Policy & government

Policy & government UK Science and Technology Network country snapshot: Malaysia An introductory brief from the UK Science and Technology Network which covers the local Science and Technology landscape, UK priorities and successes in Malaysia. GOV.UK · 16 Apr 2026 Policy & government Index of Production, UK: February 2026 time series Movements in the volume of production for the UK production industries: manufacturing, mining and quarrying, energy supply, and water and waste management. Figures are seasonally adjusted. GOV.UK · 16 Apr 2026 Policy & government Index of Production, UK: February 2026 Movements in the volume of production for the UK production industries: manufacturing, mining and quarrying, energy supply, and water and waste management. Figures are seasonally adjusted. GOV.UK · 16 Apr 2026 Policy & government GDP monthly estimate, UK: February 2026 Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services produced in the UK. It estimates the size of and growth in the economy. GOV.UK · 16 Apr 2026 Policy & government EIM76100 - Social security benefits: list of non-taxable social security benefits GOV.UK · 16 Apr 2026 Policy & government VPDS092000 - Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps: Holding & Movement: Moving goods under excise duty suspense GOV.UK · 16 Apr 2026 Policy & government Faster and fairer justice for victims thanks to major magistrate recruitment drive Thousands of new magistrates will be recruited and trained in under half the time it currently takes thanks to a new drive to bolster the ranks and deliver faster and fairer justice for victims. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Sussex maternity review The review will ensure bereaved families get the answers that they deserve. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Constituency data: Population, by age Find data for UK constituencies on the population broken down by age House of Commons Library · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Enforcement Agents & High Court Enforcement Officers (formerly known as bailiffs) The regulation of enforcement agents (bailiffs) in England and Wales is outlined in this briefing. It also considers the government’s recent proposals for reform. House of Commons Library · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Pakistan: country policy and information notes Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government SAHP 2026 to 2036: Strategic Partnership guidance How to submit a funding bid as a Strategic Partnership under the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 The Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 provides grant funding to support the delivery of new social and affordable homes. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Asylum hotels close as government scales up use of large sites Eleven more asylum hotels have been returned to communities nationwide, with further closures coming soon as the Home Office ends their use for good. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Digital overhaul of prison system to drive down release errors Shocking accidental prisoner releases to be stamped out, as the Government moves to digitalise the archaic paper-based prison system. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Ghana: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Ghana for your UK visa application. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Waste exemptions: how to choose, register and pay Find out what waste exemptions are and when you need to register them. Understand waste exemption conditions and charges. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Key facts about Seneca Valley virus Information for veterinarians about Seneca Valley virus (SVV), also known as Senecavirus A. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government The Cabinet Office v 1) The Information Commissioner 2) Daryl Peagram: [2026] UKUT 140 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wright on 31 March 2026. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government 1,200 UK jobs supported by nearly £900 million defence deal to keep military helicopters mission-ready More than 1,000 jobs have been secured through a new contract to help sustain Army Apache and RAF Chinook helicopters. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Review of Approved Document B: Fire safety guidance Proposed changes to statutory fire safety guidance in Approved Document B, updating external wall guidance and recommending new provision of evacuation lifts. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Special visa schemes for Ukrainians Since early 2022, Ukrainians have been able to take up temporary residence in the UK under Homes for Ukraine and other bespoke visa programmes. House of Commons Library · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses New guidance published to help organisations and businesses prepare for terrorist threats and protect lives. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government LL and MM v Telford and Wrekin Council (SEN): [2026] UKUT 129 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Stout on 18 March 2026. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government National Data Library report: research into public attitudes towards government data sharing Qualitative research exploring public understanding of and feelings towards government data sharing, and initial reactions to an early-stage concept for improving access to public sector data. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government VAT Registration Businesses are required to register for VAT if their turnover of taxable goods and/or services is above a given threshold. This note discusses how the registration threshold has been set in recent years and the debate there has been about whether the threshold is too high or too low. House of Commons Library · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Over 200 community organisations backed to help bridge divides Organisations boosting unity, trust and togetherness in their communities will receive a share of over £2 million funding GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient future Explores England’s long term water needs, setting out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Sheelagh Casey-Hulme v (1) The Information Commissioner (2) The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: [2026] UKUT 119 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge West on 12 March 2026. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges 19 new Technical Excellence Colleges will equip young people with the high-level technical skills needed to access well-paid, high-skilled jobs. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government What ‘know-your-donor’ requirements do political parties have to conduct? In the Representation of the People Bill the Labour government has committed to enacting enhanced know-your-donor checks to be conducted on political donations. House of Commons Library · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Industrial emissions: modernising environmental permitting Seeking views on regulatory reforms to the environmental permitting framework for industrial emissions. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Police Activity Survey (second edition) Analysis from the Police Activity Survey, including how police spend their time across different activities, as well as new police response costs. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government About the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund This page provides more information about the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Final overarching evaluation of the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund An overarching evaluation by Fortia Insight (formerly RSM UK) and NatCen assessing the process, impact, and value for money of the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Council tax information letter 3/2026: Response to council tax administration consultation and other issues Update for local authorities on the government’s response to its council tax administration consultation and other regulatory amendments. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Chancellor drives global push for ‘responsive and responsible’ international action in face of war The Chancellor has coordinated a joint statement with international counterparts calling for a co‑ordinated response to the economic impacts of the Middle East conflict. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Joint Statement from Finance Ministers on the Middle East: 15 April 2026 Joint statement from the Finance Ministers of the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Sweden, Netherlands, Finland, Spain, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Poland and New Zealand on the Middle East. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026