300 commitments tracked

- The Equality Trust states that Section 1 of the Equality Act 2010, the socio-economic duty, remains uncommenced nationally in England, despite being active in Scotland since 2018 and Wales since 2021 (Socio-Economic Duty, The Equality Trust, March 2019, updated to include 2024 Labour manifesto).

- The government published the outcome of a consultation on mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, including a government response and Annex A: Draft primary legislation, as part of the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill (Consultation outcome: Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, Office for Equality and Opportunity, Race Equality Unit, Disability Unit, Seema Malhotra MP and The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, 25 March 2026). - The consultation document states the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill will include measures to make the right to equal pay effective for ethnic minority and disabled people (Consultation on mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, Office for Equality and Opportunity, Race Equality Unit, Disability Unit, Seema Malhotra MP and The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, March 2025).

- The government published the outcome of a consultation on mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, including a government response and Annex A: Draft primary legislation, as part of the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill (Consultation outcome: Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, Office for Equality and Opportunity, Race Equality Unit, Disability Unit, Seema Malhotra MP and The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, 25 March 2026). - The consultation document states the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill will include measures to make the right to equal pay effective for ethnic minority and disabled people (Consultation on mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, Office for Equality and Opportunity, Race Equality Unit, Disability Unit, Seema Malhotra MP and The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, March 2025).

- The government published the outcome of a consultation on mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, including a government response and Annex A: Draft primary legislation (Consultation outcome: Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, Office for Equality and Opportunity, Race Equality Unit, Disability Unit, Seema Malhotra MP and The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, 25 March 2026). - The consultation document states the government is seeking views on measures to include in the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill for introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers (Consultation on mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, Office for Equality and Opportunity, Race Equality Unit, Disability Unit, Seema Malhotra MP and The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, March 2025).

- FullFact reports that the government states the Draft Conversion Practices Bill will be brought forward in this session of Parliament, but it has not yet been published (Is the government on course to introduce a ‘full trans-inclusive ban’ on conversion practices?, FullFact, 16 March 2026).

- The Cabinet Office announced that a new Ethics and Integrity Commission would be established to drive up standards in public life, describing it as delivery of a manifesto commitment (Ethics and Integrity Commission to drive up standards across the public sector, Cabinet Office, 21 July 2025).

- The Cabinet Office stated that the updated Ministerial Code gives the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards power to start misconduct investigations without the possibility of a Prime Ministerial veto (New Ministerial Code to set out standards in public life and restore transparency, Cabinet Office, 6 November 2024).

- The Committee on Standards report states that Members must not provide or agree to provide paid parliamentary advice, including work as a parliamentary strategist, adviser or consultant (The Code of Conduct, Committee on Standards, 10 February 2023). - This rule predates the July 2024 manifesto and should be treated as background rather than evidence that the manifesto commitment was delivered after the election. - No later official evidence of a new current-government ban or implementation step specific to this commitment has been identified.

- The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 received Royal Assent, removing the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords (House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026, legislation.gov.uk, 2026).

- A Lords committee was appointed on 18 December 2025 to consider retirement age and participation requirements, with a report due by 31 July 2026 (Current evidence, Parliament, December 2025). - Full Fact (6 January 2026) states a select committee has been appointed to consider and make recommendations on proposed reforms to the House of Lords, including a retirement age (House of Lords Retirement Age, Full Fact, January 2026). - Full Fact (6 January 2026) reports that in September 2024, the government was reported to be planning a consultation on a retirement age, but no timeframe was publicly set (House of Lords Retirement Age, Full Fact, January 2026). - Full Fact (6 January 2026) also reports that in January 2025, the government was considering alternative ways to reduce the size of the Lords (House of Lords Retirement Age, Full Fact, January 2025). - The Hereditary Peers Act 2026 did not include provisions for a mandatory retirement age (Current evidence, Parliament, March 2026).

- The Representation of the People Bill proposes extending the right to vote to 16 and 17 year olds (Votes at 16, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, updated 2 March 2026). - The Parliament bill page shows the Bill is in Commons committee stage, with report stage date to be announced and Royal Assent not yet reached (Representation of the People Bill stages, UK Parliament, accessed 29 April 2026).

- The Northern Ireland Office announced that the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill had been introduced to repeal and replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to repeal and replace Legacy Act, Northern Ireland Office, 14 October 2025).

- GOV.UK continues to provide the current Gender Recognition Certificate application service; no specific current-government reform legislation or policy change was identified in the reviewed official evidence (Apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate, GOV.UK, accessed 29 April 2026).

- The government published recent actions and next steps on antisemitism, noting CST data gathering and the role of the independent adviser on antisemitism (Antisemitism: recent government actions and next steps, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, 2026).

- The government announced its preferred candidate for Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission following an open competition (Government announces preferred candidate for Chair of Equality and Human Rights Commission, Office for Equality and Opportunity, 5 June 2025). - The Minister for Women and Equalities appointed two interim EHRC commissioners from 1 January 2026 and stated that the appointments would ensure the EHRC can operate effectively while fixed commissioners are recruited (Government appoints interim commissioners to the EHRC, Office for Equality and Opportunity, 22 December 2025).

- The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 received Royal Assent, removing the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords (House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026, legislation.gov.uk, 2026).

- The Representation of the People Bill proposes extending the right to vote to 16 and 17 year olds (Votes at 16, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, updated 2 March 2026). - The Parliament bill page shows the Bill is in Commons committee stage, with report stage date to be announced and Royal Assent not yet reached (Representation of the People Bill stages, UK Parliament, accessed 29 April 2026).

- The House of Commons Library states that Part 2 of the Representation of the People Bill would allow a more automated electoral registration system in which people can be added to registers without applying, and would allow pilot schemes to test ways of achieving automatic registration (Representation of the People Bill 2024-26, House of Commons Library, 4 March 2026). - The Parliament bill page shows the Bill is still in Commons committee stage and has not yet received Royal Assent (Representation of the People Bill stages, UK Parliament, accessed 29 April 2026).

- The government published Representation of the People Bill 2026 policy material stating that it believes voter ID should be retained, while expanding accepted forms of ID to include UK-issued bank cards (Voter identification, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, updated 2 March 2026).

- The Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced that the Football Governance Act received Royal Assent on 21 July 2025, establishing the Independent Football Regulator (Football Governance Act becomes law in historic moment for English football, DCMS, 21 July 2025).

- Current evidence (Undated) indicates a DCMS select committee inquiry into secondary ticketing, government signalling support for action, and the CMA investigating Viagogo/StubHub, but no legislation has yet been introduced (Current evidence, Undated). - The gov.uk search for "Tackle ticket touting with new protections for fans of music" returned 264 results, but no specific document or update indicating legislative progress on this pledge (gov.uk search, 2026-04-09). - No further published evidence has been identified since the initial commitment.

- The Football Governance Bill received Royal Assent in March 2025, establishing an independent regulator that will oversee financial sustainability and fan engagement (Current evidence, Undated). - The gov.uk search for "Set up an independent Football Regulator to oversee the fina" returned 3,859 results, but no specific document or update indicating further progress beyond the Bill's passage (gov.uk search, 2026-04-09).

- Current evidence (Undated) indicates that the heritage strategy is being refreshed, new funding has been provided for cultural heritage protection, and partnerships with English Heritage and Historic England are continuing (Current evidence, Undated). - The gov.uk search for "Work with UNESCO to protect UK cultural heritage sites" returned 13,040 results, but no specific document or update detailing new initiatives or outcomes of UNESCO collaboration (gov.uk search, 2026-04-09). - No further published evidence has been identified since the initial commitment.

- Current evidence (Undated) states the Creative Industries Sector Vision was refreshed, audio-visual expenditure credit maintained, theatre and orchestra tax reliefs made permanent, and the UK Games Fund continued (Current evidence, Undated). - The Department for Culture, Media and Sport published the "Creative industries sector vision" on 14 June 2023, last updated 20 June 2023, setting out how government and industry will work together (Creative industries sector vision, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 20 June 2023). - The gov.uk search for "Support the Creative Industries with tax reliefs and sector" returned 6,481 results, but no specific document or update indicating further progress beyond the listed actions (gov.uk search, 2026-04-09).

- The current evidence states that national museums are required to increase loans to regional galleries (Current evidence for MC-293, Department for Culture, Media & Sport, undated). - The current evidence indicates that the touring exhibitions programme is being expanded (Current evidence for MC-293, Department for Culture, Media & Sport, undated). - The current evidence mentions cultural devolution deals with combined authorities (Current evidence for MC-293, Department for Culture, Media & Sport, undated). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided GOV.UK search results.

- The current evidence states that Channel 4 has been retained in public ownership, reversing previous privatisation plans (Current evidence for MC-294, Department for Culture, Media & Sport, undated). - The current evidence indicates that Media Bill provisions on prominence for Public Service Broadcasters have been implemented (Current evidence for MC-294, Department for Culture, Media & Sport, undated). - The current evidence notes that the BBC Charter review is due by 2027 (Current evidence for MC-294, Department for Culture, Media & Sport, undated). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided GOV.UK search results.

- The current evidence states that a Strategic Defence Review (SDR) led by Lord Robertson was launched on 16 July 2024 and published on 2 June 2025 (Current evidence for MC-111, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The current evidence indicates that the Government accepted all 62 recommendations of the SDR (Current evidence for MC-111, Ministry of Defence, undated). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided GOV.UK search results.

- The current evidence states that the Government committed in February 2025 to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence by April 2027, three years earlier than a previous target (Current evidence for MC-112, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The current evidence outlines the path as 2.3% in 2025-26, rising to a projected 2.5% (£79.7bn) in 2027-28 (Current evidence for MC-112, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The current evidence notes that this increase is partly funded by reducing Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% (Current evidence for MC-112, Ministry of Defence, undated). - No further published evidence has been identified since February 2025.

- The current evidence states that the Armed Forces Bill 2026 was introduced and had its second reading on 26 January 2026 (Current evidence for MC-137, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The current evidence indicates that the Bill extends the Covenant Duty to central government departments and devolved administrations (Current evidence for MC-137, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The current evidence notes that the Bill has not yet received Royal Assent (Current evidence for MC-137, Ministry of Defence, undated). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided GOV.UK search results.

- The current evidence states that the Armed Forces Commissioner Act 2025 received Royal Assent (Current evidence for MC-138, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The current evidence indicates that the Commissioner can investigate welfare matters, visit defence sites unannounced, and report to Parliament (Current evidence for MC-138, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The current evidence notes that the Act abolishes the Service Complaints Ombudsman (Current evidence for MC-138, Ministry of Defence, undated). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided GOV.UK search results.

- The current evidence states that the Ministry of Defence confirmed in March 2025 a commitment to scrap fees for veterans with 4+ years' service (Current evidence for MC-139, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The current evidence notes that the current policy (2022) only covers veterans with 6+ years' service (Current evidence for MC-139, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The current evidence indicates that there is no implementation date, and the Ministry of Defence and Home Office are working on it (Current evidence for MC-139, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The UK Defence Journal reported on 14 March 2025 that the Government reiterated its commitment to waiving visa fees for non-UK veterans who served four or more years, and their dependents (Government working to scrap visa fees for non-UK veterans, UK Defence Journal, 14 March 2025). - Al Carns, Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, stated on 14 March 2025 that the Ministry of Defence is actively working with the Home Office to take this forward (Government working to scrap visa fees for non-UK veterans, UK Defence Journal, 14 March 2025). - The UK Defence Journal noted on 14 March 2025 that the Government has yet to provide a specific timeline for implementation (Government working to scrap visa fees for non-UK veterans, UK Defence Journal, 14 March 2025). - No further published evidence has been identified since March 2025.

- The current evidence states that the Armed Forces Commissioner Act 2025 established an independent commissioner (Current evidence for MC-178, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The current evidence notes that the Covenant duty was expanded to more public bodies in the Armed Forces Act 2021 (Current evidence for MC-178, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The current evidence indicates that full statutory implementation of all covenant principles is still in progress (Current evidence for MC-178, Ministry of Defence, undated). - The Ministry of Defence published the Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2024 on 18 December 2024, which sets out major achievements, remaining challenges, and new commitments (Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2024, Ministry of Defence, 18 December 2024). - No further published evidence has been identified since December 2024.

- The Strategic Defence Review, published in 2025, confirmed an increase in defence spending to 2.5% of GDP with a timeline, and set out force structure changes and procurement priorities (Strategic Defence Review, Ministry of Defence, 2025).

- The Armed Forces Commissioner Act 2025 received Royal Assent, establishing an independent commissioner to champion the welfare of service personnel and families and replacing the Service Complaints Ombudsman with expanded powers (Armed Forces Commissioner Act 2025, Parliament, 2025).

- The Veterans Strategy was published on 10 November 2025 and last updated on 17 February 2026, setting out the government's vision for armed forces veterans across the UK (Veterans Strategy, Office for Veterans' Affairs and Ministry of Defence, November 2025). - The strategy provides a framework built around the pillars of celebrate, contribute, and support (Veterans Strategy, Office for Veterans' Affairs and Ministry of Defence, November 2025).

- The nuclear deterrent triple lock is maintained, encompassing the building of four Dreadnought-class submarines, continuous at-sea deterrent, and support for the nuclear warhead programme (Strategic Defence Review, Ministry of Defence, 2025). - The Strategic Defence Review published in 2025 confirmed this commitment (Strategic Defence Review, Ministry of Defence, 2025).

- AUKUS Pillar I, focused on nuclear-powered submarines for Australia, is progressing (Ministry of Defence, 2025). - AUKUS Pillar II, covering advanced capabilities such as AI, quantum, and hypersonics, has active partnerships (Ministry of Defence, 2025). - Design work for SSN-AUKUS is continuing (Ministry of Defence, 2025).

- The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced on 10 July 2025 and completed its Lords Committee stage on 5 March 2026 (English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, Parliament, 2025-2026). - The Bill has not yet received Royal Assent (English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, Parliament, 2026).

- A press release from 20 June 2025 announced an overhaul of the council funding system, introducing streamlined funding and multi-year settlements (Fairer funding for councils across the country in major reform, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, June 2025). - The reform includes scrapping existing competitive bidding processes and simplifying 300 grants (Fairer funding for councils across the country in major reform, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, June 2025).

- The Interministerial Standing Committee (IMSC) communique from 17 February 2026 stated that joint work to develop a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the Sewel Convention is ongoing (Interministerial Standing Committee meeting communique 17 February 2026, Cabinet Office, February 2026). - A planned agenda item on the development of the Memorandum of Understanding was not discussed at the 17 February 2026 IMSC meeting due to time constraints (Interministerial Standing Committee meeting communique 17 February 2026, Cabinet Office, February 2026). - The next IMSC meeting is scheduled for summer / early autumn 2026 (Interministerial Standing Committee meeting communique 17 February 2026, Cabinet Office, February 2026).

Council of Nations and Regions inaugural meeting 11 Oct 2024 in Edinburgh. Includes PM, devolved first ministers, and 13 combined authority mayors.

English Devolution Accountability Framework published. New devolution deals with Greater Lincolnshire, Hull & East Yorkshire. Deeper devolution trailblazers with Greater Manchester and West Midlands.

Council of the Nations and Regions established Oct 2024. First meeting held with PM, First Ministers, and metro mayors. Quarterly meetings planned.

Gigabit broadband covers ~87% of UK premises, 5G outdoor at 97%. Project Gigabit targets ~99% by 2032 not 2030. Full coverage by 2030 unlikely.

NDL backed by over £100m as part of £1.9bn digital investment. Jan 2026 update confirmed discovery/design phase with £650k design contract. Not yet operational.

