theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Ms J Melrose v Glasgow City Council: 121365/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Melrose v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68469c8f0392ed9b784c0175/Ms_J_Melrose_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr I Abbott and Mr T Everett v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2302187/2023 and 2302188/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Abbott and Mr T Everett v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2302187/2023 and 2302188/2023 - Judgment by Consent (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674f1505339c7d42405da976/Ian_Abbott___Thomas_Everett_-_2302187-2023___2302188-2023__Judgment_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr I Abbott and Mr T Everett v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2302187/2023 and 2302188/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69147c439d50fc2fe816168f/Mr._I_Abbott__Mr_T_Everett_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_Judgment___2302187-2023_2302188-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr I Abbott and Mr T Everett v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2302187/2023 and 2302188/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbdb868c1db6022d0c9f32/Mr_I_Abbott__Mr_T_Everett_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited__2_2302187-2023__2302188-2023.pdf).
Children in need: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Annual statistics on children in need in England, including referrals to and assessments completed by children’s social care services.

Children in need are a legally defined group of children under the Children Act 1989 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/contents), assessed as needing help and protection as a result of risks to their development or health.

This group includes:
- those on child-in-need plans
- those on child protection plans
- children looked after by local authorities
- care leavers
- disabled children
Children in need also include unborn children and young people aged 18 or over who continue to receive care, accommodation or support from children’s services.
CW3 cost extension forms updated
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Updates to Controlled work forms (CW3) for extension requests on hourly rates and standard fee cases in immigration & asylum matters

Which forms are affected?

Changes have been made to the CW3 forms that immigration providers use when seeking an extension to a cost limit in a Controlled Work matter.

How have the forms been changed?

Changes have been made to the PDF versions:
- to update the contract references to include the 2024 Standard Civil Contract
- to ensure that terminology matches that used in the Standard Civil Contract
- to help clarify the use of the forms in different case types
We have also removed the electronic (Excel) versions as these are rarely used.

Will old forms still be accepted?

Previous versions of the application forms will continue to be accepted until 27 October 2025 so providers have time to adjust and to allow software vendors time to update their case management systems.

If providers have any queries as to which form to use, they should contact xxx@xxx.xx

Why is it happening now?

Forms have been reviewed to ensure they support the current 2024 Standard Civil Contract.

Further information

Updated forms CW3: extension of upper cost limit in controlled work cases - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cw3-extension-of-upper-cost-limit-in-controlled-work-cases)
Mr A Mulligan v Flintshire Transport Services: 1604169/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Mulligan v Flintshire Transport Services: 1604169/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d7e0aa4bcf261f8233f82d/1604169.2024_-_Mr_A_Mulligan_v_Flintshire_Transport_Services_-_R22_Judgment_.pdf).
Wabtec / Dellner merger inquiry
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the anticipated acquisition by Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec) of Couplers Holdco AB (Dellner).

Statutory timetable

Phase 1

CMA decision not to refer to phase 2

14 July 2025: The CMA has decided, on the information currently available to it, not to refer the anticipated acquisition by Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation of Couplers Holdco AB to a phase 2 investigation under the provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002, using the ‘de minimis’ exception.
- Full text decision (PDF, 208KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e05435a13ad0b546e5f45/Full_text_decision.pdf) (21.7.25)
Launch of merger inquiry

25 June 2025: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- Commencement notice (PDF, 92KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a908541d77db4f68eb117/Commencement_notice.1.pdf) (25.6.25)
Invitation to comment: closed

17 June 2025: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.

To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party. The CMA has not yet launched its formal investigation into this transaction. Written representations about any competition issues should be provided by the deadline set out above.

Contact

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

Privacy notice

Your name and contact details are your personal data. In collecting, receiving, storing, accessing and using your personal data, the CMA, as controller, is processing your personal data. The CMA processes personal data in accordance with data protection law.

The CMA is processing your personal data so that it can contact you again, should it need further help or information from you, in order to carry out its merger work under Part 3 of the Enterprise Act 2002. For more information about how the CMA processes personal data and your rights relating to that data, please see our Privacy Notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/personal-information-charter)
Strategic environmental assessment of river basin management plans: scoping reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Reports on environmental risks and opportunities by river basin district to inform the development of river basin management plans (RBMPs).

