theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
5G Innovation Regions: successful regions
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Successful local and regional authorities across the UK to establish themselves as ‘5G Innovation Regions’ (5GIRs).

19 March 2025: updates to the following projects previously published
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Oxfordshire County Council - Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire
- Cumberland Council - Borderlands Partnership
The 5G Innovation Regions programme aims to drive innovative applications powered by 5G from proof of concept to widespread adoption. Innovation regions will demonstrate and adopt 5G and other advanced wireless use cases across key sectors of the economy. Each Innovation Region will demonstrate the scalability, replicability, and sustainability of use cases, and disseminate project learnings and benefits.

The regions will lead on delivering the government’s vision for communities across the UK to take full advantage of the transformative effect that advanced wireless connectivity and digital technologies can provide. This is part of a wider ambition to drive telecoms innovation, ensuring more secure and resilient networks and a more diverse and competitive supply chain.

Learn more about the 5G Innovation Regions programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/5g-innovation-regions) or discover how to participate in the 5G adoption working groups by contacting the UK Telecoms Innovation Network (https://uktin.net/contact).
Yousaf, Humza - First Minister of Scotland - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Advice to the Rt Hon Humza Yousaf MSP, former First Minister of Scotland, on business appointments after leaving Scottish government.

Rt Hon Humza Yousaf MSP left his role as First Minister in May 2024.

Strategic Advisor, Muslim Impact Forum

Mr Yousaf sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with the Muslim Impact Forum. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e4fe88c487360cc70ca1cc/Advice_Letter__Humza_Yousaf__Strategic_Advisor__Muslim_Impact_Forum.pdf) containing the Committee’s advice about the conditions imposed was sent in October 2025; and the role was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/yousaf-humza-first-minister-of-scotland-acoba-advice/advice-letter-humza-yousaf-strategic-advisor-muslim-impact-forum?preview=8885794)

Strategic Advisor, Ten in Ten Gigatonne

Mr Yousaf sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with Ten in Ten Gigatonne. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689f3c33b4b6acd341133a8a/ACOBA_Advice_-_Humza_Yousaf__Ten_in_Ten_Gigatonne.pdf) containing the Committee’s advice about the conditions imposed was sent in December 2024; and taken up later in January 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/yousaf-humza-first-minister-of-scotland-acoba-advice/advice-letter-humza-yousaf-strategic-advisor-ten-in-ten-gigatonne?preview=8787108)

Speaker, London Speakers’ Bureau

Mr Yousaf sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with London Speakers’ Bureau. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689485c9586f9c9360656973/ACOBA_Advice_-_Humza_Yousaf__London_Speakers__Bureau.pdf) containing the Committee’s advice about the conditions imposed was sent in November 2024; and taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/yousaf-humza-first-minister-of-scotland-acoba-advice/advice-letter-humza-yousaf-speaker-london-speakers-bureau?preview=8787110)
Regulatory Article (RA) 1150: airborne equipment and airborne forces
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

RA withdrawn, the regulatory requirements of this RA have been incorporated within the RA 1700 Series.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
G Shipton v Beatclub Inc: 6001641/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in G Shipton v Beatclub Inc: 6001641/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a1e1fd039d059a1fe5fe1e/G_Shipton_-vs-_Beatclub_Inc._-_6001641.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Lydney Town Council
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 Lydney Town Council 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 Lydney Town Council 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.
INCHP13450 - Appendices: Appendix I: specimen accompanying letter for reductions of Customs debt
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Note: This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

(referred to in Special instructions)

Dear Sirs

C18 Reference Number…………………………….Date…………………..

In respect of the above C18, it has now been agreed that part of the debt is no longer due. The amount of reduction is ………………………………… (Specify amount of reduction per tax type and the total reduction).

The reason for the reduction is………………………………………… (Specify the reason)

Payment of the above C18 is still outstanding. The C18 should be sent to Customs with the remittance or payment instructions covering the remaining amount of debt due for payment.

