theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Application for registration as a British citizen (form ARD)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Apply to become a British citizen if you missed out on citizenship because of something that was not your fault.

You should read:
- the ARD guidance to check if you can apply
- the nationality forms guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-forms-guide) to help you fill in the form
Send the form and payment slip (including the fee) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-for-citizenship-applications) and your documents to:
- the Lieutenant Governor if you are in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man
- the Governor of the territory if you are in a British Overseas Territory
- UK Visas and Immigration at the following postal address if you live elsewhere:
Department 164UK Visas and ImmigrationThe Capital BuildingNew Hall PlaceLiverpoolL3 9PP
Mrs A Perkins v Marston (Holdings) Ltd: [2025] EAT 170
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Andrew Burns, Deputy Judge of the High Court on 28 November 2025.

Read the full judgment in Mrs A Perkins v Marston (Holdings) Ltd: [2025] EAT 170 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692973ca2a37784b16ecf6c9/Mrs_A_Perkins_v_Marston__Holdings__Ltd__2025__EAT_170.pdf).
Appointment of Bishop of Wigan and Interim Bishop of Liverpool: 28 February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Ruth Elizabeth Worsley, Suffragan Bishop of Taunton in the Diocese of Bath and Wells, to the See of Wigan, to be known as the Interim Bishop of Liverpool.

The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Ruth Elizabeth Worsley, Suffragan Bishop of Taunton in the Diocese of Bath and Wells, to the See of Wigan, to be known as the Interim Bishop of Liverpool.

Background

Ruth was educated at the University of Manchester and prepared for ordination at St John’s College, Nottingham. Ordained in 1996 to a title in Hyson Green, in the Diocese of Southwell she had various other parish responsibilities in that diocese as well as service as Area Dean of Nottingham North.

Ruth served as Dean of Women’s Ministry and as an Honorary Chaplain to Her late Majesty The Queen. She was subsequently Parish Development Officer in the Diocese of Southwark and then Archdeacon of Wiltshire in the Diocese of Salisbury. She was appointed Bishop of Taunton in 2015.
Regulatory Article (RA) 3511: permanent fixed wing aerodrome: physical characteristic
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

RA covering the physical characteristics of runways and taxiways at aerodromes.

Details

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Dr A Mukherjee v West London NHS Trust: 3311056/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr A Mukherjee v West London NHS Trust: 3311056/2020 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798a782cbd1e3a508a22d16/Dr_A_Mukherjee_v_West_London_Nhs_Trust_3311056_2020_PPH_Judgment.pdf).
ACRE advice: application for a field trial of genetically modified wheat (24/R57/01)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

ACRE's advice on an application for a field trial of genetically modified wheat.

This document is the advice of the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) to government on an application from the University of Oxford to carry out a field trial of genetically modified wheat.

The committee advised that the risks to human health and the environment from this trial are extremely low.
HMEXSH2065 - Approval of Export Shops: Pre - approval
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)


Export Shops are to be approved in the same manner as trade facility excise warehouses.The National Registration Unit (NRU) at Glasgow will be responsible for the approval of the shop and authorising of the warehouse keeper, with the local office being requested to perform the pre-approval visits. You should use the results of these, and your local knowledge, to form a view on whether you should approve the warehouse. In particular you should ensure that there are adequate management checks in place to deal with:
- the receipt of goods;
- the identification of duty status;
- the storage of goods, both in a storage area (approved under the same Export Approval) and within the shop itself;
- the identification of entitled passengers;
- the selling of duty-suspended goods to entitled passengers;
- Electronic Point Of Sale (EPOS) systems are adequate; and
- security is adequate for the layout and passenger numbers.
After the visit you must complete a visit report detailing the checks you carried out, your decision on whether approval should be allowed, whether conditions should be imposed and the reasons for your decision. You must send the report to the NRU within 2 days of your visit.
EIM36930 - Deductions from earnings: capital allowances: balancing allowances and charges
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)


Balancing adjustments may be required when an employee ceases employment or sells or otherwise disposes of an asset for which plant or machinery allowances have been claimed.

