theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the DPRK's UPR
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

UK Statement for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Universal Periodic Review Outcomes Session Statement. Delivered at the 58th HRC in Geneva.

Thank you, Madame Vice President.

The UK welcomes the DPRK’s continued engagement with the UPR process, including its report on the recommendations received. We hope that the DPRK will collaborate with the international community to take tangible steps towards the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

However we remain concerned by the lack of guarantees to ensure the implementation of the DPRK’s human rights obligations, and regret that it did not accept any of the UK’s recommendations, which were to:

Ratify the UN Convention against Torture and reform the judicial system to ensure respect for the right to a fair trial and end sentences that constitute cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment;

Grant access to the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the DPRK and accept technical cooperation from UN human rights mechanisms; and

Improve regulations to prevent gender-based discrimination and violence, particularly towards women and girls, including in penal facilities and the military.

There are still unacceptable reports of ongoing, widespread, and systematic human rights violations in the DPRK. The UK remains open to discussing any recommendations further.

Thank you.
Herefordshire Football Association 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 Herefordshire Football Association 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 Herefordshire Football Association 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
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.
UK State Safety Programme for aviation
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-29)

A summary of the UK’s aviation safety oversight.

This guidance outlines the UK’s State Safety Programme (SSP) for aviation.

It provides an overview of our oversight of the aviation system and defines clear roles and responsibilities across the UK, its Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies.

It establishes a structured approach for continuous safety improvements, reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding the future of aviation safety, and preventing complacency.

The SSP is mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (https://www.icao.int/).
Brunswick Primary School:  5 August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

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

Decision reference: VAR2580

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements –approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Brighton and Hove City Council

Admission authority: local authority
Company Names Tribunal decision: Fitflex Performance Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Decision for applicant Yupoong, Inc. registration number 15786601, applicant successful.

Application number 5397

Applicant Yupoong, Inc. objected to the name used by Fitflex Performance Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.
Mr M Karmani v Spire Healthcare Ltd: 2302046/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Karmani v Spire Healthcare Ltd: 2302046/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6819d0ba7ef43db339af2480/Mr_Muhammad_Karmani_v_Spire_Healthcare_Ltd_2302046-2023.pdf).
Blocks B, C and D, The Maltings, Maltings Close, London E3 3TB: LON/00BG/HTA/2025/0005
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

First Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reasoned Decision of Mrs E Ratcliff MRICS

Read Final Reasoned Decision in Blocks B, C and D, The Maltings, Maltings Close, London E3 3TB: LON/00BG/HTA/2025/0005 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbaefc49e17d00a56ffbf1/250930_-_Maltings_Close_Residents_Association_Decision.pdf)
The Fair Funding Review 2.0
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

​​A consultation on the government’s proposed approach to local authority funding reform through the Local Government Finance Settlement from 2026-27.

This consultation seeks views on the approach to determining new funding allocations for local authorities and fire and rescue authorities, building on the local authority funding reform: objectives and principles consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-authority-funding-reform-objectives-and-principles) which the government has formally responded to in parallel.

This consultation covers:
- determining local authority funding allocations
- approach to consolidating funding
- measuring differences in demand for services and the cost of delivering them
- measuring differences in locally available resources
- the New Homes Bonus
- transitional arrangements and keeping allocations up-to-date
It also covers:

long-term approach to the business rates retention system

devolution and wider reforms, including how we can bring Strategic Authorities closer to the Local Government Finance Settlement

ways we can reduce demands on local government to empower them to deliver for communities; and sales, fees and charges reform.

It invites views on the possible equalities impacts of these proposals.

​​
Ms H Beck v Next Retail Ltd and Next Distribution Ltd:  2601513/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms H Beck v Next Retail Ltd and Next Distribution Ltd: 2601513/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee46e582670806f9d5e047/Ms_H_Beck_V_1._Next_Retail_Limited_2._Next_Distribution_Limited_-2601513-2019-Judgment.pdf).
JD Security 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 JD Security 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 JD Security Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- 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.
Forceselect
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 Forceselect 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 Forceselect recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- 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:

Encourage staff to fundraise for AF 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.
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine and President Macron of France: 1 December 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

The Prime Minister spoke to President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, this afternoon.

The Prime Minister spoke to President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, this afternoon.

The leaders began by reflecting on the intensive diplomacy that had been done in recent days, including by the Ukrainian delegation currently in the United States.

