theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Paragon Care and Locum Partnership
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 Paragon Care and Locum Partnership 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 Paragon Care and Locum Partnership 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
UK promotes agricultural cooperation with the Guatemalan Ministry of Agriculture
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

British Ambassador, Juliana Correa, held a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food, María Fernanda Rivera, to strengthen collaboration in smart agriculture, biotechnology, and sustainable rural development.

During the meeting, opportunities to promote British offerings in the agri-tech sector were discussed, including solutions in fertilizers, seeds, machinery, animal genetics, and technologies for water conservation and waste management. The interest of British companies in entering the Guatemalan market was highlighted, as well as the need to facilitate regulatory processes for biotech products.

The Embassy also highlighted the work of the UK Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF), which supports initiatives in Petén and the Trifinio region for biodiversity conservation, community development, and climate change adaptation. The importance of strengthening MAGA’s technical assistance in areas such as beekeeping, agroforestry systems, and value chains like cocoa was emphasized.

The meeting reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to the sustainable development of the Guatemalan agricultural sector, promoting strategic alliances, technological innovation, and comprehensive solutions to environmental and productive challenges.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Simon Bell
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Simon Bell

Teacher reference number: 9950627

Teacher’s date of birth: 19 November 1976

Location teacher worked: Kent, South East England

Date of professional conduct panel: 10 - 12 February 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Simon Bell, formerly employed in Kent, South East England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Data (Use and Access) Act: supporting documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

Supporting documents assessing the impact of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025.

Supporting documents relating to the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduced to Parliament on 23 October 2024. The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) rated the DUA bill October 2024 impact assessment as fit-for-purpose. RPC have not reviewed the enactment impact assessment.

Documents about the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 can be found on the Parliament website (https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3825).
Export meat and meat products to Guinea: certificate 7237
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Apply online to export fresh or frozen meat, or products containing meat, to Guinea.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

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

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

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a494b70e720adbd4f6ada7/7237NFG.pdf)

Download a specimen certificate Export meat and meat products to Guinea: EHC 7237, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a494a54dd52dddeb16a7fc/7237EHC_V3.pdf)

2. Apply online

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

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/7237EHC)

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

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

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

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Exporting from Northern Ireland

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

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a494b70e720adbd4f6ada7/7237NFG.pdf)

Download and fill in Export meat and meat products to Guinea: EHC 7237, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a494a54dd52dddeb16a7fc/7237EHC_V3.pdf)

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

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

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

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
CTM34190 - Residence: outward company migration: recovery of tax from other persons
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)


If tax due by a company which has migrated is not paid within six months from the time it was payable, it may be recovered under TMA70/S109E, but only on instruction from BAI (Base Protection). Unpaid tax may be recovered from either
- any company which has been a member of the same group as the migrating company at any time in the period beginning twelve months before migration (but not earlier than 15 March 1988), or
- any controlling director of the migrating company or of a company which controls it (within the same period).
A group is defined in terms of TCGA92/S170 with the substitution of 51 per cent subsidiary for 75 per cent subsidiary. Control is defined as at CTA10/S450.

The provisions of TMA70/109E may be used to recover tax whether or not arrangements have been made under TMA70/S109B or penalties have been incurred.
Mrs S Prytherch v Plas Gwyn Nursing Home Ltd: 1601454/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Prytherch v Plas Gwyn Nursing Home Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6762c23f3229e84d9bbde78b/xx-xxxx-xxxx_Mrs_S_Prytherch_v_Plas_Gwyn_Nursing_Home_Ltd_Short_Judgment.pdf).
Individual insolvencies, May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers and rates of individual insolvencies, including bankruptcies, debt relief orders and individual voluntary arrangements in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and quarterly information for Scotland. For England and Wales, Breathing Space scheme statistics are also included.

Main messages for England and Wales

In May 2025, 10,014 individuals entered insolvency in England and Wales. This was similar to April 2025 and 5% higher than in May 2024.

The individual insolvencies consisted of 648 bankruptcies, 3,783 debt relief orders (DROs) and 5,583 individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs). DRO numbers in May 2025 remained similar to the record high levels seen over the past 12 months. IVA numbers in the first five months of 2025 were similar to the monthly average in 2024. Bankruptcy numbers were 4% higher than in May 2024, but remained at less than half of pre-2020 levels.

