Policy & government

Policy & government Reforming the packing waste recycling note (PRN) system Tell us what you think about possible reforms to the PRN system, which is used by producers to comply with their recycling obligations. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Travel to/from school by pupils in Northern Ireland 2024/25 Annual report from the Continuous Household Survey on how children travel to school in Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Alternative Energy Markets Innovation Programme: projects The Alternative Energy Markets Innovation Programme developed and tested innovative tariffs, products and services under alternative energy market scenarios. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Annual bus statistics: year ending March 2025 Annual statistics on local buses in Great Britain for the year ending March 2025. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Safeguarding responses to county lines and youth violence This report was commissioned to evaluate how multi-agency safeguarding partnerships across England respond to serious youth violence/county lines exploitation. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government grants statistics 2024 to 2025 Statistics and data on government grants spending for the financial year 2024 to 2025. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government More than one million helped get connected and get online thanks to government digital inclusion action plan More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of government, industry and charities to boost digital inclusion and help more people get online. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Expanding the role of the private sector in nature recovery We're seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: impact assessments Impact assessments for the changes to Parts 6, L and F of the Building Regulations. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Home user guide template and ventilation guide This page provides a template for a home user guide and a ventilation guide to inform homeowners how to operate and ventilate their dwelling. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 consultation A consultation on changes to Part 6, Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations for dwellings and non-domestic buildings and seeking evidence on Part O. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Methodologies for expressing the energy performance of buildings in England and Wales: notice of approval (24 March 2026) This notice of approval sets out the national calculation methodologies for expressing the energy performance of buildings in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Methodologies of calculation of the energy performance of new buildings to demonstrate compliance with the Building Regulations 2010 in England: notice of approval (24 March 2026) This notice of approval sets out the approved calculation methodologies for calculating the energy performance of new buildings in England. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Nature Investment Standards Guidance on how organisations can carry out conformity assessments against the British Standards Institution (BSI) Nature Investment Standards. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government CMA concludes market investigation with major reforms to veterinary sector The CMA has set out its final reforms – which will start coming into force later this year – to help pet owners better navigate the vet services market. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government What veterinary businesses and vets need to do following the CMA’s final vets report What veterinary businesses and veterinary professionals need to know now that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the final report of its vet services market investigation. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Coastal communities in Solomon Islands get training to tackle marine pollution A new community-led effort supported by the UK government has equipped six Solomon Islands coastal communities to better guard their livelihoods and food security from marine pollution. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Time to Pay Up: Government unveils toughest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years Small businesses to be backed by new, stronger measures to tackle late payments. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Late payments: tackling poor payment practices We are seeking views on legislative measures which address late, long and disputed business-to-business payments, and the use of retention clauses in construction contracts. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government to make 'plug-in solar' available within months 'Plug-in' solar panels to be in shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On Progress report on delivering the Digital Inclusion Action Plan. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2026 Policy & government Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is proposing to redevelop Cawdor Barracks as the UK host site for the DARC radar programme. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Readout: COBR(M) – Iran economic and domestic impacts: 23 March 2026 The Prime Minister chaired a COBR(M) meeting today, focussing on the domestic economic impact of the ongoing situation in the Middle East. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Rye Harbour charges List and explanation of Rye Harbour fees for April to March. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government England recovered from drought as weather whiplash sees floods Heavy rainfall sees water levels recover across England with all areas now back to normal status GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Treatment of sustainable aviation fuel The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on options for the future treatment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the UK ETS. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Precautionary recall of Hibiwash due to microbial contamination As a precautionary measure, Mölnlycke Health Care is recalling three batches of Hibiwash, an antimicrobial wash, due to microbial contamination at the manufacturing facility. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Creative Content Exchange Research Privacy Notice Department for Culture, Media & Sport Privacy Notice for R&D Science and Analysis Programme - Creative Content Exchange Research GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Debate on a motion on transport accessibility for disabled people There will be a Commons debate on a motion on transport accessibility for disabled people on 26 March 2026 House of Commons Library · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK Government commits up to £9m to support Mossmorran's future New funding designed to help secure a successful future for the site and support the local economy and communities affected by the closure. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Welsh steel industry backed with new trade measure and strategy UK steel producers and thousands of steel workers in Wales will benefit from a landmark Steel Strategy. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Transport Secretary tasks HS2 with reducing construction time and cost to taxpayers The government is exploring options to cut HS2 costs, reduce delays and deliver the benefits of increased rail capacity and faster journeys earlier. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government HS2 6-monthly report to Parliament: March 2026 Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including: update on the programme reset, delivery progress, community impacts, land and property. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK Chief of the Air Staff in India to strengthen military ties The UK’s Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth is in India to boost military ties between the two countries. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Extended producer responsibility for packaging: notice of liability This guidance explains what is included in your notice of liability from the scheme administrator, PackUK. PackUK (pEPR scheme administrator) · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Life sciences competitiveness indicators, 2026 Data on the life sciences sector in the UK and other countries. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government MSN 1908 (M+F) Amendment 3 The merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2022 MSN provides important information on the UK’s implementation of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments 2004, which aims to address the spread of invasive non-native species by ballast water and sediments. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr C Kissane v AD Bly Construction Ltd: 6002484/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government HM Land Registry Chair’s letter 2026/27 Annual letter to the Chair of the HM Land Registry Board from the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government setting out our expectations for holding HM Land Registry to account on performance, leadership and policy delivery. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr A West v David Lloyd Leisure Ltd: 2301428/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2026