Policy & government

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Policy & government British Embassy Baku The British Embassy in Azerbaijan maintains and develops relations between the UK and Azerbaijan. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK and allies sanction networks enabling settler violence in the West Bank Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announces co-ordinated sanctions with international partners targeting individuals and entities involved in financing and enabling settler violence in the occupied West Bank. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Animal and Plant Health Agency We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. APHA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , the Welsh Government , and The Scottish Government . GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Industrial Strategy Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mrs R Goodall v Mrs B Brennan: 6008027/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Boiler Upgrade Scheme Regulations: approved standards, grant categories and grant levels Lists of standards, grant categories and grant levels that have been approved for the scheme. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Armed Forces personnel receive third consecutive above inflation pay rise UK Armed Forces set to receive a 3.6% pay rise, recognising the dedication and professionalism of military personnel. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Overseas business risk for Israel The overseas business risk report provides information on security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Israel. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Overseas business risk for Palestine The overseas business risk report provides information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Palestine. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government IPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub New resource to strengthen IP capability and support commercialisation across the UK research sector. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Grenfell Tower fire anniversary: adjournment debate An adjournment debate is taking place in the House of Commons on 11 June 2026 for the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. The debate will be introduced by Joe Powell MP. House of Commons Library · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Insolvency Service continues crackdown on companies exploiting UK business register for China-based clients Five companies shut down this year following Insolvency Service investigations GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr M Chaloner v DL Insurance Services Ltd: 2401912/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Minister for Scotland Trade Mission to China This week [9 June 2026] the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland is travelling to Beijing and Shanghai on a trade mission. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government The changing cyber threat profile and potential impact on local councils Research detailing the potential cyber risks which emerge from English local councils’ digital projects. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Birthday bunk-offs fuelling avoidable school absence New analysis shows children are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Fire Safety Minister's speech at the FBU's 2026 Conference The Minister Samantha Dixon set out plans to reform the fire and rescue sector and deliver changes to set the sector up for success to meet future challenges. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Small Business Regulatory Taskforce The Small Business Taskforce is a joint government‑industry group to develop practical recommendations to reduce regulatory burdens on small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-businesses. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the AI Adoption Summit Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered a speech at the AI Adoption Summit. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Government boost for local cricket facilities to mark launch of ICC Women's T20 World Cup Cricket fans old and new will soon be able to play the sport throughout the year, as the Government has marked the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup by unveiling five new locations for state-of-the-art all-weather domes. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Using software to file your company's information How to send information to Companies House using commercial software. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Companies House to bring in changes to accounts filing from April 2028 Small companies and micro-entities to file profit and loss accounts but can opt out of publication. All companies will need to file accounts via commercial software with more time to prepare. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government New concierge service and visa scheme unveiled to help Britain’s fastest-growing firms scale and attract talent Concierge service for business launched as part of mission to bring about the UK's first trillion-dollar firm. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Plans to stop reporting the Parental Conflict Indicator as official statistics: Statistical Notice This notice gives details on plans to stop reporting the Parental Conflict Indicator as regular official statistics and invites users to provide views and comments on these proposals. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Planning Act 2008: Infrastructure Planning (Fees) Regulations 2010 - cost recovery by the Planning Inspectorate and public authorities Provides guidance on cost recovery by the Planning Inspectorate and public authorities enabled by Regulation 2A and Regulation 12A of the Infrastructure Planning (Fees) Regulations 2010. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Provisional entries for GCSE, AS and A level: summer 2026 exam series Number of provisional entries by age group and subject for GCSEs, AS and A levels in England for the summer 2026 exam series. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government More and better social homes Future-proofing our economic regulation GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Communicating with parents about school attendance Information and resources to help schools communicate well with parents and carers to support improved attendance. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government How well does your council fix potholes? Tough new guidance for councils will end ‘patch up’ fixes and lead to smoother, safer journeys New rules to require councils to prove they are doing more to fix potholes and future-proof roads. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Jobs Guarantee Information for organisations applying for grant funding to deliver the Jobs Guarantee. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Defence Medics parachute into Tristan da Cunha to treat hantavirus patient Fastest route to care: how Defence Medical personnel helped stabilise a critically ill patient on a remote island. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Knowledge Asset Management (KAM) Hub A resource collection to help research institutions and businesses to identify, protect, manage and use their intellectual property and wider knowledge assets. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Completing a local highways maintenance transparency report What local highway authorities need to do to publish their annual local highways maintenance transparency report. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Call for Entries: Women in STEM Awards Call for Women in STEM Awards: funding one-week UK visits for women researchers to advance UK- Thailand STEM collaboration. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Imprint - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government IRCC Portal Apply online to visit Canada - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Renew a permit or registration - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Finnish Water Diplomacy – A Guidebook for Practitioners - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government 2602 Request to Rescind Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Washington State Well Report Viewer - | WA.gov Washington Department of Ecology · 9 Jun 2026