Policy & government

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Policy & government National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 8 May 2026 Policy & government Tackling avoidable requisitions Free training, tips and guidance designed to help you reduce ‘avoidable’ requisitions. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Argentina travel advice FCDO travel advice for Argentina. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Funding: initial teacher training (ITT) Funding guidance for schools and ITT providers, including on bursaries, scholarships and salaried route grants. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Machinery Automation Filling, Capping and Labeller Machines (2604-0064) Product Safety Report for Machinery Automation Filling, Capping and Labeller Machines presenting a risk of electric shock and entrapment. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd Hair Dryer IN11-B001 sold via Amazon (2603-0026) Product Safety Report for Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd Hair Dryer IN11-B001 presenting a risk of fire. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (11 to 17 May) is action to support good mental health. This briefing looks at action to support good mental health of individuals, evidence around actions to support population mental health, and government activity. House of Commons Library · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Successful private members’ bills since 1983 Commons and Lords private members’ bills (PMBs), and their sponsoring members, which have received Royal Assent since the start of the 1983 Parliament. House of Commons Library · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Touchy Feely Craft Box (2604-0198) Product recall for Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Touchy Feely Craft Box presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Hunter Price's Crayola-Branded Discovery Craft Box (2604-0197) Product Recall for Hunter Price's Crayola-Branded Discovery Craft Box presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Published standards for regulatory work 2026/2027 The published standards relate to a number of KPIs in the VMD Deliverables. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government The health impacts of airports on local residents Residents near airports can experience elevated air pollution and aircraft noise. How do these affect health, and what are the opportunities to mitigate the effects? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Municipal incinerator bottom ash aggregate (IBAA): interim sampling and testing protocol How you can sample and test IBAA as an alternative to a full assessment using the WM3 waste classification technical guidance. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government How do I apply for a European patent? - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 7 May 2026 Policy & government What are the criteria for patenting my invention? - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 7 May 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: impact of mandatory digital waste tracking Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on the impact assessment for the Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Peru: tax treaties Tax treaties and related documents between the UK and Peru. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government DFS6030 - List of herbal and homeopathic remedies: F to L GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Greener bus tool Helps local transport authorities to assess the value for money of investments in zero emission buses and minibuses. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Mrs J Ward v Sternberg Reed LLP: 3205464/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Mr E Lacatus v The Metal Recycling Group Ltd (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 6040494/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Mr J Marshall v McPherson Ltd: 4107495/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Mr G Bruce v HSS Proservice Ltd: 4101448/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government What is the King’s Speech A briefing on the King’s Speech, which sets out the government’s legislative agenda for the forthcoming parliamentary session. House of Commons Library · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Mr K Eboh v Enoda Ltd: 8002641/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Mrs J O’Donnell v HBOS plc: 8001751/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Spinning out measurement tech to support advanced manufacturing NPL spun out K3 Metrology to commercialise Metralis — a real-time, traceable measurement technology for advanced manufacturing — with support from the GOTT. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Mr G Drummond v Kelburne Construction Ltd: 8000859/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government MK v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2026] UKUT 159 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Mitchell on 04 April 2026. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Conflict Wounds - From Biology to Battlefield Solutions This UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) competition, run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Medical Services (DMS), seeks innovations addressing challenges in the field of conflict wounds. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government CCT2: Make space for new coastal habitat What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government CCT3: Manage coastal saltmarsh and its vegetation What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Closed opportunities: space-related R&D, innovation and education Details on closed funding opportunities from the UK Space Agency, the space sector, academic, education and community partners. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government CCT4: Create intertidal and saline habitat on arable land What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government CCT7: Create intertidal and saline habitat on intensive grassland What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government CCT8: Manage and restore coastal sand dunes What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government CCT9: Manage and restore coastal vegetated shingle What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government CCT5: Create intertidal and saline habitat by non-intervention What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Top tips on how to scan an identification document: video This video explains how to scan an identification document. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026 Policy & government Space Industry Advisory Group (SIAG): Terms of Reference Terms of reference for the Space Industry Advisory Group, established by the UK Space Agency in support of the "One Government" approach to space. GOV.UK · 7 May 2026