theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for OHCHR report and oral update of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR report and oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

Thank you, Mr Vice President, Special Rapporteur, Deputy High Commissioner and distinguished panellists.

Like others in this room, the United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the Afghan people following the recent devastating earthquake in Kunar Province. We are a leading humanitarian donor, and have announced £1 million in emergency funding to deliver critical healthcare and emergency supplies to support affected families.

Special Rapporteur,

We would like to reiterate the UK’s unwavering support for your mandate. We appreciate your commitment to exposing the grave human rights situation in Afghanistan.

Four years on, Taliban repression is intensifying. Women and girls face an increasingly dire reality, with over a hundred edicts issued since 2021 that systematically restrict their rights and freedoms.

We are deeply alarmed by the Taliban’s public floggings and executions of men, women and boys carried out by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, and by the rising number of arrests of women for alleged dress code violations. These and other oppressive measures must be reversed to uphold the rights of all Afghans.

We, the international community, must continue to exert coordinated pressure and remain united with the people of Afghanistan.

Thank you.
New first-year allowance and main rate of writing-down allowances
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This tax information and impact note details the new first year allowance and reduction of the main rate of writing down allowances.

This measure introduces a new 40% first year allowance for expenditure incurred on or after 1 January 2026. It reduces the main rate of writing down allowances to 14% from:
- 1 April 2026 for Corporation Tax
- 6 April 2026 for Income Tax
Mr P Dumitru v Pacadar UK Ltd and Continental Networks Ltd: 6005509/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Dumitru v Pacadar UK Ltd and Continental Networks Ltd: 6005509/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d827ad7a73423428aa2eef/Mr_Paul_Dumitru_v_1__Pacadar_UK_Limited_2__Continental_Networks_Limited_6005509-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P Dumitru v Pacadar UK Ltd and Continental Networks Ltd: 6005509/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee5add199d1cd55b48c6f9/Mr_P_Dumitru_v__1__PACADAR_Limited__2__Continental_Networks_Ltd_6005509_2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P Dumitru v Pacadar UK Ltd and Continental Networks Ltd: 6005509/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a7e01454906840a44d5d7/Mr_P_Dumitru_v__1__PADACAR_UK_Limited__2__Continental_Networks_Limited_6005509-2024.pdf).
Pay your deputyship fees
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

Find out the methods available for paying your deputyship fees.

As a deputy you must pay a fee each year to Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). This covers the cost for OPG to supervise and support you. It is usually due on 31 March for the previous year’s supervision.

To avoid any delays processing your payment, please do not pay by cheque.

Pay online

You can pay online using a debit or credit card. Go to the Supervision payments (https://www.gov.uk/payments/opg/supervision) site and enter your card details.

You will be asked for a reference number when paying. Please use your OPG case number. You will find this on the letters you have received from us.

Pay by bank transfer

You can pay by transferring the fee to this account:
- Sort Code: 60 70 80
- Account Number: 10029052
- Account Name: OPG Supervision
- Reference: Your OPG case number
Pay by phone

To pay by phone using a debit or credit card, please call xx-xxxx-xxxx (International: xx-xxxx-xxxx). Select the options for deputyships appointed by the Court of Protection and to make a payment for a deputyship fee.

What do the fees pay for?

Our fees are set by Parliament and cover the cost of our services, including:
- checking the report that you send us each year
- support from Court of Protection visitors who can help you with any difficulties you’re having
- supervision services to ensure you’re acting in accordance with the court order
- investigating reported concerns
- advice and guidance from our case managers and customer contact centre
You can find more information about OPG and its services (http://www.gov.uk/opg) online.
British Embassy Santiago
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

The British Embassy in Chile maintains and develops relations between the UK and Chile.

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

We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Chile. You can access UK government services while in Chile (https://www.gov.uk/world/chile).

If you are travelling in Chile, see our Chile travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chile).

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/chile/british-embassy-santiago)

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 cannot 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.

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

If you are not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-chile#contact-us).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
Wild animals: licence for individuals to possess specimens (CL06)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-01)

Get a licence to possess and transport dead specimens of certain animals for scientific or educational purposes.

