theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Product Safety Report: Wax Warmer, WAX-5001 & 5002 sold via Amazon (2501-0003)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Product Safety Report for Wax Warmer, WAX-5001 presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Wax Warmer, WAX-5001 & 5002 sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is a lack of protection from access to its live parts.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

The product has been removed from the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is a lack of protection from access to its live parts. As the product is inadequately earthed and does not notify the consumer in the instructions, the insulation could break down during use. This then means that the metal parts accessible to the consumer become live, giving the consumer an electric shock were they to touch them.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

The product has been removed from the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2501-0003

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Enterprise Mobility (Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK 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 Enterprise Mobility (Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK 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 Enterprise Mobility (Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK 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
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.
IMPS02350 - Background information and policy objectives: postponed VAT accounting
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)


PVA was introduced in January 2021. It allows a VAT registered importer to account for the relevant import VAT on their VAT return rather than paying it immediately or through their duty deferment account and reclaiming it as input tax using the HMRC form C79.

Where PVA is chosen (and notified) on a customs declaration, the VAT amount will appear on a Monthly Postponed Import VAT Statement (MPIVS), which businesses must access via the CDS financial dashboard. The MPIVS provides them with the VAT amounts to be included in box one of the VAT return and (where appropriate)in box four to be reclaimed as input tax , subject to the normal rules. Businesses are encouraged to download the statements for their records.

Importers who are not VAT registered or who, under input tax rules would be unable to treat the import VAT as input tax because they are not the owner of the goods being imported, are NOT permitted to use PVA.

Importers who engage intermediaries to complete their customs declarations on their behalf should have a written agreement with that intermediary to confirm how the import VAT will be accounted for. It is important to remember that the decision to use PVA (or not) is for the importer to make, not the intermediary.

Check when you can account for import VAT on your VAT Return - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-account-for-import-vat-on-your-vat-return) provides further information the mechanics of using PVA

Guidance on how an importer accesses their MPIVS is given at: Get your postponed import VAT statement - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-your-postponed-import-vat-statement)

Importers are also given guidance on how to interpret their MPIVS at: Understanding your monthly postponed import VAT statements - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-your-monthly-postponed-import-vat-statements)
Place and country of birth: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Tells HM Passport Office staff about the customer’s place and country of birth and how they must be shown on the passport and in our records.

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff dealing with passport applications:
- how the customer’s place and country of birth is part of their identity
- the customer’s place and country of birth affects their nationality
- how the customer’s place and country of birth may affect their entitlement
- the impact place and country of birth may have on a vulnerability
- how the customer’s place and country of birth may affect consent for a passport
- about the importance of the name of the place and country of birth, and how to correctly record them
- what documents a customer must send us, as evidence of their place and country of birth
- how and when you must make changes to the customer’s place and country of birth
Working for British Embassy Santo Domingo
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)


If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Santo Domingo or one of the other UK delegations, DIT offices, other government departments or consulates, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fcdo.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
51 Lavengro Road,LoDandon,SE27 9EQ: LON/00AY/F77/2024/0612
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArb on Date 20 November 2024

Read the full decision in 51 Lavengro Road,LoDandon,SE27 9EQ: LON/00AY/F77/2024/0612 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674dce62649db05b051ee255/Decision_-_51_Lavengro_Road_London_SE27_9EQ.pdf). Read the full reasons in 51 Lavengro Road,LoDandon,SE27 9EQ: LON/00AY/F77/2024/0612 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674dce6eeb52380f5456af8f/Full_Reasons_-_51_Lavengro_Road_London_SE27_9EQ.pdf).
A Munkevics v Echo Personnel Ltd: 1306243/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Munkevics v Echo Personnel Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab71f10f72884e1756aa51/Mrs_A_Munkevics_v_Echo_Personnel_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in A Munkevics v Echo Personnel Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Amended Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3f158d3f1efd2ce2ab8fa/Mrs_A_Munkevics_v_Echo_Personnel_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Remedy.pdf).

