theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Jungle IT 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 Jungle IT 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 Jungle IT 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
- 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.
Data governance and open science in energy planning: A case study of the Kenyan ecosystem
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

This paper assesses the viability of open data practices for enhancing transparency and collaboration in energy planning.

Abstract

Open data principles offer a way to manage and govern more collaboratively and transparently, but they are challenging to implement particularly in resource constrained and decentralised planning contexts like low- and middle-income countries. For this reason, this paper assesses the viability of open data practices for enhancing transparency and collaboration in energy planning, using Kenya as a case study.

This paper is part of the Climate Compatible Growth programme.

Citation

Beltramo A and others. ‘Data governance and open science in energy planning: A case study of the Kenyan ecosystem’ Energy Research & Social Science 2024: volume 118

Links

Data governance and open science in energy planning: A case study of the Kenyan ecosystem (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.xx-xxxx-xxxx)
Mr P Jamieson and Others v Engenera Renewables Ltd – in administration and Secretary of State for Trade and Business: 2501309/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Jamieson and Others v Engenera Renewables Ltd – in administration and Secretary of State for Trade and Business: 2501309/2024 and Others - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6827163996a230471ac7e70f/Mr_P_Jamieson_and_Others__v_Engenera_Renewables_Limited___in_administration___other_2501309-24___other_Reserved.pdf).
AAIB investigation to Cirrus SR22T, G-RGSK
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Loss of control on initiating a go-around, Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 26 March 2024

At the end of a third circuit, which was intended to be a touch-and-go, G-RGSK bounced on touchdown. The pilot applied full power to go around but lost control of the aircraft, which turned left through approximately 90° before striking the ground. The aircraft’s ballistic parachute system deployed during the impact sequence.

It was found that the aircraft had approached the stall as the nose attitude was increased for the go-around, triggering the stall warning. The tendency for the aircraft to yaw and roll left was not controlled, causing the aircraft to turn left, and the aircraft then stalled during the turn. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.

To warn and protect people who may be unfamiliar with aircraft ballistic parachute systems, such as the emergency rescue services and others, from the potential danger, two Safety Recommendations are made concerning the provision of clear, conspicuous and unambiguous markings. The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a Safety Notice on the same topic.

Download the report:

Cirrus SR22T, G-RGSK 05-25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e3ddcde8428b01705de020/Cirrus_SR22T_G-RGSK_05-25.pdf)

Download glossary of abbreviations:

Glossary of abbreviations (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e3ddeee8428b01705de021/Abbreviations.pdf)
Merging your business
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

What to do if you're thinking about a merger, or already going through a merger investigation.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigates some mergers and assesses how they could affect competition in the UK.

This page links to helpful information if you:
- are thinking about merging your business with another one
- have recently started or completed a merger
- are already involved in a CMA merger investigation
What you need to know

Tell us about a merger

If we’re investigating your merger

Engaging with us during an investigation

Engaging the decision maker

What the CMA’s decision maker is looking for and would find most helpful.

How best to engage with the CMA (https://youtu.be/Hyhte_BvePE)

Meeting with the CMA

What to expect when meeting with the CMA.

What to expect when meeting with the CMA (https://youtu.be/dCtthXgz01w)

Sending submissions

What to think about when submitting information to us.

What to consider when sending submissions to the CMA (https://youtu.be/ojbPLjE1nJg)
British High Commission Accra
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

The British High Commission in Ghana maintains and develops relations between the UK and Ghana.

Find out more on our UK and Ghana news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/ghana/news). We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Ghana and Niger. You can access UK government services while in Ghana (https://www.gov.uk/world/ghana).

If you’re travelling in Ghana, see our Ghana travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ghana).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who’s died
Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/ghana/british-high-commission-accra)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document)

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/ghana/british-high-commission-accra).

Other consular services

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).

Development work with Ghana

The UK government supports international development through long-term partnerships. These are tailored to the needs of each country the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office works with, built on mutual accountability and transparency. Sustainable development is central to UK foreign policy, and we are working to go further and faster to reduce poverty globally. For up-to-date information on the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme work, view the Development Tracker.