This licence applies to the animals listed in annex IV of the EC Habitats Directive (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:01992L0043-20070101). It applies only to specimens taken from the wild before 21 August 2007.

The licence allows individuals who do not belong to museums or research or educational establishments to possess dead specimens of these animals for scientific or educational purposes.

Register

To register for this licence, you must notify Natural England in writing. Write to or email:

Wildlife licensing (Science, education and conservation)

Natural EnglandHorizon House Deanery RoadBristolBS1 5AH

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Keeping records

You must keep a record of any specimens or derivatives you hold under this licence. You must update this information annually and make it available for inspection by Natural England at any time.

Once registered, you do not need to re-register for this licence, but you must abide by its recording and reporting requirements to stay registered.
B Kaur v Madginford Primary School and Kent County Council: 2308929/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in B Kaur v Madginford Primary School and Kent County Council: 2308929/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ed01e52adc28a81b4acfe1/B_Kaur_v_Madginford_Primary_School_and_Kent_County_Council_2308929-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
HS2 vocational qualifications reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Vocational qualifications obtained in connection with constructing HS2.

Reports of vocational qualifications gained by people employed in constructing Phase One of HS2, by type of qualification and activity, since April 2017, as well as an overall assessment of the costs of vocational training for relevant qualifications.

The Transport Secretary is required to report on this under the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) Act 2017 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/7/contents/enacted) to inform Parliament and the wider public.
Government response to the OEP review: Local Nature Recovery Strategies and their role in contributing to nature recovery commitments in England
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

The government's response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) review of Local Nature Recovery Strategies and their role in contributing to nature recovery commitments in England.

On 19 June 2025, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) published their review of Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) and their role in contributing to nature recovery commitments in England.

The government is required to respond to the OEP review under section 29 of the Environment Act.

The OEP’s review contains 7 recommendations intended to improve the prospects of LNRSs delivering for national nature recovery commitments, as they are intended to do. We have set out our response to address each recommendation.
Forces Employment Charity
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 Forces Employment Charity 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 Forces Employment Charity 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Support to Armed Forces Communities

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.
TSEM3421 - Trust income and gains: vulnerable beneficiaries - definition of a disabled person
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)


For the purposes of the regime for trusts with vulnerable beneficiaries a disabled person is either:
- a person unable to administer his or her property or manage his or her affairs because of mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983, or
- a person in receipt of any of the following:
- attendance allowance
- Disability living allowance, by virtue of entitlement to the care component at the highest or middle rate, or the mobility component at the highest rate
- Scottish adult disability living allowance by virtue of entitlement to the care component at the highest or middle rate or the mobility component at the higher rate in accordance with regulations made under section 31 of the SS(S)A 2018,
- disability assistance for children and young people by virtue of entitlement to the care component at the higher or middle rate, or mobility component at the higher rate, in accordance with s31 of SS(S)A 2018
- personal independence payment
- disability assistance for working age people, by virtue of entitlement to the daily living component at the standard or enhanced rate, or the mobility component, (under s31 of SS(S)A 2018)
- an increased disablement pension (under s104 SSCBA 1992 or s104 SSCB(NI)A 1992)
- constant attendance allowance
- armed forces independence payment
- child disability payment (Scotland)
- adult disability payment (Scotland)
- pension age disability payment (Scotland)
How we protected the UK and space in April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

This report was issued in May 2025 and covers the time period 1 April 2025 to 30 April 2025 inclusive.

April saw continued high levels of space activity which saw both uncontrolled re-entry and collision alerts at levels above the 12-month rolling average.

All NSpOC warning and protection services were functioning throughout the period.

Re-entry Analysis

April has seen a slight increase in the number of objects re-entering Earth’s atmosphere in April when compared with the previous month.

Of the 92 objects that re-entered, 80 were satellites and 12 were rocket bodies.

May: 56, June: 48, July: 44, August: 89, September: 50, October: 35, November: 47, December: 83, January: 115, February: 129, March: 85, April: 92

In-Space Collision Avoidance

Collision risks to UK-licensed satellites remained steady in April with a 1% increase compared with March, above the rolling average of 2,494.

