Policy & government
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Post-exposure prophylaxis for chickenpox and shingles
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is offered to individuals at high risk of severe chickenpox following an exposure.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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City Densification Fund: Place selection and allocation methodology
This technical note sets out the place selection and allocations methodology used for the City Densification Fund, as part of the wider City Investment Funds in England.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Two-child limit scrapped as historic Bill to lift 450,000 children out of poverty becomes law
Historic legislation to end the two-child limit has become law, putting 450,000 children on a pathway out of poverty in the final year of this Parliament.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Product Recall: Nov'Max Anti Volume Keratin Hair Treatment (2602-0256)
Product Recall for Nov'Max Anti Volume Keratin Hair Treatment presenting a serious chemical risk.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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MSN 1845 (M) Amendment 2 Food and catering, provision of food and fresh water
Outlined details the requirements for provision of food and fresh water, in accordance with the maritime labour convention.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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MGN 707 (M) MLC, 2006 - provision of social connectivity and internet access
Explanation of the requirements for the provision of social connectivity and internet access under the Maritime Labour Convention, on board ships.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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CMA investigates Adobe over concerns about cancellation fees
Investigation examines whether Adobe’s early cancellation fees are unfair and misleading.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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UK steel industry backed by major new trade measure and strategy
UK steel producers and thousands of steel workers to benefit from a new landmark Steel Strategy and robust trade measure.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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DHSC guidance on laying accounts in Parliament
Provides guidance on how DHSC group bodies should lay their annual report and accounts before Parliament.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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1,4-Dioxane Limits for Household Cleansing, Personal Care, and Cosmetic Products - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov)
New York DEC · 19 Mar 2026
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AAIB Report: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G-STEL
Fatal accident involving a Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, near Gordon, Berwickshire, 20 May 2025
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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UK-Japan Financial Regulatory Forum Joint Statement, March 2026
HM Treasury and Japan Financial Services Agency joint statement on the fourth meeting of the Financial Regulatory Forum.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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AAIB investigation to Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G-STEL
Bristell NG5 Speed Wing (G-STEL), loss of control shortly after taking off, near Gordon, Berwickshire, 20 May 2025
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Northern Growth Strategy: Case for change
This document sets out a vision for a stronger, more dynamic northern economy and how government will work in partnership with local leaders to achieve this.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Joint Statement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Spanish Minister of Economy, Trade & Enterprise Carlos Cuerpo Caballero
Chancellor Rachel Reeves co-chaired the first edition of the Trade and Investment Dialogue with her Spanish counterpart on a visit to Madrid on 18th March 2026. They agreed the following joint statement.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 19 March 2026
The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Planning applications in England: October to December 2025
Accredited Official Statistics on the number of planning applications received, decided and granted in England.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Statutory best value inspections and interventions in England
Details of statutory best value inspections and interventions of local authorities in England (present and past).
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Household Energy Efficiency statistics methodology note
Methodology note and background quality report accompanying statistical releases on Household Energy Efficiency Statistics.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Bail Act 1976 amendments
This circular provides an overview of changes made to the Bail Act 1976 which has been amended by the Sentencing Act 2026.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Balance sheet analysis and farming performance, England
Statistics on the profitability and resilience of farms in England
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, detailed report 2025
Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, detailed report 2025
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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To assess the Child Poverty Pathfinder programme Dundee 2026
This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for assessing the impact of the Child Poverty Pathfinder programme in Dundee was agreed and put in place in 2025.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Over-repayment of income contingent loans through PAYE: FY15-16 to 24-25
Summary statistics on over-repaid income contingent student loans via the PAYE system.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Reducing debt from unpaid criminal financial penalties 2025
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purposes of reducing debt from unpaid criminal financial penalties was agreed and put in place in 2025.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Fraud detection Scottish income assessed funding application 2024
This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the detection of fraud in Scottish income assessed funding applications was agreed and put in place in 2024.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Potential fraud applications to the Cultural Recovery Fund 2025
This MoU for supporting the identifying of potential fraudulent company applications to the Cultural Recovery Fund was agreed and put in place in 2025.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Debt reduction of Former Tenant Arrears 2025
This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for supporting the purpose of debt reduction of former Tenant Arrears was agreed and put in place in 2025.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Lessons learnt from best value interventions 2025
Lessons that can be learned from recent statutory and non-statutory interventions.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Housing supply: indicators of new supply, England: October to December 2025
An indication of the levels of and trends in new housing supply in England.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Reporting company payments to participators
This consultation seeks views on proposals to introduce new requirements to report transactions between close companies and their participators to HMRC
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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A Twigg v Chronicle Software Ltd: 6021584/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Mr T Coakley v All Metal Roofing Ltd: 3309492/2023
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Industrial emissions: proposed UK Best Available Techniques
Seeking views on proposed UK Best Available Techniques for reducing emissions across specific industrial sectors.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Marine Protected Areas: conservation advice packages
Use site advice packages and supporting documents to help with site assessments and the impact of marine activity in sensitive areas.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Irish Sea marine area site packages
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Foreign Secretary sets out new innovative development reforms
Tackling conflict and supporting fragile states at centre of the government's new approach to development.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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UK-Taiwan Business Survey: Record Satisfaction with Operations
Taiwanese companies show strong interest in collaborating with the UK in AI and machine learning as well as renewable energy.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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The Gambia: Prisoner Pack
Information on the legal and prison systems for British nationals in prison in The Gambia, their family and friends.
GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026
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Contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - canada.ca
Environment and Climate Change Canada · 19 Mar 2026