theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Expired OFSI General Licence INT/2023/2711256
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

A general licence issued by OFSI

On 15 February 2023, OFSI issued General Licence INT/2023/2711256 under Regulation 61 of the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“The Syria Regulations”) pertaining to humanitarian activity in relation to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey.
Child Disability Payment: Service Level Agreement
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Service Level Agreement between the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Scottish ministers for people living in Scotland.

The Service Level Agreement sets out the agreed roles and responsibilities between the Scottish ministers and DWP when delivering Child Disability Payment (https://www.mygov.scot/child-disability-payment).
Mr S Hopkin v Dermal Diagnostics Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation): 3300402/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Hopkin v Dermal Diagnostics Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation): 3300402/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a338d3a66f515db69343ae/Mr_S_Hopkin_v_Dermal_Diagnostics_Limited__in_creditors_voluntary_liquidation___3300402.2025_R22_Judgment_.pdf).
Love your side hustle? Make it tax official this Valentine’s
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

HMRC launches Help for Hustles campaign to help people earning extra income understand their tax obligations.

HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) ‘Help for Hustles’ campaign launched to support people earning extra income to understand any tax obligations

A new easy-to-use guide (https://taxhelpforhustles.campaign.gov.uk/?utm_source=govuk_press&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sidehustles&utm_content=12feb) has been launched to support the campaign

As Valentine’s Day approaches, anyone who has turned the love for their hobby into a side hustle is being encouraged to ‘put a ring on it’ and make it official.

Whether it’s making extra income from activities such as online content creation, dog walking, or making handcrafted items to sell, HMRC has launched a new Help for Hustles campaign to assist people in understanding if they need to declare their earnings.

Anyone generating more than £1,000 from their side hustle should check their tax obligations using HMRC’s new easy-to-use guide at taxhelpforhustles.campaign.gov.uk (https://taxhelpforhustles.campaign.gov.uk/?utm_source=govuk_press&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sidehustles&utm_content=12feb).

Angela MacDonald, HMRC’s Second Permanent Secretary and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, said:

We know many people are turning their hobbies and interests into successful businesses and we’re here to help them understand their tax obligations.

Nobody wants an unexpected tax bill, so anyone with a side hustle should check HMRC’s straightforward guide and make sure they’re getting their tax right.

The new guide covers five key areas to help people understand any tax obligations:
- I’m buying or making things to sell
- I’ve got a side gig
- I work for myself doing multiple jobs
- I’m a content creator or influencer
- I rent out my property
If someone has earned more than £1,000 from their side hustle in a tax year, they may need to complete a Self Assessment tax return. Customers can check if they need to tell HMRC about additional income (https://taxhelpforhustles.campaign.gov.uk/?utm_source=govuk_press&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sidehustles&utm_content=12feb) on GOV.UK.

This only applies to people who are trading or selling services. If someone is simply clearing out their unwanted items and putting them up for sale, they will not need to pay tax.

Undeclared income of more than £1,000 from side hustles form part of the hidden economy. HMRC is committed to reducing the tax gap, of which the hidden economy accounted for about £2.2 billion in the 2022 to 2023 tax year.

Further information

HMRC’s ‘Help for Hustles’ campaign runs until 31 March 2025.

According to insight commissioned by HMRC and published in 2023, one in 10 people in the UK are operating in the hidden economy with 65% of these individuals most likely operating side hustles and largely unaware that they should be registered for tax.
Agricultural price indices
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Monthly UK agricultural price indices.

This monthly publication provides information for the United Kingdom on trends in the prices received by producers for agricultural products (e.g. wheat, cattle, vegetables) and the prices paid by producers for agricultural inputs (e.g. energy, fertiliser, animal feed).
Redcar & Cleveland College
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 Redcar & Cleveland College 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 Redcar & Cleveland College recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr L Cullen v Weald Rise Primary School: 6014623/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Cullen v Weald Rise Primary School: 6014623/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685e99d561d68e6ee1a92b3b/Mr_L_Cullen_v_Weald_Rise_Primary_School_6014623.2024_PH_Judgment_.pdf).
UKAEA’s RACE2Mars team wins UKSEDS Olympus Rover Trials
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

A team of engineering apprentices and graduates from UKAEA won first prize in the UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space Olympus Rover Trials

A team of engineering apprentices and graduates from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has claimed first place in the prestigious Olympus Rover Trials.

The Trials, organised by UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS), were held recently at Airbus Defence and Space’s Mars Yard.

