theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Valuation Office Agency Rent Officers: LHA Historical Rates
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Historical LHA rates for reference.

Previous releases available:
- Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates applicable from April 2024 to March 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-housing-allowance-lha-rates-applicable-from-april-2024-to-march-2025)
- Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates applicable from April 2022 to March 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-housing-allowance-lha-rates-applicable-from-april-2022-to-march-2023)
- Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates applicable from April 2021 to March 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-housing-allowance-lha-rates-applicable-from-april-2021-to-march-2022)
- Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates applicable from April 2020 to March 2021 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-housing-allowance-lha-rates-applicable-from-april-2020-to-march-2021)
- Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates applicable from April 2019 to March 2020 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-housing-allowance-lha-rates-applicable-from-april-2019-to-march-2020)
- Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates applicable from April 2018 to March 2019 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-housing-allowance-lha-rates-applicable-from-april-2018-to-march-2019)
- Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates applicable from April 2017 to March 2018 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-housing-allowance-lha-rates-applicable-from-april-2017-march-2018)
- Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates applicable from April 2016 to March 2017 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-housing-allowance-lha-rates-applicable-from-april-2016-march-2017)
- Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates applicable from April 2015 to March 2016 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-housing-allowance-lha-rates-applicable-from-april-2015-march-2016)
- Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates applicable from April 2014 to March 2015 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-housing-allowance-lha-rates-applicable-from-april-2014-to-march-2015)
Previous release is available on the National Archives website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140711154517/http:/www.voa.gov.uk/corporate/RentOfficers/LHARates/april2014lha.html).

Any policy enquiries should be directed to the Department for Work and Pensions (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions).

Return to VOA Rent Officer Home Page (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/valuation-office-agency-rent-officers)

Contact Us (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/valuation-office-agency-rent-officers-contact-us)
Company Names Tribunal decision: Moss Bros Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Decision for applicant Moss Bros Group Limited against registration number 15880498, applicant successful.

Application number 5136

Applicant Moss Bros Group Limited objected to the name used by Moss Bros Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 27 May 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Moss Bros Limited is changed to 15880498, Ltd.
Flats 50 and 70 Park View Court, Bath Street, Nottingham, NG1 1DE: BIR/00FY/LSC/2023/0005
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Midland region, Judge C Goodall, Mr G Freckelton FRICS, Ms K Bentley on 6 & 7 January 2025

Read full decision in

Flats 50 and 70 Park View Court, Bath Street, Nottingham, NG1 1DE- BIR_00FY_LSC_2023_0005 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6880ed66f47abf78ca1d357e/Flats_50_and_70_Park_View_Court__Bath_Street__Nottingham__NG1_1DE-_BIR_00FY_LSC_2023_0005.pdf)
Various Properties at Petticoat Square and Petticoat Tower, Middlesex Street Estate, Middlesex Street, London, E1  LON/00AA/LSC/2024/0208
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tueje and Mr Stead BSc (Hons) MSc (H-W) on Date 31 October 2025

Read the full decision in Various Properties at Petticoat Square and Petticoat Tower, Middlesex Street Estate, Middlesex Street, London, E1 LON/00AA/LSC/2024/0208 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691c8cb584a267da57d706e9/20251031_Decison_Various_Properties_at_Petticoat_Square_and_Petticoat_Tower__Tueje.pdf)
Integrated Urgent Care Aggregate Data Collection (IUC ADC) for February 2025 (Official statistics)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

Monthly data supporting IUC KPIs for the NHS 111 contract areas in England, summarising clinical assessment, advice and treatment.

Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) describes a range of services including NHS 111 and Out of Hours services, which aim to ensure a seamless patient experience with minimum handoffs and access to a clinician where required.

The Integrated Urgent Care Aggregate Data Collection (IUC ADC) provides a detailed breakdown of IUC service demand, performance and activity. For example, call handling performance metrics, calls handled by clinicians, final dispositions and volumes of bookings made into various services.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
Services for Transport
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

The guidance and best practice provided by DVS for transport services.

