Policy & government

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Policy & government Product regulation: market surveillance and enforcement framework We are seeking views on proposed reforms to UK product regulation market surveillance and enforcement. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government CMA announces package of actions on business software and cloud services CMA aims to create greater choice for UK businesses and public sector at pivotal time of advances in AI. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to fragrances and fragrance ingredients (51257) The CMA is investigating suspected anti-competitive behavior in relation to the supply of fragrances and fragrance ingredients under Chapter I CA98. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Homes England and National Housing Bank investment prospectus 2026 A guide to investment principles and themes, as well as products and interventions available to partner organisations. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Business software and cloud services Actions set out by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on business software and cloud services. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr A Estcourt v Morrison Energy Services Ltd: 3320594/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Clinical trials for medicines: apply for authorisation in the UK How to apply for a clinical trial (prior to 28 April 2026) including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government The Environment Agency's regulation of waste pneumatic tyres and their export Findings of the internal review into the Environment Agency's regulation of waste pneumatic tyres and their export, focusing on the export of this waste to India. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT-3) programme: final reports The final reports for UK project work on the third call of the Accelerating Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Technologies (ACT3) programme. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3521: permanent fixed wing aerodrome: facilities RA covering the requirements of arresting systems, compass bases, rvr systems and de-icing/anti-icing facilities at an aerodrome. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3518: permanent fixed wing aerodrome: visual aids for denoting obstacles RA covering the marking and/or lighting of obstacles in and around the aerodrome. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3517: permanent fixed wing aerodrome: markers RA covering markers to be used at aerodromes to provide clear and consistent information and guidance to the operating community. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3301: meteorological support to air traffic service units RA covering the provision of accurate, up to date met information that is crucial for the safe conduct of flights. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3279: aircraft last look checks RA covering the requirements for, establishment of and provision of Aircraft Last Look Checks, utilizing digital solutions or conventional Truck Runway Control. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3275: runway visual range RA covering the provision of runway visual range information to pilots to assist in their decision of whether they can complete a landing or departure. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3274: low visibility procedures RA covering mitigation of the additional hazards associated with operating during reduced visibility or low cloud conditions. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government When someone dies in Bahrain The process when a British national dies in Bahrain including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3236: clutter on situational displays RA covering planning for the possibility of temporary or permanent clutter on situational displays. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3226: cooperative surveillance radar RA covering cooperative surveillance radar which provides controllers with essential information on an air systems identity, position and level. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3225: mandatory air traffic control instructions RA covering mandatory instructions which are required in specified circumstances in order to ensure safe and efficient operations. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3223: provision of air traffic service inside controlled airspace RA covering the different types air traffic service required to operate in different types of airspace. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 3130: air traffic management (ATM) equipment safety management RA covering the requirements for the safety management of ATM equipment delivery and maintenance. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 2350: air system emergencies RA covering the required aircrew knowledge with regard to emergency air system drills and procedures. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 2305: supervision of flying RA covering supervision of flying, embarked operations, aircraft limits, aircrew briefing, air exercise planning and taxiing of aircraft. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 2135: aircrew and supernumerary crew medical requirements RA covering aircrew medical requirements required by the MAA regulatory publications in order to carry out duties as authorised. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 2130: survival equipment, drills and training RA covering survival equipment, drills, training and currency, wearing of SE, harnesses, survival and rescue equipment and ejection seat anthropometrics. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1440: air safety training RA covering the need for air safety and human factors training to air safety, supervisory and executive posts in defence aviation. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1410: occurrence reporting and management RA covering the reporting of inherent risks in operating aviation to reduce them to as low as reasonably practicable and tolerable. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1207: air safety data management and exploitation RA covering implementation of a strategy to manage and exploit appropriate air safety data within ASMS in support of relevant ASSC. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Regulatory Article (RA) 1003: delegation of airworthiness authority and notification of air safety responsibility RA covering Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) delegation of airworthiness and of air safety notification procedures. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government List of UK regulators The list of regulators contains UK bodies that can be considered to have statutory regulatory functions. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Millions of families in line for Child Benefit rate increase Families claiming Child Benefit will see an increase in payments from next week. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Be ready in 15 minutes for new Personal Locator Beacon registration requirements Online process is free, quick and could make a difference between life or death. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government GDA Step 2 of the Holtec SMR-300: fundamental assessment Fundamental assessment reports of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) Step 2 for the Holtec SMR-300 reactor design. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government £64 million for Port Talbot offshore wind hub in the Celtic Sea Up to £64 million to back Port Talbot’s development as the first port in the Celtic Sea specifically developed to support floating offshore wind. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government refocuses major projects to boost delivery of national priorities New GMPP offers more targeted support from the centre of government for the most nationally significant, highest-impact projects and programmes GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Keep Britain Working Review: Final report Keep Britain Working is an independent review of the role of employers in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government Major Projects Portfolio Projects that will form the Government Major Projects Portfolio from 1st April 2026 GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Environmental Taxes Bulletin Annual statistics for receipts and declarations of the 3 environmental taxes administered by HM Revenue and Customs. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026 Policy & government Local authority collected waste management - annual results Annual results for local authority collected waste generation and management for England. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2026