theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Fran Bennett
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Fran Bennett had an academic teaching and research post in the Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford, for over 20 years and is now Emeritus Fellow. She is also a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and has a particular interest in social security policy, gender issues, and poverty and participation.  Fran has written extensively on social policy issues for the UK government and others and was a specialist advisor to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee for its inquiry into Universal Credit (2020).  Fran has worked for the Child Poverty Action Group and Oxfam, was involved with a local advice centre for two decades and is a longstanding member of the policy advisory group of the Women’s Budget Group. She has also been an independent consultant and continues to work with the European Social Policy Analysis Network.

Fran Bennett had an academic teaching and research post in the Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford, for over 20 years and is now Emeritus Fellow. She is also a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and has a particular interest in social security policy, gender issues, and poverty and participation.

Fran has written extensively on social policy issues for the UK government and others and was a specialist advisor to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee for its inquiry into Universal Credit (2020).

Fran has worked for the Child Poverty Action Group and Oxfam, was involved with a local advice centre for two decades and is a longstanding member of the policy advisory group of the Women’s Budget Group. She has also been an independent consultant and continues to work with the European Social Policy Analysis Network.
HS2 Phase One Planning Forum notes for local authorities
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

These notes have been developed through the Phase One Planning Forum for local authorities when considering Schedule 17 requests for approval.

These Planning Forum Notes have been agreed by the HS2 Phase One Planning Forum. Paragraph 4.1.3 of the HS2 Phase One Planning Memorandum states that “in order to help co-ordinate and secure the expeditious implementation of those planning provisions [i.e. Schedule 17], the Forum will prepare Planning Forum Notes on related matters, which will set out standards and practices to be followed by those implementing the Planning Conditions Schedule”. Paragraph 4.1.5 of the HS2 Phase One Planning Memorandum qualifying authorities, i.e. members of the Planning Forum, will in considering requests for approval under Schedule 17 to the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act have regard to these Planning Forum Notes.
Lance Media 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 Lance Media 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 Lance Media 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Sonic Communications (International) Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Sonic Communications (International) Limited will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 Sonic Communications (International) Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Military Ethos: Encouraging military ethos through communications support to the National Memorium Arboretum and equipment sponsorship of the RAF Falcon Parachute Display Team.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms C Holroyd v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 6007911/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Holroyd v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 6007911/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f1052306e6515f7914c6d7/6007911.2024_C_Holroyd_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_-_Judgment.pdf).
PM meeting with President Ramaphosa of South Africa: 21 November 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

The Prime Minister met South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, in Johannesburg today.

The Prime Minister met South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, in Johannesburg today.

The Prime Minister began by thanking President Ramaphosa for the warm welcome to South Africa, and congratulating him on Africa’s first G20.

He said the summit represented a really important moment and thanked the President for his leadership.

Turning to the bilateral relationship, the Prime Minister welcomed the strong partnership between the UK and South Africa to boost growth in both countries and increase trade between them.

That included work on trains and parts built in Derby and being used in South Africa, he added.

This was a tangible example of the strength of the relationship between the two countries, the Prime Minister said.

Turning to Ukraine, the Prime Minister reiterated the importance of securing a just and lasting peace.

On Sudan, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of securing a humanitarian truce, and the leaders agreed on the importance of international unity to push for a lasting ceasefire.

The leaders looked forward to speaking again at the summit tomorrow.
Community Furniture Aid
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 Community Furniture Aid 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 Community Furniture Aid recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs C Scott v Glasgow City Council: 121320/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C Scott v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af3a4be270ceae39f9e20e/Mrs_C_Scott_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx__-Judgment.pdf).
Government Major Projects Portfolio: Senior Responsible Owners
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

This page brings together information on Senior Responsible Owners (SROs) for the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP).

The guidance for officials giving evidence to Parliamentary Select Committees, known as the Osmotherly Rules was updated on 17 October 2014. As part of this update government is committed to publishing the names of SROs for projects on the GMPP and their appointment letters.

The below lists contain data as accurate at the publication of the Annual Report on Government’s Major Projects for each year.
ATACPD04200 - ATA carnet procedures: endangered species of wild fauna and flora
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 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).

Following concerns expressed by contracting parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Administrative Committee of the Istanbul Convention, of which the UK is a contracting party, agreed to recommend the best practice of including a cross reference to any necessary CITES documentation/licenses on the carnet.

