theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Funding for national professional qualifications: eligible settings
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Eligible settings lists for national professional qualifications (NPQs) funding.

Scholarship funding, based on disadvantage criteria, is available for the following national professional qualifications (NPQs):
- leading teaching (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leading-teaching-national-professional-qualification)
- leading behaviour and culture (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leading-behaviour-and-culture-national-professional-qualification)
- leading literacy (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leading-literacy-national-professional-qualification)
- leading primary mathematics (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leading-primary-mathematics-national-professional-qualification)
- senior leadership (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/senior-leadership-national-professional-qualification)
- executive leadership (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/executive-leadership-national-professional-qualification)
- early years leadership (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-leadership-national-professional-qualification)
- leading teacher development (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leading-teacher-development-national-professional-qualification)
The eligible settings are fixed for the autumn 2025 recruitment period.

Read funding for national professional qualifications (NPQs) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/funding-for-national-professional-qualifications-npqs) to understand when and how the eligible settings lists apply.
Land contamination risk management (LCRM)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

How to assess and manage the risks from historic land contamination.

The Environment Agency, Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Natural Resources Wales expect you to follow LCRM if you are managing the risks from historic land contamination.

For Northern Ireland, you must also refer to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs ‘Practice guide – redeveloping land affected by contamination’ (https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/development-land-potentially-affected-by-contamination).

For Scotland, you must refer to:
- SEPA’s contaminated land guidance (https://www.sepa.org.uk/regulations/land/contaminated-land/)
- the information note on the use of land contamination risk management (LCRM) guidance in Scotland (https://www.sepa.org.uk/regulations/land/contaminated-land/technical-concepts/)
For Wales you must also follow land contamination guidance on the Natural Resources Wales website (https://naturalresources.wales/guidance-and-advice/business-sectors/planning-and-development/advice-for-developers/land-contamination) to meet any different requirements.

Local authorities and other regulators may also provide additional guidance.
DMBM900200 - Miscellaneous: composition offers
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)


Some content of this manual is being considered for archiving. If there is content you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know as soon as possible.

Important:

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

What is a Composition offer

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

What cannot be included in a composition offer?

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Who can put in a composition offer?

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

What HMRC debts can be considered?

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Criteria

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Individual customers

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Partnership

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Limited Companies

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Payments

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Exceptions

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

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Capital items: guidance for applicants and agreement holders
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

What items are available, how to apply for them and how to manage your funding agreement.

You can get paid for capital items to help you carry out Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) actions. Capital items are available under:
- Protection and Infrastructure grants
- Woodland Tree Health (WTH) grants
- Higher Tier Capital Grants
- capital grants plans
Use the grant finder (https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants) to search for a description and essential requirements for individual capital items.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Phoenix Capital Holdings Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Decision for applicant Phoenix Group Management Services Limited registration number 16283494, applicant successful.

Application number 5427

Applicant Phoenix Group Management Services Limited objected to the name used by Phoenix Capital Holdings Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 17 October 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Phoenix Capital Holdings Limited is changed to 16283494, Ltd.
Cornerstone
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 Cornerstone 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 Cornerstone 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.
Gleeds
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 Gleeds 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 Gleeds recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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 P Danaher v GXO Logistics UK Ltd: 3300817/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Danaher v GXO Logistics UK Ltd: 3300817/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69301e275b5198836f303f91/Mr_P_Danaher_v_GXO_Logistics_UK_Limited_3300817.2024_Reserved_Judgment_.pdf).
Dr Ed Middleton
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Ed is a healthcare policy and strategy professional with experience across NHS leadership, central government, and frontline clinical care. Before joining the MHRA, Ed completed a Harkness Fellowship at Stanford University, researching AI regulation and post-deployment monitoring. Prior to that, Ed was Director of Policy and Portfolio at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, where he led the development of a five-year strategy and oversaw major programmes spanning digital transformation, AI deployment and population health. He previously worked at the centre of government, including at DHSC and 10 Downing Street, and began his career as a physician. Ed was named a 2025 National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leader. Alongside his role at the MHRA, he will continue his US-based research into the responsible use of AI in healthcare.

