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Closed 30 Nov 2015 3817 days HM Revenue & Customs

Creative Industry Tax Reliefs Reform

HM Revenue & Customs is reviewing and reforming tax reliefs for the creative industries, including screen tax relief, audio-visual relief, print relief, and advertising relief, with consideration of broader measures such as VAT reductions …

Closed 11 Dec 2015 3806 days HM Prison and Probation Service, Ministry of Justice

Offender Management in Custody

HM Prison and Probation Service and the Ministry of Justice are implementing the Offender Management in Custody (OMiC) model to reform how prisoners are managed and supported during incarceration and resettlement. The model is …

Closed 31 Dec 2017 3055 days HM Revenue & Customs

Pensions Tax Relief Reform

HMRC is reforming pensions tax relief, including changes to salary sacrifice arrangements for pension contributions (effective from 6 April 2029) and restrictions on tax-free overseas transfers of UK pensions. The reforms aim to simplify …

Closed 16 Jan 2019 2674 days HM Treasury

Pro-innovation Regulation of Technologies Review

The Pro-innovation Regulation of Technologies Review, led by HM Treasury, examines how regulatory frameworks can be reformed to support technological innovation across the UK economy. The review includes cross-cutting analysis and sector-specific assessments covering …

Closed 15 Oct 2019 2402 days Department of Health and Social Care

10 Year Health Plan for England

The Department of Health and Social Care is implementing a 10-year strategic plan to reform the English NHS, covering primary care delivery models, integrated care board functions, data infrastructure, and neighbourhood health services. The …

Closed 2 Mar 2020 2263 days Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Reformed National Pricing for Energy

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is delivering the Reformed National Pricing (RNP) framework, which restructures electricity pricing and investment incentives for domestic consumers. The policy includes reforms to siting and investment …

Closed 12 Jun 2020 2161 days HM Revenue & Customs

Disguised Remuneration Scheme and Loan Charge

HMRC is managing the Loan Charge, a tax enforcement measure targeting disguised remuneration schemes where employers and intermediaries used loans to avoid income tax and National Insurance contributions. The policy has been controversial due …

Closed 29 Jun 2020 2144 days Home Office

Protecting Places of Worship

This policy addresses security protections and funding support for places of worship in the UK, particularly through the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. The Home Office and heritage departments are working to enhance …

Closed 28 Aug 2020 2084 days Home Office

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025

The Home Office is implementing the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025, with particular focus on asylum accommodation provision, support contracts, and service delivery in Northern Ireland. The issue involves managing hotel accommodation …

Closed 30 Sep 2020 2051 days HM Prison and Probation Service, Ministry of Justice, Probation Service

Prison Improvement Action Plans

HM Prison and Probation Service is implementing action plans to improve prison conditions and operations across England and Wales, covering issues including prison officer staffing standards, industrial action rights, protective equipment provision, prisoner family …

Closed 1 Oct 2020 2050 days Ministry of Justice

Establishing an Independent Public Advocate

The Ministry of Justice is establishing an Independent Public Advocate role to provide statutory oversight and representation for vulnerable populations, particularly older people, children in care, and disabled children in residential settings. This responds …

Closed 25 Nov 2020 1995 days Department for Business and Trade, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

International Regulatory Cooperation Strategy

The UK's International Regulatory Cooperation Strategy, led by the Department for Business and Trade alongside energy and industrial strategy departments, sets out how the UK will engage with multilateral regulatory systems and international bodies …

Closed 16 Dec 2020 1974 days HM Revenue & Customs, Office of Tax Simplification

Capital Gains Tax Reform

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reform is being led by HMRC and the Office of Tax Simplification to modernise the tax treatment of investment gains, including changes to rates, reliefs for employee ownership trusts, carried …

Closed 29 Jan 2021 1930 days Committee on Standards in Public Life

Standards in Public Life

The Committee on Standards in Public Life oversees ethical conduct and governance standards across government and public institutions. The committee is currently examining compliance frameworks, resource allocation for standards enforcement, and coordination mechanisms across …

Closed 8 Mar 2021 1892 days HM Revenue & Customs, Office for Veterans' Affairs

Veterans Employment Support

Veterans Employment Support is a cross-government initiative led by HMRC and the Office for Veterans' Affairs to improve employment outcomes and economic support for military veterans after service. The policy addresses gaps in transition …

Closed 9 Apr 2021 1860 days Office of Tax Simplification

Tax Simplification Review

The Tax Simplification Review, led by the Office of Tax Simplification, examines how to reduce complexity in the UK tax system and eliminate outdated or abused tax reliefs that no longer serve their original …

Closed 4 Feb 2022 1559 days Equality Hub, Government Equalities Office

Banning Conversion Therapy

The Government Equalities Office and Equality Hub are leading efforts to ban conversion therapy—practices claiming to change sexual orientation or gender identity. Multiple bills have been introduced (Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill, Conversion Therapy Prohibition …

Closed 17 Feb 2022 1546 days Department for International Trade, HM Revenue & Customs, HM Treasury, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Freeports Policy

Freeports Policy establishes special economic zones with customs and tax incentives to drive trade, investment, and regional growth across the UK. Led by DIT, HMRC, HMT, and MHCLG, the policy includes investment zones and …

Closed 10 Mar 2022 1525 days Home Office

Proceeds Of Crime Act Codes Update

This Home Office initiative updates the Codes of Practice under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, addressing financial investigation powers, civil recovery cost protections, and the suspicious …

Closed 8 Apr 2022 1496 days Disability Unit

Disability Workforce Reporting

The Disability Unit is developing mandatory disability workforce reporting requirements for employers to increase transparency about disabled employment and support inclusive workplaces. The Employment of People with Disabilities (Reporting) Bill will require employers to …

Closed 14 Apr 2022 1490 days Armed Forces' Pay Review Body, Department for Education, Department of Health and Social Care, HM Treasury, Home Office, National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body, NHS Pay Review Body, Office of Manpower Economics, Police Remuneration Review Body, Prison Service Pay Review Body, Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration, School Teachers' Review Body, Senior Salaries Review Body

Public Sector Pay Review Bodies Evidence

Public Sector Pay Review Bodies Evidence involves multiple independent pay review bodies (covering armed forces, NHS, teachers, police, prison service, doctors and dentists, and senior civil servants) that provide evidence-based recommendations on public sector …

Closed 19 Apr 2022 1485 days Ministry of Justice

Universal Periodic Review Human Rights

The Ministry of Justice is managing the UK's participation in the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, which involves periodic assessment of the country's human rights record by the international community. The UK is …

Closed 10 May 2022 1464 days Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Social Housing for Domestic Abuse Victims

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is addressing social housing access and tenancy protection for domestic abuse victims, building on the Secure Tenancies (Victims of Domestic Abuse) Act 2018. The Social Housing …

