Policy & government

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Policy & government Natural History Museum framework document 2025 to 2028 Framework Agreement signed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Natural History Museum (NHM). GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Increased worker spending power to boost coastal communities, as Minister visits Llandudno Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders visits Llandudno to discuss the government's Plan to Make Work Pay with businesses and workers on the seafront. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Moving goods between Great Britain and the UK Continental Shelf Declare goods that have been imported or exported between Great Britain and the UK Continental Shelf. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Universal Periodic Review: UK response mid-term report 2025 The UK has submitted its updated (mid-term) response to the recommendations it received at a session in Geneva in November 2022, as part of the Universal Periodic Review process. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Find an appropriate body Guidance to help find an appropriate body if you’re responsible for statutory teacher induction in a school or college. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government How defence contributes to the prosperity of the UK and supports the UK economy The impact of defence spending is felt in every region of the country through its support of 260,000 UK jobs and nearly £20-billion investment into UK industries every year. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government HM Procurator General & Treasury Solicitor Annual Report and Accounts 2024–25 This is part of a series of departmental publications which presents the government’s outturn for 2024-25 and planned expenditure for 2025-26. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Government Legal Department Annual Report and Accounts 2024–25 Government Legal Department Annual Report and Accounts 2024–25 for the year ended 31 March 2025. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Digital Growth Grant evaluation 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025 An independent evaluation of the Digital Growth Grant, awarded to Barclays Eagle Labs (for financial years 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025), aimed at supporting the growth of UK tech startups and scaleups. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Nottinghamshire's National Nature Reserves Nature reserves in Nottinghamshire that Natural England identifies as among England's finest sites for wildlife and/or geology. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Agent Update: Issue 134 Get guidance from HMRC if you're a tax agent or adviser. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Net Zero Technology Outlook: report The Net Zero Technology Outlook report sets out the research and innovation needed to meet the UK’s net zero target. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government HMT workforce management information: July 2025 This document details monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs within HM Treasury and its agencies. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government English fishing quota: quota application mechanism pilot 2024 assessment This assessment reports on the performance of 2 quota recipients under the quota application mechanism (QAM) pilot 2024. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Candidozyma auris: guidance for acute healthcare settings Candidozyma auris (C.auris): laboratory investigation, management and infection prevention and control of cases. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government UK port freight traffic: 2024 forecasts Forecasts of freight traffic at major UK ports up to 2050. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government DCMS Economic Estimates: Monthly GVA (to June 2025) Official Statistics estimating the contribution of DCMS Sectors, to the UK economy, measured by GVA (gross value added). GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Right to Buy sales and replacements, England: 2024 to 2025 Official statistics on the sales of local authority-owned dwellings through the Right to Buy scheme. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 21 August 2025 The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses. Based on responses from the voluntary fortnightly business survey (BICS) to deliver real-time information to help assess issues affecting UK businesses and economy, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government River Water Quality Monitoring in Hong Kong - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Victoria’s 4-bin recycling system - sustainability.vic.gov.au Sustainability Victoria · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government New report sets out technology and research needed to reach net zero A new report identifying the research and technology needed to meet the UK’s net zero target has been released. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Benyon, Richard - Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ACOBA Advice Advice to Richard Benyon, former Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on business appointments after leaving Crown service. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Williams, Gareth Rhys - Government Chief Commercial Officer, Cabinet Office, ACOBA advice Advice to Sir Gareth Rhys Williams Bt CB, former Government Chief Commercial Officer at the Cabinet Office, on business appointments after leaving Crown service. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Northern Ireland science and tech industries boosted by over £30 million from UK Industrial Strategy Major win for Northern Ireland’s high-tech sectors from the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy, supporting local jobs and growth GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government ‘30 by 30’ - New funding to boost cadet force by over 40,000 by 2030 Young people will have more chances to join the Armed Forces Cadets, under a major expansion of cadet forces across the country, announced today (Wednesday 20 August).   GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Full Government Response to the Infected Blood Inquiry's May 2024 Report This document details the Government's response to the recommendations made by the Infected Blood Inquiry GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Baroness Chapman’s visit drives an exciting chapter in UK–Peru Cooperation Press release covering the official visit of Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK Minister of State for Latin America and the Caribbean, and International Development, to Peru. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Size and health of the UK space industry 2024 The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2024 research represents the latest annual research of the UK space sector. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Regulations: timber and FLEGT licences Guidance for businesses trading in timber and timber-related products. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Working Scots to benefit as UK Government drives Japan investment Boosting trade priority for UK Government at Osaka Expo - and Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill /Seafood Scotland in Tokyo to champion Scottish produce. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0105 Land to the Rear of 9 Priory Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PY Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Invest in Nottingham explores fusion energy at West Burton The group toured West Burton, seeing how STEP Fusion will create jobs, boost the economy, and deliver world-leading clean energy by 2040. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Employer Bulletin: August 2025 A bi-monthly magazine for employers and agents that gives up-to-date information on payroll topics. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Environmental Standards Scotland Enquiries enquiries@environmentalstandards.scot Thistle House, 91 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, - Environmental Standards Scotland Environmental Standards Scotland · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Living Lab - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government UK space sector bolstered with government reforms to boost growth and cut red tape UK Space Agency to join the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology by April 2026, helping to streamline support for the UK’s growing space industry. GOV.UK · 19 Aug 2025 Policy & government UK House Price Index for June 2025 The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 19 Aug 2025 Policy & government International IP service Protecting your trade marks, patents, designs and copyright abroad. GOV.UK · 19 Aug 2025 Policy & government Advice on the Armed Forces pay network compromise There has been a compromise to an Armed Forces payment network. This page provides guidance for those affected. GOV.UK · 19 Aug 2025