Policy & government

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Policy & government Farming rules shake-up to cut pollution and support farmers Streamlined agriculture rules to cut duplication and make it easier for farmers to drive down water pollution GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Major milestone for HS2 as tunnelling to Euston starts Taking the HS2 railway into central London is crucial to unlocking its full potential to create more jobs, more homes and to boost the British economy. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Air Vice-Marshal Chris Mullen Air Vice-Marshal Chris Mullen serves as Defence Attaché at the British Embassy Washington, where he leads the United Kingdom’s extensive military engagement and partnerships across all branches of the United States Armed Forces. He arrives in Washington from neighbouring Virginia, having most recently served as the Chief of Defence Staff’s Liaison Officer to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Sta GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Communiqué: 26 January 2026 A summary of the meeting held by the Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Submitting an electronic administrative document or an electronic simplified administrative document for excise goods Find out how to complete and submit an electronic administrative document (eAD) and an electronic simplified administrative document (eSAD) using the Excise Movement Control System. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr T Nicholas v Menzies Aviation (UK) Ltd: 3313796/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Field Safety Notices: 19 to 23 January 2026 List of Field Safety Notices from 19 to 23 January 2026. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Government announces support package that backs British pubs The Chancellor is backing British pubs with a major support package, as the government recognises the challenges facing the industry and the vital role they play in building strong local communities. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Interministerial Group for Trade communiqué: 8 January 2026 A note of the meeting held by the Interministerial Group for Trade. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government MHRA Safety Roundup: January 2026 Summary of the latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Basement Flat, 51 Barkston Gardens, London, SW5 0ES: LON/00AW/LSC/2025/0787 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Valuer Chairman Mr I B Holdsworth FRICS and Ms Sarah Phillips MRICS dated 19 January 2026. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr A O Dailamani v Laing O’Rourke Services Ltd and Bylor Services Ltd: 1400575/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Trade remedies notices: anti-dumping duty on welded tubes and pipes from Belarus and China Trade remedies notices published by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade relating to the anti-dumping duty on welded tubes and pipes from Belarus and China (formerly Belarus, China, and Russia). GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government HMT workforce management information: December 2025 This document details monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs within HM Treasury and its agencies. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill 2025 impact assessment Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on the Department for Business and Trade’s impact assessment (IA) in respect of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill 2025 GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Chile travel advice FCDO travel advice for Chile. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mitigation strategy for avian influenza in wild birds What we are doing to reduce the risks from avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Jonathan Childs appointed Ofsted's new Deputy Director of Post-16 Education, Training and Skills Ofsted has appointed Jonathan Childs as its new Deputy Director of Post-16 Education, Training and Skills. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Council for Science and Technology: meeting minutes, December 2025 Minutes of the Council for Science and Technology meeting in December 2025. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government UKDI: ASW Spearhead Enhances Merlin and Sonar Capabilities through Rapid Innovation The Royal Navy's ASW Spearhead programme has rapidly enhanced anti-submarine warfare through Sonar 2087 and Merlin Mk2 helicopter system upgrades. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government From Startup to Space: Oxford Space Systems' Journey to Oberon How DASA funding and Dstl support helped transform a deployable antenna concept into critical UK defence space capability. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Competition: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation - CY2025 - Cycle 4 The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) uses the Open Call for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across both Defence and Security landscapes. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Skills England board minutes for 2025 Minutes for the meetings of the Skills England board taking place in 2025. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Courts expansion to deliver speedier justice for victims Former court buildings in Fleetwood, Telford, Chichester and Cirencester – used as Nightingale Courts since the pandemic - will now become permanent fixtures. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Counterfeit SOPPYCID Refillable Water Balloon sold via Fruugo (2505-0031) Product Recall of Counterfeit SOPPYCID Refillable Water Balloon sold via Fruugo presenting a serious risk of choking. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Top British AI expertise to help spark renewal of public services and bolster national security Government sets out key part of its digital transformation agenda, bringing world class talent into Whitehall to modernise essential services. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government D2: depositing waste from train toilets The D2 exemption allows older rolling stock not fitted with appropriate collection facilities to deposit sanitary waste on to the track. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Register linear network waste exemptions Register exemptions for waste activity along a stretch of road, railway, river or any other linear network. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Digital Skills in Northern Ireland 2025 Digital Skills in Northern Ireland examines the level of digital skills of people aged 16 and over in NI and is sourced from the Continuous Household Survey. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government U1: using waste in construction Types of waste and the maximum amounts you can use in building projects, landscaping or drainage works under a U1 exemption. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government U12: using mulch Types of waste and maximum amounts you can use for spreading as mulch to benefit land around trees, bushes or plants, under U12 waste exemption. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government D1: depositing waste from dredging inland waters Where to deposit non-hazardous dredging spoil, how to treat it, and the quantities allowed under a D1 waste exemption. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Health Survey for England, 2024 Survey of adults and children in private households, reporting prevalence of health related behaviours and health status and conditions. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Nutrient profiling model 2018 Updated model (not yet applied to policy) used to classify foods and drinks based on their nutritional composition. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Modern Slavery Fund internal review: 2022 to 2025 Review of what the Modern Slavery Fund achieved from 2022 to 2025, and lessons for future programmes. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr B Pejic v Storm Global Ltd and Ryanair DAC: 3202454/2023 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government 27 January 2026 - Settlement, Citizenship and Integration - Oral evidence - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Common ground: Building cohesive communities - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Department of Energy Seeks Hosts for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Red tape to be slashed as MOD launches new team to back British small businesses A new team dedicated to supporting small British businesses to win more defence contracts has been established today by the Defence Readiness and Industry Minister, Luke Pollard MP, on a visit to the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026