Closed 11 May 2022 1463 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Nature Recovery Green Paper

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is developing a Nature Recovery Green Paper and framework to address biodiversity loss and ecosystem service decline through a natural capital approach. The policy involves Natural …

Closed 26 May 2022 1448 days Marine Management Organisation

Marine Fishing Catch Limits

The Marine Management Organisation manages fish catch limits and sustainability under UK fisheries law, with recent focus on bycatch mitigation and marine mammal protection. The Illegal and Unsustainable Fishing (Due Diligence) Bill addresses illegal …

Closed 18 Aug 2022 1364 days Equality Hub

Disabled Access Residential Premises Reform

This reform addresses barriers disabled people face in accessing housing adaptations and accessible properties, led by the Equality Hub. It covers Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) policy, landlord refusal of reasonable adjustments in the private …

Closed 4 Sep 2022 1347 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Public Sector Food and Catering Policy

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is developing public sector food and catering policy to align government procurement with sustainable food production and environmental objectives outlined in the Agriculture Act 2020. The …

Closed 13 Sep 2022 1338 days HM Treasury

Non-UK Domiciled Tax Reform

Non-UK Domiciled Tax Reform addresses the tax treatment of individuals who are domiciled outside the UK but resident or working in the UK. HM Treasury leads this policy area, which determines whether non-domiciled individuals …

Closed 15 Sep 2022 1336 days Cabinet Office

UK Single Trade Window

The UK Single Trade Window is a digital system designed to streamline customs and trade compliance processes for businesses importing and exporting goods post-Brexit, led by the Cabinet Office. The project has experienced significant …

Closed 11 Oct 2022 1310 days Home Office

Drug Possession Policy Reform

The Home Office is evaluating whether to reform drug possession policy and create a sustainable legal framework for Safer Drug Consumption Facilities (SDCFs) in Scotland, following the pilot operation of The Thistle in Glasgow. …

Closed 28 Oct 2022 1293 days Home Office

Unauthorised Online Access and Data Security

The Home Office is developing policy on unauthorised online access and data security, including the Social Media (Access to Accounts) Bill, which addresses unauthorised access to online accounts and personal data. The policy aims …

Closed 25 Nov 2022 1265 days Marine Management Organisation

Fisheries Catch Limits

The Marine Management Organisation sets annual catch limits for UK fisheries following withdrawal from the Common Fisheries Policy. The policy involves regular consultation cycles (multiple consultations documented from July to December 2022) to determine …

Closed 13 Dec 2022 1247 days HM Revenue & Customs

Reporting Rules for Digital Platforms

HM Revenue & Customs is implementing new reporting rules requiring digital platforms to report transaction data and seller information for tax compliance purposes. The rules aim to improve tax transparency and reduce non-compliance among …

Closed 27 Jan 2023 1202 days Competition and Markets Authority, Financial Conduct Authority, Information Commissioner's Office, Ofcom

Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum

The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) is a multi-regulator coordination body led by the CMA, FCA, ICO, and Ofcom to align digital regulation across the UK. Currently active but lacking formal statutory status, the …

Closed 27 Jan 2023 1202 days Building Digital UK

Project Gigabit Programme

Building Digital UK is delivering Project Gigabit, a broadband infrastructure programme providing gigabit-capable connectivity to underserved areas across the UK. The programme has faced significant cost challenges and is being supplemented by 5G and …

Closed 14 Apr 2023 1125 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Natural England

Countryside Open Access Restrictions

DEFRA and Natural England manage restrictions on public access to designated open countryside areas under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, balancing conservation and land management needs with public access rights. The …

Closed 21 Apr 2023 1118 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Local Air Quality Management

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs manages local air quality standards and monitoring across England, with current focus on whether Daily Air Quality Index thresholds should be revised to reflect latest health …

Closed 12 May 2023 1097 days Department for Education

Teacher Misconduct Regulation

The Department for Education regulates teacher misconduct through professional standards, behaviour guidance, and disciplinary procedures, including rules on use of reasonable force and restrictive practices in schools. Current policy covers prohibition of teachers, suspension, …

Closed 30 May 2023 1079 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Fishing Impacts in Marine Protected Areas

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is managing the expansion and protection of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) against fishing and other extractive activities, with particular focus on banning seabed-damaging practices like bottom …

Closed 23 Aug 2023 994 days Department for Education

Higher Education Quality Assurance

The Department for Education oversees quality assurance and regulation of the higher education sector through frameworks addressing freedom of speech, financial accountability, and regulatory standards. Recent activity includes updates to the regulatory approach and …

Closed 14 Sep 2023 972 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Highly Protected Marine Areas

The Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) initiative, led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, seeks to establish marine protected areas with comprehensive conservation measures including restrictions on bottom trawling to protect …

Closed 26 Sep 2023 960 days HM Revenue & Customs

Capital Allowances: Full Expensing

HM Revenue & Customs is extending and reforming capital allowances, particularly first-year allowances (FYA) for zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure, alongside broader changes to writing-down allowances for business investment. These measures aim to incentivise …

Closed 13 Oct 2023 943 days Ministry of Justice

Diversionary and Community Cautions

The Ministry of Justice is developing a modern youth justice system with emphasis on diversionary and community cautions for low-level offenders, including a proposed duty on police forces to establish diversion schemes. A draft …

Closed 27 Oct 2023 929 days Department for Education

Lifelong Learning Entitlement

The Department for Education is implementing the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE), a policy to fund adult education and skills training, with current focus on whether the scheme's scope adequately covers Levels 4–6 qualifications and …

Closed 15 Nov 2023 910 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Equine Identification and Traceability

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is delivering the Livestock Information Transformation Programme (LITP) to create a unified digital tracing system for multiple animal species across the UK, currently expected to be …

Closed 14 Dec 2023 881 days Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Information Commissioner's Office, National Cyber Security Centre, Ofgem, Regulatory Policy Committee

Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill

Parliamentary timeline for Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill, session 39 session. Bill type: Government Bill. Current stage: Report stage.

