theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

We want to know what you think about the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). The government is committed to achieving sustainable economic growth to improve the prosperity of our country. The development of high-quality nature-positive infrastructure will support this mission.

BNG is a way of creating and improving natural habitats. BNG makes sure development has a measurably positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity, compared to what was there before development.

We propose introducing BNG for NSIPs from May 2026. This will provide a clear framework to ensure new major infrastructure developments leave biodiversity in a measurably better state than before development took place. This will contribute to our legally binding Environment Act 2021 targets for biodiversity, and provide wider benefits for climate change adaptation and mitigation.

We are also consulting separately on improving the implementation of BNG for minor, medium and brownfield developments (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-implementation-of-biodiversity-net-gain-for-minor-medium-and-brownfield-development).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mrs Siobhan Clarke
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mrs Siobhan Clarke

Location teacher worked: Lincolnshire

Date of professional conduct panel: 23 April 2025

Outcome type: No order made

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mrs Siobhan Clarke, formerly employed in Lincolnshire.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Mrs N M Rogerson v Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 6012120/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs N M Rogerson v Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 6012120/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6899ec4dad0cbc0e27643220/Mrs_NM_Rogerson_v_Mid_Cheshire_Hospitals_NHS_Trust_-_6012120.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Children and young people’s services formula review
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Report on research to develop a new multi-level model of relative need for children and young people’s services in local authorities, completed in January 2020.

This research looks at ways to fund and support children and young people’s services (CYPS) in local authorities. It formed part of the wider review of relative needs and resources (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-local-authorities-relative-needs-and-resources) to develop up-to-date approaches to distributing funding to local authorities in England.

The research team analysed datasets that were available at the time to determine which characteristics should be included in the relative needs formula. They identified a set of variables that were robust and showed a significant contribution to the model identifying the likelihood of a child in the dataset being supported by children’s social care (CSC).

The report includes:
- comprehensive review of the data sources available at the time
- adopting a child level approach to funding CYPS
- developing a statistical approach to modelling the use of CSC services
The peer review, undertaken in December 2019, is an independent assessment of the CYPS formula.

The updated explanatory note on the Children’s Social Care Prevention Grant methodology (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/explanatory-note-on-childrens-social-care-prevention-grant-methodology) explains the approach used to allocate new funding in the final local government finance settlement 2025 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2025-to-2026).

The research was commissioned in 2018:
- by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Department for Education
- undertaken by LG Futures and academic partners
- by a previous government
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

‘The Children and Young People’s Services Formula Review: final evaluation report’ has:
- irregularity errors in tables 46, 49, 50, 53 and 54
- a formula character encoding error on page 129
This report does not meet WCAG version 2.2 AA – 1.3.1 Info and Relationships: (https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/quickref/#qr-content-structure-separation-programmatic) Information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation can be programmatically determined or are available in text. We will fix this as soon as possible, and within 2 months,
Mr J S Wainwright v Cardiff Council: 1602471/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J S Wainwright v Cardiff Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dc2610931ea30d1b7ee36c/xx-xxxx-xxxx_J_Wainwright_v_Cardiff_Council_Judgment.pdf).
Money Advice Partnership
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Money Advice Partnership recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK 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.
I2I HQ 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 I2I HQ 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 I2I HQ 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.
Your rights to housing if you're under 18
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

If you're under 18, you cannot usually rent your own home, but you'll be on the priority list for council housing - your rights and what happens if you want to leave home

If you’re homeless

You may be considered legally homeless if the place you live is unsafe, unsuitable or you have no legal right to be there. You can be legally homeless if you’re staying with friends or another family for a while. You do not have to be sleeping rough to be homeless.

If you’re under 16

If you’re under 16 and having serious problems at home, contact Children’s Services at your local council. They’ll try and help you sort things out so you can stay at home. If living at home is too dangerous or impossible, they can:
- arrange for you to live with another family member or adult, like a friend’s parent
- find you emergency accommodation
- look at other options including living with a foster family
If you’re 16 or 17

If you’re under 18, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to sign a tenancy contract or mortgage agreement.

