Policy & government
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Review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy
We are seeking views on a new strategy to deliver warm homes.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Home Energy Model: Energy Performance Certificates
We're seeking views on how the Home Energy Model (HEM) will be used to carry out Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessments, which will use new metrics to evaluate a dwelling’s energy performance.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Heat network technical standards
We're seeking views on introducing technical standards regulations to the heat network sector.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update
We are seeking views on the government’s proposals to raise minimum energy efficiency standards for privately rented homes in England and Wales by 2030.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
UK-Japan trade and economic relations meeting: 20 January 2026
This document summarises the discussion that took place during the meeting between the UK and Japan in Davos.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
CMA draft Annual Plan launches the first phase of its new Strategy for 2026 to 2029
The CMA has today launched a consultation on its priorities for 2026 to 2027 in the first detailed implementation plan under its new 2026 to 2029 Strategy.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Mr Alpha Anne & Others v Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust: [2026] EAT 15
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Sheldon on 21 January 2026.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Seychelles travel advice
FCDO travel advice for Seychelles. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
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Economic Crime Levy: changes to bands and charges
This tax information and impact note is about changes in banding criteria and increases in the rate of Economic Crime Levy for entities with a UK revenue of more than £10.2 million each year.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
MHCLG register of board members’ interests 2025 to 2026
A register of the private interests declared by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) board members.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Mr Rose v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd: 6021933/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Ms M Thandi and Others v Next Retail Ltd and Next Distribution Ltd: 1302019/2018 and Others
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Greater Manchester duo arrested in connection with illegal waste dumping
Two men were arrested on 20 January 2026 as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Forecasts for the UK economy: January 2026
A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in January 2026.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
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Our energy use
Details of the Intellectual Property Office’s energy use in all our buildings and our work to reduce waste.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
RSH Audit and Risk Assurance Committee minutes 2025
Minutes from the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee of the Regulator of Social Housing
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
DN14 0DS, Tetron Contracts Ltd: environmental permit refused - EPR/JP3342YM/A001
The refusal by the Environment Agency of a permit application for a landfill for inert waste facility Droitwich, Worcestershire.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
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WN2: Creation of scrapes and gutters
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the creation of scrapes and gutters item.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Road condition statistics information
Guide to road condition statistics, source documents, accompanying notes, definitions and supporting technical documents.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Home Office public sector equality duty training numbers
Information on the number of people in the Home Office who have received public sector equality duty training.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Road condition statistics: Technical note
Guide to road condition statistics and technical information.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
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Council Taxbase 2025 in England
Estimate of the number of properties liable for Council Tax as at September 2025.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
The multi-agency response to children who are victims of domestic abuse
This report looks at how local partnerships and services respond to children who are at risk of, or who have been victims of, domestic abuse.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Further amendments to Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax
This tax information and impact note is about updates being made to the Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax, which were brought in as part of the UK's implementation of Pillar 2.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
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Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS) - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu
EC Joint Research Centre · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Assessing health risk from smoke - epa.vic.gov.au
EPA Victoria · 21 Jan 2026
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A digital ID and personal digital wallet for EU citizens, residents and businesses - European Commission
Eurostat news · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Cosmetic products rule changes started from 1 January 2026 - NZ EPA
NZ EPA · 21 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Government moves to restore legal rights and remove unlawful immunity provisions
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, will today ask MPs to support the removal of aspects of the controversial law that would have given immunity to terrorists for Troubles-related killings.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
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Road conditions in England to March 2025
Road condition statistics on local authority roads and National Highways managed roads in England.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
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New £11.5 million fund will help charities and councils support local communities.
Local communities will benefit from a new £11.59 million government fund to help civil society organisations and local authorities work together to deliver support in areas including mental health, adult social care, women’s refuges and child poverty.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
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TTM11001 - Offshore activities: Outline of special rules for offshore activities
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
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New design guidance to raise the bar for new build developments
The government has published updated new build design guidance today.
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
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Reeves gets deals done at Davos
Votes of confidence in the UK economy as Chancellor secures £1.5 billion in major new private investments
GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2026
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DCMS Sector Economic Estimates: Employment
This series brings together the most up to date DCMS Sector employment (number of filled jobs) datasets.
GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Minister Lloyd speech on software security and cyber resilience
Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke at the launch of the Software Security Ambassadors Scheme on 15 January 2026.
GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Cyber security guidance for business
Guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats.
GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Mr S Mutangadura v AJ Bell plc: 6009433/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026
Policy & government
Tuberculosis in England, 2025 report
Incidence, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis (TB) in England using data up until the end of 2024.
GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026
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Defra's annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024
Annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2023 to March 2024.
GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026