theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
M Smith v Aspirational Brands Ltd and The Handmade Burger Company Ltd: 4105153/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Smith v Aspirational Brands Ltd: 4105153/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68af1939969253904d1558e1/4105153.2022_M_Smith_v._Aspirational_Brands_Limited_Order.pdf).

Read the full decision in M Smith v Aspirational Brands Ltd and The Handmade Burger Company Ltd: 4105153/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d03345472ec44ed2307826/4105153.2022_-_Michelle_Smith_v_1__Aspirational_Brands_Limited_2__The_Handmade_Burger_Company_Limited_-_Judgment_Issued_24.01.2023.pdf).
Radioactivity in food and the environment (RIFE) report
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Annual assessment report of radioactivity in food and the environment and the public's exposure to radiation.

This report gives a detailed assessment of radioactivity in food and the environment and the public’s exposure to radiation during a specific year. It shows that the public’s exposure to permitted discharges and direct radiation near nuclear and non-nuclear sites is low and within dose limits.

The report brings together the nationwide monitoring programmes of the UK’s food standard agencies and environment agencies. This monitoring is independent of, and is also used as a check on, the monitoring carried out by site operators.

Check the National Archives for:
- RIFE 29 (2023) (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250922162914/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/radioactivity-in-food-and-the-environment-rife-reports)
- Radioactivity in food and the environment, 2004 to 2021 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250930181036/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/radioactivity-in-food-and-the-environment-rife-reports/radioactivity-in-food-and-the-environment-2004-to-2021)
- RIFE 28 (2022) (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240902165828/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/radioactivity-in-food-and-the-environment-rife-reports)
- RIFE 15 (2009) to RIFE 27 (2021), including 2004 to 2008 and 2004 to 2016 trends reports (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20231023170654/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/radioactivity-in-food-and-the-environment-rife-reports)
- RIFE 1 (1995) to RIFE 14 (2008) reports (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20100516043706/http://www.cefas.co.uk/publications/scientific-series/radioactivity-in-food-and-the-environment(rife).aspx)
Find out more about the monitoring of radioactivity (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/monitoring-radioactivity).

To find out more about the Environment Agency’s work:
- email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to sign up for their nuclear regulation e-bulletin
read their ‘Creating a better place’ (https://environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/) blog
Ringwood Church of England Infant School: 22 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

The schools adjudicator’s variation decision about Ringwood Church of England Infant School.

Decision reference: VAR2614

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements for September 2025 – approved

School type: voluntary controlled

School phase: primary

Local authority: Hampshire County Council

Admission authority: Hampshire County Council
UK House Price Index for April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Monthly report showing the data for the average house prices for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, including in CSV format.

These reports contain the:
- headline statistics
- price changes
- sales volumes
- property status
- buyer status
- funding status
- repossession volumes
- housing transaction distributions
For Northern Ireland UK HPI reports, see Northern Ireland House Price Index: January to March 2025 (https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/northern-ireland-house-price-index).
Brooke Additives blames sacked employee for pollution
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

The AdBlue manufacturer was fined £3,600 after pollution from its Weston-super-Mare site killed 345 fish, with a former employee being blamed for the incident.

A Weston-super-Mare company boss blamed a sacked employee for pollution that killed more than 300 fish in the River Banwell.

But, on Thursday, the company, Brooke Additives Ltd of the Rolston Farm Business Park, Weston-super-Mare was fined £3,600 after admitting a charge relating to the pollution incident in April 2023. The company was also ordered to pay costs and a victim surcharge totalling £5,119.18.

In a case brought by the Environment Agency, Exeter magistrates that officers went to Silver Moor Lane after a member of staff reported seeing dead fish on the River Banwell. Tests showed high levels of ammonia and the dark colour of water in a rhyne, entering the river and staining of riverbed vegetation, showed the pollution had been entering the water for some time.

More dead fish were seen downstream and, after following the rhyne, the officers found a pipe discharging a clear liquid directly into the watercourse. A test at this point showed very high levels of ammonia and calcification in the pipe - indicating the liquid had been discharging over a considerable period.

