Policy & government

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 29 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Well report viewer - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov) Washington Department of Ecology · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government ATCS02500 - Advance Tax Certainty Service: Eligibility and Scope: Where HMRC won’t offer a clearance GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2026 Policy & government Police use of artificial intelligence (AI): factsheet This factsheet summarises Home Office measures to support police forces in England and Wales to adopt AI responsibly. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children could get new rights under Government proposals Government consults on new rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, including whether paid leave could improve job opportunities. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Representation of the People Bill 2024-26 The bill’s proposals include lowering the voting age to 16 for all elections, allowing for automated electoral registration and making changes to political donations rules. House of Commons Library · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Election glossary Elections use many technical terms. This briefing gives a glossary of election related terms. House of Commons Library · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Government support for the Police Service of Northern Ireland training college A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2:30pm on 9 June 2026 on government support for the Police Service of Northern Ireland training college. The debate will be opened by Alex Easton MP. House of Commons Library · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK AI Hardware Plan The UK AI Hardware Plan sets out how government will secure Britain’s future capability in chips and the semiconductor technologies that underpin AI. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Advisory AI Growth Lab to support responsible AI adoption in legal services New AI Growth Labs launched designed to accelerate the development and deployment of AI products and services. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to the AI Adoption Summit on Monday 8 June, 2026. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr P Johnson v Tipping Solutions Ltd: 6034425/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr I D Plotog v Portable Battery Recycling Ltd: 2401221/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Government to partner with tech companies, trade unions and industry leaders to boost AI adoption and equip workers with AI skills More than £200 million in government support to help companies in Britain adopt AI – paving the way for the UK to become fastest AI adopting country in the G7 GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government AI Adoption Insights agreement The AI Adoption Insights agreement was agreed as a part of the AI Adoption Summit, held on 8 June 2026. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government AI Champions' AI Adoption Plans: interim government response Interim response to recommendations set out in the AI Champions' AI Adoption Sector Plans and the steps the government will take to implement them. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government AI Champions’ AI Adoption Plans Independent AI adoption plans setting out recommendations from the AI Champions, to accelerate AI adoption across key UK sectors, with a pro-worker approach. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Legal innovation to be supercharged by new AI Growth project In a major boost to the economy, the Government has launched a new AI growth project to fast-track innovation in legal technology, often known as LawTech. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Israel/US-Iran conflict 2026: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz What diplomatic efforts are being made to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major trade route for oil, gas and other supplies? House of Commons Library · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Government support for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2:30pm on 10 June 2026 on government support for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. The debate will be opened by Patricia Ferguson MP. House of Commons Library · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Hazard identification for the risks to terrestrial animal health from the import of hay and straw This summary outlines a hazard identification assessment which has been completed to identify the risk to terrestrial animal health from the import of hay and straw. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: How accessible are Britain’s railway stations? We take a look at how accessible Britain’s railway stations are for people with disabilities and what data is available via region. House of Commons Library · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Alan Lovell to step down as Chair of the Environment Agency Alan has served as chair of the Environment Agency for four years GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and ElevenLabs on AI opportunities Memorandum of Understanding between the UK government and ElevenLabs on AI opportunities. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Pro-Worker AI Adoption Prize: privacy notice How the Pro-Worker AI Adoption Prize will process your personal data, and your rights. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and Cisco on AI opportunities. Memorandum of Understanding on AI opportunities between the UK government and Cisco. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Designing sea bass fishing policy with lived experience and participation Policy Lab worked with Defra and the Welsh Government to co-design a new sea bass Fisheries Management Plan shaped by the lived experience of fishers. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Introducing the AI Economics Institute Overview of AI Economics Institute, its role in analysing AI’s economic impacts and how it will support evidence-based policy making in the UK. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government AI Economics Institute Prospectus The prospectus sets out how the AI Economics Institute will deliver its research through two core functions: building and analysing the evidence base to understand AI’s economic effects, and developing models and scenarios to inform resilient, future facing policy making. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government A decisive shift to power British AI: new £1.1 billion plan to back chip firms, boost computing power and skills for the AI revolution New AI Hardware Plan sets out how the government will back British companies developing the chips and semiconductor technologies behind AI GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Artificial intelligence for cyber resilience Cyber resilience underpins critical services. What is it, how can it be achieved with AI, and what are the challenges from evolving cyber threats? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Freight Council The Freight Council is a cross-modal freight forum to drive collaboration between government and the freight sector. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Water safety and prevention of drowning This briefing focuses on water safety and action to reduce accidental drowning. There is a Westminster Hall debate on water safety on 9 June 2026, led by Darren Paffey MP. House of Commons Library · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Fire and rescue national resilience programme Guidance on the UK-wide fire and rescue national resilience programme. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Draft National Policy Statement for fusion energy generation (EN-8) We are seeking views on a new National Policy Statement that supports decisions for fusion energy infrastructure. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Carbon monoxide (CO): antenatal checks algorithm for midwives An algorithm for midwives to help diagnose carbon monoxide poisoning in pregnant women and offer advice for pregnant women in the event of exposure. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr I Vickers v Wilson Of Kendal Ltd: 2400878/2024 and 2404347/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Silver Snake Rings sold via Amazon (2511-0097) Product Safety Report for Silver Snake Rings presenting a serious chemical risk. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Christmas Squishy Toys 24pcs sold via Amazon (2605-0088) Product Safety Report for Christmas Squishy Toys 24pcs presenting a risk of choking. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Food products (VAT Notice 701/14) Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026 Policy & government Advanced Learner Loan guide to terms and conditions for students who started on or after 1 August 2026 A guide to Advanced Learner Loan terms and conditions for learners starting a course on or after 1 August 2026. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2026