Policy & government

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Policy & government Sailing pleasure craft to and from the UK Find out about the required documentation for people who sail pleasure craft to and from the UK. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government HP18 0TL, Laing O'Rourke Delivery Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/LP3828MN/A001 View the application submitted by Laing O'Rourke Delivery Limited for HMP Grendon Springhill, New Prison Grendon/Spring Hill, Aylesbury, HP18 0TL GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government How vaping duty stamps work Find out what vaping duty stamps are, how to purchase them, the digital processes and transitional arrangements. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government New resubmission deadline for 2025 packaging data PackUK introduces a resubmission deadline of 1 September 2026 for 2025 packaging data to affect Notices of Liability. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Homes England register of interests Register of interests for the members of the Homes England board and Executive Leadership Team. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government DT6 5JT, BDW Trading Limited: environmental permit application advertisement -EPR/SP3924ME/A001 View the application submitted by BDW Trading Limited for Foundry Lea, Land South of West Road (B3162), Bridport, DT6 5JT. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government SN10 3JX, Wiltshire Council: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/GP3224MZ/A001 View the application submitted by Wiltshire Council for 2 South Farm, All Cannings, Devizes, SN10 3JX GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government SN10 3JX, Wiltshire Council: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/GP3624MY/A001 View the application submitted by Wiltshire Council for 1 South Farm, Patney Road, All Cannings, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3JX. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government GU9 7DQ, Mrs Lorraine Ross and 2 others: environmental permit application advertisement –EPR/QP3424ML/A001 View the application submitted by Mrs Lorraine Ross and 2 others for Pilgrims Way, 40 Crondall Lane, Farnham, GU9 7DQ GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government EX14 3QD, Deer Park Farm Residents Association: environmental permit application advertisement -EPR/EP3528MB/A001 View the application submitted by Deer Park Farm Residents Association for Deer Park Farm, Buckerell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3QD. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government AL3 6AW, The Gorhambury Estates Company Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/FP3626MP/A001 View the application submitted by The Gorhambury Estates Company Limited for Stud Cottage, Gorhambury, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6AW. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government BA3 5HY, Wessex Water Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement –EPR/HP3121LU/A001 View the application submitted by Wessex Water Services Limited for Blakes Farm, Stoke St Michael, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5HY GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Jaana Sorvari - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain: 2025 Annual statistics relating to scientific procedures performed on living animals in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Dr S Mokhammad v Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (Formerly St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals) and others: 1303128/2022 and 2602222/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr A Blackmore v FedEx Express Transport Ltd: 1302765/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government TN33 0NY, Ben Clarkson: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/NP3322MA/A001 View the application submitted by Ben Clarkson for Morrells, Park Lane, Battle, Kent, TN33 0NY. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Saudi Arabia: Gulf Strategy Fund call for concept notes 2026 to 2027 British Embassy Riyadh invites concept notes by 17 July 2026 under the Gulf Strategy Fund in the range of £60,000 to £80,000, to be delivered by November 2026. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Find software and IT that works with DVSA earned recognition Find driver and vehicle software and IT systems that can report on performance measures for the DVSA earned recognition scheme for vehicle operators. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Making your service look like GOV.UK Using design patterns and frontend code to make your service consistent with the rest of GOV.UK. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government BSR to introduce more proportionate and targeted approach for higher-risk building assessments The Building Safety Regulator will update its approach to building assessment certificates, providing greater support for duty holders while maintaining high standards of building safety. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government David Miles nominated for reappointment as member of the OBR’s Budget Responsibility Committee Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has today nominated Professor David Miles CBE to serve a second term in the BRC. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Voter Authority Certificates: a quick guide Voter Authority Certificates (VACs), a free type of voter ID, are available to people without any other accepted form of photo ID. House of Commons Library · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Ms J Drew v Moulton Medical Centre: 2601509/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government S S Johal v Mitie Security: 1304996/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government VAT gap estimates HMRC statistics relating to VAT gap estimates. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Heat, travel and late nights: How summer can affect your medicines and how to stay safe The MHRA is urging people to “summer-proof your health” as warmer weather, travel, and changing routines can affect how medicines and medical devices work, with simple steps to help prevent avoidable harm. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Health protection in children and young people's settings, including education A practical guide for staff on managing cases of infectious diseases in children and young people's settings, including education. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Press release - Human rights violations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan. Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP European Parliament — press releases · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Press release - Combating child sexual abuse online: support for more limited ePrivacy derogation On Thursday, Parliament adopted amendments to a privacy exemption allowing electronic communication services to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP European Parliament — press releases · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Public register of reprocessors and exporters of UK packaging waste List of all operators registered and accredited under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Press release - Digital euro: MEPs ready to start negotiations On Thursday, plenary backed talks with the Council on a digital euro proposal that would offer citizens a secure way to reduce reliance on non-EU providers. Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP European Parliament — press releases · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Press release - Humanitarian aid: the EU must condemn violations of international humanitarian law On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution on the recently-published joint communication on humanitarian aid. Committee on Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP European Parliament — press releases · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr R Coulter v MJ Fort UK Ltd c/o McLay, McAlister & McGibbon LLP: 8000015/2026 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government CMA Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026 The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) Annual Report and Accounts cover the financial year 2025 to 2026. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government A Logan v Diligenta Ltd: 8001943/2025 and 8000986/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Charity Commission annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026 Charity Commission annual report and accounts for the year 2025 to 2026. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Homes for Net Zero research programme Homes for Net Zero is a longitudinal in-home energy monitoring trial providing research insight on homeowner transitions to Net Zero. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr J Elliott v Atlas FM Ltd and Chase Services Group Ltd: 8002241/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Drop Palantir’s Federated Data Platform and look for alternative, MPs tell Health Minister - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 9 Jul 2026