DVS advise on infrastructure schemes delivered through the use of compulsory purchase powers. Current clients include National Highways, HS2 Ltd, Welsh Assembly Government, Transport Scotland, plus a number of local authorities.

We are the UK’s recognised experts on Compulsory Purchase and Compensation matters having experience of acquisition using Compulsory Purchase Orders, Development Consent Orders, Transport and Works Act Orders, the Highways Act and Hybrid Bills.

We have significant experience in providing advice at all stages of a scheme. We are strong advocates of early involvement in scheme development and believe that involving our compulsory purchase experts at the planning stage of a project can help ensure cost effective route selection and significantly reduce the risk of cost overruns.

We specialise in compensation modelling, negotiations for land acquisitions with or without powers, and, following scheme completion, handling of Part 1 compensation claims, disposal of surplus property, and ongoing asset management issues.

We are experienced in the role of Expert Witness at CPO Inquiries and DCO Examinations, Upper Tribunal (Land Chamber) and Alternative Dispute Resolution hearings. We hold an unrivalled property database that allows us to report authoritatively on market and land price changes before and after new infrastructure is put in place.

We also produce and publish the Land Compensation Manual, a technical manual that covers all aspects of compulsory purchase and compensation.

Our services
- Property Cost Estimate advice at all stages
- Route selection expertise
- Support at public engagement events
- Section 17 and 18 Land Compensation Act 1961 advice
- Compulsory Purchase: Negotiating/ managing claims including Blight Notices, Purchase Notices, Part 1 Claims and Disturbance
- Easements – Wayleaves – Licences
- Expert Witness at CPO/DCO Inquiries, Lands Tribunal and Alternative Dispute Resolution hearings
Enquiries

Christina Gavin - Head of Transport

Enquiries

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
MGN 610 (M+F) Amendment 1 SOLAS chapter V – guidance on the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Clarification and guidance on the safety of navigation regulations 2020 which implement chapter V of SOLAS in its most recently amended form into UK law.

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Seafarers, Skippers, Ship managers and Shipbuilders.

This Note replaces MGN 610 (M+F) SOLAS Chapter V: Guidance on the merchant shipping (safety of navigation) regulations 2020 which is now revoked. This guidance notice should also be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2020 including the 2025 amendments.
DfT: spending over £500, September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Spending by a government procurement card (GPC), over £500.

Department for Transport (DfT) publishes details of all spending over £500 using a government procurement card (GPC) every month.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/91765ff4-743f-4ba8-bfde-737bd1d0f921/department-for-transport-government-procurement-card-gpc-transactions).
Mr F Van Staden v Luftavia Ltd: 3306085/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr F Van Staden v Luftavia Ltd: 3306085/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b457b8b56d8b0856c2fdd8/Mr_F_Van_Staden_v_Luftavia_Limited_3306085_2024_partial_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr F Van Staden v Luftavia Ltd: 3306085/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a2dd7bc942a09683a274f/Mr_F_Van_Staden_-_v_-_Luftavia_Limited___3306085-2024___Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr F Van Staden v Luftavia Ltd: 3306085/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685131b4ff6dd212bf045427/Mr_F_Van_Staden_v_Luftavia_Limited__3306085.2024__FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr F Van Staden v Luftavia Ltd: 3306085/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a8759fbceafd8d0d96a11e/Mr_F_Van_Staden_-_v_-_Luftavia_Limited___3306085-2024__--_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (Residential PEEPs)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

New regulations to improve the fire safety of disabled and vulnerable people in high rise and higher risk residential buildings.

The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 introduces new duties on building owners and managers in high-rise and higher risk residential buildings, to address the fire safety concerns of their most vulnerable tenants.

