theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
John Morrison
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

John Morrison was Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Human Rights and Business from 2009 until 2025 where he led the organisation’s global strategy, fundraising, and outreach. John has advised governments, intergovernmental organisations, and businesses on human rights and wider issues of sustainability, development, and international affairs. He is the author of The Just Transition: a systems-thinking approach to climate action (2024), and The Social License: how to keep your organisation legitimate, published in 2014. John has published widely on issues relating to corporate responsibility, human rights, refugee protection, and human trafficking. John previously sat on the UK Foreign Secretary’s Human Rights Advisory Group and has been a Harkness Fellow to the USA. In 2017, he was named one of the 100 most influential people worldwide on the issue of eliminating modern day slavery. As well as EGAC, John serves on several advisory boards including the World Economic Forum, the John Lewis Partnership, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, John has been a member of EGAC since January 2018. His appointment is due to end on 31st May 2026.

John Morrison was Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Human Rights and Business from 2009 until 2025 where he led the organisation’s global strategy, fundraising, and outreach.

John has advised governments, intergovernmental organisations, and businesses on human rights and wider issues of sustainability, development, and international affairs. He is the author of The Just Transition: a systems-thinking approach to climate action (2024), and The Social License: how to keep your organisation legitimate, published in 2014. John has published widely on issues relating to corporate responsibility, human rights, refugee protection, and human trafficking.

John previously sat on the UK Foreign Secretary’s Human Rights Advisory Group and has been a Harkness Fellow to the USA. In 2017, he was named one of the 100 most influential people worldwide on the issue of eliminating modern day slavery. As well as EGAC, John serves on several advisory boards including the World Economic Forum, the John Lewis Partnership, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development,

John has been a member of EGAC since January 2018. His appointment is due to end on 31st May 2026.
Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber): Guides on land compensation (T604 and T616)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

How to apply to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) about claims for compensation for the compulsory purchase of land and other claims for land compensation.

The guides explain:
- the application process
- the fees you may need to pay
- the role of the tribunal
There is additional guidance on how to apply or appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (https://www.gov.uk/appeal-upper-tribunal-lands), or you can contact the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals/upper-tribunal-lands-chamber).
King Charles III England Coast Path at Carnforth, Lancashire: proposals to change the approved route
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Find out about Natural England's proposals to vary the approved route of the Silverdale to Cleveleys stretch in Lancashire.

On 26 March 2025, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out proposed changes to the approved route of the King Charles III England Coast Path at Carnforth in Lancashire, a section of the Silverdale to Cleveleys (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/england-coast-path-silverdale-to-cleveleys) stretch.

Read the variation report to find out why changes to the approved route are required.

The opportunity to comment closed at midnight on Wednesday 21 May 2025. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals.

Objections will be passed to an independent planning inspector who will make a recommendation to the Secretary of State about each one.

The Secretary of State will consider all representations and objections before making a decision about Natural England’s proposals.

Comment on Natural England’s proposals

View the guidance on representations and objections (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/england-coast-path-comment-on-a-proposed-new-stretch).
British High Commission Apia
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

The British High Commission in Apia maintains and develops relations between the UK and Samoa.

Find out more on our UK and Samoa news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/samoa/news). You can also access UK government services while in Samoa (https://www.gov.uk/world/samoa).

British High Commission in Apia does not provide consular services. For consular assistance, contact British High Commission in Wellington (https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-wellington).

If you’re travelling in Samoa, see our Samoa travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/samoa).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who’s died
Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/samoa/british-high-commission-apia)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizenship).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/samoa/british-high-commission-apia).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

Our high commission cannot carry out notarial acts under the Commissioner of Oaths Act 1889, or on instruction from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in London. This includes certifying documents as true copies of originals, administering oaths or taking affidavits. For these or other notarial acts, or legalising documents, please contact a notary public (http://notarypublic.org.nz/notary-search).

