theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
COM110030 - Pursuit: automatic and clerical pursuit: selection for banking operations pursuit
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)


An Accounting Period (AP) can be referred for clerical pursuit within HMRC Payments:
- automatically by COTAX where there is an automatic RFI condition
- when requested by:
- HMRC Payments using function RAPP (Revise AP Pursuit)
- an office using function MAPS (Maintain AP Signals)
Exceptionally, where an AP is automatically selected for clerical pursuit by the Debt Management Office but the DMB office identifying number cannot be identified, the AP is automatically referred to HMRC Payments on a printed local action notice. HMRC Payments transfer the case to the appropriate Government Banking and Payments (GBP) office.

Where HMRC Payments consider that an AP should be pursued by the HMRC Payments clerical section, the case is made RFI. The case is included on the HMRC Payments ‘Cases Working Clerically List’ (LCWC) for attention.

APs being pursued by HMRC Payments have a Pursuit Status of either RFI or PRFI.

Note that: Government Banking and Payments Offices should not make a case RFI or PRFI.

PRFI is set by HMRC Payments to refer for clerical pursuit for all collectible APs for a company. This sets PRFI for:
- all APs that already have a collectible balance
- any which subsequently become collectible
Where RFI or PRFI is unset, COTAX:
- resumes automatic action for each AP from the last action taken
Or, where HMRC Payments have changed the next automatic action:
- Takes the next action set by HMRC Payments
Certain cases are referred to the Debt Management Office for clerical pursuit. These cases have a Pursuit Status of LA, PLA or LA-ENF.

The Pursuit Status of LA-ENF is set using function RAPP (Revise AP Pursuit) when the Debt Management Office start enforcement proceedings.

Please note:

1.

LA-ENF is set by the Debt Management Office only

2.

HMRC Payments must not set or unset the LA-ENF signal

3.

HMRC Payments must immediately contact the Debt Management Office:
- before taking any action involving an AP with the LA-ENF signal set
- where the Pursuit Status has automatically been changed from LA to RFI
For a list of functions to use in particular situations, see COM110031 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com110031).
Assist Resourcing UK Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Assist Resourcing UK Ltd will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 Assist Resourcing UK Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Lawrence Sheriff School: 31 October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

The schools adjudicator’s objection decision about Lawrence Sheriff School.

Decision reference: ADA4479

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements – not upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: Warwickshire

Admission authority: academy trust
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Digital Government
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Digital Government is responsible: AI Security Institute AI transparency and ethics AI regulation AI opportunities Large scale compute review Cybersecurity Digital public services Digital Centre of Government Digital identity policy   Copyright Tribunal Intellectual Property Office ( IPO ) Corporate Minister

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Digital Government is responsible:
- AI Security Institute
- AI transparency and ethics
- AI regulation
- AI opportunities
- Large scale compute review
- Cybersecurity
- Digital public services
- Digital Centre of Government
- Digital identity policy
- Copyright Tribunal (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/copyright-tribunal)
- Intellectual Property Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office) (IPO)
- Corporate Minister
Charitable incorporated organisations (PG14a)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Transactions involving charitable incorporated organisations, including their dissolution (practice guide 14A).

This guide supplements Practice guide 14: charities (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charities-advice-for-applications-to-be-sent-to-land-registry) and deals with the land registration aspects of transactions involving charitable incorporated organisations, including their dissolution. It is aimed at conveyancers and legal advisers to charities and to those acquiring land from charities.

Further guidance is available on the Charity Commission’s website (http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk).

We only provide factual information and impartial advice about our procedures. Read more about the advice we give (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-service-standards/our-service-standards#advice).

Webinars

You can join our free webinars (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-webinars) for advice on a range of land registration topics and how to prepare quality applications.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Christian Dior Couture Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Decision for applicant Christian Dior Couture SA registration number 15781971, applicant successful.

Application number 5346

Applicant Christian Dior Couture SA objected to the name used by Christian Dior Couture Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 19 November 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Christian Dior Couture Limited is changed to 15781971, Ltd.
School preference data collections: technical specification
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

The requirements local authorities should meet when submitting data for the 2026 school preference data collections.

