theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Peru: Legislative change to prohibit child marriage
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

On 25  November 2023, the Peruvian government passed a change to the country's marriage law to prohibit and eliminate marriage with minors under the age of 18.

Abstract

This case study charts the role Young Lives evidence played in informing important legislative change. Their evidence was directly cited in the Parliamentary Bill presented to Congress on 29 September 2022, and the Young Lives Peru team presented findings at a Congressional roundtable on 6 December 2022.

This is an output of the Young Lives at Work programme.

Citation

Ford K. ‘Peru: Legislative change to prohibit child marriage’ 2023

Link

Peru: Legislative change to prohibit child marriage (https://www.younglives.org.uk/publications/peru-legislative-change-prohibit-child-marriage)
Immunisations: babies up to 13 months of age
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

This booklet covers all immunisations for babies during their first year of life.

For children born on or after 01 July 2024

The guide to immunisations up to 13 months has been updated to reflect changes to the childhood programme and updates to the routine immunisation schedule from July 2025.

You can view, download, or order printed copies of this leaflet for free from Find Public Health Resources (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-public-health-resources) using the product code: C25CC131EN (https://find-public-health-resources.service.gov.uk/Vaccination%20for%20babies%20up%20to%2013%20months%20of%20age/C25CC131EN).

Find public health resources

Find this resource on www.gov.uk/publichealthresources where you can view, download or order resources free of charge. Alternatively, you can get in touch by phone or email. Please have the product code with you when you contact us.

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

Contact form https://www.gov.uk/gui... (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-public-health-resources)

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
Ms S Brinton v Signature Senior Lifestyle Operations Ltd: 2305753/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Brinton v Signature Senior Lifestyle Operations Ltd: 2305753/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/672b574d541e1dfbf71e8c45/Ms_S_Brinton_v_Signature_Senior_Lifestyle_Operations_Ltd_2305753-2023_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms S Brinton v Signature Senior Lifestyle Operations Ltd: 2305753/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67531c0320bcf083762a6d34/Ms_S_Brinton_v_Signature_Senior_Lifestyle_Operations_Ltd_2305753-2023_judgment_and_reasons_25-11-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms S Brinton v Signature Senior Lifestyle Operations Ltd: 2305753/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678916b02080f65f988bd2f1/Mrs_S_Brinton_v_Signature_Senior_Lifestyle_Operations_2305753-2023_-_Reconsideration_Judgment_07-Jan-25.pdf).
Deletion of Data
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

In certain circumstances you have a right to have personal data held about you erased. This is known as the right to erasure.

In certain circumstances you have a right to have personal data held about you erased. At DBS we will only do this if certain criteria are met. There are some circumstances where this cannot be done therefore we advise you to seek independent advice before submitting an application to us.

Any requests for information to be erased will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

This function is not for account deletions. If your request is for an account deletion, more information can be found on the Update Service and other DBS online services GOV.UK page. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/digital-and-online-services)
J Tunmore v Home Maintenance & Solutions Ltd: 6022613/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Tunmore v Home Maintenance & Solutions Ltd: 6022613/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689ca46b9a65499b446361f9/Joshua_Tunmore_v_Home_Maintenance___Solutions_Ltd_-_6022613-2024.pdf).
Working for British Embassy Seoul
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)


General information

The British Embassy is keen to recruit outstanding people to join its team.

Civil Services Competences and the selection process

Selection is based on the overall suitability of the candidate against the skills, qualifications and competences required by the position, which may be demonstrated through the application form and the interview. The specific requirements for each position can be found in the job advertisement/description.

We recommend that all applicants understand the Civil Service competences before applying for any role and in preparation for interviews.

