theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Princess Yachts International plc
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 Princess Yachts International plc 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 Princess Yachts International plc 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.
MTT55310 - Administration: Compliance: Discovery assessments and HMRC determinations: Overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


This guidance focuses on the legal background of discovery assessments in the Multinational Top-up Tax (MTT) context. There is existing procedural guidance in the Enquiry Manual at EM3200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/enquiry-manual/em3200) which should also be consulted.

As established in Part 5, Schedule 14 to Finance (No.2) Act 2023 the assessment contained in a self-assessment return creates a legal charge to tax. Subject to the right of HMRC to make a discovery assessment, the return is final once made. This is unless, within the relevant time limits, the filing member amends the return or an HMRC officer decides to open a compliance check into it.

The ability to make discovery assessments ensures that additional tax liable as a result of mistaken or incorrect MTT returns is assessed. There are taxpayer safeguards and restrictions governing the use of discovery assessments, including time limits on when an assessment can be made that are dependent on customer behaviour.

It is important to note a discovery assessment can only be made where there has been careless or deliberate behaviour or where information was not made available to HMRC.

The following pages set out the use of these powers in more detail, including the time limits by which a discovery assessment is to be issued, its scope and what a notice of assessment must include.

This is set out in part 8, schedule 14 to Finance (No.2) Act 2023.
There will be no let-up in the UK's support to Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

The UK sets out plan agreed with leaders in London on 2 March to work with Ukraine and the United States on a strong, just and durable peace.

Thank you, Mr Chair. On Sunday 2 March, the UK hosted in London leaders from various European countries and Canada, the NATO Secretary General and the Presidents of the EU Commission and the EU Council to discuss our support for Ukraine.

Together we reaffirmed our determination to work for a permanent peace in Ukraine, in partnership with the United States.

The UK Prime Minister made clear that we must not repeat the mistakes of the past when weak deals allowed President Putin to invade again. The UK, France and our international partners will work closely with Ukraine on a plan to stop the fighting. And we will work directly with the United States on a strong, just and lasting peace that ensures Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.

The plan agreed with leaders in London has four clear principles.

First, we must keep military aid flowing and keep increasing the economic pressure on Russia. To that end, we are doubling down on military aid. At the weekend the UK agreed a new £2.2 billion loan for Ukraine, backed by profits from frozen Russian assets.

Second, we agreed that any lasting peace must guarantee Ukraine’s sovereignty and security – and that Ukraine must be at the table when negotiating their future.

Third, in the event of a peace deal, we would continue boosting Ukraine’s own defensive capabilities to deter any future invasion.

And lastly, we will develop a “coalition of the willing” to defend a deal in Ukraine and to guarantee the peace. Those willing to contribute will intensify planning now.

Mr Chair, Ukraine has been clear that it wants to reach a durable peace as soon as possible. This can happen only if we continue to show strength and provide Ukraine with the support it needs to defend itself against continued Russian aggression. There will be no let-up in the UK’s support, which we will continue for as long as it is necessary.
A-Byte Computer Solutions 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 A-Byte Computer Solutions 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 A-Byte Computer Solutions 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 B Morris v Engineering Systems Design (Group) Ltd: 2403513/2024 and 2405369/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Morris v Engineering Systems Design (Group) Ltd: 2403513/2024 and 2405369/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68108bb556bc2cfe7f7f5c90/Mr_B_Morris_v_Engineering_Systems_Design__Group__Limited_-_2403513_2024___2405369_2024_-_Reserved.pdf).
Linguists Collective 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 Linguists Collective 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 Linguists Collective 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
- 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.
INTM489305 - The Unassessed Transfer Pricing Profits Practical Guidance: Introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)


UTPP will apply to accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. This guidance will be updated with detailed examples by 1 January 2026. For earlier accounting periods please use the diverted profits tax guidance at INTM489500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm489500)

The Unassessed Transfer Pricing Profits rules (hereafter UTPP) were introduced in 2025 to replace the Diverted Profits Tax. They strengthen HMRC’s ability to challenge the use of contrived and artificial arrangements by multinational groups that seek to circumvent UK transfer pricing rules and thereby underreport profits attributable to UK economic activity.

The rules are an extension of the transfer pricing rules contained in TIOPA10/Part 4 (INTM410000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm410000)) and form part of the UK’s corporation tax regime.

