theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Transgender applications
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-02)

Guidance and information regarding the sensitive applications route for transgender applicants.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.

The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate, that could reveal their previous gender identity.

The sensitive applications team

If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.

How to contact the sensitive applications team

To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Please note, that the telephone number also has an out-of-hours answering machine where you can leave your details, and a member of the team will call you back.

If you are happy to have your previous identity disclosed on your certificate, you do not need to contact the sensitive applications team and can simply submit this information under the ‘any other names’ section of your application.

Please note, an applicant using the confidential checking service, will still complete the same application form as any other applicant.
A Balogun v  Flavourtown Bakery Ltd: 2302052/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Balogun v Flavourtown Bakery Ltd: 2302052/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6874eb2f92691289bdb7d37f/Abisola_Balogun_v_Flavourtown_Bakery_Limited_2302052-2023_Judgment_20.06.25.pdf).
SPE02020 - Roles and responsibilities: Units of Expertise (UoE)
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).

Units of Expertise have a key role in providing support for SP policy team and co-ordination of special procedures assurance.

The UoE are responsible for:
- providing advice and information on good operational practice
- assistance in the areas of training and guidance
- assurance on the integrity of the procedure
- providing technical assistance to SP
- monitoring applications for retrospective authorisation to ensure rules are being correctly applied and maintaining a database of applications
(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

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.
IHTM47013 - Long-term UK residence: Investigation of form IHT401a - Compliance
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


You will need to investigate the question of long-term UK residence where it has been highlighted as an aspect for enquiry by Risk.

When considering long-term UK residence, you should investigate all the information available, using the instructions given in the Residence and FIG Regime Manual (RFIG) (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual).

From 6 April 2013 (2013/2014 tax year) you may need to consider the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) (RFIG20000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig20000)). For tax years prior to this, the guidance contained in RFIG30000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig30000) should be followed. If the case is particularly complex you may need to refer it to Technical for further advice.

Spouse or civil partner exemption (IHTM47030 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47030)) is restricted if, at the date of transfer, the transferor was a long-term UK resident, but their surviving spouse or civil partner was not (IHTM47030 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47030)). Where the long-term UK residence of the surviving spouse or civil partner needs further investigation, you should discuss this matter with your manager or mentor before considering if a referral to Technical is required.

This also applies where the question of long-term UK residence has arisen on submission of an IHT100 account and form D31a on a death or life-time transfer.

If the exemptions and relief box on the IHT400 indicates that a double taxation convention applies, refer the case to Technical.
The Eastern Channel Marine Protected Areas Fishing Gear Byelaw 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Eastern Channel region.

This draft byelaw covers ICES area 7d and includes measures for the following MPAs:

Albert Field – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

Bassurelle Sandbank – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

Beachy Head East – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the MMO portion of the MPA, except the far southeast portion of the site.

Inner Bank – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

Offshore Brighton – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the MPA except the south west portion which overlaps the Dolphin Head Highly Protected Marine Area.

Offshore Overfalls – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

Wight-Barfleur Reef – a minor change to the boundaries of the existing prohibition of bottom towed fishing gear across the whole of the site.
Whitecairn Caravan Park 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 Whitecairn Caravan Park 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 Whitecairn Caravan Park 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:

-offering a 10% discount to members of the armed forces community (serving and veterans)

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.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Microchip Technology Ireland Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Decision for applicant Microchip Limited against registration number 15946849, applicant successful.

Application number 5234

Applicant Microchip Limited objected to the name used by Microchip Technology Ireland Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 6 October 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Microchip Technology Ireland Limited is changed to 15946849, Ltd.
Miss E Warwick v The Oak Tree Nursery & Pre-School Ltd and Others: 1400781/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E Warwick v The Oak Tree Nursery & Pre-School Ltd and Others: 1400781/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692d6890b3b9afff34e96294/Miss_E_Warwick_-vs-_The_Oak_Tree_Nursery___Pre-School_Limited__1___Ms_Clare_Luff__3____Ms_Erika_Veglio__4__-_1400781.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
BIM35860 - Capital/revenue divide: computer software: in-house software development costs: treatment of indirect costs
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)


A question of fact and degree

Guidance on categorising expenditure by reference to the stage of the project reached is at BIM35840 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim35840) whereas this page is concerned with different types of in-house expenditure. The principal distinction here is between the direct costs of the computer programmers and others involved on a project (whether they are employees or contractors) and indirect costs. In the first category are the costs of remuneration, expense payments and benefits, and such associated costs as employer's NIC. Lump sum payments for licences to use computer programs developed by others would also count as direct costs. The principal items in the second category are the costs of the accommodation occupied by the project team.