Read the full decision in A Munkevics v Echo Personnel Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3f1bdd3f1efd2ce2ab8fb/Mrs_A_Munkevics_v_Echo_Personnel_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Remedy_Judgment_Written_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in A Munkevics v Echo Personnel Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3f1f153505b2ca44eff4a/Mrs_A_Munkevics_v_Echo_Personnel_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Liability_Judgment_with_Written_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in A Munkevics v Echo Personnel Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686fa4d52557debd867cbf66/Mrs_A_Munkevics_v_Echo_Personnel_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-__Remedy_Reconsideration_Decision.pdf).
Early years education recovery programme: evaluations
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Evaluations of the work done under the early years education recovery programme.

These reports evaluate the impact of projects in the Department for Education’s early years education recovery programme.

The programme was a support package for the early years sector.

It aimed to address the impact of the pandemic on England’s youngest and most disadvantaged children.

We are still evaluating the impact of some projects in the programme, and its overall impact.

There is information about the programme in the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250507001909/https:/www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-education-recovery-programme).
Safety works completed at public park in Wrexham
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

A skate park in Wrexham is safe to be reopened after the completion of works to stabilise the ground around an old mine shaft.

In April 2023, the Mining Remediation Authority was notified of a ground collapse at the Solvay Banks public park and play area in Southsea, Wrexham, at the location of an old mine shaft.

The area was immediately secured with fencing while we investigated the situation. In May we filled the shaft, measured to be more than 110 metres deep, with around 650 tonnes of material to stabilise the area and prevent further ground collapse.

James Walker, project manager for our public safety and subsidence team, said:

The safety of the public is our paramount concern, and we acted swiftly to secure the collapsed shaft at Solvay Banks Park.

Our initial investigations identified the presence of a further 2 mine shafts in the vicinity, and historical records indicated that all 3 shafts had previously undergone treatment by the local authority in the 1970s.

The locations of the other 2 mine shafts in the area were checked as a precautionary measure and no issues were found.

Ground investigation and surveying works identified that the existing mine shaft cap was in better condition than initially anticipated but the ground around it had collapsed. Our treatment plan was designed to leave the existing cap in place but we strengthened the cap and the ground around it by drilling and grouting the area. Mining Remediation Authority contractors successfully completed these works in August 2024.

With the mine shaft secured and stabilised, the area has been restored to its original condition and the play park is now safe to be reopened and enjoyed by the local community.

The site following completion of the works.

As part of our work to keep people safe and provide peace of mind we investigated and assessed 949 mining hazards and subsidence claims last year.

You can report a coal mining hazard to us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling xx-xxxx-xxxx.

For media enquiries contact the community response team

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

For emergency media enquiries (out of hours) call: xx-xxxx-xxxx.Only urgent media calls will be attended to.
Rouute Technologies 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 Rouute Technologies 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 Rouute Technologies 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.
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (September 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Monthly air quality monitoring reports for HS2, taken within local authorities along the Phase One (London to West Midlands) route.

The reports contain monitoring data and interpretative results, including a summary of the construction activities occurring. This covers any complaints received, data recorded over the monitoring period, and periods which exceeded agreed trigger levels and the results of any investigations. Where High Speed Two (HS2) works have been identified as the source, the reports include actions taken to resolve the issue and to prevent a recurrence.

HS2 Ltd and its contractors are required to undertake air quality and dust monitoring, and produce monthly reports, to comply with the Code of Construction Practice (CoCP). The reports are specific to each local authority area along the Phase One route.

