theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Bird flu: near Crediton, Mid Devon, Devon (AIV2025/84)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Crediton, Mid Devon, Devon on 3 November 2025.

Case information

3 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Crediton, Mid Devon, Devon.

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Download the declaration of an avian influenza protection zone and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69090c9ac0dc8f12484175e6/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_DPR_2025_175.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/84
General Ophthalmic Services Statistics for NI, Quarter 3 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

This report presents activity and payment statistics related to Northern Ireland General Ophthalmic Services for quarter 3 of 2024/25.

This report contains high level summary information on activity and payments in relation to General Ophthalmic Services in Northern Ireland for quarter 3 of 2024/25.

Information is provided at Northern Ireland level with further breakdowns presented at both Local Commissioning Group (LCG) and Local Government District (LGD) level.
Interim report 01/2025: Collision between passenger trains near Talerddig
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Collision between passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, 21 October 2024.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6811d8d4bb145081834d62a4/IR012025_250430_Talerddig.pdf)

IR012025_250430_Talerddig (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6811d8d4bb145081834d62a4/IR012025_250430_Talerddig.pdf)

PDF, 4.46 MB, 20 pages

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RAIB has today released its interim report following the collision between passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, 21 October 2024.

We will publish our findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of our investigation.

Our investigation is independent of any investigation by the railway industry, the British Transport Police (https://www.btp.police.uk/) and by the industry’s regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (https://www.orr.gov.uk/).

You can subscribe (https://www.gov.uk/email-signup?link=/government/organisations/rail-accident-investigation-branch) to automated emails notifying you when we publish our reports.
Mrs H Johns v Dawn Bibby Productions Ltd and Miss D Bibby: 3303979/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs H Johns v Dawn Bibby Productions Ltd and Miss D Bibby: 3303979/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/648b1dd4b32b9e0012a96896/Mrs_Helen_Johns_-v-_Dawn_Bibby_Productions_Limited___Or_-_3303979-2022_-_PPH_reserved_judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs H Johns v Dawn Bibby Productions Ltd and Miss D Bibby: 3303979/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6526c8b4aea2d00013219bee/Mrs_Helen_Johns_v_1._Dawn_Bibby_Productions_Limited__2._Miss_Dawn_Bibby_-_3303979-2022_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs H Johns v Dawn Bibby Productions Ltd and Miss D Bibby: 3303979/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a4850d4dd52dddeb16a7e0/Mrs_Helen_Jones_-_v_-_Dawn_Bibby_Productions_Limited_and_Other_-_3303979-2022_-_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Competition and management upgrading: experimental evidence from Ethiopia
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

This research investigates how competition affects firms' willingness to invest in management upgrading.

Abstract

This research note investigates how competition affects firms’ willingness to invest in management upgrading, a crucial factor for productivity growth in developing countries. The authors study uses a series of field experiments with around 1,000 Ethiopian firms.

This paper is part of the Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL) programme.

Citation

Abebe G and others. ‘Competition and management upgrading: experimental evidence from Ethiopia’ PEDL Research Note, 2025

LInks

Competition and management upgrading: experimental evidence from Ethiopia (https://pedl.cepr.org/publications/competition-and-management-upgrading-experimental-evidence-ethiopia-0)
Severn Transport Services 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 Severn Transport Services 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 Severn Transport Services Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Armed Forces Champion: appointing an Armed Forces Champion to promote support for the Armed Forces Community

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.
VATRESNI4100 - Controls at export - airports and ports: Overview and object of export control
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


