theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
MHRA phase I accreditation scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)

How to join the phase I accreditation scheme.

The MHRA phase I accreditation scheme is a voluntary scheme for organisations conducting phase I trials, in particular for those conducting first in human (FIH) trials.

The scheme aims to make sure trials are as safe as possible and to create public confidence in the regulation of phase I clinical trials.

Organisations in the scheme have to exceed the basic regulatory good clinical practice (GCP) standards by having additional procedures that include the highest standards for avoiding harm to trial subjects and for handling any medical emergencies.

Status of Phase 1 clinical trials in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/status-of-phase-1-clinical-trials-in-response-to-coronavirus-covid-19).

Find out more about the phase I accreditation scheme requirements (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f51ec432b0da5c2a09e152/1._MHRA_Phase_I_Accreditation_Scheme_Requirements.pdf) (PDF, 189 KB, 14 pages)

See guidance on the phase I accreditation scheme (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f51edeb7e44efc70acc32b/2._MHRA_Phase_I_Accreditation_Scheme_Guidance.pdf) (PDF, 277 KB, 20 pages)

See the List of accredited phase I units (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68960a953080e72710b2e2fc/List_of_accredited_organisations_2025.pdf) (PDF, 136 KB, 1 page)

See the phase I accreditation scheme variation form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63161337d3bf7f792d4f52b3/4._MHRA_Phase_I_Variation_Form_v2.1_12_August_2022.docx) (MS Word Document, 76.9 KB)

See the phase I accreditation scheme compliance checklist (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60d5a80b8fa8f50ac016fc09/Phase_1_Accreditation_Scheme_Checklist_v2_04_March_2021.xlsx) (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 46.8 KB)

Apply for the phase I accreditation scheme

Send the completed phase I accreditation scheme compliance checklist to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Principal investigator in first-in-human (FIH) trials

To act as a principal investigator in a FIH trial, you must meet the requirements stated in the scheme.

However, if you do not have all the post graduate qualifications, but have extensive experience in conducting FIH trials, you may apply for an exemption to the scheme requirement.

This exemption is independently reviewed by Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, who advise MHRA GCP inspectorate of their recommendation.

Request for acceptance as a phase I principal investigator for first in human trials (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6723946f8812c830eb8c1e1d/6._Request_to_act_as_phase_1_principal_investigator_for_first_in_human_trials.doc) (MS Word Document, 100 KB)
Ms M Aaron v Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine and others: 2201955/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Aaron v Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine and others: 2201955/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/672a26c1094e4e60c466d15d/Ms_Maudlyn_Aaron_v_Imperial_College_of_Science_Technology___Medicine___Others_-_2201955.2024_-_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms M Aaron v Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine and others: 2201955/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/672a26aefbd69e1861921b86/Ms_Maudlyn_Aaron_v_Imperial_College_of_Science_Technology_Medicine___Others_-_2201955-2024_-_Reconsideration_2.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms M Aaron v Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine and others: 2201955/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/672a2690f03408fa7966d15c/Ms_Maudlyn_Aaron_v_Imperial_College_of_Science_Technology____Medicine___Others_-_2201955.2024_-_Reconsideration_1.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms M Aaron v Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine and others: 2201955/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689b247ff0202b0e033f5e6a/Ms_M_Aaron_v_Imperial_College_of_Science_Technology_and_Medicine___Others_-_2201955-2024_-_PH.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms M Aaron v Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine and others: 2201955/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691c9b530dcbf6343e9a29b4/Ms_M_Aaron_v_Imperial_College_of_Science_Technology_and_Medicine___Others_-_2201955-2024_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
DBT: workforce management information April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- Workforce Management Information – Department for Business and Trade (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/601438c1-4f0c-42f9-8816-45a7131a90a9/workforce-management-information-department-for-business-and-trade)
Mayors and councillors to access LGPS under reforms
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

The Local Government Pension Scheme is one of the largest pension schemes in the world, with over 6.7 million members and £400 billion of assets.

Ministers are consulting on restoring access to the Local Government Pension Scheme for councillors in England and extending it to mayors.

The proposed reforms would align England with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland where elected members already have access.

