theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Fit for the Future - technical consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

We are seeking views on 2 draft statutory instruments relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales.

We are seeking views on 2 draft statutory instruments:

the ‘Local Government Pension Scheme (Pooling, Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2026’

the ‘Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026’

We want to understand whether the statutory instruments will effectively deliver the policy proposals set out in the government’s response to the Local Government Pension Scheme - Fit for the Future (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-pension-scheme-england-and-wales-fit-for-the-future) consultation.
Select Lifestyles 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 Select Lifestyles 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 Select Lifestyles 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
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Chilled, frozen or prepared frogs' legs intended for human consumption to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8394
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export frogs' legs from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export frogs’ legs to the EU or to move them to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904d8f019a898f0b18980d1/8394NFG_Nov25_v5.pdf) and specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904d8d5c0dc8f12484174c7/8394_EN_V3_Specimen.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8394EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal) from 1 January 2021.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Cervical screening: programme and colposcopy management
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Guidelines for commissioners, screening providers and programme managers for NHS cervical screening.

This document gives guidance for commissioners, screening providers and programme managers working in and with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.

It provides information on:
- policy
- management and referral guidelines for colposcopy
- providing a quality colposcopy clinic (quality standards)
- colposcopic diagnosis, treatment and follow up
- management of cases relating to pregnancy, menopause, contraception and hysterectomy
- screening and management of immunosuppressed individuals
- job roles (lead clinician colposcopist and lead colposcopy nurse)
- screening and colposcopy pathways (flowcharts)
Second Floor Flat, 96 Highbury Park, London N5 2XE: LON/00AU/F77/2025/0172
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge M Tildesley & Mrs S Redmond MRICS
 on 29th July 2025

Read the full decision in Second Floor Flat, 96 Highbury Park, London N5 2XE: LON/00AU/F77/2025/0172 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689f0adeb4b6acd341133a42/Decision_-__SFF__96_Highbury_Park__London_N5_2XE.pdf). Read the full reasons in Second Floor Flat, 96 Highbury Park, London N5 2XE: LON/00AU/F77/2025/0172 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689f0aec07f2cc15c93572e7/FR_-__SFF__96_Highbury_Park__London_N5_2XE.pdf).
Mr Samuel Utere v Huxlow Science Academy: [2025] EAT 28
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tariq Sadiq on 26 November 2024.

Read the full judgment in Mr Samuel Utere v Huxlow Science Academy: [2025] EAT 28 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6810df6fddb2b0afb5e04225/Mr_Samuel_Utere_v_Huxlow_Science_Academy__2025__EAT_28.pdf).
PIM1040 - Introduction: basis periods for partnerships
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)


Partners’ rental income: basis periods

For a partner, the basis period used to calculate the rental profits chargeable to tax for any tax year depends on:

the type of partnership,

the partner’s personal circumstances

Partners in trading or professional partnership: basis periods

Many trading or professional partnerships have an ancillary source of rental income; for example, a farming partnership may own a farm that it lets to another farmer. For a partner in this type of partnership, the basis period used for rental profits is the same as that used for the trading or professional income.

From the tax year 2023-24 trades must report their income on a tax year basis – see the Business Income Manual from page BIM81200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim81200).

Example: trading or professional partnership: normal case

For example, suppose the partnership trading profits are based on the year ended 31 December 2019; here the 2019-20 property business profits should also be computed for the year ended 31 December 2019 and not the year ended 5 April 2020.

Trading or professional partnerships: first and last year & changes of accounting date

Special basis period rules apply for the years in which a partner joins or leaves a partnership and the accounts are not made up to 5 April, or where there is a change of partnership accounting date, see PM162000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/partnership-manual/pm162000).

Partners - investment business

The second type of partnership mentioned in PIM1035 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim1035) is where the partnership runs an investment business:

which does not amount to a trade, and

which includes the letting of property or consists entirely of property letting

For a partnership investment business you always calculate the rental profits for the tax year to 5 April (just like any other property business).

