Policy & government

Policy & government Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Draft Business Plan 2026 to 2029 for consultation The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has published its 2026-2029 Draft Business Plan for an 8-week consultation, running from 8 December 2025 to 2 February 2026. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Guidance: Extended producer responsibility for packaging: local authority payment calculations 2026 to 2027 Find out the methodology and procedure used to calculate extended producer responsibility for packaging payments to local authorities for 2026 to 2027 (year 2). PackUK (pEPR scheme administrator) · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Living in initial accommodation This guide is primarily for asylum seekers staying in initial accommodation. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Designs Practice Notice (DPN) 01/26: Practice in respect of graphic symbols/icons, graphical/web user interfaces and animated designs This provides information on the examination of applications which consist of graphic symbols/icons, graphical web user interfaces and animated designs. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Reformed National Pricing: reforms to siting and investment levers We're seeking views on proposed reforms to the electricity market and their implementation. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Reformed National Pricing (RNP): delivery plan The reforms and their delivery that make up the Reformed National Pricing (RNP) programme, which will replace the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA). GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Groundwater protection in England Groundwater protection guides covering requirements, permissions, risk assessments and controls. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Interministerial Group for Trade Communiqué: 4 March 2026 A note of the meeting held by the Interministerial Group for Trade. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Local Growth Fund (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) Local Growth Fund (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) supporting documents. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Turkish Household (UK) Limited Small Foldable Stools (2601-0256) Product Recall for Turkish Household (UK) Limited Small Foldable Stools presenting a serious risk of injuries. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government RSH announces appointment of new Chief Executive The Regulator of Social Housing announces Jonathan Walters as its next Chief Executive GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Child and Working Tax Credits statistics: 2005 to 2025 These statistics focus on the number of families benefiting from tax credits in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland from tax year ending 2005 to 2025. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Knowledge Asset Commercialisation: Consulting case studies Case studies demonstrating consulting activities undertaken by public sector bodies, highlighting benefits and areas to consider when offering consulting services. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government A Streamlined Approach to Payment Systems Regulation Consultation This consultation sets out proposals for consolidating the Payment Systems Regulator within the Financial Conduct Authority. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government UK fintech backed to embrace future payments technology The UK’s payments sector is to be equipped for the future of rapid financial innovation through a new package announced today during Fintech Week in London. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Canadian citizenship for adults and minor children: Who can apply - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Apply for Canadian citizenship: adults and minor children - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices Families across the country will be better protected from energy crises, as government moves to break link between gas and electricity prices. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2026 Policy & government Just transition to a circular economy This briefing shows how integrating justice into circular economy policies strengthens environmental and social outcomes. It draws on three reports from the European Topic Centre on Circular Economy and Resource Use on a just circular economy ; on operational frameworks and indicators ; and on jobs, skills, and workforce inclusion . European Environment Agency — news · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Scaling circular business models in Europe This briefing investigates how circular business models can be scaled to move Europe towards a more circular economy and identifies critical enablers to make this possible. It builds on an underpinning report from the European Topic Centre on Circular Economy and Resource Use (ETC CE, 2026a). European Environment Agency — news · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Final Recommendations for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II announced to coincide with the centenary of her birth The recommendations made by the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, including the masterplan for a permanent memorial in St James’s Park, London, a new charitable trust for regenerating community assets across the United Kingdom, and an online Digital Memorial to allow people to submit their own memories of the late Queen, have been announced. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Yongkang Champagne Industry and Trade Co., Ltd Cordless Pressure Washer sold via Amazon (2604-0089) Product Safety Report for Cordless Pressure Washer presenting a serious risk of electric shock. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Variodyn One Voice Alarm System (2603-0279) Product Safety Report for Variodyn One Voice Alarm System presenting a serious risk of injuries. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government New powers to protect vital free speech at universities New complaints scheme introduced by the Education Secretary for the next academic year to raise concerns about suppression of freedom of speech. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Lasting power of attorney forms Download the forms and guidance to make and register a lasting power of attorney (LPA). GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Extended producer responsibility for packaging: local authority payment calculations 2025 to 2026 Find out the methodology and procedure used to calculate extended producer responsibility (EPR) payments to local authorities for 2025 to 2026 (year 1). GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr R Davies v Delyn Packaging Ltd: 6026966/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Import of animal products returned to Great Britain - IIN RPTC/1 Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing animal products that are being returned to Great Britain. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Measles, mumps, rubella: oral fluid testing forms and instructions Documents relating to measles, mumps or rubella (MMR) oral fluid testing. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Research and development (R&D) for UK defence Research and development for defence aims to create new military capabilities or improve existing ones. How is it funded in the UK, and what are the challenges? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit Statistics, 29 April 2013 to 14 May 2026 Statistics for the number of people on Universal Credit by geography, age, conditionality regime, duration, employment (including self-employment), move to UC indicator, ethnicity, nationality and immigration status. Statistics for the number of households on Universal Credit by geography, family type, number of children, entitlements, payment timelines, deductions and childcare. Statistics for th GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit Statistics, 29 April 2013 to 13 August 2026 Statistics for the number of people on Universal Credit by geography, age, conditionality regime, duration, employment (including self-employment), move to UC indicator, ethnicity, nationality and immigration status. Statistics for the number of households on Universal Credit by geography, family type, number of children, entitlements, payment timelines, deductions and childcare. Statistics for th GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Rough sleeping data framework, October to December 2025 Management information to understand how far rough sleeping is prevented wherever possible, and where it does occur, if it is rare, brief, and non-recurring. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Ms C Constantine v Blackwater Valley Veterinary Centres Ltd: 3307692/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Climate change agreements scheme — the carbon emissions factor for gas This tax information and impact note is about updates to the way the carbon emissions factor for gas is described and calculated. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government National Cancer Plan for England Details the government’s plan to transform cancer care and outcomes in England by 2035. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Public Sector Toolkits The Vulnerability, Economic Abuse and Communications Toolkits have been designed to help public sector creditors identify and support their vulnerable customers experiencing a range of difficulties. They may also be useful to other organisations and businesses. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Universal Credit Statistics, 29 April 2013 to 12 November 2026 Statistics for the number of people on Universal Credit by geography, age, conditionality regime, duration, employment (including self-employment), move to UC indicator, ethnicity, nationality and immigration status. Statistics for the number of households on Universal Credit by geography, family type, number of children, entitlements, payment timelines, deductions and childcare. Statistics fo GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Energy consumption in the UK 2025 Information for overall energy consumption in the UK with details of the industry, transport, domestic and services sectors. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026 Policy & government Recyclability assessment methodology: supplementary guidance Read additional information that clarifies the recyclability assessment methodology (RAM) if you’re an obligated producer of household packaging waste under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. PackUK (pEPR scheme administrator) · 20 Apr 2026