Policy & government

Policy & government Changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy This measure is about changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy sugar content threshold and removal of exemptions for milk-based and milk substitute drinks from 1 January 2028. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) This measure implements the introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED). GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government VAT provisions for Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) This measure introduces new VAT accounting rules for supplies made under a statutory Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Oil and gas taxation — Oil and Gas Revenue Levy This measure is about a new tax on oil and gas companies that will apply in times of high prices. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) compliance package The measure introduces a modern, fair and effective Individual Savings Account (ISA) compliance framework that supports digital reporting and makes sure the ISA system operates as intended. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Cultural Gift Scheme reform This measure is about reforms to the Cultural Gift Scheme allowing joint owners to claim relief and providing greater flexibility in tax credit allocation. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Exploitation rights This measure addresses the rights in relation to exploration and exploitation activities in the UK continental shelf. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Air Passenger Duty and private jets The measure confirms that from April 2027, the higher rate of Air Passenger Duty will apply to aircraft of 5.7 tonnes or more that are used as a private or business jet. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Securities Transfer Tax — modernisation of the Stamp Taxes on Shares Framework The measure is about the Securities Transfer Tax that will apply on the transfer of securities and replace Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Introduction of the Side-by-Side package and amendments to Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax This measure is about the UK implementation of the Side-by-Side package and amendments being made to Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Stamp Duty Land Tax — Local Government Pension Scheme Relief This measure is about changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for purchases made by Local Government Pension Scheme pooled investment vehicles. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Defined benefit pension scheme surplus payments to members This measure allows defined benefit pension schemes to make authorised surplus payments to members. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Changes to reporting of benefits in kind from April 2027 This measure is about the changes to the reporting of certain benefits in kind from April 2027. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Reforming customs rules for low value imports This measure will remove the £135 duty relief and introduce new customs arrangements for low value imports. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Reforming the customs treatment of low value imports into the United Kingdom This consultation announces the removal of the £135 customs duty relief for low-value imports and seeks views on certain elements of a new set of customs arrangements for these goods. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Aligning the time limits for recovery of National Insurance contributions with Income Tax We welcome views on proposals to align the recovery of National Insurance contributions with Income Tax and simplify the framework. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Consultation on the Introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) A consultation setting out further detail on how eVED will work. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Modernisation of the Stamp Taxes on Shares Framework — 1.5% charge We welcome views on our proposals to modernise the 1.5% higher rate charge on Stamp Taxes on Shares, which encompasses Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Consultation on Simplifying Treaty Relief from Withholding Tax on Interest Paid Overseas We welcome views on simplification of the process to obtain treaty relief in relation to withholding tax obligations when making payments of interest overseas. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government DWP: Child Maintenance Service (CMS) - Predictive Analytics Compliance This tool is used by the Child Maintenance Service to support caseworkers in the reduction of payment breakdowns of compliant cases in the Child Maintenance Collect and Pay service. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Class 2 Medicines Recall: Beckton Dickson UK Ltd, ChloraPrep 1mL applicator, EL(26)A/34 Becton Dickinson UK Ltd are recalling batches of ChloraPrep 2% w/v / 70% v/v cutaneous solution 1mL applicators due to a potential breach of sterility in the packaging process. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government UKHSA updates heat health alerts across England Yellow heat-health alerts are now in place across all regions of England except North East and Yorkshire and the Humber regions. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Oil and gas: offshore environmental legislation Environmental regulations and guidance on offshore oil and gas exploration and production offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government MOD War Detectives (the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre Commemorations team): our future services, current appeals and past cases Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr D Perkins v Pimlico Plumbers: 6022623/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Search for a term, word or phrase - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Commission updates product scope and digital tools to support implementation of EU Deforestation Regulation - environment.ec.europa.eu Eurostat news · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Record investment to protect Jewish communities Over a quarter of a billion-pound investment to increase policing in Jewish communities after a spate of violent attacks. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Low risk waste positions: construction, demolition and dredging waste, aggregates and soils The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mrs T Preston v Teledyne FLIR: 2303862/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 Consulting on reforms to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, including recognising the full veterinary team, modernising the regulator and regulating businesses. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Cycling tourism improvements fund (Croeso i Feicwyr): expression of interest - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Schedule of updates and announcements for HMRC's statistics Publication plan for HMRC National and Official Statistics. Any changes to the schedule will be detailed in the announcements. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government UK Trade Tariff: duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas Temporary duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas (ATQs) for importing goods into the UK. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Companies House annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026 Information on the performance and expenditure of Companies House from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr B Caps v Medivet Group Ltd and Others: 2306166/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government VMD FOI/EIR Requests April 2026 Freedom of Information/Environmental Information Regulation requests for April 2026. GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government AMENDMENTS 913 - 1036 - Draft report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2019/631 as regards CO2 emission performance standards for new light duty vehicles and vehicle labelling and repealing Directive 1999/94/EC - PE789.913v03-00 AMENDMENTS 913 - 1036 - Draft report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2019/631 as regards CO2 emission performance standards for new light duty vehicles and vehicle labelling and repealing Directive 1999/94/EC Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Massimiliano Salini Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP European Parliament — ENVI committee · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Young people and work: interim report The young people and work report is an independent review of the increase in the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2026 Policy & government Living former Members of the House of Commons Known living former Members of Parliament. House of Commons Library · 13 Jul 2026