theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Miss S Brooks v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305226/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Brooks v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305226/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c99abe2ecc810ad1fc6648/Miss_C_Brooks_v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation____Other__-_3305226-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Celtic Lakes overhead line screening opinion, Electricity Works (EIA) Regulations 2017
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Screening opinion on the removal and replacement of 2 existing 132kV towers with new terminal towers.

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

Date of decision

30 January 2025

Location

Gwent LevelsSt Brides Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)Wales

Type of project / consent requested

Not applicable: S37 application will be made in the future.
Association of Wrens and Women of the Royal Naval Services
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

The Association of Wrens and Women of the Royal Naval Services is a charity that welcomes all serving and former women of the Royal Naval Services.

About the Association of Wrens and Women of the Royal Naval Services

Formed in 1920, the Association of Wrens and Women of the Royal Naval Services exists to bring together the women of the Royal Naval Services.

They do this by:
- celebrating past achievements
- preserving history and traditions
- fostering common spirit and comradeship
- helping to maintain service links and friendships
They provide the opportunity to attend reunions, meet locally and find former colleagues. They can also refer members to appropriate charities or services where appropriate.

Get in touch with the Association of Wrens and Women of the Royal Naval Services

By phone

Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

By email

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

Online

Website: Association of Wrens and Women of the Royal Naval Services (https://wrens.org.uk/)

By post

Association of Wrens and Women of the Royal Naval ServicesLanyard House1/87 Scott RoadHM Naval BasePortsmouthPO1 3LU
Advanced learner loans facility requests
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Use the form to submit requests for a new facility or loans bursary for funding year 2025 to 2026.

If you do not have a loan facility you can use the first time request form to request one. You must currently hold an adult skills fund or apprenticeship funding contract/agreement, and have held it since at least funding year 2023 to 2024.

If you have a loan facility, you can use this form to request loans bursary for the first time.

Completed request forms must be sent via the customer help portal (https://customerhelpportal.education.gov.uk/) before 5pm on Wednesday 15 October 2025.

For further information, please refer to the advanced learner loans funding rules 2025 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advanced-learner-loans-funding-and-performance-management-rules).
Tax treatment for payments made under the Capture Redress Scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

These measures exempt compensation payments made under the Capture Redress Scheme from Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Corporation Tax (where applicable) and National Insurance contributions from Inheritance Tax.

These measures exempt compensation payments made under the Capture Redress Scheme from Inheritance Tax from the following taxes:
- Income Tax
- Capital Gains Tax
- Corporation Tax (where applicable)
- National Insurance contributions
These measures support the government’s commitment to delivering redress to postmasters affected by historical IT failures.
Application for an environmental permit: part B2.5 bespoke medium combustion plant and specified generator permit
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Complete if you are applying for a medium combustion plant or a specified generator bespoke permit.

Before you complete the form read the guidance:
- Medium combustion plant: apply for an environmental permit (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/medium-combustion-plant-apply-for-an-environmental-permit)
- Specified generator: apply for an environmental permit (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/specified-generator-apply-for-an-environmental-permit)
These guides explain:
- the types of permit available
- how much they cost
- what information you must submit with your application
WeBuyAnyPhone 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 WeBuyAnyPhone 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 WeBuyAnyPhone Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Recruitment for 5 new members of the Animals in Science Committee
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

We are seeking new members to advise government and help maintain the highest standards in the welfare of animals used in research.

Location: Central London once per quarter, and virtual meetings.

Time commitment: The expected time commitment is 15 to 20 days per year.

Remuneration: Unremunerated; however travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed.

Do you want to play a key role in advising the government on a range of issues relating to the welfare of animals used in research?

If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to deliver reports and policy advice to ensure that government is best placed to maintain the highest standards in the welfare of animals used in research.

The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office to provide independent advice to the government on the use of animals in scientific procedures and advise the Animal Welfare Ethical Review Bodies on good practice. The ASC also engages across government on cross-cutting issues such as the development and validation of alternative strategies.

We are seeking 5 new members with expertise:
- in-vivo science
- non-human primates
- in-silico science and/or artificial intelligence
- pharmaceutical industry and/or contract research organisations
- animal welfare and protection
- science communication
- regulation, law, humanities, or other lay subject
The successful candidates will possess excellent communication and influencing skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and the ability to evaluate complex issues to reach a consensus.

