theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Medigold Health Consultancy 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 Medigold Health Consultancy 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 Medigold Health Consultancy 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
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.
SPE13230 - Discharge to free circulation: import VAT calculations
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).

Import VAT is payable on discharge to free circulation. It is based on the value of the discharged goods, inclusive of duty. The VAT rate to be applied is that of the Member State of discharge at the date of discharge (NI ONLY). No account is to be taken of changes in the value of goods following transfer from other IP traders, as this will have been accounted for under the normal VAT rules.

If traders wish to opt to discharge goods based on the tariff classification, customs value, quantity, nature and origin at import, they must request permission to use this.

If the authorisation holder is discharging several items with different duty rates the UK supplier should be asked by the authorisation holder to confirm the value for VAT of the discharged goods at import to that country.

IP goods which are discharged on their sale to a taxable person in another Member State may be eligible for relief from import VAT under 'onward supply relief', see:

Imports (IMPS) (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/imports/imps)

VAT Notice 702/7: import VAT relief for goods supplied onward to another country in the EC (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-7027-import-vat-relief-for-goods-supplied-onward-to-another-country-in-the-ec/vat-notice-7027-import-vat-relief-for-goods-supplied-onward-to-another-country-in-the-ec).

The authorisation holder making the discharge may produce a standardised exchange of information using the EU Trader Portal. (see SPE13615 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe13615)) which has already been endorsed by the Customs authority in the first Member State. If the authorisation holder does not have an endorsed standardised exchange of information using the EU Trader Portal, send one to the first Member State to obtain details of the amounts due.

(NI ONLY) Council Regulation (EU) 952/2013, Article 86 (3); Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447, Article 85

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
Working for British High Commission Banjul
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)


General information

The British High Commission in Banjul offers a wide range of interesting jobs covering different areas.

Current work opportunities

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

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

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

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

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

The British High Commission will never ask you to pay any fees or money for any part of the recruitment process.
Mr V Gill v HCP247 Ltd: 6006429/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr V Gill v HCP247 Ltd: 6006429/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68873190c02b468fa1ae09ce/Mr_V_Gill_v_HCP247_Ltd_-_6006429_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Department for Business and Trade welcomes Ghanaian Healthcare Delegation
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Fifteen organisations from Ghana's healthcare sector will be participating in a UK roadshow from 17-21 March 2025.

The UK’s Department for Business and Trade has today welcomed a delegation of 15 organisations from Ghana’s healthcare sector for a four-city roadshow aimed at strengthening trade partnerships and development opportunities.

The delegation, visiting the UK from 17-21 March 2025, includes representatives from the Ghanaian government, private health facilities, pharmaceutical and medical equipment distributors, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

The visit will strengthen the existing healthcare collaboration between the UK and Ghana, which already spans research and training, knowledge and expertise transfer, investment, and healthcare systems strengthening.

His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, John Humphrey, who is leading the UK delegation, said:

The UK is committed to strengthening its economic ties with Africa, and Ghana is a key partner in this effort as we partner together to unlock growth, jobs, trade, investment, and opportunities in our economies.

The UK is committed to strengthening its economic ties with Africa, and Ghana is a key partner in this effort as we partner together to unlock growth, jobs, trade, investment, and opportunities in our economies.

The roadshow begins in London before continuing to Birmingham, Leeds, and Cardiff. Throughout the tour, Ghanaian delegates will meet with UK companies offering solutions and expertise that match Ghana’s healthcare needs. This initiative aligns with the UK’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with African nations and building capacity to address issues around supply chain disruption over the past years. By working together – we can get ahead of global shocks, mitigate their impact, and unlock new opportunities for growth between our two countries.

British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Harriet Thompson said:

The UK and Ghana have enjoyed a long and consistent partnership on healthcare, enhancing the health services available to citizens as well as supporting opportunities for both British and Ghanaian businesses. This roadshow is an opportunity to deepen that partnership, harnessing our nations’ collective expertise, innovation, experience and dynamism. I am confident that the visit will foster productive connections, paving the way for growth and prosperity between Ghana and the UK.

This visit presents a valuable opportunity for UK businesses to explore Ghana’s growing healthcare market, while enabling Ghana to access the UK’s expertise, products, and services in the sector.