In the 12 months ending 31 May 2025, one in 417 adults in England and Wales entered insolvency (at a rate of 24.0 per 10,000 adults). This is higher than the rate of 21.6 per 10,000 adults (one in 463) who entered insolvency in the 12 months ending 31 May 2024.

There were 7,805 Breathing Space registrations in May 2025. This is 2% higher than in May 2024.
PAYE: mileage allowance payments not taxed at source (P11D WS6)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-05)

Use form P11D WS6 if you’re an employer and need to work out the cash equivalent of providing mileage allowance to an employee or director.

If you’re an employer, and an employee or director uses their own vehicle for work, you can use form P11D WS6 worksheet to calculate the cash equivalent of any mileage allowance payments you provide in excess of the exempt amounts, only where you have been unable to tax this under PAYE.

The exemptions do not apply if using optional remuneration arrangements.

You do not have to use this form, but you may find it a useful.

Email HMRC to ask for this form in Welsh (Cymraeg) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helplines#email).

Related forms and guidance

Expenses and benefits: business travel mileage for employees’ own vehicles (https://www.gov.uk/expenses-and-benefits-business-travel-mileage) Guidance for employers who provide mileage allowance and passenger payments to employees.

Expenses and benefits for employers (https://www.gov.uk/employer-reporting-expenses-benefits) Guidance for employers who provide expenses or benefits to employees or directors.

480: Expenses and benefits - a tax guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/480-expenses-and-benefits-a-tax-guide) Guidance on tax law relating to expenses payments and benefits received by directors and employees.

490: Employee travel - a tax and National Insurance contributions guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/490-employee-travel-a-tax-and-nics-guide) Guidance on the tax and National Insurance contributions treatment of business travel by employees.
River Thames: restrictions and closures
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Navigation on the River Thames may be restricted or closed in certain areas. Find out where and when these restrictions and closures are.

Before boating on the River Thames, you should check the current river conditions (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions).

Navigation issues: updated 21 November 2025

River closures: updated 11 December 2025

River restrictions: updated 8 December 2025

Planned lock closures: updated 18 November 2025

The Environment Agency carries out a programme of works on the River Thames every year between October and the end of March. This results in the closure of a number of locks sometimes for relatively long periods.

The first issue of the programme is published 10 weeks in advance of the first planned lock closure. This is so that river users can plan their winter cruising and boat movements well in advance

*All river users must exercise caution when using the canoe portage whilst works are ongoing.

This programme of work is subject to change, due to weather and other circumstances. Revised issues of the programme of works are published throughout the winter, so river users can keep up to date. To receive this information, sign up to the email update service.

To subscribe to or unsubscribe from this service, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) with ‘subscribe’ or ‘unsubscribe’ in the subject line.

We will use your personal information in line with our privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/river-thames-privacy-notice-for-mailing-lists).

Contact the Environment Agency

General enquiries

National Customer Contact Centre PO Box 544RotherhamS60 1BY

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

Telephone 03708 506 506

Telephone from outside the UK (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm GMT) xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

Environment incident hotline

Contact form https://www.gov.uk/rep... (https://www.gov.uk/report-environmental-problem)

Telephone (24 hour service) xx-xxxx-xxxx

Floodline

Telephone (24 hour service) xx-xxxx-xxxx

Type talk (for the hard of hearing) xx-xxxx-xxxx
U2: using end-of-life tyre bales in construction
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

U2 exemption allows you to use a small number of end-of-life tyre bales in construction.

There’s a charge for most waste exemptions

This exemption is in band 2. Read waste exemption charges (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-exemptions-how-to-choose-register-and-pay/waste-exemption-charges) to find out what the charges and charging bands are.

Construction means building or engineering work that includes repair, alteration, maintenance or improvement of existing works. Also includes preparatory work and landscaping.

Types of activity you can carry out

These could include:
- using tyre bales to provide a free draining layer behind a retaining wall
Types of activity you cannot carry out

You cannot:
- use other waste in construction under this exemption
- use tyre bales that are unsuitable for your project (meaning they do not comply with PAS 108 standard ‘specification for the production of tyre bales for use in construction’ (http://www.wrap.org.uk/content/pas-108-specification-production-tyre-bales-use-construction))
- store or use more than 50 tonnes of tyre bales during construction, you must use the minimum number of tyre bales needed
- use tyre bales which are not suitable, or more bales than are needed: this would be disposal and is not covered by an exemption
- use the tyre bales more than once
- store the tyre bales for more than 3 months before you use them
Type of waste you can use

The waste code is listed in the List of Wastes (LoW) Regulations. You need to make sure your waste fits within this waste code and the description.

