Policy & government
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Permit revoked and two waste sites shut down in waste crack down
The operator of a waste site that has caused misery for locals has had its environmental permit revoked following day of action.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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31 Hebron Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3AD: HAV/00HB/HMF/2025/0614
Southern Region, Judge Norman FRICS, Mr Johann Reichel MRICS
Mr Mike Jenkinson on 19 December 2026
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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UK commits £100 million air defence package for Ukraine to protect cities and critical infrastructure
The UK will urgently commit an additional £100 million for air defence support to Ukraine, helping to defend the country from Russia’s relentless attacks.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Approved work: Environmental compensation for net zero infrastructure
Can the environmental impacts of net zero infrastructure developments in specific locations be addressed through strategic compensatory mechanisms?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026
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Modern slavery training: resource page
Training and awareness raising resources available to public sector organisations to help their staff understand modern slavery and learn to spot the signs.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Proscribed Terrorist Organisations
The Home Secretary can proscribe organisations believed to be involved in terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000
House of Commons Library · 27 Mar 2026
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Approved work: Governance of solar geoengineering research
How can researchers, funders and regulators create accountable governance for solar geoengineering research with clear guidance that builds public trust?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026
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Approved work: Impacts of screen and phone use on children and young people’s development
How does screen use and personal phone access affect children’s cognitive, behavioural, developmental and wellbeing outcomes, and what does the evidence suggest for interventions?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026
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Approved work: Accessing large-scale health data for research – opportunities, barriers and risks
How can largescale health data initiatives, such as the Health Data Research Service, improve UK research and outcomes? What regulatory and policy issues arise?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026
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Vietnam: prisoner pack
Information on the legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends in Vietnam.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Government support for the cost of heating oil
This briefing provides information on heating oil, recent events that have caused heating oil prices to increase, and government support for those facing increased costs.
House of Commons Library · 27 Mar 2026
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Approved work: Technology to reduce livestreamed child sexual abuse
What is the scale of the problem in the UK, what technological solutions are there, and what regulatory approaches exist?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026
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Approved work: Digital sovereignty
What is digital sovereignty and how might it apply to the UK?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026
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APHA Inspector Andrew Gaunt awarded RHS Veitch Memorial Medal
The prestigious award is presented annually to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of horticultural science and practice.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Working for British Embassy Jakarta
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Approved work: Impacts of social media on children and young people
What are the wellbeing impacts of social media use among children and young people. How do regulatory interventions shape online safety outcomes?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026
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Approved work: FemTech: technology to support women’s health
How can technology aimed at women improve health outcomes? What are the opportunities, challenges and risks regarding health, technology regulation, and data protection?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026
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Home Office evidence to the Police Remuneration Review Body, 2026 to 2027
This document has been submitted to the Police Remuneration Review Body for the 2026 to 2027 pay round.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Evidence to the SSRB, 2026 to 2027: chief police officers
This document has been submitted to the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) for the 2026 to 2027 pay round.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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CMA board: rules of procedure
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board's powers and functions.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Mobile Market Review
A call for evidence on how government can support investment in the UK’s mobile networks.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Core schools budget grant (CSBG) 2025 to 2026 for special schools, special post-16 institutions and alternative provision
Guidance for local authorities, schools and colleges on the core schools budget grant (CSBG) for 2025 to 2026. CSBG allocations and conditions of grant are also published here.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Whole energy cyber resilience requirements: reshaping cyber regulation in downstream gas and electricity
We're seeking views on proposals for a new approach to cyber resilience regulation for downstream gas and electricity operators.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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National operator waste returns
How to complete waste returns and deadlines for submission.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Outgoing BBC Director General to lead Creative Industries Council
Tim Davie to succeed current industry co-chair Sir Peter Bazalgette from 1 August
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Statistical work plans
DCMS annual statistical work plans and out-turns.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Household total wealth in Great Britain quality and methods guide
The ‘Household total wealth in Great Britain quality and methods guide’ is a single, reliable source of detailed information about a set of statistics produced from the Wealth and Assets Survey, that users can trust is always up to date.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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UK trade in goods by business characteristics 2024
UK overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) data has been linked with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) business statistics.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Fake and misleading reviews: 5 businesses under CMA investigation
Five companies now under investigation as the CMA steps up its work to tackle fake reviews and misleading star ratings – and protect people online.
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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Recycler to pay $80,000 over fire safety failures - epa.vic.gov.au
EPA Victoria · 27 Mar 2026
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HCOS3275 - Tied Oils: Tied Oil credibility checks
GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026
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New screen time guidance for parents of under-5s
Government answers parents’ calls for support on screen time with new evidence-backed guidance.
GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026
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Wind Energy Basics - Department of Energy (.gov)
US Department of Energy · 26 Mar 2026
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How Do Wind Turbines Work? - Department of Energy (.gov)
US Department of Energy · 26 Mar 2026
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UK–Brazil Strategic Partnership 2026 to 2030
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Brazil Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira signed this UK–Brazil Strategic Partnership 2026 to 2030 on 26 March 2026.
GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026
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Chancellor gets banks to step up mortgage support for customers
The Chancellor and Economic Secretary brought together the six largest banks and building societies, alongside UK Finance, to take stock of the impact of the conflict in Iran on households and small businesses.
GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026
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Mortgage Charter 2026
This Charter sets out the standards lenders will adopt when helping their customers; signatories will provide borrowers with additional flexibilities to manage their mortgage payments over a short period.
GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026
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Statutory gambling levy
Information about the statutory levy on gambling operators.
GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026
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Rear Flat (Located in rear yard) 32 Beatrice Road Leicester LE3 9FD: BIR/00FN/HPR/2024/0602
Midland Region Nicholas Wint FRICS, David Satchwell FRICS & Alan McMurdo MCIEH on 09 January 2026
GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026
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Section 251: 2026 to 2027
Information for local authorities, schools and the general public about local authority education funding and expenditure plans for 2026 to 2027.
GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026