The winning team, RACE2Mars, work in UKAEA’s Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE). The skills developed through UKAEA’s work for fusion energy – remote handling and control systems in extreme environments – are directly applicable to the challenges of space exploration.

RACE2Mars was tasked with designing, building, and then operating the rover within a simulated Mars exploration mission at the Mars Yard, a specially designed environment mimicking Martian terrain.

The Olympus Rover Trials involved navigating the rover through rough terrain and scanning QR codes.

RACE2Mars was one of only twelve teams across the UK to qualify for the final competition day, following a rigorous selection process that included a preliminary design review and critical design review by a panel of engineers.

Dean Gooding, Graduate Control Systems and Software Engineer, UKAEA, said:

The Olympus Rover Trials has been a fantastic opportunity to lead an ambitious project and strengthen my leadership, organisational, and technical skills. As a team, we tackled challenging mechanical and electrical engineering constraints, refined our programming skills, learned to write effective design documents, and developed solid testing strategies - gaining a huge amount of experience along the way.

Rhiannon Jones, Electrical Engineering Apprentice, UKAEA, added:

The project has been a great opportunity to learn and develop. It’s rare to see all aspects of a project due to how long-term they can be. It’s also been excellent to be part of a team of developing engineers—I’ve really enjoyed working on this.

Nick Sykes, Director of RACE, UKAEA, commented:

This achievement is a testament to the talent, creativity, and dedication of our early-career engineers. The RACE2Mars team not only demonstrated technical excellence but also embodied the spirit of collaboration and innovation that UKAEA is proud to foster.

This win highlights the exciting crossover between fusion energy and the space sector.

Oliver Lee, Olympic Rover Trials Co-lead at UKSEDS, said:

The RACE2Mars from UKAEA should be very proud of what they have achieved. Their hard work and enthusiasm was reflected by their performance across the board, from their outstanding Mars Yard demonstration to their impressive outreach efforts. We very much look forward to seeing what’s next for the upcoming competition year.

RACE2Mars team’s rover design in The Mars Yard - Image credit: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Iraq financial sanctions: list of asset-freeze targets
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Iraq is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains the current list of designated persons.

The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 ensure sanctions for Iraq are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.

Context

The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 put in place sanctions measures to ensure the UK continues to meet its obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolution 661 (1990) and 1483 (2003).

Resolutions 661 and 1483 established a sanctions regime relating to Iraq, under which certain measures are imposed upon those named on the UN’s Iraq Sanctions List.

UK Regulations
- The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/707/contents/made)
- 02.07.2012 The Iraq (Asset Freezing) Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/1489) (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1489/contents/made) (applicable prior to 11pm, 31 December 2020)
EU regulations (applicable prior to 11pm, 31 December 2020)

Council Regulation (EC) 1210/2003 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2003/1210)

Find out more about UK sanctions on Iraq (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-sanctions-on-iraq)
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Africa annual review summaries 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This page includes 2023 to 2024 annual review summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund programmes in Africa.

All Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes are reviewed carefully each year. These reviews assess:

technical and programme management standards including financial and risk management, value for money, conflict and gender sensitivity

contextual factors such as changes to the political environment

the outputs and outcomes during the year

Lessons learned are also identified.

An expert team conducts these reviews and include at least one team member who is independent from the programme. The team assesses at 2 levels: output (the direct result of programme activities) and outcome (the changes that these outputs deliver). Assessment scores are on a scale of 4, where outputs or outcomes meet or exceed expectations, to 1, where most targets were not met.

The CSSF team aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons for this are:

to protect national security

for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments
Maidstone Borough Council
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 Maidstone Borough Council 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 Maidstone Borough Council 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:
- 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
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.
Crude oil and petroleum products: imports by product
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Crude oil and petroleum products: imports by product 1920 to 2024.

Historical crude oil and petroleum products data series updated annually in July alongside the publication of the Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics (DUKES).

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6889f7fe6478525675738fe6/Oil_Imports_since_1920.xls)

Crude oil and petroleum products: imports by product 1920 to 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6889f7fe6478525675738fe6/Oil_Imports_since_1920.xls)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 60 KB

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If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Marine environment: unexploded ordnance clearance Joint Position Statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

This is a Joint Position Statement about minimising the impacts of unexploded ordnance clearance in the marine environment.

An increase in marine development is leading to the discovery of a greater amount of unexploded ordnance, which need to be cleared to protect human life and infrastructure.

Low noise methods of clearance are now commercially available and cause less environmental harm that the traditional method of detonation.

The UK government and devolved governments have national and international obligations relating to the management of our seas and the protection of habitats and species.

