theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Standard form of charge: approval (ACD)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Application form ACD: HM Land Registry approval of standard form of charge deed, and allocation of the official HM Land Registry reference.

Use this form if you are a lending institution or acting on behalf of a lender and need to apply for approval of standard form of charge deed (also referred to as ‘mortgage deed’). This includes the allocation of the official HM Land Registry reference.

To find out where to send the completed form, see Approval of mortgage documentation (PG30) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/approval-of-mortgage-documentation).
SMB Group
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 SMB Group 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 SMB Group 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.
Government Office for Science: academic research data privacy notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

How the Government Office for Science will process your personal data, and your rights.

We process personal data associated with academic research to provide advice on science and technology to Government and the Prime Minister.

The privacy notice explains what we do with your data and how to contact us with any questions.
Risley, Holcroft and Chat Moss National Nature Reserve
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Find out about a new National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Risley, Holcroft and Chat Moss NNR is part of the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves which marks the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

The reserve will be managed by:
- Natural England
- Cheshire Wildlife Trust
- Forestry England
- Lancashire Wildlife Trust
- Warrington Borough Council
- Wigan Council
- Woodland Trust
Mr J Johnson v ScanSource Communications Ltd: 3310154/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Johnson v ScanSource Communications Ltd: 3310154/2021 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685be26f7d72089d199760ef/Mr_J_Johnson_-_v_-_ScanSource_Communications_Ltd_-_3310154-2021_-_Judgment.pdf).
HM Courts and Tribunals Service Board meeting 18 July 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Summary of Board meeting held on 18 July 2024.

The meeting discussed items including:
- HMCTS Allocation Follow-up – Proposals for monitoring in-year FTE reductions and assumptions underlying the financial allocation
- Post General Election report
- Board Effectiveness Review Follow-up
- Performance & Finance Updates
- Getting ready for the Spending Review
- Analysis of the Maintenance Backlog
- Critical Friends’ Review of the Reform Programme
Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton: Local government reorganisation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Documents relating to the government’s programme of local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.

Timeline

5 February 2025

The invitation letter (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-invitation-to-local-authorities-in-two-tier-areas/letter-hampshire-isle-of-wight-portsmouth-and-southampton) sent to Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton councils set out their milestones for reorganisation.

They were invited to submit final proposals by 26 September 2025.

19 November 2025

A written ministerial statement (https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-11-19/hcws1071) was made to Parliament. This set out that a statutory consultation on proposals for local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-hampshire-isle-of-wight-portsmouth-and-southampton) was published. No changes have been proposed for the Isle of Wight, an existing unitary council.

The Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness also wrote to the leaders of councils in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton to thank them for their proposals and inform them of the consultation.

Gosport Borough Council and Isle of Wight council did not submit proposals for unitary local government and so the letter is not addressed to their leaders.
Cambodia: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

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

This document contains useful information about Cambodia which will assist HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy and parental responsibility
- adoption
- surrogacy
- documents from Cambodia
Enterprise Training Academy
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 Enterprise Training Academy 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 Enterprise Training Academy 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:

-Provide training that will make veterans young and old more employable

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.
IEIM404020 - Passive Income
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)


Passive Income

In determining whether or not a NFE is an Active NFE or a Passive NFE [see IEIM404040] it is necessary to consider the nature of the income that the entity receives as it is one of the requirements that less than 50% of the gross income of a NFE can be passive income for the entity to be regarded as an Active NFE.