The proposals will show locally elected leaders the respect they deserve as dedicated public servants. This comes as local government reorganisation and devolution continue to reshape councils across England, the responsibilities held by mayors and councillors are expanding significantly.

Other measures being consulted on include:

Making it simpler for Multi-Academy Trusts to apply for their staff from different schools to be in the same pension fund;

Implementing new Fair Deal protections ensuring workers outsourced from local government keep seamless access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

The LGPS is one of the largest pension schemes in the world, with over 6.7 million members and £400 billion of assets under management. The scheme serves those who work in local government including waste collectors, school staff including teaching assistants and dinner ladies, library managers and parks workers.

The consultation follows earlier reforms announced by the government this year focusing on investment pooling and local investment, designed to unlock the scheme’s full investment potential as it approaches £1 trillion in assets by 2030.

The consultation will run until December 22.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Jake Green
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Jake Green

Teacher reference number: 1539721

Teacher’s date of birth: 08 March 1992

Location teacher worked: St Albans, East England

Date of professional conduct panel: 14 May 2025 to 15 May 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Jake Green formerly employed in St Albans, East England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Ms A Barwinska v Christian Liaigre Ltd (in corporate voluntary arrangement): 2218580/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Barwinska v Christian Liaigre Ltd (in corporate voluntary arrangement): 2218580/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6731e3b60d90eee304badad2/Ms_A_Barwinska_v_Christian_Liaigre_Limited__in_corporate_voluntary_arrangement__-_2218580-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms A Barwinska v Christian Liaigre Ltd (in corporate voluntary arrangement): 2218580/2024 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6777a9aaf9ca1680c4671ac0/Ms_A_Barwinska_v_Christian_Liagre_Limited__in_corporate_voluntary_arrangement__-_2218580-2024_-_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Hops & Scotch 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 Hops & Scotch 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 Hops & Scotch 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
- 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.
Easy read guide to the shingles vaccine
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Easy read leaflet providing information on the shingles vaccine.

This easy read leaflet provides information on the shingles vaccination such as doses, eligibility and possible side effects. These easy-read leaflets are aimed at eligible adults who have a learning disability and their parents or carers. This should be given to any eligible person with a learning disability, or those that care for them. Paper copies are available to order or download (https://www.healthpublications.gov.uk/ViewProduct.html?sp=Sshingleseasyreadleaflet) for free from the Health Publications website. A version in a video format using spoken word is available on the Health Publications website (https://www.healthpublications.gov.uk/ViewProduct.html?sp=Sshingleseasyreadleafletaudio).

Find public health resources

Find this resource on www.gov.uk/publichealthresources where you can view, download or order resources free of charge. Alternatively, you can get in touch by phone or email. Please have the product code with you when you contact us.

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Contact form https://www.gov.uk/gui... (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-public-health-resources)

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
Mr C Rankine v Welland Valley Removals Ltd: 6005631/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Rankine v Welland Valley Removals Ltd: 6005631/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685aaaf941d77db4f68eb13d/Chad_Rankine_v_Welland_Valley_Removals_Ltd_-_6005631_2025_SOJ__1_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Rankine v Welland Valley Removals Ltd: 6005631/2025 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68626ab3354985706f111ad0/Chad_Rankine_v_Welland_Valley_Removals_Ltd_6005631.2025_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
IHTM23002 - Land and Buildings: who values interests in land?
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)


Where land is situated in the United Kingdom we rely on professional advice from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), or the Valuation and Lands Agency (VLA) in Northern Ireland, in arriving at a valuation. The VOA is an executive agency of HMRC under the control of a Chief Executive. The VLA is part of the Northern Ireland Civil Service and is an Executive Agency within the Department of Finance and Personnel. References in other pages of this manual to the VOA apply equally to the VLA unless specifically stated otherwise.

