theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Confirmation statement for a limited liability partnership (LL CS01)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Use this form to confirm that your LLP's details are up to date.

This form confirms that the LLP details are up to date on the public Companies House register. It costs £62 to file your confirmation statement on paper.

Registered email address

You must use part 1 to provide a registered email address if you have not already provided one.

There’s a different process if you need to change your company’s registered email address (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/registered-email-address).

Identity verification

You must give the identity verification details for all your current members, unless you have already provided this information. See Verifying your identity for Companies House (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/verifying-your-identity-for-companies-house).

Restoring an LLP

If you’re restoring an LLP to the register, you must put the statement date that was due before it was struck off. If you’re not sure of the correct date, contact Companies House (https://www.gov.uk/contact-companies-house) before completing your confirmation statement.
Fees for citizenship applications
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Information about fees for citizenship and right of abode applications and payment slip.

Read this information to find out how much you need to pay to apply for citizenship or right of abode in the UK.

This includes fees for reconsiderations, status checks, duplicate certificates, confirmation of the non-acquisition of British citizenship and certificate corrections.

It also explains how you can pay for your online or paper application.

You can check the different ways you can become a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/british-citizenship).

We are aware this PDF publication may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing this so that we can fix it.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Mr C A Nunez Dias v Anchor Hanover Group: 6016104/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C A Nunez Dias v Anchor Hanover Group: 6016104/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688cad0f23e00ee4ad463e3e/Mr_C_A_Nunez_Diaz_v_Anchor_Hannover_Group_-_6016104-2024_-_Judgement___Reasons_.pdf).
Mr J Taylor v Tetra Installations Ltd: 6010330/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Taylor v Tetra Installations Ltd: 6010330/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6d565a0f0c95a498d2247/Mr_J_Taylor_v_Tetra_Installations_LTD_-_6010330_2024.pdf).
RPC case histories – appraisal periods, September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

This is the RPC's case histories section on appraisal periods, updated September 2025

This section of case histories provides guidance to departments on appraisal periods to use in impact assessments. It covers standard (10-year) appraisal periods and describes situations when a different appraisal period might be appropriate. The document includes examples of cases the RPC has seen for scrutiny and advice, in areas such as energy, health and the labour market.

The RPC welcomes any feedback on our guidance. Please contact us here (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/regulatory-policy-committee#org-contacts) to give us feedback or if you have any questions on RPC case histories - appraisal periods.
ATACPD10000 - EU Exit: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

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

ATA Carnet goods moving between UK and EU

The current process for ATA Carnets with convention countries outside the EU will apply to relevant imports and exports with the EU at the end of the transition period.

This means that from January 2021, ATA Carnets provide one of the options available to both businesses and individuals when temporarily moving goods between the UK and EU countries.

Open movements using ATA carnets

Where goods were moved into the EU before the end of the transition period under an ATA carnet and leave Great Britain after the end of the transition period, the Great Britain customs office of exit will stamp the re-exportation voucher. This stamped voucher (or other documentary proof showing that the goods have left Great Britain) can be provided as a proof of re-export to the EU Member State where the goods were originally brought in.

Are UK carnets issued in 2020 valid for use in the EU in 2021?

Yes. DG Taxud confirmed that UK Carnets issued in 2020 will be valid for use in the EU in 2021. Carnets issued in 2020 should have additional Importation / Re-exportation Vouchers inserted into the Carnet if EU is to be included in the itinerary in 2021.

Are EU Carnets issued in 2020 valid for use in the UK in 2021?

Yes. The UK has reciprocated. BF should only start endorsing EU Carnets from 01 January 2021 (as this is the point when UK ceases to apply UCC).
Qualifications attracting the high value courses premium
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Lists the qualifications that attract the high value courses premium in the 16 to 19 funding formula.

