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Sets out the UK government’s official response to Module 4 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, which examined the pandemic’s impact on vaccines and therapeutics, detailing the government’s position and proposed actions.
The Competition and Markets Authority has published a proposed decision to designate Microsoft as having Strategic Market Status in its business software ecosystem and is inviting comments on that proposed designation.
Government consultation seeks views on reforming employment status to clarify who is an employee, boost compliance with employment rights and strengthen protections for the self‑employed, aiming to make work pay across the labour market.
MHCLG is consulting on implementing the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, proposing regulatory measures and consequent changes to Housing Benefit Regulations for supported housing providers and tenants.
The government sets out its steel strategy, detailing policy measures and objectives to support the UK steel sector’s competitiveness, security of supply and decarbonisation across the industry.
Consultation launched on the design and implementation of an energy smart data legislative framework, aiming to establish rules for access, sharing and use of smart energy data to support decarbonisation and consumer services.
Consultation seeks evidence on proposed changes to school exclusion policy set out in the schools white paper Every child achieving and thriving, inviting views to inform reforms to exclusion practice and guidance across England’s schools.
Government is consulting on proposals to extend the Charity Commission for England and Wales’s powers to tackle extremism and other abuse within the charity sector, seeking views on strengthened regulatory and enforcement powers.
A 10-year Organic Action Plan for England setting out government and sector commitments to grow organic farming and food production, including policy interventions and partnership measures to support sector expansion.
The government has published its formal response to the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, setting out its position on the review’s recommendations and next steps for implementing reforms to the criminal court system.
Government consultation seeks views on decommissioning offshore installations, including the methodology for considering derogations under OSPAR Decision 98/3 and related policy changes affecting how exemptions from complete removal are assessed.
Government launches a consultation seeking views on reforms to improve how standard essential patents (SEPs) are licensed, inviting stakeholders to comment on measures to strengthen clarity, accessibility and functioning of the UK SEP licensing ecosystem.
The national policy statement for ports provides the framework for decisions on UK port development proposals, setting out policy tests and considerations for planning authorities.
Call for evidence on introducing a single common charger across the UK for mobile phones and other portable electrical and electronic devices, seeking stakeholder views on scope, implementation and impacts ahead of potential regulation.
DEMSNZ is consulting on revisions to the Clean Heat Market Mechanism, seeking views on targets for scheme years 3–6 (covering 2027/28) and proposals to support investment in resilient, sustainable supply chains.
The government is consulting on proposals to extend Awaab's Law—requiring prompt action on hazards such as mould—to private rented tenancies and to accommodation occupied under licence, seeking views on scope and implementation.
Consultation seeking feedback on updated UK Advisory Panel guidance for managing healthcare workers living with HIV who perform exposure-prone procedures, proposing changes to recommended clinical and occupational safety arrangements.
The UK and Nigeria held their 2026 Migration, Justice and Home Affairs dialogue, reiterating commitments to cooperation on security, migration and prosperity across both countries.
Government publishes its response to the CMA market study into the retail supply of domestic heating oil, setting out how it will address competition, consumer protection and market functioning risks identified for households relying on heating oil.
Defra has opened a request for information to inform draft risk profiles and risk management evaluations for three chemical substances proposed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) to the UN POPs Review Committee.
The CMA is inviting views on its review of undertakings given by British Aerospace plc (now BAE Systems plc) linked to its 29 November 1999 acquisition of Marconi Electronic Systems from General Electric Company plc.
Consultation launched on reforms to charges, notices and certificates for local authority building control services, seeking views on how fees and procedures should be updated across England.
The government is consulting on draft regulations to create a licensing regime for supported housing and seeks views on the proposed legal framework, scope, standards and enforcement arrangements for providers and local authorities.
A telecoms industry charter sets out how providers will protect critical national infrastructure during telecoms modernisations, detailing standards and responsibilities to manage risk and maintain services while upgrading networks across the UK.
The Fixed Telecoms Modernisation Charter outlines steps telecoms providers must follow for current and future fixed network upgrades, specifying processes to minimise disruption, protect customers and safeguard continuity of essential services.
HM Prison and Probation Service has published action plans responding to HMIP inspection findings at Leicester Prison, outlining measures to address deficiencies and improve safety, regime and governance.
Published 6 October 2026, the government’s response sets out how it will take forward the independent National Commission’s recommendations on regulating AI in healthcare, aiming to provide clarity to stakeholders on next steps and implementation.
Concise factsheets explaining the provisions of the Immigration and Asylum Bill introduced to Parliament on 30 June 2026, setting out key measures and practical information for stakeholders and the public.
Publication of the November 2026 Catch Limit Review by the Marine Management Organisation setting out proposed fishing catch limits for the coming period and inviting stakeholder engagement on sustainable quotas.
Environment Agency is consulting on a draft Resource Framework for Aggregate from Inert Waste, seeking views on the framework’s development approach and whether consultees agree with the proposed specific requirements.