Policy & government

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Policy & government Onshore monitoring of radioactive particles near Dounreay A link to the details of all particle finds before 31 October 2023 can be found below. GOV.UK · 10 Jun 2026 Policy & government EU Icons for labelling AI-generated content - EU Digital Strategy Eurostat news · 10 Jun 2026 Policy & government Passes, permits and fees - Parks Canada Environment and Climate Change Canada · 10 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK Trade Envoy returns to Cambodia to boost trade and investment Matt Western MP, UK Trade Envoy, visits Cambodia to boost trade and investment ties, building on past engagement and reaffirming support for sustainable growth. GOV.UK · 10 Jun 2026 Policy & government INTM218815 - Controlled Foreign Companies: The CFC Charge Gateway Chapter 9 - Exemptions for profits from Qualifying Loan Relationships: Full Exemption - Qualifying Resources: What are Qualifying Resources?: Funds derived from shares: Rights Issues GOV.UK · 10 Jun 2026 Policy & government INTM282080 - Foreign Permanent Establishments of UK Companies: chargeable gains: relief for replacement of business assets GOV.UK · 10 Jun 2026 Policy & government How the deductions from benefit scheme works: guidance for creditors or suppliers Guidance for current creditors or suppliers, for example, utility suppliers and landlords, on how the deductions from benefit scheme works. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Australia–UK Ministerial Consultations: joint statement, June 2026 The UK's Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary hosted the Australia–UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) in London on 10 June 2026. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Fusion Energy - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East: 9 June 2026 Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East and announcement of new sanctions delivered to Parliament on 9 June 2026 GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government We must ensure the voices of those with disabilities are heard, their rights upheld and that they have equal opportunities: UK National Statement at the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Statement by Minister of State for Social Security and Disability, The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, at the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities General Debate. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Pair guilty after waste dumped in Norfolk Surveillance cameras spot vehicles – five now prosecuted over village dumps GOV.UK Environment Agency news — waste · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board: meeting summaries Summaries of meetings of the BSL Advisory Board, which advises the government on key issues impacting BSL users and the Deaf community. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK digital identity and attributes trust framework (0.4) The gamma (0.4) version of the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Freedom of religion or belief in Sudan A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief in Sudan will take place from 1:50 pm to 3:10pm on Thursday 11 June 2026. House of Commons Library · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK digital verification services trust framework (1.0) This is the 1.0 version of the UK digital verification services (DVS) trust framework, which sets rules for an organisation to follow if they want their service certified as a trustworthy DVS GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Childhood vulnerability to victimisation in England and Wales: combined years ending March 2023 to March 2025 Victimisation and negative behaviours of children aged 10 to 15 years living in a household with an adult who reported experiencing domestic abuse, substance misuse and mental ill-health (the so-called "toxic trio" factors) based on findings from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW). GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Advanced Nuclear Technologies Information about Advanced Nuclear Technologies, previously known as Small Modular Reactors. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Lord Vallance speech to London Tech Week Science Minister Lord Vallance's speech to London Tech Week, Tuesday 9 June. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr L Imafidon v Ansa Care Ltd: 6007982/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government National Environmental Standard for Community Engagement - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government 24 universities and colleges awarded investment to boost student places and strengthen UK defence industry Universities across England awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 student places, as well as help build new facilities to support increased capacity growth over the next decade. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government The Customs (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026 This tax information and impact note is about some changes to the requirements for port operators and to customs rules which apply to goods that are imported and exported in certain circumstances. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Privacy information: key stage 4 and 5 and adult education Details of the personal data the Department for Education (DfE) processes for learners in key stage 4, key stage 5 and adult learners. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency issues new permit for Davidstow creamery Following a public consultation, the Environment Agency has issued a permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery site near Davidstow, Cornwall. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Reindeer grazing can help maintain tundra ecosystems, counteracting treeline advance due to climate change Climate change is driving treelines upslope and northwards. A Nordic study finds that heavy reindeer grazing prevents birch forest expansion into mountain tundra, protected under the EU Habitats Directive. European Commission — DG Environment news · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government “From lab marvel to global guardian": Bacterial cellulose could help tackle hazardous substances in Europe’s waters Bacterial cellulose, a biodegradable material produced by bacteria, could have “transformative potential” in remediating water contaminated by hazardous substances, according to a new review. European Commission — DG Environment news · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Seafloor marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent, but are rarely captured by current models Seafloor marine heatwaves are often overlooked despite risks to sensitive ecosystems. Modelling of the northwestern European ocean shelf suggests that under climate change heatwaves will increase faster on the seabed than on the surface. European Commission — DG Environment news · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Office access and opening times Contact details for the Forestry Commission, including area offices, operational delivery team and plant health forestry team. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Guildford flood alleviation scheme Information on the Guildford flood alleviation scheme. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK-Ireland Contact Group on Radiological Matters This Group provides a forum for open dialogue between the British and Irish governments on civil nuclear policies and environmental protection. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Red Diesel Replacement competition: successful projects Grant funding for projects to develop and demonstrate innovative low carbon technologies for use as alternatives to red diesel on construction, mining and quarrying sites. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Protecting Pension Savers - Proposals to Amend the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfers) Regulations 2021 Public consultation on proposed amendments to the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfers) Regulations 2021. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Amends to legislation on vehicle removal, storage and disposal We are consulting on amendments to secondary legislation on the police removal, storage and disposal of vehicles. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government MSN 1890 (M+F) Amd 5 Health and safety at work new and expectant mothers Notice gives information required to comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regs 1997 relating to new or expectant mothers. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Shredding waste upholstered domestic seating containing POPs: RPS 264 Environment Agency regulatory position on shredding waste upholstered domestic seating (WUDS) containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs). GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Statistics on community care for adults in Northern Ireland 2024/25 This report presents information on a range of community activity gathered from health and social care (HSC) trusts including contacts with HSC trusts, care packages in effect, meals on wheels services, residential and nursing accommodation and day care registrations. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government ME20 7XE, Elliott Environmental Drainage Limited: second environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/ZP3623LZ/A001 View the application submitted by Elliott Environmental Drainage Limited for Unit 1, St Michaels Close, Aylesford. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Commissioner Roswall and youth discuss nature-based future The Youth Policy Dialogue at Green Week brought together young leaders to talk about protecting biodiversity and further investment in nature. European Commission — DG Environment news · 9 Jun 2026