Example

A salesman working from home ceases employment on 30 November 2025. He had previously claimed Annual Investment Allowance on the full cost of a laptop which was necessarily provided for his employment. The laptop originally cost £3000. Upon cessation of employment, he decides to keep the laptop for his own personal use. At this point, its market value is £1500. The salesman is required to bring into account a disposal value of £1500, which gives rise to a balancing charge of £1500.

If in the above example, the salesman had made an apportionment for 20% private use when claiming the AIA and had accordingly only claimed £2400 (£3000 x 80% = £2400), the balancing charge would be adjusted on a similar basis, so that the cessation of employment would give rise to a balancing charge of £1200 (£1500 x 80% = £1200).
Georgia: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Information for victims of rape and sexual assault in Georgia.

Includes information on
- medical assistance
- the Georgian legal system
- reporting assaults to the police
See also rape and sexual assault abroad: returning to the UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad-returning-to-the-uk)

Contact a British embassy or consulate in Georgia (https://www.gov.uk/world/georgia#organisations)
10D Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4HY - LON/00AG/MNR/2024/0639
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber Decision of Mr D Jagger MRICS and Mr O Miller, Dated 14th February 2025

Read Reasons in - 10D Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4HY - LON/00AG/MNR/2024/0639 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e6a381b79d8c9841eadde0/250328_-_10D_Cleveland_St_Reasons_.pdf) Read Final Decision in - 10D Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4HY - LON/00AG/MNR/2024/0639 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e6a38c37baea91c58ca008/250328__-_10D_Cleveland_Street_Signed_Dcision.pdf)
Ambulant Physiotherapy 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 Ambulant Physiotherapy 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 Ambulant Physiotherapy 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
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.
Conversation guide for workload and wellbeing in schools and academy trusts
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Question prompts to stimulate conversations with governors, trustees and staff in schools and academy trusts about workload and wellbeing.

These questions have been proposed by the workforce subgroup of the Improving Education Together Board (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/improving-education-together-iet) to support meaningful conversations in schools and academy trusts about workload and wellbeing.

The guide can be used by:
- school leaders
- governors
- academy trustees
- teachers
- support staff
Estonia: doctors
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

List of English speaking medical facilities for British nationals in Estonia.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of service providers for information only, to assist British nationals who may need support overseas. This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change at any time. None of the service providers are endorsed or recommended by the FCDO. You should research whether a service provider will be suitable. The FCDO does not accept any liability arising to any person for any loss or damage suffered through using these service providers or this information.
Mr G Hall v Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd: 2501700/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Hall v Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd: 2501700/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d2837f85b4b993fd75296/Mr_G_Hall_v_Nissan_Motor_Manufacturing_UK_Ltd_2501700-24_Judgment.pdf).
Housing Benefit statistics on speed of processing for 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Statistics on the average number of days to process a new Housing Benefit claim or a change in circumstance of an existing claim.

Speed of processing is a measure of the average time it takes to process a:
- new Housing Benefit claim
- change of circumstance to an existing Housing Benefit claim
The average time is measured in calendar days, rounded to the nearest day.

The statistics in this release are for:
- April to June 2025 (quarter 1, financial year 2025 to 2026)
HMPPS Annual Digest, April 2024 to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Range of detailed statistics and measures for prisons and probation

Details

The HMPPS Annual Digest statistics cover performance data on Escapes, Absconds, Failure to return from ROTL and Releases in Error; Prison Crowding; Prisoners Earnings subject to the Prisoners’ Earnings Act 1996; Random Mandatory Drug Testing; Protesting Behaviour; Finds in Prison; Incentives; Mother and Baby Units, Pregnant Prisoners and Births; Community Accommodation Service; Staff in Post.

