Policy & government

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Policy & government Get Britain Working: Labour Market Insights April 2026 Labour market official statistics in development covering into-work rates for people on Universal Credit in the ‘Searching for work’ conditionality regime, English regional rates of people not in education, employment or training (NEET), an update to the Get Britain Working outcome metrics and new statistics covering skills and employment across industrial sectors. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Components of GDP: Economic indicators GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest data on the industries and elements that make up the UK’s GDP. House of Commons Library · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Railways Bill Fact sheets and links to information relating to the Railways Bill. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Draft Conversion Practices Bill The draft Conversion Practices Bill contains 3 proposed offences to ban criminal conversion practices. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Logical Reference Model for Person Standard This document proposes a Logical Model to describe the core attributes of a person. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens: equality impact assessment, 30 June 2026 Equality impact assessments undertaken in relation to the use of digital right to work and rent checks for British and Irish citizens from 6 April 2022. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government The right to work: equality impact assessment Equality impact assessment undertaken in relation to the right to rent and right to work schemes. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Draft code of practice on preventing illegal working: Right to Work Scheme for employers This code of practice sets out the prescribed checks that employers should conduct to avoid a civil penalty in the event of illegal working. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Right to rent immigration checks: landlords' code of practice Guidance for landlords, homeowners and letting agents affected by the introduction of right to rent immigration checks. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Extending the Right to Work Scheme The government is consulting with employers on extending right to work checks to the 'gig economy' to prevent illegal working. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Waste collection authorities contingency planning: RPS 79 Environment Agency regulatory position for waste collection authorities, or contracted operators working on their behalf, operating temporary collection sites. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Pillar 2 top-up taxes submission of returns (notice 3) This notice gives guidance on how to submit returns for Pillar 2 top-up taxes in the UK. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK local authority and regional greenhouse gas emissions statistics, 2005 to 2024 UK local authority and regional estimates of greenhouse gas emissions. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government GDP deflators at market prices, and money GDP Latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) deflators. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government GDP deflators at market prices, and money GDP June 2026 (Quarterly National Accounts) This document contains the latest gross domestic product (GDP) deflators. The GDP deflator can be viewed as a measure of general inflation in the domestic economy. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Flood and coastal erosion risk management annual report A summary of flood and coastal erosion risk management work carried out by risk management authorities in England. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government DfE official statistics: standards and policies Documents describing the standards we follow to produce official statistics. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Report receipt of waste From October 2026 (January 2027 in Scotland), all organisations that are licensed or permitted to receive waste must use the new report receipt of waste service. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Defence Investment Plan - Oral Statement Publication of the Defence Investment Plan, GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Avoiding cross-contamination in your food business Guidance on how to prevent cross-contamination. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Trade in goods and services: Economic indicators The UK exports and imports billions of pounds worth of goods and services. Find the latest data on UK trade and the current account. House of Commons Library · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Filing your Companies House accounts How to prepare and file annual accounts with Companies House for your UK registered company. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government 7 Swans Therapy We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Recruiting MAP learners by raising awareness of modular study How a provider increased enrolment on the modular acceleration programme (MAP) by raising awareness of modular study with prospective learners and employers. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Designing modular study with employers to fill skills gaps A provider worked with employers to help them understand the benefits of modular study and to co-design study modules. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Engaging with the LSIP to create modular provision How a provider worked with their Local Skills Improvement Partnership (LSIP) to create modules that meet employer needs and increase learner enrolment through targeted marketing. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Providing modular study for HTQs in rural areas How a provider in a rural area enrolled significant numbers of learners studying higher technical qualifications (HTQ) on modular acceleration programme (MAP) modules. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government 2028 European Green Cities Awards finalists announced The Commission has shortlisted eight out of 27 eligible cities for the final stage of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards. European Commission — DG Environment news · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government The Defence Investment Plan Equipping our forces, defending our future. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: UNU E-Moped / Scooter Classic (2606-0200) Product Recall for UNU E-Moped / Scooter Classic presenting a risk of fire. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Over 45 miles of new walking routes open on the Suffolk coast With over 45 miles of Suffolk coastline opens on the King Charles III England Coast Path, the public can now walk continuously from Shotley Gate to Southwold. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Air quality: policies, proposals and concerns A briefing on evolving air quality policies and legislation across the UK, targets, statistics and health and inequality concerns. House of Commons Library · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Exemptions for visa applications: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on how to handle exemptions for visa applications made outside the UK. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government List of approved professional organisations and learned societies (List 3) Check this list of professional bodies to see if you can claim tax relief on your fees or subscriptions. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government MHRA Safety Roundup: June 2026 Summary of the latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr C Tweedie v Edenbeck Ltd: 6003187/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Proposed changes to Gambling Commission fees This consultation invites views on proposed changes to Gambling Commission fees from 1 October 2026. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Heathrow expansion economic impact modelling Estimates of the economic impacts of Heathrow expansion using spatial computable general equilibrium (SCGE) modelling. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Green Book Review 2025: One year on Report outlining progress in implementing the actions arising from the Green Book Review 2025. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026 Policy & government Forestry and Woodlands Advisory Committees Forestry and Woodlands Advisory Committees (FWACs) advise the Forestry Commission on implementing forestry and related policies in 9 regions. GOV.UK · 30 Jun 2026