Core Competencies for C5L (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7dd43be5274a5eaea66954/Core_Competencies_for_C5L__LE1_S_.pdf) (PDF, 196 KB, 8 pages)

Core Competencies for C4L (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a749796ed915d0e8e399731/Core_Competencies_for_C4L__LE1_.pdf) (PDF, 195 KB, 8 pages)

Core Competencies for B3L (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7e179fed915d74e33f000b/Core_Competencies_for_B3L__LE2_.pdf) (PDF, 192 KB, 8 pages)

Core Competencies for A2L (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a74bb74e5274a3f93b485d1/Core_Competencies_for_A2L__LE3_.pdf) (PDF, 191 KB, 8 pages)

Core Competencies for A1L (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7dc48d40f0b65d886344a9/Core_Competencies_for_A1L__LE4_.pdf) (PDF, 191 KB, 8 pages)

Core Competencies for S1, S2, S3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a749d2140f0b616bcb17ea4/Core_Competencies_for_S1__S2__S3__LE5_.pdf) (PDF, 178 KB, 7 pages)

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Seoul or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in South Korea, 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 Forestry Commission
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 The Forestry Commission 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 The Forestry Commission 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.
VIZTEK 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 VIZTEK 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 VIZTEK 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
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr A Stockan v ENI International Resources Ltd: 2213508/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Stockan v ENI International Resources Ltd: 2213508/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66195805c1d297c6ad1dff26/Mr_J_Stockan_v_ENI_International_Resources_Limited_-_2213508-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Stockan v ENI International Resources Ltd: 2213508/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690481b219a898f0b1898084/Mr_A_Stockan_v_ENI_International_Resources_Limited_-_2213508-2023___2216366-2024.pdf).
HMRC email updates and videos for Inheritance Tax
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Learn more about Inheritance Tax, including how to value an estate, applying for probate and when to pay.

Subscribe to receive email updates

Subscribe to the HMRC help and support email service (https://subscriptions.hmrc.gov.uk) to get information on a wide range of topics for individuals, businesses, employers and agents.

You can also:
- make changes to your topic subscriptions
- unsubscribe from the service whenever you want
What Inheritance Tax is

Watch a video to find out more about Inheritance Tax.

What is Inheritance Tax? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTvuZNd-Bfc)

How and when to pay Inheritance Tax

Watch a video to find out more about how and when to pay Inheritance Tax.

How and when do I pay Inheritance Tax when someone has died? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr-UC2KoPUY)

Check if you need to apply for probate

Watch a video to find out what probate is and whether you need to apply.

Do I need to apply for probate? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM35IsFDlyI)

How to value an estate

Watch a video to find out more about how to value an estate for Inheritance Tax.

How do I value the estate of someone who’s died? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4VGnqQ_i7g)

Check if you need to complete an Inheritance Tax return

Watch a video to find out if you need to fill in an Inheritance Tax return (IHT400).

Do I need to complete an Inheritance Tax return (IHT400)? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywJA8yS81rQ)

More information

You can read more about Inheritance Tax (https://www.gov.uk/browse/tax/inheritance-tax).
Ms T R Correia Da Silva v CR Bedford Ltd: 3312232/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms T R Correia Da Silva v CR Bedford Ltd: 3312232/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6785186c3a9388161c5d2325/Ms_T_Rossi_Correia_Da_Silva_v_CR_Bedford_Ltd_3312232_2023_RH_Judgment.pdf).
Stanton Pyroplast 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 Stanton Pyroplast 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 Stanton Pyroplast 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Synergy Training 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 Synergy Training 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 Synergy Training 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
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr J Guntert and Mr E Guntert v Arrow Scaffolding (Oxford) Ltd: 3302924/2024 and 3302925/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Guntert and Mr E Guntert v Arrow Scaffolding (Oxford) Ltd: 3302924/2024 and 3302925/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d557c130734bac9ba0fcf3/Mr_J_Guntert_and_Others_v_Arrow_Scaffolding__Oxford__Limited-_3302924-5-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
UK Ambassador meets with President of Guatemala’s Congress
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

British Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, met with the President of Congress, Nery Ramos, to discuss governance, transparency, and potential areas for parliamentary cooperation.

During the meeting, Ambassador Correa acknowledged President Ramos’s role in fostering legislative consensus and advancing key reforms, including the Competition Law and the Road and Infrastructure Law.

The conversation addressed institutional challenges facing the country and highlighted Congress’ commitment to embrace open, inclusive and transparent discussions on decisions that will shape the future of Guatemala’s governance and stability.