Pre-release list

The following post holders are given pre-release access up to 24 hours before release. Ministry of Justice Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State, Minister of State (Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending), relevant Private Secretaries (x2), Permanent Secretary, Director General - Policy, Press Officer (x4), MoJ Chief Statistician, Joint Head of Prison Security Policy (Strategy, Intelligence & Capability), Head of Release in Error, Head of Capacity Management, Capacity reporting Data manager, Policy advisor - Employment, Senior Policy Advisor (Prisoner Outcomes, Resettlement and Reoffending), Divisional Director for Health and Wellbeing(rMDT), Head of MoJ Prison Security Policy, Senior Policy Advisor (Safety, Security, Behaviour and National security Team), Prisoner Behaviour Policy Team, Policy head (MBUs and Maternal Separation), Senior Area Contract Manager, Head of Community Integration (CAS-2),

Production Staff: MoJ Deputy Director of Courts and People, MoJ Head of Workforce and Equalities Statistics Team, MoJ Head of Service User and Equalities Performance, MoJ Head of Prisons, MoJ Analyst (x18)
N Williams v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2205639/2020 and 2223071/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in N Williams v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2205639/2020 and 2223071/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6790e803119e3470fd1e266c/Novlett_Williams_v_The_Commissioner_of_Police_of_the_Metropolis_-_2205639-2020___2223071-2024.pdf).
ECSH50000 - Business sectors supervised by HMRC: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)


Businesses that carry out relevant activities by way of business (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh42500) (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh42500)fall within the scope of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/692/contents). These businesses must be registered and monitored by a supervisory authority. (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh30500)

Information on the sectors HMRC is the anti money laundering supervisor for, are detailed in the following pages:
Mr D Hughes v Alten Ltd: 1306316/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Hughes v Alten Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6800e8c190d0846c19e287e9/David_Hughes_v_Alten_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Hughes v Alten Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68139128b0ef2c985052545e/David_Hughes_v_Alten_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Hughes v Alten Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681391cab0ef2c985052545f/David_Hughes_v_Alten_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
Wifispark 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 Wifispark 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 Wifispark Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
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.
Revised merger remedies guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on draft revised merger remedies guidance.

In March 2025, the CMA launched a review of its approach to remedies (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/review-of-merger-remedies-approach) in merger cases. We listened carefully to feedback from businesses, advisers, academics and other stakeholders.

We are now consulting on proposed changes to our merger remedies guidance (CMA87) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/merger-remedies).

Read our press release: CMA consults on proposed changes to its merger remedies approach (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-consults-on-proposed-changes-to-its-merger-remedies-approach)
Export poultry meat to Ghana: certificate 1613
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Use these forms and guidance document to export chicken and other poultry meat to Ghana.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

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

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

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69285bf2a245b0985f0341e1/1613EHC-guidance.pdf), Radiation certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc4832d40f0b6385ea2d775/1RAD.pdf) and Radiation certificate guidance (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/655cbd60046ed400148b9d66/1RADN.pdf)

Download a specimen certificate Export poultry meat to Ghana: EHC 1613, version 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc482ec40f0b63860f6d618/1613EHC_V2.pdf).

You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Products) V3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634e66f18fa8f53464b53a01/Postcode_Schedule__Products__V3.xlsx) with your application.

2. Apply online

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

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/1613EHC)

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

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

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

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Exporting from Northern Ireland

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

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69285bf2a245b0985f0341e1/1613EHC-guidance.pdf).

Download and fill in Export poultry meat to Ghana: EHC 1613, version 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc482ec40f0b63860f6d618/1613EHC_V2.pdf).

