Policy & government
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Policy & government
Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: January 2026
Planning Inspectorate spending over £250 during January 2026
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Mr O Warren v Dillon Catering Ltd: 1401099/2025
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Asylum: new Independent Appeals Body
The Home Office is calling for evidence on the creation of a new Independent Appeals Body as part of reform of the asylum system.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Ms N Ridley-Laing and Miss L Mason v The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police: 2403444/2022 and others
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Miss H Cook v Department for Work and Pensions: 2401298/2025
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Japan-UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue 2026: joint statement
The Foreign Secretary met Foreign Minister Motegi in Tokyo on 20 April 2026 for the tenth Japan-UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) Strategy
Building on more than 70 years of UK leadership in fusion research, this strategy sets out how UKFE will act as the national fusion systems integrator.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication after manufacturing error
The MHRA has advised pharmacy and healthcare professionals to stop supplying the impacted batch and return all remaining stock to their suppliers.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Crescent Pharma Limited, Ramipril 10mg capsules, EL(26)A/19
Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 10mg Capsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential error at the manufacturing site.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Charity fundraising events: exemptions
How your charity or not-for-profit organisation can check if a fundraising event qualifies for VAT exemption.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Administrative review: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on processing applications for an administrative review.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Looking ahead to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference 2026
The five-yearly Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) begins on 27 April 2026.
House of Commons Library · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Make Work Pay: improving access to flexible working
We are seeking views on a new process for employers to follow when handling flexible working requests, as well as insights on flexible working practices more broadly.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Growth Gateway: UK–Cambodia infrastructure market playbook
A playbook for UK engagement with Cambodia to mobilise finance, strengthen governance and accelerate sustainable infrastructure in industrial, transport and energy sectors.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Growth Gateway: ASEAN Industrial Projects Based Initiative framework
The ASEAN Industrial Projects Based Initiative (AIPBI) framework outlines a non-binding mechanism to accelerate industrial projects, across goods, talent, finance and policy.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Mr N Stoyanov v B&M Retail Ltd: 2409537/2023
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee is a joint body set up to advise the Government and the Royal Household on the national memorialisation of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Peerages and membership of the House of Lords
At the end of the 2024-26 parliamentary session, the remaining hereditary peers lost their entitlement to sit and vote in the House of Lords.
House of Commons Library · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
E16 2BZ, Harrow Green Limited: permit surrender issued - EPR/DB3137RV/S003
View the surrender issued for Harrow Green - Silvertown Recycling Centre, under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Qatar: mental health support abroad
Information for British nationals with mental health issues in Qatar, including how the British embassy can help.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Exemption from authorisation for medicines for small pet animals
How to comply with the exemption from the Veterinary Medicines Regulations that allow certain animal medicines to be sold without a marketing authorisation.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Laura Shoaf
Laura Shoaf was appointed to the Department for Transport Operator ( DFTO ) Board as a Non Executive Director on 24 March 2026. Laura was Chair of Shadow Great British Railways ( SGBR ) from October 2024 to March 2026. At SGBR , Laura helped drive the government’s overhaul of the railways, bringing senior leaders together to deliver improvements for passengers and work towards a more unified rail
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Pieris House, High Street, Feltham. TW13 4GD, LON/00AT/BSB/2025/0608
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Deputy Regional Judge Nikki Carr,
Regional Surveyor Mrs Elizabeth Ratcliff MRICS, and Mr Andrew Gee RIBA on Date 2 April 2026
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Investment Management System guidance and training
Guidance on how to submit bids, process development schemes and claim grant in the Homes England Investment Management System (IMS).
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Complete a Recycled Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) annual return
Submit your Recycled Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) annual return using the Investment Management System (IMS).
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Discharges to surface water and groundwater: environmental permits
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
SR2025 No 5: domestic sewage effluent with a daily volume of greater than 2 but no more than 5 cubic metres per day to ground
Standard rules for discharges to ground with a daily volume of greater than 2 but no more than 5 cubic metres per day.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
SR2025 No 6: domestic sewage effluent with a maximum daily volume of 1.5 cubic metres per day to ground
Standard rules for discharges to ground of 1.5 cubic metres per day via a shallow infiltration system not built to British Standard BS6297.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
SR2025 No 7: domestic sewage effluent with a maximum daily volume of 5 cubic metres per day to surface water
Standard rules for discharges to surface water of 5 cubic metres per day using equipment that does not conform to the British Standard or where the receiving watercourse does not always have flow, or both.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Cynon Taf Community Housing Group: regulatory judgement (assessment) 2026 - gov.wales
Welsh Government News · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
UK to host first official visit of Indian Chief of Defence Staff
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton’s welcome of India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on UK soil is a signal of trust and ambition between the militaries of two global powers.
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Careers Site - Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
CH28030 - Data gathering: Schedule 23 Finance Act 2011
GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Michigan Lead in Drinking Water Metadata - State of Michigan (.gov)
Michigan EGLE · 19 Apr 2026
Policy & government
PM call with President Aoun of Lebanon: 17 April 2026
The Prime Minister called the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, from Paris this afternoon.
GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Mr D Allison v William Hill Organization Ltd: 4107720/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2026
Policy & government
About us
The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy in England.
GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Government support for mountain rescue
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2:30pm on 22 April 2026 on government support for mountain rescue. The debate will be opened by Lisa Smart MP.
House of Commons Library · 17 Apr 2026
Policy & government
UK City of Culture 2029 Expression of Interest
Guidance to assist the places (including larger towns, cities, regions and groups of places) that wish to bid for the title of UK City of Culture 2029.
GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2026
Policy & government
Windfarm development on protected peatland
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 21 April on windfarm development on protected peatland. The debate will be opened by Robbie Moore MP.
House of Commons Library · 17 Apr 2026