theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Titan Security and Events 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 Titan Security and Events 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 Titan Security and Events 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.
Product Safety Report: Electric Grill F-018 (2506-0171)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Product Safety Report for Electric Grill F-018 presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Electric Grill F-018

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the fuse within the plug has insufficient granular filler.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the fuse within the plug has insufficient granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating, shocking the user and/or exploding.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification: 2506-0171

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Counter Terrorism annual review summaries 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

This page includes 2023 to 2024 annual review summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund programmes in Counter Terrorism.

All Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes are reviewed carefully each year. These reviews assess:
- technical and programme management standards including financial and risk management, value for money, conflict and gender sensitivity
- contextual factors such as changes to the political environment
- the outputs and outcomes during the year
Lessons learned are also identified.

An expert team conducts these reviews and include at least one team member who is independent from the programme. The team assesses at 2 levels: output (the direct result of programme activities) and outcome (the changes that these outputs deliver). Assessment scores are on a scale of 4, where outputs or outcomes meet or exceed expectations, to 1, where most targets were not met.

The CSSF team aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons for this are:
- to protect national security
- for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments
AXA XL
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 AXA XL 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 AXA XL 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

TBC

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.
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Dstl's annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2024 to March 2025.

The document summarises the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s activities and accounts from April 2024 to March 2025.

This paper was laid before Parliament on 16 July 2025 in response to a legislative requirement or as a Return to an Address and was ordered to be printed by the House of Commons.
The UK reaffirms its commitment to supporting Syria at this pivotal moment in its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.

I will make four points today.

First, this month’s indirect parliamentary elections across Syria marked an important milestone. We welcome efforts by the Syrian government to maintain momentum in Syria’s political transition.

Ahead of the People’s Assembly next month, we encourage the Government to ensure the remaining direct appointments reflect the broadest possible representation within the legislature, and to set out clear timelines for postponed elections in Raqqa, Hassakeh and Suwayda.

Political pluralism is essential to establishing a more stable, peaceful Syria.

Second, we were deeply concerned by the recent escalation of violence in the Kurdish-majority neighbourhoods in Aleppo. Military confrontation is in no one’s interest.

We welcome the ceasefire agreement reached between the Syrian Democratic Forces and Syrian government and encourage both sides to continue negotiations to urgently reach a sustainable political settlement.

We call on all parties in north-east Syria to allow unimpeded humanitarian access.

Third, as we mark World Food Day this month, we emphasise the need to restore sustainable food systems in Syria. All Syrians deserve access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food.

To this end, the UK continues to support food security, livelihoods and agriculture across Syria and through the Food and Agriculture Organisation and other UN partners. This is just one way in which the UN is helping to build a more resilient Syria.

We look forward to discussing with UN partners, and as a Council, the Secretary-General’s recommendations on how the UN can support Syria’s transition more broadly.

And finally, I want to end by reaffirming the UK’s commitment to supporting Syria at this pivotal moment in its political transition.

In line with this commitment, the United Kingdom took the decision this week to remove Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from our domestic list of proscribed organisations.

This decision will enhance our ability to work with and support the Syrian Government. We should collectively consider what further steps the international community can take to support Syria and move towards a more stable, unified, peaceful future.
Civil Service Line Management Standards
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

The Standards have been developed to provide line managers with the essential skills and knowledge needed for effective line management within the Civil Service

The Standards have been developed to provide line managers with the essential skills and knowledge needed for effective line management within the Civil Service.