The Prime Minister also updated on his recent discussions, including with the NATO Secretary General yesterday, and the leaders agreed on the importance of working towards a deal that delivered long term security and a just peace for Ukraine.

Turning to ensuring Ukraine gets the equipment and support it needs for as long as it takes, the leaders also discussed using the value of immobilised Russian Sovereign Assets to support the regeneration of Ukraine and its Armed Forces.

The leaders agreed to stay in close touch as intensive diplomatic discussions continued in the coming days.
K Pender v LPC Invest Ltd (In compulsory liquidation): 2402119/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in K Pender v LPC Invest Ltd (In compulsory liquidation): 2402119/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b958fab0a373a01819fdef/K_Pender_v_LPC_Invest_Limited__in_compulsory_liquidation__2402119-2024.pdf).
BLM17020 - Lease accounting under IFRS and FRS 102 (2024 amendments): lessor accounting
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)


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

The accounting model for lessors under IFRS 16 and FRS 102 (2024 amendments) is substantially unchanged from IAS 17 and FRS 102 (pre 2024 amendments). Details for lessor accounting under this model can be found in sections BLM (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm12000)12000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm12000) to BLM (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm14000)14000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm14000).
1st Staff 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 1st Staff 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 1st Staff 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:

We also pledge the following:

Employment by our company and free training, to support to members of the Armed Forces Community, for them to have a fulfilling career supporting children and young people who struggle in mainstream educational settings, across England.

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.
Brimstone Site Investigation
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 Brimstone Site Investigation 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 Brimstone Site Investigation recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Draft guidance: Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

This draft guidance provides additional information on administration, chargeability and scope for Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax.

HMRC has published partial draft guidance on multinational top-up tax and domestic top-up tax, following their introduction in the Spring 2023 Finance Bill.

Multinational top-up tax is a new tax on multinational enterprise groups with annual revenue of €750 million or more. A top-up tax will be charged on UK parent members when a subsidiary is located in a non-UK jurisdiction, and the group’s profits arising in that jurisdiction are taxed at a rate below the minimum effective tax rate of 15%.

Domestic top-up tax applies the rules of multinational top-up tax to the UK operations of groups and certain entities, to ensure that UK entities will be taxed at the minimum rate.

This guidance provides additional information on which groups will be in scope, and on how the taxes will be administered and charged.

HMRC invites comments from stakeholders on this draft guidance.

HMRC will publish further guidance later in due course, including updated versions of the draft chapters published here.
SPE15195 - Losses in warehouse: force majeure
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).

Force majeure is defined as meaning: abnormal and unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of the trader concerned, whose consequences could not have been avoided despite the exercise of all due care, this could include for example accidental fire or flood or failure of temperature controls in a cold store.

It should be noted that this does not cover circumstances where the fault has been on the part of the trader, their supplier or another third party, on the basis that such circumstances are a foreseeable commercial risk which can be provided for by a contract term or insurance. As it is extremely difficult to establish force majeure we would not expect this to be applicable to many situations.

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.
96 Duvall Park Homes, Heyford Leys, Upper  Heyford OX25 5LX: CAM/38UB/PHI/2024/0609
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Eastern Region, Judge JR Morris and Mrs S Redmond BSc (Econ) MRICS on 18 July 2025

Read the full decision in 96 Duvall Park Homes, Heyford Leys, Upper Heyford OX25 5LX: CAM/38UB/PHI/2024/0609 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f4c7192957f2ec567c64c/96_Duvall_Park_Upper_Heyford_OX25_5LX.pdf).

Read the full supplementary decision in 96 Duvall Park Homes, Heyford Leys, Upper Heyford OX25 5LX: CAM/38UB/PHI/2024/0609 - Supplementary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6895cf81ad0cbc0e27643186/96_Duvall_Upper_Heyford_OX25_5LX_Supplementary.pdf).
Mr M Moss v Dawsongroup plc: 6011021/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Moss v Dawsongroup plc: 6011021/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6773f917e8ca4d66bc4c9448/Matthew_Moss_v_Dawsongroup_PLC_6011021.2024_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
DfT: FOI and EIR disclosure log 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

List of responses to freedom of information and environmental information regulations requests made to the Department for Transport in 2024.

List of full and partial responses to freedom of information (FOI) (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/contents) and environmental information regulations (EIR) (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3391/contents) requests in 2024.

