theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Ozone-depleting substances: guidance for users, producers and traders
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Requirements if you work with ozone-depleting substances (ODS).

You must not use ODS in new equipment or to service existing equipment, unless they are recycled halons for critical uses. You can still use equipment that contains ODS as long as it is not leaking.

For permitted uses of ODS, you must follow this guidance. The guidance applies to anyone who:
- produces, imports, exports or sells ODS or equipment containing ODS, like refrigeration equipment and fire extinguishers
- uses or services equipment that contains ODS
Contact

If you have questions relating to the fluorinated greenhouse gas (F gas) and ozone depleting substances (ODS) online services, or the applicable charges, contact the Environment Agency. For more information see the fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting substances charging scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fluorinated-greenhouse-gases-and-ozone-depleting-substances-charging-scheme).

The Environment Agency administers these services on behalf of Great Britain and is the regulator if the registered office for your organisation is in England.

Telephone: 03708 506 506 (find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges))

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

If the registered office for your organisation is based in Scotland, Wales, offshore or your question is not related to F gas or ODS services in Great Britain, contact the relevant regulator.

Scotland

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) (https://www.sepa.org.uk/regulations/climate-change/f-gases-and-ods/)

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Wales

Natural Resources Wales (https://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en)

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

Offshore

Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/offshore-petroleum-regulator-for-environment-and-decommissioning)

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

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is part of the European Union fluorinated greenhouse gas and ozone depleting substances system. If the registered office for your organisation is in Northern Ireland contact the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/fluorinated-greenhouse-gases).

Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Flats 1-7, 22 Lawrence Street, York YO10 3WL : MAN/00FF/LDC/2024/0051
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Northern Region Tribunal Members Mr Platt and Mr Mountain sitting on 29 January 2025

Read the full decision in Flats 1-7, 22 Lawrence Street, York YO10 3WL : MAN/00FF/LDC/2024/0051 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68347d98a599d03a16bff51a/Decision__22_Lawrence_Street.pdf)
Cherontech 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 Cherontech 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 Cherontech ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8200, EI-HGG
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Level bust after a go-around, London Stansted Airport, 8 March 2024

After a manually flown go-around and missed approach procedure, the co-pilot handed control to the commander to allow the co-pilot to set up the Flight Management Computer for the next approach. However, the commander did not realise that the autopilot and autothrust were not engaged. The aircraft subsequently started a descent which was not noticed by either member of the crew. The aircraft descended about 550 ft before this was noticed and action taken to correct it. As this was more than 200 ft from the aircraft’s cleared altitude, this was classified as a level bust. This was a result of an incorrect procedure being used during the handover of control and the commander monitoring the co-pilot’s actions, rather than the aircraft.

The circumstances surrounding the occurrence did not fall within the definitions of an accident or serious incident as defined in ICAO Annex 13, however, the Chief Inspector, in exercise of his powers under the Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2018, initiated an investigation, treating the occurrence as an incident to highlight the safety benefits from the safety actions taken by the operator by amending its handover procedure in its operating manual.

Download report:

Boeing 737-8200, EI-HGG 03-25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cffaaa3e433bdcdfe5c836/Boeing_737-8200_EI-HGG_03-25.pdf)

Download glossary of abbreviations:

Glossary of Abbreviations (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cffac9bc1f4a3395b33cce/Abbreviations.pdf)
Mr A Elatabani v GXO Logistics UK Ltd: 8000240/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Elatabani v GXO Logistics UK Ltd: 8000240/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68879b962f4f3f3c34bbecc9/Mr_A_Elatabani_v_GXO_Logistics_UK_Limited_-_8000240.2025__-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Elatabani v GXO Logistics UK Ltd: 8000240/2025 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b82fc2d723ba6f74dba942/Mr_A_Elatabani_v_GXO_Logistics_UK_Limited_-_8000240.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr W K Parsons v Virgin Media Ltd: 1311351/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W K Parsons v Virgin Media Ltd: 1311351/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682207dd53add7d476d81904/Mr_W_K_Parsons_v_Virgin_Media_Limited__-_1311351.2024_-_UDL_SO_Judgment.pdf).
Curriculum quality improved in schools since education inspection framework introduced
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Ofsted has today published an evaluation assessing the role that the current education inspection framework (EIF) has played in improving curriculum quality in schools.