The CoCP forms part of the Environmental Minimum Requirements (EMRs). The EMRs set out high-level environmental and sustainability commitments to be carried out during the planning and implementation of works along the Phase One route.
VATRESNI1300 - Introduction: The law
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


EU law

The Principal VAT Directive 2006/112/EU (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2006/112/contents)
- Article 131 - states that Member States shall lay down conditions that apply to exemptions (zero-rating in the UK) to prevent evasion, avoidance or abuse. Each Member State sets conditions for operating the scheme.
- Article 147 - provides the legal basis for the basic principles of the VAT Retail Export Scheme in UK law.
UK primary legislation

VAT Act 1994 (VATA 94) (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/23/section/30)
- Section 30(8) and
- Section 30(10)
- Schedule 9ZB (inserted by Taxation (Post-transition Period) Act 2020
Section 30(8) of the VAT Act 1994 permits the zero-rating of goods supplied for export to a destination outside the EU subject to compliance with conditions imposed in regulations or elsewhere. Section 30(10) permits the Commissioners to demand payment of output tax from the person to whom the goods were supplied or any person found in possession of the goods in the UK where:
- goods supplied for export have not been exported; or
- relevant conditions for zero-rating the supply have not been met.
Subsections (8) and (10) are modified by Sch 9ZB, Part 3, paragraphs 9 and 10, which prevent them from applying to the export of goods from Northern Ireland to a place in the member States.

UK secondary legislation

The VAT Regulations 1995 (SI 1995/2518) (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2518/contents) as amended by the VAT(Miscellaneous Amendments, Northern Ireland Protocol and Savings and Transitional Provisions)(EU Exit) Regs 2020 and the VAT(Northern Ireland)(EU Exit) Regulations 2020, provide definitions and conditions for zero-rating:
- Regulation 133(A) outlines imports, exports and removals in respect of Northern Ireland
- Regulation 133(C) outlines the conditions for zero-rating goods supplied under the VAT retail export scheme in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland regulations 2020/1546 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1546/regulation/9):
- Regulation 9, requires a supplier who has zero-rated goods that are removed from NI to GB to be treated as the importer of the goods and account for VAT.
Tertiary legislation

The conditions set out in Notice 704 VAT Retail Export Scheme (Northern Ireland) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/retail-export-scheme-northern-ireland) lays down the conditions that must be met in full for supplies of goods for export outside the EU and Northern Ireland under the VAT retail export scheme to be zero-rated. In this respect the notice has the force of law. A simplified notice, Notice 704/1 Claim VAT back on tax-free shoppingin Northern Ireland (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-vat-back-on-tax-free-shopping-in-northern-ireland), for travellers departing from the European Union, highlights the main aspects of the scheme.
DASA Impact Report 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

This report, produced by Beauhurst, examines the economic activity and growth of companies funded by the Defence and Security Accelerator between 2016 and 2024.

The DASA Impact Report 2025 provides a detailed analysis of companies that have received DASA funding support. Using rigorous data collection and analysis methodologies, Beauhurst examines:
- Post-funding investment patterns, including additional public and private equity investment secured by DASA-funded innovators
- Business outcomes including company exits, mergers, and acquisitions
- Employment growth and job creation across DASA-funded companies
- Economic contribution measured through Gross Value Added (GVA)
- Import and export activity of DASA-funded SMEs
- Regional distribution of DASA-supported innovation across the UK
- Sectoral analysis showing the range of technologies and industries receiving DASA support
Waste recovery sites: apply for a pre-consent certificate
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

If you run a waste recovery site with a permit in England and regularly receive shipments of the same waste, you may benefit from having a 'pre-consent' certificate.

If the Environment Agency issues a waste recovery site with a pre-consent certificate:
- the notification process is quicker
- consents may last up to 3 years, rather than the standard 12 months
Check the guidance on how to apply before you fill in the form. This explains how to pay and where to send your application.
1 - 10 Summers Street, London, EC1R 5BD: LON/00AG/LDC/2025/0759
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Ian Mohabir on 13 August 2025.

