theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Future climate scenarios
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

GAD has provided recommendations to help public sector organisations in Scotland use more consistent climate scenarios when planning climate adaptation.

We have supplied advice and recommendations to the Scottish Government, as it looks to develop a climate scenario decision tool for the public sector.

The tool will provide guidance and support around the implementation of climate scenario analysis. This will enable consistent analysis of future climate-related risks across the public sector in Scotland.

Research and engagement

Our report, Using future climate scenarios to support today’s decision making (PDF, 890 KB) (https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CXC-Future-climate-in-todays-decisions-Dec-2024.pdf) forms the basis for the guidance. It was commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Government by ClimateXChange, Scotland’s centre of expertise on climate change.

After extensive research and stakeholder engagement, GAD’s team of climate risk experts set out recommendations on the:
- climate change emissions pathways or temperature scenarios
- time frames
- climate hazards
GAD undertook a review of existing policy, guidance, and stakeholder practice on the use of future climate scenarios and hazard data.

As a result, we spoke to a broad range of stakeholders across Scotland including:
- Scottish Environmental and Protection Agency (SEPA)
- Scottish Water
- Scottish Government
- Transport Scotland
- NatureScot
Credit: v2osk, Unsplash

Consistent approach

We developed options for setting national-level guidance to support the consideration of future climate change and help drive a consistent approach to adaptation planning across the public sector in Scotland.

Among GAD’s main recommendations are that:
- the scenario analysis should cover both chronic and acute physical climate hazards
- organisations should consider at least 2 degrees Celsius and 4 degrees Celsius temperature scenarios
- scenario analysis should be updated every 3 to 5 years
Knowledge exchange

ClimateXChange project manager, Kay White, said: “ClimateXChange facilitates knowledge exchange between researchers and the Scottish Government, and this report has addressed a knowledge gap in the importance of scenario analysis in assessing and understanding uncertainty in future climate risk.

“We hope that the findings from this report further guide the development of a practical scenario analysis tool for the Scottish public sector and enable a more robust understanding of climate change for future decision making.”
Review study on the hydrogen transition and cooking
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

This report looks at the state and future cost of cooking with green hydrogen based on a modified liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stove design.

Abstract

This report discusses if and when the green hydrogen transition could play a role in clean cooking in India, Morocco, and South Africa based on an analysis of the ecosystems and cost. The report investigates the potential for green hydrogen to reduce or compete on cost with current cooking fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or electricity in the near future.

This is an output of the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme.

Citation

Galan, M. ‘Review study on the hydrogen transition and cooking’ MECS Report 2023

Link

Review study on the hydrogen transition and cooking (https://mecs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Report-green-hydrogen-Matthias-Galan-clean-to-publish_MG.pdf) (PDF, 1,025KB)
SPE15690 - Discharge of the customs warehousing procedure: BEIS licences - restricted goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

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

Customs warehousing does not remove the need to comply with any import or export/re-export prohibitions or restrictions. If goods are restricted, the normal requirements for entry to free circulation still apply on entry to customs warehousing. You should refer to the import prohibitions and restrictions guidance (This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)as appropriate, further information is also available in the Volume 1 of the Tariff.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Vacancy for a finance manager
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

We are hiring! We have a vacancy for a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent contract in our Southampton-based office.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Budget and finance - profiling of the budget to ensure that sufficient funds are allocated to individual areas of work. Is responsible for the production of a monthly forecast of expenditure.

Procurement - support the Inspectorate and Business Support Manager to facilitate the administration of any contract issued on the procurement of goods and services.

Purchase orders - responsible for this end-to-end process.

Invoice payment – responsible for liaising with the requestor to ensure all goods and services were delivered as agreed, and processing all invoices within prompt government payment targets.

Marine Accident Investigators’ International Forum – act as the treasurer, liaise with the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents to ensure all countries’ invoices are paid and produce an annual audit report.

Receipts – payments of any nature made to the MAIB for work carried out are to be paid into the appropriate DfT bank account.

General administrative duties – responsible for the provision of general administrative support to the Head of Business Support.

For further information about this position and how to apply see: Civil Service Jobs, Finance Manager, Ref: 427218 (https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1970107)

Closing date: 28 September 2025
Adams Foodservice Trading 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 Adams Foodservice Trading 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 Adams Foodservice Trading 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:

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.
Fresh meat of wild bovidae, camelid and cervid animals to the European Union and Northern Ireland post 21 April 2021: certificate 8367
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export fresh meat for human consumption (excluding offal), minced meat and mechanically separated meat of wild bovidae (other than domestic bovine, ovine and caprine animals), camelid and cervid animals from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export to the EU or to move these products to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904e82ec0dc8f12484174e5/8367_EN_V4_SPECIMEN.pdf) and guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904e845ef26c341988b252d/8367_NFG_Nov25_v13.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8367EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Claytons Primary School: 16 July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about Claytons Primary School.

