theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with.

We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/sudan/british-embassy-khartoum), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction TeamConsular DirectorateRoom WH4.36Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research. Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports, contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas, contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure).

Or if you have a query or feedback on UK visa services provided in Sudan, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
Bird flu: fifth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/38)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 1 April 2025.

Case information

8 May

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone around a fifth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/38), the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

28 April 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone around a fifth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk & Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/38), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

1 April 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a fifth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk & Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/38).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises have been humanely culled.

Declarations

Revocation of the surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681c7190155568d3da1d2a1a/Revocation_of_surveillance_zone_declaration_AIV_2025_38.pdf)

This revokes and replaces declaration of the ending of a protection zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680f8dbfdbea49d6a3305f16/Declaration_of_the_ending_of_a_Protection_Zone__AIV2025-38_.pdf).

This revokes and replaces declaration of an avian influenza protection zone and surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ec3727e9c76fa33048c608/250401_Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_DPR_2025_64_AIV_2025_38.pdf).

Further information

Check the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d).

Check if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences).

Case number: AIV 2025/38
IHTM13041 - Domicile: election by non-UK domiciled spouse or civil partner: who can make an election?
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


From 6 April 2025, for inheritance tax purposes, domicile is replaced by long-term UK residence and you can find details of these rules at IHTM47000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000). Details of spousal elections under the new rules are at IHTM47031 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47031). Transitional rules will apply to existing domicile elections and details are at IHTM47041 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47041).

Provided that a person meets the necessary conditions (IHTM13042 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm13042)), an election to be treated as domiciled in the UK can be made by:
- the person themselves, IHTA84/S267ZA(1), or
- if they have died, their personal representatives, IHTA84/S267ZA(2).
However, the personal representatives will only need to consider making an election where:
- the person’s UK-domiciled spouse or civil partner has also died, and
- transfers between the couple were made at a time when full spouse or civil partner exemption was not available under of IHTA84/S18(2).
Tariffs on non-folding e-bikes from China revoked
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Government accepts TRA recommendation to revoke anti-dumping and countervailing measures on imports of Chinese non-folding e-bikes to the UK.

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has today (Thursday 6 February) accepted a recommendation provided by the TRA to revoke anti-dumping (https://www.trade-remedies.service.gov.uk/public/case/TD0037/submission/3a650b5b-9e4c-411d-97fc-9bac19e4aefe/) and countervailing measures (https://www.trade-remedies.service.gov.uk/public/case/TS0038/submission/ec53c53d-3dae-4e88-833a-a7088f6ad352/) on imports of Chinese non-folding e-bikes to the UK. Non-folding e-bikes make up around 95% of the UK’s total e-bikes market.

Anti-dumping and countervailing measures on e-bikes imported from China, both folding and non-folding, were transitioned when the UK left the EU. The current anti-dumping measure is an ad valorem tariff of 10.3% to 70.1%, while the current countervailing measure is an ad valorem tariff of 3.9% to 17.2%.

The TRA found that revoking the measures on non-folding e-bikes could mean that consumers, on average, could save around £200 each as a result of being able to purchase cheaper e-bikes.

Alternative option accepted

In its transition reviews (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tra-finds-scrapping-e-bike-tariffs-could-save-uk-51m-per-year), the TRA found that keeping the measures on all imports of Chinese e-bikes would not be in the economic interest of the UK.

Under the UK’s reformed trade remedies regime, if the TRA finds that a measure is not in the economic interest of the UK, it offers the Secretary of State for Business and Trade alternative options to revoking the measures.

These alternative options included only maintaining the measures on folding e-bikes as UK producers are more heavily concentrated in this market. It is this option that the Secretary of State has today accepted.

The measure only applying to folding e-bikes will come into force from 7 February 2025.

Notes to Editors
- The goods investigated were classified as cycles, with pedal assistance, with an auxiliary electric motor.
- The averages used here are estimates representing the average impacts across scenarios modelled.
- The investigations covered the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. In order to assess injury, the TRA examined the period from April 2019 to March 2023.
- The TRA is the UK body that investigates whether trade remedy measures are needed to counter unfair import practices and unforeseen surges of imports.
- Trade remedy investigations were carried out by the EU Commission on the UK’s behalf until the UK left the EU. A number of EU trade remedy measures of interest to UK producers were carried across into UK law when the UK left the EU and the TRA is currently reviewing each one to assess whether it is suitable for UK needs.
Taylormade Group 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 Taylormade Group 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 Taylormade Group Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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.
Apply for rule 6 status on a planning appeal or called-in application
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

How interested parties with a substantive case can apply to the Secretary of State for Rule 6 status at a planning inquiry (appeal or called-in application).