No AI legislation introduced to Parliament. Government indicates legislation likely needed but first UK AI bill not expected until second half of 2026 at earliest.

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 s.138 criminalised deepfake intimate images. Offence in force 6 Feb 2026 with up to 2 years prison.

Digital identity verification for right to work available via certified IDSP since 2022. Government plans to make mandatory by end of parliament. Full Fact rates as 'not kept' on original timeline.

- Ofcom says services likely to be accessed by children have duties under the Online Safety Act to carry out children's risk assessments and put protections in place (Protection of children duties under the Online Safety Act, Ofcom, published 18 February 2026; updated 1 April 2026). - Ofcom guidance specifies that online services must protect users from illegal and harmful content, including child sexual exploitation and abuse (Online safety, Ofcom, undated). - Ofcom notes that online services hosting pornographic content are legally required to comply with specific obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023, including strong age checks to prevent children's access, effective from 25 July 2025 (Online safety, Ofcom, undated). - Ofcom's "Online safety industry bulletin - March 2026" reports continued action in response to the Online Safety Act, including more services introducing age checks across social media, dating, gaming, and messaging, alongside ongoing enforcement (Online safety industry bulletin - March 2026, Ofcom, March 2026). - Ofcom provides guidance to service providers on the duty to report child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) content and on carrying out children's risk assessments and implementing protections (Online safety, Ofcom, undated).

- The existing evidence indicates an online fraud strategy is being updated and a National Fraud Squad has been announced (Current evidence, undated). - Tech companies have been required to reimburse victims of authorised push payment fraud from October 2024 (Current evidence, undated). - No specific published evidence detailing the establishment or operational status of a new cross-government programme to tackle online fraud has been identified in the provided search results.

- The Government Office for Science published a "National Data Library" science advice note on 29 July 2025 (National Data Library, Government Office for Science, 29 July 2025). - This note summarises an expert roundtable held in October 2024, discussing opportunities a National Data Library can provide and lessons from past initiatives (National Data Library, Government Office for Science, 29 July 2025). - The note explicitly states that it provides science advice for policymakers and is not a statement of government policy (National Data Library, Government Office for Science, 29 July 2025).

- The AI Safety Institute (AISI) has been established and is operational (Current evidence, undated). - The AISI is leading international coordination on frontier AI safety testing (Current evidence, undated). - The UK has engaged in Seoul AI Safety Summit commitments and established a partnership with the US AISI (Current evidence, undated).

- New fiscal rules were set in the October 2024 Budget, aiming for a current budget balance by 2029/30 (Current evidence, undated). - OBR forecasts indicate these rules are met with a 54% probability, with a slim 0.3% GDP headroom (Current evidence, undated). - No further published evidence specific to the delivery of economic stability or the full funding of every policy has been identified since October 2024.

- Full Fact, updated 6 March 2026, states the UK’s main corporation tax rate is currently 25% (Has the government kept the UK’s corporation tax capped at 25%?, Full Fact, 6 March 2026). - The government published a ‘Corporate Tax Roadmap’ alongside the Autumn Budget 2024, confirming its commitment to cap the headline rate of Corporation Tax at 25% for this Parliament (Has the government kept the UK’s corporation tax capped at 25%?, Full Fact, 6 March 2026). - The Finance Act 2025 included a provision for the main rate of corporation tax to remain at 25% for the financial year 2026 (Has the government kept the UK’s corporation tax capped at 25%?, Full Fact, 6 March 2026). - The 2025 Budget and subsequent resolutions confirmed corporation tax would remain at 25% in 2026/27 (Has the government kept the UK’s corporation tax capped at 25%?, Full Fact, 6 March 2026).

- HM Treasury states the government is creating a fairer business rates system over this Parliament to protect the high street and support investment (Business Rates Forward Look, HM Treasury, undated). - The government intends to introduce two lower multipliers for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) properties with rateable values below £500,000, commencing from April 2026 (Business Rates Forward Look, HM Treasury, undated). - A higher multiplier is intended for all properties with rateable values of £500,000 and above, including large distribution warehouses used by online giants, also commencing from April 2026 (Business Rates Forward Look, HM Treasury, undated). - The Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Act 2025, which legislates for these new multipliers, received Royal Assent on 3 April (Business Rates Forward Look, HM Treasury, undated). - The new multiplier structure from 2026-27 will consist of five multipliers, replacing the previous two (Business Rates Forward Look, HM Treasury, undated).

- Full Fact, updated 2 February 2026, states the government has not allocated the full £7.3 billion to the National Wealth Fund (NWF) in this parliament (How much capital has the government committed to the National Wealth Fund?, Full Fact, 2 February 2026). - The National Wealth Fund was formally established on 14 October 2024 by transforming the UK Investment Bank (How much capital has the government committed to the National Wealth Fund?, Full Fact, 2 February 2026). - The government confirmed the NWF would receive an additional £5.8 billion over the course of this parliament (How much capital has the government committed to the National Wealth Fund?, Full Fact, 2 February 2026). - The remaining £1.5 billion of the £7.3 billion pledged in the manifesto was stated to be "reserved to maintain flexibility in how the government can best deliver against its aims for the NWF" (How much capital has the government committed to the National Wealth Fund?, Full Fact, 2 February 2026). - The June 2025 Spending Review confirmed the allocation of £5.8 billion to the NWF over the course of the parliament (How much capital has the government committed to the National Wealth Fund?, Full Fact, 2 February 2026).

- The Department for Business and Trade and HM Treasury announced the launch of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council on 17 December 2024 (Press release, Government launches Industrial Strategy Advisory Council to boost growth and living standards, Department for Business and Trade, HM Treasury, Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, 17 December 2024). - No further published evidence specific to establishing the Council on a statutory footing has been identified since 2024.

- HM Treasury and the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority published "UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy" on 19 June 2025 (Policy paper, UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy, HM Treasury and National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority, 19 June 2025).

- The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has an official organisation page on gov.uk, detailing its purpose and publications (National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority, Cabinet Office and HM Treasury, various dates up to March 2026). - NISTA published its "UK Infrastructure Pipeline" guidance on 17 July 2025 (Guidance, UK Infrastructure Pipeline, National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority, 17 July 2025). - NISTA announced the appointment of Julia Prescot CBE as Chair of its Council on 4 February 2026 (Press release, Julia Prescot CBE appointed Chair of NISTA Council, National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority, 4 February 2026).

- The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology published guidance for departments and arms-length bodies on "Awarding ten-year R&D funding" in 2025 (Guidance, Awarding ten-year R&D funding, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, 2025). - The guidance outlines the objectives and selection criteria for setting ten-year budgets for R&D activities (Guidance, Awarding ten-year R&D funding, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, 2025).

- The Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) has an official organisation page on gov.uk, stating its purpose to update regulation, speed up approval times, and ensure regulatory bodies work together effectively (Regulatory Innovation Office, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, various dates up to March 2026). - Lord David Willetts is listed as the Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office (Regulatory Innovation Office, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, various dates up to March 2026). - The RIO announced robotics and defence technology as two new priority areas on 16 January 2026 (Press release, Red tape to be slashed for British robotics and defence innovators, Regulatory Innovation Office, 16 January 2026). - The RIO published a "One Year On" report on 21 October 2025 (Policy paper, Regulatory Innovation Office report: One Year On, Regulatory Innovation Office, 21 October 2025).

- The Department for Business and Trade announced a package of reforms to tackle late payments on 30 July 2025, including plans for upcoming legislation to introduce maximum payment terms of 60 days, reducing to 45 days (Press release, Time to pay up: Toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation unveiled in plan to back small businesses, Department for Business and Trade, 30 July 2025). - The announcement also detailed plans to give stronger powers to the Small Business Commissioner, including the ability to wield fines and enforce a 30-day invoice verification period (Press release, Time to pay up: Toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation unveiled in plan to back small businesses, Department for Business and Trade, 30 July 2025). - No published evidence of the legislation being enacted has been identified.

- The Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025 (The Employment Rights Bill is now the Employment Rights Act 2025, Acas, various dates). - Acas stated that most employment law changes included in the Act will happen in 2026 and 2027, with most changes not yet having occurred (The Employment Rights Bill is now the Employment Rights Act 2025, Acas, various dates). - Rules around 'minimum service levels' for strikes were removed on 18 December 2025 (The Employment Rights Bill is now the Employment Rights Act 2025, Acas, various dates). - From 18 February 2026, dismissal for taking part in industrial action became 'automatically unfair', and changes to trade union activity and ballot rules took effect (The Employment Rights Bill is now the Employment Rights Act 2025, Acas, various dates). - From 6 April 2026, paternity leave became a 'day one right' (The Employment Rights Bill is now the Employment Rights Act 2025, Acas, various dates).

- The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 (The Employment Rights Bill is now the Employment Rights Act 2025, Acas, various dates). - Acas stated that most employment law changes included in the Act will happen in 2026 and 2027, with most changes not yet having occurred (The Employment Rights Bill is now the Employment Rights Act 2025, Acas, various dates). - No published evidence has been identified confirming an outright ban on exploitative zero hours contracts.

- The Employment Rights Act 2025 makes fire-and-rehire dismissals automatically unfair unless the employer faces severe financial difficulty (Current evidence, 2026-04-09). - The Employment Rights Act 2025 became law on 18 December 2025 (Employment Rights Act 2025, Acas, 2026-04-09). - Implementation of the fire-and-rehire provisions has been delayed from October 2026 to January 2027 (Current evidence, 2026-04-09). - The Department for Business & Trade states that reforms introduced through the Employment Rights Act 2025 will be delivered in phases, with measures for 2027 still being worked towards (Plan to Make Work Pay and Employment Rights Act Timeline Update, Department for Business & Trade, 2026-04-09).

- The Employment Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 (Current evidence, 2026-04-09). - Day one rights to paternity leave and unpaid parental leave took effect from 6 April 2026 (Employment Rights Act 2025, Acas, 2026-04-09; Plan to Make Work Pay and Employment Rights Act Timeline Update, Department for Business & Trade, 2026-04-09). - Day one rights to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) took effect from 6 April 2026 (Current evidence, 2026-04-09). - Day one unfair dismissal protection has been abandoned; the qualifying period for unfair dismissal will be reduced from two years to six months from January 2027 (Current evidence, 2026-04-09).

- The Employment Rights Act 2025 establishes the Fair Work Agency (FWA) from 7 April 2026 (Current evidence, 2026-04-09). - The Fair Work Agency consolidates the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), and HMRC’s National Living and Minimum Wage enforcement functions (Current evidence, 2026-04-09; Employment Rights Act 2025: Fair Work Agency, CIPD, 2026-04-09). - The FWA will take on enforcement of a wider range of employment rights, including state enforcement of holiday pay for the first time (Employment Rights Act 2025: Fair Work Agency, CIPD, 2026-04-09). - Full operational capability for the Fair Work Agency is expected in 2027 (Current evidence, 2026-04-09).

- The Low Pay Commission (LPC) remit for recommendations applying from 1 April 2026 explicitly required consideration of the cost of living and inflation forecasts (Low Pay Commission Report 2025, Low Pay Commission, 2026-04-09). - The government's remit to the LPC for recommendations applying from 1 April 2027 continues to require consideration of the cost of living, including inflation forecasts (Low Pay Commission Remit 2026, Department for Business & Trade, 2026-04-09). - The National Living Wage (NLW) rose to £12.71 from April 2026 (Current evidence, 2026-04-09).

- The government remains committed to removing discriminatory age bands for adults and aligning the National Minimum Wage for 18-20 year olds with the National Living Wage (Low Pay Commission Remit 2026, Department for Business & Trade, 2026-04-09; Low Pay Commission Report 2025, Low Pay Commission, 2026-04-09). - The Low Pay Commission (LPC) was instructed to consult on how to achieve the removal of age bands (Low Pay Commission Report 2025, Low Pay Commission, 2026-04-09). - The LPC has flexibility to determine the pace and timing of alignment, with priority given to the employment prospects of younger workers (Low Pay Commission Remit 2026, Department for Business & Trade, 2026-04-09). - The 18-20 year old rate rose to £10.85 from April 2026, narrowing the gap with the adult rate of £12.71, but full equalisation has not yet been achieved (Current evidence, 2026-04-09).

- The Energy Profits Levy (EPL) rate was increased by 3 percentage points to 38% from 1 November 2024 (Energy Profits Levy Reforms 2024, HM Revenue & Customs, 2024-11-01). - The total headline rate of tax on upstream oil and gas activities increased to 78% (Current evidence, 2026-04-09). - The end date of the Energy Profits Levy was extended to 31 March 2030 (Energy Profits Levy Reforms 2024, HM Revenue & Customs, 2024-11-01). - The Energy Profits Levy’s Investment Allowance was removed from 1 November 2024 (Energy Profits Levy Reforms 2024, HM Revenue & Customs, 2024-11-01).

- Primary legislation for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was introduced in the Finance Act 2026 (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Policy Summary, HM Revenue & Customs, 2026-04-09). - The UK CBAM is scheduled to commence on 1 January 2027 (Current evidence, 2026-04-09). - Draft secondary legislation for CBAM was published in two stages, on 10 February 2026 and 9 April 2026, for technical consultation (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Policy Summary, HM Revenue & Customs, 2026-04-09). - The government will review consultation responses and lay the final secondary legislation later in the year (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Policy Summary, HM Revenue & Customs, 2026-04-09). - The CBAM covers aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen, iron and steel (Current evidence, 2026-04-09; Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Policy Summary, HM Revenue & Customs, 2026-04-09).

- The 2024 Budget increased employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) (Current evidence, 2026-04-09; Has the government kept its pledge on National Insurance?, FullFact, 2026-02-10). - The employer NICs rate was raised from 13.8% to 15%, and the threshold was lowered from £9,100 to £5,000 (Current evidence, 2026-04-09). - The 2025 Budget extended the freeze on tax thresholds, which will result in working people paying more NICs (Has the government kept its pledge on National Insurance?, FullFact, 2026-02-10). - The government stated in November 2025 that the manifesto commitment applied only to employee rates of National Insurance, but the manifesto text did not specify this distinction (Current evidence, 2026-04-09; Has the government kept its pledge on National Insurance?, FullFact, 2026-02-10).

- FullFact reported on 26 February 2026 that a new residence-based tax system replaced the domicile-based system on 6 April 2025 (Is the government on track to abolish ‘non-dom’ tax status?, FullFact, 26 February 2026). - FullFact stated on 26 February 2026 that the non-dom tax status was abolished on 6 April 2025 when new rules set out in the Finance Act 2025 came into effect, with the legislation receiving Royal Assent on 20 March 2025 (Is the government on track to abolish ‘non-dom’ tax status?, FullFact, 26 February 2026). - FullFact noted on 26 February 2026 that the new rules introduced a residence-based tax regime, meaning longer-term UK residents are taxed on worldwide income and gains as they arise (Is the government on track to abolish ‘non-dom’ tax status?, FullFact, 26 February 2026).

- No published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided sources.

- TaxWatch UK reported on 13 January (year not specified) that Parliament’s Treasury Select Committee questioned HMRC about efforts to tackle tax avoidance, evasion, and tax debt, referencing TaxWatch research (MPs ask tough questions about closing the tax gap, TaxWatch UK, 13 January). - No further published evidence specific to the closure of the carried interest private equity tax loophole has been identified from the provided sources.

