Policy & government

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Policy & government Wylfa reactors breathing naturally Powered systems that controlled airflow and ventilation through the two reactors at Wylfa nuclear power station, Anglesey have been permanently switched off. GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government Britain's fighter jet fleet strengthened in £205 million boost for British jobs The UK has signed a £205 million contract extension with QinetiQ to strengthen the RAF's Typhoon fleet with technical and engineering support GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ms S Pal v Accenture (UK) Ltd: [2026] EAT 12 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tayler, Mrs Rachael Wheeldon and Mr Steven Torrance on 19 January 2026. GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government 35 Heathfield Road, Liverpool, L15 9EU: MAN/00BY/HMF/2024/0046 - 0047 Northern Region Tribunal Judge S. Westby and Tribunal Member H. Lewis sitting on 24 November 2025 GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government 1 Palatine Avenue, Withington, Manchester M20 3DP: MAN/00BN/HMF/2024/0037 & /0039 - 0040 & /0043 Northern Region Tribunal Judge C. Woods and Tribunal Member A. Davis sitting on 1 December 2025 GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government Strategic review of CMA markets remedies The CMA is seeking views on whether 33 markets remedies remain appropriate, and if not, if they should be amended or removed. GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act: outline transition plan for Companies House A transition plan outlining our indicative timeline for commencing the key provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023). GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Creative Gift 3D Illusion Lamp sold via Etsy and eBay (2512-0275) Product Recall for Creative Gift 3D Illusion Lamp presenting a risk of choking and burns. GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government Companies House independent adjudicators' report 2024 to 2025 An annual report by independent adjudicators on late filing penalties appeals and complaints to Companies House. GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government MGN 705 (M) Amendment 1 Remotely operated unmanned vessels (ROUVs) of 2.5 metres to less than 4.5 metres in length overall This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) explains a General Exemption which has been issued for Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels of 2.5 to <4.5 metres in length overall. GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government $200,000 court‑ordered project to boost bandicoot habitat in Cranbourne - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government Sweden’s Climate Act and Climate Policy Framework - Naturvårdsverket Swedish EPA (Naturvardsverket, English) · 19 Jan 2026 Policy & government PM statement on international affairs and cost of living issues: 19 January 2026 Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at the press conference in 9 Downing Street this morning (Monday 19 January). GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2026 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