This guide provides details on how to support or oppose a planning appeal using Rule 6 status, including:
- how to apply
- the inquiry procedure
- statement of case
- statement of common ground
- proofs of evidence
How to take part as a Rule 6 party in a planning appeal proceeding by inquiry (https://youtu.be/iVB6c0TckMI)
Category A project under consideration: Formosa 4, Offshore Wind Farm, Taiwan
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Notification of a Category A project under consideration by UKEF.

Category A projects are defined by the OECD Recommendation on Common Approaches for Officially Supported Export Credits and Environmental and Social Due Diligence (the OECD Common Approaches).

We publish certain information about Category A projects that we are asked to support, in line with the requirements of the OECD Common Approaches, as long as we have the consent of the applicant.
HMRC Stakeholder Research 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

This report describes the main findings from HMRC's annual stakeholder research.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) uses the results of the stakeholder engagement research to help understand the core stakeholders’ experience of interacting with HMRC and assess communications within this group.

The report examines their:
- general perceptions of HMRC
- awareness of HMRC and knowledge about its remit, vision, and priorities
- perceptions on digital services
- views of HMRC’s engagement with stakeholders
Track idler wheels (Tariff notice 9)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Check the tariff classification for track idler wheels.

New explanatory notes

A new Combined Nomenclature Explanatory Note (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/daily-view/C-series/default.html?&ojDate=13122024) was published on 13 December 2024.

Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union.

(C/2024/7447)

This is not considered a change in Northern Ireland practice.

Classification (Combined Nomenclature (CN) code)

8483 50

Reason

Pursuant to Article 9(1), point (a), of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87. The Explanatory notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union are amended as follows:

On page 344, the following explanatory note is inserted:

8483 — Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints).

848350 — Flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks

This subheading includes track idler wheels made of base metals, designed to be used in tracked earthmoving machines for guiding and sliding the track. These articles are considered as free pulleys. They do not transmit any power themselves, but maintain the tension of the track, transmit rotary movement, and as such act as a guide (see the HSEN to heading 8483, part (G) ‘Pulleys, including pulley blocks”, second paragraph).’

Contact details

Tariff ClassificationCustoms Policy & Strategy3rd Floor14 Westfield AvenueStratfordLondonE20 1HZ

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

This Tariff Notice is published for information purposes only.
Ms S Murphy v ISG Construction Ltd (In Administration): 1401343/2024 and 1401344/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Murphy v ISG Construction Ltd (In Administration): xx-xxxx-xxxx and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682f3d32c054883884bff460/Ms_S_Murphy_-vs-_ISG_Construction_Limited__In_Administration__-_Judgment.pdf).
Summary Hospital-level Mortality Indicator (SHMI), Deaths associated with hospitalisation, England, July 2024 - June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Indicator reporting mortality at hospital trust level across the NHS. This indicator is produced on a monthly basis and gives an indication for each non-specialist acute hospital trust in England whether the observed number of deaths within 30 days of discharge from hospital was higher than expected, lower than expected or as expected when compared to the national baseline.

The Summary Hospital-level Mortality Indicator (SHMI) reports on mortality at trust level across the NHS in England using a standard and transparent methodology. It is produced and published monthly as a Accredited Official Statistic by NHS England.

The SHMI is the ratio between the actual number of patients who die following hospitalisation at the trust and the number that would be expected to die on the basis of average England figures, given the characteristics of the patients treated there.
Professional Standards Authority: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

The annual report and accounts of the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) for the 2024 to 2025 financial year.

PSA’s annual report and accounts covers performance and activities to protect the public by improving the regulation and registration of people who work in health and care across the UK.

