Policy & government

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Fireworks: Purchase, possession and use An overview of the rules that regulate the purchase, possession and use of fireworks in the UK. House of Commons Library · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Agriculture in the United Kingdom 2025 Annual statistics about agriculture in the United Kingdom. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Ecuador travel advice FCDO travel advice for Ecuador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government 4.38 million under temporary protection in May 2026 - European Commission Eurostat news · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government EU maintains commitment to strengthening industrial safety 50 years on from the Seveso disaster in Northern Italy, the Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing industrial accidents. European Commission — DG Environment news · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Procurement at MOD Doing business with defence: information for those looking to become a supplier or contractor. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Find a professional to certify export health certificates A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Ventnor's coastal future takes shape as survey work gets underway The Environment Agency, in partnership with Isle of Wight Council, are launching ground investigations this summer GOV.UK Environment Agency news — waste · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Who regulates estate agents? This briefing provides information about the regulation of estate agents in England and Wales. House of Commons Library · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Taste trials guidance Guidelines on the conduct of taste trials involving novel foods or foods produced by novel processes. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Fireworks: Import, storage and sale An overview of the rules that regulate the import, storage and sale of fireworks in the UK. House of Commons Library · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Chief Medical Officer issues new physical activity guidelines: LGA response - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government HGV seized as Bradford waste site investigation continues The Environment Agency has seized an HGV as part of its investigation into an illegal waste site in Bradford. GOV.UK Environment Agency news — waste · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) Find out when and how to apply for CSHT funding and how to manage your agreement. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Who regulates hairdressers? Information about the current regulation of hairdressers in the UK. House of Commons Library · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Heat technical research Technical research covering aspects of low carbon heating technologies. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Manchester Prize: winner and finalists Winning project of the Manchester Prize and successful finalists of Round 1 and 2. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Roadmap for collaboration UK-Spain Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and First Vice-President and Minister of Economy, Trade and Business Carlos Cuerpo Caballero have signed a roadmap on UK-Spain collaboration in Brussels on 9 July 2026. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government New guidance for cell-cultivated and novel food businesses FSA and FSS publish new guidance to help businesses bring cell-cultivated products and other novel foods safely to market.  GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Cell-cultivated products: identity, production and microbiology Supplementary guidance to applicants for the assessment of cell cultivated products in food: identity, production and microbiology. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Cell-cultivated products: food business hygiene requirements Guidance on applying general food law and hygiene regulations to cell-cultivated products. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr J C Sutherland v Technology Services Group Ltd: 6009782/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government School inspection data summary report (IDSR) guide This guide provides an overview of the inspection data summary report (IDSR) for primary and secondary schools, including schools with a sixth form, and gives guidance on how to interpret the data. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Cladding Safety Scheme Guidance for organisations taking part in the Homes England Cladding Safety Scheme to address fire risks. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr J Holland v Enigmatic Smile Ltd: 8000903/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr G Livingstone v Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd: 8002528/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Crackdown on vapes targeting children: LGA response - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government 1 Duncan Close, Flat 3 Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN3 6WL: CAM/34UF/LSC/2025/0641 Eastern Region, Judge Bernadette MacQueen & Judge Robert Boucher & Gerard Smith, MRICS FAAV, 19 January 2026 GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government 34 Beach Station Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2EY: CAM/42UG/LBC/2024/0018, CAM/42UG/LAC/2024/0005 Eastern Region, Judge Wendy Banks, Judge David Wyatt & Gerard Smith, MRICS FAAV, 5 March 2026 GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government 35A Boyn Valley Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4DT: CAM/00ME/LSC/2025/0610 Eastern Region, First-tier Tribunal Judge K Neave & Mr R Thomas, 16 February 2026 GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government 57 Ackroyd House, Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, Essex CM20 2UH: CAM/22UJ/LSC/2025/0655 Eastern Region, Judge M. Hunt & Judge C. Morgan & Dr J. Wilcox FRICS, 11 February 2026 GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government CAM/12UE/PHC/2025/0001 CAM/12UE/PHC/2025/0002 CAM/12UE/PHC/2025/0003 CAM/12UE/PHC/2025/0005:Yarwell Mill Country Park, Mill Road, Yarwell, Peterborough PE8 6PS Eastern Region, Judge JR Morris, Ms Mary Hardman FRICS IRRV, 23 September 2025 GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Block 1-26 Kilby Road, Stevenage SG1 2LT:CAM/26UH/LSC/2025/0664 Eastern region Judge K. Saward , Judge A. Holton & Mr R. Thomas MRICS GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government 80 Obelisk Rise, Northampton, NN2 8QU :CAM/34UF/HMK/2025/0614 Eastern region First-tier Tribunal Judge K Neave & Mr D Hunt GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government 117 & 139A Churchman House Portman Road Ipswich IP1 2BN:CAM/42 UD/LIS/2023/0018 Eastern region, Judge Stephen Reeder, Mr Roland Thomas MRICS, 13 January 2025 GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government 6 Long John, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9LT:CAM/26UC/HMK/2024/0002 Eastern region, Judge Katie Neave, Mr Adarsh Kapur, 21 March 2025 GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Latimore House, 21 Lattimore Road, St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 3XL:CAM/26UG/LDC/2025/0633 Eastern region, Judge John Morris, 4 July 2025 GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government EU updates rules on waste recovery shipments to Switzerland The amendment ensures that long-standing and sustainable waste management arrangements between the EU & Switzerland can continue. European Commission — DG Environment news · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government TE5: Supplement for use of individual tree-shelters Find out about eligibility and requirements for the supplement for use of individual tree-shelters item. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2026 Policy & government Commission preliminarily finds the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act - European Commission Eurostat news · 10 Jul 2026