theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Plant Health – international trade and controlled consignments, 2020-2024 – statistics publication
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

These statistics present an analysis of trade with the UK in plant and plant commodities (including live plants, fruit, vegetables and cereals), covering both the financial value and the physical scale (mass) of this trade.

Consultation response

Following the release of Plant Health – international trade and controlled consignments, 2019-2023 Defra consulted with users on the content of these statistics.

The outcome of the consultation is provided in the Quality and Methodology report.

These statistics present an analysis of trade with the UK in plant and plant commodities (including live plants, fruit, vegetables and cereals), covering both the financial value and the physical scale (mass) of this trade.

Also presented is an analysis of the notifications of controlled commodities, including the geographical origin and type of commodity being imported. The Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate and the Forestry Commission are notified of any controlled commodities being imported from countries outside of the UK. A range of checks are carried out to ensure that these traded goods meet required standards, in order to prevent the introduction of pest and disease.

These annual statistics cover the period 2020 to 2024 and geographical coverage is specified at the start of each section.

Next update: see the Statistics Calendar (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs&order=release-date-oldest)

For further information you can contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Twitter: @DefraStats (https://twitter.com/DefraStats)
Independent review of physician associates and anaesthesia associates: areas to be covered
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Further detail on the areas to be covered by the independent review of the role of physician associates and anaesthesia associates, led by Professor Gillian Leng CBE.

This document sets out further details to the terms of reference for the independent review of the physician associate and anaesthesia associate professions that has been commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

The review will consider the safety of the roles and their contribution to multidisciplinary healthcare teams. It will be led by Professor Gillian Leng CBE.

The conclusions of the review will help to inform the refreshed workforce plan that the government has committed to publish in summer 2025 and wider government policy.
IPGN4200 - Risks: Taiwanese goods declared as Chinese origin
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Taiwan is shown on GSP Forms A as 'The Republic of China' and uses a large rectangular certifying authority stamp in Box 11. Mainland China, a country entitled to benefit under the EU's GSP, is shown as 'The People’s Republic of China' and uses a circular stamp in Box 11.

Only a manual scrutiny of the entry documents will reveal whether the entry has been correctly coded.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Mustafa Musa
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Mustafa Musa

Teacher reference number: 2156575

Teacher’s date of birth: 25 May 1953

Location teacher worked: London

Date of professional conduct panel: 12 May 2025 to 23 May 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Mustafa Musa formerly employed in London

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
B Evans v The Vaping Group Ltd: 6018938/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in B Evans v The Vaping Group Ltd: 6018938/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679c86deabe77b74cc146cc6/B_Evans_v_The_Vaping_Group_Limited__6018938_2024_.pdf).
DHSC counter-fraud policy: summary
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

The Department of Health and Social Care's approach to preventing and detecting fraud, bribery and corruption.

Summarises for the general public the main points of the counter-fraud policy at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

The counter-fraud policy is aimed at DHSC:
- employees
- secondees
- agents
- contractors
- agency workers
- suppliers
Also see the DHSC counter-fraud strategy: 2023 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dhsc-counter-fraud-strategy-2023-to-2026).
Young Solutions Worcestershire
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 Young Solutions Worcestershire 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 Young Solutions Worcestershire recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
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.
Employee Notice of Tax Code Commissioners' Direction
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Direction about the approved method of electronic communication to give an employee notice of a tax code.

HM Revenue and Customs give the following direction about the approved method of electronic communication which may be used to give an employee a notice of a tax code under regulation 17(1) or regulation 19(3) of the PAYE Regulations. This Direction has effect from 21 October 2025.
DWP annual statement on research integrity: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

DWP annual statement on compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity, for financial year 2024 to 2025.

This statement describes how the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) research complies with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity (the Concordat), and the activities undertaken during the period 2024 to 2025 relevant to the Concordat.
Government to invest over £100m in water company fines to local environmental projects
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

The Government will invest water company fines into local projects across the country to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas

The Government will invest water company fines into local projects across the country to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.