Read the full transcript in 1 - 10 Summers Street, London, EC1R 5BD: LON/00AG/LDC/2025/0759 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a2dcf2b4b6acd341133aa4/1_-_10_Summers_Street_-_section_20ZA.pdf).
Keen Ai
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 Keen Ai 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 Keen Ai 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 Cadets
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.
Ajay Sharma CMG
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Ajay Sharma was appointed British High Commissioner to Malaysia in April 2025 . This is Ajay’s fourth head of mission role. He was UK Chargé d’affaires to Iran from 2013 to 2015, British Ambassador to Qatar from 2015 to 2020, and Chargé d’affaires to Turkey from 2022 to 2023. Ajay has also served in Moscow and in Paris as the Deputy Ambassador to France. Before his current role, Ajay was a Director International Affairs in the National Security Secretariat of the Cabinet Office and a Director in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. During his 30-year career as a diplomat, Ajay has been involved in several international negotiations, including as the UK Representative for a Cyprus Settlement 2021 to 2022 and as the Deputy Negotiator for the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA). Born in London, Ajay is a graduate of Oxford University. He is fluent in French and Turkish and is learning Bahasa Melayu. Follow Ajay Sharma on X: @AjaySharmaFCO Curriculum vitae 2025 to present British High Commissioner to Malaysia 2024 to 2025 FCDO, Director 2023 to 2024 Cabinet Office, National Security Secretariat, Director International 2022 to 2023 Ankara, Head of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires 2021 to 2022 FCDO, UK Cyprus Settlement Coordinator 2020 to 2021 FCDO, Deputy Political Director 2015 to 2020 Doha, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Qatar 2012 to 2015 FCO Iran Coordinator, followed by non-resident, then resident Chargé d’affaires to Iran 2008 to 2012 Paris, Deputy Ambassador to France 2007 to 2008 Tehran, Deputy Ambassador to Iran 2007 Language training (Farsi) 2005 to 2007 FCO, Deputy Head of Security Policy Department 2003 to 2005 Ankara, Head of Political Section 2002 to 2003 Moscow, Head of Economic Section 2001 to 2002 Language training (Russian) 2000 to 2001 Secondment to Her Majesty’s Treasury 1997 to 2000 Ankara, Second Secretary Political 1996 to 1997 Language training (Turkish) 1995 to 1996 FCO, Desk Officer Hungary and Slovakia, European Department

Ajay Sharma was appointed British High Commissioner to Malaysia in April 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-malaysia-ajay-sharma).

This is Ajay’s fourth head of mission role. He was UK Chargé d’affaires to Iran from 2013 to 2015, British Ambassador to Qatar from 2015 to 2020, and Chargé d’affaires to Turkey from 2022 to 2023. Ajay has also served in Moscow and in Paris as the Deputy Ambassador to France.

Before his current role, Ajay was a Director International Affairs in the National Security Secretariat of the Cabinet Office and a Director in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

During his 30-year career as a diplomat, Ajay has been involved in several international negotiations, including as the UK Representative for a Cyprus Settlement 2021 to 2022 and as the Deputy Negotiator for the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA).

Born in London, Ajay is a graduate of Oxford University. He is fluent in French and Turkish and is learning Bahasa Melayu.

Follow Ajay Sharma on X: @AjaySharmaFCO (https://twitter.com/AjaySharmaFCO)

Curriculum vitae
Tan Delta Systems plc
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 Tan Delta Systems plc 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 Tan Delta Systems plc recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
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.
Civil servants exit another office space under £94m programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

The Plan for London has reached a significant milestone after the Civil Service completed its exit from another building in the capital.

The Government Property Agency (GPA) is set to secure a further £8.8 million in annual savings with the imminent closure of another Civil Service office space in London.

On Thursday (November 27) all civil servants based at 10 Victoria Street officially completed their departure from the building, which is the third workspace being closed as part of the government’s Plan for London.

Approximately 1,000 staff from a number of Civil Service departments, including the Cabinet Office, had occupied the space.

Read the full press release on the Government Property Agency website. (https://gpa.gov.uk/insights/news/civil-servants-exit-another-office-space-under-94m-programme/)
Release on temporary licence  in youth custody policy framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-30)

Requirements and guidance on children and young people in custody being released on temporary licence.