Further guidance

For detailed guidance on the taxation of partnerships see the Partnership Manual (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/partnership-manual).
Kensington Court, 16-36 South  Road, Luton LU1 3UD: CAM/00KA/LRM/2023/0020
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern Region, Judge Wayte on 10 September 2024

Read the full decision in Kensington Court, 16-36 South Road, Luton LU1 3UD: CAM/00KA/LRM/2023/0020 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66e93f9d7f20ecc7ec3aa240/Kensington_Court_South_Road_Luton_LU1_3UD.pdf).

Read the full appeal decision in Kensington Court, 16-36 South Road, Luton LU1 3UD - Appeal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a5dca9f425d97ff6c49878/250207_Kensington_Court_Luton_LU1_3UD_Appeal.pdf).

Read the full second appeal decision in Kensington Court, 16-36 South Road, Luton LU1 3UD: CAM/00KA/LRM/2023/0020 - Appeal 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a832d9960e2d135b4c8d7f/Kensington_Court_South_Road_Luton_LU1_3UD_Appeal_2.pdf).
Ministry of Justice Register of Board members’ interests
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

A register of the private interests declared by Ministry of Justice Board members as at April 2023.

The Ministry of Justice maintains a register of departmental Board members’ interests.

This list sets out declared interests of executive and non-executive members of the Ministry of Justice Board as at April 2023.

Departmental Board members are asked to declare any personal, business or related party interests that may, or may be perceived by a reasonable member of the public to, influence their judgments in performing their obligations to the department.

The purpose of this list is to meet the requirements of:
- section 6.4.3 of the Government Financial Reporting Manual 2023 to 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-financial-reporting-manual-2023-24)
- paragraph 4.15 of the Corporate governance in central departments: code of good practice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/corporate-governance-code-for-central-government-departments-2017)
InterSystems Corporation
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 InterSystems Corporation 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 InterSystems Corporation 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
We also pledge the following:

Dedicated healthcare services

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.
IEIM8000420 - Who is required to undertake due diligence and reporting obligations
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)


UK RCASPs are required to undertake due diligence and reporting. A UK RCASP is an RCASP with a nexus in the UK, which has not been exempted from reporting and due diligence obligations by the nexus rules in Section 1(C) to 1(H) of the CARF. Further guidance on the nexus rules can found here IEIM 8000300 – Nexus rules (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim8000300).
Mr J Cox v The Sure FX Group Ltd: 6010992/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Cox v The Sure FX Group Ltd: 6010992/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f63b5928f6872f1663f0ba/Mr_J_Cox_v_The_Sure_FX_Group_Limited__6010992.2025__Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).
S Davis v LE Davis Construction Ltd (Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 6002950/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Davis v LE Davis Construction Ltd (Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 6002950/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692d6c6ab3b9afff34e96298/Stuart_Davis_-vs-_LE_Davis_Construction_Limited__Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation____1_other_-_Judgment.pdf).
Calf Housing for Health and Welfare grant round 1: guidance for applicants (closed)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

A closed grant to fund calf housing buildings to improve health and welfare for calves.

Round 1 of the Calf Housing for Health and Welfare grant is closed for applications.

Find out about other grants and funds (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-for-farmers).

Round 1 of the Calf Housing for Health and Welfare grant is to build new, or upgrade existing, buildings to house calves to deliver health and welfare benefits.

Grant value: between £15,000 and £500,000.
IEIM403120 - Due Diligence: New Individual Accounts: Introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)


Due Diligence: New Individual Accounts: Introduction

New accounts are those opened on or after the date that the exchange of information regimes ‘switch on’ under the timelines for reporting [see IEIM400520 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim400520) for FATCA and IEIM400580 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim400580) for CRS]. New individual accounts are accounts where the Reportable Person [see IEIM403440 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim403440)] is an individual.

For accounts that are Financial Accounts solely due to the implementation of CRS2.0 [see IEIM400080 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim400080)], a New Account is an account opened on or after 1 January 2026.