Over £100m in fines and penalties levied against water companies since October 2023, as well as future fines and penalties, will be reinvested into projects to clean up our waters which could include local programmes to address pollution and improve water quality.

When water companies breach their environmental permits – for example by releasing excessive pollution into a river – that is a criminal offence. The most serious cases, like illegal sewage spills, see water company fines issued and criminal prosecutions for water bosses.

A record 81 criminal investigations have been launched into water companies (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fnews%2Frecord-81-criminal-investigations-launched-into-water-companies-under-government-crackdown%23%3A~%3Atext%3DA%2520record%252081%2520criminal%2520investigations%2Cagainst%2520water%2520companies%2520in%2520history.&data=05%7C02%7CGeorge.Melluish%40defra.gov.uk%7C42f34fdcd90046f8651e08ddaf0785ae%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638859169046874816%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IDNJJmUmtz3ol6BH%2FxPkQSzHtiVbf2XKfn7fzUe5BfA%3D&reserved=0) under this government as part of a new operation spearheaded by Environment Secretary Steve Reed.

This Government is clear that the current volume of sewage being discharged to our waters is unacceptable. We have launched an independent review, led by Sir Jon Cunliffe, to reset the water sector regulatory system and deliver a fair deal for customers and investors.

The Government is committed to cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas with increased enforcement against polluting water companies, a record investment to fix broken pipes and a generational review of the sector as part of its Plan for Change.

Secretary of State Steve Reed said:

We inherited a broken water system with record levels of sewage being pumped into waters.

But the era of profiting from failure is over. A record 81 criminal investigations have been launched into water companies under this government and Ofwat recently announced the largest fine ever handed to a water company in history.

This Government will invest money collected through fines into local projects to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas for good.

More detail on the projects and programmes that this funding will go towards will be set out in due course.
UBS AG - London Branch
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 UBS AG - London Branch 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 UBS AG - London Branch recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-Working with CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

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.
Liechtenstein: doctors
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

List of English-speaking medical facilities in Liechtenstein.

Details

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) does not accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this information or from any failure to give information.
Top Floor Flat, 46 Cardiff Road,  Reading, RG1 8EP: CAM/00MC/MNR/2025/0662
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern Region, Mr P Roberts FRICS CEnv on 2 August 2025

Read the full decision in Top Floor Flat, 46 Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8EP: CAM/00MC/MNR/2025/0662 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6894782aa6eb81a3f9b2e201/46_Cardiff_Road_Reading_RG1_8EP.pdf).
National Clearance Hub
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Contact HMRC with questions about moving third country goods into, out of, or through the EU.

Online

Clearing goods entering, leaving or transiting the UK or EU (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-clearance-hub-for-goods-entering-leaving-or-transiting-the-eu) Get your goods cleared by the National Clearance Hub when moving goods into, out of, or through the UK or EU.

Webchat

Speak to an adviser online (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/ask-hmrc/webchat/national-clearance-hub) about:
- the clearance of ‘live’ entries
- already submitted applications awaiting processing
Email

Email HMRC enquiries about electronic submission of Route 1 and 2 declarations: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Email HMRC enquiries about transfer of residence: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

For general advice and enquiries, contact imports and exports: general enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/customs-international-trade-and-excise-enquiries).

If HMRC needs to contact you about anything confidential they’ll reply by phone or post.

Phone

Imports and exports

Call for advice about imports or exports submitted to the National Clearance Hub for clearance.

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Import inventory control

Call for advice about air and maritime import inventory control.

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

General advice on imports and exports

Do not use these helplines for general advice, contact imports and exports: general enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/customs-international-trade-and-excise-enquiries).

Post

General letters and enquiries

Write to HMRC for general advice about goods clearance by the National Clearance Hub.

You do not need to include a street name or PO box when writing to this address.

Couriers should use a different address (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/couriers).