Through these Regulations, residents with disabilities and impairments will be entitled to:

a person-centred fire risk assessment to consider their specific individual risks and ability to evacuate in the event of a fire

the measures that could be reasonably and proportionately introduced to mitigate against their risks

a written statement recording what they should do in a fire

information shared with their local Fire and Rescue Service so they know where the most vulnerable residents live and can support their evacuation or rescue in the event of a fire
Flat P, The Chimes, 1a, Forest Gate, Blackpool FY3 9AR : MAN/00EY/LSC/2022/0109
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Northern Region Judge Wood and Tribunal Member Mr I James sitting on 20 February 2024

Read the full decision in Flat P, The Chimes, 1a, Forest Gate, Blackpool FY3 9AR : MAN/00EY/LSC/2022/0109 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680e1cb2faff81833fcae919/FLAT_P_The_CHIMES_DECISION.pdf)
Connectivity and Accessibility Statistics for Rural England
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Connectivity and Accessibility Statistics for Rural England - October 2025

A compendium of connectivity and accessibility statistics for Rural and Urban areas in England.

The October 2025 release of the Digest includes analysis updates for the following topics within this theme:
- Section A, Broadband
- Section B, Mobile coverage
The supplementary data tables provide additional statistics for each section of the Digest, using the Rural-Urban Classification categories. The Local Authority data tables supply the disaggregated datasets, used to conduct analysis in the Digest, at a Local Authority level where feasible.

Defra statistics: rural

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

You can also contact us via Twitter: https://twitter.com/DefraStats

Previous editions

Copies of the Connectivity and Accessibility Statistics for Rural England publication are available from the National Archive.

Connectivity and Accessibility Statistics for Rural England, 15 April 2025 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250415152110/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/connectivity-and-accessibility-statistics-for-rural-england)

Connectivity and Accessibility Statistics for Rural England, 14 January 2025 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250115112346/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/connectivity-and-accessibility-statistics-for-rural-england)

Connectivity and Accessibility Statistics for Rural England, 18 June 2024 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240618152548/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/connectivity-and-accessibility-statistics-for-rural-england)

Connectivity and Accessibility Statistics for Rural England, 21 August 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230821153400/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/connectivity-and-accessibility-statistics-for-rural-england)

Connectivity and Accessibility Statistics for Rural England, 15 August 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230815152433/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/connectivity-and-accessibility-statistics-for-rural-england)

Connectivity and Accessibility Statistics for Rural England, 18 July 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230718155041/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/connectivity-and-accessibility-statistics-for-rural-england)

Connectivity and Accessibility Statistics for Rural England, 25 April 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230425154127/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/connectivity-and-accessibility-statistics-for-rural-england)

Connectivity and Accessibility Statistics for Rural England, 14 March 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230314171520/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/connectivity-and-accessibility-statistics-for-rural-england)

Statistics up to 2022 can be found here (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230208015303/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistical-digest-of-rural-england).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Xerox IT Solution Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Decision for applicant Xerox Corporation and Xerox Limited against registration number 15563327, applicant successful.

Application number 5023

Applicant Xerox Corporation and Xerox Limited objected to the name used by Xerox IT Solution Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 28 February 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Xerox IT Solution Limited is changed to 15563327, LTD.
Civil justice statistics quarterly: April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Volume of civil and judicial review cases dealt with by the courts over time and the overall timeliness of these cases. Biannual data on privacy injunctions.

This report presents the latest statistics on the type and volume of civil county court cases that are received and processed through the justice system of England and Wales in April to June 2025. It also includes the number of judicial review cases processed by the High Court, as well as statistics from the Business and Property Courts and biannual privacy injunctions data.

A Sankey data visualisation tool showing county court case progression and a Judicial Reviews data tool have been published alongside the current publication and are updated quarterly. A link to the Sankey tool can be found in the “Sankey Case Progression Tool Guide” and the judicial reviews tool can be found at the “Judicial Review Data Visualisation Tool” link.

A Civil data visualisation tool has been included in the publication to give a more interactive and granular view of the data on civil claims in county courts. A link to the tool can be found in the “Civil Data Visualisation Tool” page.
British Embassy Port-au-Prince
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

We maintain and develop relations between the UK and Haiti. The British Embassy in Port-au-Prince provides limited services to British nationals in Haiti.