Ed is a healthcare policy and strategy professional with experience across NHS leadership, central government, and frontline clinical care.

Before joining the MHRA, Ed completed a Harkness Fellowship at Stanford University, researching AI regulation and post-deployment monitoring. Prior to that, Ed was Director of Policy and Portfolio at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, where he led the development of a five-year strategy and oversaw major programmes spanning digital transformation, AI deployment and population health. He previously worked at the centre of government, including at DHSC and 10 Downing Street, and began his career as a physician. Ed was named a 2025 National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leader. Alongside his role at the MHRA, he will continue his US-based research into the responsible use of AI in healthcare.
Product Recall: TheKiddoSpace Sensory Swing (2508-0179)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-31)

Product Recall for TheKiddoSpace Sensory Swing presenting a serious risk of strangulation.

Summary

Product: TheKiddoSpace Sensory Swing

Hazard: The products present a serious risk of strangulation as the flexible fabric can form loops during use.

Corrective action: The products have been recalled from end users. Owners are advised to stop using the products immediately and keep them out of the reach of children.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as the flexible fabric of the swing can form loops during use. A child’s head or neck may become entangled, restricting the airflow and leading to strangulation.

The products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately. The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers are advised to contact TheKiddoSpace via xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for a full refund or voucher of equal value.

For further information, please access the KiddoSpace website at the following link: https://thekiddospacestore.co.uk/pages/product-safety-recalls (https://thekiddospacestore.co.uk/pages/product-safety-recalls?srsltid=AfmBOop5ppQgX9xyirDLHeBAJvJQ_XUelvbr5a1uFXRdA2khGzWf1fur)

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0179

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Extension of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment to sole traders and landlords
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

This tax information and impact note is about the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment for sole traders and landlords with income over £30,000.

This measure extends Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) to sole traders and landlords that have business or property income over £30,000.

Sole traders and landlords with an income over this threshold will be required to:
- maintain digital records
- update HMRC each quarter using compatible software
The information above was published on 22 February 2024. In March 2025, the government set out plans to introduce legislation to lower the qualifying income threshold (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/modernising-the-tax-system-through-making-tax-digital). From 6 April 2028, sole traders and landlords with a qualifying income over £20,000 in the 2026 to 2027 tax year, will need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Orwell Housing Association Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Orwell Housing Association Limited 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.
SPE13550 - Supply Balance (economic code 05): movement of the goods
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).

Normal movement procedures apply. If the recipient does not hold an authorisation issued under economic code 05 and receives goods from several authorised certificate holders and/or the total of goods received is in excess of €150,000, the receiver will need to arrange for an economic test via the Commission and will need hold a full authorisation (with an economic test).

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
L Lawal v Claridge’s Hotel Ltd: 6016370/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Lawal v Claridge’s Hotel Ltd: 6016370/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677d21b199c93b7286a3974b/Lukumon_Lawal_v_Claridge_s_Hotel_Limited_-_6016370-2024.pdf).
D Harold v Purple Panda Services Ltd: 6016579/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Harold v Purple Panda Services Ltd: 6016579/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67921b7fe982ca138427fbef/D_Harold_v_Purple_Panda_Services_Ltd_6016579_2024.pdf).
UK marine equipment regulations
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

A collection of documents relating to the UK conformity mark for marine equipment.

Marine equipment must be UK-approved to be placed on board UK ships. This means it has valid UK conformity assessment certification and carries the Red Ensign - the UK conformity mark for marine equipment. Please see Part I of MSN 1874 as amended for further details.

Equipment covered under the UK-US Mutual Recognition Agreement for marine equipment, approved by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), accompanied by a US declaration of conformity, and affixed with the Red Ensign UK conformity mark is also acceptable. Please see Annex 6 of MSN 1874 as amended for details of what marine equipment categories are covered under the Agreement.