The Ambassador also expressed the UK’s interest in strengthening parliamentary ties with Guatemala, and supporting Congress’ capabilities to promote civic engagement, particularly among youth, and reinforce shared democratic values.
Mr A El Hassai v Craftovator: 3311041/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A El Hassai v Craftovator: 3311041/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678a22b9d0561c11b91d0561/Mr_A_el_hassai_-_v_-_Craftovator_-_3311041-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Miss J Hutcheson v National Highways Ltd: 1303015/2023 and 1303416/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss J Hutcheson v National Highways Ltd: 1303015/2023 and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment by Consent (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675c02ccb745d5f7a053eecd/Miss_J_Hutcheson-v-National_Highways_Limited_-_1303015-2023____others-_judgement.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss J Hutcheson v National Highways Ltd: 1303015/2023 and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6787c3d1868b2b1923b64660/Miss_J_Hutcheson-v-National_Highways_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx___others_-_judgement.....pdf).
W MacDonald v Morrison Data Services Ltd: 6009367/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in W MacDonald v Morrison Data Services Ltd: 6009367/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2b4e2838e7712ea2bfeaf/W_MacDonald_v_Morrison_Data_Services_Limited_-_6009367.2024_-_Judgments.pdf).
Export sheepskins to China: certificate 5725
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Apply online to export sheepskins to the People's Republic of China.

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/682484f3ffcd6ecfbf1ab85b/5725EHC-guidance.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate EHC 5725, version 2: Export sheepskins to the People’s Republic of China (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bcf1ecee5274a6e11246fdf/5725EHC_V2.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/5725EHC)

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/682484f3ffcd6ecfbf1ab85b/5725EHC-guidance.pdf).

Download and fill in EHC 5725, version 2: Export sheepskins to the People’s Republic of China (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bcf1ecee5274a6e11246fdf/5725EHC_V2.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).
Dr Fazal Dad CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

Dr. Fazal Dad CBE has over 30 years of experience in education. He has been Principal and Chief Executive for Blackburn College since 2019. He is also the director for The Lancashire Colleges and Bury Grammar School and a part-time Ofsted inspector. He has also taken part in a range of expert panels to help shape education policy.  Fazal was awarded a CBE in 2025 for his services to further education.

Dr. Fazal Dad CBE has over 30 years of experience in education. He has been Principal and Chief Executive for Blackburn College since 2019. He is also the director for The Lancashire Colleges and Bury Grammar School and a part-time Ofsted inspector. He has also taken part in a range of expert panels to help shape education policy.

Fazal was awarded a CBE in 2025 for his services to further education.
UK-Kyrgyzstan Inaugural Strategic Dialogue
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Joint statement by Deputy Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meder Abakirov, and Minister of State of the United Kingdom, Stephen Doughty MP.

The Deputy Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and The Minister of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland held the inaugural Strategic Dialogue between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on 13 February 2024.

The dialogue was an opportunity to mark the achievements of Kyrgyz-UK diplomatic relations over the past 33 years. The Parties discussed a range of global and regional issues and identified promising areas for future cooperation to deepen our growing partnership.

Deputy Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meder Abakirov and the Minister of State of the United Kingdom, Stephen Doughty MP
Martin Swain joins executive committee of global business registry network
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

The Director of Intelligence and Law Enforcement Engagement at Companies House has officially joined the Corporate Registers Forum.

Martin Swain has been elected to the executive committee of the Corporate Registers Forum (CRF).

The appointment was confirmed today at the CRF’s annual general meeting in Tunisia.

In his new role, Martin will work with registry representatives from around the world to promote stronger international standards and share best practice across the sector. He will carry out these responsibilities alongside his position as Director of Intelligence and Law Enforcement Engagement at Companies House.

The CRF is the leading international association of business registries from more than 60 nations across the world. Members meet regularly to share ideas and examples of best practice regarding the regulation of various international corporate registry sectors.

Martin Swain said:

It is an honour to have been elected to the Executive Committee of the Corporate Registers Forum. I look forward to working with our members across the globe to strengthen collaboration, share expertise and continue to raise international standards in business registration.

Registries increasingly play an important role in tackling economic crime and driving transparency and similarly, the CRF plays an equally crucial role in supporting this and helping to shape the future of the global business environment.

