Policy & government

Policy & government UK-Japan fusion partnership strengthened by UKAEA and QST Memorandum of Cooperation signed between UK national fusion laboratory and Japan’s National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK clamps down on shady networks supplying Putin’s illegal war with new sanctions package UK announces major new sanctions package choking off Russia’s war effort across multiple fronts. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government National and Commonwealth heritage nominations round - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government HM Treasury Market Engagement Group summary minutes – June 2026 A senior‑level forum for financial market participants to share their views on UK-related developments in financial markets, including gilts and sterling, and broader market themes with the Chancellor of the Exchequer. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government CMA clears ABF’s deal to buy bread maker Hovis Clearance decision follows evidence of significant structural challenges facing the UK bakery sector and longstanding losses in ABF’s bakery business. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government National Climate Scenario Guidance - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK and Samoa – Celebrating independence, deepening partnership A new chapter: Andrew Nethercott, British High Commissioner to Samoa reflects on his first Independence Day celebrations and the strong UK-Samoa ties. GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2026 Policy & government £219 million to power Britain's green aviation revolution £219 million boost for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions and back UK innovation and jobs. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government SAF Mandate: SAF supply and industry certainty in an evolving market Seeks industry views on the supply of advanced non-HEFA (including PtL) SAF and the issue of tankering. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK–Belgium carbon capture, usage and storage arrangement A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UK and Belgium on the cross-border transportation of CO2 with the purpose of permanent geological storage. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Pressure piled on Russia as Prime Minister steps up support to power Ukraine at G7 Summit Pressure piled on Russia as Prime Minister steps up support to power Ukraine at G7 Summit. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships for Partner Institutions - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EC Joint Research Centre · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Consumer credit The government plans to change consumer credit law. This briefing looks at how this affects borrowers, buy-now-pay-later regulation and car finance misselling. House of Commons Library · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Public toilet provision for people living with stoma There will be a Westminster hall debate on public toilet provision for people living with stoma on Thursday 18 June 2026. This topic has been selected by the Backbench business committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP. House of Commons Library · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government LinkedIn and government join forces to help jobseekers build their careers Thousands of jobseekers could be supported into a new career as the government joins forces with LinkedIn to bolster careers advice.  GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Child abuse image database This database has been developed to help investigate online child sexual abuse offenders and protect the victims of abuse. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government The Sourcing Playbook Key policies and guidance for making sourcing decisions for the delivery of public services GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Planning Applications (s62A) Section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows applications for planning permission and reserved matters consent to be made directly to the Secretary of State where the Local Planning Authority for the area has been designated for this purpose. Designations are made by the Secretary of State. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Detailed guidance on who needs a gangmaster’s licence A detailed explanation for labour providers and labour users on when a Fair Work Agency gangmaster's licence is needed. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions sold by Argos (2606-0164) Product Safety Report for Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions presenting a risk of fire. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government International Public Sector Fraud Forum guidance Guidance on countering fraud against the public sector from the International Public Sector Fraud Forum. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mining Remediation Authority register of board members' interests Mining Remediation Authority register of declared interests for board members. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Future of Flight Industry Group The Future of Flight Programme is governed by the Future of Flight Industry Group (FIGG). The FFIG brings together government and industry professionals to provide strategic direction and drive the growth of future of flight technologies, whilst ensuring safety, security and maintaining community engagement. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Climate change adaptation and resilience in the UK This briefing explains the targets for climate change adaptation in the UK, the current policy approach, and an overview of progress. House of Commons Library · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Corporate Civil Enforcement Reforms The consultation seeks views on options to reform the corporate civil enforcement regime. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Pay Plastic Packaging Tax How to pay Plastic Packaging Tax, and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government How domestic properties are assessed for Council Tax bands Find out how the Valuation Office values domestic properties for Council Tax bands. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: 110,000 Pcs Clear Water Beads sold via Shein (2604-0218) Product Recall for 110,000 Pcs Clear Water Beads presenting a high risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: 200Pcs Jumbo Water Beads sold via Shein (2604-0216) Product Recall for 200Pcs Jumbo Water Beads presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: 100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm sold via Shein (2605-0006) Product Recall for 100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Government backing helps UK’s Rolls-Royce SMR win multibillion-pound Sweden nuclear export contract Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected by the Swedish development company Videberg Kraft to build small modular reactors (SMRs) in Sweden, marking a major multibillion-pound export win for the UK and a breakthrough moment for British nuclear.  GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government 2026 Call for expressions of interest: Collaborative Doctoral Partnership programme - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EC Joint Research Centre · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government What might a ‘Godzilla’ El Niño mean for the UK? El Niño conditions form when warmer waters spread across the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in global changes to weather and climate. Several forecasts from national weather agencies indicate that the next El Niño could be one of the strongest on record. House of Commons Library · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government CM14 5QP, Journey Homes Group Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3524MN/A001 View the application submitted by Journey Homes Group Limited for Frenches Farm, Wigley Bush Lane, Brentwood, CM14 5QP. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Domestic Abuse Act 2021: post-legislative scrutiny This assessment of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 has been prepared for submission to the Home Affairs Committee and the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Committee. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Commission calls for evidence on new ocean research strategy The future Ocean and Water Research and Innovation (R&I) Strategy is expected to be presented by the end of 2026. European Commission — DG Environment news · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government T Level industry placements: guidance for providers Guidance for providers of T Levels on how to prepare for and oversee industry placements, and what to do at the end of a placement. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Working for The Insolvency Service We help deliver economic confidence by delivering an effective insolvency regime for business and citizens. We deliver essential services which support a fair, robust economy. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr P Sheward v Great Learners Trust: 3303886/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026 Policy & government Competition law: guide for public authorities What public authorities and their officials should know about competition law, and how it might apply to their work. GOV.UK · 15 Jun 2026