Although most land in the UK which is chargeable to tax on the death is referred to the VOA there may be some cases where you do not need to make a referral.
CISR74040 - Deductions: checking of deductions where contractor’s monthly return not submitted: Action by Debt Management and Banking Office where the contractor is insolvent
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)


A report should be made to DMB where the contractor is registered on CIS and it was not possible to confirm the payments and deductions claimed by a subcontractor by reference to either a payment and deduction statement and/or CIS300 entry. The subcontractor has now provided you with evidence to confirm (or partially confirm) the CIS deduction(s) claimed and
- the contractor is insolvent.
The subcontractor's Authorising Office will report details of the CIS deductions now allowed to the subcontractor to the DMB Office based on the evidence of deductions supplied by the subcontractor.

Where the contractor is insolvent, the DMB Office should approach the appointed Insolvency Practitioner to try and obtain any missing (or insufficient) CIS300 returns, where appropriate. Where it is not possible to obtain outstanding (or amended) CIS300 returns, the DMB Office should follow the guidance at CISR69020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr69020) in order to create a CIS EOY charge for the contractor.
High Noon Hospitality Services Limited: [2024] UKUT 448 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Ovey on 4 October 2024.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68270a398999f671f3c24381/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The Appellant company applied to vary its licence by adding a new operating centre. Additional information was required, including information as to whether vehicles could enter and exit the proposed site in forward gear at all times. The Appellant’s response was potentially confusing and the Appellant later missed an opportunity to clarify the position and to explain that it was now possible to enter and leave the site in forward gear. The TC correctly applied the relevant provisions on the information before him.
Buffer stop collision at London Bridge station
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

Investigation into a collision between a passenger train and buffer stops at London Bridge station, London, 13 December 2024.

At around 15:45 on 13 December 2024, the 14:50 Southern passenger service from London Victoria to London Bridge collided with the buffer stops on platform 12 at London Bridge station.

The train entered the platform at a speed of 13.6 mph (21.9 km/h) and was travelling at a speed of 2.3 mph (3.7 km/h) when it collided with the buffer stops. There were no reported injuries to the train’s driver or the passengers on the train as a result of the collision, although minor damage was sustained by the train and the buffer stops.

Our investigation will seek to identify the sequence of events that led to the accident. It will also consider:
- the actions of the train driver involved and anything which may have influenced them
- the management of the train driver, including their training and competence
- the arrangements in place to manage and control the risks associated with buffer stop collisions
- any underlying management factors, including any actions taken in response to previous relevant safety recommendations.
Our investigation is independent of any investigation by the railway industry, the British Transport Police or the industry’s regulator, the Office of Rail and Road.

We will publish our findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of our investigation. This report will be available on our website.

You can subscribe (https://www.gov.uk/email-signup?link=/government/organisations/rail-accident-investigation-branch) to automated emails notifying you when we publish our reports.
Ambulance Training Centre UK CIC
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 Ambulance Training Centre UK CIC 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 Ambulance Training Centre UK CIC 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.
Mr J Skinner v Glasgow City Council: 4101390/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Skinner v Glasgow City Council: 4101390/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe7ad0b73354468d1354e2/Mr_J_Skinner_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4101390.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
Altruist Enterprises UK 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 Altruist Enterprises UK 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 Altruist Enterprises UK Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
SGSELSG5050 - Particular Destinations: Goods being exported under particular regimes:
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Note: This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

Temporary Exportations under Carnets

Licensable goods being temporarily exported under ATA carnets must also be covered by a valid export licence.

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Exportations from Customs Warehouses

DBT licensable goods being exported from Customs warehouses require a valid export licence even if they were deposited there:
- for exportation only; or
- under an import licence endorsed as valid for goods for re-exportation.
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Free Zones

Licensable goods exported from a free zone must be covered by a valid export licence.
Crown and Groves Mill, 474-479 London Road, CR4 4FY: LON/00BA/LDC/2025/0624
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Ian Mohabir on 21 October 2025.

