theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Mrs A Clayton v Advisory Insurance Brokers Ltd: 1406352/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Clayton v Advisory Insurance Brokers Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686cdd5510d550c668de3c20/Mrs_Amy_Clayton_-vs-_Advisory_Insurance_Brokers_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs A Clayton v Advisory Insurance Brokers Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0f10406e6515f7914c6b3/Mrs_Amy_Clayton_-vs-_Advisory_Insurance_Brokers_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
Sheep and goat population in Great Britain: annual reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

Population density maps by the Livestock Demographic Data Group at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

These reports are produced by the Livestock Demographic Data Groups (LDDG).

The LDDGs were formed in January 2014 and are made up of APHA representatives from data, epidemiology, species expert and geographic information systems (GIS) work groups.
VATRESNI8200 - Handling correspondence: Failure to comply with conditions
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


Below is a draft letter that may be used when a traveller is not eligible to receive a refund because the conditions of the retail export scheme have not been met. The letter should be adapted to suit individual circumstances. Dear [insert name],

VAT Retail Export Scheme

Thank you for your letter of [insert date] concerning a VAT refund on goods purchased on a recent visit to Northern Ireland.

Visitors to Northern Ireland can obtain relief from VAT on personal goods they purchase for export, provided they are supplied by way of the retail export scheme. Retailers who operate the scheme are faced with an extra administrative burden as they are required to keep special records when making refunds abroad. For these reasons participation by retailers is on a voluntary basis.

For a supply made under the scheme to be zero rated (supplied VAT-free), the retailer has to ensure that the following conditions have been complied with:

a. the customer must be entitled to use the scheme (for example, is a non-EU visitor);

b. the entitled customer must make the purchase in person and complete a retail export scheme form at the retailer’s premises at the time of purchase;

c. the goods must be exported no later than the end of the third month following the month of purchase;

d. the goods and refund form must be produced to Customs at the final departure point from Northern Ireland/the EU; and

e. the retailer must make the refund to the customer before the sale can be zero-rated in his records.

In your particular case, it would appear that the conditions of the retail export scheme were not complied with in that [insert details] and therefore you are not entitled to a refund of VAT. I am sorry I cannot give you a more favourable reply.

VAT notice 704/1, Claim VAT back on tax-free shopping in Northern Ireland, which can be found on the Gov.UK website, explains the retail export scheme in more detail.

Yours sincerely,
M Felton v Aytac Foods Distribution Ltd: 6008668/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Felton v Aytac Foods Distribution Ltd: 6008668/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6931a4420cf0b7e681ff427a/M_Felton_v_Aytac_Foods_Distribution_Limited_-_6008668_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Hao Shuo Baby Stroller (2409-0181)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Product Safety Report for Hao Shuo Baby Stroller presenting a serious risk of choking and injuries.

Summary

Product: Hao Shuo Baby Stroller

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the stroller’s restraint system did not have the crotch restraint integrated.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the stroller’s restraint system did not have the crotch restraint integrated. As a result, the child would not be properly secured if both restraints were not in use, potentially causing the child to slip and injure themselves.

The product also presents a risk of choking as it has been identified that the label on the restraint strap may become loose and detach, producing a small part capable of fitting entirely inside of a small parts cylinder. A young child may put the label in their mouth and choke.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD number: 2409-0181

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Farm performance and productivity in England dashboard
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

This dashboard presents detailed analysis based on data from the Farm Business Survey on farm performance and productivity in England.

The productivity dashboard was decommissioned in November 2025.

For related data, please see the following resources:

Detailed information on farm productivity can be found on the Farm Business Survey Data Dashboard (https://shiny.farmbusinesssurvey.co.uk/).

A high-level overview of the agricultural sector in the UK is available in the Farming Evidence Pack (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farming-evidence-pack-a-high-level-overview-of-the-uk-agricultural-industry).

A more detailed summary of the UK agricultural sector is provided in the Agriculture in the UK Dashboard (https://defra-farming-stats.github.io/auk-dashboard/).