The high value courses premium (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-funding-high-value-courses-premium) is 16 to 19 funding to encourage delivery of selected level 3 courses in subjects that are:
- crucial for the labour market
- lead to higher wage returns
- a more productive economy
These lists contain the qualifications that will attract the high value course premium in each academic year.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: business appointment rules advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

All outside appointments or employment taken up by former FCDO staff at senior civil service grades SCS1 and SCS2.

This also covers special advisers of equivalent level.

For earlier data see:
- DFID business appointment rules advice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfid-business-appointment-rules)
- FCO business appointment rules advice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-commonwealth-office-business-appointment-rules)
Secretary of State announces the appointment of new Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of Mr David MacAnulty and Mr Donald Leeson as Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland with effect from 1 October 2025.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Hilary Benn MP, has announced the appointment of Mr David MacAnulty and Mr Donald Leeson as Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland with effect from 1 October 2025.

Background

Civil Service Commissioners are appointed under the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 by the King, on recommendation from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Their function is to regulate appointments to the Northern Ireland Civil Service and under the terms of the Civil Service Commissioners (Northern Ireland) Order 1999, the Commissioners also have the power to consider, and determine, appeals to them by civil servants under the Northern Ireland Civil Service Code of Ethics.

Further information on the work of the Commissioners is available at:

https://www.nicscommissioners.org/

Terms of appointment
- These positions are part-time for a period of five years ending on 30 September 2030.
- The positions receive a daily fee of £300.
- The positions are not pensionable.
Biographies

Mr MacAnulty is an Inspector of Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland. He formerly held the role of Prosecutor within the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland.

Mr Leeson currently holds the position of Non-Executive Director at the NI Transport Holding Company (Translink) and Chair of the Board of Trustees. HR Consultant and Accreditation Assessor with Diversity Mark. He formerly held the position of Chief Executive of the Labour Relations Agency NI and also held the position of Director of Corporate Services.

Political Activity

All appointments are made on merit and with regards to the statutory requirements. Political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity in defined categories to be made public.

Both individuals have declared that they have not been politically active in the last five years.

Regulation

Appointments to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland are not regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

Statutory Requirements

Appointments to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland are made under the provisions of section 36 (1) of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973.
Miss A Evans v North Wales Fire and Rescue Service: 1601062/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Evans v North Wales Fire and Rescue Service: 1601062/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6763f5014e2d5e9c0bde9b96/1601062.2024_A_Evans_v_North_Wales_Fire___Rescue_Service_-_Judgement.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Evans v North Wales Fire and Rescue Service: 1601062/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d7eedd1d56337f06b11f33/1601062.2024_A_Evans_v_North_Wales_Fire___Rescue_Service_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Complete Training Solutions
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Complete Training Solutions will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 Complete Training Solutions recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
E V Moneretto v Pizza Firezza Ltd: 2210188/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in E V Moneretto v Pizza Firezza Ltd: 2210188/2023 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ae1e3c2c594609b38acd9f/Edson_Vieira_Moneretto_v_Pizza_Firezza_Limited_-_2210188-2023.pdf).
DHSC evidence for the SSRB: pay round 2026 to 2027
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Evidence submitted to the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) by the Department of Health and Social Care for the 2026 to 2027 pay round.

The Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) has been asked to make a pay recommendation on the current levels of pay for very senior managers (VSMs) in the NHS and executive and senior managers (ESMs) in DHSC’s arm’s length bodies (ALBs).

The written evidence seeks to enable the SSRB to make independent observations on the levels of pay of VSMs and ESMs to form part of the wider SSRB report, which will include observations on the levels of pay for other senior public sector workers. The written evidence includes information on NHS senior pay strategy along with recruitment and retention information.

The data pack brings together multiple data sets and analysis to support the written evidence document.
COM52012 - Claims/reliefs: CTSA claims frameworks: legislation
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)


The table below gives a brief explanation of what the legislation relevant to this subject contains.

Section

Explanation

39 Finance (No2) Act (F(No2)A) 1997

Amends S393A Income and Corporation Taxes (ICTA) 1988, so that losses arising in Accounting Periods (APs) ending on or after 02/07/1997, may only be carried back for a period of one year.