Indirect costs a question of fact and degree

Subject to BIM35855 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim35855), direct costs of capital projects are themselves capital - see BIM35815 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim35815). The treatment of indirect costs, typically the accommodation costs of the project team is less straightforward. On perhaps the only occasion when the courts have been asked to focus in depth on the treatment of overheads (Duple Motor Bodies v Ostime (1961) 39 TC 537 - see BIM33115 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim33115)) where the valuation of trading stock was at issue, the House of Lords, faced with competing accounting evidence, came down in favour of their exclusion from the cost of an asset.

At one extreme there may be situations where a project team occupies accommodation specifically acquired for project purposes. In those situations it is reasonably easy to identify the accommodation costs as part of the overall costs of the project.

But in the case of a building not only occupied by a project team but by other staff or contractors and for different purposes at different times the question whether the accommodation costs can reasonably be viewed as part of the costs of a project is likely to be far less easy to resolve involving complex issues from the discipline of cost accountancy.

You should consider carefully whether, in the absence of clear authority on the point, the amount of indirect costs potentially of a capital nature is large enough to justify the likely expenditure of resources inherent in detailed enquiries. Where the costs are large enough, you should seek to settle the issue on broad lines.
Miss L Harrison v SLM Community Leisure Charitable Trust: 6000702/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Harrison v SLM Community Leisure Charitable Trust: 6000702/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888cf62a11f85999440917a/Miss_L_Harrison_-v-_SLM_Community_Leisure_Charitable_Trust_6000702.2024_judgment.pdf).
Manchester Prize: winner and finalists
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Winning project of the Manchester Prize and successful finalists of Round 1.

About the Manchester Prize

The Manchester Prize (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/manchester-prize) is a multi-million-pound challenge prize from the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) that rewards UK-led breakthroughs in artificial intelligence for public good.

Every year for a decade, it will reward innovations that will help to transform the lives of the people across the UK and continue to secure the UK’s place as a global leader in cutting edge innovation.

The Manchester Prize is delivered by Challenge Works, a global leader in designing and delivering high-impact challenge prizes that incentivise cutting-edge innovation for social good - part of UK innovation foundation Nesta (https://www.nesta.org.uk/). Visit: manchesterprize.org (https://manchesterprize.org/) for more information.
Export day old chicks and chicken hatching eggs to Qatar: certificate 7326
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Apply online to export day old chicks and chicken hatching eggs to Qatar.

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 following documents:
- guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6840601de550203c8209cd38/7326NFG.pdf)
- Export day old chicks and chicken hatching eggs to Qatar: EHC 7326 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc5c13eed915d0ae91ee8e6/7326EHC_V1.pdf)
- Supplementary pages to EHC: 7326SUP (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc5c17ce5274a36357d515d/7326SUP_V1.pdf)
You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Live Animals) V3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634fb42d8fa8f53463dcb9d5/Postcode_Schedule__Live_Animals__V3.xlsx) with your application.

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/7326EHC)

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
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/6840601de550203c8209cd38/7326NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export day old chicks and chicken hatching eggs to Qatar: EHC 7326 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc5c13eed915d0ae91ee8e6/7326EHC_V1.pdf) and Supplementary pages to EHC: 7326SUP (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc5c17ce5274a36357d515d/7326SUP_V1.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).
Turning the tide on training malpractice
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Pete Easterbrook, Interim Director of Inspections and Enforcement, talks about a new phase to our approach to tackling training malpractice or mismanagement.

Operation RESOLUTE has been designed as a high impact initiative with a strong operational focus on intelligence-led, unannounced inspections to training providers, as well as a deeper collaboration with partners.

We will act swiftly and decisively to root out abuse, detect and disrupt criminality, and make the private security industry a hostile environment for those who seek to exploit it.

Read more on our blog site: Turning the Tide on Training Malpractice in the Private Security Industry – Security Industry Authority Blog (https://thesiauk.blog/2025/08/14/turning-the-tide-on-training-malpractice-in-the-private-security-industry/).
Xewli 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 Xewli 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 Xewli 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
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.
Export marsupials to France: certificate 9121
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

Apply online to export marsupials to France.

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.

1. Check what you need for your export

Download a specimen certificate Cover for 9121EHC (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68777cc1f5eb08157f3637c9/9121_V1_Cover.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/9121EHC)

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
Help with your application

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Liam McShane
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Liam Anthony McShane took up his role as Deputy High Commissioner to Guyana and non-resident Deputy Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname in June 2025. Liam is a career UK diplomat. He joined the then FCO in 2018 and has represented the UK in Pakistan, Eritrea, and Djibouti.

Liam Anthony McShane took up his role as Deputy High Commissioner to Guyana and non-resident Deputy Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname in June 2025.