- HM Revenue & Customs published the HMRC Transformation Roadmap in 2025, outlining plans to use government investment to transform the tax and customs system, reduce costs, and improve performance (HMRC Transformation Roadmap, HM Revenue & Customs, 2025). - The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray MP, stated in the Foreword that the vision for HMRC includes a modern tax system, improving day-to-day performance, closing the tax gap, and driving reform and modernisation (HMRC Transformation Roadmap, HM Revenue & Customs, 2025). - The Roadmap details plans for a more automated, self-service tax administration system, focused on getting things right first time, closing the tax gap through system-wide changes, and using technology (HMRC Transformation Roadmap, HM Revenue & Customs, 2025).

- HM Treasury and The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP announced on 20 December 2024 the appointment of Tom Hayhoe as Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner, who began his role on 3 December 2024 for a fixed-term of one year (Tom Hayhoe appointed as Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner, HM Treasury, 20 December 2024). - The announcement stated that Mr Hayhoe would work across government to recoup public money lost in pandemic-related fraud and contracts that had not delivered (Tom Hayhoe appointed as Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner, HM Treasury, 20 December 2024). - The announcement confirmed that Mr Hayhoe would provide a report to be presented to Parliament at the end of his fixed term (Tom Hayhoe appointed as Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner, HM Treasury, 20 December 2024).

- No published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided sources.

- The Cabinet Office, Crown Commercial Service, and Georgia Gould OBE MP announced on 14 November 2024 new controls across government to curb consultancy spending, including ministerial signoff for spend over £600,000 (New controls across government to curb consultancy spend and save over £1.2 billion by 2026, Cabinet Office, 14 November 2024). - Georgia Gould, Parliamentary Secretary at the Cabinet Office, stated on 14 November 2024 that the government was taking immediate action to stop non-essential consultancy spend in 2024-25 and intended to halve government spending on consultancy in future years, aiming to save over £1.2 billion by 2026 (New controls across government to curb consultancy spend and save over £1.2 billion by 2026, Cabinet Office, 14 November 2024). - The announcement on 14 November 2024 also noted that a new framework agreement's total value had been cut from a planned £5.7 billion over four years to £1.7 billion over two years (New controls across government to curb consultancy spend and save over £1.2 billion by 2026, Cabinet Office, 14 November 2024). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2024.

- No published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided sources.

- The Planning and Infrastructure Bill was introduced in February 2025, aiming to reform nationally significant infrastructure projects (Current evidence, Feb 2025). - No formal designation of 150 fast-tracked projects has been identified (Current evidence, Feb 2025). - No specific published evidence confirming the passage of the Bill or the designation of projects has been identified in the provided search results.

- UK GDP grew 0.9% in 2024, which was below G7 leaders (Current evidence, 2024). - The OBR forecasts 1% growth in 2025, revised down from 2% (Current evidence, 2025). - The IMF projects UK growth to be below that of the US and Canada (Current evidence). - No specific published evidence from the provided search results contradicts these figures or indicates the target has been met.

- Real household disposable income per person fell by 0.2% in Q3 2024 (Current evidence, Q3 2024). - Regional inequality in living standards persists across the country (Current evidence). - ONS data indicates that living standards have not yet risen consistently across all regions (Current evidence). - No specific published evidence from the provided search results contradicts these findings or indicates the target has been met.

- The right to switch off from work outside contracted hours was not included in the Employment Rights Act 2025 (Current evidence). - The government confirmed there are no current plans to proceed with a statutory right to switch off (Current evidence). - A proposed Code of Practice for this right has been shelved (Current evidence). - No specific published evidence from the provided search results contradicts these statements.

- The Employment Rights Act 2025 includes a provision to extend employment tribunal claim time limits (Current evidence). - Factsheets detailing the Employment Rights Act 2025 were published by the Department for Business and Trade on 18 October 2024, last updated 3 March 2026 (Employment Rights Act 2025: factsheets, Department for Business and Trade, 3 March 2026). - Implementation involves consultations in 2026, with the extension likely to be effective in 2027 (Current evidence).

- The Employment Rights Act 2025 includes enhanced protection from dismissal during pregnancy and for 6 months after return from maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave (Current evidence). - A factsheet titled 'Enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers' is available as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025 publications (Employment Rights Act 2025: factsheets, Department for Business and Trade, 3 March 2026). - These protections are expected to come into force in 2026-27 (Current evidence).

- Non-dom tax status was abolished from April 2025 and replaced with a residence-based regime, as announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 (Current evidence). - HM Treasury published a technical note on 'Changes to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals' on 6 March 2024, updated 23 April 2024, detailing changes applying from 6 April 2025 (Changes to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals, HM Treasury, 23 April 2024). - The changes are expected to raise £2.7bn over the forecast period for NHS funding (Current evidence).

- The Energy Profits Levy (windfall tax) was extended to March 2030 (Current evidence, Autumn Budget 2024). - The rate of the Energy Profits Levy was increased from 35% to 38% in the Autumn Budget 2024 (Current evidence, Autumn Budget 2024). - Investment allowances related to the levy were reduced (Current evidence, Autumn Budget 2024). - No specific published evidence from the provided search results contradicts these statements.

- The Autumn Budget 2024 announced that carried interest would be taxed as income from April 2026, with the rate increased from 28% capital gains to income tax rates and expected to raise £560m/year (Autumn Budget 2024, HM Treasury, Autumn 2024). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2024. - A search on gov.uk for 'Close carried interest tax loophole for private equity fund' returns 7,125 results, indicating relevant content exists (GOV.UK Search, HM Government, 2026-04-09).

- The Autumn Budget 2024 allocated an additional £855m to HMRC for compliance, with an expectation to raise £6.5bn by 2029-30 (Autumn Budget 2024, HM Treasury, Autumn 2024). - New staff recruitment for HMRC is underway (Internal Evidence Log, 2026-04-09). - An umbrella company crackdown has been announced (Internal Evidence Log, 2026-04-09). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2024. - A search on gov.uk for 'Modernise HMRC to close the tax gap and raise additional rev' returns 17,097 results, indicating relevant content exists (GOV.UK Search, HM Government, 2026-04-09).

- The National Wealth Fund was launched in October 2024 with £7.3bn capitalisation (HM Treasury Announcement, HM Treasury, October 2024). - The fund invests in green hydrogen, carbon capture, ports, and gigafactories, and its first investments have been announced (HM Treasury Announcement, HM Treasury, October 2024). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2024. - A search on gov.uk for 'Create a National Wealth Fund to invest in green industries' returns 9,809 results, indicating relevant content exists (GOV.UK Search, HM Government, 2026-04-09).

- The Employment Rights Bill framework includes a right to disconnect, which will give workers the right not to be contacted outside working hours except in emergencies (Employment Rights Bill Framework, Department for Business and Trade, 2024). - A code of practice for the right to disconnect is currently being developed (Employment Rights Bill Framework, Department for Business and Trade, 2024). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2024. - A search on gov.uk for 'Introduce a right to switch off from work outside contracted' returns 31,317 results, indicating relevant content exists (GOV.UK Search, HM Government, 2026-04-09).

- The Employment Rights Bill establishes a new Fair Work Agency that will bring together the enforcement of holiday pay, national minimum wage, and agency worker regulations into a single body (Employment Rights Bill, Department for Business and Trade, 2024). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2024. - A search on gov.uk for 'Establish a new Fair Work Agency to enforce workers' rights' returns 15,371 results, indicating relevant content exists (GOV.UK Search, HM Government, 2026-04-09).

- The Employment Rights Bill bans exploitative zero-hours contracts and will give workers the right to a guaranteed hours contract reflecting regular hours worked (Employment Rights Bill, Department for Business and Trade, 2024). - The Bill also includes day one rights to unfair dismissal, subject to a probation period (Employment Rights Bill, Department for Business and Trade, 2024). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2024. - A search on gov.uk for 'Ban exploitative zero-hours contracts and guarantee rights f' returns 4,289 results, indicating relevant content exists (GOV.UK Search, HM Government, 2026-04-09).

- The Employment Rights Bill simplifies the union recognition process and includes a right of access to workplaces for union representatives (Employment Rights Bill, Department for Business and Trade, 2024). - The Bill also repeals minimum service levels legislation and permits electronic balloting (Employment Rights Bill, Department for Business and Trade, 2024). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2024. - A search on gov.uk for 'Strengthen trade union rights including right of access to w' returns 9,164 results, indicating relevant content exists (GOV.UK Search, HM Government, 2026-04-09).

- The commitment to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers is included in the manifesto and the Employment Rights Bill framework (Employment Rights Bill Framework, Department for Business and Trade, 2024). - No regulations have yet been laid, and the extension of mandatory gender pay gap reporting to include ethnicity and disability is currently in development (Employment Rights Bill Framework, Department for Business and Trade, 2024). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2024. - A search on gov.uk for 'Introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporti' returns 6,632 results, indicating relevant content exists (GOV.UK Search, HM Government, 2026-04-09).

- The Employment Rights Bill, which includes provisions for bereavement leave extending beyond parental bereavement to cover all close family members, is currently in committee stage (Internal Briefing, Department for Business and Trade, pre-2026-04-09). - No further published evidence specific to the Bill's progress or enactment has been identified from the provided gov.uk search results.

- Apprenticeship levy reform has been announced, allowing up to 50% of the levy to fund non-apprenticeship training from the 2025-26 financial year (Internal Briefing, Department for Education, pre-2026-04-09). - Full implementation of the Growth and Skills Levy is planned to be phased (Internal Briefing, Department for Education, pre-2026-04-09). - No further published evidence specific to the full implementation or current status has been identified from the provided gov.uk search results.

- Provisions for a Fair Work Agency, intended to consolidate HMRC NMW enforcement, EAS, and GLAA into a single body, are included in the Employment Rights Bill (Internal Briefing, Department for Business and Trade, pre-2026-04-09). - Royal Assent for the Employment Rights Bill was expected in 2025 (Internal Briefing, Department for Business and Trade, pre-2026-04-09). - No further published evidence specific to the enactment of the Bill or the establishment of the body has been identified from the provided gov.uk search results.

- The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act came into force in October 2024, introducing a new preventative duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment (Internal Briefing, Department for Business and Trade, pre-2026-04-09).

- The Energy Profits Levy was increased to 38% and extended until March 2030 in the Autumn Budget 2024 (Internal Briefing, HM Treasury, Autumn Budget 2024). - The investment allowance was reduced from 29% to 16%, while a decarbonisation allowance was retained (Internal Briefing, HM Treasury, Autumn Budget 2024). - No further published evidence specific to the full closure of investment allowances has been identified from the provided gov.uk search results.

- The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has been established, combining the National Infrastructure Commission and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, to oversee major project delivery and infrastructure strategy (Internal Briefing, HM Treasury, pre-2026-04-09).

- The Invest 2035 industrial strategy has been published, and an Industrial Strategy Council is currently being established (Internal Briefing, Department for Business and Trade, pre-2026-04-09). - Statutory footing for the Council is planned to be achieved via legislation (Internal Briefing, Department for Business and Trade, pre-2026-04-09). - No further published evidence specific to the Council's full establishment on a statutory basis has been identified from the provided gov.uk search results.

- The Procurement Act 2023 was implemented from February 2025, introducing reforms to public sector purchasing including social value requirements, simplified procurement rules, and SME-friendly provisions (Internal Briefing, Cabinet Office, pre-2026-04-09).

- Current evidence indicates that the Employment Rights Bill does not create a single worker status, with this commitment being deferred. - Current evidence indicates that the government is consulting on the simplification of the worker/employee distinction. - Current evidence indicates that this remains a longer-term commitment. - No further specific published evidence has been identified.

- Current evidence indicates that the right to request flexible working from day one came into force in April 2024 under previous government regulations. - Current evidence indicates that the Employment Rights Bill includes provisions to strengthen this right, aiming to make flexible working the default where practicable. - No further specific published evidence has been identified.

- Current evidence indicates that the Employment Rights Bill includes provisions for pregnancy loss leave. - Current evidence indicates that these provisions extend bereavement rights to cover miscarriage before 24 weeks. - Current evidence indicates that the Bill is currently in the committee stage. - No further specific published evidence has been identified.

- Current evidence indicates that a Regulatory Innovation Office has been established within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). - Current evidence indicates that the office will coordinate a cross-regulator approach to emerging technologies, including AI, quantum, and engineering biology. - No further specific published evidence has been identified.

- Current evidence indicates that a 10-year infrastructure strategy is being developed through NISTA. - Current evidence indicates that the Spending Review 2025 is expected to set multi-year capital budgets. - Current evidence indicates that an infrastructure pipeline publication is planned. - The National Infrastructure Strategy, published on 25 November 2020 by HM Treasury, sets out plans to transform UK infrastructure (National Infrastructure Strategy, HM Treasury, 25 November 2020). - This 2020 strategy was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government (National Infrastructure Strategy, HM Treasury, 25 November 2020).

- Current evidence indicates that the "Invest 2035" industrial strategy was published in October 2024. - Current evidence indicates that this strategy identifies eight growth sectors: advanced manufacturing, clean energy, creative industries, defence, digital, financial services, life sciences, and professional services. - No further specific published evidence has been identified.

- Current evidence indicates that business rates reform was announced in the Autumn Budget 2024. - Current evidence indicates that this reform includes a permanent lower multiplier for retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors. - Current evidence indicates that a discussion paper on the transformation of the business rates system has been published. - No further specific published evidence has been identified.

- Current evidence indicates that the Employment Rights Bill includes provisions to repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023. - Current evidence indicates that this Bill aims to restore the full right to strike without minimum service level requirements. - No further specific published evidence has been identified.

- The Department for Work and Pensions announced on 16 March 2026 a major youth employment drive backed by £1 billion to create 200,000 jobs and transform apprenticeships (Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, Department for Work and Pensions, March 2026). - The Jobs Guarantee is being expanded to ages 18-24, aiming to create over 90,000 subsidised jobs in three years (Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, Department for Work and Pensions, March 2026). - A new Youth Jobs Grant provides businesses with £3,000 for hiring 18-24 year olds on Universal Credit who have been looking for work for six months, expected to support 60,000 young people (Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, Department for Work and Pensions, March 2026). - An Apprenticeship Incentive of £2,000 is offered for each new employee aged 16-24 taken on by an SME, contributing to a target of 50,000 more apprenticeships (Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, Department for Work and Pensions, March 2026). - Total investment in the Youth Guarantee and Growth and Skills Levy is £2.5 billion over three years, aiming to support almost one million young people and deliver up to 500,000 opportunities (Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, Department for Work and Pensions, March 2026).

- The Department for Education published a delivery plan in 2026 outlining the government's commitment to recruiting 6,500 new expert teachers (6500 additional teachers delivery plan, Department for Education, 2026). - The plan states that the pledge will be delivered over the course of the current Parliament, with annual data publications used to monitor progress (6500 additional teachers delivery plan, Department for Education, 2026). - Over £330 million has been invested in financial incentives to attract and retain expert teachers across sectors (6500 additional teachers delivery plan, Department for Education, 2026). - School teacher pay has increased by almost 10% since the government took power, and over £590 million has been invested for colleges and other 16 to 19 providers (6500 additional teachers delivery plan, Department for Education, 2026).

- The Department for Education published guidance on 4 September 2025 for the School-based nursery (SBN) capital grant for 2025 to 2026, confirming applications for this phase have closed (School-based nursery capital grant 2025 to 2026, Department for Education, March 2026). - This grant represents Phase 2 of the school-based nurseries programme, building on Phase 1 (School-based nursery capital grant 2025 to 2026, Department for Education, March 2026). - Information for a future Phase 3 (School-based nursery capital grant 2027 to 2030) is available for unsuccessful Phase 2 applicants (School-based nursery capital grant 2025 to 2026, Department for Education, March 2026).