40 F(No2)A 1997

Amends 83(2) Finance Act (FA) 1996, so that non trading deficits arising in APs ending on or after 02/07/1997, may only be carried back for a period of one year.

Para 9 Sch 18 FA 1998

Claims that cannot be made without a return.

Para 10 Sch 18 FA 1998

Other claims and elections to be included in a return.

Para 16 Sch 18 FA 1998

Enables HMRC to correct obvious errors or omissions in a company’s tax return.

Para 24 Sch 18 FA 1998

Notice of enquiry.

Para 25(1) Sch 18 FA 1998

Enquiry extends to anything in the return, including claims.

Para 31 Sch 18 FA 1998

Amendment of return by company during enquiry.

Para 54 Sch 18 FA 1998

Claims must be quantified at the time the claim is made.

Para 55 Sch 18 FA 1998

General time limit for making claims.

Para 56 Sch 18 FA 1998

Supplementary claim or election to rectify mistakes.

Para 57 Sch 18 FA 1998

Claims or elections affecting a single Accounting Period (AP).

Para 58 Sch 18 FA 1998

Claims or elections involving more than one AP.

Para 59 Sch 18 FA 1998

Other claims and elections.

S 42 Taxes Management Act (TMA) 1970

Procedure for making claims.

S 43 TMA 1970

Time limit for making claims.

Schedule 1A TMA 1970

Claims and so on, not included in returns.

S 6(2) ICTA 1988

Exclusion of certain companies from income tax.

Schedule 19AB ICTA 1988

Pension business - payments on account of tax credits and deducted tax.
Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022: Treasury Directions
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Treasury Directions made under the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 in relation to the McCloud remedy.

HM Treasury is required to make Treasury Directions by the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022. The Act provides a remedy for members of the public service pension schemes who were affected by discrimination that arose when public service pension reforms were introduced in 2015. Treasury Directions specify how powers under the Act are to be used by public service pension schemes.
MAST 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 MAST 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 MAST 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 Cadets
- Armed 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.
PAYE72075 - PAYE operation: payments for PAYE purposes: statutory payments
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)


The following payments count as earnings for tax purposes
- Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
- Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP)
- Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) (up to 2010 to2011 and from 2015 to 2016)
- Ordinary Statutory Paternity Pay (OSPP) (from 2011 to 2012 up to 2014 to 2015)
- Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (ASPP) (from 2011 to2012 up to 2015 to 2016)
- Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) (from 2015 to 2016)
- Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP) (from 2020 to 2021)
- Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP) (from 2025 to 2026)
An employer paying any of the statutory payments to an employee must
- Include the payments with other pay on the deductions working sheet and operate PAYE on the total amount
- Include the payments on form P45 if the employee leaves the employment
If the employer makes this type of payment for an employee who has already left, the employer must
- Record 0T W1/M1 as the amended code on the employee's pay record where the employee is liable at the England and Northern Ireland income tax rates, or
- Record S0T W1/M1 as the amended code where the employee is liable at the Scottish income tax rate(s), or
- C0T W1/M1 as the amended code where the employee is liable at the Welsh income tax rate(s), and
- Submit details of the payment and tax deducted on an FPS with a leaving date
Further information about Scottish Income Tax is given at PAYE100035 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/paye-manual/paye100035) and further information about Welsh Income Tax is given at PAYE100040 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/paye-manual/paye100040).

The employer must not issue an amended or additional P45 to the employee

If you receive any enquiries about statutory payments, refer the caller to the Employer Helpline.

Statutory payments paid by insolvency practitioner

The PAYE treatment of statutory payments is the same whether an employer or an insolvency practitioner (for example, a liquidator) pays it.

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Statutory payments paid by HMRC

No tax will be deducted and HMRC will provide the individual with a certificate (SP710) and send a certificate (SP711) to the tax office.

