Policy & government

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Policy & government 1. Car driving test Guidance for driving examiners carrying out the practical and extended driving tests for cars. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Investigation of the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement between American Airlines, members of International Consolidated Airlines Group (British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus) and Finnair under Chapter I of the CA98. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Adult social care outcomes framework: handbook of definitions Sets out the technical detail of each adult social care outcomes framework (ASCOF) measure. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Tough new rules force suppliers to fix faulty smart meters Families to save on their energy bills with new obligations for suppliers to fix smart meters more quickly, cutting waiting times for billpayers. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government CMA response to consultation on refining the UK's competition regime The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) consultation on proposals to improve the pace, predictability, proportionality and process of the UK's competition regime. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Smart metering policy framework post 2025 We're seeking views on obligations for energy suppliers to improve smart meter operations and complete the domestic smart meter rollout by the end of 2030. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government 16 Nutfield Road, London, E15 2DG: LON/00BH/HNA/2025/0682 First Tier Property Tribunal – Final Reasoned Decision of Judge N Hawkes & Mr S Mason BSc FRICS GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government About us The Environment Agency works to create better places for people and wildlife, and supports sustainable development. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government You have talent. We have opportunities. - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Number of unaccompanied asylum seeking children looked after in England - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government First V Levels subjects revealed as part of landmark reforms First students to do V Levels from 2027 as part of ambitious reforms to post-16 system that will prepare them for future jobs. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government launches new national Legal Advisors service for rape victims and expands Operation Soteria into the courtroom Rape victims will have access to dedicated legal advice throughout the criminal justice process, while new project will look at shifting the focus of rape court cases from the victim to the perpetrator. GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2026 Policy & government Middle East Update Oral Statement Statement to update the House on the Middle East. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Call for comments on a revised draft risk profile of a substance proposed as a persistent organic pollutant (POP) 2026 Call for comments on a draft risk profile for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans and mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans, excluding polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mrs C Crean v Urgo Ltd: 1600917/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0149 703 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3UH Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Strengthening community cohesion A Westminster Hall debate on strengthening community cohesion is scheduled to take place on 3 March 2026. The debate will be opened by John Slinger MP. House of Commons Library · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime Consultation on changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs), and air conditioning inspection reports (ACIRs). GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Upcoming Live Session: How to support transitioning from PFAS containing firefighting foams to alternative foams - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Water Management Plan 2025 to 2026 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Estates team has set out its water management plans to help meet new greening government commitments. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Local area data: Electric vehicles and charging points Use our interactive dashboard to explore data on electric and low-emissions vehicles, and charging points by local authority for the UK. House of Commons Library · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government The Public Design Evidence Review The Public Design Evidence Review (PDER) explores the role and value of design in the public sector. An overview of the report package can be found below. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Courts and Tribunals Bill The government has introduced the Courts and Tribunals Bill to Parliament today (25 February 2026). GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Debt Relief Orders: Guidance for debt advisers Guidance on debt relief orders for debt advisers. To search, press ‘control’ and ‘f’ on your keyboard at the same time. A search box will appear. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Understanding politics and the security sector A practical guide to political economy analysis, thinking and working politically, and conflict analysis in security sector governance and management. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Miss N Adande v London Borough of Havering and Others: 3200264/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Interministerial Group for Work and Pensions The Interministerial Group for Work and Pensions provides a forum for the UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Northern Ireland Executive to discuss matters of mutual interest. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Women in Politics and Public Life Around 41% of MPs are female, and around 32% of peers. Women are increasingly present in public life, though representation is often lower at senior grades. House of Commons Library · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government UN Human Rights Council 61: Panel on disabilities UK Statement for panel discussion on the rights of persons with disabilities. Disability-inclusive infrastructure, including transport and housing.  GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government DWP benefit statistics: February 2026 Accredited Official Statistics and Official Statistics release of the main DWP administered benefits through Stat-Xplore or supplementary tables where appropriate. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Arrested or in prison in Croatia This guide provides information about being arrested in Croatia and what conditions are like in prison there. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Agentic AI and consumers How agentic AI could affect consumers' lives, how the law applies, and what businesses should do to mitigate risk. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Egypt: country policy and information notes Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK design protection review with policy considerations This report looks at how design protection in the UK is being used and makes suggestions for potential reform. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Military assistance to Ukraine: What has changed since January 2025? How has military assistance to Ukraine changed since January 2025 when US President Donald Trump took office? House of Commons Library · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government The UK’s fiscal targets This briefing looks at the UK's fiscal targets and wider policy for managing the public finances. House of Commons Library · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Amendment to the Child Trust Funds Regulations 2026 This tax information and impact note is about the changes introduced by the Child Trust Funds (Amendment) Regulations 2026. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Amendment to Individual Savings Account Regulations 2026 This tax and information note is about changes introduced by the Individual Savings Account (Amendment) Regulation 2026. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Lifetime Allowance abolition — amendment of power to make further regulations This tax information and impact note is about updates to the current power to permit regulations laid in the 2025 to 2026 tax year to take effect for the 2024 to 2025 tax year. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026 Policy & government Finance Bill 2025-26: Report Stage Explanatory Notes and Tax Information and Impact Note for government amendments in Report Stage of Finance Bill 2025-26. GOV.UK · 9 Mar 2026