theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Escherichia coli bacteraemia: annual data
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Annual counts and rates of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteraemia by acute trust and sub-integrated care board location (SICBL).

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

From September 2023

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

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

Results by NHS acute trust
- quarterly counts of E. coli bacteraemia by NHS acute trust and by onset status from July 2011 to March 2018 (table 15)
- financial year counts and rates of E. coli bacteraemias by NHS acute trust and by onset status and by onset status from April 2012 to March 2018 (table 16)
Results by clinical commissioning group (CCG)
- quarterly counts of E. coli bacteraemias by CCG and by onset status from July 2011 to March 2018 (table 17)
- financial year counts and rates of E. coli bacteraemia by CCG and by onset status from April 2012 to March 2018 (table 18)
For commentary on this data, see MRSA, MSSA and Gram-negative 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 E. coli bacteraemia by acute trust from July 2011 to March 2017 (table 15)
- financial year counts and rates of E. coli bacteraemias by NHS acute trust from April 2012 to March 2017 (table 16)
Results by CCG
- quarterly counts of E. coli bacteraemias by CCG from July 2011 to March 2017 (table 17)
- financial year counts and rates of E. coli bacteraemia by CCG from April 2012 to March 2017 (table 18)
The school resource management advisers (SRMA) programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Arrange support and tailored advice for schools, academy trusts and local authorities through the SRMA programme.

School resource management advisers (SRMAs) are accredited sector experts who provide peer-to-peer advice to schools and academy trusts on using revenue and capital resources to provide the best possible educational outcomes for pupils.

This guidance is for schools, academy trusts and local authorities interested in getting hands-on support from an SRMA. It covers:
- the role of SRMAs
- the purpose of a visit
- people who would typically be involved
- documentation required for the visit
- next steps and evaluation
One-to-one mentoring

As part of the SRMA programme, there is a free, one-to-one mentoring programme for school business managers, school finance managers and chief financial and operating officers. The programme is designed to build your knowledge, ability and confidence through establishing a supportive peer-to-peer relationship. Places are limited. To find out if this is suitable for you, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) and we will send you further details.
MHCLG (2024): ad hoc analyses and statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Additional statistical analyses that have not been previously included in any of our standard statistical releases.

The publications listed here are ad hoc Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) statistical analyses that have not been included in our standard publications.

Find contact information and more about MHCLG statistics on the Statistics at MHCLG page (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-local-government/about/statistics).
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: ECHR memorandum
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Memorandum on the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) relating to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

The memorandum (as introduced to the House of Lords) considers issues arising under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in relation to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3774), as amended in the House of Commons.

The previous ECHR memorandum considered issues arising under the ECHR in relation to the bill as amended after the Commons public bill committee stage.

See the Parliament website for all other documents relating to the bill (https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3774/publications), including the PDF version of the ECHR memorandum.
Implementing the Concordat to Support Research Integrity within government
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Guidance requiring all government research to be conducted in accordance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity, which is a national framework for good research conduct and its governance.

The guidance addresses the implementation of the Concordat to Support Research Integrity within a government context.

Departmental Chief Scientific Advisers (CSAs), Departmental Directors of Analysis (DDANs) and Analysis Function Heads of Profession have signed up to the principles of the Concordat in relation to research conducted or commissioned by government.

Annual statements on research integrity

These documents are annual statements of research integrity for 2024-2025 published by government departments or bodies:

These documents are annual statements of research integrity for 2023-2024 published by government departments or bodies:

These documents are annual statements of research integrity for 2022-2023 published by government departments or bodies:

Departmental contacts

The Concordat to Support Research Integrity requires each government department or body to nominate officials to take on the roles of ‘named senior member of staff to oversee research integrity’ and ‘named member of staff who will act as the first point of contact’. The following nominations have been made:
Monthly statistics: Patents, trade marks and designs: July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

These statistics include monthly data for patents, trade marks and designs.

Details

The statistics in this release provide factual information relating to monthly applications and registrations of intellectual property registered rights (patents, trade marks and designs).

