theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Responsive mode call: 2025 SciSpacE support
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

This call supports UK-based researchers who have already secured facility access to research platforms through the ESA SciSpacE Programmes Research Announcements.

The UK Space Agency is making funding available to support the preparation of experiments. This scheme is open to academics from the UK or overseas, working at UK Research Organisations, who have already been selected by ESA for access to microgravity or space environments facilities e.g., via their SciSpacE programme.

If you have secured access to an ESA microgravity/space environment facility through any other ESA schemes, please get in touch before submitting an application.
Station Lane Medical Centre
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 Station Lane Medical Centre 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 Station Lane Medical Centre 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:

We also pledge the following:

Take part in and/or promote awareness-raising schemes, such as veteran-friendly accreditation for GP practices and the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance.

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.
Report 9: offensive weapons homicide review, West Midlands
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This is the 9th report from the offensive weapons homicide reviews 18-month pilot, which ended on 30 September 2024.

Co-ordinated by the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership and Coventry Community Safety on behalf of the relevant review partners:
- West Midlands Police
- Coventry City Council
- Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Cyber programme summaries 2022 to 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This page includes summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Cyber programmes covering 2022 to 2023.

Programme summaries give an annual overview of each Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme. They explain what support the CSSF provided and intended outcomes, stating:
- where the programme worked
- what it is trying to achieve
- the budget
- the programme length
They break down programme activity into individual components or projects, with details of the lead UK government department and the organisations that are implementing the programme. View further detail on the programme summary form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-a-conflict-stability-and-security-fund-programme-summary).

The CSSF aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons are:
- to protect national security interests
- for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments
The UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-integrated-security-fund/about) replaced the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund in April 2024.
Mr C White v Rogue Alloy Co Ltd: 3305890/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C White v Rogue Alloy Co Ltd: 3305890/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b454644a80c6718b55be95/Mr_C_White_v_Rogue_Alloy_Co_Ltd_3305890_2024_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Veritau Public Sector 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 Veritau Public Sector 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 Veritau Public Sector Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The Bridge (East Midlands)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Bridge (East Midlands) 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 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.
Normative documents - Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

References to normative documents for measuring instruments in support of the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016.

Normative documents by the Organisation Internationale de la Métrologie Légale (OIML) may be identified as giving presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016. Below is a list of references to the relevant normative documents.
MSN 1908 (M+F) Amendment 1 The merchant shipping (control and management of ships' ballast water and sediments) regulations 2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

This MSN provides the technical requirements of the obligations contained in the merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2022 (SI 2022/737).

Notice to all owners, Ship Operators and Managers, Charterers, Masters and Officers of Merchant Ships, Skippers of Fishing Vessels, Shipbuilders, Port Authorities, Operators of Fixed and Floating Platforms and Drilling Rigs and Classification Societies.

This notice should be read with the merchant shipping (control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments) regulations 2022 and MGN 675.

Where this document provides guidance on the law it should not be regarded as definitive. The way the law applies to any particular case can vary according to circumstances – for example, from ship to ship and you should consider seeking independent legal advice if you are unsure of your own legal position.
UK statement: response to E1 settlement plan in the occupied West Bank
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

The UK has issued a statement in response to the announcement by Israel's Civil Administration to reintroduce the E1 settlement plan in the occupied West Bank

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson said:

The UK strongly opposes the announcement by the central planning bureau of Israel’s Civil Administration to reintroduce the E1 settlement plan, frozen since 2021.

This plan would build over 3000 houses to the east of Jerusalem, dividing a future Palestinian state in two, and marking a flagrant breach of international law.

If implemented, the E1 settlement plan would critically undermine the two-state solution – the only route to a lasting peace for both Israelis and Palestinians.

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.
Miss E Wiggins v Festimed Ltd (In Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation): 1403456/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E Wiggins v Festimed Ltd (In Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation): xx-xxxx-xxxx - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fa03ccc18f97edd2b636f1/Miss_E_Wiggins_-vs-_Festimed_Ltd__In_Creditors__Voluntary_Liquidation__-_Judgment.pdf).
UK REACH authorisation for ADCR Consortium (inorganic finish stripping), review report, 24 February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Decision on application for authorisation (review report) under UK REACH.

Decision on an application for authorisation (review report) under UK REACH.