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Industry)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

DBT responsibilities include: advanced manufacturing   automotive   aerospace   chemicals and plastics   construction   infrastructure    maritime and shipbuilding   steel   materials and critical minerals   Industrial Development Advisory Board  defence DESNZ responsibilities include: Office For Clean Energy Jobs​​ green jobs and skills ​​ green growth sectors​ energy sector supply chains​ energy infrastructure investments ​ industrial decarbonisation and emissions trading, including fuel switching carbon leakage​ industrial energy bills​

DBT responsibilities include:
- advanced manufacturing
- automotive
- aerospace
- chemicals and plastics
- construction
- infrastructure
- maritime and shipbuilding
- steel
- materials and critical minerals
- Industrial Development Advisory Board
- defence
DESNZ responsibilities include:
- Office For Clean Energy Jobs​​
- green jobs and skills ​​
- green growth sectors​
- energy sector supply chains​
- energy infrastructure investments ​
- industrial decarbonisation and emissions trading, including fuel switching
- carbon leakage​
- industrial energy bills​
UK Strengthens Commitment to Biodiversity and Community Development in the Trifinio Region
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Senior British officials toured Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador to witness first-hand the impact of the UK’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF).

British Ambassador to Guatemala and designated to Honduras, Juliana Correa, British Ambassador to El Salvador, Ramin Navai, and the British Deputy Head of Mission to El Salvador, Tanya Robinson, met with local authorities, community representatives, and members of the Trinational Commission of the Trifinio Plan (CTPT) to discuss fire prevention strategies, sustainable land management, and community-led conservation efforts.

The officials travelled to Chiquimula (Guatemala). Ocotepeque (Honduras), and Metapán (El Salvador), where they engaged with local communities and project implementers working to safeguard natural ecosystems while fostering sustainable livelihoods.

A key milestone of the visit was the inauguration of biofactories in Aldea El Rincón (Guatemala) and El Llano (El Salvador). These facilities will produce biofertilizers with mountain microorganisms, promoting sustainable agriculture practices while reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers.

Additionally, fire brigades in Sumpul (Honduras), Metapán (El Salvador), and San Jose la Arada (Guatemala) received firefighting tools and cutting-edge drones for forest monitoring and early fire detection, significantly enhancing regional fire prevention capabilities.

The UK’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund is a global initiative supporting six biodiversity hotspots worldwide. The Trifinio region’s projects are led by Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE), in close collaboration from national and local governments.

This visit reaffirms the UK’s continued partnership with Central American communities, promoting environmental resilience, sustainable development, and regional cooperation addressing pressing ecological challenges while building a more sustainable future.
UK statement on attacks against the Druze community in Syria
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

The UK has issued a statement in response to recent attacks against the Druze community in Syria.

A UK Government spokesperson said:

The UK is appalled by recent attacks against the Druze community in Syria. We urge the authorities to take steps to restore calm, shield civilians from violence and hold those responsible to account.

We strongly call on all parties to reject violence, to ensure the protection of civilians and to refrain from actions that could risk aggravating tensions between communities in Syria. We call on Israel to refrain from actions that could risk destabilising Syria - respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is paramount.

There can be no lasting peace or better future for Syrians unless all of Syria’s communities are protected and fully included in Syria’s transition.

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
SGSAROA7050 - Action to be taken once you have ruling goods are licensable: Prosecution and Compounding
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

If you consider that prosecution under CEMA section 68(1) applies, a compounding offer may be appropriate in addition to the restoration offer, report the matter to Customs Enforcement Policy Team. Such cases would be where the goods involved were not on any OGEL/OIEL, the export was to a sensitive destination or there have been previous export licensing irregularities.
Miss E Thomas v David Lloyd Clubs Ltd: 2305549/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E Thomas v David Lloyd Clubs Ltd: 2305549/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6931a8fc502f392086ee8c3d/Miss_E_Thomas_v_David_LLoyd_Clubs_Limited_-_2305549-2024__Judgment_.pdf).
BLM20145 - Defining long funding leases: basic definition: transaction treated as lease under GAAP (CAA01/S70K (3) and (4))
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 second of the definitions in CAA01/S70K applies to an agreement or arrangement where
- it is (or should be) treated as a lease in accordance with GAAP (CAA01/S70K(3)), and
- for the purpose of GAAP it is treated as conveying the right to use plant or machinery (CAA01/S70K (4)).
This definition encompasses transactions that are not leases, but which are accounted for as if they are leases.

Examples of arrangements that may fall within this definition are arrangements that are treated as leases under IFRIC 4 (for example outsourcing arrangements and take-or-pay and similar contracts). If you come across such arrangements, please discuss with an advisory accountant.

