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The Council agrees on a position on clearer, simpler CO₂-based EU road toll rules for heavy-duty vehicles ahead of 2026 standards.

Council adopts its negotiating position on the amended critical raw material act.

Simplification: Council agrees position to streamline EU rules on biocides by extending data protection period.

Information relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.

Information relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.

A new UK AI research lab will be created to unlock breakthroughs which could transform healthcare, transport, science and everyday technology.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Mar 2026 Today, the European Commission has registered a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI), entitled ‘European Public Social Network'. The initiative i…

Figures showing the number of Cyber Essentials certificates awarded, by quarter.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/383 of 17 February 2026 amending Decision 2011/101/CF…

Security and Resilience Principles for 6G from the governments of the Global Coalition on Telecoms (GCOT).

A specification to help DVS and relying parties organise and exchange information in a consistent way to enable interoperability

A pre-release of the next version of the UK digital verification services trust framework.

A pre-release of the next version of the supplementary code for Disclosure and Barring Service digital identity checks

A pre-release of the next version of the supplementary code for digital right to work checks

This guidance, also known as Good Practice Guide (GPG) 44, will help you choose an authenticator that will give you the level of protection that’s most suitable for users accessing your service.

Guidance on creating, binding, scoring and sharing attributes for organisations certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework as an attribute service provider, or interested i…

Guidance on creating, storing and checking evidence of someone’s identity that relies on a ‘vouch’, a formal declaration from a third-party that knows them and is willing to confirm their identity.

Guidance for services certified against the UK digital verification services trust framework who offer delegated authority as part of their service.

This guidance, also known as Good Practice Guide (GPG) 45, helps you decide how to check, or ask others to check, the identity of those you interact with.

A pre-release of the next version of the supplementary code for digital right to rent checks

AI agents and agentic AI based on large language models are becoming more autonomous and capable of interacting with both physical and virtual environments. As the capabilities of these AI systems gro…

European Commission Press release Brussels, 02 Mar 2026 The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to suppo…

The EU issued a statement on developments in Iran and the Middle East.

President Costa and President von der Leyen issued a joint statement on developments in Iran.

The EU issued a statement on the escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 2-8 March 2026.

Data on senior officials’ (SCS2+) business expenses, hospitality, and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

Council reaches agreement on the research fund for coal and steel.

The Council expanded the scope of the EU Terrorist List to better address the continued threat posed by terrorism and violent extremism. The Council also reviewed and maintained all existing listings.