The government is consulting on proposals for a new bereavement leave entitlement, seeking views on detailed design including coverage for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks and other operational aspects of the leave policy.
DCMS sets out a new place‑targeting approach to concentrate its programmes where community outcomes need most improvement, intending to focus resources on areas with greatest need.
Factsheets explaining provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 provide accessible detail on measures in the Act, intended effects, and how various reforms will operate in practice for stakeholders and the public.
Tax information and impact note explains changes to ISA regulations that will reduce the annual subscription limit for cash ISAs, outlining the policy change, its timing and expected fiscal and behavioural effects for savers.
CMA has published a draft substantive Order and Undertakings as part of its vets market investigation and is inviting stakeholders to submit views on the proposed remedies and behavioural undertakings to address competition concerns in veterinary services.
Seeks views on proposed mandatory measures to improve livestock health and welfare for cattle, sheep and pigs in England, setting out new rules and requirements expected to raise baseline standards and compliance across the sector.
Project Gigabit’s National Rolling Open Market Review (May 2026) requests suppliers to submit premises‑level information on existing and planned broadband build across the UK, covering the next three years to inform network investment planning.
HM Prison and Probation Service has published action plans for High Down Prison setting out reforms and responses following inspections by HM Inspectorate of Prisons, aiming to address identified weaknesses and improve prison operations.
MHCLG sets out an SME action plan for 2025–28 aiming to improve small businesses’ access to public sector supply chains and cut unnecessary burdens and costs, positioning the department as backing growth and procurement inclusion for SMEs.
Consultation seeking views on revised listeriosis guidance for health and social care settings, asking respondents to comment on clarity of changes and the assessment of their likely impact on vulnerable groups.
Sets out the UK Government’s charter for engagement with the Overseas Territories, outlining principles and expectations for interaction, responsibilities and support between Whitehall and territorial administrations.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has launched a consultation on draft Phase 1 regulations for energy smart appliances under the Smart Secure Electricity Systems programme and published the accompanying impact assessment for feedback.
The Department for Transport is consulting on proposed updates to the safety at street works and road works code of practice and is seeking stakeholders’ views on changes to improve on‑site safety and traffic management standards.
The Committee on Fuel Poverty has published its response to BEIS’s consultation on reforming consumer protection for Home Upgrade Schemes, setting out its views on proposed changes to protections for householders receiving retrofit support.
Call for responses on a draft Norfolk Environmental Delivery Plan to protect Norfolk: Broads SAC (Yare and Bure), Broadland Ramsar and River Wensum SAC while enabling sustainable development through site-specific nutrient pollution measures.
Government consultation proposes banning third‑party operators licensed under the Gambling Act 2005 from offering bets on Powerball, seeking views on prohibiting those firms from marketing or taking wagers on the US Powerball product in the UK.
An implementation update explains how commitments from the NSRB consultation have shaped the design and content of the new National Survey of Businesses (NSB), detailing changes made to survey development and governance.
Consultation on proposed local bus service performance standards in England and Wales, seeking views on measures of punctuality, reliability and other regulatory expectations that traffic commissioners should use when assessing local bus operators.
October Catch Limit Review 2026 sets out proposed catch limits for the UK fishing season, inviting responses as part of routine annual fisheries management and quota-setting processes.
Government is consulting on investment proposals to establish a new Northern Ireland Local Growth Fund, inviting views on how the fund should be structured and what projects or areas should receive support.
Seeks stakeholder views on proposals to authorise 16 novel food products in 2026, inviting responses to the Food Standards Agency’s assessment of safety and regulatory compliance ahead of potential market approval.
Communiqué summarising the 17 September 2026 meeting of the Finance: Interministerial Standing Committee. It records ministerial discussion of cross‑government finance issues and coordination between departments (formal minutes or detailed policy changes are not included in the blurb).