If you’re 16 or 17 and homeless, you’ll usually be provided with accommodation by Children’s Services at your local council. This is because you’ll be considered a ‘child in need’.

Children’s Services will also consider if there’s any way you can return home or go and live with another relative. They cannot force you to go back somewhere you do not feel safe.

What a ‘child in need’ is

You’re a ‘child in need’ if you’re under 18 and:
- you’re living with a violent person
- you do not have money for food
- you do not have anywhere to live
- you have problems that affect your health or education (for example you’re disabled)
- your home is uninhabitable (for example if there’s been a fire or flood)
Tell the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health) if you want to attend a referral hearing: Form T128
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Use this form to tell the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health) if you want to attend your referral hearing.

Open a document

You can download and open PDF documents on your device. Downloading enables more features to be used, such as printing.

Adobe Reader is a free to use PDF viewer. You can use this to view, fill in and print PDF documents. You do not need to sign up for a free trial.

Follow these steps:
- Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.
- Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.
- Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).
- Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.
If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you need a printed version contact your local court (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Find more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms) by category.

Find out how HM Courts & Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.
Application to cancel the PGI 'Scottish Salmon'
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

Decision on an application to cancel a geographical indication (GI) registered under the UK government's GI scheme.

The Secretary of State has decided to reject the application submitted by WildFish in respect of “Scottish Salmon”, a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) under the UK Government’s quality scheme for agricultural products and foodstuffs.
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage: enforcement and compliance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

This collection of reports set out the government’s evidence and analysis on the enforcement of the National Living and National Minimum Wage.

These documents look at the government’s evidence and analysis on the enforcement of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. The evidence helps monitor, evaluate and review minimum wage enforcement and compliance.

The evidence covers:
- estimated non-compliance with the minimum wage
- routes to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) enforcement
- enforcement and compliance operations
- enforcement and compliance statistics
Export pig meat to Mexico: certificate 8149
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Apply online to export fresh or frozen pork to Mexico.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68da83a849e17d00a56ffb70/8149NFG.pdf) and Checklist for certificate 8149 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68aed7ac9e1cebdd2c96a1e8/Mexico_-_Cold_Store_check_list.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export pig meat to Mexico: certificate 8149, version 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/612f68728fa8f503303fde16/8149EHC_V2.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8149EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68da83a849e17d00a56ffb70/8149NFG.pdf) and Checklist for certificate 8149 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68aed7ac9e1cebdd2c96a1e8/Mexico_-_Cold_Store_check_list.pdf).

Download and fill in Export pig meat to Mexico: certificate 8149, version 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/612f68728fa8f503303fde16/8149EHC_V2.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Regulatory Article (RA) 1210: ownership and management of operating risk (risk to life)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

RA covering the ownership and management of risk to life using a standardised approach and with regard to future risks.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Oliver Christian
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Oliver Christian is His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for North America and His Majesty’s Consul General to New York as of March 2025. Prior to this role, Oliver Christian was His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for the Middle East and Pakistan, and His Majesty’s Consul General to Dubai since September 2023. Oliver was previously Head of the Prime Minister’s Business Unit in Downing Street, serving four Prime Ministers from 2019 to 2023. Oliver was responsible for maintaining a trusted link between the Prime Minister, Whitehall and the boardrooms of UK and international businesses and investors. He oversaw over £78 billion of investment and export deals, establishing the UK Global Investment Summit and the creation of the Office of Investment during his tenure. Prior to that he helped establish the Department for International Trade (now the Department for Business and Trade), as the Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State and President of the Board of Trade in 2016. Oliver has 13 years’ experience in Government having worked in trade, investment, business, regulation and security across several Departments and represented the UK in its missions overseas. Oliver has a degree from Keele University in International Relations and Philosophy and studied abroad at the University of Toronto. Social media links follow Oliver Christian on Linkedin

Oliver Christian is His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for North America and His Majesty’s Consul General to New York as of March 2025.

Prior to this role, Oliver Christian was His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for the Middle East and Pakistan, and His Majesty’s Consul General to Dubai since September 2023.