Decision reference: VAR2581 and VAR2582

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Buckinghamshire Council

Admission authority: local authority
FCDO prompt payment data 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

How long the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) takes to pay invoices.

This page provides data on invoices paid by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office within 5 days and within 30 days of receipt.

The data covers 3-month periods (quarters) for financial year 2024 to 2025.

Data for April 2022 to June 2023 is not yet available. This is because the FCDO is still bringing together the payment systems for the Department for International Development and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Data will be published as soon as it is available.
Mrs K Krzynowek v Premium Support Services Ltd: 6000437/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K Krzynowek v Premium Support Services Ltd: 6000437/2024 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909fbc69456634d9795fd7d/Mrs_K_Kryzynowek_V_Premium_Support_Services_Limited_-_6000437.2024_-_Dismissal_Judgment__Part_.pdf).
The Kremlin’s actions reflect no desire for peace that I can detect: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.

As we’ve heard on Friday, Russia’s ballistic missile attack on Kryvyi Rih struck a residential area in the city, resulting in the deaths of 20 people, including nine children, the youngest of whom was just three years old.

At least 70 people were injured.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights described this as the deadliest single strike harming children since the start of the full-scale invasion.

As High Commissioner Türk said, this attack was an unimaginable horror, nine children killed, most while playing in a park, as a military weapon exploded into shrapnel above them.

We also saw Russia’s attacks this weekend on Kharkiv and Kyiv, resulting in at least 5 more civilian deaths and many more injured.

So we find ourselves here once again to condemn yet more Russian attacks that have killed and injured many Ukrainian civilians in violation of the UN Charter and in violation of Russia’s responsibilities as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

President Putin continues to stall the ceasefire proposal, dragging his feet and insisting on maximalist conditions.

While intensifying drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Which have now resulted in the deaths of nine more innocent children.

The Kremlin’s actions reflect no desire for peace that I can detect.

They are the actions of a government that remains hell-bent on destroying Ukraine; a government that disdains mediation efforts, and holds cheap the lives of civilians.

Under US leadership, a ceasefire proposal is on the table.

The ball has been in Russia’s court for weeks now.

It’s time for the Kremlin to stop stalling.

It’s time they show that they are committed to peace as they claim to be.

Because President Zelenskyy has made Ukraine’s will clear.

He wants to see the war end and has agreed to a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire, subject to Russia’s agreement.

It is time for the killing to stop.

It is time for the Kremlin to end its aggression against Ukraine and to uphold its obligations under the UN Charter.

It is time for President Putin to agree to a full and immediate ceasefire, as a vital step towards negotiations to end the war for good.

So our message to the Kremlin is that we will not be deterred by your reckless and barbaric actions.

The UK will continue to stand resolutely by Ukraine to secure a just and lasting peace, in line with the principles of the UN Charter.
CMA board meeting minutes: July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Minutes of the July 2025 CMA board meeting.

The CMA board met on 16 July 2025 in the Cabot, London and online.

Find out more about our board (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/our-governance#cma-board).
Worcester RFC Trading 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 Worcester RFC Trading 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 Worcester RFC Trading 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
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Providing an allocation of match tickets for the Tickets for Troops Initiative. Providing a selection of discounted group match tickets throughout the season. Aiming to hold an annual military match day event.

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.
CIL Appeal 1871723 – 04 Sep 25 – Alterations including erection of dormer extension to main rear roof
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Formation of roof terrace above two-storey back addition in connection with creation of a studio flat at second floor level. Bin storage within front forecourt.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be published by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in a redacted anonymous form.

In making decisions available to the public, useful lessons about CIL regulations and appeals can be shared. Publication will also allow any precedents to be understood more widely.

Personal information will be redacted before publication. This could be information such as the:
- name of the appellant
- collecting authority
- address of the property
- amount of CIL payable
River basin planning: challenges for the water environment
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Background, evidence and analysis on challenges affecting the water environment.