BT-NCHHM Revenue and CustomsBX9 1GZUnited Kingdom

Courier post and licences and forms

Send courier post and licences and forms requests to:

National Clearance Hub3 New BaileyNew Bailey StreetSalfordM3 5FSUnited Kingdom

Related content

Part of:
- Get UK customs clearance when exporting goods: step by step (https://www.gov.uk/export-customs-declaration)
- Get UK customs clearance when importing goods into the UK: step by step (https://www.gov.uk/import-customs-declaration)
Guidance
- Clearing goods entering, leaving or transiting the EU (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-clearance-hub-for-goods-entering-leaving-or-transiting-the-eu)
HMRC contacts
- Imports and exports: enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/imports-and-exports-enquiries)
Media enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

You should contact our press office if you have a media query or you’re a journalist.

If you’re a journalist or have a media inquiry, please write to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or ring xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

To contact the press office out of hours, call the London newsdesk on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Members of the public should call the British Embassy on xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) changes
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

A summary of changes to PIP which affect how the Department for Work and Pensions decides PIP claims.

The documents on this page summarise what these changes are and what they mean for:
- people who currently get PIP
- people who applied for PIP in the past but do not currently get it
- people moving from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to PIP
Mr J Matthews v Vitality Corporate Services Ltd: 1401765/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Matthews v Vitality Corporate Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef9e7be7b6794c076bbebc/Mr_J_Matthews_v_Vitality_Corporate_Services_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Dr S Young v Psymplicity Ltd (in administration):  3312553/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr S Young v Psymplicity Ltd (in administration): 3312553/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6777ce05d6bf3230d4af942b/Dr_Stephen_Young_-_v_-_Psymplicity_Limited__in_administration__-_3312553-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Richard Porter
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Richard Porter joined the Foreign Office in 2012 following a career as a Management Consultant and Paramedic. From 1998 to 2008, Richard worked on the streets of London responding to medical emergencies as part of the London Ambulance Service team. During his service, he attended a number of high profile incidents including the 2005 terrorist attacks on London. In 2008, Richard joined PA Consulting group as a healthcare management consultant, working with clients in the UK, India and USA. He specialised in restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and healthcare system reform. In 2012, Richard joined the Foreign Office as First Secretary, Healthcare, based at the British Consulate in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His role focussed on supporting British healthcare companies to increase their exports to Latin America with a particular focus on Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Chile and Peru. Richard moved to the British Embassy in Bangkok as Commercial Counsellor from 2017 to 2021 where he oversaw a doubling of British exports to Thailand and set up a forum to deliver a modern trading arrangement between the UK and Thailand. In 2022, HM The King appointed Richard as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Plurinational State of Bolivia. Richard Porter on X https://twitter.com/AmbRichPorter .

Richard Porter joined the Foreign Office in 2012 following a career as a Management Consultant and Paramedic.

From 1998 to 2008, Richard worked on the streets of London responding to medical emergencies as part of the London Ambulance Service team. During his service, he attended a number of high profile incidents including the 2005 terrorist attacks on London.

In 2008, Richard joined PA Consulting group as a healthcare management consultant, working with clients in the UK, India and USA. He specialised in restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and healthcare system reform.

In 2012, Richard joined the Foreign Office as First Secretary, Healthcare, based at the British Consulate in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His role focussed on supporting British healthcare companies to increase their exports to Latin America with a particular focus on Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Chile and Peru.

Richard moved to the British Embassy in Bangkok as Commercial Counsellor from 2017 to 2021 where he oversaw a doubling of British exports to Thailand and set up a forum to deliver a modern trading arrangement between the UK and Thailand.

In 2022, HM The King appointed Richard as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Plurinational State of Bolivia.

Richard Porter on X https://twitter.com/AmbRichPorter.
Macpeg Electrical Systems 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 Macpeg Electrical Systems 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 Macpeg Electrical Systems 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
- 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.
Civil Society Covenant: Leeds City Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

Building effective partnerships through proactive communication and engagement.