Oliver was previously Head of the Prime Minister’s Business Unit in Downing Street, serving four Prime Ministers from 2019 to 2023. Oliver was responsible for maintaining a trusted link between the Prime Minister, Whitehall and the boardrooms of UK and international businesses and investors. He oversaw over £78 billion of investment and export deals, establishing the UK Global Investment Summit and the creation of the Office of Investment during his tenure.

Prior to that he helped establish the Department for International Trade (now the Department for Business and Trade), as the Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State and President of the Board of Trade in 2016. Oliver has 13 years’ experience in Government having worked in trade, investment, business, regulation and security across several Departments and represented the UK in its missions overseas.

Oliver has a degree from Keele University in International Relations and Philosophy and studied abroad at the University of Toronto.

Social media links
- follow Oliver Christian on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-christian-HMTC/)
RG1 8PQ, R. Collard Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/EB3500KB/V003
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

View the application submitted by R. Collard Limited for R. Collard Limited, Reading.

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)
Are you assessing risk before, during and after modifications?
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the importance of ensuring all on board activities can be performed safely.

Safety flyer issued with the investigation report into the man overboard from fishing vessel Kingfisher (DH 110) approximately 30 nautical miles east-north-east of Wick, Scotland on 12 July 2024, resulting in one fatality.

The document summarises the circumstances of the accident and provides multiple safety considerations for members of the fishing community.

This information has been prepared for the:
- fishing industry
Related publication

An investigation report (https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/man-overboard-from-fishing-vessel-kingfisher-dh-110-with-the-loss-of-1-life) has also been prepared for this accident.
Mr A Travers v North Lanarkshire Council: 4102900/2017
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Travers v North Lanarkshire Council: 4102900/2017 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c362c02662c6f8ec2447c/Mr_A_Travers_v_North_Lanarkshire_Council_-_4102900.2017__-_Judgment.pdf).
University of Nottingham
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 University of Nottingham 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 University of Nottingham 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
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.
RFIG22510 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT):International tax clarifications due to coronavirus (COVID:19):International tax clarifications due to coronavirus (COVID 19) - Work tie
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


An individual has a UK work tie if they work for more than 3 hours in the UK for at least 40 days in that tax year. (see RFIG20560 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig20560))

The modification to the legislation will disregard any days the individual works for more than 3 hours in the UK if:
- the day falls in the period beginning with 1 March 2020 and ends with 1 June 2020
- on that day the individual is in the UK carrying out specified coronavirus disease related work, and
- the individual is resident in another country for tax purposes.
Enterprise Investment Scheme, Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme and Social Investment Tax Relief: May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Information on the number of companies and investors under the venture capital schemes, along with amount of investments, covering periods up to 2023 to 2024.

This publication details the number of companies receiving investment through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), and the Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) scheme, along with the amount of funds raised.

This release includes first estimates on funds raised for tax year 2023 to 2024. Information about advance assurance requests (AAR) is also provided with first estimates for tax year 2024 to 2025.

The publication also provides the industrial and geographical breakdown of EIS and SEIS companies, the distribution of companies by the amount of funds raised, and the distribution of investors by the size of their investment.
Crime news: annotating bank statements to support applications
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

Clients are encouraged to annotate their bank statements with the nature, source, and frequency of credits when applying for a representation order.

Sometimes bank statements are an applicant’s only evidence of income, for example, if they are recently self-employed. In such instances, all credits will be counted as income unless noted otherwise. If applicants annotate their bank statements before submitting them, this will assist us in accurately assessing their means on first submission.

Annotating statements can explain why certain credits should not be included as self-employed income. In addition, for any bank statements provided in support of an application, we will include any credits that appear to form regular income, such as regular credits from friends and family, online sales, and gambling.

Further information

The Criminal Legal Aid Manual - Criminal Legal Aid Manual - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-legal-aid-manual)
Peregrine 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 Peregrine 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 Peregrine 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
- 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.
Bird flu (avian influenza) movement licences
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Use a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals in, out or within a bird flu disease control zone.

