Policy & government

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Policy & government Removal from association and temporary confinement Detention services order 2/2017 about removal from association and temporary confinement. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Housing Benefit circulars affecting guidance manuals A list of Housing Benefit circulars and the guidance manual chapters they relate to. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Alternatives to ground mounted solar panels A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 14 April on Alternatives to ground mounted solar panels. The debate will be opened by Lincoln Jopp MP. House of Commons Library · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government UK Safety Tech Sector: 2025 analysis Sixth annual review of the UK’s safety tech sector showing how the sector has grown over the last year and is tackling online harms through technical innovation. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr N Jones v The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care: 3324801/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Sign in to your HMRC business tax account If you manage one or more business taxes online, sign in to your business tax account to view your tax position and manage all your taxes from one place. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Referral of the proposed modified Green Heat Network Fund subsidy scheme by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed modified Green Heat Network Fund subsidy scheme. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Public appointments What is a public appointment and how to apply for one. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr M Mostafa v K Julier and C Slater: 2304625/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Budget 2025: Gambling taxation In the 2025 Budget the government announced three measures to reform the taxation of gambling. House of Commons Library · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government New funding to expand specialist patrols £5 million funding boost to increase deployment of highly trained officers to identify and disrupt criminals and terrorists in key public spaces. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism This briefing outlines the purpose of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the UK Government plans for a UK CBAM, the impact of the EU CBAM, and international trade considerations. It also sets out commentary on a need for global cooperation, and further reading. House of Commons Library · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government UKEF secures £128 million submarine rescue deals with Indonesia, boosting British industry UK Export Finance announces support for British businesses to export submarine technology to Indonesia. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Regulation 15(1) of the Ecodesign for Energy‑Related Products and Energy Information (Household Tumble Dryers) Regulations 2026: clarification note Clarification of the intended end date of the transitional period in regulation 15(1). GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Northern Ireland LAC municipal waste statistics - Apr-Jun 2026 Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics report - Apr-Jun 2026 GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mark Ackrill Mark is the Military Member of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body and assumed this position at the end of 3 decades of service in the Army.  He commissioned into the Army Air Corps and went on to fly helicopters in the UK and overseas, including on an exchange tour with the Royal Canadian Air Force.  He deployed on operations multiple times to Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq.  Mark co GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Schellion Horn Schellion has over 25 years’ experience as an economist in the public and private sectors. She’s currently the head of economics at the accounting and advisory firm S&W providing advice and independent expert services on regulatory and competition economics matters. She also holds trustee, NED and public appointments including NED at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, Trustee and Chair of the F GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Poland travel advice FCDO travel advice for Poland. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Serious Violence Reduction Orders independent evaluation report Independent evaluation of the Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVROs) pilot, examining design, delivery and outcomes across 4 police force areas. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr M Radcliffe v CHC Scotia Ltd: 4105373/2023 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Check if you need a visa or eTA to travel to Canada - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government Arctia Ltd selected as the management company for the marine research vessel Aranda - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Before the Director of the Department of Insurance and Financia - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 10 Apr 2026 Policy & government UK considers ban on owning signal jamming devices used by car thieves and shoplifters The UK government is considering tougher measures against criminals exploiting gadgets designed to hack doorbells and vehicle tracking systems. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Foreign Secretary Mansion House address to City of London 2026 Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivered the annual Mansion House address to the City of London on 9 April 2026. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Threatened species set for major funding boost Five species ranging from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider will receive a major funding boost GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26: Lords amendments The Commons will consider Lords amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill on 14 April 2026. House of Commons Library · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Industrial Strategy quarterly update: January to March 2026 An update on delivery of commitments in the Industrial Strategy. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory Thanks to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, 4,200 jobs have been secured following over £700 million of investment in the advanced manufacturing sector. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government A Vincent v Multi Surface Fabrications Ltd: 2500239/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Natural mineral water: rules for local authorities What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Uplands Review: a report on upland communities in England An independent participatory review into what it would mean for England’s uplands to flourish. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Privacy information relating to honours nominations How the Cabinet Office will use your personal data when you nominate someone or are nominated by someone to receive an honour or gallantry award. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: fire and rehire protections options assessment Regulatory Policy Committee's opinion of the options assessment supporting the government's consultation for a new measure in the Employment Rights Act 2025. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: FAHEFANA 12V Cordless Drill (2603-0267) Product Safety Report for FAHEFANA 12V Cordless Drill presenting a high risk of fire. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Dr L Abuhaloob v University of Dundee: 8001774/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Batteries data service levels: Producer Responsibility Regulatory Services Publishing dates for batteries data. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mrs A H Esteban v M J Fraser T/a D Fraser: 8001585/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government Ms K McKeen v GEO Amey Ltd and Scottish Prison Service: 4101251/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: collective redundancy threshold options assessment Regulatory Policy Committee's opinion of the options assessment supporting the government's consultation for a new measure in the Employment Rights Act 2025. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2026