Closed 12 Jan 2024 852 days HM Revenue & Customs

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment

HM Revenue & Customs is implementing Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment, a digital tax reporting requirement that mandates quarterly submissions for eligible taxpayers. The government is reducing the mandation threshold from …

Closed 18 Jan 2024 846 days Department for Education

Elective Home Education Guidance

The Department for Education is developing guidance and legislative frameworks for elective home education, including registration requirements, local authority visit limits, and support mechanisms for home-educated children. The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill proposes …

Closed 21 Feb 2024 812 days Department for Business and Trade, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, HM Treasury, Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Serious Fraud Office

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 is a comprehensive legislative framework led by the Department for Business and Trade, HM Treasury, and other agencies to combat financial crime and improve corporate transparency. …

Closed 21 Feb 2024 812 days Home Office, Ministry of Justice

Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act Implementation

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 is being implemented by the Home Office and Ministry of Justice, with ongoing scrutiny of its effectiveness in reducing reoffending and protecting the public. Current focus …

Closed 22 Feb 2024 811 days Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Cyber Security And Resilience Bill

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is developing legislation to strengthen the UK's cyber security and resilience against evolving threats, including AI-enabled attacks and foreign supply chain risks. The Cyber Security and Resilience …

Closed 22 Feb 2024 811 days HM Revenue & Customs

Off-payroll Working (IR35) Rules

HM Revenue & Customs is managing reforms to IR35 off-payroll working rules that shift employment status determination from workers to employers, with particular impact on sectors like broadcasting. The reform addresses tax compliance and …

Closed 23 Feb 2024 810 days Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Information Commissioner's Office, Ofcom, Public Accounts Committee, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Cyber Security Incentives and Regulation

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology are jointly leading policy on cyber security incentives and regulation to protect critical national infrastructure and promote economic growth. …

Closed 26 Feb 2024 807 days HM Revenue & Customs

Pensions Lifetime Allowance Abolition

HM Revenue & Customs is implementing the abolition of the Pensions Lifetime Allowance (LTA), a long-standing cap on tax-relieved pension savings. The reform involves amending regulations under the Finance Act 2004 to remove the …

Closed 10 Mar 2024 794 days Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

National Policy Statements for Energy

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is managing National Policy Statements (NPS) for energy infrastructure, which provide the strategic framework for major energy projects including onshore wind, nuclear, and gas. The 2023 …

Closed 20 Mar 2024 784 days Department for Education

The Advanced British Standard

The Department for Education is implementing the Advanced British Standard, a new qualification framework intended to replace GCSEs and A-levels with a more rigorous, world-class system. The reform aims to improve educational standards and …

Closed 26 Mar 2024 778 days Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Decarbonising Heat For Net Zero

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is developing policy to decarbonise domestic and industrial heating through the Low Carbon Domestic Heating Bill, addressing uncertainty around hydrogen versus heat pump technology pathways. The …

Closed 26 Mar 2024 778 days Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Strengthening Planning Policy for Brownfield Development

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is strengthening planning policy to prioritise retrofitting and repurposing of brownfield sites over demolition and new construction, in order to meet housing targets while reducing carbon …

Closed 1 Apr 2024 772 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Marine Protected Area Assessment Guidance

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is updating guidance for Marine Protected Area assessments, including consultation on compensatory measures and revised assessment methodologies. The policy addresses statutory consultation mechanisms, measurement metrics for …

Closed 5 Apr 2024 768 days Department for Education

Further Education Residential Standards

The Department for Education is establishing residential accommodation standards for further education institutions through consultation and guidance development. The policy aims to improve the quality of the further education estate and align residential standards …

Closed 22 Apr 2024 751 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Fisheries Management: Scallop Fleet Policy

DEFRA is developing fisheries management policy focused on scallop fleet operations and broader seafood sector engagement, including trials of regional seafood planning in England. The policy aims to improve consultation with fishing communities and …

Closed 10 May 2024 733 days Department for Education

Childminder Recruitment and Retention

The Department for Education is addressing recruitment and retention challenges in the childminding sector through policy reforms including potential amendments to the Childcare Act 2006. Initiatives include start-up grants schemes, childminder agencies support, and …

Closed 10 May 2024 733 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Hazardous Substances Restrictions and Exemptions

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is managing restrictions and exemptions for hazardous substances including asbestos, cadmium, and lead under UK REACH regulations. Multiple bills are progressing including the Low Hazard Workplaces …

Closed 14 May 2024 729 days HM Revenue & Customs, HM Treasury

Reserved Investor Fund

HM Revenue & Customs and HM Treasury are introducing new tax rules for the Reserved Investor Fund (RIF), a financial structure for co-ownership investment schemes, through draft regulations and consultation on tax treatment. The …

Closed 15 May 2024 728 days HM Revenue & Customs

National Insurance Contributions Changes

National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are social security taxes paid by employees and employers in the UK, administered by HMRC, with ongoing legislative changes affecting employer and employee obligations. The National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions …

Closed 27 May 2024 716 days Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Green Gas Support Scheme

The Green Gas Support Scheme, administered by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (formerly BEIS), provides financial support to encourage production of green gas (biomethane) from organic waste as a renewable energy …

Closed 10 Jun 2024 702 days Home Office

PACE Code A Revisions

The Home Office is revising PACE Code A (and Code C) to amend procedures governing strip searches during police detention. The consultation addresses safeguarding concerns and proposes changes to the Police and Criminal Evidence …

Closed 10 Jun 2024 702 days HM Revenue & Customs

Tobacco Duty Evasion Sanctions

HM Revenue & Customs is developing new sanctions and enforcement measures to combat illicit tobacco duty evasion and smuggling, including draft regulations on traceability, security features, and electronic sales suppression. The strategy aims to …

Closed 14 Jun 2024 698 days Competition and Markets Authority

CMA Annual Planning

The Competition and Markets Authority's annual planning and strategic priorities are subject to parliamentary scrutiny regarding its independence, accountability, and decision-making transparency. Recent concerns focus on the balance between CMA operational independence and ministerial …

Closed 20 Jun 2024 692 days Department for Education

Faith School Designation Reforms

The Department for Education is reviewing policies affecting faith school designation, admissions arrangements, and religious education provision, including responses to concerns about antisemitism and anti-Muslim abuse in schools. The review encompasses independent faith school …

Closed 3 Jul 2024 679 days Department for Education

Higher Education Funding and Student Support

The Department for Education is addressing higher education funding sustainability and student support, including regulation of tuition fees through the Higher Education Fee Limits Regulations 2026 and support for disabled students through assistive software …

Closed 7 Oct 2024 583 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

UK Best Available Techniques Review

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is conducting a comprehensive review of Best Available Techniques (BAT) standards across UK industrial sectors to establish updated environmental and operational benchmarks. The review covers surface …

Closed 23 Oct 2024 567 days Department of Health and Social Care, Department of Health (Northern Ireland), Scottish Government, Welsh Government

Adding Folic Acid To Flour

The Department of Health and Social Care, alongside devolved governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, is mandating folic acid fortification of flour to improve public health outcomes, particularly for pregnant women and reducing …

Closed 15 Nov 2024 544 days Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ofgem

Energy Retail Market Reform

The government is reforming energy retail markets to strengthen consumer protections and introduce a social energy tariff for vulnerable households, addressing market concentration and unfair pricing practices. Led by DESNZ and Ofgem under the …

Closed 25 Nov 2024 534 days Department for Business and Trade, Department for Business, Innovation & Skills

Industrial Strategy Development

The Department for Business and Trade is developing a comprehensive industrial strategy to enhance UK economic competitiveness and manufacturing capacity. The strategy sets out sectoral priorities and investment frameworks, with progress tracked through quarterly …