Due to upcoming changes in The One IPO Transformation Programme, there is a chance of disruption in IPO’s Monthly Statistics publication in upcoming publications. Currently, this will only involve Patent application and registration data, and they should be regarded as provisional estimates. The figures will be corrected in proceeding publications
Jonathan Turner
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Jonathan took up his appointment as British Consul General in Calgary in June 2021. He is the UK Government’s representative in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Prior to arriving in Calgary, Jonathan served for four years as Southeast Asia Regional Director for Economic and Trade Policy, based in the British High Commission Singapore. His most recent role in London was leading a team focused on global economic issues including financial services, economic reform and engagement with economic multilaterals, including the G7, G20 and OECD. Before joining the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2013, Jonathan was an economic advisor for the UK Department for Business, focusing on areas including science and innovation, regional economic integration, productivity and financing to support economic development. Follow Jonathan on X .

Jonathan took up his appointment as British Consul General in Calgary in June 2021. He is the UK Government’s representative in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Prior to arriving in Calgary, Jonathan served for four years as Southeast Asia Regional Director for Economic and Trade Policy, based in the British High Commission Singapore. His most recent role in London was leading a team focused on global economic issues including financial services, economic reform and engagement with economic multilaterals, including the G7, G20 and OECD. Before joining the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2013, Jonathan was an economic advisor for the UK Department for Business, focusing on areas including science and innovation, regional economic integration, productivity and financing to support economic development.

Follow Jonathan on X (https://twitter.com/JTurner_UK).
The Accountancy Partnership
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 The Accountancy Partnership 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 The Accountancy Partnership 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss M Rosu v Millers Property Services (in creditors' voluntary liquidation): 6006398/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Rosu v Millers Property Services (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation): 6006398/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f73d977a3acd9f4d0e1da/Miss_M_Rosu_v_Millers_Property_Services__in_creditors__voluntary_liquidation_6006398.2024_FMH_Judgment__.pdf).
DBT worldwide offices
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Contact details for Department for Business and Trade (DBT) offices around the world and a list of our HM Trade Commissioners.

DBT has HM Trade Commissioners for 9 regions and a presence in offices across the world.

We are the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.
SPE04090 - Applying for an authorisation for a Special Procedure: time limits for considering an application and issuing a decision
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

Decisions on authorisations for:
- Inward Processing
- Outward Processing
- Temporary Admission
- Authorised Use procedure
shall be taken within a time limit of 30 days.

Decisions on authorisations for a customs warehouse shall be taken within a time limit of 60 days.

If the application requires an examination of the economic conditions ('the economic test') the time limits as referred to above shall be extended for a maximum of one year from the date on which the file was transmitted to the Commission Committee.

Under certain conditions these time limits may be extended. See SPE04100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe04100). Please refer to sections CAA02060 and CAA02070 for further details.

For further information see:

Time limits for customs authorisations/CAA02040 and

for those involving another Member State:

Consultation involving another Member State/CAA02060.

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.
G7 Export Credit Agency Leaders Meet in London for Two-Day Summit
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

UK Export Finance is hosting the annual meeting of leaders of export credit agencies from G7 countries.

Leaders of export credit agencies (ECAs) from the G7 nations are in London for a two-day summit focused on “Global Challenges, Shared Solutions”.

The Chiefs and senior representatives from the ECAs of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States will be hosted by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK government’s export credit agency, to address critical issues in international trade finance as part of their annual meeting.

The summit will tackle key topics including strengthening supply chain resilience, securing access to critical minerals, and navigating the evolving landscape of export finance amid the growth of domestic industrial programmes and the advancement of artificial intelligence.

Tim Reid, Chief Executive of UK Export Finance, said:

“In today’s world, collaboration between export credit agencies is more vital than ever to unlock critical financing for the largest and most pioneering opportunities aligned to our shared social and economic targets.