This Policy Framework sets out the mandatory requirements and guidance for staff in the children and young people’s secure estate so that more children can be considered eligible for release on temporary licence (ROTL).

It includes:
- background on ROTL, its benefits and use with children and young people
- the criteria for a child to be eligible for ROTL
- introducing ROTL assessments to an earlier point in children’s time in custody
- guidance to support sufficient time for effective decision-making in ROTL assessments
Pilot period

This policy framework is being piloted from 1 May 2025 and only applies to HMYOI Wetherby; HMYOI Parc; Oakhill Secure Training Centre; Barton Moss Secure Children’s Home, and Vinney Green Secure Children’s Home.

For the pilot sites, this Policy Framework introduces a standardised eligibility criteria for children serving custodial sentences and provides guidance to support a general presumption in favour of ROTL, subject to individual suitability and risk assessments.

After learning from the pilot, we will review this policy ahead of full implementation across the entire youth estate.
Seychelles: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Information for British nationals who are survivors of rape and sexual assault in Seychelles.

This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:
- seek medical advice and attention
- report to local police
- engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas.
For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad-returning-to-the-uk)
Mr Kieron Dominic Scully v Northamptonshire County Council: [2025] EAT 83
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Lord Fairley on 11 June 2025.

Read the full judgment in Mr Kieron Dominic Scully v Northamptonshire County Council: [2025] EAT 83 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68494ad7d98e01714306e079/Mr_Kieron_Dominic_Scully_v_Northamptonshire_County_Council__2025__EAT_83.pdf).
Anglian Windows 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 Anglian Windows 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 Anglian Windows Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Early years teacher degree apprenticeship: guidance for training providers
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

How to provide the early years teacher degree apprenticeship (EYTDA).

Information on how to provide the EYTDA and give early years professionals the skills and knowledge they need to achieve early years teacher status (EYTS).

This guidance is for:
- higher education institutions and training providers offering the EYTDA
- sector stakeholders involved in early years workforce development
It outlines the requirements and best practices on providing the apprenticeship, including:
- eligibility criteria and entry requirements
- programme structure, curriculum expectations and mentoring requirements
- suitability assessments, including interviews, background checks and safeguarding procedures
- end point assessment delivery and quality assurance processes
- compliance with regulatory frameworks, including Ofsted inspections and legislative considerations
- roles and responsibilities of training providers and employers
Candidate information

You can find out more about applying for an apprenticeship at Get Into Teaching (https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/early-years-teachers).
Zero Net Deforestation Goal and its effects on the expansion of agriculture land in Mexico
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Analyses the implications that the Zero Net Deforestation Goal would have on the production models of maize, sorghum and sugar cane.

Abstract

This study uses the CLEWs (Climate, Land, Energy, and Water Systems) framework and OSeMOSYS (Open Source Energy Modelling System) tool. It analyses the implications that the Zero Net Deforestation Goal (ZDG) in Mexico would have on the production of the country’s 3 main crops (maize, sorghum, sugar cane).

This work is part of the Climate Compatible Growth programme.

Citation

Orozco RC. ‘Zero Net Deforestation Goal and its effects on the expansion of agriculture land in Mexico’ version 1, Zenodo, 2025

Links

Zero Net Deforestation Goal and its effects on the expansion of agriculture land in Mexico (https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14867612)
ECSH45780 - Fit and proper and approvals: contents: operational guidance: authorisations decision maker roles explained
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)


The administrative officer is responsible for:
- Ensuring all fees have been paid by the business and raising any missing charges.
- Clearing any administrative risks (e.g., manually checking ID documents from foreign nationals or querying any application for registrations as an unusual combination of sectors).
- Checking the business’ website and companies house registration to ensure that it has included all its beneficial owners, officers, or managers (BOOMs), premises and services in its application for anti-money laundering supervision.
- Ensuring that the business has confirmed that it has a risk assessment (RA) and policies, controls and procedures (PCPs) in place.
- Sending data capture letters to BOOMs included in applications from high value dealers (HVDs), money service businesses (MSBs) and trust or company service providers (TCSPs).
- (This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Authorisations approvals decision maker

