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POLICYMoU between DBT and UKASMemorandum of understanding between the Department for Business and Trade and United Kingdom Accreditation Service.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved28 Jul

POLICYHM Treasury and Financial Conduct Authority Regulatory Perimeter Meeting – April 2026Record of the meeting between the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and the Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (F…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved27 Jul

POLICYRevenue and Customs Brief 5 (2026): Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractionsThis brief explains a temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions that applies from 25 June…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved27 Jul

POLICYBill discounts for transmission network infrastructure: scheme design updateThe scheme design for a bill discount scheme for households closest to new and significantly upgraded electricity transmission inf…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved27 Jul

POLICYInterministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Communiqué: 1 July 2026A summary of the meeting held by the Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved27 Jul

POLICYSocial mobility: local roots, lasting change – government responseA response by the government to the House of Lords social mobility policy committee report to address entrenched barriers to oppor…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved24 Jul

POLICYReport on the proposed British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme by DBTThe SAU has published its report prepared in response to a request from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) concerning the…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved24 Jul

POLICYUK-ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) factsheetThis factsheet gives an overview of the UK government's relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and o…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved24 Jul

POLICYTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: factsheetsThese documents relate to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved24 Jul

POLICYAnimal by-products legislation for England: exemptionsAuthorisations by the Secretary of State to inform operators how to comply with these exemptions.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved24 Jul

POLICYTreasury Minutes – July 2026Government departments respond to the Public Accounts Committee reports through a Treasury minute.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved23 Jul

POLICYLivestock Information Transformation Programme (LITP)The Livestock Information Transformation Programme (LITP) is introducing new technology to trace livestock movements more quickly…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved23 Jul

POLICYUK goods and services schedules at the WTOThe UK has submitted its schedule of commitments under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and its schedule of commi…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved23 Jul

POLICYFuture Combat Air System Digital StrategyThe Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Digital Strategy outlines the Ministry of Defence’s digital vision for next-generation combat …WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved23 Jul

POLICYASEAN-UK Dialogue Partnership: plan of action 2027 to 2031UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband agreed the ASEAN-UK Plan of Action with ASEAN foreign ministers in Manila on 22nd July 2026.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved23 Jul

POLICYChanges to reporting of benefits in kind from April 2027This measure is about the changes to the reporting of certain benefits in kind from April 2027.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved23 Jul

POLICYDHSC counter-fraud strategy: 2026 to 2029How the Department of Health and Social Care plans to prevent fraud, bribery and corruption in its activities.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved23 Jul

POLICYOur vision for a thriving veterinary sectorOur proposals for a thriving veterinary sector that enhances animal welfare, supports professionals, builds trust for consumers, a…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved22 Jul

POLICYCriteria for increasing the National Living Wage targetThis report sets out the evidence and criteria that should be considered when deciding whether to increase the NLW target beyond t…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved22 Jul

POLICYUK Surveillance Forum (UKSF) terms of referenceTerms of reference for UK Surveillance Forum (UKSF). The UKSF coordinates and oversees animal health surveillance activities in th…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved22 Jul

POLICYOfqual’s action plan for the prevention of qualification fraudOfqual sets out strengthened measures to find and tackle qualification fraud, aiming to stop people gaining certificates without d…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved22 Jul

POLICYGovernment Estate Nature Plan (GENP)The Government Estate Nature Plan sets out how we will coordinate nature recovery across government land, supporting resilience, p…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved22 Jul

POLICYFixed Telecoms Modernisation CharterThis document sets out the steps that telecoms providers should follow when carrying out any current and future fixed telecoms mod…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved21 Jul

POLICYTelecoms Modernisation: Critical National Infrastructure CharterThis document sets out telecoms companies’ approach to protect CNI during telecoms modernisations.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved21 Jul

POLICYMOD small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action planThe Ministry of Defence is backing your business by delivering the most comprehensive package of support for small and medium-size…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved21 Jul

POLICYNESO Electricity Capacity Report 2026: findings of the Panel of Technical Experts Report by the DESNZ independent Panel of Technical Experts providing advice on the National Energy System Operator’s 2026 Electric…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved21 Jul