Leeds City Council builds strong partnerships with civil society through consistent, proactive communication and engagement. At the heart of this is the Third Sector Partnership, a strategic forum bringing together senior leaders from the Council, NHS, universities, Combined Authority, Third Sector Leeds, and other civil society representatives. This platform enables early, open dialogue on key citywide issues, to support a resilient and thriving civil society sector that continues to deliver positive outcomes for Leeds residents.

The Partnership meets bi-monthly with co-produced agendas and shares regular updates. This includes an annual overview of the council’s financial position, proposed budget, and key risks. These insights help manage expectations and inform civil society’s messaging. In addition, bi-annual breakfast meetings bring together civil society and council leaders to align on lobbying strategies and maximise social impact.

These regular engagement opportunities have helped build trust, embed civil society perspectives into strategy development, and support transparent, two-way communication. It also strengthens collaboration, helping ensure decisions stay closely aligned with community needs.

Key learning

Consistent and proactive communication is supported through the provision of defined spaces for regular engagement between partners, alongside transparency in decision-making. This is important for building effective and trusted partnerships.
EMS Group Solutions 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 EMS Group Solutions 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 EMS Group Solutions 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.
Product Safety Report: MiniDream Organic 5-in-1 Baby Activity Gym sold via Amazon (2504-0139c)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Product Safety Report for MiniDream Organic 5-in-1 Baby Activity Gym presenting a serious entrapment risk.

Summary

Product: MiniDream Organic 5-in-1 Baby Activity Gym sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of entrapment as it includes fabric loops which may entrap a child’s finger. It also presents a high asphyxiation risk, due to internal fibrous filling which can be easily accessed.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of entrapment, as the detachable toys included fabric loops sewn into the side of one of the seams. The loops were large enough that a young child could easily insert their finger into them and twist, causing injuries.The product also presents a high risk of asphyxiation as the fabric on the star toy split at a lower than permissible force, allowing access to internal fibrous filling. A young child may place this filling in their mouth, causing them to choke and/or asphyxiate.

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

Corrective action

Owners should stop using the products immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2504-0139c

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
KSB Recruitment Consultants 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 KSB Recruitment Consultants 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 KSB Recruitment Consultants 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
- 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.
Statement of the Co-chairs of the Coalition of the Willing: 13 August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

President Macron, Prime Minister Starmer and Chancellor Merz today co-chaired a virtual meeting of a grouping of ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Leaders.

President Macron, Prime Minister Starmer and Chancellor Merz today co-chaired a virtual meeting of a grouping of ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Leaders and with the participation of President Zelenskyy and Vice-President Vance, ahead of President Trump’s meeting with President Putin in Alaska.

Leaders welcomed President Trump’s efforts to stop the killing in Ukraine, end Russia’s war of aggression, and achieve just and lasting peace. They welcomed the open discussions with President Trump earlier that day.

They were clear that the path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine. It was necessary to continue an approach that combined active diplomacy, support to Ukraine and pressure on Russia. A diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.

They also reiterated that:

First, meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or a lasting and significant cessation of hostilities.

Second, sanctions and wider economic measures to put pressure on Russia’s war economy should be strengthened if Russia does not agree to a ceasefire in Alaska.

Third, international borders must not be changed by force.

Fourth, Ukraine must have robust and credible security guarantees to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Coalition of the Willing is ready to play an active role, including through plans by those willing to deploy a reassurance force once hostilities have ceased. No limitations should be placed on Ukraine’s armed forces or on its cooperation with third countries. Russia could not have a veto against Ukraine‘s pathway to EU and NATO.

They confirmed they would continue to cooperate closely with President Trump and with the United States of America, and with President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine, for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Acute flaccid paralysis: investigating and reporting a case
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Information on the steps required to report and investigate a case of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and acute flaccid myelitis (AFM).

