Policy & government

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Policy & government Swansea Prison Swansea Prison is a men’s prison in the centre of Swansea, Wales. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Hitzewelle in Deutschland Das BMUKN stellt umfassende Informationen und Hilfestellungen zur aktuellen Hitzewelle bereit: praktische Tipps zum Hitzeschutz, Förderung kommunaler Maßnahmen sowie Kooperation mit Ländern und Kommunen. BMUV (German environment ministry, English) · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Official veterinary surgeon (OVS) notes Changes to import controls for animals and products of animal origin. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK-India Free Trade Agreement This briefing paper provides information on the UK's free trade agreement with India. House of Commons Library · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Dry weather and drought in England 2025 to 2026: summary reports Summary reports on dry weather and drought in England in 2025 to 2026 and how it affected public water supply, agriculture, energy and the environment. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Banning conversion therapy Consultation to help the development of legislation for banning conversion therapy. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government SIA inspections uncover public safety risks in night-time economy The SIA carried out national unannounced inspections on 21 June, identifying unlicensed operatives, a counterfeit licence and licence condition breaches. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government HMRC guidance and remuneration of coastguard volunteers On Wednesday 1 July 2026 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the remuneration of Coastguard volunteers. The debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP. House of Commons Library · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Estimates Day debate: Spending priorities and performance of the Department for Work and Pensions On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Work and Pensions, in so far as it relates to spending priorities and performance. The debate will be opened by Debbie Abrahams MP. House of Commons Library · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme The administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme transferred from MyCSP to Capita on 1 December 2025. In February 2026 the government announced a recovery plan to address the unacceptable service levels experienced by members of the Civil Service Pension Scheme. House of Commons Library · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government IP8 4QT, James Ash: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/VP3822MC/A001 View the application submitted by James Ash for The Coach House, Nettlestead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 4QT. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government TN6 3SN, Edward Watters: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/AP3522MT/A001 View the application submitted by Edward Watters for Forest View, High Broom Road, Crowborough, TN6 3SN GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government CO6 2AU, Vanessa Woodward: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/DP3022MS View the application submitted by Vanessa Woodward for 1 & 2 Norton Hall Cottages, Boarded Barn Road, Colchester, CO6 2AU GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government DT6 6NE, Bill Taylor: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/RP3128MXA001 View the application submitted by Bill Taylor for Rowan House, Wootton Fitzpaine, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6NE GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government DT6 6NE, Jenny Rodgers: environmental permit application advertisement -EPR/RP3728MA View the application submitted by Jenny Rodgers for Charwell, Wootton Fitzpaine, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6NE. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government CV9 3NR, East Midland Zoological Society Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/WP3422MU/A001 View the application submitted by East Midland Zoological Society Limited for Twycross Zoo, Orton Hill, Atherstone, CV9 3NR GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government TR8 4LX, Matthew Mack: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3924MW/A001 View the application submitted by Matthew Mack for Trugo Farm Cottages, Trugo Farm White Cross, Newquay, TR8 4LX GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government CM9 4DT, LNT Construction Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/HP3724MP/A001 View the application submitted by LNT Construction Limited for BH 01 to 13 (inclusive), Bluebell Avenue, Maldon, CM9 4DT GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Home Office framework documents Documents setting out the relationship between the Home Office and the agencies and public bodies it works with. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government PE3 6SR, LNT Construction Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3724MA/A001 View the application submitted by LNT Construction Limited for BH 01 to 12 (inclusive), Earlham Road, Peterborough, PE3 6SR GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government LN3 5AB, Elaine Butler: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/SP3928MQ/A001 View the application submitted by Elaine Butler for Rosehaven, Wickenby, Lincoln, LN3 5AB GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS): technical guidance and tools Technical guidance, emission factors, and reporting templates to help installations and aircraft operators understand and comply with their obligations under the scheme. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK ETS: Waste quarterly data report template (Q2) Template for use by waste operators to submit waste quarterly data reports to their regulator during the voluntary monitoring, reporting and verification period. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government PE10 9NW, LNT Construction Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/QB3042KF/A001 View the application submitted by LNT Construction Limited for NT Bourne, Tarragon Way, Bourne, PE10 9NW GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Carsten Schneider zum Infrastruktur-Zukunftsgesetz Der Deutsche Bundestag hat das Infrastruktur-Zukunftsgesetz beschlossen. Dazu gehört auch eine Grundsatzeinigung der Koalition auf ein ergänzendes Naturinfrastruktur-Gesetz, das Anfang Juli im Kabinett beschlossen werden soll. BMUV (German environment ministry, English) · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Cabinet Office on security and resilience On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Cabinet Office, in so far as it relates to security and resilience. The debate will be opened by Matt Western MP. House of Commons Library · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government ACNFP register of interests Declared interests of Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) members and subgroups. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government ‘Access to Work’ scheme for disabled people The Access to Work scheme provides practical advice and support to disabled people and their employers with the intention of helping more disabled people start or stay in work. There has been a big increase in take up in recent years leading to the number of outstanding applications increasing from 6,900 to 66,700 in a four year period. House of Commons Library · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Sächsisches Gymnasium als Energiesparmeister-Schule 2026 ausgezeichnet Carsten Schneider ehrt in Berlin die Gewinner des Energiesparmeister-Wettbewerbs: Bundessieger, 16 Landessieger und Sonderpreisträger erhielten 50.000 Euro Preisgeld für ihre Klimaschutz-Projekte. BMUV (German environment ministry, English) · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Tackling illicit activity in high street shops How Trading Standards, the police and other agencies are tackling "dodgy shops" House of Commons Library · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Cambridge South station opens This £250 million government investment cuts journey times, boosts rail links and supports further employment growth in the region. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government VAT on private school fees In the 2024 Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced the introduction of VAT on private school fees from 1 January 2025. This briefing discusses the background to the government's decision and the legislation to bring it into effect. House of Commons Library · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Ms Z Saiyed v LHR Airports Ltd: 3300526/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Ms A Muka v Barclays Bank UK plc: 3301898/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government HMPPS Annual Digest, April 2024 to March 2025 Range of detailed statistics and measures for prisons and probation GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government e-petition 742179 relating to NHS breast screening There will be a Westminster hall debate on a petition on NHS breast screening on Monday 29 June 2026. This debate will be led by Irene Campbell MP. House of Commons Library · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government IT Reuse for Good Charter Organisations and public bodies, express you interest and sign this charter to take a ‘reuse first’ approach to IT assets and help close the digital divide. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Justice and Home Office on criminal justice On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office, in so far as it relates to criminal justice. The debate will be opened by Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Dame Karen Bradley MP, and Andy Slaughter MP. House of Commons Library · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Insolvency Service is making ‘meaningful improvements’ to the insolvency system The latest ‘Confidence in the Regime’ report draws on the views of insolvency practitioners, directors, academics and legal professionals as well as people in debt and creditors. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026 Policy & government Records transferred from the The Ministry of Defence to The National Archives The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently in the process of transferring circa 9.3 million Service records to The National Archives. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2026