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

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

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

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Mr C Charman v Stark Building Materials UK Ltd (T/a ‘Jewson’): 1402470/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Charman v Stark Building Materials UK Ltd (T/a ‘Jewson’): xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d27923e6b7941f4e00a8c/Mr_C_Charman_-vs-_Stark_Building_Materials_UK_Ltd__Trading_as__Jewson___-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr M Asghar v Flamingo Produce Ltd: 3302903/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Asghar v Flamingo Produce Ltd: 3302903/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692d7dc1b3b9afff34e962a8/Mr_M_Asghar_v_Flamingo_Produce_Ltd_3302903_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Mr Z Khechni v Rhytik Leisure Ltd: 2214129/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Z Khechni v Rhytik Leisure Ltd: 2214129/2023 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674efbda26364a399a991ab6/Mr_Z_Khechni_v_Rhytik_Leisure_Limited_-_2214129-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr Z Khechni v Rhytik Leisure Ltd: 2214129/2023 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbe4ec750fcf90fa6ffc3b/Zakaria_Khechni_v_Rhytik_Leisure_Limited_-_2214129-2023_-_Certificate_of_Correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr Z Khechni v Rhytik Leisure Ltd: 2214129/2023 - Corrected Rule 21 and Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbe51f49e17d00a56ffc27/Zakaria_Khechni_v_Rhytik_Leisure_Limited_-_2214129-2023_-_Corrected_Judgment.pdf).
ATACPD04150 - ATA carnet procedures: import/export licensing controls, prohibitions and restrictions
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.

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).

Prohibitions and Restrictions(Istanbul Convention Article 19)

For the vast majority of goods travelling under an ATA Carnet, the Carnet on its own is all that is needed.

Where the goods themselves require an import licence this should be presented with the Carnet.

For endangered species the guidance in ATACPD04200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd04200) should be followed.

A Carnet does not allow goods that are normally prohibited.

Where the goods are barred from entry or do not have the correct licenses they may be detained or seized.
UK and Peru sign an agreement to promote infrastructure development through public-private collaboration
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

The Peruvian Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversión) and the British Embassy signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the development of sustainable social, logistics, and transport infrastructure in the country.

Lima, March 20, 2025.

The Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversión) and the British Embassy signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the development of public-private partnerships for the operation and maintenance of infrastructure developed through Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreements.

Likewise, other significant aspects of the collaboration include the promotion of standardized and collaborative NEC contracts in Public-Private Partnerships, the development of innovative strategies and mechanisms for infrastructure development in the country, and the sharing of best practices and lessons learned in public-private collaboration and infrastructure project management.

The agreement was signed on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, by ProInversión’s Executive Director, Luis Del Carpio, and the British Ambassador to Peru, Gavin Cook.

ProInversión is a specialized technical organization that promotes private investment through Public-Private Partnerships, Projects in Assets, and Works for Taxes. This agency has played a fundamental role in closing gaps in infrastructure and the provision of public services. In the last 22 years, ProInversión has awarded 243 projects for nearly $47 billion, generating public value for citizens by promoting private investment through various mechanisms. ProInversión Executive Director Luis Del Carpio stated:

This agreement marks the beginning of a new era of cooperation between ProInversión and the British Embassy. We will share experiences in the development of infrastructure and public services and promote public-private collaboration.

To implement this agreement, the British Ambassador announced the creation of the “UK-Peru Joint Technical Committee for the Promotion of Private Investment.” This forum will allow for the coordination, prioritization, and implementation of work agenda items.

British Ambassador Gavin Cook emphasized:

We are taking concrete actions to expand opportunities for collaboration and innovation where we not only contribute to infrastructure development but also to the delivery of quality services in the most efficient, transparent, and sustainable manner.
PFA Research Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

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 PFA Research 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 PFA Research 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
- Armed Forces Charities
- Additional Leave for Reservists
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.
Notifiable diseases: last 52 weeks
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) for the last 52 weeks.

Weekly NOIDs reporting pause

The weekly UKHSA NOIDs publication is currently paused (from 3 April 2025) to make changes, including adding the notifiable diseases (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notifiable-diseases-and-how-to-report-them) which became reportable under the Health Protection (Notification) (Amendment) Regulations (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/291/made) from 6 April 2025.

Public health action will continue to be taken on notifications as usual. It will not be impacted by the reporting development work.

