Policy & government

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Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government Berwyn Prison Berwyn is a men’s prison in Wrexham, North Wales. GOV.UK · 19 May 2026 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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