Policy & government

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Policy & government Evaluation of the Medicines and Diagnostics Manufacturing Transformation Fund and the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund Findings from the early‑stage evaluation of the Medicines and Diagnostics Manufacturing Transformation Fund and its successor, the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government 130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries to receive funding boost that will improve access to arts and culture across the country 130 cultural venues, museums and libraries are set to receive a share of almost £130 million to protect them for present and future generations GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Vital medicines and new jobs in over £80 million for UK life sciences Fresh backing for the sector unlocked by the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government NHS patients to get quicker tests and scans closer to home Government invests £237 million to expand community diagnostic centres across England. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr P McAuley v The Law Society of Scotland and Scottish Legal Complaints Commission: 8001535/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Environmental permits for ‘orphan’ waste effluent treatment plants: RPS 33 Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can operate an ‘orphan’ waste effluent treatment plant without a waste operation or waste installation environmental permit. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Animal disease outbreak: prevent pollution from cleaning and disinfection How to store and dispose of washwater when cleaning and disinfecting after an animal disease outbreak. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Capital payments and receipts return Form and guidance for capital payments and receipts return (CPR). GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government WV14 0RX, Valgrove Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/BP3733UB/V003 View the permit issued for Bilston Waste Oil Reprocessing, Bliston under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Flat 6 Ledbury House, Portobello Court, Westbourne Grove, London W11 2DH - LON/00AW/HMF/2025/0746 First-Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reason Decision of Mr Charles Norman FRICS Valuer Chairman Mr Stephen Mason FRICS dated 15 March 2026 GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: Smoke-free, vape-free and heated tobacco-free places Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on options assessment supporting the government's consultation on smoke-free, heated tobacco-free and vape-free places in England GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government 48 Philip Lane, London, N15 4JE - LON/00AP/HMF/2025/0803 Residential Property Tribunal decision of Judge Harris and Tribunal Member Kershaw on 10 March 2026. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Flat 5 Paris House, London, E2 6QT: LON/00BG/HMF/2025/0727 First Tier Property Tribunal – Final Reasoned Decision of Judge S.J. Walker and Tribunal Member Mr. R. Waterhouse MA LLM FRICS GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government L33 7UF, Future Industrial Services Limited: permit variation issued - EPR/VP3936UG/V010 View the variation issued for Acornfield Road Waste Management Centre under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Electricity Supply Emergency Code An outline of the process for ensuring fair distribution of electricity rationing during a prolonged electricity shortage. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Resolution: 2026 to 2029 Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS Resolution. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr T T K Chabuka v A - Mat Healthcare Ltd: 6009633/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Inheritance Tax : a basic guide This Commons Library research briefing provides a summary description of the structure of inheritance tax (IHT) and the main reliefs which are available. House of Commons Library · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Contracts for Difference and the economics of renewable energy deployment. Contracts for Difference auctions are used to build new renewable power, but how do they work and what is their impact on energy prices? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government £30 million funding boost to help the next generation of games developers take their ideas to the next level £28.5 million UK Games Fund to support video games studios with great ideas create the next Grand Theft Auto or Tomb Raider GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2026: unnumbered act paper A report by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) and statement from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Taxation of state pension The state pension is liable to income tax, though pensioners are unlikely to pay tax in practice if their only income is the state pension. House of Commons Library · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government DE7 4BG, Castle Waste Services Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/AP3337SJ/V008 View the permit issued for Ilkeston Waste Treatment and Transfer Facility, Ilkeston under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr J Mangrola v The Home Office and Others: 3311616/2023 and 3315289/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Guidance Guidance for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Our place to give: a plan for growing place-based philanthropy How the government will work in partnership with philanthropists, local government, and civil society to address barriers and strengthen place-based philanthropy. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Government Commercial Organisation An overview of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO) and where it sits with the Government Commercial Function (GCF). GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Decade of transformation: Environment Agency marks £10 million milestone in fisheries restoration Fishing licence income delivers £10 million of investment in fisheries since 2015 GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Statutory Sick Pay This Commons Library briefing sets out the rules governing statutory sick pay (SSP) and how the scheme operates. House of Commons Library · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Noise from outdoor equipment regulations Guidance for businesses on the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government L Coverdale v Salad Corporation Ltd: 6013374/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Ms L O’Donnell v The Cambridge City Foodbank and others: 3306589/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government NAD Group fully established as Deputy NAD Andy Start retires The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group is now fully established and sees the retirement of its Deputy Director Andy Start after 37 years in defence. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Relaxation of licensing hours for the Men's Football World Cup 2026 Proposal to contingently relax licensing hours for the semi-finals and the final of the Men’s Football World Cup 2026 should any home nation reach those stages. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Review of Carer’s Allowance Overpayments The government is publishing the Independent Review into earnings-related overpayments of Carer’s Allowance, led by Liz Sayce OBE, and its own response to the report’s recommendations. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government ‘Strong economic returns’ from Maritime and Coastguard Agency seafarer training support, finds independent report Eight-year review shows skills-funding contributed over £500m to UK economy GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear £3 million funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Updating the minimum emission standard for new road vehicles Seeks views on whether to implement the Euro 7 emission standard for cars, vans, trucks, buses and coaches. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Health effects of air pollution Find out how the short term health risks of air pollution are measured, and the effects of air pollution on human health. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Great British Energy - Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR sign contract Great British Energy – Nuclear signs a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR to deliver the UK’s first SMRs. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026