If you would like a copy of a response to any of the listed requests, you can write to us:

FOI RequestsDepartment for TransportFOI Advice Team3rd FloorOne Priory SquareHastingsTN34 1EA

Alternatively, you can request a copy of a response through smart survey (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/freedom-of-information-request/).

You can also call: xx-xxxx-xxxx.

See the 2023 FOI and EIR disclosure log (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dft-foi-and-eir-disclosure-log-2023) for more information.
Product Recall: Tesco Kind & Pure Facial Cleansing Wipes (2508-0021)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Product Recall for Tesco Kind & Pure Facial Cleansing Wipes presenting a serious microbiological risk.

Summary

Product: Tesco Kind & Pure Facial Cleansing Wipes

Hazard: The affected batches of these products present a microbiological risk as testing has detected the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae.

Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users.

Product information

Affected products

Hazard

The affected batches of these products present a microbiological risk as testing has detected the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae. This makes the products potentially unsafe to use, particularly for vulnerable users or users with a compromised skin barrier.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

The products have been recalled from end users by Tesco.

If you have purchased an affected product, please do not use it. Return your product to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required.

For further information, or for assistance in finding your nearest Tesco store, please access the Tesco recall site here: https://www.tesco.com/zones/product-recall.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0021

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Principles for navigating the social aspects of grid transformation
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Principles to support policymakers to consider the social aspects of grid transformation.

The principles for navigating the social aspects of grid transformation are a set of 8 principles to consider when developing policy to strengthen and expand the national electricity grid.

As the UK looks to further its move towards net zero, the transformation of our electricity grid is central to delivering clean, secure and affordable energy. These principles support the embedding of social science into the government’s mission to become a clean energy superpower and offer a way to unlock the benefits of the clean energy transition. The principles are:
- Engagement should be two-way
- Engagement must start as early as possible and not be one-off
- Place-specific knowledge and emotions should be valued
- The language and framing of different groups matter
- Fairness and justice involve impacts, benefits, and representation
- Compromise will be needed
- Transparency and resourcing are key
- A joined-up framing and long-term approach offers multiple benefits
The principles were developed by a community of practice and are not a statement of government policy.
Ms K Phelan v Novus LTE Group: 6013149/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K Phelan v Novus LTE Group: 6013149/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67921e89e982ca138427fbf5/Ms_K_Phelan_v_Novus_LTE_Group_-_6013149-2024.pdf).
Libraries as a statutory service
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

This guidance is intended to help councils in England and others in considering library service provision as a statutory service.

This document provides guidance on councils’ duty to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service.

The information contained in this document is provided to help guide local councils and others. This text should not in any way be taken as formal legal advice or be used as the basis for formal council decisions. All councils should seek their own legal advice on any proposed changes they wish to make to their library service.

We would like councils considering changing their library service to inform the DCMS Libraries team about their proposals before public engagement or consultation. Details about such proposals should be emailed to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

It sets out:
- what the law says about the public library responsibilities of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), and councils
- how to make representations about whether the council is meeting its statutory duties
- the process DCMS will follow to consider formal complaints
This guidance accompanies the Strategic planning: longer-term, evidence-based sustainable planning toolkit (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/longer-term-evidence-based-sustainable-planning-toolkit) produced by the Libraries Taskforce.
Water abstraction or impounding: comment on applications
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

A guide to making a representation about applications for licences to abstract (take) or impound (store) water.

Anyone concerned about a proposal for an abstraction licence can make representations to the Environment Agency about it. A representation is written communication supporting, objecting to or commenting on a proposal. This guidance explains how you do this.
Civil Service staff networks to only meet outside working hours and have all events signed off by senior managers
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

New rules have been issued to all Civil Service staff networks to ensure their activities remain within the Civil Service Code.

- New rules issued to all Civil Service staff networks to ensure they remain impartial and represent the Civil Service.
- All events will need to be signed off by a senior civil servant and must take place outside of working hours
- New guidance introduces strict controls to crackdown on recent examples of inappropriate events hosted by networks.
New rules have been issued to all Civil Service staff networks to ensure their activities remain within the Civil Service Code.

Civil Service staff networks can support staff in a number of areas and support a productive working environment.

However, Ministers and Civil Service leaders have been concerned by recent reports of inappropriate events being conducted by some networks in the Civil Service.

