theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
24 Lyndhurst Road, London, E4 9JU: LON/00BH/MNR/2024/0302
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Tribunal Judge I Mohabir on Date 13 December 2024

Read the full decision in 24 Lyndhurst Road, London, E4 9JU: LON/00BH/MNR/2024/0302 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67927572e982ca138427fc44/24_Lyndhurst_Road__London__E4_9JU_-_Decision.pdf). Read the full reasons in 24 Lyndhurst Road, London, E4 9JU: LON/00BH/MNR/2024/0302 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6792757c9091065484572d5f/24_Lyndhurst_Road__London__E4_9JU_-_Full_reasons.pdf).
KORE Wireless UK Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We KORE Wireless UK Limited will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 KORE Wireless UK Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
We also pledge the following:

Covenant & Employer Recognition Scheme Logos: using the Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme logos in our Career site and LinkedIn page, as well as communications and marketing to show we are an Armed Forces-friendly organisation.

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.
Joint targeted area inspections of the response to child sexual abuse in the family environment
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Guidance for joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs) of the multi-agency response to child sexual abuse in the family environment.

This guidance is for inspectors carrying out a JTAI of the multi-agency response to children who are victims of child sexual abuse in the family environment.

These JTAIs are carried out by inspectors from:
- Ofsted
- the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)
- His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP)
106-110 (even) Kentish Town Road and 335-341 (0dd) Royal College Street (formerly  known as Dunn’s Hat Factory): LON/00AG/LDC/2024/0090
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge N O’Brien on 20 November 2024.

Read the full decision 106-110 (even) Kentish Town Road and 335-341 (0dd) Royal College Street (formerly known as Dunn’s Hat Factory): LON/00AG/LDC/2024/0090 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/676027b898302e574b9153fe/106-110__even__Kentish_Town_Road_-__Dispensation_decision_20_November_2024.pdf).
Update to furniture fire safety review
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

A progress update on the Government’s review of the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has provided a progress update from the Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets on the Government’s review of the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture.

The policy paper sets out initial changes it will make to amend the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (the FFRs), and its ongoing plans.

While the FFRs were introduced in response to the increasing number of furniture fire-related deaths, they require updating to keep pace with product innovation. Since 1988, evidence has also emerged of the risks associated with chemical flame retardants used to pass flammability tests.

The policy paper outlines the Government’s proposed new regulatory approach, highlights areas of broad stakeholder consensus and provides an update on outstanding challenges.

OPSS will work with businesses, trade associations and other key stakeholders to finalise key elements of the policy.

Read the policy paper on the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-safety-of-domestic-upholstered-furniture)
Pickering Road Community Orchard
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 Pickering Road Community Orchard 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 Pickering Road Community Orchard 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-we are a member of sustainable food cities which is committed to ending food poverty

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 G Glendinning and Ms K Haughan v Direct Rail Services Ltd: 2409129/2023 and 2409130/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms G Glendinning and Ms K Haughan v Direct Rail Services Ltd: 2409129/2023 and 2409130/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908dab65e080b12248981b7/Ms_Georgina_Glendinning___Ms_Kellie_Haughan_v_Direct_Rail_Services_Limited_-_2409129_2023___2409130_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Anti-money laundering (AML) supervision: discussion about fees
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

HMRC sets out the background to changes to fees and sanctions charged to businesses it supervises.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is setting out changes to the fees it charges businesses it supervises under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017.

The publications you can read on this page are:
- HMRC’s anti-money laundering (AML) supervision fees: proposals for discussion
- HMRC’s anti-money laundering (AML) supervision fees: responses and next steps
The discussion ran from 31 July 2025 to 29 August 2025 and is now closed for comment.
Presentation of the 2026 Unified Budget Proposal: UK statement to the OSCE
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

Ambassador Holland thanks the Secretary General for his presentation of the 2026 Unified Budget Proposal, and underlines the UK's commitment to supporting a positive outcome on OSCE finances.

Thank you, Secretary General, for your presentation of the 2026 Unified Budget Proposal, and for reminding us of the significant financial challenges facing this organisation.

