Policy & government

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Policy & government North West to benefit from multi-billion-pound rail investment Major rail plans will unlock North West's economic potential, including a new rail route between Liverpool and Manchester and improved connections across the region. GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Defence Secretary Sweden press conference opening remarks The Defence Secretary today gave opening remarks ahead of a press conference in Sweden GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2026 Policy & government Helpful hints about our website? - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Sexually transmitted infections: Yorkshire and Humber data Reports presenting data since 2020 for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the Yorkshire and Humber region. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government AA v London Borough of Hounslow (SEN): [2025] UKUT 226 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Stout on 7 July 2025. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government UK and Poland agree enhanced missile defence and helicopter training cooperation The UK and Poland’s ability to shoot down air and missile threats will be strengthened by deepened cooperation between the two countries. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice FCDO travel advice for the Falkland Islands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Framework document between Migration Advisory Committee and the Home Office This document sets out the broad framework within which the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) will operate. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Low risk waste positions: miscellaneous 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 Jan 2026 Policy & government Recovering silver from waste developer and fixer solutions: RPS 360 Environment Agency regulatory position on the recovery of silver from waste photographic and X-ray developer and fixer solutions. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mrs M Borowska and Mr P Borowski v Abbeyfield Stewartry Society: 4100377/2025 and 4100378/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Reappointments to the Environment Agency Board Sarah Mukherjee and Mark Suthern reappointed for twelve months GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government 28 PADDOCK GROVE, BOSTON : MAN/32 UB/HNA/2022/0056 - 0058 Northern Region Judge Davies and Tribunal Member Mr Davis sitting on 26 May 2023 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government MAN/32UD/HNA/2022/0064 & MAN/32UD/HNA/2022/0065 : 16 Eastbourne Street, Lincoln Northern Region Judge Davies and Tribunal Member Mr Mountain sitting on 9 October 2023 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government 4B St George's Terrace Jesmond Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 2SY : MAN/00CJ/HMF/2023/0017 Northern Region Judge Murray and Tribunal Member Fraser sitting on 19 January 2024 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government 2 Cross Woodview Street Beeston LS11 6LA : MAN/00DA/HNA/2023/0012 Northern Region Judge Southby and Tribunal Member Mr Hossain sitting on 20 February 2024 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government 1 Ardmore Street, Sheffield S9 3FE : MAN/00CG/HNA/2023/0055 MAN/00CG/HNA/2023/0056 Northern Region Judge Davies and Tribunal Member Mrs Kendall sitting on 19 June 2024 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Flats 3, 4, 9, 10 & 25 Newsham Drive, Liverpool, L6 7UG : MAN/00BY/HMF/2023/0053-57 Northern Region Judge Oliver and Tribunal Member Mr Hossain sitting on 15 October 2024 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government 115, 32 & 72 Candle House, 1 Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4GH : MAN/OODA/LSC/2022/0015 MAN/OODA/LSC/2022/0024 MAN/OODA/LSC/2022/0025 Northern Region Judge Southby and Tribunal Member Jacobs sitting on 25 July 2023 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government 374 New Line, Bacup, (Beulah Chapel), OL13 9RY: MAN/30UM/LDC/2024/0021 Northern Region Judge P Forster, Judge S Westby and members P Mountain sitting on 28 March 2025. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Illegal working raids reach highest level in UK history Enforcement raids skyrocket by 77% since the government came to power leading to an 83% increase in arrests. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government 123 and 125 Norfolk Street, Boston, PE21 9TE : MAN/32UB/HNA/2022/0091-0094 Northern Region Judge C. P. Tonge and Tribunal Member Mrs S. A. Kendall Sitting on 6 March 2024 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government White Lodge Hotel, 87-89 Great Cheetham Street West, Salford, M7 2JA : MAN/00BR/HNA/2022/0043 & 0044 Northern Region Judge J White and Tribunal Member J Faulkner Sitting on 9 June 2023 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government 10 Otterburn Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AP : MAN/00CJ/HMF/2021/0027 & MAN/00CJ/HMF/2022/0001 Northern Region Judge J.M. Going and Tribunal Member J. Faulkner Sitting on 9 October 2023 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government 54 Lockett Gardens, Salford, M3 6BJ : MAN/00BR/HMF/2023/0040 Northern Region Judge P Forster and Tribunal Member H Thomas Sitting on 17 July 2024 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29 & 30 Nursery Park, Delamere Road, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 6LX : MAN/00EW/PHI/2023/0197 - 0218 Northern Region Judge Wanderer and Tribunal Member Kasambara sitting on 18 October 2023 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government 76A Fell View Park Gosforth CA20 1HY : MAN/16UE/PHI/2023/0039 Northern Region Judge Going and Tribunal Member C Snowball sitting on 24 October 2023 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government 75A Fell View Park Gosforth CA20 1HY : MAN/16UE/PHI/2023/0038 Northern Region Judge Going and Tribunal Member C Snowball sitting on 24 October 2023 GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ms M McLeod v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and others: 3302974/2023 and 3305400/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Prepare your education estate for the PSTN and ISDN switch-off Audit your estate to help you replace copper-based internet services before PSTN and ISDN are switched off in 2027. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Early years funding: 2026 to 2027 Information for local authorities and settings about early years funding for the 2026 to 2027 financial year. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr C Donga v First Eastern Counties Buses Ltd and B Radcliffe: 3305674/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Warm Home Discount (WHD): cost recovery – CFP response The Committee on Fuel Poverty (CFP) response to the consultation on WHD cost recovery. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Category A project supported: Niğde G4-Bor-1 Solar Power Plant Project, Türkiye Category A projects are those with the potential to have adverse environmental and/or social impacts. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government European Citizens' Initiative - Online Collection System - eci.ec.europa.eu Eurostat news · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government NDA funding for North Wales regeneration projects The Nuclear Authority Decommissioning (NDA) investment will support economic regeneration in Anglesey, North Wales. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government PackUK advisory group members appointed and Chairs confirmed PackUK has recently appointed members to the Scheme Administrator Steering Group, completing the appointment of all 4 of its key advisory groups. PackUK (pEPR scheme administrator) · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Patients to benefit sooner as UK boosts clinical trials attractiveness with faster assessments and agile regulation  The MHRA is now setting out the next phase of reforms for 2026, aimed at helping patients access new cutting-edge treatments more quickly and boosting the UK’s competitiveness for global clinical research.  GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Boost for new homes and housing sector as Homes England, HSBC and NatWest agree £165 million financing deal with Allison Homes Package will drive next phase of growth, supporting construction of more high quality, affordable homes, as partners continue to back small and medium housebuilders. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Progress in improving the natural environment in England 2024/2025 - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 13 Jan 2026