Line Managers within the Civil Service can find out further information on how to use the Line Management Standards on the CS Learning site (https://learn.civilservice.gov.uk/courses/HoJFcXMrSgyqVZMCRbbQ3A).
Mr J Sheehy v Lymington and Pennington Town Council: 6001804/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Sheehy v Lymington and Pennington Town Council: 6001804/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926e0c1b3b9afff34e96002/Mr_J_Sheehy_-vs-_Lymington___Pennington_Town_Council_-_6001804.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
P C Okoronkwo v Red Bean Recruitment Ltd T/a RB Social Care: 2600787/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in P C Okoronkwo v Red Bean Recruitment Ltd T/a RB Social Care: 2600787/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6787b7f03f1182a1e258a271/Peter_Chukwunonso_Okoronkwo_v_Red_Bean_Recruitment_Ltd_T.A._RB_Social_Care_2600787.2024_Judgment.pdf).
Manufactured Animal Feed Statistics N. Ireland, February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Animal feed statistics are based on surveys and provide information on the quantities of feed used in Northern Ireland on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

Total monthly deliveries of compound and other processed animal feedstuff and the amount of raw materials used in the production of compound and other processed animal feedstuffs, by Northern Ireland feedstuffs manufacturers.
Power Office Services Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Power Office Services Limited will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 Power Office Services Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Child and maternal health profiles: March 2025 update
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Annual update of the child and maternal health profiles with indicators for child health covering mortality, emergency hospital admissions, children in care and children eligible for free school meals.

The child and maternal health profiles provide an overview of child and maternal health and wellbeing. The profiles give data to inform planning for health and associated services for local populations. They are intended for use by local government and health service professionals.

Indicators being updated based on Office for National Statistics (ONS) annual births and mortality extracts to add data for 3-year moving averages from 2001 to 2003, to 2021 to 2023:
- stillbirth rate (fetal deaths occurring after 24 weeks of gestation)
- neonatal mortality rate (under 28 days from birth)
- post-neonatal mortality rate (between 28 days and 1 year from birth)
- infant mortality rate (under 1 year (update to add sex breakdowns at England level only))
- child mortality rate (1 to 17 years)
The following indicators have been updated based on Hospital Episode Statistics (HES):
- emergency hospital admissions (0 to 4 years) including breakdowns for ages under 1 and 1 to 4 years
- emergency hospital admissions (under 18 years)
- hospital admissions as a result of self-harm (10 to 24 years)
- hospital admissions for mental health conditions (under 18 years)
- hospital admissions due to substance misuse (15 to 24 years)
Some indicators based on data from the Department for Education have also been updated:
- children in care
- children in care immunisations
- percentage of looked-after children whose emotional wellbeing is a cause for concern
- percentage eligible for free school meals
Data is presented at an England level, with most indicators also available at regional level and for upper tier local authorities. Data is available for HES and Department for Education indicators for integrated care boards (ICBs) and NHS England regions. The hospital admissions and stillbirth indicators are also available for lower tier local authorities. The indicators include information about inequalities where possible, including for local authority-based deprivation deciles. Sex breakdowns at England level have been made available for all mortality indicators in the profile, including the infant mortality rate.

In July 2024, ONS updated its mid-year population estimates for 2022. All indicators using these estimates have been updated using the new population estimates.

Some indicators which would usually be part of this release have not been updated. It is expected that they will instead be updated later in the year. Information about future releases will be included in the research and statistics calendar (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=office-for-health-improvement-and-disparities&order=release-date-oldest):
- A&E attendances
- children killed and seriously injured on the roads
Mr W Barrie v Tayside Contracts: 4110329/2014
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Barrie v Tayside Contracts: 4110329/2014 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e188934fed20c7f559f524/Mr_W_Barrie_v_Tayside_Contracts_-_4110329.2014_-_Judgment.pdf).
IEIM402010 - Reportable Information: Reportable Account Holders
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)


Reportable Information: Reportable Account Holders

The different regimes define the Reportable Account Holders in different ways but the objective in each case is the same – to identify whether the Account Holder is linked to the jurisdiction receiving the information in a way that indicates that they may be subject to taxation in that jurisdiction.

FATCA

Under the US IGA, Financial Institutions are required to carry out due diligence procedures to identify Account Holders who are Specified US Persons. A US person is a US citizen or resident individual, a partnership or corporation organised in or under the laws of the United States (or any state thereof) and trusts falling within the jurisdiction of the US courts and where one or more US persons have the authority to control the administration of the trust.