Such information should be included on the rear of the green cover sheet and the other general lists.
United Insurance Brokers Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

The SFO has charged UK insurance company United Insurance Brokers Limited with failure to prevent bribery.

In April 2025, the SFO first announced an investigation into United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIBL), at the same time it was charged with failure to prevent bribery.

UIBL is accused of failing to prevent associates from bribing state officials in Ecuador between October 2013 and March 2016.

UIBL offered re-insurance services which insure against any losses caused by making significant and unexpected payouts for insurance policies.

Case Timeline

7 May 2025 - Representatives of UIBL faced Westminster Magistrates Court, where they were ordered to attend Southwark Crown Court on 4 June 2025

16 April 2025 – The investigation was announced by the SFO and the company was charged with failure to prevent bribery. You can read more in our press release (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-insurer-charged-with-bribery-in-ecuador).

Support for victims and witnesses

If you have been impacted by this case and need support, please see this page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-for-victims-and-witnesses) for information on support services available to you.
DVLA announces Tim Moss CBE as new Chief Executive
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Tim Moss CBE will lead the DVLA's mission to make the UK’s roads the safest in the world and deliver excellent public services.

- Tim Moss CBE will start his new role on 31 March 2025
- he arrives from the Welsh Government, where he is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Director General for Corporate Services and Inspectorates
- Transport Secretary thanks previous CEO, Julie Lennard, and interim CEO, Lynette Rose, for their hard work
The Secretary of State for Transport is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Moss CBE as the new Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), effective from 31 March 2025.

Tim is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Director General for Corporate Services and Inspectorates at the Welsh Government and previously worked as Chief Executive at the Intellectual Property Office. Through these roles, Tim has extensive experience managing functions including HR, Finance and Digital Data, and has taken responsibility for several independent inspectorates focused on planning decisions and health outcomes.

Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport, said:

I’m delighted to confirm Tim Moss CBE as the new CEO of DVLA today.

He arrives with a wealth of experience from his time at the Welsh Government and I’m looking forward to working with him as he builds on the hard work of DVLA’s previous CEO, Julie Lennard.

I’d also like to extend my thanks to Lynette Rose, who filled the role on an interim basis, and wish her the very best as she returns to her role as Director of Strategy, Policy and Communications at the end of March.

Tim Moss CBE, incoming DVLA CEO, said:

I am absolutely delighted to be appointed to the role as CEO for DVLA.

I have enjoyed a number of links with DVLA over the years and seen the great work it has done on digital transformation and customer delivery which touches on the lives of nearly everyone in the UK. I am honoured to be able to join the DVLA team and help the next phase of making the UK’s roads the safest in the world and delivering excellent public services.

Roads media enquiries

Media enquiries xx-xxxx-xxxx

Switchboard xx-xxxx-xxxx
Cleveland National Probation Service
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 Cleveland National Probation Service 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 Cleveland National Probation Service recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Solihull Sixth Form College
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 Solihull Sixth Form College 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 Solihull Sixth Form College 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.
EXPP5000 - Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) export declarations: contents
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.
Mr G Richards v Heston Apex (Europe) Ltd: 6020786/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Richards v Heston Apex (Europe) Ltd: 6020786/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6da1db0bb6528ee866d9f/Mr_G_Richards_v_Heston_Apex__Europe__Limited_-_6020786-20204.pdf).
The Crown Estate annual reports and accounts
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

This collection brings together The Crown Estate’s main annual reports and accounts since integrated reporting was introduced in 2012-13.

The Crown Estate is an independent commercial business, created by Act of Parliament, with a diverse portfolio of UK buildings, shoreline, seabed, forestry, agriculture and common land. The business generates valuable revenue for the government and over the last ten years has contributed £5 billion to the Consolidated Fund.

The Crown Estate’s annual reports and accounts detail how the organisation has created value in the short, medium and long term. The documents provide information for stakeholders to assess its performance, business model and strategy.
INTM333540 - Double Taxation Applications and Claims: repayment interest: Countries and territories where companies do not qualify for repayment interest
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)


Non qualifying countries

Companies resident in a country that was not a member state of the EU/EEA do not qualify for repayment interest unless the repayment relates to income received in an accounting period for which the company is within the charge to UK Corporation Tax.