Closed 5 Dec 2024 524 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register

The UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) is an environmental transparency mechanism requiring facilities to report emissions and waste transfers to air, water, and land. Managed by DEFRA, the register implements international obligations …

Closed 9 Dec 2024 520 days Ministry of Justice

Arbitration Act 1996 Review

The Ministry of Justice, through the Law Commission, is conducting a comprehensive review of the Arbitration Act 1996 to modernise the legislative framework for arbitration in England. The review includes consultation on access to …

Closed 9 Jan 2025 489 days Competition and Markets Authority, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Ofcom

Online Safety Act implementation

The Online Safety Act 2023 established a comprehensive regulatory framework for online services, with Ofcom as the primary regulator implementing the regime through Codes of Practice and enforcement decisions. The Department for Science, Innovation …

Closed 17 Jan 2025 481 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

English Marine Planning

Defra is addressing fragmented English marine governance through the Marine Spatial Prioritisation programme (MSPri), which aims to balance competing demands from fisheries, offshore energy, conservation, and coastal communities. Current arrangements lack a coherent shore-to-sea …

Closed 19 Jan 2025 479 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Marine Management Organisation

UK Fisheries Management

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Marine Management Organisation are implementing comprehensive fisheries management reforms under the Fisheries Act 2020, focusing on rebuilding trust with the fishing industry through enhanced stakeholder …

Closed 22 Jan 2025 476 days HM Revenue & Customs, HM Treasury

International Tax Enforcement: Disclosable Arrangements

HM Revenue & Customs and HM Treasury are actively implementing international tax enforcement measures through bilateral double taxation relief and information exchange agreements with multiple countries. The policy involves drafting Double Taxation Relief and …

Closed 19 Feb 2025 448 days Ministry of Justice

Business Tenancies Reform

The Ministry of Justice is reviewing and reforming business tenancy law, specifically the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Part II, to modernise commercial property rental arrangements and improve transparency and fairness between landlords and …

Closed 25 Feb 2025 442 days Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Intellectual Property Office

Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

This multi-department initiative (DCMS, DSIT, and the Intellectual Property Office) addresses copyright protection and licensing frameworks for creative content used in AI training. Key elements include the proposed Creative Content Exchange, mandatory transparency requirements …

Closed 28 Feb 2025 439 days Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Ofgem Review

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is conducting a comprehensive review of Ofgem, the energy regulator, to assess its effectiveness and modernise its regulatory framework for both domestic and non-domestic energy markets. …

Closed 10 Mar 2025 429 days Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Smart Data Policy

Smart Data Policy establishes frameworks for making energy, financial services, and public data more accessible and usable across the UK economy. Led jointly by BEIS, DCMS, DESNZ, and DSIT, the policy includes development of …

Closed 9 Apr 2025 399 days Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Hydrogen Production Business Model Funding

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is developing funding mechanisms and business models to support industrial-scale hydrogen production and fuel switching, including through the Gas Shipper Obligation. The policy aims to accelerate …

Closed 23 Apr 2025 385 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Ofwat Strategic Policy Statement

Ofwat's regulatory approach to water companies is being shaped through a Strategic Policy Statement issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The statement sets out government priorities for water regulation, including …

Closed 2 May 2025 376 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Scottish Government

Poultry Meat Marketing Regulations

Defra and the Scottish Government are amending poultry meat marketing regulations in England and Scotland, including free-range poultrymeat marketing standards and poultry catching and handling requirements. The regulations address animal welfare, labelling standards, and …

Closed 4 May 2025 374 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

RoHS Regulations Exemptions

The RoHS Regulations restrict hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, but allow exemptions for specific uses where safer alternatives are not technically or economically feasible. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs …

Closed 12 May 2025 366 days Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Low Carbon Hydrogen Strategy

The Low Carbon Hydrogen Strategy sets out the UK government's approach to developing hydrogen as a clean energy source and industrial feedstock to support net zero targets and energy security. Led by the Department …

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Last activity 18 Feb 2019 2641 days Ofqual

GCSE Reform

Ofqual is leading GCSE reform including the introduction of new subjects (Natural History GCSE) and updates to existing curricula (biology, computer science, music and dance). The reform emphasises modern skills including numeracy, data analysis, …

Last activity 3 Oct 2019 2414 days Single Source Regulations Office

Single Source Procurement Regulations

The Single Source Regulations Office administers procurement regulations governing single-source defence contracts and profit rate controls. The office is updating its baseline profit rate methodology and penalty determination guidance through consultation and statutory amendment …

Last activity 9 Oct 2019 2408 days Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies

Community Interest Companies Regulation

The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies oversees the regulation and governance of CICs, which are social enterprises with limited profit distribution. The regulator maintains memoranda of understanding with related bodies including …

Last activity 31 Jan 2020 2294 days Single Source Regulations Office

SSRO Regulatory Framework

The Single Source Regulations Office oversees the regulatory framework for single-source defence contracts, balancing cost control with national security procurement. Active consultations address allowable costs guidance, compliance and review methodology, and broader framework reform. …

Last activity 18 Feb 2020 2276 days Radioactive Waste Management

Geological Disposal Facility Siting

Radioactive Waste Management, through Nuclear Waste Services, is leading the long-term Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) siting programme to permanently store nuclear waste including material from Sellafield. The project remains in early stages, requiring borehole …

Last activity 25 Feb 2021 1903 days Department for Transport

E10 Petrol Introduction

The Department for Transport is introducing E10 petrol (fuel containing up to 10% ethanol) as a standard fuel grade in the UK to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the existing vehicle fleet and support …

Last activity 17 Mar 2021 1883 days Ofsted

Ofsted Cafcass Inspection Framework

Ofsted is developing a new inspection framework for Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service), the body that advises courts on child welfare cases. The framework, active since 2021, includes consultation on …

Last activity 7 Jul 2021 1771 days Department for Work and Pensions

TCFD Pension Schemes Climate Risk Reporting

The Department for Work and Pensions and Pensions Regulator are implementing mandatory Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting requirements for UK pension schemes, making the UK the first economy to mandate such …

Last activity 31 Aug 2021 1716 days Home Office

Protecting Places of Worship

This policy addresses security protections and funding support for places of worship in the UK, particularly through the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. The Home Office and heritage departments are working to enhance …

Last activity 30 Sep 2021 1686 days Ofqual

GCSE, AS and A Level Reform

Ofqual is leading reforms to GCSE, AS, and A Level qualifications in England, addressing concerns about the narrowness of upper secondary education where students average only 2.67 A Levels compared to broader curricula in …

