Policy & government

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 6 Aug 2026.

Policy & government Online safety and media literacy A collection of research and resources to help you stay safe online and get the most from digital life. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Strengthening UK-Turkmenistan co-operation on climate finance UK–Turkmenistan Climate Finance Forum highlights opportunities for green investment and sustainable growth. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mrs M B Sousa Menezes da Silva v Emergency Personnel Homecare Ltd and others: 3200694/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Phonics screening check administration guidance Guidance for headteachers, teachers and school staff administering and scoring the phonics screening check in key stage 1. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Dispatch of exam scripts: yellow label service Information for exams officers about using the Parcelforce Worldwide yellow label service to dispatch exam scripts for general qualifications. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Tree health pilot scheme: grant funding agreement and terms and conditions You must read and agree to the terms and conditions set out in this document to apply for the tree health pilot scheme. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Notification of Regulated Waste Activity - pca.state.mn.us Minnesota PCA · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Have your say on three internationally restricted chemicals - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Smoky Vehicle Control Programme and Spotter Training - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government NSW's most contaminated waterways revealed in landmark microplastic report - NSW EPA NSW EPA · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Requisition and cancellation procedures (PG50) Advice on how to avoid requisitions on applications and our procedures where they do need to be raised (practice guide 50). GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Making or importing cosmetics and toiletries - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 16 Mar 2026 Policy & government Police-style powers handed to environment officers as part of plans to bring down waste criminals New powers will allow officers to intervene earlier and bring more criminals to justice GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 15 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government to go "further and faster" in becoming energy secure The Energy Secretary outlines measures to protect consumers and make Britain energy secure. GOV.UK · 15 Mar 2026 Policy & government Litter louts face losing their driving licences Litter louts trashing our high streets, roads and community spaces could face losing their driving licences GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 14 Mar 2026 Policy & government Private, or ‘unadopted’ roads in England and Wales This paper explains what private or ‘unadopted’ roads are and the problems and issues associated with them. It also explains who is responsible for maintaining these roads and how highways authorities can ‘adopt’ such roads and make them public highways. House of Commons Library · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Responsibilities include: Local Growth Delivery City and Region Growth Deals Data, digital connectivity and AI Transport and infrastructure Employment, skills and education Trade Missions UK Internal Market Intergovernmental Relations Opportunities and Equalities The Cooperative Economy Agriculture, fisheries and rural affairs GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Productivity and economic growth in the East Midlands A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 9.30am on Tuesday 17 March 2026 on productivity and economic growth in the East Midlands. House of Commons Library · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government When someone dies in the USA The process when a British national dies in the US, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Second arrest made as Liverpool waste investigation continues A second arrest has been made as an investigation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Liverpool continues. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice FCDO travel advice for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: UK armed forces veterans (Census 2021, 2022) Find out how many UK armed forces veterans live in constituencies in Great Britain, based on census data. House of Commons Library · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Members' interests register: Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee Occupations, career history and interests of members of the Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit: In-Work Progression - Qualitative research with Jobcentre Plus staff This report presents insights from Jobcentre Plus staff about providing in-work progression (IWP) support to Universal Credit (UC) claimants. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Undercover cops boosted across 9 more forces Project Vigilant is expanding to 9 more forces, boosting undercover patrols to disrupt predatory behaviour and prevent violence against women and girls. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Immigration reforms A Westminster Hall debate on immigration reforms is scheduled for Tuesday 17 March 2026. The debate will be opened by Pete Wishart MP. House of Commons Library · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Nigerian Presidential state visit to the UK in March 2026 The President of Nigeria will make a state visit to the UK in 2026, the first by a Nigerian president since 1989. House of Commons Library · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Simplifying and improving Construction Industry Scheme administration This tax information and impact note is about simplifying and improving the administration of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Education Secretary speech at ASCL Conference In a wide-ranging address at the ASCL conference in Liverpool today, the Education Secretary set out her vision for a new era of education. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government 16 to 19 funding: allocation statement guides Explains how we calculate your 16 to 19 funding allocation. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government WTO General Council March 2026: UK Statement UK Statement at the World Trade Organization's General Council in Geneva. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Capturing engagement numbers - methodology toolkit R&D Science and Analysis Programme - Capturing engagement numbers for unticketed sporting and cultural events: methodology toolkit GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Capturing engagement numbers - strand 1 report: annex 2 R&D Science and Analysis Programme - Capturing engagement numbers for unticketed sporting and cultural events: strand 1: annex 2 - Huq case study GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Capturing engagement numbers - strand 1 report R&D Science and Analysis Programme - Capturing engagement numbers for unticketed sporting and cultural events: Strand 1 : Exploration of datasets and methods GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Measuring the legacy and impact of major events: a toolkit R&D Science and Analysis Programme - Measuring the legacy and impact of major events: a toolkit GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Opportunities for public sector data survey 2026 A survey to understand the opportunities for public sector data among businesses, researchers and public bodies. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Fifth Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin Meeting Minutes Minutes for the fifth meeting of the UK-EU Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government AI Insights The AI Insights series offers government departments and public sector organisations technical guidance on implementing AI solutions effectively, safely and securely. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government Dyscalculia: Scientific evidence and policy implications Diagnosis rates for dyscalculia are much lower than for dyslexia. Identifying dyscalculia early may be crucial for helping those with the condition. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 13 Mar 2026 Policy & government UKHSA and Stablepharma highlight breakthrough with fridge-free tetanus and diphtheria vaccine 'Fridge-free' vaccines have huge potential for vaccine delivery in emergency response situations and the developing world. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2026