In bird flu disease zones, certain movements of the following are not permitted:
- poultry
- other captive birds
- eggs
- poultry products or materials associated with their keeping
- mammals from or to premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept
This is to control further disease spread.

Some low risk activities or movements are possible, provided that all conditions of the general licence are met by the person responsible. If it is not possible to meet the conditions, or if the activity or movement is not covered by a general licence, you can apply for a specific licence (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-exemption-from-animal-disease-movement-restrictions).

These licences only allow activity or movement during outbreaks of avian influenza where the strains start with ‘H5N’ – for example, H5N1 and H5N5. These licences cannot be used during an outbreak of any other strains of HPAI, such as H7N9.

All infected premises in the current outbreak (October 2020 to date) have been sequenced and categorised as H5Nx high pathogenicity avian influenza viruses belonging to clade 2.3.4.4b.

Check what zone you’re in on the bird flu disease zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d).

Find all bird flu cases and disease control zones in England (https://www.gov.uk/animal-disease-cases-england).
Social Housing Holdings Limited in Liquidation: information for creditors, investors
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

On 2 July 2025, a winding-up order was made against Social Housing Holdings Limited (company number 12634526) and the court appointed the Official Receiver as Liquidator.

The Official Receiver will wind up the company in accordance with their statutory duties. They also have a duty to inquire into the cause of the company’s failure and conduct of current and former directors.

Information for creditors & investors

You will need to register as a creditor (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/claim-money-back-from-a-bankrupt-person-or-company-in-compulsory-liquidation-guidance-for-creditors) in the liquidation of the company if:

you have not been paid for goods or services you’ve supplied

you have paid the company for goods or services that you have not received

To register as a creditor in the company, you will need to complete a Proof of Debt form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rule-144-proof-of-debt-general-form) which you should then email to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Please note, if you have already submitted a Proof of Debt to the Official Receiver than there is no need to resubmit. Further, due to the level of correspondence on this case, individual proofs of debt cannot be acknowledged.
CIRD60062 - Land remediation relief: late claims
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)


HMRC will deal with a late claim for Land Remediation Relief broadly in accordance with the guidance at Statement of Practice SP05/01 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statement-of-practice-5-2001). While this does not specifically refer to Land Remediation Relief, this is the general HMRC approach.

For further guidance on time limits for claims made by companies, see the Company Taxation Manual at CTM90600 onwards (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm90600).
PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 25 April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-25)

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, this morning.

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, this morning.

The Prime Minister began by saying he was horrified by the devastating terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, which saw the tragic loss of 26 innocent lives.

He expressed his deep condolences on behalf of the British people to all those affected, their loved ones and the people of India.

The leaders agreed to stay in touch.
Brockhurst Primary School: 25 April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

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

Decision reference: VAR2555

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Hampshire County Council

Admission authority: local authority
Service level agreement for operation of Welsh rates of Income Tax by HMRC
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

This service level agreement between HMRC and the Welsh Government sets out the requirements and performance measures for the operation of Welsh rates of Income Tax.

This agreement ensures a consistent quality of service to Welsh taxpayers and allows HMRC and the Welsh Government to meet their respective responsibilities in respect of operating Welsh rates of Income Tax.

For previous versions of the service level agreement, see The National Archives website:

the agreement that covered 2022 to 2024 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20220104202456/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/service-level-agreement-for-operation-of-welsh-rates-of-income-tax-by-hmrc)

the agreement that covered 2020 to 2021 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20210921233145/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/service-level-agreement-for-operation-of-welsh-rates-of-income-tax-by-hmrc)
George Koch Sons Europe 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 George Koch Sons Europe 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 George Koch Sons Europe 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
- 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.
UK removes Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham from terrorist organisation list
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

An order has been laid in Parliament to deproscribe Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), enabling closer engagement with the new Syrian government.

The government’s decision to remove Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from the list of proscribed terrorist organisations will mean closer engagement with the new Syrian government and support UK foreign and domestic priorities, from counter-terrorism to migration and chemical weapons destruction.