Last activity 15 Nov 2021 1640 days Department for Education, Ofqual

2021-2022 Vocational Qualifications COVID-19 Assessment Arrangements

This policy establishes contingency assessment arrangements for vocational and general qualifications (GCSEs, A/AS levels, Project and AEA qualifications) in 2021-2022 to address COVID-19 disruptions. Led by the Department for Education and Ofqual, it determines …

Last activity 26 Jan 2022 1568 days Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Withdrawal Agreement Citizens Rights

Withdrawal Agreement Citizens Rights concerns the implementation of residence and citizenship protections for EU and UK citizens under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Part 2. Led by FCDO, the policy involves joint UK-EU monitoring through …

Last activity 22 Feb 2022 1541 days Department for Education, Ofqual

COVID-19 Qualifications 2021 Award Arrangements

The Department for Education and Ofqual are managing COVID-19 related changes to qualification assessment arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2021/22 and 2022. This active policy addresses how non-exam assessment and examination …

Last activity 11 Mar 2022 1524 days Ofsted

Social Care Inspection Framework Review

Ofsted is conducting a comprehensive review of the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF), with current focus on interim inspection arrangements for children's homes and residential holiday schemes for disabled children. The review includes …

Last activity 8 Apr 2022 1496 days Disability Unit

Disability Workforce Reporting

The Disability Unit is developing mandatory disability workforce reporting requirements for employers to increase transparency about disabled employment and support inclusive workplaces. The Employment of People with Disabilities (Reporting) Bill will require employers to …

Last activity 14 Jun 2022 1429 days Ofqual

New GCSEs French German Spanish

Ofqual is establishing new GCSE qualifications in French, German, and Spanish through consultation and regulatory guidance on subject-level conditions and requirements. The process includes drafting conditions, consulting stakeholders, and publishing final guidance to awarding …

Last activity 26 Jun 2022 1417 days Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Medical Devices Regulation

The MHRA is implementing the Medical Devices (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025 to reform how medical devices are classified, registered, and regulated in Great Britain following Brexit. The framework covers device scope, classification systems, …

Last activity 30 Jun 2022 1413 days Ofqual

Level 3 Qualifications Reform

Ofqual is leading a reform of Level 3 qualifications in England to address overlaps with T Levels and improve post-16 education pathways. The reform proposes a three-route model for students not achieving grade 4 …

Last activity 20 Jul 2022 1393 days Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Desogestrel Contraceptive Reclassification

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is considering reclassifying desogestrel contraceptives from prescription-only to pharmacy-available status to improve access to long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) and address barriers in commissioning. The issue is linked …

Last activity 26 Jul 2022 1387 days Department of Health and Social Care, UK Health Security Agency

COVID-19 Private Testing Validation

The Department of Health and Social Care and UK Health Security Agency are addressing regulatory failures in the private COVID-19 testing market for international travel, which expanded from 11 to 400+ firms between December …

Last activity 8 Sep 2022 1343 days Commission on Human Medicines, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

MHRA Expert Committee Code of Practice

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Commission on Human Medicines are establishing a new Code of Practice governing conflicts of interest and conduct for expert advisory committees. The code addresses the …

Last activity 22 Sep 2022 1329 days Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, HM Treasury

Delivering Gigabit Connections in New Builds

Delivering Gigabit Connections in New Builds is a policy initiative led by DCMS and HM Treasury to mandate gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in new residential and commercial developments. The scheme is currently active with draft …

Last activity 26 Sep 2022 1325 days HM Treasury

Retail Prices Index (RPI) Reform

HM Treasury is reforming the Retail Prices Index (RPI) methodology and establishing an 'Uprating Guarantee' to ensure consistent annual uprating of benefits and pensions using a stable measure such as prices. The reform addresses …

Last activity 28 Oct 2022 1293 days Home Office

Unauthorised Online Access and Data Security

The Home Office is developing policy on unauthorised online access and data security, including the Social Media (Access to Accounts) Bill, which addresses unauthorised access to online accounts and personal data. The policy aims …

Last activity 7 Nov 2022 1283 days Single Source Regulations Office

Single Source Defence Contracts Regulation

The Single Source Regulations Office oversees pricing and profit controls for defence contracts awarded without competitive tendering, ensuring value for money on sensitive national security procurement. The regulatory framework sets allowable costs, profit margins, …

Last activity 25 Nov 2022 1265 days Marine Management Organisation

Fisheries Catch Limits

The Marine Management Organisation sets annual catch limits for UK fisheries following withdrawal from the Common Fisheries Policy. The policy involves regular consultation cycles (multiple consultations documented from July to December 2022) to determine …

Last activity 29 Nov 2022 1261 days Care Quality Commission, Ofsted

SEND Inspections Framework Reform

This reform addresses systemic failures in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, led by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission in partnership with the Department for Education. Key issues include a projected £5 …

Last activity 19 Dec 2022 1241 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Environmental Common Frameworks

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is developing environmental common frameworks to coordinate regulation across more than 3,000 pieces of legislation and 150 farming regulations, with multiple overlapping regulators including the …

Last activity 20 Dec 2022 1240 days Office of Tax Simplification

Tax Simplification Review

The Tax Simplification Review, led by the Office of Tax Simplification, examines how to reduce complexity in the UK tax system and eliminate outdated or abused tax reliefs that no longer serve their original …

Last activity 5 Jan 2023 1224 days Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Subsidy Control Act 2022 Implementation

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are implementing the Subsidy Control Act 2022, which replaced EU state aid rules with a new UK subsidy …

Last activity 9 Jan 2023 1220 days Home Office

Authority To Carry Scheme

The Authority to Carry Scheme is a Home Office regulatory framework governing the licensing and conditions for carrying firearms or other controlled items in the UK. Currently active with draft versions from 2021 and …

Last activity 27 Jan 2023 1202 days Competition and Markets Authority, Financial Conduct Authority, Information Commissioner's Office, Ofcom

Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum

The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) is a multi-regulator coordination body led by the CMA, FCA, ICO, and Ofcom to align digital regulation across the UK. Currently active but lacking formal statutory status, the …

Last activity 31 Jan 2023 1198 days Ofsted

Ofsted Further Education and Skills Inspection Statistics

Ofsted is managing the publication and methodology of inspection statistics for further education and skills providers, including experimental quality measures and equality data. The issue covers consultation responses on how FE inspection outcomes should …

Last activity 3 Feb 2023 1195 days Competition and Markets Authority, Financial Conduct Authority, Information Commissioner's Office, Ofcom

Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum

The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum is a multi-regulator initiative led jointly by the CMA, FCA, ICO, and Ofcom to coordinate oversight of emerging digital technologies and future regulatory challenges. The Forum conducts horizon scanning …

Last activity 7 Mar 2023 1163 days Department for Education

Lifelong Loan Entitlement

The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) is a Department for Education policy reform that allows adults to access government-backed loans for post-secondary education and training throughout their working lives, rather than only at traditional university …