The Department for Business and Trade looks forward to productive engagement between the delegations, leading to increased trade and collaboration in healthcare.
Ms L Perez v Accenture Group Worldwide Ltd: 2219385/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Perez v Accenture Group Worldwide Ltd: 2219385/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67531161e40c78cba1fb0078/Ms_L_Perez_v_Accenture_Group_Worldwide_Ltd_-_2219835-2024.pdf).
DBT: senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality, and meetings, July to September 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Data on senior officials’ (SCS2+) business expenses, hospitality, and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publishes details of the Permanent Secretaries, Director Generals, Finance Directors, Commercial Directors and Directors who are senior responsible owners in the government’s Major Projects Portfolio meetings with external individuals and organisations, and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality every quarter.
Newborn hearing screening programme: standards
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Screening standards for the NHS newborn hearing screening programme (NHSP).

These documents present the national screening standards for the NHS newborn hearing screening programme (NHSP).

The most recent standards are applicable to data collected from 1 April 2022. They replace previous versions.

See Population screening: our approach to screening standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/population-screening-our-approach-to-screening-standards) for the consistent approach taken to screening standards across all 11 NHS screening programmes.
Mr K Theodoridis v Intsol Recruitment Ltd: 6000403/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Theodoridis v Intsol Recruitment Ltd: 6000403/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a1025bc942a09683a2733/Mr_K_Theodoridis_-vs-_Intsol_Recruitment_Ltd_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K Theodoridis v Intsol Recruitment Ltd: 6000403/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68daab2749e17d00a56ffb9b/Mr_K_Theodoridis_-vs-_Intsol_Recruitment_Ltd_-_6000403.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Planning Reform Working Paper: Planning Committees
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

This paper invites views on how the government could reform planning committees to support a plan-led system and ensure appropriate democratic oversight.

The government is committed to getting Britain building again. This paper forms part of a series of working papers on different aspects of planning reform, designed to inform further policy development in collaboration with the wider sector.

It proposes options for change to planning committees in England that would support the plan-led system, including the introduction of a national scheme of delegation, a new system of targeted committees for strategic development, and mandatory training for committee members.

Contact

For any enquiries about this working paper, please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

How to respond

Please note that this is not a formal consultation and is instead intended to inform discussions with the sector, to determine whether and how to take these proposals forward. Alongside these discussions, we welcome responses to the series of questions that are posed at the end of the paper. Please note that we have set a deadline for responses to be submitted to this working paper by 11:45pm on Friday 21 February.

Citizen Space is the department’s preferred route for receiving responses. We strongly encourage responses to be made via Citizen Space, particularly from organisations with access to online facilities such as local planning authorities, representative bodies and businesses.

Using Citizen Space greatly assists our analysis of responses, enabling more efficient and effective consideration of the issues raised.

Submit a response online (https://consult.communities.gov.uk/planning/planning-committees/)

Written responses should be sent to:

Planning Development ManagementMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentFloor 3Fry Building2 Marsham StreetLondonSW1P 4DF

When you respond, it would be very useful if you can confirm whether you are replying as an individual or submitting an official response on behalf of an organisation and include:
- your name
- the name of your organisation (if applicable)
Please make it clear which question each comment relates to and ensure that the text of your response is in a format that allows copying of individual sentences or paragraphs, to help us when considering your view on particular issues.
Changes to the air navigation directions and air navigation guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Proposed changes to the air navigation directions and air navigation guidance to support  the airspace modernisation programme.

We are seeking views on proposed policy changes to the air navigation directions (AND) (https://www.caa.co.uk/media/lzrl3drs/caa-air-navigation-directions-2023.pdf) and air navigation guidance (ANG) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-air-navigation-guidance-2017).

The AND and ANG are statutory documents issued to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to inform them how to carry out their air navigation function. They were last updated in 2023 and 2017 respectively.

We are consulting on several proposed policy changes, with the aim of:
- outlining our priorities and policies for designing new airspace
- streamlining processes to improve the implementation of the airspace modernisation programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/airspace-modernisation)
The proposed changes include:
- providing clear priorities for the design of airspace, including the altitude at which noise and carbon are prioritised
- implementing new time limits on the call-in process
- updating guidance on the engagement and consultation process
- removing the need for environmental assessments for unmanned aerial systems trials
- improving the overall usability of the information
Product Recall: Orchard Toys See and Sound Giant Flashcards (2507-0094)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Product Recall for Orchard Toys See and Sound Giant Flashcards presenting a health risk.