Substance name

Sodium dichromate

Authorised use

Inorganic finish stripping using sodium dichromate in aerospace and defence industry and its supply chains.

Holder of the authorisation and authorisation number

ADCR Consortium: Brenntag UK Ltd (UKREACH/25/12/00)

Date of decision

24 February 2025
BDUK delivery performance, quarterly: April 2025 to Sept 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Breakdowns of how many premises in the United Kingdom have received gigabit-capable broadband coverage as a result of Building Digital UK (BDUK) subsidy.

This quarterly performance report presents how many premises in the United Kingdom have received a gigabit-capable broadband connection as a result of BDUK subsidy. The figures cover premises that received gigabit-capable coverage through Building Digital UK (BDUK) subsidy between 1 April 2025 and 30 September 2025. We also present revised figures from earlier time periods.
SPE13190 - Discharge of IP - methods of disposal: export preference
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).

(NI ONLY) Only some preference agreements between the EU and certain countries allow traders to claim IP and preference. For queries on whether preference can be claimed, contact VAT, Excise and Customs Duties Advice Line or see Notice 827 European Union Preferences: export procedures (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-827-european-union-preferences-export-procedures/notice-827-european-union-preferences-export-procedures) and Notice 828 Export preferences: Rules of origin for exports (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-828-tariff-preferences-rules-of-origin-for-various-countries/notice-828-tariff-preferences-rules-of-origin-for-various-countries) for further information.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-processed-or-repaired-goods-into-free... (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-processed-or-repaired-goods-into-free-circulation-or-re-exporting-them)

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
Accredited qualification providers: personal licence to sell alcohol
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

List of accredited organisations that provide courses and exams for a personal licence to sell alcohol.

To apply for a personal licence to sell alcohol, you must hold an alcohol licensing qualification, for example a BII Level II examination certificate.

This document lists all of the organisations accredited by the Home Secretary under the Licensing Act 2003, which offer a personal licence course.

More information on personal licensing (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/alcohol-licensing#personal-licence) is also available.
Aldridge Cotts overhead line (JO/HINC E1L5), S37 Consent, Electricity Act 1989
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Screening decision to replace a single 11kV freestanding transformer pole.

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

Date of decision

30 October 2025

Location

Aldridge CottsNew Forest National ParkHampshireEngland

Type of project / consent requested

Section 37 consent to install or keep installed an electric line.
Ms M McGrath v D Moyser: 3309026/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M McGrath v D Moyser: 3309026/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d5bdff85b4b993fd752f3/Ms_M_McGrath_v_Danielle_Moyser__3309026.2024__Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms M McGrath v D Moyser: 3309026/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688c9fdc486754ec2887834f/Ms_M_McGrath_v_Danielle_Moyser_3309026_2024_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Miss C McGuigan v Atrium Accounts Ltd: 1811422/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C McGuigan v Atrium Accounts Ltd: 1811422/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b685a9456634d9795fe25/1811422_Chelsea_McGuigan_v_Atrium_Accounts_Ltd.pdf).
Jamieson Contracting (NW) 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 Jamieson Contracting (NW) 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 Jamieson Contracting (NW) Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Cyber risks of cloud computing in the ground segment of the space sector
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

Expert insights setting out cyber security risks associated with the use of cloud computing in the ground segment of space systems.

“Ground segments” are the ground-based infrastructure used to control satellite systems in space. In recent years, cloud computing services are increasingly being used in the ground segment of space technology. This report examines cyber security risks associated with the use of cloud computing in the ground segment of space systems, particularly in the context of Ground Station/Segment as a Service (GSaaS).

The adoption of GSaaS is rapidly expanding due to its cost efficiencies, scalability, and operational flexibility. However, this transition introduces new cyber security challenges that require careful management. Cloud integration expands the attack surface, but its security implications depend on implementation. Proper security measures — including strong authentication, access controls, and workload separation — can mitigate risks, whereas misconfigurations or poor security practices could introduce vulnerabilities.

This report explores these issues. It informs the government’s wider work to ensure good cyber security in new and emerging technologies, and to improve cyber resilience across the UK economy.