Further information

If you have any queries, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Ministry of Defence Senior Civil Service Secondary Paid Employment 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

A register of paid or otherwise remunerated outside employment held by members of the Senior Civil Service for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

The Ministry of Defence maintains a register of paid or otherwise remunerated outside employment held by members of the Senior Civil Service.

The purpose of the register is to give Senior Civil Servants the mechanism to publicly declare any such secondary paid employment which may conflict, or may be perceived to conflict, with their public duties.

This publication is a record of the secondary paid employment declared by Ministry of Defence Senior Civil Servants for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Mrs D Moss v Lincolnshire County Branch Unison: 6023250/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs D Moss v Lincolnshire County Branch Unison: 6023250/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2bd5c148bef6fa4cfdadb/Mrs_Diane_Moss_v_Lincolnshire_County_Branch_UNISON_6023250.2024_Judgment.pdf).
The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee: annual report 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee's results for the year ending 31 March 2025.

The report highlights the work of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025.

It reports on the advice given by the DPTAC, and its working groups, to the Secretary of State on the transport needs of disabled people and the development of policy and other proposals.
EIM36890 - Deductions from earnings: capital allowances: procedures: set-off of excess capital allowances against other income
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)


Section 262 CAA 2001 and Section 128 ITA 2007

If the deductions allowable under the general rule for employees’ expenses in Section 336 ITEPA 2003 exceed the earnings from the employment, no deduction for the excess can be given against other income (see EIM31655 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim31655)).

But if all or part of any capital allowances due cannot be set off against the earnings from the employment, an election can be made for some or all of the excess to be set off against other income (see also EIM32866 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim32866)).

Such claims will be very exceptional and must be referred to the Capital Allowances Single Point of Contact for your area.
Miss S Karmalkar v Le Creuset: 6007676/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Karmalkar v Le Creuset: 6007676/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688779e91e72aed40611afcd/Miss_S_Karmalkar_-v-_Le_Creuset_6007676-2025_Strike_Out_Judgment_02.07.25.pdf).
Designs hearing decision: O/265/21
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 15 April 2021.

Design decision O/265/21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60868d0fe90e076aab2a0568/o26521.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQUnited Kingdom
Howell Technology Group
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 Howell Technology Group 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 Howell Technology Group 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 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.
SR2022 No 7: materials recycling facility
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Standard rules to operate a materials recycling facility.

This standard rules permit allows you to operate a materials recycling facility handling source segregated recyclable household waste, and similar wastes from commercial and industrial sources.

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:
- £3,926 for a new standard rules permit application
- £1,178 for a minor variation to the permit
- £2,529 to transfer the permit
- £2,356 to surrender the permit
There is also an annual subsistence charge of £4,169 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/).
About GOV.UK Chat
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

What GOV.UK Chat is and how to use it.

GOV.UK Chat is an experimental AI tool, designed to make it easier to find answers from the pages of GOV.UK. Ask it a question and it will use GOV.UK guidance to quickly find an answer.

You can use it to find out more about topics, services and information on GOV.UK. You can also explore the answers in more detail by asking follow-up questions.

Double-check your answers

AI tools can sometimes make mistakes. For example, they can hallucinate. This is when they confidently provide false information or facts. GOV.UK Chat is designed to minimise the risk of hallucinations.

It only uses GOV.UK guidance to answer questions. With each answer, it provides links to the GOV.UK pages it uses. This makes it simple to double-check the information it gives you.

Start new chats

GOV.UK Chat uses your previous messages as context to interpret and answer new questions.

You can clear your chats if you want to ask about something new. This will remove your previous messages and make your answers more accurate.

If you do this, you’ll no longer have access to your previous questions and answers.

More information about GOV.UK Chat

GOV.UK Chat is powered by the same large language model (LLM) that’s used on Claude, Anthropic’s generative AI chatbot.

