Policy & government

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Policy & government Storing and handling waste glass containing other wastes: RPS 292 Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and treat waste glass containing other non-hazardous wastes. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Called-in planning applications: procedural guide The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the called-in planning applications process. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit: In-Work Progression support research This report presents the findings from the evaluation of in-work progression (IWP) support for Universal Credit (UC) claimants. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government February 2026 Economic update: Mixed picture before the 2026 spring forecast On 3 March, the Office for Budget Responsibility will update its forecasts for growth, inflation, unemployment and more. House of Commons Library · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Reimagining competition: the role of modern competition policy in an uncertain world A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at The Economist’s Antitrust Summit 2026. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Draft Treaty published to secure Gibraltar’s economic future and protect British sovereignty UK has published a draft Treaty on Gibraltar, alongside the EU, which will protect sovereignty, UK military autonomy and secure Gibraltar’s economic future. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK armed forces biannual diversity statistics: October 2025 This is a biannual publication containing statistics on diversity declaration and representation of protected characteristics for military personnel employed by the Ministry of Defence. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Consultation on the National Survey of Registered Businesses (NSRB) The government is seeking views on the proposed changes to the DBT National Survey of Registered Businesses’ exporting behaviours, attitudes and needs. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Public Spending Statistics release: February 2026 The February 2026 accredited official statistics public expenditure outturn release. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Statutory homelessness in England: July to September 2025 Accredited official statistics on statutory homelessness applications, duties, and outcomes for local authorities in England. It also reports on households in temporary accommodation. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Pension Credit applications and awards: February 2026 This publication provides updated Pension Credit application, award and outstanding caseload statistics since 1 April 2023. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release February 2026 Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release (February 2026). GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Crisis and Resilience Fund Deliberative Research Deliberative research with potential recipients of the new Crisis and Resilience Fund to inform it’s development and design. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund statistics: February 2026 Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) scheme in England. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Pension Credit Journeys This research explores the views and experiences of people receiving Pension Credit and of potentially entitled non-recipients of Pension Credit. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2022 number 9: new and existing, low risk, stationary medium combustion plant which is a natural gas or hydrogen boiler Standard rules and generic risk assessment for new and existing, low risk, stationary medium combustion plant which is a natural gas boiler or hydrogen boiler. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government International Comparisons of Disability Benefits and Disability Employment Research into disability benefits and disability employment support across selected OECD countries. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2018 number 7: new and existing, low risk, stationary medium combustion plant Standard rules permit and generic risk assessment for new and existing, low risk, stationary medium combustion plant. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Case study research into the delivery of the Household Support Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments This report summarises the findings from research into the delivery of the Household Support Fund (HSF) and Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) schemes. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin October - December 2025 A quarterly bulletin containing information on new social housing starts and completions, social housing demand, homelessness, and new dwelling sales and prices from the National House Building Council (NHBC). GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government HMRC intellectual property rights Application for Action research Qualitative research into exploring the underlying reasons for engagement or lack of engagement with HMRC's 'Application for Action' service. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK battery sector: mapping research Key findings from a research project building a methodology to map the UK battery sector and compiling a database of UK battery sector companies. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: October to December 2025 Estimates of inflation rates experienced by different types of household in the UK. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government The changing value and structure of the UK manufacturing sector A study of the manufacturing sector using UK and international analytical evidence and practices, academic literature and global policy experience. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Statutory homelessness in England: July to September 2025 Accredited official statistics on statutory homelessness applications, duties, and outcomes for local authorities in England. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Warm Homes: Local Grant statistics - February 2026 Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH:LG) scheme in England. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Evaluation of those invited to move to Universal Credit from tax credits This evaluation report follows the cohort of households invited to move to Universal Credit from tax credits. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Rough sleeping snapshot in England: autumn 2025 Statistical release about the annual single night snapshot of the number of people sleeping rough in local authorities across England. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund statistics - February 2026 Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) scheme in England. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Effectiveness of Penalty Suspension Research with individuals and small businesses to explore customer experiences of receiving a penalty or a penalty suspension. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Completing your Aggregates Levy return Find out how to complete and send your Aggregates Levy return and correct any errors. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Register for Aggregates Levy Check if you need to register for Aggregates Levy and change your registration details. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Using wetlands to improve treated effluent discharge: RPS 260 Environment Agency regulatory position on wetlands, operated by parties other than water and sewerage companies, that receive treated final effluent discharge. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Check when Aggregates Levy applies Find out when Aggregates Levy applies to extracted rock, sand and gravel and when you need to register and pay. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Miss J Jackson v Mr D Clarke T/a The Polly Tearooms: 6003068/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Register your waste exemptions Register and pay for exemptions to store, treat, use or dispose of waste. Deregister exemptions you no longer need and update details that have changed. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2018 No 4: Specified generator, tranche B low risk, 0 to 20 MWth operated less than 500 hours a year Standard rules and generic risk assessment for tranche B specified generator with individual unit capacity 0 to ≤20 MWth of gas or abated liquid-fuel engines operated less than 500 hours a year. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government SR2018 No 1: Specified generator, tranche B low risk, base load operation between 0 to 5 MWth Standard rules and generic risk assessment for tranche B specified generator for base load operation GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Draft UK–EU Agreement in respect of Gibraltar The draft Agreement reached between the UK and the European Union in respect of Gibraltar, with accompanying summary. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2026 Policy & government Significant Role for the Finnish Environment Institute in Coordinating EU Biodiversity Monitoring - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 26 Feb 2026