Martin joined Companies House in 2019, having held senior roles in strategy, policy and communications. Since January 2023 he has served as Director of Intelligence and Law Enforcement Engagement, leading Companies House efforts to tackle economic crime and strengthen partnerships with enforcement agencies. He also acts as the board lead for environmental priorities.

Before joining Companies House, Martin held a number of senior posts with the Welsh Government, including Deputy Director for Community Safety. His background spans economic development, inward investment, education, public health and emergency planning. He also holds an MBA with a focus on innovation and organisational culture.

President of the CRF Executive Committee, Dr Geraldine Spiteri Lucas, said:

Martin brings invaluable expertise from his role at Companies House, particularly in tackling economic crime and building strong international partnerships.

His leadership and commitment to raising standards will bring immense value to the organisation, and we are confident he will build on the CRF’s successes in the years ahead. We look forward to working with him to further strengthen the CRF’s impact.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Antony Hutchinson
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

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

Teacher’s name: Mr Antony Hutchinson

Location teacher worked: Weymouth, South West England.

Date of professional conduct panel: 10 March 2025 to 12 March 2025

Outcome type: no order made

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 Antony Hutchinson, formerly employed in Weymouth, South West England.
Mr J Biddulph v Eastern Counties Leather (In Partnerships): [2025] EAT 56
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mr Justice Cavanagh on 10 April 2025.

Read the full judgment in Mr J Biddulph v Eastern Counties Leather (In Partnerships): [2025] EAT 56 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68136a367e56aaab3b525415/Mr_J_Biddulph_v_Eastern_Counties_Leather__In_Partnerships___2025__EAT_56.pdf).
Sellafield’s most complex clean-up job reaches major milestone
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Teams at Sellafield have successfully removed 70 tonnes of radioactive waste from one of the site’s most hazardous buildings.

Sellafield teams have successfully removed 70 tonnes of radioactive waste from the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo – one of the Sellafield’s site’s most hazardous legacy facilities – marking a significant step forward in the UK’s nuclear decommissioning mission.

Clearing waste from this legacy facility marks a significant step forward in one of our most challenging nuclear decommissioning tasks by placing it into interim long-term safe storage.

But success has presented a challenge, as is often the case in nuclear decommissioning.

And an innovative spin on an everyday gardening tool is helping overcome this.

Sellafield's version of a garden rake - 1.4 tonne machine installed in MSSS.

Phil Reeve, head of legacy silos for Sellafield Ltd, explained:

As we’ve scooped waste out of compartment 10 in the silo, we’ve dug a 7-metre crater in the middle of it.

That creates a risk of the waste around the edges suddenly collapsing into it.

The answer is the Sellafield version of a garden rake. A 1.4 tonne machine which extends its stainless-steel arms outwards then pulls waste into the centre, smoothing it out.

We’ve always known this procedure was going to be necessary, said Phil.

The rake has been developed alongside the retrieval machine. So, it’s a big moment to see it successfully deployed in an active environment for the first time.

It allows us to crack on with confidence.

Congratulations to the teams involved, and our supply chain, for achieving this success.

Andrew Prince, a team leader at the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo, said:

Deploying the rake for the first time in Compartment 10 was a major milestone. It’s one of the most challenging areas on the Sellafield site, and the successful operation gives us real confidence in the wider retrievals programme.

This achievement reflects the dedication of a large team across Sellafield Ltd and our supply chain.

Waste retrieval from the silo began in 2022 following 2 decades of careful preparation.

The retrievals operation is particularly complex due to the building’s original design in the 1960s, which did not account for future waste removal.

A painstaking process was needed to retrofit an exit route. It involved assembling huge retrieval machines on top of the building’s vast waste compartments, called a Silo Emptying Plant (SEP) machine.

Currently, one machine is operational, with 2 more due to begin work soon. All retrieved material so far has come from compartment 10 in the silo.

