theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Small Woods Association
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 Small Woods Association 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 Small Woods Association 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
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.
International comparison of the UK research base, 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Statistics derived from bibliometric data comparing the UK’s research base to a range of other countries, using data from 1996 to 2022.

This publication compares the UK’s research base with those from a range of countries and international benchmarks.

Using data from Scopus, a database of academic publications and citations, it is made up of several different indicators. Statistical tables are provided, with an accompanying note summarising the key findings with a focus on the UK and providing context for the statistics.
Knowledge Asset Spinouts Guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Guidance supporting public sector bodies to create spinout companies.

The Knowledge Asset spinouts guide provides detailed information on the creation of ‘spinout’ companies as a commercialisation route for Knowledge Assets (KAs).

This guidance is to support public sector organisations that are considering creating spinout companies to commercialise their KAs to fulfil their duty to identify, protect, and maximise the value of their KAs, as set out in Managing Public Money (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-public-money) (MPM).

This guide is suitable for those who are responsible for KA management, such as Senior Responsible Owners (SROs) and KA managers. It also contains information for other professions that are involved in KA management, such as finance, governance, and sponsorship teams.

This guide covers:
- An introduction to the concept of spinouts and their characteristics
- Key things to consider when assessing why and when to create a spinout
Approaches to ownership and shareholdings or equity splits

Approaches to financing spinouts
- Recruiting and incentivising talent in spinouts
- Obtaining the approvals in the public sector to create spinout
- Practicalities of forming the spinout as a company
- Company operations
Read our latest blog (https://gott.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/09/transforming-potential-into-impact-introducing-the-knowledge-asset-spinouts-guide/) where Jacob Coker, Head of Policy, and Cameron Fenwick, Senior Technology Transfer Strategic Partner, share their thoughts on why spinouts matter and how this guide aims to help more organisations develop them.

If you have queries about this guidance, please email the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
National Highways annual reports and accounts
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

National Highways'  annual reports and accounts of activity and services.

Annual reports and accounts review National Highways’ activities over the course of the year, providing highlights of key projects and the progress that has been made in meeting the agency’s objectives.

You can also view previous annual reports and accounts for Highways England (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/highways-england-annual-reports-and-accounts) and the Highways Agency (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/highways-agency-annual-reports-and-accounts).
Newham Council: Best Value Notice (May 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Best Value Notice issued to Newham Council on 8 May 2025.

On 8 May 2025, the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE MP, announced in written ministerial statement the issuing of a non-statutory best value notice to Newham Council.

This best value notice is a formal notification that the department has concerns regarding the authority and requests that the authority engages with the department to provide assurance of improvement.
Patients Registered at a GP Practice, November 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Data are reported by both quinary age and single year age band and gender at GP Practice level, PCN, ICB sub-location, ICB and NHS England Commissioning Region level. We also publish this at Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) but not split by quinary ages. This is a monthly snapshot taken from the GP Payments system maintained by NHS England.

Data are reported by both quinary age and single year age band and gender at GP Practice level, PCN, ICB sub-location, ICB and NHS England Commissioning Region level. We also publish this at Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) but not split by quinary ages. This is a monthly snapshot taken from the GP Payments system maintained by NHS England.
The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture
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 Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture 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 Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture 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
We also pledge the following:

Encouraging applications from the Armed Forces community to work in the rural sector.

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.
Essex Police
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 Essex Police 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 Essex Police 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.
Mrs E Grisdale v Association of British Dispensing Opticians: 2400101/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E Grisdale v Association of British Dispensing Opticians: 2400101/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebcb7a9eae202448299ad3/Mrs_E_Grisdale_v_Association_of_British_Dispensing_Opticians_-_2400101_2024.pdf).
Corporation Tax: charity and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CT600E (2015) version 3)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Tell HMRC if your charity or Community Amateur Sports Club claims exemption from tax on all or any part of its income and gains.

Before you download the form and send it in the post, check when you need to send an online Company Tax Return (https://www.gov.uk/prepare-file-annual-accounts-for-limited-company).

Use these supplementary pages if your charity or Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) claims exemption from tax on all or any part of its income and gains.

These supplementary pages will form the charity’s or CASC’s claim to exemption from tax on the basis that its income and gains have been applied for charitable or qualifying purposes only.

Related forms and guidance

Use form CT600 (2025) Version 3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/corporation-tax-company-tax-return-ct600-2015-version-3) to file a Company Tax Return for accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2015.

Use the Autumn Statement 2024 — overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/autumn-budget-2024-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar) for an overview of the main Budget changes affecting Corporation Tax.

