Policy & government

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Policy & government Nicaragua sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Nicaragua sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Global human rights sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Global human rights sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Republic of Guinea-Bissau sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Guinea sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Guinea sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Global irregular migration and trafficking in persons sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Global irregular migration and trafficking in persons sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Global anti-corruption sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Global anti-corruption sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mali sanctions: guidance Statutory guidance for the Mali sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Tens of thousands of sick and disabled people nearer to work with Government support Tens of thousands of sick or disabled people are closer to work following a landmark programme introduced by this government, as part of its efforts to fix the broken welfare system it inherited. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government Nationwide plans announced to design safer streets as 9 in 10 women report feeling unsafe walking at night New government guidance will be issued to councils to help them consider how to make their streets safer for women and girls. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government First government-funded veteran centres launch 14 veteran support centres across the UK to receive up to £1m each to act as a single point of contact for local veterans GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government £1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK-Netherlands Serious and Organised Crime Dialogue: Strengthening Joint Action Against Criminal Networks Today, the UK and the Netherlands held their fourth Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) dialogue to continue the work of stepping up joint action to tackle serious and organised crime and to disrupt the worldwide criminal networks that threaten both countries’ security and stability. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Raising product standards for household tumble dryers We're seeking views on proposals for updated ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for household tumble dryers. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Home Office social value and SME case studies Case studies demonstrating how government actions are increasing contracts with small and medium enterprises. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Decarbonisation of Operational PFI Projects A handbook of recommended good practice for PFI contracting authorities for the preparation and delivery of decarbonisation interventions GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Support for Gurkha veterans On Thursday 26 March 2026 there will be a Backbench Business Committee debate on support for Gurkha veterans. House of Commons Library · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Recall elections Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work. House of Commons Library · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment — reducing the mandation threshold from £30,000 to £20,000 from April 2028 This tax information and impact note is about the reduction of the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment mandation threshold from £30,000 to £20,000, from April 2028. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Vets market investigation: consultation on provisional decision The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on the provisional decision in its market investigation into the supply of veterinary services for household pets. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat – Annual Reporting These reports fulfil the impartial secretariat’s function to produce an annual report covering intergovernmental engagements, agendas, and resolved disputes. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government The employment of disabled people 2025 These statistics give a detailed analysis and breakdowns of the number of disabled people in employment. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Joint letter to local authorities on the Crisis and Resilience top up for heating oil support Letter to local authorities about the Crisis and Resilience top up for heating oil support. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Greater Manchester agencies unite to tackle waste crime Agencies from across Greater Manchester joined forces for the region's first waste crime summit, strengthening the collective fight against illegal activity. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government NRS Dounreay socio economic annual review 2024/25 An report outlining the socio economic activities carried out by NRS Dounreay during the financial year 2024/25, GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: Building Circular 01/2026 Circular announcing the updates to Building Regulations following the publication of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: KTL Decorative Glass Bottle of Sand (2603-0232) Product Recall for KTL Decorative Glass Bottle of Sand presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Make better use of data Use data more effectively by improving your technology, infrastructure and processes. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal Trustees This collection brings together all documents relating to Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal Trustees. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant 2026-27 The report details the amount of the Sovereign Grant for 2026-27 GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government New apprenticeship unit to supercharge battery manufacturing New battery manufacturing apprenticeship unit developed, following rapid consultation with employers and sector experts, to support UK's growing battery sector. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Chancellor sets out plan to crackdown on profiteering and drive Britain's energy security Households across Britain set to benefit as Chancellor acts on food prices, energy bills and profiteering – taking action on cost of living pressures while securing Britain's long-term energy independence. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Excise Notice CCL1/3: Climate Change Levy — reliefs and special treatments for taxable commodities Find out which supplies of taxable commodities the full rates of Climate Change Levy do not apply to. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Economic update: Middle East conflict and the UK economy The Israel/US–Iran conflict has disrupted oil and gas in the Middle East. Consequent price rises may lead to higher inflation and lower GDP growth in the UK. House of Commons Library · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Attorney General's Harry Street Lecture speech The Attorney General Richard Hermer KC delivered the annual Harry Street Lecture, highlighting the importance of upholding the international rules-based order. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Industrial Strategy Advisory Council: areas of research interest This document sets out the current research priorities of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC). GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government MOD approach to safeguarding the Eskdalemuir Seismological Array From 18 March 2026 the MOD adopted a new approach to safeguarding the Eskdalemuir Seismological Array. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Cambray Court, Rodney Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1JX: HAV/23UB/LSC/2025/0601 Southern Region, Judge J Dobson, Mr P Smith FRICS and Mr M Jenkinson on 20th, 21st January and 5th March 2026. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Report on the Joint Fisheries Statement This is the first statutory report on the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS), covering the period November 2022 to November 2025. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Scheme design for bill discounts for new transmission network infrastructure We're seeking views on scheme design for a bill discount scheme to directly benefit people living close to new and significantly upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Telecommunications Modernisation The UK’s telecoms infrastructure is being upgraded to ensure that services remain reliable, resilient, and able to meet the needs of households, businesses, and essential services across the country. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026