theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Product Safety Report: Ceiling Fan with Light (2507-0067)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Product Safety Report for Ceiling Fan with Light presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Ceiling Fan with Light

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has inadequate internal connections.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has inadequate internal connections. Over time, the vibration of the product may cause a wire to become loose, which may then cause part of the item to become live. Unaware of this, the consumer may touch the product whilst live, receiving an electric shock.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2507-0067

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
China: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Advice for British nationals in China on reporting rape or sexual assault, finding medical treatment and engaging with the Chinese legal authorities.

Includes information on:
- medical assistance
- the Chinese legal system
- reporting assaults to the police
See also rape and sexual assault abroad: returning to the UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad-returning-to-the-uk).
SR2022 No 3: construction, demolition and excavation waste transfer station
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Standard rules for a waste transfer station accepting construction, demolition and excavation waste.

This standard rules permit allows you to operate a construction, demolition and excavation waste transfer station.

You can apply for this standard rules permit if:
- your activity meets the rules set out in the permit
- you can manage the potential risks as set out in the generic risk assessment
Charges

The charges for applying for this standard rules permit are:
- £2,641 for a new standard rules permit application
- £792 for a minor variation to the permit
- £2,529 to transfer the permit
- £1,585 to surrender the permit
There is also an annual subsistence charge of £1,920 for the standard rules permit.

Apply online

The Environment Agency is testing a new online service for permit applications in England. You can sign up to use the new service and give feedback (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/permissionsignup/).
Mr G Johal v Align Technology UK Ltd: 1305977/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Johal v Align Technology UK Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b309d47c070e71525f57e3/Mr_G_Johal_v_Align_Technology_UK_Limited_-_1305977_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
R Fentum v Everything Trading Ltd: 6007946/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R Fentum v Everything Trading Ltd: 6007946/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686d3483fe1a249e937cbe33/Roz_Fentum_v_Everything_Trading_Ltd_Judgement-_6007946-2024.pdf).
Windrush Help Team: posters and booklets
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Posters and booklets promoting the Windrush Help Team service in English, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu and Welsh.

The Windrush Scheme can help you get the documents you need to prove your right to be in the UK.

The Windrush Compensation Scheme can compensate you if you suffered losses because you weren’t able to prove your right to live in the UK.

These posters and booklets show who is eligible to claim under the schemes and how to apply.

Contact the Windrush Help Team for free:

Telephone: 0800 678 1925Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Change of British High Commissioner to Mauritius: Paul Brummell
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Mr Paul Brummell CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mauritius.

Mr Paul Brummell CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mauritius in succession to Ms Charlotte Pierre who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Brummell will take up his appointment during July 2025.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Paul Brummell

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.
Transforming Humberhead nature reserve with ‘snow of summer’
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

12,000 plugs of cotton grass have been planted at Humberhead National Nature Reserve (NNR) marking a key step in restoring the peatlands.

Visitors to the iconic peatlands of Humberhead National Nature Reserve (NNR) may think they are seeing an early snowfall this summer following the planting of thousands of cotton grass plants.

The white, whimsical allure of common cotton grass heads are a familiar sight across Yorkshire landscape and the little plants play a big role in peatland restoration.

They act as a both an eco-warrior by fighting soil erosion and as a wildlife magnet, attracting birds and insects which boosts biodiversity.

At Humberhead NNR, cotton grass is particularly important for the large heath butterfly with their caterpillars using it as a foodplant.

Cotton grass is also considered a companion plant to another engineer of the ecosystem, sphagnum moss.

Growing sphagnum and cotton grass together stores water and prevents the decay of dead plant material, which in turn develops new peat and locks away carbon from the atmosphere.

12,000 ‘plugs’ planted

At Humberhead NNR, 12,000 cotton grass ‘plugs’ were planted by a team of Natural England staff and volunteers from Humberhead Levels Partnership.

The work was delivered as part of the LIFE Moor Space project and funded by an EU LIFE grant. The wider project aims to restore 400 hectares of degraded lowland peat bog.

Natural England staff and volunteers from the Humberhead Levels Partnership planting cotton grass at Humberhead NNR

Paul Schofield, Senior Project Manager for LIFE Moor Space with Natural England, said:

Peatlands are amongst our most carbon-rich ecosystems on Earth. Not only are they vital for fighting climate change, but they reduce flood risk and support biodiversity.

