Policy & government

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Policy & government Automated vehicles: statement of safety principles Seeks views on what safety standards should be sought for automated (self-driving) vehicles in the UK. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Automated vehicles: statement of safety principles Seeks views on the draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Further CMA action to secure a fairer deal for businesses and improve Google search services in UK Two new conduct requirements introduced today will ensure Google’s search rankings, including AI Overviews, are fair and that users can benefit from sharing their data. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Google's general search and search advertising services The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Google as having strategic market status (SMS) in respect of its provision of general search and search advertising services. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Supply Chain Centre mission statement and action plan Sets out the Supply Chain Centre's aims and a 14-point action plan to help secure critical inputs for the UK economy and support long-term business growth. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Planning Act 2008: Procedures for reviewing and amending National Policy Statements Guidance on the National Policy Statement review and amendment process. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Employer Bulletin: June 2026 A bi-monthly magazine for employers and agents that gives up-to-date information on payroll topics. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Forecasts for the UK economy Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Forecasts for the UK economy: June 2026 A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in June 2026. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Economic Secretary to the Treasury The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (EST) is the City Minister and is responsible for: Financial services policy, reform and regulation including: Financial conduct, including relationship with the FCA Financial stability, including relationship with the PRA Competitiveness and growth of the financial services sector Banking and consumer credit Insurance and pensions markets Financial inclusion GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Compulsory purchase process: guidance Guidance on compulsory purchase process and a model compensation claim form for use by those affected by compulsory purchase. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Malaria prevention guidelines for travellers from the UK 2026 The UK Malaria Expert Advisory Group (formerly the Advisory Committee on Malaria Prevention) updates and reissues these guidelines every year for UK travellers. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government HMRC Transfer Pricing and Profit Diversion Compliance Facility Find out about the Transfer Pricing and Profit Diversion Compliance Facility, and how to use it to make disclosures of outstanding liabilities for profit diversion. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Adoption of trust services: call for views We are seeking views on the adoption of trust services in the UK to help inform government policy development. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Data protection policies and procedures How to comply and document compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Djibouti travel advice FCDO travel advice for Djibouti. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government EU calls for action on land restoration & drought resilience On World Desertification & Drought Day, the Union is accelerating efforts to strengthen resilience to water and drought. European Commission — DG Environment news · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government NE63 9NW, EP Lynemouth Power Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/FP3137CG/V013 View the application submitted by EP Lynemouth Power Limited for Lynemouth Power Station, Ashington. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government DEC Finalizes Regulations to Increase Harvest of Antlerless Deer - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Preparing a risk management and monitoring program - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking Leaders’ declaration on the fight against drug trafficking. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government MGN 475 (M) Amendment 2 MLC, 2006 - recruitment and placement This notice provides information relating to recruitment and placement under the 2006 regulations. GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government MGN 706 (M) Amendment 1 MLC, 2006: implementation of the 2022 amendments This notice provides guidance on the changes resulting from the 2022 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC). GOV.UK · 17 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with £13.9 million investment The funding supports international programmes delivering for people and nature, from flood protection to tackling plastic pollution. GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Prime Minister secures major jobs and energy investment at G7 to deliver growth and security at home Prime Minister secures major jobs and energy investment at G7 to deliver growth and security at home. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government AI tool to slash planning decision times as government accelerates push to build 1.5 million homes Millions of homeowners could benefit from faster planning decisions, as 2 new AI tools are unveiled to modernise England’s planning permission system. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 16 June 2026 The Prime Minister met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine at the G7 in France this afternoon. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government G7 Leaders' call on the fight against cancer: 16 June 2026 G7 Leaders' call on the fight against cancer. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Antimicrobial resistance awareness: toolkit for healthcare providers Resources for World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) and European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) for healthcare professionals in England. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government More families to benefit from lower bills through plug-in panels Retailers join government plans to bring plug-in solar panels to UK homes, helping families save money on bills. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government How to apply for or renew a gangmaster's licence How to apply for or renew a licence to provide or use workers in agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering, or processing and packaging of food or drink.  GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government New nuclear power stations: assessing reactor designs The Environment Agency’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of new nuclear power station designs and how we engage with others during the process. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Database of forecasts for the UK economy We’ve compiled independent forecasts for the UK economy since 1986. This database includes forecasts of key economic indicators from those publications. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Pubs, shops and local assets protected with communities in charge £61m fund to encourage people to save treasured local assets announced as part of a set of reforms to put more power in the hands of communities. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Room 3, 23 Stockport Road, Ashton Under Lyne, OL7 0LA: MAN/00BT/MNR/2026/0090 Leicester Region, Tribunal Judge Steer & Mr J Faulkner FRICS , on 19 May 2026. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government 9-11 Willow Street, Bradford BD8 9NJ:MAN/00CX/HNA/2024/0634 Northern Region Judge K Southby and Member A Davis sitting on 18th March 2026 GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Adult social care activity report, England: 2024 to 2025 Official statistics in development on adult social care activity including data on requests for support, provision of care services, and reviews of care and support plans. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government B Mingo v The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: 2301701/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Visa bans: exclusion of foreign nationals for the “public good” Recent examples of people barred from the UK under discretionary immigration powers include Kanye West, Hasan Piker and Valentina Gomez. House of Commons Library · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Documentation (MAM-D) The MAM-D is a comprehensive list of Defence Aviation Environment engineering documentation, processes and Instructions for Use. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026