theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
How offices are valued for business rates
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Find out how the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) calculates rateable values for offices.

How offices are valued

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) usually uses the rental comparison method to value offices. We group similar properties together into valuation schemes. We usually measure them using the net internal area (NIA) method. Find out more about the rental method, valuation schemes and NIA (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-non-domestic-property-including-plant-and-machinery-is-valued).

To value offices, the VOA:
- gathers information about rents paid for a property and similar nearby properties
- analyses the information and works out a price per square metre for the property
We also consider:
- rent-free periods
- improvements made by the tenant
- unusual lease terms
- fit out costs
We multiply the price per square metre by the property’s floor area to calculate the rateable value.

Car parking may:
- be shown separately in the valuation
- be included in the total price per square metre
- receive a separate rateable value
Find out how to get help updating your office’s property details (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/helping-you-make-a-check-for-offices).

Plant and machinery

Plant and machinery may be shown separately in the rateable value calculation and can include:
- air conditioning
- heating
- CCTV
- sprinklers
Serviced offices

The VOA values serviced office buildings as either a single assessment or multiple properties. This depends on whether the:
- unit holder is in possession
- operator remains in control
Miss N Watkins v Nuffield Health and others: 1601050/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss N Watkins v Nuffield Health and others: 1601050/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67865cb23a9388161c5d2393/1601050.2024_Miss_Watkins_v_Nuffield_Health_Judgment....pdf).
CIV MEANS 3: client living outside the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Financial assessment form for legal aid applicants whose main home main home is outside the United Kingdom.

Use this form to state the complete income and assets of you and your partner in the United Kingdom and abroad. You must fill in all sections so the Legal Aid Agency can work out how much you will have to pay towards your costs.

If you leave out any information or state anything untrue then:
- the Legal Aid Agency may take away your legal aid and you will have to pay all your legal fees
- you may be prosecuted
UKGLE advice on native breed conservation
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

The UK Genetics for Livestock and Equines (UKGLE) Committee’s advice on native breed conservation.

This paper sets out the UK Genetics for Livestock and Equines (UKGLE) Committee’s advice on native breed conservation.

It draws on international best practice, including the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) guidelines, information and evidence relating to native breed conservation. This advice contributes to the Call for Evidence regarding proposed amendments to the UK’s Native Breeds at Risk (NBAR) list.
Coalition of the Willing: Joint UK-France statement following 10 April meeting
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

A statement from Defence Secretary John Healey MP and Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on 10 April 2025.

The UK Defence Secretary and the French Ministre des Armees convened counterparts from 30 countries and representatives from the EU Commission, EU Council and NATO, to reaffirm our commitment to work together to drive progress towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Ukraine’s security is inseparable from Euro-Atlantic security. Only a lasting peace in Ukraine that safeguards its strength, security, and sovereignty will deter Russia from further aggression in the future.

Our work today is part of detailed military planning led by the UK and French Chiefs of Defence over the last month supported by hundreds of military planners from across Europe and beyond, and directly supports the ambitions laid out by Prime Minister Starmer and President Macron at recent international Summits.

We are leading this work together, side by side to secure the best possible outcome for Ukraine. The UK and France are building this coalition on solid foundations, having spent almost 15 years developing the common tools and culture to enable such a force through our Combined Joint Expeditionary Force.

Planning so far has looked across the full range of military capabilities from Europe and beyond. Discussions have centred on how participating nations can contribute their own capabilities to ensure Ukraine’s future security, whether by strengthening Ukrainian capacity or direct contributions. Our objectives are to reassure, support and protect Ukraine to ensure that any peace settlement secures against the risk of future Russian aggression.

It is important to maintain discretion when commenting on the specific details of these discussions, until the conditions of the necessary ceasefire are clear. But we are making solid progress, as a Coalition, on building a multi-national effort to support Ukraine’s transition to peace time in a position of strength.

We are showing that through this coalition, Europe together with other international partners are willing to step up and support the US and Ukraine to achieve a just and lasting peace.

President Putin must prove he is serious about peace and sign up to a full and unconditional ceasefire, as Ukraine has done. We are working very closely with Ukraine on developing these future plans, as well as NATO to ensure that our collective support to Ukraine strengthens the wider European-Atlantic security architecture.

