Policy & government

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 Policy & government Processing felling applications involving larch species: operations note 23 Supplementary guidance on the treatment of larch species when processing felling applications through the Forestry Commission. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Great Britain–China Centre annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025 The Great Britain–China Centre annual report and accounts for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation A major youth employment drive backed by £1 billion will help create 200,000 jobs for young people, alongside the biggest transformation of apprenticeships in a decade. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Parking FAQs Frequently Asked Questions about parking policy across the UK, including council-controlled on-road parking, parking on private land, and parking for disabled people. House of Commons Library · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Report and impact assessment on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence A report and impact assessment on the use of copyright works in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Lower bills for farmers, schools and factories Farmers, schools and manufacturers could soon cut their energy bills by installing small onshore wind turbines without needing planning permission.  GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Review of CQC Regulation 9A: visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices Seeks views from individuals, professionals and organisations about visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices in England since Regulation 9A came into force on 6 April 2024. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Millions set to benefit as government widens access to affordable finance New reforms will let credit unions reach millions more people, expanding access to low-cost borrowing and secure savings for households GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Credit Union Common Bond Reform This call for evidence seeks views on the merits of and considerations for changing the credit union common bond requirement for membership in Great Britain, under the Credit Unions Act 1979. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Decision for Martin Hugh Franklin (PD1126105) Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner in the West Midlands for Martin Hugh Franklin, sole trader and transport manager GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Decision for Fusion Engineering (Staffordshire) Ltd (OD2050406) Written decision of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner in the West Midlands for Fusion Engineering (Staffordshire) Ltd and Peter Southwell, former transport manager GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Permitted development rights for onshore wind turbines in England We're seeking views on existing and proposed permitted development rights for wind turbines. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Forecasts for the UK economy: March 2026 A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in March 2026. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Claiming expenses and keeping records if you’re a childminder Find out how all childminders can continue to get tax relief for wear and tear, household costs, food and drink, and other business expenses. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Chancellor lands major investment with Spain as she prioritises closer ties with Europe Rachel Reeves visits Madrid to meet 120 of Spain’s top businesses and investors and Minister of Economy, Trade and Business Carlos Cuerpo GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK Space Agency signs landmark agreement with Ukraine to strengthen civil space cooperation A landmark agreement between the UK Space Agency and State Space Agency of Ukraine (SSAU) will open a new chapter in civil and commercial space cooperation between the two countries. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Domestic energy tariff reductions 2026: ministerial direction This direction requires energy suppliers to apply discounts to domestic tariffs from 1 April 2026, related to the RO to Exchequer scheme and closure of the ECO and GBIS schemes. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government The value of student maintenance support How have student maintenance support levels changed over time? What support are students eligible for, is it enough and how much are their parents meant to contribute? House of Commons Library · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK Public Preparedness Survey 2025: Sociodemographic Analyses Findings from supplementary analyses of the UK Public Survey of Risk Perception, Resilience and Preparedness 2025, carried out to identify sociodemographic factors (gender, age, social grade, ethnicity, household factors and disability/chronic health conditions) that were associated with key outcomes related to preparedness, including attitudinal measures and behaviours. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Low Pay Commission Report 2025 The Low Pay Commission's annual report sets out in full the evidence and analysis which informed recommendations for minimum wage rates from April 2026. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government Reconceptualizing Boundaries Together Towards Resilient and Just Arctic Future(s) (REBOUND) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK City of Culture 2029 longlist revealed Nine places have been longlisted to be the next UK City of Culture in 2029 GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government BIM52751 - Care providers: childminders: expenses GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2026 Policy & government The UK and partners call on countries to resist rollback and stand up for progress in advancing the human rights of all women and girls: UK-led Joint Statement at the UN Commission on the Status of Women General Discussion Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN at the UN Commission on the Status of Women. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government The United Kingdom and Chile: a partnership built for the future Chris Elmore MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America and the Caribbean) reflects on his visit to Chile. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government Patients to get new medicines up to six months sooner under new joint MHRA-NICE approval process New pathway set to synchronise licensing and value assessment decisions GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government How to spot spin and inappropriate use of statistics How are statistics most commonly spun or used incorrectly and what are some of the best ways to tell when this has happened? House of Commons Library · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government Environmental Indicator Framework Theme B (Water) This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme B (Water) of the Environmental Indicator Framework. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government The role of local media in communities affected by the summer riots Analysis by Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) of over 30,000 news articles published between July and August 2024 about the July and August 2024 riots. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government Companies and products awarded ETS CPS compensation Companies and products awarded compensation for the indirect costs of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) and Carbon Price Support (CPS) scheme by year. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government Neighbourhood health framework How ICBs, local authorities, health and wellbeing boards and other partners should create and deliver neighbourhood health services. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government The UK-Ukraine Strategic Dialogue On 17 March 2026 United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met to discuss the UK-Ukraine Strategic Dialogue. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership – ministerial dialogue communiqué, 16 March 2026 The communiqué captures areas of focus at the inaugural ministerial dialogue of the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mais Lecture 2026 On 17 March 2026, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave the Mais lecture at Bayes Business School. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government ​​​​New appointments to the Committee There are three new appointments to the Committee. Ministers in the UK and the Devolved Governments have appointed… Climate Change Committee · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government Living in Greece Information about moving to, living or retiring in Greece – including visas, working, healthcare and driving. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East conflict: 17 March The Foreign Secretary made a statement to Parliament on the conflict in the Middle East. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government Chancellor’s growth plan sets key principles for UK-EU alignment The Chancellor has set out how the government will build a stronger and more secure economy in an uncertain world. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026 Policy & government Oxford-Cambridge corridor to be UK’s “Silicon Valley” People living and working  in the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor to benefit from additional investment to bring forward development and infrastructure. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2026