theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Enviro Clean West Yorkshire
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 Enviro Clean West Yorkshire 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 Enviro Clean West Yorkshire 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.
M Jones v Police Federation of England and Wales: 1604160/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Jones v Police Federation of England and Wales: 1604160/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ad9b852f18566482155825/1604160.2024_M_Jones_v_Police_Federation_of_England_and_Wales_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Cyprus: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

This document contains information about Cyprus to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

Knowledge Base is an information resource for HM Passport Office staff.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy and parental responsibilities
- adoption
- surrogacy
- gender recognition
- documents from Cyprus
Bird flu: near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/46)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham on 17 June 2025.

21 July 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/46) the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

18 July 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/46) the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

17 June 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry near Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham (AIV 2025/46).

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

Download the declaration of the revocation of a surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e6b1c791bb4d8c309a072/Revocation_of_surveillance_zone_declaration_AIV_2025_46.pdf)

This revokes: the declaration of the ending of a protection zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687a85d93f4bde279ef452ca/Merge_PZ_with_SZ_declaration_AIV_2025_46.pdf)

This revokes and replaces: Declaration of an avian influenza protection zone and surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6851a8ca6078645cafcac9ca/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_DPR_2025_89.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the 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 2025/46
Keverstone Court Manor Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3BZ: CHI/OOHN/LSC/2024/0123
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Southern Region, Mr C Norman FRICS, Mr M Woodrow MRICS and Mr L Packer on 14 August 2025.

Read the full decision in BH1 3BZ_CHI/OOHN/LSC/2024/0123_DECISION (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69208fc825317fc65a5cfdd2/2025_November_13-Keverstone_Court_-__Decision_12.11.2025.pdf)
Storing and dismantling waste domestic gas meters: RPS 338
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and dismantle non-WEEE waste domestic gas meters.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit for a waste operation. This applies when you store and dismantle waste domestic gas meters which are not classified as waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in the RPS.

The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
PM call with President of the European Council, President of the European Commission and the leaders of Turkey, Norway and Iceland: 21 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the leaders of Turkey, Norway and Iceland this afternoon.

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the leaders of Turkey, Norway and Iceland this afternoon.

The Prime Minister began by updating on his recent call with President Zelenskyy, and said it was clear President Putin was trying to delay and add conditions to any meaningful ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

He then turned to the military meeting held at Permanent Joint Headquarters yesterday. His visit to representatives from the 31 countries and bodies in attendance had further reinforced to him the importance of ensuring the coalition had the necessary plans in place for any eventuality, he added.

The Prime Minister also outlined the new military sub-planning groups, across land, sea, air, regeneration and reconstruction, which would continue discussions across three intensive planning days next week.

The leaders then discussed the importance of ensuring military equipment outpaced the threats facing Europe. The Prime Minister welcomed the White Paper for European Defence and its particular focus on critical capability gaps.

Europe was facing a different chapter of history and had to step up to meet that challenge, he added.

The leaders agreed to stay in close touch.
Key stage 2 tests: 2025 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2025.

KS2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests were administered in schools in May 2025. Test administration instructions and mark schemes are also provided.

Please refer to the copyright ownership report for details of how schools, educational establishments and third parties can use these materials.
INCHP04100 - Outline of CHIEF computer facilities: security
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Note: This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

Security measures are built into the design of the system to ensure access is only available to authorised personnel and they can only perform the transactions permitted by their management.

Restriction to CHIEF is by Badge and Password.

Badge

Each individual is issued with a Badge that is specific to them. This Badge is keyed in the first screen when accessing CHIEF.

Password

Each individual is issued with a password that must be changed when first signing onto CHIEF, then at regular intervals prompted by the system.

Individuals are restricted in their use on CHIEF to certain computers. Attempted use of an unauthorised unit will result in an error response - Access refused.

Care of Badges and Passwords

The Password or the Badge should not be disclosed to anyone. Once the password has been changed it should be known only to the owner.
Veterans Support Group Abbots Langley
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 Veterans Support Group Abbots Langley 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 Veterans Support Group Abbots Langley 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.
Cervical screening: invitations
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

This invitation is for all women and people with a cervix who are eligible for NHS cervical screening.

