theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Work begins on new accommodation for personnel at RAF Digby
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Work to build four new accommodation blocks for personnel has officially begun at RAF Digby, in Lincolnshire.

A ground-breaking ceremony was held on 26 March 2025, after the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) awarded a £65 million contract to Galliford Try earlier this year. Arcadis will join the project as a Technical Support Provider. The contractors will use local suppliers and labour where possible.

The project, delivered on behalf of Strategic Command, will see the construction of 276 single occupancy en-suite bedrooms for junior ranks, spread across four blocks. Each block will also contain a kitchenette, laundry rooms, drying rooms and social spaces.

The buildings have been designed with sustainability at the forefront, as part of an MOD and wider government initiative to meet net zero targets by 2050. Solar panels and air source heat pumps will be installed onto the buildings, as well as temperature-controlled heating zones, energy efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle charging points and a system to recover heat from wastewater in the showers.

Operated by Strategic Command, RAF Digby is the RAF’s oldest station, established in 1918.

Shaun Purdy, Project Manager for DIO Major Programmes and Projects, said:

I am excited for construction to officially start on this important project to enhance the experience for our dedicated service personnel based at RAF Digby.

This new accommodation not only represents a significant step in modernising military accommodation, but also in our commitment to sustainability. With features such as solar panels and air source heat pumps built into the design, we are delivering accommodation that will reduce our environmental impact for years to come.

Wing Commander Neil Hallett, Station Commander RAF Digby, said:

It is incredibly exciting for Strategic Command to now see this project underway and watch the site transform to deliver modern accommodation that will directly benefit the service personnel based at RAF Digby.

Jon Marston, Managing Director for Galliford Try Building East Midlands, said:

We are delighted to be working in partnership with the DIO in delivering this important project. Our business has a strong track record in providing high-quality accommodation for our service personnel, and we look forward to working with all the stakeholders involved to create a fantastic new facility for RAF Digby.

The contract also includes provision of car parking, street lighting and landscaped outdoor communal areas.
Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination programme for Gonorrhoea
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Documents relating to the Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination programme against Gonorrhoea for gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (GBMSM).

From 1 August 2025, the Meningococcal B (Men B) vaccination for use against gonorrhoea is being offered to gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) by specialist sexual health services (SHS).
Great Massingham and Docking Surgeries Partnership
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 Great Massingham and Docking Surgeries Partnership 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 Great Massingham and Docking Surgeries Partnership 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 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.
HMRC Datalab
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Information about the Datalab, which allows approved researchers from contracted institutions to access de-identified data in an on-site secure environment.

The Datalab facility is part of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) support for the National Data Strategy (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-data-strategy), which aims to use data securely, to drive innovation and productivity across the UK, enhancing the delivery of public services to improve people’s lives.

The facility allows suitable applicants to suggest innovative and practical research projects to HMRC on a voluntary basis, which, if approved, aims to produce a high-quality final report for use by HMRC, the researcher community and the public.

HMRC benefits by contracting with applicant institutions and their researchers to act on behalf of HMRC in producing analysis that supports HMRC’s functions. The research must be conducted in accordance with HMRC’s requirements, and the final research findings must be suitable for publishing in a reputable impartial publication or for use by Government Departments.

Datalab projects are not commissioned by HMRC.

See About the HMRC Datalab (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-datalab/about-the-hmrc-datalab) for further information.
Climate Change Levy rates
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Find the latest Climate Change Levy and Carbon Price Support rates for energy providers.

Climate Change Levy

Climate Change Levy is paid at either, or both the:
- main levy rate
- Carbon Price Support rate
As a business energy supplier you’re responsible for charging the correct levy to your customers.

As an electricity generator you’re responsible for accounting and charging the correct Carbon Price Support rate.

The levy rate varies for each commodity:
- kilowatt-hours (kWh) for gas and electricity
- kilograms for all other taxable commodities
The rates do not apply to taxable commodities (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-for-climate-change-levy) supplied to domestic consumers and charities for non-business use.

Reduced rates

There are reduced rates if you’re already in the climate change agreement scheme (https://www.gov.uk/climate-change-agreements--2).

