Policy & government

Policy & government Intellectual Property Office Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027 This plan outlines our main activities and focus in the third of our strategy, Intellectual Property (IP) for a creative and innovative UK 2024 to 2027. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Mr T Foreman v Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 2305900/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Football fans urged to show fraudsters the red card ahead of World Cup Lloyds Bank and the government are urging fans to Stop! Think Fraud ahead of the FIFA World Cup next month. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government New legislation gives Government power to bring British Steel into public ownership New legislation to be announced in the King's Speech on Wednesday will give government the option to bring British Steel into public ownership. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Schools block funding formulae 2026 to 2027 Analysis of local authorities’ schools block funding formulae. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Mr R Owino v The University of Law Ltd: 6003399/2025 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: HGL Stretchy Sand Pig Toy (2604-0035) Product Recall for HGL Stretchy Sand Pig Toy presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government UK targets hostile and heinous Russian activity with latest sanctions The UK is exposing and taking action against Russia’s hostile and heinous activity at every level, from its systematic campaign to forcibly deport and militarise Ukrainian children to recent attempts to interfere in upcoming Armenian elections. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Scrunchems Stretchies Sleepy Dino Toy (2604-0038) Product Recall for Scrunchems Stretchies Sleepy Dino Toy presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Mrs M G Harkins v Marks & Spencer Plc: [2026] EAT 70 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Tayler on 07 May 2026. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government DfT register of business critical models List of business critical models held by the Department for Transport (DfT). GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Commercial Credit Data Sharing and Bank Referral Scheme: Consultation and Call for Evidence This consultation and call for evidence sets out proposals and issues for examination relating to the Bank Referral Scheme. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Commercial Credit Data Sharing and Bank Referral Scheme: Consultation and Call for Evidence This consultation and call for evidence sets out proposals and issues for examination relating to the Commercial Credit Data Sharing scheme. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme: projects awarded funding This programme supported innovation in hydrogen BECCS (bioenergy with carbon capture and storage) technologies with £31 million in funding. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government VAT and Churches Construction work to repair buildings, including historic churches, is charged VAT at the 20% standard rate. The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has provided grants to mitigate the VAT costs for these repairs. House of Commons Library · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Accompanied Established Long-Term Relationships Overseas Pilot Evaluation Evaluation of the Accompanied Established Long-Term Relationships (LTR(E)) Overseas Pilot. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Taser 10: medical assessment and technical reports Technical testing and medical assessments for the Taser 10, a new model of conducted energy device (CED). GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government CPA to COICOP converter for household final consumption expenditure The CPA to COCIOP converter is designed to enable users to shift between domestic household consumption data classified on a Classification of Products by Activity 2008 (CPA) to a Classification of Individual Consumption according to Purpose 1999 (COICOP) and vice versa. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Register for a CRA account - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 11 May 2026 Policy & government FAQ - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3261: aerodrome service RA covering provision of aerodrome service to air systems/vehicles on the movement area and air systems in the vicinity of the aerodrome. GOV.UK · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Find authorisations - Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) · 11 May 2026 Policy & government Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026. GOV.UK · 10 May 2026 Policy & government Military conducts daring parachute drop to deliver critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha An Army specialist team has parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha to deliver critical medical support after it was confirmed that one British national on the island was suspected of contracting Hantavirus. GOV.UK · 10 May 2026 Policy & government Appointment of Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation Keir Starmer has appointed Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation today. GOV.UK · 9 May 2026 Policy & government Jet fuel and travel plans: what you need to know UK airlines say that they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel. The government is working with industry and international partners to keep passengers moving. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government UK sports funding for individuals, organisations and teams Grassroots sport in the UK is supported by the four national sports funding bodies as well as by central government programmes and charities. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government RG7 4LY, Tarmac Trading Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/ZP3229MA/A001 View the application submitted by Tarmac Trading Limited for Wasing Quarry, Reading. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government A new president and prime minister for Iraq: What challenges face the country in 2026? Following 2025 elections, Iraq has new leaders. Challenges include curbing Iranian influence, curtailed oil production and disagreements among Kurdish leaders. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Communities for Afghans project: MHCLG policy update These documents set out the detail of the Communities for Afghans scheme. This is a scheme which sees government partner with communities to resettle Afghan households who are eligible for resettlement under the Afghan Resettlement Programme. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: July to September 2026 Household Costs Indices, 12-month growth rates, expenditure shares and contributions for UK household groups and all-households. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Student finance and weekend-only courses This briefing explains the misclassification of weekend-only courses as in-person by some universities, leading to students being incorrectly awarded student finance payments. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Water resources planning guideline update We want your feedback on the Environment Agency’s proposed update of the water resources planning guideline for England. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Add a new plant variety to the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Variety Lists How to apply for variety listing of agricultural and vegetable plant varieties in Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI). GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Police Covenant annual report 2025 Annual report on the operation of the Police Covenant over the past 12 months. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care Guidance and resouces relating to NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government NHS continuing healthcare: consent form for sharing information A form to be completed by a responsible professional who is obtaining consent for sharing information, with guidance on how to complete it. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government National Insurance numbers (NINOs) This note discusses the process by which National Insurance numbers (NINOs) are allocated and the uses to which they are put. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government UN funding available for clean energy and decarbonisation projects in developing countries The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), with support from the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, has launched a new global call for proposals for clean energy and industrial decarbonisa… GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 8 May 2026 Policy & government How is the First Minister of Wales appointed? A briefing on how the First Minister of Wales is nominated and appointed. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026