The goods and the VAT refund document must be produced to Customs at the point of departure from the EU. UK customs officers in Northern Ireland are responsible for certifying the VAT refund documents where the goods exit the EU from Northern Ireland. The VAT Retail Export Scheme does not operate in Great Britain so there is no provision to have VAT refund documents certified in any GB points of departure. Liaison between customs staff at export locations and VAT assurance staff has significant benefits. This guidance has been written with liaison in mind. To assist in understanding how the scheme should be operated at all stages this section outlines the Customs procedures. VAT export zero rating is a high revenue risk area. Customs officers have the opportunity to see the goods, the VAT refund document, till receipts, the traveller, and the traveller’s passport. VAT Assurance staff cannot view the goods, the traveller, or evidence that the traveller is an entitled person, and they will probably only see the VAT refund document long after the event. The importance of checks made by the Customs officers at the final port / airport of departure from the Northern Ireland or the EU cannot therefore be underestimated. Carefully selected checks will:
- identify unjustified claims such as high value goods substituted by others of much less value; and
- provide a basis for assuring the correct operation of the VAT Retail Export Scheme by retailers.
Ms S Williams v Mazal Beauty and Wellness: 6004881/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Williams v Mazal Beauty and Wellness: 6004881/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687511c7352c290d20dcadfb/Shalada_Williams_v_Mazal_Beauty_and_Wellness_xx-xxxx-xxxx_judgment.pdf).
Mr J Waheed v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 1805373/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Waheed v Royal Mail Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692d9ac1b3b9afff34e962d9/xx-xxxx-xxxx_Mr_J_Waheed_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd.pdf).
Mr A McKay v Class One Traffic Management Ltd: 8002084/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A McKay v Class One Traffic Management Ltd: 8002084/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee4b02199d1cd55b48c6d8/Mr_A_McKay_v_Class_One_Traffic_Management_Limited_-_8002084.2024_-_Oral_Judgment.pdf).
MTT41040 - Particular entities and adjustments: Permanent establishments: Allocation of covered tax expense
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


Where an amount of qualifying current tax expense is included in a member’s accounts in respect of the profits of a permanent establishment (PE), that amount is to be allocated to the PE, in accordance with section 177 of Finance (No.2) Act 2023.

Where an amount has been reallocated to a PE, it will be excluded from the covered tax balance of the main entity.

Adjusted profits of permanent establishment reallocated to main entity

Where profits of a PE are treated as income of the main entity under section 160 (see MTT41030 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt41030)), covered taxes on those profits are also allocated to the main entity.

However, the amount of covered taxes that are reallocated is restricted to:
- the reallocated profits,
multiplied by
- the highest corporate tax rate on ordinary income in the main entity’s territory.
Adjusted loss of permanent establishment reallocated to main entity

Where:
- a loss arising in the PE territory is treated as expense of the main entity under section 160 (see MTT41030 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt41030)), and
- there is a deferred tax asset in respect to that loss,
that deferred tax asset is ignored when determining the covered tax balance of either the main entity or the PE.
M Blackburn v WW Estates (Bolton Junction) Ltd and I Waterhouse: 1810623/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Blackburn v WW Estates (Bolton Junction) Ltd and I Waterhouse: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f68aa732b0da5c2a09e267/Mr_M_Blackburn_V_1._WW_Estates___Bolton_Junction__Limited_2._Ian_Waterhouse-xx-xxxx-xxxx-Judgment.pdf).
Vaculug Technologies 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 Vaculug Technologies 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 Vaculug Technologies 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
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.
Ms D Vosper and Ms S Sykes v Bellway Homes Ltd: 3200969/2022 and 3200970/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms D Vosper and Ms S Sykes v Bellway Homes Ltd: 3200969/2022 and 3200970/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68820683f47abf78ca1d35da/Ms_D_Vosper___Ms_S_Sykes_v_Bellway_Homes_Ltd_-_3200969_2022___3200970_2022_-_Judgment_.pdf).
Cancel a medicine's marketing authorisation or other licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Cancel a marketing authorisation, traditional herbal registration or parallel import product licence or withdraw a pending submission.

You must cancel your marketing authorisation (MA), parallel import product licence and/or traditional herbal remedy registration, before a product can be removed from the market.

If your application for these types of licences is pending and you no longer wish to proceed, you need to withdraw it.

Cancellations

To cancel a marketing authorisation for a medicine or a traditional herbal remedy so it can be removed from the market, you need to complete the Cancellation of a Marketing Authorisation form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689dada7b4b6acd34113399b/Application_to_cancel_a_product_licence_with_orphan.doc).

