Policy & government

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Policy & government Approved work: Impacts of screen and phone use on children and young people’s development How does screen use and personal phone access affect children’s cognitive, behavioural, developmental and wellbeing outcomes, and what does the evidence suggest for interventions? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Approved work: Accessing large-scale health data for research – opportunities, barriers and risks How can largescale health data initiatives, such as the Health Data Research Service, improve UK research and outcomes? What regulatory and policy issues arise? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Vietnam: prisoner pack Information on the legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends in Vietnam. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government support for the cost of heating oil This briefing provides information on heating oil, recent events that have caused heating oil prices to increase, and government support for those facing increased costs. House of Commons Library · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Approved work: Technology to reduce livestreamed child sexual abuse What is the scale of the problem in the UK, what technological solutions are there, and what regulatory approaches exist? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Approved work: Digital sovereignty What is digital sovereignty and how might it apply to the UK? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government APHA Inspector Andrew Gaunt awarded RHS Veitch Memorial Medal The prestigious award is presented annually to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of horticultural science and practice. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Working for British Embassy Jakarta GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Approved work: Impacts of social media on children and young people What are the wellbeing impacts of social media use among children and young people. How do regulatory interventions shape online safety outcomes? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Approved work: FemTech: technology to support women’s health How can technology aimed at women improve health outcomes? What are the opportunities, challenges and risks regarding health, technology regulation, and data protection? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Home Office evidence to the Police Remuneration Review Body, 2026 to 2027 This document has been submitted to the Police Remuneration Review Body for the 2026 to 2027 pay round. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Evidence to the SSRB, 2026 to 2027: chief police officers This document has been submitted to the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) for the 2026 to 2027 pay round. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government CMA board: rules of procedure The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) board's powers and functions. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mobile Market Review A call for evidence on how government can support investment in the UK’s mobile networks. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Core schools budget grant (CSBG) 2025 to 2026 for special schools, special post-16 institutions and alternative provision Guidance for local authorities, schools and colleges on the core schools budget grant (CSBG) for 2025 to 2026. CSBG allocations and conditions of grant are also published here. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Whole energy cyber resilience requirements: reshaping cyber regulation in downstream gas and electricity We're seeking views on proposals for a new approach to cyber resilience regulation for downstream gas and electricity operators. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government National operator waste returns How to complete waste returns and deadlines for submission. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Outgoing BBC Director General to lead Creative Industries Council Tim Davie to succeed current industry co-chair Sir Peter Bazalgette from 1 August GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Statistical work plans DCMS annual statistical work plans and out-turns. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Household total wealth in Great Britain quality and methods guide The ‘Household total wealth in Great Britain quality and methods guide’ is a single, reliable source of detailed information about a set of statistics produced from the Wealth and Assets Survey, that users can trust is always up to date. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK trade in goods by business characteristics 2024 UK overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) data has been linked with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) business statistics. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Fake and misleading reviews: 5 businesses under CMA investigation Five companies now under investigation as the CMA steps up its work to tackle fake reviews and misleading star ratings – and protect people online. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government Recycler to pay $80,000 over fire safety failures - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government HCOS3275 - Tied Oils: Tied Oil credibility checks GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2026 Policy & government New screen time guidance for parents of under-5s Government answers parents’ calls for support on screen time with new evidence-backed guidance. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government Wind Energy Basics - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government How Do Wind Turbines Work? - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK–Brazil Strategic Partnership 2026 to 2030 UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Brazil Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira signed this UK–Brazil Strategic Partnership 2026 to 2030 on 26 March 2026. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government Chancellor gets banks to step up mortgage support for customers The Chancellor and Economic Secretary brought together the six largest banks and building societies, alongside UK Finance, to take stock of the impact of the conflict in Iran on households and small businesses. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mortgage Charter 2026 This Charter sets out the standards lenders will adopt when helping their customers; signatories will provide borrowers with additional flexibilities to manage their mortgage payments over a short period. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government Statutory gambling levy Information about the statutory levy on gambling operators. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government Rear Flat (Located in rear yard) 32 Beatrice Road Leicester LE3 9FD: BIR/00FN/HPR/2024/0602 Midland Region Nicholas Wint FRICS, David Satchwell FRICS & Alan McMurdo MCIEH on 09 January 2026 GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government Section 251: 2026 to 2027 Information for local authorities, schools and the general public about local authority education funding and expenditure plans for 2026 to 2027. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government CHPQA guidance note 44: Use of CHPQA in respect of the Renewables Obligation and Contracts for Difference Guidance on accessing support measures for the electrical output of renewable combined heat and power (CHP). GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Areas of Research Interest These reports provides details about the main research questions facing the NDA. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government Statement on behalf of the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board  The Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met on 26 March 2026. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government Determining subjects for debate on Estimates Days Responsibility for determining the subjects of Estimate Day debates transferred to the Backbench Business Committee from the Liaison Committee in February 2026. House of Commons Library · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government Amplify: The Local Media Action Plan The Local Media Action Plan sets out government plans to support the sustainability of local journalism in the UK. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK crackdown on vile scam centres steps up with sanctions on illicit crypto network The UK has taken further action against a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026 Policy & government Minister for Europe speech at the Aurora Forum On 25 March 2026, the Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, addressed the Aurora Forum in London. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2026