Please note this publication presents independent expert insights commissioned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The views expressed do not represent HM Government policy. The expert insights set out cyber security risks associated with the use of cloud computing in the ground segment of space systems.
Pyle Community Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Pyle Community Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK 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.
Duty Member Activities Guidance (January 2025 v3.0)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Guidance on the work of the Duty Member

The role of the duty member at the Parole Board is to deal with requests received from the Secretary of State or the Prisoner/Legal Representative that fall outside routine MCA and oral hearing processes.

This guidance sets out the key principles underpinning the handling of common requests as a duty member and the practical options available such as:

• Combining reviews

• Compassionate release

• Revoking and varying directions

• Prioritising or expediting a case

The guidance has been revised to reflect recent changes in policy and legislation following the Parole Board (Amendment) Rules 2024 and the Victims and Prisoners (VAP) Act 2024, as well as other changes in practice.

This replaces all previous Parole Board guidance on Duty Member Activities
Hampshire: groundwater situation
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

The latest update on monitored groundwater levels and whether there are any groundwater alerts or warnings in force.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for Hampshire.

Flooding from groundwater can happen when the level of water within the rock or soil that makes up the land surface (known as the water table) rises. The level of the water table changes with the seasons due to variations in long term rainfall and water abstraction. When the water table rises and reaches ground level, water starts to emerge on the surface and flooding can happen.

Lead local flood authorities (the unitary or county council) are responsible for managing the risk of flooding from groundwater. They set out how they plan to do this in their local flood risk management strategies.

The Environment Agency has a strategic overview for all sources of flooding including groundwater. This means they will provide support to other risk management authorities. They supply information in the form of monitored groundwater levels. In some areas that have historically experienced groundwater flooding, the Environment Agency provide a groundwater alert or warning service.
CTM40855 - Particular bodies: local authorities: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)


CTA10/S984 and ITA07/S838 exempt UK local authorities and local authority associations from Corporation Tax on their income.

TCGA92/S271 (3) exempts UK local authorities and local authority associations from Capital Gains Tax.

See CTM40860 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40860)for a definition of local authority and CTM40865 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40865) for local authority association.The only liability to tax of a local authority may be on Income Tax deducted from payments it makes of yearly interest under ITA07/PART15/CHAPTER3 or as a deposit taker within the tax deduction scheme for interest (see SAIM9035 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/savings-and-investment-manual/saim9035), CTM35050 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm35050) and CTM40870 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40870)).FA02/S94 introduced legislation under which certain payments made or received by a local authority on or after 1 October 2002 can be made without deduction of tax - see CTM40870 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40870) for further details.

Local authorities are not within the Corporation Tax Acts definition of a company at CTA10/S1121. They are, however, persons for the purposes of the Taxes Acts (IA8/SCH1 says that ‘person’ includes a body of persons corporate or unincorporate). It is therefore possible for a local authority to control other companies within the meaning of CTA10/S449 and for those companies to be associated with one another within the meaning of CTA10/S25.

From 1 April 2000 it is also possible for subsidiary companies of a local authority to form a group for group relief purposes in some circumstances. Local authorities are statutory corporations (bodies corporate) and accordingly satisfy the definition of ‘company’ in CTA10/S188 (1) (any body corporate) introduced by FA00. This means that it is possible for two subsidiaries to be in a group relationship with each other because they are both 75 per cent subsidiaries of a third company – CTA10/S152 (b). So the subsidiaries can claim and surrender group relief between each other. It is not, however, possible for a local authority to surrender any ‘losses’ or other excess amounts to its subsidiary companies, as the authority itself is not within the charge to CT. So it has no amounts eligible for relief from CT as required by CTA10/S99.

This applies only for the purposes of group relief and does not affect the capital gains position. Different criteria will apply for CG (see onwards).
UK-Funded Behavioural Detection Training at Beirut Airport
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

The training took place over a three-week period, delivered in partnership with the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Security and Internal Security Forces.

British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell attended last week the closing ceremony for Lebanese airport security personnel who successfully completed a UK-funded Behavioural Detection Training course at Beirut International Airport.

The training took place over a three-week period, delivered in partnership with the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Security and Internal Security Forces. It aimed to enhance airport safety for all passengers and counter threats such as terrorism, smuggling, and criminal activity. The training also included 18 female officers from General Security and Internal Security Forces.

British Ambassador Hamish Cowell said:

We are proud to support Lebanon’s efforts to strengthen airport security. The skills learned throughout the three-week training will help ensure the safety of all passengers, including the growing number of British tourists, business travellers, and British-Lebanese families.