“This annual summit, hosted this year by UKEF, offers a unique opportunity for our G7 ECAs to share insights, align strategies and develop joint approaches to deliver impact for our domestic exporters and in countries around the world. By working together, we can better support businesses navigating international trade challenges while driving sustainable economic growth across our nations.”

Contact

Media enquiries:

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
South Africa: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

This document contains information about South Africa to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

Knowledge Base is an information resource for HM Passport Office staff.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy and parental responsibility
- adoption
- surrogacy
- gender recognition
- civil partnerships and marriage
- documents from South Africa
UK Emissions Trading Scheme scope expansion: waste
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on the implementation of the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to energy from waste and waste incineration.

Update: 13 June 2024

We have extended the consultation deadline by 2 weeks to allow for further engagement with stakeholders after the election. It will now close on 2 August 2024.

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority (UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland) is seeking input on a number of proposals to expand the scheme to include energy from waste and waste incineration.

The purpose of this consultation is to provide more detail and consult on the implementation of how waste incineration and energy from waste will be included in the scheme from 2026 for the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) only period, with full surrender obligations from 2028.

We would like your views on our proposed approach to expanding the scope of the UK ETS, whether the proposed policy changes are feasible in practice, and whether they will achieve our objectives. In particular, we’re proposing options and / or seeking views on:
- the scope of the scheme, including which activities are covered, thresholds for inclusion and exemptions
- participating in the scheme, including requirements for operators, monitoring, reporting and verification, and guidance
- impacts of the scheme and risks, including diversion of waste to landfill and waste export, decarbonisation pathways for customers, cost pass through to customers and equality considerations
- how to adjust the UK ETS cap for waste
- how the UK ETS could potentially incentivise investment in heat networks
Audience

This consultation is open to anyone, but we expect it to be of greatest interest to:
- waste management companies and authorities
- trade bodies
- environmental services groups
- local authorities and other customers of waste incineration facilities
- those with an interest in heat networks
- any individual or organisation that has an interest, directly or indirectly, in the expansion of the UK ETS and/or the adjustment to the cap of the scheme
Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
Corporate Services (Hereford) Limited t/a CRG Security Solutions
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 Corporate Services (Hereford) Limited t/a CRG Security Solutions 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 Corporate Services (Hereford) Limited t/a CRG Security Solutions 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.
Mr J Craig v Midlothian Council: 4118463/2014
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Craig v Midlothian Council: 4118463/2014 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dbe787cb8c6838d74b4f65/Mr_J_Craig_v_Midlothian_Council_-_4118463.2014__-_Judgment.pdf).
Material information in property listings
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

​​This consultation seeks views on guidance to make important property information available upfront for home buyers and sellers.

We are seeking views on how our guidance can support estate agents with their legal responsibility to provide potential buyers with relevant information (material information) during residential property transactions.

We are also seeking views on what should be considered material information for buyers.

​The home buying and selling process is long, complicated and frustrating for both consumers and property professionals. A key reason for these inefficiencies is that both consumers and professionals often struggle to access the right information at the right time. Significant problems which might affect a buyer’s decision only emerge after their offer has been accepted.

​​We recognise that obtaining, interpreting and publishing material information can be challenging in the context of property sales. We therefore intend to produce new guidance that indicates what is likely to be considered material information, helps professionals meet their legal responsibilities and results in a better quality service for consumers.

​​This is a public consultation and we welcome views from anyone who has an interest in home buying and selling. Views are especially invited from:
- estate agents
- other property professionals involved in home buying and selling
- members of the public who have experienced the process as either a buyer or seller
A Welsh (Cymraeg) version of this consultation is available (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/gwybodaeth-berthnasol-mewn-rhestriadau-eiddo.cy).
LN6 5TX, Dovecote Park Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/FP3830BX/V002
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

View the permit issued for Dovecote Park Skellingthorpe, Lincoln under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: Dovecote Park Limited
- Installation name: Dovecote Park Skellingthorpe
- Permit number: EPR/FP3830BX/V002
Private (non-NHS) prescribing
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

This call for evidence seeks views on how the current system operates in relation to patient access to medicines through private (non-NHS) routes.