This page has 30 translations of the NHS cervical screening invitations:
- 29 languages are available as HTML pages, which you can select in the top right menu
- Kurdish is available as a PDF above
This invitation is for all women and people with a cervix who are eligible for NHS cervical screening. Please wait to be invited before arranging your appointment.
Mr A Tritton v DWA Claims Ltd: 6005624/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Tritton v DWA Claims Ltd: 6005624/2024: Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686cdbe781dd8f70f5de3c3d/Mr_Andrew_Tritton_-vs-_DWA_Claims_Limited_-_6005624.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Tritton v DWA Claims Ltd: 6005624/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6893141366bdd4490c6109c4/Mr_Andrew_Tritton_-vs-_DWA_Claims_Limited_-_6005624.2024_-_Reasons.pdf).
Mr C Stewart v Gainford Hotel Ltd: 6014158/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Stewart v Gainford Hotel Ltd: 6014158/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6808a58e8c1316be7978e717/Mr_C_Stewart_v_Gaindoed_Hotel_Limited_6014158-2024_judgment.pdf).
There can be no equivalence between Russia and Ukraine in how this Council refers to this war: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council Resolution 2774 on Ukraine.

Today marks three years since Russia’s unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Today, we remember the millions of Ukrainians displaced, the tens of thousands of civilians killed, the lives destroyed by President Putin’s imperial ambition.

As the Secretary-General said again yesterday, this war is illegal, a clear violation of the UN Charter and a threat to the core principles of the UN.

No-one wants peace more than Ukraine.

But the terms of that peace matter.

Only a just peace, one that honours the terms of our Charter, will endure.

And the terms of the peace must send a message that aggression does not pay.

This is why there can be no equivalence between Russia and Ukraine in how this Council refers to this war.

If we are to find a path to sustainable peace, the Council must be clear on the war’s origins.

We also owe it to the people of Ukraine who have suffered so much.

Russia chose to launch a war of aggression against a sovereign state, but again today is seeking to obfuscate that fact.

We must also insist on respect for the UN Charter, and Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, within its internationally recognised borders.

Upholding the Charter is the responsibility of every member of the UN, and especially every member of this Council.

Every member.

What, how and on what terms this war ends can only be decided by negotiations with Ukraine.

No peace will be sustainable without Ukraine’s consent.

We regret that our proposals making these points clear were not taken on board, and as such we could not support this resolution.

But we share the ambition to find a lasting end to this war, supported by robust security arrangements that ensure Ukraine never again has to face Russia’s attack.

As my Prime Minister has made clear – the UK remains ready to play its part.

We will continue to provide Ukraine with the support it needs to protect and defend itself and its people.

We remind the Council that Russia could achieve this tomorrow – by ceasing its aggression and withdrawing its forces from all of Ukraine.
Nicaragua sanctions: guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Guidance on the Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.

The Nicaragua (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/610/contents/made) came fully into force on 31 December 2020.

This guidance assists people in implementing and complying with the regulations. It covers the prohibitions and requirements imposed, and provides guidance on best practice for:
- complying with the prohibitions and requirements
- enforcing them
- circumstances where they do not apply
This guidance should be read alongside more detailed sanctions guidance published by departments including the Home Office and HM Treasury, through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI).
Tell HMRC about who is dealing with the estate when someone dies
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Give details about a person or agent who will deal with the money, possessions, and property when someone dies using form P1000.

You can use this HMRC form to tell us:
- you’re the personal representative of the estate
- you want someone else to act for you, like a solicitor or accountant
A personal representative is responsible for finalising the affairs of someone who has died. This role can be:
- an executor — named in the will to deal with the estate
- an administrator (executor dative in Scotland) — appointed by the courts to administer the estate, usually if there’s no will
To fill in this form, you’ll need to print and sign it and include the National Insurance number of the person who has died.

If they did not have a National Insurance number, you’ll need to contact us by calling the Bereavement helpline (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/bereavement-and-deceased-estate).

If you need more help

You can find free help and advice on:
- TaxAid website (https://taxaid.org.uk)
- Tax Help for Older People website (https://taxvol.org.uk)
CH255000 - How to do a compliance check: using FA08/Sch36 inspection powers: prior authorisation by the tribunal
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.