The United Kingdom recognises and is grateful for the considerable work that has gone into this proposal. We will continue to study the detail carefully, and will respond with more specific questions and points during the upcoming fund manager presentations to the ACMF.

The UK appreciates that agreeing a Unified Budget for 2026 will be a difficult task. We deeply regret that participating States have been unable to reach consensus on a Unified Budget since 2021, and we recognise that the extended period without a budget or a revised Post Table has impacted the organisation’s ability to respond flexibly to emerging requirements. We commend the efforts of all OSCE staff and structures in delivering against their mandates under the most difficult of circumstances. It is vital that we – as participating States – engage constructively to find solutions which ensure the OSCE is adequately resourced and able to function effectively.

The UK stands ready to engage constructively in discussions around the 2026 budget, including on future Chair’s Proposals which prioritise putting the OSCE on a more sustainable financial footing while also taking account of global financial realities. We believe it is important that the organisation’s core activities continue to be funded through the Unified Budget to ensure sustainability and predictability.

Mr Chair, the UK remains committed to supporting a positive outcome on OSCE finances. I encourage all colleagues to focus on the bigger picture at this difficult time for the organisation. I wish Switzerland well in developing the first Chair’s proposal, and thank Finland for their continued efforts towards agreement of the 2025 budget.

We strongly encourage all participating States to engage constructively and flexibly to achieve consensus on our organisation’s Unified Budget. Most pressingly this means us reaching consensus on the budget for 2025 as a vital first step. We can then build on that through the 2026 budget process to drive necessary reform and prioritisation.

Thank you, Mr Chair.
Housing supply: indicators of new supply, England: October to December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

An indication of the levels of and trends in new housing supply in England.

This statistical release includes building control reported estimates of housing supply in England. It also shows estimates of housing supply in England using other additional data sources.

Our interactive dashboard (https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiZjg4NWI1MjMtZTRkNC00MGM4LWFkZTItMjdlODc4YWEwOTdhIiwidCI6ImJmMzQ2ODEwLTljN2QtNDNkZS1hODcyLTI0YTJlZjM5OTVhOCJ9) illustrates results and historical trends from this release.
Driver CPC qualification and training data
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) statistics, including initial qualifications and periodic training completed.

About this data set

This data set comes from data held by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

It is not classed as an ‘official statistic’. This means it’s not subject to scrutiny and assessment by the UK Statistics Authority.

Data tables

This data table is updated quarterly. It was last updated on 4 December 2025 with data to September 2025.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69247e07367485ea116a56b7/driver-cpc-qualification-and-training-data.ods)

Driver CPC qualification and training data (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69247e07367485ea116a56b7/driver-cpc-qualification-and-training-data.ods)

ODS, 345 KB

This file is in an OpenDocument (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-open-document-formats-odf-in-your-organisation) format

Publication schedule

Check the DVSA publication schedule (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency/about/statistics) to find out when this data is due to be updated again.

Data you cannot find

Data you cannot find may have been published as a response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dvsa-freedom-of-information-foi-disclosure-logs).

You can send an FOI request if you still cannot find the information you need.

DVSA will not usually send you information that’s intended for future publication, as it’s exempt under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Freedom of Information requests

Freedom of Information RequestsDVSA, 1 Unity SquareNottinghamNG2 1AY

Contact form https://www.smartsurve... (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/freedom-of-information-request/)

Contact the DVSA press office if you’re a journalist or have a media enquiry about the data.

DVSA press office xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Product Safety Report: Unbranded Electric Bicycle (2508-0188)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Product Safety Report for Unbranded Electric Bicycle presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Unbranded Electric Bicycle

Hazard: The electric bicycle and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures.

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

Product information

Hazard

The electric bicycle and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures. There is no valid technical documentation for the product and no evidence of production control. There is a lack of labelling, marking and instructions. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the bike, battery, and charger, it may be possible for the charger and/or battery to overheat, causing a fire.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0188

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
PackUK: operational plan 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Pack UK's operational plan for the year 2024 to 2025.

This is Pack UK’s operational plan for the year 2024 to 2025.

PackUK has an obligation to publish this plan under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2024/9780348264654/contents).