As the term suggests, passive income is derived from investing in assets rather than from activities carried on in the normal course of a trade or business. Passive income includes the portion of income that consists of:
- Dividends and other distributions of income;
- Interest;
- Income equivalent to interest;
- Rents and royalties, other than rents and royalties derived in the active conduct of a trade or business conducted, at least in part, by employees of the NFE;
- Annuities;
- Income derived from Relevant Crypto-Assets;
- The excess of gains over losses from the sale or exchange of property that gives rise to passive income described previously;
- The excess of gains over losses from transactions (including futures, forwards, options and similar transactions) in any Financial Assets or Relevant Crypto-Assets;
- The excess of foreign currency gains over foreign currency losses;
- Net income from swaps;
- Amounts received under Cash Value Insurance Contracts.
Whether an asset is held for the production of passive income is a question of fact and does not necessarily require that passive income isactually produced in the period concerned. For example, cash will generally be regarded as a type of asset held for the production of passive incomeeven if held in a non-interest bearing account. However, the context in which the income described above is received is important. For example, where the NFE is a dealer in financial assets or Relevant Crypto-Assets, any such income as described above may be income from a trading activity. Where the income described above is received by a NFE and is accounted for, or is taxable as, income from trading activities it should not be included in gross income as passive income.

Income received on assets to invest the capital of an insurance business can also be treated as active income.
Mrs O Lawson v West Midlands Fire Service: 1304185/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs O Lawson v West Midlands Fire Service: 1304185/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b7061a0495029f3e1c6a5b/Mrs_O_H_Lawson_v_West_Midlands_Fire_Service_-_1304185.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Supplementary table for authorities with increased business rates retention arrangements: final local government finance settlement 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Supplementary table for authorities with increased business rates retention arrangements for 2025 to 2026.

This supplementary table sets out all local authorities’ retention position under 50% business rates retention arrangements (i.e. in the absence of bespoke ‘increased’ retention arrangements), for calculation purposes.
Apply for a park home protected site implied terms order, an express terms order or unenforceable express term order: Form PH2
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Park home site owners or park home occupiers on protected sites can use this form to apply for various orders about their terms of agreement. Check the form itself for details.

You’ll be applying under Sections 2(2) and 2(3) of the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (as amended).

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.
Parental responsibility: what it is and how we check for it: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff what parental responsibility is and why we need it for passport purposes.

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff:
- what parental responsibility is and why we need it for passport purposes
- how to use the information shown in the passport application to confirm parental responsibility
- how to confirm parental responsibility if the child is registered as a British national (and the parents have not supplied a birth certificate)
VATF36310 - What to consider prior to determining whether to use an intervention: matters to consider when looking at particular types of taxable person or activity: conduit traders: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)


This part of the guidance manual is aimed at assisting officers in tackling conduit traders, which are traders which facilitate Supply Chain fraud outside the UK (VATF23500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-fraud/vatf23500)), where the tax loss is outside the UK.

The guidance sets out:
- what a conduit trader is (VATF36320 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-fraud/vatf36320))
- the types of conduit trading there is in the UK (VATF36330 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-fraud/vatf36330))
- possible civil interventions officers can use (VATF36340 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-fraud/vatf36340))
Note: Officers are strongly advised to consult the VAT Serious Non-Compliance & Fraud Team and/or the FIS Technical Team at an early stage when considering possible interventions in these cases. You must obtain approval from the VAT Serous Non-Compliance & Fraud Team before making any decisions involving the Kittel principle (VATF50000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-fraud/vatf50000)) or de-registration on grounds of abuse (VATF44500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-fraud/vatf44500)).
Venn Leadership 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 Venn Leadership 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 Venn Leadership Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Discounts
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.
Foundation Builder CIC
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 Foundation Builder CIC 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 Foundation Builder CIC 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
- 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.
Templar Medical
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 Templar Medical 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 Templar Medical 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
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr P J Nsiah v LJ Sure Mercies Care Ltd: 6016847/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P J Nsiah v LJ Sure Mercies Care Ltd: 6016847/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6851821e510376e43ffdb31e/Mr_P_J_Nsiah__-_v_-_LJ_Sure_Mercies_Care_Limited___6016847-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Prem Intel Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Decision for applicant Intel Corporation registration number 16232801, applicant successful.