Yours faithfully
Mr K Aitken v The Scottish Ministers Acting Through Their Agency, The Scottish Prison Service: 8000360/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Aitken v The Scottish Ministers Acting Through Their Agency, The Scottish Prison Service: 8000360/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b00223bceafd8d0d96a283/8000360.2025_-_Mr_Kenneth_Aitken_v_The_Scottish_Ministers_Acting_Through_Their_Agency__The_Scottish_Prison_Service__Judgment_Issued_22.08.2025.pdf).
Ms J Ghelani v Nikee’s Beauty Bar: 3302889/2024 and 3309045/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Ghelani v Nikee’s Beauty Bar: 3302889/2024 and 3309045/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679cc9053bd16ee4b57adf2c/Ms_J_Ghelani_-__v_-__Nikee_s_Beauty_Bar_-_3302889-2024_and_Other_-__Judgment.pdf).
Dalziel Design Associates
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 Dalziel Design Associates 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 Dalziel Design Associates recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Reported road casualties Great Britain, annual report: 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Statistics on personal injury collisions on public roads in Great Britain for 2024.

Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics that all producers of official statistics should adhere to. You are welcome to contact us directly by emailing us (#contact) with any comments about how we meet these standards.

These are the final statistics on road collisions and casualties for Great Britain in 2024.

Between 2023 and 2024, there was a small decline in reported road casualties in Great Britain with casualty numbers broadly following the trends in recent years, outside years which were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In reported road collisions in Great Britain in 2024, there were an estimated:
- 1,602 fatalities, a decline of 1% compared to 2023
- 29,467 killed or seriously injured (KSI) casualties, a decline of 1% compared to 2023
- 128,272 casualties of all severities, a decline of 4% compared to 2023
- 4.7 road fatalities per billion vehicle miles travelled, down 3% compared to 2023
Alongside the main publication and full set of detailed road safety statistical tables (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/reported-road-accidents-vehicles-and-casualties-tables-for-great-britain), we have also published a range of road safety factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/road-accident-and-safety-statistics-factsheets) focussed on specific road users or topics, including the official statistics on e-scooter (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-e-scooter-factsheet-2024) collisions and casualties, and new analyses looking at collisions involving driving for work (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-involving-driving-for-work).

We have also published an update on progress in implementing the latest STATS19 review (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/road-safety-statistics-stats19-review-update-and-future-development-roadmap) and future development roadmap, as well as tools (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/road-safety-statistics-data-tools) to download and to map casualty data.

We are seeking feedback from users of these statistics on a number of proposed changes to aspects of their presentation, a summary of which is provided above. Feedback can be provided by completing a short feedback form (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/road_casualty_stats_2025/).

The next reported road casualty statistics, for the year to end June 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-provisional-estimates-year-ending-june-2025), are scheduled for publication in November.

Contact us

Road safety statistics

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Miss S Kaur v Hire Access Ltd: 3201341/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Kaur v Hire Access Ltd: 3201341/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e276c070323a45fe6a7065/Satwinder_Kaur_v_Hire_Access_Ltd_-_3201341-_2024_-_Strike_Out_Judgment_.pdf).
Caroline Turnbull-Hall
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

Caroline is an Adviser to the HMRC Board at HM Revenue and Customs. She recently served as a member of the ICAEW Regulatory Board and is a Warden of the Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers. She holds the position of Senior Regulatory Policy Advisor at ICAEW and also works as an Independent Trade and Regulatory Adviser. Previously, Caroline was a Director of Regulatory Affairs and Trade at PwC UK, with considerable experience in regulatory policy, especially in relation to professional services and tax.  Additionally, she has experience as a Policy Adviser at the Office of Tax Simplification and is both a qualified barrister and charted accountant.

Caroline is an Adviser to the HMRC Board at HM Revenue and Customs.

She recently served as a member of the ICAEW Regulatory Board and is a Warden of the Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers.

She holds the position of Senior Regulatory Policy Advisor at ICAEW and also works as an Independent Trade and Regulatory Adviser. Previously, Caroline was a Director of Regulatory Affairs and Trade at PwC UK, with considerable experience in regulatory policy, especially in relation to professional services and tax.

Additionally, she has experience as a Policy Adviser at the Office of Tax Simplification and is both a qualified barrister and charted accountant.
Notice made under regulation 94 of the Excise Duties (Northern Ireland Miscellaneous Modifications and Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Notice made under regulation 94 of the Excise Duties (Northern Ireland Miscellaneous Modifications and Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 which has the force of law.

The attached document provides the text of the notice made under regulation 94 of the Excise Duties (Northern Ireland Miscellaneous Modifications and Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.