Last activity 15 Mar 2023 1155 days HM Revenue & Customs

Double Taxation Dispute Resolution

HM Revenue & Customs manages double taxation dispute resolution mechanisms, including Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) decisions and time limits for relief claims. Following EU exit, the UK has revoked EU double taxation dispute regulations …

Last activity 23 Mar 2023 1147 days Department for Education, Ofsted

Care Leavers Supported Accommodation Regulation

The Department for Education and Ofsted are addressing the regulation and support of care leavers in supported accommodation, including proposals for a National Care Offer to standardize entitlements across local authorities. Key issues include …

Last activity 6 Apr 2023 1133 days HM Revenue & Customs

Qualifying Asset Holding Companies (QAHCs)

HM Revenue & Customs is administering and amending the Qualifying Asset Holding Companies (QAHC) tax regime, which provides specific tax treatment for companies holding qualifying assets. The regime is currently undergoing amendments and has …

Last activity 17 Apr 2023 1122 days Cabinet Office, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Northern Ireland Protocol

The Cabinet Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office are managing the Northern Ireland Protocol, which governs trade, customs, and regulatory arrangements for Northern Ireland following Brexit. The protocol creates a special status for …

Last activity 18 Apr 2023 1121 days Environment Agency

Flood Risk Management Plans

The Environment Agency is implementing flood risk management plans (FRMPs) for 2021-2027, addressing gaps in the planning system's ability to prevent development on flood plains without adequate mitigation. The Agency acts as statutory consultee …

Last activity 21 Apr 2023 1118 days Race Disparity Unit

Ethnicity Data Standards And Transparency

The Race Disparity Unit is leading work to standardise and improve ethnicity data collection across UK public services, addressing inconsistencies in how ethnicity is recorded and reported. The Ethnicity Recording Improvement Plan and reform …

Last activity 28 Apr 2023 1111 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

National Air Pollution Control Programme

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is developing and implementing a revised National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP) to meet 2030 air quality targets and emissions ceilings for ammonia and other …

Last activity 12 May 2023 1097 days Department for Education

Teacher Misconduct Regulation

The Department for Education regulates teacher misconduct through professional standards, behaviour guidance, and disciplinary procedures, including rules on use of reasonable force and restrictive practices in schools. Current policy covers prohibition of teachers, suspension, …

Last activity 23 May 2023 1086 days Single Source Regulations Office

SSRO Reporting Guidance Updates

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is updating its reporting guidance for defence contractors, including proposed changes to require payment of referral-related costs and enabling changes to the Defence Contracts Audit Reporting System (DefCARS). …

Last activity 15 Jun 2023 1063 days Cabinet Office, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Education, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Department for Work and Pensions, Department of Health and Social Care, HM Treasury, Home Office, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Justice

Police Covenant For England And Wales

The Police Covenant is a cross-government commitment to support police officers and staff in England and Wales through improved working conditions, pay, and wellbeing. Led by the Home Office with support from multiple departments, …

Last activity 29 Jun 2023 1049 days Home Office

CHIS Code of Practice Revision

The Home Office is revising the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) Code of Practice under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. The revised code updates operational guidance for law enforcement and intelligence agencies …

Last activity 13 Jul 2023 1035 days Department for Education, Ofqual

Chinese And Japanese AS A Levels

The Department for Education and Ofqual are amending the assessment requirements for Chinese and Japanese AS and A Level qualifications to improve accessibility and uptake of these languages. Recent documents show proposed changes to …

Last activity 14 Jul 2023 1034 days Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative

Children Born of Sexual Violence in Conflict

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative are developing policy and commitments to protect the rights and wellbeing of children born of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). The …

Last activity 11 Aug 2023 1006 days Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Maritime Cadet Training Modernisation

Maritime Cadet Training Modernisation aims to expand and improve cadet training programmes through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, increasing participation particularly from state sector schools. The programme addresses workforce skills development and infrastructure for …

Last activity 4 Sep 2023 982 days Building Digital UK

Broadband Rollout Evaluation

Building Digital UK is evaluating the adequacy and progress of rural broadband rollout across the UK, assessing coverage gaps and installation capacity in underserved communities. The policy remains active with ongoing assessment of whether …

Last activity 4 Sep 2023 982 days Cabinet Office

UK Single Trade Window

The UK Single Trade Window is a digital system designed to streamline customs and trade compliance processes for businesses importing and exporting goods post-Brexit, led by the Cabinet Office. The project has experienced significant …

Last activity 18 Sep 2023 968 days The Charity Commission

Charity Responsible Investment Guidance Update

The Charity Commission is updating its guidance on charities' responsible investment practices and social media use, following consultation with the charity sector. The update addresses how charities should manage investment decisions responsibly and engage …

Last activity 18 Sep 2023 968 days Department for Work and Pensions

Pension Scams Protection Policy

The Department for Work and Pensions is managing policy to protect pension scheme members from fraud and scams, including oversight of compensation mechanisms and regulation of financial advice. Recent focus includes the winding down …

Last activity 20 Sep 2023 966 days Building Digital UK

Project Gigabit Programme

Building Digital UK is delivering Project Gigabit, a broadband infrastructure programme providing gigabit-capable connectivity to underserved areas across the UK. The programme has faced significant cost challenges and is being supplemented by 5G and …

Last activity 21 Sep 2023 965 days Department for Education, Ofqual

Qualifications System Resilience

This issue concerns the stability and resilience of England's qualifications system, led by Ofqual and the Department for Education. It addresses Ofqual's organisational instability (five Chief Regulators in four years), the impact of COVID-19 …

Last activity 4 Oct 2023 952 days Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK-EEA EFTA Separation Agreement Implementation

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is implementing the UK-EEA EFTA Separation Agreement, which governs the UK's relationship with European Economic Area and EFTA states post-Brexit. The agreement is managed through a Joint Committee …

Last activity 13 Oct 2023 943 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Canal and River Trust Funding and Governance

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is reviewing the Canal and River Trust's funding model, governance structure, and grant agreement following concerns about the charity's financial sustainability and relationship with government. The …

Last activity 20 Nov 2023 905 days Department for Work and Pensions

Pension Scheme Illiquid Assets Investment

The Department for Work and Pensions is reviewing rules governing pension scheme investments in illiquid assets, including amendments to clearing obligation exemptions for pension funds. The policy addresses concerns that some retirement savings vehicles …

Last activity 22 Nov 2023 903 days HM Revenue & Customs

Aggregates Levy Exemptions

HM Revenue & Customs administers the Aggregates Levy, an environmental tax on extracted aggregates, and periodically reviews exemptions to the levy. Recent changes effective from April 2024 adjusted the levy rate and exemption scope, …