When you receive a copy of the certificate from the individual or on receipt of the form from the Statutory Payments Disputes Team (SPDT) you should
- Ensure that if you code out a statutory payment you describe it as ‘Other earnings’ and update income, allowances, benefits and deductions for CY+1 with zero ‘Other earnings’. (Refer to Action guide tax80002 for more information)
- Ensure the copy of the certificate is scanned and stored on the DMS system where users can then search for the certificate using either the NINO search or by using linked items if there is another scanned image from the same customer
Sanctions implementation and enforcement: cross-government review, May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Conclusions from the cross-government review of UK sanctions implementation and enforcement.

In October 2024, the Minister for Europe launched a cross-government review of sanctions implementation and enforcement to consider ways to strengthen the UK’s enforcement model.

This document sets out the background, objectives and conclusions of the review, alongside the strategic context and the main principles of UK sanctions. It also includes a summary of external engagement carried out as part of the review.
The New Heavy Duty Vehicles (Carbon Dioxide Emission Performance Standards) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

This instrument amends Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 that sets carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDV).

When originally assimilated into UK law, it was the policy intention that reference values, against which the CO2 targets are based, refer to heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) sold in the EU-27 and the UK in 2019. However, the following statutory instrument, SI 2020/1402, which amended (EU) 2019/1242 incorrectly narrowed the scope of the reference emissions to refer only to vehicles registered for the first time in the UK.

This instrument corrects this discrepancy by updating the reference emissions to be based off HDVs sold in the EU-27 and the UK over the 2019 reporting period. This instrument also amends the provision relating to the deviations from reported information on CO2 emissions, and amends Regulation (EU) 2020/1079 to correct deficiencies, to ensure operability in a UK context for the verification and correction of data reported on the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of new HDVs.

Sent to sift: 24 February 2025

Sifting status: Complete

Sifting decision: Lay as Negative SI

Laid before Parliament: 21 March 2025
Winter Fuel Payment claim form
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-14)

The form to claim a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2025 to 2026.

You can claim Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2025 to 2026 until 31 March 2026.

Check if you can get a Winter Fuel Payment (https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment).

Where to send the form

Send the completed form to:

Winter Fuel Payment Centre Mail Handling Site A Wolverhampton WV98 1LR

You can also claim a Winter Fuel payment by phone (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20231202090707mp_/https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/how-to-claim) from 13 October.

If you need this form in a different format

Contact the Winter Fuel Payment centre (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20231202090707mp_/https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/how-to-claim) to ask for:
- a printed copy of the form
- a different format, such as large print, braille or audio CD
Mrs B Newman v Vale Academy Trust: 3303082/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs B Newman v Vale Academy Trust: 3303082/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6788ecaa976cb51ae15734dc/Mrs_B_Newman_-_v_-_Vale_Academy_Trust_-_3303082-2024_-_Judgment-Reason.pdf).
International defence expenditure: 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Information on defence expenditure by NATO countries.

This bulletin provides figures on the composition and scope of the department’s expenditure, information on the impact of defence spending on the wider economy, and compares the MOD’s spending to that of other departments and other countries.

This report was not released in accordance with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics. As the data contained within the international collection have been obtained from organisations outside of the UK Government Statistical Service and do not originate from the UK government they cannot be designated as a National or Official Statistic.
DfT: spending over £25,000, January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.

The Department for Transport (DfT) publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/804be0c6-ae01-4899-bbb9-2317dff1a4f9/spend-over-25-000-in-the-department-for-transport-and-its-arms-length-bodies).
Mr D Elugbadebo v Transport UK London Bus Ltd: 2305643/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Elugbadebo v Transport UK London Bus Ltd: 2305643/2021 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911b822ece74c08fbaa63f1/Mr_D_Elugbadebo_v_Transport_UK_London_Bus_Limited_2305643-2021-_Dismissal_judgment.pdf).
Ms F A Alexander v Scottish Police Authority: 4106415/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms F A Alexander v Scottish Police Authority: 4106415/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6917378ddb01ecfcf96fc9c2/Mrs_F_A_Alexander_v_Scottish_Police_Authority_-_4106415.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Council for Science and Technology advocates for UK sovereign AI chip design industry
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

The Council for Science and Technology (CST) has released a report outlining the strategic importance of developing a sovereign AI chip design industry in the UK.