Main rates

Percentage discount for holders of a climate change agreement

Carbon Price Support rates

If you own electricity generating stations or you’re an operator of combined heat and power stations, you pay Carbon Price Support rates.

You become liable for the Carbon Price Support rate when:
- gas passes through the meter at the generating station
- LPG, coal and other solid fossil fuels are delivered through the entrance gate at the generating station
When you submit your return (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/submit-returns-for-climate-change-levy) you must declare the levy, including the Carbon Price Support rates of the levy, and keep normal commercial accounting records to prove your declarations.
Waterloo Medical 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 Waterloo Medical 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 Waterloo Medical 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
- 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.
CTM34505 - Residence: dual resident companies: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)


Broadly, dual resident companies are companies that simultaneously satisfy the residence rules of the UK and of another state. CTA10/S109 prevents certain dual resident companies from setting off their losses and other amounts, see CTM34600 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm34600), by way of group relief.

In addition, the following provisions also restrict access to other types of relief normally available to group or associated companies:
- CTA10/S948 (continuation treatment of capital allowances on transfer of trade);
- TCGA92/S171 (transfers within a group);
- TCGA92/S175 (replacement of business assets within a group);
- CAA01/S61 (item 2 of the Table) (disposal value: sale of plant and machinery at undervalue);
- CAA01/S266 (1), (connected person succession - continuation election);
- CAA01/S569 (common control alternative amount election); and
- TIOPA10/S280A (no debt cap disallowance to dual resident investing company).
The legislation was introduced to deal with dual resident companies that were used to exploit the UK group relief provisions and their overseas equivalent.

These dual resident companies included companies incorporated in the United States or Australia. Such companies could get relief by setting off their losses against the profits of other companies incorporated within the jurisdiction concerned where those companies were under common control with the company making the losses. Typically such dual resident companies had no taxable income against which to set interest payments and these payments created tax losses, which could be relieved against profits arising in both countries.

The most common example of these dual resident companies were companies which were centrally managed and controlled in the UK but were incorporated in the State of Delaware. This device was called the 'Delaware Link'. There were also many examples where companies were managed and controlled in the UK and incorporated within a state other than Delaware.
We must all keep alive the principles of multilateralism: UK Statement at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting.
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Earlier today, Foreign Minister Lamola and I hosted a session on the upcoming Global Fund replenishment, and we will continue to support that.

I see the Russian Representative is leaving his seat because he does not want to hear the response to his illegal war of aggression towards Ukraine.

Let us be clear, it is an unprovoked war of aggression that is not just a disgraceful assault on Ukraine’s security and resilience, it is an assault on the UN Charter’s fundamental principles and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and no amount of false fantasy world distortions, misinformation and propaganda from the Russian representative about the causes of the war will convince anyone.

And I say to the Russian Federation, your actions are clear for all to see, attacking not just the courageous country of Ukraine, but the UN Charter’s fundamental principles.

It will not succeed the United Kingdom, alongside countries across the world will continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.

Can I thank South Africa for your work to pursue peace and to make those the fundamental principles behind your G20 presidency.

We will continue to support you on the replenishment of the Global Fund, which we seek to achieve in time for the November G20 Summit, because as a result of that work, children are no longer growing up as orphans.

Millions of parents no longer face early bereavement, because 70 million lives have been saved from HIV, TB and Malaria.

We will continue to support reform of the international financial system, including calling for greater voice and representation for low income and vulnerable countries in the World Bank and IMF.

But crucially, too, we will support and the whole of the G20 should support peace where it is so desperately needed, in Sudan and in Gaza.

This week, the UK has made the historic decision to recognize the state of Palestine, to keep alive a two-state solution, but it must be a spur, not a substitute for much-needed ceasefire, a release of the hostages and desperately needed humanitarian aid.

The United Nations came together around peace, the G20 comes together around multilateral institutions to support prosperity, to support security, and to support that collaboration across the globe.

We support those principles, and we must keep all of them alive.
TSI008550 - Requirements of Temporary Storage: How to obtain permission to remove goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Goods in temporary storage may only be removed when Customs have given permission.