If entry to business premises to carry out an inspection has been refused, or in cases where it can be anticipated that entry will be refused, it may be appropriate to seek approval for the inspection in advance from the tribunal. This will deter non-cooperation and allow penalties to be imposed if an HMRC officer who then attempts to carry out the inspection is obstructed, see CH270000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch270000).

The application must be agreed in advance by an authorised officer, see CH262400 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch262400).

If you plan to issue a taxpayer notice prior to, or during your inspection, you should also seek approval for the information notice from the tribunal. This avoids appeals being made against the notice or any of its requirements, see CH223400 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch223400).

With the exception of inspections for valuation purposes done using the powers in Para12A, Sch36, see CH25380 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch25380) and CH256000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch256000), applications for approval may also be made ‘without notice’. This means that any person affected is not told about it.

A notice template for a tribunal-approved announced inspection can be found in SEES Forms and Letters.

A notice template for a tribunal-approved unannounced inspection can be found in SEES Forms and Letters.

Remember that you cannot change the type of approved inspection from announced to unannounced once the tribunal has given its approval.

There is no right of appeal under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 against a decision of the tribunal to approve an inspection.
UK European Applicant Transfer Scheme: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

This guidance tells decision makers how to manage and decide applications under the UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme.

The UK government, in partnership with France, has agreed to pilot a novel approach to the prevention of dangerous journeys to the UK. Under the pilot arrangement, the UK will remove and readmit individuals who undertake dangerous journeys to the UK, to France.
Ms A Zabar v Tesco Stores Ltd: 1303913/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Zabar v Tesco Stores Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690c8863d4c5f31272d3e682/Ms_A_Zabar_v_Tesco_Stores_Ltd_1303913_2023-Dismissal_Judgement.pdf).
Fish, trace, ship – don’t be caught out
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is advising the UK seafood industry to urgently check out the EU’s expanded definition of processing to make sure businesses are not caught out from 10 January 2026.

Many more UK businesses are now expected to have to complete processing statements as a result of changes to import controls being introduced by the EU in the New Year.

The changes to processing statement requirements are part of wider changes to the EU Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations. As part of these updates, there will be changes for storage documents, to be named non-manipulation documents, and catch certificates.

Without correct documentation seafood exports from the UK may be delayed or stopped altogether, so businesses need to check now whether their operations will fall under the new processing definition.

MMO’s Fish, Trace, Ship campaign is urging all sectors of the seafood industry to check out its Frequently Asked Questions (https://fishtraceship.campaign.gov.uk/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/#Processing) guidance to assess whether the changes to processing statements will apply to them.

To keep exports flowing smoothy, MMO is updating the Fish Export Service (FES) to ensure the IT system can provide enhanced processing statements, catch certificates and other documentation required by the EU from 10 January 2026.

For processing, businesses will be affected if:
- Their goods are caught and landed by a UK vessel
- Then processed in the UK before export
The definition of processing has been expanded to mean any seafood that has been cut, filleted, canned, smoked, salted, cooked, pickled, dried, or otherwise prepared for market.

Fish which has only been frozen, washed and/or packed will not require a processing statement

Processing statements will also need to show the weights of each type of seafood that has contributed to each processed product.

Nick Greenwood, MMO’s Head of Marine Protection and Operations Services, said: “The changes to processing documentation will almost certainly mean businesses that have not had to supply processing statements so far will have to start doing so in January.

“Our message is that you need to make sure you know whether this affects your business right now – and take action if it does.

“We’re committed to supporting every sector of the supply chain to be ready by delivering clear guidance and engagement events - so our advice is to get on board with Fish, Trace, Ship right now.

“We want to work with industry to make sure that no business is unprepared for the changes. Adapting early will make for a smoother transition.”
Deaths of offenders in the community, annual update to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Number of deaths of offenders in the community in England and Wales.

Latest figures for deaths of offenders supervised in the community by the Probation Service in England and Wales for the financial year 2024/25.

The bulletin is released by the Ministry of Justice and produced in accordance with arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Pre-release list

Deaths of offenders supervised in the community statistics are produced and handled by the Ministry of Justice’s (MOJ) analytical professionals and production staff. Pre-release access of up to 24 hours is granted to the following persons:

Ministry of Justice

Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice; Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending; Permanent Secretary; Deputy Director for Probation Policy; Deputy Director for Prisons, Probation, Reoffending, and Performance Data and Statistics and Head of Profession for Statistics; relevant private secretaries (x2); special advisors (x2); press officers (x5); analysts (x5).

