Policy & government
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Mr R J Toghill v Lidl Great Britain Ltd: 1602900/2023
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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The Thames Barrier
How the Thames Barrier works, and when it is scheduled to close.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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Protection and Infrastructure grants 2026
How to apply for capital items that support improving woodland management and the impact of beaver behaviours, and how to manage your funding agreement.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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Clinical investigations: statistical considerations
How to make sure that you are providing the statistical data required as part of a clinical investigation of your medical device.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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Members’ pay and expenses: Index of Library briefings
This page links to Library briefings on MPs’ pay and expenses published since 2001.
House of Commons Library · 30 Mar 2026
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Intimidation of candidates and voters
Abuse towards candidates and election staff has been rising. This briefing outlines proposed responses. It also explains the offences of undue influence and family voting.
House of Commons Library · 30 Mar 2026
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Pupils, patients and public sector workers to prosper through local food procurement
Selection of local authorities in England awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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Fly-tipping: The illegal dumping of waste
Fly-tipping rose 9% from 2023/24 to 2024/25. The government is proposing various measures to reduce the problem.
House of Commons Library · 30 Mar 2026
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Dedicated schools grant (DSG): 2025 to 2026
Find out how much local authorities receive for DSG funding in the 2025 to 2026 financial year and how it is calculated.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
Policy & government
British Psychological Society Fellowship 2026/27
Application closed 18th May 2026.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 30 Mar 2026
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Construction Products Reform White Paper
We are seeking views on a package of proposals for reform of the construction products regime.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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Kazakhstan travel advice
FCDO travel advice for Kazakhstan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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Suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of waste management services
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of waste management services under Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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Residential Support Scheme guide
Guidance for all institutions with a 16 to 18 Residential Support Scheme (RSS) allocation.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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Residential Bursary Fund guide
Information for institutions with 16 to 18 Residential Bursary Fund allocations.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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RPC opinion: The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026
RPC's opinion of the impact assessment produced by HMT for The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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UK, Philippines Launch GIP+ to Drive Investment and Growth
The UK and the Philippines launch GIP+ to boost green investment and infrastructure, mobilising UK-backed financing and expertise for sustainable growth.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
Policy & government
RPC opinion: Applying an updated Nutrient Profiling Model to the Promotions and Advertising Restrictions
RPC's opinion of the options assessment produced by DHSC on Applying an updated Nutrient Profiling Model to the Promotions and Advertising Restrictions
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
Policy & government
Care Quality Commission: Relativity Active Learning
Active Learning is a technology assisted review tool that helps the Care Quality Commission (CQC) quickly organise its data and predict which documents are most likely to be relevant to reviewers, the legal team and therefore inquiries.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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DESNZ: Find ways to save energy in your home
An online government tool that provides personalised recommendations for energy-saving improvements in homes in England and Wales.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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DESNZ: Warm Homes: Local Grant
The Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH:LG) service provides users with guidance on whether they are eligible for the Warm Homes: Local Grant, and allows local authorities (LAs) to download referral data for citizens that could be eligible.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
Policy & government
The Government Counter Fraud Functional Strategy 2025-2026 Progress Review
Progress review of the 2024-27 Counter Fraud Functional Strategy, covering how government saved £7.5 billion in 2024-25 through fraud prevention and enforcement
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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The health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England
The Chief Medical Officer for England identifies areas of good practice and areas of risk, and recommends actions to improve health outcomes for this population.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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RSR generic developed principles: regulatory assessment
Principles setting out what the Environment Agency expects from permit holders carrying out radioactive substances activities.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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NHS pay and pensions
This briefing outlines trends in NHS pay and pensions and explains how pay decisions are made
House of Commons Library · 30 Mar 2026
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An alternative transitional registration model (ATRm) for UK REACH
We are seeking views on an ATRm for the UK REACH (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals) regulation.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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Cycle training and walk to school programmes among £108 million active travel funding boost
Funding to remove barriers to active travel for people of all ages and backgrounds.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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Aylesbury Prison
Aylesbury is an adult male prison in Buckinghamshire.
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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Natural Resources Wales / Afan Forest Park – Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre, near Port Talbot - Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales
Natural Resources Wales · 30 Mar 2026
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NSW FOGO services - NSW EPA
NSW EPA · 30 Mar 2026
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FAQ on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) - environment.ec.europa.eu
Eurostat news · 30 Mar 2026
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The SunShot Initiative - Department of Energy (.gov)
US Department of Energy · 30 Mar 2026
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EIM24710 - Car benefit calculation: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles first registered on or after 1 January 2025
GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026
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National Security and Investment notification service: mandatory, voluntary and retrospective forms
These forms contain the questions you'll be asked when letting the government know about an acquisition via the National Security and Investment notification service.
GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2026
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Egypt travel advice
FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2026
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Farmer who allowed waste to be dumped at beauty spot sentenced
A North Yorkshire farmer is sentenced for allowing waste to be dumped on his land following Environment Agency prosecution.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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OPSS areas of research interest
OPSS’s areas of research interest (ARI) summarise the areas in which the department would like to receive evidence from the external research community.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Harnessing English Law for Economic Growth: Deputy Prime Minister’s speech
The Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at the launch of Hook Tanganza’s new report, Harnessing English Law for Economic Growth.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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CIL Appeal 1886344 – 24 Mar 26 – Planning permission previously granted for 630 dwellings
Reserved matters application (following the approval of planning permission) to include access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale and infrastructure.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Members’ pay and expenses 2025/26
This briefing looks at MPs' pay and expenses and how they are determined. It reports salary levels and budget limits for MPs' expenses since 2010.
House of Commons Library · 27 Mar 2026