The report includes PSA’s annual accounts and audited statements for 2024 to 2025 and discloses PSA’s income and expenditure for each of its areas of work.
TF9 4JA , Partons Poulets Limited : environmental permit issued - EPR/DP3220LB/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

View the permit issued for Willoughbridge Lodge Poultry Unit, Mucklestone under the Industrial Emissions Directive

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Parton’s Poulets Limited

Installation name: Willoughbridge Lodge Farm Poultry Unit

Permit number: EPR/DP3220LB
Primary Medical Services (Directed Enhanced Services) Directions: no longer in force
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

These no longer in force directions, published for public reference, were for the NHS from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care governing the provision of Directed Enhanced Services in general practice.

The current Primary Medical Services (Directed Enhanced Services) Directions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/primary-medical-services-directed-enhanced-services-directions) set out the legal framework governing the provision of Directed Enhanced Services (DES) in general practice.
Calculating the minimum wage
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Guidance on calculating the minimum wage, to help employers meet National Minimum Wage legislation.

This guidance provides practical advice and examples to explain:
- what counts and does not count as pay and working hours for minimum wage purposes
- eligibility for the minimum wage
- how to calculate the minimum wage
- how we will enforce the minimum wage
It also applies to workers entitled to the National Living Wage.

This manual replaces an earlier version of the guidance (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20210216190718/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/calculating-the-minimum-wage).
Regulatory framework for Apprenticeship Assessment - Conditions, requirements and guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Proposals for the regulation of the new arrangements for apprenticeship assessment.

The consultation seeks views on the proposed conditions, requirements and guidance proposed to implement the decisions announced alongside this consultation.

We propose to introduce conditions and requirements in the following areas:
- Condition AA1 (Interpretations and Definitions)
- Condition AA2 (Disapplication of certain General Conditions of Recognition)
- Condition AA3 (Compliance with Assessment Plans)
- Condition AA4 (Assessment strategies)
- Condition AA5 (Assessment)
- Condition AA6 (Apprenticeship Assessment Purposes)
- Condition AA7 (Content)
- Condition AA8 (Standard setting)
- Condition AA9 (Apprenticeship Assessment Levels)
We propose to introduce guidance on the following Apprenticeship Assessment Qualification Level Conditions:

Condition AA3 (Compliance with Assessment Plans) Assessment design – Condition AA5 (Assessment) and Condition AA7 (Content)
- Grading and standard setting - Condition AA3 (Compliance with Assessment Plans) and Condition AA8 (Standard setting)
- Marking approach - Condition AA5 (Assessment)
We also propose to introduce guidance on the following General Conditions in relation to Apprenticeship Assessment:
- Condition A4 (Conflicts of Interest)
- Condition B3 (Notification to Ofqual of certain events)
- Condition C1 (Arrangements with third parties)
- Condition C2 (Arrangements with Centres)
- Employer Engagement - Conditions D3 (Reviewing approach) and Condition E1 (Qualifications having an objective and support)
- Condition E2 (Titling)
- Condition E3 (Qualification specifications)
- Condition H2 (Centre Assessment Standards Scrutiny)
- Condition H6 (Issuing results)
We also seek views on any equality and regulatory impacts arising from our proposed conditions, requirements and guidance, and any impact on innovation.
C Turner v Sussex Road Community Primary School and Kent County Council: 2306661/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Turner v Sussex Road Community Primary School and Kent County Council: 2306661/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691dcf28d140bbbaa59a2a4d/C_Turner_v_Sussex_Road_Community_Primary_School_and_Kent_County_Council_2306661-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
Intercounty Distribution 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 Intercounty Distribution 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 Intercounty Distribution Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Lord F Smith v McLaughlan Transport (Perth) Ltd: 8001082/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Lord F Smith v McLaughlan Transport (Perth) Ltd: 8001082/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689a02dda6eb81a3f9b2e33c/Lord_F_Smith_v_MCLAUGHLAN_TRANSPORT__PERTH__LIMITED_-_8001082.2024_-_Reconsideration_Judgment_-_10.06.2025.pdf).
Skilled Worker route evaluation
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

This report explores the experiences and activities of international workers and sponsoring employers accessing the Skilled Worker visa route.