The Environment Agency uses strategic environmental assessment of RBMPs to:
- influence the development of the plans
- increase positive outcomes from improvements to the water environment
- avoid or reduce any negative effects
Strategic environmental assessment was carried out on the first and second cycles of RBMPs. It was not during the third RBMP cycle (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/river-basin-management-plans-use-of-strategic-environmental-assessment-screening) as any changes were considered minor modifications.

For this fourth cycle, the Environment Agency is carrying out strategic environmental assessment because there is the potential for more significant changes to the measures. These reports set out the issues by river basin district.

You can respond to the consultation on significant water management issues (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/significant-water-management-issues-river-basin-management-plans) to give your views on whether:
- these scoping reports are focused on the potential environmental effects
- there is any other information that should be considered as part of the assessment
Product Safety Report: Bellababy Baby Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper sold via Amazon (2508-0054)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-31)

Product Safety Report for Bellababy Baby Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper presenting a high risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Bellababy Baby Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of injuries as it can overturn with minimal force and may not be sufficiently strong to hold the baby’s weight.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of injuries as it can overturn with minimal force and may not be sufficiently strong to hold the baby’s weight. If the parent or caregiver were to rock the cot, it may tip, causing the baby to fall.

The instructions were deemed inadequate and some of the required documentation/markings were not present.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The import has been rejcted at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0054

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Update on the Leadership of UK Statistics Authority and the Office for National
Statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-06)

An update following Sir Robert Devereux’s review of the Office for National Statistics

On 26 June Sir Robert Devereux’s review of the Office for National Statistics was published.

The UK Statistics Authority and the Cabinet Office have accepted his findings and conclusions, including his recommendation to appoint an additional Permanent Secretary temporarily to lead the day to day operations of the department.

Today we launch an internal expression of interest for this new Permanent Secretary role. It closes on 21 July. This will be open to existing Directors General and Permanent Secretaries. This vital role will be responsible for leading the ONS’ operational business and restoring much needed trust and confidence in the department.

In parallel we have also begun the process to find the next National Statistician and will shortly appoint a search partner to support us on this critical appointment leading our national government statistical service.

Last month Sir Robert Chote informed the Cabinet Office of his intention to step down as UKSA Chair in the autumn to take up the role of President of Trinity College, Oxford. A campaign to appoint his successor will be launched within the next few weeks.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, said:

The Devereux Review findings require immediate action to address the challenges identified and rapidly restore confidence in the core statistics produced by ONS that underpin decision-making. New leadership is critical to delivering this outcome and I welcome the launch of that process today.
Product Recall: Matalan Boys’ Swimwear (2506-0009)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Product Recall of Matalan Boys’ Swimwear presenting a risk of entrapment and strangulation.

Summary

Product: Matalan Boys’ Swimwear

Hazard: The products present a risk of entrapment and strangulation due to the length of the functional draw cords.

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

Product information

Affected products

Hazard

The products present a risk of entrapment and strangulation due to the length of the functional draw cords.

The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users by Matalan.

If you have purchased any of the affected boys’ swimwear, please stop using it immediately and return it to your nearest Matalan store for a full refund. You will not need to produce a receipt.

Should you have any queries, please contact the Matalan Customer Care Team on xx-xxxx-xxxx or via email on xxx@xxx.xx

For further information, please access the Matalan recall site here: https://www.matalan.co.uk/customer-services/product-recall-notice.list

Additional information

PSD case number: 2506-0009

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: job levels and salary ranges
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Job levels and salary ranges for employees at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

The NDA grading structure has 11 ‘Job Levels’ plus a level for the Executive Team. Our job levels are an objective measure of job ‘size’ in terms of overall accountability, knowledge and capability needed for a role. This system helps to guide careers and development and also allows us to compare jobs internally and externally to help maintain fair and appropriate salary and benefit arrangements.
Waverley report published
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Contact made by a paddle steamer with Brodick pier, Isle of Arran, Scotland.

Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the heavy contact made by the paddle steamer Waverley with the eastern pier at Brodick, Isle of Arran, Scotland on 3 September 2020.

The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened and subsequent actions taken. (https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/contact-with-pier-by-paddle-steamer-waverley)

Media enquiries (telephone only)

Media enquiries during office hours xx-xxxx-xxxx

Media enquiries out of hours xx-xxxx-xxxx
Safeguarding information and maps for HS2
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

This section provides more information and details of safeguarding along the High Speed Two (HS2) route.

Safeguarding is an established part of the planning process, designed to ensure that land which has been identified for major infrastructure projects is protected from conflicting developments.

