Policy & government

Policy & government Post-16 education and skills white paper Post-16 education and skills reforms to develop a skilled workforce and break down barriers to opportunity. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government CPTPP: joint ministerial statement in Melbourne, 21 November 2025 A jointly prepared statement following the meeting in Melbourne, Australia, on 21 November 2025 of Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) members. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK backs next-generation satellite communications with £6.9 million investment The UK Space Agency is investing £6.9 million in satellite technology that will transform connectivity and secure Britain’s place as a European space leader. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Better data, stronger enforcement and greater powers enable the Environment Agency to protect the environment and deliver sustainable growth Second Chief Regulator report outlines the regulatory performance of water, agricultural and waste sectors   GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Environment Agency Chief Regulator’s report 2024-25 Review of activities regulated by the Environment Agency in 2024-25. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Sizewell A concrete reused at Sizewell C Over 15,000 tonnes of concrete from Sizewell A is getting a second life at Sizewell C following a major sustainability agreement. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Thousands of British jobs secured as billions of pounds worth of aero deals announced at Dubai Airshow Engineers and manufacturing workers across the UK will benefit from a flurry of major new aircraft deals announced this week at the Dubai Airshow. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government New Sunderland-made Nissan LEAF qualifies for £3,750 discount under government’s EV grant in a boost for North East manufacturing There are now 39 models of electric vehicles eligible for the Electric Car Grant. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Environment Agency 2024 data on regulated businesses in England Data on compliance ratings, pollution inventory, pollution incidents, enforcement and waste crime for 2024. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Octo-puss: Ukrainian battlefield equipment set to go on display in Downing Street A state-of-the-art interceptor drone that will be made in the UK and deployed to the front line in Ukraine is set to go on display in Downing Street. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Implementation of the Online Safety Act: Fees threshold and exemptions to fee paying Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Major pension schemes back £200 million initial fund to scale UK science and tech Chancellor doubles down on growth as her number one priority ahead of the Budget, as she welcomes major pension funds to Downing Street. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Dr Graeme Madden v (1) Waracle Ltd (2) Paystream My Max Ltd: [2025] EAT 173 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lady Poole on 20 November 2025. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Economic Estimates: Monthly GVA (gross value added) for DCMS sectors, to September 2025 Official Statistics estimating the contribution of DCMS Sectors to the UK economy, measured by GVA (gross value added). GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Trends in UK business dynamism and productivity Statistics on firm-level productivity, business dynamism and business markup estimates, showing how the economy has changed from 1997 to 2024. These are official statistics in development. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government CPTPP joint ministerial statements: trade and investment dialogues with the EU and ASEAN, 20 November 2025 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) joint ministerial statements on trade and investment dialogues with the EU and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) announced on 20 November 2025 at the CPTPP Ministerial Commission meeting in Melbourne, Australia. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government The Fair Funding Review 2.0 ​​A consultation on the government’s proposed approach to local authority funding reform through the Local Government Finance Settlement from 2026-27. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Biggest overhaul of legal migration model in 50 years announced Illegal migrants and arrivals reliant on benefits face waiting between 20 and 30 years to settle – the toughest in Europe. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Boost for Armed Forces as new laser weapon takes down high-speed drones MBDA awarded £316 million contract to deliver new DragonFire systems to the Royal Navy from 2027, after achieving UK first in latest testing by shooting down high-speed drones with new laser system. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government River basin management plans, 2022 to 2027: interim progress report 2025 An interim report describing progress in the implementation of each planned programme of measures for cycle 3 of the river basin management plans. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Agent Update : Issue 137 Get guidance from HMRC if you're a tax agent or an adviser. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Secretary of State's address to CLA Rural Business Conference Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 CLA Rural Business Conference GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Martyn Oliver's speech at the 2025 Association of Colleges Annual Conference Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, spoke at the Association of Colleges Annual Conference in Birmingham. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Rogue waste company fined £1 million for running illegal site Fine against Lincolnshire catalytic converter firm reflects the 'gravity of the offending' with arrest warrant for director who has fled to Lithuania GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK competent authorities for pesticide residues in food: annual report for 2024 Summary of the work carried out by the Health and Safety Executive on the control plans for pesticide residues in food in 2024. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Black homelessness - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Major Northumberland river restoration project is complete One of the largest river restoration projects in the UK - in the Breamish Valley, Northumberland - is complete. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise business hub A guide to how the government is supporting VCSE organisations. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Affordable housing supply in England: 2024 to 2025 Statistics on gross additional affordable housing supply in England. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 20 November 2025 The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Local government finance policy statement 2026-27 to 2028-29 ​​The local government finance policy statement sets out government’s proposals for the 2026-27 to 2028-29 multi-year Local Government Finance Settlement. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government AI to power national renewal as government announces billions of additional investment and new plans to boost UK businesses, jobs and innovation A major package of new reforms and investment will put AI at heart of government’s mission to drive growth, create jobs and spread prosperity across the country. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Promoting competition and protecting consumers to drive growth and improve household prosperity A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at the Chatham House Competition Policy Conference 2025 to launch the CMA’s 2026 to 2029 strategy. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Benefits of an open and competitive legal economy This report explores how legal sector openness, reform and innovation drive UK economic growth and global competitiveness. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government New Business Growth Service roadshow kicks off to support firms in the North East Small Businesses across the UK will benefit from a new support service, bringing together central, devolved, and local support in one place for the first time. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK Statement – ILO programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories UK Statement for the International Labour Organization's programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories. Delivered at the ILO's 355th Governing Body. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Full steam ahead: PM to announce £400m worth of deals for trains, planes and submarines as he unlocks major opportunity for UK businesses at G20 summit Prime Minister set to arrive in South Africa today ahead of the G20 summit, to drive forward growth and opportunity across the United Kingdom. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government CMA Strategy 2026 to 2029 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Strategy for 2026 to 2029. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government More free breakfast clubs to tackle cost of living head-on Parents set to save up to £450 per year as free breakfast club rollout targets areas where families are struggling most with the cost of living. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025 Policy & government Secretary of State's address to 2025 FDF Investment Summit Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 Food and Drink Federation Investment Summit 2025 GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2025