Policy & government

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Policy & government Hydrological data services - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Nordic countries lay groundwork for carbon capture – a new report provides an overview of key themes and issues - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Research boats Toivo 1 and Tieto 1 - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Environmental Standards Scotland welcomes the approval of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Parliament - Environmental Standards Scotland Environmental Standards Scotland · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Report to Parliament on the 2026 re-rating and up-rating orders The Government Actuary’s annual report on the impact on the Great Britain National Insurance Fund of the year’s benefit and contribution-related uprating orders. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government IDG51370 - Information disclosure Gateways with other government departments: Environment Agency: Waste Imports and Exports GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government UK Small Island Developing States strategy 2026 to 2030 This strategy sets out the UK government’s refreshed approach to its partnership with Small Island Developing States (SIDS). GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Modernising the NHS to meet changing demands Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, delivers a keynote speech on NHS reform at the Institute for Government's annual conference. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Storing agricultural fuel oil and constructing storage The regulations farmers and land managers must follow when storing more than 1,500 litres of agricultural fuel oil, such as red diesel and white diesel. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Immigration Enforcement raids reach highest level in history Illegal working arrests and raids have reached their highest level after relentless activity by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government NDA group and EDF deliver successful AGR defueling milestone Hinkley Point B has been declared fuel free, on time and on budget, marking the second AGR defuelling milestone achieved by the NDA group and EDF. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government VMD FOI/EIR Requests October 2025 Freedom of Information/Environmental Information Regulation requests for October 2025. GOV.UK · 13 Jan 2026 Policy & government Immigration Enforcement raids at the highest level in UK history Record number of arrests and raids of illegal workers across the UK including 187 raids in Northern Ireland leading to 234 arrests. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Skitia Electrical Grill (2511-0128) Product Safety Report for Skitia Electrical Grill presenting a high risk of electric shock and cuts. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Field Safety Notices for 05-09 January 2026 List of Field Safety Notices for 05-09 January 2026 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government 67 Vine Street, Manchester, M11 1LH : MAN/00BN/HNA/2023/0019 Northern Region Judge J White and Tribunal Member Mr Elliot sitting on 17 November 2023 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Flat 101, Room 3 and Flats 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 & 115 Chapel Walk House Apartments, 11-15 Fargate and 12-13, 20-30 (even) Chapel Walk, Sheffield S1 2HD : MAN/00CG/HPO/2022/0005-0011 Northern Region Judge Holbrook and Regional Surveyor Walsh sitting on 23 & 24 October 2023 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government 97 Neil Lane, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SW : MAN/00BN/HMF/2023/0044 Northern Region Judge Forster and Tribunal Member Mr Thomas sitting on 24 June 2024 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Flat 36, 40A, Jubilee Drive, Liverpool L7 8SN : MAN/00BY/HMG/2023/0002 Northern Region Judge Wood and Tribunal Member Ms Latham sitting on 7 June 2024 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government 52 Coldcotes Avenue, Leeds : MAN/00DA/HNA/2023/0025 Northern Region Judge Davies and Tribunal Member Ms Jacobs sitting on 14 January 2025 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government 7A Laurel Grove, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8LJ : MAN/00BW/LDC/2023/0080 Northern Region Judge Holbrook sitting on 10 December 2024 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ms Penny Bence v (1) Cornwall Council (2) The Information Commissioner: [2025] UKUT 420 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Mrs Justice Heather Williams on 17 December 2025. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Flats A - F Springbank, 90 Fishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8PL:MAN/30UK/LDC/2024/0029 Northern Region Judge P Forster, Judge S Westby & Valuer Member P Mountain sitting on 28 March 2025 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Bracken House, 44-58 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7BD : MAN/00BY/LDC/2024/0054 Northern Region Judge Platt and Tribunal Members Mr Swain sitting on 25 March 2025 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Cypress Point, Leylands Road, Leeds LS2 7LB : MAN/00DA/HYI/2023/0011 & 0013 Northern Region Judge Holbrook, Regional Surveyor Walsh and Tribunal Member Mr Stead sitting on 29 July 2024 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government The Girvan Hotel 30 West End Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4DL : MAN/30UH/HPO/2023/0014 Northern Region Judge J.M.Going and Tribunal Member J.Gallagher Sitting on 12 July 2024 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Chancellor appoints Business Adviser Katie Martin has been appointed as Business Adviser to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government 86 & 88 Crookesmoor Road, Sheffield S6 3FR: MAN/00CG/HNA/2024/0610 & 0611 Northern Region Tribunal Judge J. E. Oliver and Tribunal Member J. Gittus Sitting on 2 & 15 July 2025 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Temporary storage of recyclable waste at collection points by or for charities: RPS 239 Environment Agency regulatory position on the temporary storage of recyclable waste at collection points by or for charities. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government S Ndlovu v Hales Group Ltd: 3301939/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mr G DeSouza v Dnata Catering UK Ltd: 3306451/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Climate Change Levy — exemptions for sodium bicarbonate produced from soda ash and electrolytic hydrogen This tax information and impact note is about planned exemptions from Climate Change Levy (CCL) for electrolytic hydrogen and sodium bicarbonate produced from soda ash. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Gateshead v Anthony Hall Banning Order: MAN/00CH/HBA/2025/0001 Northern Region Tribunal Judge L. McLean and Tribunal Member S. Latham sitting on 17 November 2025 GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Hull and East Riding abstraction licensing strategy The Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the Hull and East Riding catchment. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Yorkshire Derwent abstraction licensing strategy The Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the Yorkshire Derwent catchment. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Full Fraud Risk Assessment: Practice Note This Practice Note brings together leading practice from across the public sector to provide guidance for those responsible for the completion of Full Fraud Risk Assessments. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Ms A B Punithanathan v London Residential Healthcare Ltd: 2301820/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Recycling Lives Charity We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Mrs S Duncan v London Borough of Ealing: 2206563/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026 Policy & government Miss A Roberts v West London NHS Trust: 2217718/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2026