This business and technical specification explains:
- what data local authorities should submit
- how to structure the data in XML
- the validation rules that the Department for Education will apply to the data
You should also read the common basic data set (CBDS) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/common-basic-data-set-cbds-database). This defines common data items that we use in our data collections.

More guidance on submitting data to complete the school preference collections (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-preference-data-collections) is available.
Principles of selection for listed buildings
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Statutory criteria and general principles applied by the Secretary of State when deciding whether a building is of special architectural or historic interest.

This document sets out the statutory criteria and general principles applied by the Secretary of State when deciding whether a building is of special architectural or historic interest and should therefore be added to the list of buildings compiled under the terms of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. It also sets out the circumstances under which the Secretary of State will consider granting a request for a certificate of immunity (CoI) from listing in respect of a building under the terms of the 1990 Act.
The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland meets Tánaiste in Dublin
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP met with the Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris TD,  this evening at Iveagh House, Dublin.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, and the Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris TD, met this evening [Wednesday 26 February] at Iveagh House, Dublin.

The discussions marked the first official in-person engagement between the two following the formation of the new Irish Government.

Speaking afterwards, the Secretary of State said:

It was a pleasure to meet with the Tánaiste this evening in Dublin, to congratulate him in person, and wish him well in his new role. The UK’s relationship with Ireland is of great importance and I look forward to continuing to work closely with the Tánaiste, and the whole Irish Government, to further enhance the partnership between our two countries.

We had a warm and productive discussion, focusing on the strength of the bilateral relationship, our shared commitment to the Good Friday Agreement, and the importance of upholding political stability in Northern Ireland. I also outlined the importance of the Northern Ireland Executive’s work to reform and modernise public services, an issue that is so important to people, as I set out in my speech at Ulster University last month.

In addition, the Tánaiste and I discussed progress in discussions between our two governments in seeking an approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland that all communities can have confidence in.

We agreed on the importance of a continuing strong and close relationship between the UK and Irish Governments as we work together on a range of issues. This will be reaffirmed by the first UK-Ireland Summit next month between the Prime Minister and Taoiseach.
Health Sciences University
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Health Sciences University will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 Health Sciences University recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Prevalence of Gambling in Northern Ireland 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

An ad hoc report presenting results from the 2024 Gambling Prevalence Survey in Northern Ireland.  Key information provided includes gambling prevalence, types of gambling, problem gambling, attitudes to gambling.

This report is an ad hoc Official Statistics publication produced by Analytics Division of the Department for Communities. The report contains information on: gambling prevalence, types of gambling, problem gambling, attitudes to gambling, other impacts of gambling, awareness of gambling advertising.
Biometric data-sharing: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Immigration staff guidance on which cases may be checked through international biometric data-sharing and how to arrange these checks and use the results.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff involved in immigration functions about the actions and considerations to be taken in respect of biometric data-sharing (fingerprint matching) process arrangements, as agreed by the Five Country Conference (FCC) in 2009.
Industrial Hydrogen Accelerator Programme: successful projects
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

The Industrial Hydrogen Accelerator Programme provided funding for innovation projects that can demonstrate end-to-end industrial fuel switching to hydrogen.

The Industrial Hydrogen Accelerator (IHA) competition supported projects generating evidence on end-to-end industrial fuel switching to hydrogen. It covers the full technology chain, from hydrogen generation and delivery infrastructure through to industrial end-use, including the integration of the components in a single project.

Programme structure

Stream 1: Demonstration projects - grant (up to £10 million in grant funding per project). Competition closed.

Stream 2A: Feasibility studies - Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) (up to £400,000 in SBRI funding per project). Competition closed.