Removal of the goods, including to another temporary storage premises, will not be allowed until Customs have released the goods and the dispatching temporary storage operator is in possession of an authenticated removal note or system generated message. Release will not normally be allowed until:
- Customs have received both presentation and temporary storage declaration (or both combined)
- any anti-smuggling checks have been carried out
- the movement of goods to another temporary storage premises will be subject to the control procedures of Transit if outside the conditions of the authorisation
- reasonable grounds exist for doing so
- the goods are stored separately from un-cleared goods within the approved area
- the goods are eventually removed within a reasonable time set.
The Temporary Storage Facility operator will be required to keep records showing dates of release and collecting haulier details, this will normally be captured on the CSP inventory system.
CSLM19020 - SA repayments: borrower within SA: Payrolled Benefits in Kind
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-06)


Student and postgraduate loan deductions are not due on payrolled benefits in kind (BiKs) that are not subject to Class 1 National Insurance contributions. (https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance/national-insurance-classes)

For tax years 2023/24 and prior, our Self Assessment system were not able to tell the difference between these payrolled benefits in kind and the rest of the PAYE income. As a result, these were included in the student loan and postgraduate repayments calculations.

For 2024/2025 onwards, a new box has been added to the Self Assessment (SA) tax return for reporting payrolled Benefits in Kind (BiKs) that are subject to Class 1A National insurance contributions (NICs) only.

This only impacts those who are:

· in Self Assessment

· in repayment of a student or postgraduate loan or both

· receiving payrolled benefits in kind that are subject to Class 1A National Insurance Contributions (NICs) through their employer.

If your payrolled benefits in kind are not subject to Class 1 National Insurance contributions, you should enter the amount in the following box to make sure your loan deductions are correctly calculated.

· online tax return – box titled “Payrolled benefits included in pay from employer which affect your student loan repayments”.

· SA102 paper tax return – box titled “Payrolled benefits included in box 1 which affect your student loan repayments”.

For more information on completing previous years returns including payrolled benefits in kind see gov.uk (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tell-hmrc-about-a-student-loan-in-your-tax-return#if-you-have-payrolled-benefits-in-kind)
Hamilton Law
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 Hamilton Law 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 Hamilton Law 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
- 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.
Help with partnerships on your Self Assessment tax return
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Find information on completing the partnership section of your Self Assessment tax return.

Find out about using cash basis accounting (https://www.gov.uk/simpler-income-tax-cash-basis) to work out your income and expenses if you’re a partner and what you can claim capital allowances (https://www.gov.uk/capital-allowances) on.

You must tell HMRC about any income you receive from a partnership in your Self Assessment tax return.

Helpsheets for filling in your tax return

Helpsheets provide information which can help you complete certain sections of your Self Assessment tax return. For example, checking if you qualify for a certain relief and working out figures you might need to include in your return.

Working out your profits

Work out how to calculate your taxable profits (HS222) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-calculate-your-taxable-profits-hs222-self-assessment-helpsheet).

Find out how to fill in your Self Assessment tax return if you have more than one business (HS220) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/more-than-one-business-hs220-self-assessment-helpsheet).

If you’re claiming reliefs or allowances as a partner

Read helpsheets about:
- the limit on Income Tax reliefs (HS204) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/limit-on-income-tax-reliefs-hs204-self-assessment-helpsheet)
- reliefs and rules for farmers and market gardeners (HS224) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farmers-and-market-gardeners-hs224-self-assessment-helpsheet)
- relief for trading losses (HS227) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/losses-hs227-self-assessment-helpsheet)
- the averaging tax relief for authors or artists (HS234) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/averaging-for-creators-of-literary-or-artistic-works-hs234-self-assessment-helpsheet)
- capital allowances and balancing charges (HS252) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/capital-allowances-and-balancing-charges-hs252-self-assessment-helpsheet)
If you’re a non-resident entertainer or sportsperson

Understand tax rules on non-resident entertainer or sportsperson (HS303) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/non-resident-entertainers-and-sportspersons-hs303-self-assessment-helpsheet).

