Policy & government

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Policy & government X v Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: 2404949/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government TA7 0JS, Towens of Weston Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/HB3004KS/V002 and EPR/HB3004KS/V003 View the application submitted by Towens of Weston Ltd for Former Airfield, Land off A372, Somerset. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Guide to the EPA bird risk calculator tool - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Hazardous substances reporting and notifications portal - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 366, December 2025 Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government COM130190 - Returns/notices: notices and returns: request from liquidator for copies of submitted returns GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government INTM511015 - Thin capitalisation: practical guidance: introduction: what is thin capitalisation? GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Inheritance tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5m for farmers and businesses £1m Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold increased to £2.5m from April 2026 – allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government INTM501010 - Interest imputation: transfer pricing the lender: tax implications of outward lending GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025 Policy & government Tax Minister and Bingo Association celebrate scrapping of Bingo Duty Bingo clubs across Britain are celebrating the scrapping of bingo duty as UK tax minister Dan Tomlinson and the Bingo Association’s Paul Swindon joined players in London. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government MMRV Vaccine Factsheet – Information for Parents and Caregivers The MMRV vaccine will become part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK from 1 January 2026.   GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Entertainment resort complex, Bedford: statement of reasons for the grant of planning permission Statement of reasons. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government H Beckett v Unite the Union: 2209965/2023 and 2211392/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Fiscal incentives for private sector research and development investment in Kenya Closed: The FCDO invited submissions by 16 January 2026 for a study to inform Kenya’s fiscal policy to enhance investment in research and development and implementation of its national innovation masterplan. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping Dominic Allan given suspended sentence after admitting two offences of illegal waste activity on his land. He ignored instructions to stop and clear the waste. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Euston Partnership Board The Euston Partnership Board was established in July 2020 to actively promote and enable closer collaboration and joint working between all partners involved in the Euston programme. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Procurement at FCDO Details of our purchasing arrangements and information for those looking to become a supply partner. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK and Belize work together to strengthen community-led fisheries management The UK's Marine Management Organisation, is working with the Belize government to protect marine ecosystems, through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP). GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters, Winter 2025: communiqué This communiqué summarises the meeting of the UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters which took place on 20 November 2025. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Chancellor announces date of Spring Forecast The Chancellor has asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare forecast for 3 March 2026 GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Boom lifts and baubles: keeping Britain’s festive spirit aloft UK launches anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into imported boom lifts to defend British manufacturers. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Lead exposure in children: surveillance reports (from 2021) Results of laboratory-based surveillance of elevated blood lead concentrations in children in England. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government SAF Mandate: crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel We are gathering views and updating our evidence base on crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK/EU Summit - Key documentation Key documents regarding the United Kingdom and European Union's substantial package to take forward our future partnership GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Martyn’s Law Regulator preparations Ronnie Megaughin of the SIA reflects on his time over the last year as Interim Executive Director working on Martyn's Law. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Packaging producer responsibility monitoring plan 2026 How the Environment Agency monitors businesses affected by the packaging waste regulations in England. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government CMA proposes to accept remedies in pastry deal Remedies proposed to resolve concerns that Vandemoortele’s deal to buy Délifrance could have led to higher costs for supermarkets and commercial foodservice customers. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Trident Point, 19 Pinner Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 4FW: LON/00AQ/LSC/2020/0263 Residential Property Tribunal decision of Prof. R. Percival and Mrs A. Flynn MA MRICS on 16 January 2025. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Dr J Sim v Highland Health Board: 8001050/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Animal welfare strategy for England A new integrated approach to bring about a generational step change and deliver sustainable and embedded improvements to animal welfare. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Fire safety: Construction technologies, design and usage Research into the suitability of fire safety guidance for modern building uses, designs and materials. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Tax free savings newsletter 19 November 2025 newsletter to update stakeholders on the latest news for tax-free savings. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Fuel margins remain “persistently high” and this is not explained by operating costs, CMA finds CMA publishes latest report analysing competition in the road fuel market and the factors influencing prices paid by drivers. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Healthcare regulator suggests simple winter wellness choices to keep you safe this cough and cold season As the cold weather sets in and coughs and colds become more common, the MHRA is reminding people that small, everyday choices can make a big difference to winter wellbeing. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr J Marques v Circular 1 Health Track and Testing Services Ltd: 3302771/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Consumer trends, UK: July to September 2025 Household final consumption expenditure (HHFCE) for the UK, as a measure of growth. Includes all spending on goods and services by members of UK households. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government NR9 5JF, T M A Bark Supplies Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/WE1698AB/V002 View the application submitted by T M A Bark Supplies Limited for The Old Airfield, Norwich. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government My safety: smart connected products OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of safety issues associated with consumer products that can connect to the internet or a network. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Fourteenth annual Japan-UK Nuclear Dialogue On 3 Dec 2025, the 14th Annual UK-Japan Nuclear Dialogue was held in Manchester to further strengthen cooperation between the UK and Japan on nuclear energy. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Information for UK nationals affected by domestic abuse in Greece Advice for UK nationals affected by domestic abuse in Greece and information on reporting abuse to the police and other forms of support available. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025