Use the CT600E guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/supplementary-pages-ct600e-charities-and-community-amateur-sports-clubs) to help you complete the CT600E supplementary page form.
Transfer employer's National Insurance to one employee
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Use this pre-approved legal document to transfer employer’s National Insurance liability to a single employee.

Use this HMRC pre-approved legal document to transfer your employer’s National Insurance liability to a single employee who has employment related securities, like shares from a share scheme.

If you’re transferring your National Insurance liability for more than one employee, use the HMRC pre-approved 2-part legal document (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transfer-employers-national-insurance-to-multiple-employees).
Miss R Preece v Barchester Healthcare Ltd: 6001835/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss R Preece v Barchester Healthcare Ltd: 6001835/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6929a6679c1eda2cdf0342bc/6001835-2024__Rhianna_Preece_v_Barchester_Healthcare_-_rule_47_.pdf).
Independent Monitoring Authority Annual Report 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

This report provides information on the implementation and application of the Citizens’ Rights Agreements in 2024.

The Independent Monitoring Authority (IMA) is required to submit this report annually, as set out in legislation, to the UK-EU Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights, the UK-EEA EFTA Joint Committee, Ministers in the Devolved Administrations and Gibraltar, and the Secretary of State, who is also required to lay the report before Parliament and publish it.

The report provides details on the implementation of Part 2 of the Withdrawal Agreement and of the EEA EFTA Separation Agreement for 2024. It also includes additional information relevant to the operation of the IMA.
ERSM165225 - International from 6 April 2025: ascertaining chargeable and unchargeable foreign securities income - from 6 April 2025: Non-resident employees and split years
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


s41H, Chapter 5B of Part 2 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (ITEPA)

The application of s41H(8) & s41H(9) Chapter 5B ITEPA has not changed as a result of the Finance Act 2025 changes.

Therefore, s41H(8) ITEPA continues to provide that, where an individual is not resident in the UK in a tax year which falls within a relevant period and the duties of the employment are carried out wholly outside the UK in that year, then any Securities Income accruing during that part of the relevant period is treated as unchargeable Foreign Securities Income and so is not chargeable to tax as employment income.

It should be noted that “not resident in the United Kingdom” has the meaning attached to it for UK tax purposes; a person who is resident in the UK and at the same time treaty non-resident would not fall within s41H(8) ITEPA. Please see RDRM12630 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm12630) for the meaning of treaty non-resident.

Split years

S41H(9) continues to provide that, where any part of the relevant period is within the overseas part of a tax year that is a split year and the duties of the employment are carried out wholly outside the UK in that part of the relevant period, then any Securities Income accruing during that part of the relevant period is treated as unchargeable Foreign Securities Income and so is not chargeable to tax as employment income.

For a general discussion of split year treatment, Extra Statutory Concession A11 and its replacement by legislation in Schedule 45 of Finance Act 2013, see HMRC’s Guidance Note on the Statutory Residence Test - RDR3 (website) http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/international/rdr3.pdf.
Export of cats to Iceland: certificate 8680
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Apply online to export cats to Iceland.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

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

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

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69033cb5e2ebc0fb39a51fd0/8680NFG_.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export cats to Iceland: EHC8680, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60f9877ee90e0703ac012bae/8680EHC_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/8680EHC)

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 multiple certificates
Exporting from Northern Ireland

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

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69033cb5e2ebc0fb39a51fd0/8680NFG_.pdf).

Download and fill in guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69033cb5e2ebc0fb39a51fd0/8680NFG_.pdf).

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

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

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

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Temushop Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Decision for applicant Five Bells Limited and Whaleco UK Limited against registration number 15569425, applicant successful.

Application number 5175

Applicant Five Bells Limited and Whaleco UK Limited objected to the name used by Temushop Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.
Arborforce Group 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 Arborforce Group 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 Arborforce Group 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 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.
Carlisle College
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 Carlisle College 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 Carlisle College 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.
Called-in planning applications: procedural guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the called-in planning applications process.

This guide includes details about:
- responsibilities of the applicant, the local planning authority and other parties
- what will the Inspector do and what will be taken into account?
- what is the timetable for an application and what are the rules?
- what are the procedures?
- can new material be introduced during the application process?
- where will the decision be published
Mr P Lawford v  The Met Office: 6000172/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Lawford v The Met Office: 6000172/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65e9b6ad5b65240011f21b96/Mr_P_Lawford_V_The_Met_Office_-_6000172.2024_-_Strike_Out_Judgment__Part_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P Lawford v The Met Office: 6000172/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686790a5366e9dfacb785c6d/Mr_Peter_Lawford_-vs-_Met_Office_for_and_on_behalf_of_the_Secretary_of_State_for_Science__Innovation_and_Technology_of_the_United_Kingdom_of_Great_Britain_and_Northern_Ireland_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P Lawford v The Met Office: 6000172/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685ac899e9509f1a908eb154/Mr_P_Lawford_-vs-_Met_Office_for_and_on_behalf_of_the_Secretary_of_State_for_Science__Innovation_and_Technology_6000172.2024_-_Reasons.pdf).
Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

The Open Call is looking for innovative ideas to improve the defence and security of the UK. Your idea could be a concept, product or service, at various levels of maturity.