The Council for Science and Technology (CST) has today published a report recognising the critical role of semiconductors in achieving the UK’s economic and security goals and has set out the opportunity for the UK to build a globally competitive AI chip design industry.

The Council, which provides independent advice to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, highlights that the UK is uniquely positioned to build an AI chip design industry with the right investment and capabilities in place. Recommendations in the report cover the skills and training required to build an AI chip workforce, finance and investment needs, and the infrastructure capabilities the UK requires to achieve this.

Read the CST report Building a Sovereign AI Chip Design Industry in the UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-a-sovereign-ai-chip-design-industry-in-the-uk).

CST’s recommendations to support a sovereign UK AI chip design industry include:
- Recommendation 1: DSIT and DfE should increase the number of new chip designers in the UK workforce by 2030.
- Recommendation 2: DSIT and DfE should consider how to expand investment in training and skills for optoelectronics, in particular through the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC).
- Recommendation 3: DSIT and MOD should set clear strategic objectives on semiconductors to send a strong signal to the UK semiconductor industry on where activity is most useful.
- Recommendation 4: Government should coordinate investment through the entire innovation pipeline to support growth of the UK AI chip industry.
- Recommendation 5: DSIT should ensure the UK’s semiconductor infrastructure provides SME chip companies and academics with affordable and timely access to facilities.
- Recommendation 6: DSIT and DBT should explore UK access to the leading-edge technology required by UK startups.
Product Recall: Belkin BoostCharge USB-C BPB002 and Playa USB-C PB0003 Power Banks (2511-0225)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Product Recall for Belkin BoostCharge USB-C BPB002 and Playa USB-C PB0003 Power Banks presenting a risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Belkin BoostCharge USB-C BPB002 and Playa USB-C PB0003 Power Banks

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the lithium-ion batteries can overheat whilst in use.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as the lithium-ion batteries can overheat whilst in use. This can lead to localised smoking, melting and/or a risk of fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and complete the recall form on the Belkin website (https://www.belkin.com/support-article/?articleNum=337290) to receive a full refund or replacement.

Products purchased via TK Maxx can be returned to any TK Maxx store for a full refund or replacement. For further information on the TK Maxx recall, please visit this link. (https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/l/product-recall)

If disposing of the product, consumers should ensure this is done safely via their local household waste disposal site. Consumers should check first with their local centre if they accept this type of battery. For further information on household waste, access the following Gov.uk webpage https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0225

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
UB3 4DG, Amazon Data Services UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/DP3442QV/V002
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-14)

View the application submitted by Amazon Data Services UK Limited for Hayes Data Centre Emergency Back-up Generation Facility, Hayes.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:

waste and mining waste operations

installations

water discharge and groundwater activities

medium combustion plant and specified generators

The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:

what the application is about

when you need to comment by

The Environment Agency will decide:

whether to grant or refuse the application

what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Hennessy Health and Safety Consultancy
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 Hennessy Health and Safety Consultancy 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 Hennessy Health and Safety Consultancy 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.
The ethical decision-making model: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

Immigration staff guidance on making decisions involving difficult ethical issues.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff make decisions using the ethical decision-making model.

The purpose is to enable staff to articulate and raise concerns and to seek resolution ensuring that the right decision is made first time.
M W Briscoe v Cinch Cars: 6027208/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M W Briscoe v Cinch Cars: 6027208/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693694d1a6fc97b81e57432d/Maya_Williams_Briscoe_v_Cinch_Cars_6027208.2025_SOJ_UDL.pdf).
Post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below for the 2025 to 2026 academic year
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

The latest position on funding approval for post-16 qualifications, and information on the next funding approval round in spring 2025.

