theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Professor Danielle George CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Professor Danielle George was appointed Chief Scientific Advisor for National Security in early 2025 and started in the role in April 2025. Danielle is a Professor of Radio Frequency Engineering and Associate Vice President at the University of Manchester. She was President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in 2020 to 2021 and currently a Vice President of the British Computer Society, Chartered Institute for IT. Danielle was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in Her Majesty The Queen’s 2016 Honours List for services to engineering through public engagement. In 2016 she received the Royal Academy of Engineering Rooke Medal for services to engineering and in 2017 received the Harold Hartley Medal for outstanding contribution to the field of Measurement and Control. Danielle was appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in His Majesty The King’s 2024 New Years Honours List for services to engineering through public engagement. Danielle’s passion for raising public awareness of the positive impact engineering and science has on all aspects of our everyday lives, as well as highlighting to young people the immense depth and breadth of opportunities a career in science and engineering can offer, has led to numerous current high-profile ambassadorial roles.  Danielle presented the 2014 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures and has delivered a number of TED and TEDx talks.

Professor Danielle George was appointed Chief Scientific Advisor for National Security in early 2025 and started in the role in April 2025.

Danielle is a Professor of Radio Frequency Engineering and Associate Vice President at the University of Manchester. She was President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in 2020 to 2021 and currently a Vice President of the British Computer Society, Chartered Institute for IT.

Danielle was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in Her Majesty The Queen’s 2016 Honours List for services to engineering through public engagement. In 2016 she received the Royal Academy of Engineering Rooke Medal for services to engineering and in 2017 received the Harold Hartley Medal for outstanding contribution to the field of Measurement and Control.

Danielle was appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in His Majesty The King’s 2024 New Years Honours List for services to engineering through public engagement.

Danielle’s passion for raising public awareness of the positive impact engineering and science has on all aspects of our everyday lives, as well as highlighting to young people the immense depth and breadth of opportunities a career in science and engineering can offer, has led to numerous current high-profile ambassadorial roles.

Danielle presented the 2014 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures and has delivered a number of TED and TEDx talks.
Mr L Chapman v PD Leisure (Hull) Ltd (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation): 1804128/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Chapman v PD Leisure (Hull) Ltd (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation): 1804128/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/671f56b54fdbe4653d6ecb09/Mr_L_Chapman_v_PD_Leisure__Hull__Ltd__in_creditors__voluntary_liquidation__-_1804128-2024_-_Rule_21_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr L Chapman v PD Leisure (Hull) Ltd (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation): 1804128/2024 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd369264220b68ed6a6f1b/Mr_L_Chapman_V_PD_Leisure__Hull__Limited__in_Creditors__Voluntary_Liquidation_-1804128-2024-Judgment.pdf).
Angharad Rayner
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Angharad joined Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) in 2006 as a trainee health physicist. She spent eight years in radiation protection, including four years leading the department. Angharad then joined the Trawsfynydd lead team as EHSS&Q manager before becoming waste operations manager. She later became site director at Trawsfynydd, making history as the first woman in the UK to run a nuclear decommissioning site. In 2024, Angharad was seconded to the NDA as EHS Director but has now returned to NRS as EHSS&Q Director. Angharad was among the first cohort to train as a mental health first aider and was a founding member of the NRS Women’s Network. She is president of the Wales Nuclear Forum and a role model across the industry, particularly for women in the energy sector.

Angharad joined Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) in 2006 as a trainee health physicist. She spent eight years in radiation protection, including four years leading the department. Angharad then joined the Trawsfynydd lead team as EHSS&Q manager before becoming waste operations manager.

She later became site director at Trawsfynydd, making history as the first woman in the UK to run a nuclear decommissioning site. In 2024, Angharad was seconded to the NDA as EHS Director but has now returned to NRS as EHSS&Q Director.

Angharad was among the first cohort to train as a mental health first aider and was a founding member of the NRS Women’s Network. She is president of the Wales Nuclear Forum and a role model across the industry, particularly for women in the energy sector.
Breast screening: guidance for clinical nurse specialists
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

This sets out the standards of practice for clinical nurse specialists working in the NHS breast screening programme.

This publication details:
- the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in breast screening
- arrangements for quality assurance
- a protocol for assessing performance
- information on the nursing extended role and advanced practitioner role
Escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: G7 foreign ministers’ statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-02)

G7 foreign ministers gave a statement condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma.