Summary

Product: Orchard Toys See and Sound Giant Flashcards

Hazard: The product presents a health risk as there may be mould present in the base of the product box.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a health risk as there may be mould present in the base of the product box. Mould may pose a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or allergies.

The affected batch does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Consumers should photograph the batch code and then dispose of the product immediately.

Contact Orchard Toys using the link below or by calling xx-xxxx-xxxx to arrange a refund or digital credit voucher.

For further information, please see: https://www.orchardtoys.com/index/safety-notice_779.htm.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2507-0094

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
IDG40465 - Sharing information outside of HMRC: disclosure for HMRC’s functions: disclosing information about HMRC’s employees
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)


As with all information that HMRC holds in connection with its functions, disclosure requires a valid legal basis. Employee information is also subject to the Data Protection Act, General Data Protection Regulations (see IDG40160 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg40160)) and the Human Rights Act (see IDG40140 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg40140)).

For each disclosure of employee data for the purposes of HMRC’s functions, it is necessary to assess whether the infringement of the employee’s right to privacy is proportionate to the objectives being sought (see IDG40160 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg40160) and IDG40140 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg40140) for more guidance on assessing proportionality).

If you need further advice please contact your Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP).

If the Police or other law enforcement agency contact you or request information about a current, former or potential HMRC staff member, please refer the query to HMRC's Internal Investigations Intelligence Team without delay.
Two new members join CNPA Board
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority appoints John Campbell and Nick Payne as new board members, bringing extensive policing and governance expertise to the team.

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) has welcomed two new independent members to its Board.

Chair Susan Johnson announced the appointments of John Campbell, QPM, and Nick Payne, both of whom bring valuable public service and governance experience to the Authority. Both will attend their first meeting on Wednesday 30 July.

John brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished 34-year career in policing. As the former Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, John has held strategic command during numerous high-profile and complex operations, including royal and state events, major sporting and cultural gatherings, and protective operations such as the Olympic Games and Reading Festival. His extensive involvement in national counter-terrorism efforts and crisis management will be a valuable asset to the CNPA.

Nick joins with over 30 years of expertise in senior finance, commercial, and operational leadership across government, policing, and the private sector. A qualified accountant, Nick has held key roles including Chief Operating Officer for the Northern Ireland Office and Director of Commercial Scrutiny and Industrial Policy at the Ministry of Defence. He has also served on the External Governance Board of the National Cyber Security Centre, adding further depth to his governance credentials.

Welcoming them to the Board, Susan said: “John and Nick bring a wealth of complementary knowledge and experience that will add considerable value to the work of the Authority and the Constabulary.

“They join the Authority at a challenging but exciting time, and I am sure they will provide constructive guidance and scrutiny to the delivery of our forward strategy. John and Nick, along with all the Authority members, are ambitious for CNC’s future contribution to energy security and the protection of critical national infrastructure. I am grateful to them for putting themselves forward for these important governance roles.”
Ex-Forces to Community's
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 Ex-Forces to Community’s 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 Ex-Forces to Community’s 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.
Stamp Taxes on Shares: modernisation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This measure gives the government the authority to test a new digital service as part of modernising the Stamp Taxes on Shares framework.

This measure enables the testing of a new digital service for the Securities Transfer charge.

The Securities Transfer charge will replace Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax as part of modernisation of the Stamp Taxes on Shares framework.
JH v Disclosure and Barring Service : [2025] UKUT 029 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Stout on 22 January 2025

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-V (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b450074a80c6718b55be8f/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-V.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) included the appellant on the children’s barred list because it considered that, while working as an early years practitioner at a preschool, the appellant pulled a 4-year-old child by the hair in response to him pulling her hair. The Upper Tribunal finds that there was no mistake of law or fact in the decision of the Disclosure and Barring Service and confirms the decision.
Barnsley: Acorn House
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Acorn House, is a probation contact centre, within the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Office address and contact details

Probation ServiceAcorn HouseMount Osbourne Industrial ParkOff Oakwell ViewBarnsleyS71 1HP

See map (https://goo.gl/maps/1o65MHPpzkS5Purd7)

Office phone number: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Office email address: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Opening times
- Monday, 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday, 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday, 9am to 5pm
- Thursday, 9am to 7pm
- Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Saturday, closed
- Sunday, closed
- Bank holidays, closed
Getting here

Find this probation contact centre, on a map (https://goo.gl/maps/1o65MHPpzkS5Purd7).