Application number 5419

Applicant Intel Corporation objected to the name used by Prem Intel Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 27 October 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Prem Intel Ltd is changed to 16232801, Ltd.
UK NSC Blood Spot Task Group January 2025 meeting summary
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Notes from the January 2025 meeting of the UK National Screening Committee blood spot task group.

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) set up the blood spot task group (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/uk-nsc-blood-spot-task-group-bstg) (BSTG) to identify practical and innovative approaches to help researchers and others develop evidence that can help the committee make good recommendations.

BSTG discussions feed into policy development and are therefore confidential. These summary notes have been prepared for sharing more widely for input and discussion by interested stakeholders.

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have any queries about this publication, making sure you include its full title.
Mr J Harkins v McQueen’s Dairies Ltd: 8000215/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Harkins v McQueen’s Dairies Ltd: 8000215/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/668bace8899a6f92e5d9ce57/Mr_J_Harkins_v_McQueens_Dairies_Limited_-_8000215-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Harkins v McQueen’s Dairies Ltd: 8000215/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684bf52cda3d1b49e679701c/8000215.2023_-_John_Harkins_v_McQueen_s_Dairies_Ltd_-_Amended_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Harkins v McQueen’s Dairies Ltd: 8000215/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a85838960e2d135b4c8d9b/Mr_J_Harkins_v._McQueens_Dairies_Limited_-_8000215.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

This strategic steer sets out the government’s growth-focused priorities for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Each Parliament, the government publishes a strategic steer setting out the government’s priorities for the CMA. The government’s expectation is that the CMA will focus on growth while delivering its statutory duty to promote competition for the benefit of consumers.
Mr M Rose and Ms C Robinson v Wilf Ward Family Trust: 2502563/2023 and 2502647/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Rose and Ms C Robinson v Wilf Ward Family Trust: 2502563/2023 and 2502647/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b2fae3b56d8b0856c2fd2e/Mr_M_Rose___Ms_C_Robinson_v_Wilf_Ward_Family_Trust_2502563-2023___2502647-2023.pdf).
Honorary Consul Lower Saxony: recruitment
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-31)

The British Embassy is recruiting an Honorary Consul in Lower Saxony to support UK interests and citizens. This is a voluntary role for 4 hours a week.

Applications must be received by 11.59pm (Germany) on 15 October, 2025.

We are looking for an Honorary Consul in Lower Saxony.

As a candidate you should have a very good understanding and knowledge of Lower Saxony and an established network that will help you to support British interests and to provide support to British Nationals who find themselves in difficulty. The position may also involve helping the British Embassy respond to a crisis.

As a British Honorary Consul, you will work under the supervision of the Deputy Head of Mission and Consul-General in Berlin. You will work closely with our consular, internal politics and public diplomacy teams. Depending on the needs of the British Embassy you will have the opportunity to work alongside other sections.

With your help we would like to continue to build on the particular relationship which Lower Saxony and the United Kingdom have enjoyed.

The British Embassy is an inclusive and diversity-friendly organisation. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

The British Embassy in Germany is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.

An Honorary Consul is a voluntary position defined by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

Appointment

The appointment will initially be for a term of 1 year. At the end of the initial term, the appointment may be renewed for a further 3 years, subject to the requirements of the superintending post (the embassy). Any further term will be for 3 years.

Number of hours

You are expected to work no more than 4 hours in an average week.

Honorarium

The appointment is unsalaried and carries no entitlement to a pension or any other benefit. However, there is a small annual honorarium.

Requirements

Security Clearance: your appointment is subject to you receiving security clearance from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

Conflicts of interest: you must not engage in any occupation or undertaking which might conflict with the interests of His Majesty’s Government.

Exequatur: Your appointment is subject to you receiving an exequatur from the German Foreign Office.

Applications

Applicants should submit their CV (in English, up to 2 pages) and covering letter (in English, no more than 2 pages) setting out their reason for applying the role for the role and how they meet the above criteria.

Send applications to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Applications must be received by 11.59pm (Germany) on 15 October, 2025.

