Policy & government

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Policy & government Managing a robust and resilient supply of medicines DHSC and NHS England’s ongoing work and future plans to improve shortage management and strengthen medicines supply chain resilience. GOV.UK · 15 Aug 2025 Policy & government Mrs J Trustram v EasyJet Airline Company Ltd: 3312511/2023 and 3313179/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Aug 2025 Policy & government Circular 005/2025: The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2025 This circular sets out changes to the applications forms for a firearm or shotgun certificate, and registering as a firearms dealer. GOV.UK · 15 Aug 2025 Policy & government Explanatory Memorandum: Template and Guidance The Explanatory Memorandum template can be downloaded from this page. Guidance is provided on the completion of the Explanatory Memorandum template. GOV.UK · 15 Aug 2025 Policy & government Pesticide control orders - NSW EPA NSW EPA · 15 Aug 2025 Policy & government Guideline to create a clean up plan for contaminated land - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 15 Aug 2025 Policy & government BDUK Hubs Evaluation Plan This publication sets out the plan for the remaining evaluation activity of BDUK's Hub intervention. It covers the work planned between 2024 and 2027. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Collaborating with other businesses Complying with competition law while working with other businesses. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Shared Rural Network Evaluation Plan The recommended approach to the full evaluation of the Shared Rural Network Programme. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Project Gigabit Evaluation Plan This report sets out the evaluation of Project Gigabit, including the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy (GIS) and the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS). GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Local Full Fibre Network Evaluation Plan This evaluation plan outlines the framework and methodologies that will guide the evaluation of the Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) programme. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Decision for Herts Essex Management Ltd (OF2061608) and S&L Haulage Ltd (OF2078207) Written decision of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner in the East of England for Herts Essex Management Ltd and S&L Haulage Ltd GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Licensing taskforce report and government response The industry-led licensing taskforce report on licensing policy and the government's response. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Mission Review: James Webb Space Telescope and Solar Orbiter Reviews of UK involvement in the James Webb Space Telescope and Solar Orbiter. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Storing fly-tipped waste and waste from trash screens and litter bins: RPS 60 Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store fly-tipped waste, waste from trash screens and public litter bins without an environmental permit. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government HM Courts and Tribunals Service Data Access Panel The HM Courts and Tribunals Service Data Access Panel (DAP) determines the outcome of data access requests for third party access to HMCTS data for research in the public interest. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government 1-12 Kings Walk, King Street, Kettering NN16 8JF and 1-12 Regent Gate, Regent Street, Kettering NN16 8JD, known as the “Old Bakery”: CAM/34UE/LVH/2024/0001 CAM/34UE/LIS/2024/0003 Eastern Region [Judge David Wyatt & Dr J Wilcox BSc MBA FRICS] GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government 44 Maida Vale Monkston Milton Keynes MK10 9RF: CAM/00MG/MNR/2025/0657 Eastern Region Mr Neil Martindale FRICS GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government 2 Sealeys Lane Parsons Drove Wisbech Cambs PE13 4LD:CAM/12UD/HUA/2024/0600 Eastern Region Judge Granby and Mr G Smith MRICS GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Horspath Park, Gidley Way, Horspath, Oxfordshire OX33 1TJ: CAM/38UD/PHC/2024/0001 Eastern Region [Judge JR Morris & Mrs S Redmond BSc, MRICS] GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government NCR transactions in colleges and academy trusts Guidance on what to consider and when to get approval for novel, contentious or repercussive transactions. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government AAIB Record-only investigations reviewed: May - June 2025 This is a list of AAIB Record-only investigations that were reviewed during May - June 2025. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government AAIB investigation to Westland Wasp HAS1, G-CMBE Loss of control during pre-flight checks, Marston Doles, Warwickshire, 15 March 2025 GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Mr L Taylor v The Sun Inn: 4101043/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Aug 2025 Policy & government Miss E Grainger v The Sun Inn: 4101042/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Aug 2025 Policy & government Construction and demolition waste: how to classify Waste codes for common construction and demolition waste. GOV.UK · 13 Aug 2025 Policy & government Mr K F Ng v EM Recycling (Derbys) Ltd: 6000430/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Aug 2025 Policy & government LC – 2024 – 00098 Midlands Region D Barlow GOV.UK · 13 Aug 2025 Policy & government Rural Community Immigration Pilots: Who can apply - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 13 Aug 2025 Policy & government Emissions returns report - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 13 Aug 2025 Policy & government Ramsar Site Protection Case Closure Report Published - Environmental Standards Scotland Environmental Standards Scotland · 13 Aug 2025 Policy & government Industry experts selected to join key pEPR advisory groups PackUK is pleased to announce the members appointed to 3 of its key advisory groups. GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025 Policy & government UK Export Finance Annual Report and Accounts 2022 to 2023 Detailed commentary on UK Export Finance's support for exports, its governance and its financial performance from April 2022 to March 2023. GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025 Policy & government UK Export Finance Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024 Detailed commentary on UK Export Finance's support for exports, its governance and its financial performance from April 2023 to March 2024. GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025 Policy & government Coastal historic landfills Research examined the current and future pollution risk of coastal historic landfills to protect the surrounding environment. GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025 Policy & government Timber regulations reports UK Timber Regulations (UKTR) and Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) reports. GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025 Policy & government OPSS launches new small hazards, big harm campaign Parents urged to be aware of everyday items that pose serious risks when swallowed by young children. GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025 Policy & government SLC Advice to Students on Clearing 2025 Steven Darling, Director of Customer Experience, shares practical advice on Clearing and student finance as A-level results are released this week. GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025 Policy & government Asylum mental health: workstreams, tools and case studies Workstreams, resources and case studies developed or endorsed by the Home Office asylum mental health and wellbeing team. GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025 Policy & government Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) covered by the WEEE regulations Guidance for EEE producers on how to accurately report the weight of EEE they place on the market under the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations. GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2025