Certain New Accounts of preexisting customers may be classified as Preexisting Accounts and be subject to Preexisting Account due diligence provided certain conditions are satisfied [see IEIM403125 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim403125)].

The due diligence procedures for New Individual accounts require that a self-certification [see IEIM403340 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim403340)] is obtained from the Account Holder.

If the self-certification establishes that the Account Holder is resident for tax purposes in a Reportable Jurisdiction, then the Reporting Financial Institution must treat the account as a Reportable Account [see IEIM401520 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim401520)].

The wider approach that requires Financial Institutions to identify the territory in which a person is tax resident irrespective of whether or not that territory is a Reportable Jurisdiction, applies to new accounts as well as pre-existing accounts. The self-certification process can be used for this purpose. This information must be maintained by the Reporting Financial Institution for a period of 5 years from the end of the period in which the account was last included in a return, or 5 years from the end of the period in which the due diligence process was last relied upon to treat the account as not being reportable [see IEIM400140 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim400140)].

The procedures applying for the purposes of identifying Reportable Accounts among new individual accounts are described in the following pages.
ATACPD09250 - National Carnet Unit (NCU): certificates of location - requests from third countries
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.

Purpose of requests (#IDAFQBQC)Action by the NCU (#IDAUVBQC)Certified copies of the yellow re-importation voucher (#IDACVBQC)Physical verification of the goods (#IDACQBQC)Documentary evidence of location (#IDATSBQC)

Purpose of requests

Occasionally, requests may be received from third countries to confirm goods have been returned and re-imported into the UK or, at least, the goods have left the customs territory of that third country. There may be many reasons for this but primarily the third country will have insufficient evidence to confirm that the goods temporarily imported into their territory have been re-exported.

Action by the NCU

Such requests should be actioned immediately by the National Carnet Unit (NCU) in one of the following ways:
- by supplying a certified copy of the yellow re-importation voucher, or, if this is not available
- by requesting regional staff to visit the address of the carnet holder to verify that the goods have been either re-imported to the UK or are no longer in the territory of the country raising the query. Alternatively, the carnet holder can be requested to visit their local office with the goods and/or evidence of location of the goods.
Certified copies of the yellow re-importation voucher

On receipt of a request for a certificate of location, the NCU must provide the enquirer with a certified copy of the yellow re-importation voucher. A letter highlighting any goods that were not re-imported should accompany this.

Physical verification of the goods

Where, for whatever reason, the yellow re-importation voucher is not available, the NCU will immediately request local staff to meet with the carnet holder to establish the whereabouts of the goods. The visiting staff must be provided with a copy of the yellow exportation voucher to facilitate identification of the goods.

Note: Local staff may only issue a certificate of location if they have seen the goods in question. A certificate must not be issued on the basis of documentary evidence, see ATACPD16000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd16000).

Documentary evidence of location

If the carnet holder is unable to produce the goods, they should be requested to provide commercial or documentary evidence of the whereabouts of the goods. Copies should be taken and sent to the NCU. The NCU will then forward them to the enquirer who will make the decision as to whether or not the evidence is sufficient to satisfy them that the goods have left their territory.

If they are not satisfied, they will take action to call on the guarantee.

For requests for certificates of location for UK ATA Carnets please see ATACPD09255 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09255)
Amplo Talent 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 Amplo Talent 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 Amplo Talent 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.
Flat 163 Quadrant Court, Empire Way, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 0EY: LON/00AE/LSC/2024/0247
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-20)

Residential Property Tribunal decision of Judge P Korn and Mrs A Flynn MRICS dated 10 March 2025.

Read the full decision in Flat 163 Quadrant Court, Empire Way, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 0EY: LON/00AE/LSC/2024/0247 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cf0aa26b7d7db56e77bd16/Decision.pdf)
Wintercomms
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

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 Wintercomms 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 Wintercomms 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
- 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.
Returning to India
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Support for Indian nationals returning from the UK (reintegration services).