The joint policy statement on extended producer responsibility for packaging (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-joint-policy-statement-on-extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging/uk-joint-policy-statement-on-packaging-extended-producer-responsibility) provides additional details on what the four nations expect to be covered in this operational plan.
Defence Secretary meets family of the late Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-06)

The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, met family members of the late Agnes Wanjiru,to express his condolences.

The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, today met family members of the late Agnes Wanjiru, who was killed in Nanyuki, Kenya in 2012 to express his condolences. Fulfilling the commitment he made soon after entering office.

This is the first time a UK Government Minister has met with Agnes Wanjiru’s family.

Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, said:

It was deeply humbling to meet the family of Agnes Wanjiru today. In the 13 years since her death, they have shown such strength in their long fight for justice. I reiterated my determination to see a resolution to the still unresolved case.

We will continue to offer our full support to the Kenyan investigatory authorities, which has included visits by Kenyan investigators to the UK to interview witnesses and of the Provost Marshal (Serious Crime) to Kenya. In my meeting with President Ruto later today, I will emphasise the need to accelerate progress in this case. Our Government will continue to do everything we can to help the family secure the justice they deserve.

The family of Agnes Wanjiru also made a statement after the meeting with the Defence Secretary. They said:

The death of our beloved Agnes has had a profound and devastating impact on our family. It was not only the shock of losing Agnes at such a young age, but also the horrific circumstances in which her body was found and all the trauma and struggle our family has been put through in trying to seek justice and accountability for her death that has taken a very heavy toll on all of us.

It is now more than 13 years since Agnes was killed and almost 6 years since a Kenyan inquest found that she had been murdered by British soldiers, yet so little progress appears to have been made since then.

We are grateful to the Secretary of State for Defence agreeing to meet with us, but we have waited for too many years and been offered too many empty promises. We hope that our meeting with the Secretary of State marks the beginning of the UK government and Ministry of Defence taking decision action to ensure that what happened to Agnes is properly investigated in Kenya and in the UK and to make sure that what happened to Agnes never happens again. We expect the UK and Kenyan governments to act and bring closure to this matter.
Interministerial Group for Safety, Security and Migration: terms of reference
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

The aim of the interministerial group is to enhance working between the Home Office and the devolved governments of the UK on safety, security and migration.

The aim of the interministerial group (IMG) is to enhance intergovernmental working between the Home Office and the UK devolved governments.

The IMG will complement existing channels of communication and engagement.
Magdalen College School (Brackley): warning notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

Warning notice to Magdalen College School Brackley Academy Trust in relation to Magdalen College School.

Notice relating to: Magdalen College School (https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/139158)

URN: 139158

Notice issued to: Magdalen College School Brackley Academy Trust

Reason for issue: ‘special measures’ Ofsted judgement (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/139158)

DfE regional director: Carol Gray

DfE regional director office: East Midlands

Local authority: West Northamptonshire
Hamblett Homes Property Investment 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 Hamblett Homes Property Investment 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 Hamblett Homes Property Investment LTD recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
London Machine Works
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 London Machine Works 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 London Machine Works recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Customs Importer and Exporter Population 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

This publication provides the number of UK importing and exporting businesses with EU and non-EU countries, based upon a positive declaration of trade in goods.

Users should be aware that the 2021 to 2024 Customs Importer and Exporter Population publications succeed UK Importer and Exporter Population.

Customs Importer and Exporter Population reports only on traders moving goods in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 and draws no comparison to data on previous years.
HM Courts and Tribunals Service Board meeting 10 October 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Summary of Board meeting held on 10 October 2024.