- The Department for Education published guidance on 20 November 2025 for schools and trusts on setting up and running free breakfast clubs (Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools and trusts, Department for Education, November 2025). - The guidance includes specific information for schools joining Phase 1 of the national rollout from April 2026 (Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools and trusts, Department for Education, November 2025). - Separate guidance was published for early adopter schools on the programme from April 2025 to March 2026 (Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools and trusts, Department for Education, November 2025). - A list of schools participating in the programme has also been published (Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools and trusts, Department for Education, November 2025).

- The Department for Education published the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report on 5 November 2025, presenting the conclusions and recommendations of the independent review (Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report, Department for Education, November 2025). - Professor Becky Francis CBE was commissioned in July 2024 to chair a panel of experts to conduct the Curriculum and Assessment Review (Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report, Department for Education, November 2025). - The review's Interim Report was published, and the Final Report was informed by research, evidence, polling data, and a Call for Evidence (Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report, Department for Education, November 2025). - The government has published its response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report (Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report, Department for Education, November 2025).

- Ofsted published a press release on 3 February 2025 outlining proposals for fairer education inspections and new, more detailed report cards (Ofsted sets out proposals for fairer education inspections and new, more detailed report cards, Ofsted, February 2025). - The proposals included introducing the Ofsted report card and replacing the single word judgement with a new 5-point grading scale for each evaluation area, with no overall effectiveness grade awarded (Ofsted sets out proposals for fairer education inspections and new, more detailed report cards, Ofsted, February 2025). - Ofsted launched a consultation on these proposals, aiming for a new inspection approach from the autumn (Ofsted sets out proposals for fairer education inspections and new, more detailed report cards, Ofsted, February 2025). - Single headline Ofsted grades were abolished in September 2024, and a report card system with 5-point grading was implemented from 10 November 2025 (Government statement, Department for Education, November 2025).

- The Department for Education confirmed that the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill includes provision for Ofsted Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) inspections (Government statement, Department for Education, undated). - The framework for MAT inspections is to be developed and piloted, with inspections not expected before 2027/28 (Government statement, Department for Education, undated).

- Skills England was established in shadow form on 22 July 2024 (Government statement, Department for Education, July 2024). - Skills England was formally constituted as an executive agency on 2 June 2025 (Government statement, Department for Education, June 2025). - Skills England moved from the Department for Education to the Department for Work and Pensions in September 2025 (Government statement, Department for Work and Pensions, September 2025).

- The Apprenticeships Levy was rebranded as the Growth and Skills Levy with changes effective from April 2026 (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - New short apprenticeship unit courses were introduced (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - Level 7 apprenticeships were restricted to under-21s from January 2026 (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - SME contributions for apprenticeships were removed for under-25s (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - The fund expiry for the levy was shortened to 12 months (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026).

- EYFSP 2024 results showed 67.7% of five-year-olds achieved a good level of development (Current evidence, DfE, 2024). - This represents an increase from 67.2% in 2023 (Current evidence, DfE, 2024). - The 75% target requires significant further improvement (Current evidence, DfE, 2024). - Free breakfast clubs and family hubs are being expanded as supporting initiatives (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026).

- The Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Act 2021 already requires schools to keep uniform costs down (Current evidence, DfE, 2021). - The Department for Education has issued updated guidance on school uniform costs (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - No cap on branded items of school uniform has been introduced (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026).

- VAT at the standard rate of 20% was applied to all education services and vocational training provided by private schools in the UK from 1 January 2025 (VAT on private school fees, HM Revenue & Customs, 30 October 2024). - Fees paid from 29 July 2024 for terms starting in January 2025 onwards were subject to VAT (VAT on private school fees, HM Revenue & Customs, 30 October 2024). - The business rates exemption for private schools was removed from April 2025 (Current evidence, HMRC, pre-April 2026).

- The Young Futures programme has been announced (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - Youth hubs are intended to provide mental health, careers, and support services in every community (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - The first wave of these youth hubs is currently being commissioned (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026).

- The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill includes provision for free breakfast clubs (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - A pilot programme for free breakfast clubs was launched in 750 schools from April 2025 (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - Universal rollout of free breakfast clubs in every primary school is planned from September 2026 (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026).

- Bursary increases for teachers in shortage subjects have been announced (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - International recruitment efforts for teachers have been expanded (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - Progress towards the 6500 teacher recruitment target, linked to key STEM and shortage subjects, is being tracked against recruitment data (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026).

- Single-word Ofsted judgements were abolished from September 2024 (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - A report card system to replace single-word judgements is in development for the 2025-26 academic year (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026). - The "Big Listen" consultation regarding Ofsted reform has been completed (Current evidence, DfE, pre-April 2026).

- No published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided official sources.

- No published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided official sources.

- No published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided official sources.

- No published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided official sources.

- No published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified from the provided official sources.

- The Clean Power 2030 Action Plan lists "GBE: Great British Energy" in its abbreviations (Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, 2025).

- The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published a "New plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution" on 4 July 2025 (New plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 4 July 2025). - The strategy sets out over 40 actions to get onshore wind building again across the UK, following the lifting of a de-facto 9-year ban in England (New plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 4 July 2025). - The government's clean power ambition targets 27-29 GW of onshore wind by 2030 (New plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 4 July 2025). - Onshore wind has been reintroduced into the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects regime (New plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 4 July 2025).

- The Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, published in 2025, sets a target of 45-47GW solar capacity by 2030 (Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, 2025). - The Clean Power 2030 Action Plan states that new homes are required to include rooftop solar from autumn 2025 (Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, 2025).

- The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero published the "Clean Power 2030 Action Plan" in 2025, outlining a plan to deliver clean power by 2030 and harness Britain's natural resources (Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, 2025).

- Full Fact reported on 18 February 2026 that no new oil and gas exploration licences have been issued since the Labour government took office (Has the government issued new licences to explore new oil and gas fields?, Full Fact, 18 February 2026). - Full Fact also stated that in November 2025, the government confirmed its plan not to issue new exploration licences, including Seaward Production Licences and Seaward Petroleum Exploration (Has the government issued new licences to explore new oil and gas fields?, Full Fact, 18 February 2026).

- DrillOrDrop.com reported on 1 October 2025 that the government announced plans to bring forward legislation to end new onshore oil and gas licensing in England, including new licences that could be used for fracking (Government to block new onshore oil and gas licences and ban fracking, DrillOrDrop.com, 1 October 2025). - The Energy Secretary confirmed his commitment to ban fracking in a speech to the Labour conference (Government to block new onshore oil and gas licences and ban fracking, DrillOrDrop.com, 1 October 2025). - DrillOrDrop.com noted that campaign groups reacted cautiously due to a lack of detail, particularly regarding already-licensed areas and the definition of fracking to be outlawed (Government to block new onshore oil and gas licences and ban fracking, DrillOrDrop.com, 1 October 2025).

- The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs published a policy statement in 2025 confirming that the Water (Special Measures) Act received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025 (Water (Special Measures) Bill Policy Statement, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, 2025). - The policy statement confirmed that the Act significantly strengthens the power of water industry regulators and delivers on the government’s commitment to put failing water companies under special measures (Water (Special Measures) Bill Policy Statement, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, 2025).

- The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announced on 6 June 2025 that unfair bonuses for senior executives at six water companies (Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, Anglian Water, Wessex Water, United Utilities, and Southern Water) were banned with immediate effect (Government's new law sees unfair bonuses banned for six water companies with immediate effect, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, 6 June 2025). - The announcement stated that this action delivers on a key manifesto commitment and is backdated to apply to bonuses relating to the financial year from April 2024 (Government's new law sees unfair bonuses banned for six water companies with immediate effect, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, 6 June 2025).

- The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Environment Agency announced on 22 October 2025 that a consultation had been launched on expanding financial penalties for environmental offences (New financial penalties for environmental offences, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Environment Agency, and The Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP, 22 October 2025). - The consultation includes proposals for water companies to face quicker penalties of up to £500,000, allowing the Environment Agency to use a lower civil standard of proof, and introducing new automatic penalties for specific breaches (New financial penalties for environmental offences, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Environment Agency, and The Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP, 22 October 2025). - The press release stated that these bolstered powers were created in the Water (Special Measures) Act but require consultation before implementation (New financial penalties for environmental offences, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Environment Agency, and The Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP, 22 October 2025).

- The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs published a policy statement in 2025 confirming that the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 delivers on the government’s promise of ensuring monitoring of every sewage outlet (Water (Special Measures) Bill Policy Statement, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, 2025).

- The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announced on 27 December 2025 the creation of the 21-kilometre ‘Mersey Valley Way’ as the first of nine new National River Walks (First new National River Walk announced, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 27 December 2025). - The announcement confirmed this walk is part of the government’s manifesto pledge to create nine new walks, one for each region of England (First new National River Walk announced, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 27 December 2025).

Western Forest (Cotswolds to Mendips) announced Mar 2025. Second forest confirmed for Oxford-Cambridge corridor Nov 2025. Competition for third launched early 2026. Over £1bn allocated for tree planting.

Intensive and supplementary cull licences ended by close of 2025 season with no new licences. At least one cull remains active in Cumbria hotspot. Strategy shifted to cattle testing, biosecurity and badger vaccination.

Animal Welfare Strategy (Dec 2025) committed to ban. Consultation originally planned 2025 pushed to Mar 2026. No legislation introduced yet.

Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill introduced as PMB 13 Jan 2025 with government support. Nature Minister reaffirmed commitment Dec 2025 but no government bill introduced. Previous versions fell in 2022-23 and 2023-24.

Clean Power 2030 Action Plan targets 95% clean electricity and <50g CO2/kWh by 2030. In 2024 clean sources produced 63.7% at 154g CO2/kWh — significant gap remains. ~£40bn average annual investment needed.

Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 received Royal Assent 24 Feb 2025. Includes criminal liability for senior executives, automatic penalties for pollution incidents, and powers to block bonuses.

Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 passed. Environment Agency inspections increased. Storm overflow monitoring at 100% of outlets. But total spill hours rose in 2024. Halving by 2029 requires sustained reduction.

Great British Energy Act 2025 received Royal Assent 15 May 2025 establishing GBE as a publicly owned company. But a separate comprehensive 'Energy Independence Act' as described in the manifesto has not been introduced.

- The commitment's current evidence states that an animal welfare legislation review is underway, puppy smuggling provisions are being developed, and a ban on import of dogs with cropped ears and cats with mutilations is under consideration (Commitment MC-212 description, undated).

- The commitment's current evidence states that a Warm Homes Plan consultation was launched, social tariff design is being developed, a standing charges review is underway with Ofgem, and a fuel poverty strategy was expected in 2025 (Commitment MC-224 description, undated). - The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published the 'Warm Homes Plan' on 21 January 2026, updated 18 March 2026, which sets out how energy bills will be cut and homes upgraded (Warm Homes Plan, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, January 2026).

- The commitment's current evidence states that the Great British Energy Act received Royal Assent, its HQ is in Aberdeen, it has £8.3bn capitalisation over Parliament, and a partnership with Crown Estate for offshore wind is in place (Commitment MC-225 description, undated). - The current evidence also states that job creation targets are being tracked (Commitment MC-225 description, undated).

- The commitment's current evidence states that the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan was published in December 2024, the de facto ban on onshore wind was lifted, solar deployment is accelerating, and AR6 auction results in September 2024 secured record renewable capacity (Commitment MC-226 description, undated). - The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published the 'Clean Power 2030 Action Plan' on 13 December 2024, updated 15 April 2025, which sets out a pathway to a clean power system by 2030 (Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, December 2024). - The connections reform annex of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan was updated on 7 April 2025 to address a misalignment between solar capacity allocations and the solar pipeline for 2031 to 2035 (Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, December 2024).

- The commitment's current evidence states that the Warm Homes Plan was launched with £13.2bn over Parliament, offering grants of up to £7500 for insulation and heat pumps, and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme was extended, with a target of 5 million homes over five years (Commitment MC-227 description, undated). - The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published the 'Warm Homes Plan' on 21 January 2026, updated 18 March 2026, which sets out how energy bills will be cut and homes upgraded (Warm Homes Plan, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, January 2026). - The Warm Homes Plan was updated on 18 March 2026 to correct information on pages 41, 49 and 82 (Warm Homes Plan, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, January 2026).

- The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced that legislation would be introduced to restrict future licences for new coal mines, with limited exceptions expected for safety, restoration, and historic freemining rights (New coal mining licences will be banned, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 14 November 2024). - The government published the North Sea Future Plan, stating that new measures would implement manifesto commitments to manage existing oil and gas fields for their lifespan and not issue new licences to explore new fields (North Sea Future Plan for fair, managed and prosperous transition, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and North Sea Transition Authority, 26 November 2025). - The North Sea Future Plan says the ban on new licences will end new exploration for offshore oil and gas fields, while allowing limited production in or near already licensed fields where it does not require new exploration (North Sea Future Plan for fair, managed and prosperous transition, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and North Sea Transition Authority, 26 November 2025). - No Royal Assent evidence for legislation restricting new coal mining licences has been identified, so this is treated as progress rather than completed delivery.

- The commitment's current evidence states that the Water (Special Measures) Bill was introduced in October 2024 and received Royal Assent (Commitment MC-242 description, undated). - The current evidence also states that this legislation gives Ofwat powers to ban bonuses for polluting water company bosses and introduces criminal liability for persistent polluters (Commitment MC-242 description, undated). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified since October 2024.

- The commitment's current evidence states that CCUS clusters at HyNet and East Coast were confirmed with £21.7bn investment over 25 years, and a hydrogen production strategy is aligned with the clean power mission (Commitment MC-288 description, undated). - The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published the 'Carbon capture, usage and storage net zero investment roadmap' on 5 April 2023, outlining joint government and industry commitments to CCUS deployment and the approach to delivering 4 CCUS low carbon industrial clusters (Carbon capture, usage and storage net zero investment roadmap, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, April 2023). - The roadmap details the UK's potential CO₂ storage capacity and its position for CCUS development (Carbon capture, usage and storage net zero investment roadmap, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, April 2023). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified since April 2023.

- The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs published the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023, which sets out a plan for delivering environmental goals including woodland creation and managing woodlands for biodiversity, climate, and sustainable forestry (Environmental Improvement Plan 2023, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, February 2023). - No further published evidence specific to the delivery of planting millions of trees or restoring peatlands and wetlands has been identified since February 2023.

- The UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025 produced a Common Understanding on trade, security, and mobility (Current evidence for MC-126, FCDO, May 2025). - Negotiations for a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU began in October 2025 (Current evidence for MC-126, FCDO, October 2025). - A dedicated dialogue on professional qualifications recognition was established at the May 2025 UK-EU summit (Current evidence for MC-128, FCDO, May 2025). - A Security and Defence Partnership was agreed on 19 May 2025 (Current evidence for MC-129, FCDO, May 2025). - The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) review is ongoing in 2026 (Current evidence for MC-126, FCDO, 2026). - Substantive barrier reductions have not yet been implemented (Current evidence for MC-126, FCDO, 2026).

- The European Commission formally approved the opening of negotiations for a comprehensive Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the United Kingdom on 23 September 2025 (Brexit reset: UK-EU SPS agreement breakthrough: September 2025 update, Browne Jacobson LLP, October 2025). - Negotiations for the SPS agreement commenced in October 2025 (Brexit reset: UK-EU SPS agreement breakthrough: September 2025 update, Browne Jacobson LLP, October 2025). - The negotiating mandate covers veterinary equivalence arrangements, mutual recognition of food safety standards, streamlined border procedures for agri-food products, mutual recognition of inspection systems, alignment on animal welfare standards, streamlined certification procedures for organic products, and enhanced cooperation on plant health measures (Brexit reset: UK-EU SPS agreement breakthrough: September 2025 update, Browne Jacobson LLP, October 2025). - An agreement is hoped for within 12-18 months of October 2025, with implementation potentially not occurring until 2027 at the earliest (Brexit reset: UK-EU SPS agreement breakthrough: September 2025 update, Browne Jacobson LLP, October 2025).

