Policy & government

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Policy & government MRSA, MSSA and Gram-negative bacteraemia and CDI: annual report Trends in MRSA, MSSA, E. coli, Klebsiella spp. and P. aeruginosa bacteraemia and C. difficile infection by financial year. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Poor reproductive performance in cattle and sheep during Bluetongue outbreaks Guidance for vets on investigating poor reproductive performance in sheep and cattle, when bluetongue virus (BTV) should be considered as a potential cause. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government We are calling time on the justice system of the past Deputy Prime Minister Rt Hon David Lammy MP sets out his vision for the future of the courts at Microsoft’s AI tour. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Decision for James McCann t/a J McCann Transport (PM1082495) Written confirmation of the Traffic Commissioners decision in Scotland for James McCann t/a J McCann Transport and transport manager James McCann Jnr GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Deputy Prime Minister sets out vision for the justice system Victims will benefit from a ‘transformed’ justice system, the Deputy Prime Minister has set out in a speech earlier today (24 February). GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Reynolds: Farm tech supercharged to boost profitability Environment Secretary to announce £345 million to fund innovation, new technology and infrastructure to boost farm productivity and support the conditions for more affordable food over time GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr M Ter Berg v Simply Smile Manor House Ltd and others: 3334608/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr J Bagley v Northumberland County Council: 2502650/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Falsified Mounjaro KwikPen 15mg pre-filled pens A falsified version of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) KwikPen 15mg solution for injection has been found supplied through one online pharmacy in the UK. The falsified product is labelled with batch D873576 and applies to Mounjaro KwikPen 15mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen only. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Pensions and economic status among the 1958 birth cohort prior to reaching State Pension age This report explores pensions and economic status among the 1958 birth cohort prior to reaching State Pension age. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government New label-led measures to boost income for UK music creators Driven by the government’s work on streaming, UK record companies agree new Principles to help deliver real benefits for creators GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Working for British Consulate General San Francisco GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Working for British Consulate General New York GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Call for expressions of interest: G20 Discussion Forum The International Affairs and National Security (IANS) Hub, a policy group within the UK House of Commons Administration, is forming a G20 Discussion Forum. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Working for the British Consulate General Los Angeles GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Miss E Packwood v CP Woburn (Operating Company) Ltd: 3300578/2024 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Working for British Consulate General Chicago GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Working for British Consulate General Boston GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Software Security Ambassadors Scheme A scheme to champion secure software development and support a resilient cyber ecosystem. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government General Debate on St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs – 26th February 2026 A general debate on Welsh affairs is held each year in the Commons Chamber on, or around, St. David's Day. Since 2010 the Backbench Committee has allocated time for the annual debate from its 35 allotted days. House of Commons Library · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Working for British Consulate General Atlanta GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Defra’s respectful customer behaviour: privacy notice How Defra will collect and use your personal information when handling and managing customer behaviour. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mrs F White v Trees Park (East Ham) Ltd: 6021984/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Rayner Pharmaceuticals Limited, Dropodex 0.1% w/v Eye Drops, solution, EL(26)A/10 Rayner Pharmaceuticals limited have informed the MHRA that the batches listed in this notification do not include the concentration of phosphates in the product information. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Homes England opens bidding for ten year Social and Affordable Homes Programme Housing and regeneration agency encourages registered providers to bid for grant support from at least £27 billion fund worth of funding. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Local Government Finance Settlement 2026/27 to 2028/29 This settlement increases funding to local authorities in England, and alters the funding distribution. It was approved by the Commons on 11 February 2026. House of Commons Library · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government S Gibbons v Break: 6010947/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government PM words marking the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war: 24 February 2026 Prime Minister Keir Starmer's words marking the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Doing business with the health sector: a guide for buyers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) A clear, practical guide to help buyers and SMEs build a fair, inclusive environment that can deliver better health outcomes and support SME growth. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Taking control of the Order Paper What does "taking control of the Order paper" mean? Why is it difficult? House of Commons Library · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Arrested or in prison in Azerbaijan This guide provides information about being arrested in Azerbaijan and what conditions are like in prison there. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Regulation as an Enabler of Innovation: A Regional Perspective By Richard Stubbs GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Update to forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from aviation The Secretary of State for Transport corrects a small error in departmental forecasts used to support government’s carbon budget and growth delivery plan. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Water Minister at World Water-Tech Innovation Summit Water Minister Emma Hardy delivered the opening keynote speech at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK’s video-on-demand services to have enhanced Ofcom regulation Media Act implementation will bring the UK’s largest video-on-demand services under regulation by Ofcom to better protect children and the most vulnerable GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: priorities and progress The NDA's priorities and progress are outlined in our Strategy, Business Plan and performance reports, published throughout the year. All current versions of these are listed here. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ukraine peace talks How are peace talks progressing? House of Commons Library · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Consultation on the regulation of additional electronic programme guides Given the landscape of changing technology and the increasing risk to audiences of unregulated content appearing on television, the government is consulting on whether and how to use existing powers that allow it to update which electronic programme guides are regulated in the UK. This could result in more consistent protections for audiences and level the playing field with traditional broadcaste GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Statement on designation of Tier 1 Video-on-demand (VoD) services Statement on the designation of Tier 1 on-demand programme services published in accordance with section 368HB(3) of the Communications Act 2003. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Major sporting events (Income Tax exemption) (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2026 This tax information and impact note is about Income Tax exemption for major sporting events (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games). GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026