This relates to the remission of additional excise duty for non-commercial goods moving from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) or Isle of Man to Northern Ireland.
Regulatory Article (RA) 1701: MOD-approved airborne forces equipment
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

RA covering MOD-Approved Airborne Forces Equipment, their associated ancillary equipment, related activities conducted by the Regulated Community.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Abu Tanvir
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

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 Abu Tanvir

Teacher reference number: 3755689

Teacher’s date of birth: 1 November 1989

Location teacher worked: Greenford, London

Date of professional conduct panel: 10 November 2025 to 12 November 2025

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 Abu Tanvir, formerly employed in Greenford, London.

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.
Statement on China's military exercises, 2 April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

The FCDO has issued a statement in response to the latest Chinese military exercises around Taiwan.

An FCDO spokesperson said:

We are concerned by China’s military exercises around Taiwan, part of a pattern of activity which is increasing tensions and risking dangerous escalation in the Taiwan Strait.

The UK reaffirms our clear interest in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, which is of critical importance to global prosperity, and our support for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

We consider the Taiwan issue one to be settled peacefully by people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait through constructive dialogue, without the threat or use of force or coercion. Military drills or threats to Taiwan are not conducive to such dialogue. We do not support any unilateral attempts to change the status quo.

We call for restraint and the avoidance of any further actions that may undermine peace and stability.

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
(The Heron) Milton Court, Moor Lane, London, EC2Y 9BN LON/00AA/LDC/2024/0251
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Sarah McKeown and Mr. A. Fonka MCIEH CEnvH MSc
on Date 20 January 2025

Read the full decision in (The Heron) Milton Court, Moor Lane, London, EC2Y 9BN LON/00AA/LDC/2024/0251 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682f2f47b33f68eaba9539b9/The_Heron__Milton_Court__Moor_Lane__EC2Y_9BN_-_Decision.pdf)
Primetech (UK) 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 Primetech (UK) 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 Primetech (UK) 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs E Connor v Tots Bots Ltd (In Liquidation): 4100136/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E Connor v Tots Bots Ltd (In Liquidation): 4100136/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677fdf1799c93b7286a39875/Mrs_E_Connor_v_Tots_Bots_Limited__In_Liquidation__-_4100136.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr D Telford v Valve Components Ltd (In Administration): 8000653/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Telford v Valve Components Ltd (In Administration): 8000653/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677cf96699c93b7286a39728/Mr_D_Telford_v_Valve_Components_Limited___In_Administration__-_8000653.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Notice to exporters 2025/22: general trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-20)

Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has published the general trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology).

This notice advises on the general trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology.

The notices to exporters collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/notices-to-exporters) brings together all published notices.
Judicial Statistics 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

An Accredited Official Statistics publication presenting a summary of business in all court tiers of the NICTS for the calendar year 2024.

This publication is a Accredited Official Statistics publication and is produced in accordance with the pillars and principles set out in the Code of Practice for Statistics. It presents the following statistics for the Northern Ireland Court and Tribunals Service for the calendar year 2024: The number of Children Order applications received and disposed at Family Proceedings Courts, Family Care Centres and the High Court, together with waiting times from lodgement to disposal; County Court business received and disposed, waiting times and sitting days in County Courts; Court of Appeal business received and disposed, waiting times and sitting days in Court of Appeal; The number of cases and defendants received and disposed, waiting times, pleas and findings and sittings at the Crown Court; Business received and disposed, waiting times and sitting days in the Chancery, Queen’s Bench and Family Divisions of the High Court; The number of youth and adult defendants received and disposed, charges and outcomes, sittings, civil applications received and disposed and waiting times at Magistrates’ Courts; A summary of some other miscellaneous business areas such as Enforcement of Judgments Office, Coroners and Pension Appeal Tribunals; A breakdown of the Judge Court sitting days split by the majority type of business heard.
Ms A Trotman v DMC Healthcare Ltd: 6006540/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Trotman v DMC Healthcare Ltd: 6006540/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b03ecaf31f3b16cee0e8fc/Ms_A_Trotman_v_DMC_Healthcare_Limited_6006540-2024__Judgment_.pdf).
RDRM33040 - Remittance Basis: Identifying Remittances: Overview of identifying a remittance: Relevant debt - definition
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


Broadly, a ‘relevant debt’ is any debt that relates, directly or indirectly, to money or property brought to, received or used in the UK by or for a relevant person. The debt may also relate to a service provided in the UK in similar circumstances.

