Policy & government

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Policy & government Private Rented Sector minimum energy efficiency standard exemptions Guidance on the Private Rented Sector (PRS) minimum energy efficiency standard exemptions and exemption evidence requirements. GOV.UK · 5 May 2026 Policy & government Domestic private rented property: minimum energy efficiency standard - landlord guidance Guidance for landlords of domestic private rented property on how to comply with the 2018 ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’ standard (EPC band E). GOV.UK · 5 May 2026 Policy & government Non-domestic private rented property: minimum energy efficiency standard - landlord guidance Guidance for landlords of privately rented non-domestic property on complying with the 2018 ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’ standard (EPC band E). GOV.UK · 5 May 2026 Policy & government Enrichment Expansion Programme: Delivery partner grant competition Competition for a delivery partner for the £16.8 million Enrichment Expansion Programme. GOV.UK · 5 May 2026 Policy & government Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme: successful projects £36 million in funding for projects to support innovation in the production of sustainable domestic biomass. GOV.UK · 5 May 2026 Policy & government CCUS Innovation 2.0 competition: Turning Waste Carbon Dioxide into Value for the Surfactants Industry  Key documents from Econic Technologies Limited’s Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) Innovation 2.0 project. GOV.UK · 5 May 2026 Policy & government State of the Estate in 2024/25 This report summarises progress on improving the efficiency and sustainability of the government estate in accordance with the 2008 Climate Change Act. GOV.UK · 5 May 2026 Policy & government UK cracks down on Russia’s exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capability The UK has announced new sanctions to curb production of Russian drones and the nefarious networks that are exploiting vulnerable migrants from across the globe to support Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine. GOV.UK · 5 May 2026 Policy & government British Ecological Society (BES) Fellowship 2026/27 Applications are open for the 2026/2027 British Ecological Society (BES) Fellowship. Open to British Ecological Society members currently studying for a PhD in a UK university. Apply by 23:59 on Wednesday 10 June 2026. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 5 May 2026 Policy & government Artificial intelligence and sustainable consumption in Europe This briefing outlines the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to shape sustainable consumption in Europe, with a particular focus on its implications for achieving climate neutrality. European Environment Agency — news · 5 May 2026 Policy & government Navigating Europe’s twin transition — opportunities and challenges of digitalisation in the green transition To secure competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy, Europe must successfully navigate the interlinked green and digital transitions which are reshaping society. Proactive governance can harness the potential of this twin transition, supporting environmental protection and enabling Europe to thrive. European Environment Agency — news · 5 May 2026 Policy & government Access to Work: factsheet for customers Factsheet about Access to Work and how it can help overcome barriers to starting or keeping a job if you have a disability or long term health condition. GOV.UK · 5 May 2026 Policy & government Indicator: Sustainable consumption - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 5 May 2026 Policy & government Consultation on the UK Treasury bill market HM Treasury and the UK Debt Management Office are consulting on expanding and deepening the UK Treasury bill (T-bill) market, as announced at Autumn Budget 2025. This supports our commitment to maintaining a well-diversified investor base, to enhance the resilience of the government’s financing programme. GOV.UK · 5 May 2026 Policy & government Honour-based violence - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 4 May 2026 Policy & government When is my company or organisation required to pay reproduction fees? - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 4 May 2026 Policy & government How can I