The meeting discussed items including:
- Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) Update
- Reflections from Non-Executive Directors (NED) Site Visits
- HMCTS Board Meetings
- Performance & finance updates
- Risk Appetite and Overall Risk Exposure
- Update on Crown Court Data
- Further Update on Spending Reviews
Helen Lewis
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Ms Helen Lewis has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique in succession to Ms Nne Nne Iwuji-Eme. She took up her appointment in October 2022. Helen worked as Head of DFID South Sudan from May 2019. Before going to Juba she was Deputy Director for the Gulf and Iran in the National Security Secretariat and Head of DFID’s Gulf Team. As a Senior Conflict Adviser, Helen was posted to Yemen, South Sudan and Pakistan and worked in conflict policy roles. She later took up the post of Head of Rule of Law for the British High Commission Islamabad. Helen joined DFID in 2008 having led international comparative learning at University of Ulster’s International Conflict Research Institute and worked for international NGOs. Helen has a Master’s in International Relations specialising in Conflict Management from the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, where she was a Fulbright scholar. Find out more about Ms Helen Lewis . Social Media links follow Helen Lewis on X follow Helen Lewis on Instagram

Ms Helen Lewis has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique in succession to Ms Nne Nne Iwuji-Eme. She took up her appointment in October 2022.

Helen worked as Head of DFID South Sudan from May 2019. Before going to Juba she was Deputy Director for the Gulf and Iran in the National Security Secretariat and Head of DFID’s Gulf Team. As a Senior Conflict Adviser, Helen was posted to Yemen, South Sudan and Pakistan and worked in conflict policy roles. She later took up the post of Head of Rule of Law for the British High Commission Islamabad.

Helen joined DFID in 2008 having led international comparative learning at University of Ulster’s International Conflict Research Institute and worked for international NGOs.

Helen has a Master’s in International Relations specialising in Conflict Management from the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, where she was a Fulbright scholar.

Find out more about Ms Helen Lewis (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-mozambique).

Social Media links
- follow Helen Lewis on X (https://twitter.com/HelenLewis_UK)
- follow Helen Lewis on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hlewis_uk/)
Mrs A Leith v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4104199/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Leith v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4104199/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f7d79345705eb1a1513ef8/Mrs_A_Leith_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia_Services_LLP_-_4104199.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
Tech Canal
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 Tech Canal 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 Tech Canal 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 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.
Request a subcontracting threshold exemption
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Explains how lead providers of post-16 education and training should request approval to subcontract more than 25% of their provision.

Lead providers of Department for Education (DfE) funded post-16 education and training need written permission from us to subcontract more than 25% of their provision. This exemption:
- should only be done in exceptional circumstances
- does not include local authorities or schools and academies
You must submit an exemption case by 30 April each year.

In exceptional cases, lead providers can also request approval to subcontract their whole programme of 16 to 19 provision (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/request-approval-to-subcontract-your-whole-16-to-19-programme).

Subcontracting threshold

For adult skills fund (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-funding-rules-for-2024-to-2025/adult-skills-fund-funding-rules-2024-to-2025) and 16 to 19 programmes (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/16-to-19-study-programmes-guide-for-providers), we use learner numbers in ILR data to calculate the volume of your subcontracted delivery.

For apprenticeships, we use the figures from your subcontractor declaration to calculate the volume of your subcontracted delivery.

What your request should include

Your request should include:
- the educational rationale for the arrangements, supported by those charged with governance
- how you will manage and oversee the subcontracted provision
- details of your involvement in delivery (for example, providing financial and quality assurance)
- the amount of funding you will keep to cover the costs for managing the contract
- information on gaps in provision this subcontract will fill and if your local authority or an employer supports this
- details of how much contact the learner will have with you during their course
Submit an exemption case to maintain current subcontracting

Submit requests for new arrangements at least 12 weeks before you plan to start subcontracting the provision.

To get approval to continue with existing subcontracting arrangements, submit a request by 30 April.

Complete a new subcontracting exemptions form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6836e849f5df370a4eaa2c6b/Subcontracting_exemptions_form.xlsx) (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 56.2 KB) for each 16 to 19 programme. You must get new approval each year.

Email your completed form to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Rowland, Joanna - Director General, Customer Services Group, Director General, UK Visas and Immigration, and Director General, His Majesty's Passport Office, Home Office - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Advice to Joanna Rowland, former Director General, Customer Services Group, Director General, UK Visas and Immigration, and Director General, His Majesty's Passport Office, Home Office, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Ms Rowland left her role at the Home Office in November 2025.