Property schemes

A number of schemes have been developed to assist property owners. Prior to applying for any of these schemes it is vital that you have read and understood the guidance for that scheme and that you have consulted the maps relevant to that scheme as set out in the HS2 property schemes section (https://www.gov.uk/claim-compensation-if-affected-by-hs2).
Mrs P Thomas and Others v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112967/2019 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs P Thomas and Others v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112967/2019 and Others - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798a9d6419bdbc8514fdefd/4112967.2019___2_Others_-_Mrs_P_Thomas___2_Others_v_Cornerstone_Community_Care__Judgment_Issued_24.08.2023.pdf).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Daniel Roberts
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

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

Teacher’s name: Mr Daniel Roberts

Teacher reference number: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Teacher’s date of birth: 15 July 1992

Location teacher worked: Penrith, North West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 16 to 20 December 2024

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Daniel Roberts formerly employed in Penrith, North West England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
T M Browne Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

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 T M Browne 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 T M Browne 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.

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.
Using AI in education settings: support materials
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Support materials to help schools and colleges use AI (artificial intelligence) safely and effectively.

Free support materials for staff in schools and colleges, developed by the Chiltern Learning Trust (CLT) and Chartered College of Teaching (CCT), to support the safe and effective use of generative AI in education (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/generative-artificial-intelligence-in-education/generative-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-education?pStoreID=Http).

The materials balance the need for staff and student safety with the opportunities AI creates. They feature:
- activity focused slides
- video presentations with accompanying transcripts​
- summaries of the information presented
- activities to consolidate knowledge, such as multiple-choice questions​
- templates to help you reflect and plan
You can work through the modules to build your knowledge and experience as you go.

They can also be adapted:
- for individual or group use
- to suit your own needs and levels of experience
Module 3 should be used regardless of your level of experience as it contains important safety considerations.

The Chartered College of Teaching (https://chartered.college/safe-and-effective-use-of-ai-in-education) have also provided additional materials including:
- a free online journal on AI
- a range of case studies demonstrating how schools and colleges are using AI safely and effectively
- a free multiple-choice assessment providing Chartered College certification based on the training materials
Live facial recognition in Immigration Enforcement
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

This page provides information about how live facial recognition is used by Immigration Enforcement to support its operational duties.

Immigration Enforcement uses live facial recognition (LFR) to identify and locate people they are looking for as part of their law enforcement duties.

Facial recognition is a technology that can compare a human face in a digital image with a watchlist of faces.

Live facial recognition (LFR)

Live facial recognition (LFR) compares a live camera feed of faces against a predetermined watchlist in real time. It is used to locate and identify people who are of interest by generating an alert when a possible match is found.

Immigration Enforcement and Border Force are trialling the use of live facial recognition in the Holyhead Port week commencing 24 November 2025.

More information on live facial recognition (LFR) can be found in the documents below.
SCS secondary paid employment details 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

The Competition and Markets Authority’s publication of secondary paid employment held by Senior Civil Service members during the reporting year 2024 to 2025.

The Cabinet Office guidance on the declaration and management of outside interests in the Civil Service requires that all paid outside employment held by SCS members, that has been agreed through the process for the declaration and management of outside interests, is published.

In compliance with that guidance, the CMA has published the necessary information concerning secondary paid employment held by its SCS members during the reporting year 2024 to 2025.
Closed organisation: Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) became the Responsible Technology Adoption Unit (RTA) in February 2024. As of January 2025, the RTA is no longer a standalone unit and its functions are embedded in other relevant teams in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), including the Government Digital Service. Content from RTA can be found on DSIT’s GOV.UK page.

The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) became the Responsible Technology Adoption Unit (RTA) in February 2024. As of January 2025, the RTA is no longer a standalone unit and its functions are embedded in other relevant teams in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), including the Government Digital Service. Content from RTA can be found on DSIT’s GOV.UK page.
York City Football Club
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 York City Football Club 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 York City Football Club 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.
Health and social care workers: Mental Capacity Act decisions
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

How the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to health and social care staff.

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) applies to everyone in England and Wales involved in the care, treatment or support of people who are:
- aged 16 and over
- unable to make all or some decisions for themselves
The guidance is an overview of the MCA.

The Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-capacity-act-code-of-practice) has more detail and examples.

