theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Baroness Lloyd of Effra CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Baroness Lloyd of Effra CBE was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Business and Trade on 11 September 2025. She was also appointed Baroness in Waiting (Government Whip) on the same date.

Baroness Lloyd of Effra CBE was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Business and Trade on 11 September 2025. She was also appointed Baroness in Waiting (Government Whip) on the same date.
Miss D Hider v Elmes Homecare UK Ltd: 2301931/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss D Hider v Elmes Homecare UK Ltd: 2301931/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66e3f904718edd81771316ee/Miss_D_Hider_v_Elmes_Homecare_UK_Ltd_2301931-2023_Judgment___Reasons_05-09-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss D Hider v Elmes Homecare UK Ltd: 2301931/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d184860f8734b8791a1d67/Miss_Donna_Hider_v_Elmes_Homecare_UK_Limited_2301931-2023_-_Judgment_31-Jan-25.pdf).
Active disease surveillance: TSE statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Statistics on the active disease surveillance of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) and the Compulsory Scrapie Flock Scheme.

This publication is no longer updated as ‘Official Statistics’ and has been changed to a ‘Research and analysis’ publication type.

This amendment does not change the content or the timing of the updates but reflects the conclusions from a wider review of the classification of statistical releases across the Defra group.

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) collates summary statistics on the number of cases of TSE disease found through active and passive disease surveillance of animals. This includes summary statistics on the number of submissions tested and cases found from through the Compulsory Scrapie Flocks Scheme.

Active disease surveillance

European law requires all Member States to carry out active disease surveillance for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in cattle, and scrapie in sheep and goats. This data are used to determine the disease status for the UK.

Compulsory Scrapie Flocks Scheme

Since 2004, disease control measures require sheep flocks and goat herds to join the Compulsory Scrapie Flocks Scheme (CSFS) when a case of scrapie is confirmed. Subsequent cases of scrapie in these flocks and herds are reported separately.

APHA provides summary statistics on the number of submissions tested and cases found through the CSFS testing routes (initial cull, annual cull and fallen stock) in Great Britain.

Passive disease surveillance

Passive disease surveillance takes place when an animal with clinical signs suspicious of a TSE disease is reported to an APHA office, and further investigation determines whether the animal was affected by BSE or scrapie.
CTM15570 - Distributions: general: notification of likely higher rate liability
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)


Where it appears that a distribution (other than a dividend) may give rise to a substantial higher rate liability on a member, notify Customer Compliance Group (Ocelot) of the amount of income that is comprised in the distribution.

In some cases, a large number of members of a company may receive distributions likely to give rise to liability at the ITTOIA05/PART4/CHAPTER3 dividend upper rate. The company should be requested to advise those members of the need to include the distribution in their personal tax returns.
Consequences of company insolvency
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Companies become insolvent for a variety of reasons. What happens next will depend on the individual circumstances involved.

Help us to improve the director information hub by completing a short feedback survey. (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/28AKK8/)

Consequences for directors (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/director-information-hub-consequences-for-directors)

What can happen to a director if a company is insolvent.

Disqualification: the insolvent investigation process (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/director-information-hub-disqualification-the-insolvent-investigation-process)

Understanding the process when the Insolvency Service investigates your conduct as director of an insolvent company.

HMRC joint and several liability notices (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/director-information-hub-hmrc-joint-and-several-liability-notices)

HMRC action to deal with tax avoidance matters.

Debts and insolvent companies (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/director-information-hub-debts-and-insolvent-companies)

Where to get help.

Antecedent transactions (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/director-information-hub-antecedent-transactions)

Information about transactions during administration or liquidation.

Go back to the director information hub homepage. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/director-information-hub)
Mr E Ignatius v Openreach Ltd: 2208263/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Ignatius v Openreach Ltd: 2208263/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a4cb398259d52732f6ade6/Mr_E_Ignatius_v_Openreach_Ltd_-_2208263-2022.pdf).
MRSA, MSSA, Gram-negative bacteraemia and CDI: 30-day all-cause fatality
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Reports presenting 30-day all-cause mortality following infection with healthcare-associated infections (HCAI).

Help us improve this resource

We’d like your feedback on how you use these UKHSA surveillance data.

Take a short survey to tell us what works, what doesn’t, and how we can make it better for you.

