DSI/2026/003) There is a potential for serious harm to patients if an intravenous (IV) infusion giving set is used instead of a blood transfusion giving set to deliver a transfusion of blood or blood components. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Beat the heat: hot weather advice Information on how to stay safe in hot weather, including how to keep your home cool. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Representation of the People Bill: Policy summaries These policy summaries provide information about the Representation of the People Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 12 February 2026 and reintroduced on 14 May 2026. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Miss E Gresley v SRCL Ltd: 2302753/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Lifelong learning and skills Lifelong learning supports skills development, as technological change, ageing and labour market shifts increase demand for upskilling and retraining. What are the opportunities, challenges and wider impacts? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Certificate of lawful use or development appeals: procedural guide The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the certificate of lawful use or development appeal process. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government UK International Strategic Framework on Women and Girls 2026 A new UK framework placing women and girls at the heart of foreign policy, strengthening action on rights, safety, economic empowerment, participation and access to health and education. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government DfE Update 20 May 2026 Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Look up considerations for trade licences under the Russia sanctions As part of the statutory guidance, this guide lists licencing considerations for trade sanctions licences, and provides links to general licences available. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government National school breakfast club programme Support for school breakfast club provision. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure Chancellor announces further reforms on judicial review of major infrastructure projects. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Getting Britain Building: Reforming Judicial Review for Infrastructure This paper sets out proposals on further reforms to judicial review of major infrastructure. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans animal index cases Guidance for vets on toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans animal index cases. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Mr M Imms and Mr R Latham v A One Distribution (UK) Ltd: 2407352/2023 and 2407361/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Prison staff corruption There has been an increase in investigations into prison staff corruption, including for smuggling contraband and having inappropriate relationships with prisoners. House of Commons Library · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Baroness Chapman's speech on mobilising finance at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026 Opening speech by Baroness Chapman on Mobilising Finance at Scale on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference GOV.UK · 20 May 2026 Policy & government Chancellor protects drivers and businesses from rising fuel costs The Government has announced a support package for motorists. GOV.UK · 20 May 2026