Amount of waste you can use

You can:
- store or use up to 50 tonnes of baled tyres in construction
Key conditions
- the bales must comply with standard PAS 108
- the waste cannot be used more than once
- the waste cannot be stored for longer than 3 months before use
Related exemptions

If you want to use other waste in construction, you might consider exemption U1: using waste in construction (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-exemptions-using-waste).

If you want to bale tyres or treat them in another way you could register T8: mechanically treating end-of-life tyres (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-exemption-t8-mechanically-treating-end-of-life-tyres).

Related permits

If you want to use more than 50 tonnes of baled tyres on a civil engineering project, you will normally need to apply for an environmental permit from the Environment Agency.

For advice on storing and using tyres in landfill infrastructure please see the section on leachate drainage and collection systems (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/landfill-operators-environmental-permits/design-and-build-your-landfill-site#leachate-drainage-and-collection-systems) in our ‘Design and build your landfill site’ guidance.

Register a U2 exemption

You must register this exemption (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-waste-exemptions) with the Environment Agency if you meet the requirements.
Ms L Anderson v Just Technologies AS: 2217877/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Anderson v Just Technologies AS: 2217877/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674ef984d7e2693e0e47cfe5/Ms_L_Anderson_v_Just_Technologies_AS_-_2217877-2024_-_SO_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms L Anderson v Just Technologies AS: 2217877/2024 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/676143faf666d2e4faef391d/Lisa_Anderson_v_Just_Technologies_AS_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms L Anderson v Just Technologies AS: 2217877/2024 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6793b8118a0829895f24bf57/Lisa__Anderson_v_Just_Technologies_AS_-_2217877-2024_-_Certificate_of_Correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms L Anderson v Just Technologies AS: 2217877/2024 - Corrected Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6793b8698a0829895f24bf58/Lisa_Anderson_v_Just_Technologies_AS_-_2217877-2024_-_Corrected_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms L Anderson v Just Technologies AS: 2217877/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6793b8957b75412c254f4b2f/Lisa_Anderson_v_Just_Technologies_AS_-_2217877-2024__-_Remedy_Reasons.pdf).
Enviromontel Training 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 Enviromontel Training 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 Enviromontel Training 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.
B Ali v Miracle Centre Ltd: 6000568/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in B Ali v Miracle Centre Ltd: 6000568/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bfecce92fb36a072da1ce6/B_Ali_-vs-_Miracle_Centre_Limited_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms S Whitebloom v The University of Oxford: 6008788/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Whitebloom v The University of Oxford: 6008788/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d950605bad4b1a7f01ed27/Ms._S_Whitebloom_-_v_-_The_University_of_Oxford_-_6008788-2024_-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Great British Energy - Nuclear supports the UK’s nuclear industry by providing better opportunities to build and invest.

The government is committed to a programme of new nuclear projects beyond Sizewell C, giving industry and investors the confidence they need to deliver projects at speed.

Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) has been launched as part of the government’s Powering Up Britain plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/powering-up-britain).

Responsibilities

GBE-N is responsible for driving delivery of new nuclear projects. We will co-fund the selected technologies through their development and work with successful bidders on ensuring the right financing and site arrangements are in place.

This is in line with the government’s commitment to take 2 Final Investment Decisions next parliament.

Priorities

The first priority of GBE-N is to launch a competitive process to select the best Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies.

Our management
- Gwen Parry-Jones OBE (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/gwen-parry-jones--2) - GBE-N Interim CEO
- Simon Bowen (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/simon-bowen) - GBE-N Interim Chair
Who we are

Great British Energy - Nuclear is an arm’s length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, with statutory powers designated to it under the Energy Act 2023 to facilitate the design, construction, commissioning and operation of nuclear energy generation projects for the purpose of furthering any policies published by His Majesty’s government.

