Policy & government

Policy & government DCMS Economic Estimates GVA 2023 (provisional) Accredited official statistics used to provide an estimate of the contribution of DCMS Sectors to the UK economy, measured by GVA (gross value added). GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government Ofsted annual report 2024/25: education, children’s services and skills Ofsted's annual report presents our findings for the areas we inspect in early years childcare, schools, further education and skills and children's social care. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government Over half a million children to be lifted out of poverty as government unveils historic child poverty strategy Around 550,000 children will be lifted out of poverty by 2030 – the biggest reduction in a single parliament since records began – as the Government launches its Child Poverty Strategy today (Friday 5 December). GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government Child Poverty Strategy: parents and carers research This research aimed to understand how families living in poverty manage essential costs (including utilities, housing, food, health and school related costs), and the support available to help them with financial challenges. It also looked at their financial resilience, and experiences of managing debt and savings. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Eurostat news · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government Never Bin a Battery - NSW EPA NSW EPA · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government MOE Japan Selects New Project of Subsidy Programme for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Facility Introduction for FY2025 to FY2027 (Fourth Round) | Press Release | Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan - env.go.jp Japan Ministry of the Environment (English) · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government Better buses, more services: £3 billion boost for millions of passengers Multi-year funding gives local authorities the funds they need to provide passengers with lower fares, more frequent and reliable services and safer journeys. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK and Germany deepen science and tech ties with £14 million to unlock quantum’s vast potential The UK and Germany have announced plans to work even more closely together to unlock the vast potential of quantum technology. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government From cheese rolling to bagpiping: UK launches search for traditions that define our communities Communities invited to submit beloved traditions - from Highland dancing to Pancake Day - for recognition as UK living heritage. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government New Chief Executive of the Insolvency Service appointed  The Insolvency Service has announced that its new Chief Executive will be Duncan Beach GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government Defence and Security funding boosting innovation across the UK Innovation thrives in every region of the United Kingdom. This booklet highlights unique UKDI funded innovations, from each region of the UK. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government ECSH33600 - Checking internal reporting and suspicious activity GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2025 Policy & government RPC opinion: duty to inform workers of right to join a union, options assessment The RPC's opinion of the Department for Business and Trade's options assessment for implementation of a new duty for employers in the Employment Rights Bill. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Restart Scheme statistics to October 2025 Statistics in development including demographics and volumes of referrals, starts, first earnings, job outcomes and performance by contract area, month, and cohort. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK among first countries to recognise cryptocurrency as personal property Owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to the law. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Extending the UK Emissions Trading Scheme cap beyond 2030 We're seeking views on extending the UK Emissions Trading Scheme beyond the end of Phase I. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Next step on the UK rollout of self-driving vehicles as public, charities and businesses asked for their views Have your say on the framework that will ensure self-driving technology is safely introduced on Britain's roads. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government 4. Tachograph rules The rules about the tachograph that must be used by drivers to record assimilated or AETR drivers' hours in a passenger carrying vehicle. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government 4. Tachograph rules The rules about the tachograph that must be used by drivers to record assimilated or AETR drivers' hours. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Tax Support for Entrepreneurs: Call for Evidence This Call for Evidence will gather views and evidence on tax policy support for investment in high-growth UK companies GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Plans for direct UK–Germany rail link one step closer Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn plan direct London–Germany high-speed rail by early 2030s, making travel greener and easier. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Nuclear 2025 conference: Energy Secretary speech Energy Secretary Ed Miliband spoke at the Nuclear Industry Association's Nuclear 2025 conference. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Data brokers and national security A call for views about the data broking industry, data brokers’ operations, security practices and customers, to support policy development to ensure the security of UK data. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Small business access to finance This call for evidence seeks views, evidence and experiences of applying for and accessing debt finance in the UK for small businesses. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government More people training to teach Trainee teacher numbers reach highest point since pandemic as government progresses towards its pledge to recruit and retain 6,500 additional teachers. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 4 - projects awarded funding The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme provides grants for public sector bodies to fund heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Kingdon review of children’s hearing services: final report Sets out the final report from the independent review of children’s hearing services in England. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Farmers urged to protect land from waste criminals this winter Large-scale waste dumping in East Anglia, costing farmers more than £6,000 per incident to clear. Criminal gangs targeting farmland with lorry loads of waste. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Awaab’s Law: Guidance for tenants in social housing Guidance to help tenants in social housing understand their rights and the responsibilities of their landlord under Awaab’s Law. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government CIL Appeal 1869949 – 15 Aug 25 – Erection of a data centre (Use Class B8), plant building and energy centre Erection of a data centre (Use Class B8), plant building and energy centre including ancillary office space, with associated works including landscaping, access, car and cycle parking, and servicing areas. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Futures Toolkit: tools for strategic futures for policymakers and analysts The Futures Toolkit provides a set of tools to help you develop policies and strategies that are robust in the face of an uncertain future.  GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government More homes and improved high streets for new mayoral areas through 30-year funding package More homes, better high streets and support for businesses are on the way as six fast-tracked devolution areas have secured multi-billion-pound funding. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Harry Hampson appointed as new CEO of UK Government Investments Harry Hampson has been appointed as the new CEO of UK Government Investments (UKGI), bringing extensive private sector experience to the Government’s centre for corporate finance and governance. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Jonathan Samuel Jonathan Samuel joined the Export Guarantees Advisory Council (EGAC) in Autumn 2025. Jon is a highly respected sustainability leader with over 30 years of international experience across the mining, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. He was a partner at the international sustainability consultancy ERM and has held senior executive roles at Anglo American Plc and De Beers, where he led pion GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: terms of reference Terms of reference for an independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government International defence expenditure: 2025 Information on defence expenditure by NATO countries. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Local Authority Planning Capacity and Capability Survey 2025 This report presents the second national survey of local planning authorities undertaken by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 4 December 2025 The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Civil justice statistics quarterly: July to September 2025 Volume of civil and judicial review cases dealt with by the courts over time and the overall timeliness of these cases. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025