The evaluation found that curriculum quality has improved in schools, and that the education inspection framework (EIF) played a part in influencing these improvements. However, the improvements were fundamentally driven by school leaders and staff.

Read the report: Curriculum quality: evaluating the impact of the education inspection framework (https://gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-quality-evaluating-the-impact-of-the-education-inspection-framework).

Ofsted carried out curriculum research in 64 schools in 2018, and revisited 20 of those schools in 2024 to compare curriculum quality before and after the introduction of the EIF.

The evaluation found that, in the schools revisited:
- overall curriculum quality had improved
- the intent, implementation and impact structure of the EIF had influenced school leaders’ thinking about the curriculum
- the curriculum was more likely to be ambitious across all subjects
- while the quality of reading was high in the initial study, school leaders had further prioritised reading
- leaders reported that, under the EIF, subject leaders had greater levels of ownership and responsibility
- the curriculum was more purposefully sequenced and mapped​
Ofsted is currently consulting on a renewed framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-way-ofsted-inspects-education), which will incorporate the best of the EIF, including the clear focus on curriculum quality.

Education professionals, parents, carers and learners are all encouraged to give their views on the consultation before it closes on 28 April 2025.

Respond to the consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-way-ofsted-inspects-education)
Otterburn firing times
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Dates and times when Otterburn and Redesdale ranges and Bellshiel demolition range are being used for live firing.

Firing times for Otterburn and Redesdale ranges and Bellshiel demolition range.

Do not enter the danger area when the range is in use, this is a danger to life. Do not stray off the access routes or tarmac roads. Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safe-access).

Related information
- Public access to military areas (https://www.gov.uk/public-access-to-military-areas)
- The Defence Training Estate: DTE North (https://www.gov.uk/defence-infrastructure-organisation-and-the-defence-training-estate#dte-north)
Defence personnel health and safety statistics: financial year 2023/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Ministry of Defence figures for injury, illness and deaths of service personnel, civilian employees and other civilian personnel.

This annual statistical notice presents summary statistics on injury and illness to UK regular armed forces personnel, Ministry of Defence (MOD) civilian employees and other civilians that were recorded on MOD health and safety recording systems.

Please note: to make the publication clearer to read and better meet user needs we have made some changes to both the layout of the bulletin and the supplementary tables. The aim is to provide a clearer focus on the types of activities that cause injury and the severity of these injuries on Defence personnel. The main changes are summarised below, with some additional tables being re-organised to better present the information within them. Some duplication between tables has been removed to make the tables clearer.

Information on fatalities will provide the total numbers of Armed Forces deaths and focus on those that are deemed to be H&S related. Further information on fatalities in the UK AF can be found at UK armed forces deaths in service statistics: index (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-armed-forces-deaths-in-service-statistics-index).

Information for Reserve personnel will be added as new tables.

Rates and confidence intervals will be presented for the latest year only. Rates and confidence intervals for previous years will still be available in earlier publications. Any revisions to numbers of incidents for the previous year will continue be presented, and a 5 year trend will be presented within the bulletin to monitor changes over time.

The numbers of injuries by activity will be grouped into larger categories highlighting the activities where most injuries occur and the number of injuries broken down by body part will no longer be provided.
Your baby carries a gene for sickle cell
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Information for parents of babies who carry the sickle cell gene.

Guidance for parents of babies found to carry the sickle cell gene following their newborn blood spot screening test.

This information is available in A4 PDF format (in English) to print out and provide for people who cannot access digital information. For more information, see the ‘order printed leaflets’ section of our guidance on how to access and order leaflets (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-order-population-screening-leaflets).

Translations are available in Bengali, French and Urdu. The Bengali translation can be found below the English version above. See the links in the top right of this page for the French and Urdu translations.
Mr M Mudashiru v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd: 6005896/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Mudashiru v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd: 6005896/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2bdef5698d84e39cfdadd/Mr_Mohammed_Mudashiru_-_v_-_Sainsbury_s_Supermarkets_Ltd_-_6005896-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr K Croucher v Total BGS Energy Ltd: 6016575/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Croucher v Total BGS Energy Ltd: 6016575/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e67a494a226ab6c41b1ffa/Mr_K_Croucher_v_Total_BGS_Energy_Limited_6016575-24_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K Croucher v Total BGS Energy Ltd: 6016575/2024 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878e792f5eb08157f3638f3/Mr_K_Croucher_v_Total_BGS_Energy_Ltd_6016575-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Change of British High Commissioner to Namibia: Neil Bradley
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Mr Neil Bradley has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia in succession to Mr Charles Moore.