For up-to-date information on the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme work, view the Development Tracker (https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk/countries/GH).
Sarah Hulton OBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Sarah Anne Pascale Hulton OBE is currently the British Ambassador to the Philippines and Palau. Sarah has recently served in the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office as Interim Director of the Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate and as Interim Director for Geopolitics and Deputy Political Director from 2023 to 2024. From 2019 to 2023, Sarah represented the United Kingdom as High Commissioner in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Prior to her diplomatic posting in Colombo, she held several senior roles in the FCDO. In 2018 to 2019 Sarah served as Head of the DPRK Department; 2015 to 2017 as Head of the Pacific Department. She has previously worked in Consular, Counter terrorism, Counter proliferation as well as leading the political team in Zimbabwe. In 2019, Sarah was awarded an OBE for Services to Foreign Policy. Sarah is married to Tony, and they have three children. She enjoys reading biographies, bellringing, and running. Know more about Sarah Hulton OBE . Social media links Sarah Hulton on Twitter

Sarah Anne Pascale Hulton OBE is currently the British Ambassador to the Philippines and Palau.

Sarah has recently served in the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office as Interim Director of the Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate and as Interim Director for Geopolitics and Deputy Political Director from 2023 to 2024. From 2019 to 2023, Sarah represented the United Kingdom as High Commissioner in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Prior to her diplomatic posting in Colombo, she held several senior roles in the FCDO. In 2018 to 2019 Sarah served as Head of the DPRK Department; 2015 to 2017 as Head of the Pacific Department. She has previously worked in Consular, Counter terrorism, Counter proliferation as well as leading the political team in Zimbabwe.

In 2019, Sarah was awarded an OBE for Services to Foreign Policy.

Sarah is married to Tony, and they have three children. She enjoys reading biographies, bellringing, and running.

Know more about Sarah Hulton OBE (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-the-philippines-sarah-hulton).

Social media links
- Sarah Hulton on Twitter (https://twitter.com/UKAmbassadorPH)
CH229610 - How to do a compliance check: information powers: rules that apply to all notices: production of documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

You may find that documents supplied in response to an information notice are copies with some details blanked out, or ‘redacted’, often on the grounds that they are irrelevant or unnecessary for the purposes of your compliance check. You usually have the right to insist on seeing the whole of the document, but in some cases the notice may only apply to part of a document, see CH23340 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch23340).

Note, for example, that redaction is implicit in Para27(2), Sch36 and could apply where the general ban on audit and tax advice material, in the hands of an auditor or tax adviser is set aside by Para26, Sch36.

You can, by concession, allow redaction even though you have the right to see the whole of the document.

In some cases it may be clear from the context that some parts of a document contain information which is both confidential and which could not possibly be relevant to the liability you are investigating. For example, a document may be a page from a register which contains other entries besides the one you are interested in. Provided you can be certain that nothing relevant is being hidden from you, you can permit redaction, by concession, in these cases.
William Macfarlane
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Will Macfarlane was appointed as Director General of Strategy and Major Events at DCMS in April 2025.  Prior to this role, Will served as Director of Strategy, Planning and Budget at HM Treasury. From 2019 to 2023, Will was posted to Brussels with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office where he represented the UK as Deputy Ambassador to the European Union and Director, Economics and Trade through the negotiation of the UK’s new relationship with the EU. Between 2015 and 2019, Will worked in the office of the Prime Minister in 10 Downing Street, as Deputy Principal Private Secretary to the PM.  Will joined the Civil Service in 2005 and spent the first decade of his career at HM Treasury, with particular focus on taxation, and macroeconomic and fiscal policy. Between 2012 and 2014, while at HM Treasury, Will led the UK government’s cross-departmental analytical work programme ahead of the Scottish independence referendum. Previous roles in government 2023 to 2025 Director of Strategy, Planning and Budget at HM Treasury 2022 to 2023 Deputy Ambassador, UK Mission to the EU, Brussels 2019 to 2022 Director, Economics and Trade, UK Mission to the EU, Brussels 2016 to 2019 Director and Deputy Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street 2015 to 2016 Deputy Director and Private Secretary (Economic Affairs) to the Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street 2014 to 2015 Deputy Director, Budget and Tax Strategy 2012 to 2014 Deputy Director, Scotland analysis

Will Macfarlane was appointed as Director General of Strategy and Major Events at DCMS in April 2025.