May: 2,560, June: 1,881, July: 1,795, August: 2,137, September: 3,041, October: 3,181, November: 2,722, December: 2,142, January: 2,694, February: 2,567, March: 2,588, April: 2,620

Number of Objects in Space

There was an increase to the in-orbit population during April, with a net addition of 118 objects added to the US Satellite Catalogue.

A total of 231 newly catalogued objects were attributed to nine SpaceX launches carrying Starlink satellites.

May: 28,850, June: 28,868, July: 28,853, August: 29,626, September: 29,605, October: 29,642, November: 29,781, December: 29,843, January: 29,961, February: 29,989, March: 30,090, April: 30,208

The number of Resident Space Objects (RSOs) reported may be subject to small adjustments over time as the way objects are tracked is refined. Figures in this report reflect the most current available data and may differ slightly from those published in previous months

Fragmentation Analysis

There have been no new fragmentation (break-up) incidents this month.

Space weather

April saw a rise in space weather alerts, including multiple geomagnetic storms, with activity peaking at one strong-level storm

Comments

The National Space Operations Centre combines and coordinates UK civil and military space domain awareness capabilities to enable operations, promote prosperity and protect UK interests in space and on Earth from space-related threats, risks and hazards
Pivt Group 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 Pivt Group 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 Pivt Group Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- 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 Alom v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502458/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Alom v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502458/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffcb4eb73354468d13555f/Mr_J_Alom_v_H_M_Revenue_and_Customs_-_2502458-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Knowledge Asset Commercialisation Guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Guidance to support Public Sector Bodies commercialising their Knowledge Assets via routes such as direct sales, licensing, joint ventures, and spinouts.

The Knowledge Asset Commercialisation Guide provides information about different Knowledge Assets commercialisation routes available. These include direct sales, licensing, joint ventures, and spinouts.

This guidance is to assist public sector organisations that are considering commercialising their Knowledge Assets to fulfil their duty to identify, protect, and maximise the value of their Knowledge Assets, as set out in Managing Public Money (MPM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-public-money).

This guide is suitable for those responsible for managing Knowledge Assets, such as Senior Responsible Owners and KA managers. It also contains information for additional staff involved in the management of Knowledge Assets, such as finance, governance, and sponsorship teams.

This guide covers:
- The reasons to commercialise Knowledge Assets
- The commercialisation routes available to Public Sector Bodies
- Key considerations when conducting market research
- Commercial and public sector-specific aspects of managing Intellectual Property
- Approaches to Licensing and associated considerations
- Obtaining the approvals in the public sector to undertaken commercialisation
If you have queries about this guidance, please email the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Gala Technology 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 Gala Technology 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 Gala Technology Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

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.
Buying for schools: things to consider before you start
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Information and advice on what to think about and be aware of before you buy specific goods or services for your school.

As well as reviewing this guidance you can use the Get help buying for schools service (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-buying-for-schools):
- to get free help and advice from procurement specialists on buying goods and services
- if the thing you’re looking for is not listed
When making decisions to buy goods and services for your school, you should consider the available Department for Education (DfE) opportunities.

There’s also separate guidance on how to buy what you need (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/buying-procedures-and-procurement-law-for-schools) which includes how to run a compliant procurement and ways to buy.
RFIG20940 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Deceased persons - The application of the SRT: Fourth automatic UK test for deceased persons
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


The first, second and third automatic UK tests can also apply to deceased individuals. Additionally under the fourth automatic UK test, a deceased individual will be UK resident in the tax year if:
- they were UK resident for each of the 3 immediately preceding tax years by virtue of meeting 1 of the automatic UK tests (and none of the automatic overseas tests)
- the tax year immediately before they died was not a split year, (assuming the year in which they died was a year of non-residence)
- their home in the UK
- if they had more than 1 home, at least 1 of them was in the UK
- if they had a home or homes overseas during all or part of the tax year, they did not spend a sufficient amount of time in the overseas home(s) in the tax year
If the deceased has more than 1 home, each of those homes must be looked at separately, and the deceased must have spent less than the sufficient amount of time in all their overseas homes to have been UK resident in the tax year in question.