This joint statement therefore sets out the collective position of the UK government, devolved governments and associated bodies on clearing unexploded ordnance within the UK marine environment, in relation to commercial marine developments.
Mr B Shaw v Morgan Woods Ltd: 2601969/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Shaw v Morgan Woods Ltd: 2601969/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6799085e1c041dcc469dae07/bradley_shawe_v_Morgan_Woods_Ltd_2601969-2024.pdf).
Beechwood Equipment
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 Beechwood Equipment 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 Beechwood Equipment 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
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.
Mrs A Zewdie v Atlantic Corporation (UK) Ltd: 2200429/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Zewdie v Atlantic Corporation (UK) Ltd: 2200429/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a49f0b81828dd65c16a81a/Mrs_A_Zewdie_v_Atlantic_Corporation__UK__Limited_-_2200429-2024.pdf).
Kanishka Narayan MP
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-07)

Kanishka Narayan was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on 7 September 2025. He was elected as the MP for Vale of Glamorgan in July 2024.

Kanishka Narayan was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on 7 September 2025. He was elected as the MP for Vale of Glamorgan in July 2024.
Mrs L Yacomine v ACS Group Service Ltd: 3312072/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs L Yacomine v ACS Group Service Ltd: 3312072/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691b0c0a84a267da57d705d8/Mrs_L_Yacomine_v_ACS_Group_Service_Limited-3312072-2024-_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
BUSH-SWAN-WARE (YELLOW) P66-P69 overhead line, S37 Consent, Electricity Act 1989
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Screening decision to replace 7 x wooden poles on existing 33kV overhead line.

Secretary of State’s screening decisions in accordance with the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017.

Date of decision

23 May 2025

Location

Dorset

Type of project / consent requested

Section 37 consent to install or keep installed an electric line.
RFIG20930 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Deceased persons - The application of the SRT: Fifth automatic overseas test
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


This test applies to an individual who dies in the tax year under consideration. The deceased will not be UK resident for the tax year in which they die if:
- they were not resident in the UK for the 2 preceding tax years because they met the third automatic overseas test for each of those years
- they were not resident in the UK in the preceding tax year because they met the third automatic overseas test for that year, and the tax year before that was a split year by virtue of Case 1
And
- they met the modified conditions of the third automatic overseas test for the period from the start of the tax year in which they died to the day before their death
The fifth automatic overseas test looks at full-time work overseas in the tax year of death, but it considers only the period from the start of the tax year to the day before death. The sufficient hours calculation must be modified by applying it to this shorter period, and there must be no significant break during this work period. To calculate if a deceased person has worked sufficient hours, the specified steps must be followed:

Step 1

Identify any disregarded days: these are any days from the start of the tax year in which the individual died to the day before death, on which the deceased worked for more than 3 hours in the UK, including those days they also did some work overseas on the same day.

Step 2

Calculate the net overseas hours: add up (for all their employments and/or trades carried on), the total number of hours that the deceased worked overseas; from the start of the tax year in which they died to the day before death. Do not include in the net overseas hours any hours that the deceased worked overseas on disregarded days.

Step 3

Calculate the number of days in the reference period. Only the days in the period from the start of the tax year up to and including the day before the date of death should be considered. From that number the following need to be subtracted:
- the total number of disregarded days (Step 1)
- any days that were part of gaps between employments
- other days that can reduce the reference period
Step 4

Divide the number of days in the reference period by 7. If the answer is more than 1 and not a whole number, round down to the nearest whole number. If the answer is less than 1, round up to 1.

Step 5

Divide the net overseas hours (Step 2), by the number resulting from Step 4. If the answer is 35 or more, the deceased has worked sufficient hours overseas.

If the deceased meets neither the fourth or fifth automatic overseas tests, consideration should be given to the guidance on the fourth automatic UK test for deceased persons. (see RFIG20940 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig20940)).
Ms J Jiang v SOAS University of London: 2201682/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Jiang v SOAS University of London: 2201682/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a06be76f68cc8414d5b80/Ms_J_Jiang_v_SOAS_University_of_London_-_2201682-2024.pdf).
MCA Paper Review Prioritisation Framework (v2.0 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

The updated Framework for the panelling of cases for paper reviews.

The Parole Board has adopted a general set of principles to guide its approach to the panelling of cases for paper review under the MCA process (“paper reviews”). These principles are set out in this Paper Review Prioritisation Framework (PRPF). They balance the need for the Board to manage its overall caseload with the Board’s duty to provide a timely review of detention under Article 5(4) of the European Convention on Human Rights.