supplement my state pension? - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 4 May 2026 Policy & government Does the ban on face coverings apply on public transport? - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 4 May 2026 Policy & government Arrested or in prison in Slovenia This guide provides information about being arrested in Slovenia and what conditions are like in prison there. GOV.UK · 4 May 2026 Policy & government Very Small Quantity Generator Collection Programs - pca.state.mn.us Minnesota PCA · 4 May 2026 Policy & government BULLETIN NO. 111 (Revised): May 4, 2026 - Oregon Workers' Compensation Division (.gov) Oregon DEQ · 4 May 2026 Policy & government Community solar banks - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 4 May 2026 Policy & government 49 Bayswater Place, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 5LS: MAN/00DA/HNA/2025/0603 Northern Region Tribunal Judge J Adams and Tribunal Member N Foster sitting on 26 February 2026 GOV.UK · 3 May 2026 Policy & government 26 Vinery Place, Richmond Hill, Leeds, LS9 9LZ: MAN/00DA/HMC/2024/0002 Northern Region Judge Mrs C Wood and Tribunal Member Mr J Gallagher sitting on 10 March 2026. GOV.UK · 3 May 2026 Policy & government 2A-D Spring Court, Crookes, SHEFFIELD, S10 1GJ 91A-F Spring Court, School Road, Crookes, SHEFFIELD, S10 1GJ Ainsley Court, Ainsley Road, Crookes, SHEFFIELD, S10 1EU: MAN/00CG/LDC/2025/0636 Northern Region Judge Mr H. Lewis FRICS and Members Ms. J A. Bissett FRIC sitting on 20th March 2026. GOV.UK · 3 May 2026 Policy & government Church Mews 2-6 (evens) Wesley Lane, 8 & 295-307 (odds), School Road, Crookes, Sheffield S10 1GQ: MAN/00CG/LDC/2025/0656 Northern Region Judge Mr H. Lewis FRICS and Members Ms. J A. Bissett FRICS Sitting on 23rd March 2026. GOV.UK · 3 May 2026 Policy & government 81, 81a, 89 and 89a Charnock Dale Road, Sheffield: MAN/00CG/HIN/2025/0633 Northern Region Tribunal Judge A Davies and Tribunal Member J Gittus, MRICS sitting on 1st April 2026. GOV.UK · 3 May 2026 Policy & government Reliance House 3 Sherman Road Bromley BR1 3JH: LON/00AF/LDC/2025/0898 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tildesley OBE and Ms C Barton MRICS on 22 April 2026 GOV.UK · 3 May 2026 Policy & government Room 4, 90 Salisbury Road, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 1HW: MAN/00BY/HMF/2024/0007 Northern Region Tribunal Judge R. Anderson and Tribunal Member J. Elliott sitting on 4 December 2025 GOV.UK · 3 May 2026 Policy & government York House, 3-5 York Street, Liverpool L1 5BN: MAN/00BY/LDC/2025/0614 Northern Region Judge K M Southby and Member A Davis Sitting on 17 September 2025 GOV.UK · 3 May 2026 Policy & government 1-12 and 14-31 Holmwood, 21 Park Crescent Leeds, LS8 1DH: MAN/00DA/LSC/2024/0260 Northern Region Judge Oliver and Members Mr Davis Sitting on 13 August 2025 GOV.UK · 3 May 2026 Policy & government 247 Pitsmoor Road, Sheffield, S3 9AQ:MAN/00CG/HNA/2024/0619 Northern Region Judge J Murray and Member A Davis sitting on 3rd March 2026 GOV.UK · 3 May 2026 Policy & government Is there a statute of limitation on reporting child sexual abuse? - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 3 May 2026 Policy & government Equal rights for LGBTIQ+'s - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 3 May 2026 Policy & government Government sets out plans to protect summer holidays from disruption  There are no immediate supply issues, but government is preparing now to give families long-term certainty and avoid unnecessary disruption. GOV.UK · 2 May 2026 Policy & government Can I get a grant to remove my asbestos roof? - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 2 May 2026 Policy & government How can I get nursing and personal care at home? - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 2 May 2026 Policy & government When does parental responsibility end? - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 2 May 2026 Policy & government All eyes on LA ahead of largest ever UK trade mission to the US Hundreds of UK business leaders will travel to the US later this month as part of the largest ever UK trade mission to the country, building on the success of the State Visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen. GOV.UK · 2 May 2026 Policy & government Requirements for lorries - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 2 May 2026