This guidance is for:
- education providers
- awarding organisations
It aims to give an update on:
- post-16 qualifications reform at level 3, following the Secretary of State’s review of qualifications due to have public funding removed
- the next phase of reforms, including the routes and subjects where we will approve new level 3 qualifications for delivery from 1 August 2026
Awarding organisations should also refer to the qualifications funding manual (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualifications-funding-approval-manual-2025-to-2026).
UK internal market: data strategy update and research priorities
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) has published an update in relation to its Data Strategy Roadmap including topics for further research.

The OIM published a Data Strategy Roadmap in 2023 to set out the evidence base for monitoring the effective operation of the UK internal market.

This update reports developments in relation to the evidence base, including ongoing work on intra-UK trade data, and also includes a list of research topics for further work. We are keen to understand how to take these forward in collaboration with the data community.

The OIM continues to work with the Office for National Statistics, UK Government departments, the Devolved Governments and other partners to improve our understanding of how the UK internal market is operating.
Government Digital Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

The home of Government Digital Service on GOV.UK. We are the digital centre of government. We serve the public, central government departments and the wider public sector.

We are the digital centre of government. We serve the public, central government departments and the wider public sector.

GDS is part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology).
EIM36570 - Deductions from earnings: capital allowances: apportionment of allowances where there is both business and private use
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)


Sections 205 and 207 CAA 2001

The capital allowances legislation provides for apportionment of allowances where plant or machinery is used partly for the purposes of the qualifying activity, in this case the employment or office, and partly for other purposes.Apportionment of capital allowances has to be made on a 'just and reasonable' basis having regard to all the circumstances, principally the actual use made of the item in the year of assessment.For an illustration of how the apportionment might be made, see example EIM36925 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim36925).As regards the use of assets for business entertaining, see EIM36580 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim36580).
CG25431 - Disposal of assets situated abroad: example 3
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)


An individual, resident but not domiciled in the UK, has a foreign bank account in a foreign currency, F. The account contains the following entries:

Date

-

Amount

November 2008

Balance

Nil

December 2008

Deposit - Partnership profits (relevant foreign income)

10,000F

-

subject to foreign tax

-

January 2009

Deposit - sale of shares

15,000F

-

(cost 10,560F in December 1998)

-

February 2009

Withdrawal - brought to UK

20,000F

The rate of exchange is

2.2F = £1 in December 1998

-

-

2.0F = £1 in December 2008 and January 2009

-

-

2.5F = £1 in February 2009

-

As in Example 2, see CG25430 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg25340#), the capital gain on the shares is first computed in sterling by reference to the rates of exchange ruling at the dates of acquisition and disposal respectively: thus:

-

-

£

-

Disposal proceeds 15,000F ÷ 2.0

7,500

less

Cost 10,560F ÷ 2.2

4,800

-

Foreign Chargeable Gain

2,700

Next, as in Example 2, we analyse the account. But this time we analyse it into income, capital and foreign chargeable gains.

Sterling is the only appropriate measure of capital gains (see Bentley v Pike, (53TC590) and Capcount Trading v Evans (65TC545) and CG25391 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg25391#)). We must therefore decide on the amount of capital gains in the account on the date the remittance is made by converting the sterling figures of gains back into the foreign currency at the rate of exchange applying at the remittance date (for example 2.5F = £1). So the £2,700 gains are represented by 6,750F at this date.