The pipe was traced to Brooke Additives Ltd, which produces AdBlue – a urea-based fuel additive. Agency officers spoke to company staff and to limit further pollution a soil bund was created. Brooke Additives director Glyn Brooke blamed a sacked former employee for the pollution.

The Environment Agency’s investigation found 345 dead fish with environmental damage stretching over a 2km length of watercourse.

During a later interview, Mr Brooke and fellow director Mark Heuff said the company accepted responsibility for the pollution, but maintained it had been caused by a sacked former employee. They said staff had seen this person pouring liquid down a drain, which was not company procedure. However, the Environment Agency showed that the pollution continued for two months after the alleged sacking.

Following the incident the company also took further remedial action, including diverting site drains to a newly built sump, installing CCTV and provided staff training.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said:

The company blamed a disgruntled ex-employee, but whatever the cause, there was significant damage to the environment and many fish died.

Background

The charge:

On and before the 24 April 2023 you, Brooke Additives Ltd, did cause an unpermitted water discharge activity, namely the discharge of poisonous, noxious or polluting matter from Rolston Farm Business Park, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset into inland fresh waters contrary to Regulations 12(1)(b) and Regulation 38(1)(a) of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.

AdBlue is a diesel exhaust fluid that helps vehicles meet emission standards.
Office of Communications section 400 licence fees and penalties account 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

This document contains the following information: Office of Communications section 400 licence fees and penalties account 2024 to 2025.

This document contains the following information: Office of Communications section 400 licence fees and penalties account 2024 to 2025.

This paper was laid before Parliament on 10 July 2025 in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an Address and was ordered to be printed by the House of Commons.
SR2015 No 16: metal recycling site
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

SR2015 No 16: metal recycling site.

These standard rules allow you to operate a metal recycling site at a specified location.

These rules permit the following activities for ferrous metals or alloys and non-ferrous metals for recovery:
- sorting
- separation
- grading
- shearing
- baling
- compacting
- granulating of cables
- cutting (using hand held equipment only)
The total quantity of waste that can be accepted at a site under these rules must be less than 25,000 tonnes a year.

The rules will not permit the burning of any waste, either in the open, inside buildings or in any form of incinerator.

You can apply for this standard rules permit if:
- your activity meets the rules set out in the permit
- you can manage the potential risks as set out in the generic risk assessment
Apply online

The Environment Agency is testing a new online service for permit applications in England. You can sign up to use the new service and give feedback (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/permissionsignup/).
9D Anerley Park, London SE20 8NF: LON/00AF/F77/2025/0100
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge R Waterhouse FRICS and Mr C Piarroux JP on 20 May 2025

Read the full decision in 9D Anerley Park, London SE20 8NF: LON/00AF/F77/2025/0100 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6835bd9f5f8330ed48e72afe/BB_250520_9_D_Anerley_Road_Decision_Template_F77.pdf). Read the summary reasons in 9D Anerley Park, London SE20 8NF: LON/00AF/F77/2025/0100 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6835bdd85f8330ed48e72aff/B_250520_9_D_Anerley_Park_London_S20__Summary_Fair_Rent.pdf).
Treated hides and skins of ungulates to, or transit through, the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8328
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export hides and skins from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply online for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export to the EU or to move hides and skins to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

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/63496c938fa8f53463dcb970/8328NFG-Sept22-v6.pdf) and specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f68d503d3bf7f723e21c147/Specimen-8328_English_V1.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/8328EHC)

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.
Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal).

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).
African cities in the wake of COVID-19
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Tracing multiple inequalities, official responses and grassroots strategies in Harare, Kampala, Lilongwe and Nairobi.

Abstract

This paper discusses the pandemic’s impacts and grassroots responses in Harare, Kampala, Lilongwe and Nairobi. In these 4 cities, affiliates of Slum/Shack Dwellers International (SDI) led the action research examining household and community-level impacts of COVID-19 (from 2021 to 2023).

This paper is part of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) programme.