Whether the deceased had a home in the UK at the date of death is a determining factor for this test. Refer to RFIG22110 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig22110) onwards for more details on what a home is for SRT purposes.
Universal Credit statistics, 29 April 2013 to 10 July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Statistics for the number of claims, starts, people and households on Universal Credit.

Details

These official statistics contain data on:

the number of people who made a claim or started on Universal Credit to July 2025

the number of people who are on Universal Credit to July 2025

the number of households who are on Universal Credit to May 2025

Further information

See the background information and methodology note (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-statistics-background-information-and-methodology) for guidance on these statistics, such as timeliness, uses, and procedures. Universal Credit claims and starts breakdowns by postcode are no longer available from April 2022 onwards, due to missing geography data. The missing information has been captured and action is being taken to reinstate these breakdowns in future releases. Updates will be provided via Stat-Xplore and the gov.uk website.

Interactive tools

Software used for the interactive maps is no longer supported. These showed households on Universal Credit at the local authority level and people on Universal Credit at Jobcentre Plus level.

The interactive maps have therefore been withdrawn and a replacement is currently under development. Once completed and launched, the interactive tool (called Examine-a-Stat) will have improved functionality, including interactive maps, to better meet a wider range of user needs. It will be available in due course and the statistics are currently accessible on Stat-Xplore (https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/).

Pre-release access

In addition to staff who are responsible for the production and quality assurance of the statistics, up to 24-hour pre-release access is provided to ministers and other officials. We publish the job titles and organisations of the people who have been granted up to 24-hour pre-release access to the latest Universal Credit statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pre-release-access-to-statistics-order-2008/pre-release-access-to-dwp-statistics#universal-credit).
Designated standards: machinery
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for machinery.

Machinery notice of publication 0091/23 was scheduled for publication on 18 November 2023 but was postponed to allow the assessment of objections received to its associated proposal to amend, published on 20 October 2023. It was published on 30 November 2023.

Notices of publication from the Department for Business and Trade and its predecessor the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy are provided above for designated standards for machinery. This is in support of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (as amended). A consolidated list of the standards is also available for reference by businesses.
Final RV
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 Final RV 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 Final RV 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

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.
CH282270 - Director disqualification: Disclosure
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)


Disclosure

INSS requests to HMRC for information, in respect of their director disqualification work, are sent to Debt Management's Enforcement and Insolvency Services (EIS), using standard pro-forma letters. Such requests for information are made by INSS pursuant to an information power contained in s.7(4) of the CDDA, which effectively compels HMRC to provide the information. However, where it is apparent that there has been previous compliance activity, the HMRC officer with knowledge of the case may be contacted, either directly by INSS or by EIS seeking information.

Section 18 of the Commissioners for Revenue & Customs Act 2005 places you under a strict duty not to disclose information held by HMRC in connection with its functions except in certain limited circumstances. Breach of this duty could leave you open to disciplinary action or prosecution for a criminal offence

Information may therefore only be disclosed to INSS through a legal gateway. The following gateways would normally be appropriate:
- For the purposes of HMRC functions – Section 18 (2)(a)(i) Commissioners for Revenue & Customs Act 2005
- Section 7(4) of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986
- Section 241 of the Enterprise Act 2002
The appropriate disclosure route will be checked and verified on referral.

Detailed guidance can be found in the disclosure information note here.

The Departments guidance on disclosure can be found in the Information Disclosure Guide. Specific insolvency disclosure guidance is detailed here (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg40600).

Further information about disclosure to INSS is detailed here (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg50840).
Independent Restraint Review Panel (IRRP): summary report Jan to Dec 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

A summary report of the work the Independent Restraint Review Panel (IRRP) during 2024, produced by Colin Allars, Independent Chair of the IRRP.

The IRRP was formed on the basis of recommendations set out in Charlie Taylor’s report June 2020 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-the-use-of-pain-inducing-techniques-in-the-youth-secure-estate).
DMBM668760 - Enforcement action: county court proceedings: fees, costs and charges: county court fees - enforcement
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)


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

Enforcement in the county court

Description

Fees

8.1 On an application for or in relation to enforcement of a judgment or order of the County Court or through the County Court, by the issue of a warrant of control against goods except a warrant to enforce payment of a fine:

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- in cases other than CCBC cases
£100
- in CCBC cases.
£70

8.2 On a request for a further attempt at execution of a warrant at a new address following a notice of the reason for non-execution (except a further attempt following suspension and CCBC cases brought by Centre users).