A key step in restoring the Humberhead Peatlands NNR is to ensure all bare peat is covered with peat forming vegetation. The new cotton grass, sometimes known as the snow of summer, is a major step towards achieving this and our thanks go to everyone involved.

Cotton grass plugs planted on bare peat at Humberhead NNR

The Humberhead Peatlands are made up of Thorne, Goole, and Crowle Moors, as well as Hatfield Moors. The Peatlands are a remnant of a large wetland that occupied the floodplain of the Humberhead Levels thousands of years ago.

Following significant restoration, they now represent the largest area of raised bog wilderness in lowland Britain at 2,887 hectares in size.

The site is also internationally important, both as an example of a lowland raised bog covered in pools and plant life, as well as for its breeding pairs of the mysterious and mythical nightjar.

Lowland raised bog is one of western Europe’s rarest and most threatened habitats and the Humberhead site is now protected as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Natural England take care of the peatlands by carefully managing the water levels to promote the growth of bog plants and sphagnum mosses.
PM meeting with President Trump: 27 February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer met President Trump in the White House.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President of the United States Donald Trump met today in the White House.

The leaders discussed the depth of the special relationship between their two nations and their commitment to shared security and prosperity.

They spoke about the fair, balanced and reciprocal economic relationship that the two countries enjoy. They agreed their teams should work together to deepen this relationship, and to work together to agree a trade deal focused on tech.

On defence and security, they agreed that the strength of the UK and US’s intelligence and defence relationship is unrivalled. The Prime Minister underlined the announcement he made this week to increase defence spending to 2.5%

The leaders agreed that on Ukraine, talks must work towards a lasting peace. The Prime Minister said the UK is ready to play a leadership role on supporting Ukraine’s future security. They discussed their shared commitment to a ‘peace through strength’ approach and that their teams should collaborate on this.

The President accepted an invitation on behalf of His Majesty The King for an unprecedented second State Visit to the United Kingdom.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations - traders: OFT1008
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

This guidance was intended to help traders to comply with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs). It is replaced by 'CMA207: unfair commercial practices' from 6 April 2025.

This guidance is replaced by CMA207: unfair commercial practices (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unfair-commercial-practices-cma207) from 6 April 2025.

This guidance was originally published by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-fair-trading) and has been adopted by the CMA Board. The original text has been retained unamended, therefore it does not reflect or take account of developments in case law, legislation or practice since its original publication.

Please also note:
- all references must be read in the light of Consumer Protection: Guidance on the CMA’s approach to use of its consumer powers (CMA7) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/consumer-protection-guidance-on-the-cmas-approach-to-use-of-its-consumer-powers); in the case of conflict, CMA7 prevails
- references to the OFT or the Competition Commission (CC) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-commission) (except where referring to specific past OFT or CC practice or case law) should be read as referring to the CMA
- references to articles of the EC Treaty should be read as referring to the equivalent articles of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
- certain OFT or CC departments, teams or individual roles may not be replicated in the CMA, or may have been renamed; the CMA’s structure is set out in our organisation chart (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cma-structure)
- do not use any contact details quoted; please go to the home page (https://www.gov.uk/cma) for details on how to contact the CMA
The fines that could be imposed on summary conviction for certain criminal offences referred to in this document were, at that time, subject to specific caps of £5,000 or above. With effect from 12 March 2015, these caps have been removed and those specific offences are now punishable by a fine of any amount. For more information see the Ministry of Justice news story (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/unlimited-fines-for-serious-offences).
Independent Commission for Water – call for evidence
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

The Independent Water Commission call for evidence is seeking views in relation to the water sector in England and Wales.

The Independent Water Commission was launched by the UK and Welsh governments. Its call for evidence outlines the current issues based on the evidence the commission has gathered so far, and areas for potential change that the commission wishes to explore.

You can read the Welsh version of this information (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/y-comisiwn-dwr-annibynnol-galwad-am-dystiolaeth.cy).
Forward Assist
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 Forward Assist 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 Forward Assist recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
Mr K K Kabwaya v Morris Facility Group UK Ltd: 6017667/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K K Kabwaya v Morris Facility Group UK Ltd: 6017667/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68934d02f97cd7adaa2be041/6017667_Kabwaya_v_Morris_Facility_Group_Limited_.pdf).
North East Probation Service action plans and response letters
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

HMPPS action plans and response letters for North East Probation Service, in response to HM Inspectorate of Probation’s (HMIP’s) inspection of the region.