Deproscribing HTS is part of the UK’s response to the significant developments in Syria since forces led by President Ahmed Al Sharaa toppled the Assad regime last December. HTS was originally listed as an alias of proscribed organisation Al-Qa’ida in 2017.

The former Foreign Secretary’s visit to Syria in July renewed the diplomatic relationship between the UK and Syria. The UK will continue to press for genuine progress and hold the Syrian government accountable for its actions in fighting terrorism and restoring stability in Syria and the wider region. We will continue to judge the new Syrian government on their actions not on their words.

Daesh remains a significant threat in Syria. The deproscription of HTS will support this government’s engagement on the counter-Daesh mission in Syria, in turn reducing the threat to the UK.

Deproscription will also support closer working with Syria to eliminate the Assad regime’s chemical weapons programme. This government welcomes the Syrian President’s commitment to destroy these weapons once and for all.

This decision aligns with the announcement made by the United States earlier this year to remove HTS from its list of Foreign Terrorist Organisations.

This government will always put the safety and security of the British people first, which is why any deproscription decision is not taken lightly. The decision to remove HTS from the proscribed list has been made following detailed consultation with operational partners and other departments, and a robust assessment by the cross-government Proscription Review Group.

The government reserves the right to reassess proscription decisions in response to any emerging threats and will always take swift and decisive action in the interests of national security.

The deproscription of HTS will mean that the proscription offences set out in the Terrorism Act 2000, including the offences of membership and inviting support for proscribed organisations, will no longer apply to HTS. On completion of this deproscription, a total of 83 organisations will be proscribed by the UK.
Gas statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Data on UK production, trade and demand of gas by sector, including natural gas and liquefied natural gas.

Gas statistics examine trends in gas covering:
- production
- imports by country and method (via pipeline or shipments of liquefied natural gas)
- exports by country and method (via pipeline or shipments of liquefied natural gas)
- consumption
While natural gas is the main focus of these statistics, data on liquefied natural gas (LNG) is covered in detail in both Energy Trends and the Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES). Data on colliery methane is provided in DUKES only.

Our tables in Energy Trends and the Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES) include commentary explaining key trends. The chapters provide a more in-depth review for the most recent period.

If you have questions about these statistics, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Pay review body members' fees and expenses
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Details of fees and expenses claimed by members of the Pay Review Bodies.

These figures show the fees and expenses claimed by members of:
- Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/armed-forces-pay-review-body) (AFPRB)
- Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/review-body-on-doctors-and-dentists-remuneration) (DDRB)
- NHS Pay Review Body - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nhs-pay-review-body) (NHSPRB)
- Prison Service Pay Review Body - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/prison-services-pay-review-body) (PSPR)
- School Teachers’ Review Body - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/school-teachers-review-body) (STRB)
- Senior Salaries Review Body - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/review-body-on-senior-salaries) (SSRB)
- National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-crime-agency-remuneration-review-body) (NCARRB)
- Police Remuneration Review Body - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/police-remuneration-review-body) (PRRB)
East Marine Plan Issues with Supporting Evidence period has ended
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Stakeholders were given the opportunity to have their say on issues in the east marine plan areas through engagement events hosted by the Marine Planning Team at the Marine Management Organisation this autumn.

The team conducted three in-person events in Norwich, Peterborough and Hull and three online events. The events took place in the period from 06 November until 05 December.

Opportunities, challenges, and needs for the east marine plan areas were discussed in depth at these high-energy in-person and online events. Stakeholders were very knowledgeable and engaged, providing their perspectives on the most pertinent issues in the east marine plan areas, along with a range of supporting evidence. Issues raised ranged from concerns around the impact of aggregates extraction on coastal erosion to the potential for increased employment opportunities and enhanced local skillsets in the east marine plan areas.

The Marine Planning Team are grateful to all those who participated in the Issues with Supporting Evidence events.

The issues and evidence provided by the wide range of stakeholders operating in the east marine plan areas will prove vital in policy development.

Later this year, the Marine Planning Team will share a summary report detailing the information gathered from the Issues with Supporting Evidence stage of the East Marine Plan development. Stakeholders will be notified of further engagement opportunities available throughout the East Marine Plan development process.