Policy & government

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Policy & government Extra Statutory Concessions (VAT Notice 48) This notice explains all of HMRC's Extra Statutory Concessions in force at the time of publication. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0138 26 Sturdon Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2BA Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Dr Turton v Mid Kent College: 2302747/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ms K Puthenveetil v Mr S Alexander and others: 2361118/2013 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Metropolitan Adelaide's Kerbside Waste Performance Snapshot Summary 2023–24 - Green Industries SA Green Industries SA · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Northern Powerhouse Rail to drive biggest travel upgrade in the North in a generation Government announces the biggest transformation to travel in the North in a generation as the Chancellor sets out new Northern Growth Strategy and promises the renewal of Britain to make all parts of the country better off. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Hello by Lionel Richie and Hot by United Colours of Benetton Fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty (2510-0144) Product Recall for Hello by Lionel Richie and Hot by United Colours of Benetton Fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty presenting a serious chemical risk. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr B C Igwe v Tribal EMEA Ltd: 2301243/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ms R. Phullar v OFSTED: [2026] EAT 10 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Auerbach on 14 January 2026. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS) data protection policy Defines the expectations for lawful and compliant handling of personal data accessed through LEDS, in line with data protection principles. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Regulator publishes updated guidance to help businesses advertise non-medicinal veterinary products legally Businesses advertising non-medicinal veterinary products to benefit from updated guidance on marketing non-medicinal veterinary products legally. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Rules and explainers around advertising non-medicinal veterinary products Rules for advertising, presenting and packaging products used in, on or near animals that are not licensed veterinary medicines. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Wider Service Medal – eligibility criteria for Ministry of Defence personnel and armed forces veterans Details of the eligibility criteria for the Wider Service Medal (WSM) that all personnel and veterans are subject to, and the list of operations that have been approved for the medal with supporting information. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Advertise veterinary medicines legally How authorised veterinary medicines, products supplied under the cascade and products used under the Veterinary Medicines Internal Market Scheme and Veterinary Medicines Health Situation Scheme can be advertised. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Legal requirements for placing a veterinary medicine on the market Placing a veterinary medicine on the market, including non-medicinal products, how to obtain advice and report non-compliance. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Personal information charter Our standards for requesting or storing personal information. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Removal of airworthy parts from waste aircraft: RPS 164 Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can remove airworthy parts from a waste aircraft which is under a care and maintenance programme. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government J Tranter as representative of the Estate of D Tranter (deceased) v Franklin Silencers Ltd: 3306423/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Risley Prison Risley is a prison for men in Warrington, Cheshire, including men convicted of a sex offence. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Community Ownership Fund evaluation: interim report This interim report is part of the evaluation of the Community Ownership Fund (COF), a £150 million programme that helped communities buy or renovate local assets across the UK. The evaluation looks at how the fund works, its impact, and whether it offers value for money. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Livin Housing Limited The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Livin Housing Limited is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Manchester City Council The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Manchester City Council is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government WA9 4HU, St Helens Waste Recycling Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/DB3637WG/V004 View the application submitted by St Helens Waste Recycling Limited: for The Recycling Centre, St Helens. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government ME20 7FG, Roadstone Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3428LU/A001 View the application submitted by Roadstone Limited for Unit 5 Invicta Park, Aylesford. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government TS10 4RF, Argo Natural Resources Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/XP3429LR/A001 View the application submitted by Argo Natural Resources Limited trading as DEScycle for DEScycle Metals Recovery Installation, Redcar. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government BL0 0DD, Churchill Enviro Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/GP3733FE/V003 View the permit issued for Fletcher Bank Quarry Landfill Site, Bury under the Industrial Emissions Directive GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Live and work as a medical doctor in Canada - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Wifi4EU Free Wifi for Europeans - WiFi4EU Eurostat news · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Record breaking auction for offshore wind secured to take back control of Britain's energy A record 8.4GW of offshore wind secured in Europe’s biggest ever offshore wind auction. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee January 2026 The Social Security Advisory Committee welcomes 2 new members. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Waiting lists cut 3 times faster in highest joblessness areas Waiting lists in 20 areas in England fall 3 times faster than the national average thanks to experts deployed by government to help supercharge NHS care. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Feed products indicated as suitable for horses and ponies prone to gastric ulcers Sets out the proper use of the indication, “Suitable for horses and ponies prone to gastric ulcers”. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Leaders mark progress on policy reforms, investment for SA’s JETP IPG pledges $10B to advance South Africa’s Just Energy Transition, driving reforms, renewables, and major transmission infrastructure expansion. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government CH62020 - Penalties for failure to file on time: types of penalties for failure to file on time: overview GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Building materials and components statistics: December 2025 Statistics and analysis on the construction sector for December 2025. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Increase in economic output from higher productivity across selected Northern Mayoral Strategic Authorities: methodology Information on the methodology used to calculate the increase in economic output from higher productivity across selected northern Mayoral Strategic Authorities. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Business Secretary wants UK to go ‘toe to toe’ with America on growth In a speech to top business leaders the Business Secretary will lay out how the Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy will double down on the UK’s world-leading strengths in 2026 and not only scale up businesses, but keep them anchored in the UK. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Multi-billion-pound drive to transform rail and growth across Yorkshire and North East Northern Powerhouse Rail plans announced to grow productivity, with faster rail commutes across Yorkshire, better journeys to the North East and route upgrades. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail Transport Secretary outlines a multi-billion-pound drive to transform rail and growth in the North of England. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Business Secretary bolsters advisory council to grow UK industry The Business Secretary has appointed three new business leaders to the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026