- A dedicated dialogue on professional qualifications recognition was established at the UK-EU summit in May 2025 (Current evidence for MC-128, FCDO, May 2025). - No recognition arrangements have been finalised to date (Current evidence for MC-128, FCDO, 2026).

- A Security and Defence Partnership was agreed on 19 May 2025, covering maritime, space, cyber, and hybrid cooperation (Current evidence for MC-129, FCDO, May 2025). - The partnership includes regular structured dialogue at multiple government levels (Current evidence for MC-129, FCDO, May 2025). - The partnership does not grant access to the EU SAFE defence fund (Current evidence for MC-129, FCDO, May 2025).

- The UK remains a member of the European Convention on Human Rights (Current evidence for MC-130, FCDO, 2026). - The government is pursuing reform from within the ECHR rather than withdrawal (Current evidence for MC-130, FCDO, 2026).

- The Foreign Secretary stated on 24 June 2025 that the government conducted a cross-government audit of the bilateral relationship with China (China audit: Foreign Secretary's statement, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, June 2025). - The audit informed the Strategic Defence Review, which assessed China as a "sophisticated and persistent challenge", and the National Security Strategy (China audit: Foreign Secretary's statement, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, June 2025). - Much of the audit was conducted at high classification, and most details are not disclosable (China audit: Foreign Secretary's statement, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, June 2025).

- The UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement was signed on 24 July 2025 (Current evidence for MC-132, FCDO, July 2025). - The agreement provides duty-free access for 99% of India's exports and tariff reductions worth approximately £400 million per year for the UK (Current evidence for MC-132, FCDO, July 2025). - Implementation of the agreement is expected from mid-April 2026 (Current evidence for MC-132, FCDO, 2026).

- The Department for Business & Trade published "the UK's Trade Strategy" in 2025, outlining plans for agile and hard-headed trade diplomacy (The UK's Trade Strategy, Department for Business & Trade, 2025).

- The government announced in February 2025 that Official Development Assistance (ODA) would be cut from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI by 2027-28 to fund an increase in defence spending (Current evidence). - The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts indicate that the fiscal tests for restoring 0.7% of GNI to development spending will not be met this parliament (Current evidence).

- The UK government formally recognised a Palestinian state in September 2025 (FullFact, 8 January 2026). - Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made a statement on 21 September 2025 regarding the formal recognition (FullFact, 8 January 2026). - The Embassy of Palestine opened in London on 5 January 2026 (Current evidence).

- A UK-EU summit in May 2025 agreed to negotiate a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) / veterinary agreement to reduce border checks (Current evidence). - Formal negotiations for this agreement are currently underway (Current evidence).

- A UK-EU summit in May 2025 agreed a new security partnership (Current evidence). - This partnership includes structured dialogue on foreign policy, defence industrial cooperation, and counter-terrorism information sharing (Current evidence).

- A political agreement was reached in October 2024 to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius (Current evidence). - Under this agreement, the UK retains a 99-year lease on the Diego Garcia military base (Current evidence). - The treaty text is currently being finalised, and parliamentary ratification is pending (Current evidence). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2024.

- The UK submitted its Voluntary National Review to the United Nations in 2023 (Current evidence). - The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (Current evidence). - Cross-departmental SDG integration is being strengthened (Current evidence). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2023.

- A UK-EU summit in May 2025 included discussions on youth mobility (Current evidence). - The government prefers bilateral youth mobility schemes with individual EU member states rather than an EU-wide scheme (Current evidence). - Negotiations for youth mobility schemes are ongoing with France, Germany, and Spain (Current evidence).

- The UK committed to £3bn annual military support for Ukraine for as long as needed (Current evidence, Undated). - The UK is training Ukrainian troops (Current evidence, Undated). - Equipment packages, including Storm Shadow missiles, have been provided (Current evidence, Undated). - A bilateral security agreement has been signed (Current evidence, Undated).

- Over 5 million young people now have access to specialist mental health support in their school or college (How we’re helping children and teachers with their mental health, educationhub.blog.gov.uk, May 2025). - By April 2026, an estimated 60% of pupils in schools and learners in further education in England could be covered by a Mental Health Support Team, up from 52% in April 2025 (How we’re helping children and teachers with their mental health, educationhub.blog.gov.uk, May 2025). - Progress continues on the commitment to provide all schools with access to specialist mental health professionals by 2029/30 by expanding Mental Health Support Teams (How we’re helping children and teachers with their mental health, educationhub.blog.gov.uk, May 2025).

- The government announced the pledge had been delivered in February 2025, based on data published by NHS England (Is the government on course to deliver an extra two million NHS appointments a year?, Full Fact, January 2026). - There were 5.2 million more appointments between July 2024 and June 2025 than in the same period a year previously (Is the government on course to deliver an extra two million NHS appointments a year?, Full Fact, January 2026). - Historic data shows the rise delivered in the government’s first year (5.2 million more appointments) was smaller than the rise of the previous year (6.5 million) (Is the government on course to deliver an extra two million NHS appointments a year?, Full Fact, January 2026).

- There were 1,413 MRI and CT scanners held by NHS England on 31 March 2025, representing a 5% increase on the number a year before (Is the government on track to double the number of CT and MRI scanners in the NHS?, Full Fact, March 2026). - To double the number of scanners from the March 2024 baseline of 1,347, a total of approximately 2,700 scanners would be needed by mid-2029 (Is the government on track to double the number of CT and MRI scanners in the NHS?, Full Fact, March 2026). - The current rate of adding new scanners appears insufficient to meet the doubling target by mid-2029 (Is the government on track to double the number of CT and MRI scanners in the NHS?, Full Fact, March 2026).

- The Labour party stated in June 2025 that over 6,700 more mental health workers had been recruited since July 2024 (Is the government on track to recruit 8,500 more mental health staff?, Full Fact, July 2025). - Official data published in June shows there were 159,604 full-time equivalent mental health staff working in England in March 2025, an increase of 7,071 on June 2024 (Is the government on track to recruit 8,500 more mental health staff?, Full Fact, July 2025).

- The government published proposals for the new GP contract for 2025 to 2026, which were out for consultation with the BMA’s general practice committee (GP reforms to cut red tape and bring back family doctor, Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, December 2024). - The proposals include an extra £889 million on top of the existing budget for general practice (GP reforms to cut red tape and bring back family doctor, Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, December 2024). - The proposals aim to incentivise GPs to ensure patients most in need see the same doctor at every GP appointment (GP reforms to cut red tape and bring back family doctor, Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, December 2024). - The government has started hiring an extra 1,000 GPs into the NHS (GP reforms to cut red tape and bring back family doctor, Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, December 2024).

- From April 2025, integrated care boards (ICBs) were expected to purchase 700,000 additional urgent care appointments, to be delivered by the end of the 2025/26 financial year (Is the government on track to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments?, Full Fact, July 2025). - The Department of Health and Social Care published a list outlining the number of appointments each NHS area is required to deliver (Is the government on track to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments?, Full Fact, July 2025). - The NHS delivered 1.8 million extra courses of treatment in the first 7 months of the 2025/26 financial year (Current evidence, Undated).

- The target is to have 92% of patients waiting no longer than 18 weeks by March 2029, with an interim target of 65% by March 2026 (Current evidence, Undated). - As of October 2025, only 62% of patients met the 18-week standard (Current evidence, Undated). - The Health Foundation indicates that the 2029 target is at risk (Current evidence, Undated).

- The Department of Health & Social Care and NHS England published the Neighbourhood Health Framework in March 2026, outlining the approach to creating a neighbourhood health service and building on pilot programmes (Neighbourhood Health Framework, Department of Health & Social Care and NHS England, March 2026). - The framework commits to creating governance structures and delivering guidance for local systems to help neighbourhood health succeed (Neighbourhood Health Framework, Department of Health & Social Care and NHS England, March 2026). - 43 wave-1 test sites were selected in September 2025 (Current evidence for MC-107).

- Full Fact reported on 24 February 2026 that an independent commission has been launched into reforming adult social care, but it is not yet clear when or how the National Care Service will be established (Will the government create a National Care Service?, Full Fact, February 2026). - The UK government has committed to implementing national standards to drive consistent care across England and a focus on “home first” care (Will the government create a National Care Service?, Full Fact, February 2026). - No specific funding was assigned to the National Care Service in the 2024 manifesto costings, nor was a specific timeframe or framework committed for the policy (Will the government create a National Care Service?, Full Fact, February 2026). - Structural reform for a National Care Service has been deferred beyond this parliament (Current evidence for MC-108).

- The Tobacco and Vapes Bill was introduced on 5 November 2024 and passed the House of Commons on 26 March 2025 (Current evidence for MC-109). - The Bill is currently in the House of Lords and would ban tobacco sales to those born after 1 January 2009 (Current evidence for MC-109).

- The Department of Health & Social Care published the "HIV Action Plan for England 2025 to 2030" on 1 December 2025, outlining a collective commitment to ending new HIV transmissions in England by 2030 (HIV Action Plan for England 2025 to 2030, Department of Health & Social Care, December 2025). - The plan includes a national programme to reconnect people not accessing treatment and is backed by an investment of over £170 million (HIV Action Plan for England 2025 to 2030, Department of Health & Social Care, December 2025).

- Full Fact reported on 6 January 2026 that the government launched a national supervised toothbrushing programme in March 2025, targeting areas of greatest deprivation for 3- to 5-year-olds in early-years settings (Is the government on track to introduce supervised toothbrushing schemes for children?, Full Fact, January 2026). - The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed that 147 upper-tier local authorities have agreed to participate, benefiting up to 600,000 children (Is the government on track to introduce supervised toothbrushing schemes for children?, Full Fact, January 2026). - The government distributed £11 million to local authorities for 2025/26 to deliver the schemes, and Colgate-Palmolive will provide 23 million toothbrushes and toothpastes over five years (Is the government on track to introduce supervised toothbrushing schemes for children?, Full Fact, January 2026).

- The Department of Health and Social Care announced on 18 December 2025 that the Mental Health Bill received Royal Assent, becoming the Mental Health Act 2025, which modernises outdated mental health laws and delivers on a key manifesto commitment (Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent, revolutionising care, Department of Health and Social Care, December 2025). - The new Act aims to empower patients by putting them in control of their care, introducing statutory care and treatment plans, and addressing racial disparities in detention rates (Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent, revolutionising care, Department of Health and Social Care, December 2025). - Implementation of the Mental Health Act 2025 is phased over approximately 10 years from 2026 (Current evidence for MC-155).

- Full Fact reported on 20 February 2026 that the meaning and timescale of the pledge to train thousands more GPs are unclear, particularly whether it refers to training beyond previously planned increases (Is the government training ‘thousands more GPs’?, Full Fact, February 2026). - The Department of Health and Social Care stated in July 2025 that "thousands more [GPs]" would be trained in the coming years and 1,000 new specialty training posts would be created over three years, but it is not specified how many of these posts are for general practice (Is the government training ‘thousands more GPs’?, Full Fact, February 2026). - GP training places have expanded, but data from December 2025 indicates that current GP numbers are falling (Current evidence for MC-156). - A face-to-face appointment guarantee has not yet been legislated (Current evidence for MC-156).

- The NHS Workforce Plan includes targets for midwifery expansion, and Health Education England (HEE) midwifery training places have increased (Current evidence for MC-157). - The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) reports a persistent shortage of 2,500 midwives in England (Current evidence for MC-157).

- The Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework for 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026 is published (GOV.UK, undated). - Millions of patients received help from NHS high street pharmacies (NHS England, 28 May 2025). - Hundreds of thousands of patients are using an ‘Amazon-style’ prescription tracker in the NHS App (NHS England, 9 August 2025). - Women are able to access the morning-after pill free of charge on the NHS in high-street pharmacies (NHS England, undated). - Independent prescribing rights were expanded to pharmacists from 2025 (Current evidence, undated). - The Pharmacy First service was launched in January 2024 for 7 common conditions (Current evidence, undated). - The full Community Pharmacist Prescribing Service is still being developed (Current evidence, undated).

- The New Hospitals Programme has been reviewed and reset, with the original target of 40 hospitals scaled back (Current evidence, undated). - James Paget, Hillingdon, and Hinchingbrooke hospitals have been prioritised within the programme (Current evidence, undated). - Hospitals affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) have been prioritised (Current evidence, undated). - The full delivery timeline for the programme has been extended beyond 2030 (Current evidence, undated). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2025.

- The Health and Social Care Act 2022 includes restrictions on advertising for products high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) (Current evidence, undated). - A pre-9pm TV watershed ban and restrictions on paid online advertising for HFSS products took effect in October 2025 (Current evidence, undated). - A full ban on advertising to children under 16 is currently being consulted on (Current evidence, undated). - The government confirmed its intention to introduce a 9pm TV watershed and restriction of paid-for HFSS advertising online, initially planned for the end of 2022 (Introducing further advertising restrictions on TV and online for products high in fat, salt and sugar: government response, Department of Health and Social Care and Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, 24 June 2021).

- A consultation on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s closed in July 2024 (Current evidence, undated). - The government confirmed its intention to legislate on this matter (Current evidence, undated). - No bill has yet been introduced to Parliament to enact the ban (Current evidence, undated). - Voluntary industry restrictions on the sale of energy drinks to under-16s are in place at most major retailers (Current evidence, undated). - No further published evidence has been identified since July 2024.

- NHS England is undergoing restructuring, which includes significant staff reductions (Current evidence, undated). - The Darzi Review recommended reform of NHS management (Current evidence, undated). - A disbarring regime for underperforming managers is currently being consulted on (Current evidence, undated). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2025.

- The New Hospitals Programme has been reviewed and reset following the Darzi Review (Current evidence, undated). - Eight hospital schemes are currently in construction (Current evidence, undated). - Hospitals affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) have been prioritised within the programme (Current evidence, undated). - The full programme delivery timeline has been extended (Current evidence, undated). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2025.

- Junk food advertising restrictions before the 9pm watershed and an online ban were confirmed for October 2025 (Current evidence, undated). - Restrictions on 'Buy one get one free' offers for products high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) were delayed to October 2025 (Current evidence, undated). - Secondary legislation for these restrictions has been laid (Current evidence, undated).

- The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has been introduced to Parliament (Current evidence, undated). - The Bill proposes to progressively raise the legal smoking age, meaning individuals born after 2009 will not be able to legally buy tobacco products (Current evidence, undated). - The Bill also includes measures to restrict vape flavours and packaging, aimed at reducing youth uptake of vaping (Current evidence, undated). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2025.

- Government (Undated): A pledge has been made for 8,500 new mental health professionals (Government Pledge, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - Government (Undated): Young Futures hubs are being developed to include mental health support (Policy Initiative, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - Government (Undated): A Mental Health Bill has been introduced to modernise the Mental Health Act 1983 (Legislative Progress, Parliament, Undated). - Government (Undated): Waiting time standards for mental health treatment are currently being developed (Policy Development, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated).

- Government (Undated): The Casey Commission on adult social care has been established (Commission Establishment, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - Government (Undated): Louise Casey is leading an independent review into adult social care (Independent Review, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - Government (Undated): A Fair Pay Agreement for care workers is included in the Employment Rights Bill (Legislative Proposal, Parliament, Undated). - Government (Undated): National care standards are currently being developed (Policy Development, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated).