For reports already published, please be aware that due to changes in how the data is processed and mapped, including local authority codes that have been updated to the latest geographies, it would be inaccurate to compare data since week 27 to historic reports.

The causative agent reports will continue to be published.

Weekly NOIDs user feedback

We are seeking feedback on the NOIDSs weekly statistics. We want to learn more about how our audience engages with the report. This includes highlighting areas readers find valuable and pinpointing areas for enhancement.

Give your feedback (https://forms.office.com/e/N3M6mZSAYe)
Payment of renewal fee
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Use this form to pay the renewal fee (and any additional fee for late payment).

All Intellectual Property Office fee bearing forms should be filed with the appropriate fee.

Available online

Renew a patent (https://www.gov.uk/renew-patent-trademark-registered-design)

Cost

£70 - £610 dependent how long since patent filing date (https://www.gov.uk/renew-patent).
Livestock populations in England
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Information on the numbers of cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and other livestock in England.

These publications give estimates of livestock populations for England in June and December each year. Results are sourced from the June Survey of Agriculture and Horticulture, other farm surveys and administrative sources. The statistical notice for June includes information on numbers of cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. Numbers of other livestock are available in the accompanying dataset. The statistical notice and dataset for December contain information on numbers of cattle, pigs and sheep.

Information about the uses and users of the June survey of agriculture and horticulture is available on gov.uk (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/654304/structure-juneusers-24oct17.pdf).

The next update will be announced on the statistics release 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).

Defra statistics: farming

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

You can also contact us via Twitter: https://twitter.com/DefraStats
Mr R Howells v Castle Construction (Cheltenham) Ltd and Mr A Clark: 1401847/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Howells v Castle Construction (Cheltenham) Ltd and Mr A Clark: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680b6ad756bc2cfe7f7f5b88/Mr_R_Howells_-vs-_Castle_Construction__Cheltenham__Ltd___1_other_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr T Sarbiwski v Lorne Fisheries Ltd T/a Inverawe Smokehouse: 4107140/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Sarbiwski v Lorne Fisheries Ltd T/a Inverawe Smokehouse: 4107140/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682f1d84a599d03a16bff433/Mr_T_Sarbiwski_v_Lorne_Fisheries_Limited_T.A_Inverawe_Smokehouse_-_4107140.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
NHS Health Check quarterly statistics: April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

Data on the number of NHS Health Check offers and uptake in England for April to June 2025.

This update contains data from 153 local authorities for:
- April to June 2025 (quarter 1 for 2025 to 2026)
- cumulative data from April 2021 to June 2025
The NHS Health Check programme aims to help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and certain types of dementia in people aged 40 to 74 who have not already been diagnosed with one of these conditions.

For more information about NHS Health Check data, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
BARCLAY SIMPSON SOLUTIONS 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 BARCLAY SIMPSON SOLUTIONS 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 BARCLAY SIMPSON SOLUTIONS LIMITED recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
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.
Mrs T Mayes v White & Sterling Residential Care Ltd: 3311755/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs T Mayes v White & Sterling Residential Care Ltd: 3311755/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684023fa1d85c6606009ccf2/Mrs_T_Mayes_-_v-_White___Sterling_Residential_Care_Limited___3311755-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
CH65 4HB, Essar Oil (UK) Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/FP3139FN/V017
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

View the environmental permit issued for Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port
under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: Essar Oil (UK) Limited
- Installation name: Stanlow Manufacturing Complex
- Permit number: EPR/FP3139FN/V017
BWB Consulting 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 BWB Consulting 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 BWB Consulting 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 Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
BLM32225 - Taxation of leases that are not long funding leases: finance lessees: taxation generally: capital/revenue issues, hire purchase and lease purchase agreements
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)


This manual is being updated to reflect FRS 102 (2024 amendments). For guidance on the tax treatment of accounts prepared under IFRS 16 or the revised FRS 102, please refer to pages within the BLM50000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm50000) chapter.

