Policy & government

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Policy & government East Sussex's National Nature Reserves Nature reserves in East Sussex that Natural England identifies as among England's finest sites for wildlife and/or geology. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Compliance checks: penalties for failure to notify — CC/FS11 This factsheet contains information about the penalties HMRC may charge where there has been a failure to notify. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Hundreds of employers handed penalties for illegally underpaying workers 389 employers from across the UK named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Iconic Seven Sisters formally declared England’s new National Nature Reserve Seven Sisters is one of the country’s most treasured landscapes GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government IDG55300 - Information disclosure Gateways with other government departments: Part 5 of the Digital Economy Act 2017- Contents GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government IDG55360 - Information disclosure Gateways with other government departments: Part 5 of the Digital Economy Act 2017 - Chapter 3 (Debt) - procedure for disclosure GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government IDG55370 - Information disclosure Gateways with other government departments: Part 5 of the Digital Economy Act 2017- Chapter 4 fraud- Information that maybe disclosed GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Chancellor backs the North’s industrial strengths with new investments New jobs, opportunities and major regeneration for communities and businesses will be created in the North as the Chancellor backs the region’s industrial strengths with new investment. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: KTL Sensory Science Kit (2603-0179) Product Recall for KTL Sensory Science Kit presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: KTL Stretchy Dog Toys (2603-0180) Product Recall for KTL Stretchy Dog Toys presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: KTL 3Pcs Test Tube Science Kit (2603-0181) Product Recall for KTL 3Pcs Test Tube Science Kit presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: KTL Squeezy Splatter Pig (2603-0184) Product Recall for KTL Squeezy Splatter Pig toy presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: KTL Squishy Stretchy Capybara (2603-0186) Product Recall for KTL Squishy Stretchy Capybara toy presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: KTL Stretchy Poop Toy (2603-0187) Product Recall for KTL Stretchy Poop Toy presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: KTL 2pc Balloon Dog Toy (2603-0188) Product Recall for KTL 2pc Balloon Dog Toy presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government New amendments will create safer streets, champion culture, and strengthen local accountability under the English Devolution Bill Communities and local leaders will benefit from new powers introduced in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Policy Statement on the operation of Part 3 of the UK Internal Market act 2020 UK Internal Market act 2020: policy statement on the operation of Part 3 of the act (recognition of professional qualifications) GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Sudden unexplained death in childhood March is ‘sudden unexplained death in childhood’ (SUDC) awareness month and the issue will be debated in Westminster Hall on 24 March 2026. House of Commons Library · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Data items 2025 to 2026 Guidance about every piece of information you need to send us in autumn 2025, and spring and summer 2026. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Fly-tippers and vandals to be forced into “clean up squads” and slapped with cleaning bill New Action Plan to be published to tackle waste crime and restore pride in our towns and cities. GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Bondi Sands Zinc Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+ Body Lotion and Face Lotion (2512-0024 and 2602-0295 ) Product Recall for Bondi Sands Zinc Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+ Body Lotion and Face Lotion presenting a health risk. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Dr EA v University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and NHS England: 1403880/2023 and 1403881/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government How to access the National Curriculum Assessments Portal Information for schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts (MATs) on how to access the National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal). GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Risk assessment: peste des petits ruminants to Great Britain from EU and EFTA member states A qualitative assessment of the risk of peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV) entering Great Britain from EU and EFTA member states, and of it then spreading. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Warm Homes Plan This plan sets out how we will cut energy bills and upgrade homes. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land England’s first Land Use Framework sets out a plan for managing the country’s finite land to ensure the nation’s long-term resilience GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Ms C Wilson v Northants Accounting Ltd: 3315329/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Two weeks to go: Hunterston B achieves licence milestone Office for Nuclear Regulation grant a site licence to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) - major milestone that will enable the site's decommissioning. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government HMT workforce management information: February 2026 This document details monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs within HM Treasury and its agencies. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease, South East England This alert outlines recommended courses of action to manage cases with infection and contacts. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Digital ID scheme: explainer How a digital ID scheme will make it easier for people in the UK to use government services and help secure our borders. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Using the Non-resident Landlords Scheme if you’re a letting agent or tenant Read the Non-resident Landlords Scheme (NRLS) guidance notes for information about operating the NRLS if you’re a letting agent or tenant. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government The Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax to Great British Nuclear) Order 2026 This tax information and impact note is about the Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax to Great British Nuclear) Order 2026. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government DBT areas of research interest DBT’s areas of research interest (ARI) summarise the areas in which the department would like to receive evidence from the external research community. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government RSV vaccination for older adults and pregnant women in the East of England Synthesis of learning from a community pharmacy pilot GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Isis prison Isis is a men’s prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Thamesmead, South East London. It is named Isis after the ancient name for the River Thames. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Check if you need to pay Fuel Duty Find out if you need to pay Fuel Duty on the fuel you produce, import or use and the rate you need to pay. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Working families saving thousands on childcare costs Research shows that government-funded childcare has cut childcare costs for families in half. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Parental responsibility in England and Wales An overview of parental responsibility in England and Wales, including government reforms. House of Commons Library · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflict Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life‑saving assistance in response to worsening humanitarian situation. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026