HMPPS action plans and response letters published following the HMIP inspection of North East Probation Service.

This includes:

An overall report on the inspection of Probation Services in the North East region – HM Inspectorate of Probation (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-north-east-region-2025/) - published October 2025.

An inspection of probation services in County Durham and Darlington PDU (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-county-durham-and-darlington-pdu-2025/) - published August 2025.

An inspection of probation services in Redcar, Cleveland and Middlesbrough PDU (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-redcar-cleveland-and-middlesbrough-pdu-2025/) - published August 2025.

An inspection of probation services in Stockton and Hartlepool PDU (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-stockton-and-hartlepool-pdu-2025/) - published July 2025.

An inspection of probation services in North Tyneside and Northumberland PDU (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-north-tyneside-and-northumberland-pdu-2025/) - published July 2025.

An inspection of probation services in Sunderland PDU (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-sunderland-pdu-2025/) - published July 2025.

An inspection of probation services in Gateshead and South Tyneside PDU (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-gateshead-and-south-tyneside-pdu-2025/) - published July 2025.

An inspection of probation services in Newcastle Upon Tyne PDU (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-newcastle-upon-tyne-2025/) - published July 2025.
Tunisia: tax treaties
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Tax treaties and related documents between the UK and Tunisia.

The double taxation convention entered into force on 20 January 1984.

It is effective in Tunisia from 1 January 1985 and in the UK from:
- 1 April 1985 for Corporation Tax
- 6 April 1985 for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax
Synthesised text of the Multilateral Instrument and the 1982 UK-Tunisia Double Taxation Convention — in force

The 1982 UK-Tunisia Double Taxation Convention has been modified by the Multilateral Instrument (MLI) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/multilateral-convention-to-implement-tax-treaty-related-measures-to-prevent-base-erosion-and-profit-shifting).

The modifications made by the MLI are effective in respect of the 1982 UK-Tunisia Double Taxation Convention.

It is effective in the UK and Tunisia from 1 January 2024 for taxes withheld at source.

It is effective in the UK from:
- 1 April 2024 for Corporation Tax
- 6 April 2024 for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax
It is effective in Tunisia from 1 May 2024 for other taxes.
IP31 3SF,  Rob Dobson: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3827LB/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

View the application submitted by  Rob Dobson for The Willows, Barrells Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3SF.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
DBT: spending over £500, June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).
Ms S M Robertson v Glasgow City Council: 120246/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S M Robertson v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af69c363d7f4cceef9e25b/Ms_S_M_Robertson_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
North East Derbyshire District Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well North East Derbyshire District Council  is meeting regulatory standards.

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

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

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

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of waste management services
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of waste management services under Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998.

Case timetable

Case information

On 24 June 2025, the CMA launched an investigation under Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998 (‘CA98’) into suspected anti-competitive conduct, in relation to the supply of waste management services.

The businesses currently under investigation are:
- Bagnall & Morris (Waste Services) Ltd
- Gaskells (North West) Limited
- Ash Waste Services Limited
The CMA has not reached a view as to whether there is sufficient evidence of an infringement of competition law for it to issue a statement of objections to any party or parties. Not all cases result in the CMA issuing a statement of objections and no assumption should be made at this stage that the CA98 has been infringed.

If the CMA ultimately proceeds to issuing a statement of objections, it will provide the addressee(s) of that statement of objections with an opportunity to make written and oral representations, before it makes a final decision on whether the law has been broken. Further detail on the CMA’s procedures in CA98 cases is available in our CMA8 guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-the-cmas-investigation-procedures-in-competition-act-1998-cases).

Personal data

The CMA may collect, use and share personal data for its investigations, including investigations under the CA98. This includes processing personal data for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

For more information about how the CMA handles personal information, please see the CMA’s Personal Information Charter (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/personal-information-charter).

Contact
- Assistant Project Director: Rhiannon Davies (xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx))
- Project Director: Emma Lindsay (xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx))
- Senior Responsible Officer: Lucília Falsarella Pereira (xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx))
Any media enquiries should be directed to a member of our Press Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/media-enquiries).

