Policy & government

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Policy & government Details of the SIA's confidential waste destruction contract SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the SIA's confidential waste destruction contract. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Repayments and refunds from HMRC: detailed information Find out how to claim a repayment or refund from different taxes and duties. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government AI Adoption Unit The Open Innovation Team is offering new services to help civil servants use AI to solve problems and do their best work GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government DfT Science Advisory Council DfT's Science Advisory Council supports the department on science and technology issues to make sure our work is of the highest standard. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government HMRC Privacy Notice Find out about HMRC's data protection policy and procedures. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government End of exploitative zero hours contracts to give people security and predictability at work Changes to end one-sided flexibility and uncertainty for workers through ban on exploitative zero hours contracts set out in consultation. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Whistleblowing: list of prescribed people and bodies List of prescribed people and bodies you can report malpractice to, other than your employer. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Major expansion of research and treatment for prostate cancer Government announces over £20 million to improve prostate cancer research and treatment, including improving access to a major trial for Black men. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Forecast evaluation report – June 2026 Our annual Forecast evaluation report (FER) examines how our forecasts compare to subsequent outturn data and identifies lessons for future forecasts. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Government Operational Research Service - Fast Stream Details of eligibility requirements and the application process for our analytical leadership development programme. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Class 2 Medicines Recall: Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, ChloraPrep 2% 1mL and ChloraPrep Frepp 2% 1.5mL applicators, EL(26)A/26 Becton Dickinson UK Ltd are recalling batches of ChloraPrep 2% 1mL applicators and ChloraPrep Frepp 2% 1.5 mL applicators due to a potential breach of sterility in the packaging process. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mileage Allowance Payments The government has announced an increase in Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) in May 2026, effective 6 April 2026. This is the first increase in such rates since 2011. House of Commons Library · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Dangerous goods safety adviser exams Dangerous goods safety adviser (DGSA) exam topics, how to answer exam questions, and sample exam papers. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Monitoring programme for TSEs annual report 2024 and 2025 Annual report on the monitoring programme for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) 2024 and 2025 GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengers The Civil Aviation Bill will support airspace modernisation and enhance safety standards for passengers across the UK. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government 2025-26 Government Procurement spend over £25,000 2025-26 Government Procurement spend over £25,000 GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Response to the Government’s Seventh Carbon Budget target Today the Government has set out its proposed level for the Seventh Carbon Budget, which sets a target… Climate Change Committee · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Work experience: employer guide How Jobcentre Plus can help employers provide a positive experience of work for jobseekers and develop local talent and skills. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Annual report on concurrency 2026 Report on the operation of the concurrency arrangements in the regulated sectors from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Congo travel advice FCDO travel advice for the Republic of Congo. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government WF1: Create a wildfire checklist Find out about eligibility and requirements for the create a wildfire checklist item. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) Information for companies. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action Families and businesses will continue to reap the benefits of the clean energy transition in the coming decades. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Manchester Prison Manchester Prison is a men’s high security prison in Manchester city centre. It was known as Strangeways until 1994. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Defra register of board members’ interests Defra maintains a register of the personal and business interests held by members of its board. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government 1. Shared Ownership Homes England's requirements for Shared Ownership homes provided through the SOAHP 2016 to 2021 and AHP 2021 to 2026 programmes. Further changes will follow for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Business Critical Models in the Department for Work and Pensions This publication lists the business critical models held by the Department for Work and Pensions, which support departmental decision‑making and service delivery. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): annual data Information on STI diagnoses and sexual health services provided in England. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government EPA hands out $70,000 in fines for missing asbestos waste records - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Astronaut with physical disability could be first to enter orbit after ground-breaking agreement UK astronaut John McFall could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit, thanks to an agreement signed between the UK government and US commercial space company Vast. GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2026 Policy & government Illegal working as a breach of conditions: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on how to apply the policy on illegal working as a breach of asylum support conditions. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government General licence to move animals from within a bluetongue restricted zone to a designated slaughterhouse in Scotland (EXD603(EW)) Use this licence to move animals from within a bluetongue restricted zone to a designated slaughterhouse in Scotland. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Westminster Hall debate on home-to-school transport There will be a Westminster Hall debate on home-to-school transport on 4 June 2026. The debate will be opened by Tom Gordon MP. House of Commons Library · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government G7 Digital and Technology Ministerial Declaration: 29 May 2026 This ministerial declaration on digital and technology was agreed at the G7 on 29 May 2026 in Paris, France. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Project Gigabit National Rolling Open Market Review May 2026 A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3 year period across the UK. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Damaged British passports: caseworker guidance Tells HM Passport Office staff how to check a damaged British passport received as a supporting document, and how to replace a damaged British passport. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022 We sought views on proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022. The consultation was open to anyone, but we particularly wanted to hear from providers of public electronic communications networks and services. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: New Mummy Crib Backpack sold via Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Joom, AliExpress and DH Gate (2604-0069) Product Safety Report for New Mummy Crib Backpack presenting a serious risk of injuries. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Engineering Biology Regulators Network Network of regulators involved in regulating engineering biology products. The network shares knowledge and best practice for the benefit of the sector. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2026 Policy & government Short guide to firearms licensing This briefing provides a short overview of firearms licensing laws in the UK, including recent calls to align shotgun and firearms licensing. House of Commons Library · 1 Jun 2026