Our work involves dealing with a wide range of political, commercial, security and economic questions of interest to the UK and Haiti.

Find out more on our UK and Haiti news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/haiti/news).

The British Embassy in Santo Domingo (https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-santo-domingo) provides wider consular assistance to British nationals in Haiti.

If you’re travelling in Haiti, see our Haiti travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who’s died
Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/haiti/british-embassy-port-au-prince)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

The British Embassy in Santo Domingo (https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-santo-domingo) provides consular assistance to British nationals in Haiti and issues emergency travel documents.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen)

If you’re not a British citizen, but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/haiti/british-embassy-port-au-prince).

Development work in Haiti
- Development Tracker: Haiti (https://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/countries/HT) to explore international development projects funded by the UK government by country and sector
- Haiti and the UK (https://www.gov.uk/world/haiti/news) updates, news and events from the UK government in Haiti Find out more in the country profile for the Caribbean (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfid-caribbean-profile-july-2018)
Company Names Tribunal decision: UK Association For Gifted and Talented Children
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Decision for applicant National Association for Gifted Children against registration number 15217355, applicant successful.

Application number 5077

Applicant National Association for Gifted Children objected to the name used by UK Association For Gifted and Talented Children under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 20 March 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of UK Association For Gifted and Talented Children is changed to 15217355, LTD.
CH22242 - Information & Inspection Powers: conditions and safeguards: restrictions: legal professional privilege: overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)


Legal professional privilege is a common law principle and is included in the restrictions in using our information powers in FA08/SCH36.

You cannot use an information notice to require a person to provide legally privileged information or to produce the legally privileged part of a document.

Legal professional privilege is a complex subject and you must consider all of the guidance in CH22242 - CH22254.

You must make a report to the Specialist Technical Team where the person or their representative claims that legal professional privilege applies and you wish to challenge the claim (unless HMRC Legal Group are already involved in advising on your case).

You can also contact the Specialist Technical Team (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/enquiry-manual/em21000) where any other matter relating to legal professional privilege arises or where you want advice before considering a claim.

For specific guidance on
- what legal professional privilege is, see CH22244 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22244)
- how legal professional privilege restricts what you can ask for, see CH22246 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22246)
- how to word requests where legal professional privilege may be relevant, see CH22248 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22248),
- how to word notices where legal professional privilege may be relevant, see CH22250 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22250),
- what to bear in mind when testing legal advice privilege, see CH22252 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22252), and
- how disputes over legal professional privilege are resolved, see CH22254 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22254).
FA08/SCH36 (23)
Fighting with Pride
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Fighting with Pride is an LGBT+ military charity that supports LGBT+ veterans, serving personnel and their families.

About Fighting with Pride

Fighting With Pride is an LGBT+ military charity that operates across the UK and Northern Ireland through a team of veteran community workers.

They support LGBT+ veterans, serving personnel and their families. In particular, they support those impacted by the ban on LGBT+ personnel serving in the armed forces from 1967 to 2000.

Veterans can self-refer, or be referred through the NHS or any of their military charity partners and networks.

They operate a support and triage service, working closely with specialist services that provide support with:
- LGBT+ issues
- mental health
- alcohol and substance misuse
- gambling addiction
- criminal justice system issues
Get in touch with Fighting with Pride

By phone

Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

By email

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

Online

Website: Fighting with Pride (https://www.fightingwithpride.org.uk)

By post

Fighting with PrideCharter House62 Stansfield StreetNelsonBB9 9XY
Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Alistair Carns grew up in Scotland, went to state school and joined the military at 19, working his way up to the rank of Colonel. He served and led during four tours in Afghanistan and was awarded the Military Cross in 2011 ‘in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2010 to 31 March 2011’. From 2017 he served as an adviser to three UK Defence Secretaries. Recently he served as Chief of Staff to the Commander UK Strike Force where he was responsible for coordinating aircraft carriers and commando forces. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for exceptional operational service in the 2022 Queens’ Birthday Honours. Carns became Minister for Veterans and People at the Ministry of Defence on 9 July 2024. He was elected as the Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak on 4 July 2024. He was appointed Minister for the Armed Forces in September 2025. Carns likes to keep fit and is a devoted father to his two boys, daughter and his beloved red fox lab Maverick.