Read the full decision in Crown and Groves Mill, 474-479 London Road, CR4 4FY: LON/00BA/LDC/2025/0624 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69009f34afec1781f779948b/Crown__Groves_Mill-_section_20ZA.pdf).
Cowes Town 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 Cowes Town 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 Cowes Town 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:
- 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.
Mr S Lakhal v 2nd Avenue Ltd: 6003479/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Lakhal v 2nd Avenue Ltd: 6003479/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b71c1e78dd6cacb71c6a91/Mr_Sofiann_Lakhal_v_2nd_Avenue_Limited_6003479-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Ms M Thomson v Glasgow City Council: 120501/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Thomson v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b6eb0832b2aab18314bc08/xx-xxxx-xxxx_Ms_M_Thomson_v_Glasgow_City_Council.pdf).
Ms K Rahman v University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust: 2405815/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K Rahman v University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust: 2405815/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e3f59355239fa04d411fd5/Ms_K_Rahman_v_University_Hospitals_of_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust_-_2405815_2023.pdf).
Mr D Milton v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 1800863/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Milton v Royal Mail Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678a745e976cb51ae15735d6/Mr_D_Milton_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Expression of interest to join the Timms Review steering group
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

DWP launched an expression of interest to join the steering group of the Timms Review, which ran from 30 October 2025 to 30 November 2025. Applications are now closed.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sought expressions of interest to join the steering group of the Timms Review from 30 October 2025 to 30 November 2025.

Find out more about The Timms Review (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-timms-review).
Product Safety Report: Sanding Machine (2507-0077)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Product Safety Report for Sanding Machine presenting a high risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Sanding Machine

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of injuries as the information and warnings on the machinery are not readily understandable.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of injuries as the information and warnings on the machinery are not readily understandable, and do not clearly state that the product should be operated using PPE. Users operating this product without PPE are at risk of injury.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2507-0077

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Building materials and components statistics: February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Statistics and analysis on the construction sector for January 2025.

Presents information on selected building materials, including monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks. It also provides quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles, ready-mixed concrete and imports and exports of construction products.

This is the 600th edition of this publication, which has been published in one way or another since the 1940s. To commemorate this milestone, a dataset including historical back data for some building materials, with the longest-published data on bricks going back to 1949, is part of this edition as a one-off. The commentary section also contains additional historical analysis of this historical series.
DHL AIR (UK) LIMITED v  THE COMMISSIONERS FOR HIS MAJESTY’S REVENUE AND CUSTOMS [2025] UKUT 00176 (TCC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of JUDGE JONATHAN CANNAN and JUDGE NICHOLAS PAINES KC 
on 06 June 2025

Read full decision DHL AIR (UK) Limited v The Commissioners of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846cc8be5a089417c80615c/DHL_Air_v_HMRC_Final_Decision.pdf)

CUSTOMS DUTIES – Union Customs Code – importation of civil aircraft – retroactive authorisation for end-use relief pursuant to Article 172 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 – FTT directing a further review of HMRC’s refusal to grant authorisation – directions given by the FTT for the purposes of that review – whether the FTT erred in finding that the application was not for the renewal of an authorisation for the same kind of operation and goods – whether the FTT erred in its approach to “exceptional circumstances” – equal treatment – whether the FTT erred in failing to direct that HMRC must deal with the appellant’s application consistently with end-use applications by other operators and in accordance with guidance as it stood at the time of the application.
CD Engineering Services 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 CD Engineering Services 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 CD Engineering Services 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
- 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.
Belmarsh prison: action plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-20)

HMPPS action plans and responses to inspections of Belmarsh prison by HM Inspectorate of Prisons.

These action plans and letters are responses from HMPPS and MoJ to independent inspections and independent reviews of progress from the HM Inspectorate of prisons:

HMIP independent review of progress at HMP Belmarsh, 7 to 9 April 2025. (https://hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_reports/hmp-belmarsh-4/)

Unannounced inspection of HMP Belmarsh 3 to 13 June 2024 (https://hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_reports/hmp-belmarsh-3/)
University Of Chichester
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 University Of Chichester 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 University Of Chichester 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.
Ms S Kellington-Craword v Newlands Care Angus Ltd: 8000257/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Kellington-Craword v Newlands Care Angus Ltd: 8000257/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68879add741b74390ff0e4c4/Ms_S_Kellington-Crawford_v_Newlands_Care_Angus_Limited_-_8000257.2023_-_Fair_Judgment.pdf).
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-29)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with.

We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/iraq/british-consulate-general-erbil), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction Team Consular Directorate Room WH4.36 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office King Charles Street London SW1A 2AH

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research. Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports, contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas, contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure).