MCA (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/contents) Mental Capacity Act 2005
St George Hotel, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3JH: CAM/33UD/HMR/2023/0001
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Eastern Region Tribunal Judge S Evans & Mr Roland Thomas MRICS on 25 January 2025

Read the decision in full St George Hotel, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3JH :CAM/33UD/HMR/2023/0001 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678f95b16b8b7d3e01328ad6/CAM-33UD-HMR-2023-0001_St_George_Hotel_NR30_-_Copy_-_Copy.pdf).
Enhancements to the portal in summer 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

As part of our programme of continual improvement to our digital services, we have made a number of enhancements to the portal.

We are pleased to share that portal customers are now able to search for and view first registration (FR) applications in the View Applications (VA) service. FR applications can be found in VA, provided the Business Unit Variable Direct Debit account key number was present on submission.

In May, we introduced a new information panel to the portal homepage, displaying the number of applications that are subject to unresolved requisitions. In response to customer feedback, we have made some updates to this panel. The figure displayed now shows pending, live applications only.

Upcoming changes

We are planning to introduce additional text to the panel to clarify the meaning of ‘unresolved’ in respect to outstanding requisitions. When you have replied to a requisition, it will still show as ‘unresolved’ until HM Land Registry reviews it.

Additionally, we are going to change the VA progress status label from ‘Saved’ to ‘Draft’ in order to align with the Digital Registration Service.

We also have plans to improve the look and feel of the portal, beginning initially with the portal homepage and View Applications service, to provide a better user experience.

You can view the digital services roadmap (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-digital-services-roadmap/digital-services-roadmap) for further information on planned improvements to our digital services.
RSPCA Hull and East Riding
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 RSPCA Hull and East Riding 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 RSPCA Hull and East Riding 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.
BLM12010 - Lease accounting: operating lease accounting: lessor accounting for rental income
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)


This manual is being updated to reflect FRS 102 (2024 amendments). For guidance on the tax treatment of accounts prepared under IFRS 16 or the revised FRS 102, please refer to pages within the BLM50000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm50000) chapter.

This section is applicable to entities applying FRS 102 pre 2024 amendments or FRS 105, and for lessors only under IFRS 16 and FRS 102 (2024 amendments).

See BLM17000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm17000) for lessee accounting under the on-balance sheet model under IFRS 16 and FRS 102 (2024 amendments).

FRS 102 (pre 2024 amendments) Section 20.25 states that

“A lessor shall recognise lease income from operating leases (excluding amounts for services such as insurance and maintenance) in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless either

(a) another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee’s benefit from the leased asset, even if the receipt of payments is not on that basis; or

(b) the payments to the lessor are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation (based on published indexes or statistics) to compensate for the lessor’s expected inflationary cost increases. If payments to the lessor vary according to factors other than inflation, then condition (b) is not met.

The requirements under FRS 102 (2024 amendments), FRS 105 and IFRS 16 are virtually identical.

If you find out that bases other than straight-line are in use, please let a leasing technical adviser in the CTI&G team know.

Examples

The lease term is 5 years and £10,000 rentals are receivable on the first day of each of years 2 to 5. The total rentals of £40,000 should be spread evenly, with £8,000 recognised as income in each year.

The lease term is 5 years and £20,000 rentals are receivable on the first day of year 1, and £10,000 is receivable on the first day of each of years 2 to 5. The total rentals of £60,000 rentals should be spread evenly, with £12,000 recognised as income in each year.
Taskmaster Resources 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 Taskmaster Resources 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 Taskmaster Resources 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.
A&E attendances and emergency admissions for June 2025 and Quarterly report (Q1)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Monthly A&E performance and emergency admissions for all A&E types, including Minor Injury Units and Walk-in Centres.

The total number of attendances in the month for all A&E types, including Minor Injury Units and Walk-in Centres, and of these, the number discharged, admitted or transferred within four hours of arrival. Also included are the number of emergency admissions via A&E, and any waits of over four hours for admission following decision to admit. Data are shown at provider organisation level, from NHS Trusts, NHS Foundation Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and Independent Sector Organisations.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Sikh Council of Wales
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 Sikh Council of Wales 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 Sikh Council of Wales recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
HMRC tax receipts and National Insurance contributions for the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Summary of HM Revenue and Customs' tax receipts, National Insurance contributions (NICs), and expenditure for the UK.

This publication includes historical receipts on a monthly and annual basis for all taxes administered by HMRC, as well as expenditure relating to tax credits, Child Benefit and Tax-Free Childcare. The bulletin also includes analysis and commentary on year-to-date receipts.

