Policy & government

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Policy & government HMT workforce management information This series brings together all documents relating to HMT workforce management information GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government HMT workforce management information: May 2026 This document details monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs within HM Treasury and its agencies. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Housing supply: indicators of new supply, England: January to March 2026 An indication of the levels of and trends in new housing supply in England. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Trade and investment core statistics book A monthly snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment position, summarising trade statistics produced by ONS, HMRC, DBT and others. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Personal information charter Find out about Forestry Commission standards for requesting or storing your personal information, and what you can do to help keep your information up to date. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government DWP Areas of Research Interest 2026 DWP's Areas of Research Interest set out priority evidence gaps to inform engagement and collaboration with the external research community. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Leasehold term remaining, 2023 to 2024: Factsheet This factsheet explores the length of time or term remaining on the lease for households living in leasehold properties in England. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government DWP administrative-based benefit statistics: proposed changes to scheduling and frequency of releases User views are sought on the Department for Work and Pension's plans to change the scheduling and alignment and reduce the frequency of some of our routine administrative-based benefit Official Statistics, including Universal Credit. This consultation will run until 31 March 2026 for proposal 1 and to 12 May 2026 for proposals 2 to 5. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Evaluation Task Force Strategy 2026-2029 The Evaluation Task Force's 3-year strategy 2026-2029 to embed robust evaluation evidence into policy and spending decisions across government. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Individual insolvencies, May 2026 Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers and rates of individual insolvencies, including bankruptcies, debt relief orders and individual voluntary arrangements in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and quarterly information for Scotland. For England and Wales, Breathing Space scheme statistics are also included. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Company insolvencies, May 2026 Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers, rates and sectors of companies that have entered formal insolvency procedures in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK trade in numbers A snapshot of the UK’s latest trade and investment position, summarising statistics produced by ONS, DBT, and UNCTAD. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Birmingham public health laboratory: user handbook The UKHSA public health laboratory in Birmingham provides a range of public health microbiology services to NHS trusts and health protection teams. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government DT5 1PP, Powerfuel Portland Limited: Environmental permit draft decision advertisement – EPR/AP3304SZ/V002 View the draft decision for Powerfuel Portland Limited at Portland Energy Recovery Facility, Portland Port, Castletown, Portland, DT5 1PP GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Eionet core data flows 2025 This briefing summarises the evaluation of hundreds of data deliveries received from reporting countries for 14 Eionet core data flows. It shows progress against agreed reporting criteria, allowing countries to identify and prioritise the resources they need for regular reporting procedures. European Environment Agency — news · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government PE23 4BB, Hawkes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/UP3624MF/A001 View the application submitted by Hawkes Limited for North Keal Poultry Unit, Spilsby GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Natural Resources Wales - Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Hallam Road Landfill restorative project - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Standard materials for kerbside collections: Guidance - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government National Agencies - Erasmus+ Eurostat news · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions This tax information and impact note explains a temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government New UK–Japan investment partnership for Africa and emerging Asia BII and JICA partner to boost investment in Africa and emerging Asia GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government TCM0138160 - Miscellaneous (P to V): Welsh language GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2026 Policy & government Home buying and selling reform ​​​This consultation seeks views on proposals to improve the home buying and selling process.​​ GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Material information in property listings ​​This consultation seeks views on guidance to make important property information available upfront for home buyers and sellers. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government HMRC tax receipts and National Insurance contributions for the UK Summary of HM Revenue and Customs' tax receipts, National Insurance contributions (NICs), and expenditure for the UK. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Homebuying shake-up to slash delays, cut costs and stop sales falling through New rules introduced to simplify homebuying and selling making the process easier and simpler. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK Space Agency Evaluation Strategy A report by the UK Space Agency outlining its vision for evaluating its impact and the way it supports the UK space sector. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Youth unemployment statistics This briefing presents the latest statistics on youth unemployment in the UK as well as comparisons with other OECD countries. House of Commons Library · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government 2024 King’s Speech: progress of legislation What progress did bills announced in the 2024 King's Speech make in the first session of the 2024 Parliament? House of Commons Library · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Crisis and Resilience Fund Toolkit Promotional material that can used by local authorities to raise awareness and help develop understanding of the Crisis and Resilience Fund. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Spinal muscular atrophy and newborn screening There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 22 June 2026 on a petition relating to spinal muscular atrophy and the newborn screening test. The debate will be opened by Lewis Atkinson MP. House of Commons Library · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK labour market statistics This paper provides the latest statistics and analysis of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and earnings in the UK. House of Commons Library · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government PANS and PANDAS Paediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS) are health conditions that affect some children following an infection. House of Commons Library · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Planning Inspectorate: privacy notices How your personal information is used within the Planning Inspectorate GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government M3 4JH, RENAKER BUILD LIMITED: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/AP3928MU/A001 View the application submitted by RENAKER BUILD LIMITED for Trinity Islands Building C1 & C2, Land North of Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JH GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government PO38 2JD, ENCORE LEISURE PROPCO LIMITED: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/SP3428MZ/A001 View the application submitted by ENCORE LEISURE PROPCO LIMITED for Sandy Lanes Holiday Resort, MILITARY ROAD, VENTNOR, PO38 2JD GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government OL10 2LG, Costain Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/JP3228MP/A001 View the application submitted by Costain Limited for Simister Interchange – Parr Brook, Junction 19 Heywood M62 Interchange, Heywood. OL10 2LG GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government OL10 2LG, Costain Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/JP3428MM/A001 View the application submitted by Costain Limited for Simister Interchange – Castle Brook, Junction 19 Heywood M62 Interchange, Heywood. OL10 2LG GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Whitehaven Bus Station: from new start to 5 years of impact A landmark regeneration project in West Cumbria is celebrating 5 years of success. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026