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Victims of domestic abuse to be protected under a £53 million drive to target most dangerous offenders.

• Updated: 16 July 2025

The rules on working hours - hour and limits, rests, health assessments and terms and conditions

• Hours and limits

  Staff who regularly work at least 3 hours during the ‘night period’ are…

• Exceptions to night work limits

  The limits on night working hours do not usually apply: in the armed…

• Health assessments

  Employers must offer workers a free health assessment before they become a…

Operating principles for commissioners and providers of night shelters for people experiencing rough sleeping.

• Updated: 3 January 2025

Find out about temporary changes to the destruction of spoilt beer, cider, wine or made-wine if you're a brewer, cider producer, wine maker or publican.

• Updated: 14 July 2020

Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some common issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.

• Updated: 26 March 2013

How to assess a planning application when there are bats on or near a proposed development site.

• Updated: 7 April 2025

How to assess a planning application when there are otters on or near a proposed development site.

• Updated: 7 April 2025

Laws and regulations protecting farm animals at shows and markets, including the suitability of pens, cages or hutches

• Updated: 31 December 2023

Guidance primarily for local responders covering some infrastructure issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of a UK emergency.

• Updated: 20 February 2013

Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns the grave violations Russian armed forces and authorities have committed against children in Ukraine, including through attacks on schools and hospitals.

• Updated: 9 July 2025