Policy & government

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Policy & government 41 Sandhurst Terrace, Leeds LS8 3QS: MAN/00DA/HNB/2024/0602 Northern Region Tribunal Judge K. Southby and Tribunal Member J. Gittus sitting on 1 October 2025 GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government First Floor Flat, 162 Central Drive, Blackpool, FY1 5EA: MAN/00EY/HNA/2025/0614 Northern Region Tribunal Judge P. Forster and Tribunal Member C. Snowball sitting on 6 November 2025 GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government 32A Windsor Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG3 8DX: MAN/36UD/HPO/2024/0004 Northern Region Tribunal Judge K. Southby and Tribunal Member W. Reynolds sitting on 6 November 2025 GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Regions set to benefit from new creative industries funding Minister Murray encourages regions to bid for funding in next wave of the Creative Clusters programme, which has boosted Liverpool’s music innovation sector  GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government 219 MONKS ROAD, LINCOLN, LN2 5JS: MAN/32UD/HML/2024/0600 Northern Region Tribunal Judge A. Davies and Tribunal Member S. Kendall sitting on 12 November 2025 GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government FLATS 1 - 4, 1 CRANBROOK AVENUE, LEEDS, LS11 7AX: MAN/00DA/HNA/2025/0631 & /0642-0644 Northern Region Tribunal Judge A. Davies and Tribunal Member J. Jacobs sitting on 7 October 2025 GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr M Thomas v Cardiff Council: 1604382/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government UK Government initiative to accelerate investment in Scotland Cities and regions initiative to 'enhance capability, attract investment, and accelerate growth for the benefit of all of Scotland' GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Amend regulations to support the supply and deployment of vaccines This consultation seeks views on amending the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 to support the ongoing supply and deployment of vaccinations across the UK. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Zimbabwe travel advice FCDO travel advice for Zimbabwe. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Second consultation on towing guidance for offshore floating structures This consultation seeks your views on the second draft of a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) for towing floating structures for use in the offshore renewable energy and aquaculture industries GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Civil Service: helping you with managing contracts and suppliers Information on new training and accreditation available for any civil servant who works with contracts or suppliers, even if this is a small part of your role. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Health Institution Exemption for general medical devices Guidance for health institutions that manufacture general medical devices under the Health Institution Exemption (HIE). GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government How biosecurity can prevent the introduction and spread of tree pests and diseases Find out what you can do to prevent tree pests and diseases from establishing and spreading. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Thailand’s WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement UK Statement for Thailand's Trade Policy Review. Delivered at the World Trade Organization on 1st and 3rd December 2025. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Pilot for storing backhauled cans of waste paint at distribution centres: RPS 363 Environment Agency regulatory position on the temporary storage of cans of waste paint at distribution centres, collected through manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer take-back schemes. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Research project: understanding the factors that will ensure a smooth heat pump transition for households at risk of fuel poverty This research focuses on understanding how fuel poor households experience heat pumps and the factors that support a successful transition. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Retail banking market investigation The CMA investigated the supply of personal current accounts (PCAs) and of banking services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Restoring control over the immigration system: white paper The white paper sets out the government's plans to create an immigration system which promotes growth but is controlled and managed. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Understanding student living costs Information for students about what living cost funding is available (including student finance for 2026 to 2027 and 2025 to 2026) for those living in England. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government UK-Indonesia Economic Growth Partnership The Economic Growth Partnership (EGP) sets out the UK and Indonesia’s shared priorities for trade, investment and economic cooperation. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit statistics, 29 April 2013 to 9 October 2025 Statistics for the number of claims, starts, people and households on Universal Credit. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Survey of Employees and Self-Employed Workers, 2024 to 2025 The research explored how workers manage their health and wellbeing at work. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Employee Health, Work, and Sickness Absence: Qualitative Research Research to understand employees' experience of sickness absence and their general experience of managing health and wellbeing at work. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit statistics, 29 April 2013 to 11 December 2025 Statistics for the number of people on Universal Credit by geography, age, conditionality regime, duration, employment and ethnicity. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Individual insolvencies, December 2025 Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers and rates of individual insolvencies, including bankruptcies, debt relief orders and individual voluntary arrangements in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and quarterly information for Scotland. For England and Wales, Breathing Space scheme statistics are also included. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Company insolvencies, December 2025 Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers, rates and sectors of companies that have entered formal insolvency procedures in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ofsted: gender pay gap report and data 2025 Data on the difference in Ofsted employees’ average earnings from April 2024 to March 2025. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Miss H M Benounane v LRG Employees Ltd: 3300560/2024 and 3303118/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government AI Champions appointed to help City safely seize AI opportunities Two leading industry figures have been appointed to spearhead the rollout of artificial intelligence in financial services, as the government doubles down on seizing the opportunities of AI to drive growth, productivity and investment across the economy.  GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government London Borough of Tower Hamlets: Letter to the Ministerial Envoys Letter from Steve Reed, Secretary of State to the Ministerial Envoys. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr C Wheeler v Aweswim Ltd: 3303487/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Business Secretary backs British scaleups with growth package and red tape review British entrepreneurs, workers and communities will benefit from a sweeping package of growth measures, as the Government acts to invest in key growth sectors and slash red tape to help businesses scale up. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government £43 million boost for green aviation to drive growth, jobs and cleaner flights The funding will go towards UK research and development projects that help deliver net zero aviation by 2050. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Strategy to boost UK education abroad in major £40bn growth drive Bold new strategy will grow education exports to £40bn a year by 2030, supporting UK jobs and investment. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Expansion of support scheme to help thousands of people back into work Up to 250,000 more people with health conditions will receive support to stay in or return to work, as a groundbreaking programme proven to transform lives and boost living standards is to be rolled out across England. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Move fast. Fix things. Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones' speech on rewiring Whitehall and building the new digital state. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history Government launches 'Warm Homes Plan' to upgrade the nation's homes, help families cut their energy bills, and tackle fuel poverty. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government Understanding the impact of smartphones and social media on children and young people Feasibility study of methods and data to understand the impact of smartphones and social media on children and young people. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026 Policy & government London Borough of Tower Hamlets: Letter to the Chief Executive (19 January 2026) Letter from James Blythe, Deputy Director, Local Government Stewardship and Intervention, to Stephen Halsey, Chief Executive, London Borough of Tower Hamlets. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2026