Policy & government

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Policy & government Working for British High Commission Kuala Lumpur GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Working for British Consulate General Hong Kong GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Welsh Secretary looks ahead to bright 2026 for Wales Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens reflects on UK Government investment and delivery in Wales in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government New Year Honours 2026: Overseas and International List The New Year Overseas and International Honours List recognises people who have given exceptional service to the UK abroad and internationally. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 recognises community champions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training Thousands of people at risk of dropping out of work will be given more support to stay in their jobs thanks to new Government-funded occupational health training for 5,000 line managers working in small businesses. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026 Armed Forces personnel and Civilians have been granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government First new National River Walk announced • The 21-kilometre ‘Mersey Valley Way’ is set to run from Stockport through Manchester to Trafford GOV.UK · 27 Dec 2025 Policy & government Top tips to protect your Christmas gifts from cyber-scrooges Got a new tablet, smart watch or connected toy for Christmas? Take 5 minutes to set up 2-step verification and keep cyber criminals out of your home. GOV.UK · 27 Dec 2025 Policy & government Boxing Day swimmers buoyed by year of action to clean up waters 2025 was landmark year of action on water, with biggest reforms in a decade. GOV.UK · 26 Dec 2025 Policy & government 2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost to workers and companies The UK has seen the highest value of defence exports in 2025 since records began GOV.UK · 26 Dec 2025 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 367, December 2025, Childhood schedule changes special Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2025 Policy & government Product Safety Report: A4R Water Beads sold via Amazon (2512-0167) Product Safety Report for A4R Water Beads presenting a high risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2025 Policy & government Decision for Ryan HGV Ltd (OF2033375) Written confirmation of the decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England for Ryan HGV Ltd, transport manager Emilian Uricaru and driver Marian Catalin Dumitrascu GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2025 Policy & government Decision for ETM Construction & Recycling Holdings Ltd (OH1115884) Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the Westof England for ETM Construction & Recycling Holdings Ltd and transport managers Westley De-Laune and Christopher Harrison GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2025 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Mr. Pen Water Beads sold via Desertcart (2512-0286) Product Safety Report for Mr. Pen Water Beads presenting a high risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2025 Policy & government Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance This consultation seeks views on the draft statutory guidance issued under the Down Syndrome Act 2022. GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2025 Policy & government S Peggie v Fife Health Board and Dr B Upton: 4104864/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Section 5 The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual used to assess Capital Gains and other taxes. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government CP v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2025] UKUT 388 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Citron on 19 November 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0130 2 Merton Road, Bristol, BS7 8TL Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Cyber security vulnerabilities of operational technologies This research details the cyber security vulnerabilities of Operational Technologies and the risks they pose. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Letsvan Fuzzy Trendy Fun Party Doll (2510-0160) Product Safety Report for Letsvan Fuzzy Trendy Fun Party Doll presenting a serious risk of choking. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Institutional cooking with biogas in Kenya: insights, innovations, and implementation challenges This report explores the viability of biogas as a sustainable energy solution for large-scale cooking in institutions such as schools and hospitals. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Kitchen behaviours in eCooking: findings from Ghana, Kenya, Nepal and Uganda This report brings together findings from 4 kitchen behaviour studies. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Common legislative solutions: a guide to tackling recurring policy issues in legislation This guidance is designed to help officials deal with some commonly occurring policy issues that are dealt with by adopting a commonly occurring legislative solution. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Artificial intelligence (AI) and employment Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in UK workplaces. How is it being used, and what are the impacts on job opportunities and working conditions? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government e-Waste management for sustainable eCooking in Tanzania Integrating electric cooking into a country’s broader electrification agenda has been identified as a key component that creates synergies to enhance energy security, manage fuel costs and aligns with global energy and climate goals on the path toward universal clean cooking. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Framework development for extended producer responsibility (EPR) in e-waste and e-cooking devices in Nepal Outlines a comprehensive framework for implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR) in managing e-waste and e-cooking devices in Nepal. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Kitchen behaviours ethnographic study in Nepal This study focuses on understanding how everyday cooking behaviours impact electricity consumption in households using induction cookstoves. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Kitchen behaviours ethnographic study in Ghana Findings from this study are intended to provide recommendations to enhance energy efficiency, promote sustainable cooking habits, and encourage the adoption of modern cooking technologies. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Conducting an ethnography on the role of user cooking behaviour in household energy consumption Presents an investigation into the role of user cooking behaviour in household energy consumption. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mrs A Muda v Malaysia: [2025] EAT 193 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Williams on 23 December 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a 61-year-old man for running an illegal waste operation without the necessary permits or exemptions. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government 41 & 41A Blenheim View Leeds LS2 9QA : MAN/00DA/HPO/2021/0011, 12, 18, 19 MAN/00DA/HIN/2023/0001, MAN/00DA/HPO/2022/0004 Northern Region Judge Barber and Tribunal Member Mr Hossain sitting on 22 February 2024 GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Product Recall: Wet n Wild Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner E8752 (2512-0234) Product Recall for Wet n Wild Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner E8752 presenting a serious chemical risk. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Pre-school vaccinations: guide to vaccinations from 2 to 5 years Details of immunisations for children between 2 and 5 years, before they start school. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government FCDO annual statement of compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity 2024 to 2025 A statement on how the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) complied with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity in 2024 to 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK inclusive wealth and income accounts: 2005 to 2023 Estimates and analysis of economic progress, including a broader range of economic activities and assets than gross domestic product (GDP), like unpaid household services, ecosystem services, and more. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025