The Home Office offers help after you return to India if:
- you have no legal right to remain in the UK
- you either choose to return home (voluntary return) or are being returned
We can help you when you arrive and for up to 12 months after you return.

You can still use the reintegration service if you have already received help from the Voluntary Returns Service (VRS) or the Facilitated Returns Scheme (FRS).
Energy network mergers: CMA190
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Guidance on the CMA’s procedure and approach to its assessment when reviewing mergers involving energy network enterprises.

This guidance provides advice and general information on the Competition and Markets Authority’s procedures and assessment in energy network mergers in Great Britain under the Enterprise Act 2002 as amended by the Energy Act 2023.

The CMA consulted on this guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/new-energy-network-merger-guidance) from December 2023 to January 2024.

2 January 2025: updated guidance published

The guidance has been updated to reflect the changes introduced by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 which commenced on 1 January 2025.
Situation in Eastern DRC: UK statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

The UK has issued a statement following the occupation of Goma in Eastern DRC by M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF).

An FCDO spokesperson said:

The UK condemns the occupation of Goma and other territories in eastern DRC by M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF) as an unacceptable breach of DRC’s sovereignty and the UN Charter which poses a fundamental risk to regional stability.

The UK calls for the immediate withdrawal of all RDF from Congolese territory. On 26 January, the Foreign Secretary told President Kagame that an attack on Goma would provoke a strong response from the international community. On 29 January, Lord Collins made clear to the Rwandan High Commissioner that Rwanda’s actions in eastern DRC were unacceptable and expressed deep concern at reports of M23 and RDF advancing through South Kivu towards Bukavu.

The humanitarian situation, already dire before M23 and RDF’s latest offensive, is now critical. More than 800,000 people in the area who were prioritised for support may no longer receive vital food and nutritional assistance. The UK calls on all parties to immediately cease hostilities, facilitate humanitarian access, and return to inclusive diplomatic talks. Their engagement in good faith in African-led processes will be key. There can be no military solution.

The UK is actively considering next steps, alongside international partners, including the possibility of a review of all UK support to Rwanda.

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
GEV Wind Power 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 GEV Wind Power 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 GEV Wind Power Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
NI Secretary announces Equality Commission apppointments
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Secretary of State announces appointment of commissioners to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Hilary Benn MP, has announced the reappointment of seven Commissioners (Maureen Brunt, Siobhan Cullen, Ellen Finlay, Monica Fitzpatrick, Colin Kennedy, John McCallister and Preeti Yellamaty) and the new appointment of Harry Robinson to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

Background

The Equality Commission was established in 1999, as part of the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. It took over the functions of the Fair Employment Commission, Equal Opportunities Commission, and Council for Racial Equality and Northern Ireland Disability Council.

The Commission is responsible for policing the Statutory Duty on all public authorities in Northern Ireland to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity across a range of areas including religion, political opinion, gender, race, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability and those with and without dependants. The Commission is funded and sponsored by The Executive Office. Further information about the work of the Commission can be found at:

https://www.equalityni.org/Home

Biographies for the seven re-appointees can be found on the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland website:

https://www.equalityni.org/HeaderLinks/About-Us/Our-structure#gsc.tab=0

In addition, Harry Robinson is currently employed as Head of School at Belfast Metropolitan College and has a background of over 20 years working in Further Education to provide equality of opportunity for those facing barriers to education. He has a lead role in the provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for refugees and those seeking asylum in Northern Ireland as well as the delivery of Community Education and Lifelong Learning. Harry is also a member of the Board of Trustees for Voice of Young People in Care (VOYPIC) a local charity that works to promote the rights and voice of children in care and care leavers in Northern Ireland.

Terms of Appointment
- These positions are part-time for a period of three years ending on 31 May 2028. Both the reappointments and new appointment will commence from 1 June 2025.
- The positions receive a fixed annual remuneration of £5,000.
- The positions are not pensionable.
Political Activity

All appointments are made on merit and with regards to the statutory requirements. Political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity in defined categories to be made public.

None have declared any political activity in the past five years.