Alistair Carns grew up in Scotland, went to state school and joined the military at 19, working his way up to the rank of Colonel. He served and led during four tours in Afghanistan and was awarded the Military Cross in 2011 ‘in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2010 to 31 March 2011’.

From 2017 he served as an adviser to three UK Defence Secretaries. Recently he served as Chief of Staff to the Commander UK Strike Force where he was responsible for coordinating aircraft carriers and commando forces. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for exceptional operational service in the 2022 Queens’ Birthday Honours.

Carns became Minister for Veterans and People at the Ministry of Defence on 9 July 2024. He was elected as the Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak on 4 July 2024. He was appointed Minister for the Armed Forces in September 2025.

Carns likes to keep fit and is a devoted father to his two boys, daughter and his beloved red fox lab Maverick.
S Adekanmi v Yorkshire Ambulance Service: 6020111/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Adekanmi v Yorkshire Ambulance Service: 6020111/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b58d114b040dfe8292321/6020111.2025_Sarah_Adekanmi_v_Yorkshire_Ambulance_Service.pdf).
Ms E Masters v London Underground Ltd: 2303708/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Masters v London Underground Ltd: 2303708/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c18c9b16dc9038974dbcc3/Elaine_Masters_v_London_Underground_Ltd__2303708-2022__-_Final_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms E Masters v London Underground Ltd: 2303708/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffa8e5ed87b816085467a4/Ms_Elaine_Masters_v_London_Underground_Limited_2303708-2022_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Complaints form
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

If you prefer to make a complaint in a language other than English, you can download a complaint form in your preferred language below.

If you think your immigration adviser has given you poor advice or an inadequate service, you can complain to the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) by completing this form and uploading it to our online portal (https://portal.immigrationadviceauthority.gov.uk/s/).

You can complain about any adviser, solicitor or barrister – even if you didn’t find them through the IAA.

Please note that each complaint is assessed on its individual circumstances, and outcomes may vary.

This form is part of the IAA’s complaints scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/oisc-complaints-scheme-2012).
Down Syndrome Act 2022 guidance: call for evidence
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

We want your views on what should be included within the Down Syndrome Act statutory guidance.

This call for evidence will inform the development of the Down Syndrome Act 2022 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/18/enacted) statutory guidance. We are seeking your views on what should be included within the guidance. We will consider those views when producing draft guidance which we intend to publish for full public consultation. We will provide more information on this in due course.

This call for evidence will run for a period of 16 weeks and is open to everyone. People under the age of 13 will need consent from a parent or guardian to submit their response.

You can respond:
- as an individual
- on behalf of someone else
- on behalf of an organisation
The easiest way to respond is to click on the ‘Respond online’ link in the box below.

See the easy read and BSL versions of this call for evidence (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/down-syndrome-act-2022-guidance-call-for-evidence-easy-read).
Inherited metabolic diseases: suspected condition template GP letter
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Letter templates to GPs to confirm a child's newborn screening result for a suspected inherited metabolic disease.

These documents are for inherited metabolic disease specialist or designated teams to confirm a suspected positive screen for:
- maple syrup urine disease
- isovaleric acidaemia
- glutaric aciduria type 1
- homocystinuria (pyridoxine unresponsive)
- phenylketonuria
- hereditary tyrosinaemia type 1 (HT1)
See also Inherited metabolic diseases: presumptive positive template letter (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inherited-metabolic-diseases-presumptive-positive-template-letter).
Tax avoidance facts
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

A quick guide to spotting the signs of tax avoidance schemes, part of HMRC's 'Don't get caught out' campaign.