The PRPF was updated in March 2025.
The Fighting Chance
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 Fighting Chance 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 Fighting Chance 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
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Customer due diligence form for affordable housing grant funding
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Provide your customer due diligence details to Homes England when applying for affordable housing grant funding.

You must download, complete and return the ‘Affordable housing grant funding customer due diligence — know your customer (KYC) form’ when applying for affordable housing grant funding from Homes England.

Find out about information you need to provide, the checks we carry out and when we may need to share your information (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/share-customer-due-diligence-information-when-applying-for-affordable-housing-grant-funding).

How to complete this form

Make sure you complete all sections of the form as missing information will lead to delays.

How to return this form

Your completed form should be returned by email to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Send certified copies of any documents that are required. We do not need originals.
West Burton Solar Project: Correction of errors, Planning Act 2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Decision by the Secretary of State to make corrections to the West Burton Solar Project Order 2025.

Decision by the Secretary of State to make corrections to the West Burton Solar Project Order 2025.

Date of decision

3 June 2025

Company/location

West Burton Solar Project LimitedFulhamLondon

Type of project

Development consent order for photovoltaic solar farm / Correction of errors, Planning Act 2008.
CH282200 - Director disqualification: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical 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.
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy: 18 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

The schools adjudicator’s admission objection/admission referral decision about Sir Christopher Hatton Academy.

Decision reference: REF4436, ADA4437, ADA4451

Type of decision: objection/referral to admission arrangements – partially upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: North Northamptonshire Council

Admission authority: academy trust
The Parenting Network
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 Parenting Network 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 Parenting Network recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Changes to supplementary protection certificates on 1 January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

How SPC law is affected by new legislation which came into force on 1 January 2025, the actions SPC holders and applicants need to take, and the issues they need to be aware of.

Supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) provide additional protection for patented medicines and pesticides, which are required to go through extensive testing and approval before they can be authorised for sale.

New legislation on SPCs came into force on 1 January 2025. This guidance sets out what SPC holders and applicants need to do as a result of that legislation. This will depend on what marketing authorisations your SPC or SPC application relies upon, and its status on that date.

Guidance is also provided on issues that customers need to be aware of when viewing details of SPCs via our online services, following this legislation.

This guidance deals with SPCs for medicines for human use only. SPCs for veterinary medicines and pesticides are not addressed.

(There is a separate small change for veterinary medicines on 1 January 2025. This will reflect that marketing authorisations for Northern Ireland are being granted under different law. It will not require SPC applicants or holders to take any additional action.)
Silverbrook, Hicks Road, Markyate, AL3 8LJ : CAM/26UC/LDC/2024/0609
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region Judge Adcock-Jones

Read the decision in fullSilverbrook, Hicks Road, Markyate, AL3 8LJ:CAM/26UC/LDC/2024/0609 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a5e7f528e48520660a8841/CAM26UCLDC20240609_-Determination_-_Copy.pdf)
Strangulation in pornography to be made illegal
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

The depiction of strangulation in pornography will be banned in a move to protect women from violence, the Government has announced.

- Pornography depicting any act of strangulation to be made illegal through Crime and Policing Bill
- Follows acceptance in principle of Independent Porn Review recommendation
- Protection of women and girls vital to Government’s Plan for Change
Recognising how dangerous online material is perpetuating the growing epidemic of violence against women and girls, the Government will criminalise pornography that depicts acts of strangulation.

The announcement, as campaigned for by Jessica Asato and others, follows the Independent Porn Review, conducted by Baroness Gabby Bertin, which found that media sources such as pornography have effectively established strangulation during sex as a ‘sexual norm’, and a belief that strangling a partner during sex is ‘safe’ because it is believed to be non-fatal despite overwhelming evidence that is is believed there is no safe way to strangle a person.

This is the latest step on the Government’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls, part of the Plan for Change.

Minister for Victims and tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones, said:

Depicting strangulation during sex is not only dangerous, but also degrading, with real life consequences for women.

Cracking down on the appalling rise of strangulation pornography will protect women and send a clear signal to men and boys that misogyny will not be tolerated.

Andrea Simon, Director of the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) said:

We welcome the government’s decision to criminalise the depiction of strangulation in pornography, a move that reflects years of campaigning by EVAW and other experts who have long warned about the normalisation of violence against women and girls in online content.

There is no such thing as safe strangulation; women cannot consent to the long-term harm it can cause, including impaired cognitive functioning and memory. Its widespread portrayal in porn is fuelling dangerous behaviours, particularly among young people.

This is a vital step towards recognising the role violent pornography plays in shaping attitudes to women and regulating an industry which promotes and profits from violence against women.