In addition, FRS 5 Reporting the Substance of Transactions, might require arrangements to be accounted for as a lease. Such arrangements would fall within the scope of scope of S70K (3) providing they met the conditions in S70K (4),
Sellafield Ltd Research, Development and Innovation Review 24/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

This report provides highlights of Sellafield Ltd's research and development work in the last financial year.

Our RD&I review of the 2024/25 financial year explains how our investment in new science and technology is helping us to deliver our mission at Sellafield.

The review focusses on four themes: science, technology, application and command.
Mr A Kelly v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 114628/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Kelly v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d2e568814acba3755e97d9/Mr_A_Kelly_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services___LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Beavers: applying for a licence to release beavers into the wild
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

How to apply for a licence from Natural England to release beavers into the wild in England.

You need an A69 licence to release beavers into the wild in England.

You can request a form from Natural England to express your interest in getting a licence to release beavers into the wild.

Expressions of interest will be open between 3 March and 2 May 2025.
HO Government Major Projects Portfolio data, 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

Home Office (HO) March 2024 Government Major Projects Portfolio data that supports the 2023-24 Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) annual report.

Each government department has published detailed information about projects on the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP). This includes a Delivery Confidence Assessment rating, financial information (whole life cost, annual budget and forecast spend), project schedule and project narrative.

The data reflects the status of the GMPP at 31 March 2024 and is published in support of the 2024 Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) annual report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infrastructure-and-projects-authority-annual-report-2023-24).
A peaceful and secure country is in the interests of all Syrians and the wider region: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

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

President, I will make three points today.

First, this remains a pivotal, but fragile, moment for Syria as it seeks a more stable and prosperous future. A peaceful and secure country is in the interests of all Syrians, and the wider region.

There is a clear risk, as others have highlighted this morning, that the current crisis in the Middle East escalates, with serious implications for security across the region and beyond, including in Syria. We encourage all actors to avoid any activity that will further destabilise the region at this precarious moment.

Second, June marks six months since the fall of the brutal Assad regime. We welcome the positive steps the Syrian Government has taken so far in advancing a peaceful political transition.

This includes diverse Cabinet appointments and internal agreements, including with the Syrian Democratic Forces. We look forward to progress on implementation.

We welcome the formation, in recent days, of the Supreme Electoral Committee for the People’s Assembly Elections.

This is an important step in building legislative and electoral processes that serve the Syrian people and keeping up momentum on the transition process.

We urge those involved in the process to prioritise inclusivity and representation in the appointment and election of People’s Assembly members.

Finally, we note progress on accountability efforts in Syria that pursue justice for victims and survivors, and initiatives for seeking truth for the families of those still awaiting answers.

We encourage the newly formed National Commissions on Transitional Justice and Missing Persons to work in close partnership with Syrian civil society and the United Nations.

As Ms Khoulani emphasised so eloquently, it is key that efforts are transparent and shaped by the experiences of survivors and families.

We encourage the Syrian Government to continue to engage positively with UN mechanisms including the Commission of Inquiry, the Independent Institution on Missing Persons, and the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism, and use their expertise effectively as they lay out the next steps for their own accountability agenda in Syria.
NCFE
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 NCFE 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 NCFE recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

-Spouses/partners: having appropriate HR employment policies, having appropriate HR policies including flexible working requests -Reservists: having appropriate HR policies including flexible working requests -Promote armed forces as a career progression through developing qualifications for public/uniformed services

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs G Maris v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 3308173/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs G Maris v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 3308173/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846b5134d039a010411f0c5/Mrs_G_Maris_v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation__3308173-2023_Judgment.pdf).
RFIG21600 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Temporary non-residence: Distributions from closely controlled companies
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


Where an individual receives, or becomes entitled to, distributions from a UK or overseas company during a period of temporary non-residence, and the company:
- is a close company
- if it is an overseas company, it would have been a close company had it been UK resident
And that individual is either:
- a material participator in the company
- an associate of such a participator
at a point within the tax year of departure, (the UK part if split year treatment applies), or the 3 previous tax years; then the distributions are charged to UK tax as if they received them in the period of their return.

If the distribution is a dividend, the charge does not apply to dividends that relate to trade profits that arose in the period of temporary non-residence.