Take the survey now (https://snapsurvey.phe.org.uk/snapwebhost/s.asp?k=174591968925)

Please note: The November edition (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mrsa-mssa-and-e-coli-bacteraemia-and-c-difficile-infection-30-day-all-cause-fatality/30-day-all-cause-mortality-following-mrsa-mssa-and-gram-negative-bacteraemia-and-c-difficile-infections-2022-to-2023-report) of the ‘30 day all-cause mortality following MRSA, MSSA and Gram-negative bacteraemia and C. difficile infections: 2022 to 2023’ report is the final edition. The report has now been integrated into the annual epidemiological commentary (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mrsa-mssa-and-e-coli-bacteraemia-and-c-difficile-infection-annual-epidemiological-commentary) in order to provide a more comprehensive overview of infection trends and outcomes in one report.

Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). The OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/) that all producers of official statistics should adhere to.

These reports were prepared using mandatory surveillance data on:
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
- Escherichia coli (E. coli)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa)
- Klebsiella species (Klebsiella spp.) bacteraemia
- Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection
These were reported to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), previously Public Health England.

Mortality information was obtained by linking the mandatory surveillance data to NHS demographic records.

The number of infections, deaths and case mortality rate is presented nationally by year and further by NHS region, age, and gender by year.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has previously published data on deaths involving MRSA and C. difficile. The ONS data is not comparable to the data published here by UKHSA due to differences in the geography, time period, and source of death information used.

Previous reports were published by Public Health England (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20210930143903/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mrsa-mssa-and-e-coli-bacteraemia-and-c-difficile-infection-30-day-all-cause-fatality).
Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Information on how the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) is controlling spend on branded medicines in the NHS.

This document sets out the NHS’s quarterly aggregate net sales and payment information on pharmaceuticals for August 2025.

The 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2024-voluntary-scheme-for-branded-medicines-pricing-access-and-growth) (VPAG) is an agreement between the Department for Health and Social Care, NHS England and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry that aims to:
- promote better patient outcomes and a healthier population
- support UK economic growth
- contribute to a financially sustainable NHS
Bird flu: near Bodmin, North Cornwall, Cornwall (AIV 2025/17)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-16)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 9 February 2025.

Case information

16 March 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Bodmin, North Cornwall, Cornwall (AIV 2025/17), the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

7 March 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Bodmin, North Cornwall (AIV 2025/17) the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes a surveillance zone.

Declarations

Download the declaration of revocation of a surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d717bf6ec9d5faee33f831/Revocation_of_surveillance_zone_declaration_DPR_2025_27_AIV2025_17.pdf)

This revokes and replaces the declaration of the ending of a protection zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cb19533f8b61c757fa0071/AIV_2025_17__Merge_PZ_with_SZ_declaration.pdf)

This revokes and replaces the declaration of a protection zone and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a8f63a9ea59546af0a88a5/DPR_2025_27_AIV_2025_17_Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/17
CTM36705 - Particular topics: dividend-stripping: repeal of ICT88/S736
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)


ICTA88/S736 denied a dealing company an allowance for any fall in value below acquisition value of a holding in another UK resident company where that fall in value was attributable to a distribution or distributions made after 29 April 1969 in respect of that holding. The receipt of the distribution adequately compensated the dealer for the fall in value, and no tax relief was justified.

However, when the provision was introduced in 1960, a dealer in securities was not charged to tax on dividends and could claim any loss on dealing in securities which paid a dividend against (income) tax suffered, or treated as suffered, on the dividend and reclaim it. Shortly after the legislation was introduced the House of Lords held, in a number of cases, that this 'dividend stripping' technique did not work (see, for example, Thomson v Gurneville Securities Ltd (1971) 47TC633). And a dealer in securities became from 1997 liable to tax on dividends received as trading income (F(2)A97/S24).

ICTA88/S736 was repealed by FA08/S66 (1)(d).

Archive guidance paragraphs CTM36710 to CTM36790 are available on request from BAI (Technical).
CH405350 - Charging penalties: suspending penalties: managing suspensions: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the 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.
DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker: Winter 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Findings from the triannual DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker (PAT).

The DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker is a nationally representative annual survey of adults (aged 16+) in the UK that tracks public awareness, attitudes and behaviours relating to the policies of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), such as energy and climate change.