Walking
- 13 minute walk from Barnsley Interchange train station
To plan your journey by public transport

Please use Travel South Yorkshire (https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/) to plan your journey.

Parking
- no visitor parking available
- street parking available
Accessibility facilities
- disabled access and disabled toilet
- disabled parking is available
- assistance dogs are welcome
- the building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement
Court Buildings

Find a court or tribunal building (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Local approved premises

See the list of approved premises in your area (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/yorkshire-and-the-humber-approved-premises).

Problems and complaints

If you have any problems or complaints contact the office directly. You can also report any problems with this page at this address xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you can’t resolve the problem directly, you can make a complaint to HM Prison and Probation Service (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/her-majestys-prison-and-probation-service/about/complaints-procedure).
Mr M Hilley v Good Relations Ltd: 6007076/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Hilley v Good Relations Ltd: 6007076/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689dbf9db4b6acd3411339b5/Mr_Matthew_Hilley_v_Good_Relations_Limited_-_6007076-2024_-_Liability.pdf).
Processing felling applications involving larch species: operations note 23
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Supplementary guidance on the treatment of larch species when processing felling applications through the Forestry Commission.

Larch trees infected with ‘Phytophthora ramorum’ produce spores that can spread the disease. To minimise the spread risk during felling operations, special precautions are needed when felling larch that are, or could be, infected.

Read the operations note guidance for details of the process for handling felling licence applications that include the felling or thinning of larch trees susceptible to the ‘P. ramorum’ infection.
L Georgieva v Envelope Group Ltd: 6006595/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Georgieva v Envelope Group Ltd: 6006595/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68888f9da11f859994409131/L_Georgieva_-vs-_Envelope_Group_Ltd_-_Judgment.pdf).
NB8++ joint statement on the shadow fleet
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Statement from the Nordic-Baltic 8++ on joint action to further counter Russia's shadow fleet.

We, the Foreign Ministers and government representatives of Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have met today to address the challenge posed by the Russian shadow fleet. We call for further joint and coordinated action to effectively address Russian attempts to circumvent international sanctions.

Russia’s destabilising actions have strengthened our resolve to protect maritime security, safety, the marine environment and freedom of navigation in accordance with international law. We are particularly concerned about stateless vessels and falsely flagged vessels. Stateless vessels, including those falsely claiming to fly a flag, do not have a responsible flag state and are not entitled to rights under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), including freedom of navigation. If vessels fail to fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, we will take appropriate action within international law.

Today, we have agreed to further strengthen our cooperation and ensure a joint and coordinated approach by our national authorities to address Russia’s shadow fleet. We intend to compile a common set of guidelines in line with international law to promote responsible behaviour at sea, strengthen compliance with international law, and ensure transparency across maritime operations.

We recall that the risks posed by the shadow fleet, including potential environmental damage as well as risks to maritime safety and security, the integrity of international seaborne trade, critical undersea infrastructure and respect for international maritime rules and standards, extend far beyond the Baltic and North Seas and could have global impact. We call on others to join our efforts.
INCHP11060 - Procedures: procedure 3: Direct Trader Input (DTI) detected errors
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.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
SPE13660 - Standardised exchange of information: Verification(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).

Notes: From 01st June 2020 UK trader must use the EU Customs Trader Portal to submit standardised exchange of information for customs special procedures https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-customs-special-procedures

If a request for verification is received from another Member State, the supervising office must carry out checks to confirm details shown on the form are correct, then endorse and return the form to the customs office identified.

Where any details on standardised exchange of information issued in another Member State are unclear, incorrect or missing, the UK office of export should contact the office stated in standardised exchange of information to verify details.