HMRC will accept any just and reasonable attribution of dividends to post-departure trade profits that accords with the facts. But where a company has built up substantial reserves at the point the individual becomes non-resident and a dividend is subsequently paid, in a period of temporary non-residence, HMRC will consider the dividend is substantially made up of pre-departure profits, to the extent of the accumulated reserves, at the point the period of temporary non-residence starts

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Projectile Apartments, 1A and 1B Thessaly Road, SW8 4HR: LON/00BJ/LDC/2025/0830
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Shepherd on 28 October 2025.

Read the full decision ion Projectile Apartments, 1A and 1B Thessaly Road, SW8 4HR: LON/00BJ/LDC/2025/0830 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691ee9019c8e8f345bf98548/1_A_and_B_Thesaly_Road_J_SW8_4HR_decision.pdf).
Hunter Healthcare
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 Hunter Healthcare 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 Hunter Healthcare 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 Charities
We also pledge the following:

Reviewing our progress annually and reporting on actions taken to strengthen our commitment to the Covenant.

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 C Dempster v Tanglewood Hospitality Ltd: 8001511/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Dempster v Tanglewood Hospitality Ltd: 8001511/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c40c38efd87ef102c8765d/Mr_C_dempster_v_Tanglewood_Hospitality_Ltd_-_8001511.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Warning and advisory letter maps
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Maps showing where in the UK the CMA has sent warning and advisory letters about competition law issues.

Information on where the CMA has sent warning and advisory letters to businesses across the UK between 2018 and 2024.

The sending of warning and advisory letters forms one part of the CMA’s activities to enforce competition law across the UK.

Competition law warning and advisory letters register (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/competition-law-warning-and-advisory-letters-register)

How to respond to a warning or advisory letter from the CMA (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/warning-and-advisory-letters-essential-information-for-businesses)
Technical education learner survey 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

Findings from the third year of fieldwork for a survey of technical education learners, conducted in the summer of 2023.

The report provides insights from learners on 2 new technical education courses: T Levels and the T Level transition programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-t-levels) and comparator groups.

We surveyed learners at end of their course who had:
- started T Levels in 2021
- started the T Level transition programme in 2022
The report includes:
- comparisons between T Level and other level 3 learners
- baseline information on level 4 and 5 learners who were surveyed at the end or in the middle of their course
- motivations for choosing courses
- experiences during courses
- perceptions of and satisfaction with courses
- intended next steps
The data tables provide the underlying information for the report.

Previous reports are also available (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/technical-education-learner-surveys).
Mrs S Khatun v Equans Regeneration Ltd: 2305802/2023 and 2306220/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Khatun v Equans Regeneration Ltd: 2305802/2023 and 2306220/2023 - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6914b7299d50fc2fe81616e1/Mrs_Shahina_Khatun_v_Equans_Regeneration_Limited_Limited_2305802-2023___2306220-2023_Judgment_09-01-25.pdf).
Traffic signs
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Traffic signs used, including signs giving orders, warning signs, direction signs, information signs and road works signs.

Although The Highway Code shows many of the signs commonly in use, a comprehensive explanation of our signing system is given in the Department’s booklet Know Your Traffic Signs (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/know-your-traffic-signs), which is on sale at booksellers. The booklet also illustrates and explains the vast majority of signs the road user is likely to encounter.

The signs illustrated in The Highway Code are not all drawn to the same scale. In Wales, bilingual versions of some signs are used including Welsh and English versions of place names. Some older designs of signs may still be seen on the roads.

Download ‘Traffic signs’ (PDF, 821KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f8d5c5ec6267c615ed8f99/the-highway-code-traffic-signs.pdf)

Signs giving orders

Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. Plates below signs qualify their message.

Signs with blue circles but no red border mostly give positive instruction.

Warning signs

Mostly triangular

The priority through route is indicated by the broader line.

Gradients may be shown as a ratio i.e. 20% = 1:5

Direction signs

Mostly rectangular

Signs on motorways - blue backgrounds

Signs on primary routes - green backgrounds

Blue panels indicate that the motorway starts at the junction ahead. Motorways shown in brackets can also be reached along the route indicated. White panels indicate local or non-primary routes leading from the junction ahead. Brown panels show the route to tourist attractions. The name of the junction may be shown at the top of the sign. The aircraft symbol indicates the route to an airport. A symbol may be included to warn of a hazard or restriction along that route.