Visit GOV.UK for more information on data and privacy on GOV.UK Chat (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/govuk-chat-privacy-notice).

You can also find out more about GOV.UK Chat on the Inside GOV.UK blog (https://insidegovuk.blog.gov.uk/).
Industrial Strategy Advisory Council meeting minutes
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Minutes of meetings of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) which monitors government on the progress of the delivery of the industrial strategy.

ISAC is an independent, non-statutory, expert committee which advises the government on the development and delivery of the industrial strategy.

Meetings are attended by:
- ISAC members
- ISAC secretariat
D Aboubakr v Vodafone Ltd: 1308081/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Aboubakr v Vodafone Ltd: 1308081/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680f4e735072e9b7db83cce2/Mrs_D_Aboubakr_v_Vodafone_Limited_-_1308081.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) for academy trusts
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Guidance on what academy trusts need to report under the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) policy.

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) closed on 31 March 2025. All activity has moved to the Department for Education (DfE). You should continue to follow this guidance.

This guidance is for:
- chief financial officers (CFOs)
- accounting officers
- trustees of academy trusts
This guidance does not replace any of the reporting elements set out in the Academies Accounts Direction (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academies-accounts-direction).
Forecasts for the UK economy: March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in March 2025.

Forecasts for the UK economy is a monthly comparison of independent forecasts.

Please note that this is a summary of published material reflecting the views of the forecasting organisations themselves and does not in any way provide new information on the Treasury’s own views. It contains only a selection of forecasters, which is subject to review.

No significance should be attached to the inclusion or exclusion of any particular forecasting organisation. HM Treasury accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of material published in this comparison.

This month’s edition of the forecast comparison contains short-term forecasts for 2025 and 2026.
WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING 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 WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING 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 WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Connecting service members who work within our company so they can communicate and support one another.

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.
STA assessment updates
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Latest information and deadlines relating to primary school assessments.

Sign up to receive STA’s assessment updates (https://www.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8088a92c9c7454749d4a06114&id=56fc8c15ed)

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) sends fortnightly ‘assessment update’ emails to schools, local authorities and other subscribers on a Tuesday during term time. This includes users of the:
- Primary Assessment Gateway (PAG) (https://www.primaryassessmentgateway.education.gov.uk/publicaccessproduction/selfservice/citizenportal/login.htm)
- National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal) (https://www.ncaportal.education.gov.uk/)
- multiplication tables check service (MTC service) (https://admin.multiplication-tables-check.service.gov.uk)
- assessment services for the reception baseline assessment (RBA) (https://services.signin.education.gov.uk/)
You can read previous assessment updates online (https://us17.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8088a92c9c7454749d4a06114&id=56fc8c15ed) or subscribe to receive future emails (https://www.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8088a92c9c7454749d4a06114&id=56fc8c15ed).

To ensure your spam filters or firewalls don’t block our emails, you may need to ask your IT team to allowlist Mailchimp IP addresses (https://mailchimp.com/about/ips/).