Or if you need to cancel a parallel import product licence, complete the Cancellation of a Parallel Import Licence (PLPI) form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a808b88ed915d74e33fb0a0/Cancellation_of_a_Parallel_Import_Licence__PLPI__Form.pdf).

Please ensure that you limit bulk cancellations to a maximum of 10 product licenses showing per application form.

Submit your forms

Submit the relevant forms above to MHRA via the MHRA portal (https://services.intralinks.com/branding/3997623225/?clientID=3997623225) if you’re a UK applicant. You will need to register if you haven’t already.

Or you can submit the forms to us by email to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

You can also submit the forms via the Central European System Platform (CESP) (http://cesp.hma.eu/Home).

Withdrawals

If you have submitted an application for a new MA, traditional herbal remedy and/or a parallel import product licence and you no longer want to proceed with application, you need to submit a withdrawal form. You should also use this form if you want to withdraw a variation application or amendment for an existing MA.

Complete the application to withdraw a pending application (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7dd8c940f0b65d8b4e3dd4/application_to_withdraw_a_pending_submission.doc) (MS Word Document, 35 KB) for and email it to us (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) with ‘withdrawal’ as your subject line.

More information

[Email the MHRA]xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for UK requirements.
Macgregor Black
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 Macgregor Black 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 Macgregor Black 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.
Register as a British citizen - UK-born stateless person (form S3)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Register for British citizenship if you're a stateless person born in the UK or a British overseas territory on or after 1 January 1983.

If you do not live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man or a British Overseas Territory, you can apply online (https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/nationality-stateless).

You can get help with your online application (https://www.gov.uk/assisted-digital-help-online-applications) if you are in the UK and you do not have the appropriate access, skills or confidence to complete an online immigration application form.

Use this form to apply to register as a British citizen or a British overseas territories citizen if:
- you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man or a British Overseas Territory
- you are a stateless person (not recognised as a national of any country)
- you were born on or after 1 January 1983
- you were born in the UK or a British overseas territory
You can also use this paper form if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post. You will need to submit your documents with your application.

Most people who live in the UK and apply online are able to keep their documents while their application is processed.

You should read:
- the S guidance to check if you can apply (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-s-guidance)
- the nationality forms guide to help you fill in the form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-forms-guide-channel-islands-isle-of-man-and-british-overseas-territories)
Send the form and payment slip (including the fee) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-for-citizenship-applications) and your documents to:
- the Lieutenant Governor if you are in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man
- the Governor of the territory if you are in a British Overseas Territory
- UK Visas and Immigration at the following postal address if you live elsewhere:
Department 1UK Visas and ImmigrationThe Capital BuildingNew Hall PlaceLiverpoolL3 9PP

We are aware this publication may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing it so that we can fix these. Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy)
London Borough of Wandsworth
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well London Borough of Wandsworth is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Chris Sly
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Chris moved into the nuclear sector when joining NWS in 2023 as Finance Director. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2001 before moving into industry with senior roles at E-ON, BT, Berkeley Group and Legal & General. He holds an Economics/Economic History degree from the University of York and is also a Chartered Public Finance Accountant. Chris has a proven track record of growing businesses, driving efficiency, leading change, providing constructive challenge and building successful teams. He has extensive experience within regulated industries as well as the infrastructure and construction sectors. In addition to his executive roles, Chris served as an Independent Director of a Housing Association for over five years.

Chris moved into the nuclear sector when joining NWS in 2023 as Finance Director.

He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2001 before moving into industry with senior roles at E-ON, BT, Berkeley Group and Legal & General. He holds an Economics/Economic History degree from the University of York and is also a Chartered Public Finance Accountant.

Chris has a proven track record of growing businesses, driving efficiency, leading change, providing constructive challenge and building successful teams. He has extensive experience within regulated industries as well as the infrastructure and construction sectors.