Signs on non-primary and local routes - black borders

Green panels indicate that the primary route starts at the junction ahead. Route numbers on a blue background show the direction to a motorway. Route numbers on a green background show the direction to a primary route.

Other direction signs

Information signs

All rectangular

Lane designated for use by high occupancy vehicles (HOV) - see rule 142 (/guidance/the-highway-code/general-rules-techniques-and-advice-for-all-drivers-and-riders-103-to-158#rule142)

Road work signs
Russia's deceit did not work in 2022 and it will not work now: UK statement to the OSCE
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Ambassador Holland recalls Russia's deceit at the OSCE in the weeks leading up to their full-scale invasion of Ukraine and reiterates that UK will support Ukraine to achieve a just and lasting peace.

Thank you, Mister Chair. In just over a week, we will reach yet another unwelcome milestone: three years since Russia launched its illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of its sovereign neighbour, Ukraine.

A war that Russia believed would be over in three days will enter a fourth year. A war Russia launched under the false pretext of protecting Ukrainian civilians has instead caused thousands of them to be killed. A war which we were told would not happen has, since those denials, violated every principle of the Helsinki Final Act and demonstrated contempt for the rules that govern armed conflict.

Let us recall, using their own language, what Russia told us in the days and weeks leading up to their full-scale invasion. On the 20th of January, we were told that “the myth of Russia’s alleged impending” invasion had been “hyped up.” On the 3rd of February we were told that the speculation of an invasion was “unsubstantiated conjectures”. This was an “information campaign being whipped up primarily by the United States and the United Kingdom”. On the 10th of February, apparently the facts showed that these were “scare stories” and nothing more than “a puff of propaganda and idle talk”.

We all know what happened on the 24th of February. The records of our meetings offer incontrovertible evidence of Russia’s disinformation and deceit. It continues to this day, week in and week out.

Mister Chair, on that note we have recently heard Russia single-out on multiple occasions the UK’s role in providing military support to Ukraine. The UK makes no secret of our unbreakable support for Ukraine. We have agreed a new 100-year partnership with Ukraine. We are proud to have committed to providing £3 billion of military aid to Ukraine every year for as long as is needed. I want to be clear, though - this is not about fuelling war but supporting an innocent, sovereign and independent State in an ongoing defence against a barbaric onslaught that Russia assured us would never happen.

We have always said that we will support Ukraine to achieve a just and lasting peace. Our priority remains to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position to achieve this.

Thank you.
ECSH47532 - Refusing an application for registration: Contents : Refusing registration: Operational guidance: The refusal process
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)


When refusing a business’ application for registration, the authorisations decision maker (DM) will:
- Send a notice to refuse letter via post to the registered office address as appropriate. If the business has accepted email protocol, a PDF copy of the notice letter can also be sent to it via email.
(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
- Send a secure communication to the business’ government gateway account advising that its application for registration has been refused.
For further details see the SWIs in Economic Crime-Supervision (EC-S) knowledge library

Refusal process: fit and proper sectors:

When refusing a business’ application for registration, the authorisations fit and proper (F&P) DM will:
- Send a notice to refuse letter via post to the registered office address as appropriate. If the business has accepted email protocol, a PDF copy of the notice letter can also be sent to it via email.
- Send F&P determination letters to all beneficial owners, officers, or managers (BOOMs) who have failed the F&P test via post. F&P determination letters can be found in the EC-S knowledge library in the folder 2004 F&P determinations. If the BOOM has accepted email protocol, a copy of the determination letter can also be sent to them via email.
- Send a secure communication to the business’ government gateway account advising that its application for registration has been refused.
- If the business is a money service business (MSB) agent and the business or its BOOMs have been refused due to failing the F&P test, the F&P DM should also send a notice to its MSB principal, informing the principal that its agent has failed the F&P test. Further guidance on contacting an MSB principal is available in ECSH47535. (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh47535)
- If the business is a MSB providing money transmission services, the DM will send an email to the EC-S gateway team who will inform the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that its application for registration has been rejected. Further guidance on contacting the FCA when refusing a money transmitter is available in ECSH47534. (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh47534)
For further details see the SWIs in Economic Crime-Supervision (EC-S) knowledge library
British High Commissioner presents credentials to the President
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

The new British High Commissioner to Namibia, Neil Bradley, presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

The newly appointed British High Commissioner to Namibia, Mr Neil Bradley officially presented his Letter of Credence to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, marking the formal beginning of his diplomatic mission in the country.