Stream 2B: Demonstration / FEED projects – grant (up to £7 million in grant funding per project) - open only to projects which completed feasibility studies in Stream 2A. Competition closed.
Mr C Ellis v Apple Retail UK Ltd: 1400684/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Ellis v Apple Retail UK Ltd: 1400684/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b8574db0a373a01819fdb6/Mr_C_Ellis_-vs-_Apple_Retail_UK_Ltd_-_1400684.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
George Lusty
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

George Lusty was appointed interim Executive Director for Consumer Protection and Markets at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on 26 February 2024.  George was a member of the CMA’s senior executive team and an adviser to the Board. He led the CMA’s consumer protection and markets functions, including the enforcement of consumer protection law and delivering projects (including market reviews, studies and investigations) that address broader features of markets that may not be working well for people, businesses and the wider economy. He also led the regulatory appeal function, through which the CMA provides independent expert scrutiny of decisions by sector regulators. George left the CMA in May 2025. Previous career highlights include:  Senior Director, Consumer Protection (CMA)  Director, Antitrust and Consumer Enforcement (CMA)  Referendaire, Competition Appeal Tribunal  Lawyer in private practice

George Lusty was appointed interim Executive Director for Consumer Protection and Markets at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on 26 February 2024.

George was a member of the CMA’s senior executive team and an adviser to the Board. He led the CMA’s consumer protection and markets functions, including the enforcement of consumer protection law and delivering projects (including market reviews, studies and investigations) that address broader features of markets that may not be working well for people, businesses and the wider economy. He also led the regulatory appeal function, through which the CMA provides independent expert scrutiny of decisions by sector regulators. George left the CMA in May 2025.

Previous career highlights include:
- Senior Director, Consumer Protection (CMA)
- Director, Antitrust and Consumer Enforcement (CMA)
- Referendaire, Competition Appeal Tribunal
- Lawyer in private practice
Company Names Tribunal decision: Eclerx IT Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Decision for applicant Eclerx Limited against registration number 15552225, applicant successful.

Application number 4999

Applicant Eclerx Limited objected to the name used by Eclerx IT Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 23 January 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Eclerx IT Limited is changed to 15552225 LTD.
Update on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Update following round 8 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland.

The eighth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in Switzerland between 20 and 24 October 2025.

Economic growth is our first mission in government and trade agreements have an important role to play in achieving this. An enhanced trade agreement with Switzerland could support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people’s pockets.

Services will be at the heart of a new agreement, reflecting around £28 billion services trade between our two countries in everything from finance and consultancy to legal and transport. The trading relationship supported 130,000 services jobs across the UK in 2020.

Switzerland is the UK’s 10th biggest trading partner and the UK-Swiss trade relationship was worth more than £45 billion in 2024. Services exports account for more than £18 billion of the trading relationship, making Switzerland the UK’s 6th largest services export partner.

An enhanced FTA with Switzerland aims to deliver long-term certainty for UK services firms, by locking in access to the Swiss market, guaranteeing the free flow of data and cementing business travel arrangements.

Negotiations concluded on competition issues during the round, promoting open and fair competition for UK firms at home and in Switzerland.

Next Steps on FTA negotiations

Round 9 of negotiations on the FTA is set to take place in the UK in early 2026.

The government is focussed on securing outcomes in an enhanced FTA that boost economic growth for the UK and Ministers will continue to update Parliament on the progress of negotiations.