Notice

The DASA Open Call for Innovation guidance has been updated, with this publication being superseded from the opening of CY2025 Cycle 1 (25th February 2025) onwards. For the latest cycle open for submissions please see the current Open Call for Innovation competition documents here (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/apply-for-funding#open-call-for-innovation).

If you are looking for a previous cycle now closed for submissions please refer here (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/defence-and-security-accelerator-dasa-open-call-for-innovation)

The only way to submit a proposal to the Defence and Security Accelerator is online via our submission service. To access DASA’s services and apply for funding, you must have an account. We recommend you use a Google Chrome browser when accessing the Enterprise Collaboration Service.

Register

If you do not already have an account. (https://accelerator-community.force.com/s/registration).

Login

If you already have an account. (https://accelerator-community.force.com/s/).

For more information on the Open Call and how to apply for funding, please read the Competition Document: Open Call for Innovation above.

For more information on the Open Call innovation focus areas, please read the Open Call Innovation Focus Areas document above.
The Rt Hon Darren Jones MP
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

The Rt Hon Darren Jones MP was appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 5 September 2025, Minister for Intergovernmental Relations on 6 September 2025 and Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister at the Cabinet Office on 1 September 2025. He was previously Chief Secretary to the Treasury. He was elected as the MP for Bristol North West in June 2017.

The Rt Hon Darren Jones MP was appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 5 September 2025, Minister for Intergovernmental Relations on 6 September 2025 and Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister at the Cabinet Office on 1 September 2025.

He was previously Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

He was elected as the MP for Bristol North West in June 2017.
Civil Nuclear Constabulary welcomes new PSD team leaders
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

The Constabulary welcomes new leadership to its Professional Standards Department adding decades of experience to promote integrity and accountability.

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) welcomes new leadership to our Professional Standards Department (PSD) as two new officers join, bringing a wealth of experience.

Superintendent Alastair Stenner served for over 30 years with Gloucestershire Constabulary. During his career he has worked both in uniform and as a detective, on Counter Terrorism policing and most recently as the Head of Professional Standards, Vetting, Anti-Corruption and Public Feedback.

Reflecting on his approach to building standards, Alastair said: “How people treat one another is key to me. It is the foundation to how we build the right environment and culture. Alongside this, the organisation has to provide the right leadership and support so that all can flourish.

“I would like our PSD and Vetting work to be as open as possible, and I would ask that if anyone has any questions or needs any advice that they make contact with a member of the team.”

Chief Inspector Aidan Donohoe first served in the Royal Air Force before beginning his policing career at the City of London Police, then Thames Valley Police (TVP) where the majority of his 31-year career was spent.

He has served as an Authorised Firearms Officer, Operational Firearms Commander, and as an armed surveillance officer. Aidan joins us from his most recent role as Detective Chief Inspector, Head of Investigations for the force’s Professional Standards Department.

“My focus at TVP was always to try and support officers who had perhaps made genuine errors in judgement and who showed reflection and a willingness to change. I know the importance of professional development and I’m a strong advocate of giving opportunities to learn and improve.

“That said, for that minority who bring disgrace, at a time when trust is already low, I am committed to ensuring they have no place in policing.”
ATACPD05000 - Procedures at the office of export/exit - UK/EU issued carnets: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

When you are presented with an ATA carnet as an office of export, the following procedures must be followed. It is important to remember not to allow any goods to be added to the general list on a carnet. Any additional goods presented for export should be declared in accordance with normal export procedures.

The office of export is where the goods leave the UK. The office of exit is where the goods leave the EU. In most cases these will be the same place but consignments may travel via another MS before leaving the EU.

The EU is considered one customs territory. Please see ATACPD04850 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd04850)

Sometimes the office of export may be called the office of departure in line with other customs regimes.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)ATACPD02300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd02300)(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
STSM042620 - Exemptions and reliefs: reliefs: UK Listing Relief - Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)


A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a type of company whose main purpose is to acquire another company. A SPAC will initially raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) and use the funds acquired to identify and acquire a target company. The UK Listing Relief provides a specific definition of “first listed” for a company if:
- shares (or depositary interests) in the company were admitted to the official list at a time when the company’s assets consisted wholly or mainly of cash or short-dated securities, and
- the shares (or depositary interests) were admitted with a view to the company taking control of an unlisted company before the end of a certain period.
Where a company meets these conditions, the listing relief does not apply to the securities initially issued and admitted to the official list under the IPO. Instead, the company is treated as being “first listed” from the time the company first makes a regulatory announcement to the effect that it has taken control of an unlisted company.
SPE15265 - Destruction: notation in the records
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).

