Policy & government

Policy & government Government unveils biggest overhaul to water in a generation A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system and protect households from disruption has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January). GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge facilities to help space businesses grow and creating up to 300 jobs. GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government Aviation in the EU ETS and CORSIA in the ‘Fit for 55’ package - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 17 Jan 2026 Policy & government Principles for a Circular Economy - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 17 Jan 2026 Policy & government Building control: charges, notices and certificates We are seeking views on reforms to charges for local authority building control services. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Cancelling British passports: caseworker guidance Tells HM Passport Office staff how to physically and electronically cancel a British passport. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Miss L Crew v Newsquest Media Group Ltd: 3303018/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr L Loverseed v Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd: 3307736/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government The Deputy Prime Minister's speech to 100 Year Partnership event The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Partnership. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government FCDO Services senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, October to December 2025 Data on senior officials’ business expenses (including travel) and hospitality for the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Transporting electrical and electronic waste How to transport electrical and electronic waste materials, such as small household appliances, IT equipment and power tools (note 26). GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ms J Taylor v HM Revenue and Customs: 6009115/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government CL v Mitie Ltd: 6000194/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0129 Second Floor Flat, 224 Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EQ Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr I Sanyang v Second Step Ltd and Others: 1403822/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Newborn blood spot screening: laboratory guide for IMDs This publication covers all inherited metabolic diseases (IMDs) and incorporates the previous PKU and MCADD laboratory handbooks. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government £200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme New requirement that every teacher receives training to support pupils, as government makes good on promise to deliver reforms families are crying out for. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Martyn Oliver's speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026 Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke at the Livery Education Conference at Drapers' Hall. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government EA launches new permit consultation for Davidstow creamery The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on a draft permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery site near Davidstow, Cornwall. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government MCERTS: performance standard for handheld emissions monitoring systems Performance standard for stack gas and landfill gas borehole emissions. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government PL32 9XW, Dairy Crest Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BN6137IK/V013 View the application submitted by Dairy Crest Limited for Davidstow Creamery, Davidstow. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government UK industry support to Ukraine supercharged with new business centre A new business centre will open in Kyiv this year to ensure Britain’s cutting-edge defence industry and innovators can step up their work to equip Ukraine’s Armed Forces in their fight against Putin's illegal invasion. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Medicines regulator approves up to 7.2mg dose of semaglutide (Wegovy) for patients with obesity only The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved a maximum dose of up to 7.2mg per week of semaglutide (Wegovy) on 6 January 2026. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Audit of allergen controls and relevant open audit actions - Denbighshire Denbighshire County Council, 30th September - 2nd October 2025 GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government £279 million investment to build new home for Army’s cyber regiment Army cyber warriors are to benefit from new modern accommodation and specialist training facilities, following nearly £300 million investment announced today for Duke of Gloucester Barracks. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government VRM12200 - What to do with claims resulting in unjust enrichment: passing on GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government BKLM391000 - Loss absorbing instruments issued by overseas subsidiaries: Overview GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators Robotics and defence tech announced as the RIO's 2 new priority areas. GOV.UK · 16 Jan 2026 Policy & government Convicted criminals detained in hospitals set to lose benefits Government seeking to restore trust and common sense to the benefits system.  GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2026 Policy & government New Defence Housing Service to transform housing for forces families as Armed Forces Bill backs those who serve New Defence Housing Service to be put into law, turbocharging biggest renewal of military housing in a generation GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2026 Policy & government 15 Dumbarton Road, Lancaster LA1 3BX: MAN/30UH/HMF/2024/0602 Northern Region Tribunal Judge J. Hadley and Tribunal Member J. Jacobs sitting on 2 December 2025 GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2026 Policy & government Flat 8 Quayside House, High Street East, Sunderland, SR1 2AY: MAN/00CM/BSC/2025/0001 & MAN/00CM/LSC/2025/0710 Northern Region Tribunal Judge J. Murray and Tribunal Member J. Bissett sitting on 22 December 2025 GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Toy Cash Register Set (2601-0150) Product Safety Report for Toy Cash Register Set presenting a risk of choking. GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Dummy Clips sold via Amazon (2601-0146) Product Safety Report for Dummy Clips presenting a serious choking risk. GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: X9 Space Heater (2601-0116) Product Safety Report for X9 Space Heater presenting a serious risk of fire. GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2026 Policy & government Apartment 52 River Quarter, Lambton Street, Sunderland, SR1 1TP: MAN/00CM/LSC/2022/0020 Northern Region Judge Brown and Member Mr I R Harris sitting on 25 January 2024 GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2026 Policy & government Flats 1-12 Hillside Court, 2 Hill Side, Bolton, BL1 5DT : MAN/00BL/LDC/2023/0076 Northern Region Judge K Southby and Member Mrs J Jacobs sitting on 25 March 2024 GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2026 Policy & government St Ann’s Hill, St Ann’s Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS4 2SG : MAN/00DA/LDC/2023/0073 Northern Region Judge P Forster and Member Mr J Faulkner sitting on 28 March 2024 GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2026 Policy & government 17 William Henry Street, Liverpool, L3 8BB : MAN/00BY/HMF/2023/0030, 0041, 0043 & 0047 Northern Region Judge P Barber and Tribunal Member Mr I James sitting on 20 March 2024 GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2026 Policy & government Winckley House, 16 Cross Street, Preston, PR1 3AJ : MAN/30UK/LDC/2023/0053 Northern Region Judge P Forster and Mr J Faulkner sitting on 28 March 2024 GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2026