While the following territories or States had close links with one or more EEA Member States, they were not member states of the EEA and companies resident there did not qualify for repayment interest. These territories are:

Andorra

Channel Islands (Guernsey, Jersey)

Faroe Islands

Gibraltar

Greenland

Isle of Man

Monaco

San Marino

Switzerland

Vatican City
Mrs M Jamieson v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 114587/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Jamieson v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b6e912bd116e3d7b1cf301/xx-xxxx-xxxx_Mrs_M_Jamieson_v_Glasgow_City_Council__Cordia_LLP_-_Copy.pdf).
Recent mortality trends in England
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

This report provides up-to-date and long-term trends in mortality in England by sex, age group and cause of death, including provisional data for 2024.

This report provides up-to-date and long-term trends in mortality in England by sex, age group and cause of death, including provisional data for 2024. By providing data on trends in life expectancy and mortality rates, it aims to:
- provide a complete picture of mortality trends in the decade before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
- assess the extent to which levels of mortality have recovered since the pandemic to those seen before the pandemic
For queries about this report email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Correction to the designs register under section 21: 6472785
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Designs correction of error notices are used to notify any third party of a proposed correction of a clerical error made by the registry prior to a correction taking place.

Designs correction of error notices notify third parties of a proposed correction of a clerical error made by the registry prior to a correction taking place.

The notice sets out the error we are correcting and the procedures to be followed and provides for an opportunity to be heard before any correction is made.
SB v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2025] UKUT 036 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wright on 30 January 2025

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-V (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67acafce48169f7508af609c/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-V.pdf).

Judicial Summary

In this case the appeal was allowed because the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (i) made a mistake of fact about SB failing to accurately report and record the incident which occurred on 10 August 2022, (ii) erred in law in failing to take into account all the relevant evidence about whether SB had shown insight and remorse for what had occurred on 10 August 2022, and (iii) it further erred in law by failing to take into account the character references SB had supplied to the DBS. The appeal was dismissed on all other grounds, including proportionality, and SB was to remain on both barred lists until the DBS makes a new decision.
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

The home of Defence Science and Technology Laboratory on GOV.UK. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) brings mission success to UK defence and security through science and technology advantage.

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) brings mission success to UK defence and security through science and technology advantage.

Dstl is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence (/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence).
Apply for the electric vehicle (EV) pavement channels grant
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

How local authorities can apply for electric vehicle (EV) pavement channels grant funding.

The electric vehicle (EV) pavement channels grant funds local authorities to install cross-pavement channels in England. This will support residents without access to off-street parking to charge their EVs at home and benefit from cheaper, domestic tariffs.

See the electric vehicle pavement channels grant (https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/grants-and-loans/electric-vehicle-pavement-channels-grant/), provided by the LEVI support body, for more information.

Fund objectives

The EV pavement channels grant has the following objectives:
- to empower local authorities to adopt pavement channels in their EV strategies as a local charging solution
- to increase EV uptake by supporting residents without off-street parking to charge at home and benefit from cheaper, domestic tariffs
- to accelerate the rollout of pavement channels
Apply for EV pavement channels grant

The £25 million capital fund will be available to all Tier 1 local authorities (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electric-vehicle-ev-pavement-channels-grant-local-authority-allocations) (unitary, county or combined authorities) in England for the financial year 2025 to 2026.

Eligible local authorities will need to demonstrate they meet the criteria, (PDF) (https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/EVPCG-Info-Pack.pdf).

Combined authorities will be allocated and issued funding on behalf of authorities in their region. In London, funding will be made available directly to boroughs.

Local authorities will receive their funding upon successful approval of their application.

Apply directly to the Energy Saving Trust (https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/grants-and-loans/electric-vehicle-pavement-channels-grant/).

Support

The LEVI support body will provide support for local authority officers.

Any queries should be sent to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mr M Newstead v Attention Seekers Productions Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 6008777/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Newstead v Attention Seekers Productions Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 6008777/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67811dc000e3d719f19217da/Mr_M_Newstead_v_Attention_Seekers_Productions_Limited__in_voluntary_liquidation__-_6008777-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Newstead v Attention Seekers Productions Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 6008777/2024 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b302df4a80c6718b55bde8/Mr_M_Newstead_v_Attention_Seekers_Productions_Limited__in_voluntary_liquidation__-_6008777-2024_-_Certifcate_of_Correction.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Fan Heater BG-EH10 (2511-0048)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Product Safety Report for Fan Heater BG-EH10 presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Fan Heater BG-EH10

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug pins are too narrow and do not conform to the dimensional requirements of BS1363.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug pins are too narrow and do not conform to the dimensional requirements of BS1363. The plug fuse does not meet the requirements of BS 1362 as the length of the fuse link and diameter of end cap were below minimum permitted tolerances. This could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.