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)

Director General Chief Executive of HMPPS; Director General Operations of HMPPS; Regional Probation Director; Deputy Director, Estates, Safety and Litigation; Executive Director, Rehabilitation; and policy officials (x8).
ADCD01050 - Introduction: scope of this guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

HMRC’s (His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) formal procedures and work systems are outlined in these books which give managers and staff the Department’s rules and guidelines and general advice on interpreting them.

The guidance is aimed at HMRC staff and should not be relied upon by businesses in calculating their taxes and/or duties.

This guidance:
- explains the various terms you may encounter and outlines the relevant legislation
- deals with the control/assurance of anti-dumping duty and countervailing duty and
- explains who to contact in CS&TD / DBT - see ADCD06050 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/anti-dumping-and-countervailing-duties/adcd06050).
Alyson King OBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Alyson King is His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She took up her appointment in April 2023. Alyson most recently served as Deputy Head of Mission in Beirut, Lebanon, and before that, as the UK government’s Arabic spokesperson and senior regional communicator for Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Alyson was previously Deputy Director, Policy in the Scotland Office. Before that, Alyson was in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), leading on bilateral relations with 17 countries in northern and central Europe as well as the Republic of Ireland, EU institutional policy and staffing, and the FCO’s work on devolution. Alyson’s previous roles included conflict resolution work in Sudan, a secondment to the European Commission working on sanctions and conflict diamonds, and legal advisory roles on international and EU law in both Brussels and London. Alyson holds a First Class degree in Jurisprudence from Oxford University as well as an LLM in International Law from Columbia Law School; a Masters in International Affairs from SIPA, Columbia University, and a Masters in EU Law (distance learning) from King’s College London. She worked for a leading US law firm in New York and London before joining the civil service. Alyson speaks French, Spanish and Arabic. Read more about Alyson King . Follow Alyson King on X: @AlysonKingUK .

Alyson King is His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She took up her appointment in April 2023.

Alyson most recently served as Deputy Head of Mission in Beirut, Lebanon, and before that, as the UK government’s Arabic spokesperson and senior regional communicator for Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Alyson was previously Deputy Director, Policy in the Scotland Office.

Before that, Alyson was in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), leading on bilateral relations with 17 countries in northern and central Europe as well as the Republic of Ireland, EU institutional policy and staffing, and the FCO’s work on devolution.

Alyson’s previous roles included conflict resolution work in Sudan, a secondment to the European Commission working on sanctions and conflict diamonds, and legal advisory roles on international and EU law in both Brussels and London.

Alyson holds a First Class degree in Jurisprudence from Oxford University as well as an LLM in International Law from Columbia Law School; a Masters in International Affairs from SIPA, Columbia University, and a Masters in EU Law (distance learning) from King’s College London. She worked for a leading US law firm in New York and London before joining the civil service.

Alyson speaks French, Spanish and Arabic.

Read more about Alyson King (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-alyson-king).

Follow Alyson King on X: @AlysonKingUK (https://twitter.com/AlysonKingUK).
Arhag Housing Association Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Arhag Housing Association Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (/government/admin/collections/1550109). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (/government/admin/publications/1573782) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (/government/admin/collections/1549791). An A-Z of providers (/government/admin/detailed-guides/646908) is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Leigh expansion and Hildenborough embankment scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

The scheme will increase storage capacity and involve construction of an embankment.

The Leigh expansion and Hildenborough embankment scheme is being delivered by the Environment Agency in partnership with:
- Kent County Council
- Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
- South East Local Enterprise Partnership - which is now the Kent and Medway Economic Partnership)
Pupil attendance in schools
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Data on the levels of attendance and overall, authorised and unauthorised absence in state-funded primary, secondary and special schools.

This publication provides information on the levels of overall, authorised and unauthorised absence in state-funded:
- primary schools
- secondary schools
- special schools
State-funded schools (https://www.gov.uk/types-of-school) receive funding through their local authority or direct from the government.

It includes daily, weekly and year-to-date information on attendance and absence, in addition to reasons for absence. The release uses regular data automatically submitted to the Department for Education by participating schools.