We then deduct the figures of foreign currency representing income and capital gains from the total foreign currency balance in the account. The figure we arrive at is normally called a figure of capital. However it is in reality only a balancing figure and it cannot be reconciled with amounts of capital that have been deposited in the account. Thus, in the present example:

-

Income

Capital

Capital gains

Total

Deposit December 2008

10,000F

-

-

10,000F

Amount of Gains

-

-

6,750F

6,750F

Subtotal

-

-

-

16,750F

Figure of capital to balance

-

8,250F

-

8,250F

-

10,000F

8,250F

6,750F

25,000F

The transfer of 20,000F is then matched with the contents of the mixed fund under the rules described in CG25380 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg25380#)+:

£2,700 (6,750F) is foreign chargeable gains

£4,000 (10,000F) is relevant foreign income (partnership profits)

£1,300 (3,250F) is capital

The first two components are remittances taxable in the United Kingdom.
TTM12250 - Tonnage tax groups: Group arrangements
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)


Changes to membership

The group arrangement does not need to be renewed if the composition of the group changes. Notifications made under FA00/SCH22/PARA129 (TTM12200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm12200)) will be accepted as notice of changes to the composition of the group arrangement provided they include a declaration that the representative company may act on behalf of the new member of the group in relation to the existing group arrangement.

References
Mr T Bouras v Secretary of State for Justice: 3303063/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Bouras v Secretary of State for Justice: 3303063/2024 and Others - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685be31f7d72089d199760f2/Mr_T_Bouras_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_3309091_2024_Judgment.pdf).
C Purcell v  Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd: 1304111/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Purcell v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd: 1304111/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685e82f5e44db4975be00b58/Charlotte_Purcell_v_Network_Rail_Infrastructure_Ltd_-_1304111_24_-_Final.pdf).
Miss P M Namusisi v Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Others: 2227184/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss P M Namusisi v Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Others: 2227184/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685930a25e1909fc4c861192/Miss_Primrose_Matovu_Namusisi_v_Chelsea_and_Westminster_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust___Others_-_2227184-2024.pdf).
Mr M Shaw v The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland: 8000444/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Shaw v The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland: 8000444/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798cdf7cbd1e3a508a22d63/Mr_M_Shaw_v_Chief_Constable_of_the_Police_Service_of_Scotland_-_8000444.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
January 2025 OMR and premises in BDUK plans (England and Wales)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

BDUK’s current view at premises level of January 2025 OMR determinations, current connectivity, future commercial plans, and premises in BDUK interventions

This data provides both BDUK’s Open Market Review (OMR) determinations at a UPRN level, and BDUK’s current view of whether a premises has a current gigabit connection, whether there are future plans for a gigabit connection, as well as our plans to deliver to premises that we believe are not commercially viable. The data does not contain comprehensive information on which premises have historically been delivered by BDUK through vouchers, Gigahubs and Superfast.

The data is designed to help technical users including broadband suppliers and local councils understand where BDUK plans to deliver and to improve the transparency about the contracts that we’ve signed under Project Gigabit.
North Kidlington Primary School: 14 July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-13)

The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about North Kidlington Primary School.

Decision reference: VAR2595-VAR2596

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements –approved (2025) / not approved (2026)

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Oxfordshire County Council

Admission authority: local authority
Mr C Masharani v L Rowland & Company (Retail) Ltd: 2408937/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Masharani v L Rowland & Company (Retail) Ltd: 2408937/2021 - Judgment on Liability (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab5b32a270d8f9e7ed88f9/Mr_C_Masharani_v_L_Rowland___Company__Retail__Limited_-_2408937_2021.pdf).
Mr A Al-Abasi v nGAGE Talent UK Employees Ltd: 2219387/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Al-Abasi v nGAGE Talent UK Employees Ltd: 2219387/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a30a59246cc964c53d294d/Mr_A_Al-Abasi_v_nGAGE_Talent_UK_Employees_Limited_-_2219387-2024.pdf).
Hillhouse Court, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 3JT: MAN/OOBQ/LDC/2023/0014
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Northern Region Judge John Murray LLB and Tribunal Member Susan Latham MRICS Sitting on 23 August 2023

Read the full decision in Hillhouse Court, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 3JT: MAN/OOBQ/LDC/2023/0014 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681c94ede26cd2f713d870b8/Hillhouse___Court_decision_23.8.23_Final.pdf)