Find out how to spot the signs of tax avoidance and how to protect yourself from them.

This guide has been published to support HMRC’s Don’t get caught out campaign (https://dontgetcaughtout.campaign.gov.uk/tax-avoidance/?utm_source=govuk_facts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=dgco_avoidance).
All reservoir panel engineers: contact details
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Appoint a panel engineer for your reservoir.

All reservoir panel engineers are civil engineers qualified to carry out tasks on:
- large raised reservoirs – have a volume of at least 25,000 cubic metres above ground level
- high-risk reservoirs – a reservoir is high risk if it is large raised and the Environment Agency thinks an uncontrolled release of water could endanger human life
All reservoir panel engineers can:
- design and supervise the construction and alteration of a large raised reservoir
- inspect, produce a report and make safety recommendations for a high-risk large raised reservoir
- oversee and certify that safety recommendations have been carried out at a high-risk large raised reservoir
- supervise a high-risk large raised reservoir and produce a statement once a year
- act in an emergency to protect people and property against a possible escape of water from a large raised reservoir
- bring an abandoned reservoir back into use as a large raised reservoir
- design and supervise the alteration of a reservoir such that it is no longer a large raised reservoir
- certify a flood plan for any large raised reservoir
Joint reservoir engineer panels for England and Wales

The Secretary of State and Welsh ministers have established new joint reservoir engineer panels for England and Wales.

The new panels started on 1 January 2022. They will run alongside and eventually replace the existing panels. From 1 January 2022, the list of panel engineers will include both the existing panel members and the new joint panel members. You can choose any engineer from the list.

For more information see the joint determination made by the Secretary of State and the Welsh ministers (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/joint-reservoir-engineer-panels-determination).
Professor Jennifer Rubin
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Professor Rubin served as Home Office Director General, Science, Technology, Analysis and Research (STAR) and Home Office Chief Scientific Adviser until 12 December 2025. Professor Jennifer Rubin joined the Home Office as Chief Scientific Adviser in January 2021. Before joining the Home Office Professor Rubin was the Executive Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the UK’s largest funder of economic and social research.

Professor Rubin served as Home Office Director General, Science, Technology, Analysis and Research (STAR) and Home Office Chief Scientific Adviser until 12 December 2025.

Professor Jennifer Rubin joined the Home Office as Chief Scientific Adviser in January 2021.

Before joining the Home Office Professor Rubin was the Executive Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the UK’s largest funder of economic and social research.
Mr J Fumagalli v Pittaway Transport: 1306670/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Fumagalli v Pittaway Transport: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f104be2f0fc56403a3cf9c/Jay_Fumagalli_v_Pittaway_Transport_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_SO_Judgment.pdf).
New controls on sheep and goat products to protect against peste des petits ruminants (PPR)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-01)

Strict new controls suspending personal imports of certain sheep and goat commodities, such as meat, cheese and milk products, have been announced.

Strict new controls suspending personal imports of certain sheep and goat commodities, such as meat, cheese and milk products, are in force to safeguard Britain’s sheep and goat populations from outbreaks of peste des petits ruminants (PPR).

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) poses no risk to human health but is a highly contagious disease affecting goats and sheep. In recent months, there have been outbreaks in mainland Europe, and the commercial import of certain commodities is already restricted to prevent the spread of PPR into Great Britain.

The controls strengthen the requirements for bringing sheep and goat meat and milk into Great Britain from the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association states, Greenland and Faroe Islands.

It is no longer permitted to bring unpackaged sheep and goat meat and meat products, or unpackaged sheep and goat milk and milk products, from these areas. Additionally, commercially produced and packaged sheep and goat milk and milk products are not permitted from Greece, Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary.

These measures will remain in place until PPR no longer presents a risk to GB through the import of those products.

UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Ele Brown said:

There have been recent outbreaks of peste des petits ruminants in Europe. This poses no risks to humans but causes severe illness in sheep and goats. An outbreak in the UK would lead to animal suffering and be very damaging for our farming and livestock industry.

