Policy & government

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Policy & government South Sudan sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the South Sudan sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Sudan sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Sudan sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Syria sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Syria sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Venezuela sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Venezuela sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Yemen sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Yemen sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Zimbabwe sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Zimbabwe sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Iran sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Iran sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Iran nuclear sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Iran nuclear sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government CMA publishes latest monitoring report on road fuel market Report assesses impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices and margins until the end of March 2026. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: impact of draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill Regulatory Policy Committee opinion of the quality of the evidence and analysis in the impact assessment for the draft bill. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Air Heater (2601-0300) Product Safety Report for Air Heater presenting a high risk of fire. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Urlife eBike (2604-0100) Product Safety Report for Urlife eBike presenting a serious risk of fire. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Marine Licensing Top Tips: Practical Guidance from the Ports Sandbox A practical, experience-based guide to help applicants understand and navigate the marine licensing process, based on learning from the Ports Sandbox. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Digital Inclusion Action Committee Information about Digital Inclusion Action Committee including its role and members. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Northern Ireland Universal Credit Statistics: February 2027 Provides experimental statistics on households and individuals on Universal Credit in Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government The Civil Society Resilience Infrastructure Fund Information about the Civil Society Resilience Infrastructure Fund GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Stretchy Gorilla Toys sold by Home Bargains (2603-0190) Product Recall for Stretchy Gorilla Toys presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Craft Time Sand Art Bracelets sold by Home Bargains (2604-0208) Product Recall for Craft Time Sand Art Bracelets presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Apply to the APAR as an apprenticeship training provider How to apply to join the apprenticeship provider and assessment register (APAR) to receive government funding to train apprentices. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Get advice before you apply for an environmental permit You can use the pre-application advice service to make sure your permit application is correct. GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Buy Circular Service case studies and news - Sustainability Victoria Sustainability Victoria · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Buy Circular Champions Program - Sustainability Victoria Sustainability Victoria · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Procurement templates and resources - Sustainability Victoria Sustainability Victoria · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre - Sustainability Victoria Sustainability Victoria · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Encouraging innovation - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 1 May 2026 Policy & government CH53900 - Assessing Time Limits: Extended time limits: Failure to notify or register GOV.UK · 1 May 2026 Policy & government Long-term empty homes and second homes: Council tax premiums and exceptions Guidance for councils and taxpayers on the application of council tax premiums and exceptions to premiums. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Grounds for possession: guidance for landlords and letting agents This guidance lists all the grounds (reasons) and notice periods for landlords and letting agents if they are considering ending a tenancy. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Grounds for possession tenant guidance This guidance lists all the grounds (reasons) and notice periods your landlord or letting agent has to give you if they are considering ending your tenancy. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Rent Repayment Orders: guidance for tenants This guidance is for tenants who rent privately and want to apply for a rent repayment order. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Historic protections for renters in action across England The most historic changes to private renting in England now give 11 million tenants landmark new rights and protections that will transform their experiences. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Skills England: evidence on defunding of level 7 apprenticeships Skills England’s assessment of the impact of public funding removal from level 7 apprenticeships. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Parliament - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Key stage 2 tests: test administration guidance (TAG) Guidance for headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants administering the 2026 key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services The Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum and postal services was designated on 27 April 2026, having been laid in draft before Parliament on 11 February 2026. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr S Abbasi and Mr K Khawaja v My Lahore Birmingham Ltd and AF Restaurants Ltd: 3205774/2022 and 3200336/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2029 Sets out how the government will combat fraud against individuals and businesses over the period 2026 to 2029. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Health Secretary gives address on NHS performance Secretary of State delivers a speech on NHS urgent and emergency care at Royal College of Emergency Medicine's (RCEM) annual conference in Birmingham. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Business critical models for Department of Health and Social Care A list of the main analytical models used by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and its arm's length bodies and executive agencies. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026 Policy & government Recommended use of some nasal decongestant sprays limited to five days by UK regulator The MHRA has limited the use of nasal decongestant sprays containing xylometazoline and oxymetazoline to a maximum of five days due to side effects of prolonged use. GOV.UK · 30 Apr 2026