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Free sample: 32 mentions of 4 issues in Parliament and GOV.UK, 12 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2026

Matches from four example alerts (packaging EPR, the apprenticeship levy, dog welfare and mentions of the British Retail Consortium), run on 19 Oct 2026 against 10,234 records from Hansard, written questions, committees, GOV.UK and more. Summaries and tone tags were written by AI from the official text.

DateAlertTypeItemAI summaryToneOfficial record
16 Oct 2026Packaging EPRGOV.UK publicationPublic register of reprocessors and exporters of UK packaging wasteDefra publishes a public register of accredited packaging waste reprocessors and exportersNeutralgov.uk
15 Oct 2026Packaging EPRWritten answerPackaging: EU LawA minister discussed EU food packaging regulations with businessesNeutralquestions-statements.parliament.uk
15 Oct 2026Packaging EPRWritten questionWhether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of Extended Producer Responsibility…The Department is asked about assessing impact of EPR fees on non-household waste goodsQuestioningquestions-statements.parliament.uk
15 Oct 2026Packaging EPRWritten questionWith reference to her Answer of 9 July 2026 to Question 15640 (a) whether her Department's call for evidence…A call for evidence on packaging EPR fees is queriedQuestioningquestions-statements.parliament.uk
14 Oct 2026Packaging EPRWritten answerDrugs: PackagingMedicine blister packs are included in EPR for packagingSupportivequestions-statements.parliament.uk
14 Oct 2026Packaging EPRWritten answerFood: PackagingDefra discusses packaging reduction with manufacturersNeutralquestions-statements.parliament.uk
14 Oct 2026Packaging EPRWritten answerFood: PackagingThe scheme makes producers responsible for packaging waste costsSupportivequestions-statements.parliament.uk
14 Oct 2026Packaging EPRWritten questionWhat support is available through the Export Support Service for small businesses seeking to comply with the…A question asks about support for small businesses complying with EU Packaging RegulationQuestioningquestions-statements.parliament.uk
14 Oct 2026Packaging EPRWritten questionWhat assessment she has made of the potential impact of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation on…A minister's assessment of EU Packaging Regulation's impact on small UK businesses is soughtQuestioningquestions-statements.parliament.uk
16 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyWritten questionWhat assessment he has made of the adequacy of the operation of the Apprenticeship Levy and impact on the…A question asks the Chancellor to assess the Apprenticeship Levy's operationQuestioningquestions-statements.parliament.uk
15 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyDebateSupport for Family BusinessesApprenticeship training is fully funded for eligible under-25sSupportivehansard.parliament.uk
15 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyDebateWelfare ExpenditureA minister says the government is investing in the apprenticeship levy's replacementSupportivehansard.parliament.uk
15 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyGOV.UK publicationHow to make a voluntary disclosure to HMRCGuidance on disclosing errors, including underpaid Apprenticeship LevyNeutralgov.uk
14 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyWritten answerApprentices: KentThe government is transforming the Apprenticeships Levy to support more apprenticeshipsSupportivequestions-statements.parliament.uk
14 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyWritten questionWhether money paid by Welsh businesses via the Apprenticeship Levy is transferred in full to the Welsh…Asks if Apprenticeship Levy funds from Welsh businesses are fully transferred to the Welsh GovernmentQuestioningquestions-statements.parliament.uk
13 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyWritten answerApprenticesThe government is transforming the apprenticeships levy to support more young peopleSupportivequestions-statements.parliament.uk
13 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyWritten answerApprentices: Rural AreasThe government is transforming the apprenticeships levy to support more young people, including in rural areasSupportivequestions-statements.parliament.uk
13 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyWritten questionApprenticeship LevyThe government is asked about plans for the Apprenticeship Levy rateQuestioningquestions-statements.parliament.uk
13 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyWritten questionApprenticeship Levy: Manufacturing IndustriesAsks about unused apprenticeship levy funding in the automotive sectorQuestioningquestions-statements.parliament.uk
12 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyDebateEmployment Support: Young PeopleA minister discusses Skills England's role in accrediting apprenticeshipsSupportivehansard.parliament.uk
12 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyDebateTopical QuestionsThe Government is investing in initiatives including the growth and skills levySupportivehansard.parliament.uk
12 Oct 2026Apprenticeship levyDebateBeauty Industry Employment and Training: Young PeopleGovernment to invest £2.5 billion in youth trainingSupportivehansard.parliament.uk
14 Oct 2026Dog welfareWritten answerDogs: Animal BreedingDefra plans to publish a dog breeding reform consultationNeutralquestions-statements.parliament.uk
13 Oct 2026Dog welfareWritten answerDogs: Animal BreedingThe government outlines plans to improve dog welfareSupportivequestions-statements.parliament.uk
13 Oct 2026Dog welfareGOV.UK publicationRabies quarantine: authorised premises and carriersLists authorised premises and carriers for rabies quarantineNeutralgov.uk
13 Oct 2026Dog welfareGOV.UK publicationCUP11: Shepherding livestock on moorland (no required stock removal period)Guidance on shepherding livestock on moorlandNeutralgov.uk
12 Oct 2026Dog welfareWritten answerAnimal Experiments: DogsThe Home Office engages with establishments on rehoming animalsNeutralquestions-statements.parliament.uk
12 Oct 2026Dog welfarePetitionReview policies for seized dogs to ensure their welfareA petition calls for policy review to ensure seized dogs' welfareSupportivepetition.parliament.uk
15 Oct 2026Mentions of the British Retail ConsortiumDebateJobs for Young PeopleA partnership provides work placements for young peopleSupportivehansard.parliament.uk
13 Oct 2026Mentions of the British Retail ConsortiumOral evidenceOral evidence sessionThe committee heard oral evidence from the British Retail ConsortiumNeutralcommittees.parliament.uk
12 Oct 2026Mentions of the British Retail ConsortiumDebateTopical QuestionsA minister announced an agreement with the British Retail ConsortiumSupportivehansard.parliament.uk
12 Oct 2026Mentions of the British Retail ConsortiumDebateMilburn ReportA partnership with the British Retail Consortium will hire young peopleSupportivehansard.parliament.uk

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