Policy & government

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Policy & government Electricity Supply Emergency Code An outline of the process for ensuring fair distribution of electricity rationing during a prolonged electricity shortage. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Resolution: 2026 to 2029 Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS Resolution. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr T T K Chabuka v A - Mat Healthcare Ltd: 6009633/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Inheritance Tax : a basic guide This Commons Library research briefing provides a summary description of the structure of inheritance tax (IHT) and the main reliefs which are available. House of Commons Library · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Contracts for Difference and the economics of renewable energy deployment. Contracts for Difference auctions are used to build new renewable power, but how do they work and what is their impact on energy prices? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government £30 million funding boost to help the next generation of games developers take their ideas to the next level £28.5 million UK Games Fund to support video games studios with great ideas create the next Grand Theft Auto or Tomb Raider GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2026: unnumbered act paper A report by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) and statement from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Taxation of state pension The state pension is liable to income tax, though pensioners are unlikely to pay tax in practice if their only income is the state pension. House of Commons Library · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government DE7 4BG, Castle Waste Services Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/AP3337SJ/V008 View the permit issued for Ilkeston Waste Treatment and Transfer Facility, Ilkeston under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr J Mangrola v The Home Office and Others: 3311616/2023 and 3315289/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Guidance Guidance for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Our place to give: a plan for growing place-based philanthropy How the government will work in partnership with philanthropists, local government, and civil society to address barriers and strengthen place-based philanthropy. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Government Commercial Organisation An overview of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO) and where it sits with the Government Commercial Function (GCF). GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Decade of transformation: Environment Agency marks £10 million milestone in fisheries restoration Fishing licence income delivers £10 million of investment in fisheries since 2015 GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Statutory Sick Pay This Commons Library briefing sets out the rules governing statutory sick pay (SSP) and how the scheme operates. House of Commons Library · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Noise from outdoor equipment regulations Guidance for businesses on the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government L Coverdale v Salad Corporation Ltd: 6013374/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Ms L O’Donnell v The Cambridge City Foodbank and others: 3306589/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government NAD Group fully established as Deputy NAD Andy Start retires The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group is now fully established and sees the retirement of its Deputy Director Andy Start after 37 years in defence. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Relaxation of licensing hours for the Men's Football World Cup 2026 Proposal to contingently relax licensing hours for the semi-finals and the final of the Men’s Football World Cup 2026 should any home nation reach those stages. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Review of Carer’s Allowance Overpayments The government is publishing the Independent Review into earnings-related overpayments of Carer’s Allowance, led by Liz Sayce OBE, and its own response to the report’s recommendations. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government ‘Strong economic returns’ from Maritime and Coastguard Agency seafarer training support, finds independent report Eight-year review shows skills-funding contributed over £500m to UK economy GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear £3 million funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Updating the minimum emission standard for new road vehicles Seeks views on whether to implement the Euro 7 emission standard for cars, vans, trucks, buses and coaches. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Health effects of air pollution Find out how the short term health risks of air pollution are measured, and the effects of air pollution on human health. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Great British Energy - Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR sign contract Great British Energy – Nuclear signs a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR to deliver the UK’s first SMRs. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government LIFE_IP Cmartlife – About the project - Vlaanderen.be OVAM (Flanders waste agency) · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government CH20150 - Information & Inspection Powers: Overview: Schedule 36 FA 2008 GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government CH21540 - Information & Inspection Powers: Conditions and safeguards: What we can require or inspect: Tax position GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government CH21050 - Information & Inspection Powers: Conditions and safeguards: Commencement date GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2026 Policy & government Registration and approval of excise goods held in duty suspension (Excise Notice 196) Requirements for excise goods held in duty suspension in a warehouse by an authorised warehousekeeper or registered consignor in the UK. GOV.UK · 12 Apr 2026 Policy & government Government to unlock philanthropic investment into England's most disadvantaged communities Government today launches plan to make it easier for the wealthiest in society to give back to communities that need help most GOV.UK · 12 Apr 2026 Policy & government Government scraps high-sugar food from school menus   High-sugar and deep-fried food taken off the menu in new plans to overhaul school dinners amid health crisis facing children, helping to tackle obesity. GOV.UK · 12 Apr 2026 Policy & government Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England Environment Secretary approves additional £1m of government funding to explore the reintroduction of golden eagles, restoring hopes they will return to England GOV.UK · 11 Apr 2026 Policy & government Minister for Armed Forces speech at the London Defence Conference The Minister for Armed Forces delivered a closing speech at the London Defence Conference. GOV.UK · 11 Apr 2026 Policy & government Results - Vlaanderen.be OVAM (Flanders waste agency) · 11 Apr 2026 Policy & government Space Worms! UK scientists launch microscopic crew into orbit to support future Moon missions British scientists have launched a crew of microscopic worms to the International Space Station in a pioneering experiment that could help unlock the secrets of long-duration space travel - and support ambitions to reach the Moon and beyond. GOV.UK · 11 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mrs G McMurdo v Drs McNutt, Gall and Black, T/a Simpson Medical Group: 8000887/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Pension Schemes Bill 2024-26: Consideration of Lords amendments The House of Commons will consider Lords amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill 2024-26 on Wednesday 15 April 2026. House of Commons Library · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Hidden credit liabilities and the role of the Financial Conduct Authority Allegations that banks put hidden credit lines in business loans, leading to business failures, will be debated in Westminster Hall on 14 April 2026. House of Commons Library · 10 Apr 2026