POLICYWomen in Defence CharterA commitment to improving gender balance in Defence.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved20 Jul

POLICYEM on customs duty on distance imported goods sales (C(2026)2760)The government's summary of a Commission Delegated Regulation as regards elements related to the temporary customs duty on distanc…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved20 Jul

POLICYNational Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body Report: 2026Recommendations from the National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body on pay in the NCA. WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved20 Jul

POLICYIndependent Restraint Review Panel (IRRP): summary report 2025A summary report of the work the Independent Restraint Review Panel (IRRP) during 2025, produced by Colin Allars, Independent Chai…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved20 Jul

POLICYUK candidate for the International Court of Justice election 2026: Professor Dapo Akande, election brochureThis election brochure for Professor Dapo Akande explains his experience and credentials as the UK candidate for election as a jud…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved17 Jul

POLICYJCVI statement on meningococcal B vaccination in older children and young adults, 16 July 2026Statement setting out the recommendation from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on meningococcal capsular…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved17 Jul

POLICYUK strategy on protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in international workThis strategy sets out how the UK will prevent and respond to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment linked to international wo…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved17 Jul

POLICYRevenue and Customs brief 9 (2025): VAT liability of the supply of temporary medical staff (locum doctors)This brief provides an update on the VAT treatment of the supply of temporary medical staff (locum doctors).WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved17 Jul

POLICYRevenue and Customs Brief 6 (2026): VAT liability of the supply of temporary medical staff (locum doctors)This brief provides an update on the VAT treatment of past and present supplies of registered locum doctors. WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved17 Jul

POLICYSandwell Children’s Trust: improvement advisers’ reportAn independent report on the progress and performance of Sandwell Children’s Trust and children’s services.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved17 Jul

POLICYHerefordshire children’s services: commissioner’s reportsIndependent reports on the delivery of children’s services from the Secretary of State’s Children’s Services Commissioner in Heref…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved17 Jul

POLICYWomen in the criminal justice system: policy statementPolicy statement on taking forward an agenda of reform to improve outcomes for women and reduce the number of women in custody.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved17 Jul

POLICYFourth UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue, June 2026: communiquéThe UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership is a flagship pillar of the UK–Nigeria Strategic Partnership, deepening co-operati…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved17 Jul

POLICYIndependent review on greenhouse gas removals: government responseA policy statement outlining the government’s response to the independent review on greenhouse gas removals.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved17 Jul

POLICYGreenhouse gas removals (GGRs): independent reviewAn independent review of greenhouse gas removals to consider how options can assist the UK in meeting our net zero targets, out to…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved17 Jul

POLICYStandards for domestic abuse perpetrator interventionsOverarching principles and practice guidelines for commissioning and delivering interventions for perpetrators of domestic abuse.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved16 Jul

POLICYOfsted and Care Quality Commission: shared principles for local government reorganisationShared principles that will guide Ofsted and Care Quality Commission’s approaches to inspections, assessments and other activity d…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved16 Jul

POLICYLocal government reorganisation: supporting adult social care, public health and children's servicesInformation for areas undergoing local government reorganisation about adult social care, public health and children's services. WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved16 Jul

POLICYMeeting minutes - February 2026Minutes from Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves' meeting with the Governor of the Bank of England discussing the Bank’s lat…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved16 Jul

POLICYFlu vaccines 2026 to 2027: JCVI advice, 16 July 2026Statement from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) about vaccines for the 2027 to 2028 influenza season.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved16 Jul

POLICYCOVID-19 vaccination in autumn 2027: JCVI adviceStatement setting out advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the COVID-19 vaccination programme…WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved16 Jul

POLICYUpdate on the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot issuanceThe Chancellor announced that DIGIT will be issued by Q1 2027, and the government is taking steps to prepare for potential future …WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved16 Jul

POLICYOfcom report on the use of age assuranceOfcom report about the use of age assurance under the Online Safety Act 2023WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved16 Jul

POLICYCranston Inquiry: interim responseOutlines the government’s interim response to the recommendations of the Cranston Inquiry.WithdrawnWithdrawn · BothLast moved16 Jul