Or if you have a query or feedback on UK visa services provided in Iraq, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
Image deal to move to in-depth investigation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Getty’s proposed purchase of Shutterstock will move to an in-depth Phase 2 investigation after the CMA identified potential concerns.

Having conducted a Phase 1 merger investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned the deal may lead to higher prices, worse commercial terms and/or lower quality provision of editorial and stock imagery.

Getty Images and Shutterstock both supply digital content, including photos, illustrations, videos and music. Once combined, the business would have a value of more than £3 billion. The companies operate platforms which license content to customers in the UK, including major media companies, advertisers, publishers and designers, as well as many small and medium-sized businesses across the creative sector.

The content provided by Getty Images and Shutterstock can broadly be split into two categories:
- Editorial content, which includes pictures and videos of newsworthy events, people and landmarks. UK customers require UK-centric content, e.g. relating to UK sports fixtures, news events and UK celebrities. The CMA therefore considered the impact of the merger on competition for editorial content in the UK.
- Stock images, which are pre-existing photos that are licensed for commercial purposes such as advertising or marketing. While the CMA found that companies compete to supply stock content globally, customers value the extent to which suppliers can offer localised content, which the CMA took into account in its assessment.
In its Phase 1 investigation, the CMA heard widespread concerns from businesses, trade associations and other stakeholders across the UK media and creative sectors about the potential impact of this deal in the supply of editorial and stock content. This includes concerns from the News Media Association, whose members publish around 900 media titles in the UK and rely on licensed imagery to bring stories to life.

Getty and Shutterstock offered a complex package of remedies at a late stage in the Phase 1 process. Following an assessment, the CMA concluded these did not fully address its concerns.

The deal has therefore been referred to an in-depth Phase 2 inquiry which will be led by an independent panel of experts who will investigate these concerns in more detail.

More information about the investigation is available on the case page (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/getty-images-slash-shutterstock-merger-inquiry).

Notes to editors

The deal is also currently under review by the United States Department of Justice.

All enquiries from journalists should be directed to the CMA press office by email on xxx@xxx.xx or by phone on xx-xxxx-xxxx.
B Sims v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust: 6001548/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in B Sims v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust: 6001548/2024 - Premilinary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d833464e1deef5a8c15e91/B_Sims_-vs-_University_Hospitals_Plymouth_-_NHS_Trust_-_6001548.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in B Sims v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust: 6001548/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68502ed04734883ca9f79eb5/B_Sims_-vs-_University_Hospitals_Plymouth__NHS_Trust_-_Judgment.pdf).
E14 2AA, Telehouse International Corporation of Europe Limited: environmental permit  issued – EPR/EP3507SL/V002
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

View the permit issued for Docklands Technical Centre, London 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: Telehouse International Corporation of Europe Limited
- Installation name: Docklands Technical Centre
- Permit number: EPR/EP3507SL/V002
Miss J Coombes v Poundstretcher: 6002569/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss J Coombes v Poundstretcher: 6002569/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67979812cfd3deafa04fde8d/Miss_J_Coombes_-vs-_Poundstretcher_-_6002569.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
DfE annual reports and accounts
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Department for Education (DfE) annual reports and accounts of activity and services.

Annual reports include details such as:
- structural reform priorities
- Public Accounts Committee recommendations and implementations
- sustainability information
- a statement of internal controls
- a summary of the main changes and challenges in the year
Annual reports from May 2010 onwards are available on GOV.UK. You can find our archived reports in the National Archives (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130613001441/http://www.education.gov.uk/aboutdfe/departmentalinformation/reports/a00390/annual-departmental-reports-accounts-and-spending-reviews).
Curriculum and Assessment Review
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

The independent review of England’s curriculum, assessment and qualifications system, chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE, and the government’s response.

In July 2024, the government commissioned Professor Becky Francis CBE to convene and chair a panel of experts to conduct the Curriculum and Assessment Review.

The government has considered the Review’s recommendations and responded with a plan to secure an excellent education for every child and young person, raising aspirations and building a world-leading curriculum, assessment and qualifications system for all.