Links to all our agricultural statistics releases can be found on the Food, Farming and Bio-Security Statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/food-farming-and-bio-security-statistics) page on GOV.UK.

This dashboard brings together statistics on agriculture to summarise farm performance and productivity in England. Analysis is primarily based on data from the Farm Business Survey.

For further information please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Twitter: @DefraStats (https://twitter.com/@defrastats)
CH65 4EQ, Argent Energy Holdings Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/JP3031RC/V006
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

View the permit issued for Argent Oil Terminal, Ellesmere Port under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: Argent Energy Holdings Limited
- Installation name: Argent Oil Terminal
- Permit number: EPR/JP3031RC/V006
Rowans Hospice
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 Rowans Hospice 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 Rowans Hospice 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
We also pledge the following:

Recognise military skills and qualifications when interviewing for new positions

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.
Cameroon celebrates forest hero and Chevening scholars
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

The British High Commission in Yaoundé honoured Dr Cécile Ndjebet, the first-ever Kew International Medalist and a trailblazing forest and climate activist.

The British High Commission in Yaoundé hosted a special ceremony to honour Dr Cécile Ndjebet, the first-ever recipient of the Kew International Medal (https://www.kew.org/about-us/press-media/cecile-ndjebet-kim-winner). A renowned forest and environmental activist, Dr Ndjebet was celebrated for her groundbreaking work in forest conservation and women’s empowerment across 20 African countries.

Her recognition marks a historic moment, highlighting Cameroon’s leadership in global environmental advocacy.

As the 17th recipient of this globally respected award, Dr. Ndjebet was commended by UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins, and High Commissioner Matt Woods for her tireless efforts in promoting inclusive forest governance.

A co-founder of the African Women’s Network for Community Management of Forests and a member of the African Forest Forum, Dr Ndjebet has been instrumental in advancing sustainable environmental practices while ensuring that women have a voice in managing Africa’s natural resources.

A royal recognition

Just days after the ceremony in Cameroon, Dr Ndjebet was received by His Majesty King Charles III in the United Kingdom. During her visit, she delivered a powerful keynote address on “Nature Action: Mobilising Frameworks and Finance” highlighting the urgent need for global collaboration in financing nature-based solutions and empowering local communities, especially women, to lead in environmental stewardship.

Her address underscored the importance of integrating traditional knowledge, gender equity, and sustainable finance into global climate strategies.

Celebrating academic excellence

The event also celebrated the return of eight Chevening (https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=2a8b6d2e6e1199fd412469cb75e280f42edd225b415e61a3f1edf9427876a78fJmltdHM9MTc1MTg0NjQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=2e2ec04f-91ff-6cbb-2b12-d65390ed6d12&psq=www.chevening.org&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY2hldmVuaW5nLm9yZy8&ntb=1) Scholars who recently completed their master’s degrees at top UK universities. These scholars specialized in critical fields such as climate policy, engineering, disaster management, and artificial intelligence, bringing back valuable knowledge and skills to contribute to national development.

Strengthening UK-Cameroon ties through education

Since its inception in 1983, the Chevening Scholarship programme has played a vital role in fostering educational and diplomatic ties between the UK and Cameroon. By investing in future leaders, the programme continues to build bridges of collaboration, innovation, and mutual growth.
Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Grŵp Gorchwyl a Gorffen Hygyrchedd Hedfan (AATFG)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Cyd-ddylunio hedfan hygyrch trwy bartneriaeth.

Cafodd y Grŵp Gorchwyl a Gorffen Hygyrchedd Hedfan ei sefydlu ym mis Tachwedd 2024 dan gadeiryddiaeth y Farwnes Tanni Grey-Thompson, ac unodd y diwydiant, y rheoleiddiwr ac eiriolwyr defnyddwyr. Nod y grŵp, a hwylusir gan yr Adran Drafnidiaeth, oedd cyd-ddylunio gwelliannau ymarferol ar gyfer teithwyr awyr anabl a llai symudol.

