Policy papers and consultations

Information and services

• Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 584, 3 September 2026

  Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published on 3 September 2026.

• Consultation on applications for authorisation of 3 CBD food products as novel foods

  This consultation seeks stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to 3 regulated product applications. The applications are for authorisation of “synthetic cannabidiol (CBD)”, “cannabidiol (CBD) isolate” and “is…

• Draft revised guidance on our approach to assessing merger efficiencies

  The CMA consulted on draft revised guidance on our approach to assessing rivalry-enhancing efficiencies in mergers.

• Plug-in solar: Regulatory amendment and interim product specification

  We're seeking views on proposals to enable the safe and legal use of plug-in solar (plug-in microgeneration) products in the UK.

• The Occupational Pension Schemes (Schemes that were Contracted-out) (No 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

  We are seeking views on the proposed draft regulations that provide for the conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMPs) into other scheme benefits.

• Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Fixed Rate Revaluation

  We are seeking views on the proposed continuation of 3.25% per annum as the rate of revaluation applied to fixed rate revaluation of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMPs) for early leavers.

• River Arun internal drainage district (IDD)

  Arrangements on how to manage flood risk in the River Arun internal drainage district (IDD).

• Improving proportionality and safety outcomes in building control: telecommunications work

  We are seeking views on proposals to change application requirements for telecommunications work within the higher-risk building regime.

• Proposed Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2027

  Consultation on updates to the current regulations which implement amendments to the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974.

• The UK’s approach to deforestation regulations

  Our plans to strengthen the UK’s approach to tackling global deforestation.