I commend the Lebanese security officers’ dedication especially during challenging times. The training has already shown results, with techniques reportedly used in a recent arrest related to a shooting incident.

The UK continues to work closely with Lebanon to promote stability and security across key infrastructure ports of access.

Since its inception in 2018, the UK-funded Behavioural Detection Training programme has provided airport security teams with tactical skills to identify and disrupt potential terrorist threats. The initiative builds on the UK’s longstanding support to Lebanon’s border and airport security institutions. Through this collaboration, the programme has strengthened the capabilities of Lebanese immigration and security personnel in detecting terrorist activity at both border crossings.
Corporation Tax: Restitution Tax (CT600K (2017) version 3)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Tell HMRC if your company is chargeable to Corporation Tax on restitution interest.

Before you download the form and send it in the post, check when you need to send an online Company Tax Return (https://www.gov.uk/prepare-file-annual-accounts-for-limited-company).

Use these supplementary pages if the company is chargeable to Corporation Tax on restitution interest and has restitution interest that is not exempt from the restitution tax charge.

Restitution interest means profits for which conditions A to C are met.

Condition A

The profits are interest paid or payable by the Commissioners of HMRC for a claim by the company for restitution with regard to either of the following matters (or alleged matters), the:
- payment of an amount to the Commissioners under a mistake of law relating to a taxation matter
- unlawful collection by the Commissioners of an amount in respect of taxation
Condition B

A court has made a final determination that the Commissioners are liable to pay the interest or the Commissioners and the company, have in final settlement of the claim, entered into an agreement under which the company is entitled to be paid, or is to retain, the interest.

Condition C

The interest determined to be due, or agreed upon, is not limited to simple interest at a statutory rate.

Related forms and guidance

Use form CT600 (2025) Version 3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/corporation-tax-company-tax-return-ct600-2015-version-3) to file a Company Tax Return for accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2015.

Use the Autumn Statement 2024 — overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/autumn-budget-2024-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar) for an overview of the main Budget changes affecting Corporation Tax.

Use the CT600K guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/supplementary-pages-ct600k-restitution-tax) to help you complete the CT600K supplementary page form.
Bird flu: near Dereham, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2024/05)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 10 December 2024.

Case information

27 January 2025: Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone, the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

10 January 2025: Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone, the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed the protection zone becomes a surveillance zone.

10 December 2024: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Dereham, Mid Norfolk, Norfolk. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Download the declaration of the revocation of a surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6797debafe1eabe7d7a22cf1/AIV_2024_05_Revocation_of_Surveillance_Zone_Declaration.pdf)

This revokes the declaration of the ending of a protection zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678165c7363ac763c8ede4ad/AIV_2024-05_DPR2024-29_10012025_Merge_PZ_with_SZ_declaration.pdf).

This revokes and replaces the Declaration of the avian influenza protection and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67589f355a2e4d4b993bfa87/AIV_2024-05_DPR_2024-29_Declaration_Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_20241210.pdf).

Further information
- check the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- check if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2024/05.
Accounting officer assessments: collection
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

This is a collection page for Accounting Officer Assessments.

From April 2017, an accounting officer assessment should always be produced for projects or programmes which form part of the Government’s Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP), and a summary of the key points from the assessment should be published.

Such assessments should be produced initially in principle at an early point, then again as appropriate in more detail at suitable strategic points as the policy or proposal is developed. In practice, that means:

• alongside the request for the Accounting Officer’s approval of the Outline Business Case (or at the point when it enters the GMPP if this is later)

• at subsequent stages of the project if it departs from the four standards or the agreed plan – including any contingency – in terms of costs, benefits, timescales, or level of risk, which informed the Accounting Officer’s previous approval

• if the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) of the project decides one is merited at any other stage of the project - SROs should be prepared to defend their decisions to Parliament if challenged, for example, if called to give evidence to the PAC

An accounting officer assessment may also be prepared and published for other significant spending decisions where the accounting officer feels it appropriate to do so. The below links will take you to departmental collection pages of published AO assessments.

The timing of publication will also depend on the public interest test. In many cases it might be possible to publish the summary as soon as the decision to proceed has been made. In other cases, timing might depend on other sensitivities – such as respecting commercial confidentiality, including where disclosing details of ongoing commercial negotiations risks damaging the longer-term value for money of a project, or the need to remain consistent with existing transparency policies.