Mae’r fenter yn pwysleisio cydweithredu cynhwysol, gan ymgysylltu â’r gymdeithas sifil, elusennau anabledd, ac unigolion sydd â phrofiad byw trwy fyrddau crwn, adborth uniongyrchol, ac ymholiadau manwl. Mae’r dull hwn yn cyfrannu’n uniongyrchol at ymrwymiad ym maniffesto Llafur i hybu hawliau pobl anabl ac at yr egwyddor o weithio gyda nhw, gan sicrhau bod eu barn a’u lleisiau wrth wraidd pob polisi a’r holl weithredu. Roedd y pwyslais ar newidiadau ymarferol a deialog barhaus gyda theithwyr anabl er mwyn sicrhau gwelliannau ystyrlon, cynaliadwy.

Mae’r dull cynhwysol yma wedi dylanwadu’n gadarnhaol ar gysylltiadau rhwng y llywodraeth a’r gymdeithas sifil. Mae mynd ati i gynnwys grwpiau ac unigolion sy’n eiriol dros anabledd wedi caniatáu proses gydweithredol a chynhwysol. Y nod yn hyn o beth yw meithrin ymddiriedaeth a chyd-ddealltwriaeth, lle mae pryderon dinasyddion anabl yn cael eu clywed.

Roedd y campau nodedig yn cynnwys sefydlu ymgysylltiad uniongyrchol ag unigolion anabl ac elusennau, meithrin dull polisi cydweithredol, a gosod cynsail ar gyfer cynnwys grwpiau ymylol yn ystyrlon mewn polisïau sy’n effeithio’n uniongyrchol arnyn nhw.
DESNZ: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Data on ministers’ overseas travel and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- Ministerial travel and meetings with external organisations (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/2673218b-0888-4617-a94e-9df90f75117f/ministerial-gifts-hospitality-travel-and-meetings-with-external-organisations)
Retrocession Agreements between HM Treasury and Pool Re
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-10)

Retrocession Agreements between HM Treasury and Pool Re, outlining the commercial terms and operation of the scheme.

Pool Reinsurance Limited (Pool Re) provides terrorism reinsurance to commercial properties in Great Britain. Under the Reinsurance (Acts of Terrorism) Act 1993, HM Treasury has entered Retrocession Agreements with Pool Re. These agreements set out the scheme rules and contractual terms between Pool Re and HM Treasury.

HM Treasury and Pool Re occasionally agree to new Retrocession Agreements to update the operation of the scheme.
The Business of Mindfulness 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 The Business of Mindfulness 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 The Business of Mindfulness Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Jason Tran
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Jason Tran is the Deputy Head of Mission at the British High Commission, Lusaka. He has previously served as Head of Cabinet for the Nigeria Network based in the British High Commission, Abuja; and Global Business Partner to HM Trade Commissioners for the Middle East and Latin America and the Caribbean based in the British Embassy Dubai for the Department for Business and Trade. Jason joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office after working in a range of leadership roles across Government including positions at the Department for Business and Trade, HM Prison and Probation Service, Ministry of Justice, Home Office, and National Crime Agency. Jason is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development.

Jason Tran is the Deputy Head of Mission at the British High Commission, Lusaka. He has previously served as Head of Cabinet for the Nigeria Network based in the British High Commission, Abuja; and Global Business Partner to HM Trade Commissioners for the Middle East and Latin America and the Caribbean based in the British Embassy Dubai for the Department for Business and Trade.

Jason joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office after working in a range of leadership roles across Government including positions at the Department for Business and Trade, HM Prison and Probation Service, Ministry of Justice, Home Office, and National Crime Agency.

