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Policy & government Government Social Research Service Fast Stream Scheme The scheme is an accelerated development programme that seeks that develop our future professional leaders in the Government Social Research Service. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Meeting Minutes for the Data Standards Authority governance boards Minutes of the meetings for the DSA Steering Board and DSA Peer Review Group. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr D M Low v Ultra Catering Ltd: 8001674/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr S Hontarenko v Plastic Technology Services Ltd: 4100447/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK announces biggest sanctions package against Russia four years on from full-scale invasion of Ukraine The UK has announced a landmark sanctions package, cutting off critical oil revenues and further degrading the Kremlin’s ability to wage its illegal war. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Manage PFAS-contaminated materials and waste - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK steps up support for Ukraine four years on from Putin's full-scale invasion UK boosting support for Ukraine four years after Putin’s full-scale invasion with new military and humanitarian support. GOV.UK · 24 Feb 2026 Policy & government Intervention at Thurrock Council Documents relating to the intervention in Thurrock Council. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Tuition fees in England: History, debates, and international comparisons This briefing considers the financial contribution made by students to higher education, including the recently announced increases to undergraduate fees in England. House of Commons Library · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Equality Scheme for Department for Culture, Media and Sport This consultation invites views on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's Equality Scheme as required under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Equality Scheme for Department for Culture, Media and Sport The revised Equality Scheme for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) sets out how the department proposes to fulfil the Section 75 duties. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr R Balne and Mr R Balne v Shivaay Fast Foods Ltd and Others: 1602760/2024 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Councils to get exceptional financial support to balance books This follows the confirmation of £78 billion for councils through the settlement, helping them restore public services for communities and tackle deprivation. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government 10. Finance This chapter sets out the conditions and procedural requirements for the use of grant (a public subsidy) paid through an affordable homes programme. It should be read together with the grant agreement and other Capital Funding Guide chapters signposted in this chapter. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mrs S Curtis v Charlton Park Academy: 2309096/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr J Logo v Payone GmbH and others: 3303093/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Flats 1 to 20, William Reynolds House, Springbok Close, Street, BA16 0AL: HAV/40UB/LDC/2025/0772 Southern Region, Tribunal Judge H Lumby on 10 February 2026. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Bridget Phillipson's speech on the schools white paper Bridget Phillipson's speech on the schools white paper, delivered at Ormiston Bushfield Academy in Peterborough GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK submarine arrives in Australia in AUKUS partnership first Royal Navy submarine HMS ANSON arrives in Western Australia for maintenance with AUKUS partners. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Flat 6 Aspect 69A Seabrook Road CT21 5QW : HAV/29UL/LSC/2025/0646 Southern Region, Judge D Gethin, Mr D Cotterell FRICS and Miss T Wong on 20 October 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Flat 2, 17 Norfolk Road, Margate, CT9 2HU: HAV/29UN/LSC/2025/0701 Southern Region, Mr R Waterhouse FRICS, Mr B Bourne MRICS and Ms T Wong on 13 January 2026 GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government North Park, Rope Walk, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DE: HAV/45UC/PFA/2025/0002 Southern Region, Regional Judge Whitney and Carolyn Barton MRICS on 20 October 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government 2 Ash Grove, Dolbeare Court, Landrake, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5FL: HAV/00HE/PHC/2025/0610 Southern Region, Judge C A Rai, Johann Reichel MRICS and Michael Jenkinson on 14 January 2026. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government COVID-19 Health Inequalities Monitoring in England tool (CHIME) A national tool that brings together data to monitor the direct impacts of COVID-19 on health inequalities. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government 212 Haslemere Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 9AS : HAV/00MR/HMF/2025/0606 Southern Region, Regional Surveyor A. Clist MRICS and Mr J. Reichel MRICS on 7 October 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Canterbury House, Broomfield Avenue, Worthing, Sussex BN14 7PL: CHI/45UH/LSC/2024/0121 Southern Region, Judge T. Hingston, Andrew Crawford MRICS and Stephen Mason FRICS on 25th January 2026. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government NDA publishes latest nuclear decommissioning strategy NDA publishes latest strategy setting out long term roadmap for the safe and secure decommissioning of the UK’s legacy nuclear sites. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government The NDA group Strategy Effective from March 2026 This Strategy sets the long-term direction for how the NDA carries out its functions under the Energy Act (2004). It also provides the context for government oversight by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and for public accountability. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Tunisia travel advice FCDO travel advice for Tunisia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Working and workless households in Northern Ireland: July to September 2026 Information about households and the adults and children living in them by their economic activity status in Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Working and workless households in Northern Ireland: April to June 2026 Information about households and the adults and children living in them by their economic activity status in Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Charter for Budget Responsibility: Autumn 2025 The Charter for Budget Responsibility sets out the government’s approach to fiscal policy and management of the public finances. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Radical expansion in rights for children with SEND Radical expansion in rights for children with special educational needs and disabilities to transform life chances. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Your guide to NHS breast screening Information on the NHS breast screening programme to help eligible women make a personal informed choice about whether to take part. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS): non-pipeline transport We're seeking views on policy proposals to support the deployment of domestic non-pipeline transport (NPT) projects. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Sand Art Activity Kit sold via eBay and Amazon (2602-0208) Product Recall for Sand Art Activity Kit presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Simplifying the onboarding process for new starters: communication resources Supporting materials for employers, explaining what information they need to speed up the onboarding process and get their new starters on the correct pay. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government International use of digital identities and credentials: stakeholder survey responses Results of an online survey inviting views on cross-border use of digital identities and credentials, and the government’s role in realising opportunities or removing barriers. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Measuring instruments display requirements for ESAs Display requirements of the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 pertaining to Energy Smart Appliances used for trade. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Defence research security Researchers should use this guidance to understand the security measures you need to follow and how to apply them when working with defence research. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026