Joint statement:

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, strongly condemn the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and in particular, the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma. We urge M23 and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) to cease their offensive in all directions. We call for the urgent protection of civilians.

We also call for an end to all direct and indirect support to the M23 and all non-state armed groups in the DRC. This offensive constitutes a flagrant disregard for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC. We also condemn M23’s intention to continue expansion into South Kivu.

This latest M23 offensive has led to a dramatic increase in displaced civilians in Goma and across eastern DRC, on top of the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people since the start of the M23 offensive in January. We deplore the devastating consequences of the renewed M23 and RDF offensive, worsening already difficult humanitarian conditions.

G7 Foreign Ministers call for the rapid, safe and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for civilians and reiterate that humanitarian personnel must be provided assurances of safety.

We urge all parties to return to the negotiating table and honour their commitments under the Luanda Process. We urge the M23 to withdraw from all controlled areas. We also urge all parties to fully commit to a peaceful and negotiated resolution of the conflict.

We reiterate our full support to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) to protect civilians and stabilize the region and call on all parties to respect its mandate.

Attacks against peacekeeping personnel are entirely unacceptable. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the fallen peacekeepers of MONUSCO and the Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (SAMIDRC).

We strongly condemn all attacks against diplomatic missions in Kinshasa. We urge the Congolese authorities to take all appropriate steps to protect diplomats and the premises of diplomatic missions, as is their responsibility in accordance with international law.
X v Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and others: 1301470/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in X v Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and others: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65b0fa9ff2718c0014fb1c55/X_v_Sandwell_and_West_Birmingham_Hospitals_NHS_Trust___Others_.pdf).

Read the full decision in X v Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and others: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/665d99390c8f88e868d334ad/X_v_Sandwell_and_West_Birmingham_Hospitals_NHS_Trust_and_others_-_1301470.23_-_LJ.pdf).

Read the full decision in X v Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and others: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment and Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cc0c7ab6d7ea468dbea67b/Mrs_X_._v_Sandwell_and_West_Birmingham_NHS_Trust_and_others__see_schedule_attached__-_xx-xxxx-xxxx-Judgment.pdf).
North Devon abstraction licensing strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

The Environment Agency’s approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the North Devon area.

This abstraction licensing strategy is for the North Devon area in the South West river basin district.

Our approach ensures that we:
- meet river basin management plan (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/river-basin-management-plans-updated-2022) objectives for water resources activities
- avoid deterioration within the catchment
Our guidance on managing water abstraction (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-water-abstraction) gives the technical explanation, legal and policy requirements behind the strategy.

Please see our guidance if you need to:
- check if you need a licence to abstract water (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-a-licence-to-abstract-water)
- check if you need a licence to impound water (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-a-licence-to-impound-water)
- apply for an abstraction or impounding licence (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/water-management-apply-for-a-water-abstraction-or-impoundment-licence)
Wings For Warriors
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 Wings For Warriors 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 Wings For Warriors 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 Cadets
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Making connections with potential employers for students and graduates of the Wings For Warriors flight training programme.

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.
Design hearing decision: O/856/21
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 23 November 2021.

Design decision O/856/21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/619e217ce90e07043e8ff386/o85621.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
TSEM3479 - Trust income and gains: vulnerable beneficiaries: claims to special tax treatment: computing the amount of relief: income tax - part years example
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)


The details are the same as in the example in TSEM3477 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/trusts-settlements-and-estates-manual/tsem3477) but the beneficiary reaches the age of 18 on 5 January 2025 and so no longer qualifies as a vulnerable beneficiary.

The election is therefore only in force for nine months of the tax year.

All the income arises evenly throughout the year but the trustees pay allowable management expenses of £2,700 in the period to 5 January and the remaining £1,800 in the last three months of the tax year.

A.

Qualifying trusts income (£15,000 + £20,000 x 9/12).

£26,250

B.

Non-qualifying income arising in that part of the year to which the election applies (£20,000 x 9/12).

£15,000

C.

Total income arising in that part of the year to which the election applies (A + B).

£41,250

D.

Proportion of management expenses attributable to non-qualifying income in that part of the year to which the election applies (£2,700 x B/C).

£982

E.

Allowable management expenses attributable to qualifying trusts income (£2,700 - D).

£1,718

F.

Management expenses arising in that part of the year to which the election applies are set against dividend income and grossed up (E x 100/91.25).