In the UK, prescription medicines are held to the highest standards of regulation, prescribing and use. To ensure this continues, the prescribing environment must continuously support patients to safely access high-quality medicines in the UK through all legal routes.

This call for evidence is seeking feedback from individuals and organisations on how the current system operates in relation to patient access to medicines through private (non-NHS) routes. This includes:
- prescriptions written by prescribers registered in the European Economic Area (EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and Switzerland whose prescriptions are dispensed in the UK
- private (non-NHS) prescriptions written by UK prescribers
- prescription-only medicines supplied through other legal mechanisms, such as patient group directions (PGDs) outside of the NHS (‘private PGDs’)
We want to ensure that the current systems remain fit for purpose and enable patients to:
- be treated by the most appropriate healthcare professional
- safely and quickly access high-quality medicines they need through all legal routes in the UK
Anyone can respond to this consultation. However, we are particularly interested in the views of health and social care:
- professionals
- regulators
- academics
- providers
- employers
- stakeholder organisations
Rather than a formal consultation, this is a request for ideas and evidence in relation to how the current system is operating, and for suggestions as to how it might be improved.

This call for evidence is being undertaken by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Any action taken following this call for evidence may have UK-wide implications, therefore the devolved governments have been closely engaged in its development.
Mr S Saunders v Heronsmere Homecare Ltd: 6019644/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Saunders v Heronsmere Homecare Ltd: 6019644/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689c8c3587bf475940723f1d/S_Saunders_v_Heronsmere_Homecare_Limited_6019644_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Abubaker v The Little Bus Company Ltd and J P Reese: 3313601/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Abubaker v The Little Bus Company Ltd and J P Reese: 3313601/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68653dc26569be0acf74db61/Mr_J_ABUBAKER___v_-_The_little_bus_company_ltd___Other___3313601-2022_-_Judgment.pdf).
Megan Greene reappointed as external member of the Monetary Policy Committee
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Megan Greene has been reappointed as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee for a second term.

Megan Greene has been reappointed as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.

Her three-year term was due to end on 4 July 2026. Following her appointment for a second term, Megan will continue to hold the post until 4 July 2029.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, said:

I am pleased to reappoint Megan Greene to the MPC. Her reappointment provides welcome stability at a crucial time, and I fully support the Bank of England in bringing inflation down. I am confident that Megan’s skills and background in financial markets will remain an asset to the MPC.

Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, said:

I welcome the reappointment of Megan Greene to the MPC. Megan has made a significant contribution to the Committee’s work at an important time. I’m pleased it will continue to benefit from her insight and expertise in the years ahead.

About Megan Greene

Megan is an external member of the MPC and Senior Fellow at the Watson Institute, Brown University, as well as at Chatham House. She teaches at London Business School and advises the San Francisco Federal Reserve, Rebuilding Macroeconomics, and Econofact. She is also affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations and the Bretton Woods Committee.

Previously, Megan was Global Chief Economist at Kroll and at John Hancock Asset Management, a Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, and a Financial Times columnist. She has served on the International Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

She holds a BA in Political Economy from Princeton and an MSc in International Relations from the University of Oxford (Nuffield College).

About the Monetary Policy Committee

The independent MPC of the Bank of England makes decisions on the operation of monetary policy. It comprises the Governor of the Bank of England, 3 Deputy Governors, the Bank of England’s Chief Economist, and four external members. External members, appointed by the Chancellor, may serve up to two three-year terms.

The appointment of external members to the MPC is designed to ensure that the Committee benefits from thinking and expertise in addition to that gained inside the Bank. Each member of the MPC has expertise in the field of economics and monetary policy. They are independent and do not represent particular groups or areas.

About the appointment process

Reappointments are not automatic, and each case is considered on its own merits. This reappointment was made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in line with the requirements of the Governance Code for Public Appointments.