This report provides a summary of the headline findings from the Winter 2024 wave of the Tracker, which ran from 7 November to 12 December 2024. The Winter 2024 wave is the twelfth wave in a series of surveys which began in Autumn 2021. Between Autumn 2021 and Summer 2023, surveys were conducted every quarter, although there was no wave in Autumn 2023. From Spring 2024, the survey moved to a triannual design with waves conducted every spring, summer and winter.
MenACWY programme: information for healthcare professionals
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Information about the meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) programme for adolescents, aimed at healthcare professionals.

The meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine was introduced in response to an increase (https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES2015.20.28.21188) in cases of invasive meningococcal disease capsular group W (MenW) disease.

The vaccine has successfully provided direct protection to the vaccinated cohort and, by reducing carriage of MenW and MenC, has also provided indirect protection to unvaccinated children and adults. From 1 July 2025 MenC vaccine will no longer be offered to infants and these MenACWY resources have been updated to reflect this change. Maintaining high uptake of MenACWY vaccine amongst teenagers is important so that they, and unvaccinated children and adults continue to be protected.

This information for healthcare professionals about the MenACWY programme includes details on:
- the purpose of the programme
- who the vaccine is recommended for
- when vaccines will be available to order
- how to administer the vaccine
There is a MenACWY vaccination training slide set (https://khub.net/documents/135939561/174090192/MenACWY-training-slides-for-health-professionals-June-2025.pptx/e51c7c8e-a348-b207-8642-5d21c0f579b6) to accompany this guidance.
Third floor, The Glasshouse, 177-187 Arthur Road, London, SW19 8AE: LON/00BK/MNR/2024/0010
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tagliavini and Mr K Ridgeway MRICS on 20 March 2024.

Read the full decision in Third floor, The Glasshouse, 177-187 Arthur Road, London, SW19 8AE: LON/00BK/MNR/2024/0010 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/662a4e9a55e1582b6ca7e609/Flat_1__4_Spring_Street__London__W2_3RA_-_Decision.pdf). Read the full reasons in Third floor, The Glasshouse, 177-187 Arthur Road, London, SW19 8AE: LON/00BK/MNR/2024/0010 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/662a4ebf690acb1c0ba7e61a/Flat_1__4_Spring_Street__London__W2_3RA_-_Reasons.pdf).
O Ilunga v Portico Cooperate Reception Management Ltd: 2305959/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in O Ilunga v Portico Cooperate Reception Management Ltd: 2305959/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67adc71a3d14f3523c72a401/Miss_O_Ilunga_V_pORTICO_cOOPERATIVE_rECEPTION_mANAGEMENT_lIMITED_jud_pub.pdf).

Read the full decision in O Ilunga v Portico Cooperate Reception Management Ltd: 2305959/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890aa3425ba7325501b09b4/Ms_O._Ilunga_v_Portico_Cooperate_Reception_Management_Limited_2305959-2023_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).
Ms C Bentley v Nanu Group Ltd: 1800145/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Bentley v Nanu Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909fe45c22e4ed8b051844f/Ms_C_Bentley_v_Nanu_Group_Limited_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Ministry of Furniture 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 Ministry of Furniture 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 Ministry of Furniture Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
R Mahmood v Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd: 1305261/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R Mahmood v Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbe37bc487360cc70c9f5c/Rabar_Mahmood_v_Sainsburys_Supermarkets_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx-_judgement.pdf).
Mrs J Cruickshank v Construction Industry Training Board: 4107907/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Cruickshank v Construction Industry Training Board: 4107907/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a2a4e6478525675739057/4107907.2024_Mrs_J_Cruickshank_v._Construction_Industry_Training_Board_Strike_Out.pdf).
Apply for authorisation to transfer an estate in land to a prohibited person: Form BN3
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

If a banning order has been made, you can use this form to apply for authorisation from the tribunal to transfer an estate in land to a prohibited person.

You would be making an application under s27(3) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

Related guidance

Find more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms) by category.

Find out how HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.

Open a document

You can download and open PDF documents on your device. Downloading enables more features to be used, such as printing.

Adobe Reader is a free to use PDF viewer. You can use this to view, fill in and print PDF documents. You do not need to sign up for a free trial.

