Policy & government

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Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government Balance sheet analysis and farming performance, England Statistics on the profitability and resilience of farms in England GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, detailed report 2025 Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, detailed report 2025 GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government Lessons learnt from best value interventions 2025 Lessons that can be learned from recent statutory and non-statutory interventions. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government A Twigg v Chronicle Software Ltd: 6021584/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr T Coakley v All Metal Roofing Ltd: 3309492/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government 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 Policy & government Contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 19 Mar 2026