Policy & government

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Policy & government Community pharmacy in England This briefing provides information on community pharmacy services in England. In particular, it focuses on funding, services, workforce and pharmacy closures. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government US military forces in the UK: Legal agreements What are the agreements governing the US use of UK military bases? House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulation of the funeral industry There is no specific regime for the regulation of funeral directors in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, unlike in Scotland. This briefing assesses the calls for regulation in England and Wales and the path to regulation in Scotland. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v YN (UC): [2026] UKUT 58 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on 05 February 2026. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Lost or damaged documents: caseworker guidance Tells HM Passport Office staff about replacing documents that have been lost or damaged. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government World Book Day There will be a debate on World Book Day at 3pm on Thursday 5 March 2026. This debate will take place in Westminster Hall, and will be led by Helen Hayes MP. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Flexible voting pilots The UK Government has authorised pilot schemes to take place at local elections in England in May 2026. These will test new ways of polling station voting. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Annual Report: February 2026 Annual Report on the government’s progress in implementing the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Find data for your constituency on people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) using our interactive dashboard. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government response to OEP recommendations in its review of implementation of laws for terrestrial and freshwater protected sites in England The government's response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) report on its Review of implementation of laws for terrestrial and freshwater protected sites in England. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Local authority data: Adult Disability Payments in Scotland Find data for Scottish local authorities on people claiming Adult Disability Payment, including Library estimates of how far caseload rollout has progressed. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government VMD publishes first Inspections and Enforcement report as part of new series First Inspections and Enforcement report, covering October and November 2025, providing animal owners, vet practices and other animal health businesses messages on how to remain compliant with the law. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr S Wells v Cranatt Construction Ltd: 1404969/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government VMD Inspections and Enforcement report October - November 2025 Results from inspections and enforcement activities October-November 2025. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Apprenticeships Use the interactive dashboard to find constituency-level data on apprenticeships. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Miss L Pitcher v Veterinary Business Development Ltd: 6010226/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Pension Credit claimants Explore constituency-level data on state pensioners claiming Pension Credit in Great Britain using our interactive dashboard. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government M N Ullah v Greencore Food To Go Ltd: 1300043/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government PL6 7BQ, Plessey Semiconductors Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BX1586IH/V006 View the application submitted by Plessey Semiconductors Limited for Plymouth Semiconductor Foundry, Plymouth. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Estimates Day debate: Spending and priorities of the Department for Business and Trade On Wednesday 4 March 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Department for Business and Trade. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government CSP12: Rhododendron control and management supplement What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government IP2 8NB, Cory Brothers Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/QP3727LN/A001 View the application submitted by Cory Brothers Limited for Cory Brothers Limited, IPSWICH. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Election guidance for civil servants Guidance on the conduct of civil servants in the pre-election period. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mrs S Crow v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: 2501004/2024 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Check if you need an environmental permit When you may need an environmental permit or licence for activities that could pollute, increase flood risk, affect land drainage or affect water resources. Check the rules and get advice before you start operating. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government EA stops suspected illegal waste activity at Worcester site The Environment Agency has taken action to crackdown on suspected illegal waste activity at Blackpole Recycling Ltd in Worcester. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Miss K Hopperton v Ave Maria Care Ltd: 1305589/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Local authority data: finances Browse details on both funding and spending of local authorities in England. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Public sector employment This page provides constituency-level data on the number and percentage of public sector employees in Great Britain. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Wages Interactive dashboard providing constituency-level data on wages, expressed as the median gross weekly pay for full-time employees. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Top tips on how to scan a passport biometric chip: video This video explains how to scan a passport biometric chip. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government policy on NATO and the High Arctic A Westminster Hall debate on government policy on NATO and the High Arctic is scheduled for Wednesday 4 March 2026, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Alex Ballinger MP. House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Requesting HMRC data: guidance for public bodies This guide explains how public bodies can request data from HMRC. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Energy datasets for artificial intelligence applications We're calling for evidence on energy-related datasets where enabling access for AI application development could improve decarbonisation, energy security or affordability. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK defence: Renewed interest in the Arctic How is UK defence responding to increasing geopolitical competition in the Arctic/ High North? House of Commons Library · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Housing Benefit overpayment recovery good practice Good practice for local authority staff on recovering Housing Benefit overpayments. GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Lisa Pinney announced as CEO to the Fair Work Agency Fair Work Agency CEO appointment GOV.UK · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Create your IEC profile and get your invitation to apply - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Work and Travel in Canada with International Experience Canada - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 2 Mar 2026 Policy & government Programme essentials - Blue Book Traineeship programme Eurostat news · 2 Mar 2026