Policy & government

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Policy & government HMRC Evaluation Framework The framework sets out HMRC's evaluation approach and how it fits with wider government best practice. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Trinidad and Tobago: country policy and information notes Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Companies agree to stronger workers’ rights in clean energy Offshore wind supply chain companies and trade unions back the government’s Offshore Wind Fair Work Charter. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government MHCLG annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025 This annual report sets out the activities of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government over the past year. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Wealstun Prison Wealstun is a prison for adult men near Wetherby, Yorkshire. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Charity Commission News CC News provides essential regulatory information for charity trustees and their advisers. GOV.UK news & communications — recycling · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Decision for Suge Ltd (OF2058163) Written confirmation of the decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England for Suge Ltd and Valda Valionyte, former transport manager GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Problems getting a visa to visit the UK Common reasons the Home Office may refuse a visitor visa application, how applicants can prove they are a genuine visitor, and challenging a refusal. House of Commons Library · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government The legacy of Jo Cox There will be a general debate on the legacy of Jo Cox, in the Chamber of the House of Commons, on 11 June 2026. House of Commons Library · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: impact of Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Regulatory Policy Committee's opinion of the quality of the evidence and analysis in the impact assessment from the Department for Business and Trade. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Tell HMRC about an exit charge on assets in a trust (IHT100c) Use this form to tell us that Inheritance Tax is due on an exit from a trust. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Housing and health in local strategic health planning Findings from a national review of how housing features in local strategic health planning documents in England. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024 UK research organisations attract new wave of 10 leading international researchers, and new performance stats highlight UK’s progress as part of Horizon Europe. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Animal and Plant Health Agency privacy notices Find out how the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) handles your personal data. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr M Tranter v Woodhull Roofing Ltd and Mr S Pike: 1306150/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Part 3 - CCA Wales The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Part 1 — CCA England The Valuation Office's technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Part 4: Rateable Value — AVD, Material Day and Effective Date The Valuation Office's technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government L Phillips v Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Others: 3311373/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Local authority capital expenditure and receipts in England: 2024 to 2025 final outturn Statistics on the final outturn figures of local authority capital expenditure and receipts in the financial year April 2024 to March 2025. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Who is responsible for public services in my constituency? Explore which local authorities and other bodies are responsible for delivering services in your constituency. House of Commons Library · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Marco Amitrano appointed to the Professional and Business Services Council Marco Amitrano has been appointed Business Co-Chair of the Professional and Business Services Council (PBSC). GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Amazonian Indigenous women win 2026 #ForOurPlanet prize The award highlights the initiative's commitment to strengthening the leadership of Indigenous women in protecting the Amazon rainforest. European Commission — DG Environment news · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Flexi-job apprenticeships using an approved agency Information about flexi-job apprenticeships using approved agencies, in occupations that often use short-term contracts or other non-standard employment models. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: School workforce Interactive dashboard showing data on school workforces in England, including pupil-teacher ratios, pupil-adult ratios, and retention. House of Commons Library · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Rupert Soames OBE Rupert Soames joined the Home Office as a non-executive director in June 2026. He is a highly experienced UK public company chief executive officer (CEO), having served 11 years as CEO of Aggreko, followed by nine years as CEO of Serco. In September 2023, Rupert took up the role of Chair at Smith+Nephew plc, the FTSE 50 listed medical technology company.  Until December 2025, Rupert was President GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mergers orders and undertakings register Register of orders and undertakings that are currently in force, have lapsed and have been released. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr P Dimmock v M Chapman and Others: 2401498/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Building broadband and mobile infrastructure This briefing paper explains the rules for building telecommunications infrastructure such as 5G mobile masts, including planning rules and the Electronic Communications Code. House of Commons Library · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr D Williams v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2412913/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Road traffic collisions and casualties Browse local data on road traffic collisions, accidents, and casualties by constituency in Great Britain, including an interactive map. House of Commons Library · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Get approved to provide dangerous goods (ADR) driver training How to set up initial and refresher training courses for ADR drivers including what you need, how much it costs and how to apply. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Packaging waste: apply for registration and accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter How to apply for mandatory registration and voluntary accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste – includes how to comply with requirements and technical information. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government City and town classification of constituencies and local authorities How do cities, towns and villages differ from one another? These classifications of help in understanding variation across Great Britain. House of Commons Library · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Assessing and scoring environmental permit and licence compliance How the Environment Agency assesses and scores compliance with environmental permits, abstraction licences and impounding licences. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mayors meet in York as “devolution revolution” delivers Mayors handed new powers under landmark Right to Request scheme, as more control is shifted to local leaders from Westminster GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Aviation security screening approved equipment list Aviation security screening equipment must meet UK and international performance standards before it can be deployed and used operationally. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Experts at Hand & Local Authority SEND Transformation Fund Funding for local authorities for 2026 to 2027 through the Experts at Hand & Local Authority SEND Transformation Fund. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Value for Money metrics - Technical note guidance 2026 This note includes the value for money metrics providers must report on as part of their Annual Accounts reporting, and explains how to calculate the metrics. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government UK Environmental Accounts: 2026 Measuring the contribution of the environment to the economy, the impact of economic activity on the environment, and responses to environmental issues. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026