Policy & government

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Policy & government Illegal waste site in Ramsgate shut by Environment Agency Environment Agency obtains a restriction order for site on Haine Industrial Estate. Court order prohibits anyone from entering the site without permission. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Vehicles seized in operation at Worcestershire waste site A large construction vehicle and a HGV lorry were seized yesterday (Thursday 19 March) during a joint operation at Throckmorton Industrial Park, Worcestershire. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Potential merits of mandatory body armour for prison officers A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3:00pm on 26 March 2026 on the potential merits of mandatory body armour for prison officers. The debate will be opened by Sir Julian Lewis MP. House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Access to endometriosis services A general debate on access to endometriosis services is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on the 24 March 2026. The debate will be led by Jack Abbott MP.​ House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government British Film Institute framework document 2026 to 2029 Framework Agreement signed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the British Film Institute. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government The UK Overseas Territories and their Governors The paper describes the role of UK-appointed Governors in the Overseas Territories to make law and policy on reserved topics, such as external affairs. House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Spring awakens at Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve Part of the King's Series, establishing 25 new National Nature Reserves by 2028. Surrey's National Nature Reserve home to rare ground-nesting birds this spring GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr G Jones v Development Bank of Wales: 1602992/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Compliance checks: Excise visits — CC/FS16 This factsheet explains why HMRC visits a premises to inspect excise goods and any items linked to those goods or relevant services. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government School buildings and capital funding (England) Schools receive capital funding from the government through a few different streams. The overall level of funding has broadly fallen since the early 2010s House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr J Soul v Mental Health Care UK Ltd: 1600857/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Isle of Wight Prison Isle of Wight is a high security men’s prison, set across 2 sites (Albany and Parkhurst), just outside Newport, Isle of Wight. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Texet Bright Start Fluorescent Coloured Craft Sand Pack of 6 (2603-0209) Product Recall for Texet Bright Start Fluorescent Coloured Craft Sand Pack of 6 presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Meningitis – Patient Factsheet Meningitis is a serious infection that can develop quickly and affect people of all ages GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Our waterways - a plan for 2025 An Environment Agency plan focusing on making improvements to their waterways in 2025. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Texet Bright Start Coloured Crafting Sand Pack of 20 (2603-0193) Product Recall for Texet Bright Start Coloured Crafting Sand Pack of 20 presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: KTL Kreative Kids! Jumbo Craft Box (2603-0201) Product Recall for KTL Kreative Kids! Jumbo Craft Box presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government Cyber Action Plan How government will rapidly improve the cyber security and resilience of public services. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK ETS 2025 Baseline Data Collection and HSE/USE scheme status: how to meet the data submission requirements Guidance for operators on meeting the requirements for the baseline data collection and scheme status application submission window, 1 April - 30 June 2025. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: ORB Funkee Sand Toys (2603-0062) Product Recall for ORB Funkee Sand Toys presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr M Canham v Labelneeds Ltd: 6023097/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Landlords now to fulfil new legal duty for Renters’ Rights Act Tenants can now look out for new important information explaining their new rights coming on 1 May 2026 - including a ban on Section 21 'no-fault' evictions. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Miss N Ogilvie v Alexander Optometrists Ltd: 6013922/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government V Levels This briefing explains how the government's new V Level qualifications will work. House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government to Improve Support for Affordable Debt Repayments People who owe money to government will receive clearer, more tailored support to repay in a way they can afford, under new plans launched during Debt Awareness Week. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Can a British citizen travel to the UK using a non-British passport? The Home Office advises British citizens who have dual nationality to use a British passport, or apply for a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode, to travel to the UK. House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter join the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board, helping to set up Great British Railways (GBR). GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Steel strategy Strategy document setting out the government’s approach to the steel sector. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Miss M Manjula v Immigration and Nationality Services Ltd and IANS Solicitors Ltd: 3310860/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Using the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live in the UK. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mrs C Charlton v Crystal Clear International Ltd: 2408795/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mrs A Jenkins v National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty: 2409256/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government GOV.UK app: terms and conditions This page and any pages it links to explains terms of use for the GOV.UK app. You must agree to these to use the GOV.UK app. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects - Advice on working with public bodies in the infrastructure planning process - Annex D: Environment Agency This advice is intended to explain the generic aspects of the public bodies involvement with the applicant and the Planning Inspectorate during the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr D Lewis v Pulse Marketplace UK Ltd: 8002274/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Information relating to persistent organic pollutants (POPs). GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Iran: Introductory country profile The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in February 2026. This briefing introduces Iran’s politics, human rights, economy, and international relations. House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Local people take the lead in 40 more communities Forty more communities selected for Pride in Place, with local people choosing how £20 million is invested to strengthen their neighbourhood. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Ms I Butunoi v Turner Health Group Ltd and Ms A K Turner: 3200399/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government King Charles III England Coast Path inaugurated with royal visit His Majesty King Charles III launched the England Coast Path at an event at Seven Sisters today GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026