Some of our email communications may look slightly different in the academic year 2025 to 2026, as we are also testing alternative mailing services by Brevo and Sender.
Mr D Dawson v University of Aberdeen: 4105478/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Dawson v University of Aberdeen: 4105478/2020 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/610259328fa8f5043034b13e/4105478.20__Dawson_v._University_of_Aberdeen_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Dawson v University of Aberdeen: 4105478/2020 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/61c462e7e90e071965f133e6/4105478.20__Dawson_v._University_of_Aberdeen_Judgment_2.11.21.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Dawson v University of Aberdeen: 4105478/2020 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/622b2e80e90e070ed1cf09b6/4105478.20__Dawson_v._University_of_Aberdeen_Judgment_2.11.21_CoC.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Dawson v University of Aberdeen: 4105478/2020 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62c2e5048fa8f54e836fa88f/Mr_D_Dawson_v._University_of_Aberdeen_4105478.20.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Dawson v University of Aberdeen: 4105478/2020 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b166a09db73737135a0382/4105478.2020_Mr_D_Dawson_v._University_of_Aberdeen_Certificate_of_Correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Dawson v University of Aberdeen: 4105478/2020 - Corrected Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b166f0fef950b0909c17e2/4105478.2020_Mr_D_Dawson_v._University_of_Aberdeen_Amended_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Dawson v University of Aberdeen: 4105478/2020 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b167577ec3dab8f55a0381/4105478.2020_Mr_D_Dawson_v._University_of_Aberdeen_application_for_reconsideration___.pdf).
Ms J Eveson and Others v Brawd Pizza Ltd (In creditors voluntary liquidation): 1603108/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Eveson and Others v Brawd Pizza Ltd (In creditors voluntary liquidation): 1603108/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67974f9ad803daca2b1e28de/1603108.2023_J_Eveson_and_others_v_Brawd_Pizza_Limited__in_creditors_voluntary_liquidation__-_Judgement.pdf).
Northern Ireland Gambling Licensing and Industry Data 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Data on amusement permits, bingo clubs and bookmaking office licences, as well as the number of people employed in the gambling sector and annual gambling turnover.

This is the third publication of official statistics in relation to gambling licences and gambling industry economic data for Northern Ireland. It is published annually. Future bulletins will consider trends in licencing and the economic impact of gambling to Northern Ireland in terms of jobs, businesses and turnover.
Riding an electric bike: the rules
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

Electric bikes meeting the EAPC regulations can be ridden on the road without being taxed, licensed or insured.

You can ride an electric bike if you’re 14 or over, as long as it is an ‘electrically assisted pedal cycle’ (EAPC).

You do not need a licence to ride an EAPC and it does not need to be registered, taxed or insured.

When your bike is an EAPC

An EAPC:
- must have pedals that can be used to propel it
- can have more than 2 wheels, for example a tricycle
It can be propelled up to 15.5mph without pedalling but only if it’s been approved.

Its electric motor:
- must have a ‘continuous rated power’ output of no more than 250 watts
- must not be able to propel the bike when it’s travelling at more than 15.5 miles per hour (mph)
What your EAPC must show

Markings on the bike must show both:
- the continuous rated power output
- the bike manufacturer
It must also show either:
- the battery’s voltage
- the maximum speed the motor can propel the bike
Where you can ride an EAPC

If your bike is an EAPC then you can ride it on cycle paths and anywhere else pedal bikes are allowed.

You cannot ride it on pavements.

When your bike is not an EAPC

If your electric bike does not meet the EAPC rules then it’s classed as a motorcycle or moped.

Your bike is not an EAPC if it:
- can be propelled at more than 15.5 miles per hour (mph) by the motor
- has a continuous rated power output higher than 250 watts
- does not have pedals that can propel it
If your bike is not an EAPC

If your electric bike is not an EAPC it must be registered and taxed (/vehicle-registration/new-registrations).

You need to:
- get a valid driving licence to ride one (/ride-motorcycle-moped/bike-categories-ages-and-licence-requirements)
- wear a motorcycle helmet that meets British safety standards (/motorcycle-helmet-law)
- insure your vehicle (/vehicle-insurance)
If your bike is classed as a motorcycle or moped but has not been insured, you may get a fine or your bike may be seized by the police.

Where you can ride if your bike is not an EAPC

If your electric bike is not an EAPC then you:
- can only ride it on the road
- cannot ride it on cycle tracks or cycle lanes
When your electric bike needs vehicle approval

An electric bike must be approved (/vehicle-approval) if either:
- it can be propelled up to 15.5mph without pedalling, for example, a ‘twist and go’
- it does not meet the EAPC rules
This should have been done by the manufacturer or importer before you bought it. If it’s been approved, it will be marked with the approval number.

