Policy & government

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Policy & government Mr R Maddison v Suresave Energy Services UK Ltd: 8001583/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Estimating potential economic costs of flooding Estimates of the average potential economic cost of flooding in any given year, considering the probability and severity of different simulated flood events from the frequent to rare-but-extreme. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Social Housing Tenure Standard: Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing We are seeking views on proposals for a new Tenure Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Lancashire company and director fined for illegal exports A company and its director have been ordered to pay more than £142,000 for illegally exporting contaminated plastic waste across the world to Malaysia. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Infected Blood Inquiry: Exchange of letters between the Chair and The Minister of the Cabinet Office regarding inquiry close-down Exchange of letters between the Chair and The Minister of the Cabinet Office regarding inquiry close-down GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government MGN 657 (M+F) Amendment 2 requirements for fixed aerosol fire extinguishing systems for use in small vessel machinery spaces Maritime and Coastguard Agency installation and testing requirements for new Fixed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems & UK Approved Bodies permitted to approve such testing GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Economic Estimates: Employment January 2024 to December 2024 for DCMS Sectors Official Statistics in development used to provide an estimate of the contribution of DCMS Sectors to the UK economy, measured by employment. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Economic Estimates: Employment in DCMS sectors, April 2024 to March 2025 Official Statistics in development used to provide an estimate of the contribution of DCMS Sectors to the UK economy, measured by employment. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Post-implementation review 2018 to 2023 ​​A report on how the requirements of the 2012 Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations for England and Wales have been implemented.​ GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Nipah virus (NiV): category 2 contact information Advice for people who have come into contact with Nipah virus (NiV). GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Nipah virus (NiV): category 3 contact information Advice for people who have come into contact with someone who has Nipah virus (NiV). GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Provisional UK greenhouse gas emissions statistics 2025 Provisional estimates of UK territorial greenhouse gas emissions for 2025, including quarterly emissions estimates. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Appeals for GCSE, AS, A level and Project qualifications: 2024 to 2025 academic year Statistics on the number of appeals against results in England for GCSEs, AS and A levels and Project qualifications for the November 2024, January 2025 and June 2025 exam series. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Nipah virus (NiV): category 1 contact information Advice for people who have come into contact with someone who has Nipah virus (NiV). GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government National measles guidelines How to manage cases of suspected measles: what patient details to take, who to notify and assessing risk of disease spreading in close contacts. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Inspecting and regulating registered childcare providers: information for parents How Ofsted inspects and regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Nipah virus (NiV): when to suspect infection When to suspect Nipah virus (NiV) infection. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Violence Reduction Units year ending March 2025 evaluation report This report presents the findings of an evaluation of Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) in their sixth year of Home Office funding. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Consultation on the implementation of the new subscription contracts regime We are seeking views on our legislative proposals for subscription contracts between traders and consumers. This consultation will inform secondary legislation. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 2 April 2026 The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Nipah virus (NiV): biological principles Core principles relating to the biology and transmission of Nipah virus. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Innovators from Teesside to Cornwall backed as new round of UK regions granted up to £20 million to grow thriving sectors Partnerships in regions across England and Wales backed to build on local innovation strengths and fast‑track ideas from prototype to market. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Smart metering roll-out: evaluation An evaluation of the smart metering roll-out in Great Britain. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government PM call with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 1 April 2026 The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government DCMS workforce management information Documents relating to workforce management information summary data for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Restorative Justice - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government UK Scholarships Unit Head meets Ugandan partners on scholarship cooperation Dr Emma Hennessey met government and education partners in Uganda to discuss co-operation on the Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship programmes. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Uganda welcomes major trade delegations to strengthen partnership Rt. Honourable Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja welcomed UK business delegations in Kampala to spark new partnerships and fuel Uganda’s growth. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Local transport plans Statutory guidance for local authorities on preparing local transport plans. Explains legal duties, core principles, what to include and the planning process. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Better Connected: tap-and-go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy Strategy sets the direction for a more joined-up transport network that works better for passengers, drivers and communities across England. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government UK and the Solomon Islands sign MoU on forest governance The Solomon Islands government and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising their partnership on forest governance under the UK-funded FGMC programme. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government The UK-Madagascar trade partnership: building opportunities together UK trade schemes give Madagascar near‑total tariff‑free access, simpler rules of origin and regional cumulation, helping exporters integrate into UK chains. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government CG76870P - Chattels and other assets: chattels and wasting assets: particular types of chattels and chattel valuations: contents GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government CG76700P - Chattels and other assets: chattels and wasting assets: wasting assets: contents GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government CG76550SUBC - Chattels and other assets: chattels and wasting assets: contents GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government CG76550P - Chattels and other assets: chattels and wasting assets: chattels: contents GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government CSLM2010 - About CSL: overview of student loans: student loans GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government SAM100050 - Records: set up taxpayer record: criteria for a PAYE / SA record GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2026 Policy & government Consumers to save around £400 million every year from government crackdown on costly subscription traps Hard working Brits will keep more of their cash under a new government crackdown on unwanted and misleading subscriptions GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: Review of the Private Rented Sector Energy Efficiency Regulations (domestic) RPC's opinion of the post implementation review produced by DESNZ on the Private Rented Sector Energy Efficiency Regulations (domestic) GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026