Megan Greene confirmed she has not engaged in any political activity in the last five years.
Price, costs and profit
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

SSRO guidance on price, profit and costs

The regulatory framework specifies how contracts that meet the requirements for being qualifying defence contracts (QDCs) or qualifying sub-contracts (QSCs) must be priced. The SSRO’s functions include giving guidance on each of this aspect of the regulatory framework and providing an annual assessment to the Secretary of State on the appropriate rates to use in determine contract profit. Our guidance plays an important role in supporting MOD personnel and contractors to apply the regulatory framework and realise the benefits the Act and Regulations seek to achieve.

The table below sets out the where to access the information you may need on each topic.

If you cannot find the information you are looking for or would like any further information, please contact the SSRO helpdesk by email at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or call xx-xxxx-xxxx.
UK Gigabit Programme: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Public Review
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

This review seeks information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area.

Following an Open Market Review launched on 25th March 2021 and running until 22nd April 2021, Building Digital UK (BDUK) is seeking views from the public and other stakeholders with regard to existing or planned gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure in the area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

Background

The government’s ambition is to deliver nationwide gigabit-capable broadband as soon as possible. The market is making great progress in delivering this ambition but there is a need for government intervention in the parts of the country that are not commercially viable. This is why the Budget in 2020 committed £5bn for the hardest to reach parts of the country, ensuring that all areas of the UK can benefit equally.

The £5bn will be spent through a package of co-ordinated and mutually supportive interventions, collectively known as Project Gigabit. As part of this, Building Digital UK is developing a procurement approach for funding contracts to suppliers delivering gigabit-capable wholesale infrastructure.

Gigabit-capable broadband is important for all communities providing faster, more reliable connectivity for homes and businesses everywhere. Information Required

BDUK requests information and supporting evidence about gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight intervention area. We wish to hear from all relevant stakeholders - including the public, businesses, internet service providers and broadband infrastructure operators - in relation to the target intervention area found in the below detailed Request For Information (RFI) document.

For the avoidance of doubt, please only respond to this public review if you have a meaningful contribution to make.

Please tell us about your:
- Broadband infrastructure - existing
- Plans for developing / improving broadband infrastructure
- Suppliers should include in their response any existing infrastructure or planned infrastructure - Please include in your submission, any existing or planned infrastructure you have gained with assistance from government subsidy; for example, Vouchers, Superfast (NBS 2012 or NBS 2016) and Hubs.
- Interest in bidding for projects and capability to scale
A description of the response format can be found in the Public Review RFI document.

This consultation closed on Monday 20th September 2021 at 5pm.

Further information

Read more about Building Digital UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/building-digital-uk).
CMA: Business Appointment Rules advice, October to December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

This page summarises advice given under the Business Appointment Rules to officials at SCS1 and SCS2 level and equivalents.

This page provides information about outside appointment or employment taken up by former members of staff at the CMA. It covers former staff at Senior Civil Service levels SCS1 and SCS2 and equivalents, and which fall within the scope of the Business Appointment Rules.
Mrs C Kelly v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 114633/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C Kelly v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67caeb9c5993d41513a45c35/xx-xxxx-xxxx_C_Kelly_v_Glasgow_City_Council__Cordia__Services__LLP.pdf).
Mr A O Dailamani v Laing O’Rourke Services Ltd and Bylor Services Ltd: 1400575/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A O Dailamani v Laing O’Rourke Services Ltd and Bylor Services Ltd: 1400575/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686cdb5b2557debd867cbdc9/Mr_A_O_Dailamani_-vs-__1__Laing_O_Rourke_Services_Ltd____2__Bylor_Services_Ltd_-_1400575.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Tynemouth Decorators 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 Tynemouth Decorators 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 Tynemouth Decorators 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Safety Report: Inflatable Hammer Toys (2508-0107)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

Product Safety Report for Inflatable Hammer Toys presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.