Mr Neil Bradley has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia in succession to Mr Charles Moore who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Bradley will take up his appointment during April 2025.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Neil Andrew Bradley

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Storm Group Services
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 Storm Group Services 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 Storm Group Services 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.
BKM502300 - Code population: deposit takers
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)


In practice a company (including a foreign company operating in the UK through a permanent establishment) which is authorised to accept deposits in the UK during the reporting period will be in the Code population. If the company does not come within the bank levy population, it is brought within the Code population if it meets the definition of a bank in section ITA07/S991(2)(b) or where applicable ITA07/S991(2)(c).

Any entity which meets this definition will be included on the list of Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) regulated banks which is published monthly on the Bank of England website. If an entity is on the PRA list of banks authorised to accept deposits, it is within the Code population.

A building society will be within the Code population, as they are within the charge to the bank levy if they are established under the Building Societies Act 1986 at the end of the relevant chargeable period or reporting period. The Bank of England publishes a separate list of PRA-regulated building societies on the same page as the list of PRA-regulated banks.
Change the photo on your driving licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-01)

You can change the photo on your driving licence online at any time by renewing your licence - cost, how to pay and apply, applying by post.

You need to renew your full or provisional driving licence if you want to update your photo. You’ll get a new licence.

You’ll be able to use your passport photo or upload a new one.

It costs £14 when you apply online.

This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg) (/newid-llun-trwydded-yrru).

To renew online you must:
- be a resident of Great Britain (there’s a different service in Northern Ireland (http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/information-and-services/motoring/driver-licensing/need-a-new-or-updated-licence/renewing-your-driving-licence.htm))
- not be disqualified from driving
Before you start

You cannot renew your driving licence online if:
- your name or title has changed since you got your current driving licence
- you have a 5-year bus or lorry licence
If you cannot use the online service, you can apply by post.

Sign in to renew online

You’ll need to sign in to use this service. If you do not already have sign in details, you’ll be able to create them.

You’ll be told when you sign in if you need to prove your identity. This is to keep your details safe and usually involves using photo ID like a passport or driving licence.

Start now (https://apply-for-driving-licence.service.gov.uk/service-start?start=COP&locale=en)

After you renew online

DVLA will send you a confirmation email once you’ve renewed online. You might be asked to take part in research by email, but you can opt out.

If you have a photocard driving licence, you must renew it every 10 years - you’ll receive a reminder before your current licence ends.

How much it costs

A new licence costs £14. You can pay by MasterCard, Visa, Electron or Delta debit or credit card (there’s no fee if you’re over 70 or have a medical short period licence).

Applying by post

Get a ‘D1 pack’ of forms from a Post Office (http://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder) that deals with DVLA photocard renewal.

Include these things with your completed forms:
- a recent printed passport type photo (/photos-for-passports/photo-requirements)
- the photocard and paper counterpart of your current licence (if you’ve lost either, tick the relevant box on the D1 form)
- a cheque or postal order for £17, payable to DVLA (there’s no fee if you’re over 70 or have a medical short period licence)
Send your application and fee (if needed) to DVLA.

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If you’ve changed your name, you’ll also need to include identity documents (/id-for-driving-licence).

After you apply by post

Your driving licence should arrive within 3 weeks. It might take longer if your medical or personal details need to be checked.

You can continue driving while you wait for your new licence to arrive.
MSSA bacteraemia: annual data
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Annual counts and rates of meticillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) bacteraemia by acute trust and sub-integrated care board location (SICBL).

Help us improve this resource

We’d like your feedback on how you use these UKHSA surveillance data.

Take a short survey to tell us what works, what doesn’t, and how we can make it better for you.

