Policy & government

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Policy & government Fly-tipping: The illegal dumping of waste Fly-tipping rose 9% from 2023/24 to 2024/25. The government is proposing various measures to reduce the problem. House of Commons Library · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government Dedicated schools grant (DSG): 2025 to 2026 Find out how much local authorities receive for DSG funding in the 2025 to 2026 financial year and how it is calculated. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government British Psychological Society Fellowship 2026/27 Application closed 18th May 2026. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government Construction Products Reform White Paper We are seeking views on a package of proposals for reform of the construction products regime. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government Kazakhstan travel advice FCDO travel advice for Kazakhstan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government Suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of waste management services The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of waste management services under Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government Residential Support Scheme guide Guidance for all institutions with a 16 to 18 Residential Support Scheme (RSS) allocation. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government Residential Bursary Fund guide Information for institutions with 16 to 18 Residential Bursary Fund allocations. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 RPC's opinion of the impact assessment produced by HMT for The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK, Philippines Launch GIP+ to Drive Investment and Growth The UK and the Philippines launch GIP+ to boost green investment and infrastructure, mobilising UK-backed financing and expertise for sustainable growth. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government RPC opinion: Applying an updated Nutrient Profiling Model to the Promotions and Advertising Restrictions RPC's opinion of the options assessment produced by DHSC on Applying an updated Nutrient Profiling Model to the Promotions and Advertising Restrictions GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government Care Quality Commission: Relativity Active Learning Active Learning is a technology assisted review tool that helps the Care Quality Commission (CQC) quickly organise its data and predict which documents are most likely to be relevant to reviewers, the legal team and therefore inquiries. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government DESNZ: Find ways to save energy in your home An online government tool that provides personalised recommendations for energy-saving improvements in homes in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government DESNZ: Warm Homes: Local Grant The Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH:LG) service provides users with guidance on whether they are eligible for the Warm Homes: Local Grant, and allows local authorities (LAs) to download referral data for citizens that could be eligible. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government The Government Counter Fraud Functional Strategy 2025-2026 Progress Review Progress review of the 2024-27 Counter Fraud Functional Strategy, covering how government saved £7.5 billion in 2024-25 through fraud prevention and enforcement GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government The health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England The Chief Medical Officer for England identifies areas of good practice and areas of risk, and recommends actions to improve health outcomes for this population. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government RSR generic developed principles: regulatory assessment Principles setting out what the Environment Agency expects from permit holders carrying out radioactive substances activities. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government NHS pay and pensions This briefing outlines trends in NHS pay and pensions and explains how pay decisions are made House of Commons Library · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government An alternative transitional registration model (ATRm) for UK REACH We are seeking views on an ATRm for the UK REACH (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals) regulation. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government Cycle training and walk to school programmes among £108 million active travel funding boost Funding to remove barriers to active travel for people of all ages and backgrounds. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government Aylesbury Prison Aylesbury is an adult male prison in Buckinghamshire. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government Natural Resources Wales / Afan Forest Park – Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre, near Port Talbot - Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government NSW FOGO services - NSW EPA NSW EPA · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government FAQ on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) - environment.ec.europa.eu Eurostat news · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government The SunShot Initiative - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government EIM24710 - Car benefit calculation: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles first registered on or after 1 January 2025 GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2026 Policy & government National Security and Investment notification service: mandatory, voluntary and retrospective forms These forms contain the questions you'll be asked when letting the government know about an acquisition via the National Security and Investment notification service. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2026 Policy & government Egypt travel advice FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2026 Policy & government Farmer who allowed waste to be dumped at beauty spot sentenced A North Yorkshire farmer is sentenced for allowing waste to be dumped on his land following Environment Agency prosecution. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government OPSS areas of research interest OPSS’s areas of research interest (ARI) summarise the areas in which the department would like to receive evidence from the external research community. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Harnessing English Law for Economic Growth: Deputy Prime Minister’s speech The Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at the launch of Hook Tanganza’s new report, Harnessing English Law for Economic Growth. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government CIL Appeal 1886344 – 24 Mar 26 – Planning permission previously granted for 630 dwellings Reserved matters application (following the approval of planning permission) to include access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale and infrastructure. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Members’ pay and expenses 2025/26 This briefing looks at MPs' pay and expenses and how they are determined. It reports salary levels and budget limits for MPs' expenses since 2010. House of Commons Library · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Permit revoked and two waste sites shut down in waste crack down The operator of a waste site that has caused misery for locals has had its environmental permit revoked following day of action. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government 31 Hebron Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3AD: HAV/00HB/HMF/2025/0614 Southern Region, Judge Norman FRICS, Mr Johann Reichel MRICS Mr Mike Jenkinson on 19 December 2026 GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK commits £100 million air defence package for Ukraine to protect cities and critical infrastructure The UK will urgently commit an additional £100 million for air defence support to Ukraine, helping to defend the country from Russia’s relentless attacks.  GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Approved work: Environmental compensation for net zero infrastructure Can the environmental impacts of net zero infrastructure developments in specific locations be addressed through strategic compensatory mechanisms? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Modern slavery training: resource page Training and awareness raising resources available to public sector organisations to help their staff understand modern slavery and learn to spot the signs. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Proscribed Terrorist Organisations The Home Secretary can proscribe organisations believed to be involved in terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000 House of Commons Library · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Approved work: Governance of solar geoengineering research How can researchers, funders and regulators create accountable governance for solar geoengineering research with clear guidance that builds public trust? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026