Great British Energy - Nuclear is a company registered in England and Wales with registered number xx-xxxx-xxxx. Our registered office is at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 3-8 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2EG.
RFIG21210 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Split year treatment: Case 6 - Overseas work criteria
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


An individual will satisfy the overseas work criteria if they:
- work full-time overseas during a relevant period
- have no significant break from overseas work during that period
- do not work for more than 3 hours in the UK on more than the permitted limit of days during that period
- spend no more than the permitted limit of days in the UK during that period
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SK10 4TG, Bruntwood Management Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/GB3603XP/V002
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

View the application submitted by Bruntwood Management Services Limited for Alderley Park, Macclesfield.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:

waste and mining waste operations

installations

water discharge and groundwater activities

medium combustion plant and specified generators

The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:

what the application is about

when you need to comment by

The Environment Agency will decide:

whether to grant or refuse the application

what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Lance Power
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 Lance Power 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 Lance Power 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.
First Floor Flat 2, 15 Grove Green Road, London E11 4EG: LON/00BH/HNA/2024/0018
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Nicol and Ms S Coughlin MCIEH on 17 March 2025

Read the full decision in First Floor Flat 2, 15 Grove Green Road, London E11 4EG: LON/00BH/HNA/2024/0018 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d83d481d56337f06b11f8b/First_Floor_Flat_2__15_Grove_Green_Rd_s249A_penalty_decision_17-3-25.pdf)
Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccination programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Documents relating to the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccination programme.

From 1 January 2026, all children will be offered a combined measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine instead of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) as part of the childhood routine 2-dose vaccination schedule. Dose 1 will be offered at one year of age and dose 2 will be brought forward from 3 years 4 months to the new 18-month appointment. Information on eligibility and timing of vaccination is available in the routine childhood immunisation schedule (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/routine-childhood-immunisation-schedule) and the Introduction of a routine varicella (MMRV) vaccination programme letter (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-a-routine-varicella-mmrv-vaccination-programme).

From 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2028 there will be a single dose selective MMRV catch-up programme for older children who have not yet had chickenpox infection or 2 doses of varicella vaccination.
Working for British High Commission Colombo
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)


General information

We thank you for your interest in British High Commission as a potential employer. The British High Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Colombo or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in Sri Lanka, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

The British High Commission in Colombo will never ask you to pay any fees or money for any part of the recruitment process.
Use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions guidance: proposed amendments
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

We are seeking views on proposed changes to the use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions guidance for England.

DfE plans to update the use of reasonable force guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/use-of-reasonable-force-in-schools) (2013) and commence legislation which mandates schools to record and report each significant incident where force is used.

This consultation seeks views on proposed revisions to the use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions guidance. The revised guidance will aim to:
- clarify the use of reasonable force to help school staff use this power safely and appropriately
- help schools use prevention and de-escalation strategies to minimise the need to use reasonable force and other restrictive interventions
Mr R Mistry v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3313078/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Mistry v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3313078/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677bc4186f01ae28ab5c03ea/Mr_Rati_Mistry_-_v_-_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_-_3313078-2023_-_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).
H Liu v Zayden Foods Ltd: 6001776/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in H Liu v Zayden Foods Ltd: 6001776/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a0573d4f0d327e77071ff/Huimei_Liu_v__Zayden_Foods_Ltd_-_6001776.2024_-_Rule_21_Judgment.pdf).
Data exchange for AS, A level, GCSE and Project
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

Rules and regulations for awarding organisations that submit data about exams.

These publications set out requirements for awarding organisations to provide data about AS and A level, GCSE and Project qualifications. It also sets out the procedures for submitting data.

Reporting deadlines

Please read the ‘Summer 2025 data exchange procedures in England’ document (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/data-exchange-procedures-for-a-level-gcse-level-1-and-2-certificates/summer-2025-data-exchange-procedures-in-england) for full details of reporting requirements.
H Haider v PricewaterhouseCoopers: 6017393/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in H Haider v PricewaterhouseCoopers: 6017393/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67852a32f029f40e50881707/H_Haider_v_PricewaterhouseCoopers_6017393_2024.pdf).
The Portsmouth International Port and camber Dock harbour Revision Order
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Information about the Portsmouth International Port and camber Dock harbour Revision Order

On 26 November 2021, Portsmouth City Council made a formal application to the Marine Management Organisation (“the MMO”) under Section 14 of the Harbours Act 1964 for a Harbour Revision Order (“the HRO”).

The Portsmouth International Port and Camber Harbour Revision Order (“the Order”) aligns previously separate statutory undertakings and miscellaneous pieces of local legislation to allow the Council to manage both the Portsmouth International Port and Camber Port under predominantly one HRO with consistent statutory provisions and a central reserve fund.