Supervising offices should complete box 16 for post clearance verification and send the standardised exchange of informationto the office of entry or office of discharge as appropriate if any details relating to entry/discharge are unclear or alterations are noted.

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
​​Appointment of Oxford Growth Commission Chair​
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

​​The Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, has appointed Neale Coleman CBE as the Chair of the Oxford Growth Commission to support the delivery of infrastructure, housing and employment to unleash Oxford and Oxfordshire’s economic power.​

​​The Housing and Planning Minister has appointed Neale Coleman CBE as Chair of the Oxford Growth Commission. The Commission will review how best to unlock and accelerate growth in the city and surrounding area, working with central and local partners to maximise the benefits of growth to the local area and to the UK as a whole.

​Neale has a proven track record in delivering growth and regeneration, including his work for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London and the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

​The Oxford Growth Commission will support the delivery of infrastructure, housing and employment to unleash Oxford and Oxfordshire’s economic power, accelerating growth in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, and driving economic growth across the UK.
Miss L Mumford v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 3308176/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Mumford v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 3308176/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846b67e4d039a010411f0c6/Miss_L_Mumford_v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation__3308176-2023_Judgment.pdf).
Miss Z Morrison v Heartlands Trust (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 1401359/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss Z Morrison v Heartlands Trust (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): xx-xxxx-xxxx - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678645f4f0528401055d2392/Miss_Zoe_Morrison_-vs-_Heartlands_Trust__In_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation__-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Rule_21_Judgment.pdf).
Mr S Copland v L Baskerville: 6010853/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Copland v L Baskerville: 6010853/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68515d8af2ccfcfd2f823f70/Mr_S_Copland_v_Leon_Baskerville_6010853-2025.pdf).
Case processing time for criminal cases dealt with at courts in Northern Ireland 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Annual report on average case processing time for criminal cases dealt with in the Crown and magistrates’ courts in Northern Ireland

Report presenting data on the average case processing time for criminal cases dealt with in Crown and magistrates’ courts in Northern Ireland for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. It provides an overview of the time taken for a case to be dealt with at court, from the date that case began its journey through the criminal justice system, based on a start point of the date the offence was reported to, or detected by, the police.
Mrs V MacKinnon v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 114728/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs V MacKinnon v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c19526b0bb6528ee866c45/Mrs_V_MacKinnon_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Plan an animal health and welfare review
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

For each species, you can have up to 3 reviews on any number of herds or flocks as part of your IAHW agreement.

Plan a review

An animal health and welfare review is the first part of the ‘Get funding to improve animal health and welfare’ (IAHW) service. It will include:
- assessment of diseases and conditions
- advice on improving animal health, welfare and productivity
You must have an IAHW agreement before you do a review, you should provide your vet with your IAHW agreement number. A review usually takes between 2 and 3 hours. It can happen:
- over several visits
- in a single visit
When to have a review

To be eligible to claim for animal health and welfare reviews, you must:
- make sure reviews on each herd or flock of a particular species, are at least 10 months apart
- for each species, have no more than 3 reviews on any number of herds or flocks, by 19 June 2027
- have an Improve Animal Health and Welfare (IAHW) agreement in place before you do your first review, including any sampling or testing
After the vet has completed a review, you can choose to have an endemic disease follow-up. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/plan-when-to-have-an-endemic-disease-follow-up)

Get help with your review

Contact the RPA and give your IAHW agreement number if you need help arranging or completing your review.

Rural Payments Agency

PO Box 352

Worksop

S80 9FG

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

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, except public holidays

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Funding to improve animal health and welfare: guidance for farmers and vets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/funding-to-improve-animal-health-and-welfare-guidance-for-farmers-and-vets)
Extending the Right to Work Scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

The government is consulting with employers on extending right to work checks to the 'gig economy' to prevent illegal working.

Through the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/border-security-asylum-and-immigration-bill-2025), the government is strengthening enforcement of the rules to clamp down on illegal working.

This means that for the first time, the requirement to carry out right to work checks will be extended to cover businesses hiring ‘gig economy’ and zero-hours workers in sectors like construction, food delivery, beauty salons, courier services and warehousing.