The government will only ever sign a trade agreement which aligns with the UK’s national interests, upholding our high standards across a range of sectors, alongside protections for the National Health Service.
Mr R Halpin v Everbright Sun Hung Kai (UK) Company Ltd: 2200392/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Halpin v Everbright Sun Hung Kai (UK): 2200392/2020 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62c435fdd3bf7f3007abeb05/Mr_R_Halpin_VS_EVERBRIGHT_SUN_HUNG_KAI__UK_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Halpin v Everbright Sun Hung Kai (UK) Company Ltd: 2200392/2020 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63d3ce9ce90e0773d6a33bce/Rafael_Halpin__vs__Everbright_Sun_Hung_Kai__UK_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Halpin v Everbright Sun Hung Kai (UK) Company Ltd: 2200392/2020 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64c78f215c2e6f000de8d767/R_Halpin_v_Everbright__Sun_Hung_Kai.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Halpin v Everbright Sun Hung Kai (UK) Company Ltd: 2200392/2020 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/650c1bdc52e73c000d9425d5/Mr_R_Halpin__vs__EVERBRIGHT_SUN_HUNG_KAI__UK_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Halpin v Everbright Sun Hung Kai (UK) Company Ltd: 2200392/2020 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66335d3f1c82a7597d4f3024/Mr_R_Halpin_-v-_Everbright_Sun_Hung_Kai__UK__Company_Limited_-_2200392-2020.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Halpin v Everbright Sun Hung Kai (UK) Company Ltd: 2200392/2020 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6777a67944c84adbd3d82777/Mr_R_Halpin_v__Everbright_Sun_Hung_Kai__UK__Company_Limited_-_2200392-2020_-Certificate_of_Correction_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Halpin v Everbright Sun Hung Kai (UK) Company Ltd: 2200392/2020 - Corrected Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6777a827c41420551050c8e1/Mr_R_Halpin_v_Everbright_Sun_Hung_Kai__UK__Company_Limited_-_2200392-2020_-_Re-Corrected_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Miss C S Brookes-Smith v D Payton: 6018655/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C S Brookes-Smith v D Payton: 6018655/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af25932c594609b38acdd3/Miss_C_S_Brookes-Smith_v_David_Payton_6018655-2024_SO_Judgment.pdf).
J A Z Andino v Yves Salomon UK Ltd: 6003219/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J A Z Andino v Yves Salomon UK Ltd: 6003219/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f767760cef4b4e32f12dac/Jose_Alvaro_Zavala_Andino_v_Yves_Salomon_UK_Ltd_-_6003219-2024.pdf).
Mr D J Turner v Linburg Touring Ltd and Coach Pro UK Ltd: 6005192/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D J Turner v Linburg Touring Ltd and Coach Pro UK Ltd: 6005192/2024 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690a1349b04a520c50518460/Mr_D_J_Turner_v__1__Linburg_Touring_Limited____2__Coach_Pro_UK_Ltd_-_Judgment_-_6005192.2024.pdf).
H Elvidge v Coventry University Higher Education Corporation and Others: 6012127/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in H Elvidge v Coventry University Higher Education Corporation and Others: 6012127/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6913487f7a0ccd6a3aad7fa5/Harriet_Elvidge_v_Coventry_University__Higher_Education_Corporation__-_CU_Social_Enterprise_CIC_-_Paul_Noon_-_6012127-2024-Judgment.pdf).
UK provides £1 million for Philippines typhoon relief
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

UK provides £1M aid for typhoon-hit communities in the Philippines, funding cash assistance, shelter repair, and vital services through global partners.

Manila, Philippines – The UK is providing £1 million (PHP 77 million) in humanitarian assistance to support the Philippines’ response to Typhoons Tino and Uwan.

The funding will help provide life-saving services and essential supplies, including multi-purpose cash assistance and kits to repair damaged shelter, to some of the most affected communities.

British Ambassador Sarah Hulton OBE said:

The UK stands with the Philippines as a trusted partner to deliver practical solutions in times of need. This support drives recovery and strengthens communities for the future.

The assistance will support World Food Programme’s work with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to provide cash assistance, helping affected individuals meet their immediate needs.

Part of the funding will be directed to the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) programme providing shelter and shelter repair kits for those who have lost their homes.

The UK is also supporting women’s rights organisations and women-led organisations through First Response Fund for the Philippines, enabling them to provide life-saving assistance, including food, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and sexual and reproductive health services to the most vulnerable.

His Majesty, King Charles III earlier sent a message expressing his deep concern about the losses from the recent disasters.