Specified US Persons then include all of these subject to a list of exemptions in Article 1 (gg) of the IGA. This covers corporations, the stock of which is regularly traded on recognised securities markets (and their affiliates), and a number of entities largely mirroring the list of Non-Reporting Financial Institutions [see IEIM400920] specified in the IGA. In addition, certain brokers and dealers in securities, commodities or derivative financial instruments are exempt.

CRS

The CRS uses the concept of a Reportable Person rather than a specified person but the outcome is similar. A Reportable Jurisdiction person is an individual or entity that is resident under the tax laws of the Reportable Jurisdiction or, for an entity that has no residence for tax purposes, the jurisdiction in which its place of effective management is situated.

Once again any corporations (plus affiliates) with regularly traded stock are excluded as are government entities, international organisations, Central Banks and all Financial Institutions (with the exception of managed Investment Entities in non-CRS Participating Jurisdictions, which are treated as Passive NFEs [see IEIM403360].

From 1 January 2026, any entities (plus affiliates) with regularly traded stock are excluded, not just corporations.

Another difference arises for brokers and dealers in securities, etc., as these are in scope as reportable persons unless they fall within one of the definitions of Financial Institution [see IEIM400600].
Mrs T Beattie v 123 Group Solutions Ltd T/a 123 Recruitment and Training: 6007706/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs T Beattie v 123 Group Solutions Ltd T/a 123 Recruitment and Training: 6007706/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a379d4567402152f553c88/Mrs_T_Beattie_v_123_Group_Solutions_Ltd_Trading_as_123_Recruitment_and_Training_-_6007706_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
S Hyde-Williams v London Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust: 6002882/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Hyde-Williams v London Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust: 6002882/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915b2eadb01ecfcf96fc8c0/Mrs_S_Hyde-Williams_v_London_Ambulance_Service_NHS_Foundation_Trust_6002882-2024_Withdrawal_Judgment.pdf).
CIRD68020 - Land Remediation Relief: Tax Credit: restriction of losses carried forward
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)


FA01/SCH22/PARA17

CTA09/S1158

Amount of loss carried forward

The company's trading loss, or property business loss, carried forward and set off against profits from those sources in later accounting periods is reduced by the amount of the loss surrendered (CTA10 Part 4).

Amount of the loss surrendered

The amount of the loss surrendered is:
- where the maximum amount of land remediation tax credit is claimed, the whole of the 'qualifying land remediation loss' for that accounting period, or
- where the amount of land remediation tax credit claimed is less than the maximum amount that could be claimed, a corresponding proportion of the qualifying land remediation loss for that accounting period.
Example

A Ltd has a trading loss of £100,000 in an accounting period, of which £75,000 is a qualifying land remediation loss. It has no other income or gains in the accounting period, claims a payable tax credit of £8,000 and makes no other loss or group relief claims for the period.

The amount of land remediation tax credit payable equates to a qualifying land remediation loss of £50,000 (£50,000 x 16% = £8,000).

The loss available to carry forward is therefore £50,000 (£100,000 less £50,000 qualifying land remediation loss surrendered).
RFI 7334 - Grey Squirrel management
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Request for the number of claims paid for Grey Squirrel management both nationally and Northumberland and Cumbria.

Request made under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) for the total amount paid to applicants in England under the WS3 Grey Squirrel Management component of the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Scheme in 2024. Requested the number of applicants and amount paid to those applicants in Northumberland and Cumbria. Follow up question to clarify the figures provided.
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (UK) Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Bohemia Interactive Simulations (UK) Limited will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 Bohemia Interactive Simulations (UK) Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Farm animals: slaughter sector survey 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Results of a survey carried out by the Food Standards Agency on the slaughter of farm animals in England and Wales.

