theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Conflict of Interest policy
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

Inspectors maintain principles of openness, fairness and impartiality, they are allocated casework taking into account the conflict of interest policy.

This guidance explains:
- identifying potential conflicts of interest and allocating work
- property interests
- financial interests
- previous work and/or employment or other unpaid activities
- political Interests
MTT45110 - Particular entities and adjustments: Investment entities: Definitions of ‘investment entity’ and ‘insurance investment entity’
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


Definitions of investment entity and insurance investment entity are set out in section 236 of Finance (No.2) Act 2023.

See MTT10260 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt10260) for guidance on the meaning of investment fund.

Investment entity

An entity is an investment entity if it is:
- an investment fund,
- a UK REIT or overseas REIT equivalent (see MTT10260 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt10260)),
- an entity:
- that is 95% owned by one or more investment funds, UK REITs, or overseas REITS, and
- whose activities consist, wholly or almost wholly, of the holding of assets or the investment of funds for the benefit of those owners,
- an entity:
- that is 85% owned by one or more investment funds, UK REITs, or overseas REITS, and
- whose income is wholly or almost wholly excluded dividends or excluded equity gains, or a mixture thereof, or
- an insurance investment entity.
See MTT17060 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt17060) for guidance on determining the percentage ownership interest of an entity held by a class of entities.

Insurance investment entity

Insurance companies invest in many different types of funds to generate income which can be used to pay policyholder claims in the future. Although these funds have many of the characteristics of an investment fund, they will often not meet the investment fund definition as they are held, directly or indirectly, by a single investor – the insurance company.

For insurance investment entities, there is no requirement for there to be multiple unconnected investors. An insurance investment entity may be wholly-owned by a single entity, or by a number of entities belonging to the same group.

An insurance investment entity must still meet the conditions at sections 236(1)(b) to (g) in the investment fund definition.

Conditions 236(2)(c) to (e) in the definition are designed to ensure that the definition is only met by investment funds of an insurance company that exist for the purpose of the insurance business and that the definition is not subject to manipulation or abuse from groups wanting to take advantage of the rules specific to investment entities.

Condition 236(2)(e) requires that regulated entities hold 100% of the ownership interests in the entity. The percentage ownership of regulated entities is tested using the rules in section 244 (see MTT17050), so the ownership interests may be indirect, but there is no double counting.

The requirement may also be met if the entity is owned by a flow-through entity which is subject to regulations in the same manner as an insurance company.

See MTT17060 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt17060) for guidance on determining the percentage ownership interest of an entity held by a class of entities.
Ms R Hamilton v Glasgow City Council: 4113225/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms R Hamilton v Glasgow City Council: 4113225/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2ab4cd4a1b0665b8ee21b/Ms_R_Hamilton_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4113225.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
Decision Writing Guidance (January 2025 v2.0)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

The Decision Writing Guidance is for all members involved in writing and reviewing Parole Board decisions.

It sets out the general principles, guidance on filling out the decision template, and what each section of the decision should include. This guidance was previously titled the Reasons Writing Guidance.

The guidance has been amended to reflect to reflect recent changes in policy and legislation following the Parole Board (Amendment) Rules 2024 and the Victims and Prisoners (VAP) Act 2024, as well as other changes in practice.

This replaces all previous versions of the Reasons-Writing Guidance.
The Spearhead Foundation
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 Spearhead Foundation 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 Spearhead Foundation 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Provide a support service and hub: Giving a 7 day a week safe space for our veterans and serving personnel to attend and meet like-minded individuals to assist with transition and independence

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.
Simmons & Simmons 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 Simmons & Simmons 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 Simmons & Simmons 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
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.
7 South Priors Court, Lings, Weston Favell, Northampton, NN3 8LD:CAM/34UF/MNR/2025/0655
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern region Mr P Roberts FRICS CEnv

Read the decision in full 7 South Priors Court, Lings, Weston Favell, Northampton, NN3 8LD:Market rent decision CAM/34UF/MNR/2025/0655 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b6eaa0536d629f9c82a9cc/7_South_Priors_Court_Lings_NN3_8LD_Market_Rent__Decision_Sheet.pdf)7 South Priors Court, Lings, Weston Favell, Northampton, NN3 8LD:CAM/34UF/MNR/2025/0655: Market rent reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b6eacab0a373a01819fd34/7_South_Priors_Court__Lings__Weston_Favell__NN3_8LD_Market_Rent_Reasons.pdf)
Product Recall: Ashton Global / Spectra 45NB Stone Melanger (2507-0020)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

Product Recall for Ashton Global / Spectra 45NB Stone Melanger presenting a serious risk of injuries and entrapment.