The assistance forms part of UK’s wider humanitarian response. The UK is a major contributor to global humanitarian funds. This includes support for the Start Ready fund, which released more than £1 million, and the UN Central Emergency Response Fund, which has released US$ 5.95 million in anticipatory action response.
DC Personnel
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We DC Personnel will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 DC Personnel recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Recruitment and career advice

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The Crafty Gardener
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We The Crafty Gardener will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 The Crafty Gardener recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr R Robertson and Miss N Smallridge v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112921/2019 and 4112938/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Robertson and Miss N Smallridge v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112921/2019 and 4112938/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c85b828247839c255ae317/4112921.2019___4112938.2019_-_Mr_R_Robertson___Miss_N_Smallridge_v_Cornerstone_Community_Care__Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
IMPS04750 - Value for import VAT: normal rules: video, cinematographic and sound recordings - not produced in quantity for general sale and imported by private persons or by film, TV, radio broadcasting or newspaper companies or film libraries
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)


Library imports and the majority of other imports are made on a free of charge basis or, where there is a payment, that payment includes the value of the ‘right of reproduction’ - that is, of copying or screening and so on. The value of this right when separate or distinguishable from the price for the goods themselves is not to be included in the customs value.

Where there is a price for the goods themselves customs valuation can be determined on the basis of that price but this will rarely be found to be the case. The nature of the goods is unique and, even when the goods are resold in the UK after importation; they are re-sold together with the right of reproduction. Almost always, therefore, customs value will need to be determined under the fallback customs valuation method (method 6).
Direct consumer enforcement guidance and rules
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on draft direct consumer enforcement guidance and rules.

We consulted on draft guidance and rules for the exercise of the new direct enforcement powers given to the CMA in relation to consumer protection law under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

We have provided an update about this consultation and next steps in the CMA’s new consumer enforcement regime (https://competitionandmarkets.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/10/our-new-consumer-enforcement-regime). Final revised guidance will be published before 6 April 2025, alongside an approach document which will set out the CMA’s enforcement priorities for the first 12 months of the new regime.

Find out more about the consultation and how to respond (https://connect.cma.gov.uk/direct-consumer-enforcement-guidance-and-rules)
How to appeal a decision by the Forestry Commission
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Appeal against a grant decision, refusal of a felling licence, restocking and enforcement notices, or an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) enforcement notice.

You can appeal against any decision that we have made, which you feel is unjust or incorrect.

Sources

Forestry Act 1967 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10/contents) The Forestry (Felling of Trees) (Amendment) Regulations 1987 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/632/regulation/2/made) The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Dissolution) Order 2002 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/794/contents) The Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2228/contents) Case law on burden of proof: Grundy & Co Excavations Ltd and Sean Parry v Forestry Commission (2003) (https://www.casemine.com/judgement/uk/5a8ff7c760d03e7f57eb2037) Case law on planning consent: Arnold White Estates Ltd v The Forestry Commission (2022) (https://www.judiciary.uk/live-hearings/arnold-white-estates-ltd-claimant-appellant-v-the-forestry-commission-respondent/)
Government response to the report ‘Victims in their own right?’
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Response to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report on child victims of domestic abuse.

The report ’Victims in their Own Right? Babies, children and young people’s experience of domestic abuse (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/babies-children-and-young-peoples-experiences-of-domestic-abuse)’ was published in April 2025 by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales (https://domesticabusecommissioner.uk/).

This is the government’s response to the recommendations in the report.
Product Safety Report: Tongbao Toys Ltd Monkey Plush Toy (2410-0073)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Product Safety Report for Tongbao Toys Ltd Monkey Plush Toy presenting a high risk of choking.

Summary

Product: Tongbao Toys Ltd Monkey Plush Toy

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of choking due to easily detachable small parts.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of choking as small parts are easily detachable. If a young child was left unattended whilst playing with the toy, they may pull at the nose/eyes of the toy causing them to detach. If a young child were to swallow any of these small parts, they could block the child’s airway, causing them to choke.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD number: 2410-0073

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Andrew Gray (Perth) LTD
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Andrew Gray (Perth) LTD will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 Andrew Gray (Perth) LTD recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
VGC Group Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We VGC Group Limited will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 VGC Group Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.