- Government (Undated): The social care cap (originally the Dilnot proposal at £86k) was delayed by the previous government (Policy History, Government, Undated). - Labour Party (Undated): The Labour Party has committed to a social care cap in principle (Party Commitment, Labour Party, Undated). - Government (Undated): The Casey Commission is reviewing funding options for social care (Commission Review, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - Government (Undated): The implementation timeline for a social care cap is unclear (Policy Status, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated).

- Government (Undated): A Mental Health Bill has been introduced to Parliament (Legislative Progress, Parliament, Undated). - Government (Undated): The Bill includes reforms to detention criteria (Bill Content, Parliament, Undated). - Government (Undated): The Bill limits the use of Community Treatment Orders (Bill Content, Parliament, Undated). - Government (Undated): The Bill strengthens patient rights (Bill Content, Parliament, Undated). - Government (Undated): The Bill addresses racial disparities in detention (Bill Content, Parliament, Undated).

- Government (Undated): The loneliness strategy is currently being refreshed (Strategy Update, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - Government (Undated): A cross-government approach to tackling loneliness is being pursued (Policy Approach, Government, Undated). - Government (Undated): Funding is being provided for community infrastructure (Funding Initiative, Government, Undated). - Government (Undated): Social prescribing is being expanded through the NHS (NHS Programme, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated).

- Government (Undated): The cross-government drugs strategy is currently being refreshed (Strategy Update, Home Office, Undated). - Government (Undated): The County lines programme is continuing (Programme Continuation, Home Office, Undated). - Government (Undated): Investment in treatment and recovery services is being maintained (Funding Maintenance, Home Office, Undated). - Government (Undated): Enforcement of the nitrous oxide ban is ongoing (Enforcement Action, Home Office, Undated).

- Government (Undated): A policy for a named GP for every patient and guaranteed face-to-face access has been introduced (Policy Introduction, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - Government (Undated): Neighbourhood health centres are currently being developed (Infrastructure Development, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - Government (Undated): A GP recruitment and retention strategy is ongoing (Strategy Implementation, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated).

- Government (Undated): The dental recovery plan is continuing (Programme Continuation, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - Government (Undated): Funding has been provided for 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments (Funding Allocation, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - Government (Undated): A consultation on contract reform is underway to shift to a preventive model and improve NHS dentist retention (Consultation Process, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated).

- Net additional dwellings figures show 208,600 homes were added to England’s stock in the financial year 2024/25, fewer than the year before (Is the government on track to deliver 1.5 million new homes?, Full Fact, 12 February 2026). - Estimates for the period 9 July 2024 to 11 January 2026 suggest the government needs to pick up the pace of building to hit its target in the current parliament (Is the government on track to deliver 1.5 million new homes?, Full Fact, 12 February 2026). - The government confirmed the pledge refers to 1.5 million net new dwellings over the next five years in England, until no later than August 2029 (Is the government on track to deliver 1.5 million new homes?, Full Fact, 12 February 2026).

- The updated National Planning Policy Framework, including mandatory housing targets for local councils, was published on 12 December 2024 (Has the government made changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and restored mandatory housing targets?, Full Fact, 29 January 2026). - Paragraph 61 of the Labour government’s NPPF states the aim of local plans is to “meet an area’s identified housing need” (Has the government made changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and restored mandatory housing targets?, Full Fact, 29 January 2026).

- The New Towns Taskforce was commissioned in September 2024 to identify specific locations for new towns and make recommendations on their design and delivery (New Towns Taskforce Report to Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2025). - The New Towns Taskforce presented a shortlist of 12 new towns (New Towns Taskforce Report to Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2025). - The report notes that no new towns have been designated in the last 55 years (New Towns Taskforce Report to Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2025).

- The government published its 5-step plan to deliver a decade of renewal for social and affordable housing in July 2025 (January 2026 Progress Update: Delivering a Decade of Renewal for Social and Affordable Housing, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, January 2026). - The 10-year £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) was confirmed in July 2025, with an ambition to deliver around 300,000 social and affordable homes, at least 60% for Social Rent (January 2026 Progress Update: Delivering a Decade of Renewal for Social and Affordable Housing, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, January 2026). - Detailed prospectuses for the SAHP were published in November 2025 by the Greater London Authority and Homes England (January 2026 Progress Update: Delivering a Decade of Renewal for Social and Affordable Housing, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, January 2026). - Bidding for the new SAHP is set to open in February 2026 (January 2026 Progress Update: Delivering a Decade of Renewal for Social and Affordable Housing, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, January 2026).

- The government introduced a new, permanent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme, helping to support homebuyers with a deposit as small as 5% (2025 Mortgage Guarantee Scheme, HM Treasury, 15 July 2025). - The new Mortgage Guarantee Scheme is permanently available from July 2025 to sustain availability of 91-95% loan-to-value mortgages (2025 Mortgage Guarantee Scheme, HM Treasury, 15 July 2025). - Mortgages offered through the scheme enable eligible first-time buyers and home movers to buy a home with a deposit as small as 5% throughout the United Kingdom (2025 Mortgage Guarantee Scheme, HM Treasury, 15 July 2025).

- The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 (Current evidence provided for MC-018). - Part 5 of the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 reforms compulsory purchase rules, including hope value disregard and removing central government approval requirements (Current evidence provided for MC-018).

- The government launched the 'Warm Homes Plan' on 20 January 2026 (Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 20 January 2026). - The Warm Homes Plan will deliver £15 billion of public investment (Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 20 January 2026). - The plan aims to roll out upgrades to up to 5 million homes (Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 20 January 2026). - Government-backed, low and zero interest loans will be available for solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps (Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 20 January 2026).

- The government response to the consultation on 'Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update' was published on 7 February 2025, with the latest update on 21 January 2026 (Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 21 January 2026). - The government decided to introduce a single compliance date of 1 October 2030 for private rented homes to meet the equivalent of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) C (Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 21 January 2026). - The government decided to raise the cost-cap to £10,000 with a 10-year validity period for exemptions (Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 21 January 2026). - The government will proceed with introducing new powers by Act of Parliament to implement these decisions and will seek to lay a statutory instrument with the aim of it coming into force in 2027 (Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: 2025 update, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 21 January 2026).

- The Renters' Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 (Current evidence). - The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government stated in 2025 that the Renters' Rights Act delivers on the commitment to overhaul the private rented sector (Implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025: Our roadmap for reforming the private rented sector, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2025). - The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government confirmed in 2025 that the Act will mean the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions (Implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025: Our roadmap for reforming the private rented sector, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2025). - The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government announced in 2025 that the new tenancy regime, including the abolition of Section 21, will come into force on 1 May 2026 (Implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025: Our roadmap for reforming the private rented sector, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2025).

- A Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill was published on 27 January 2026 (Current evidence). - The Draft Bill proposes implementing the majority of the Law Commission's 2020 recommendations (Current evidence). - The Draft Bill includes a proposed ground rent cap of £250 per year (Current evidence). - The earliest estimated implementation for the reforms is late 2028 (Current evidence).

- The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published "A National Plan to End Homelessness" on 11 December 2025 (A National Plan to End Homelessness, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, 11 December 2025). - The plan states it delivers on the government's manifesto commitment to deliver a cross-government strategy to end homelessness (A National Plan to End Homelessness, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, 11 December 2025). - The strategy commits £3.5 billion over three years and targets halving long-term rough sleeping by the end of parliament (Current evidence). - The strategy introduces a Duty to Collaborate (Current evidence).

- A consultation on a short-term lets registration scheme has been completed (Current evidence). - A planning use class change for short-term lets has been confirmed (Current evidence). - The implementation timeline for the new regulatory framework is currently being finalised (Current evidence).

- The Renters' Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 (Implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025: Our roadmap for reforming the private rented sector, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2025). - The Act abolishes Section 21 no-fault evictions, with this provision taking effect on 1 May 2026 (Implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025: Our roadmap for reforming the private rented sector, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2025). - The Act creates a landlord register (Current evidence). - The Act extends the Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector (Current evidence).

- Provisions known as Awaab's Law are included in the Social Housing Regulation Act (Current evidence). - These provisions establish strict timescales for landlords to investigate and fix hazards (Current evidence). - Regulations for Awaab's Law were being finalised for implementation in 2025 (Current evidence).

- A revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published in December 2024 (Current evidence). - The revised NPPF introduced a definition for 'grey belt' land, referring to previously developed or non-Green Belt land (Current evidence). - The revised NPPF also restored mandatory housing targets and introduced 'golden rules' for development (Current evidence). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified since 2024.

- Mandatory housing targets for councils were restored in the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published in December 2024 (Current evidence). - The standard method for local housing need calculation has been updated (Current evidence). - A target of 1.5 million homes over the Parliament has been set (Current evidence). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified since 2024.

- The New Towns Taskforce was established, chaired by Sir Michael Lyons, with a report expected mid-2025 (Current evidence, 2025). - No further published evidence specific to the creation of new towns or the taskforce's report has been identified since mid-2025.

- The Revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published in December 2024, prioritising brownfield development with a presumption in favour, urban uplift targets, and a brownfield-first approach with grey belt as sequential release (Current evidence, December 2024).

- The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 is being implemented (Current evidence, 2024). - Further reforms are planned, including ending forfeiture, capping ground rents, and making commonhold the default for new-build flats (Current evidence, 2024).

- The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 has been implemented (Current evidence, 2024). - Further legislation is planned to ban new leasehold houses entirely and make commonhold the default tenure for new-build flats (Current evidence, 2024).

- A Right to Buy review is underway (Current evidence, 2025). - Councils have been given greater flexibility to retain receipts for replacement homes (Current evidence, 2025). - Discount levels are being reconsidered to protect social housing supply (Current evidence, 2025).

- A White Paper titled "Restoring control over the immigration system" was published, outlining a new era for migration policy and stating that visa applications are down nearly 40% (Restoring control over the immigration system White Paper, Home Office, 2026). - The May 2025 white paper proposed extending the settlement qualifying period to 10 years, points-based settlement, and raised English language requirements (Current evidence, May 2025). - Net migration fell to approximately 200,000 (Current evidence, May 2025).

- The Border Security Command was launched within the Home Office on 7 July 2024 (Full Fact, 12 January 2026). - Martin Hewitt was appointed Border Security Commander in September 2024 (Full Fact, 12 January 2026). - Up to £75 million of funding was allocated to the Command (Full Fact, 12 January 2026). - Work began to recruit hundreds of additional cross-border police, security and intelligence officers, and specialist investigators and prosecutors (Full Fact, 12 January 2026). - The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act, which sets out the role of the commander in law, passed in December 2025 (Full Fact, 12 January 2026).

- Sir Keir Starmer confirmed on 6 July 2024 that his government would not proceed with plans to send migrants to Rwanda (Full Fact, 4 February 2026). - The Rwandan government published a press release on 8 July 2024 acknowledging the UK Government's intention to terminate the Migration and Economic Development Partnership Agreement (Full Fact, 4 February 2026). - The then-home secretary Yvette Cooper informed Parliament on 22 July 2024 that the government would be ending the migration and economic development partnership (Full Fact, 4 February 2026). - The Rwandan government stated that the UK’s treaty with it would be formally terminated on 16 March 2026 (Full Fact, 4 February 2026).

- The initial decision asylum backlog fell 43% to 48,723 by December 2025 (Current evidence). - Caseworker numbers declined to 2,113 by September 2025 (Current evidence). - Approximately 197 asylum hotels were still in use as of January 2026, down from 213 (Current evidence). - The number of asylum seekers housed in hotels was 4% higher in December 2025 than in June 2024 (Has the government stopped using hotels to house asylum seekers?, Full Fact, 26 February 2026). - The number of hotels used to house asylum seekers has decreased since Labour took office (Has the government stopped using hotels to house asylum seekers?, Full Fact, 26 February 2026). - The government intends to end the use of hotels for asylum seekers by the end of this Parliament, expected in 2029 (Has the government stopped using hotels to house asylum seekers?, Full Fact, 26 February 2026).

- The government has decided not to establish a separate new returns and enforcement unit (Has the government set up a ‘new returns and enforcement unit’ with 1,000 additional staff?, Full Fact, 25 March 2026). - 1,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) existing Home Office staff have been redeployed to work on returns and enforcement activities (Has the government set up a ‘new returns and enforcement unit’ with 1,000 additional staff?, Full Fact, 25 March 2026). - The pledge for "1,000 additional staff" was interpreted by Labour as recruiting new officers (Has the government set up a ‘new returns and enforcement unit’ with 1,000 additional staff?, Full Fact, 25 March 2026). - 24,103 returns were delivered between July 2024 and March 2025, which was the highest 9-month total since 2017 (Current evidence). - Raids increased by 77% and arrests by 83% (Current evidence).

- Asylum hotel closures are underway, with over 100 hotels closed by early 2025 (Current evidence). - The number of hotels used to house asylum seekers has decreased since Labour took office (Has the government stopped using hotels to house asylum seekers?, Full Fact, 26 February 2026). - The number of asylum seekers housed in hotels was 4% higher in December 2025 than in June 2024 (Has the government stopped using hotels to house asylum seekers?, Full Fact, 26 February 2026). - The government intends to end the use of hotels for asylum seekers by the end of this Parliament, expected in 2029 (Has the government stopped using hotels to house asylum seekers?, Full Fact, 26 February 2026). - The asylum backlog was reduced from 118,000 to under 90,000 (Current evidence). - Caseworker recruitment increased (Current evidence).

- The government has decided not to establish a separate new returns and enforcement unit (Has the government set up a ‘new returns and enforcement unit’ with 1,000 additional staff?, Full Fact, 25 March 2026). - 1,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) existing Home Office staff have been redeployed to work on returns and enforcement activities (Has the government set up a ‘new returns and enforcement unit’ with 1,000 additional staff?, Full Fact, 25 March 2026). - Returns agreements are being negotiated with source countries (Current evidence). - The voluntary returns programme has been expanded (Current evidence).

- The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill has been introduced (Current evidence). - New offences for gang organisers have been introduced (Current evidence). - Enhanced cooperation with France and European partners is underway (Current evidence). - Counter-terror-style powers have been granted to the National Crime Agency (NCA) (Current evidence). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2025.

- Salary thresholds for skilled worker visas have been raised (Current evidence). - The social care visa has been reformed (Current evidence). - The Migration Advisory Committee is reviewing the shortage occupation list (Current evidence). - A net migration reduction target has been set (Current evidence). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2025.

- Approximately £1.48 billion has been paid to over 11,500 claimants as of February 2026 (Current evidence). - 87% of Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS) applications have received offers (Current evidence). - The process has been criticised as slow, with the Group Litigation Order (GLO) scheme particularly delayed (Current evidence). - The Department for Business and Trade and Post Office publish data on financial redress and legal costs for the Horizon scandal, with the latest update on 10 March 2026 (Post Office Horizon financial redress and legal costs data for 2025, Department for Business and Trade and Post Office, 10 March 2026).

- £200 million of funding has been allocated for 2025/26 to support the first steps towards placing 13,000 additional police officers, PCSOs, and special constables into neighbourhood policing roles by the end of this Parliament (Current evidence; Neighbourhood Policing Grant Allocations, Home Office, 9 January 2025). - As of September 2025, 2,383 additional personnel had been recruited against a year-one target of 3,000 (Current evidence). - The Home Office worked with policing to develop the approach for 2025 to 2026, marking the first year of a four-year programme (Neighbourhood Policing Grant Allocations, Home Office, 9 January 2025). - No further published evidence has been identified since September 2025.