Citation

Sverdlik A and others. ‘African cities in the wake of COVID-19: tracing multiple inequalities, official responses and grassroots strategies in Harare, Kampala, Lilongwe and Nairobi’ ACRC Working Paper 2024-10, African Cities Research Consortium, The University of Manchester 2024

Links

African cities in the wake of COVID-19: tracing multiple inequalities, official responses and grassroots strategies in Harare, Kampala, Lilongwe and Nairobi (https://www.african-cities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ACRC_Working-Paper-10_April-2024.pdf) (PDF, 1277 KB)
Home Instead East Shropshire
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 Home Instead East Shropshire 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 Home Instead East Shropshire recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the 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.
Ordnance Survey
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 Ordnance Survey 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 Ordnance Survey 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 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.
Guinea sanctions: guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Guidance to accompany the Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

The Guinea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/1145/introduction/made) came fully into force on 31 December 2020.

This guidance assists people in implementing and complying with the regulations. It covers the prohibitions and requirements imposed, and provides guidance on best practice for:
- complying with the prohibitions and requirements
- enforcing them
- circumstances where they do not apply
This guidance should be read alongside more detailed sanctions guidance published by departments including the Home Office and HM Treasury, through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI).
COM71105 - Enquiries: CTSA enquiries: closing an enquiry: error in issuing a closure notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)


If you make a mistake or omit something whilst issuing a closure notice in COTAX there is an accepted procedure to follow which having won several appeals is now established as case law. The principle of which can be applied to any statutory notice, including closure notices, and is as follows:
- before the output is physically produced (it’s still in the system to be printed) contact the customer so that they know what is being sent to them and that it is being issued in error
- back this contact up in writing, ensuring it explains the output message is not HMRC's intended view
- enter a suitable COTAX note
Once this process has been completed you can undertake the required corrective action to re-calculate the closure notice. You will need to issue this manually as you cannot re-issue the notice in COTAX. The correct charge will need to be recorded in function RAMA (Record/Amend Assessment) but you must suppress the output.
Register of Interests
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Members' Register of Interests
(Does not include Membership of Professional Bodies)

The SSRO maintains a register of the private interests held by members of its board and panel members. The purpose of the register is to give board members the mechanism to publicly declare any private interests which may conflict, or may be perceived to conflict, with their public duties. This collection is a record of the private interests declared by SSRO board members and it is updated regularly.
Livestock and equine embryo collection: approved premises
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

Details of premises in Great Britain approved to operate as cattle, sheep, pig and horse embryo collection and production teams.

Livestock and equine embryo collection and storage centres must be licensed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to operate.

APHA approve and inspect these premises on behalf of Defra, Scottish Government and Welsh Government.
SPM200900 - Change in Circumstances - stillbirths/child dies
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-06)


SMP

An employee is entitled to SMP and Maternity Allowance (MA) if the baby is stillborn.

A stillbirth occurs if the baby is stillborn from the 24th week of pregnancy.

Evidence is required of the infant’s death and this will be needed before making a payment of SMP or MA.

The evidence should be a Medical Certificate of Stillbirth (a still birth certificate) issued by the doctor or midwife attending the stillbirth or other appropriate medical evidence.

If a woman who is expecting more than one baby gives birth to a stillborn baby from the 24th week of pregnancy and then gives birth to the other baby or babies at a later date, the “date of birth” is the date the last baby is born, Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 section 171 provides details.

SAP

If the child dies after they have been placed for adoption or entered the UK the APP will end eight weeks after the end of the week in which the child dies unless the APP was due to end before then.

Regulation 22 of the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (General) Regulations 2002.

Regulation 13 of the Statutory Paternity Pay (Adoption) and Statutory Adoption Pay (Adoption from Overseas) Regulations 2003.

Regulation 13 of the Statutory Paternity Pay (Adoption) and Statutory Adoption Pay (Adoption from Overseas) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003

ShPP

If the child dies there is no entitlement to ShPP.

If notice has already been given the mother or father/mother’s partner may cancel any periods which they intended to take ShPP in writing at least 8 weeks before the first period to be cancelled or as soon as it is reasonable practicable after the child’s death.