If it has not been approved, you can apply for Motorcycle single vehicle approval (MSVA) (/vehicle-approval/motorcycle-single-vehicle-approval).
Find out what to do if you owe money to HMRC
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Use this online tool to help you find the right guidance and support if you owe money to HMRC for tax or penalties.

Find guidance, support and information on:
- checking if a letter you’ve received from HMRC is genuine
- getting extra support due to your health or personal circumstances
- making a payment
- disagreeing with a tax decision or penalty
- getting help with signing in to HMRC online services
- what help is available if you cannot pay your tax on time
- what will happen if you do not pay your tax bill
Find guidance and support (https://tax.service.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-if-you-have-received-letter-about-debt)

If you want to speak to someone about your debts you can get free, confidential and independent advice from a debt adviser (https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice).
CMA response to 'A railway fit for Britain's future' consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its response to the Department for Transport's consultation on rail reform.

The CMA responded to the consultation on proposed policies to be included in the forthcoming Railways Bill (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-railway-fit-for-britains-future), led by the Department for Transport.

Our response recaps previous advice on competition in ticket retailing, with emphasis on the importance of effective market design in supporting investment and innovation in this sector. We then set out the potential merits of considering passenger outcomes in Great British Rail’s Access and Use policy.

Our response also extends an ongoing offer of advisory support as the UK government takes forwards its reforms in the sector.

For questions about our response, contact the CMA advocacy team at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mr D Bull v Elite Emergency Medical Services Ltd (In Administration): 1405740/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Bull v Elite Emergency Medical Services Ltd (In Administration): xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b84e2bff9676313f353399/Mr_D_Bull_-vs-_Elite_Emergency_Medical_Services_Ltd__In_Administration__-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Civil Procedure Rule Committee reappointment
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

The Lord Chancellor, having consulted the Master of the Rolls, has approved the reappointment of Elisabetta Sciallis as a lay advice and consumer affairs member of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC).

The Lord Chancellor, having consulted the Master of the Rolls, has reappointed Elisabetta Sciallis as a member of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee, for 3 years from 1 June 2026. She has been a member of the CPRC since 1 June 2023.

Ms Sciallis has been Principal Policy Advisor for Consumer Rights at Which? since 2022. She previously worked as a legal executive at the UK European Consumer Centre within the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. A qualified lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience in commercial and consumer law, she has also lectured in consumer law at Brunel University.

CPRC is the statutory body that governs the practice and procedure to be followed in the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court, and the County Court.

Appointments and reappointments are made, by the Lord Chancellor, under the Civil Procedure Act 1997, and are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. This reappointment has been made in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
UK Antarctic Strategy to 2035
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

This strategy document sets out the UK's approach to the Antarctic over the next decade.

This documents sets out for the first time the UK’s aims and ambitions for Antarctica. It outlines the full range of UK interests in the region and sets out the long-term priorities over the next decade.

At a time of growing global interest in Antarctica, the UK’s approach will see the UK continuing to play an active and leading role in the Antarctic Treaty system, and ensuring the effective administration of the British Antarctic Territory.

Our long-term strategic objective remains for the Antarctic to be a place dedicated to peace and science, characterised by cooperation.

The UK will focus activity across 4 areas:
- governance and UK sovereign interests
- science
- environmental protection
- ensuring peaceful and lawful use
Mr D Lamb v Switch My Business Group Ltd: 6019751/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Lamb v Switch My Business Group Ltd: 6019751/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ecf719199d1cd55b48c615/Mr_D_Lamb_v_Switch_My_Business_Group_Limited_-_6019751_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Quality report: venture capital schemes statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Quality report for statistics relating to the Enterprise Investment Scheme, the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme and the Social Investment Tax Relief scheme.

This quality report relates to the National Statistic publication, Tax-based venture capital schemes statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/enterprise-investment-scheme-and-seed-enterprise-investment-scheme-statistics). The purpose is to provide users with background information on the methodology, and quality of the outputs such as data suitability and coverage.
CH481200 - Managing serious defaulters (MSD) for specific customer groups: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.