Policy & government

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Policy & government Homes England Development and Regeneration Technical Services Framework 2023 to 2027 Technical framework panel information for Homes England partners. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mapping the homelessness workforce: Exploring the profile and experiences of the homelessness sector Homeless Link were commissioned to conduct a workforce mapping exercise of the homelessness and rough sleeping workforce in England. This report contains their findings. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Thermal transport of air pollution from regulated industries Explores how thermal flows, such as sea breezes or warm city air, can affect how air pollution is transported by the wind from industrial and waste sites. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Future of the UK downstream oil sector We're seeking evidence to provide a foundation to set a strategy for the downstream oil sector. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Doug Gurr selected as preferred candidate for Chair of CMA Doug Gurr has been announced as the preferred candidate to remain as chair of the Competition and Markets Authority. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government UK deepens major new partnerships at Mining Indaba 2026 New UK initiatives at Mining Indaba deepen critical‑minerals partnerships and back South African SMEs, aiming to drive investment, jobs and inclusive growth. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government 3rd February 2026 Committee on Toxicity meeting The meeting agenda focussed on Carbon fibre, the Annual Report, Horizon Scanning and chemicals (other than caffeine) found in green and black tea. GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government CG56344 - Shares and securities: employee share schemes: employment-related securities: clogging GOV.UK · 23 Feb 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Red Crystal Pearls 100g sold by Easy Florist Supplies (2601-0349) Product Safety Report for Red Crystal Pearls presenting a high risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 21 Feb 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Hello Sunday Mineral Eye Cream SPF 50 (2602-0173) Product Recall for Hello Sunday Mineral Eye Cream SPF50 presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 21 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr G Nyanteh v Maxcare Ltd T/a Home Instead Farnborough: 3309065/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Kids Create Sand Art Kit (2602-0206) Product Recall for Kids Create Sand Art Kit presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr A Brown v AB Agri Ltd: 3309117/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Global Partnerships Conference to build new international coalitions to tackle shared challenges The UK will cohost a major conference on the future of international development to drive shared growth and prosperity and tackle global challenges head on, it is announced today. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government 4. Housing for Rent Procedures and conditions to be followed by providers progressing schemes for rent including Affordable Rent and Social Rent. And eligibility and procedures for funding major repair works to their existing rental stock in exceptional circumstances subject to funding availability. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Sir William Worsley Bt, FRICS, FRAgS, MICFor, DL Sir William Worsley owns and manages woodland in North Yorkshire. He was the Government’s National Tree Champion from 2018-2020 and was Chairman of the National Forest Company from 2016-2020. He is President of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and Chairman of Hovingham Estate. He is also a member of the Howardian Hills National Landscape AONB JAC. He served on the Independent Panel on Forestry, GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government M25 waste dump shut Environment Agency closure comes after arrests. Bumped-up drone squad takes off to fight dumpers from the sky. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Investigating porcine abortions, stillbirths and mummified piglets Guidance for veterinarians investigating porcine abortions, stillbirths and mummified piglets and submitting samples to APHA. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Regulating medical devices in the UK What you need to do to place a medical device on the Great Britain, Northern Ireland and European Union (EU) markets. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr R Toth v Hughes Driver Training Ltd: 6022902/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Review of MOD legislation governing autonomous systems A call for evidence to inform the review of the Ministry of Defence's (MOD's) regulatory environment governing autonomous systems. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government DBT annual statement on research integrity: 2024 to 2025 The Department for Business and Trade (DBT)’s annual statement on actions taken to comply with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity for 2024 to 2025. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Contamination detection: DNA elimination samples (FSR-GUI-0019) Guidance on providing DNA elimination samples to detect inadvertent contamination by staff who pose a DNA contamination risk within the criminal justice system. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Consultation on proposed ballast water regulations 2026 This consultation seeks your views on a new Statutory Instrument and amendments to accompanying guidance relating to ballast water management in the UK GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Belgravia waste crook forced to pay £1.4m compensation Suspended jail terms or fines for three men after countrywide crimes Illegal sites read like an A-Z: Cambridgeshire, Kent and Surrey among counties targeted GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government New measures to help woodlands through improved deer management One-third of England's woodlands now estimated to be damaged by deer, with urgent action needed to protect trees and wildlife GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Deer impacts policy statement for England The deer impacts policy statement sets out the actions we will take in England over the next decade to ensure the impacts of wild deer are not a threat to environmental, social or economic goals. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government 2024 VPAG operational review: 12 December 2025 Minutes of a meeting held between the government, NHS England and ABPI about the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG). GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Benefit cap: number of households capped to November 2026 Statistics on households that have had their benefits capped between 15 April 2013 and November 2026. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Benefit cap: number of households capped to August 2026 Statistics on households that have had their benefits capped between 15 April 2013 and August 2026. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government 3/2026: Pubs and Live Music Venue Relief local authority guidance Business rates information letters are issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government at regular intervals throughout the year. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Surface water pollution risk assessment for your environmental permit How to carry out a risk assessment if you are applying for a bespoke permit that includes discharging hazardous chemicals and elements to surface water. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Northumberland company fined for illegal asbestos waste site A company has been ordered to pay almost £10,000 for illegally storing asbestos waste in Northumberland in a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government New: Colour-coded weather alerts - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Quality report: HMRC receipts Quality report for statistics relating to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) receipts. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Enhanced package of cutting-edge technology to combat waste crime New surveillance, detection and investigative capabilities rolled out by Environment Agency to tackle waste crime. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology Welsh communities will benefit from high-skilled roles as a landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal boosts autonomous technology GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2026 Policy & government A new vision for water: white paper This white paper sets out the government's plans to reform the water sector and the wider water system. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr P Chenery v Hobbs Recovery Service: 6017825/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026 Policy & government S Camattari v Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College: 6013197/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2026