Policy & government

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Policy & government Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems Programme (ARTES) ARTES is the European Space Agency (ESA) research and development programme for commercial telecommunications products and services. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Harnessing English law for economic growth A report analysing the economic value of English law. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Waste criminals to pay over £67,000 in confiscation orders A crooked family who ran an illegal waste site in Lincolnshire must pay a total of nearly £67,000 in confiscation orders, following a Proceeds of Crime hearing. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Early years stronger practice hubs Information for early years practitioners about stronger practice hubs. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Home Office procurement card spend over £500: 2025 Details of all government procurement card transactions for £500 and over in 2025. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government The switch to digital landlines This briefing addresses frequently asked questions about the switch of traditional landline phones to digital, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services. House of Commons Library · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Modernisation Committee An overview of the current Modernisation Committee, established in 2024, and the work of the previous Modernisation Committee, which sat from 1997 to 2010. House of Commons Library · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government HMRC says UK businesses should apply now for Vaping Products Duty From today, UK vaping product manufacturers, importers and warehousekeepers can apply for Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme approval. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Medicines licensing: how to apply Links to help choose an application route and legal basis for a marketing authorisation (MA). And information on getting advice, practical procedures, fees and variations. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government West Midlands director sentenced after running two companies for more than five years while banned His wife was also sentenced for helping him breach his ban GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Damp and mould: understanding and addressing the health risks for rented housing providers This guidance delivers on the government’s commitment in response to the Coroner’s 'prevention of future deaths' report on the death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak due to mould in the home. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government About us The Office for Investment (OfI) is a joint unit of HM Treasury, the Department for Business and Trade, and the Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street. We source and secure transformational investment to drive growth, job creation, and increased productivity across the UK. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Bus enhanced partnerships Creating an enhanced partnership to run local bus services. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government A W Anderson v Curzon & Co Ltd: 1400065/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Section 18: Substantive examination and grant or refusal of patent Sections (18.01 - 18.99) last updated: July 2026. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Supplementary Protection Certificates for Medicinal and Plant Protection Products Section last updated: April 2026. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government (x2) Flat 168, Wendling, Haverstock Road, London, NW5 4QY - LON/00AG/HMF/2022/0248 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tagliavini and Tribunal Member Mann on 05 May 2023 GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government ​​Improving the energy efficiency of socially rented homes in England ​​This consultation seeks views on government’s proposal to set a minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) for socially rented homes for the first time.​ GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Mr D Leonard-Elmaz v Ocado Central Services Ltd: [2026] EAT 41 Employment Appeal Judgment of Andrew Hochhauser, Deputy Judge of the High Court on 15 January 2026. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government About us The UK Space Agency sets the national direction on space. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency fees and charges Details of fees and charges including information on how to pay. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Environmental permits: when and how you are charged How the Environment Agency charges for activities that need an environmental permit and the charges you must pay. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency charges consultation: radioactive substances regulation (non-nuclear sites) We want your views on our proposed changes to our charges so we can continue to fully recover our costs. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): registration, disposal, labelling When you can use PCBs and equipment, products or materials containing them, and how to register, label and dispose of them. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Request environmental permit coordination for major projects How to get extra support for projects in England that require a complex range of environmental permits and licences. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Waste recovery sites: apply for a pre-consent certificate If you run a waste recovery site with a permit in England and regularly receive shipments of the same waste, you may benefit from having a 'pre-consent' certificate. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Request environmental permit and coordination support for nature projects How to get support for nature projects that require a range of environmental permits and licences. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Send environmental permit application information in stages How to request a longer timetable for the Environment Agency to assess if your proposal can be ‘duly made’. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Register or deregister polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) equipment Use this service to apply for yearly registration of PCB equipment with the Environment Agency. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Shellfisheries: get exclusive fishing or management rights How to apply for a several order or a regulating order. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government 6a Sylvan Avenue, London, N22 5HX: LON/00AP/HMF/2025/0823 First Tier Property Tribunal – Final Reasoned Decision of Judge Tagliavini and Mr J Stead in GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Lydney Harbour Information on harbour approach, moorings, fees and safety information. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Flat 3 Regency House, 13 Hamlet Road, London, SE19 2AR: LON/00AF/OLR/2025/0869 First Tier Property Tribunal – Final Reasoned Decision of Judge Dutton and Mr R Waterhouse BSc(Hons)LLM Property Law MA FRICS GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Benefit cap: number of households capped to November 2025 Statistics on households that have had their benefits capped between 15 April 2013 and November 2025. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government DWP Data Strategy 2023 to 2030 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Data Strategy explains how DWP will collect, manage, analyse and use data to reach its business objectives. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government PM remarks: 1 April 2026 The Prime Minister's remarks at a press conference in Downing Street. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government FCERM grant‑in‑aid: frequently flooded properties and write‑off in appraisal Guidance on applying adjustments for frequently flooded properties GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government How to pay Vaping Products Duty Find out the rates of Vaping Products Duty, how to work out the volume of vaping liquid you must account for, and when the duty becomes due. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Keeping records for Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme Find out what records you need to keep for Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Housing and homelessness General and specialist support and advice about housing and homelessness, and help with household items and clothing. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026