Policy & government

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Policy & government Minister Lloyd cyber security speech at BIBA insurance conference Digital Minister Liz Lloyd spoke about cyber security and cyber insurance at the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) manifesto launch. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Lincoln Prison Lincoln is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in the East Midlands, for men aged 18 and over. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Decision for Jones Haulage Ltd (OK2071088) Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner in the South Eastern and Metropolitan area for Jones Haulage Ltd GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr I Siddique v London Domestic Appliances (UK) Ltd: 3201281/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Public Switched Telephone Network charter The Public Switched Telephone Network charter sets out a voluntary agreement between the government and communication providers to protect vulnerable people when they are moved onto digital services. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mrs A Nesbitt v Glasgow Clyde College and Board of Management of Clyde College: 8000328/2025 and 8000964/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation This once-in-a-generation reform will end the outdated two-tier system and build stronger local councils. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Yorkshire waste operator sentenced after acting as director of four companies while bankrupt Director sentenced for bankruptcy offences GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Deerbolt Prison Deerbolt is a category C training prison near Barnard Castle, County Durham for men aged 18 and over. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Unfair contract terms Guidance to help businesses make sure their contract terms and notices are fair and clear to consumers. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr P Lawreniuk v B & K Environmental Services Ltd: 3303031/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Fusion energy spinout targets next-generation microwaves UKAEA spinout, MuWave, has secured funding from the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) to develop and deliver high-power microwave technology GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ms N Hogger v Genesis PR Ltd: 3301581/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Management of legacy landfill This POSTnote outlines evidence on environmental risks from legacy landfill sites in England, related policy and regulation, remediation and reducing risks. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Making environmental claims about goods and services Complying with consumer law when making green claims about goods, services or digital content. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Making green claims: Getting it right, across the supply chain A short explainer to the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) Green Claims Code, covering what businesses need to know about responsibility for environmental claims in supply chains. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Collaborating with other higher education providers How to comply with competition law while working with other higher education providers. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Evaluation of the Listed Places of Worship Scheme - Final report An evaluation of the Listed Places of Worship Scheme by Harlow Consulting, commissioned by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Terms and conditions Stage 3 (22 January 2026): Get funding to improve animal health and welfare Cattle, pig and sheep farmers who enter into an Improve Animal Health and Welfare (IAHW) agreement must follow the IAHW agreement terms and conditions. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) QMI report Outlines the quality and methodology information (QMI) relevant to the healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) accredited official statistics releases. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Great British Insulation Scheme release: January 2026 Statistical release on Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) statistics to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties in Great Britain. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release January 2026 Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release (January 2026). GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Tax reliefs Statistics relating to estimated costs of tax reliefs. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Planning Inspectorate statistical release 22 January 2026 Statistical release, data tables and charts – covering appeal and specialist casework: timeliness of decision making & volume of casework. Also included are the number of Inspectors. This is the expanded quarterly release which includes analysis of S78 appeals in the bulletin and additional tables in the accompanying Excel file. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Impacts on the UK economy of alternative models of commercial finance Econometric research by NIESR on the effect of alternative systems of commercial finance on lending to businesses, investment, and gross domestic product (GDP). GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 22 January 2026 The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Decommissioning underpins ambitions for homegrown clean energy NDA group puts decommissioning at the forefront of the agenda at Nuclear Week in Parliament GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Approved lists under the EPBC Act and nominating something for listing - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East-West Council UK Government Ministers are engaging with Northern Ireland schools to highlight the importance of East-West relations in the lead up to today’s (January 22) East-West Council in Belfast. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) Director's Report – 5 February 2026 Report by Sian Bowsley, Director for FSA in Wales. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2026 Policy & government Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride £1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0140 110 - 112 The assembly, East Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EY Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026 Policy & government Dr R Akintayo v Dumfries and Galloway Health Board and Others: 8000792/2024 and 8000001/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026 Policy & government Miss S Murray v Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service: 8000984/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 2330: low flying RA covering the authorization and conduct of low flying. GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026 Policy & government EU Attestation of Equivalence application guidance Find out how to apply for EU Attestations of Equivalence (AoE) for the export of GB hops and hops products to the EU or movement to NI GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026 Policy & government Apply for an alcoholic products producer approval (APPA) Apply for approval from HMRC to produce alcoholic products such as beer, cider, spirits, wine, and other fermented products in the UK. GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026 Policy & government Heat network zoning: promotional resources A collection of digital assets for download and use in promoting heat network zoning within organisations or networks. GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026 Policy & government Proposals for heat network zoning 2023 We're seeking views on proposals for heat network zoning in England, to attract investment and give local communities access to cheaper, greener heat sooner. GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026 Policy & government Unlooping electricity network connections Research on looped electricity connections in Great Britain. GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026