Policy & government

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Policy & government BMA resident doctors committee rejects landmark deal Historic new deal for resident doctors would have seen more frequent and fairer pay rises and more training places from this year. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Beneficial ownership registers in the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies The UK Government expects all Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies to introduce public registers of beneficial ownership. What progress has been made? House of Commons Library · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Diagnosis and treatment of rare genetic diseases Rare genetic diseases affect approximately 3.5 million people in the UK. How can genetic technologies, policies and initiatives in healthcare support diagnosis and treatment? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Cryptocurrency donations in UK politics On 25 March 2026 the Rycroft Review recommended that a moratorium be placed on political donations made in cryptoassets. In a statement following the release of the review, the Government announced that they would bring forward an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill which would do this. House of Commons Library · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Open Government Partnership: UK Co-chair Ministerial Letter of Candidature A letter from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to the co-chairs of the Open Government Partnership GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government HM Treasury Women in Finance Annual Review (March 2026) Assessing the progress of the Women in Finance Charter, and reviewing the benefits and challenges experienced by Charter signatories GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Worker and Temporary Worker sponsor compliance visits: caseworker guidance Immigration staff guidance on how to carry out sponsor visits before and after licences are issued. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government 40A St Mary's Road Willesden London NW10 4AY: LON/00AE/LBC/2025/0650 Residential Properties Tribunal Decision of Mr I B Holdsworth FRICS Valuer Chairman, Duncan Jagger FRICS & Angela Kelly MRICS on 17 March 20226. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Various Estates across London Borough of Southwark​ - ​​LON/00BE/LDC/2025/0909​ Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mrs E. Flint and Mr S. Johnson on 12 March 2026 GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Flat 8, Pippins Court, 40-41 Vauxhall Grove, London SW8 1 BT : LON/00AY/LBC/2025/0654 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge N O’Brien and Mr J Naylor FRICS, FIRPM on 9 March 2026 GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Quartz House, 4 Sterling Way, N7 9HU: LON/00AU/LSC/2025/0857 Residential Property Tribunal decision of Mrs E Flint and Ms J Rodericks on 10 March 2026 GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK announces investment to help developing economies thrive in global trade at WTO Ministerial Conference The UK Government has announced £13 million in Official Development Assistance (ODA) to enable developing economies GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Meningococcal disease outbreak vaccination programme Resources to support health professionals with meningococcal outbreak response. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Animal research: technical advice Technical advice and guidance for licence holders. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Grants awarded under Section 70 of the Charities Act 2006 Report by the Secretary of State on the use of powers under section 70 of the Charities Act 2006, for the year 2024 to 2025. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Veterinary services for household pets: Final decision report Findings from the CMA’s market study of veterinary services sector. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government UN Human Rights Council 61: UK General Comment on the Resolution for the Urgent Debate on Iran UK General Comment on the Resolution for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Insurance (VAT Notice 701/36) Find out about the VAT liability of insurance transactions and insurance related services. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Applying the new NPM to advertising and promotions restrictions We're seeking views on applying the new nutrient profiling model (NPM) to the advertising and promotions restrictions on 'less healthy' food and drink products. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Updating standards for local space heating products We're seeking views on proposals to improve product standards for local space heating products. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, Keynote Speech at DPRTE 2026 The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, opened the two-day DPRTE 2026 conference with a keynote speech addressing topics such as procurement, innovation and skills. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Medium combustion plant: apply for an environmental permit The types of permit available, how much they cost and how to apply for your environmental permit. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Meningococcal carriage and infection: technical background Supplementary scientific information about how meningococcal bacteria are carried and how infection can develop, particularly in young adults. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Approved work: Batteries What are the opportunities for current and future technologies, how do these align with sustainability goals, and what role could the UK play? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Approved work: Supply chains in the energy industry What are the key concerns, how can these be addressed, and what are the opportunities and challenges for the UK? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Jobs, energy security and investment boost for Scotland Major wind factory set for Scotland creating 500 skilled jobs through drive for clean, homegrown power. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Poland: information for victims of rape and sexual assault Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Poland. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Reforms to make it easier for overseas companies to move to the UK Consultation launched on corporate re-domicilation GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government British Summer Time British Summer Time is the UK's seasonal clock change. Find out when and why the clocks change in the spring and autumn, calls for change, and evidence about the effects of daylight saving measures. House of Commons Library · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Pandemic Preparedness Strategy: building our capabilities How the UK intends to rebuild readiness for future pandemics through a whole-of-government approach that prioritises the needs of the most vulnerable. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Emergency action to kickstart London housebuilding The Housing Secretary and Mayor of London have confirmed emergency measures today to accelerate housebuilding in the capital. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Support for housebuilding in London We are seeking views on 2 proposals to support housebuilding in London. These are temporary relief from the Community Infrastructure Levy and changes to Mayoral planning powers. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Support for housebuilding in London: package of support This policy note summarises the package of emergency measures proposed by the government and the Mayor of London to support housebuilding in the capital. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Housing Secretary delivers 'call to arms' to get Britain building The Housing Secretary's speech at the Home Builders Federation annual conference this week (Tuesday 24 March). GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Temporary Shortage List: Stage 1 report The Migration Advisory Committee’s update on the Temporary Shortage List review. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Referral of the proposed subsidy to Belfast City Council by the Department for the Economy The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to the Department for the Economy (DfE) concerning its proposed subsidy to Belfast City Council (BCC). GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Report on the proposed subsidy to Belfast City Council by the Department for the Economy The SAU has published its report prepared in response to a request from the Department for the Economy (DfE) concerning the proposed subsidy to Belfast City Council (BCC). GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Extended producer responsibility for packaging: local authorities Guidance on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging for local authorities. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government NWS gender pay gap report 2024 to 2025 Data on the difference in employees’ average earnings from April 2024 to March 2025 for Nuclear Waste Services GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government NHS reform and the future of the health service Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting spoke in London on the steps being taken to reform the health service. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026