The relevant debt provisions cover both the principal amount borrowed and the interest paid to service that debt.

A relevant debt includes any debt for money lent where the lending relates to property or to a service that is dealt with under:
- Conditions A and B (see RDRM33120 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm33120)) - a debt that relates (wholly or in part, directly or indirectly) to property (including money) or a service - see section 809L(2)(a) and (b) ITA 2007
- Condition C (see RDRM33220 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm33220)) – ‘qualifying property’ or a service where an individual makes a gift of property - see section 809L(4)(a) and (b) and section 809N ITA 2007
- Condition D (see RDRM33420 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm33420)) - a ‘qualifying disposition’ linked to property or a service where there is a connected operation - see section 809L(5)(a) and (b) and section 809O ITA 2007
Where foreign income and gains are used as collateral on a loan and the borrowed money is brought to the UK or otherwise used for a purpose to which section 809L ITA 2007 applies, the foreign income and gains are treated as used ‘in respect of’ the relevant debt, so there may be a taxable remittance at this point. For further information on the use of collateral in respect of a relevant debt see RDRM33170 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm33170).

Where the debt is a mortgage loan taken out on UK residential property before 6 April 2008, refer to the transitional provisions at RDRM31400 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm31400) onwards.
Regulatory report: Access arrangements, including 25% extra time
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Report on Ofqual’s work to understand the trends in access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A level, and its expectations for exam boards as a result

Demand for access arrangements in GCSE, AS and A level has been rising in recent years. This has increased the pressure on exam boards – and on schools, colleges and other exam centres – to meet this demand.

In this context, Ofqual sought to better understand the trends and the factors driving these trends, and to identify any associated risks, to determine whether any improvements are needed to help the system meet regulatory requirements. We gave particular focus to 25% extra time, as this is the most common exam board-approved access arrangement.

This report summarises Ofqual’s work in this area, and sets out what we now expect from the exam boards to strengthen the current system.
19 Mottram Street, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7TU: MAN/00BL/LBC/2024/0016
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Northern Region Tribunal Judge L.F. McLean and Tribunal Member J. Gallagher sitting on 2 December 2025

Read the full decision in 19 Mottram Street, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7TU: MAN/00BL/LBC/2024/0016 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693964e933c7ace9c4a41f26/19_Mottram_FINAL_decn_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf)
Miss L S Allen v Glasgow City Council: 104746/2011
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L S Allen v Glasgow City Council: 104746/2011 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682dc58b7fb7a7d9cd77515f/Miss_LS_Allen_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_104746.2011_-_Judgment.pdf).
Recruitment Bee (Scotland) Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Recruitment Bee (Scotland) Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Environmental permits and abstraction licences: tables of charges
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

The Environment Agency's charging scheme for environmental permits, abstraction licences and impounding licences.

The charging scheme sets out the Environment Agency charges for activities that require:
- a permit or registered exemption under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016
- an abstraction or impounding licence under the Water Resources Act 1991 and Water Act 2003
To work out your application and annual charges you can use the guidance:
- Environmental permits: when and how you are charged (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permitting-charges-guidance)
- Water resources licences: when and how you are charged (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-resources-licences-when-and-how-you-are-charged)
For water resources licences you can use the information in the water resources mapping tool (https://environment.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1911fe5855aa475583af9c298a319b22) to see:
- the surface water availability or groundwater status at the location
- whether the abstraction takes water from a supported source
- whether the abstraction point is in a modelling area
Use this information with the tables of charges to calculate your:
- application charge
- annual charge
If you are applying for an abstraction licence for your hydropower scheme, use Appendix 1: Hydroelectric power water abstraction levels.

We will implement the following charges as proposed in the consultation from 1 July 2025:
- all hourly rate charges
- fixed charges for medium combustion plant
- waste exemption registration and compliance charges
All published charges are displayed rounded to the nearest pound.

Get help

If you have a question about your bill, use the contact details on the back of your invoice.

If you have a question about calculating a charge, contact the Environment Agency.