Jason is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development.
Mr C  Coleman v Limitless Flooring Ltd: 3306234/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Coleman v Limitless Flooring Ltd: 3306234/2021 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a6dcf5a6acbbc7fb96a427/Mr_C_J_COLEMAN_v_Limitless_Flooring_Ltd_3306234_2021_Judgment.pdf).
Inert Belting & Materials 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 Inert Belting & Materials 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 Inert Belting & Materials 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
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

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.
J J Ward 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 J J Ward 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 J J Ward 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Safety Report: Steam Cleaner (2507-0059)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Product Safety Report for Steam Cleaner presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Steam Cleaner

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it is missing a thermal fuse and therefore has no overtemperature protection.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as it is missing a thermal fuse and therefore has no overtemperature protection. This may result in the product overheating and catching fire. In addition, the plug supplied does not have a valid BSI Kitemark licence number and is deemed to be counterfeit. Some documentation and markings were not present.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2507-0059

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mrs S West v The Stables Kitchens Ltd: 3311095/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S West v The Stables Kitchens Ltd: 3311095/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68555d485225e4ed0bf3ce57/Mrs_S_West_v_The_Stables_Kitchen_Ltd_3311095-2024_Rule_22_Judgment_.pdf).
Peder Prähl Sten Thomas Hofvenstam Per Agebäck v Sebastian Lapinski: [2025] EAT 77
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Auerbach on 12 June 2025.

Read the full judgment in Peder Prähl Sten Thomas Hofvenstam Per Agebäck v Sebastian Lapinski: [2025] EAT 77 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684aac34a3c112ee2996ff25/Peder_Prahl_Sten_Thomas_Hofvenstam_Per_Ageback_v_Sebatian_Lapinski__2025__EAT_77.pdf).
HMRC: business appointment rules advice, July to September 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.

This page provides information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of HMRC.

It covers former staff at senior civil service levels SCS1 and SCS2 and equivalents that fall within the scope of the business appointment rules. It also covers special advisers of equivalent level.
Mr G Quinlan v Millbrook Healthcare Ltd: 6012544/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Quinlan v Millbrook Healthcare Ltd: 6012544/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926dfff2a37784b16ecf50e/Mr_G_Quinlan_-vs-_Millbrook_Healthcare_Ltd_-_6012544.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Buyer Credit Facility: additional features
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Find out more about Local Currency Financing.

Local Currency Financing

UKEF can guarantee a buyer credit loan to an overseas borrower in local currency, financing the purchase of capital goods, services and/ or intangibles from a UK exporter. Loans can be made in over 60 currencies. For the overseas borrower (and buyer) it reduces foreign currency risk and avoids a variable debt service cost.

A buyer credit in local currency follows the same format as a conventional buyer credit in a standard currency such as sterling, euros or US dollars except that it is funded from a bank in the buyer’s country.

Local Currency Financing is particularly suited to projects that do not usually generate foreign currency revenue, such as water/gas/electricity utilities, local transport and local municipalities.
- Local Currency Financing: eligible countries (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-currency-financing-eligible-currencies)
To find out more about a UKEF Buyer Credit Facility (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/buyer-credit-facility).

To discuss eligibility for our support, contact our customer services team. Email xxx@xxx.xx or call xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Software engineering community
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

The software engineering community exists to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development among software developers, software engineers and related roles across government.

The software engineering community exists to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development among software developers, software engineers and related roles across government.

Who the community is for

You can join this community if you’re working as a software developer or software engineer in government or the wider public sector. Find out more about membership (https://uk-x-gov-software-community.github.io/tor/#membership) in the community’s terms of reference.

Get involved

The community runs online and in-person events such as lean coffee meetings, special interest groups and conferences. You can:
- become a member by signing up to the mailing list (https://uk-cross-government-software-engineering-community.mailchimpsites.com/)
- chat with the #software-development (https://ukgovernmentdigital.slack.com/archives/C23NQUH3L) community in cross-government Slack (https://x-govuk.github.io/posts/how-to-use-cross-government-slack/)
- visit the software engineering community website (https://uk-x-gov-software-community.github.io/) to find out about the community’s goals and upcoming events
Resources

The technology in government blog (https://technology.blog.gov.uk/) documents how technologists across government are building, assembling and running digital and technology projects.