The amendment will be made to the Crime and Policing Bill - central to the Government’s Plan for Change - making streets safer and the justice system stronger for victims.

Further information
- The amendment builds on protections already in place within the Obscene Publications Act 1959, and the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 which criminalises the possession of extreme porn, which includes the depiction of life-threatening acts.
- Further details of the amendment will be set out in due course.
VDIM1040 - Introduction: Where to go for advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)


This guidance deals with interest matters in respect of prescribed accounting periods starting on or before 31 December 2022. Interest matters with effect from 01 January 2023 are dealt with under Finance Act 2009.

Please see Compliance Handbook page CH140000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch140000) onwards to find the new interest rules guidance.

The VAT Mainframe was retired in 2024. Consequently, the VAT Legacy Data Store (VLDS) has replaced VISION as the repository for legacy VAT data. Please go to the VAT Legacy Data Store (VLDS) to access legacy VAT data information

You can contact TALA: guidance to submit a request to TALA.

Advice and guidance on technical aspects of default interest is provided by the Tax Administration, Litigation and Advice (TALA) team.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Children’s public health 0 to 5 years: national reporting
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

This guidance provides local authority analysts with the technical detail they need to submit aggregate data to the central system.

This document explains what analysts and commissioners in your local authority need to do to submit health visiting activity and outcomes data to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). It should give your local team, including your service providers, the technical detail they need to assemble and submit aggregate health visiting data to the central system.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Child development outcomes at 2 to 2 and a half years: April 2023 to March 2024 (annual 2023 to 2024)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Annual local authority metrics on outcomes for children at 2 to 2 and a half years as measured by the Ages and Stages Questionnaire 3 (ASQ-3).

Annual official statistics on child development at 2 to 2 and a half years. Information is presented at local authority of residence, regional and England level.

The latest annual data covers the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. See all data on child development outcomes at 2 to 2 and a half years on the Child and maternal health statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/child-and-maternal-health-statistics) page. Previous data was published by OHID and Public Health England.

The metrics presented are ‘the percentage of children who were at or above the expected level’ in these areas of development:
- communication skills
- gross motor skills
- fine motor skills
- problem solving skills
- personal social skills
- all 5 areas of development
The data was collected through an interim reporting system (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childrens-public-health-0-to-5-years-national-reporting) set up to collect health visiting activity data at a local authority resident level. It is collected from the health visitor reviews completed at 2 to 2 and a half years using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire 3 (ASQ-3). Data was submitted by local authorities on a voluntary basis.

Local authority commissioners and health professionals can use these resources to track the extent to which children aged 2 to 2 and a half years in their local area are achieving the expected levels of development.

Correction notice

Hampshire County Council has identified an error where their health visiting service provider has been reporting some children as not reaching the expected level of development for personal-social skills, when they have reached the expected level. This was due to an error in the cut-off score being used. It affects data from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2024. The data has therefore been removed from the relevant indicator on personal-social skills at 2 to 2 and a half years in Fingertips (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/child-health-profiles/data#page/4/gid/xx-xxxx-xxxx/pat/159/par/K02000001/ati/15/are/E92000001/iid/93435/age/241/sex/4/cat/-1/ctp/-1/yrr/1/cid/4/tbm/1). No changes have been made to the data tables or commentary on this GOV.UK page. No other changes have been made to Fingertips.
Who needs a lasting power of attorney?
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

LPAs can help everyone plan for the future in case of accidents, and illnesses such as dementia, strokes and heart disease.

Find out in this leaflet about making a lasting power of attorney (LPA), a legal document that allows someone you trust to make decisions for you if you are not able to.

LPAs aren’t just a way to plan for the future if you lose mental capacity through dementia. Other people create LPAs in case a severe accident, or illnesses such as a stroke, heart attack or cancer, leave them dependent on others to help with crucial decisions.

Parents with children also make an LPA to ensure their offspring are looked after in the way they want in case they can’t look after them themselves.

The Office of the Public Guardian’s online lasting power of attorney service is designed to make it easy for everybody to create an LPA.

The leaflet includes advice on:
- who might need an LPA
- how LPAs work
- who you can choose to make decisions for you
- what costs are involved
- what might happen if you don’t make an LPA
Find out more about what’s involved in being someone’s attorney on the acting as an attorney (https://www.gov.uk/lasting-power-attorney-duties) page on GOV.UK.

Alternative formats

You can email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to get a document in large print. Please include your address.
Norfolk Constabulary
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 Norfolk Constabulary 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 Norfolk Constabulary recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.