These reports support the significant water management issues consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/significant-water-management-issues-river-basin-management-plans) and development of river basin management plans (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/river-basin-management-plans-updated-2022). Each report gives the date when it was last updated or published.
SPE15385 - Temporary removals: circumstances where temporary removal should be refused
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

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

You should refuse the application to temporary remove goods where:
- you are not satisfied with the control measures in place and have reasonable grounds to believe there is a high risk of diversion where the goods are the type on which excise duty may become payable on removal of the goods to free circulation
- the goods are intended for exhibition with a view to a sale, possible sale, sale by auction or similar activities
- the goods are being removed to a private residence for any purpose.
See SPE15445 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe15445) for further information regarding refusal of an application.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
CTM18810 - Shadow ACT: unrelieved surplus: displacement of
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


SI199/358 reg21

Where:
- unrelieved surplus ACT set against a company's liability is displaced,
- the company is, as a consequence assessed or an amendment of its self assessment is made, and
- six months from the date when the tax became due and payable or from the date when an amendment of the company's self assessment was made, whichever is the later, the tax remains unpaid
an assessment can be made on any other company (in the name of the affected company) that is a member of the group at any time in the relevant accounting period.The assessment has to be within two years from the six months date and can be made for whole or part of the amount.The company is entitled to recover an amount equal to any tax and interest that it pays from the affected company.
Ministry of Defence Senior Civil Service secondary paid employment
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

A register of paid or otherwise remunerated outside employment held by members of the Senior Civil Service at the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

The MOD maintains a register of paid or otherwise remunerated outside employment held by members of the Senior Civil Service.

The purpose of the register is to give Senior Civil Servants the mechanism to publicly declare any such secondary paid employment which may conflict, or may be perceived to conflict, with their public duties.
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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 Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust 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 Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust 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
- 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.
Mrs K Biddle v Southampton City Council: 1401577/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K Biddle v Southampton City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c4735df3ce2ce31e3f9ac/Mrs_K_Biddle_v_Southampton_City_Council___xx-xxxx-xxxx___Judgment___20.5.25.pdf).
Heather Laing appointed as permanent Chief Executive
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

The Immigration Advice Authority has announced the permanent appointment of Heather Laing as Chief Executive.

With extensive knowledge and experience in the immigration sector, Heather Laing will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) with immediate effect. Her expertise will strengthen the organisation’s leadership team and play a crucial role in delivering the IAA’s strategic objectives.

John Tuckett, Immigration Services Commissioner, said:

I am delighted that Heather has been appointed as the IAA’s permanent Chief Executive. Having been in the role since January, her leadership, expertise, and commitment have already made a significant impact, and I have every confidence that she will continue to drive the organisation forward.

With Heather in the lead, the IAA will continue to evolve and successfully deliver its mission to regulate the immigration sector, ensure high standards of practice and protect the interests of advice seekers.

Heather Laing, Chief Executive, said:

It’s a huge privilege to continue leading the IAA as Chief Executive. Over the past two months, I have seen first-hand the dedication of our team and the impact of our work in regulating the immigration sector. As we move forward, I look forward to building on this momentum, delivering on our strategic priorities, and ensuring that advice seekers remain at the heart of everything we do.

Heather Laing was initially appointed as interim Chief Executive following the IAA’s rebrand on 16 January 2025. After a fair and open recruitment process, she will now continue in the role on a permanent basis.
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: bodies granted investigatory powers
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

A consultation on extending investigatory powers to three public sector bodies.

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 grants a wide variety of powers to public bodies in relation to the recovery of the proceeds of crime.

Three public sector organisations have applied to the Home Office to be designated as agencies whose staff can use these powers.

This consultation seeks views on whether these organisations should be granted access to certain powers under POCA:
- Forestry Commission
- Intellectual Property Office
- Immigration Advice Authority
Mr V Rumanyika v Secretary of State for Justice: 3303468/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr V Rumanyika v Secretary of State for Justice: 3303468/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685e5692e44db4975be00b10/Mr_V_Rumanyika_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_3303468.2022_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr V Rumanyika v Secretary of State for Justice: 3303468/2022 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685e573d3e6b7941f4e00b12/Mr_V_Rumanyika_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_3303468.2022_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr V Rumanyika v Secretary of State for Justice: 3303468/2022 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685e57d962b2e559cbd7531e/Mr_V_Rumanyika_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_3303468.2022_2nd_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Vaughan v Vantec Europe Ltd: 2400499/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Vaughan v Vantec Europe Ltd: 2400499/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd171ccb8c6838d74b5019/Mr_J_Vaughan_v_Vantec_Europe_Limited_2400499_2024.pdf).
Teacher development programmes: theory of change
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Research report including a theory of change model for the department’s recent teacher development programmes.