Software engineering in the Service Manual

These guides show what we currently believe to be best practice for software development and software engineering in government:
- Managing software dependencies (/service-manual/technology/managing-software-dependencies)
- Maintaining version control in coding (/service-manual/technology/maintaining-version-control-in-coding)
- Deploying software regularly (/service-manual/technology/deploying-software-regularly)
- Working in pre-production environments (/service-manual/technology/working-in-pre-production-environments)
- Manage your software configuration (/service-manual/technology/manage-your-software-configuration)
- Making source code open and reusable (/service-manual/technology/making-source-code-open-and-reusable)
Local authority capital expenditure and receipts in England: 2023 to 2024 final outturn
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Statistics on the final outturn figures of local authority capital expenditure and receipts in the financial year April 2023 to March 2024.

This release provides the final outturn for local authority capital expenditure and receipts in the financial year April 2023 to March 2024.

The final outturn information is derived from capital outturn returns (COR) submitted by local authorities in England.
Non-human primates bred for use in scientific purposes: response from Lord Hanson
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Lord Hanson has responded to the Animals in Science Committee’s advice on non-human primates bred for use in scientific purposes.

Lord Hanson has written to the Chair of the Animals in Science Committee outlining their response and actions taken as a result of the recommendations made in their report on “Non-human primates bred for use in science purposes (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nonhuman-primates-bred-for-use-in-scientific-purposes)”, published on 15 November 2022.

All recommendations have been accepted.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Ikoyii Restaurant Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Decision for applicant Ikoyi Group Limited against registration number 15383707, applicant successful.

Application number 4712

Applicant Ikoyi Group Limited objected to the name used by Ikoyii Restaurant Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 10 January 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Ikoyii Restaurant Limited is changed to 15383707 LTD.
This resolution makes clear that M23 must withdraw from Goma and Bukavu: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council resolution on Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The United Kingdom is grateful for the efforts of France, as penholder, and the engagement of all Council members to enable the adoption today of this important resolution.

The United Kingdom welcomes and fully supports this text. We hope it makes a positive contribution to the diplomatic leadership in the region, especially the recent EAC-SADC summit, and helps bring an end to the conflict.

UK ministers are engaging intensively to support a diplomatic end to the conflict because there is no military solution.

President, the violations we have seen in recent weeks in eastern DRC are wholly unacceptable. Today’s resolution sends a clear message that these violations must stop and the parties to return to the African-led political processes.

It makes clear that there needs to be a ceasefire and the withdrawal of M23 from Goma and Bukavu. We strongly urge M23 to immediately cease hostilities. No Member States should impede this.

It also makes clear that international humanitarian law must be respected, as must MONUSCO’s mandate.

And critically, it makes clear that DRC’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, as well as the UN Charter must be respected. The UK supports this resolution’s call for all Rwandan Defence Forces to withdraw from Congolese territory.

We urge the parties to fully abide by this resolution. Otherwise this Council will need to consider further action.

Thank you.
SK Compliance
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 SK Compliance 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 SK Compliance recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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.
Breast screening: acquisition and testing of ultrasound scanners
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Information on purchasing, installing, maintaining and the quality assurance of breast ultrasound scanners for the NHS breast screening programme.

Use this document to make sure ultrasound scanning equipment meets the standards required for the NHS breast screening programme.

This document covers information on:
- clinical requirements
- equipment selection and supply
- quality assurance
- evidence based baseline testing
- evidence based acceptance testing
- evidence based physics testing
Working for British Embassy  Bamako
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)


Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Bamako or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in Mali, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

The British Embassy will never ask you to pay any fees or money for any part of the recruitment process.
Iran financial sanctions: list of asset-freeze targets
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

This page contains the current list of persons designated under the Iran sanctions regime.

The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 revoke and replace the Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

Context

This sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging the government of Iran to comply with international human rights law, respect human rights, and deter Iran from conducting hostile activity against the UK and other countries.

