Policy & government

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Policy & government Extended producer responsibility for packaging: who is affected and what to do How UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Thousands moved closer to work with support from landmark employment scheme Thousands of disabled people and those with health conditions and more complex barriers have moved closer to work following support from the Government’s landmark Supported Employment scheme. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government AAIB Record-only investigations reviewed: March - April 2026 This is a list of AAIB Record-only investigations that were reviewed during March - April 2026. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Legal operator and competence requirements: environmental permits Find out the legal, financial and professional requirements for operators and managers, including extra duties for waste activity operators. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government AAIB investigation to MW6-1-1, G-MNMW Excessive sink on approach to Otherton Airfield, Staffordshire, 29 August 2025 GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Strengthening CO2 supply chain resilience: call for evidence This call for evidence seeks views and data to inform development of measures to improve the resilience, security, and sustainability of the UK’s supply of food and medical grade CO2 for usage across important sectors. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government DWP procurement: security policies and standards These apply to DWP suppliers and contractors where explicitly stated in the security schedule of the contract. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government DCMS Community Life Survey: Ad-hoc statistical releases This page lists links to ad hoc statistical analyses on Community Life Survey results that have not been included in our standard publications. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Tribunals statistics quarterly: January to March 2026 Type and volume of tribunals cases received, disposed of or outstanding. This also includes statistics on the Gender Recognition Certificate applied for and granted by HMCTS Gender Recognition Panel. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Farm practices survey February 2025 The Farm Practices Survey (FPS) asks questions about how farming practices in England are affected by current agricultural and environmental issues. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2024 to 2025 – third release Provisional outturn estimates of local authority revenue expenditure for April 2024 to March 2025. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors 2026 These conversion factors enable users to calculate and report greenhouse gas emissions from their UK activities in 2026. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2023 to 2024 – final release Provisional outturn estimates of local authority revenue expenditure for April 2023 to March 2024. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Historical statistics notices on Total Income from Farming in the United Kingdom Previously published editions of Total Income from Farming in the United Kingdom statistics notices. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED): impact of measures data tables 2026 Data tables for impact of measures analysis which assess the impact of installing home efficiency measures. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED) data explorer The data explorer allows users to investigate energy consumption comparisons by different property and household characteristics. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED) This series brings together all documents relating to National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED). GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED): consumption data tables 2026 Data tables for household consumption data. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Civil justice statistics quarterly: January to March 2026 Volume of civil and judicial review cases dealt with by the courts over time and the overall timeliness of these cases. Also includes annual data on activity in the Royal Courts of Justice and Judicial Sitting Days. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Farm practices survey February 2026 The Farm Practices Survey (FPS) asks questions about how farming practices in England are affected by current agricultural and environmental issues. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Debt Management Composition and Perceptions Research This report contains findings from a large-scale survey and qualitative interviews with people who owe overpaid benefits to the Department for Work and Pensions. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Direct Recovery of Debts — Key Information for customers This briefing explains how HMRC recovers tax debt by requiring banks and building societies to pay us directly from the customer’s accounts where they refuse to pay, subject to strict safeguards. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Family spending in the UK: April 2024 to March 2025 Average weekly household expenditure on goods and services in the UK, by age, income, economic status, socio-economic class, household composition and region. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government UKHSA: action plan for small and medium-sized enterprises This small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) action plan sets out how we will enable SMEs to play their full part in the delivery of UKHSA’s mission and priorities. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework (NEED) report: summary of analysis 2026 Summary of analysis using the National Energy Efficiency Data-Framework using consumption data from 2005 to 2024. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Ofcom growth goals: 2026 to 2027  Growth goals for Ofcom for 2026 to 2027, covering telecoms, spectrum and post. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Ofcom growth goals: letter from DSIT Secretary of State to Ofcom Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chair, Sir Ian Cheshire. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Welcoming the new Ofcom Chair: letter from DSIT Secretary of State Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Sir Ian Cheshire. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government BDUK delivery performance, annual: April 2025 to March 2026 Breakdowns of how many premises in the UK have received gigabit-capable broadband coverage as a result of Building Digital UK (BDUK) subsidy. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Market access barrier statistics 2025 to 2026 Headline figures on market access barriers reported and resolved for the financial year 2025 to 2026. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Free flu jabs for people experiencing homelessness The government will offer flu vaccination to those experiencing homelessness, beginning in autumn. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Gangmasters licensing appeals: challenge a licence decision How to appeal to a tribunal if you disagree with a Fair Work Agency decision on a full or provisional gangmaster's licence. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Perceptions of Department for Work and Pensions This report summarises findings on public perceptions of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Why a nature-positive economy is Europe's smartest investment Read Commissioner Roswall's op-ed on restoring ecosystems following EU Green Week 2026. European Commission — DG Environment news · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Indicator: Environmental management - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Adra (Tai) Cyfyngedig: regulatory judgement (assessment) 2026 - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government CMA investigates Ryanair over charging parents to sit with children Budget airline Ryanair is under investigation by the CMA over fees that parents must pay to sit with their children – including those with disabilities. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government Health Security Risk Assessment (HSRA): 2025 Edition The HSRA is UKHSA’s assessment characterising a selection of the most significant health security risks facing the UK over the next 5 years. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government UKHSA publishes first Health Security Risk Assessment in boost to pandemic preparedness UKHSA publishes its first Health Security Risk Assessment (HSRA), which characterises the most significant health security risks facing the UK over the next 5 years. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026 Policy & government EGL24400 - Allowable costs: exceptional revenue sharing costs, qualifying arrangements GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2026