DfE commissioned Sheffield Hallam University to develop an overarching theory of change model for the department’s recent teacher development programmes, including:
- Teaching School Hubs (TSHs)
- the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT)
- the Early Career Framework (ECF)
- the reformed suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
The study included qualitative interviews and workshops with various stakeholders including:
- policy officials
- members of the Teaching School Hubs Council
- representatives from Ofsted, NIoT and appropriate bodies
- a sample of TSH leaders
- representatives from lead providers of ECF and NPQ programmes
- teacher development leads in schools and multi-academy trusts
- other teacher development sector experts
The development of the theory of change was undertaken in 5 phases, with key activities in each phase including:
- clarifying the requirements
- reviewing existing theory of change models and developing a template for the overarching theory of change informed by relevant guidance and frameworks
- designing a draft overarching theory of change
- testing the draft theory of change through stakeholder workshops
- refining and validating the theory of change, which was revised, validated in a workshop with DfE stakeholders and then further refined
The research builds on and refines the existing logic models for each individual programme or activity and provides one overarching theory of change showing the interconnectedness of the programmes and their associated delivery systems and infrastructure.
Accepting shredded electronic storage media at sites permitted to accept hazardous WEEE: RPS 324
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can accept shredded electronic storage media at permitted hazardous waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) sites where waste code 19 02 04* is not on your permit.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to comply with an environmental permit for a waste operation or installation when you accept shredded electronic storage media (waste code 19 02 04*) for storage or treatment. Electronic storage media includes:
- hard drives
- solid state drives
- memory sticks
- circuit boards
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in the RPS.

The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient future
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Explores England’s long term water needs, setting out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment.

The National Framework for Water Resources 2025 builds on the foundation provided by:
- the 2020 framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/meeting-our-future-water-needs-a-national-framework-for-water-resources)
- water resources management plans and regional water resources plans (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-resources-planning-guideline)
BayWa R. E. 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 BayWa R. E. 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 BayWa R. E. 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
- 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.
Miss K Liberdova v RSB Couriers Ltd and Mr R S Balan: 3202124/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss K Liberdova v RSB Couriers Ltd and Mr R S Balan: 3202124/2023 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/665865b2d470e3279dd333d6/Miss_K_Liberdova_-v-_RSB_Couriers_Limited___Other_-_3202124_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss K Liberdova v RSB Couriers Ltd and Mr R S Balan: 3202124/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6848265ed0ca5d7801e4e6bc/Miss_K_Liberdova_v_RSB_Couriers_Ltd___Other_-_3202124_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
DHSC: spending over £500, May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis.

The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).
Grange Fencing 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 Grange Fencing 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 Grange Fencing 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.
Mr J Heaney v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 117280/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Heaney v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d2c5614a7430093f11e06d/Mr_J_Heaney_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
BorgWarner Gateshead
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 BorgWarner Gateshead 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 BorgWarner Gateshead 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
We also pledge the following:

Any additional commitments SEVCON could make

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.
Universal Credit Work Capability Assessment statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

These statistics cover the number of people on Universal Credit with a health condition or disability restricting their ability to work.

The latest publication of these statistics includes Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) transitions defined as claimants who had an open ESA spell or an ESA spell that had closed within 90 days of their UC WCA decision date or, for the caseload, the recorded UC health start date. This will include Move to UC cases and natural transition through change in circumstances and dual claims.

This collection contains quarterly updates for people on Universal Credit with a health condition or disability restricting their ability to work.

Quarterly data are published in June, September, December, March alongside a statistical bulletin with detailed commentary. The exact publication dates for the quarterly releases are listed in the statistics release calendar (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?keywords=universal+credit&content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=department-for-work-pensions&order=release-date-oldest).

Feedback

DWP’s 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 (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-code/) that all producers of official statistics should adhere to.

You are welcome to contact us directly with any comments about how we meet these standards, email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Alternatively, you can contact OSR by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or via the OSR website (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/).

For media enquiries please contact the DWP press office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/media-enquiries).
How to show uncommon names in passports: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Tells HM Passport Office staff how to show uncommon names in passports.

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff how to show uncommon names in passports, including:
- when there is a naming convention (for example, cultural traditions that say how a name must be shown)
- Welsh names that have ‘ap surname’ (son of)
- Irish and Gaelic names that customers have translated into English
- names that include ‘Junior’ prefixes or suffixes
- stage, professional and religious names
- when the customer only has 1 name
- names that include titles as part of the actual name (for example, ‘Sir David Jones’ where ‘Sir’ is the customer’s forename’)