Policy & government

Policy & government High cost of living: Impact on households This briefing covers how the high period of inflation in the UK from 2021 to 2024 continues to affect household incomes, spending, poverty, savings and debt. House of Commons Library · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency charge proposals for waste crime and hourly rates We want your views on proposed new regulatory charges for certain waste activities and hourly rates. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Local net zero: support for local authorities and communities Central government provides a range of support to help local authorities and communities to decarbonise. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Families spared time and money during separation thanks to Government action Measures will help separating families save cash and settle childcare issues more easily. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government IDPS programmes in the UK: effectiveness review This report assesses the effectiveness of the NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening programmes in the UK. GOV.UK · 15 May 2026 Policy & government SUHO: Sustainable hydropower via hybrid cluster operation and hydrological forecasts under uncertainties - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Tai Tarian: regulatory judgement (assessment) 2026 - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 15 May 2026 Policy & government Bathing waters: apply to designate or de-designate Guidance and application forms to designate or de-designate a coastal or inland water as a bathing water. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Bathing waters: proposed designation of 13 new sites in England We are seeking views on the proposal to designate 13 sites in England as bathing waters. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) Act 2026: Passage of the legislation This act increased the number of ministers who are entitled to receive a ministerial salary from 109 to 120. House of Commons Library · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Grant: supporting guidance Guidance to support grant recipients and partner organisations to deliver the homelessness and rough sleeping portion of the Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Grant. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Besseto LED Wall Panel Lights sold via Amazon (2605-0028) Product Safety Report for Besseto LED Wall Panel Lights sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of fire. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government CB9 7TD, ESSEX WASTE LIMITED: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3525LH/A001 View the application submitted by ESSEX WASTE LIMITED for Essex Waste Limited, HAVERHILL. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Health Bill: single patient record - equality impact assessment Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of the single patient record as part of the Health Bill. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Health Bill: ICBs as strategic commissioners - equality impact assessment Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of empowering integrated care boards (ICBs) as strategic commissioners as part of the Health Bill. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Health Bill: impact assessments summary Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the Health Bill, and summarises how the proposals in the bill will affect integrated care boards and foundation trusts. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Tree nursery directories Find forestry and tree nurseries in your local area and in Great Britain using the forestry nurseries directory and tree nurseries directory (agroforestry). GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Mr R Balogun v VF Services UK Ltd: 2400879/2024 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Carry-over of public bills The carry-over of public bills allows government bills to complete their passage over two parliamentary sessions. House of Commons Library · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Miss B Intas v Winncare (Northern) Ltd and Others: 2401525/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: October to December 2026 Household Costs Indices, 12-month growth rates, expenditure shares and contributions for UK household groups and all-households. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Circular 001/2026: Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2026 This circular sets out new firearms licensing fees which will come into force on 4 June 2026 under the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2026. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency Board members' terms extended Each member will continue in post until January 2028 GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Income inequality in the UK This briefing covers trends in income inequality, the impact of the rising cost of living, and inequality between regions, ethnic groups and disability status. House of Commons Library · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency business plans The Environment Agency business plans are produced annually and set out our priorities. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government DWP accounting officer assessments for the Government Major Projects Portfolio Accounting officer assessment summaries for the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) programmes and projects in the Government Major Project Portfolio. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Camping and caravanning exemption certificates: model code of conduct A model code of conduct that camping and caravanning exemption certificate holders can use as a template. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Acquisition of SFL Mobile Radio (Holdings) Limited by Taoglas Group Holdings Limited Acquisition of SFL Mobile Radio (Holdings) Limited by Taoglas Group Holdings Limited GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Apply to access the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset Guidance on how to apply to access the LEO standard extract through the Office for National Statistics secure research service. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Ms J Ikechi-Iro v Urbis Academy Trust: 3200365/2020 and 3219924/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Further education capital funding Guidance to help further education (FE) providers understand what capital funding is available, who can apply and how funding can be used to improve estates. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government GU5 0RB, Michael Hounsell: environmental permit application advertisement -EPR/MP3922MU/A001 View the application submitted by Michael Hounsell for Treetops, Northcote Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0RB. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government HU12 0BS, Russell Gamble: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3424MJ/A001 View the application submitted by Russell Gamble for The Old Post Office, Chimney Field Road, Halsham, Hull, HU12 0BS. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government NRS socio-economic funding supports 129 UK community projects Almost £2 million was invested by NRS last year in socio-economic initiatives, supporting good causes in communities local to its 14 decommissioning sites. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Environment Secretary in Northern Ireland for UK–EU Reset talks Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds visits Northern Ireland to highlight how a UK-EU food and drink deal will cut red tape, lower costs and keep trade flowing. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Government Functional Standard GovS 008: Commercial and Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework The Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework is designed to help drive continuous improvement in commercial practices across the public sector. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Government reviews access to face to face banking services An independent review will look at how shifts in face-to-face banking services affect people and communities, with new powers enabling the Government to act on what it finds. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government NHS Cervical screening: cervical sample taker training Guidance on the training of new cervical sample takers. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Government ramps up plans to protect Britain’s pig sector against African and classical swine fever New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 14 May 2026 Policy & government Procurement at the Environment Agency Details of our purchasing arrangements and information for those looking to become a supplier or contractor to the Environment Agency. GOV.UK · 14 May 2026