Policy & government

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Policy & government Water efficiency must become national priority says EA Environment Agency urges water companies to speed up fixing of leaks GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Mr A Roy v CMR Surgical Ltd: 3311224/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government A Tayel v The Secretary of State for Justice and others: 3304182/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Yorkshire duo arrested in recycling fraud investigation Environment Agency officers worked with South Yorkshire Police to apprehend the individuals GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Companies House strategy 2025 to 2030 Our vision and strategic objectives for the next 5 years. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government About us We incorporate and dissolve limited companies. We register company information and make it available to the public. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK Internal Market Act 2020: review and consultation We are seeking views on what is and what is not working well about the UK Internal Market Act, so that we can quickly decide on next steps to make processes work better. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Mr M Broomhead v Peninsula Legal Services Ltd T/a Irwell Law and Others: 2408762/2023 and 2411295/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Suspended jail terms for father and son who flouted waste rules The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a father and son for illegally importing, processing and burning waste at 2 sites near Draycott, Derbyshire. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Individual insolvencies, October 2025 Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers and rates of individual insolvencies, including bankruptcies, debt relief orders and individual voluntary arrangements in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and quarterly information for Scotland. For England and Wales, Breathing Space scheme statistics are also included. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Company insolvencies, October 2025 Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers, rates and sectors of companies that have entered formal insolvency procedures in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) Statutory guidance for the development, implementation and review of a Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP). GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Multi-million pound backing for cutting edge projects by UK scientists and innovators New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Intellectual property (IP) guidance for the NHS in England This guidance provides practical steps, good practice principles, case studies and model agreements and templates to support effective IP management in the NHS. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Water resources 2024-2025: analysis of the water industry’s annual water resources performance The Environment Agency's analysis of the water resources management plan annual review submissions from water companies across England for April 2024 to March 2025. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Interministerial Group on UK-EU Relations Communiqué: 12 May 2025 The Interministerial Group on UK-EU Relations met on 12 May 2025. The meeting was chaired by the Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office Nick Thomas-Symonds MP. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Bringing nature back – biodiversity-friendly nature-based solutions in cities (BiNatUr) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government WA waste strategy review - Waste Authority WA WA Waste Authority · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Unfair commercial practices Guidance on business conduct that the law on unfair business-to-consumer trading prohibits under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Boiler Upgrade Scheme and certification requirements for clean heat schemes We're seeking views on proposed amendments to the existing Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and to certification requirements for BUS and other clean heat schemes. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Public and animal health benefit from record low sales of veterinary antibiotics New report shows total quantity of antibiotics sold for livestock remains at the lowest level to date. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Gaza and Sudan: Foreign Secretary statement, 18 November 2025 The Foreign Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on the situations in Gaza and Sudan on 18 November 2025. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government CMA launches major consumer protection drive focused on online pricing practices CMA opens investigations into 8 businesses, issues advisory letters to 100 firms and publishes finalised guidance for businesses. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government NESO’s North Hyde report: government response The government’s action plan to address the findings of NESO’s review into the incident at North Hyde Substation and commitment to ensuring GB energy resilience now and in the future. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Skills England unveils 'roadmap' for local skills to drive growth Development of second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is now underway. New guidance to steer the process has been launched by Skills England. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Notice served on bogus directors as Companies House changes come into force Identity verification for directors and PSCs brings a fairer and safer business environment closer. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Managing deer populations at Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve Read how Natural England are monitoring and managing significant browsing pressure from deer at Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve (NNR) in West Sussex. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Government fuels NHS innovation to unlock billions in growth The government updates NHS IP guidance for the first time in 23 years, cutting red tape so innovations reach patients faster and boost the UK's economic growth. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Government unveils England's first ever Men's Health Strategy The government launches bold plan to tackle physical and mental health challenges faced by men and boys, and reduce inequalities. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK and Indonesia collaborate on implementation of Regulatory Impact Assessment Indonesia and UK advance regulatory reform through Regulatory Impact Assessment to boost competitiveness, ensure evidence-based policies, and support OECD readiness. GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2025 Policy & government Growing a knowledge network for the UK’s maritime industry  Industry and academia are being invited to collaborate with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in a new strategic initiative to help the UK’s marine sector become cleaner, safer and even more successful.  GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2025 Policy & government Crime-cutting jobs plan sees hundreds of firms join hiring drive Britain’s biggest businesses have joined the Government’s hiring drive to get prison leavers into work in effort to cut crime as part of the Plan for Change. GOV.UK · 16 Nov 2025 Policy & government Global Clean Power Alliance: supply chains mission vision The vision statement from governments and organisations participating in work on the Global Clean Power Alliance supply chains mission. GOV.UK · 15 Nov 2025 Policy & government NDA announces £1 million funding to accelerate clean energy in West Cumbria NDA announces £1 million investment to develop masterplan for clean energy development on land adjacent to Sellafield. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Russo-Ukrainian war: the political economy of the present balance of forces This paper examines the evolving political economy of the Russo-Ukrainian war. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government 2027 IPCC Methodology Report on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies, CCUS for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (additional guidance): call for experts The UK has been invited to nominate experts for participation in the production of the 2027 IPCC Methodology Report on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies, CCUS for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (additional guidance). GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government MHCLG major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners (SROs) MHCLG appointment letters for Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) Senior Responsible Owners (SROs). GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Mr M M Martinez v El Cerdo Ltd: 6015444/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025 Policy & government Posting passports and documents: caseworker guidance Tells HM Passport Office staff how to return customers passports and documents to them when a final decision is made on their application. GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2025