Last activity 22 Nov 2023 903 days Department for Work and Pensions

Pension Guidance for Savers

The Department for Work and Pensions is reviewing pension guidance and savings options for workers, particularly focusing on Lifetime ISAs, workplace pensions, and auto-enrolment for lower earners. Under the Financial Guidance and Claims Act …

Last activity 8 Dec 2023 887 days Ministry of Justice

Unclaimed Balances Fund Time Limit

The Ministry of Justice is implementing a 30-year time limit for claims on the Unclaimed Balances Fund, which holds money deposited in court that has not been claimed. The consultation addresses the implementation process, …

Last activity 19 Dec 2023 876 days Home Office

UK-US Data Access Agreement

The Home Office oversees the UK-US Data Access Agreement, a bilateral arrangement enabling law enforcement and intelligence agencies to request personal data from digital service providers operating in each jurisdiction. The agreement balances security …

Last activity 5 Jan 2024 859 days HM Revenue & Customs, Office for Veterans' Affairs

Veterans Employment Support

Veterans Employment Support is a cross-government initiative led by HMRC and the Office for Veterans' Affairs to improve employment outcomes and economic support for military veterans after service. The policy addresses gaps in transition …

Last activity 11 Jan 2024 853 days HM Treasury, UK Infrastructure Bank

UK Infrastructure Bank Governance

The UK Infrastructure Bank's governance framework and operational independence are under review by HM Treasury and Parliament, particularly regarding how the Bank manages competing demands from government departments and maintains its investment decision-making autonomy. …

Last activity 13 Feb 2024 820 days Home Office

South Yorkshire PCC Functions Transfer

The Home Office is transferring Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) functions from the elected South Yorkshire PCC to the Mayor of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. This constitutional change, enabled by the South …

Last activity 1 Mar 2024 803 days Equality Hub, Government Equalities Office

Banning Conversion Therapy

The Government Equalities Office and Equality Hub are leading efforts to ban conversion therapy—practices claiming to change sexual orientation or gender identity. Multiple bills have been introduced (Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill, Conversion Therapy Prohibition …

Last activity 6 Mar 2024 798 days HM Revenue & Customs

Cultural Tax Reliefs

Cultural Tax Reliefs are corporation tax relief schemes administered by HM Revenue & Customs that incentivise investment in cultural sectors including theatre, orchestras, museums, galleries, and independent film production. The government has established permanent …

Last activity 6 Mar 2024 798 days HM Revenue & Customs, HM Treasury

Residential Property Developer Tax

HM Revenue & Customs and HM Treasury are exploring tax policy reforms to incentivise residential property developers and owners to reduce carbon footprints and improve environmental performance. The policy considers using stamp duty, council …

Last activity 11 Mar 2024 793 days Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Hong Kong BNO Welcome Programme

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities administers the Hong Kong BNO Welcome Programme, which provides immigration pathways and settlement support for British National (Overseas) visa holders fleeing Hong Kong. The programme includes …

Last activity 18 Mar 2024 786 days Building Digital UK, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Project Gigabit Open Market Review

Building Digital UK, DCMS, and DSIT are managing Project Gigabit's open market review process to identify areas for superfast broadband intervention and subsidy across the UK, including consultation and information requests for Phase 2 …

Last activity 19 Mar 2024 785 days Marine Management Organisation

Marine Fishing Catch Limits

The Marine Management Organisation manages fish catch limits and sustainability under UK fisheries law, with recent focus on bycatch mitigation and marine mammal protection. The Illegal and Unsustainable Fishing (Due Diligence) Bill addresses illegal …

Last activity 20 Mar 2024 784 days Department for Education

The Advanced British Standard

The Department for Education is implementing the Advanced British Standard, a new qualification framework intended to replace GCSEs and A-levels with a more rigorous, world-class system. The reform aims to improve educational standards and …

Last activity 25 Mar 2024 779 days Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Global Food Security

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office leads UK policy on global food security, addressing interconnected challenges of climate change, sustainable agricultural production, nutrition, and food systems resilience. Current focus includes supporting SDG2 (Zero Hunger), …

Last activity 25 Mar 2024 779 days Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee

The UK EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee, overseen by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, manages the implementation and operation of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement post-Brexit. The committee addresses trade, customs, and other bilateral …

Last activity 1 Apr 2024 772 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Marine Protected Area Assessment Guidance

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is updating guidance for Marine Protected Area assessments, including consultation on compensatory measures and revised assessment methodologies. The policy addresses statutory consultation mechanisms, measurement metrics for …

Last activity 3 Apr 2024 770 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Border Control Posts Charging Arrangements

Border Control Posts Charging Arrangements concerns how the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs recovers costs from operators using government-run border control posts, particularly Sevington Inland BCP. Industry stakeholders have raised concerns about …

Last activity 5 Apr 2024 768 days Department for Education

Further Education Residential Standards

The Department for Education is establishing residential accommodation standards for further education institutions through consultation and guidance development. The policy aims to improve the quality of the further education estate and align residential standards …

Last activity 10 Apr 2024 763 days Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Merchant Shipping Dangerous Goods Regulations

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is updating the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Harmful Substances) Regulations 2024 to modernise maritime safety standards for hazardous cargo transport. The regulations cover the carriage of …

Last activity 11 Apr 2024 762 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Natural England

Countryside Open Access Restrictions

DEFRA and Natural England manage restrictions on public access to designated open countryside areas under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, balancing conservation and land management needs with public access rights. The …

Last activity 15 Apr 2024 758 days Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Merchant Shipping Carriage of Cargoes Regulations

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is updating the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 2024 to establish modern safety and environmental standards for cargo handling aboard ships. The regulations include specific guidance on pesticide …

Last activity 29 Apr 2024 744 days Home Office

Migration and Economic Development Partnership

The Home Office is implementing the Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda, a scheme to process asylum claims and relocate migrants as part of UK immigration policy. The partnership involves inadmissibility determinations, equality …

Last activity 30 Apr 2024 743 days Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, HM Revenue & Customs, HM Treasury

Investment Zones Policy

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, HM Revenue & Customs, and HM Treasury are managing Investment Zones and Freeports as place-based industrial policy tools to attract investment and jobs to designated regions. …

Last activity 30 Apr 2024 743 days Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

UK Medical Devices Regulation Reform

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reforming UK medical devices regulation to align with post-Brexit frameworks and address emerging technologies including AI-enabled devices. The reform covers CE marking recognition, in vitro …

Last activity 14 May 2024 729 days HM Revenue & Customs, HM Treasury

Reserved Investor Fund

HM Revenue & Customs and HM Treasury are introducing new tax rules for the Reserved Investor Fund (RIF), a financial structure for co-ownership investment schemes, through draft regulations and consultation on tax treatment. The …

Last activity 15 May 2024 728 days Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Toilet Provision Building Regulations

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is reforming building regulations to establish new standards for toilet provision and accessibility in non-domestic buildings. The policy addresses inadequate toilet facilities in schools and other …