Prior to this role, Will served as Director of Strategy, Planning and Budget at HM Treasury. From 2019 to 2023, Will was posted to Brussels with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office where he represented the UK as Deputy Ambassador to the European Union and Director, Economics and Trade through the negotiation of the UK’s new relationship with the EU. Between 2015 and 2019, Will worked in the office of the Prime Minister in 10 Downing Street, as Deputy Principal Private Secretary to the PM.

Will joined the Civil Service in 2005 and spent the first decade of his career at HM Treasury, with particular focus on taxation, and macroeconomic and fiscal policy. Between 2012 and 2014, while at HM Treasury, Will led the UK government’s cross-departmental analytical work programme ahead of the Scottish independence referendum.

Previous roles in government
GPA Data Privacy Notice and Wifi Connection Privacy Notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

This page provides information on the standards which the Government Property Agency applies when handling personal data.

GPA Data Privacy Notice

This document explains what we mean when we talk about personal data, why we ask for this information about you and what we do with it. It also explains how we store your data, how you can get a copy of the information we have collected about you and how you can complain if you think we have done something wrong.

GPA Wifi Connection Privacy Notice

This explains how and why we collect connection data when devices, such as laptops and mobile devices are connected within the buildings we support, manage and own.

GPA User Research Privacy Notice

This document explains how we manage data when carrying out research with the aim of understanding our users’ experience of the various technology products and services we delivers to our clients.

GovFlex pilot Data Privacy Notice

This document explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use the GovFlex pilot service.
UK Semiconductor Workforce Study
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

A research report analysing the UK semiconductor workforce.

This study, commissioned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), analyses the UK semiconductor workforce. It draws on data from 82 survey respondents, 25 in-depth stakeholder interviews, and sectoral employment data, identifying acute challenges and opportunities for sustaining and growing the UK’s semiconductor talent pipeline.
British national (overseas) passport processing: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Tells HM Passport Office staff how to process passport applications for customers who hold British national (overseas) citizenship.

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with applications from customers who were British dependent territories citizens connected to Hong Kong who became British nationals (overseas) or stateless on 1 July 1997.
Mr M Burch v Ashford Borough Council: 6025509/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Burch v Ashford Borough Council: 6025509/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b1638cb430435c669c17c7/Mr_M_Burch_v_Ashford_Borough_Council_6025509.2025_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Omar Patel
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

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

Teacher’s name: Mr Omar Patel

Teacher reference number: 1232378

Teacher’s date of birth: 06 August 1984

Location teacher worked: Walsall, West Midlands

Date of professional conduct panel: 12 February 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Omar Patel formerly employed in Walsall, West Midlands.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Mrs N Mcclure v Keld Cleaning Services: 6022237/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs N Mcclure v Keld Cleaning Services: 6022237/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683591ab1b586507b9e72ac8/Nicolle_Mcclure_v_Keld_Cleaning_Services_-_6022237.2024.pdf).
Social housing lettings in England, April 2023 to March 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Statistics on new social housing lettings in England in 2023/24 by local authorities and private registered providers, covering tenancies and tenants.

This release is part of the annual ‘Social housing lettings in England’ series, which has been badged as Accredited Official Statistics and is the most robust source of data on new social lettings.

It covers new Social Rent, Affordable Rent and Intermediate Rent lets, for both General Needs and Supported Housing.

The 2023/24 release is split into two reports.
- ‘Tenancies’ focuses on the tenancies, rents, properties and stock ‘churn’ – how frequently social housing is relet.
- ‘Tenants’ focuses on the people living in new social housing lettings – where they lived previously, their route into social housing, how long tenants spent on waiting lists, and information about the tenants themselves.
Summary tables, technical notes, sub-national dashboard and a quality report are published alongside the reports.
Mr E Chitokomere v Sodexo Ltd: 3308983/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Chitokomere v Sodexo Ltd: 3308983/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685015829d538361ad2da73b/Mr_E_Chitokomere_-_v_-_Sodexo_Ltd___3308983-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs B Gallagher and Mr D Gallagher v The Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 2400501/2025 and 2400502/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs B Gallagher and Mr D Gallagher v The Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 2400501/2025 and 2400502/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef8f9d2adc28a81b4ad0ec/Mrs_Bernadette_Gallagher___Mr_David_Gallagher_v_The_Secretary_of_State_for_Business___Trades_2400501_2025___2400502_2025.pdf).
Mr D Kargbo v IB Security Solutions Ltd: 3313134/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Kargbo v IB Security Solutions Ltd: 3313134/2020 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60db03b08fa8f50abecebba0/Mr_D_Kargbo_v_IB_Security_Solutions_Ltd_3313134-20_-_Rule_21_Judgment._D10.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Kargbo v IB Security Solutions Ltd: 3313134/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853d60da6a7fa8113300f83/Mr_D_Kargbo_v_Ib_Security_Solution_Ltd_3313134-2020_Strike_out_Judgment_.pdf).
MTT45140 - Particular entities and adjustments: Investment entities: The substance based income exclusion
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