CEO, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)

Ms Rowland sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with the RSPCA. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e7c177187483de54d766e0/Advice_letter_-_Joanna_Rowland__CEO__RSPCA.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in September 2025; and the appointment was announced in October 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/rowland-joanna-director-general-customer-services-group-director-general-uk-visas-and-immigration-and-director-general-his-majestys-passport/advice-letter-joanna-rowland-ceo-rspca?preview=8893388)
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

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

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

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/papua-new-guinea/british-high-commission-port-moresby), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction TeamConsular DirectorateRoom WH4.36Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH

We aim to respond to complaints relating to consular services within 20 working days. Find out more about our complaints procedure (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Customer research

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

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

Passports

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

Visas

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

Or if you have a query or feedback on UK visa services provided in Papua New Guinea, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
Yorkshire vistas
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 Yorkshire vistas 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 Yorkshire vistas 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
We also pledge the following:

Education: Provide and/or promote training, and enabling service levers to gain experience within the Landscape and Horticulture industry, for the Armed Forces Community Mental health and wellbeing we are committed to mental wellbeing not on for our staff but engaging with Armed forces charities to create opportunities to work in a safe outdoor space.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Safety Report: Baby Wool Sleeping Bag sold via AliExpress (2504-0003)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Product Safety Report for Baby Wool Sleeping Bag presenting a risk of suffocation.

Summary

Product: Baby Wool Sleeping Bag sold via AliExpress

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of suffocation as it has a hood.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of suffocation, as it has a hood which is not permitted in the relevant standard, BS EN 16781:2018. If a baby is placed inside a hooded sleeping bag and left unattended, the baby’s natural movement may cause the hood to cover their head/face, presenting a suffocation hazard.

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

Corrective action

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2504-0003

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Mr C Radu v P J Long, W S Long and the personal representations of P W Long (deceased) T/a Lutton Farm Partnership and Others: 3306052/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Radu v P J Long, W S Long and the personal representations of P W Long (deceased) T/a Lutton Farm Partnership and Others: 3306052/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a309ee1a850d72c409266/Mr_Ciprian_Radu_v_Patrick_James_Long_William_Stephen_Long___the_personal_representations_of_Patrick_William_Long__deceased__t-a_Lutton_Farm_Partnership___others_3306052_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Our waterways - a plan for 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

An Environment Agency plan focusing on making improvements to their waterways in 2025.

The Environment Agency has developed this plan in response to feedback from our customers that the service we provide is not meeting their expectations.

We share our customers’ concerns and it was important for us to respond quickly to the feedback we have received. We have developed this plan so we can focus our resources where they will have the biggest impact for:
- our customers
- the waterway communities we serve
The plan focuses on 4 objectives, and the relevant activities we will prioritise to help us achieve them.

The objectives are to:
- keep our staff and customers safe
- make improvements to the customer experience
- secure more income to move towards a financially sustainable service
- describe the future ambition for our waterways and how we will get there
We will report on our progress against the objectives.
Mr M Legge v Croft Communications Ltd: 8001647/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Legge v Croft Communications Ltd: 8001647/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a26e4048fff613a4d5bd3/8001647.2024_Mr_M_Legge_v._Croft_Communications_Limited_Judgment_with_Reasons.pdf).
UK and Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2025: communiqué
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

The Foreign Secretary and Minister for the Overseas Territories joined elected leaders and representatives of the UK Overseas Territories for the thirteenth Joint Ministerial Council.

The Minister for the UK Overseas Territories and the elected leaders and representatives of the Overseas Territories convened the 2025 Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in London from 24 to 27 November. Ministers and representatives from across the UK government attended the JMC.

This year’s JMC was guided by a shared commitment to ‘Protect, Grow, Sustain – Together’, reflecting the fact that the Territories are members of the British family. It renewed commitments to a partnership built on mutual respect and shared responsibility, with a shared ambition to deliver real-world impact for our communities.

This ministerial communiqué was issued following the meeting.

Read more:
- UK and Overseas Territories leaders unite in London to strengthen historic partnership (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-overseas-territories-leaders-unite-in-london-to-strengthen-historic-partnership)
- UK Overseas Territories biodiversity strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-overseas-territories-biodiversity-strategy)