This consultation seeks views on:
- how this change should be operationalised and enforced
- how processes can be simplified to make it easier for employers to fulfil their responsibilities
This will give businesses the opportunity to help shape the guidance and the statutory codes of practice. These underpin the right to work checks that will be required to confirm that individuals have the right to work in the UK.
Mr C Wrightson v Rise Elevator Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 2501732/2023 and 2502500/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Wrightson v Rise Elevator Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 2501732/2023 and 2502500/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6787d7005a1adfc79556df82/Mr_C_Wrightson_v_Rise_Elevator_Limited__in_voluntary_liquidation__2501732-23___other_Judgment.pdf).
Rose Sidebottom
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Rose is the Deputy Head of Mission in N’Djamena. Prior to Chad, Rose was the Gender Equality Negotiations Lead for the FCDO. Rose’s previous experience includes UN policy, negotiations, and reform; gender, equality, and human rights policy; European and South Asian trade policy and market access; and a posting to Istanbul. Rose has a degree in Politics and Sociology from the University of Bristol, and a Masters in International Development from the University of Edinburgh.

Rose is the Deputy Head of Mission in N’Djamena. Prior to Chad, Rose was the Gender Equality Negotiations Lead for the FCDO.

Rose’s previous experience includes UN policy, negotiations, and reform; gender, equality, and human rights policy; European and South Asian trade policy and market access; and a posting to Istanbul.

Rose has a degree in Politics and Sociology from the University of Bristol, and a Masters in International Development from the University of Edinburgh.
Richard Reed Solicitors 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 Richard Reed Solicitors 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 Richard Reed Solicitors 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.
S Sandwell v Newington Community Primary School and Kent County Council: 2308973/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Sandwell v Newington Community Primary School and Kent County Council: 2308973/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e7787112a8c60ecf319c89/S_Sandwell_-v-_Newington_Community_Primary_School__Kent_County_Council_2308973-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_04.10.25.pdf).
CTM15310 - Distributions: general: transfers between companies within the charge to CT
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)


Where an asset is transferred from one company to another, any material difference between the market value and the consideration given should be treated as a distribution within CTA10/S1000 (1) B or (1) G as appropriate (unless for distributions made before 17 July 2012 CTA10/S1002 or S1021 applies, see CTM15300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm15300)). This is irrespective of the other tax consequences of the transfer for either company.
Worksop: Crown House
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Crown House, is a probation contact centre, within the East Midlands region.

Office address and contact details

Crown House2nd FloorNewcastle AvenueWorksopS80 1ET

See map (https://goo.gl/maps/xdhZvsr8Mot56MJU7)

Office phone number: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Office email address: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Opening times
- Monday, 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday, 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday, 9am to 5pm (5pm to 7pm appointments only)
- Thursday, 9am to 5pm
- Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Saturday, closed
- Sunday, closed
- Bank holidays, closed
Getting here

Find this probation contact centre, on a map (https://goo.gl/maps/xdhZvsr8Mot56MJU7).

Walking
- 11-minute walk from Worksop train station
To plan your journey by public transport

Please use the Stagecoach (https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/east-midlands/worksop-services) to plan your journey.

Parking
- no visitor parking available
- local car parking available
Accessibility facilities
- disabled access and disabled toilet
- assistance dogs are welcome
Court Buildings

Find a court or tribunal building (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Local approved premises

See the list of approved premises in your area (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/east-midlands-approved-premises).

Problems and complaints

If you have any problems or complaints contact the office directly.

If you can’t resolve the problem directly, you can make a complaint to HM Prison and Probation Service (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/her-majestys-prison-and-probation-service/about/complaints-procedure).
Ms A Williams v Your Pets Pals Ltd: 2407444/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Williams v Your Pets Pals Ltd: 2407444/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebd100e9c76fa33048c58b/Ms_A_Williams_v_Your_Pets_Pals_2407444_2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms A Williams v Your Pets Pals Ltd: 2407444/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a878cdb207fc18744d5eb/Miss_A_Williams_v_Your_Pets_Pals_Limited__Company_number_13196341__-_2407444_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
SY5 0UF, Freemans of Newent Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/YP3621SE/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

View the permit issued for Pontesford Poultry Farm, Shrewsbury under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: Freemans of Newent Limited
- Installation name: Pontesford Poultry Farm
- Permit number: EPR/YP3621SE/A001