Results of a survey carried out at all slaughterhouses operating in England and Wales during the period 12 February to 18 February 2024. The survey was carried out by the Food Standards Agency on behalf of Defra and the Welsh government.

The survey was completed by the Official Veterinarians (OVs) based at the slaughterhouses, using the information they were able to acquire from the Food Business Operator (FBO).
Pay VAT after telling HMRC about goods sold to pay off a debt
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Find out what you'll need to pay HMRC from a UK or overseas bank account,  after telling HMRC about VAT due on goods sold to pay off a debt.

Before you pay

You must tell HMRC about VAT due on goods sold to pay off a debt (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tell-hmrc-about-vat-due-on-goods-sold-to-pay-off-a-debt).

When to pay

You must pay the VAT due within 21 days of the sale of the goods.

What you’ll need to pay

You’ll need to use your payment reference number starting with CAT2V833, followed by your VAT registration number. For example, CAT2V833123456789.

Pay from a UK bank account

You can pay HMRC directly from a UK bank account with Faster Payments, CHAPS (Clearing House Automated Payment System) or Bacs (Bankers Automated Clearing System).

To make the payment you can contact your bank, use your online bank account or banking app.

Use the following details to make a payment if your account is in the UK:
- sort code — 08-32-00
- account number — 12000903
- account name — Indirect Miscellaneous Account
Pay from an overseas bank account

Use the following details to make a payment if your account is overseas:
- account number (IBAN) — GB20 BARC 2005 1730 3364 91
- Business Identifier Code (BIC) — BARCGB22
- account name — Indirect Miscellaneous Account
You should make overseas payments in pounds sterling (GBP). Your bank may charge you if you use any other currency.

If needed, you can provide your bank with the following HMRC banking address:

Barclays Bank plc1 Churchill Place London United Kingdom E14 5HP
Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

This consultation seeks views on the draft statutory guidance issued under the Down Syndrome Act 2022.

This consultation sets out what the Department of Health and Social Care is proposing for the statutory guidance issued under the Down Syndrome Act 2022 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/18).

We have considered public views in response to the Down Syndrome Act 2022 guidance: call for evidence (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/down-syndrome-act-2022-guidance-call-for-evidence) regarding areas to include in the draft statutory guidance.

We would now like to invite people to take part in the full consultation to widely test the draft statutory guidance ahead of final publication.

We welcome responses from:
- people with Down syndrome and their families and/or carers
- people with other chromosomal conditions, genetic conditions and/or a learning disability who have similar needs (to note, this list is not exhaustive) and their families and/or carers
- organisations
- people who work in healthcare, social care, education or housing services
You can respond:
- as an individual
- on behalf of someone else
- on behalf of an organisation
See the easy read version of the consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/down-syndrome-act-2022-draft-statutory-guidance-easy-read) for easy read versions of the:
- online survey
- draft guidance
- privacy notice
BSL versions of the draft guidance and consultation will be published in due course.
Dr Michelle Haslem CMG
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Dr Haslem is the Director General for Homeland Security in the Home Office. She is a national security professional with 27 years’ experience gained from roles in the UK, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Michelle served as a director general at the FCDO from 2019 until 2025.

Dr Haslem is the Director General for Homeland Security in the Home Office.

She is a national security professional with 27 years’ experience gained from roles in the UK, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Michelle served as a director general at the FCDO from 2019 until 2025.
The Data Use and Access Act 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Changes to the bill and support available from the Department for Education (DfE).

The Data Use and Access Act is a new Act of Parliament. It changes data protection laws to promote innovation and economic growth. DfE will provide further information on what these changes mean for the education sector in due course.

For more details, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/what-we-do/legislation-we-cover/data-use-and-access-act-2025/the-data-use-and-access-act-2025-what-does-it-mean-for-organisations/#:~:text=The%20DUAA%20amends%2C%20but%20does,Electronic%20Communications%20Regulations%20(PECR)) website.
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Afghanistan and Pakistan programme summaries 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This page includes summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes in Afghanistan and Pakistan covering 2023 to 2024.