This will be a 3 year appointment with the possibility of re-appointment.

Read more information and details of how to apply (https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8983).

The closing date for applications is 11pm, Monday 3 November 2026.

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit.
DM Habens The Builder 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 DM Habens The Builder 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 DM Habens The Builder 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- 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.
Ms B R Cendon v Seepex UK Ltd: 6009100/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms B R Cendon v Seepex UK Ltd: 6009100/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68daa6c6750fcf90fa6ffba4/MS_BARBARA_RUIZ_CENDON__-vs-_SEEPEX_UK_LTD_-_6009100.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr S Alexander v Lloyds Bank plc: 8000101/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Alexander v Lloyds Bank plc: 8000101/2025 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68272452256994af4172ab35/8000101.2025_-_Mr_S_Alexander_v_Lloyds_Bank_PLC_-_Judgment_Issued_12.05.2025.pdf).
Public procurement through VCSEs, 2019/20 to 2023/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Analysis of public sector procurement with voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises (VCSEs), covering the period April  2019 to March 2024.

This is the second analysis of the public procurement market for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSEs) organisations by procurement data specialists Tussell, following their first report in 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-public-procurement-through-vcses-2016-2020).

The report analyses contracts awarded and invoices paid to VCSEs by the public sector in England. It addresses key questions on the total value and share of procurement going directly to VCSEs, what part of the public sector this revenue is coming from, the nature of the VCSE organisations involved, the type of contracts won by VCSEs and a deep dive into eight specific ‘people services’ sectors.

The new report provides updated data for the period April 2019 to March 2024, as well as building on the original methodology through improvements in the identification of VCSEs within key procurement datasets.
LANCER SCOTT LIMITED v The commissioners of His Majesty's Revenue and Customs [2025] UKUT 00208 (TCC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of JUDGE PHYLLIS RAMSHAW and
JUDGE ANDREW SCOTT on 26 June 2025

Read full decision LANCER SCOTT LIMITED v The commissioners of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a5d0849dc94e840696a3d5/Lancer_Scott_v_HMRC_Final_decision_for_issue_to_parties_26_June_2025.pdf)

Value added tax – assessments and penalties – time limit in section 73(6)(b) of VATA 1994 – evidence of facts sufficient to justify making of assessment – inadequacy of reasons and challenge to fact finding of FTT – appeal dismissed.
Unlocking Space
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

Information on the UK Space Agency's Unlocking Space Programme, focused on engaging audiences outside of the traditional space sector to support economic growth.

Credit: ESA/NASA

Find out more about the Unlocking Space programme by following the link above.

Unlocking Space for Business (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unlocking-space-for-business)

Drive private sector adoption of satellite data and services.

Unlocking Space for Government (Civil and Defence) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unlocking-space-for-government)

Civil: Aggregate demand across government to increase public sector adoption of satellite solutions. Defence: Create an integrated civilian and defence approach to space for national security, unlocking new revenue and growth opportunities for SMEs in the UK space sector.

Unlocking Space for Investment (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unlocking-space-for-investment)

Tackle access to finance barriers for the UK space sector.
Department for Business and Trade Bolivia
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Bolivia, and Bolivian companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Bolivia.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Bolivia from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Bolivia.

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for Bolivia

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
4 Buer Road, London SW6 4LA: LON/00AN/F77/2025/0220
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge S Brilliant and Ms J Rodericks MRICS

Read the full decision in 4 Buer Road, London SW6 4LA DETERMINATION (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e65e1ddadf7616351e4f56/4_Buer_Road__London_SW6_4LA_DETERMINATION.pdf). Read the full decision in 4 Buer Road, London SW6 4LA (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e65e43750fcf90fa6fff1c/4_Buer_Road__London_SW6_4LA.pdf).
Product Recall: Buki France Sensory Slime (2504-0162)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Product Recall of Buki France Sensory Slime presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Buki France Sensory Slime

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as the coloured slime contains excess concentrations of boron.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. We recommend you stop using this product immediately.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the coloured slime contains excess concentrations of boron. Digestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

We recommend that you stop using this product immediately. Return the product to the point of sale and contact the manufacturer at the following address for a refund: xxx@xxx.xx.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2504-0162

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mr I Adamski and Others v The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company: 3300724/2023 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Adamski and Others v The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company: 3300724/2023 and Others - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6808ad29148a9969d2394ebd/Mr_I_Adamski___others_v_The_Felixstowe_Dock_and_Railway_Company_3300724-2023___others_Judgment.pdf).
Waterman Group (Waterman Infrastructure & Environment 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 Waterman Group (Waterman Infrastructure & Environment 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 Waterman Group (Waterman Infrastructure & Environment 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.
The Industry Competence Committee (built environment)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) advises the Building Safety Regulator and  industry, to help improve competence in the built environment industry.