Applications can also be sent via post:

British Embassy BerlinWilhelmstraße 70-7110117Berlin
CH882000 - Agent operational guidance: dishonest tax agents: getting access to an agent's files: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


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.
Building a better future with the law
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

GLD lawyers played a critical role in delivering the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill introduced to Parliament on 11 March is a key element of the Government’s Growth Mission.

The Bill supports the Government’s commitments to build 1.5 million new homes in this Parliament, kickstart economic growth and make Britain a clean energy superpower through reforms to the planning system.

The key objective of the Bill is to streamline planning processes to accelerate house building and major infrastructure projects. The Bill will also support the government’s Clean Power 2030 mission by speeding up the delivery of clean energy infrastructure.

Successful delivery of the Bill has involved outstanding cross government collaboration by Government Legal Department lawyers advising in 5 key departments: MHCLG, DfT, DESNZ, Defra and MoJ.

GLD lawyers worked closely with lawyers in the Office for Parliamentary Counsel who drafted the Bill.

Thanks to expert legal advice from across the Civil Service, we have been able to deliver all aspects of the Bill, and associated products such as the Explanatory Notes Delegated Powers Memorandum and Human Rights memorandum.

Innovative and creative thinking helped deliver legal solutions to support the delivery of housebuilding, the creation of a Nature Restoration Fund, and improvements to infrastructure and clean energy.

The Bill’s measures which introduce environmental delivery plans make targeted amendments to existing environmental legislation, like the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, in order to assist the securing of improved outcomes for the environment.

In response to Lord Banner KC’s independent review into legal challenges of Development Consent Orders[1] (#_ftn1), the Bill also makes provision for the removal of the paper permission stage for judicial reviews of National Policy Statements and Development Consent Orders, introduced by the Planning Act 2008, and removes the right to appeal for cases deemed totally without merit at the oral permission hearing.

[1] (#_ftnref1) Independent review into legal challenges against Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-into-legal-challenges-against-nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects)
Environment Agency
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 Environment Agency 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 Environment Agency 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:

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.
Mr M Chakir v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2215333/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Chakir v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2215333/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681c74a5155568d3da1d2a29/Mr_Mohamed_Chakir_v_The_Commissioner_of_Police_of_the_Metropolis_-_2215333-2023.pdf).
Mrs V Darlington v Heart and Home Living Ltd: 3300643/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs V Darlington v Heart and Home Living Ltd: 3300643/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888ee6d8b3a37b63e738f94/Mrs_V_Darlington_-_v_-_Heart_and_Home_Living_-_3300643-2024_-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Register an enduring power of attorney
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Forms and guidance to register an enduring power of attorney (EPA).

Use these forms to register an enduring power of attorney (EPA) if the person who made it (the ‘donor’) has lost or is losing mental capacity.

You can download:
- a complete pack of documents in ZIP file format
- individual forms and guidance
As soon as you’ve officially told people you intend to register, send the completed EP2PG form to:

Office of the Public GuardianPO Box 16185BirminghamB2 2WH

Include the original EPA form or a certified copy if the original has been lost.

You can email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to get the document in large print.

Include your address and the title of the document you need.

Personal information

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is committed to the responsible handling and security of your personal information.

Your privacy is important to us and protected in law by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).

Find out how OPG uses your personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-the-public-guardian/about/personal-information-charter)
Apply for VAT group registration
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Use form VAT50/51 to apply to register a VAT group.

Use this form to apply to register:
- 2 or more companies
- other corporate bodies as one entity, with one VAT registration number
Find out how to amend a VAT group (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/amend-a-vat-group), if you have already registered.

