Policy & government

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Policy & government Sexually transmitted infections: East Midlands data Reports presenting data since 2020 for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the East Midlands. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Sexually transmitted infections: West Midlands data Reports presenting data for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the West Midlands. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Review of Ofgem: call for evidence We're seeking evidence and views on the kind of regulator Ofgem needs to be to meet future challenges and protect consumers. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Ofgem Review, 2026 A review of the energy regulator to ensure it is fit for purpose in a rapidly changing energy sector. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Norfolk and Suffolk. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Court orders waste site to be cleared after investigation A company and its director have been given a month to clear an illegal waste site or risk further court action. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Final recommendations for the memorial to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee has announced its final recommendations for a permanent national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, to coincide with the centenary of her birth. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Ex-gratia payments How ex-gratia payments are managed and resolved, and how actual and non-financial losses are assessed by UKVI, Immigration Enforcement and Border Force. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr J Gul v Hovis Ltd: 3200039/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Reform of the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency There will be a General Debate on reform of the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency on 23 April 2026. The debate will be opened by Vikki Slade MP (Liberal Democrat, Mid Dorset and North Poole). House of Commons Library · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Classifying ceramics for import and export Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Wood packaging material for import and export If you use, produce or supply wood packaging material (WPM) to move goods to or from the EU or the rest of the world, you must make sure it meets international standards. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit payments for more than 2 children before 6 April 2026: information for stakeholders This guidance will help you in conversations with claimants who may be affected by the Universal Credit 2 child policy before April 2026. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Benefits for families with more than 2 children before 6 April 2026 The rules and exceptions that apply if you had more than 2 children before 6 April 2026 and claimed Universal Credit. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit payments for more than 2 children before 6 April 2026 If you get Universal Credit, you could get an extra amount to help support your children if they normally live with you. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2025 to 2026 Details of the level of Council Tax set by local authorities in England for financial year 2025 to 2026. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Northern Ireland start-up boost with new £50 million defence growth deal Defence tech start-ups and small businesses in Northern Ireland will benefit from a £50 million investment boost launched by the UK government today, creating highly-skilled jobs and strengthening UK national security. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund 2025 to 2026 Sets out the guidance to support local authorities in administering the Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund in 2025 to 2026. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Apply for PIP Digital Self-Serve: Process and Impact Evaluation Findings A report presenting findings from the impact and process evaluations of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Digital Self-Serve (DSS) application route. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Unlocking private investment to drive UK defence as an engine for growth The UK defence industry stands to benefit as the Government considers new ways to unlock private investment to drive military readiness, create jobs and deliver economic growth across the UK. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Rights of way guidance booklet Guidance on procedures for considering objections to definitive map and public path orders. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Ms K Kolawole v South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust: 2306571/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit if you have children If you’re responsible for a child, you may be entitled to an extra amount of Universal Credit and support with childcare costs. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Rules for farmers and land managers What you must do when you keep livestock or manage land. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Enforcement appeals: procedural guide The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the enforcement appeal process. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Chancellor rallies retail banks behind her economic plan Rachel Reeves today brought together the CEOs of Barclays UK, Lloyds Banking Group, Santander UK, NatWest Group, Nationwide Building Society and HSBC UK. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Competition and scaling: Tech.eu Summit London 2026 A speech by Jessica Lennard, CMA Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mrs G Wilson v Diageo Scotland Ltd: 8000099/2025 and 8001985/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Contribution of Allied Health Professionals On Thursday 23 April, there will be a Chamber debate on the contribution of Allied Health Professionals. This debate has been chosen by the Backbench business committee and will be led by Jen Craft MP. House of Commons Library · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Temporary Registered Consignees (Excise Notice 204a) This notice is about the UK's requirements for the commercial movement of excise goods by a Temporary Registered Consignee (TRC). The approval type that this notice relates to will continue to operate after 1 January 2021, but only for EU imports into Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Young carers in education A short briefing looking at the educational experiences of young carers House of Commons Library · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Testing on animals An e-petition calling on the government to “end testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use” will be debated on 27 April 2026. House of Commons Library · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Leasehold retirement living: How it works, challenges and reforms How does leasehold work in retirement developments, and what are the potential areas for reform? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: impact of financial thresholds in charity law Regulatory Policy Committee opinion of the impact assessment supporting the government's review of charities legislation. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government SFO launch appeal into suspected home heating & insulation fraud The SFO launches public appeal and searches six sites across the UK as it announces new investigation into three companies delivering ECO4 contracts. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Government response to the report ‘The First 1000 Days: a renewed focus’ The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report on improving support for babies, children and their families in the first 1,000 days of life. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government British seafood goes global with £1.5 million annual boost Boost to Seafood Exports Package will help UK businesses reach new markets GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Doncaster Pharma Limited, Hiprex 1g tablets, EL(26)A/20 Doncaster Pharma Limited has informed the MHRA of an error related to the Braille embossing on the outer packaging of certain parallel imported batches of Hiprex 1 g tablets (POM). GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026 Policy & government Fetal anomaly screening programme: standards Screening standards for the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP). GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2026