Policy & government

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Policy & government Renewing your PFML private plan exemption - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Remaking the state Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister's keynote speech at the Re:State annual conference GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: HTI Toys Fun Sand Art Bottle Kit (2607-0020) Product Recall for HTI Toys Fun Sand Art Bottle Kit presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Remaking the State Annual Conference 2026 Speaking at the Remaking the State Annual Conference in London, Communities Secretary Steve Reed set out reforms to put more power in the hands of communities. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Galt Sand Stickers Craft Kit (2607-0015) Product Recall for Galt Sand Stickers Craft Kit presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Local Outcomes Framework The first edition of the Local Outcomes Framework and accompanying documents. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Thames Tideway Tunnel: government support package contract documents Documents relating to the project licence awarded by Ofwat to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Thames Tideway Tunnel. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Iraq: country policy and information notes Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Regional and National Economic Indicators A summary of the latest economic indicators for the regions and nations of the UK. House of Commons Library · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government How to ensure a successful transition to heat pumps for households at risk of fuel poverty Research examining how to support households at risk of fuel poverty through the transition to low-carbon heating. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Apply to import goods temporarily to the UK Apply for Temporary Admission to import goods to the UK, or move goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, and use them temporarily before re-exporting them. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Private interferon-gamma (IFN-y) testing for bovine tuberculosis (TB) in England Private cattle IFN-y testing, including when to test, how to apply for permission, carry out testing and submit samples to APHA. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Inclusive mainstream fund: 2026 to 2027 Funding for schools and 16 to 19 providers for 2026 to 2027 through the inclusive mainstream fund. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Medicines: packaging, labelling and patient information leaflets How to package medicines for sale and what information you must provide to consumers and healthcare professionals. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Inflation international comparisons: Economic indicators Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on inflation in the UK, the Eurozone, and selected EU countries. House of Commons Library · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Check if you can get import duty relief on goods using Temporary Admission Find out if relief is available for goods using Temporary Admission and if your goods require you to be established inside or outside the UK. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Dr MJ Latimer v St Helens Rota Ltd: 6022882/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government SR6 7NG, O’Brien Aggregate Marsden Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/GB3206CB/V004 View the application submitted by O’Brien Aggregate Marsden Limited for Marsden Quarry Landfill Site, Sunderland. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government PR4 3WA, Mr Robert, Mr Benjamin, Mrs Jane & Mr Richard Towers: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/MP3735ZY/V005 View the application submitted by Mr Robert, Mr Benjamin, Mrs Jane & Mr Richard Towers for Three Nooks Wood, Preston. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Disability Confident: guidance for levels 1, 2 and 3 This guidance explains what is needed to become Disability Confident Committed, or a Disability Confident Employer or Leader. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Employing disabled people: Disability Confident and CIPD manager’s guide A practical guide for line managers on recruiting, managing and developing people with a disability or health condition. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government UK-Singapore trade agreement documents Decisions and other documents from the UK-Singapore trade agreement. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government UK aid: Reducing spending to 0.3% of GNI by 2027/28 Aid spending will be cut to 0.3% of gross national income by 2027 to fund greater spending on defence. What are the government's aid plans? House of Commons Library · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Ms J Coppock v Footprint Freelance & Trades Ltd and Mr S Carr: 2411465/2023 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Obesity statistics 30% of adults in England are obese and a further 36% are overweight. This briefing covers statistics on obesity among adults and children in the UK. House of Commons Library · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Importing of Regulated Goods for Own Use - National Environment Agency (NEA) Singapore NEA · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government DE7 4BG, Castle Waste Services Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/AP3337SJ/V009 View the permit issued for Ilkeston Waste Treatment and Transfer Facility, Ilkeston under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Police powers: Protests An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests. House of Commons Library · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Public to have their say on National Lottery Good Causes The government is launching a 12-week call for evidence asking the public to help shape the future of National Lottery Good Cause funding GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr M Armstrong v The Secretary of State for Justice: 2402393/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Consultation: Proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme The Government is consulting on proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme on the basis of recommendations made in the Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report. Responses to this consultation will support the Government to implement any changes to the Scheme through legislation. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government NE67 5DZ, R J Shell Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/ZP3429PB/V003 View the application submitted by R J Shell Ltd: for The Tempus, The Farmhouse, The Pole, Charlton Hall, Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5DZ GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mrs VV Gregory v Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: 2404641/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Ms Y Harris v Mr C Charalambous (as executor of Mr J Charalambous) and Ms J Crossfield: 2302139/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government DfE Update 1 July 2026 Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Insolvency Statistics: policy and procedures The Insolvency Service’s policies and procedures for producing official statistics, and documents relating to compliance with the code of practice for official statistics GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government DBS checks guidance for employers, voluntary organisations and third parties Guidance for employers, voluntary organisations and third parties about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government DBS check: application process for volunteers The DBS check application process for volunteers, for Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS checks. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Section 14: The application Sections (14.01 - 14.209) last updated: July 2026. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 372, June 2026, MenB special Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 1 Jul 2026