In addition to his executive roles, Chris served as an Independent Director of a Housing Association for over five years.
Making your small block of flats safe from fire
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

How to comply with fire safety law for those responsible for fire safety in small blocks of flats.

This guide gives simple and practical advice to assist persons with responsibilities for fire safety in the common parts of small blocks of flats (limited to 3 storeys), as well as the building’s structure, external walls and the doors between the flats and common parts. The guide takes the form of guidance and recommendations to support the application of fire safety legislation, including advice about completing a fire safety risk assessment.

This guide has been published by the Secretary of State under Article 50 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) to assist responsible persons in meeting their duties under the FSO.

If your block of flats falls outside the scope of this guide, you should base your fire precautions, and your fire risk assessment, on the guidance in Fire safety in purpose-built blocks of flats (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-safety-in-purpose-built-blocks-of-flats).

We are aware that some of these publications may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing it so that we can fix these.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Religion or Belief
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Religion or Belief. Delivered by MP and the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, David Smith.

Thank you, Madame Vice-President.

The UK reiterates its commitment to protecting and promoting FoRB for all – including through my role as the UK’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief.

The Special Rapporteur’s recent report on the intersection of FoRB and torture highlighted deeply concerning cases of violations and torture in detention centres. The report notes that in Myanmar, detainees were denied the right to observe their faith through psychological torture and attempts by the State to change their religious identity. And in Sudan, non-Muslims were reportedly coerced to change their beliefs through denial of work, food aid and education.

The UK unreservedly condemns the use of torture. Preventing torture and tackling impunity for those who torture is vital to safeguarding our security and rule of law.

We must collectively do more to address and prevent torture and ensure the fundamental right to freedom of religion or belief is protected.

Special Rapporteur,

What steps would you advise to ensure more States investigate cases of torture, and safeguard the right to freedom of religion or belief, in detention centres?
Ms C Maynard v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2302621/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Maynard v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2302621/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d6a1e729e2934106866454/Ms_C_Maynard_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_2302621-2022_Reserved_Judgment_23-Sep-25.pdf).
The path to peace in Gaza must be through dialogue and diplomacy, not further bloodshed: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza.

The United Kingdom voted in favour of the draft Security Council resolution proposed for adoption on 18 September, in line with our longstanding demand for urgent action to address the appalling humanitarian situation in Gaza, bring the hostages home and end the conflict.

Since Hamas’ atrocities of October 7, hostages have been held in unimaginable conditions in Gaza.

We reiterate our condemnation of Hamas and its terrorist ideology.

Hamas must have no role in the future of Gaza - they need to disarm and end their rule.

However, the path to peace must be through dialogue and diplomacy, not further bloodshed.

The UK condemns Israel’s reckless expansion of its military operation which has already cost the lives of 65,000 Palestinians.

We are witnessing an entirely man-made famine in Gaza, and are shocked by images of starving Palestinians killed while desperately seeking scraps of food for their families.

This is abhorrent.

We urge Israel to ensure the protection of civilians, and immediately lift its restrictions on the entry of aid, to allow the UN and humanitarian agencies to save lives, in line with its obligations under international humanitarian law.

As my Prime Minister said this week, we welcome US efforts to develop a plan for sustainable peace.

We call on all sides to come together and to work with the US Administration to finalise this agreement and bring it into reality.

Hamas should now agree to the plan and end the misery, by laying down their arms and releasing all remaining hostages.

Together with our international partners, we will continue work to achieve consensus on a permanent end to the conflict and a pathway towards a peaceful future.

The UK’s historic recognition of the state of Palestine last week is part of our commitment to protecting the viability of a two-state solution - the only path to a just and lasting peace and to security for Palestinians and Israelis alike.
Mr M Dolzhykov v Signorellis Deli Ltd: 3307760/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Dolzhykov v Signorellis Deli Ltd: 3307760/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68946b3889faa662f1e89697/Mr_M_Dolzhykov_v_Signorellis_Deli_Ltd_3307760_2024_Judgment.pdf).
British Embassy Tehran
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

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

Read about UK government services in Iran (https://www.gov.uk/world/iran).