Other partnership helpsheets

Read helpsheets about:
- information from your accounts (HS229) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/information-from-your-accounts-hs229-self-assessment-helpsheet)
- calculating doctors’ expenses (HS231) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/doctors-expenses-hs231-self-assessment-helpsheet)
- farm stock valuation (HS232) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farm-stock-valuation-hs232-self-assessment-helpsheet)
Forces Career Pathways 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 Forces Career Pathways 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 Forces Career Pathways 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
- 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.
GOV.UK brand guidelines
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

GOV.UK updated its brand guidelines in June 2025 to include details on implementing and extending the use of the brand into new contexts and channels.

The look and feel of GOV.UK’s brand has been updated to make sure GOV.UK works well for everyone and can expand into new channels such as the GOV.UK App and the GOV.UK Wallet.

This document contains detailed brand guidance for all GOV.UK brand elements, including the colour palette, typography, and the GOV.UK ‘dot’.

The guidelines also show how the brand can flex appropriately to users, audience, content and context.

If you have a question about the GOV.UK brand guidelines, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Advice pages
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

The Planning Inspectorate has published a series of advice pages that are intended to inform applicants, consultees, the public and others about a range of process matters in relation to the Planning Act 2008 (PA2008).

The advice pages are grouped together by audience or subject matter

Edrychwch ar y tudalennau cyngor yn Saesneg. (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/prosiectau-seilwaith-o-arwyddocad-cenedlaethol-tudalennau-cyngor)
Mr R Baker v South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust: 1405959/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Baker v South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b4a42f4e79a175a4c2fe74/Mr_R_Baker_-vs-_South_Western_Ambulance_Service_NHS_Foundation_Trust__-_Judgement.pdf).
A question of leadership: the failure of engagement for its own sake
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-17)

An essay written by Martin Bright, part of a series of essays on defending free speech commissioned by Robin Simcox, the former Commissioner for Countering Extremism.

Drawing on his experience as a journalist covering extremism and Islamic organisations in Britain, the author examines the relationship between investigative journalism, free expression and counter-extremism work.

It explores the challenges journalists face when reporting on sensitive topics and the importance of maintaining press freedom in discussions about extremism and community relations.

These essays have been independently commissioned. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the UK Government or the Commission for Countering Extremism.

These essays were commissioned to present a diverse range of perspectives from authors with contrasting or conflicting opinions on this issue. They are provided to contribute to this vital discussion and do not imply agreement or endorsement by any associated organisations or individuals.

We are aware that this publication may have accessibility issues. We are working on an accessible version.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Mr O Ajala v OVO Energy Ltd: 1401165/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Ajala v OVO Energy Ltd: 1401165/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688c846925ba7325501b08c7/Mr_O_Ajala_-vs-_OVO_Energy_Ltd_-_1401165.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Cross Keys Homes Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Cross Keys Homes Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Mr N Darkwah v Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust: 6005846/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Darkwah v Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust: 6005846/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a4c7e28259d52732f6addf/Mr_N_Darkwah_v_Central_and_North_West_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_6005846-2024.pdf).
34 Leigham Vale Streatham SW16 2JH - LON/00AY/MNR/2024/0695
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber Decision of J A NAYLOR FRICS Dated 4th April 2025

Read Full Reasons in - 34 Leigham Vale Streatham SW16 2JH - LON/00AY/MNR/2024/0695 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a0cb6382965132de1aa68/250415_-_Full_Reasons_34_Leigham_Vale.pdf) Read Final Decision in - 34 Leigham Vale Streatham SW16 2JH - LON/00AY/MNR/2024/0695 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a0cbd6d6ac02ee99d8438/250415_-_Signed_Decision_34_Leigham_Vale.pdf)
Offshore Workboats
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 Offshore Workboats 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 Offshore Workboats 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
- 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.
Mr R Kennedy v Glasgow City Council: 4102535/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Kennedy v Glasgow City Council: 4102535/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683eb16772f067240eb90bc0/Mr_R_Kennedy_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4102535.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
Rule of Law essential for economic growth, says Attorney General
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

The Attorney General spoke about the foundational role of the rule of law in delivering economic security at the City of London’s Guildhall.

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered a speech at the Guildhall in the City of London, addressing the importance of the rule of law for underpinning economic growth.

The reception was attended by the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby MP, international lawyers, members of the UK judiciary, and representatives of barristers’ chambers.