Last activity 21 May 2024 722 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Ivory Act Extension

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is leading work to extend the Ivory Act 2018 beyond African elephant ivory to cover other ivory-bearing species such as hippopotamus and narwhal. The extension aims …

Last activity 10 Jun 2024 702 days Home Office

PACE Code A Revisions

The Home Office is revising PACE Code A (and Code C) to amend procedures governing strip searches during police detention. The consultation addresses safeguarding concerns and proposes changes to the Police and Criminal Evidence …

Last activity 10 Jun 2024 702 days HM Revenue & Customs

Tobacco Duty Evasion Sanctions

HM Revenue & Customs is developing new sanctions and enforcement measures to combat illicit tobacco duty evasion and smuggling, including draft regulations on traceability, security features, and electronic sales suppression. The strategy aims to …

Last activity 2 Jul 2024 680 days Department for Business and Trade, Department for International Trade

UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement

The UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement is an active trade deal negotiated by the Department for Business and Trade and Department for International Trade, now in implementation and joint committee oversight phase. Key concerns include …

Last activity 10 Jul 2024 672 days Home Office, Welsh Government

Serious Violence Duty Implementation

The Serious Violence Duty, led by the Home Office and Welsh Government, requires local responsible authorities to collaborate on violence prevention and reduction strategies. The government has published statutory guidance for implementation, with consultation …

Last activity 19 Jul 2024 663 days Ministry of Justice

Arbitration Bill

The Ministry of Justice is advancing an Arbitration Bill to modernise the legal framework for dispute resolution outside courts, including consumer arbitration, commercial arbitration, and ombudsman services. The Bill aims to make dispute resolution …

Last activity 29 Jul 2024 653 days Department for Business and Trade, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Fair Tips Statutory Code of Practice

The Department for Business and Trade is developing a statutory code of practice to ensure tips, gratuities, and service charges are distributed fairly and transparently to workers in hospitality and related sectors. The code …

Last activity 8 Aug 2024 643 days HM Treasury

Non-UK Domiciled Tax Reform

Non-UK Domiciled Tax Reform addresses the tax treatment of individuals who are domiciled outside the UK but resident or working in the UK. HM Treasury leads this policy area, which determines whether non-domiciled individuals …

Last activity 6 Sep 2024 614 days

Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill [HL]

Parliamentary timeline for Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill [HL], session 39 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.

Last activity 10 Sep 2024 610 days HM Treasury

Budget Responsibility Act 2024

Parliamentary timeline for Budget Responsibility Act 2024, session 39 session. Bill type: Government Bill. Current stage: Royal Assent.

Last activity 17 Sep 2024 603 days Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

MHRA Patient Engagement Policy

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is developing a Patient Engagement and Public Involvement Strategy to improve how it communicates with patients and healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices safety. This …

Last activity 7 Oct 2024 583 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

UK Best Available Techniques Review

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is conducting a comprehensive review of Best Available Techniques (BAT) standards across UK industrial sectors to establish updated environmental and operational benchmarks. The review covers surface …

Last activity 12 Oct 2024 578 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Hazardous Substances Restrictions and Exemptions

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is managing restrictions and exemptions for hazardous substances including asbestos, cadmium, and lead under UK REACH regulations. Multiple bills are progressing including the Low Hazard Workplaces …

Bills introduced > 18 months ago without Royal Assent

2608 bills
Introduced 10 May 2011 5482 days Attorney General's Office, Cabinet Office, Department for Business and Trade, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Department for Transport, Department for Work and Pensions, Department of Health and Social Care, Disability Unit, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, HM Treasury, Home Office, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Justice, Office for Equality and Opportunity, Scotland Office, Wales Office

Lip-Reading Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 19 Jul 2011 5412 days Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Betting Shops Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 24 Jan 2012 5223 days Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Housing (Amendment) Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 27 Mar 2012 5160 days Department for Business and Trade, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Small Business Commissioner

Small Business Administration Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 28 Mar 2012 5159 days Competition and Markets Authority, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Ofcom

Online Safety Bill [HL]

2nd reading

Introduced 10 May 2012 5116 days Competition and Markets Authority, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Ofcom

Online Safety Bill [HL]

2nd reading

Introduced 25 Jun 2012 5070 days Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Land Value Tax Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 14 May 2013 4747 days Competition and Markets Authority, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Ofcom

Online Safety Bill [HL]

2nd reading

Introduced 19 Jun 2013 4711 days Attorney General's Office, Cabinet Office, Department for Business and Trade, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Department for Transport, Department for Work and Pensions, Department of Health and Social Care, Disability Unit, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, HM Treasury, Home Office, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Justice, Office for Equality and Opportunity, Scotland Office, Wales Office

Communication Support (Deafness) Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 10 Jun 2014 4355 days Competition and Markets Authority, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Ofcom

Online Safety Bill [HL]

2nd reading

Introduced 6 Jun 2016 3628 days Competition and Markets Authority, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Ofcom

Online Safety Bill [HL]

2nd reading

Introduced 7 Nov 2017 3109 days Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Leasehold Reform Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 7 Nov 2017 3109 days Department for International Trade

Trade Bill

Consideration of Lords amendments

Introduced 9 May 2018 2926 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, HM Revenue & Customs, HM Treasury

Plastics Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 23 Jul 2018 2851 days Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Cats Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 24 Oct 2018 2758 days Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Housing Reform Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 4 Dec 2018 2717 days Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Planning (Appeals) Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 16 Jul 2019 2493 days Department for Business and Trade, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Flexible Working Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 22 Jul 2019 2487 days Department for Education, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities

School Food Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 25 Feb 2020 2269 days Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Hong Kong Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 15 Jul 2020 2128 days Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Tree-lined Streets Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 2 Sep 2020 2079 days Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, HM Treasury

Climate and Ecology Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 8 Dec 2020 1982 days Companies House, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

BBC (Transparency) Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 21 Jun 2021 1787 days Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, HM Treasury

Climate and Ecology Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 21 Jun 2021 1787 days Department for Business and Trade, Department for Work and Pensions

Employment Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 30 Jun 2021 1778 days Department for Business and Trade, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Flexible Working Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 17 Mar 2022 1518 days Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Healthy Homes Bill [HL]

1st reading

Introduced 26 May 2022 1448 days Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Healthy Homes Bill [HL]

3rd reading

Introduced 6 Dec 2022 1254 days Department for Business and Trade, Department for Work and Pensions

Employment Bill

1st reading

Introduced 14 Mar 2023 1156 days Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Planning (Quarries) Bill

1st reading

Introduced 19 Apr 2023 1120 days Dartmoor National Park Authority, Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Forestry Commission, Natural England, Peak District National Park Authority

Dartmoor National Park (Access) Bill

2nd reading

Introduced 21 Mar 2024 783 days Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, HM Treasury

Climate and Nature Bill

2nd reading