The substance based income exclusion (SBIE) amount for investment entities is determined on an entity-by-entity basis, in accordance with section 221 of Finance (No.2) Act 2023.

For members other than investment entities, the substance based income exclusion is determined on a territory-by-territory basis.

Calculating the substance based income exclusion amount

The SBIE amount of an investment entity consists of:
- a percentage of the eligible payroll costs of the entity, and
- a percentage of the eligible tangible asset amount of the entity.
These amounts, and the percentage figure, are determined for investment entities in the same way as they are ordinarily (see MTT32000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt32000)). The only difference is that the amount is calculated on an entity-by-entity basis.
VATF36424 - What to consider prior to determining whether to use an intervention: matters to consider when looking at particular types of taxable person or activity: creative industries tax reliefs: administration of the tax reliefs: HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)


The role of HMRC

Creative Industry Unit

The Unit is a specialist unit which is the Single Point of Contact for the BFI and DCMS and receives notification of all applications made and certificates issued, declined, revoked etc. It deals with most claims for the reliefs, the exceptions being:
- cases that are dealt with by Large Business Service (mainly those which are part of larger groups),
- cases where an enquiry into a claim was underway before 1 January 2008, when the existing office may continue to deal with the company, with specialist advice from the Unit.
The Creative Industry Unit works closely with industry bodies.

Any company claiming to qualify for creative industries tax relief must be referred to the Creative Industry Unit.

For further information about the Unit please see FPC10020.

CT Structure, Incentives and Reliefs Team

The team is responsible for CT Structure, Incentives and Reliefs, Rates, Taxation of corporate profits in the broadest sense (classical versus Imputation debate (including taxation of individual shareholders)), associated litigation (particular emphasis on EC Treaty litigation), which bodies are subject to CT including trading by government bodies and NDPBs, EC Treaty & Directive changes, plus policy responsibility for CT Gains that form part of chargeable profits (technical responsibility is with CAR) and particular sectoral and venture capital reliefs.

The team is also responsible for CT policy. The team work closely with the Creative Industry Unit where there are complex technical issues and litigation.
Attitudes towards electric vehicles in Northern Ireland 2024/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

This report presents findings from the 2024/2025 Continuous Household Survey in relation to attitudes towards electric vehicles.

Each year, DfI commissions questions in the Northern Ireland Continuous Household Survey (CHS) to ascertain public attitudes to relevant topics in relation to active and sustainable travel. The 2024/25 findings are reported in this publication. Statistics are presented on attitudes towards electric vehicles.
New measure to cut driving test waiting times
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Latest measure tackles driving test backlog and helps to ensure learners can take their tests without unnecessary delays.

Fewer driving test slots will be wasted as the government announces an extension to the window for test cancellations to prevent last minute changes.

From 8 April 2025, learner drivers will need to give more notice when changing or cancelling their car driving test to avoid losing their fee. Currently, customers can cancel up to 3 days ahead of their test without losing their test fee.

Under the new rules, learners must give 10 full working days’ notice to change or cancel their test without losing the fee.

This is the latest action in the government’s 7-point plan to reduce waiting times (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dvsa-sets-out-plan-to-reduce-driving-test-waiting-times) and will allow more slots to be made available.

Extending the window will also encourage customers to be better prepared and ready to pass when they book their test – as well as encourage learners to change or cancel their test sooner if they’re not ready and so give more chance for appointments to be used by someone else.

Minister for the Future of Roads, Lilian Greenwood, said:

Driving is more than just a means of transport; it is a lifeline for many, opening doors to jobs, opportunities and ultimately contributing to the growth of our economy. The measures announced today are another vital step in tackling the driving test backlog and ensuring that more learners who are ready to take their test can do so without unnecessary delays.