The research presented throughout the following report provides insight into the experience of international Skilled Worker visa holders studying in the UK, including those on Health and Care visas, and their dependants. Factors covered include motivations for using the route; occupation and economic activity; integration and use of public services; experience of the application process, and future intentions. The research also addresses the experiences and understanding of sponsoring organisations, and looks at motivation for sponsoring via the Skilled Worker visa route; experience of the application process; experiences of sponsoring visa holders; impact of recent policy changes, and future intentions.
Mrs E Chine v  SeeWoo UK Ltd (in liquidation): 2201993/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E Chine v SeeWoo UK Ltd (in liquidation): 2201993/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67adc5b5184b6a1140632cb7/Mrs_E_Chine_v_SeeWoo_UK_Limited__in_liquidation__-_2201993-2024.pdf).
Peter Bruinvels Associates ('PBA')
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 Peter Bruinvels Associates (‘PBA’) 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 Peter Bruinvels Associates (‘PBA’) 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
We also pledge the following:

-supporting the work of Surrey civilian-military partnership board and kent & Medway civilian-military partnership board

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.
OFSI General licence - INT/2024/4907888
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Details for OFSI General licence INT/2024/4907888 - Payments for Visa Application Services

- General licence - INT/2024/4907888
- General licence - INT/2024/4907888 Publication notice
On 3 July 2024, OFSI issued General Licence INT/2024/4907888 under all UK Autonomous Sanctions Regulations (see Annex 1 of the General Licence for the list of relevant Regulations) which allows for payments to Visa Application Services Providers from a Designated Person (DP), or on behalf of a DP.
Ms S Allert v Hermes Parcelnet Limited T/a Evri: 3303933/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Allert v Hermes Parcelnet Limited T/a Evri: 3303933/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b7390e32b2aab18314bc9a/Ms_S_Allert_v_Hermes_Parcelnet_Ltd_t.a_Evri_3303933_2023_Judgment.pdf).
People with significant control: eligible Scottish partnerships guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

This guidance is for eligible Scottish partnerships (ESPs) and individuals who may be the people with significant control (PSCs) of ESPs. It provides an explanation of the PSC requirements and how to comply with them.

These requirements introduce legal duties. Those failing to comply could be committing a criminal offence and could be fined, imprisoned, or both.

The guide was prepared by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) with the help of business, civil society and legal experts.
Apply for a reasonable costs order: Form Leasehold 10
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Leaseholders or landlords can use this form to ask for a determination of the reasonable costs associated with the process of leasehold enfranchisement or leasehold extension.

There are 4 types of applications that can be made with this form. You can use this form to make an application under either:
- section 33(1) of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/28/section/33)
- section 60(1) of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/28/section/60)
- section 91(2)(d) of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/28/section/91/enacted)
- section 21(1)(ba) and 21(2) of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/88/section/21)
Read guidance on what happens at the First-tier Tribunal (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/leasehold-enfranchisement-t542) in a dispute on leasehold enfranchisement.

Read guidance on the costs, fees and expenses you can recover from the residential property tribunal (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recovering-costs-first-tier-tribunal-property-chamber-t547).

You can get free government funded, independent advice from LEASE, the Leasehold Advisory Service (https://www.lease-advice.org/).

Open a document

You can download and open PDF documents on your device. Downloading enables more features to be used, such as printing.

Adobe Reader is a free to use PDF viewer. You can use this to view, fill in and print PDF documents. You do not need to sign up for a free trial.

Follow these steps:
- Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.
- Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.
- Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).
- Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.
If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you need a printed version contact your local court (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Find more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms) by category.

Find out how HM Courts & Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.
Louise Fisher
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-16)

Louise has a successful track record as a senior HR leader and board member in a number of organisations in many industry sectors including Technology, Retail, Hospitality and Printing & Publishing, working for several years with organisations such as Woolworth’s, Grand Met, Top Shop/Top Man, the Forte Hotels and Restaurants Group, ICL/Fujitsu and Xerox. Louise recently completed two terms as Chair of the Board of the CIPD, having been a Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit Committee for six years prior to this appointment. The CIPD is the UK’s professional body for HR and people development with over 150,000 members. Louise’s most recent employment was with the Xerox Corporation where she worked for 12 years in senior International HR roles in multi-billion-dollar businesses, leading HR teams in more than 50 countries throughout Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Louise was appointed to the Low Pay Commission on 9 August 2021 and her appointment ends on 8 August 2027.

Louise has a successful track record as a senior HR leader and board member in a number of organisations in many industry sectors including Technology, Retail, Hospitality and Printing & Publishing, working for several years with organisations such as Woolworth’s, Grand Met, Top Shop/Top Man, the Forte Hotels and Restaurants Group, ICL/Fujitsu and Xerox.