The new guidance states that all events must now be signed off by a senior civil servant before preparations even begin. The changes also make clear that events should always take place outside working hours, unless they directly benefit the organisation, such as learning and development - in these instances sign off from an individual’s line manager is required to attend the event.

The rules also re-confirm that all networks must remain impartial at all times and must not attempt to influence government policy in any way - as already set out in the Civil Service Code.

Any employees who breach the Civil Service Code, including in relation to network activity, may be subject to disciplinary action. Under the guidance, network activity may be suspended or ceased if networks do not comply with the new rules

Minister for the Cabinet Office, Nick Thomas-Symonds, said:

We are taking action to prevent inappropriate uses of networks in the Civil Service.

While the vast majority of networks and their events are run within the rules, this new guidance delivers clarity. It will ensure all network members and leaders are aware of the need to remain impartial at all times and fulfil the expected behaviours set out in the civil service code.

Alongside new rules on events, the guidance provides further clarity to all networks to ensure any activities, communications or meetings comply with the Civil Service Code. The code sets out that all civil servants must act impartially and with integrity - putting the obligations of public service above any personal interests.

The guidance also provides further clarity for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) networks specifically. Including the need to promote all view points equally, and ensure their role - to promote equality and inclusion in the Civil Service for everyone - is not lost in pursuit of a particular issue.

The new guidance ensures that all networks have a better understanding of their obligations under the Civil Service Code, ensuring they can continue to operate effectively, and fulfil their intended purpose.
31 Corsica Street, London, N5 1JT: LON/00AU/LDC/2025/0691
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Residential Property Tribunal decision of Judge J Shepherd on 24 June 2025

Read the full decision in 31 Corsica Street, London, N5 1JT: LON/00AU/LDC/2025/0691 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685aaf0241d77db4f68eb140/250624_Decision_in_31_Corsica_Street__London__N5_1JT.pdf)
Digital Skills Solutions 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 Digital Skills Solutions 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 Digital Skills Solutions 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

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.
Joint Statement on the Australia-UK Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-26)

On 26 July 2025 in Geelong, Australia, the Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia and the Right Honourable John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom (UK) signed the bilateral Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty (the Geelong Treaty) at the UK-Australia Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Geelong, Victoria.

On 26 July 2025 in Geelong, Australia, the Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia and the Right Honourable John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom (UK) signed the bilateral Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty (the Geelong Treaty) at the UK-Australia Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Geelong, Victoria. The Geelong Treaty is a historic agreement, the commitment for the next 50 years of UK-Australian bilateral defence cooperation under AUKUS Pillar I.

The Geelong Treaty will enable comprehensive cooperation on the design, build, operation, sustainment, and disposal of our SSN-AUKUS submarines. It will support the development of the personnel, workforce, infrastructure and regulatory systems required for Australia’s SSN-AUKUS programme, as well as support port visits and the rotational presence of a UK Astute-class submarine at HMAS Stirling under Submarine Rotational Force – West.

The Treaty builds on the strong foundation of trilateral cooperation between Australia, the UK and the United States, advancing the shared objectives of the AUKUS partnership. It will enable the development of SSN-AUKUS and resilient trilateral supply chains.

Importantly, the Geelong Treaty is consistent with Australia’s and the UK’s respective international nuclear non-proliferation obligations, including under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty and its Protocols, and Australia’s safeguards agreements with the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the trilateral AUKUS Naval Nuclear Propulsion Agreement (ANNPA).

Together with the ANNPA, the Treaty will enable Australia and the UK to deliver a cutting-edge undersea capability through the SSN-AUKUS programme, and in doing so, support stability and security in the Euro Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific for decades to come, drive defence as an engine for growth across our two nations, create thousands of jobs, build our respective submarine industrial bases and supply chains, and provide new opportunities for industry partners.
APHA disease surveillance monthly reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) monthly reports on monitoring of disease in livestock and poultry.

The monthly report is a summary of disease data gathered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Veterinary Investigation Centres.

It is part of the disease surveillance system that APHA uses to monitor:
- new diseases in cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry
- changing trends in existing diseases
A similar report is produced for Scotland by the Scottish Agricultural Colleges Veterinary Services Division (SACVSD).

See the APHA animal disease surveillance reports collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/animal-disease-surveillance-reports) for further reports.
Water fittings: preventing backflow of water from toilet cisterns
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Seeking views on updating toilet specifications to stop cistern water from re-entering drinking water in properties and to understand the causes of leaking toilet valves.