Part 1 Section 6 of the Statutory Shared Parental Pay (General) Regulations 2014

SNCP

An employee will be entitled to SNCP if the child needed neonatal care within 28 days of being born, and received at least 7 full continuous days of neonatal care and they accrued their entitlement of SNCP prior to the child's death

Para (1) and (5) of Schedule to the Statutory Neonatal Pay (General) Regulations 2025
Ms P Connelly v MYCITYDEAL Ltd: 3201428/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms P Connelly v MYCITYDEAL Ltd: 3201428/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c5882c16dc9038974dbd5a/Ms_P_Connelly_v_MYCITYDEAL_Ltd_-_3201728_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Miss A Richardson v Pillbox Chemists Ltd: 1405791/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Richardson v Pillbox Chemists Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e6b9324a226ab6c41b2044/Miss_A_Richardson_-vs-_Pillbox_Chemists_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Richardson v Pillbox Chemists Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6899d7afe7be62b4f0643208/Miss_A_Richardson_-vs-_Pillbox_Chemists_Ltd_-_Judgments.pdf).
Douglas Bain & ABC Methlick Ltd: [2025] UKUT 062 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge  Mitchell on 14 January 2025

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c72a0eb0bb6528ee866e02/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T.pdf).

Judicial Summary

Fairness required that an operator be given the opportunity directly to address an allegation of dishonesty that emerged for the first time in oral evidence given by a Vehicle Examiner at a public inquiry hearing.
L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage
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 L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage 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 L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage 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.
Dounreay sponsors inaugural apprentice awards
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Dounreay is marking the 70th continuous year of its training programmes for young people by sponsoring the inaugural Highlands and Islands Apprentice Awards.

The event in Inverness on 27 November celebrates apprentices, employers, training providers and mentors across the region.

Thousands of young people have been trained in a wide variety of disciplines at Dounreay since the first intake of apprentices in 1955.

This year alone, site operator Nuclear Restoration Services created over 50 new opportunities for young people, including 20 new apprenticeship starts.

Dave Wilson, Managing Director of NRS Dounreay said:

Dounreay has a long and proud history of high-quality training for young people across a wide range of disciplines, and I’m delighted we are able to continue this during the decommissioning phase of the site.

The site is complex, its decommissioning is challenging, and we can offer superb training and development opportunities at the cutting edge of science and engineering.
Birmingham City Council: Ministerial response to the Commissioners’ second report
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Ministerial response from the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE MP, to Max Caller CBE, Lead Commissioner at Birmingham City Council.

Response from the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE MP, to the Lead Commissioner at Birmingham City Council, Max Caller CBE, regarding the Commissioners’ second report.
Progression of cases submitted to the CPS for charging decisions
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Explores factors influencing the progression of cases sent by police to the CPS for a charging decision by analysing 1,002 criminal case files and 55 interviews

This study makes an important contribution to filling an evidence gap around how the interaction between the police and CPS affects case progression and is one of the first robust studies in this area. The research is based on an analysis of a sample of 1,002 criminal case files submitted to the CPS for a charging decision and 55 semi-structured interviews with police and CPS staff involved in case progression.

The analysis examines the critical factors that influence timeliness and case outcomes in non-remand offences where the charge is authorised by the CPS. The analysis of interviews with the police and CPS sets out views on what factors influence the speed of case progression and what could be done to improve timeliness. Here, strengthening communications between the CPS and police was perceived to be pivotal to processing cases swiftly.
Mr S Wood v Bagnall & Morris Waste Services Ltd: 6017804/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Wood v Bagnall & Morris Waste Services Ltd: 6017804/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a849569e1cebdd2c96a0f2/Mr_S_Wood_v_Bagnall___Morris_Waste_Services_Ltd_-_6017804_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Wood v Bagnall & Morris Waste Services Ltd: 6017804/2025 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692480b3053e434aa9026295/Mr_S_Wood_v_Bagnall___Morris_Waste_Services_Ltd_-_6017804_2025_-_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Wood v Bagnall & Morris Waste Services Ltd: 6017804/2025 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692480de053e434aa9026296/Mr_S_Wood_v_Bagnall___Morris_Waste_Services_Ltd_-_6017804_2025_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
DSIT cyber security newsletter - April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

The April 2025 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.

The monthly Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) cyber security newsletter details the latest announcements, events and projects for people interested in the field of cyber security. This month’s edition includes:
- New policy statement detailing the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
- Launch of the Cyber Governance Code of Practice
- New statistics published in the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025
- Cyber Local funding available – apply by 30 April
- New Cyber Essentials resources available.
You can sign up to receive the newsletter each month (https://www.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=68bdd47429d46bef88c3c9249&id=e6ffd796bf) directly via email.