These new measures will ensure that driving test appointments are used efficiently, encouraging learners to make adjustments to their schedules sooner, should they not be fully prepared.

The change announced today (17 March 2025) is part of the government’s 7-point plan to help reduce driving test waiting times.

Announced in December 2024, the plan includes:
- recruiting and training 450 driving examiners
- reviewing and improving the rules for booking driving tests
- introducing tougher terms and conditions for the service driving instructors use to book and manage car driving tests for their pupils
Loveday Ryder, DVSA’s Chief Executive, said:

Extending the short notice cancellation period for driving tests forms part of our 7-point plan to reduce driving test waiting times.

This will encourage learners to change or cancel their test sooner so we can offer up those slots to other customers.

We remain committed to reducing driving test waiting times and supporting learners in getting on the road when they are truly ready and safe to do so.

To further protect motorists given continued cost-of-living pressures and potential fuel price volatility amid global uncertainty, the government has also frozen fuel duty at current levels for another year to support hardworking families and businesses, saving the average car driver £59.

Roads media enquiries

Media enquiries xx-xxxx-xxxx

Switchboard xx-xxxx-xxxx
Forces Help to Buy Scheme quarterly statistics: 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Statistics on the number of applications and payments made under the Forces Help to Buy (FHTB) Scheme since its launch in April 2014.

This quarterly statistical release provides summary statistics on applications, payments and purchases made under the Forces Help to Buy (FHTB) scheme.

FHTB is an advance of salary scheme which was introduced in April 2014 and allows Regular Armed Forces personnel to borrow money to buy their first home or move to a new location.

The individuals who have 24 hour pre-release access to this publication are named on the MOD Pre-Release Access list (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/defence-statistics-pre-release-access-list).
Workers and Temporary Workers: guidance for sponsors: sponsor a Minister of Religion or religious worker
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Guidance for sponsors on sponsoring a Minister of Religion or Religious Worker.

Guidance for religious organisations on how to sponsor a worker on the Minister of Religion and Religious Worker (Temporary Work) immigration routes.

The Minister of Religion route is for the recruitment of a person who has a key leading role within their faith-based organisation or religious order in the UK.

The Religious Worker route is for people who want to support the activities of religious institutions in the UK by conducting religious work, such as working in a religious order or filling non-pastoral placements, for no more than 2 years.
UK-India CETA Chapter 1: Initial Provisions and General Definitions
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Text of chapter 1 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and India.

This chapter establishes a free trade area between the UK and India and provides for an appropriate set of legal relationships between the agreement and other international agreements. It sets out a series of definitions that will be used across the agreement and also includes a provision that sets out the interaction between this agreement and the Windsor Framework.

The agreement is not yet in force. Both the UK and India are required to complete their respective domestic procedures for the agreement to come into effect. Once ratified by both countries, businesses will be able to trade under its terms.
CG47724 - Restrictions: pre-entry loss: time limit for market value election
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)


TCGA92/SCH7A/PARA5 (8)

The time limit for the election is
- two years from the end of the accounting period in which the loss arose,
or
- such longer period as the Board may allow.
For the initial two years following the passing of Finance Act 1993, the Board have extended the period when claims may be admitted, see CG47725. Except where that instruction applies, you should follow the instructions at CG13700P if a company makes an election outside the two year time limit.

Note: Additional rules relating to loss buying were enacted in FA 2006. See CG47020+ for guidance on the rules which apply in priority to TCGA92/SCH7A for accounting periods ending on or after 5 December 2005.

FA11/S46 and FA11/SCH11 greatly simplified the rules in TCGA92/SCH7A for the deduction of losses on or after 19 July 2011. See CG47400+ for guidance on loss streaming from that date.
PM meeting with President Macron of France: 9 July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

The Prime Minister met the French President Emmanuel Macron in Downing Street.

The Prime Minister met the French President Emmanuel Macron in Downing Street this afternoon.

They reflected on the State Visit of the President so far, agreeing that it had been an important representation of the deep ties between our two countries.

Moving on to discuss joint working, they shared their desire to deepen our partnership further – from joint leadership in support of Ukraine to strengthening our defence collaboration and increasing bilateral trade and investment.