Everyone can do their bit to help stop animal diseases spreading to this country by simply not bringing unpackaged meat, cheese and milk on to our shores.

Everyone can help to stop the spread of PPR to the UK by doing the following:
- If you are visiting PPR-affected countries, do not bring any sheep or goat products back to the UK.
- If you are visiting EU or EFTA countries not affected by PPR, you must not bring back sheep or goat products unless commercially produced and packaged to EU standards.
- Dispose of any leftovers or food waste in secure bins that sheep, goats, or wildlife cannot access.
- Farmers, the public and members of the food industry should practice high biosecurity standards, including never feeding catering waste, kitchen scraps or meat or milk products to sheep and goats, which is illegal and can spread the disease.
The government continually monitors disease outbreaks around the world to assess whether there may be risks for the UK and takes action to limit the risk of the disease reaching our shores.
Oaklands Farm Solar Park: development consent order, Planning Act 2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Decision by the Secretary of State on an application by Oaklands Farm Solar Limited for a solar photovoltaic array electricity generating station.

Decision by the Secretary of State on an application by Oaklands Farm Solar Limited for the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of a solar photovoltaic array electricity generating station, and associated infrastructure with a total capacity exceeding 50 megawatts (MW).

Date of decision

19 June 2025

Company / location:

Oaklands Farm Solar LimitedLondon

Type of project

Development consent order for a photovoltaic solar farm under the Planning Act 2008.

Maximum output

Over 50 MW
Apply for vehicle tax (form V10)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

Application form for vehicle tax (V10) and guidance on how to fill in the form.

You should only use this form if:
- you have not received a ‘Reminder to get vehicle tax or make a Statutory Off Road Notification’ (V11)
- any vehicle details (for example, tax class) have changed
- there has been a break in taxing the vehicle
- you want to tax a vehicle during a SORN
Donna Hill
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Donna is an experienced HR professional with a diverse background spanning both the private and public sectors. She has worked for building design consultancies, education establishments, Welsh Government, NHS Wales and most recently the Office for National Statistics.   Donna brings a wealth of expertise in organisational change, HR transformation, employee relations, reward strategies, and workforce engagement. She is dedicated to creating positive and innovative workplace cultures, assisting leaders in overcoming challenges and spearheading initiatives that improve colleague experiences and organisational effectiveness.

Donna is an experienced HR professional with a diverse background spanning both the private and public sectors. She has worked for building design consultancies, education establishments, Welsh Government, NHS Wales and most recently the Office for National Statistics.

Donna brings a wealth of expertise in organisational change, HR transformation, employee relations, reward strategies, and workforce engagement. She is dedicated to creating positive and innovative workplace cultures, assisting leaders in overcoming challenges and spearheading initiatives that improve colleague experiences and organisational effectiveness.
Mr C Lindo v Hats Group Ltd: 3311628/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Lindo v Hats Group Ltd: 3311628/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68668a83dd1a7e01559e6d6d/Mr_C_Lindo_v_Hats_Group_Ltd_3311628.2023_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Lindo v Hats Group Ltd: 3311628/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d52a77275fc9339a248cd6/Mr_C_Lindo_v_Hats_Group_Ltd-3311628-2023_-_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Grounding and subsequent loss of the dive support vessel Jean Elaine
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Location: Saint Peter's Pool, Orkney Islands, Scotland.

Accident Investigation Report 15/2025

Read our marine accident investigation report, which includes what happened and subsequent actions taken:

MAIB investigation report 15-2025: Jean Elaine (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68de388def1c2f72bc1e4cf2/2025-15-JeanElaine-Report.pdf)

Summary

On 22 July 2024, the dive support vessel Jean Elaine grounded on a falling tide in Saint Peter’s Pool in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. The vessel developed a severe port list and suffered water ingress. Despite efforts to save the vessel, it was ultimately abandoned. There were no injuries or fatalities.