For more information on UTPP’s aims and its application see INTM489105 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm489105).

References in the guidance are to the Taxation (International and Other Provisions) Act 2010 or TIOPA10 unless stated otherwise.
UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on Trafficking in persons
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in persons, especially women and children. Delivered at the 59th HRC in Geneva.

Thank you, Mr. Vice President.

We thank the Special Rapporteur for bringing the important issue of trafficking faced by migrant domestic workers to the Council’s attention.

Migrant domestic workers are particularly vulnerable to labour exploitation and abuse in destination countries. We must recognise the gendered risks of exploitation for migrant domestic workers and ensure these are considered in our prevention, assistance and protection efforts.

In the UK, protections are in place for Overseas Domestic Workers to help minimise the risk of exploitation. However, we remain concerned about the links between visa arrangements for private domestic staff and instances of modern slavery. We are reviewing how the Overseas Domestic Worker route operates, and can share more information in due course.

Internationally, the UK’s Work in Freedom programme has played a crucial role in preventing the trafficking of women and girls along migration routes in South Asia and the Gulf. The programme has supported over 770,000 individuals in local communities. It has worked with governments to shape more than 27 laws and policies aimed at protecting vulnerable migrant workers.

Special Rapporteur,

What more can be done to strengthen reintegration for migrant domestic workers who are victims of trafficking?
Harvey Girls
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 Harvey Girls 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 Harvey Girls 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
- 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.
GIAA Board members’ register of declared interests 2025/26
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Listing the relevant interests of executive and non-executive members of the GIAA Board, as well as a representative from HM Treasury as the Sponsor department.

Board members are asked to declare any personal, professional, or related party interests, that may, or may be perceived by a reasonable member of the public to, influence their judgements in performing their obligations to the department.

The purpose of this list is to meet the requirements of section 6.4.3(e) of the Government Financial Reporting Manual (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-financial-reporting-manual-2022-23) and paragraph 4.15 of the Corporate governance in central departments: code of good practice. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/corporate-governance-code-for-central-government-departments-2017)
Livewell Southwest CIC
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 Livewell Southwest CIC 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 Livewell Southwest CIC 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.
Export pig semen to the state of Sarawak, Malaysia: certificate 8894
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Apply online to export pig semen to the state of Sarawak, Malaysia.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6ef5c750837d7604dbe23/8894NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export pig semen to the state of Sarawak, Malaysia: certificate 8894, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6eff668a61757838d2277/8894EHC_V1.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/8894EHC)

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 multiple certificates
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6ef5c750837d7604dbe23/8894NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export pig semen to the state of Sarawak, Malaysia: certificate 8894, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6eff668a61757838d2277/8894EHC_V1.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

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).
Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan, report to Parliament 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

This report outlines progress made from February 2024 to February 2025 on the UK National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) 2023 to 2027.

This annual report for 2024 sets out the UK Government’s progress against the objectives outlined in the fifth National Action Plan (NAP) on women, peace and security (2023 to 2027). (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-women-peace-and-security-national-action-plan-2023-to-2027)

The WPS agenda responds to the disproportionate impact of conflict on women and girls and acknowledges the crucial role women play in conflict prevention, resolution, mediation, and peacebuilding. The UK champions women’s full, equal, meaningful, and safe participation in all levels of decision making.

The report outlines the UK government’s progress across the NAP’s 5 strategic objectives and 2 implementation objectives. The NAP utilises a focus country model to prioritise efforts and ensure we can target support to where it is most needed. This report focuses on a sub-section of WPS focus countries:
- Afghanistan
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ethiopia
- Syria
- Ukraine
The focus country model is agile to ensure that the government can respond quickly to crises, for example in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Sudan, which are also referenced in this report.
Historical coal data: coal production, availability and consumption
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Historical coal data: coal production, availability and consumption 1853 to 2024

Historical coal data series updated annually in July alongside the publication of the Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics (DUKES).

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6889f6eba11f859994409209/Coal_since_1853.xls)

Historical coal data: coal production, availability and consumption 1853 to 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6889f6eba11f859994409209/Coal_since_1853.xls)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 272 KB

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Seizures of drugs in England and Wales, financial year ending 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Contains figures for seizures of drugs made by local police forces and the UK Border Force.