Sellafield’s most complex clean-up job reaches major milestone (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd3DEJBvRHA)

Further reading

What is the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo (https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/what-is-the-magnox-swarf-storage-silo)

Our priorities and progress (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sellafield-ltd-priorities-and-progress)
FCDO senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality and meetings, April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Data on expenses and hospitality of senior officials, including Permanent Under Secretaries, Directors General, and Finance and Commercial Directors' meetings with external organisations.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) publishes details of the Permanent Secretaries’ external meetings and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality every 3 months.

This data is also on data.gov.uk: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality (https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/fcdo-senior-officials-business-expenses-and-hospitality).
Test Incorporated 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 Test Incorporated 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 Test Incorporated 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:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Notice to exporters 2025/06: upcoming updates to the UK strategic export control list
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

This is an advance notice of the upcoming updates to the UK strategic export control list (also known as the consolidated list).

This notice advises of the upcoming updates to the UK strategic export control list.

The notices to exporters collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/notices-to-exporters) brings together all published notices.
Benzo(a)pyrene or PAHs: health effects and toxicology
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

Information on benzo(a)pyrene (BaP), an indicator species for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), for use in responding to chemical incidents.

These documents provide information on the health effects of exposure, the chemical’s toxicity and material for responding to a chemical incident.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of several hundred chemically-related environmentally persistent organic compounds.

Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) acts as an indicator species for PAH contamination. Most of the available data refers to this compound.

Feedback survey

Help us improve the Compendium of Chemical Hazards by taking our short survey.

Start now (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mRRO7jVKLkutR188-d6GZg6d2bXEicBDucWgh_RXu3BURUlaWjBGUklNU0Q1NkdDVkwxM0YyM1dCTC4u&wdLOR=c1C32D18D-8781-417B-BE28-3E8C4C7B8FFE)
Hall Ecology 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 Hall Ecology 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 Hall Ecology Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr I Bancroft v Fresh Wholesale Ltd: 6012185/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Bancroft v Fresh Wholesale Ltd: 6012185/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67936ec81e5e5352cb24bf13/Mr_I_Bancroft_v_Fresh_Wholesale_Ltd_6012185_2024.pdf).
IMPS03480 - Import entry procedures: VAT liability of imported fuel and power
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)


Natural gas and electricity are subject to special place of supply rules. For more details see VAT Information Sheet 21/10.

Under these rules gas imported via the UK natural gas system and electricity are relieved from VAT at importation. This includes liquid natural gas imported by tanker and wet gas. The relief from VAT can be claimed against the following Commodity Codes:
- Natural gas in gaseous state, xx-xxxx-xxxx
- Liquid natural gas and wet gas, 2711 11 00 00
- Electricity, 2716 00 00 00.
The reduced rate of VAT (5 per cent) is due on supplies of fuel and power for domestic use or for use by a charity for its non- business activities. Certain small quantities are deemed to qualify as being for domestic use. Generally, all other supplies, acquisitions and importations of fuel and power are liable to Vat at the standard rate. The legal provisions for this reduced rate are in the VAT Act 1994 at s.2; s.29A and schedule 7A, group 1. There is more information about the VAT liability of fuel and power in Fuel and power (VFUP) (http://home.inrev.gov.uk/vfupmanual/index.htm) and in Notice 701/19.

Fuel which remains in the fuel tanks of ships and aircraft arriving from outside the UK (and which is not discharged and landed in the UK) is to be considered as not imported and Import VAT should not be charged. Import VAT is still chargeable in the normal way, however, on fuel which arrives from foreign countries in fuel tanks if that fuel is off-loaded and landed in the UK.
Parental leave and pay review: terms of reference
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Government review of parental leave and pay system.

The terms of reference for the review contains information on:
- context
- aims of the review
- objectives for the parental leave and pay system
- scope of the review
- governance
- timeline
- engagement
SPE16065 - General relief conditions: goods not put to their prescribed Authorised Use
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

Traders, who, for reasons beyond their control, are unable to put the goods to the prescribed use, are required by their authorisation to advise their supervising office of the facts without delay. There is a risk that goods could be diverted, without authority, whilst still shown as 'in stock' in the trader’s records. Similarly, traders may attempt to defer full payment of duty and in certain cases import VAT, by failing to notify diversions promptly. You should take this into account in your evaluation of the trader’s system.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.