Policy & government

Policy & government How is the First Minister of Scotland appointed? A briefing on the process for nominating and appointing the First Minister of Scotland. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Arbitration Act 2025 The Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025. The act amends the Arbitration Act 1996 in accordance with recommendations made by the Law Commission. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Low risk waste positions: industrial waste The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government New students in England reminded to apply for student finance before deadline SLC is reminding new full time undergraduate students in England to apply for their student finance before the deadline. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Mr W Clark v N-Virocycle Ltd: 3310748/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Key stage 2 tests: local authority monitoring visits Guidance for local authorities undertaking monitoring visits for the key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests, including instructions for completing the KS2 monitoring visit form. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Student loans: Interest rates and repayment thresholds FAQs Find out the answers to some commonly asked questions about student loans, interest rates, and repayment thresholds in the UK. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Machinery Automation Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine (2604-0005) Product Safety Report for Machinery Automation Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine presenting a risk of electric shock and burns. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government The United Kingdom and independence A briefing on how the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently constituted and the mechanisms by which a part of the UK could secede from it. House of Commons Library · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Machinery Automation Rotary Single Head Sealing Machine (2604-0065) Product Safety Report for Machinery Automation Rotary Single Head Sealing Machine presenting a risk of entrapment and electric shock. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Table of Contents: 3000 (ATM) regulatory articles This document shows the current 3000 series documents, along with the associated regulation titles. Produced by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA). GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Low risk waste positions: landspreading The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Storing and spreading gypsum waste to benefit land: RPS 369 Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and spread waste gypsum to benefit land. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Mr B Hussain v Lacura Care Services Ltd: 2403748/2024 and 2402686/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Catriona Schmolke CBE FREng Board skills and experience: Catriona brings four decades of expertise in the infrastructure sector as a hydrogeologist and engineer, with a distinguished track record in Executive, Board Chair and Non-Executive roles, spanning private equity, public and charity organisations. She is a recognised technical authority in Safety, Sustainability and Engineering Hydrogeology, with a focus on environmen GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: impact of improving energy efficiency of socially rented homes Regulatory Policy Committee opinion of the quality of the evidence and analysis in the impact assessment for the regulatory measure. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Lebanon: country policy and information notes Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Oregon TITAN Fusion Center - Oregon.gov Oregon DEQ · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Travel Express Ltd v Secretary of State for Transport (T): [2026] UKUT 167 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Mitchell on 22 April 2026. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Immigration status and enforcement action: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on considering immigration status and deciding enforcement action. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government There can be no lasting peace for Ukraine without accountability Minister for Victims and Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones MP addresses the United for Justice Conference in Kyiv. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Mrs M S J Romero v Elite Embroidery Ltd: 2502119/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Mr M Sangare v Nomad Digital Ltd: 2501278/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Apprenticeship units: technical funding The policy for apprenticeship unit funding in England and details of the apprenticeship units funding system for new starts on or after 28 April 2026. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Pension Credit: technical guidance Detailed guidance about what Pension Credit is, how it's worked out, the eligibility rules and the application process. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government River modelling: technical standards and assessment Standards for the flood risk management industry on how to build and review hydraulic models and provide evidence for flood risk management decisions. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Legal aid for inquests: changes to fee schemes This consultation seeks views on changes to fee scheme arrangements for legal aid in relation to inquests. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Ms Z Chowdhury v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care: [2026] EAT 69 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Tayler on 30 April 2026. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Mr P Lillie v The Big Dog Pub Co Ltd: 6016032/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Spaceflight from the UK Information on how we are growing the UK’s satellite launch capability and spaceflight industry. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Sanctions enforcement: cross-government approach, March 2026 An overview of the UK’s cross-government strategic approach to enforcing breaches of UK sanctions. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Grant Determination 2026 to 2027 Grant determination for the Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse Grant for 2026 to 2027. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Crisis and Resilience Fund Grant Determination 2026 to 2027 Grant determination for the Crisis and Resilience Fund for 2026 to 2027. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Children, Families and Youth Grant Determination 2026 to 2027 Grant determination for the Children, Families and Youth Grant for 2026 to 2027. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Material footprint in the UK The UK’s material footprint captures the amount of domestic and foreign extraction of materials needed to produce the goods and services used by households, governments and charities in the UK. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government How DfE maintains oversight of independent training providers (ITPs) DfE’s operational standards, oversight and monitoring arrangements for ITPs, including how DfE takes action to address risks. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Single Data List The Single Data List is a list of all the datasets that local government must submit to central government. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government DN31 2BS, Humber Resources Group Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/PP3824MH/A001 View the application submitted by Humber Resources Group Limited for Humber Gate Waste Treatment Facility, Grimsby. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy The industrial strategy is the UK government’s proposed 10-year plan for the economy. It aims to deliver the certainty and stability businesses need to invest in the high-growth sectors and drive long-term economic growth. We want to hear your views on our proposals. The final industrial strategy will be published in spring 2025, alongside the multi-year spending review. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Mrs M Matewa v Bradbury & Son (Buxton) Ltd: 2400760/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 May 2026