FCDO advises against all travel to Iran. Read our Iran travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran).

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/iran/british-embassy-tehran)

Get an emergency travel document

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

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

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

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).
List of prohibited or suspended immigration advisers
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Immigration advisers who have been prohibited or suspended by the Immigration Services Tribunal.

A list of people who are currently subject to a direction made by the Immigration Services Tribunal.

HM Courts & Tribunals Service provides information (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/appeal-a-decision-on-your-registration-as-an-immigration-adviser) on how to appeal a decision on your registration, as an immigration adviser with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).
Mrs S N Polin v Medway Mail Centre: 2305670/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S N Polin v Medway Mail Centre: 2305670/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842ac42578282a4b102c0e5/Mrs_S_N_Polin_v_Medway_Mail_Centre_2305670-2023_Judgment_20-05-25.pdf).
CH206440 - How to do a compliance check: data-gathering powers: seeking authorisation
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

The data-gathering powers should only be used with the agreement of an appropriate officer, experienced in the use of information notices.

Outside of Centre for National Information (CNI) an appropriate officer is also an authorised officer for purposes under Schedule 36 FA 2008.

You must always have agreement from an authorised officer to apply to the tribunal for approval to issue a FA11/Sch23 data-holder notice, see CH265000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch265000).

You can make your report to the authorised office on template IT01_02, which is available in SEES Forms and Letters. The authorised officer uses the same template to reply.
Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Malawi
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Malawi's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Thank you, Mr President,

The UK welcomes the delegation from Lilongwe and commends the Government of Malawi for its peaceful election in September.

However, we note some recent examples of human rights being undermined through State institutions, such as attacks by unidentified individuals on peaceful protestors in view of the security forces, citizens being denied permission to demonstrate, and arrests and threats against journalists.

We urge the Government to ensure the country’s human rights framework is upheld by all State institutions and any complaints of abuses are fully investigated.

We recommend that Malawi:

Legislates to remove the death penalty from its statute books.

Adopts a national action plan to enhance institutional mechanisms for protecting human rights for all, especially the rights of women and girls and protection against sexual and gender-based violence.

Allows refugees freedoms of movement, work and education.

We wish Malawi a successful review.

Thank you.
Mr L Ramos v Chalcot House Services Ltd: [2025] EAT 16
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady, Mr Nick Aziz and Mr Steven Torrance on 31 January 2025.

Read the full judgment in Mr L Ramos v Chalcot House Services Ltd [2025] EAT 16 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679c9dd3a9ee53687470a2ea/Mr_L_Ramos_v_Chalcot_House_Services_Ltd__2025__EAT_16.pdf).
WYLP & NYLP (West & North Yorkshire Learning Providers)
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 WYLP & NYLP (West & North Yorkshire Learning Providers) 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 WYLP & NYLP (West & North Yorkshire Learning Providers) 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.
First Floor Flat 47 Redcliffe Square, London  SW10 7HG: LON/00AW/F77/2025/0129
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Mr. D Jagger MRICS on 14 October 2025

Read the full decision in First Floor Flat 47 Redcliffe Square, London SW10 7HG: LON/00BG/F77/2025/0129 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69028a926d9e8bf43eaf70c0/FFF_47_Redcliffe_Sq_Decision.pdf). Read the summary reasons in First Floor Flat 47 Redcliffe Square, London SW10 7HG: LON/00BG/F77/2025/0129 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69028aa5bdb1ef2270a1d170/FFF_47_Redcliffe_Sq_SR.pdf). Read the full reasons in First Floor Flat 47 Redcliffe Square, London SW10 7HG: LON/00BG/F77/2025/0129 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691c8793d140bbbaa59a29a2/251112-_47_Redcliffe_Square_-_Extended_reasons.pdf)
Health Partners 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 Health Partners 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 Health Partners 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.
Wildanet 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 Wildanet 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 Wildanet 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to support the employment of Service leavers through advertising our vacancies on their website, as well as attending recruitment fairs.

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.