Anyone with information about suspected anti-competitive activity is encouraged to contact the CMA (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tell-the-cma-about-a-competition-or-market-problem).

Section 25B of CA98 imposes a duty on anyone who knows or suspects that the CMA is carrying out an investigation under CA98 to preserve relevant documents and information. Such a person must not falsify, conceal, destroy or otherwise dispose of a document which the person knows or suspects is or would be relevant to the investigation (or cause or permit this to be done). The CMA may fine the person if they fail to comply with this duty, without reasonable excuse.
How to apply to replace your STCW certificate
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Complete MSF 4299 for the replacement of a Certificate of Competency or GMDSS Certificate.

Please email your application to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you hold a Deck CoC or xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you hold an Engineering CoC.

For lost GMDSS or Long Range Certificates, please email your application to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Please note: We do not offer a counter service.
BC v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: [2024] UKUT 450 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Brewer on 13 November 2024.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-PIP (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691ca2d30dcbf6343e9a29be/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-PIP.pdf).

Judicial Summary

Assessment of Functional Impairment and the Definition of “Aid” Under the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 2013

The decisions in CW v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP) [2016] UKUT 197 (AAC) and AP v SSWP [2016] UKUT 0501 (AAC) do not establish that the ‘normality of behaviour’ is determinative of whether a device qualifies as an aid. Nor do they support a principle that a claimant cannot demonstrate functional impairment merely because the device used is also commonly employed by individuals without impairments. Such an approach would unduly narrow the scope of what may constitute an aid and would be inconsistent with the statutory definition.

The regulations define an aid as ‘any device which improves, provides or replaces a claimant’s physical or mental function.’ The use of the word ‘any’ reflects the breadth of the definition, focusing not on the nature of the device itself, but on its functional role in assisting the claimant to perform the relevant descriptor task.

Accordingly, bath handles, though forming part of the bath structure and commonly present in many households, can constitute an aid where they are used to overcome a functional impairment. I am satisfied that where a claimant has evidenced a physical condition, and established that, but for the bath handles, he could not get into or out of a bath, the handles meet the definition of an aid. That is because they are a device which operates to overcome the functional impairment in question. The fact that the handles are part of the bath itself and that individuals without functional impairments also use them is an unnecessary distraction.

The central issue remains the assessment of the claimant’s level of disability in performing the descriptor task, and the identification of any device that is, or could be, used to mitigate the functional limitation.
Mr S Jagpal v Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust: 1305160/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Jagpal v Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust: 1305160/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a87d659e1cebdd2c96a110/Mr_Sukhbinder_Jagpal_v_Sandwell_and_West_Birmingham_Hospitals_NHS_Trust_-_1305160_2023_-_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).
City of Ely 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 City of Ely 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 City of Ely 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed 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.
SPE15325 - Usual Forms of Handling (UFH), other processing and records: losses prior to or during processing
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).

It should be remembered that if the warehouse keeper chooses to use the nature, customs value and quantity of the goods prior to UFH to calculate the customs debt no allowance can be made for production losses that occur as a result of the form of handling undertaken. See SPE15205 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe15205) for additional information.

Losses that occur prior to the UFH when calculating the nature, customs value and quantity prior to UFH can be considered as being non-chargeable losses where there is sufficient evidence that the loss occurred prior to the UFH. The following issues should however be taken into consideration:
- it must be demonstrated that the loss resulted solely from the nature of the goods and that negligence by the trader was not involved, for example inadequate storage methods, and
- that there is a robust audit trail between the quantities of goods received, entered into the records and subsequently entered into the UFH process.
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.
COM61060 - CT Online Service: Your Tax Account: online support available
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)


Each page of both the external Your Tax Account and internal CT View L and P has help available from the word ‘Help’ on the right-hand side of the title line. Selecting ‘Help’ displays a glossary of all of the help items available.

You can also see context sensitive help by selecting the icon showing a question mark next to an entry or field on the screen.

If companies or agents need further assistance, the Online Services Helpdesk telephone number is displayed on the external version of Your Tax Account.

It is important to remember that because of the delays in updating the external service, the information provided is always as at the date shown in the top right hand corner of the screen. However, if you find discrepancies between the information in Your Tax Account or CT View L and P and the COTAX VPPD (View Payment and Posting Details) screens that cannot be explained by the delay in updating the online system, you should contact the COTAX helpdesk(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000).

