Policy & government

Policy & government ​​Scotland’s plan means immediate climate targets are now within reach, says CCC​ The Climate Change Committee (CCC)’s latest assessment of the Scottish Government’s progress in reducing emissions found that there are ‘credible plans’ and ‘plans… Climate Change Committee · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Arrests made in multi-million pound waste fraud case Dawn arrests in Cornish town as part of Environment Agency investigation. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Tree Production Innovation Fund: funded projects Find out about funded projects that are enhancing and facilitating tree production methods used in England. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Working as a driving instructor survey: 2025 results A summary of annual research carried out in October 2025 to find out what it’s like working as a driving instructor in Great Britain. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mine water by-product unlocks city-centre brownfield site Ochre from mine water treatment is being used to stabilise contaminated soil at a former lead works in Chester, making way for 126 new homes. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Developers selected to transform two former hotbeds of Sheffield industry into thriving new neighbourhoods with up to 1,300 new homes Capital&Centric and Great Places to jointly regenerate Furnace Hill, while igloo Regeneration to lead transformation of Neepsend. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: 60 Giant Jumbo Water Beads sold via OnBuy (2602-0245) Product Safety Report for 60 Giant Jumbo Water Beads presenting a risk of injuries and asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Heat networks optimisation: guidance to help operators improve performance Short guidance notes and videos setting out practical steps to help heat network operators improve performance of heat networks. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Fly-tipping statistics for England Annual incidents of fly-tipping in England. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Fly-tipping statistics for England Annual incidents of fly tipping in England. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government City of London Corporation The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well City of London Corporation is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Westmorland and Furness Council The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Westmorland and Furness Council is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Low Carbon and Renewable Energy Economy Survey indirect estimates, UK: 2015 to 2024 Indirect and total estimates of turnover and employment in the low carbon and renewable energy economy. These are official statistics in development. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government England biodiversity indicators A snapshot of the current status of biodiversity in England and how it’s changing. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Northern Ireland Universal Credit Statistics: November 2025 Provides experimental statistics on households and individuals on Universal Credit in Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government ENV09 - England biodiversity indicators A snapshot of the current status of biodiversity in England and how it’s changing. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Low carbon and renewable energy economy, UK: 2024 Estimates of the size of the UK's low carbon and renewable energy economy, including turnover and employment. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Seafarers in the UK shipping industry: 2025 UK seafarers statistics on active at sea and non-UK seafarers qualified to work on UK registered vessels in 2025. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Shipping fleet statistics: 2025 Size of the UK and world shipping fleets on 31 December 2025. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr M Sfeir v Margiotta Ltd and D Broadbent: 8002112/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Faulty passports: caseworker guidance Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with faulty passports. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government UKHSA FluSurvey surveillance system Information on the FluSurvey surveillance system data. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms M Sheridan v Past Due Credit Solutions and J Sharma: 8001747/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Nordic and international hydrometry workshop 2026 - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Energy bills coming down thanks to government action, as Prime Minister vows to bear down on cost of living Households across Britain will benefit from cheaper energy bills this spring, thanks to actions taken by the government – putting money in working people’s pockets in a major step forward in tackling the cost of living. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Your energy bill from April: what’s changing Billpayers to start benefitting from an average of £150 off the costs of energy bills from April onwards. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Grant boost to cover almost half the cost of installing EV chargers for households and businesses Flat owners, landlords, renters and businesses will be able to get grants of up to £500 per charge point. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government Landmark deal paves way for return of regular cross-Channel rail freight Regular rail freight traffic through the Channel Tunnel will help reduce pollution, potholes and congestion while providing new jobs across the UK. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2026 Policy & government We are working with partners across this Council and beyond to defend the UN Charter because Russia’s war is illegal and unprovoked: UK Statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Drinking alcohol in the street There is no general prohibition on drinking in the street but certain offences relating to alcohol may be committed in “public places”. House of Commons Library · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency: quality and sustainability statements These statements set out the Environment Agency's commitment to quality and sustainability. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Autosomal DNA relationship testing (FSR-GUI-0014) Guidance for practitioners on autosomal STR relationship testing, replacing FSR‑G‑228. Principles also apply to other autosomal markers like In/Dels and SNPs. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Year 1 Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging fees update An important update regarding the Year 1 Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) fees. PackUK (pEPR scheme administrator) · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Schools white paper to rewire education transforming life chances Schools white paper will reform deprivation funding for schools to help halve disadvantage gap cutting the link between background and success. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Postponing local government elections Postponement and reinstatement of elections in some local councils for May 2026 House of Commons Library · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Secretary of State's address to NFU26 Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the NFU’s annual conference GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Climate Change Agreements: statutory guidance Guidance given to the Environment Agency for the purposes of paragraph 52A(1) of Schedule 6 to the Finance Act 2000. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government QR v The G.I. Group Ltd: 3306088/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Surgical site infections (SSI) surveillance: NHS hospitals in England This annual report covers surgical site infection (SSI) data collected by NHS hospitals and independent sector NHS treatment centres. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Group A streptococcal infections: seasonal activity in England, 2024 to 2025 Notifications of scarlet fever disease in England and data from invasive group A streptococci (iGAS) surveillance. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026