Policy & government
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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
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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
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£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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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