Louise recently completed two terms as Chair of the Board of the CIPD, having been a Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit Committee for six years prior to this appointment. The CIPD is the UK’s professional body for HR and people development with over 150,000 members.

Louise’s most recent employment was with the Xerox Corporation where she worked for 12 years in senior International HR roles in multi-billion-dollar businesses, leading HR teams in more than 50 countries throughout Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Louise was appointed to the Low Pay Commission on 9 August 2021 and her appointment ends on 8 August 2027.
Mrs S Nelson v Iceland Foods Ltd: 3303697/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Nelson v Iceland Foods Ltd: 3303697/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d15985830cc78f825c32ad/Mrs_S_Nelson_v_Iceland_Foods_Limited_3303697.2024_FMH_Judgment.pdf).
Your guide to organising a street party
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

This guide provides practical advice for anyone looking to hold a street party.

This guide provides information on road closures, charges, playing music, insurance and fund raising – alongside links to organisations who offer further support. It also addresses some of the popular myths surrounding street parties.

You can use the application form to let your local council know about your plans and apply for a road closure. Alternatively you can look for guidance on your council’s own website (https://www.gov.uk/apply-hold-street-party).
Together for Children Sunderland 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 Together for Children Sunderland 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 Together for Children Sunderland Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
PM meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 24 April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-25)

The Prime Minister met the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Downing Street.

The Prime Minister met the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Downing Street today.

They had a long and productive discussion focused on a range of issues including Ukraine, energy security, the global economy, and defence.

Both condemned the deadly Russian strike on Kyiv overnight and reiterated that they will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.

Discussing the ongoing negotiations to strengthen the UK-EU partnership, they both agreed that good progress had been made. They asked their teams to continue their important work in the coming weeks, with the aim of delivering as ambitious a package as possible at the first UK-EU summit next month.

The Prime Minister was clear that he will seize any opportunity to improve the lives of working people in the United Kingdom, drive growth and keep people safe – and he believes a strengthened partnership between the UK and the EU will achieve this.

They agreed to keep in close contact in the coming weeks.
Accounting Officer System Statement: 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

The accountability framework for the Department for Work and Pensions.

The accounting officer statement includes:
- a statement of the accounting officer’s responsibilities
- a diagram showing all parts of the system
- the responsibilities within the core department
- DWP relationships with arm’s length bodies
- information about local funding arrangements
- details about grants to private and voluntary sector bodies, and third party delivery partnerships
- major contracts and outsourced services information
SEN and disability duties: guidance for school governing boards
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Guidance for school governing boards on the board’s role and responsibilities supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities.

This guidance is to help boards with their role and responsibilities in relation to pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities and to empower governors and trustees to hold their schools to account.

School governing boards should play an active role in providing support and challenge to ensure their schools are providing effective support for pupils with SEN and disabilities.
19 Sentance Crescent  Kirton  Boston, PE20 1XF : MAN/32UB/MDR/2024/0001
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Northern Region Judge Davies and Tribunal Member Mr Mountain sitting on 13 February 2024

Read the full decision in 19 Sentance Crescent Kirton Boston, PE20 1XF : MAN/32UB/MDR/2024/0001 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684403f95e92539572806101/19_Sentance_Crescent__Kirton__Boston.pdf)
Regulations subject to SSAC statutory scrutiny
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Regulations subject to statutory scrutiny by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC)

SSAC performs a mandatory scrutiny of most of the complex regulations that underpin the social security system on behalf of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland, and also for the benefit of Parliament. Its role is to support the departments in ensuring that its secondary legislation is of high quality and that it delivers the policy intent of ministers. The full remit of the Committee is set out in the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/5/pdfs/ukpga_19920005_310320_en.pdf).

The Committee also scrutinises social security legislation brought forward by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in accordance with a Memorandum of understanding (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/memorandum-of-understanding-between-hm-treasury-hm-revenue-and-customs-and-the-social-security-advisory-committee).
Cussens Electrical Services 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 Cussens Electrical Services 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 Cussens Electrical Services 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
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.
Zoono Holdings 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 Zoono Holdings 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 Zoono Holdings Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Supporting the engagement of other businesses and developing forces friendly links within the local business community

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.