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Policy & government New Zealand: Knowledge Base profile This document contains useful information about New Zealand which will assist HM Passport Office staff process passport applications. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government £750 million package to provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones and boost air defence UK to provide 150,000 Ukrainian-produced drones and over 350 air defence missiles and radars funded from Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loan. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Yemen travel advice FCDO travel advice for Yemen. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government High-Level roundtable on water and circular economy brings together key European stakeholders The European Commission convened a high-level roundtable on “Water and Circular Economy”, gathering leading representatives from industry, utilities, research institutions, civil society, and EU-level organisations to advance the development of a water-smart and resource-efficient economy European Commission — DG Environment news · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Palestine travel advice GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Israel travel advice FCDO travel advice for Israel and Palestine. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences (Warnings and Insurance). GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Iran travel advice FCDO travel advice for Iran. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off  Consultation launched on the framework for future planning decisions for Heathrow’s third runway. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Consultation launched on draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement Announcing the launch of the consultation on the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS). GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement proposed amendments Seeks views on the proposed amendments to the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS). GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Non-domestic Private Rented Sector minimum energy efficiency standards: EPC B implementation We're seeking views on the government's proposed framework to improve implementation and enforcement of the EPC B target by 2030 for privately rented non-domestic buildings. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Cyngor Gwynedd v Mrs Ellen Jones and Mr Michael Jones (SEN): [2026] UKUT 205 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Hickinbottom on 21 April 2026. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Citizens Advice North Somerset 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 · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Total Factor Productivity of the United Kingdom Food Chain 2023 – revised figures Annual information on the productivity of the UK food chain. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Seizing the shadow fleet The UK has started to intercept sanctioned ships. This briefing explains the domestic and international rules that apply to enforcing sanctions at sea. House of Commons Library · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Supervision Reform: Duties, Powers, and Accountability Consultation This consultation covers subsidiary considerations related to the FCA taking over professional services firms' anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing supervision. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Interest rates and monetary policy: Economic indicators Monetary policy affects the amount of money in the economy and the costs of borrowing. Find the latest data on interest rates in the UK, US and Eurozone. House of Commons Library · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Early years funding in England An overview of government funding for childcare providers in England since 2017/18. House of Commons Library · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government “Our most important duty is to keep the public safe”: Benn announces £4m to support PSNI following public disorder The UK Government has today announced a £4 million financial intervention in response to last week’s public disorder. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Members' Voluntary Liquidations: A Statistical Review of MVL Practice and Outcomes Empirical analysis of Members’ Voluntary Liquidations in England and Wales, examining efficiency, effectiveness and case outcomes using a representative sample of cases from 2016 to 2024. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK REACH restriction on lead in ammunition: outdoor shooting ranges Guidelines for using lead ammunition at outdoor shooting ranges. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Online Safety Act: Draft amendments to the Protection of Children Code of Practice for user-to-user services Draft amendments prepared under section 41 of the Online Safety Act 2023 and submitted to the Secretary of State in accordance with section 43(2) on 12 June 2026. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Online Safety Act: Draft amendments (No.2) to the Illegal content Codes of Practice Draft of amendments prepared under section 41 of the Online Safety Act 2023 and submitted to the Secretary of State in accordance with section 43(1) on 12 June 2026. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government School uniform costs in England Concerns are regularly raised about the cost of school uniform - this briefing introduces the rules and recent reforms in England, and sets out the support available for school uniform costs across the UK. House of Commons Library · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government E-petition debate relating to pro-Israel influence on UK politics and democracy There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 22 June 2026 at 4.30pm on a petition related to pro-Israel influence on UK politics and democracy. House of Commons Library · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Defence Relationship Management Defence Relationship Management (DRM) partners with organisations throughout the UK, helping them understand the value of signing the Armed Forces Covenant and building mutually beneficial partnerships with Defence. It provides support on employing Reservists, veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses and improving fairness for the Armed Forces community in the consumer market. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Access to Work: staff guide A Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff guide about the Access to Work scheme. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government £18 million Playground Fund Guidance for 66 local authorities on £18 million playground funding to create or refurbish playgrounds in England’s areas of greatest need. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government 5. Communication and teamwork How good communication and building a positive team environment are crucial to creating a safe workplace. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government 2. Decision making and risk management Looking into what can lead to people making mistakes and how to mitigate errors. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Extension of appointments to the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC) Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today, 18 June, announced the extension of appointments to the Independent Reporting Commission GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Contingencies Fund account 2025 to 2026 The Contingencies Fund account for 2025 to 2026 has been published. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government CMA orders Marks Electrical to refund customers over pre-selected extra charges Marks Electrical must refund nearly 40,000 customers and pay a fine after it automatically opted customers into additional paid services. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Turing Scheme: apply for funding for international placements Information on applying for funding for international study and work placements for schools, further education providers and higher education providers. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Turing Scheme: international placements, 2026 to 2027 Guidance on funding for international study and work placements through the Turing Scheme, for schools, further education and higher education providers. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government SG10 6JJ, Guy & Wright Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/PP3793EU/V007 View the application submitted by Guy & Wright Limited for The Vineries, Much Hadham. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Third shipment of vitrified waste from the UK to Germany successfully completed The third and final shipment of high level waste in the form of vitrified residues has been safely delivered to Germany. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government TS23 1LH, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/BJ8987IQ/V007 View the application submitted by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited for Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, Billingham. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Calvin Bailey MBE MP Calvin Bailey was born in Zambia and raised in Southeast London. An RAF scholar, he read Engineering and Engineering Management at the University of Exeter. He was elected as the MP for Leyton and Wanstead in July 2024 and appointed Minister for Veterans and People in the Ministry of Defence in June 2026. He commissioned as a pilot into the RAF in 1999, flying predominantly C-130 and A400M aircraf GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026 Policy & government Warm Home Discount statistics Official statistics on the Warm Home Discount scheme, providing figures on the number of households receiving the Warm Home Discount. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2026