Policy & government
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Third waste carrier convicted in Environment Agency operation
Waste carrier DTM Grab Hire Ltd has been told to pay out £16,664 after thousands of tonnes of waste were dumped on a floodplain.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Senior Civil Service: performance management
These documents provide guidance on managing performance in the Senior Civil Service (SCS).
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Biometrics Commissioner’s valedictory report: 2024 to 2025
The Biometrics Commissioner’s valedictory report, including casework data from January 2024 to March 2025.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Product Safety Report: Steam Beauty Ion Vapour Steamer (2604-0083)
Product Safety Report for Steam Beauty Ion Vapour Steamer presenting a high risk of electric shock.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Health Bill: single patient record - fact sheet
Explains how the Health Bill will enable the creation of a single patient record.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
2025/26 £15 million grant to support local bodies with financial reporting
£15 million local audit funding for 2025/26 to support local bodies with the costs of strengthening their financial reporting and implementation of Sir Tony Redmond’s recommendations.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Housing and Planning Minister speech to UKREiiF 2026
The Housing and Planning Minister's speech at the UK Real Estate and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) on 19 May 2026.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Fair Work Agency: enforcement policy statement
The regulatory tools and guiding structures utilised by the Fair Work Agency to enforce labour market legislation within its remit.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
MHRA to support local life sciences sector in Wales
MHRA announces new programme of events and greater engagement with industries, researchers, local NHS and government in Wales.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
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Taxation of North Sea oil and gas
This Library briefing gives an overview of how the profits from North Sea oil and gas production are taxed, and how the fiscal regime has been reformed in recent years.
House of Commons Library · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Proposed unitary authorities 2026: Maps
Maps of the new unitary authorities proposed by the Government in 2026.
House of Commons Library · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Material stocks in a circular economy
This briefing assesses materials accumulated within long-lived products such as buildings and machinery in the EU, and how they can become a source of competitive raw materials from within the EU. It is based on a technical report where more methodological definitions and insights can be found (see Annex I).
European Environment Agency — news · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
The environmental and climate benefits of a circular economy
This briefing estimates the potential environmental and climate benefits of 17 circular economy interventions, modelled across provisioning systems for food, housing, mobility and consumer goods. It indicates that more circularity would substantially contribute to the EU’s climate and environmental ambitions.
European Environment Agency — news · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Unlocking the circular economy — investment needs, barriers and enabling conditions
The circular economy is expected to play a key role in strengthening Europe′s competitiveness while also helping to ensure that its environmental objectives are achieved. By reducing dependence on imported raw materials, cutting exposure to volatile global commodity markets and strengthening industrial resilience, circularity is central to Europe's long-term competitiveness. It also represents …
European Environment Agency — news · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 competition: successful projects
The Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply Competition aimed to provide funding for projects that could help develop a wide range of innovative low-carbon hydrogen supply solutions.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
High Value Council Tax Surcharge
We are seeking views on the design and delivery of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), a new charge on residential properties worth £2 million and above in England.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Offshore renewable energy installations: impact on shipping
How wind farms and wave and tidal energy devices can endanger navigation, emergency response operations, marine radar and GPS communications.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
RPC opinion: Single patient record and information sharing
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on the impact assessment for Single patient record and information sharing
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
WML v The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (IS): [2026] UKUT 178 (AAC)
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge West on 06 May 2026.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
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Flu vaccination for children: leaflets and posters
Information and promotional resources to support the 2026 to 2027 annual flu vaccination programme.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
The Civil Service
A briefing on the constitutional status and regulation of the Home Civil Service (Great Britain), the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the Diplomatic Service.
House of Commons Library · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Sellafield Ltd Privacy Statement
This document sets out the guidelines on data protection and the legal obligations that must be satisfied when processing personal data
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Export groups of products using the Groupage Export Facilitation Scheme (GEFS)
Guidance on using the GEFS, which allows 30-day support attestations that cover an entire group of products for export.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Companies House sets out priorities for the business year
The agency’s business plan 2026 to 2027 marks a key step in its transformation, strengthening its position as a trusted guardian of corporate data.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Companies House business plan 2026 to 2027
This document sets out the work we'll do at Companies House to progress towards our strategic goals.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
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Berwyn Prison
Berwyn is a men’s prison in Wrexham, North Wales.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
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Constituency data: Universal Credit claimants
Explore constituency-level data on people claiming Universal Credit in Great Britain using our interactive dashboard.
House of Commons Library · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
UK-Kenya partnership supports listing of Kenya’s first infrastructure fund on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Second UK-backed listing in 2026 enables KSH 3.4 billion investment in local infrastructure, supporting jobs, services and long‑term growth
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
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DCMS Sector Economic Estimates: Gross Value Added
This series brings together the most up to date DCMS sector Gross Value Added (GVA) datasets.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
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Packed with potential: Cheshire packaging firm seals £4 million deal backed by UKEF
Government guarantees unlock working capital to fulfil major export contract.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
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Individual insolvencies, April 2026
Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers and rates of individual insolvencies, including bankruptcies, debt relief orders and individual voluntary arrangements in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and quarterly information for Scotland. For England and Wales, Breathing Space scheme statistics are also included.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Company insolvencies, April 2026
Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers, rates and sectors of companies that have entered formal insolvency procedures in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Sport satellite account for the UK statistics
This series brings together all documents relating to the Sport Satellite Account for the UK statistics
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
DCMS Economic Estimates: Monthly GVA (to March 2026)
Official Statistics estimating the contribution of DCMS Sectors, to the UK economy, measured by GVA (gross value added).
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
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Mr P Czubak v Marelli Automotive Systems UK Ltd: 2501198/2022
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Appointments to the Chiltern Hundreds and Manor of Northstead Stewardships since 1880
Resignations of MPs from the House of Commons since 1880.
House of Commons Library · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Ms S Shaheen v Home Office: 3307239/2023 and 3314377/2023
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
CG69004 - Insurance: capital redemption policies
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
Universal Credit statistics: background information and methodology
Information about Universal Credit statistics methodology including the purpose, source, definitions and limitations of the statistics covered.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
Policy & government
How to get here - Parks Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada · 19 May 2026