See COM61012 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com61012) for a list of functions to use in particular situations.
AAIB Report: ATR 72-500 (72-212A), LY-JUP
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

ATR 72-500 (LY-JUP), continued approach in fog, Guernsey Airport, 12 August 2024

On approach to Runway 27 at Guernsey Airport, the crew of LY-JUP continued to descend below the approach ban altitude despite the reported Runway Visual Range (RVR) being below that required. After passing through approach minima, and at around 70 ft agl, a go-around was initiated. After the power levers were advanced the aircraft remained between 61 and 78 ft agl for 15 seconds before a climb was established. The flight diverted to Southampton Airport where it landed without further incident.

Although both crew members were aware of the approach ban, it was not discussed before or during the approach. As the aircraft passed the decision altitude for the approach, there was confusion and miscommunication between the crew which resulted in the aircraft remaining more or less level with the gear down.

The operator has taken a number of safety actions to improve the selection and training of crews as well as to introduce a Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) programme.

Read the report. (https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-atr-72-500-72-212a-ly-jup)
Understanding the impact of electric pressure cookers (EPCs) in East Africa: A synthesis of data from Burn Manufacturing’s early piloting
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

This study explores the experience of customers who have purchased Burn’s early models of electric pressure cookers in commercial pilots.

Abstract

This study sought to understand the impacts of Electric Pressure Cookers (EPCs) in East Africa by exploring the experience of customers who have purchased Burn’s early models of ecoa-branded Electric Pressure Cooker (EPC) in commercial pilots carried out in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The analysis was commissioned by Shell Foundation and implemented by Gamos under the MECS programme to understand the product/market fit of EPCs in East Africa by investigating the experiences of clients who had purchased Burn’s early models of EPC in commercial pilots. Data was collected from 200 households in Uganda, 24 in Tanzania and 100 in Kenya, who participated in action research studies designed to understand the product/market fit of EPCs in East Africa.

Here are some key findings:

There were considerable cost and time savings for households that acquired an EPC, in particular for those using charcoal as their primary fuel.

The EPC is versatile, well matched with East African cuisine and highly valued by users. However, in most households it would need to be complemented by another appliance (or clean cooking device) to enable a transition completely away from biomass.

This study highlighted the need for new organizations/country teams to carefully craft sales, marketing, and after-sales support services to enable new customers to understand the versatility of the EPC, or the usage rates (and therefore impacts) of EPCs will be low.

This report is part of the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Programme.

Citation

Leary J and others. Understanding the impact of electric pressure cookers (EPCS) in East Africa: A synthesis of data from Burn Manufacturing’s early piloting MECS Report 2023

Links

Understanding the impact of electric pressure cookers (EPCs) in East Africa: a synthesis of data from Burn Manufacturing’s early piloting: report (https://mecs.org.uk/publications/understanding-the-impact-of-electric-pressure-cookers-epcs-in-east-africa-a-synthesis-of-data-from-burn-manufacturings-early-piloting/)
18 Clerkenwell Close, London , EC1R 0AA: LON/00AU/HMF/2024/0148
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Bernadette MacQueen and Mrs Crane, MCIEH ON 2 June 2025

Read the full decision in LON 00AU HMF xx-xxxx-xxxx Clerkenwell Close London EC1R 0AA (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683ea6c372f067240eb90bb8/LON_00AU_HMF_2024_0148_18_Clerkenwell_Close_London_EC1R_0AA.pdf)
Miss L Coakley v Fays Flowers Growers Ltd: 6000364/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Coakley v Fays Flowers Growers Ltd: 6000364/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685e5c80f85b4b993fd75332/Miss_L_Coakley_-vs-_Fays_Flowers_Growers_Ltd_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr O Harwood-Allen v London United Busways Ltd: 2304840/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Harwood-Allen v London United Busways Ltd: 2304840/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692dc048b3b9afff34e9631e/Mr_O_Harwood-Allen_v_London_United_Busways_Ltd_2304840-2022_Judgment.pdf).
Winvic Construction 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 Winvic Construction 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 Winvic Construction 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Research into data standards for Smart Data
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Research evaluating how existing data standards can support future Smart Data schemes.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) commissioned the Public Service Consultants (PSC) to complete research to:
- understand the current state of data standards in key sectors of interest (finance, energy, property, retail)
- understand the suitability of the current state to facilitate the development of new Smart Data schemes
- outline a set of design principles to guide the development of data standards for Smart Data
The report includes the findings from a literature review and stakeholder interviews, and outlines 9 principles for:
- why a data standard should be created
- who should be involved in creating and maintaining them
- how they should be created
- what a fit-for-purpose standard should contain
Various Pitches at Wolds Retreat, Caistor, LN7 6RU:  MAN/32UH/PHI/2023/0379 – 0385, 0387 – 0398
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Northern Tribunal Judge A Davies and Tribunal Member P Mountain sitting on 30 April 2024