We want to know what you think about Defra’s proposed changes to 11 specifications made under the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.

These regulations are needed to protect human health from contaminated drinking water. We need to update the specifications to reflect modern toilet designs.

One change will introduce a new backflow prevention arrangement in the toilet cistern. Another will introduce a new test to ensure that water from the toilet pan cannot contaminate the water in the cistern.

The other changes will make the rules consistent and clearer and focus on how a product must perform.

We also want to gather evidence on faulty toilet valves that cause a loss of water and look at what could be done to improve these products.
Miss S Higgins v Celos Wines Ltd: 6001290/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Higgins v Celos Wines Ltd: 6001290/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6847db8557f3515d9611f142/Miss_S_Higgins_-vs-_Celos_Wines_Limited_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss S Higgins v Celos Wines Ltd: 6001290/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6899d65a586f9c9360656a77/Miss_S_Higgins_-vs-_Celos_Wines_Limited_-_Written_Reasons.pdf).
Miss S Bielskyte v Studio Duquette Ltd and M Grigorjevaite: 6011882/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Bielskyte v Studio Duquette Ltd and M Grigorjevaite: 6011882/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b1431fb59a222d4f17360/Miss_Simona_Bielskyte_v_1._Studio_Duquette_Limited_2._Migle_Grigorjevaite_-_6011882-2024.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Silver Evil Eye Necklace (2501-0020)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Product Safety Report for Silver Evil Eye Necklace presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Silver Evil Eye Necklace

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content is 1.5 times greater than the maximum limit.

Corrective action: Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content is 1.5 times greater than the maximum limit. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer.

The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

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

Additional information

PSD case number: 2501-0020

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mr M R Rahman-Harries v LLG NWD Ltd T/a Lewtas Logistics Group: 6012520/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M R Rahman-Harries v LLG NWD Ltd T/a Lewtas Logistics Group: 6012520/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a4a5f3baccec3af36b3c37/6012520.2024_Mr_M_R_Rahman-Harries_v_LLG_NWD_Ltd_ta_Lewtas_Logistics_Group_Strike_out_Judgment_.pdf).
Dr G T Parker v Liverpool John Moores University: 2402391/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr G T Parker v Liverpool John Moores University: 2402391/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863d6b2b466cce1bb121ac6/Dr_G_T_Parker_v_Liverpool_John_Moores_University_-_2402391_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr G T Parker v Liverpool John Moores University: 2402391/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68652a03b24f7b12e1a07295/Dr_G_T_Parker_v_Liverpool_John_Moores_University_-_2402391_2024_-_Reasons.pdf).
Mpox asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmission
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

This rapid evidence summary identified and summarised evidence relating to mpox asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmission.

This rapid evidence summary identified and summarised evidence relating to mpox asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmission.

The rapid evidence summary searched for research published up to 29 August 2024 and included 7 studies. Two studies reported on mpox clade II, and 5 studies did not report clade.
Jones, Marcus -  Treasurer of His Majesty’s Household (Deputy Chief Whip)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Correspondence with the Rt Hon Sir Marcus, former Deputy Chief Whip, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

The Rt Hon Sir Marcus left his role as Deputy Chief Whip in July 2024.

Amathus Strategy Limited and E-PPL Group

Sir Marcus announced his independent consultancy and began work with E-PPL Group before ACOBA had considered and provided its advice. ACOBA refused to provide advice (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ed5b24e9c76fa33048c6bc/Letter_to_the_Cabinet_Office_-_breach_Marcus_Jones_Amathus_Strategy__E-PPL_Group.pdf) as a result of this breach of the Rules. An accessible version of the correspondence is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/jones-marcus-treasurer-of-his-majestys-household-deputy-chief-whip/letter-from-acoba-to-the-cabinet-office-regarding-breach-of-the-rules-amathus-strategy-limitede-ppl-group)

ACOBA reported this breach to government (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ed56b0632d0f88e8248c1a/Letter_to_Marcus_Jones_-_breach_Amathus_Strategy__E-PPL_Group.pdf). An accessible version of the correspondence is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/jones-marcus-treasurer-of-his-majestys-household-deputy-chief-whip/correspondence-from-acoba-to-sir-marcus-jones-regarding-breach-of-the-rules-amathus-strategy-limitede-ppl-group)