The Prime Minister welcomed the news that EDF would take a 12.5% stake in Sizewell C leading to lower bills, more jobs and better energy security for the UK.

The leaders agreed tackling the threat of irregular migration and small boat crossings is a shared priority that requires shared solutions.

The Prime Minister spoke of his government’s toughening of the system in the past year to ensure rules are respected and enforced, including a massive surge in illegal working arrests to end the false promise of jobs that are used to sell spaces on boats.

The two leaders agreed on the need to go further and make progress on new and innovative solutions, including a new deterrent to break the business model of these gangs.

Finally, they looked ahead to the 37th UK-France Summit taking place tomorrow and agreed to aim for concrete progress on these areas.
44 Wallingford Avenue, London, W10 6PY: LON/00AW/F77/2025/0211
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArb on 9 September 2025

Read the full decision in 44 Wallingford Avenue, London, W10 6PY: LON/00AW/F77/2025/0211 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbc812bff0886a43a07015/Fair_Rents__Decision_Form_Wallingford_Ave.pdf). Read the full reasons in 44 Wallingford Avenue, London, W10 6PY: LON/00AW/F77/2025/0211 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbc8280be1b5cf97a07020/Full_Reasons_Fair_Rent_Wallingford_Ave.pdf).
Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) Pilot Update
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

The government are setting out features to be tested as part of the digital gilt instrument (DIGIT) pilot.

In March 2025 the government announced the start of its procurement process for the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) Pilot, which sought views from potential suppliers and the wider financial services sector on the delivery of DIGIT. This process closed in April, and the government has been carefully reviewing responses to inform its next steps. Taking into account this feedback, the government is publishing a further set of features that aim to be tested as part of the pilot.
Self Assessment: Scottish Parliament (SA102MSP)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-05)

Use supplementary pages SA102MSP to record employment income on your SA100 Tax Return if you're a member of the Scottish Parliament.

If you’re a member of the Scottish Parliament, use the SA102MSP supplementary pages when filing your SA100 Tax Return to record your employment details.

Email HMRC to ask for this form in Welsh (Cymraeg) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helplines#email).
Tri-service families continuous attitude survey: index
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Tri-service results from the annual families continuous attitude survey (FAMCAS).

Upcoming release dates for this publication are available here (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?keywords=famcas&content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=ministry-of-defence&order=relevance).

Related information
- Statistics at MOD (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence/about/statistics)
- MOD statistics pre-release access list (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/defence-statistics-pre-release-access-list)
- MOD National and Official Statistics by topic (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mod-national-and-official-statistics-by-topic/mod-national-and-official-statistics-by-topic)
Calderdale Council
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 Calderdale Council 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 Calderdale Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Homes England Live
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Explore how we can support your organisation to deliver high quality homes and thriving places for communities across England.

Homes England Live stakeholder events bring professionals together to share learning, forge links and catalyse opportunities to create the new homes and thriving places that communities across England want and need.

Open to public, private and third sector organisations operating in the housing and regeneration sector, these events take place in different regions and offer an opportunity for existing, new and potential partners to meet, build knowledge and accelerate progress.

Come together with peers from all areas of the sector alongside Homes England leaders and colleagues and get involved with discussion forums, masterclasses and networking opportunities.

Details of the next Homes England Live event will appear here shortly.

Read our event privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-privacy-notice/homes-england-privacy-notice#events).
East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure
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 East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure 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 East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Liverpool County Football Association
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 Liverpool County Football Association 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 Liverpool County Football Association 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.
Mrs F Ukwuomah v THG Nutrition Ltd: 2402173/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs F Ukwuomah v THG Nutrition Ltd: 2402173/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688240c9f47abf78ca1d3637/Mrs_F_Ukwuomah_v_THG_Nutrition_Limited_-_2402173_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs F Ukwuomah v THG Nutrition Ltd: 2402173/2024 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c3d72b838e7712ea2bff11/Mrs_F_Ukwuomah_v_THG_Nutrition_Limited_2402173_2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs F Ukwuomah v THG Nutrition Ltd: 2402173/2024 - Corrected Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c3d758efd87ef102c87633/Mrs_F_Ukwuomah_v_THG_Nutrition_Limited_2402173_-_2024.pdf).