Everything government, Parliament, the statistical agencies and the major policy institutes published — read, summarised and ranked so you can skim the day in a minute.
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Government is consulting on the whistleblowing framework and a proposed Serious Fraud Office financial incentives scheme to reward individuals who report economic crimes, inviting views on design, safeguards and eligibility for payments.
Minutes record the Chancellor’s meeting with gilt-edged market makers on 6 October 2026, summarising discussions between HM Treasury and primary dealers about UK government debt issuance, market conditions and operational arrangements.
The updated UK Arctic policy framework sets out the government’s approach to the Arctic, describing the UK’s strategic priorities and how it will engage in the region going forward.
The Government Statistical Service is consulting on whether to add further tick‑box response options to the new ethnicity harmonisation standard and seeks evidence of user, community and respondent need to support any changes.
The Immigration Enforcement facial recognition policy sets out the organisation’s strategic, operational and legal framework for ethical use of live facial recognition technology by immigration enforcement teams.
Regulator invites responses to draft supplementary guidance on decommissioning offshore oil and gas installations, setting out revised procedures for applying derogations and practical expectations for operators during removal or partial removal.
The Department for Education seeks views on revisions to the national standards and statutory guidance governing the Provision of Children’s Advocacy Services, proposing updates to how advocacy is delivered for children.
Guidance explains how the Environment Agency assesses and scores compliance with environmental permits, abstraction licences and impounding licences, detailing the criteria and scoring approach used for regulatory oversight.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting on proposals to tighten ecodesign standards for industrial fans, seeking stakeholder views on improved energy performance requirements.
A consultation is open on updating ecodesign standards for standby, networked standby and off‑mode power consumption, inviting responses on proposals to reduce energy use when devices are idle.
Sets out the UK government’s strategic priorities and Laura Neuman’s leadership as co‑chair of the Open Government Partnership for October 2026–September 2027, focusing on trust, prosperity and democratic resilience.
The Home Office published an equality impact assessment on live facial recognition technology, setting out how Immigration Enforcement has considered equality implications for people affected by the technology.
Invites stakeholder feedback on a draft Retail Code of Practice intended to safeguard rail retail customers and reflect Great British Railways’ integrated role in the market.
HMRC has published draft regulations and supporting documents consulting on a mass balance approach to chemically recycled plastic for the Plastic Packaging Tax, seeking technical views on proposed legislative wording.
The government formally introduced the Courts and Tribunals Bill to Parliament on 25 February 2026, initiating the legislative process for proposed changes to courts and tribunal structures and procedures (full bill text and details not included).
Statement summarising how the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office complied with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity during 2025–26, reporting adherence to standards on research conduct and governance within the department.
Sets out a 10‑year strategic vision for England’s health and care system to reduce premature deaths from heart disease and stroke, outlining modern service standards and system changes to improve cardiovascular outcomes.
Government consultation seeks views on steps councils should take before initiating council tax enforcement, covering procedures and pre-enforcement actions to ensure fair practice and potentially reduce escalation to enforcement measures.
An easy‑read version of the government’s unpaid carers action plan, ‘Recognise, Refer, Reach’, summarises measures intended to improve support for unpaid carers in England and make services easier to access.
Closed call for comments on a revised draft risk profile for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans, and mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dioxins and furans, noting polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans are excluded from this profile.
Seeks evidence on potential changes to release times for market‑sensitive ONS economic statistics, inviting views to inform a recommendation to the Office for Statistics Regulation on timing and market impact.
Information published on the Highways (Financing) Bill, providing officials and stakeholders with materials related to the proposed legislation on financing for the highways network.
Government seeks views on proposed changes to marine licensing: adjustments to fees, updated exemption rules and introduction of self-service licences for applicants. Consultation invites stakeholder responses to proposed regulatory and charging reforms.
HM Treasury and India’s Ministry of Finance published a joint statement recording topics covered at the fourth India‑UK Financial Markets Dialogue held on 29 September 2026, setting out areas of cooperation on financial market issues.
The Ministry of Justice has published further information on the Reserved Matters Application for a new prison in Chorley, Lancashire, updating planning and delivery details for the proposed facility and next steps in the consent process.
A consultation invites views on a proposed Marine Guidance Note to assess marine navigation safety and emergency‑response risks posed by finfish, shellfish and seaweed/algal farms, seeking stakeholder input on the draft methodology.
The Department of Health and Social Care is consulting on whether using DEXA scans for non‑medical purposes can be justified, seeking views on potential uses outside established healthcare pathways.
Sets HMRC’s SME action plan for 2025–28, promising measures to make it easier for small businesses to enter public sector supply chains and reduce unnecessary burdens and costs facing micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
The government is consulting on the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, seeking views on the proposed approach and criteria for selecting eligible businesses for the new support programme.
UK government states it does not support or plan to deploy solar radiation modification (SRM), signalling a clear policy position against using SRM techniques to intentionally alter incoming solar radiation as a climate response.