Programme summaries give an annual overview of each Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme. They explain what support the CSSF is providing and intended outcomes, stating:
- where the programme is working
- what it is trying to achieve
- the budget
- the programme length
They break down programme activity into individual components or projects, with details of the lead UK government department and the organisations that are implementing the programme. View further details on the programme summary form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-a-conflict-stability-and-security-fund-programme-summary).

The CSSF aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons are:
- to protect national security interests
- for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments
Regional and thematic boards decide what can be published and apply similar criteria to that set out in Freedom of Information legislation.

The UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-integrated-security-fund/about) replaced the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund in April 2024.
Creating a safer world: the challenge of regulating online pornography
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Assessment of the legislation, regulation and enforcement of pornography and recommendations for government and regulatory bodies.

The Independent Pornography Review is an assessment of the legislation, regulation and enforcement of pornography. The review provides recommendations for government, regulatory bodies, and the sector to ensure that harmful impacts of pornography are addressed.

To strengthen the evidence base and inform the final recommendations, the review held a call for evidence (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/pornography-regulation-legislation-and-enforcement) in early 2024.

This report includes mentions of content that some readers may find distressing and disturbing. This includes references to sexual violence, child sexual abuse material, as well as offensive and explicit language. Content warnings have been included ahead of relevant chapters, but please be aware that this report may be difficult to read at times.

Government response

Read the letter to Baroness Bertin in response (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-the-independent-review-of-pornography-letter-to-baroness-bertin) to the Bertin report on the Independent Pornography Review.
E P Tagoe v Fernando Private Ltd: 1403994/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in E P Tagoe v Fernando Private Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926dbfeb3b9afff34e95ff8/Ebeneezer_Paul_Tagoe_-vs-_Fernando_Private_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
EHE and CME data collection: guide and validation rules
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

Supporting guidance for local authorities submitting the elective home education and children missing education 2025 to 2026 academic year data collections.

The guide is for local authorities preparing EHE and CME termly data collection returns. It includes information on:
- the purpose of the data collection
- definitions of elective home education and children missing education
- how to prepare and submit the data
- submission deadlines
The acceptable notepad entries helps local authorities understand the minimum notes needed when there are validation queries.

The validation rules shows the checks applied in COLLECT once local authorities enter their data.

More guidance on submitting your elective home education and children missing education data (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/elective-home-education-and-children-missing-education-submit-your-data) is available.
Dstl Audit and Risk Assurance Committee: terms of reference
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Sets out the terms of reference for the sub-committee that oversees and scrutinises Dstl’s risk management and governance arrangements.

These are the terms of reference for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s (Dstl’s) Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC).

The ARAC is a sub-committee of the Dstl Board and has responsibility for oversight and scrutiny of the department’s risk management, internal controls and governance arrangements.
Mr P Squeglia v Filco Supermarkets Ltd: 1603324/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Squeglia v Filco Supermarkets Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66cee7dd5f85c44e918b21ec/P_Squeglia_v_Filco_Supermarket_Ltd_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_SO_Judgement_UDL.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P Squeglia v Filco Supermarkets Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bebde3de0987fe84e0dd19/xx-xxxx-xxxx_P_Squeglia_v_Filco_Supermarkets_Ltd_Judgment.pdf).
Improving the visibility of distributed energy assets
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

We are seeking views on a range of options for improving the visibility of distributed energy assets connected to electricity networks.

Asset visibility refers to the ability to identify and understand the capacity, location, and use of devices that generate, store, or consume energy, including those capable of flexibility. Such devices include electric vehicle chargepoints, solar panel installations, heat pumps and domestic-scale electricity storage batteries.

These assets operate locally (such as in homes), near the point of consumption, help households and businesses manage their energy use and are essential enablers of the government’s Clean Energy Superpower Mission - helping to make the UK a leader in clean energy by 2030.

Asset visibility is essential for effective network planning, system resilience, and the growth of flexibility markets. All of which helps to minimise energy bills for consumers.

