Policy & government

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Policy & government Budget debates and finance bills since 1968 A list of Budget debates and finance bills since 1968 with links to debates and budget resolutions. House of Commons Library · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Ms S Mohamed v Chelsea Fine Foods Ltd: 6033430/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Implementing the Plan to Make Work Pay and Employment Rights Act The updated implementation timeline for the government’s Plan to Make Work Pay and the Employment Rights Act 2025. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr K Gallagher v McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres Ltd: 4106291/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government APHA use of animals in scientific procedures This report provides statistics relating to the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s use of living animals in scientific procedures. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Fixing the foundations: government fund to fix England's bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open Funding will help local councils with cost of fixing England's ageing road infrastructure. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Applying for grant funding from the Structures Fund How local highway authorities can apply for grant funding for transport infrastructure schemes from the Structures Fund. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Competition Act 1998: public register of decisions The public register of decisions made under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98). GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Procurement Act 2023 guidance documents - Plan phase These documents are intended to provide technical guidance and help with interpretation and understanding of the Procurement Act 2023. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Company donations in UK politics There are concerns that company donations are a means by which foreign money can enter UK politics. Reforms have been included in the Representation of the People Bill to address this. House of Commons Library · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government EEA Human Resources Framework 2021-2030 The Human Resources Framework sets out the EEA’s strategic approach to human resources for 2021-2030, aligning people management with the EEA‑Eionet Strategy . The Framework outlines how the EEA will attract and develop talent, strengthen leadership, foster well‑being and enable smarter ways of working. It will ensure that staff capabilities continue to support the delivery of high‑quality, pol… European Environment Agency — news · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Regional CONTEST co-ordinators How regional counter-terrorism strategy (CONTEST) co-ordinators can help education providers with the Prevent duty. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr D Seymour v Conectiv Supply Chain Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Technicolor Video Services (UK) Ltd): 1304444/2023 and 1308635/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mrs M Manhiri v Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministries (UK) Wolverhampton Assembly and Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministries UK: 1308845/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr E C Akpovwa v Muller UK and Ireland LLP: 1308582/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Dr S Mokhammad v Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and NHS England: 6008025/2024 and 6008712/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Investment Zones in England Information and guidance on Investment Zones operating within England. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr K Taak v DPD Group UK Ltd: 1302420/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr J Stephenson v J&B Recycling Ltd: 2502028/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Council tax shake-up to protect the most vulnerable households More time for vulnerable people to pay their bill after missing one month’s payment GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Victims of workplace abuse will no longer be silenced Consultation on new rules to stop employers using NDAs to cover up workplace abuse GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mrs S Walker v Co operative Group Ltd and R Pennycook: 2403044/2016 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Better flood protection target exceeded New flood defences already operational, protecting homes through wet months and set to help prevent an estimated £10 billion in damage GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Employer Bulletin: April 2026 A bi-monthly magazine for employers and agents that gives up-to-date information on payroll topics. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Churches Conservation Trust: 15th April 2026 The King has approved the nomination of the Chair and Trustees of the Board of the Churches Conservation Trust. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Forecasts for the UK economy: April 2026 A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in April 2026. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government C Turner v P Hartmann Ltd: 2411199/2021 and 2403516/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Modernising and improving the administration of council tax We are seeking views on policies to improve the administration of council tax. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government UK announces biggest ever drone package for Ukraine to push back Putin Biggest ever UK drone package for Ukraine announced, including more than 120,000 drones, supplying cutting-edge battlefield technology. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government UK Public Survey of Risk Perception, Resilience and Preparedness: 2025 Insights from the first UK Public Survey of Risk Perception, Resilience and Preparedness. The survey was conducted with a nationally representative sample of over 10,000 UK adults between March and April 2025. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Basildon Borough Council The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Basildon Borough Council is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Incommunities Limited The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Incommunities Limited is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Norwich City Council The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Norwich City Council is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government HIV: annual data HIV surveillance data in the UK by demographic characteristics and geographical region. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Help with common risks in transfer pricing approaches — GfC7 Find out about best practice approaches to transfer pricing to lower risk and avoid common mistakes. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Energy efficiency of UK homes Improving energy efficiency can help reduce energy bills, cut carbon emissions and improve energy security. How is the UK doing with efforts to increase energy efficiency? House of Commons Library · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south‑west coast A four‑week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the marine environment. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Network Transformation Programme investigation: terms of reference The Department for Business and Trade has commissioned an independent investigation into Post Office Limited’s 2010 to 2019 Network Transformation Programme. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Extensive livestock systems and nature in Europe Extensive grazing systems play a critical role in managing Europe’s landscapes and nature, and in reducing wildfire risk. About 10-15% of all European Union (EU) cattle, sheep and goats are needed to manage habitats of EU interest by grazing, with large variation between EU-27 countries. European Environment Agency — news · 15 Apr 2026 Policy & government Comprehensive security is founded on a good state of the environment - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 15 Apr 2026