Policy & government

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Policy & government Prime Ministers This briefing lists the Prime Ministers who have served in the United Kingdom since 1721. It also provides information on changes of Prime Minister between general elections since 1900. House of Commons Library · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Alan Mak - former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, jointly in the Department for Business and Trade and the Cabinet Office - advice under the government’s Business Appointment Rules Advice provided to Alan Mak MP, former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State jointly in the Department for Business and Trade and the Cabinet Office, on appointments and employment taken up within two years of leaving office GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government International Climate Finance Strategy 2026 This strategy sets out the priorities and outcomes for the UK's fourth international climate finance commitment. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK – Mexico partnership on climate, energy and nature A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UK and Mexico on climate, nature and energy collaboration. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Colombia travel advice FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Apply for the England Woodland Creation Offer Apply for funding to create woodland under the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO). GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Palestine: country policy and information notes Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Protecting lives, building hope: a plan to halve knife crime This plan sets out the actions this government is taking to meet its ambition to halve knife crime in a decade. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Baby Floats with Canopies sold via TikTok (2606-0176) Product Recall for Baby Floats with Canopies sold via TikTok presenting a risk of drowning. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Toy-Like Baby Floats sold via TikTok (2606-0177) Product Recall for Toy-Like Baby Floats presenting a risk of drowning. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Letter to Baroness Casey: progress on adult social care reform recommendations The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care updates Baroness Casey of Blackstock on progress against her initial recommendations. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Conduct Regulations 2003: guidance for employment agencies and employment businesses Guidance for employment agencies, employment businesses and the recruitment sector on the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Economic Estimates: Monthly GVA (gross value added) for DCMS Sectors, to June 2026 Official Statistics estimating the contribution of DCMS Sectors to the UK economy, measured by GVA (gross value added). GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government NG12 2JU, Moy Park Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/DP3235QW/V003 View the application submitted by Moy Park Limited for Stack Field Farm, Nottingham. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 371, May 2026, NIN special Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Northern Recycling Solutions 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 · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government HM Land Registry training hub Quick and easy access to guidance and training materials to help you prepare and submit high-quality applications and use HM Land Registry services. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Progress on UK free trade agreement negotiations This short briefing summarises the UK's progress in negotiating new free trade agreements. House of Commons Library · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Detailed tax guidance for charities How to register a charity for tax, charities' tax obligations, and the reliefs and exemptions available. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Off-Farm Income Estimates of Off-Farm Income from the Farm Business Survey (FBS). GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government HMRC email updates, videos and webinars for tax agents and advisers Learn more about the support available to tax agents and advisers which will help you and your clients. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government ​​Emergency Accommodation Reduction Programme allocations for 2026/27​ ​​This page sets out background and allocations for the £30 million 3-year Emergency Accommodation Reduction Programme.​ GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Housing conditions in temporary accommodation: government response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee report Government response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee report on housing conditions in temporary accommodation. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government LLW Repository 2026 Environmental Safety Case Nuclear Waste Services’ (NWS) purpose is to safely manage the UK’s radioactive waste – today and for the future. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr D John v Nuclear Waste Services Ltd: 3309679/2023 and 3300250/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Report receipt of waste: choose a software provider You can use software to automatically upload your waste records into the report receipt of waste service. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government COVID-19 vaccination: spring 2026 campaign resources Information on the spring 2026 campaign for eligible individuals. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) This guide explains when you can appeal an HMRC decision on tax and how to bring an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Pet cremation firm’s permit mistake pays for salmon aid Westcountry Rivers Trust to receive £60,000 to fund river barrier removal in the Teign catchment. GOV.UK Environment Agency news — waste · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak Latest information on cases including British nationals. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government The UK's accession to CPTPP for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Information on the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and how CPTPP can benefit and support SMEs. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr I Gadd v The Stockport Canal Boat Trust for Disabled People: 2406710/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK parliamentary by-elections since 1945 This list notes the number of by-elections by session since 1945-46 together with a list of the the successful candidates in by-elections since 2005. House of Commons Library · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Post office branches: statistics and developments The size of the post office network is relatively stable but types of post offices are changing. House of Commons Library · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, February 2019 This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole. House of Commons Library · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships Government promises to deliver a “new deal for young people” with real opportunities to work and renewed social contract where hard work pays off GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government The office and functions of the Prime Minister A briefing paper on the office and functions of the Prime Minister House of Commons Library · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Gateshead Council v Frederick Avery (HB): [2026] UKUT 214 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Markus on 04 June 2026. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK launches new AI partnership to boost climate security FCDO announces new strategic partnership with the Met Office to drive AI weather forecasting GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026 Policy & government Ms S Thaker v Mr A Rodrigo and others: 3310655/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Jun 2026