The Order also consolidates and modernises the statutory harbour powers of the Portsmouth International Port and the Camber Port (“the Port”). This includes provisions relating to powers of general and special direction, the making of byelaws, navigational safety, conservation, dredging, moorings, bunkering, levying of charges and use of port revenue and clarification of the Port’s limits.

Full details of these powers can be viewed in the Order and the rationale behind the powers can be viewed in the accompanying Statement in Support.

The statutory 42-day public consultation on the HRO ran from 2 March 2023 to 12 April 2023.

The MMO approved the making of the Order on 20 November 2025, details of the decision-making process can be viewed in the HRO and decision report attached to this page. The Order will be laid before Parliament on 24 November 2025 and will come into force on 15 December 2025.
S Syers v Merlin Repair Specialists Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 6009495/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Syers v Merlin Repair Specialists Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 6009495/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af6dea2c594609b38ace4d/S_Syers_v_Merlin_Repair_Specialists_Limited__in_voluntary_liquidation__-_6009495_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
NI Sodium Valproate Monitoring Report, April 2019 to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Statistics on number of female patients of child bearing age prescribed Sodium Valproate.

Statistics on number of female patients of child bearing age prescribed Sodium Valproate. This publication has revised the back series following a quality improvement exercise. See notes for more information.
DAO 03/25 – Government investment and strategic support
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

'Dear Accounting Officer' letters provide advice on accountability, regularity, propriety, value for money and annual accounting exercises.

When considering investment or strategic support, accounting officers should consider their duties in the context of the strategic policy objectives that ministers are seeking to achieve by virtue of the investment, as well as having regard to their other accounting officer duties. This letter provides additional guidance on how to approach strategic investment decisions in support of ministers policy objectives.
Evaluation of the UK Youth Parliament
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Independent evaluation of the UK Youth Parliament programme from 2023 to 2025.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) commissioned an independent provider (IFF Research) to conduct an evaluation of the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) programme from 2023 to 2025.

The process report explores how the programme was delivered, to what extent it achieved its objectives, the experience of participants, barriers and enablers to participation, and young people and decision makers’ perceptions of UKYP.

The evaluation relates to delivery by the British Youth Council (up to their closure in March 2024), and the National Youth Agency (appointed as the new national provider in May 2024), and 2 cohorts of participants (around 300 in each year).

Primary research was conducted with Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs), non-participants, UKYP delivery partners and decision makers (such as councillors and MPs). Data collection methods included online surveys, qualitative focus groups, qualitative depth interviews and an online diary activity.
NIM01535 - Class 1 Structural Overview: zero-rate of secondary NICs for Freeport and Investment Zone employees: Freeport Upper Secondary Threshold (FUST) and Investment Zone Upper Secondary Threshold (IZUST)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)


Section 1(2)(a) and 8 of the National Insurance Contributions Act (NICA) 2022

From April 2022, a new secondary Class 1 threshold was introduced for Freeport employers, called the Freeport Upper Secondary Threshold (FUST).

Following the introduction of Investment Zones, this secondary Class 1 threshold is also available to Investment Zone employers and is known as the Investment Zone Upper Secondary Threshold (IZUST).

The FUST was set at £25,000 for the 2022 to 2023 tax year and has been frozen at that rate in subsequent tax years. The IZUST is also set at £25,000.

The FUST and IZUST cap the level of earnings at which the 0% rate of secondary Class 1 NICs applies. Earnings above this threshold will be assessed at the main secondary Class 1 rate of National Insurance. Primary Class 1 NICs remain unchanged.

The prescribed equivalents are:
- £481 per week
- £2,083 per month
You can find the NICs category letters for Freeport and Investment Zone employers at NIM01540 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim01540).

The examples at NIM01570 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim01570) demonstrate how the FUST and IZUST work.
CG15773 - Compensation: land and buildings: demolition costs
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)


Where demolition costs are allowable deductions, see CG15200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg15200), they are deductible in arriving at the gain or loss arising on the deemed disposal of the bare site.

Where any allowable expenditure on the building or structure has been fully covered by capital allowances, no loss relief is available, S41 (2) TCGA92, see CG15400+ (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg15400p). In these circumstances, it is not necessary to compute the loss on the destruction etc. of the building or structure.