In his remarks, the Attorney emphasised that economic growth – the central part of the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change – was not possible without the rule of law.

Adherence to the international rule of law was another key message in the Attorney’s speech, providing the necessary conditions of trust between nations and international security in which global free trade, investment flows and international commerce can flourish.

The Attorney took the opportunity to celebrate the culture of pro bono work within the legal sector, recognising the works of organisations like the National Pro Bono Centre and the regional pro bono committees.

The Attorney General said:

There is a crucial link between a country’s commitment to the rule of law and its levels of innovation, inward investment, trade and economic growth.

Through the Government’s commitment to the rule of law, we hope to provide the best possible conditions for the UK economy to grow. Businesses need certainty to operate, to invest, and to grow.

City of London Corporation Policy Chairman, Chris Hayward, said:

Growth is fundamentally important, and driving inward investment to power the City of London can help ensure the UK economy is firing on all cylinders.

The rule of law, along with the UK’s time zone and our language, is a key pillar of our attractiveness as a place to do business. It underpins trust in our legal and financial systems; fosters economic stability and reinforces our global leadership in both commerce and justice.
Development of Apply for criminal legal aid service
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

View the funding decision of a criminal legal aid application in your LAA online portal with the new functionality rolled out for Apply for criminal legal aid.

Apply for criminal legal aid service was successfully implemented as a replacement for the eForms service in September 2024. The service became mandatory for all criminal legal aid applications in November 2024.

A search functionality was released in November 2024, to allow providers to search submitted and returned applications within Apply for criminal legal aid. We will continue to improve the search function based on provider feedback.

New functionality release

We recently released an outcome feature within the service that allows you to be able to view the funding decision of a criminal legal aid application in your LAA online portal.

Representation orders, contribution notices, and refusal notices will not be visible and will still be emailed to you.

You will now find applications that have been processed by LAA under the new “Decided” tab. You can view the funding decision inside the full application details screen, along with any comments left by caseworkers. A reminder to always read caseworker comments as they may contain crucial information about the funding decision.

This feature will make it easier to see when an application has been processed and the outcome of that application.

Looking forward

As you will have seen from the releases detailed above, functionality that we release for Apply for criminal legal aid may not be the final version and we aim to keep developing the features wherever possible. We will continue to expand the functionality of the service, listening to feedback from providers to deliver a more accessible, user-friendly platform.

Provider Feedback

Apply for criminal legal aid has been informed by provider feedback, we continue to welcome your feedback through the feedback link in the header and footer of the Apply for criminal legal aid service.

The language used for the funding decisions has minor grammatical differences from that used in eForms, therefore here are the current definitions within the outcome screens:

Overall results

IoJ results

Means test results

More information

You can find more information on the service here Digital developments for criminal legal aid: civil providers - GOV.UK. (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/digital-developments-for-criminal-legal-aid-civil-providers)
Mr M Watson v Midlothian Council: 4118570/2014
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Watson v Midlothian Council: 4118570/2014 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c9af2775d7505462fc6662/Mr_Watson_v_Midlothian_Council_4118570.2014_-_14.11.2024.pdf).
Pertussis epidemiology in England 2024 and 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

Number of laboratory confirmed cases of pertussis in England in 2024 and 2025.

Number of monthly laboratory confirmed cases of pertussis in 2024 and data to end March 2025.

Data for 2023 was published in the Laboratory confirmed cases of pertussis in England: annual report for 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pertussis-laboratory-confirmed-cases-reported-in-england-2023).

No further monthly data will be published and the next April to June 2025 quarterly report will be published in the August issue of the Health Protection Report.
Mr T McMaster v Oncall Group Resources Ltd: 1304746/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T McMaster v Oncall Group Resources Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a307da246cc964c53d2945/Mr_T_McMaster_v_Oncall_Group_Resources_Limited_-_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T McMaster v Oncall Group Resources Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68aefd86960e2d135b4c8e91/Mr_T_McMaster_v_Oncall_Group_Resources_Limited_-_Written_Reasons_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Mr M Syed v Antipodea and Brew Cafe: 2302234/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Syed v Antipodea and Brew Cafe: 2302234/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a0cb1682f8431ebeb047af/Mr_M_Syed_v_Antipodea_and_Brew_cafe_2302234-2024_SO_Judgment.pdf).
Technology and Energy Secretaries chair second AI Energy Council meeting
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

The Technology and Energy Secretaries have chaired the second round of discussions, with a focus on compute and the energy demands of AI.