Summary

Product: Ashton Global / Spectra 45NB Stone Melanger

Hazard: The machine presents a serious risk of finger/hand crushing or entrapment between the rotating drum and grinding wheel or other stationary parts.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled.

Product information

Hazard

The machine presents a serious risk of finger/hand crushing or entrapment between the rotating drum and grinding wheel or other stationary parts. The machine lid and inspection hatch are not interlocked and are secured using fixings which do not require a tool, which means they can be easily opened while the drum is rotating. There is no evidence that an appropriate conformity assessment was carried out before the product was placed on the market in Great Britain (GB).

The machine does not meet the requirements of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The manufacturer (Ashton Global /Spectra) has been instructed to:
- Stop selling the product to GB customers, until they have been brought into conformity.
- Inform customers that the product is non-compliant and poses a risk of serious harm to users.
- Any resulting revisions to ‘safe use’ within the user instructions, and any other information, should be communicated to Vantage House, and any other GB based distributors, so that information can be passed on to existing GB users.
The supplier/importer Vantage House (Sussex) Ltd has been instructed to:
- Stop supply and remove the product from their website, immediately.
- Contact the manufacturer to request updated information and user instructions on how the machines already sold to GB customers can be made safe.
- Contact their customers to advise them of the serious risk, and that they should stop using the machine until it is made safe.
Vantage House have confirmed they have taken the following actions:
- The product has been removed from their website.
- They have instigated a recall.
Additional information

PSD notification number: 2507-0020

Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
FOI2025-00038: Peter Kyle's ChatGPT history
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-15)

Response to a freedom of information (FOI) request for an export of Peter Kyle's ChatGPT history

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (the department) received the following request for information which we responded to under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA):

The full history of Peter Kyle’s ChatGPT history, as obtained by exporting the data associated with the account by following OpenAI’s instructions for exporting history here: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/7260999-how-do-i-export-my-chatgpt-history-and-data

Given the secretary of state has said publicly he utilises ChatGPT in his role as tech secretary, there should be no exemptions applicable that this is not government data, even if the account in question is owned by the secretary of state personally: https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tech-secretary-says-take-flack-ai-expansion-goes-wrong
Ms H King v Newby and Scalby Town Council: 1804069/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms H King v Newby and Scalby Town Council: 1804069/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890cb2625ba7325501b09e5/1804069-2024_King_v_Newby_and_Scalby_Town_Council.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms H King v Newby and Scalby Town Council: 1804069/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686be48a2cfe301b5fb6781c/1804069_King_v_Newby_and_Scalby_Town_Council_Judgment.pdf).
B66 2LF, SIMS Group UK Limited: environmental permit appeal - EPR/ZP3691ET
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

View the documents for an appeal against the Environment Agency’s decision to vary a permit.

An appeal against the Environment Agency’s decision to vary a permit for the shredding of metal waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and impose emission limit values (ELVs) for emissions to air and indirect discharges to water at Rabone Lane, Smethwick, Warley, B66 2LF
MAIB Annual Report 2024 published
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

This report provides information on the branch's activities during 2024.

Today, we have issued our annual report which details the work of the branch during 2024 and includes:
- a statement from the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents
- an overview of accidents reported
- a summary of investigations started
- details of publications issued
- recommendations issued in 2024 and an update on their status
- updates on open recommendations made in previous years
- marine accident statistics
Read more in our Annual Report 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maib-annual-report-2024).

Media enquiries (telephone only)

Media enquiries during office hours xx-xxxx-xxxx

Media enquiries out of hours xx-xxxx-xxxx
The Irish Sea Marine Protected Areas Fishing Gear Byelaw 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Irish Sea region.

