Policy & government

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Policy & government 4 Avenue Terrace, Lincoln LN1 1JB : MAN/32 UD/HML/2021/0006 & MAN/32UD/HMV/2022/0002 Northern Region Judge Oliver and Tribunal Member Mr P Mountain sitting on 8 March 2023 GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr W Davey v Harrods Ltd: 2206663/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr W P Wadane v Third Financial Software Ltd and Others: 6004336/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government 6 Lismore Road, Sheffield, S8 9JD: MAN/OOCG/MNR/2025/0619 Northern Region Judge J.E. Oliver with Members S.A. Kendall sitting on 1 April 2025 GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government 110 Egerton Street, Oldham, OL1 3UE : MAN/00BP/LSC/2024/0601 Northern Region Judge Dobson-Mason and Tribunal member Mr Kasambara sitting on 8 October 2025 GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mrs S D Mentaberry v Ground Truth Intelligence Ltd and Others: 2217828/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government 40 New Ferry Road, New Ferry, Merseyside, CH62 1BJ: MAN/00CB/HML/2024/0003 Northern Region Judge L.F. McLean and Tribunal Member I. James sitting on 12 November 2025 GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Adelphi Wharf, Phase 2 & 3 , 7 - 9 Adelphi Street, Salford, M3 6FZ: MAN/00BR/LRM/2024/0603 Northern Region Tribunal Judge T. N. Jackson and Tribunal Member J. Fraser sitting on 22 August 2025 GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Fox Street Village, 30 Fox Street, Liverpool L3 3BQ: MAN/00BY/LSC/2024/0201 Northern Region Tribunal Judge R. Anderson and Tribunal Member H. Lewis sitting on 17 October 2025 GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government 30 Douglas Road, Liverpool, L4 2RQ: MAN/00BY/HMG/2024/0602 Northern Region Judge L Mclean and Member J Faulkner sitting 17th December 2025 GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Housing Revenue Account Information and advice on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and consents for disposal of land from the Housing Revenue Account. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government EHS Briefing: Modelling a new Decent Homes Standard A statistical report covering analysis of English Housing Survey data used in developing a new Decent Home Standard. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government EHS Briefing: Modelling a revised Decent Homes Standard for consultation A statistical report covering analysis of English Housing Survey data used in developing a revised Decent Home Standard for consultation in July to September 2025. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Liz Kendall’s speech at Bloomberg Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, delivered a speech at Bloomberg on Wednesday 28 January 2026. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Consultation on a reformed Decent Homes Standard for social and privately rented homes A reformed Decent Homes Standard will establish the minimum housing standards that tenants in both social and private rented sectors can expect from their landlords. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government MOD Common Law Claims and Policy Division Processing common-law, non-contractual compensation claims against and on behalf of the Ministry of Defence at home and abroad. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Delivering a decade of renewal for social and affordable housing This plan sets in place the foundations for a decade of renewal in social and affordable housing. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government B Mitchell v Novaplex Business Solutions Ltd: 6013303/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0139 Castle House, Brentry Avenue, Bristol, BS5 0DL Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Smart meters Smart meters could increase grid flexibility and lower bills and carbon emissions. How have they been rolled out so far and what is next? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mrs M Berticsova v Infinite Intermediate Care Ltd: 6010058/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ms Z Sedjukevica v Monolith UK Ltd: 3303832/2024 and 3305649/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr N Middleton v The Hawk and Owl Trust Ltd and Mr A Blumfield: 3309451/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr M J Ashwood v DHL Services Ltd: 3303382/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ketamine: an updated review of use and harms Following a 2025 government commission, the ACMD has carried out a review of the use and harms of ketamine. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Transport and transport technology: public attitudes tracker Tracking public attitudes to and awareness of transport technologies in the UK. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Miss M Abraham v Lapérouse England Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation): 2200827/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government L Bland v Vine FX Ltd: 6011201/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Financial sanctions guidance for ransomware Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to ransomware GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government DfE update 28 January 2026 Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Financial sanctions guidance for maritime shipping Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to maritime shipping GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ambassador Cowell launches British Lebanese Chamber of Commerce On 27 January 2026, British Ambassador Hamish Cowell, launched the British Lebanese Chamber of Commerce (BLCC) during a reception held at his residence. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr M Box v Hembury Fort House and Ms AO Taylor: 6012236/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mpox: affected countries This page provides an overview of mpox epidemiology, indicating where there may be a risk of clade I and clade II mpox exposure. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Low Pay Commission regional visits 2026 The Low Pay Commission is calling for employers and workers to meet with us to discuss the National Living Wage. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Infection prevention and control guidelines for adult prisons Guidance for His Majesty’s Prisons (HMP) and non-HMP adult prison settings to prevent infection and reducing infection-related harms. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government The Government of the State of Kuwait v Mr S Mohamed: [2026] EAT 20 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Cavanagh on 28 January 2026. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Stafford Prison: Families and significant others strategy Stafford’s family strategy outlines how we support prisoners in our care to develop meaningful and constructive relationships with their families and significant others. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Northern Ireland Universal Credit Statistics: November 2026 Provides experimental statistics on households and individuals on Universal Credit in Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026 Policy & government Local Land Charges: Local authority pre-migration guide This guide helps local authorities prepare for the new single digital Local Land Charges Register. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2026