Policy & government

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Policy & government Review of implementation of laws for terrestrial and freshwater protected sites in England - Office for Environmental Protection Office for Environmental Protection · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government | Waste Authority WA - Waste Authority WA WA Waste Authority · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Regulator of Social Housing - Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 For the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK statement to the OSCE Ministerial 2025: Minister Doughty Minister for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, delivers UK Statement during the 2025 OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna, holding Russia to account and outlining the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Overview of Greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) 2003 to 2024 Aggregated data and comparison of Greenfield FDI into the UK and other selected countries and sectors from 2003 to 2024, based on fDi Markets data. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Illegal delivery riders face removal following enforcement blitz Nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders leads to over 170 arrests. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government DCMS Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy 2026 to 2031 Strategy outlining DCMS's evaluation and monitoring practices for the next five years. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK-Australia Illicit Finance Dialogue 2025: joint statement The Home Office and Australian Department of Home Affairs have reaffirmed a shared commitment to tackling illicit finance. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2025 Policy & government Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-Netherlands Bilateral Security Partnership Joint Statement agreed between the UK and Netherlands on deepening security ties. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government MGN 637 (M) Amendment 1 - International code for ships operating in polar waters (Polar Code) Updated guidance on the above regulations following amendments by the IMO to the requirements regarding new vessel types added to some of the requirements GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Control and monitor emissions for your environmental permit How you must control and monitor emissions from your activities that may cause pollution. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Government boost for businesses to drive freight innovation Funding of up to £130,000 will be paid out to 9 small and medium-sized firms, exploring ways to solve challenges within the freight and logistics industry. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Freight Innovation Fund: winning projects Projects receiving funding from the Freight Innovation Fund. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government 6. Writing an odour management plan How to write an odour management plan for your permitted activity. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government 4. Assessing odorous emissions How to monitor and assess odorous emissions in your permitted activity. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Miss S Moody v London Borough of Southwark: 2302190/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Keverstone Court Manor Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3BZ: CHI/OOHN/LSC/2024/0123 Southern Region, Mr C Norman FRICS, Mr M Woodrow MRICS and Mr L Packer on 14 August 2025. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr J Kimberley v Kingshurst Parish Council: 6015667/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Infant formula: government response to CMA market study The 4 nations response to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) market study into the UK infant and follow-on formula market. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Keynote address to FT Cyber Resilience Summit 2025 Security Minister Dan Jarvis's speech at 22 Bishopsgate on the government's action to tackle cybercrime. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Chancellor announces increase to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage The government has recently taken further action to ease the cost of living having frozen rail fares, prescription fees and uprated the Triple lock. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Hydrogen Economic Regulatory Framework: developing an effective framework for pipeline networks We’re seeking views on the economic regulatory market framework for 100% hydrogen pipeline networks, established under the Gas Act 1986. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government MIN 729 (M)+(F): 2026 IMO Amendment to PSSR This MIN sets out the MCA’s approach to IMO Resolution MSC.560(108) which amends Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) course from 1 January 2026. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Northamptonshire innovator meets UK and overseas demand thanks to government guarantee Pallite Group secures £1.6 million corporate facility from KBC Bank, backed by UKEF's General Export Facility. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill​: Guidance ​​A summary of the measures in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 10 July 2025.​ GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Overseas business risk for Belgium Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Belgium. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Space Agency invests £17 million to drive next wave of space innovation The UK Space Agency has announced £17 million for seventeen UK space projects through its National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), unveiled today at Space Comm Expo in Glasgow. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Scheme supporting UK artists begins new funding round Scheme supporting BRIT and Mercury Prize-winning artists begins new funding round GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government The Fairness Innovation Challenge: key findings Findings from projects funded by the Fairness Innovation Challenge. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mercedes electric vehicle investment to create over 150 British Jobs Over 150 jobs will be created across Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire through a new UK-Germany electric vehicle technology project led by Mercedes. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Housing Statistics 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025 These statistics present the housing starts on site and housing completions delivered by Homes England between 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Shared Prosperity Fund place-based evaluation: North East Derbyshire Documents relating to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) place-based evaluation in North East Derbyshire. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government Building materials and components statistics: November 2025 Statistics and analysis on the construction sector for November 2025. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Shared Prosperity Fund place-based evaluation: Newcastle-under-Lyme Documents relating to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) place-based evaluation in Newcastle-under-Lyme. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Shared Prosperity Fund place-based evaluation: North Ayrshire Documents relating to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) place-based evaluation in North Ayrshire. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Shared Prosperity Fund place-based evaluation: North East Lincolnshire Documents relating to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) place-based evaluation in North East Lincolnshire. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Shared Prosperity Fund place-based evaluation: Mid Wales Documents relating to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) place-based evaluation in Mid Wales. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Shared Prosperity Fund place-based evaluation: North of Tyne Documents relating to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) place-based evaluation in North of Tyne. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Shared Prosperity Fund place-based evaluation: South Hams Documents relating to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) place-based evaluation in South Hams. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK Shared Prosperity Fund place-based evaluation: Redbridge Documents relating to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) place-based evaluation in Redbridge. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2025