Policy & government

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Policy & government Get your disinfectant approved by Defra Find out about the process and costs to apply for Defra disinfectant approval. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Waste Metric Dashboard : May 2026 The Waste Metric Dashboard summarises progress on the diversion of waste away from disposal to the LLW Repository and on the environmental performance of the National Waste Programme. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Strategic initiative ‚One and Planetary Health' - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Electronic travel authorization (eTA) - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government HS/6.6/HSTA02 5 Jun 2026 To: Hazardous Substances Licence and Transport Approval Holders Dear Sir/Madam REMINDER ON REQUIREM - NEA.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Electronic travel authorization (eTA): Who can apply - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Undersea Infrastructure Easements in Oregon’s Territorial Sea (Division 83) RAC Meeting # 5 Summary - Oregon.gov Oregon DEQ · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Decarbonisation (including energy efficiency and alternative fuels) – UK Maritime Innovation Hub Driving the transition to net zero maritime through evidence-led innovation, while improving performance and reducing operating costs. GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government ECSH53050 - Determining what is in scope as an estate agency business and other factors to consider GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2026 Policy & government Strengthening seafarer protections on UK-France routes Seeks view on proposals for regulation of payment and safe working practices for seafarers in and beyond UK waters. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Thousands of seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protections under new government proposals The new laws will extend and strengthen seafarer protections beyond UK territorial waters. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government The UK’s explanation of vote on the UN General Assembly resolution on the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on climate change. Explanation of vote by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Ministry of Defence confirms the deaths of Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher and Petty Officer Owen Green It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence can confirm the deaths of Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson and Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher of 846 Naval Air Squadron, and Petty Officer Owen Green of 845 Naval Air Squadron, who died in Devon during routine training activity on 03 June 2026. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Planning guidance: letters to chief planning officers Guidance on various aspects of the planning system, given in letters to chief planning officers of local planning authorities. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr S Jackman v John Lewis plc: 6020328/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government J K Baachal v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust: 6012079/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government MenB vaccine and paracetamol Information about the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine and paracetamol use. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Statutory homelessness in England: January to March 2026 Accredited official statistics on statutory homelessness applications, duties, and outcomes for local authorities in England. It also reports on households in temporary accommodation. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Government regulation of maternity nurses, nannies and the infant sleep industry There will be a debate on government regulation of maternity nurses, nannies and the infant sleep industry on Monday 8 June 2026 in the Commons chamber. This debate will be led by Connor Rand MP. House of Commons Library · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Company audits: issues and proposed reforms This briefing explains how audit works, the issues the industry are facing and the government's planned reforms. House of Commons Library · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Joint statement from the Specialised Committee on Financial Provisions, 4 June 2026 Joint statement following the twelfth meeting of the Financial Provisions Specialised Committee on 4 June 2026. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Property : 1- 12 Frognal Court, Finchley Road, London, NW3 5HL: LON/00AG/LDC/2025/0816 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr Charles Norman FRICS Valuer Chairman and Mr John Stead on 28th October 2025. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mr N Hughes v Funeral Services Ltd T/a Co-Op Funeral Care: 3305039/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Royal Mail performance Royal Mail has missed delivery targets for several years, and has been fined by Ofcom. House of Commons Library · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: impact of Financial Services and Markets Bill Regulatory Policy Committee's opinion of the quality of the evidence and analysis in the impact assessment. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Apply for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to be valued as a single property Use this form if you own or live in an HMO that is valued as multiple properties. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government 16 to 19 funding: high value courses premium Guidance about additional funding to encourage and support delivery of selected qualifications. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Foreign Secretary's speech on responding to humanitarian crises at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026 Speech by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the humanitarian plenary session on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Foreign Secretary's speech on tackling violence against women and girls at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026 Speech by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the violence against women and girls (VAWG) plenary session on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Contractor Flying Approved Organizations Scheme (small Uncrewed Air Systems) (CFAOS (sUAS)) Information about the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme (small Uncrewed Air Systems) (CFAOS (sUAS)). GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Ms S Ford v The Vanity Clinic Ltd: 3308997/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Manual of air safety (MAS) The MAS provides guidance to those organisations required to establish and maintain an effective air safety management system. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1200: air safety management RA covering need and maintenance of an air safety management system and its contents. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1210: ownership and management of operating risk (risk to life) RA covering the ownership and management of risk to life using a standardised approach and with regard to future risks. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1420: service inquiries and non-statutory inquiries RA covering the convening of service inquiry to investigate accidents and occurrences producing recommendations to improve air safety. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Regulatory article (RA) 1000 series: general regulations (GEN) This is the combined series for the 1000 general RAs. Produced by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA). GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3108: air traffic management equipment approved organization scheme – occurrence reporting RA covering the requirement to raise and action occurrence reports for equipments within the scope of AAOS approval. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3201: military air traffic management RA covering requirements for military air traffic management to be conducted in accordance with specific publications. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Regulatory article (RA) 3000 series: air traffic management regulations (ATM) This is the combined series for the 3000 ATM RAs. Produced by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA). GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 4061: air systems displaying abnormal flying characteristics RA requiring orders and procedures to be issued to manage uncommanded flying control movements, control restrictions or unusual occurrences. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2026