Follow these steps:
- Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.
- Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.
- Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).
- Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.
If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you need a printed version contact your local court (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Find more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms) by category.

Find out how HM Courts & Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.
Felthorpe Parish 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 Felthorpe Parish 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 Felthorpe Parish 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
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
How to apply for a revalidation of a boatmasters' licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

MSF 4365: Use this form if you already have a boatmasters' licence and you would like to revalidate it.

This form contains 8 sections.

Please ensure that you:
- read the form carefully and complete all applicable sections
- complete the form in block letters and in black ink
- have read and understood MSN 1853 (M) Amendment 1: Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/msn-1853-m-boatmasters-qualifications-crew-and-hours-of-work) before completing the form
Failure to complete this form in full may mean we will have to return your application to you and will result in a delay to your application being processed.

Further guidance notes can be found from page 7 of MSF 4365.

Submit your application form

Return your completed application form by post to:

Maritime and Coastguard AgencyRegistry of Shipping and SeamenAnchor CourtKeen RoadCardiffCF24 5JW

We are unable to accept applications by fax or email.

You should allow at least 10 days for us to process your application, plus postage.

Further information

Please address any queries about your application to the Registry of Shipping and Seamen by post or the following contact details:
- Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx
- Fax: xx-xxxx-xxxx
- Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
GLD Business Plan for 2025-2026 builds on a decade of legal excellence
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

A collection of documents related to the Government Legal Department 2025-2026 business plan.

The Government Legal Department (GLD) has published its Business Plan for 2025-2026, building on our achievements of the past 10 years as we celebrate a decade of legal excellence.

We remain committed to ‘delivering much more than law’ through the extraordinary legal services GLD delivers and will continue to progress towards our strategic ambitions of being A National GLD, providing Rewarding Careers for All, in An Environment Fit for the Future.

Supporting the government in delivering the Plan for Change remains our top priority through an extensive range of high-profile and complex legal priorities over the next 12 months, particularly those which support economic growth and safer streets.

Every day, our legal services will be supporting the delivery of the public services which our fellow citizens rely on.

GLD will, alongside the wider Civil Service, also be focused on ensuring that how we deliver our legal services matches the expectations of a Productive and Agile State. This means improving productivity, innovation, sustainability and a focus on efficiency in everything we do.

By welcoming the opportunities and preparing for the challenges that this coming year will bring, we will continue to work together to become an outstanding legal organisation, delivering much more than law.

Permanent Secretary and Treasury Solicitor, Susanna McGibbon KC, says:

I am so proud to be leading GLD as we build upon our achievements of the past 10 years. I am confident that, with the expertise and dedication of all colleagues, GLD will continue to play a crucial role in supporting the government’s missions to deliver positive change.
Bathing waters: apply to designate or de-designate
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Guidance and application forms to designate or de-designate a coastal or inland water as a bathing water.

Anyone can apply to designate or de-designate a bathing water.

If a site is designated, the Environment Agency will monitor water quality during the bathing season to protect the health of people bathing. The bathing season is from 15 May to 30 September.

If a site is de-designated, the Environment Agency will stop monitoring bathing water quality.

Find out how your personal information is used (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bathing-water-designation-and-de-designation-privacy-notice) if you apply to designate or de-designate a bathing water.

Bathing water designation: criteria to meet

The criteria for a coastal or inland water to be designated as a bathing water are:
- to have at least 100 bathers a day during the bathing season (15 May to 30 September)
- to have toilet facilities bathers can use during the bathing season, within a short distance of up to about 500m from the site
- facilities and other measures to promote bathing at the site
Bathing water monitoring

The Environment Agency monitors levels of E. coli and intestinal enterococci at designated bathing waters. They also look for indications of cyanobacteria, macro-algae, marine phytoplankton and waste.

The Environment Agency classifies designated bathing waters every year as excellent, good, sufficient or poor.
Xexec 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 Xexec 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 Xexec Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
COM31030 - Background: Allocation of COTAX and CT Online user roles: Role Authoriser duties
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)


Authorising requests

As the Role Authoriser, you are responsible for authorising applications through the Service Request System (SRS) for a COTAX or CT Online Services role.

SRS sends you an automatically generated email to tell you there is a new user role request.