This call for evidence seeks views on:
- the benefits of asset visibility
- a strategic view, considering the flow of asset data from installation to day-to-day use
- options for improving asset visibility
Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
Sarah Connolly
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Sarah Connolly is the Interim Director General for Digital, Technology and Infrastructure at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). She was appointed in August 2025. Sarah was previously Director for Digital Infrastructure at DSIT from January 2024 to August 2025. Before this she was Director for Security and Online Harms. She has led internet and international policy at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), including work on the UK’s exit from the EU and has held various roles in the Home Office, including in the Office for Security and Counterterrorism (OSCT). Before this she worked as an advisor in the US State Department, during a posting to Washington, and as an analyst at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), focusing on security and counter-terrorism policies.

Sarah Connolly is the Interim Director General for Digital, Technology and Infrastructure at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). She was appointed in August 2025.

Sarah was previously Director for Digital Infrastructure at DSIT from January 2024 to August 2025. Before this she was Director for Security and Online Harms.

She has led internet and international policy at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), including work on the UK’s exit from the EU and has held various roles in the Home Office, including in the Office for Security and Counterterrorism (OSCT).

Before this she worked as an advisor in the US State Department, during a posting to Washington, and as an analyst at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), focusing on security and counter-terrorism policies.
Decision makers’ guide: Vol 1: Decision making and appeals: staff guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Guidance for DWP decision makers on decision making and appeals.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and consistent.

The introduction of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment affects the guidance DWP staff use.

DWP decision makers now use Advice for decision making (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide) (instead of the DMG) for decisions that involve:
- Universal Credit
- Personal Independence Payment
- contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance and contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance for people who are eligible for Universal Credit (https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/eligibility)
Why we publish this guide

We publish this guide to help people understand how we make decisions.

Information for claimants

Information for claimants about eligibility and how to claim:
- benefits (https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits)
- pensions (https://www.gov.uk/browse/working/state-pension)
Ms A J P McMillan v Clackmannanshire Council: 115418/2006
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A J P McMillan v Clackmannanshire Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68481df389d002b886e787d6/Ms_AJP_McMillan_v_Clackmannanshire_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judment.pdf).
Evolved Business Support Limited.
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Evolved Business Support Limited. will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 Evolved Business Support Limited. recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
We also pledge the following:

Offering priority employment to members of the Armed Forces Community and being an advocate of the Armed Forces.

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.
Allnutt Mill Housing Co-operative Limited grading under review
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Small provider added to the Regulator of Social Housing's gradings under review list

The Regulator of Social Housing has today (Wednesday 8 January) placed Allnutt Mill Housing Co-operative Limited on its gradings under review list (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/gradings-under-review-list).

RSH is currently investigating matters which may indicate serious failings in the landlord delivering the outcomes of the Governance and Financial Viability Standard.

Allnutt Mill Housing Co-operative Limited has fewer than 1,000 social housing units and does not therefore have grades.

Notes to editors

If RSH is investigating a landlord due to suspected serious failings, we may place them on the gradings under review list. This is likely to be where our engagement is ongoing and we think it is appropriate to alert stakeholders to the fact that we have serious concerns about that landlord’s delivery of the standards outcomes, which we are investigating. More information about the gradings under review list and RSH’s approach is available on its website (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings#judgements-and-gradings-under-review).

The regulatory standards page (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/regulatory-standards) provides information about the economic and consumer standards that registered providers must meet.

RSH promotes a viable, efficient and well-governed social housing sector able to deliver more and better social homes. It does this by setting standards and carrying out robust regulation focusing on driving improvement in social landlords, including local authorities, and ensuring that housing associations are well-governed, financially viable and offer value for money. It takes appropriate action if the outcomes of the standards are not being delivered.

For general enquiries email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). For media enquiries, please see our Media Enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/regulator-of-social-housing/about/media-enquiries) page.