Summary

Product: Inflatable Hammer Toys

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation as the plastic bag packaging supplied does not meet minimum thickness requirements.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation as the plastic bag packaging supplied does not meet minimum thickness requirements. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could asphyxiate.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0107

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Angela McNab
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Angela is a non-executive director for the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). She was previously chief executive of the Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. She has also held roles as the director of public health, delivery and performance at the Department of Health and as the chief executive of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. She was appointed as an NHS managerial member of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel from 18 March 2024.

Angela is a non-executive director for the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). She was previously chief executive of the Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.

She has also held roles as the director of public health, delivery and performance at the Department of Health and as the chief executive of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.

She was appointed as an NHS managerial member of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel from 18 March 2024.
High needs provision capital allocations
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Local authority funding to support the provision of new places and improve existing provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities or requiring alternative provision.

High needs provision capital allocations are provided to local authorities to support the provision of new places and improve existing provision for children and young people:
- with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- requiring alternative provision
The allocations spreadsheet shows how much funding has been allocated to each local authority since the 2021 to 2022 financial year. This has been updated to reflect the £740 million we are investing in the 2025 to 2026 financial year.

The explanatory note shows how we calculated the funding for each local authority in the latest round of allocations (2025 to 2026).

The spend guidance document explains what local authorities can spend the funding on, including how LAs can invest their funding to improve mainstream inclusion.

We also provide capital funding to local authorities to create places for mainstream pupils through the basic need allocations (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/basic-need-allocations).
DESNZ: senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, October to December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Data on senior officials’ (SCS2+) business expenses, hospitality, and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) publishes details of the Permanent Secretary, Directors General, Finance Directors, Commercial Directors and Directors who are senior responsible owners in the Government’s Major Projects Portfolio meetings with external individuals and organisations, and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality every quarter.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DESNZ: senior officials business expenses, hospitality and meetings (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/d6da4831-de12-4a2b-958b-c0c0bfe61e05/desnz-senior-officials-business-expenses-hospitality-and-meetings)
Mr L Menzil v WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd: 1600658/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Menzil v WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d7e6b01d56337f06b11f2d/xx-xxxx-xxxx_L_Menzil_v_WM_Morrisons_Supermarkets_Ltd_Judgment.pdf).
Springfield Healthcare
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 Springfield Healthcare 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 Springfield Healthcare 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
- Discounts
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.
UK, France and Switzerland announce new anti-corruption alliance
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

UK, France and Switzerland announce new alliance to tackle bribery and corruption threat

The UK’s Serious Fraud Office, France’s Parquet National Financier (PNF) and the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) today affirmed their shared commitment to tackling international bribery and corruption at an event in London.

The agencies also founded a new taskforce to strengthen collaboration.

All three countries have wide-reaching anti-bribery legislation with jurisdiction to prosecute criminal conduct that occurs overseas, if there is a link to the prosecuting country.

The taskforce will strengthen existing ties between these countries and lead to greater joint working on cases, as well as sharing of insight and expertise.

The statement can be seen here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-anti-corruption-prosecutorial-taskforce).

Nick Ephgrave, Director of the Serious Fraud Office, said:

The commitment we have made today reaffirms our individual and collective commitment to tackling the pernicious threat of international bribery and corruption, wherever it occurs.

We will make use of every power and partnership available to confront this criminality. This taskforce is an important step forward in our approach.

Jean-François Bohnert, Head of the Parquet National Financier, said:

I am delighted that ten years of operational cooperation between the PNF, SFO and OAG are developing today into the setting up of a prosecutorial taskforce.

This taskforce will definitely strengthen our current cooperation in order to fight more efficiently against bribery and corruption in individual cases.

Stefan Blättler, Attorney General of the Swiss Confederation, said:

Within the framework of this cooperation, we will be able to help ensure that fraud and crime can be better combated in the future.

This task force is of great importance for Switzerland.

Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

I welcome the SFO’s commitment to working even more closely with their French and Swiss partners, including by setting up this new taskforce to tackle international bribery and corruption.

Through strong international partnerships, we will be able to robustly tackle cross-border economic crime and protect our future prosperity.

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