Explore Education Statistics includes previous pupil attendance releases since September 2022.
Cyber Improvement Plan (CIP)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Cyber Improvement Plan (CIP) template for defence suppliers.

If a defence supplier does not meet the requirements as per Def Stan 05-138 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-for-defence-suppliers-def-stan-05-138-issue-4) (answered through the Supplier Assurance Questionnaire on the online service), then they must submit a CIP.

The Cyber Improvement Plan template for CSM v4 is published on this page, and guidance for completing a Cyber Improvement Plan under CSM v4 is published here: Cyber Security Model (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cyber-security-model).
MSN 1920 (M) Code of safety for special purpose ships, 1983
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Text of the SPS code 1983

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Managers, Crew, Charterers, Shipbuilders, Project Managers, Employers, Surveyors, Recognised Organisations, Contractors and other providers of shipboard personnel

This Notice should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping (Safety Measures for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel and Special Personnel) Regulations 2025 and MGN 701 – Application of the Industrial Personnel Code and the Special Purpose Ships Code.
CTM18210 - Shadow ACT: set-off of ACT: accounting periods beginning before and ending after 5 April 1999
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)


FA98/S31, FA98/SCH3/PARA12 (4)

The amount of ACT available is calculated as it is for accounting periods ending before 6 April 1999 except that:
- no ACT is payable in respect of any distribution made on or after 6 April 1999, and
- no ACT can be carried back from an accounting period beginning on or after 6 April 1999.
The limit on the amount of the set-off is calculated as though the accounting period ended on 5 April 1999 and the profits were those that accrued in the part of the accounting period ending on that date, calculated on a time apportionment basis.
Joinery and Heritage Craftsmen 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 Joinery and Heritage Craftsmen 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 Joinery and Heritage Craftsmen Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Keirra Smith
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Keirra Smith is the Head of the British Consulate-General in Dusseldorf and Director of Department for Business and Trade in Germany. She started the role in May 2025. Before joining the British Consulate-General in Dusseldorf, Keirra was the Deputy Director leading UK-wide Export Services in the Department of Business and Trade, where she led several teams who focused on export design and promotion.  Keirra is a long-term civil servant with over 20 years of trade, investment, innovation, and programme-management experience. She has worked across multiple governments in the UK and Australia. She studied Business and International relations.

Keirra Smith is the Head of the British Consulate-General in Dusseldorf and Director of Department for Business and Trade in Germany. She started the role in May 2025.

Before joining the British Consulate-General in Dusseldorf, Keirra was the Deputy Director leading UK-wide Export Services in the Department of Business and Trade, where she led several teams who focused on export design and promotion.

Keirra is a long-term civil servant with over 20 years of trade, investment, innovation, and programme-management experience. She has worked across multiple governments in the UK and Australia. She studied Business and International relations.
Mr B Jotangia v Premiere Conferencing UK Ltd (In compulsory liquidation): 3301929/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Jotangia v Premiere Conferencing UK Ltd (In compulsory liquidation): 3301929/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a30e0832d2c63f86934386/Mr_B_Jotangia_v_Premiere_Conferencing_UK_Ltd__in_compulsory_liquidation__3301929_2023_Judgment.pdf).
Introduction of Vaping Products Duty from 1 October 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This tax information and impact note provides details of the new Vaping Products Duty which will be implemented on 1 October 2026.

This measure introduces Vaping Products Duty which is a new excise tax on vaping products.

It applies to any vaping liquid that contains nicotine and includes glycerine, glycol, or both, as well as any liquid intended for vaporisation in a vape device that is not classified as a medical or tobacco product.

The duty will be charged on vaping products manufactured in or imported into the UK.
SPE16350 - Shipwork goods: completion of shipwork Authorised Use
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

Goods are considered to have been assigned to their Authorised Use when the vessel or drilling platform is transferred to a person other than the holder of the authorisation or again made available to its owner, inter alia after maintenance, repair or conversion.

Goods supplied directly on board for the purposes of equipping the vessel or platform shall be considered to have been put to the Authorised Use at the time of such use.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Ms A Foers and Others v Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd (in administration): 1808157/2023 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Foers and Others v Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd (in administration): 1808157/2023 and Others - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c5884572e83aab48866cfa/Ms_A_Foers___334_others_v_Tuffnells_Parcels_Express_Limited__in_administration__-_1808157.2023___others_-_Final.pdf).
Non-UK resident entertainers: enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Call or write to HMRC for tax advice if you're a non-UK resident entertainer or sportsperson who performs or competes in the UK.