£1,883

For the purposes of calculating TQTI, it is only necessary to work out the trustees’ liability in respect of the qualifying trusts income (before making the claim for special tax treatment). In this case it is:

Income x 9/12

£11,250

£15,000

-

Income used to pay management expenses

-

£1,883

-

Tax rate

-

8.75%

-

Tax chargeable

-

£164.76

£164.76

Remaining income

£11,250

£13,117

-

Tax rate

45%

39.35%

-

Tax chargeable

£5,062.50

£5,161.53

£10,224.03

TQTI

-

-

£10,388.79

The vulnerable person has no personal income or gains in the year and so the amount of TLV2 is nil.

TLV1 (the amount of additional tax that the vulnerable person would pay if the qualifying trusts income arose directly to them) is:

Income - actual

£0

£0

-

Income treated as arising to the vulnerable person

£11,250

£15,000

-

Less personal allowance (£12,570)

£5,250

£7,320

-

Savings starting rate £5,000 @0% and Basic rate £1,000 @0%

£0

-

-

Tax chargeable

£0.00

£0.00

£0.00

Chargeable at dividend rate at nil rate on £500 and dividend rate (8.75%)

-

£7,180

-

Tax chargeable

-

£628.25

£628.25

TLV1

-

-

£628.25

Less TLV2

-

-

£0.00

VQTI

-

-

£628.25

The reduction that the trustees can claim is TQTI - VQTI (£10,388.79 - £628.25) = £9,760.54.

Their actual liability is the same as in the example in TSEM3477 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/trusts-settlements-and-estates-manual/tsem3477) and the liability after claiming the reduction is:

Tax due

£22,659.76

Less reduction for special tax treatment

£9,760.54

-

£12,899.22
Decontamination for prevention of PVL-SA infections
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

This rapid systematic review aimed to identify and summarise available evidence for strategies for decontamination to prevent recurring infection with PVL-SA.

This rapid systematic review identified and assessed the available evidence for strategies to decontaminate household and community settings to prevent recurring infection with Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-positive Staphylococcus aureus (PVL-SA).

This rapid systematic review searched for research published up to 30 January 2024. No published randomised controlled trials or non-randomised controlled trials were identified that examined the effectiveness of decontamination methods available in either household or community settings for the prevention of recurring infection with PVL-SA.
Ms A Thomas v Cornorosso Ltd (In Creditors voluntary liquidation): 4106801/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Thomas v Cornorosso Ltd (In Creditors voluntary liquidation): 4106801/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798cd43cfd3deafa04fdf4c/Ms_A_Thomas_v_Cornorosso_Limited_In_Creditors_voluntary_liquidation__-_4106801.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
UK is absolutely committed to securing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, commends Ukraine as the party of peace for proposing a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire - and urges Russia to agree to this without further delay.

Thank you, Mr Chair. Our Helsinki Final Act commitments include sovereignty, territorial integrity and the non-violability of borders. As per the first line of the Helsinki Final Act, these principles are designed to protect “true and lasting peace” in our region. This is why we remain unwavering in our support for Ukraine defending its territorial integrity, its right to exist, its sovereignty, and its independence.

We welcome the progress President Trump has made towards a ceasefire in Ukraine and in negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. We are in close contact with US and Ukraine following the conclusion of talks in Riyadh yesterday. President Zelenskyy has already shown Ukraine is the party of peace by proposing a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire. We hope that President Putin will agree to this without further delay.

Any lasting peace must ensure Ukraine’s sovereignty and security – in line with the Helsinki Final Act and the UN Charter. With robust security arrangements to ensure Russia is never able to invade again. The UK will play its full part – and is already taking a leading role, alongside France, to build a coalition of the willing to support Ukraine’s future security.

Over the last week, Russia has continued to launch brutal attacks that cause daily suffering for innocent Ukrainians. The drone strike on Kyiv on March 23rd exemplifies another horrific assault, tragically killing a 5-year-old girl and severely injuring ten others. A Russian missile strike on Sumy in northeastern Ukraine injured 88 people, including 17 children. In Donetsk, Russian shelling over the past three days across the eastern Oblast province has resulted in the deaths of seven civilians. We must emphasise the need for accountability for these actions and renew our commitment to collaborating towards achieving enduring peace.

Mr Chair, we are absolutely committed to securing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and are engaging with key allies in support of this effort. A just and lasting peace is vital for Ukraine and for wider Euro-Atlantic and international security and prosperity.
Transport appraisal and cost damping
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

This research analyses different approaches to cost damping used in transport modelling.

Cost damping in transport modelling is when passenger sensitivity to the cost of a journey decreases as the journey’s length or overall cost increases.

