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Policy & government Extended knife surrender arrangements 2025 Information on how to surrender ninja swords, knives and other offensive weapons. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Information Asset Register NDA's Information Asset Register (IAR) is a table of information relating to the important datasets that the NDA is responsible for. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government J Pick v RJD Air Conditioning Services Ltd: 6028053/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Leading quantum nations to boost cooperation following UK summit Communique following the fifth meeting of the Quantum Development Group (QDG). GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government E-petition relating to statutory menstrual leave for people with endometriosis and adenomyosis E-petition 732342 to Introduce Statutory Menstrual Leave for People with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis received over 100,000 signatures and will be debated in Westminster Hall. House of Commons Library · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Foreign Secretary's statement: ceasefire in the Middle East, 8 April 2026 A statement from the Foreign Secretary on the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Comforder Water Beads sold via Amazon (2603-0277) Product Safety Report for Comforder Water Beads presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Finland: in prison abroad Information on Finland’s legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their families and friends. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Government announces preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair Sir Ian Cheshire named as preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair, subject to parliamentary hearing before final appointment is confirmed. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Facial recognition technology in policing UK police forces have used facial recognition technology for around a decade. How does it work, how is it used, and what are the opportunities and concerns? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Product Safety Report: Gel Water Beads 50,000pcs sold via OnBuy (2604-0003) Product Safety Report for Gel Water Beads presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government CH65 4EY, INNOSPEC LIMITED: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BU4112IK/C010 View the application submitted by INNOSPEC LIMITED for Ellesmere Port Active Chemicals, Ellesmere Port. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government SS2 5QX, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/DB3402TF/V004 View the application submitted by SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd for Southend-on-Sea Environmental Services Depot, Southend On Sea. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government RM13 9DB, Crow Metals Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/PP3320LE/A001 View the application submitted by Crow Metals Limited for Crow Metals Limited, South Rainham. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government DY4 7BY, BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/FB3809KS/V004 View the application submitted by BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED for Tipton Secure Waste & Recycling Facility (SWaRF), TIPTON. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v Ms Moriarty: [2026] EAT 48 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Sarah Crowther, Deputy Judge of the High Court on 8 April 2026. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government UK Science and Technology Network summary: USA A summary from UK Science and Technology Network (STN) on science and innovation in the USA including UK STN priorities and successes. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Managing water abstraction How government, water companies and the Environment Agency make sure there is enough water for future needs of both people and the environment. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government WEEE data service levels: Producer Responsibility Regulatory Services Publishing dates for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) data. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Changes to agricultural and business property reliefs for inheritance tax From April 2026, inheritance tax relief available for agricultural and business property became restricted. There has been significant debate over how many farms and other businesses this measure would affect. House of Commons Library · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Regulations: energy information Guidance for suppliers and dealers. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Regulations: ecodesign of energy-consuming products Guidance for manufacturers, their authorised representatives and importers. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government BSR plans to reduce external remediation delays and improve management of application caseloads The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) introduces a comprehensive external remediation improvement plan to reduce delays to higher-risk building safety works. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government BB18 6SH, Blackburn Skips Limited: permit variation issued - EPR/JB3101SK/V002 View the variation issued for Waste Transfer Station, Colne Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 6SH under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government B66 2BZ, Dunton Technologies Limited: permit variation issued EPR/WE8923AB/V004 View the variation issued for Bridge Street North Waste Treatment Facility, BRIDGE STREET NORTH, SMETHWICK, B66 2BZ under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Cold Weather Payment estimates: 2025 to 2026 Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales from 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026 (estimated). GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Big Listen action monitoring reports Ofsted’s monitoring reports on commitments made in the Big Listen and its response to Dame Christine Gilbert’s independent learning review. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Building materials and components statistics: March 2026 Statistics and analysis on the construction sector for March 2026. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Immigration Rules Appendix Hong Kong British National (Overseas) There are two Hong Kong British National (Overseas) routes – the BN(O) Status Holder route and the BN(O) Adult Child route. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Determining a planning application Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Prime Minister travels to Middle East to meet allies and support ceasefire: 8 April 2026 The Prime Minister is travelling to the Gulf today to meet with Gulf partners and discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the ceasefire in order to bring about a lasting resolution to the conflict and protect the UK and global economy from further threats. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Immigration Rules Appendix Global Business Mobility routes The Global Business Mobility routes are for workers based outside the UK who are undertaking a temporary work assignment in the UK as a Senior or Specialist Worker, Graduate Trainee, UK Expansion Worker, Service Supplier or Secondment Worker. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Worker The Skilled Worker route is for employers to recruit people to work in the UK, including in UK waters, in a specific job. A Skilled Worker must have a job offer in an eligible skilled occupation from a Home Office-approved sponsor. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Immigration Rules Appendix EU (Family Permit) Appendix EU (Family Permit) GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS): policy overview The role of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme in UK decarbonisation and how the UK ETS Authority is developing the scheme. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Global Business Mobility routes caseworker guidance Immigration staff guide for how UK Visas and Immigration considers applications to enter or remain in the UK on the Global Business Mobility routes. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BNO) route: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on considering applications through the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BNO) route. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Application validation, variation and withdrawal: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on application forms and procedures for immigration applications and claims. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2026 Policy & government Sponsor a Scale-up Worker Guidance for employers on how to sponsor a worker on the Scale-up immigration route. GOV.UK · 7 Apr 2026