Policy & government

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Policy & government Energy code reform: Code manager licence conditions and code modification appeals to the CMA DESNZ and Ofgem are seeking views on proposals for energy code manager licence conditions and code modification appeals to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government New Towns Draft Programme We are seeking views on the draft New Towns Programme, preferred locations and the government’s proposed offer to potential new towns locations. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Streamlining infrastructure planning: implementation plan Information on how the government will deliver the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Industry Training Board reform This industry consultation seeks views on the government’s proposal to bring together the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to create a single, unified Industry Training Board (ITB) to act on behalf of the combined construction and engineering construction sectors. The consultation also seeks initial views on areas for furt GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Tuberculosis (TB): regional reports 2024 Annual regional reports for the epidemiology of TB in 2024. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Local Civil Society Covenant resources Resources for local civil society and public organisations to help raise awareness and understanding of the Civil Society Covenant. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Energy digitalisation framework: a vision for a coordinated and connected energy system Delivering the digitalisation of the energy system in a coordinated and connected way. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government National Workforce Programme A new grant to strengthen and support the capacity, capability and career pathway opportunities for the homelessness and rough sleeping sector’s workforce in England. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government EIM13750 - Termination payments and benefits: redundancy: general GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government New school nurseries to help cut childcare costs in poorest areas Over 300 schools to open or expand nurseries, creating thousands of places, targeting areas childcare gaps and helping families £8,000 a year on average. GOV.UK · 22 Mar 2026 Policy & government Seven new towns proposed to kickstart housebuilding push Seven locations proposed as new towns with each location delivering at least 10,000 homes with several delivering up to 40,000. GOV.UK · 22 Mar 2026 Policy & government New Hunting Regulations to Increase Harvest of Antlerless Deer - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 22 Mar 2026 Policy & government Deporting foreign nationals on conducive grounds: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on deportation on the ground it is conducive to the public good. GOV.UK · 22 Mar 2026 Policy & government STMTS777009 - STMTS777009 GOV.UK · 22 Mar 2026 Policy & government High streets revived and children given safe places to play New initiative will support local areas to reimagine and revive their struggling high streets GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2026 Policy & government General information about compliance checks into excise matters — CC/FS1d This factsheet provides information about checks relating to Excise Duty. GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2026 Policy & government NEW REGULATIONS FOR THE 2026-2027 FISHING SEASON - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (.gov) Wisconsin DNR · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Public consultation on the Exposure Draft of the Guarantee of Origin Methodology Determination Amendment (Biogas, Biomethane and Iron Ore) - Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government The Pupil Premium Provides an overview of policy on the pupil premium since its introduction in 2011, funding levels, and plans for reform of deprivation funding House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Illegal waste site in Ramsgate shut by Environment Agency Environment Agency obtains a restriction order for site on Haine Industrial Estate. Court order prohibits anyone from entering the site without permission. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Vehicles seized in operation at Worcestershire waste site A large construction vehicle and a HGV lorry were seized yesterday (Thursday 19 March) during a joint operation at Throckmorton Industrial Park, Worcestershire. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Potential merits of mandatory body armour for prison officers A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3:00pm on 26 March 2026 on the potential merits of mandatory body armour for prison officers. The debate will be opened by Sir Julian Lewis MP. House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Access to endometriosis services A general debate on access to endometriosis services is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on the 24 March 2026. The debate will be led by Jack Abbott MP.​ House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government British Film Institute framework document 2026 to 2029 Framework Agreement signed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the British Film Institute. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government The UK Overseas Territories and their Governors The paper describes the role of UK-appointed Governors in the Overseas Territories to make law and policy on reserved topics, such as external affairs. House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Spring awakens at Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve Part of the King's Series, establishing 25 new National Nature Reserves by 2028. Surrey's National Nature Reserve home to rare ground-nesting birds this spring GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr G Jones v Development Bank of Wales: 1602992/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Compliance checks: Excise visits — CC/FS16 This factsheet explains why HMRC visits a premises to inspect excise goods and any items linked to those goods or relevant services. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government School buildings and capital funding (England) Schools receive capital funding from the government through a few different streams. The overall level of funding has broadly fallen since the early 2010s House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr J Soul v Mental Health Care UK Ltd: 1600857/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Isle of Wight Prison Isle of Wight is a high security men’s prison, set across 2 sites (Albany and Parkhurst), just outside Newport, Isle of Wight. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Texet Bright Start Fluorescent Coloured Craft Sand Pack of 6 (2603-0209) Product Recall for Texet Bright Start Fluorescent Coloured Craft Sand Pack of 6 presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Meningitis – Patient Factsheet Meningitis is a serious infection that can develop quickly and affect people of all ages GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Our waterways - a plan for 2025 An Environment Agency plan focusing on making improvements to their waterways in 2025. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Texet Bright Start Coloured Crafting Sand Pack of 20 (2603-0193) Product Recall for Texet Bright Start Coloured Crafting Sand Pack of 20 presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: KTL Kreative Kids! Jumbo Craft Box (2603-0201) Product Recall for KTL Kreative Kids! Jumbo Craft Box presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government Cyber Action Plan How government will rapidly improve the cyber security and resilience of public services. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK ETS 2025 Baseline Data Collection and HSE/USE scheme status: how to meet the data submission requirements Guidance for operators on meeting the requirements for the baseline data collection and scheme status application submission window, 1 April - 30 June 2025. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: ORB Funkee Sand Toys (2603-0062) Product Recall for ORB Funkee Sand Toys presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr M Canham v Labelneeds Ltd: 6023097/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026