You must only authorise requests for COTAX and CT Online Services roles where:
- the request relates to a MUID for which you are responsible
- you are satisfied that the member of staff needs the role to perform their current allocated duties and those duties are appropriate to their grade
You cannot refine a user role to prevent access to any specific functions within that role. If you authorise a request for a role, that user will have access to all of the functions relating to the role. See COM250 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com250) for details of the functions within each user role.

Certain roles cannot be allocated with other roles. For example, the same user cannot have both Clerical Caseworker and Technical Caseworker. See COM253 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com253) for details.

As Role Authoriser you must not use SRS to request and then authorise a COTAX role or a CT Online Services role for your MUID for any member of staff you manage. If you have staff that require access to COTAX and CT Online Services, you may need to appoint a delegate in SRS to request roles on your behalf if you do not have a deputy Role Authoriser to authorise your request for you.

You are responsible to the senior responsible officer for ensuring:
- the effective and proper use of COTAX and CT Online services for your MUID
- the maintenance of appropriate levels of security for your MUID
See COM31050 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com31050) for more information.

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Reviewing user roles

The OE CT Live service team SRS Administrators will undertake periodic reviews of specific COTAX user roles. This activity is to satisfy the audit requirements to ensure the following:
- the Role Authorisers are following correct procedure
- staff only have the roles allocated to their profile that they need to do their current job at their current grade
- staff have access to the appropriate MUID along with the required access level
- any users who have changed role within the department but may have retained their previous CT system access are reviewed
The reviews will be targeted to particular COTAX roles, business areas, MUIDs and grades. Users identified as either posing a possible risk or holding a potentially inappropriate role or restricted MUID will be challenged and may have the role removed if their current duties no longer support the level of system access held. (Excom/Surge staff are excluded due to the rapid response nature of support provided).

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Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

The government is conducting a longitudinal survey from June-August 2025 to study cyber security practices and the effects of cyber incidents on organisations.

The Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey (CSLS) helps us better understand cyber security policies and processes within medium and large businesses and high-income charities. It explores the links over time between these policies and processes and the likelihood and impact of a cyber incident.

The privacy notices for businesses and charities taking part in this survey are attached on this page.

This is the fifth phase of the research and therefore this report enables us to make comparisons with the previous phases of research.
- The first phase of the research (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-longitudinal-survey-wave-one) was published in January 2022
- The second phase of research (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-longitudinal-survey-wave-two-results) was published in December 2022
- The third phase of research (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-longitudinal-survey-wave-three-results) was published in March 2024
- The fourth phase of research (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-longitudinal-survey-wave-four-results) was published in February 2025.
The report also summarises additional insight from a number of follow-up qualitative interviews with survey respondents.

This research informs the government’s work to improve the cyber resilience of organisations across the UK economy.

For more information on the cyber security behaviours of organisations, please see the annual Cyber Security Breaches Survey (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cyber-security-breaches-survey).
Mr I Russell and Mr S Meredith v The Best Connection Group Ltd: 1306320/2024 and 1306445/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Russell and Mr S Meredith v The Best Connection Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e7b6eeb6ae95e3c76907b9/Mr_I_Russell___Mr_S_Meredith_v_The_Best_Connection_Group_Limited_-_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_and_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding amounts
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Local authority funding allocations for LEVI electric chargepoint infrastructure funding.

The Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund supports local authorities in England to plan and deliver chargepoint infrastructure for residents without off-street parking.

The documents on this page contain lists of local authorities in England with:
- confirmed LEVI capital funding allocations for financial year 2023 to 2024
- confirmed LEVI capital funding allocations for financial year 2024 to 2025
- LEVI capability funding levels for financial years 2022 to 2023 and 2024 to 2025
There is also a methodology note that explains how the funding is calculated.

LEVI funding comprises:
- capability funding to ensure that local authorities have the staff and capability to plan and deliver chargepoint infrastructure
- capital funding to support chargepoint delivery
Read about how local authorities can apply for LEVI funding (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-local-ev-infrastructure-levi-funding).
TR4 9NF, Riviera Farms Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3927LY/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

View the application submitted by Riviera Farms Limited for Site attached at Pendown Farm,
Pendale, Penhallow, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9NF.

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)
South Glos - Developing Health & Independence
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 South Glos - Developing Health & Independence 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 South Glos - Developing Health & Independence recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Replacing animals in science strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

The strategy will help create, test, and adopt alternative methods to animal testing so we can work towards phasing out the use of animals in all but exceptional circumstances.