Regulation

These appointments are regulated by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointment (OCPA).

Statutory Requirements

The Secretary of State makes appointments to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland in accordance with the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
VATLP02920 - Supply: Overage payments: Overage provisions
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)


Typical elements of an overage provision

Overage provisions may take various forms and are not all necessarily set out in a single separate clause. They can contain several elements, and these elements may not always all be present in every instance. You may find the following elements included in overage provisions, but this is not an exhaustive list:
- The events that will trigger the overage
- how the overage is to be calculated
- how the seller will secure the overage agreement (if applicable)
- to whom the overage payment is to be made
Satisfaction of an overage obligation

This will occur when the payment of the overage has taken place in accordance with the contract.
EXPP8050 - Guidance on other procedures: diplomatic goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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.

Do not detain or open diplomatic bags and mail (a diplomatic bag may comprise several packages).

Allow them to be exported without examination or customs documentation.

Motor vehicles accompanied by the privileged person may also be exported without documentation.

Unaccompanied diplomatic goods should broadly follow the 'non stat' procedure and you should allow them to proceed without examination.
University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
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 Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust 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 Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs T Darroch v Renfrew Transport Services Ltd: 8000900/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs T Darroch v Renfrew Transport Services Ltd: 8000900/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685bd7be89ba18761d9760dc/Mrs_T_Darroch_v_Renfrew_Transport_Services_Ltd_-_8000900.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
SPE15915 - Simplified procedures: declarations using the simplified declaration
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).

An entry to customs warehousing (for non-controlled goods) using the simplified declaration procedure is identified by the use of Customs Procedure Code (CPC) xx-xxxx-xxxx. For controlled goods including commercial drugs and excise goods, CPCs xx-xxxx-xxxx or xx-xxxx-xxxx are to be used. The notes on completion of the declaration using these CPCs can be found in Volume 3 of the Tariff.

The warehouse keeper will need to use the commercial documentation to identify the goods and enter the details in the stock records. These details must include the Declaration Unique Consignment Reference (DUCR) that is quoted on the Simplified Declaration Import (SDI). The entry into the stock records must be the date the goods are received at the storage premises (usually through the 'goods in' process) with the date of acceptance of the simplified declaration being the actual date of entry to the customs warehouse arrangements. (This should be included on a supplementary declaration for that period.)

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.
National Maritime Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

This report details the annual report and accounts for the National Maritime Museum (RMG) for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

The annual report and accounts for the National Maritime Museum 2024 to 2025 was laid before Parliament on 21 July 2025. Please read the attached document for details of the National Maritime Museum’s performance.
Product Safety Report: AFERIY Portable Power Station (2505-0172)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Product Safety Report for AFERIY Portable Power Station presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: AFERIY Portable Power Station

Hazard: The socket is not marked with a Class II equipment symbol, and the earthing continuity is only present when the appliance is connected to the mains-supply.

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

Product information

Hazard

The socket is not marked with a Class II equipment symbol, and the earthing continuity is only present when the appliance is connected to the mains-supply. This means that if the appliance is used in standalone battery mode, the sockets are unearthed. Any appliance plugged into it could become live and give the user an electric shock. Improvements are also required to marking and labelling.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2505-0172

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mr A Ward v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2401319/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Ward v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2401319/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fcdbb5712bf73dea1353ba/Mr_A_Ward_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_-_2401319_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Tree Production Capital Grant: how to make a claim
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Use this guidance and form to make a claim if you have a Tree Production Capital Grant (TPCG) agreement.

If you have a Tree Production Capital Grant (TPCG) agreement in place, you can use this page to learn how to make a claim for your approved capital items.

Read the how to make a claim guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tree-production-capital-grant-how-to-make-a-claim/how-to-make-a-claim-tree-production-capital-grant) for the steps you need to follow, including completing the claim form, gathering the necessary evidence, and submitting your documents to the Forestry Commission.

All spending must be completed and claimed by 11:55pm on Friday 27 March 2026. We cannot extend this deadline or offer extensions to your funding agreement.