Policy & government

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Policy & government Audit of allergen controls and relevant open audit actions - Wrexham Wrexham County Borough Council, 4th - 6th November 2025 GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2026 Policy & government Heat network customers to be shielded from unfair price hikes Greater consumer protections introduced for heat network customers across Great Britain for the first time, supporting half a million consumers. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Floating bus stops provision and design Statutory guidance for bodies with responsibility for road networks in England. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government The UK stands firm in our support for the institutions which defend and advance the international rule of law: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on International Rule of Law. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government White paper sets out reforms to policing Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the largest reforms to policing since the police service was founded 2 centuries ago. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government HZ v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2025] UKUT 416 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Jones on 12 December 2025. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government JR v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2025] UKUT 392 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Smith on 21 November 2025. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr M A Bento v BAGS E2 Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 6017149/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Delivery addresses for passports and documents: caseworker guidance Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with delivery addresses for new passports and the return of supporting documents. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government U11: spreading waste on non-agricultural land U11 exemption lets you spread waste on non-agricultural land to improve soil, instead of using manufactured fertilisers or virgin materials. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government U10: spreading waste to benefit agricultural land U10 exemption lets you spread certain wastes on agricultural land to improve soil, instead of using manufactured fertilisers or virgin materials. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government The growing risks to maritime safety An open letter from the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea with Iceland to the international maritime community. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Eligible goods and conditions of use Information on specified purpose of use and associated conditions for goods imported to Temporary Admission. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr R Hardman v Wright Landscapes Ltd: 2402524/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government TF8 7BL, Harworth Estates Investments Limited: permit partial surrender issued - EPR/DP3038QR/S002 View the partial surrender issued for Ironbridge "A" Power Station Landfill, Ironbridge under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Removing cider from your premises without paying Excise Duty Find out when you can remove cider without paying Excise Duty and how to do it. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mrs L Oyebisi v Hyde Housing Association Ltd: 2306525/2020 and 2305977/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government 2025 drought: how it developed in England A report setting out a timeline of how the drought developed through 2025 in England. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Pre-16 schools funding: local authority guidance for 2026 to 2027 Local authority guidance for implementing the funding system for the 2026 to 2027 financial year. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Baroness Barbara Young of Old Scone appointed as Forestry Commission Chair The new Chair will continue to drive the Forestry Commission’s efforts to protect and expand England's trees, woodlands and forests for future generations GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Fuel Poverty Strategy for England This strategy sets out the government’s approach to tackling fuel poverty in England. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Index of Production, UK: June 2026 Movements in the volume of production for the UK production industries: manufacturing, mining and quarrying, energy supply, and water and waste management. Figures are seasonally adjusted. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr A Waclawczyk v FCC Waste Management Ltd (formerly known as Urbaser Ltd): 3200832/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Health Adjustment Passport This form can be used to support you to identify what help and changes are available to help you move into work or stay in a job. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Storing silage, slurry and agricultural fuel oil Rules you must follow, who’s responsible, when to notify the Environment Agency and what to do if you get an enforcement notice. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Scottish co-operatives take centre stage in drive to grow sector Roundtable held at historic New Lanark venue to hear experiences from co-operative and mutuals sector so government can support businesses to grow and thrive GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Accepting and treating gypsum-based waste: RPS 335 Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can accept gypsum and cement-based waste without the correct waste codes on your permit. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: The Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - impact assessment The RPC's opinion of the Department for Education's impact assessment for the regulations laid in draft before Parliament on 21 January 2026. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government TENDER NOTICE - NEA.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Study permit: Get the right documents - Proof of financial support - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Press Release - eng.me.go.kr South Korea Ministry of Environment (English) · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government UK-SA Trade Pact Unlocks Tariff Savings for Local Exporters UK–SA Economic Partnership marks 5 years, saving tariffs on R50bn exports. Businesses urged to use deal to avoid R3.8bn in unnecessary tariffs and boost growth. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government UK leads global efforts to help communities save the ocean and beat poverty New funding to protect the ocean and support communities most affected by climate change GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government National Data Library: progress update, January 2026 Update on the discovery phase, guidelines for AI-ready data and 5 projects testing improved data sharing approaches. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Targeted energy bill support and simpler access to legal guidance among plans to put data to work to improve lives New projects to test how public sector data can be better joined up to improve lives, including through AI, while supercomputing capacity to increase sixfold. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2026 Policy & government Apartment 8, Islands 312 Liverpool Road, Eccles, M30 0RY: MAN/00BR/HNA/2024/0072 Northern Region Judge J. White with Members J. Elliott sitting on 2 July 2025 GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2026 Policy & government Room 6, 96 Cemetery Road, Leeds, LS11 8BE: MAN/00CG/MNR/2025/0819 Northern Region Judge R. Dobson-Mason with Members A. Hossain sitting on 22 August 2025 GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2026 Policy & government Cypress Point, Leylands Road, Leeds, LS2 7LB: MAN/00DA/HYI/2023/0011 Northern Region Judge J. Holbrook with Members N. Walsh and J. Stead sitting on 11 September 2025 GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2026 Policy & government 1 Castle Grove, Leigh, WN7 2UJ 153 Hope Street, Leigh, WN7 1NP & 153 Hope Street, Leigh, WN7 1NP: MAN/00BW/HNA/2024/0027 & 0028 Northern Region Judge P. Forster with Members J. O'Hare sitting on 17 July 2025 GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2026 Policy & government Flats 1-20 Kirbys, East Terrace, Whitby YO21 3HB: MAN/36UG/LDC/2025/0634 Northern Region Tribunal Valuer Chair I. Jefferson and Tribunal Member J. Jacobs sitting on 7 January 2026 GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2026