General enquiries

National Customer Contact Centre PO Box 544RotherhamS60 1BY

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

Telephone 03708 506 506

Telephone from outside the UK (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm GMT) xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Mr A Malik v BDO Services Ltd: 2221535/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Malik v BDO Services Ltd: 2221535/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d7ee291d56337f06b11f31/Mr_A_Malik_v_BDO_Services_Limited_-_2221535-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Malik v BDO Services Ltd: 2221535/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68011e26da5bb2fc4a681fde/Mr_A_Malik_v_BDO_Services_Limited_-_2221535-2024_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
Mrs M Johnstone v Glasgow City Council: 118283/2010
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Johnstone v Glasgow City Council: 118283/2010 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c460960f66b9c23b00c5a/Mrs_M_Johnstone_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_118283.2010_-_Judgment.pdf).
Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Update to Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean

Since the terrorist attacks against Israel of 7 October 2023, the UK government has been working with partners across the region to secure the release of hostages, including British nationals, who were kidnapped.

In support of these efforts the Ministry of Defence conducted surveillance flights over the Eastern Mediterranean, including operating in air space over Israel and Gaza from December 2023. The surveillance aircraft were always unarmed, did not have a combat role, and were tasked solely to locate hostages.

The UK government strictly controlled what information was passed on and only information relating to hostage rescue was passed to the relevant Israeli authorities.

Following the agreement of the Gaza peace plan between Israel and Hamas, and the release of remaining hostages, the Ministry of Defence has ceased surveillance flights over Gaza. The last flight took place on the 10 October 2025.

We thank our UK personnel for their dedication and professionalism.

Defence Secretary, John Healey MP:

This ceasefire is a moment of profound relief, for the civilian population of Gaza, for the Israeli hostages and their families, who have all endured unimaginable suffering.

I am proud of the UK’s efforts to support the safe return of the hostages, and the professionalism of our service personnel involved.

The safe return of all hostages, along with the immediate restoration of aid are critical first steps in efforts to securing a lasting peace.
JBS Group Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 JBS Group Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK 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.
Mr M Rasiah v Governance Officer of TSS Ltd and Carlisle Support Services Group Ltd: 3201195/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Rasiah v Governance Officer of TSS Ltd and Carlisle Support Services Group Ltd: 3201195/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690363da5c84b1206832a864/Mr_M_Rasiah_v_Governance_Officer_of_TSS_Ltd___Other_-_3201195_2024_-Judgment.pdf).
Ms J East v Loungers Ltd: 6003064/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J East v Loungers Ltd: 6003064/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68502e1606337b7382f79ea2/Ms_J_East_-vs-_Loungers_Ltd_-_6003064.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Climate adaption reporting fourth round: food and agriculture
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Adaptation reports to Defra by the food and agriculture sector. Part of the fourth round of the adaptation reporting process under the Climate Change 2008 Act.

These reports set out how food and agriculture regulators and non-departmental public bodies are taking action to adapt to climate change, by reporting on how they are addressing current and future climate impacts.

These reports were invited by Defra under the adaptation reporting power under the Climate Change Act 2008.
Product Recall: Pepco Bbe Frotte Blue Cap sold by Poundland (2506-0008)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Product Recall for Pepco Bbe Frotte Blue Cap presenting a risk of choking.

Summary

Product: Pepco Bbe Frotte Blue Cap sold by Poundland

Hazard: The product presents a risk of choking as the button on the top of the cap can easily detach.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of choking as the button on the cap can detach. A young child may put the small part in their mouth and choke.

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

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users by Poundland. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and return it to the store for a full refund, with no receipt required.

For further information, access the recall page on the Poundland website at: https://www.poundland.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/PDF/871586-BB_FROTTE_CAP_BLUE-CUSTOMER_NOTICE_UK.pdf (https://www.poundland.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/PDF/871586-_BB_FROTTE_CAP_BLUE_-CUSTOMER_NOTICE_UK.pdf)

Additional information

PSD case number: 2506-0008

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
STSM041580 - Exemptions and reliefs: exemptions: PISCES – Stamp Duty and SDRT Exemption
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)


The exemption applies to transfers of PISCES shares in connection with trading activity that takes place on a PISCES under the PISCES sandbox arrangements.
- "PISCES share” has the meaning given in regulation 2 of the PISCES Sandbox Regulations (SI 2025/583).
- A "PISCES company” is defined at regulation 2 of SI 2025/583.
- "PISCES” has the meaning given in regulation 3(3) of SI 2025/583.
- "PISCES sandbox arrangements” has the meaning given in 3(2) of SI 2025/583.
Mr M Connor v North Lanarkshire Council: 113193/2010
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Connor v North Lanarkshire Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c82815ba51be7c0f45325/Mr_M_Connor_v_North_Lanarkshire_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).