Where the site has increased in value to such an extent that any gain on its deemed disposal, would exceed any loss on the deemed disposal of the building or structure, then it will not be in the owner’s interest to treat them as separate assets. In such circumstances, S24 (3) TCGA92 need not be applied.

For S24 (3) TCGA92 purposes, the site of a building or structure includes any land occupied for purposes ancillary to the use of the building or structure.

There are special rules for deemed disposals under S24 (1) or (2) TCGA92, which take place on or after 30 November 1993. CG17700+ (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg17700p) tell you about these.

Where a building or structure has been destroyed and the owner uses any compensation to acquire a replacement building, then they may make a claim under S23 (4) TCGA92. CG15740 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg15740)+ tell you about such claims.
Works on Common land and Deregistering Common Land: guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

Works on common land and deregistering common or village green land

Certain types of works on common land need the Secretary of State’s consent under Section 38 of the Commons Act 2006. Where land is owned by the National Trust consent is needed under Section 23 of The National Trust Act 1971 – see Guidance Sheet 2a (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/common-land-guidance-sheet-2a-special-consent-provisions-for-national-trust-commons). Where land is owned and managed by a London Borough Council consent is needed under Article 12 of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Provisional Confirmation (Greater London Parks and Open Spaces) Act 1967 – see Guidance Sheet 2d (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/common-land-guidance-sheet-2d-london-borough-commons). An alternative option would be to seek consent to deregister the common (or part of it) under Section 16 of the Commons Act 2006. Some works are exempt from the need for consent and some works are considered by the Secretary of State to not need consent. It is ultimately up to the person wishing to carry out works to be satisfied as to whether consent is needed; please see the guidance sheets Nos 1 to 12 listed below. Applicants should also refer to the Secretary of State’s Common land consents policy of November 2015 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a80828aed915d74e33fad78/common-land-consents-policy.pdf) before making an application.

Once a decision is issued for an application to carry out works on common land or to deregister common land or village green land there is no power to amend or change it in any way. There is no right of appeal against a decision but it may be challenged by applying to the High Court for permission to seek judicial review within 3 months of the date of the decision. Decisions are therefore final unless successfully challenged in the High Court. The Planning Inspectorate can only reconsider a decision if a challenge is successful and the decision is returned for re-determination. Interested parties may wish to get legal advice before making such an application to the High Court. Interested parties can find out whether a case has been challenged by another party by contacting the Administrative Court at The Royal Courts of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL (xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)).

Applications for consent to carry out works on common land

The application form and guidance notes on how to complete the form for consent to carry out works on common land (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-form-for-consent-to-construct-works-on-common-land).

Deregistering Common Land or a Village Green

The application form and guidance notes on how to complete the form regarding deregistering common land or village green land (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-form-to-deregister-common-land-or-village-greens).
West Burton Solar Farm: development consent order Planning Act 2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

Decision on an application for a solar photovoltaic array electricity generating station.

Decision by the Secretary of State on an application by West Burton Solar Project Limited for the construction, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning of a solar photovoltaic array generating facility, energy storage facility and associated infrastructure.

Date of decision

24 January 2025

Company / location

West Burton Solar Project LimitedFulhamLondon

Type of project

Development consent order for a photovoltaic solar farm under the Planning Act 2008.

Maximum output

Approximately 418MW.
Market engagement: Legal Aid for Inquests
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

The LAA are undertaking a series of market engagement events relating to Inquests

The government has announced plans for the largest expansion of legal aid in a decade, ensuring bereaved families have access to non-means-tested support during inquests.

The LAA is inviting views from organisations currently providing or interested in providing advice and representation under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill proposals.

Why is it happening now?

The LAA wants to ensure that services are in place as soon as are required once the Bill becomes law.

Market engagement will gather feedback to inform future service design and assess providers’ capacity, capability and interest in delivering work under the proposed legislation.

Where can I find out more?

The LAA will be running the following sessions:
- Thursday 13 November, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
- Monday 17 November, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
To express your interest in joining one of these sessions please email us at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to confirm:
- the name of your organisation
- the session you would like to attend
- the name and email address of each attendee
An event link will be shared with you once your place has been confirmed.

Unable to attend?

If you are unable to attend in person, we would still like to hear from you. Please contact us at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Further information

For further information regarding the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, please visit Hillsborough Law to ensure truth never concealed by state again - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hillsborough-law-to-ensure-truth-never-concealed-by-state-again)