This research analyses different approaches to cost damping and compares them with economic appraisal techniques, such as the ‘rule of a half’.

John Bates Services carried out this research on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Jobcentre Plus Midlife MOT qualitative research
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

The research provides feedback from DWP staff and claimants on the value of the Jobcentre Plus Midlife MOT and identifies suggestions for delivery improvements.

The Jobcentre Plus Midlife MOT is for Universal Credit claimants aged 50+ to help them think about their future through voluntary group information sessions focused on work, wealth, and health.

The research was conducted over 4 districts starting in November and December 2024. The qualitative research design included interviews with staff, observations in Job Centre Plus offices and interviews with claimants who attended the sessions. It involved observations of 8 sessions in diverse jobcentres; informal feedback conversations with claimants and staff to understand their experience of the sessions; and in-depth virtual interviews with 24 claimants and 20 members of staff in 4 District Areas.

Contribution to the evidence base

The research contributes to the evidence base on the value of policies targeted at midlife individuals by providing feedback on a group-based intervention aimed at encouraging longer working lives and improvements in retirement planning.

Research value

Evidence will be used to inform policy development for midlife customers of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Further information

This ad hoc publication contains management information on the Jobcentre Plus (JCP) Midlife MOT, January 2023 to June 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jcp-midlife-mot-group-sessions-management-information-january-2023-to-june-2025).
Mr A Burgess v Grafik Ltd (in Liquidation): 3200213/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Burgess v Grafik Ltd (in Liquidation): 3200213/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d05ecd472ec44ed2307874/Mr_A_Burgess_v_Grafik_Ltd__In_voluntary_Liquidation__-_3200231_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
King Charles III England Coast Path from East Cowes Ferry to Wootton Bridge (IOW 1): Natural England's proposals
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Find out about Natural England's proposals to improve coastal access on the Isle of Wight.

On 27 August 2025, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved access to the coast on the Isle of Wight between East Cowes Ferry and Wootton Bridge (IOW 1).

This is the final report in the collection for this stretch (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/england-coast-path-on-the-isle-of-wight-comment-on-proposals).

The opportunity to comment closed at midnight on Wednesday 22 October 2025. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals.

All representations and objections will be considered before the Secretary of State makes a final decision about the report.

You should:
- read the overview which includes background information to help you understand the proposals and maps
- use the index map to find the relevant chapter for the length of coast you are interested in
- open the corresponding chapter of the report for more information
Comment on Natural England’s proposals

View the guidance on representations and objections (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/england-coast-path-comment-on-a-proposed-new-stretch).
Flat 18 Farrans Court, Northwick Avenue, Kenton, HA3 0AT - LON/00AE/MNR/2025/0847
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber Decision of Judge S Brilliant and Ms J Rodericks MRICS Dated 30th September 2025

Read Reasons in - Flat 18 Farrans Court, Northwick Avenue, Kenton, HA3 0AT - LON/00AE/MNR/2025/0847 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690cc2d0276dd02bc451ab59/251006_-_Dec_Flat_18__Farrans_Ct.pdf) Read Final Decision in - Flat 18 Farrans Court, Northwick Avenue, Kenton, HA3 0AT - LON/00AE/MNR/2025/0847 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690cc2c3f5db1b22dad3e6b8/251010_-_Flat_18_Farrans_Ct_Signed_Dec.pdf)
Evolution CCTV & Electrical 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 Evolution CCTV & Electrical 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 Evolution CCTV & Electrical 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
- 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.
Reaper 24/7 Protection Services 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 Reaper 24/7 Protection Services 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 Reaper 24/7 Protection Services 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
- 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.
Proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

We are seeking views on proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022. This consultation is open to anyone, though we are particularly seeking views from providers of public electronic communications networks and services.

This consultation sets out proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electronic-communications-security-measures-regulations-and-draft-telecommunications-security-code-of-practice). These proposed updates are intended to help public telecoms providers protect UK telecoms networks and services in light of evolving threats and emerging technologies.

The proposed updates include:
- some drafting changes for greater clarity in Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Code
- some additional measures in Section 3 of the Code
- associated guidance in Section 2 of the Code
The proposed updates are:
- explained in ‘Proposals to update the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022: what we are consulting on’
- shown as tracked changes in ‘Proposed updates to the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2022’ (PDF), below
Miss N Bakouse v London General Transport Services Ltd (T/a Go Ahead London): 2306493/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss N Bakouse v London General Transport Services Ltd (T/a Go Ahead London): 2306493/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe67d5694d57c6b1cf8d82/Nadia_Bakouse_v_Go_Ahead_London_2306493-2024_Judgment_07-Mar-25.pdf).
CG64115 - Business Asset Disposal Relief: shares/securities: liquidation of company
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)


Entrepreneurs’ Relief was renamed in Finance Act 2020 with effect from 6 April 2020. The new name is generally used in this guidance but should be read as applying to times before that date.