This strategy explains how we will use the UK’s world-class life sciences sector to develop a research and innovation system that uses alternative methods instead of animals. It explains the steps we will take over the next 5 years to achieve this vision.

The strategy has 6 objectives:
- accelerate the replacement of animals in science to phase out their use
- achieve equal or better research and testing outcomes using alternative methods
- drive private investment in alternative methods to boost innovation and growth
- improve regulatory confidence and acceptance of alternative methods
- create infrastructure and partnerships to unlock value from UK data
- position the UK as a global leader in alternative methods
The Workboat Code Edition 3
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

The safety of small workboats and pilot boats - a code of practice

This Code must, from the date of entry into force (13 December 2023), be used for new workboats and pilot boats.

Existing vessels that are certificated under the Brown Code, its equivalent standard published in the technical Annex to MGN 280(M), or Workboat Code Edition 2, Amendment 1 shall meet the requirements of Workboat Code Edition 3 by the vessel’s next renewal examination or three years after the date of entry into force of the Code, whichever is later, except, where references to previous requirements are explicitly specified within individual sections of the Code they may comply with such requirements.

New vessels which have their keels laid, or are at a similar stage of construction, between the entry into force of Workboat Code Edition 2 and the date of entry into force of the Code, may be considered as existing vessels that are certificated under Workboat Code Edition 2; or shall meet the requirements of Workboat Code Edition 3 in full.

It should also be noted that, where any existing vessel upgrades, and phases-in, to the Workboat Code Edition 3 regime, it must do so fully. A vessel cannot meet a combination of the Workboat Code Edition 3 standards and those of earlier codes or standards.

This Code should be read in conjunction with SI 2023 No. 1216.
Third party bulk personal datasets: code of practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

This code of practice relates to the exercise of functions conferred by virtue of part 7B of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.

This code provides guidance on the procedures that must be followed before third party bulk personal datasets can be accessed and examined by:
- the Security Service
- the Secret Intelligence Service
- the Government Communications Headquarters
It should be read alongside part 7B of the Investigatory Powers Act and the explanatory notes.
Register a limited liability partnership (LL IN01c)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Use this form to register (incorporate) a limited liability partnership (LLP).

You can file this form if you have chosen to state that your registered office address is situated in Wales as opposed to England and Wales.

It costs £71 to send a paper form to register an LLP.

The continuation pages are optional. Use them if you need to provide more details.
Ms J Hafez v UK Red Lobster Ltd: 6018011/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Hafez v UK Red Lobster Ltd: 6018011/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6932b63c0cf0b7e681ff42c6/Ms_J_Hafez_v_UK_Red_Lobster_Ltd_-_6018011-2025_.pdf).
East Anglia Two Offshore Wind Farm: post-consent condition compliance, Planning Act 2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Decision by the Secretary of State on an application for post-consent condition compliance.

Decision by the Secretary of State as to whether a signed guarantee between East Anglia Two Limited and ScottishPower Renewables (UK) Limited provided suitable security to cover any claims for compensation relating to the exercise of any compulsory acquisition powers granted in the East Anglia Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022.

Date of decision

13 August 2025

Company/location

East Anglia Two Limited. Located in the southern North Sea approximately 32.6 km from the Suffolk coast at its nearest point off Southwold and 37.5 km to Lowestoft.

Type of project

Post-consent condition compliance under the Planning Act 2008.
Professional Qualifications Act 2022: guidance for regulators
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

This guidance provides regulators with information about measures in the Professional Qualifications Act 2022.

This guidance provides regulators with information on the following measures in the Professional Qualifications Act 2022.

Under section 8, regulators in the UK are required to publish certain information about requirements to practise the profession.

Under section 9, regulators are required to provide information to a regulator in another part of the UK when requested to do so.

Under section 10, regulators in the UK are required to provide information to a regulator overseas when requested to do so.
Consultation on the Revised International Council for Harmonisation Guideline M4Q(R2)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

The MHRA is consulting with UK stakeholders to gather feedback and comments on a revised international guideline, M4Q(R2).

The MHRA is consulting with UK stakeholders to gather feedback and comments on a revised international guideline to capture quality information for the registration and lifecycle management of pharmaceuticals for human use.