Policy & government

Policy & government Readout: COBR(M) – Iran economic and domestic impacts: 23 March 2026 The Prime Minister chaired a COBR(M) meeting today, focussing on the domestic economic impact of the ongoing situation in the Middle East. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Rye Harbour charges List and explanation of Rye Harbour fees for April to March. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government England recovered from drought as weather whiplash sees floods Heavy rainfall sees water levels recover across England with all areas now back to normal status GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Treatment of sustainable aviation fuel The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on options for the future treatment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the UK ETS. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Precautionary recall of Hibiwash due to microbial contamination As a precautionary measure, Mölnlycke Health Care is recalling three batches of Hibiwash, an antimicrobial wash, due to microbial contamination at the manufacturing facility. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Creative Content Exchange Research Privacy Notice Department for Culture, Media & Sport Privacy Notice for R&D Science and Analysis Programme - Creative Content Exchange Research GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Debate on a motion on transport accessibility for disabled people There will be a Commons debate on a motion on transport accessibility for disabled people on 26 March 2026 House of Commons Library · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK Government commits up to £9m to support Mossmorran's future New funding designed to help secure a successful future for the site and support the local economy and communities affected by the closure. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Welsh steel industry backed with new trade measure and strategy UK steel producers and thousands of steel workers in Wales will benefit from a landmark Steel Strategy. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Transport Secretary tasks HS2 with reducing construction time and cost to taxpayers The government is exploring options to cut HS2 costs, reduce delays and deliver the benefits of increased rail capacity and faster journeys earlier. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government HS2 6-monthly report to Parliament: March 2026 Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including: update on the programme reset, delivery progress, community impacts, land and property. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK Chief of the Air Staff in India to strengthen military ties The UK’s Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth is in India to boost military ties between the two countries. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Extended producer responsibility for packaging: notice of liability This guidance explains what is included in your notice of liability from the scheme administrator, PackUK. PackUK (pEPR scheme administrator) · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Life sciences competitiveness indicators, 2026 Data on the life sciences sector in the UK and other countries. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government MSN 1908 (M+F) Amendment 3 The merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2022 MSN provides important information on the UK’s implementation of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments 2004, which aims to address the spread of invasive non-native species by ballast water and sediments. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr C Kissane v AD Bly Construction Ltd: 6002484/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government HM Land Registry Chair’s letter 2026/27 Annual letter to the Chair of the HM Land Registry Board from the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government setting out our expectations for holding HM Land Registry to account on performance, leadership and policy delivery. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr A West v David Lloyd Leisure Ltd: 2301428/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Local Growth Fund (Scotland) Prospectus This prospectus sets out how the the UK Government will work with Regional Partnerships in Scotland to deliver the Local Growth Fund. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK anti-corruption strategy 2025 Strategy to reduce the harm caused by corruption to growth, security and democracy in the UK, and to UK interests overseas. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Intervention at Slough Borough Council Documents relating to the external assurance review of Slough Borough Council and the intervention. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government CMA draft Annual Plan 2026 to 2027 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on its draft Annual Plan for 2026 to 2027. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government CMA Annual Plan 2026 to 2027 The CMA Annual Plan 2026 to 2027 sets out an ambitious programme of work to drive UK economic growth and improve household prosperity. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr A Stirrat v The Electrical Network Ltd: 8001663/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government SLC opens application service for 26/27 academic year 26/27 SFE full-time undergraduate student finance applications are now open. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Full-time undergraduate student finance applications now open for 2026 to 2027! Apply for student finance and manage your account online. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26: Lords Amendments The Lords amendments for the Victims and Courts Bill will be considered in the Commons on 26 March 2026. House of Commons Library · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Digital ID in the UK The government is consulting on plans for a national digital ID scheme. This briefing explains what digital ID is and summarises the debates around it. House of Commons Library · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Nuclear weapons profile: France In March 2026, President Macron announced significant changes to France's nuclear posture. House of Commons Library · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Miss S Coutts v Sky Subscriber Services UK Ltd: 8000577/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr J Melvin v Horizon Parking Ltd: 8001875/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government The impact of planning on the safety of women and girls The government's publication of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework has focused discussion on the impact of planning on women's safety. House of Commons Library · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Breast screening: using MRI with higher risk women Technical guidelines for healthcare professionals screening women at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Sports stars say ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls Sports stars Chloe Kelly, Conor Benn, and Dan Burn lend support to the ‘Enough’ campaign as government drives forward on mission to halve abuse in a decade. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Chevening British Library Fellowship 2026/27: Applications Open Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship, delivered by the British Library and the FCDO. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government The National Portrait Gallery framework document 2026 to 2029 Framework Document signed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Portrait Gallery. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Student finance: how you're assessed and paid Eligibility and payment information for undergraduate students. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK Packaging PRO appointed to deliver Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging scheme New Producer Responsibility Organisation to work with PackUK to help shape the future of new packaging scheme GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Fees for planning applications This consultation seeks views on proposals to establish a new national default fee schedule for planning applications and on the principles of local fee setting. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Consulting the Secretary of State on planning decisions We are seeking views on proposals that require Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to consult the Secretary of State on some planning decisions. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026