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Further editions of the newsletter can be found on the cyber security newsletter collection page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dcms-cyber-security-newsletter).
OFSI-MoU
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Details for OFSI Memorandum of Understanding

- OFAC-OFSI Memorandum of Understanding
A memorandum of understanding between the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The memorandum facilitates the exchange of information between the organisations on implementing and enforcing sanctions.
Your dog and you on MOD land
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

A safety leaflet for dog owners using Ministry of Defence military land.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) welcomes responsible use of its land and has produced a leaflet for dog owners providing guidance on responsibilities of dog owners and safety information when on MOD land.

Related information
- Public access to military land
- Military ranges firing notices (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/firing-notice)
- Low flying Military aircraft (https://www.gov.uk/low-flying-in-your-area)
- Ministry of Defence byelaws review (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ministry-of-defence-byelaws)
Lukas Joinery
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 Lukas Joinery 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 Lukas Joinery recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The Lodgings
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 The Lodgings 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 The Lodgings 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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.
SPE13510 - Supply Balance (economic code 05): application for authorisation (NI ONLY)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

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

Form SP3 should be completed for a UK authorisation (without an economic test). The authorisation can only be issued for a quantity stated on the certificate/extract. As applicants will not normally have prior experience of IP, particular attention should be taken to ensure that proper records are in place to enable the procedures to be monitored. In addition to the usual SP3 checks, the authorising office must ensure that copy 1 of the supply balance certificate is presented by the end of the third month following the month in which the certificate was issued.

SP3 applications under economic code 05 should be rejected and the supply balance certificate returned to the RPA (or equivalent authority in the Member State of issue) if:
- the IP application is received after the expiry of the certificate
- the text required in section 24 of the certificate is not included (see SPE13495 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe13495))
- there are unauthorised alterations made (any changes authorised by the RPA (or equivalent authority) will be clearly marked), or
- there is any doubt over the authenticity or accuracy of entries on the certificate.
A provisional IP authorisation must not be issued pending verification of the validity of a certificate.

If the amount of goods to be entered to IP exceeds the quantity covered by the certificate, the trader may apply to cover the additional quantities under economic code 08. Where the additional quantities exceed the €150,000 that can be approved under economic code 08, an economic test will need to be made by the Commission. In such cases the trader must clearly differentiate between the values and amounts requested under each economic code. The Commission do not need to receive applications for economic tests for applications made under economic code 05 or where an additional amount is requested under economic code 08.

Note - Northern Ireland (NI) Customs Authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979
3 Calder Rise Woodsetton Dudley DY3 1DB: BIR/00CR/OAF/2025/0002
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Midland region, I.D. Humphries B.Sc. (Est.Man.) FRICS, V. Ward FRICS Regional Valuer on 18 March 2025

Read full decision in

3 Calder Rise Woodsetton Dudley DY3 1DB-BIR_00CR_OAF_2025_0002 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d986905bad4b1a7f01ed72/3_Calder_Rise_Woodsetton_Dudley_DY3_1DB-BIR_00CR_OAF_2025_0002.pdf)
Flat 4, Amen Lodge, Warwick Lane, London EC4M 7BY  LON/00AA/LSC/2023/0378
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Dutton, Mr A Fonka and Judge Samuel on Date 3 February 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 4, Amen Lodge, Warwick Lane, London EC4M 7BY LON/00AA/LSC/2023/0378 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682f2c5cbaff3dab99775223/FTT_Flat_4_Amen_Lodge_final.pdf)
Update: domestic premises suppliers and Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Following industry and FCA engagement, the government decided to exempt domestic premises suppliers from requiring credit broking permissions to offer BNPL products as a payment options.

This update follows on from the approach to domestic premises suppliers outlined in the government’s recent response to the consultation on regulating BNPL (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6827536302662c6f8ec243c4/250516_-_BNPL_consultation_response_.pdf). The government has decided to lay a negative statutory instrument to exempt domestic premises suppliers from requiring credit broking permissions to offer BNPL products as a payment option.
Youth STEMM Award CIC
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 Youth STEMM Award CIC 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 Youth STEMM Award CIC 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:

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.