This Coalition will continue to meet regularly to drive progress and generate firm commitments in pursuit of a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
SSG Training & Consultancy 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 SSG Training & Consultancy 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 SSG Training & Consultancy 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
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Up to 2 weeks per year of unpaid leave is available to attend annual training camps. Cadets - up to 2 weeks per year of unpaid leave may be available at attend annual training camps and courses.

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.
Frameworks for converting waste into non-waste products
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Check if you can use a quality protocol or resource framework to achieve 'end of waste' status for certain waste derived materials.

Quality protocols and resource frameworks explain when a waste derived material can be regarded as a non-waste product and no longer subject to waste controls.

They aim to produce high quality products from waste materials to promote greater recovery and recycling.

If there is no resource framework or quality protocol you can use, check the guidance on how to check if your material is waste (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-your-material-is-waste). This explains how to assess the waste status of your material if you are planning to produce a new product from waste.

You can also:
- request an opinion from the Environment Agency’s definition of waste service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/get-an-opinion-from-the-definition-of-waste-service)
- request a resource framework to show when a material has ceased to be waste (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/request-a-resource-framework-to-show-when-a-material-has-ceased-to-be-waste)
Temporary closure queen scallops
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Queen scallop fishing in ICES sub areas 6a and 7a will be closed from 1 April to 30 June 2025 to protect spawning stocks.

Marine Management Organisation, working with the other UK fisheries administrations, has reached a decision to enact a licence variation for the temporary closure.

The three-month closure will allow the scallops to spawn before they are caught as well as increasing protection for juvenile scallops to grow.

The absence of scallop dredging will also reduce removal of animals and plants at the bottom of the ocean which scallop larvae need to settle on to begin their development and growth.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eba764ea9f8afd810562c9/Queen_Scallop_Closure_2025_ICES_divisions_6a___7a_Info_Sheet.pdf)

Queen Scallop Closure 2025 ICES divisions 6a & 7a - Infomation Sheet (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eba764ea9f8afd810562c9/Queen_Scallop_Closure_2025_ICES_divisions_6a___7a_Info_Sheet.pdf)

PDF, 178 KB, 1 page

For more information or to submit questions please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Single non-emergency number 101: privacy information notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Privacy information notice for users of the single non-emergency number 101 service.

This privacy notice explains:
- how we collect, store, use, disclose, retain and destroy personal data
- the steps we take to ensure personal data we process is protected properly
- the rights individuals have when we process their personal data
J de Oliveira v TCR Irrigation Ltd: 6020909/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J de Oliveira v TCR Irrigation Ltd: 6020909/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688ce1f8dc6688ed50878393/Julia_de_Oliveira_v_ICR_Irrigation_Limited_Judgment_2__6020909-2024.pdf).
The home learning environment and attainment
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-30)

A report identifying that the main factors shaping educational inequalities are socioeconomic background, behavioural factors and the home learning environment.

This report examines how young people’s attainment of level 2 and level 3 qualifications at the age of 19 is linked to their:
- socioeconomic background
- behaviour
- relationship with parents and carers
- perceptions of safety
It is based on matched survey and administrative data from the longitudinal study of young people in England 2 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/longitudinal-study-of-young-people-in-england-cohort-2-wave-2) and the national pupil database (https://www.find-npd-data.education.gov.uk/).

The appendix has detailed tables that support the findings and analysis in the report.
BATUK Inquiry Written Statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

A written statement offered in the spirit of cooperation with the full respect
deserved of a Kenyan Parliamentary Inquiry, and fully cognisant of the relationship between the Kenyan Government and Kenyan Parliament.

The UK MOD highly values its relationship with Kenya, which is underpinned by mutual benefit, respect and cooperation. The UK MOD deeply regrets those issues and challenges which have arisen in relation to the UK’s defence presence in Kenya, both in the past and more recently. We continue to take action wherever possible to address them. This statement aims to set out those steps and, in good faith, respond to the specific issues raised.
DT2753 - Double Taxation Relief Manual: Guidance by country: Austria: Treaty Summary
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)


The table summarises the provisions of the treaty in force. Where a percentage rate is shown, this rate is the ‘treaty rate’ and does not reflect taxes chargeable under the domestic law of either state before relief is given under the provisions of the treaty. The ‘treaty rate’ is the maximum rate at which the UK and Austria are permitted to tax income in the relevant categories under the treaty. Rates chargeable under the domestic law of either state may be higher or lower.

In all cases other conditions for relief (e.g. beneficial ownership) will have to be met before relief is due under the treaty. The text of the treaty itself should be consulted for the full details. The text of the treaty can be found on gov.uk (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/austria-tax-treaties).