Take the survey now (https://snapsurvey.phe.org.uk/snapwebhost/s.asp?k=174591968925)

The following data is included in the latest annual publication for MSSA bacteraemia.

From September 2023

Results by NHS organisation and sub-integrated care board location (SICBL)
- financial year counts and rates of C. difficile infection and by prior trust exposure from April 2007 to March 2023
From September 2021

Results by NHS organisation
- financial year counts and rates of MRSA bacteraemia and by onset status from April 2007 to March 2021
From July 2018

Results by NHS acute trust
- quarterly counts of MSSA bacteraemia by NHS acute trust and by onset status from January 2011 to March 2018 - all reported cases (table 11a)
- quarterly counts of MSSA bacteraemia by NHS acute trust from January 2011 to March 2018 - trust apportioned cases only (table 11b)
- financial year counts and rates of MSSA bacteraemia by NHS acute trust from April 2011 to March 2018 - all reported cases (table 12a)
- financial year counts and rates of MSSA bacteraemia by acute trust from April 2011 to March 2018 - trust apportioned cases only (table 12b)
Results by clinical commissioning group (CCG)
- quarterly counts of MSSA bacteraemia by clinical commissioning group (CCG) from January 2011 to March 2018 (table 13)
- financial year counts and rates of MSSA bacteraemia by clinical commissioning group (CCG) from April 2011 to March 2018 (table 14)
For commentary on this data, see MRSA, MSSA and Gram-negativei bacteraemia and C. difficile infection: annual epidemiological commentary (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mrsa-mssa-and-e-coli-bacteraemia-and-c-difficile-infection-annual-epidemiological-commentary).

From July 2014

Results by NHS acute trust
- quarterly counts of MSSA bacteraemia by acute trust from January 2011 to March 2017 - all reported cases (table 11a)
- quarterly counts of MSSA bacteraemia by acute trust from January 2011 to March 2017 - trust apportioned cases only (table 11b)
- financial year counts and rates of MSSA bacteraemia by acute trust from April 2011 to March 2017 - all reported cases (table 12a)
- financial year counts and rates of MSSA bacteraemia by acute trust from April 2011 to March 2017 - trust apportioned cases only (table 12b)
Results by CCG
- quarterly counts of MSSA bacteraemia by clinical commissioning group (CCG) from January 2011 to March 2017 (table 13)
- financial year counts and rates of MSSA bacteraemia by clinical commissioning group (CCG) from April 2011 to March 2017 (table 14)
For older MSSA tables, see the UK Government Web Archive (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140629102627/http://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1317134949648).
Mr A Murray v Western Buses Ltd T/a  Stagecoach West Scotland: 8000959/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Murray v Western Buses Ltd T/a Stagecoach West Scotland: 8000959/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b7fa0e536d629f9c82a9f0/Mr_A_Murray_v_Western_Buses_Limited_ta_Stagecoach_West_Scotland_-_8000959.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax further amendments
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

This measure is about the amendments being made to the Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax, which were brought in as part of the UK's implementation of Pillar 2.

Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax are the UK’s adoption of the Pillar 2 Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) rules. These were agreed by the UK and other members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.

This measure is comprised of amendments identified:
- from stakeholder consultation
- as necessary to make sure that UK legislation remains consistent with commentary to the GloBE rules agreed by the UK and other members of the Inclusive Framework
How to include royalties and licence fees in the customs value
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Find out when to include or exclude royalties and licence fees in the customs value, and which method to use to calculate the value if you’re an importer or clearing agent.

Royalties and licence fees are payments to a person for use of that person’s:
- patent or design rights
- processes
- trademarks
- copyrights
- ‘know how’
Traders often have to pay for the right to manufacture, use or sell the licensor’s goods or for technical knowledge and assistance.

When to include royalties and licence fees in the customs value

Royalties and licence fees payable by the buyer, either directly or indirectly, need to be included in the customs value if both the following conditions apply:
- they relate to the imported goods
- they are paid as a condition of the sale
Royalties are treated as paid as a condition of sale when any of the following conditions apply:
- the seller or a person related to the seller requires the buyer to make this payment
- the payment by the buyer is made to satisfy an obligation of the seller, in accordance with contractual obligations
- the goods cannot be sold to, or purchased by, the buyer without payment of the royalties or license fees to a licensor
Read further guidance on how to check if a person is related to the seller (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/valuing-imported-goods-using-method-1-transaction-value#if-the-buyer-and-seller-are-related-for-valuation-purposes).