The approvals decision maker (DM) is responsible for:
- Ensuring that no new BOOMs have been added to the business’ application since administrative checks were conducted.
- Checking the business’ website and companies house registration to ensure that it has included all its BOOMs, premises, and services in its application for anti-money laundering supervision.
- (This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
- (This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
- Approving, refusing, suspending, or cancelling a registration.
- Issuing one or more of the following financial penalties:
- A trading whilst unregistered (type 2).
- A failure to notify HMRC of material changes and/or inaccuracies to information (type 3).
- Failure to comply with a notice provide information and/or documents under regulation 66 (type 4).
Further guidance on financial sanctions is available in ECSH82775 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh82775).

Authorisations fit and proper decision maker

The fit and proper (F&P) DM is responsible for conducting the same checks as the approvals DM above and:
- Conducts F&P checks using the following systems for all new applications: ICE, JARD, Equifax, Vision, PAYE, and FAME.
- Consider data capture responses from the business and its BOOMs to decide if they are F&P to provide the services of a MSB or TCSP.
- Issue F&P determination letters.
D Newlan v Ipsos MORI UK Ltd: 8001544/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Newlan v Ipsos MORI UK Ltd: 8001544/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67aa0f1e3b41f783cca46210/8001544.2024_-_D_Newlan_v_Ipsos_MORI_UK_Ltd_-_Judgment_Issued_22.01.2025.pdf).
Structure of the agricultural industry
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

Statistics about the structure of the agricultural industry.

With effect from August 2022, publications can be found on topic specific collection pages enabling users to find content more quickly and more easily. To find the latest statistics visit:

Crops collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/crops): Cereal and oilseed rape areas in England

Livestock population collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/livestock-populations): Livestock populations in England

Agricultural Workforce collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/agricultural-workforce): Agricultural workforce in England

This series includes a range of publications about the structure of the farming industry in England and the UK. The statistics include information on agricultural land use, crop areas, yields and production, livestock populations, the agricultural workforce and diversification activity on farms.

These publications summarise information from the June survey of agriculture and horticulture, administrative systems used in agriculture (eg information from the cattle tracing system and the annual sheep and goat inventory) and other farming surveys run by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Department for Agriculture and Rural Development for Northern Ireland.

For further information about this year’s survey please visit our survey notes and guidance page (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/structure-of-the-agricultural-industry-survey-notes-and-guidance). Here you will find various guides including notes to help you to fill out the survey as well as our privacy notice which explains how we manage your personal data.

Related series
- other Defra statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs/about/statistics)
Miss Z Cox v HM Prison and Probation Service: 6002864/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss Z Cox v HM Prison and Probation Service: 6002864/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f78fd704146682e61bc7a3/Miss_Z_Cox_-vs-_His_Majesty_s_Prison_and_Probation_Service_-_6002864.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Youth justice plans: guidance for youth justice services
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

Youth Justice Board (YJB) guidance for youth justice services on how to produce a youth justice plan.

Local authorities have a legal duty to produce an annual youth justice plan that shows how they will provide and fund youth justice services (YJSs) in their area.

This practice guidance offers information on the content and structure of these plans for YJSs and their management boards. It also includes information on how to submit a plan.
Ms D Pennington MBE v Home Office: 2200519/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms D Pennington MBE v Home Office: 2200519/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c971b975d7505462fc6611/Ms_Deborah_Pennington_MBE_v_Home_Office_-_2200519-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms D Pennington MBE v Home Office: 2200519/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821f39af16c0654b19060ff/Ms_Deborah_Pennington_MBE_v__Home_Office_-_2200519-2024_-_Reasons.pdf).