- The Home Office and Ministry of Justice stated in 2026 that the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 will introduce the Respect Order, a new civil behavioural order to enable courts to ban adult offenders from engaging in specified activities relating to anti-social behaviour (Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Anti-social Behaviour (ASB) Factsheet, Home Office & Ministry of Justice, 2026). - The Home Office and Ministry of Justice stated in 2026 that breach of a Respect Order will be a criminal offence, and the order can contain positive requirements (Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Anti-social Behaviour (ASB) Factsheet, Home Office & Ministry of Justice, 2026). - The Home Office and Ministry of Justice stated in 2026 that the Respect Order will be piloted to ensure its effectiveness before national rollout (Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Anti-social Behaviour (ASB) Factsheet, Home Office & Ministry of Justice, 2026).

- The Home Office and Ministry of Justice stated in 2026 that the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 will create a standalone offence for assaulting a retail worker (Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Retail Crime Factsheet, Home Office & Ministry of Justice, 2026). - The Home Office and Ministry of Justice stated in 2026 that the new standalone offence for assaulting a retail worker will carry a maximum penalty of six months in prison and/or an unlimited fine, with a presumption for courts to impose a criminal behaviour order upon first conviction (Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Retail Crime Factsheet, Home Office & Ministry of Justice, 2026). - The Home Office and Ministry of Justice stated in 2026 that the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 will repeal Section 22A of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 to remove the perceived immunity for shop theft of goods valued at £200 or less (Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Retail Crime Factsheet, Home Office & Ministry of Justice, 2026). - The Home Office and Ministry of Justice stated in 2026 that the repeal will ensure all shop theft offences are tried as ‘general theft’, an either-way offence with a maximum custodial sentence of seven years (Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Retail Crime Factsheet, Home Office & Ministry of Justice, 2026).

- The Home Office reported on 30 October 2025 that knife homicides have fallen by almost 20% and knife crime overall has fallen by 5% for the first time in four years (Record number of knives taken off streets as knife murders plummet, Home Office, 30 October 2025). - The Home Office reported on 30 October 2025 that NHS hospital admissions for knife assaults in England and Wales show a 10% fall (Record number of knives taken off streets as knife murders plummet, Home Office, 30 October 2025). - The Home Office stated on 30 October 2025 that nearly 60,000 knives have been removed from streets in England and Wales through new knife surrender schemes and police operations (Record number of knives taken off streets as knife murders plummet, Home Office, 30 October 2025). - The Home Secretary stated on 30 October 2025 that the government is determined to halve knife crime and is making progress towards that goal (Record number of knives taken off streets as knife murders plummet, Home Office, 30 October 2025).

- The Public Defender Service reported on 4 August 2025 that from 1 August 2025, it became a criminal offence to possess, manufacture, import, or sell ninja swords in England and Wales (NEW LAW: ‘Ninja’ swords now banned, Public Defender Service, 4 August 2025). - The Public Defender Service reported on 4 August 2025 that possession of a ninja sword in private could face six months in prison, increasing to two years under new measures in the forthcoming Crime and Policing Bill (NEW LAW: ‘Ninja’ swords now banned, Public Defender Service, 4 August 2025). - The Home Office reported on 30 October 2025 that the government introduced the first phase of Ronan’s Law, banning ninja swords last summer (Record number of knives taken off streets as knife murders plummet, Home Office, 30 October 2025). - The Home Office reported on 30 October 2025 that 47,795 zombie-style knives and machetes were surrendered last year (Record number of knives taken off streets as knife murders plummet, Home Office, 30 October 2025).

- The Department for Culture, Media and Sport published guidance on 5 December 2025 (last updated 8 April 2026) confirming the government's commitment to a Young Futures programme, comprising Young Futures Prevention Partnerships and Young Futures Hubs (Young Futures Hubs, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 8 April 2026). - The Department for Culture, Media and Sport stated on 8 April 2026 that the Prime Minister set out plans to open 50 Young Futures Hubs over the next four years (Young Futures Hubs, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 8 April 2026). - The Department for Culture, Media and Sport reported on 8 April 2026 that £2 million is available to eight local authorities in the current financial year to design and implement ‘early adopter’ Young Futures Hubs (Young Futures Hubs, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 8 April 2026). - The Department for Culture, Media and Sport reported on 8 April 2026 that Young Futures Hubs form part of a £70 million transformation programme to local authorities until March 2029 (Young Futures Hubs, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 8 April 2026). - The Department for Culture, Media and Sport reported on 8 April 2026 that an additional £4 million is available through the Local Youth Transformation Fund for Early Adopters (Young Futures Hubs, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 8 April 2026).

- The Home Office and Ministry of Justice stated in 2026 that the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 will create a new standalone offence to prosecute adults committing child criminal exploitation (Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Child Criminal Exploitation and Cuckooing Factsheet, Home Office & Ministry of Justice, 2026). - The Home Office and Ministry of Justice stated in 2026 that the new offence will make it illegal for an adult to use a child to commit any criminal activity, with a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment (Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Child Criminal Exploitation and Cuckooing Factsheet, Home Office & Ministry of Justice, 2026). - The Home Office and Ministry of Justice stated in 2026 that the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 will also create a new regime for child criminal exploitation civil preventative orders, with breach of an order being a criminal offence (Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Child Criminal Exploitation and Cuckooing Factsheet, Home Office & Ministry of Justice, 2026). - The Home Office and Ministry of Justice stated in 2026 that the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 will create a new bespoke criminal offence to tackle ‘cuckooing’ (home takeover) (Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Child Criminal Exploitation and Cuckooing Factsheet, Home Office & Ministry of Justice, 2026).

- The Home Office published a cross-government strategy titled 'Freedom from violence and abuse' on 18 December 2025 (last updated 3 February 2026), which sets out the government’s vision and actions for meeting its ambition to halve violence against women and girls in a decade (Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy, Home Office, 3 February 2026). - The Home Office published an accompanying 'Freedom from violence and abuse volume 2: action plan' on 18 December 2025 (last updated 3 February 2026) (Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy, Home Office, 3 February 2026).

- Emergency Services Times reported on 19 December 2025 that all police forces in England and Wales will introduce specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams under new measures announced by the Home Secretary as part of the government’s new Violence against Women and Girls strategy (All forces to introduce specialist rape and sexual offence teams under new VAWG strategy, Emergency Services Times, 19 December 2025). - Emergency Services Times reported on 19 December 2025 that the Home Secretary has instructed all forces to establish dedicated investigators to focus on the identification, investigation, and prosecution of rape and sexual offences (All forces to introduce specialist rape and sexual offence teams under new VAWG strategy, Emergency Services Times, 19 December 2025). - His Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary stated on 19 December 2025 that the government’s new strategy is a vital opportunity for policing to strengthen its response and make necessary improvements (All forces to introduce specialist rape and sexual offence teams under new VAWG strategy, Emergency Services Times, 19 December 2025).

- The Ministry of Justice, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, David Lammy MP, and Sarah Sackman KC MP announced on 2 December 2025 a plan to modernise criminal courts, including 'Swift Courts' for less serious cases and guaranteed jury trials for serious offences including rape (Press release: 'Swift and fair' plan to get justice for victims, Ministry of Justice, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, The Rt Hon David Lammy MP and Sarah Sackman KC MP, 2 December 2025). - The plan aims to cut delays and address a record backlog of cases (Press release: 'Swift and fair' plan to get justice for victims, Ministry of Justice, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, The Rt Hon David Lammy MP and Sarah Sackman KC MP, 2 December 2025). - The existing evidence indicated specialist rape courts were included in the 2024 King's Speech with implementation by 2029, but specialist RASSO courts were not yet operational (Current evidence for MC-067, 2026-04-09).

- The Home Office, Jess Phillips MP, and The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP announced on 21 February 2025 the launch of 'Raneem’s Law', embedding domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms across five pilot forces (News story: First domestic abuse specialists embedded in 999 control rooms, Home Office, Jess Phillips MP and The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, 21 February 2025). - The pilot forces are West Midlands, Northumbria, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Humberside Police (News story: First domestic abuse specialists embedded in 999 control rooms, Home Office, Jess Phillips MP and The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, 21 February 2025). - The government plans to evaluate the pilot to inform a national rollout across all 43 forces (News story: First domestic abuse specialists embedded in 999 control rooms, Home Office, Jess Phillips MP and The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, 21 February 2025). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2025.

- The Ministry of Justice, The Rt Hon David Lammy MP, and Alex Davies-Jones MP announced on 10 March 2026 the launch of a new national Independent Legal Advisor (ILA) service for rape victims (Press release: Government launches new national Legal Advisors service for rape victims and expands Operation Soteria into the courtroom, Ministry of Justice, The Rt Hon David Lammy MP and Alex Davies-Jones MP, 10 March 2026). - The service is backed by initial funding of £6 million over two years (Press release: Government launches new national Legal Advisors service for rape victims and expands Operation Soteria into the courtroom, Ministry of Justice, The Rt Hon David Lammy MP and Alex Davies-Jones MP, 10 March 2026). - The national service is due to roll out later in 2026 across England and Wales (Press release: Government launches new national Legal Advisors service for rape victims and expands Operation Soteria into the courtroom, Ministry of Justice, The Rt Hon David Lammy MP and Alex Davies-Jones MP, 10 March 2026).

- The Crime and Policing Bill creates a new 'administering a harmful substance' offence to cover all forms of spiking (Policy paper: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Spiking Factsheet, Home Office and Ministry of Justice, 2026). - This new offence will replace sections 22, 23, 24 and 25 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 (Policy paper: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: Spiking Factsheet, Home Office and Ministry of Justice, 2026). - The existing evidence states the Bill is at Lords report stage and not yet enacted (Current evidence for MC-070, 2026-04-09).

- The Police (Vetting) Regulations 2025 came into force on 14 May 2025, establishing a statutory duty for officers to hold vetting clearance with dismissal power (Current evidence for MC-071, 2026-04-09). - The Crime and Policing Bill includes a provision for a presumption of dismissal for gross misconduct (Current evidence for MC-071, 2026-04-09). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2025.

- The Home Office published the 'Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2029' on 9 March 2026 (Policy paper: Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2029, Home Office, 9 March 2026). - The strategy outlines the government's approach to tackling fraud against individuals and businesses, with three pillars: Disrupt, Safeguard, and Respond (Policy paper: Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2029, Home Office, 9 March 2026). - It includes plans for a major investment programme and the launch of an Online Crime Centre (Policy paper: Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2029, Home Office, 9 March 2026).

- The Ministry of Justice commissioned an Independent Sentencing Review led by David Gauke in October 2024 (Guidance: Independent Sentencing Review 2024 to 2025, Ministry of Justice, 21 October 2024). - The review's terms of reference included a comprehensive re-evaluation of the sentencing framework (Guidance: Independent Sentencing Review 2024 to 2025, Ministry of Justice, 21 October 2024). - The findings of the review were published on 22 May 2025 (Current evidence for MC-073, 2026-04-09). - A Sentencing Bill was introduced on 2 September 2025 (Current evidence for MC-073, 2026-04-09). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2025.

- The Public Office (Accountability) Bill was introduced on 16 September 2025 (Current evidence for MC-074, 2026-04-09). - The Bill aims to create a statutory duty of candour on public authorities and criminal offences for breach (Current evidence for MC-074, 2026-04-09). - The report stage for the Bill was delayed from January 2026 (Current evidence for MC-074, 2026-04-09). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2025.

- The Public Office (Accountability) Bill includes non-means-tested legal aid for bereaved families at inquests involving public authorities, representing the largest legal aid expansion in a decade (Current evidence for MC-075, Ministry of Justice, unspecified date). - The passage of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill has been delayed, with reports of Treasury resistance (Current evidence for MC-075, Ministry of Justice, unspecified date).

- The Infected Blood Compensation Scheme was established in regulations in August 2024 (Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report Government Response, Cabinet Office, 2025). - Further regulations in March 2025 expanded the eligibility of the Scheme to include affected people and introduced supplementary compensation routes (Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report Government Response, Cabinet Office, 2025). - The Infected Blood Inquiry published its Additional Report on Compensation on 9 July 2025 (Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report Government Response, Cabinet Office, 2025). - The Minister for the Cabinet Office set out changes to the scheme to Parliament on 21 July 2025, immediately accepting seven of the Inquiry's 26 recommendations (Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report Government Response, Cabinet Office, 2025). - The government aimed to have further legislation for these changes in force by the end of 2025 (Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report Government Response, Cabinet Office, 2025). - Other recommendations from the Inquiry are subject to consultation (Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report Government Response, Cabinet Office, 2025). - The compensation scheme began accepting claims from November 2025, with £116m paid across 3,501 claims by August 2025 (Current evidence for MC-076, Cabinet Office, unspecified date). - A third set of regulations implementing recommendations was laid in October 2025 (Current evidence for MC-076, Cabinet Office, unspecified date). - A consultation on further changes closed in January 2026 (Current evidence for MC-076, Cabinet Office, unspecified date).

- The Grenfell Phase 2 response was published in February 2025, accepting 49 of 58 recommendations in full and 9 in principle, with 8 completed by December 2025 (Current evidence for MC-077, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, unspecified date). - The COVID Module 1 response was published in January 2025, followed by a Resilience Action Plan in July 2025, while Modules 3-7 are still publishing (Current evidence for MC-077, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, unspecified date). - The government published its first Annual Report following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry in February 2026 (Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Annual Report, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government et al., February 2026). - The government has accepted all recommendations made to it by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Annual Report, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government et al., February 2026). - The Annual Report details progress in areas such as stronger oversight, construction product reform, clearer guidance, higher professional standards, improved enforcement, faster remediation, and better emergency preparation (Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Annual Report, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government et al., February 2026). - Some reforms still require legislation or sustained cultural change (Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Annual Report, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government et al., February 2026). - Legislation to provide legal authority to fund the Grenfell memorial is expected in the coming weeks (Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Annual Report, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government et al., February 2026).

- Reverend Clive Foster was appointed as the first Windrush Commissioner in June 2025, fulfilling a manifesto pledge (Windrush compensation scheme overhaul to deliver faster justice, Home Office, 24 October 2025). - The Commissioner's role includes driving lasting improvements in the Windrush Compensation Scheme (Windrush compensation scheme overhaul to deliver faster justice, Home Office, 24 October 2025). - Major reforms to the scheme were announced on 24 October 2025, including advance payments of up to 75% of the final award, compensation for lost pension contributions, and priority for claimants aged 75 and over and those with serious health conditions (Windrush compensation scheme overhaul to deliver faster justice, Home Office, 24 October 2025). - These reforms were implemented from 15 January 2026 and apply retrospectively (Current evidence for MC-078, Home Office, unspecified date; Windrush compensation scheme overhaul to deliver faster justice, Home Office, 24 October 2025).

- A statutory public inquiry into the events at Orgreave was announced on 21 July 2025, fulfilling a manifesto commitment (Inquiry to uncover truth of Orgreave, Home Office, 21 July 2025). - The inquiry is chaired by the Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox, Bishop of Sheffield (Inquiry to uncover truth of Orgreave, Home Office, 21 July 2025). - It will investigate the 1984 clashes at Orgreave Coking Plant, the arrest of 95 miners, and the subsequent collapse of trials (Inquiry to uncover truth of Orgreave, Home Office, 21 July 2025). - The inquiry will be statutory and possess powers to compel evidence (Inquiry to uncover truth of Orgreave, Home Office, 21 July 2025). - The panel was expected to begin its work in the autumn of 2025 (Inquiry to uncover truth of Orgreave, Home Office, 21 July 2025).

- The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn's Law, gained Royal Assent on 3 April 2025, becoming law (Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent, Home Office, 3 April 2025). - The Act requires public premises where 200 or more individuals may be present to have plans to keep people safe from terrorist attacks (Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent, Home Office, 3 April 2025). - Larger premises and events with 800 or more people are required to take further steps to reduce vulnerability to terrorism (Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent, Home Office, 3 April 2025). - The Act delivers a manifesto commitment to strengthen the security of public events and venues (Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent, Home Office, 3 April 2025). - Implementation of the Act is scheduled from April 2027 (Current evidence for MC-113, Home Office, unspecified date).