Safety issues

there was no passage plan to support the safe navigation of the vessel. The risk to Jean Elaine from its passage into Saint Peter’s Pool was not identified.

there was a lack of coordination of the activities of the vessel and the dive team.

Jean Elaine was not certified for operation at the time of the accident.

the poor condition of Jean Elaine’s hull likely contributed to its failure following the grounding.

Heriot-Watt University did not ensure that Jean Elaine was appropriately certified before the expedition.

Recommendations

No safety recommendations have been made.

Photograph credit

Image courtesy of Aitor Campos Jordan.
HAMON UK 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 HAMON UK 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 HAMON UK 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
RFIG21060 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Split year treatment: Case 1 - Overseas work criteria
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


An individual will satisfy the overseas work criteria if they:
- work full-time overseas during a relevant period
- have no significant break from overseas work during that period
- do not work for more than 3 hours in the UK on more than the permitted limit of days during that period
- spend no more than the permitted limit of days in the UK during that period
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Detainee Custody Officer and Detainee Custody Officer (Escort) certification
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Detention services order 02/2018 on the processes within the immigration detention estate relating to Detainee Custody Officer certification.

This document sets out the Home Office’s operational guidance and instructions to its immigration removal centre and escorting suppliers and their staff about:
- how to apply for certification
- conditions of certification
- suspension and revocation of certification
- extended leave, resignation or changes of employment
UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership Declaration
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Pursuant to Article 11, paragraph 3, of the One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement signed on 16 January 2025 between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ukraine, both sides have reached the following understandings.

Pursuant to Article 11, paragraph 3, of the One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement signed on 16 January 2025 between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ukraine, both sides have reached the following understandings.
Open access restriction at Deer Hill site B (2): outcome
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

Find out about the proposed restriction to open access land at Deer Hill site B in the Peak District National Park.

The Peak District National Park Authority is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.

Previous consultations held on this site:
- 24 May to 10 June 2019 (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/open-access-restriction-at-deer-hill-site-b-how-to-comment)
Kick Off in Business – business start-up and self employment online courses
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

A free-to-access short online programme to help you start a business or become self-employed in England.

Who it’s for

Adults over the age of 19 interested in exploring self-employment or starting a business.

What you can get

A short course designed to help you explore self-employment and start a business. It supports people at all stages of starting up, including people who are within the first year of trading.

Topics covered include:
- grants and loans
- tax and expenses
- business planning
- creating your offer
- selling your products or services
Participants can also gain two enterprise qualifications and invaluable advice from business owners.

Courses run online every week, visit the website to register your place.

Learners who have completed the Kick off in Business course have the option to progress onto further courses focussing on digital promotion and digital skills.
Department for Business and Trade Nepal
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Nepal, and Nepalese companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Nepal.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Nepal from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Nepal.

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for Nepal

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
DfE evaluation strategy 2025 to 2029
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

How the Department for Education (DfE) will work towards using robust evaluation practices to demonstrate impact and build an evidence base.

This strategy sets out a framework for enhancing the generation of good-quality monitoring and evaluation evidence. It will be integrated into departmental decision-making and delivered within a governance process.

This strategy builds on our DfE evaluation strategy 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfe-evaluation-strategy-2022).
Flat 5, Barons Court, 306 Poole Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1AJ: HAV/00HQ/F77/2025/0626
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Southern Region, Mr I Perry BSc FRICS and Mr S Hodges FRICS on 12 September 2025

Read the full decision in BH12 1AJ_HAV/00HQ/MNR/2025/0626_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69275ee19c1eda2cdf034147/Flat_5__Barons_Court__Decision.pdf) Read the summary reasons in BH12 1AJ_HAV/00HQ/F77/2025/0626_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69275f332a37784b16ecf5c2/Flat_5__Barons_Court__Summary_Reasons.pdf)
Mr A Ross v West Lothian Council: 4105149/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Ross v West Lothian Council: 4105149/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd5a0b4fed20c7f559f424/4105149.2018_Mr_A_Ross_v_West_Lothian_Council.pdf).