Policy & government

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Policy & government Resources adjustment technical note Technical note on the resources adjustment for the final local government finance settlement 2026-2027 to 2028-2029. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Area Cost Adjustment technical note Technical note on the Area Cost Adjustment for the final local government finance settlement 2026-2027 to 2028-2029. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Foundation Formula technical note Technical note on the Foundation Formula for the final local government finance settlement 2026-2027 to 2028-2029. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Temporary accommodation formula technical note: final Technical note on the Temporary Accommodation formula for the final local government finance settlement 2026-2027 to 2028-2029. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Fire formula technical note: final Technical note on the fire and rescue formula for the final local government finance settlement 2026-2027 to 2028-2029. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Highways maintenance formula technical note: final Technical note on the highway maintenance formula for the final local government finance settlement 2026-2027 to 2028-2029. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Children and young person’s formula technical note: final Technical note on the children and young people’s services formula for the final local government finance settlement 2026-2027 to 2028-2029. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms A Jinadu v Department for Work and Pensions: 2210563/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr P Shuttleworth v Cabinet Office and Civil Service Commission: 6019968/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr A Lewis v Amicus Trust Ltd: 3303254/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr D Gallop v The Chief Constable of the Norfolk Constabulary: 3307564/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Amending the ECO4 Order to allow cost recovery via grant funding We are seeking views on making a small change to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Order, to specify which government grants cannot fund the scheme. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr S Pinto v The Stepstone Group UK Ltd: 6005922/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mining Remediation Authority FOI statistics October to December 2025 Statistics on freedom of information requests received by the Mining Remediation Authority from October to December 2025. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr H Blumire v Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police: 6021229/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr P Langton v Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service: 3308216/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms S Zdravev v Panther 1919 Ltd (in administration) and Others: 3309090/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Ms R Owens v Network Rail Ltd: 2302233/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government BC v Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust: 3301421/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Category B project supported: Ciner Glass, Glass Manufacturing Facility, Belgium Category B projects are those where potential environmental and/or social impacts are few in number and site-specific. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Category B project supported: SRT Marine, Maritime Surveillance System, Indonesia Category B projects are those where potential environmental and/or social impacts are few in number and site-specific. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Portico Port Services We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Unlocking Space for Investment Unlocking Space for Investment is a UK Space Agency programme driving private investment to support the growth of the UK space sector and boost economic prosperity. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Category B project supported: Camama-Viana Road, Angola Category B projects are those where potential environmental and/or social impacts are few in number and site-specific. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Creating pro-consumer institutional frameworks in the Philippines An ASEAN-UK Economic Integration Programme research report. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Reforming domestic CITES implementation Seeking views on regulatory reforms to the implementation of CITES domestically. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government UKHSA safeguarding annual report 2024 to 2025 A summary of safeguarding practices across the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government New routes into forestry careers as apprenticeship schemes open The Forestry Commission marks National Apprenticeship Week with 2 schemes designed to grow the next generation of foresters. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Protecting UK higher education from foreign interference Guidance for higher education providers to recognise, prevent and report foreign interference and protect people, research and academic freedom. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government New studies for manufacturing advanced materials in orbit Life-saving medicines, optical fibres and semiconductors could be made in space to benefit people and businesses across the UK. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Key stage 2 tests: varying the test timetable Information about how headteachers, or someone with delegated authority, can request to reschedule the key stage 2 (KS2) tests. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government HM Land Registry: Framework document This framework sets out the governance framework within which HMLR and MHCLG operate. GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Government reforms welfare system to support people into work Welfare reforms designed to rebalance the benefits system and support more people into work move forward today, as Universal Credit legislation is laid in Parliament (Monday 9 February). GOV.UK · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Product Register: March 15th is the deadline for reporting - Norwegian Environment Agency Norwegian Environment Agency · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government REEVIVE - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Sign in to your CRA account - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Joint Procurement Funded Support - NSW EPA NSW EPA · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government New EU rules to stop the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes - environment.ec.europa.eu Eurostat news · 9 Feb 2026 Policy & government Government vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week. GOV.UK · 8 Feb 2026 Policy & government Mr N Avramov v BAM Construct UK Ltd and Silver Blaze Ltd T/a Silver Blaze Construction: 3315178/2020 and 3206301/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Feb 2026