Policy & government
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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