TCGA92/S169S(2) makes it clear that a disposal of an interest in the shares in a company includes a disposal of an interest treated as made by virtue of TCGA92/S122. This treats a capital distribution in respect of shares as a disposal (or part- disposal) of those shares, see CG57800P (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg57800p).

Business Asset Disposal Relief is available, if the relevant conditions are satisfied, for capital distributions made in respect of shares disposed of as a result of the winding up of a company.

ESC/C16

For distributions which took place before 1 March 2012, extra-statutory concession C16 may be applicable where a company is wound up "informally". If all the relevant conditions for ESC/C16 to apply are satisfied, distributions made in circumstances described in CTM36205 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm36205) will be treated as if they were capital distributions made in the course of a formal winding-up.

The company is treated as if it had begun a formal winding-up either on the date the company declared its intentions to seek or accept striking off and dissolution, or at an earlier date if the company had then ceased to carry on business and commenced to distribute its assets. Distributions made during the course of a winding up are excluded by CTA2010/S1030 (previously ICTA1988/S209(1)) from the definition of distribution that applies for the purpose of income tax or corporation tax on income. But capital gains may arise on such capital distributions, see CG57825 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg57825)+ and CTM36220 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm36220).

Business Asset Disposal Relief may be available in respect of a distribution which is treated as a capital distribution under ESC/C16.

CTA10/S1030A

Where distributions are made on or after 1 March 2012 as part of an informal winding up, the conditions for those distibutions to come within the capital gains tax rules are found at CTA10/S1030A. There is a £25,000 limit. See CTM36220 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm36220) for further details.

ITTOIA05/S396B/404A

From 6 April 2016, distributions on a winding up may be subject to a targeted anti-avoidance rule (TAAR). Further guidance can be found at CTM36300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm36300)+.
Bird flu: premises near Rye, Rother, East Sussex (AIV 2025/03)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 17 January 2025.

Case information

18 February 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Rye, Rother, East Sussex (AIV 2025/03), the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

9 February 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Rye, Rother, East Sussex (AIV 2025/03), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed the protection zone becomes a surveillance zone.

Download the ending of a surveillance zone declaration (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b4c7fb423f67c0e67d3863/Revocation_of_surveillance_zone_AIV_2025_03.pdf)

This revokes:

Download the declaration of the ending of the protection zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a8f3d67617b25e19283882/DPR_2025_05_AIV_2025_03_Merge_PZ_with_SZ_declaration.pdf)

This revokes and replaces:

Declaration of the avian influenza protection and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678ace17976cb51ae15735f8/AIV_2025_03_DPR_2025_05_Declaration_Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_20250117.pdf)

17 January 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 17 January 2025 at a premises near Rye, Rother, East Sussex (AIV 2025/03).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/03
Ms A Callender v Accor Invest: 2200204/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Callender v Accor Invest: 2200204/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67532c8320bcf083762a6d44/Ms_Aisha_Callender_v_Accor_Invest_-_2200204-2024.pdf).
Apply to get a vehicle approved to transport dangerous goods (ADR)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

Apply for an ADR test to allow a vehicle to carry dangerous or hazardous goods in bulk on the road.

Use these forms to apply for an ADR test. This allows vehicles to carry dangerous or hazardous goods in bulk on the road.

Apply for first ADR test or change to ADR category (ADR III)

Use the ADR III form for:
- a vehicle’s first ADR test
- a vehicle that has changed ADR category since its last test
- a vehicle that has been modified in a way that invalidates the manufacturer’s initial ADR declarations
Apply for subsequent ADR tests (ADR IIIS)

Use the ADR IIIS form if your vehicle has been tested before and its ADR category has not changed since its last test.

Send the form online

Download and save the form on your device.

Fill in the form.

Use the service to apply for a certificate for a lorry or trailer (https://www.gov.uk/apply-vehicle-test-certificate-lorry-trailer) to send the form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Pay the application fee (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heavy-goods-vehicle-fees/heavy-goods-vehicle-hgv-and-trailer-test-fees#adr) by credit or debit card (DVSA will tell you how to do this after you’ve applied), or using a pre-funded account (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vosa-pre-funded-customer-account-application-form).