This document is intended for healthcare professionals who are investigating a case of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) or acute flaccid myelitis (AFM).

The document covers:
- AFP/AFP case definition
- aims of surveillance
- steps required to report and investigate a case, including the enhanced surveillance survey
- specimen collection and laboratory testing
- relevant contact details
TTM03590 - Qualifying companies and ships: When does a ship cease to be qualifying?
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)


Ship ceases to qualify

A ship will cease to be qualifying when it:
- is lost at sea;
- is considered a constructive total loss;
- ceases to be certified for navigation at sea; therefore no longer seagoing;
- begins to be used for the provision or goods or services normally provided on land (TTM03610 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm03610)); or
- becomes an excluded type of vessel (TTM03620 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm03620)).
Ship does not cease to qualify

A qualifying ship remains qualifying through most stages of its working life. Thus, it continues to be used for a qualifying purpose when:
- in ballast,
- laid up awaiting a charter,
- in dry-dock undergoing a refit, or
- being repaired.
A ship that is laid up for a long period because of industry conditions or world markets will remain a qualifying ship and the tonnage tax regume will continue to apply to it provided:
- it remains certified for navigation at sea;
- the training commitment is maintained; and
- it does not otherwise become a non-qualifying ship.
See also TTM03700 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm03700) on change of use and TTM03710 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm03710) on temporary change of use.
Mr M Ramzi v Great Harvest Foods Ltd: 6020540/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Ramzi v Great Harvest Foods Ltd: 6020540/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f2421b1c9076042263f02f/Mr_M_Ramzi_-v-_Great_Harvest_Foods_Ltd_-_6020540_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
S Smith v May Harris Cleaning Services Ltd: 2301053/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Smith v May Harris Cleaning Services Ltd: 2301053/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675871f2f8e28262d63bfa82/Mrs_S_Smith_v_May_Harris_Cleaning_Services_Ltd_2301053-2023_-_Judgment_19-Nov-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in S Smith v May Harris Cleaning Services Ltd: 2301053/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67aa1c5b3b41f783cca46223/Mrs_S_Smith_v_May_Harris_Cleaning_Services_Ltd_2301053-2023_-_Written_Reasons_25-Nov-24.pdf).
Addressing the local audit backlog in England: Non-compliance lists
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Lists of local bodies that did not publish audited accounts by a statutory backstop date.

Working closely with system partners, the government has implemented vital measures to tackle the significant local audit backlog it inherited.

The introduction of statutory backstops for the publication of audited accounts is a core element of these measures. To help clear the backlog, local bodies are required to work with their auditors to publish audited accounts as follows:
- Financial years up to and including 2022 to 2023: 13 December 2024
- Financial year 2023 to 2024: 28 February 2025
- Financial year 2024 to 2025: 27 February 2026
- Financial year 2025 to 2026: 31 January 2027
- Financial year 2026 to 2027: 30 November 2027
- Financial year 2027 to 2028: 30 November 2028
North Sea and Channel sprat: proposed fisheries management plan consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Seeking views on the proposed North Sea and Channel sprat fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Scottish waters and the environmental report on the FMP.

We want to know what you think about the policies and proposed management measures set out in the proposed North Sea and Channel sprat fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Scottish waters.

Defra and the Scottish Government developed the proposed FMP in partnership with Cefas, through stakeholder engagement.

This FMP sets out plans to maintain the long-term sustainable management of North Sea and Channel sprat stocks in English and Scottish waters.