All destructions should be noted in the trader's customs warehousing records and be adequately evidenced, for example the destroyed goods must be able to be linked through the records to the original import entry and to its subsequent disposal to either another customs procedure (in the case of a residual product) or by reference to a certificate of destruction (in the case of total destruction) for the goods.

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.
CH407930 - Charging penalties: recording and calculating penalties on the National Penalties Processing System (NPPS): manual penalty cases: non-registered contractors
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)


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

Where you find that a contractor has not registered for CIS, they are liable to Sch55 failure to file penalties, see CH62300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch62300), for the return or returns that they should have submitted.

These have to be charged manually.

In cases where you have established liability to a 12 month failure to file and withholding information penalty, you should include this in the manual penalty notice.

Note: Do not enter the details into NPPS or the penalty will be charged twice.

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National Minimum Wage enquiries and complaints
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Contact HMRC with employer enquiries about the National Minimum Wage.

Online

Complain about pay and work rights (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pay-and-work-rights-complaints) Use this form if you have concerns about:
- an employment agency
- working time limits (48 hour working week)
- National Minimum Wage
- the minimum wage when working in farming or agriculture
Ask HMRC’s digital assistant (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/ask-hmrc/chat/national-minimum-wage) to find information about the National Minimum Wage. If the digital assistant cannot help you, you can ask to transfer to an HMRC adviser if they’re available.

You can also contact Acas (https://www.gov.uk/pay-and-work-rights) to get free and confidential advice about the National Minimum Wage.

Post

Write to HMRC for help with employer enquiries about the National Minimum Wage.

You do not need to include a street name or PO box.

Couriers should use a different address (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/couriers).

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Guidance
- The National Minimum Wage and Living Wage (https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage)
MIN 716 (M+F) Amendment 1: Changes to the GMDSS process in the UK.
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will assume direct responsibility for approving training programs for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Radio Certification. Currently, this responsibility lies with the Association of Marine Electronic and Radio Colleges (AMERC). The transfer of responsibilities will occur on 12 May 2025. However, candidates who successfully complete their GMDSS Course after 21 April, should apply directly to the MCA who will issue the GMDSS certificate, see section 3.

Notice to all Shipowners, Operators, Masters, Skippers, Officers, Cadets, and those concerned with maritime training.

You can find further details for course approvals and how to maintain approval, in MSN 1865 Amendment 1 Annex F.

This MIN should be read in conjunction with MSN 1864 Amendment 1, MSN 1865 Amendment 1, MSN 1903 (M). This MIN is for guidance only.

This MIN expires 31 May 2026.
VATLP02600 - Supply: place of supply
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)


The place of supply for a grant of a major interest in land (a supply of goods) and for a supply of services directly relating to land is where the land is located.

You will find guidance on place of supply in VATPOSG Place of supply of goods (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/vatposgmanual/index.htm) and VATPOSS Place of supply of services (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/vatpossmanual/index.htm).
1, 2, 3 & 4 Whitehouse Court, 37-39 High Street, Barkway SG8 8EA:CAM/26UF/LSC/2023/0034
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Eastern region Judge Stephen Reeder & Valuer member Marina Krisko FRICS

Read the decision in full 1, 2, 3 & 4 Whitehouse Court, 37-39 High Street, Barkway SG8 8EA:CAM/26UF/LSC/2023/0034 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686f945b2557debd867cbf36/FTT_PC_RP_-_CAM_26UF_LSC_2023_0034_-_2_Whitehouse_Court_SG8_8EA_-_DECISION_-_FINAL_FOR_ISSUE.pdf)
PM statement in response to the release of deceased hostages held in Gaza
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

The Prime Minister made a statement in response to the release of deceased hostages held in Gaza.

I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Oded Lifschitz after he was taken hostage by terrorists in Gaza, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to his daughter Sharone and his wife Yocheved.

When I met Sharone in Downing Street, she showed remarkable strength in the face of the most difficult circumstances. The news of her father’s death is a tragedy. It is my hope that the peace he worked to see in the region through his charity work and activism will be achieved.

My thoughts are also with the Bibas family, who have faced immense pain as they awaited news of Shiri and her sons Kfir and Ariel.

We must see all remaining hostages released, and the ceasefire upheld. My government remains committed to working with our international partners to bring an end this suffering and secure a long-term peace in the Middle East.
Connect Publications (Scotland) 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 Connect Publications (Scotland) 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 Connect Publications (Scotland) 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.