Send the form by post

You can also send the application by post.

DVSA ADR SectionThe EllipsePadley RoadSwanseaSA1 8AN

Your application will be delayed if you do not fill in the form correctly.
VATREG19250 - Exception from registration: applications for exception
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)


Applying for exception must be done in writing.

The applicant should contact HMRC directly to request a VAT 1 and, when doing so, state that the reason for the request is an application for exception. They will also be sent a VAT5EXC. Both forms must be completed and submitted together to apply for exception.
Cuts to red tape to make great British staycations cheaper
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-06)

Consultation aims to cut costs of UK staycations for families and small businesses

- New plans to help UK tourism businesses offer better deals and value-for-money packages
- Plan for Change to cut outdated regulations will allow hotels, attractions, and restaurants to collaborate more easily
- Families planning their summer holidays will have more choice, better prices, and greater convenience
The UK’s travel industry is set for a boost as the Government unveils plans to cut red tape as part of its Plan for Change, and make it easier for businesses to offer package deals, giving consumers better value and supporting growth across the tourism sector.

The measures being looked at in a consultation, could remove barriers that currently prevent small businesses including B&Bs and restaurants from working together to create tailored UK holiday experiences. The measures if implemented, could boost the travel sector and help grow the staycation economy right across the country.

The proposals will support the domestic travel market to go for growth by giving families and travellers more affordable, flexible, and convenient options for their staycations.

The proposed measures will make it easier for businesses to bundle offers together, helping hotels, attractions, and restaurants team up to provide exclusive deals.
- For example, a B&B in the Lake District that may not be able to offer dinner, could team up with a nearby restaurant or pub to offer a discount on an evening meal when purchased together with the room booking.
- Or a campsite in Cornwall could be able to offer discounts and deals for the local surf school.
- But it could also apply to trips in towns and cities too, with tourists staying in a London-based hotel could offer discounted show tickets when they refer a consumer who has booked a room with them.
It will aim to support businesses through measures like setting a time limit for third parties to provide redress to organisers and improving the flexibility of insolvency protection provisions for non-flight packages.

For UK holidaymakers, these changes will give families better staycation options to help them plan summer holidays. Instead of booking everything separately, these measures would make it easier for consumers to access tailored packages that combine great accommodation with exciting local experiences.

Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, Justin Madders, said:

“Right now, a British hotel, local attraction, and restaurant can’t offer a joint deal without jumping through regulatory hoops - and that’s frankly ridiculous. As part of our Plan for Change, we’re fixing that.

“These common-sense changes will help small businesses, boost British tourism, and give families more choice when booking a staycation. More options, better value, and a stronger UK economy.”

The 12 week consultation will seek input from businesses and industry leaders on how best to implement these reforms.
IEIM8000480 - Notification to reportable users and reportable persons
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)


Regulation 8 of The Reporting Cryptoasset Service Providers (Due Diligence and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2025 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/744/contents/made) (the Regulations) requires RCASPs to notify each reportable person user and reportable persons that information that is required to be collected under Regulation 4 will be reported to HMRC and may be transferred to partner jurisdiction in accordance with a relevant agreement. The notification must be made by 31 January following the reporting year.

HMRC do not specify a format for the notification, which can be made electronically or in writing. The notification may be made by way of general communications such as update to the terms and conditions or may be included in the self-certificate obtained from each cryptoasset user. The notification is only made once for each user, and there is no requirement for this to be an annual process.

RCASPs that are also financial institutions within the CRS, may adopt the same notification process used to notify account holders.

Example

Crypto Limited is a UK RCASP. It collects information from individual cryptoasset users before any transactions are made during 2027. Crypto Limited has until 31 January 2028 to notify its users that the information will be provided to HMRC and may be shared with reportable jurisdictions.
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Julie Ann Swan 30 April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

On 30 April 2025 a Consent Order was made against Mrs Julie Ann Swan FCA of Harpenden

Between 5 July 2021 and 5 October 2021 Mrs Julie Ann Swan as Joint Liquidator of “X” Limited failed to act in accordance with the Fundamental Principle of Professional Competence and Due Care as set out at R2103.1 in the Insolvency Code of Ethics (applicable from 1 May 2020) by failing to take account of information provided to her in an email dated 3 June 2021, when calculating and making a first cash distribution to the Company’s shareholders.
JNP Legal 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 JNP Legal 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 JNP Legal 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
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.