This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0048

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The Kit Monkey
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 The Kit Monkey 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 The Kit Monkey recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Report of the independent investigation into Capture accounting software
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

A review of findings on software developed by Post Office in the 1990s, which was meant to assist sub-postmasters with balancing and periodic reconciliations.

This report, provided by Kroll, will support the government in determining whether postmasters have faced detriment due to the Capture system, and what steps should be taken.

The government published their response to the report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-investigation-into-capture-government-response) on 17 December 2024.
CISR61200 - Monthly returns: overview: CIS300 - familiarisation - CIS300(Notes) - page 2
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)


The text of the notes contains useful information for contractors.

Page 1 of the notes can be found in the information panel at CISR61190 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr61190). Page 2 continues with:

Replacement returns. Should you need a replacement Contractor’s monthly return, because for example you have lost the original one we sent you, please phone the CIS helpline on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Help and guidance. These guidance notes will help you fill in your monthly return. They do not have box-by-box notes - only notes for boxes you might need help with or want more information about. We are happy to help if there is anything you are not sure about. Please phone the CIS helpline on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Filing your return online. You can also fill in your monthly return online. If you would prefer to do this, go to www.hmrc.gov.uk/cis (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/cis/) for more information.

Deemed Contractors. Businesses brought into the scheme because they spend £3 million in any rolling one year period on construction operations do not have to apply the scheme or enter any payment details on the return for expenditure which relates to property used for the purposes of the business itself provided that it is not for sale or let, or it is held as an investment.

More information can be found in the Guide for Contractors and Subcontractors CIS340.

Local Authorities and Public Bodies. Payments to local authorities and public bodies should not be included on monthly returns.

Continuation sheets. There is only room for us to partially complete details for up to four subcontractors on the monthly return. When there are more than four, we need you to fill in continuation sheets.

You must send any continuation sheets back to us at the same time as your monthly return otherwise your return is incomplete.

There are two versions of the continuation sheet.

CIS300(CS). We will send this with your contractor’s monthly return when our records indicate you are paying five or more subcontractors. We will partially complete this continuation sheet with details of subcontractors you have verified or paid previously.

CIS300(CS)(man). This is a blank continuation sheet and will not show any subcontractor details. Only fill it in when you have made payments to subcontractors whose details you cannot fit on page 3 of your contractor’s monthly return. We will supply blank continuation sheets in your Contractor’s Pack. You can get further supplies from the CIS Orderline on xx-xxxx-xxxx

Go to the information panel at CISR61210 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr61210) for the page 3 notes.
Irwin Mitchell LLP
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 Irwin Mitchell LLP 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 Irwin Mitchell LLP 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
We also pledge the following:

-Providing legal advice to injured servicemen and bereaved families

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms N E Sepa v Harvey Nichols Regional Stores Ltd: 8001981/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N E Sepa v Harvey Nichols Regional Stores Ltd: 8001981/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684ac26b24224d02f84137e4/8001981.2024_-_Ms_N_Ebaco_Sepa_v_Harvey_NIchols_Regional_Stores_Ltd_-_Amended_Judgment_Issued_29.05.2025.pdf).
Product Recall: M.Asam VITAMIN C Glow Ampullen 2x14x2ml sold via QVC (2510-0211)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

Product Recall for M.Asam VITAMIN C Glow Ampullens presenting a risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: M.Asam VITAMIN C Glow Ampullen 2x14x2ml sold via QVC

Hazard: The product presents a risk of injuries as a batch of product contains liquid glass material within the serum.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of injuries as a small drop of liquid glass material was discovered in the affected batches. During normal use, the glass could come in to contact with the user’s skin whilst using the serum, causing minor injuries and cuts.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact the place of purchase for redress.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2510-0211

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Non-technical summaries of projects granted under ASPA
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Brings together the annual lists of non-technical summaries that describe the projects granted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA).

The publication of non-technical summaries is a legal requirement under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA).

They are a statement, in non-technical language, of the proposed programme of work and state the objectives, predicted harm, benefits of the programme and the number and types of animals to be used in the programme. They also demonstrate that the proposed programme of work will be carried out in compliance with the principles of replacement, reduction and refinement.

Below you will find non-technical summaries of project granted by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) including those that should be retrospectively assessed.

Details of project licences granted under ASPA in 2010 to 2012 are available on The National Archives (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http:/www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/science-research-statistics/animals/).