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Policy & government Debt and money management Help and advice including cost of living support, online calculators and tools, health related support and medical grants, utility support, savings and bank accounts. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Smyths Toys Dig Products (2603-0225) Product Recall for seven Smyths Toys Dig Products containing sand, presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Sam Ulyatt Sam Ulyatt was appointed Chief Executive of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) in 2024 and subsequently became Chief Executive of Government Commercial Agency in 2026. With a wealth of experience in both the public and private sectors, Sam brings deep commercial expertise and a commitment to delivering value across government. Before joining as CEO, Sam served as a member of the Home Office senior lea GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board The new board members will serve three-year terms GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Holiday activities and food programme Guidance for local authorities that will receive funding to deliver the holiday activities and food programme. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Government Functional Standard GovS 004: Property UK Government Functional Standard for Property is one of a suite of standards setting expectations for the management of corporate functions across government. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Ofsted annual fostering data collection Guidance and template for local authorities and independent fostering agencies to use when sending fostering data to Ofsted. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Social care common inspection framework (SCCIF): independent fostering agencies Guidance on how Ofsted inspects independent fostering agencies. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Kinship Zones: programme specification Guidance on delivering the kinship allowance pilot and other kinship support, such as family network support packages. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Broadly equivalent standards for packaging and equivalent standards for WEEE and batteries Examples of acceptable evidence of broadly equivalent standards for packaging and equivalent standards for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Cracking down on sex-based harassment in public New law will target those who harass women and girls in public because of their sex. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Early education and childcare Statutory guidance for local authorities on the provision of early education and childcare. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Discretionary Housing Payments guidance manual This guidance is for local authorities in Wales who are responsible for administering Discretionary Housing Payments. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government About us HMRC is the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority, and we have a vital purpose: we collect the money that pays for the UK’s public services, help families and individuals with targeted financial support and provide the property valuations that support taxation and benefits. We do this by being impartial and increasingly effective and efficient in our administration. We help the honest major GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Chapter 7: Eligibility for assistance Guidance on the provisions relating to an applicant’s eligibility for homelessness services. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Open Networks Ecosystem Competition Case study on the Open Networks Ecosystem competition, which awarded ~£80.5m in funding to projects supporting the UK's 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Our sites NRS is responsible for safely decommissioning the first generation nuclear and research sites across the UK and the operation of a hydro-electric plant. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government About us Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is responsible for safely decommissioning 14 nuclear sites across the UK. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Future RAN: Diversifying the 5G Supply Chain Competition Case study of Future RAN Competition (FRANC), which awarded ~£36m in R&D funding to support the UK's 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government Open Networks Research and Development Fund The Open Networks Research and Development (R&D) Fund was a £250 million programme designed to support the UK’s 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government About us We're charged, on behalf of government, with the mission to clean-up the UK’s former nuclear sites safely, securely and cost effectively. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government SVM115100 - Liaison with Valuation Office and other offices: Mineral Undertakings GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2026 Policy & government How VAT affects charities (VAT Notice 701/1) Find out what a charity is, how VAT affects charities, how to treat a charity's income for VAT and what VAT reliefs a charity can get on what it buys. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Rates for Air Passenger Duty Check which rates of Air Passenger Duty you need to pay if you’re a plane operator, and how to fill in your return to HMRC. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government The National Minimum Wage in 2026 This report from the Low Pay Commission looks at the impact of new minimum wage rates in April 2026 and looks ahead at future changes for 2027. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government National Living Wage increases to £12.71 per hour New minimum wage rates come into force from 1 April, following Low Pay Commission recommendations. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Low Pay Commission consultation 2026 We are gathering evidence towards our recommendations on minimum wage rates for 2027. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Direction on the rent standard 2026 This Direction requires the regulator to set a rent standard for registered providers of social housing. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Procurement at MHCLG Information about procurement at MHCLG and for those looking to become a supplier or contractor. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Technical interface specifications for Companies House software Technical specifications for developing software to send information to Companies House digitally. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Residential and commercial chargepoints: become an authorised installer Apply to be an authorised installer for OZEV residential and commercial chargepoint grant schemes. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Deductions from benefit: how creditors can apply Guidance for new creditors, for example, utility suppliers and landlords, on how to apply for deductions from a claimant's ESA, JSA and Pension Credit. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Electric vehicle chargepoint grants Grants for installing electric vehicle chargepoints for individuals, landlords, businesses, the public sector, charities and education institutions. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Local authorities and advisers: removal of the spare room subsidy Toolkit for local authorities, housing providers and support organisations in the social rented sector, providing information on the removal of the spare room subsidy. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking: installer claim form Form for installers to claim the chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessment policies and statements Policies and statements related to the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA): outcomes of Work Capability Assessment statistics. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Zero emission vehicle grant portal Using the zero emission vehicle grant portal to apply for funding as a car manufacturer or dealership. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government How to apply for vehicle eligibility for the Electric Car Grant Guidance for applicants on how to apply for vehicles to be eligible for the Electric Car Grant. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Wheelchair accessible vehicle grants: eligibility and applications Eligibility criteria and application information for the wheelchair accessible vehicle grant. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Domestic violence and abuse: help from DWP A guide for domestic violence and abuse victims about services from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026