The presentation of credentials is a significant diplomatic tradition, symbolising mutual respect and the commitment to continued cooperation between nations.

Mr Bradley’s appointment comes at a time of growing collaboration between the UK and Namibia, particularly in areas such as trade and economic growth, climate change and education.

As High Commissioner, Mr Bradley will lead the UK’s efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties with Namibia, working closely with government, civil society, and the private sector.

You can read his full biography here (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/neil-bradley).

The British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia, Neil Bradley arrives at statehouse to deliver his letter of credence to president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

The British High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia, Neil Bradley hands over his credentials to the President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

The President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah and members of her cabinet met with British High Commissioner Neil Bradley and representatives of the British High Commission.
PM meeting with General Secretary Tô Lâm of Vietnam: 29 October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

The Prime Minister welcomed General Secretary Tô Lâm of Vietnam to Downing Street yesterday.

The Prime Minister welcomed General Secretary Tô Lâm of Vietnam to Downing Street yesterday.

The leaders began by welcoming the new UK-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, committing to deeper cooperation across trade, security, climate action, migration, and education to advance shared prosperity and regional stability.

The Prime Minister reiterated the value of the new Enhanced Migration Partnership between the UK and Vietnam agreed today by the Home Secretary and her counterpart, which will help streamline returns and tackle the criminal networks behind illegal migration. This agreement reflects the joint commitment between both countries to secure borders and tackle the shared challenge of illegal migration.

Both leaders reaffirmed commitments under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to protect visitors and residents in line with national laws and the Vienna Convention. The Prime Minister also raised consular issues.

On trade, they agreed there was much more they could do to deliver growth for working people through the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

The Prime Minister and General Secretary reiterated their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the Prime Minister highlighting HMS Richmond’s visit to the region last month as part of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group’s deployment.

They looked forward to speaking again soon.
Mr P Baptiste v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3302961/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Baptiste v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3302961/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2d7477596dbfa052bfebd/Mr_P_Baptiste_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd-3302961-2024-Preliminary_Judgment.pdf).
Cyber security for defence suppliers (Def Stan 05-138, Issue 4)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

This defence standard specifies the cyber controls that defence suppliers are required to achieve at each of the 4 cyber risk profile levels that a contract can be assessed at.

This defence standard (Def Stan 05-138, Issue 4) is applicable to all Ministry of Defence (MOD) procurements, MOD suppliers and their subcontract suppliers, which have a relationship to one or more MOD contracts.
Mr G Ssemukuutu v ISS Mediclean Ltd: 2305054/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Ssemukuutu v ISS Mediclean Ltd: 2305054/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebe0c2e9c76fa33048c59d/Mr_George_Ssemukuutu_v_ISS_Mediclean_Ltd_2305054-2023_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Ssemukuutu v ISS Mediclean Ltd (T/a ISS Facility Services Healthcare): 2305054/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbec8349e17d00a56ffc2a/Mr_G_Ssemukuutu_v_ISS_Mediclean_Limited__trading_as_ISS_Facility_Services_Healthcare__2305054-2023_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Ssemukuutu v ISS Mediclean Ltd (T/a ISS Facility Services Healthcare) : 2305054/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbecbc750fcf90fa6ffc40/Mr_G_Ssemukuutu_v_ISS_Mediclean_Limited__trading_as_ISS_Facility_Services_Healthcare__2305054-2023_Judgment.pdf).
IN?n?OUT Centres 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 IN?n?OUT Centres 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 IN?n?OUT Centres 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
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.
Teacher development: inspections and outcomes as at 31 August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Official statistics covering initial teacher education (ITE) and inspections of early career framework (ECF) and national professional qualifications (NPQ) lead providers in the 2024 to 2025 academic year.

These official statistics include outcomes from initial teacher education (ITE) inspections and inspections of early career framework (ECF) and national professional qualifications (NPQ) lead providers in the 2024 to 2025 academic year. The statistics include:
- main findings
- tables, charts and individual provider-level data
- quality and methodology report
- pre-release access list
Official statistics are produced impartially and are free from political influence.
Charmwood Risk Management 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 Charmwood Risk Management 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 Charmwood Risk Management 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 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.