Accounting Officers should decide whether to publish sooner with less information, or withhold publication until more detail can be given, balancing the public interest and Parliamentary expectations.

Find the HMRC Accounting officer assessments: collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmrc-accounting-officer-assessments)
Complexity application routing solution (family): caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

Immigration staff guidance on routing and processing applications from customers applying for a visa in a marriage and family route (CARS (FM)).

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on the arrangements which Marriage and Family Operational Teams must follow when routing and processing applications from customers applying for a visa in a marriage and family route (CARS (FM)).
Mr A Hatch v Gloucestershire County Council: 6002013/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Hatch v Gloucestershire County Council: 6002013/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dd0d1849e17d00a56ffc7f/Mr_Adam_Hatch_v_Gloucestershire_County_Council_-_6002013.2024___Judgment___29.9.25.pdf).
Mr W Osis v The Automobile Association: 6022386/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Osis v The Automobile Association: 6022386/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684ff97929fb1002010c4e78/Will_Osis_v_The_Automobile_Association_-_6022386.2024_-_UDL_SO_Judgment.pdf).
M Gray v Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary: 2400344/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Gray v Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary: 2400344/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6893455789faa662f1e89643/Megan_Gray_v_Chief_Constable_of_Cumbria_Constabulary_-_2400344_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
VAT: registration applications and changes enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Use online forms or write to HMRC to register for VAT and keep your VAT registration details up to date.

Online

Register for VAT or change your VAT registration details (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/register-for-vat) To register for VAT or change your VAT registration details, you need to have a Government Gateway user ID and password. If you do not have a user ID, you can create one when you register. If you’ve already contacted HMRC, find out when you should receive a reply (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-expect-a-reply-from-hmrc)

Email

Email HMRC to reply to a request for more information about a VAT registration application: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Email HMRC to reply to a request for information about a change of legal entity application or a transfer of going concern application: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Email HMRC to reply to a request for information about a change of circumstance that affects a VAT registration: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Email HMRC to reply to a request to cancel or re-instate a VAT registration: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Do not use these email addresses to send HMRC:
- an application to cancel your registration — find out how to cancel your VAT registration (https://www.gov.uk/register-for-vat/cancel-your-registration)
- a new request to change your details — find out how to change your VAT registration details (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/change-your-vat-registration-details)
- a question about VAT — contact VAT: general enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/vat-enquiries)
- your bank details
Post

Write to HMRC about your registration application or to change your VAT registration details.

BT VATHM Revenue and CustomsBX9 1WRUnited Kingdom

Related content

Guidance
- Register for VAT (https://www.gov.uk/register-for-vat)
- How VAT works (https://www.gov.uk/how-vat-works)
HMRC contacts
- VAT: general enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/vat-enquiries)
- Technical support with VAT online services (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/technical-support-with-vat-online-services)
Application to make administrative or minor changes to a water abstraction licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Use this form to apply for administrative or minor changes to a water abstraction licence.

Use this form to apply for administrative or minor changes to your licence without the normal application and advertising requirements.

Do not use this form if you want to make changes to your licence conditions. Read the guidance Change a water abstraction or impoundment licence (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/change-a-water-abstraction-or-impoundment-licence) for how to do this.
Mr T Emery v Hazelcroft Garage Ltd: 6002840/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Emery v Hazelcroft Garage Ltd: 6002840/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffc73f393a986ec5cf8e41/Mr_T_Emery_v_Hazelcroft_Garage_Limited_6002840_2025_.pdf).
Mc Potgieter v Solmatrix Ltd: 2306333/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mc Potgieter v Solmatrix Ltd: 2306333/2023 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690dfc1047ad122f854627d5/Mr_Charl_Potgieter_v_Solmatix_2306333-2023_Judgement_21-03-24.pdf).
Wild birds and animals: licence to possess samples (GL10)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-01)

If you're a laboratory or scientific institution, use this licence to hold tissue samples from wild birds and animals during investigations into offences.

This licence lets you hold biological samples (including blood, DNA and other tissue) from birds and wild animals taken as part of an investigation if you’re a laboratory or scientific institution.

You can only hold onto the sample during an investigation into offences under part 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69).

You do not need to apply for this general licence but you must meet its conditions and follow its instructions.