This information is published on the 15th working day every month at 7:00am. However, if the 15th working day falls on a Monday, it is published on the 16th working day. Any delays to pre-announced publication dates are published on the HMRC announcement page (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/schedule-of-updates-for-hmrcs-statistics).

This publication is also released on the same day as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) publication Public Sector Finances (https://www.ons.gov.uk/search?q=public+sector+finances) which is also released at 7:00am.

Quality report

Further information on this release including data suitability and coverage, corresponding Office for National Statistics identifier codes and useful links to sites such as the National Archives’ are available in our background quality report (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/hmrc-receipts-quality-reports).
Miss L A Manda v DravensHealthcare Ltd: 3304721/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L A Manda v DravensHealthcare Ltd: 3304721/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b3169d7c070e71525f57fd/Miss_L_A_Manda_v_DravensHealthcare_LTD_3304721_2024_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Emergency Alert test follows use in Storm Darragh
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

People across Wales are being reminded to expect the second-ever national Emergency Alert test in September.

The system is designed to help protect lives by delivering urgent safety advice directly to mobile phones during major emergencies.

Mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will receive the alert at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September.

The drill follows the use of the system in Wales during Storm Darragh in December 2024, when a rare red weather warning was issued. The alert was authorised by UK Government minister Pat McFadden.

Around three million people across Wales and south‑west England received the message, which warned of dangerous and potentially life‑threatening conditions.

During the national test on 7 September, mobile phones will vibrate and emit a loud siren‑like sound for up to ten seconds. A test message will appear on screens, making it clear the alert is a drill.

Jo Stevens, Secretary of State for Wales, said:

On Sunday 7 September at around 3pm, mobile phones on 4G and 5G networks across Wales and the whole of the UK will vibrate and emit a loud siren-like sound for up to ten seconds, marking one of the biggest public safety exercises in our nation’s history.

There’s no app or sign-up, just a life‑saving alert when it matters. This UK‑wide test will help ensure it works as it should when we need it.

We used the system during Storm Darragh to alert around three million phones when there was a red weather warning meaning lives were at risk.

Ahead of the test, the government is running a public information campaign to notify people it is taking place, including communications targeted at vulnerable groups such as victims of domestic abuse. The campaign has featured the first national information video in British Sign Language.

Last week, the full text of the test message was revealed for the first time, saying:

This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a UK government service that will warn you if there’s a life-threatening emergency nearby.

You do not need to take any action. In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe.

Find simple and effective advice on how to prepare for emergencies at gov.uk/prepare (http://gov.uk/prepare).

Visit gov.uk/alerts (http://gov.uk/alerts) for more information or to view this message in Welsh. Ewch i gov.uk/alerts (http://gov.uk/alerts) am ragor o wybodaeth neu i weld y neges hon yn y Gymraeg.

The test will be just the second of its kind and follows a government commitment to test the system regularly to make sure it works optimally and familiarise the public with the alerts. This is in line with standard practice in other countries, such as Japan and the USA.

As well as making clear the test is just a drill, the message will point the public to GOV.UK/PREPARE (http://gov.uk/PREPARE), a one‑stop website offering practical advice about steps households can take to prepare for emergencies.
Mr G O'Donnell v Bourne Leisure Ltd: 6011042/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G O’Donnell v Bourne Leisure Ltd: 6011042/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67adf1cca75f02dffca29adb/Mr_G_O_Donnell_-vs-_Bourne_Leisure_Limited_-_6011042.2024_-_Judgement.pdf).
Mr K Reilly v Auto Services Perth Ltd: 8000086/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Reilly v Auto Services Perth Ltd: 8000086/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681e0a82d9c9bb76078f7ea3/8000086.2025_-_Mr_Kenneth_Reilly_v_Auto_Services_Perth_Ltd_-_Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
COVID-19 response meta evaluation
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

This meta evaluation reviews the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) overarching response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This meta evaluation synthesises evidence in relation to the effectiveness and impacts of 12 schemes launched as part of BEIS’ package of pandemic interventions. This includes major economic response programmes, such as the £23 billion local authority COVID-19 Business Support Grants Scheme and the COVID-19 Debt Guarantee Schemes.

The meta evaluation draws on process and impact evaluations of individual schemes alongside other investigations into the effectiveness of the COVID-19 response.
Medical-Legal Appointments 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 Medical-Legal Appointments 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 Medical-Legal Appointments 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
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.