- Every prison now has an employment lead, hub, and advisory board (Current evidence for MC-149, Ministry of Justice, unspecified date). - All released prisoners receive ID, a bank account, and accommodation (Current evidence for MC-149, Ministry of Justice, unspecified date). - Purposeful activity participation is declining, with a third of prisoners having none, and overcrowding is cited as a reason (Current evidence for MC-149, Ministry of Justice, unspecified date). - Official statistics on offender employment outcomes were updated to March 2025, with the latest update on 15 January 2026, but data comparability is affected by the introduction of Probation Reset from May 2024 (Offender employment outcomes, update to March 2025, Ministry of Justice, 15 January 2026). - By March 2025, the prison population was back to near-record levels, and further emergency prison releases may be necessary (The criminal justice system: key findings, Institute for Government, 2025).

- A Wales-specific Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is being developed, confirmed in December 2025 (Current evidence for MC-150, Ministry of Justice, unspecified date). - Youth justice and probation have been identified as early candidates for devolution (Current evidence for MC-150, Ministry of Justice, unspecified date). - An additional £700m per year in probation funding is planned by 2028/29 (Current evidence for MC-150, Ministry of Justice, unspecified date). - The formal strategic review of probation governance has not yet been published (Current evidence for MC-150, Ministry of Justice, unspecified date). - The government launched dual reviews on sentencing and criminal courts, and appointed a prisons and probation minister (The criminal justice system: key findings, Institute for Government, 2025). - Long-term reforms to get the criminal justice system back on a sustainable footing have yet to be announced (The criminal justice system: key findings, Institute for Government, 2025).

- The Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) in December 2024 reported 71% confidence in local police, a decrease from 74% in 2020 (CSEW, ONS, December 2024). - Crown Court backlogs stood at 73,000 cases in December 2024 (Ministry of Justice, December 2024). - Implementation of the neighbourhood policing guarantee is underway, but confidence levels have not yet shown an increase (Home Office, December 2024). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified since December 2024.

- The Hillsborough Law was announced in the King's Speech in July 2024 (King's Speech, Parliament, July 2024). - A Public Authority (Accountability) Bill, which will impose a legal duty of candour on public bodies and officials, is currently being drafted (Ministry of Justice, July 2024). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified since July 2024.

- Respect Orders, which grant new powers for courts to impose restrictions on persistent offenders, have been included in the Crime and Policing Bill (Home Office, undated). - Pilot areas for the implementation of Respect Orders are currently being selected (Home Office, undated). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified.

- A cross-government strategy to halve violence against women and girls has been published (Home Office, undated). - New offences relating to spiking and intimate image abuse are included in the Crime and Policing Bill (Home Office, undated). - Specialist rape courts are in the process of being rolled out (Ministry of Justice, undated). - A baseline measurement framework for the commitment is currently being established (Home Office, undated). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified.

- A draft bill to ban conversion therapy for both sexual orientation and gender identity has not yet been published (Home Office, undated). - No legislation has been introduced to Parliament regarding this commitment (Home Office, undated). - The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the ban (Home Office, undated). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified.

- Specialist sexual violence courts, which utilise Section 28 pre-recorded evidence, have been expanded (Ministry of Justice, undated). - These courts are currently operating in pilot Crown Courts (Ministry of Justice, undated). - The full rollout to every Crown Court, as per the guarantee, is still in progress (Ministry of Justice, undated). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified.

- A draft bill, the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill, was included in the King’s Speech in July 2024 (FullFact, 6 January 2026). - The Equality (Race and Disability) Bill has not yet been formally introduced to Parliament (FullFact, 6 January 2026). - The provision for ‘dual discrimination’ in the Equality Act has not yet been brought into force, with the Cabinet Office considering consultation responses on strengthening protections (FullFact, 6 January 2026). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified since January 2026.

- The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known as Martyn's Law, received Royal Assent in April 2025 (Parliament, April 2025). - The Act requires venues with a capacity of 200 or more to have counter-terrorism security plans (Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, April 2025). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified since April 2025.

- The current evidence states a pledge of 13,000 neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated). - The current evidence notes that the funding settlement for 2025-26 includes a neighbourhood policing guarantee (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated).

- The current evidence states that the Crime and Policing Bill has been introduced to Parliament (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated). - The current evidence notes that the Bill creates new offences, including spiking, child sexual exploitation, and using AI for intimate images (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated). - The current evidence indicates that the Bill strengthens police powers (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated).

- The current evidence states that a standalone spiking offence is included in the Crime and Policing Bill (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated). - The current evidence notes that this offence covers drink spiking, needle spiking, and other forms, with a maximum 10-year sentence (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated).

- The current evidence states that zombie-style knives and machetes were banned from September 2024, accompanied by a surrender and compensation scheme (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated). - The current evidence notes that the Crime and Policing Bill introduces further measures related to knife crime (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated).

- FullFact reported on 6 January 2026 that a draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill was included in the King’s Speech in July 2024 (Is the government on course to introduce a new Race Equality Act?, FullFact, 6 January 2026). - FullFact also stated on 6 January 2026 that the draft bill had not yet been formally introduced to Parliament (Is the government on course to introduce a new Race Equality Act?, FullFact, 6 January 2026). - FullFact noted on 6 January 2026 that the Cabinet Office was considering consultation responses on how to strengthen protections against dual discrimination (Is the government on course to introduce a new Race Equality Act?, FullFact, 6 January 2026).

- The current evidence states that the Employment Rights Bill includes enhancements to whistleblower protection (Current evidence, Department for Business and Trade, Undated). - The current evidence notes that these enhancements extend to cover a wider range of disclosures and provide stronger remedies for victimised whistleblowers (Current evidence, Department for Business and Trade, Undated).

- The current evidence states that no legislation has been introduced to reform the Official Secrets Act or introduce a public interest defence (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated). - The current evidence notes that the previous government's National Security Act 2023 modernised some espionage offences but did not add a public interest defence (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated). - No further published evidence specific to this commitment has been identified since 2023.

- The current evidence states that a mandatory reporting duty for child sexual abuse is included in the Children's Wellbeing Bill (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated). - The current evidence notes that this duty would require professionals, including teachers and social workers, to report concerns (Current evidence, Home Office, Undated).

- Full Fact reported on 23 March 2026 that the government appears off track to fix an additional one million potholes annually, with early combined estimates from 85 councils projecting no overall increase in repairs in 2025/26 (Is the government on course to fix an additional million potholes in England each year?, Full Fact, 23 March 2026).

- The Railways Bill was introduced before Parliament on 5 November 2025 to enable the creation of publicly owned Great British Railways (GBR) (Great British Railways and the public ownership programme, Department for Transport, 10 March 2026). - The government launched the rail public ownership programme and announced the first services to transfer into public ownership on 4 December 2024 (Great British Railways and the public ownership programme, Department for Transport, 10 March 2026). - Great British Railways (GBR) is expected to be operational around 12 months after the Railways Bill receives Royal Assent (Great British Railways and the public ownership programme, Department for Transport, 10 March 2026).

- The Bus Services Bill became law on 27 October 2025, making it the Bus Services Act (New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law, Department for Transport, 28 October 2025). - The Bus Services Act lifts the ban on local authorities setting up their own bus companies (New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law, Department for Transport, 28 October 2025). - The Bus Services Act cuts the red tape holding back bus franchising (New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law, Department for Transport, 28 October 2025).

- Full Fact reported on 20 February 2026 that Labour's manifesto pledged to restore the 2030 phase-out date for new cars with internal combustion engines (Is the government on track to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030?, Full Fact, 20 February 2026). - The government clarified in April 2025 that new cars "will need to be hybridised in some manner—or be zero emission" after 2030, with small volume manufacturers exempted (Is the government on track to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030?, Full Fact, 20 February 2026). - The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate sets legally-binding quotas for the proportion of cars manufactured to be zero emission, requiring 80% per year by 2030 and 100% by 2035 (Is the government on track to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030?, Full Fact, 20 February 2026). - A Department for Transport spokesperson stated in July 2025 that legislation to set binding targets for the proportion of zero emission vehicles to be sold will be set out in due course (Is the government on track to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030?, Full Fact, 20 February 2026).

- The Railways Bill was introduced before Parliament on 5 November 2025 to enable the creation of publicly owned Great British Railways (GBR) (Great British Railways and the public ownership programme, Department for Transport, 10 March 2026). - Great British Railways (GBR) will be the single ‘directing mind’ for the railways and will operate the majority of passenger services under public ownership and control (Great British Railways and the public ownership programme, Department for Transport, 10 March 2026). - The government launched the rail public ownership programme and announced the first services to transfer into public ownership on 4 December 2024 (Great British Railways and the public ownership programme, Department for Transport, 10 March 2026).

- The Bus Services Bill became law on 27 October 2025, making it the Bus Services Act (New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law, Department for Transport, 28 October 2025). - The Bus Services Act will make it easier for local leaders to take control of their buses (New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law, Department for Transport, 28 October 2025). - The Bus Services Act cuts the red tape holding back bus franchising (New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law, Department for Transport, 28 October 2025).

- The Bus Services Bill became law on 27 October 2025, making it the Bus Services Act (New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law, Department for Transport, 28 October 2025). - The Bus Services Act includes plans to mandate staff training to recognise and handle incidents of anti-social behaviour and crime (New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law, Department for Transport, 28 October 2025). - The Bus Services Act tightens requirements for cancelling vital routes to protect passengers from sudden cuts (New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law, Department for Transport, 28 October 2025). - No published evidence specific to the creation of a new Passenger Standards Authority has been identified.

- The Railways Bill was introduced before Parliament on 5 November 2025 to enable the creation of publicly owned Great British Railways (GBR) (Great British Railways and the public ownership programme, Department for Transport, 10 March 2026). - Great British Railways (GBR) will be the single ‘directing mind’ for the railways, responsible for passenger services and infrastructure (Great British Railways and the public ownership programme, Department for Transport, 10 March 2026). - GBR is intended to deliver improvements to rail services and plan and run the railway on a long-term basis (Great British Railways and the public ownership programme, Department for Transport, 10 March 2026). - No published evidence specific to a review of potential expansion of High Speed Rail has been identified in the provided sources.

- The current evidence states that pay-as-you-go contactless is being extended beyond London (Current evidence for MC-248, Department for Transport, Undated). - No further specific, dated published evidence has been identified from the provided official sources.

- The current evidence states that a Railways Bill is planned to establish Great British Railways (Current evidence for MC-249, Department for Transport, Undated). - The current evidence also states that a Shadow GBR is operating as a transition body (Current evidence for MC-249, Department for Transport, Undated). - No further specific, dated published evidence has been identified from the provided official sources.

- The current evidence states that Active Travel England is continuing its investment programme, and new cycle lanes and pedestrian infrastructure are being developed (Current evidence for MC-295, Department for Transport, Undated). - The Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy outlines the government's ambition for cycling and walking by 2040 and details financial resources and planned actions (Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, Department for Transport, 21 April 2017). - No further specific, dated published evidence of investment in every community has been identified since April 2017.

- The current evidence states that the merger is underway in three phases: trials (2025-26), National Careers Service integration (2026-27), and digital rollout (2027-28) (Current evidence for MC-029, Department for Work and Pensions, Undated). - The current evidence also states that £55 million was allocated for 2025-26 (Current evidence for MC-029, Department for Work and Pensions, Undated). - No further specific, dated published evidence has been identified from the provided official sources.

- The Child Poverty Taskforce was established in July 2024 (Current evidence for MC-089, Department for Work and Pensions, Undated). - A full strategy titled "Our Children, Our Future - Tackling Child Poverty" was published in December 2025 (Our Children, Our Future - Tackling Child Poverty, Cabinet Office, December 2025). - The strategy was presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and the Secretary of State for Education (Our Children, Our Future - Tackling Child Poverty, Cabinet Office, December 2025). - The two-child limit was removed from April 2026, with estimates of 550,000 fewer children in relative poverty by 2030 (Current evidence for MC-089, Department for Work and Pensions, Undated).

- The triple lock for the state pension has been maintained (Current evidence for MC-099, Department for Work and Pensions, Undated). - The state pension rose by 4.1% in April 2025 based on earnings (Current evidence for MC-099, Department for Work and Pensions, Undated). - The state pension will rise by 4.8% in April 2026 (Current evidence for MC-099, Department for Work and Pensions, Undated). - The triple lock has been confirmed for the duration of the parliament (Current evidence for MC-099, Department for Work and Pensions, Undated). - No further specific, dated published evidence has been identified from the provided official sources.

- The Universal Credit Act 2025 legislated changes to Universal Credit from April 2026 (Current evidence for MC-100, Department for Work and Pensions, Undated). - Changes include an increase in the standard allowance above inflation and the removal of the two-child limit (Current evidence for MC-100, Department for Work and Pensions, Undated). - The LCWRA health element was cut by approximately half for new claimants (Current evidence for MC-100, Department for Work and Pensions, Undated). - A Department for Work and Pensions spokesperson stated in August 2025 that a review focusing on the policy design and structure of Universal Credit is underway (Is the government on track with its review of Universal Credit?, Full Fact, 8 January 2026). - Parliament has passed legislation to introduce changes to the Universal Credit regime (Is the government on track with its review of Universal Credit?, Full Fact, 8 January 2026). - Some campaigners have questioned whether the measures will "tackle poverty" (Is the government on track with its review of Universal Credit?, Full Fact, 8 January 2026).

- A consultation has been launched on an adult social care Fair Pay Agreement (Current evidence for MC-168, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - A sector collective bargaining model has been proposed (Current evidence for MC-168, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - The implementation timeline for the agreement is unclear, pending Spending Review outcomes (Current evidence for MC-168, Department of Health and Social Care, Undated). - No further specific, dated published evidence has been identified from the provided official sources.

- The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed the Carer's Allowance earnings limit was increased from £151 to £196 per week, effective from April 2025 (Department for Work and Pensions, April 2025). - An independent review of Carer's Allowance overpayments was launched (Department for Work and Pensions, date not specified). - A review of Carer's Allowance eligibility is ongoing (Department for Work and Pensions, date not specified).

- No published evidence specific to the introduction of a right to food for children has been identified from the provided official sources. (gov.uk search, 2026-04-09)

- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 21 January 2026: The Warm Homes Plan was published, setting out how to cut energy bills and upgrade homes (Warm Homes Plan, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, January 2026). - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 18 March 2026: The Warm Homes Plan was last updated to correct information on specific pages (Warm Homes Plan, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, March 2026). - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 21 January 2026: Supporting documents for the Warm Homes Plan, including a Technical Annex and a Public Sector Equality Duty Equality Impact Assessment, were published (Warm Homes Plan: Technical annex, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, January 2026; Warm Homes Plan: Public Sector Equality Duty Equality Impact Assessment, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, January 2026).

- The Department for Work and Pensions published the Get Britain Working White Paper in November 2024 (Get Britain Working White Paper, DWP, November 2024). - The Department for Work and Pensions published a new Health and Disability Green Paper (Health and Disability Green Paper, DWP, undated). - A consultation on PIP reform has been initiated (PIP reform consultation, DWP, undated). - Changes to the Work Capability Assessment have been implemented (Work Capability Assessment changes, DWP, undated). - Employment support for disabled people is being provided (Employment support for disabled people, DWP, undated). - No further published evidence has been identified since 2024.