£6

8.3 On an application for an order requiring a judgment debtor or other person to attend court to provide information in connection with enforcement of a judgment or order.

£50

8.4
- On an application for a third party debt order or the appointment of a receiver by way of equitable execution.
£100
- On an application for a charging order.
£110

Fee 8.4 (a) is payable in respect of each third party against whom the order is sought.

-

Fee 8.4 (b) is payable in respect of each charging order applied for.

-

8.5 On an application for a judgment summons.

£100

8.6 On the issue of a warrant of possession or a warrant of delivery.

£110

Where the recovery of a sum of money is sought in addition, no further fee is payable.

-

8.7 On an application for an attachment of earnings order (other than a consolidated attachment of earnings order) to secure payment of a judgment debt.

£100

Fee 8.7 is payable for each defendant against whom an order is sought.

-

Fee 8.7 is not payable where the attachment of earnings order is made on the hearing of a judgment summons.

-

8.8 On a consolidated attachment of earnings order or on an administration order.

For every £1 or part of a £1 of the money paid into court in respect of debts due to creditors - 10p

Fee 8.8 is calculated on any money paid into court under any order at the rate in force at the time when the order was made (or, where the order has been amended, at the time of the last amendment before the date of payment).

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8.9 On an application for the enforcement of an award for a sum of money or other decision made by any court, tribunal, body or person other than the High Court or the County Court.

£40

No fee is payable on:

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- an application for an extension of time to serve a statutory declaration or a witness statement in connection with any such order; or
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- a request to issue a warrant of control to enforce any such order.
-

8A.1 On a request for service by a bailiff of an order to attend court for questioning.

£100
IDG50000 - Information disclosure Gateways with other government departments: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)


This is the second of two chapters which explains the procedure that staff should follow to disclose information in a lawful way to those outside HMRC. These specific procedures for disclosure depend on principles and concepts set out in IDG40000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg40000). Please read the relevant parts of IDG40000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg40000) and IDG60000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg60000) before making a disclosure.

This chapter concerns disclosures made to all parties outside HMRC which are Government Departments, Agencies and other public authorities. For disclosures to bodies which are not public organisations, please see IDG60000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg60000).
The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 31 (Buyer-Specific Terms)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

This schedule should incorporate any Departmental-specific terms that you want to include in your procurement.

This Mid-Tier Contract schedule can be used to incorporate any Departmental-specific terms that you want to include in your procurement. MOD buyers should specify the appropriate DEFCONS and DEFFORMS in the Annex. HMRC Buyers should use the HMRC terms. Other Buyers should not use these terms.
Examples of similar goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Information and examples of similar goods.

Example 1

Tulip bulbs of the same size but of different varieties, producing flowers of approximately the same shape and size and of the same colour.

Since the bulbs are not of the same variety, they are not identical goods. However, because they produce flowers of approximately the same size and shape and of the same colour, and they are commercially interchangeable, they are therefore similar goods.

Example 2

Inner tubes imported from 2 different manufacturers.

Rubber inner tubes in the same range of sizes are imported from 2 different producers, both located in the same country. While each producer uses a different trademark, the inner tubes made by both are to the same standard, are of the same quality, enjoy equivalent reputations and are used by motor vehicle manufacturers in the country of importation.

As the inner tubes bear different trademarks, they are not the same in all respects and should not be regarded as identical in terms of Article 15.2(a) (http://evaluation.wcoomdpublications.org/DetailsView.aspx?contentid=71).

Although not alike in all respects, the inner tubes do have like characteristics and component materials which enable them to perform the same functions. As the goods are made to the same standard, are of the same quality, have equivalent reputations and carry trademarks, they should be considered similar, even though the trademarks are different.
Colas Rail
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 Colas Rail 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 Colas Rail recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
C Butt 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 C Butt 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 C Butt Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.