Subject

Comments

Article

Portfolio dividends

10% (Note1)

10

Dividends on direct investments

0%

10

Conditions for lower rate on dividends on direct investments

The beneficial owner must be a company which controls directly or indirectly 10% of the voting power in the company paying the dividend; or a pension scheme

10

Property income dividends

15%

10

Interest

0%

11

Royalties

0%

12

Government pensions

Taxable only in Austria unless the individual is a national of the United Kingdom without also being an Austrian national

18

Other pensions

Taxable only in the UK (Note 2)

17

Arbitration

Yes

23

Note 1: Other than where the beneficial owner of the dividend is a pension scheme in which case the rate is 0%.

Note 2: Lump-sum payments derived from a pension scheme established in Austria are taxable only in Austria.
Shadow Technical Solutions Ltd (UK)
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 Shadow Technical Solutions Ltd (UK) 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 Shadow Technical Solutions Ltd (UK) 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
- 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.
Ms M Ibrahim v Youngstars Nurseries Clapham Ltd T/a Sparkies Nursery and Preschool: 6019824/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Ibrahim v Youngstars Nurseries Clapham Ltd T/a Sparkies Nursery and Preschool: 6019824/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee6674199d1cd55b48c715/Mulki_Ibrahim_v_Sparkies_Nursery___Preschool_-_6019824.2024__Judgment__.pdf).
Mrs K Baker v Barton Blinds Ltd: 6014894/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K Baker v Barton Blinds Ltd: 6014894/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68484a2c89d002b886e78803/Mrs_K_Baker_-_Barton_Blinds_Ltd_-_6014894.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs K Baker v Barton Blinds Ltd: 6014894/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853f5a0f812712f84581505/Ms_Karen_Baker_v_Barton_Blinds_Limited_-6014894-2024-Judgment.pdf).
B D Print
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 B D Print 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 B D Print recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Wightlink 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 Wightlink 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 Wightlink Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Migration and Citizenship)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

The Minister’s responsibilities are: Immigration Rules  Border Force operations  earned settlement and citizenship reform  nationality  Windrush and the Windrush Compensation Scheme  movement of goods across the border UK Visas and Immigration, HM Passport Office and EU Settlement Scheme, General Register Office   oversight of existing safe routes schemes: Ukraine Family Scheme, Homes for Ukraine Scheme, Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme, Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy, Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas), Gaza and Israel  Future Borders and Immigration System and digital transformation

The Minister’s responsibilities are:
- Immigration Rules
- Border Force operations
- earned settlement and citizenship reform
- nationality
- Windrush and the Windrush Compensation Scheme
- movement of goods across the border
- UK Visas and Immigration, HM Passport Office and EU Settlement Scheme, General Register Office
- oversight of existing safe routes schemes: Ukraine Family Scheme, Homes for Ukraine Scheme, Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme, Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy, Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas), Gaza and Israel
- Future Borders and Immigration System and digital transformation
Working groups: Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

The Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee runs 4 working groups, set up to manage resources and effectively distribute work.

This information on this page outlines the remit of the Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee working groups. It includes the terms of reference for each group and an overview of their working practices.
Vaughan Lindsay, Sarah Massey and Tom Gribbin appointed as Board Members to Sport England.
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

The Secretary of State has appointed Vaughan Lindsay, Sarah Massey and Tom Gribbin as Non-Executive Board Members to Sport England.

Vaughan Lindsay

A leading professional in profit with purpose businesses and Impact Investing with deep sector knowledge of carbon markets and climate adaptation. Vaughan was the CEO at Climate Impact Partners and is an advisor to a number of businesses and private equity companies interested in the carbon markets. He has over 20 years’ experience in the charity sector and is currently chair of New Philanthropy Capital and the Oversight Trust (dormant assets for public good). He is also a keen triathlete and is representing GB (age group) in the world championships.

Sarah Massey

Sarah is an accomplished leader in the world of sport, with over three decades of experience in sports leadership, global event strategy, and planning. She is currently the Managing Director of the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, set to be a landmark event for women’s sport.

Prior to this, Sarah was the CEO of the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA and her career spans various roles across Olympic and Commonwealth Games, as well as Cricket and Hockey World Cups. She has worked with multiple international and national sports governing bodies across a range of different sports globally.

Sarah thrives on bringing her energy, drive and business acumen to lead and navigate challenging and complex projects across sport.