Read full decision in Various Pitches at Wolds Retreat, Caistor, LN7 6RU: MAN/32UH/PHI/2023/0379 – 0385, xx-xxxx-xxxx (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680914993bdfd1243078e7c5/Wolds_Retreat_decision.pdf)
RPC Register of Interests, May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

This page provides the RPC's Register of interests and potential conflicts.

We ensure that, where there are conflicts of interests between committee members and the subject of regulatory proposals, committee members are excluded from seeing these papers. This helps our independent scrutiny remain impartial and unbiased. To keep track of any conflicts of interest, we update our register of interests regularly.
Ms S Olsen v Whiteleas and District Social Club Ltd: 6011550/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Olsen v Whiteleas and District Social Club Ltd: 6011550/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6859214035070b6957ab908c/Ms_S_Olsen_v_Whiteleas_and_District_Social_Club_Limited_6011550-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Export frozen porcine semen to Malawi: certificate 8915
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Apply online to export frozen porcine semen to Malawi

| ##Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6936f878b612700b2cb7365c/8915NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export frozen porcine semen to Malawi: certificate 8915, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbe2af750fcf90fa6ffc38/8915EHC_V1.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

a Government Gateway account

a Defra account

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

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8915EHC)

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

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

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

Applying online means you can:

see the status of your applications

always use the latest version of the EHC

copy existing applications

apply for multiple certificates

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6936f878b612700b2cb7365c/8915NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export frozen porcine semen to Malawi: certificate 8915, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbe2af750fcf90fa6ffc38/8915EHC_V1.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges). | | — |
Dr G Suri v Amentum Clean Energy Ltd: 6018575/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr G Suri v Amentum Clean Energy Ltd: 6018575/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68beaee2de0987fe84e0dd08/Dr_G_Suri_v_Amentum_Clean_Energy_Ltd_-_6018575_2024_-_Preliminary_-_Judgment.pdf).
How we protected the UK and space in August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

This report was issued in September 2025 and covers the time period 1 August 2025 to 31 August 2025 inclusive.

August saw reduced levels of space activity with both uncontrolled re-entry and collision alerts at levels below the 12-month rolling average.

All NSpOC warning and protection services were functioning throughout the period.

Re-entry Analysis

August saw a 35% decrease in the number of objects re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, tracked by NSpOC, when compared with the previous month.

Of the 34 objects that re-entered, 32 were satellites and two were rocket bodies.

September: 50, October: 35, November: 47, December: 83, January: 115, February: 129, March: 85, April: 92, May: 64, June: 55, July: 52, August: 34

In-Space Collision Avoidance

Collision risks to UK-licensed satellites were lower in August with a 6% decline when compared with July, caused by fewer interactions between UK-licensed objects and other spacecraft or debris over the previous 30 days.

September: 3,041, October: 3,181, November: 2,722, December: 2,142, January: 2,694, February: 2,567, March: 2,588, April: 2,620, May: 1,546, June: 1,259, July: 1,038, August: 971

Number of Objects in Space

The in-orbit population increased in August, with a net addition of 151 objects to the US Satellite Catalogue.

September: 29,706, October: 29,714, November: 29,873, December: 29,924, January: 30,052, February: 30,083, March: 30,177, April: 30,305, May: 30,556, June: 30,883, July: 31,094, August: 31,245

The number of Resident Space Objects (RSOs) reported may be subject to small adjustments over time as the way objects are tracked is refined. Figures in this report reflect the most current available data and may differ slightly from those published in previous months.

Fragmentation Analysis

There have been no new fragmentation (break-up) incidents this month.

Space weather

Space weather activity was slightly elevated in August compared with a quiet month in July.

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