We are also seeking views on an environmental report, which describes the likely environmental impacts of the FMP.
Mrs C Hunt v Pinford End Nursing Home: 3300007/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C Hunt v Pinford End Nursing Home: 3300007/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dbee470298101d2d671193/Mrs_C_Hunt_v_Pinford_End_Nursing_Home_3300007-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Block C, 225-238 Monument Court, Woolners Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BT: CAM/26UH/BSG/2024/0600
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region, Judge David Wyatt on 13 June 2025

Read the full decision in Block C, 225-238 Monument Court, Woolners Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BT: CAM/26UH/BSG/2024/0600 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684ff6b701d3b0e7b62da71a/Block_C__Monument_Court_-_PAP_-_decision.pdf).
Ms B Dallas v Glasgow City Council: 115849/2010
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms B Dallas v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e1482464220b68ed6a6fea/Ms_B_Dallas_v_Glasgow_Cty_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Port Health Transition Fund
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

Information for local authorities in England about the grant, which supports local authorities preparing to implement new checks on EU imports of animal products.

The grant is worth £7.6 million and has been distributed to local authorities in England on the basis of the declared requirements of the local authorities via a formal bidding process.

Explore the topic
- Import live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/import-live-animals-and-germinal-products-from-the-eu-to-great-britain)
- The Border Operating Model (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-operating-model)
Pre-release access to DWP statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Job titles of people with pre-release access to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) statistics and the organisations they belong to.

We’ve published the DWP arrangements for pre-release access to statistics in the interests of openness and transparency.

Departments are required to publish this information by the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2998/contents/made). They must publish details of the statistical releases to which the order applies, the job titles of everyone who has pre-release access and the organisations to which they belong.

The pre-release access list is sometimes referred to as the PRA list.

There is more about our statistics on the Statistics at DWP (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/statistics) page.
Working for Department for Business and Trade Portugal
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Working for the British Embassy/DBT in Lisbon

If you want to work for the Department of Business and Trade in Portugal/Lisbon please visit our Working for the British Embassy Lisbon page (https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-lisbon/about/recruitment)
Mr N Rumsey v Savills Management Resource: 6020138/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Rumsey v Savills Management Resource: 6020138/2025 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f933afdc190fb6b846885/Mr_N_Rumsey_v_Savills_Management_Resource__Judgment_with_Reasons_.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Electric Golf Scooter (2509-0169)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Product Safety Report for Electric Golf Scooter presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Electric Golf Scooter

Hazard: There is no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied.

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

Product information

Hazard

There is no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. There is no valid technical documentation for the product and the machinery is not marked with required information. Improvements are also required for the product instructions.

In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the product, it may be possible for it to overheat and catch fire. Improvements are also required to product labelling.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0169

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
RFIG21570 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Temporary non-residence: Transitional arrangements
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


The rules outlined in RFIG21560 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig21560) will only apply to tax years where the year of departure as defined in the SRT is 2013-2014 or later. If the year of the individual’s departure was 2012-2013 or earlier, the former provisions, (which are more limited in scope) continue to apply.

Example

Max was resident in the UK for the previous 10 years. On 22 February 2013 Max moves to Poland. The 2012-2013 year would be the year of departure under the new and former provisions.

If Max returned to the UK and becomes resident for the 2014-2015 year then Max’s liability in respect of income and gains arising while he was in Poland are considered under the former provisions.
Ms A Price v Generator Power Ltd: 6001054/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Price v Generator Power Ltd: 6001054/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bea576c771153e08e0dcfd/Ms_A_Price_v_Generator_Power_Limited_-_6001054-2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr I Barbour and Others v Connect Modular Ltd (In Administration): 4100757/2025 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Barbour and Others v Connect Modular Ltd (In Administration): 4100757/2025 and Others - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6887954dbe2291b14d11b00c/Mr_I_Barbour____28_others_v_Connect_Modular_Ltd__In_Administration__4100757.2025___others_-__R22_Judgment.pdf).
Spelthorne Borough Council Letter: Letter to Chief Executive (8 May 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Letter to the Chief Executive outlining the Secretary of State’s intervention package at Spelthorne Borough Council.

A copy of the Letter from James Blythe, Deputy Director, Local Government Stewardship and Intervention, to Daniel Mouawad, Chief Executive of Spelthorne Borough Council, detailing the decision by the Secretary of State to intervene and appoint Commissioners to the Council under section 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999.