Liam is a career UK diplomat. He joined the then FCO in 2018 and has represented the UK in Pakistan, Eritrea, and Djibouti.
Student Finance England (SFE): Current application timescales
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Use this guide to get an estimate of our current timescales and find out when your next expected update on your undergraduate student finance application for 2025 to 2026.

This page is usually updated on a Monday, but some weeks this may change. This page was last updated on Monday 8 December at 16:30.

If you’ve applied for student finance for 2024 to 2025

If you’re still waiting for your application to be approved, there’s no need to contact us. Sign in to your account to find out when to expect your next update on your application or evidence.

Sign in now (https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-register-login)

If you’ve applied for student finance for 2025 to 2026

If you’ve recently applied for student finance, we might give you the minimum amount (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-get-your-first-payment-if-youre-applying-late#well-sort-out-your-initial-funding) to make sure you have some funding near the start of your course.

How long it takes us to work on your application depends on what you’ve applied for and how many other students are applying at the same time.

Remember to check the progress of your application (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/checking-the-status-of-your-student-finance-application) using your student finance account.

If you’ve sent us evidence or made a change to your application

If you’ve sent evidence to help us work out how much you can get, or you’ve told us that your circumstances have changed, the table below shows when you should expect an update from us.

If you’ve uploaded evidence or made a change to your application, your student finance account might not update straight away. We’ll update it once we’ve actioned your change or reviewed your evidence.

If you’ve applied for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)

If you’ve applied for DSA, sent us evidence, or emailed us about your DSA application, the table below shows when you should expect an update from us.

There’s no need to contact us once you’ve sent something. We’ll update you by email as soon as we’ve reviewed it, so make sure your contact details are up to date (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/updating-your-personal-details#contact-details). Keep checking your email inbox for our replies and remember to check your junk or spam folders too!
Mr J A Caesar v Anti-Graffiti Systems Ltd: 3200823/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J A Caesar v Anti-Graffiti Systems Ltd: 3200823/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68933eba89faa662f1e89642/Mr_J_Appiah_Caesar_v_Anti-Graffiti_Systems_Limited_-_3200823_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
A Southall v MK Building Maintenance Ltd: 6020702/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Southall v MK Building Maintenance Ltd: 6020702/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c0f69928e5ebb68e3f972/A_Southall_v_MK_Building_Maintenance_Ltd-6020702-2024-Judgment.pdf).
Ms M O'Neil v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4104618/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M O’Neil v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4104618/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682d838438753e5f0ce8ed52/Ms_M_O_Neil_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_4104618.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
Business Secretary flies to Washington on first official visit
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-07)

The Business and Trade Secretary is flying to Washington on Sunday

The Business and Trade Secretary is flying to Washington on Sunday evening to meet White House senior advisors, CEOs and business leaders to make progress on the UK Tech partnership and strengthen the UK US relationship ahead of the State Visit.

The visit comes only one day after he spoke with over 100 business leaders on Saturday afternoon where he set out his priorities for the department including doubling down on economic growth, the Government’s central mission.

He is set to meet Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, as well as Sriram Krishnan, Senior AI Advisor at the White House to discuss the AI Pillar of the Tech Partnership.

Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle said:

“From day one in the job I’ve been clear that my mission is to drive forward economic growth and to give businesses across the country the opportunities they need to thrive as part of the Plan for Change.

“My first visit to Washington as Business Secretary is key to strengthening our special relationship as we face global challenges together and building momentum on our Tech Partnership and trade deal ahead of the historic State Visit.”

While in Washington he will also meet Benito Minicucci, CEO Alaska Airlines and Guillaume Faury, CEO Airbus to further cement our position as a top investment destination.

After a full day of meetings, the Secretary of State will fly directly to China as part of delivering secure economic growth with one of the world’s largest economies.
20-26 Elmwood Road, Croydon, Surrey CRO 2SG:  LON/00AH/LSC/2024/0054
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr O Dowty MRICS and Ms A Flynn MRICS on 28 March 2025

read the full decision in 20-26 Elmwood Road, Croydon, Surrey CRO 2SG: LON/00AH/LSC/2024/0054 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eba92dba01abac8e9fe9ba/20-26_Elmwood_Decision__003_.pdf)
Gareloch Support Services (Plant) 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 Gareloch Support Services (Plant) 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 Gareloch Support Services (Plant) 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
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.
Cottage Farm Bungalow, Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2RF: HAV/00HY/MNR/2024/0509
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Southern Region, Mr I Perry BSc FRICS and Mr N Robinson FRICS on 11 November 2024

Read the full decision in SP5 2RF_HAV/00HY/MNR/2024/0509_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67829c4f00e3d719f192180d/Cottage_Farm_Bungalow__Decision.pdf) Read the summary reasons in SP5 2RF_HAV/00HY/MNR/2024/0509_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67829c9200e3d719f192180e/Cottage_Farm_Bungalow__Summary_Reasons.pdf)
Environmental Indicator Framework Theme G (Natural Beauty and Engagement)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme G (Natural Beauty and Engagement) of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

This document contains the Environmental Indicator Framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/environmental-indicator-framework) indicators falling under Theme G (Natural Beauty and Engagement). Each indicator includes a short description, readiness and links to data, notes on figures, and insights, visualisations, and trend descriptions for each component, as well as associated assessment results.
SO51 9BG, Hamwic Homes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/WP3127LK/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

View the application submitted by Hamwic Homes Limited for Land at Shots Paddock, Ampfield, Romsey, SO51 9BG.