The Industry Competence Committee’s purpose

The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) was formed under the Building Safety Act 2022 to provide strategic leadership, assistance and encouragement to facilitate the improvement of competence in the built environment industry. It advises both the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and industry on matters of competence.

The ICC’s objectives are to:
- set clear expectations for industry on competence and what good looks like for individuals and organisations
- promote through a variety of communication channels advice relating to competence
- advise and assist industry in developing and maintaining competence pathways
- assist BSR both in improving the evidence base on industry competence and measuring industry progress
- support the building control profession and BSR by giving advice on matters relating to the competence of building control professionals
The Building Safety Act 2022 requires the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to operate an advisory committee with the following functions:
- monitoring competence in the built environment industry
- advising the regulator in relation to industry competence
- advising people in the built environment industry in relation to industry competence
- facilitating people in the built environment industry to improve industry competence
- providing guidance to the public (or a section of the public) about ways of assessing the competence of people in the built environment industry
- carrying out analysis and research in connection with a function mentioned in any of its functions
Membership

Members are appointed through a recruitment process that includes a written application and an interview. They should be able to demonstrate their ability and experience in improving competence in the industry. Members are appointed for 3 years.

Committee members’ duties

Members attend ICC meetings every 2 months, and other working group meetings. They help gather advice for, and contribute to, developing advice on competence . They also attend events and meetings on behalf of the committee to communicate advice.

Current members
- Jon Vanstone – chair
- Sandra Ashcroft – vice-chair (HSE)
- Rob Miguel – union representative
- Wendy Belfield
- Andrew Bulmer
- Nick Coombe
- Dennis Davis
- Pete Dawber
- Ruth Devine
- Steve Evans
- Richard Harral
- James McNay
- Kate Milford
- Jay Parmar
- Alasdair Perry
- Lorna Stimpson
- Anthony Taylor
- Lorraine Turner
Contact the ICC

For all enquiries email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) with the subject ‘FAO of the ICC’.
IPGN4000 - Risks: contents
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 currently under review. Some content may be withdrawn or revised during this process. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. In the meantime, you should check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
CTM08570 - Corporation Tax: management expenses: reversals
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)


CTA09/S1228 to S1231

As the timing of relief for the expenses of management incurred now follows the accountancy treatment (CTM08560 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm08560)) provision was needed to recoup relief where the debit for an expense of management is reversed in the accounts of a subsequent period.

Where a sum debited in the accounts has been allowed as an expense of management and the accounting entry is reversed in the accounts of a later period, an adjustment is made under CTA09/S1229 if the relief has not been already recovered under some other provision. The adjustment should be made for the most part in the accounting period in which the accounts reversal takes place, though there are detailed rules for less straightforward cases.

The adjustment should first reduce the management expenses available for the period, but not below nil. Any excess should be charged as a receipt chargeable under the charge to corporation tax on income for that period.
Policy for high-risk apprenticeship employers
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Definitions of high-risk behaviour by an apprenticeship employer and the possible actions the Department for Education may take in response.

Employers are responsible for providing apprentices with a job role that enables them to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to complete their apprenticeship. This includes providing:
- appropriate on-the-job support and supervision
- accurate data
- effective service management in line with employer agreements
This policy applies to all public and private sector employers, including employer-providers, that use apprenticeship funding or non-standard funding, such as time-limited employer incentives.
English Rural Housing Association Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well English Rural Housing Association Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

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

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

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

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Vaccine update: issue 364, October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners.

This issue includes:
- information on the Find Public Health Resources service
- COVID-19 resources
- immunisation resources created in partnership with Friends, Family and Travellers
- routine and non-routine vaccine supply
A PDF version (https://find-public-health-resources.service.gov.uk/Vaccine%20update%3A%20issue%20364%20October%202025%20(VU364)/1265468SEN001) of this edition is available to download.
Children in need: a focus on child sexual abuse and exploitation
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Analysis of the characteristics, and social care journeys, of children who were assessed as having been affected by child sexual abuse or exploitation.