She firmly believes in the positive impact that sport can have on individuals and communities and actively supports work to reduce the dropout rates of teenage girls, helping them benefit both physically and mentally through staying engaged.

Tom Gribbin

Tom is an entrepreneurial leader who builds innovative partnerships, high-profile ventures, and campaigns across business, sport, and government. He has over 20 years’ experience in strategy, creative development, commercial, public relations, and behaviour change.

He is the founder of Planet League, a platform that mobilises sports fans to live greener and has partnered with Premier League, NFL, NBA, and NHL teams. He is one of the founders of the annual Green Football Weekend campaign and has worked with many professional athletes to drive leadership in sustainability and sport.

Earlier in his career he founded Boost, a digital platform to get young people more physically active and has worked in the digital innovation sector.

Tom has taught management and entrepreneurship at UCL, he is trustee of Nottingham Forest Community Trust and recently entered the BIMA Class of 2025 which recognises individuals who are shaping the future of Britain’s digital industry.
Mr A Hopkins v Mr P Swann and Cool Fun Ltd: 2400766/2024 and 2402352/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Hopkins v Mr P Swann and Cool Fun Ltd: 2400766/2024 and 2402352/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904ac50c0dc8f12484174ae/Mr_A_Hopkins_v_1__Peter_Swann___2__Cool_Fun_Limited__-_2400766.2024__2402352.2024.pdf).
CAPI07300 - CAP import licences: certifying attributions
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

If satisfied with the results of the paper licence checks officers must endorse the attribution by completing the corresponding boxes in Columns 31 and 32.

Column 31 must contain the:
- EPU number
- declaration number, and
- date the declaration was accepted.
Column 32 must contain the:
- name of the HMRC office
- officer’s name and signature - it is good practice for officers to print their name in block capitals below their signature
- official stamp. The stamp must be metal (Regulation 376/2008, Art 17.6). The metal stamps used for certifying SADs for Common or Community Transit can be used for this purpose. If a rubber stamp is used in error, ensure the metal stamp is placed adjacent to it.
If the total quantity covered by the licence has been used up the attribution in Box 29 should be endorsed 'Nil'. It is good practice to endorse the word 'Exhausted' immediately below.

Electronic licences are automatically attributed by CHIEF.
Mr K Ojo v Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust: 1405559/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Ojo v Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d3013a1b26cbdf9b851d67/Mr_K_Ojo_-vs-_Gloucestershire_Health_and_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Meganexus
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 Meganexus 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 Meganexus recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Castle Gate International 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 Castle Gate International 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 Castle Gate International 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 Reservists
- 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.
Tax treatment of cryptoasset Exchange Traded Notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

This page sets out the tax treatment of cryptoasset Exchange Traded Notes (cETNs) from 8 October 2025, following Financial Conduct Authority rule change.

This page clarifies the tax treatment of Cryptoasset Exchange Traded Notes (cETNs) following changes to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules (https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-lift-ban-crypto-exchange-traded-notes) from 8 October 2025, which allow retail investors to access these products. The update outlines how cETNs can be held within ISAs and registered pension schemes, and explains the transitional arrangements for ISA managers.
Mr C Elliot and Others v Beyard Services Ltd (In Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy: 4105839/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Elliot and Others v Beyard Services Ltd (In Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy: 4105839/2024 and Others - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc2ec6d157fd4b79addd0f/Mr_C_Elliot___Others_v_Beyard_Services_Ltd__In_Liquidation____Secretary_of_State_for_Business_Energy___Industrial_Strategy.pdf).
Mrs H Stuart-Buddery v Hampshire County Council: 6000557/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs H Stuart-Buddery v Hampshire County Council: 6000557/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2bee2148bef6fa4cfdadf/Mrs_Hazel_Stuart-Buddery_-vs-_Hampshire_County_Council_-_Judgment.pdf).
UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with High Commissioner on human rights in Ukraine
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the human rights situation in Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.

Thank you, Mr. President,

Let me begin by thanking you, Deputy High Commissioner and your Office, for your continued efforts to shine a light on human rights in Ukraine almost three years on from the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Your update today is a stark reminder of the barbaric character of that invasion. In recent months, as you have recounted, we’ve seen hundreds of civilian deaths including healthcare workers and emergency personnel. Systematic attacks on energy infrastructure. Forced deportations. And further grim evidence of systematic and systemic torture – and more executions – of Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Routine abuse that is facilitated by Russian state entities, with the full knowledge of facility supervisors. Severe beatings, electric shocks, prolonged stress positions, and mock executions have become the norm. Sexual violence during internment is pervasive. Rape, castration and sexualized humiliation have all been reported.

The torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war is not just endemic. It is Russian State policy, in complete violation of the Geneva Conventions. All of this from a permanent member of the UN Security Council, which purports to be a great world power.

Deputy High Commissioner,

We are now three years into this invasion. Three years into the horrors. When will Russia accept its obligations to International Law and end this senseless war?

Thank you and Slava Ukraine.
Ms C Rheinhard v Volac International Ltd: 6015082/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Rheinhard v Volac International Ltd: 6015082/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68efbd9cf159f887526bbee2/6015082.2025_C_Rheinhard_v_VOLAC_INTERNATIONAL_LTD_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr T Verrall v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 6006874/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Verrall v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 6006874/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a7d2fe9509f1a908eb0e1/Mr_T_Verrall_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_6006874-2024.pdf).
Scottish Secretary reacts to Labour Market stats for end of 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

With unemployment rate at 3.8%, Ian Murray says focus on Plan for Change is vital to ensure access to well-paid work, encourage growth and raise living standards

The latest Labour Market Statistics for Scotland have been published this morning here (https://www.ons.gov.uk/releases/labourmarketintheregionsoftheukjanuary2025) and cover the period September to November 2024, compared with the quarter before (June to August 2024).

Scotland’s unemployment rate was 3.8 per cent, down 0.2 percentage points over the quarter. Scotland’s unemployment rate was below the UK rate of 4.4 per cent.

Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray said:

Our Plan for Change is creating jobs and opportunities to ensure that everyone across the UK has access to well-paid work. That’s how we will make lasting improvements in our decade of renewal and growth.

We’re already making great strides – introducing huge advances in workers’ rights and our National Living Wage boost will see an increase of £1,400 a year from April for hundreds of thousands of full-time workers in Scotland.

We’re continuing to work closely with the Scottish Government to address Scotland’s inactivity rate through our plan to Get Britain Working. As part of this, Jobcentres across the UK are going through their biggest overhaul in a generation so that those looking for work get the help they really need.

By encouraging investment to deliver growth, we will put more money in people’s pockets and raise living standards right across the UK.

Summary:
- Estimates for September to November 2024 show that the unemployment rate (16 and over) in Scotland was 3.8 per cent, down 0.2 percentage points over the quarter. Scotland’s unemployment rate was below the UK rate of 4.4 per cent.
- The estimated employment rate for the same period (the proportion of people aged 16 to 64 in work) in Scotland was 74.1 per cent, up 1.0 percentage points from the previous quarter. Scotland’s employment rate was below the UK rate of 74.8 per cent.
- The estimated economic inactivity rate (the proportion of people aged 16 to 64 years who were not working and not seeking or available to work) in Scotland was 22.9 per cent, down 0.8 percentage point over the quarter. Scotland’s economic inactivity rate was above the UK rate of 21.6 per cent.
- The latest early payrolled employee estimates for December 2024 indicate that there were 2.45 million payrolled employees in Scotland. Compared with the same time last year, the number of payrolled employees was down by 11,000 (-0.5 per cent). This compares with a largely unchanged number of payrolled employees for the UK over the same period, falling slightly by 8,000 employees.
Companies House management information: April 2024 to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Management information tables for Companies House April 2024 to March 2025. Companies House publishes this information annually.

These tables cover:
- compliance rates for confirmation statements and annual accounts
- civil penalties for late filing of annual accounts
- prosecutions under the Companies Act 2006
- prosecutions under The Scottish Partnerships (Register of People with Significant Control) Regulations 2017
- disqualification orders notified to the Secretary of State in the UK
- the number of documents filed
- the percentage of documents filed electronically
- annual accounts registered by accounts type
- the number of times register data was accessed
(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68af281abceafd8d0d96a251/Companies_House_management_information_April_2024_to_March_2025.xlsx)

Companies House management information April 2024 to March 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68af281abceafd8d0d96a251/Companies_House_management_information_April_2024_to_March_2025.xlsx)

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Companies House management information April 2024 to March 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68af28243a052c9c504c8ec9/Companies_House_management_information_April_2024_to_March_2025.ods)

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HU11 5DA, Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BB3001FT/V006-1
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

View the application submitted by Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited for West Newton 'A' Well Site, Marton.

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)