Policy & government

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Policy & government Working for HM Land Registry Current jobs and what HM Land Registry can offer you. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government BS40 7TU, Sally Morgan: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3126MH/A001 View the application submitted by Sally Morgan for Hilltop Cottage, Ellick Road, Blagdon, Somerset, BS40 7TU. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Monitoring stack emissions: techniques and standards for periodic monitoring This index will help you choose an appropriate periodic monitoring technique and standard for monitoring stack emissions to air (formerly part of M2). GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Free school meals in England Find constituency and school level data on pupils eligible for means-tested free school meals in England. House of Commons Library · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government HMRC Transformation Roadmap — Progress Update 2026 An update on the progress made on HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Rights of nature: Ethical frameworks Rights of nature raise questions about the ethical basis of environmental protection and the implications of extending rights beyond humans. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government HR7 4DH, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3624MH/A001 View the application submitted by Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd for Bromyard New Road SPS, Sherford Street, Bromyard, HR7 4DH. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government CO4 5NA, Mr Joshua Warren: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/HP3422MN/A001 View the application submitted by Mr Joshua Warren for Blackthorn, Langham Lodge Lane, Colchester, CO4 5NA. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government NG24 2NE, Carl Hill: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3326MN/A001 View the application submitted by Carl Hill: for The Poplars, Barnby Road, Newark, Newark and Sherwood District, NG24 2NE GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government DE12 7RG, Galliford Try Construction Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3828MJ/A001 View the application submitted by Galliford Try Construction Limited for Measham STW, Measham Road, Oakthorpe, Leicestershire, DE12 7RG. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Next NAO Chair announced Michael Jary CBE has been announced by the Prime Minister and the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as the next chair of the National Audit Office. National Audit Office · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Ms M Teixeira v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd: 2410963/2023 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Government apologises for historic forced adoption practices Apology comes with £4 million package of support which includes easier access to adoption records GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Could Andy Burnham let mayors raise more taxes? What taxes can regional mayors raise and could this change with a new Prime Minister? House of Commons Library · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Dr C M Day v Health Education England: [2026] EAT 97 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Stacey on 02 July 2026. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government High Value Council Tax Surcharge and homes over £2 million From April 2028, the High Value Council Tax Surcharge will introduce an additional flat-rate charge on properties valued at £2 million or more. House of Commons Library · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Applying for approval of a meat or food establishment Where you need to apply for approval of a food or meat establishment depending on the type of your establishment and your location. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Understanding children’s social care sufficiency in England An analysis of children’s social care sufficiency in England. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Statutory guidance: Assess packaging recyclability: recyclability assessment methodology (RAM) 2027 Under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, large producers must use the RAM to assess packaging recyclability and report the results of their assessments to the environmental regulator. PackUK (pEPR scheme administrator) · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme registered businesses list Check if the business that stores your goods in the UK is registered with the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme if you’re a trader based outside of the UK. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr M Shapan v Consigned Sealed Delivered Ltd and Mr G Marwan: 6006541/2026 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government IP8 4JW, Brockley Wood Ventures Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3127SZ/A002 View the application submitted by Brockley Wood Ventures Limited for Brockley Wood Quarry, Belstead. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Ms F Bendriss v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust: 3310410/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Cell-cultivated products: guidance on classification and HACCP principles Guidance on applying the hygiene regulations to cell-cultivated products GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Defence Investment Plan: Key decisions On 30 June 2026, the government published its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan. What are the key decisions for MOD spending over the next four years? House of Commons Library · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Environmental permits: regulatory position statements When the Environment Agency will not require you to get a permit to carry out certain activities that they regulate. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Ms R Thompson v Currys Group Ltd: 2301901/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Blending waste upholstered domestic seating containing POPs: RPS 373 Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can blend waste upholstered domestic seating waste containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with other waste to meet specification at the destination waste incineration plant. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Ms M Urbaityte v Collection Pot Ltd: 6012249/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Registering to vote: a quick guide A quick guide to who can register to vote and how. House of Commons Library · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mrs L Harris-Pugh v Net Natives Ltd: 2304570/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Neues Bundeskompetenzzentrum Munitionsbergung aus dem Meer nimmt die Arbeit auf Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider stellt in Rostock das neue Bundeskompetenzzentrum Munitionsbergung aus dem Meer vor. Am Ocean Technology Campus hat der Aufbaustab bereits die Arbeit aufgenommen. BMUV (German environment ministry, English) · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Register of merged charities Access the register of merged charities and understand when you can, or must, register your merger to help you secure future gifts. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Evaluation Strategies from UK government departments The Evaluation Task Force showcases evaluation strategies from departments to demonstrate our commitment to government reform. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Miss E Carozzi v University of Hertfordshire and Ms A Lucas: 3313342/2019 and 3304194/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mrs H S Parhar v Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council: 3303977/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Council Tax: practice notes The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for assessing domestic property for Council Tax. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Fishing quota trading and swaps The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) aims to help the fishing industry maximise use of quotas. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Final Local Government Finance Settlement: England, 2026-2027 to 2028-2029 This collection brings together all documents relating to the final Local Government Finance Settlement for England in 2026-2027 to 2028-2029. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026 Policy & government Maritime and Coastguard Agency: Proview Proctoring Tool Tool to ensure adherence to Code of Conduct during online exams. GOV.UK · 2 Jul 2026