The data relate to all drugs controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and Psychoactive Substances Act 2016. The number and quantity of seizures made can be affected by police and Border Force activity and changes in recording practices, as well as changes in the drugs market. Therefore, the number and quantity of drug seizures each year should not be taken as an indicator of drug prevalence in England and Wales.

If you have any comments about this release please contact us at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Further information

Seizures of drugs in England and Wales: user guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/seizures-of-drugs-in-england-and-wales-user-guide)

Home Office statisticians are committed to regularly reviewing the usefulness, clarity and accessibility of the statistics that we publish under the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/).
Mr C de Vere v Hivemind Network Ltd: 8000388/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C de Vere v Hivemind Network Ltd: 8000388/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684aaf1ca3c112ee2996ff29/Mr_C_De_Vere_v_Hivemind_-_8000388.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Free, fair, transparent and inclusive national elections would be a major step in Libya’s political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.

I will make three points.

First, the United Kingdom welcomes SRSG Tetteh’s roadmap to advance the political process towards elections and a peaceful transition.

Libya has remained in political deadlock for too long. The violence in Tripoli in May was a stark reminder of the risks of failing to make progress on the political track.

The SRSG’s roadmap provides a positive vision with careful balance to help deliver the peaceful, stable and prosperous country that the Libyan people deserve.

Second, we now urge all Libyan stakeholders and the international community to fully engage with and support the roadmap, to ensure its success.

The delivery of free, fair, transparent and inclusive national elections would be a major step in Libya’s political transition, and we urge all actors to support this effort.

We also welcome the roadmap’s incorporation of broader perspectives from the Libyan public through the Structured Dialogue.

We encourage all actors to ensure the voices of the Libyan public are meaningfully reflected and respected at every stage in the roadmap.

And third, we welcome last weekend’s successful elections in twenty-six municipalities.

Municipal elections are a vital pillar of inclusive and accountable governance.

Last month, the United Kingdom’s Minister for the Middle East and North Africa visited Libya and met with officials from the High National Electoral Commission, reaffirming our strong support for this process.

But it is concerning that elections were prevented from taking place in several municipalities, denying many Libyans their democratic rights.

We urge all actors to respect the rights of Libyans to elect their local representatives, uphold the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that municipal elections proceed without obstruction.

President, we look forward to continuing our close engagement with SRSG Tetteh, Libyan actors and international partners in support of building a stable, unified Libya with institutions that deliver for all.
CA23720 - Plant & Machinery Allowances (PMA): Long-life assets: Meanings and definitions
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)


CAA01/S90 - S91

'Long-life asset expenditure' is expenditure that is incurred on a 'long-life asset' and is not excluded from long-life asset treatment CA23730 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca23730).

An asset is a 'long-life asset' if it is plant or machinery which
- if new, can reasonably be expected to have a useful economic life of at least 25 years,
- if not new, could reasonably have been expected when new to have a useful economic life of at least 25 years.
'New' means unused and not second hand.

The 25 year test is applied to the asset as a whole and not to its component parts. See CA23721 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca23721).

The 'useful economic life' is the period beginning when the asset is first brought into use by any person for any purpose and ending when it is no longer likely to be used by anyone for any purpose as a fixed asset of a business. Note that this may be longer than the useful life for accounting purposes as the accounting definition is concerned with the use in a single business, whereas the PMA definition looks at the overall period of use in any business. For guidance on how to determine the useful economic life, see CA23722.
Derbyshire 4x4 Response
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 Derbyshire 4x4 Response 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 Derbyshire 4x4 Response 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 Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr B M McJones v Cumberland Meat Packers Ltd: 6021695/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B M McJones v Cumberland Meat Packers Ltd: 6021695/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691464ef493305b49ce6e664/Mr_B_Madubuogu_McJones_v_Cumberland_Meat_Packers_Ltd_6021695.2024.pdf).
G Beurskens v Livingston Football Club Ltd: 8000529/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in G Beurskens v Livingston Football Club Ltd: 8000529/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689df84a1fedc616bb133a00/8000529.2023_-_Gordon_Beurskens_v_Livingston_Football_Club_Limited_-_OPH_Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in G Beurskens v Livingston Football Club Ltd: 8000529/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a8569a2f185664821557af/Mr_G_Beurskens_v_Livingston_Football_Club_Limited_-_8000529.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Miss I Ford v Ingrid Kraftchenko Ltd: 3201454/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss I Ford v Ingrid Kraftchenko Ltd: 3201454/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6776b1b94961c1185ea21b89/Miss_I_Ford_v_Ingrid_Kraftchenko__Ltd_-_3201454_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Non-domestic smart meter rollout post-2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

We're seeking views on new energy supplier obligations to drive non-domestic smart meter uptake post-2025 and protect consumers in the transition to smart-contingent contracts.