If the agreement provides for legal ownership of the asset to pass to the hirer or gives the hirer an option at any point to purchase the asset concerned, the arrangement may be a hire purchase or lease purchase agreement. Under such agreements part of the rental payments may be capital expenditure on the right to purchase the asset.

Guidance about leases with options is at BLM00330 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm00330) onwards.

Guidance on the capital allowances consequences of hire purchase agreements when the asset is plant or machinery is at CA23300 (http://home.inrev.gov.uk/camanual/CA23300.htm) onwards.
British Embassy Mogadishu Hosts the King’s Birthday Party
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

British Ambassador to Somalia, Charles King, hosted his first King’s Birthday Party yesterday.

The British Embassy Mogadishu celebrated the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III on 19 November 2025, with a joyful evening that brought together Somali and British friends in recognition of strong and growing ties between the two countries.

The annual event showcased the UK’s enduring friendship with Somalia, featuring a vibrant mix of culture, connection, and collaboration. Guests included senior Somali Government representatives, civil society leaders, diplomatic partners, and members of the international community. His Excellency Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre also joined the celebration delivering remarks that highlighted the strength of UK-Somalia relations.

British Ambassador Charles King, hosting his first King’s Birthday Party in Somalia, said:

This is my first King’s Birthday event here, and I couldn’t think of a better way to mark it than in the company of Somali changemakers-young scholars, government officials, entrepreneurs and innovators who are shaping the Somalia of tomorrow.

The UK is proud to stand with Somalia as a steadfast partner. Whether through our support for education, health, economic development, or security, our partnership is rooted in trust, respect, and shared ambition.

And partnerships only thrive when they are personal. That’s why today we are celebrating the people, both UK and Somali, who work hard to make our relationship strong and successful.

The celebration drew inspiration from a traditional British country fair, featuring UK refreshments, including fish and chips, Somali dancers, and a London Black Cab photo booth. Both British and Somali traditions were on display.

A highlight of the celebration was the launch of the 2026 calendars sponsored by Hormuud, Whitestar, and Salaam Bank, showcasing striking photography selected through a nationwide competition. Each calendar captures scenes of daily life, creativity, and resilience from across Somalia, and was gifted to attendees as a symbol of shared pride and friendship.

Photos and highlights from the event will be shared across X (https://x.com/UKinSomalia), Instagram (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2FUKinSomalia&data=05%7C02%7Cahmed.mohamed2%40fco.gov.uk%7C34ede9e62a7a4f35fb4b08de1b83e762%7Cd3a2d0d37cc84f52bbf985bd43d94279%7C0%7C0%7C638978450513528474%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bDfnI0s5FQW8JxUV8aWGkFgSD%2BMUtDGZsduFkBnRY1k%3D&reserved=0), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ukinsomalia) using the hashtag #KBPMogadishu.

Notes to Editors:

UK activities in Somalia: On [X] (https://x.com/UKinSomalia), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ukinsomalia), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/britishembassymogadishu/)

All photos from the Embassy’s national photography competition are available here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A2E5VqmpWYoHb6-sEbVQcIATKxy1C0Cp)
Arkley Park, Barnet Road, Barnet, EN5 3JQ: LON/00AC/PHI/2025/0003, 0014 & 0023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Powell and Ms Bygrave on 31 October 2025

Read the full decision in Arkley Park, Barnet Road, Barnet, EN5 3JQ: LON/00AC/PHI/2025/0003, 0014 & 0023 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690e06d065da22dd577298ee/251031_-_2_54_81_Arkley_Park_EN5_-_Final_Decision.pdf)
S McCutcheon v Crucial Solutions (NE) Ltd (In voluntary liquidation): 6001396/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S McCutcheon v Crucial Solutions (NE) Ltd (In voluntary liquidation): 6001396/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685176476078645cafcac997/S_McCutcheon_v_Crucial_Solutions__NE__Limited__In_voluntary_liquidation__6001396-2025_Judgment.pdf).