How to apportion the royalty payment to include in the customs value

You can apportion the royalty payment between dutiable and non-dutiable elements after the goods are imported if they relate partly to:
- the imported goods
- other ingredients or components added
- services related to the goods
The basis for the apportionment of the total payment can sometimes be found in the licence agreement or you can ask the licensor.

Where apportionment is not possible because you do not have the relevant information, you cannot use Method 1.

To work out the customs value you must try Method 2 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/valuing-imported-goods-using-method-2-transaction-value-of-identical-goods).

When to exclude royalties and licence fees in the customs value

Rights of reproduction

If payments are made for the right to reproduce imported goods, and are shown separately from the price paid or payable for the goods, they can be excluded from the customs value.

Further help or advice

If you would like further help or advice about payments of royalties or licence fees contact the imports and exports general enquiries helpline (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/customs-international-trade-and-excise-enquiries).
Make a  Subject Access Request to the Student Loans Company (SLC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

You have a right to request access your personal data from SLC by making a Subject Access Request (SAR).

We provide a SAR form for you to use when making this request and this form is designed to help you give as much detail as possible to assist us in finding the information you need. You don’t need to use the form but using this may reduce or prevent the need for us to ask you for more information and allow us to complete your request quicker.

SARs are governed by UK Data Protection legislation and we will respond to you within one month of either:
- our receipt of your request; or
- our receipt of any further information that we need to obtain in order to complete your request.
We will send you this information by secure email to make sure only you can access it, and it will be in a searchable form so you can find the information you requested. You can also ask for the information to be sent by post, but it may take longer to reach you.

Please make sure your personal information is up to date on your online account, as this will ensure that your SAR is sent to the correct email or postal address.

Under the Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments will be made for those who are unable to submit a request in writing. In certain circumstances, the requester has the right to receive their information verbally. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made, then please contact either Student Finance England (https://www.gov.uk/contact-student-finance-england) or Student Finance Wales (https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/contact.aspx).

SLC’s Privacy Notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/student-loans-company-privacy-notice) explains how we process your personal data.
Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

The Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) cuts tariffs, removes conditions and simplifies trading rules for 65 developing countries.

The Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) entered into force on 19 June 2023 and replaced the UK’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP).

The DCTS is a simpler and more generous preferential trading scheme which has been designed to boost trade with developing countries in order to support their development. It benefits UK businesses and consumers by reducing the import cost of thousands of products from around the world.

The DCTS applies to 65 countries that are:
- least developed countries (LDCs) as defined by the United Nations
- low income and lower middle-income countries as defined by the World Bank
A list of eligible countries can be found in our preference tiers guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/preference-tiers-under-the-developing-countries-trading-scheme#find-out-your-country-preference-tier).

The full DCTS legislation was published on 22 May 2023 including:
- the Trade Preference Scheme (Developing Countries Trading Scheme) Regulations 2023 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/561/contents/made)
- the Customs (Origin of Chargeable Goods: Developing Countries Trading Scheme) Regulations 2023 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/557/made)
The DCTS visualisation tool (https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/developing.countries.trading.scheme/viz/DCTS_Tableau_Dashboard/Dash_Disclaimer) is an interactive dashboard with important information on tariffs, country trade data and rules of origin

You can also view our video on how the DCTS helps UK businesses and consumers (https://youtu.be/-E90B4Q8Ffw)
Miss L Edmondson v Secretary of State for Justice: 2500669/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Edmondson v Secretary of State for Justice: 2500669/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebbcf3e9c76fa33048c567/Miss_L_Edmondson_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_2500669-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual offences in the Service Justice System: index
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Annual statistics on Murder and Manslaughter contrary to Common Law and offences contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and historic sexual offences dealt with wholly within the Service Justice System.

Murder and Manslaughter contrary to Common Law have been added from the 2021 Edition.