We’re consulting on new energy supplier requirements and consumer protections in response to the growing use of “smart-contingent contracts” by non-domestic energy suppliers, as part of the non-domestic smart meter policy framework post-2025.

The consultation seeks views on proposed obligations for energy suppliers to:
- universally implement, and coordinate rollout timing, of smart-contingent contracts. After 1 January 2027, energy suppliers cannot enter into new fixed term energy contracts with non-domestic customers unless the customer has, or agrees to have, smart or advanced meters installed in their premises
- universally communicate the policy. All energy suppliers must start to communicate these upcoming changes to consumers regularly and clearly as soon as the licence modifications are made (early 2026)
- abide by a legally binding consumer protection code. All suppliers must adhere to the code from 1 January 2027 to protect non-domestic consumers from the risks of the smart-contingent contracts
Pencari 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 Pencari 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 Pencari Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss A J Plumbe v Baaj Capital LLP: 1805101/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A J Plumbe v Baaj Capital LLP: 1805101/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b1f03df188ba858873adf/Miss_A_J_Plumbe_v_Baaj_Capital_LLP_-_1805101_2023_-_Strike_Out.pdf).
Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release (January 2025).

An update of the Household Energy Efficiency statistical release was published at 09:30am on Friday 24 January 2025 in which the tables were updated to include additional breakdowns of External Wall Insulation and Internal Wall Insulation measures installed by local authority and parliamentary constituency.

This release includes measures installed under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and the Green Deal schemes. It also includes further analysis and geographical breakdowns of ECO measures, ECO delivery costs, estimated carbon and energy savings from measures installed and the supply chain. These statistics are provisional and are subject to future revisions.

For further information or questions about these statistics, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mr Z Grudziecki and Mr P Lichon v New Pro Foundries Ltd: 3314583/2023 and 3314584/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Z Grudziecki and Mr P Lichon v New Pro Foundries Ltd: 3314583/2023 and 3314584/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fa0d41baf1f8c92fb5f926/_1__Mr_Z_Grudziecki_and_other_3314583_2023__3314584_2023_Judgment.pdf).
27 Briar Close, London, N2 0RS​  - LON/00AC/F77/2024/0642
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber Decision of R Waterhouse FRICS and J Francis QPM Dated 9th December 2024

Read Final Decision - 27 Briar Close, London, N2 0RS​ - LON/00AC/F77/2024/0642 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b9742abe77b74cc146c82/250130_-_Signed_Decision_27_Briar_Close.pdf) Read Full Reasons - 27 Briar Close, London, N2 0RS​ - LON/00AC/F77/2024/0642 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b97615ac7a35d1228f603/250130_-__Full_Reasons_27_Briar_Close.pdf)
Transforming Business Rates: Interim Report
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

A report summarising the findings from the Transforming Business Rates Discussion Paper and outlining priority reforms that the government will consider to improve the operation of the business rates system.

At Autumn Budget 2024, the government published the ‘Transforming Business Rates Discussion Paper’ identifying areas of interest for reform and inviting industry to co-design a fairer system.

This report summarises the findings of the engagement and written responses to the Discussion Paper since its publication and the government’s response, setting out the key areas for reform to remove barriers to investment.
Product Safety Report: Acrohome 2.6M Telescopic Ladder with Hooks sold via Amazon (2501-0197)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Product Safety Report for Acrohome 2.6M Telescopic Ladder with Hooks presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Acrohome 2.6M Telescopic Ladder with Hooks sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the ladder would start to bend over repeated use and could cause the user to fall from height.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and the listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the user could set up a ladder to move heavy/bulky items from the loft space in their house. The ladder would start to bend over repeated use under a load and could cause the user to fall from height.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD number: 2501-0197

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Protecting People Health and Safety Training
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 Protecting People Health and Safety Training 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 Protecting People Health and Safety Training 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.