What you will need

For each proposed group member you’ll need:
- their incorporation status, number and incorporation date (if applicable)
- their VAT registration number (if applicable)
- their total expected taxable and non-taxable turnover which should include supplies to fellow group members
- their location
- whether they meet the control conditions within VAT Notice 700/2 Group and divisional registration
- details of any payments made or received to be delivered after they’ve joined the group
You’ll also need to confirm:
- the exemption status of each proposed group member and the actual group once set up
- if they have capital assets acquired within the last 3 years which are, or will be, leased or used by members of the group
- if they own capital assets which will be subject to the Capital Goods Scheme when the application takes effect
Apply for VAT group registration

Get all of your information together before you start. You will fill this form in online and you cannot save your progress.

Fill in VAT50/51. (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/print-and-post/form/VAT/1.0/VAT5051/vat50-51.xdp)

Print and post it to HMRC, using the postal address shown on the form.

This file may not be suitable if you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader). If you need a more accessible format, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) and tell us what format you need. It will help if you tell us what assistive technology you use. Read the accessibility statement for HMRC forms (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/accessibility-statement-for-hmrc-interactive-forms).

You need to upload the VAT50/51 to your online VAT registration (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/register-for-vat) once you have registered.

What happens next

You can check when you can expect a reply from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-expect-a-reply-from-hmrc).

Related forms and guidance

Find out about group and divisional registration (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/group-and-divisional-registration-vat-notice-7002) and which forms you need to use to apply.

Apply to change the representative member of a VAT group (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-change-the-representative-member-of-a-vat-group) using form VAT56.

Authorise an agent to form or amend a VAT group (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/authorise-an-agent-to-register-or-amend-a-vat-group) using form VAT53.
Update to the water company drought plan guideline (2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

We want your views on updates to the guideline that water companies in England must follow when they prepare and publish their drought plans by 2027.

We formally review and update our guideline that water companies in England must follow when preparing their drought plans every 5 years.

The water company drought plan guideline sets out what companies must and should include in their statutory drought management plans. These plans focus on what companies plan to do to maintain their water supply and protect the environment from the actions they take during a drought.

We have updated the guideline to ensure that all technical information is up to date and lessons learnt from recent research and experience of drought has been incorporated. We have worked with water companies and regulators and taken their informal comments into account in providing this updated guideline.

We are asking for your views on:
- the clarity of the changes we have made to the guideline
- if anything is missing or needs improving to ensure that water companies write robust drought plans when following our guideline
Designated standards: equipment for explosive atmospheres
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for equipment for explosive atmospheres.

Equipment for explosive atmospheres notice of publication 0082/23 was originally scheduled for publication on 31 May 2023 but was postponed to allow the assessment of objections received to its associated proposal to amend, published on 2 May 2023.

Notices of publication from the Department for Business and Trade and its predecessor the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy are provided above for designated standards for equipment for explosive atmospheres. This is in support of the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 (as amended). A consolidated list of the standards is also available for reference by businesses.
Miss A Tero v GXO Logistics UK Ltd: 3314948/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Tero v GXO Logistics UK Ltd: 3314948/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6814ddcba87f19ba7b3a82ed/Miss_A_Tero_v_GXO_Logistics_UK_Limited_3314948_2023_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Tero v GXO Logistics UK Ltd: 3314948/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853d738f812712f845814d1/Miss_A_Tero__v_GXO_Logistics_UK_Ltd__3314948.2023__Written_Reasons.pdf).
DWP Customer Experience Survey: Benefit Customers 2021 to 2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

This report provides an overview of benefit customers’ satisfaction and experience of the service they received from DWP between April 2021 and March 2022.

Research background

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Customer Experience Survey (CES) is an ongoing survey designed to monitor customer satisfaction with the services offered by DWP. It looks at:
- overall customer satisfaction with the service provided by DWP
- Get it Right
- Make it Easy
- Communicate Clearly
- Professional and Supportive
- customer characteristics including equality measures and digital access
This report presents findings from interviews conducted with 7,137 benefit customers. Fieldwork was independently conducted by Ipsos (previously known as Ipsos MORI).

Research value

Findings from CES are used across DWP to inform improvements in service delivery.