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle and Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband led the second meeting of the AI Energy Council in London this week (Monday 30 June).

Joined by regulators and representatives of the energy and tech sectors, the latest round of talks centred on the energy demands which will be needed to power the UK’s compute ambitions, and the future energy needs of the sector as a whole.

The government has set the ambition of ramping up the UK’s public compute capacity - the building block of AI development - 20 fold in the next 5 years, with talks focused on how the country’s energy grid can meet that goal.

Presentations from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the National Energy System Operator (NESO) on energy demands for AI kicked off the session, with the Energy Secretary reflecting on the work being undertaken by the council’s dedicated working group on forecasting energy demand.

With the energy demands of data centres - key drivers of AI development and growth - expected to double in the coming years, attendees also reiterated the importance of ensuring they can be connected to the power grid as swiftly as possible.

This was further highlighted by the Technology Secretary’s reflections on the importance of growth and increasing the UK’s sovereign AI capabilities as central pillars of the AI Energy Council’s work, noting its role as a vital forum for answering key questions and unlocking opportunity.

At the conclusion of the meeting, those in attendance reflected on the shared mission across the energy and tech sectors and the urgency of the council’s work in the coming years as the government powers both its AI and clean energy superpower ambitions. This also included an agreement to work together to forecast future trends support the government’s broader work on grid connections.

The council will next meet in Autumn.

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Company Names Tribunal decision: Stardes Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Decision for applicant Eddie Stobart Limited registration number 14984976, applicant successful.

Application number 4855

Eddie Stobart Limited objected to the name used by Stardes Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended’ refers to decisions where there has been a defence or where there are other issues of note.
Ms S Boardman v Muzo Clinic: 6009577/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Boardman v Muzo Clinic: 6009577/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f24f39f5d433238a14c771/Ms_S_Boardman_v_Muzo_Clinic_-_6009577_2025_-_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Mr N Brabbins v SSLP Group Ltd: 3311675/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Brabbins v SSLP Group Ltd: 3311675/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67178a86194d62fb68540549/Mr_N_Brabbins_v_SSLP_Group_Limited_3311675.2022_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr N Brabbins v SSLP Group Ltd: 3311675/2022 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6787875bbca9366c9f56def8/Mr_Nigel_Brabbins_-_v_-_SSLP_Group_Ltd_-_3311675-2022_-_Final_Written_Reasons.pdf).
Get a divorce: step by step
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

How to file for divorce if you're in England or Wales.

Get support and advice

You can get support or counselling to help you through the divorce process.

Get support and advice from Relate (https://www.relate.org.uk/) Find a counsellor on Counselling Directory (https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/adv-search.html)

Check if you can get divorced

Check if you can get a divorce (/divorce) Get legal advice if you want help with the divorce process (/find-a-legal-adviser)

Make arrangements for children, money and property

Make arrangements for your children (/looking-after-children-divorce) Divide your money and property (/money-property-when-relationship-ends) Check if your divorce will affect whether you can live in your current home (/stay-in-home-during-separation-or-divorce)

Apply for a divorce

Apply for a divorce online or by post (/divorce/file-for-divorce) £612 Get help with court fees (/get-help-with-court-fees) Get legal advice (/find-a-legal-adviser) Get help if your husband or wife cannot make decisions for themselves (/divorce/if-your-husband-or-wife-lacks-mental-capacity)

Apply for a ‘conditional order’ or ‘decree nisi’

Apply for a ‘conditional order’ or ‘decree nisi’ (/divorce/apply-for-conditional-order-decree-nisi)

Finalise your divorce

Apply for a ‘final order’ or ‘decree absolute’ (/divorce/finalise-your-divorce)

Report that your circumstances have changed

You also have to tell other government organisations that you’re getting divorced if:
- you get benefits (/report-benefits-change-circumstances)
- your visa is based on your marriage (/visas-when-you-separate-or-divorce)