This publication analyses the characteristics of children whose social care assessments recorded that they had been affected by child sexual abuse or sexual exploitation.

It also:
- analyses those children’s journeys through social care
- makes comparisons to police recorded crime data
- analyses serious incident notifications data
The Department for Education commissioned this in response to the national audit on group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-audit-on-group-based-child-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse).

It forms part of the government’s response to recommendation 9.
Key stage 2 tests: local authority monitoring visits
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Guidance for local authorities undertaking monitoring visits for the key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests, including  instructions for completing the KS2 monitoring visit form.

We will update this guidance in March 2026 for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

This guidance is for local authorities undertaking monitoring visits for the KS2 national curriculum tests. It also contains instructions for completing the KS2 monitoring visit form.

Local authorities have a statutory responsibility to monitor the administration of the KS2 tests, to help to ensure that schools maintain the integrity, security and confidentiality of test materials and that they administer the KS2 tests correctly and consistently.
Design hearing decision: O/1107/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Outcome of request to invalidate, decision issued on 25 November 2025.

Design Decision O/1107/25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692ee438b3b9afff34e96386/o110725.pdf)

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

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

Tribunal Section,Intellectual Property Office,Concept House,Cardiff Road,Newport,South WalesNP10 8QQ
Dean Close School
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 Dean Close School 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 Dean Close School 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
We also pledge the following:

Up to 2 weeks special leave.

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.
Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: December 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Official statistics on a range of topics including occupancy and infection control measures in adult social care settings.

Changes to reporting approach and frequency

Following user consultation, from January 2026 we intend to divide the publication into 2 distinct publications with quarterly reporting cycles. These will be:
- a publication based on the client level data collection
- a publication based on the Capacity Tracker data collection
The tables within these publications will display monthly data, with 3 months of new data published every quarter in January, April, July and October.

We intend to release the first of these publications on 15 January 2026. Dates for future publications will be announced on the GOV.UK publication release calendar (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics).

Official statistics on adult social care in England. This publication consists of:
- a monthly report
- associated data tables
Data on adult social care settings covered in this publication includes:
- occupancy levels in care homes
- number of care home residents
- number of people receiving regulated domiciliary care
- visiting in care homes
- COVID-19-related absence rates
- flu vaccinations
Mrs K Hinshelwood v Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust: 1401093/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K Hinshelwood v Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust: 1401093/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69283c9dce50d215cae9611e/Mrs_K_Hinshelwood_v_Portsmouth_Hospitals_University_NHS_Trust_1401093.2024_Final.pdf).
L Caldwell v Claire Reid Hairdressing: 8000143/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Caldwell v Claire Reid Hairdressing: 8000143/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842d78057f3515d9611f043/L_Caldwell_v_Claire_Reid_Hairderessing_-_8000143.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
SPE06060 - Control, supervision and assurance of special procedures: risk areas of special procedures
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review 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?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Media enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

If you have a media query or you’re a journalist wanting to join our mailing list, contact our communications team in Podgorica.

If you are a journalist or if you have a media inquiry, please contact us (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/montenegro/british-embassy-podgorica),

If you wish to ask the question, or to be included on our press announcement distribution list, feel free to reach out to us via our contact form.

Stay informed of our work in Montenegro and follow our social media channels Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/UKinMontenegro), Instagram (www.instagram.com/ukinmontenegro) and X (https://x.com/UKinMontenegro).
Stanway Hope 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 Stanway Hope 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 Stanway Hope 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
- 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.
Greenzone Facilities Management
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 Greenzone Facilities Management 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 Greenzone Facilities Management 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr W Bayley v Brushstrokes Roadsweepers Ltd: 1300281/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Bayley v Brushstrokes Road Sweepers Ltd: 1300281/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680f51f5b0d43971b07f5be3/Mr_W_Bayley_v_Brushstrokes_Road_Sweepers_-_1300281_2024_-_Strike_Out.pdf).
SWARCO UK & Ireland Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

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 SWARCO UK & Ireland 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 SWARCO UK & Ireland Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- Additional Leave for 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.