Related information
- MOD statistics pre-release access list (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/defence-statistics-pre-release-access-list)
- MOD National and Official Statistics by topic (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mod-national-and-official-statistics-by-topic/mod-national-and-official-statistics-by-topic)
- Upcoming release dates for this statistic (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?keywords=murder&content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=ministry-of-defence&order=relevance)
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Aaron Smith
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

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

Teacher’s name: Mr Aaron Smith

Teacher reference number: 1043615

Teacher’s date of birth: 22 February 1981

Location teacher worked: Bebington, North West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 29 September 2025 to 3 October 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Aaron Smith formerly employed in Bebington, North West England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
C Savvouri v A Zanghi: 2305553/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Savvouri v A Zanghi: 2305553/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6914b875b49cc443451616cc/Christina_Savvouri_v_Antonio_Zanghi_2305553-2023_Judgment_13-03-2025.pdf).
AAIB investigation to CZAW Sportcruiser, G-CZAW
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Locker cover opened during flight, and subsequently the aircraft struck some trees short of Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield, Yorkshire, 17 July 2024

The aircraft’s locker cover opened in flight. The pilot could not maintain height and the aircraft subsequently struck some trees short of the airfield. A post-accident inspection revealed that the one half of the locker hinge had been secured using only sealant and without rivets, but rivets were present on the other half of the hinge.

Download report:

CZAW Sportcruiser, G-CZAW 05-25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b169c34321d7b2d873aeb/CZAW_Sportcruiser_G-CZAW_05-25.pdf)

Download glossary of abbreviations:

Glossary of Abbreviations (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b162780efd795d6b8e0f9/Abbreviations.pdf)
SPE06000 - Control, supervision and assurance of special procedures: contents
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).

This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx 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).

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.
Mrs B Timplalexis (Deceased) v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 115468/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs B Timplalexis (Deceased) v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx -Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c2edf010c5c28d1c7e80a/Mrs_B_Timplalexis__Deceased__v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Healthwatch Wiltshire
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 Healthwatch Wiltshire 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 Healthwatch Wiltshire 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-Building links to Wiltshire’s military and veteran communities and charities that support serving and veteran communities -Actively seeking the views of serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families on their experiences of health and care services

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 C Burn v Technicolor Creative Studios UK Ltd: 2200744/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Burn v Technicolor Creative Studios UK Ltd: 2200744/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6797823f4686aac158606316/Mr_Christopher_Burn_v_Technicolor_Creative_Studios_UK_Limited_-_2200744-2024.pdf).
Mr J Ewing v Hermes Parcel Ltd: 6001481/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Ewing v Hermes Parcel Ltd: 6001481/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67effd712c7cfb9f47d956cb/James_Ewing_v_Hermes_Parcel_Limited_6001481.2024_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
K Duah v Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust: 3201554/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in K Duah v Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust: 3201554/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e5804f87cebda7c4ca4cfb/Kwaku_Duah_v_Essex_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_3201554_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
UK Overseas Territories biodiversity strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

The strategy for biodiversity in Overseas Territories.

Sets out the UK strategy to conserve, protect, and restore biodiversity in the UK Overseas Territories.

This joint strategy has been developed by Defra in partnership with Overseas Territories Governments and Administrations.
Family visa financial requirements review
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

The Migration Advisory Committee’s report on the minimum income requirement for the family migration route.

The report explores balancing economic wellbeing with the right to family life.

This report is organised into the following chapters:
- chapter 1 documents the use of the family route over time and provides some international comparisons
- chapter 2 sets out the definitions of economic wellbeing and family life and considers the trade-off between the two in setting the minimum income requirement (MIR)
- chapter 3 covers the main options for how to calculate the MIR
- chapter 4 outlines the practicalities of setting a new MIR
- chapter 5 considers exceptions to the family visa financial requirements, including the adequate maintenance test
- chapter 6 presents our conclusions and recommendations
- a glossary of terms
Further to the main report, the separate annexes document provides additional methodology and analysis.

We are aware that some of these publications may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing them so that we can fix these. Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Childcare protocols between Ofsted and other organisations
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

How Ofsted will work with other organisations.

Working arrangements for childcare protocols between Ofsted and other organisations to ensure working practices are consistent with the role and responsibilities of the appropriate organisations.

The other protocols are for reference only.
McMurtry Automotive Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

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 McMurtry Automotive 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 McMurtry Automotive 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.