Online

Check our foreign entertainers tax forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/foreign-entertainers-forms) You can use these forms if you are an entertainer or sportsperson from outside the UK.

Phone

Call HMRC for tax advice if you’re a non-UK resident entertainer or sportsperson who performs or competes in the UK.

If your call is not urgent, you can find out information using:
- the official HMRC app (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-official-hmrc-app)
- your personal tax account or business tax account using HMRC online services (https://www.gov.uk/log-in-register-hmrc-online-services)
Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Outside UK: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Closed bank holidays (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays).

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Post

Write to HMRC for tax advice if you’re a non-UK resident entertainer or sportsperson who performs or competes in the UK.

You do not need to include a street name or PO box when writing to this address.

Couriers should use a different address (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/couriers).

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Related content

Guidance
- Pay tax in the UK as a foreign entertainer or sportsperson (https://www.gov.uk/pay-tax-in-the-uk-as-a-foreign-performer)
- Pay tax on payments to foreign entertainers and sportspersons (https://www.gov.uk/pay-tax-on-payments-to-foreign-performers)
HMRC contacts
- Non-UK residents: payment enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/non-uk-residents-payment)
National Insurance numbers allocated to adult overseas nationals to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

Quarterly publication of National Insurance number allocations to adult overseas nationals entering the UK, data to June 2025.

This Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) quarterly report contains data on National Insurance number allocations to adult overseas nationals entering the UK.

National Insurance number is referred to as NINo in the statistics release.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government areas of research interest
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's research and evidence requirements.

This document sets out strategic research and evidence priorities across the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s key policy areas.

It is a summary document through which the department can promote its evidence needs to research councils, academics and the broader research community.
Mr CS Gandhok v Mann Freightways Ltd: 1306438/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr CS Gandhok v Mann Freightways Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688388b22f4f3f3c34bbebaa/Mr_CS_Gandhok_v_Mann_Freightways_Ltd_-_1306438_2024_-_Final.pdf).
Mr C Yoong v Randstad Solutions Ltd and others: 3201269/2023 and 3201270/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Yoong v Randstad Solutions Ltd and others: 3201269/2023 and 3201270/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66ab7e0c0808eaf43b50dbc7/Mr_C_Yoong_-v-_Randstad_Solutions_Ltd___Others_-_3201269_2023___Others_-_Prelim_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Yoong v University of East London: 3201269/2023 and 3201270/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67adcde6e270ceae39f9e125/Mr_C_Yoong_v_University_of_East_London_3201269_-_2023___321270-_2023_-_strike_out_judgement.pdf).
Secure by Design Problem Book
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Lessons learnt from the 'Secure by Design' approach adopted by MOD which ensures security is designed into any project delivering capabilities or services.

Living in uncertain times, it’s more important than ever that the UK government is cyber resilient, and the ‘Secure by Design’ (https://www.security.gov.uk/policy-and-guidance/secure-by-design/) approach is helping us achieve this cyber resilience. And within the Ministry of Defence (MOD), teams are thinking about security much earlier and more frequently than they did before, which is a good thing. But step changes in thinking never come without friction.

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) recently identified lessons that can be learned from MOD’s adoption of ‘Secure by Design’, and the broader adoption of ‘Secure by Design’ within the UK and internationally. These lessons form the Secure by Design Problem Book.

To help us deliver secure military capabilities at pace, we challenge suppliers - old and new, and from industry and academia - to propose new thinking and solutions to help us overcome these problems.

Many of these problems are specific to defence, but we expect solutions may be found elsewhere. A vibrant ‘Secure by Design’ ecosystem helps us find and exploit these solutions.

We hope this problem book is the next step in growing this critical part of our industrial base.

If you would like to get in touch, please email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
PE22 9PJ, Fold Hill Foods Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/ZP3330BV/V004
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

View the permit issued for Fold Hill Foods, Lincolnshire under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: Fold Hill Foods Limited
- Installation name: Fold Hill Foods
- Permit number: EPR/ZP3330BV/V004