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)
NHS Surplus Land, Quarter 2 2025/26
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

This report presents timely information from the new NHS Surplus Land live collection.

The present collection combines metrics from previous data sources to make available a broader range of information than previously possible.

The main findings will be published as an interactive PowerBI dashboard. In addition the publication will include a separate machine readable data file and data definitions document.
Adult social care activity report, England: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Official statistics in development on adult social care activity including data on requests for support, provision of care services, and reviews of care and support plans.

Official statistics in development, created using client level data (CLD) to provide information about adult social care activity in councils with adult social services responsibilities (CASSRs) in England for 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

This publication consists of:
- a commentary on the data from April 2024 to March 2025
- associated data tables
- data quality statement
- methodology
- pre-release access list
- 5 CSV files and guidance on how to use the CSV files
Data on adult social care activity in this report includes:
- requests for support
- short-term support to maximise independence (ST-Max)
- accommodation status of long-term support recipients
- employment status of long-term learning disability support recipients
- reviews of long-term care and support plans
Quarterly CLD statistics have been published by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) since March 2024 as part of the Monthly statistics for adult social care (England) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/monthly-statistics-for-adult-social-care-england).

This activity report was previously published as the Adult social care activity and finance report (https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/adult-social-care-activity-and-finance-report) by NHS England. See the Adult social care finance report, England: 2024 to 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/adult-social-care-finance-report-england-2024-to-2025) published by DHSC.

Help us improve the adult social care activity statistics

We are interested in understanding more about how the outputs and data from this report are used, and the decisions they inform. This is important for us so we can provide a high-quality publication that meets your needs.

Complete the survey (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MIwnYaiRMUyMH-9N6Jc6HKYCXfG_2iNNuPOqXkooLmBUNTgwOTUwRzZDNFU4REcyNEFDSlJUTlo2MC4u)
Mr R Keen v Tayside Contracts: 4110382/2014
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Keen v Tayside Contracts: 4110382/2014 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd8e3f0114b0b86e59f473/4110382.2014_Mr_R_Keen_v_Tayside_Contracts.pdf).
Ms A Williams v Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd: 3301692/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Williams v Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd: 3301692/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c03a62a74b1137c7edd7b0/Ms_A_Williams_v_Virgin_Atlantic_Airways_Limited-3301692-2024-Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms A Williams v Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd: 3301692/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f658ccf5d433238a14c808/Ms_A_Williams_-_v_-_Virgin_Atlantic_Airways_Limited_-_3301692-2024_-_REASONS.pdf).
Mr A Glover v Hattons Transport Ltd: 6003920/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Glover v Hattons Transport Ltd: 6003920/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e26e0cc6194abe97358d29/Mr_A_Glover_v_Hattons_Transport_Limited_-_6003920_2025.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Glover v Hattons Transport Ltd: 6003920/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684a98d331f1fc7d0801ab52/Mr_A_Glover_v_Hattons_Transport_Ltd_-_6003920_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Braxted Park Estate
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 Braxted Park Estate 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 Braxted Park Estate recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Respite for Veterans
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 Respite for Veterans 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 Respite for Veterans 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 Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Bird flu: near Donington, South Holland, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/80)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Donington, South Holland, Lincolnshire on 1 November 2025.

Case information

4 December 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities in the zone near Donington, South Holland, Lincolnshire (AIV2025/80) the protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone.

1 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Donington, South Holland, Lincolnshire (AIV 2025/80) on 1 November 2025.

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

Declaration

Download the declaration of the ending of a Protection Zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6931cab3375aee4a15ee8c40/Merge_PZ_with_SZ_declaration_AIV_2025_80.pdf)

This revokes and replaces:

Download the declaration of an avian influenza protection zone and surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69064111c0dc8f1248417503/Declaration_of_a_Protection_Zone_and_a_Surveillance_Zone_AIV_2025_80.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/80
Ms L Jones v Legends Leisure Ltd: 1604326/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Jones v Legends Leisure Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68550ae51203c00468ba2b77/xx-xxxx-xxxx_L_Jones_v_Legends_Leisure_Limited_Reconsideration.pdf).