The Regulations impose asset freezes on those identified, and designated under the Sanctions Act, as being responsible for or involved in serious human rights violations in Iran or hostile activity by the Government of Iran.

The UK also implements a sanctions regime on Iran related to nuclear weapons (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-iran-nuclear-proliferation).

UK Regulations
- The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1314/made)
DL v  Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Another: [2025] UKUT 108 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Scolding on 25 March 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-CSM (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683ed75b2c163eb35f1e4522/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-CSM.pdf).

Judicial Summary

Child Support Act 1991: What has to be in place for the Court to recognise that a supersession decision has been made under s17 of the Child Support Act 1991 (in circumstances where the decision making is unclear and confused). What happens if this decision does not comply with Regulation 25 of the Child Support Maintenance Regulations 2012 – does that mean the decision is totally invalid or can the Tribunal examine the manner and extent of the deficiencies and the prejudice to the parties when deciding if the notification was invalid?

In cases of confused or unclear decision making, what requirements are essential for something to amount to a supersession decision under s17 of the Child Support Act 1991. Whether the requirements of Regulation 25 of the Child Support Maintenance Regulation 2012 are such that failure to comply with the requirements automatically makes the decision totally invalid, or can the Tribunal examine the manner and extent of the deficiencies and the prejudice to the parties when deciding if the notification was invalid or simply deficient (and so can be relied upon as a decision which can be the subject of appeal)?
VATRESNI8650 - Handling correspondence: Inadequate description of goods on VAT 407(NI)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


Below is a draft letter that may be sent to a retailer when the refund form has an inadequate description of goods sold. The letter should be adapted to suit individual circumstances. Dear...

VAT Retail Export Scheme

Please find enclosed a copy of a VAT 407(NI) refund form issued by you on...

It is a requirement of the VAT retail export scheme that Customs can identify goods declared against the descriptions on the VAT 407(NI). In this instance it has not been possible to do so and the claim has been rejected.

Please ensure, in future, that full descriptions are entered to avoid rejection of your customers’ claims.

Yours,
CH225900 - How to do a compliance check: information powers: third party notice: involved third parties
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

Notices could only be issued to ‘involved third parties’ in the period 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2012. The data-gathering powers are used for information notices issued on or after 1 April 2012, see CH28000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch28000).
Mr M Townsend-Ryan v Cardiff City Transport Services Ltd: 1602418/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Townsend-Ryan v Cardiff City Transport Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68779bfdf5eb08157f3637f0/Mr_M_Townsend-Ryan_v_Cardiff_City_Transport_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Townsend-Ryan v Cardiff City Transport Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6927112b345e31ab14ecf544/xx-xxxx-xxxx_M_T_Ryan_v_Cardiff_City_Transport_Services_Ltd_Written_Reasons.pdf).
Heckington Fen Solar Park: correction of errors, Planning Act 2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

Decision by the Secretary of State to make corrections to the Heckington Fen Solar Park Order 2025.

Decision by the Secretary of State to make corrections to the Heckington Fen Solar Park Order 2025.

Date of decision

11 April 2025

Company/location

Ecotricity (Heck Fen Solar) LimitedLincolnshire

Type of project

Development consent order for a photovoltaic solar farm / Correction of errors, Planning Act 2008
Enhancing HMRC's ability to tackle tax advisers facilitating non-compliance
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

This consultation explores options to enhance HMRC’s powers and sanctions to take swifter and stronger action against professional tax advisers who facilitate non-compliance in their client’s tax affairs.

This consultation seeks views on whether HMRC’s current powers are effective in dealing with non-compliance facilitated by tax advisers. It will be of particular interest to tax advisers, their clients or potential clients and tax and accountancy professional and regulatory bodies.

The consultation asks for views on a complementary suite of potential measures:
- expanding information powers against tax advisers
- introducing stronger penalties against tax advisers who contribute to the tax gap
- publishing details of tax advisers subject to HMRC sanctions
- sharing a greater range of information about tax advisers with their professional bodies
Where possible, we encourage early responses to support our ongoing consideration of the policy.