Policy & government

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Policy & government Mr A Whitaker v 1. White Rose Academies Trust 2. Luminate Education Group: [2026] EAT 43 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Auerbach on 20 March 2026. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mrs V Ashton v Marks and Spencer plc: 1400494/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Social Security Advisory Committee: minutes of meetings in 2025 Read the minutes of the Social Security Advisory Committee meetings (SSAC). GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Pride in Place Programme prospectus The Pride in Place Programme is our flagship communities programme which empowers local people to shape the future of their neighbourhood. Supported by up to £5 billion in funding over 10 years, this programme represents a long-term strategy to fix the foundations in hundreds of communities across the country. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Squishy Sausage Dogs and Squishy Pugs (2603-0141) Product Recall for Squishy Sausage Dogs and Squishy Pugs presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr L Umpleby v Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police: 1402183/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government MHRA e-cigarette and vape products regulator profile Information on the other regulatory bodies responsible for e-cigarette and vape products. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Measuring the legacy and impact of major events: case studies R&D Science and Analysis Programme - Measuring the legacy and impact of major events: four case studies GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government E-petition 751839 relating to the clinical trial into puberty blockers There will be a Westminster hall debate on a petition relating to the clinical trial into puberty blockers on Monday 23 March 2026. This debate will be led by Jamie Stone MP. House of Commons Library · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities Some of the worst illegal waste sites across England to be cleared, restoring pride in our communities GOV.UK Defra news — waste · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government RSH Nominations and Remuneration Committee minutes 2025 Minutes of the Regulator of Social Housing's Nominations and Remuneration Committee. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Inspecting local authority children's services Ofsted's framework and guidance for inspecting local authority services for children (ILACS) in need of help and protection, children in care and care leavers. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Prevent Resolve Improve 26-30 Government Debt Management Strategy The 26-30 Government Debt Management Strategy outlines the approach to the management and resolution of debt owed to government. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Estimating renewable generation and homes powered: methodology This note sets out how renewable capacity is translated into annual generation estimates and converted into equivalent homes or region powered. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency: pay gap Data on average earnings at the Environment Agency, showing pay differences by gender, disability, ethnicity, religion and belief, and sexual orientation. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Mr D Ashe v Claims Equilibrium Club Ltd: 8002150/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Accessibility Statement - Umweltbundesamt Österreich Umweltbundesamt Austria · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Compliance checks: penalties for VAT and excise wrongdoing — CC/FS12 This factsheet tells you about the penalties HMRC may charge you for a VAT, Excise or Landfill Tax wrongdoing. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Waste Crime Action Plan Our next steps to tackle serious waste crime in England. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Root cause analysis (RCA): animal feeds and pet foods  This page explains what animal feed and pet food are, and shares insights from Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations into feed safety incidents reported to the FSA. It highlights common hazards, root causes, and practical preventative measures to help feed businesses reduce the risk of future incidents. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2026 Policy & government Water insecurity threatens growth, resilience, and security: UK statement at the High-Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026 Statement by Sacha Heathfield, UK Policy Adviser, Climate and Nature, at High-Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Hormone treatments for children and young people: Clinical trial and consultations This briefing gives an overview of hormone treatments used to treat gender dysphoria in children and young people and details the government-funded PATHWAYS research programme into the safety and effectiveness of these treatments. House of Commons Library · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Modern leasehold: restricting ground rent for existing leases This consultation seeks views on capping the maximum ground rent that residential leaseholders can be required to pay in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Genetically modified organisms: Lallemand UK Limited (GM/26/01) An application from Lallemand UK Limited to market a genetically modified yeast, reference GM/26/01. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Redundancy payments: links to further information and guidance How to apply for redundancy payments when your employer is insolvent: Guidance collection. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Decision for T&C Travel Limited (PK2022048 ) Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the South East and Metropolitan area for T&C Travel Limited and Transport Manager Kenny Tye GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Trade Minister Speech at Chatham House UK Trade Minister Chris Bryant gives a speech at the Chatham House Global Trade Conference. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Decision for Johnsons Scrap Metal Limited (OC0288066) Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands for Johnsons Scrap Metal Limited and David Johnson, transport manager GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Decision for Sukhvinder Singh (OD0260670) Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands for Sukhvinder Singh GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Insolvency (VAT Notice 700/56) Find out how to account for VAT and who to contact if you're an insolvency practitioner and you're appointed over insolvent VAT-registered businesses. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Police standards: Vetting How police vetting works and efforts to improve it. House of Commons Library · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Economic Estimates: Monthly GVA (gross value added) for DCMS Sectors, to December 2026 Official Statistics estimating the contribution of DCMS Sectors to the UK economy, measured by GVA (gross value added). GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government DCMS Sector Economic Estimates: Business Demographics, 2026 Accredited official statistics providing an estimate of the contribution of DCMS sectors to the UK economy, measured by business numbers and characteristics. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Housing Benefit for local authorities: subsidy circulars Subsidy (S) circulars are about the money the government pays local authorities to administer Housing Benefit and other financial matters. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government UK-Italy Young Leaders Programme New 2026 UK–Italy Young Leaders Programme cohort announced. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Economic Estimates: Monthly GVA (gross value added) for DCMS Sectors, to March 2026 Official Statistics estimating the contribution of DCMS Sectors to the UK economy, measured by GVA (gross value added). GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Hilary Jennings Hilary Jennings was appointed as a member of the Regulatory Policy Committee in January 2022. Hilary is an independent consultant specialising in competition and regulation, with over 25 years’ experience including: a non-executive director on the board of the Guernsey Competition and Regulatory Authority senior fellow at the Balanced Economy Project, not-for-profit organisation previously held se GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: KTL 6" Stretchy Monster 6 Assorted Stretchy Toys (2603-0182) Product Recall for KTL Stretchy Monster Toys presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Federated States of Micronesia travel advice FCDO travel advice for the Federated States of Micronesia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026 Policy & government Australia travel advice FCDO travel advice for Australia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2026