Policy & government

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Policy & government Reeves tackles cost-of-living and backs Welsh industry at Budget Welsh families will benefit from a Budget to cut the cost-of-living, create more high skilled jobs and invest in public services, as the Chancellor reaffirmed her commitment to drive economic growth. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Digital Services Tax Review The report explores the implementation of the Digital Services Tax to date focusing on the performance, administration, and impacts of the tax. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Reforming the spending control and accountability framework A report on the government’s plans to reform the public spending control and accountability framework GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government 10 Year Efficiency Projections 10 Year Efficiency Projections. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Budget 2025 fact sheet: Tax support for businesses We know businesses have faced significant challenges in recent years, and they need clear support to recover and grow. That’s why this Budget delivers targeted tax measures to cut costs, unlock investment, and create new opportunities - helping firms innovate, expand and thrive in a fairer, more competitive economy. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Monetary policy remit: Budget 2025 The Chancellor’s letter to the Bank of England setting the remit for the Monetary Policy Committee. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Guidance for managing government’s implicit liabilities Guidance for how departments should identify and mitigate private sector costs that could fall to government in a crisis. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Transfer pricing: international controlled transactions schedule This tax information and impact note is about the introduction of an international controlled transactions schedule. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Government Response to the 2025 Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report The government has published its response to the Office for Budget Responsibility’s 2025 Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Business support for co-operatives and non-financial mutuals This call for evidence invites responses on the experiences of co-operatives, non-financial mutuals and stakeholders in starting, growing and mutualising. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK ETS scope expansion: emissions from international maritime voyages The UK ETS Authority is seeking input on proposals for expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to emissions from international maritime. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK ETS scope expansion: maritime sector The UK ETS Authority is seeking input on proposals for expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to the maritime sector. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Terms of reference Outlines the objectives, membership and governance of the Labour Market Evidence Group and how it will report and communicate. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Veterans Industry Engagement Programme Find out more the Veterans Industry Engagement Programme, including what it does and how you can get involved. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government MOD civilian personnel statistics: background quality reports Statistics on the strength, intake and outflow of MOD civilian personnel, by grade equivalence, Top Level Budgetary area, and demographics. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Police pensions: member contribution structure The government is consulting on proposed updates to the Police Pensions Scheme member contribution structure. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Implementing inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packs A technical consultation seeking views on how to implement pack inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packaging. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government UKHO supports UK resilience in positioning, navigation and timing The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is working with government partners to improve the UK’s resilience in satellite-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT). GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Strengthening the Soft Drinks Industry Levy HMRC and HM Treasury are seeking views on proposed changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL). GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Engaging with the Climate Change Committee: Airports National Policy Statement review Sets out how the Department for Transport would like to engage with the Climate Change Committee during the review of the Airports National Policy Statement. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Heathrow expansion: selection of a scheme for ANPS review purposes Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Yorkshire family brewery taps into new export opportunities with Government guarantee UKEF support helps Wold Top brewery to expand its exports into new markets. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Sickle cell and beta thalassemia: what are the treatment options and challenges? Sickle cell disorder and beta thalassemia are inherited blood conditions that can cause severe pain and organ damage. How are these conditions treated, and what challenges do patients face? What role could new personalised medicines like gene-editing therapies play, and what are the barriers to their adoption? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Unimetals Recycling (UK) Ltd – winding up order made The Official Receiver has been appointed liquidator by the court. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and the Advanced Nuclear Fund: final report, 2021 to 2025 This report sets out the progress and impact achieved by the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) and Advanced Nuclear Fund (ANF), over the course of 2021 to 2025. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Labour Market Evidence Group: initial priorities and workplan Outlines the initial priorities and workplan of the Labour Market Evidence Group in a letter to ministers. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Soft drinks levy extended to protect children and improve health The government has announced an extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion Decisive action on third runway to support trade, tourism and hundreds of thousands of jobs. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Levy on overnight trips will help mayors invest in local growth England’s mayors will be able to invest in transport, infrastructure, and the visitor economy through a new levy on overnight stays. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government PM remarks on the Coalition of the Willing Call: 25 November 2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks on the Coalition of the Willing Call. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Community and Engagement Survey: Questionnaires This page includes the questionnaires completed by respondents for the Community and Engagement Survey GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Telecoms consumer protection: letter from the Chancellor and DSIT Secretary of State to CEOs Telecoms consumer protection: letter from the Chancellor and DSIT Secretary of State to CEOs of telecoms organisations. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Individual arrested in connection with Kidlington illegal waste dumping 39-year-old male was arrested on 25 November as part of an investigation into the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste near Kidlington, Oxfordshire. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government UKRI Framework Document 2025 This document sets out the broad framework within which UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will operate. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government We must protect our society against tomorrow's cyber threats Security Minister Dan Jarvis gave a keynote speech at the Cybersecurity Business Network's inaugural Parliament and Cyber conference. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Thames Estuary Asset Management (TEAM) 2100 programme The Environment Agency 10-year programme established in 2015 to refurbish and replace tidal flood defences in London and the Thames Estuary. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Rail fares freeze: passenger savings estimate Explains the data and calculation behind the estimated savings for rail passengers as a result of the fares freeze. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK national standard for marine oil spill response organisations A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government HMT workforce management information: October 2025 This document details monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs within HM Treasury and its agencies. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government The Government Efficiency Framework The GEF will improve how Departments report efficiencies and ensure the government has appropriate oversight to track delivery and drive improvement. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025