Policy & government

Policy & government Accelerating electricity network connections for strategic demand We're seeking views on proposals to amend the connections process to address speculation and prioritise future capacity for strategic demand, including data centres. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Scotland set for skills and innovation boost as £50 million defence growth deal unveiled Scotland’s crucial role in UK defence is to be boosted, as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard and Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander today launched a landmark £50 million Scotland Defence Growth Deal.   GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Michelle Riddals: The £1.4bn opportunity: How reclassification can transform healthcare, improve access to medicines and enable growth Expanding medicine reclassification could improve access to treatments, empower self-care, and reduce pressure on NHS services. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government March 2026 Economic and fiscal outlook This is the Office for Budget Responsibility’s March 2026 Economic and fiscal outlook. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK support for OCEEA priorities on Ukraine, governance and climate security: UK statement to the OSCE UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, welcomes the OCEEA’s work amid the impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, highlighting UK support for environmental recovery, good governance, anti‑money‑laundering capacity, open data, and work on climate‑related mobility. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Consultation on the NSI Act Notifiable Acquisition Regulations This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the National Security and Investment Act (Notifiable Acquisition) (Specification of Qualifying Entities) Regulations 2021 GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Ms M Fortis v The Custom Café Ltd: 2309310/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Ms M Jervis v Peabody Trust and Its Subsidiaries: 2301222/2023 and 2303619/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government The removal of titles and honours In October 2025 the King “initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew”. This briefing examines how titles and other honours may be removed. House of Commons Library · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Private members’ bills This briefing describes the stages a bill goes through when it is introduced to the House of Commons as a private member's bill. House of Commons Library · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Countering Russian sanctions evasion and circumvention Guidance for UK businesses on countering Russian sanctions evasion and circumvention. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government PE and sport premium: conditions of grant 2025 to 2026 Allocations for academic year 2025 to 2026 and the terms and conditions that local authorities, maintained schools and academies must follow. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Number of live Corporate Criminal Offences investigations The Corporate Criminal Offences (CCO) were introduced by Part 3 of the Criminal Finances Act 2017. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government England's material footprint Statistics on the material footprint, or raw material consumption, associated with final demand in England. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Delivery of the healthy child programme The principles underlying the programme and the expectations that public health nursing teams are expected to meet when delivering services in England. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Farm business income Annual statistics on farm business income in England. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government User guide to operation of police powers under the Terrorism Act 2000 and subsequent legislation The user guide to operation of police powers under terrorism legislation is a useful reference guide with explanatory notes. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Operation of police powers under TACT 2000, to December 2025 Contains statistical material relating to the Terrorism Act 2000, including arrests and outcomes, and stops and searches. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government MOD trade, industry and contracts: 2025 Information on Ministry of Defence spending with industry and commerce. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Claim migration impact on Universal Credit Health related claims and the No Work Requirements conditionality regime This ad hoc provides the number of claimants that have migrated to Universal Credit (UC) from legacy benefits, focusing on those with a health condition or disability restricting their ability to work who join the UC health journey and those in the No work requirements group. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government How schools and colleges support the academic and personal progress of children in care Research on the experiences of children in care in schools and colleges. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Reception networks  A guide to the government’s universal support to help schools improve the quality of reception-year provision.  GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Advanced Learner Loans paid in England AY 2025/26, Aug to Jan Advanced Learner Loans paid in England, academic year 2025/26, August 2025 to January 2026 inclusive. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Port freight quarterly statistics: October to December 2025 Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled by UK major ports for October to December 2025. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker: Winter 2025 Findings from the triannual DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker (PAT). GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Business Systems Integration The purpose of this call for evidence is to gather views on the role business systems integration could play in making it easier for businesses to keep records. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Consultation: Extend Notification of Uncertain Tax Treatment (UTT) regime The consultation proposes extending UTT to capture more legal interpretation uncertainties and seeks views on widening scope and implementing changes. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr S Sallah v UOB Security Services Ltd: 2402728/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government H Dreelan and L Gaffney v Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust: 2402029/2024 and 2402030/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Making Tax Digital: Developments since 2020 The government will implement Making Tax Digital for income tax in April 2026 for the self-employed and landlords with qualifying income above £50,000. House of Commons Library · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government CSE approval requirements Provides information on the requirements that will apply to the applicant and premises seeking approval. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government DEP approval requirements Provides information on the requirements that will apply to the applicant and premises seeking approval.  GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government DSIT cyber security newsletter - March 2026 The March 2026 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Dalia D'Amato-Pihlman and Topi Turunen: What’s next for sustainability transformation: the role of law and justice - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Broadscale microplastic assessment | EPA - NSW EPA NSW EPA · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government EPD convictions in January - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Energy Service Companies - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government breaks down barriers to help more women and girls enter the tech sector Women at every stage of their careers are set to benefit from new government measures announced today, aimed at boosting female participation in tech. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2026 Policy & government Protecting families from heating oil profiteering is top of the Prime Minister's agenda as he visits Belfast As global events continue to impact the daily lives of communities across the UK, the Prime Minister is visiting Belfast today (Thursday 12 March) to highlight his relentless focus on cutting the cost of living for working people. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026 Policy & government PM call with G7 leaders: 11 March 2026 The Prime Minister spoke to G7 leaders this afternoon to discuss the latest situation in the Middle East. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2026