This draft byelaw covers ICES area 7a and includes measures for the following MPAs:

Fylde – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

Shell Flat and Lune Deep – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the Shell Flat portion of the MPA.

West of Copeland - prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

West of Walney – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.
DfT: spending over £25,000, July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.

The Department for Transport (DfT) publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/804be0c6-ae01-4899-bbb9-2317dff1a4f9/spend-over-25-000-in-the-department-for-transport-and-its-arms-length-bodies).
Mr R Tyler v BeDigital UK Ltd and Others: 1601459/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Tyler v BeDigital UK Ltd and Others: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678910b0976cb51ae1573517/xx-xxxx-xxxx_R_A_Tyler_v_Bedigital_UK_Ltd_Liability_Judgment.pdf).
Jarrold Training 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 Jarrold Training 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 Jarrold Training 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
Mr S Ahillan v Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust: 3200413/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Ahillan v Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust: 3200413/2021 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63e0d7f8d3bf7f1734709275/Mr_S_Ahillan_-v-_Mid_and_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_3200413_2021_-_Prelim_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Ahillan v Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust: 3200413/2021 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/646ca9a48a71840012ae4f6a/Mr_S_Ahillan_-v-_Mid_and_South_Essex_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_3200413_2021_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Ahillan v Mid and South Essex University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 3200413/2021 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6840500c8dd459f8c947b413/Mr_S_Ahillan_v_Mid_and_South_Essex_University_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_3200413_2021_-_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Walsall FC Foundation
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 Walsall FC Foundation 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 Walsall FC Foundation 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.
Mr O Newton-Smith v The Club House: 6007388/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Newton-Smith v The Club House: 6007388/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2bdc6dcd2d93561195b4b/Mr_O_Newton-Smith_-_The_Club_House_-_6007388.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr O Newton-Smith v D Kay: 6007388/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680115bf90dd6a0497e28810/Mr_O_Newton_Smith_v_David_Kay_-Final_6007388.2024.pdf).
Change the details of a corporate director (CH02)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Use this form to change the details of a corporate entity that is a director.

This form can only be used to notify Companies House about the changes to a corporate director’s details. This form is not to be used for making new appointments.

The filing requirements for a UK company or LLP with EEA corporate officers have changed. You must now provide the corporate officer’s:
- name
- registered (or principal) office address
- legal form and its governing law
- register and registration number (if applicable)
This change does not affect a company or LLP which has a UK registered limited company as a corporate officer.

File online

Use the online service (https://www.gov.uk/file-changes-to-a-company-with-companies-house) to update your information as quickly as possible.

Do not use the paper form if the company is in the protected online filing (PROOF) scheme (https://www.gov.uk/protect-your-company-from-corporate-identity-theft).

It takes longer to process paper forms sent to us by post.
L Gebray v Digby's Patisserie Ltd: 6016093/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Gebray v Digby’s Patisserie Ltd: 6016093/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a4d3988259d52732f6adf1/Leanne_Gebray_v_Digby_s_Patisserie_Ltd_-_6016093-2024__SO_Judgment_.pdf).
Matt Clifford's declared outside interests
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

The outside interests declared by Matt Clifford as a ministerial direct appointee of the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Under the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-conduct-for-board-members-of-public-bodies/code-of-conduct-for-board-members-of-public-bodies-june-2019#conflicts-of-interest), appointees in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology are required to declare any private financial or non-financial interests of your own, or of close family members, which may, or may be perceived to, conflict with their public duties.
Arun District Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Arun District Council is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

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

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
​​Annual report on English devolution 2024 to 2025​
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

​​The annual devolution report brings together updated information about Strategic Authorities established 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. ​

​​This annual report on English devolution has been laid before both Houses of Parliament by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government pursuant to Section 1 of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016

​The Annual Report covers the work of the government in 2024 to 2025. This period covers the change of government following the July 2024 general election and the publication of the English Devolution White Paper, which introduced significant proposed changes to the approach, framework and structure of devolution in England. ​
Citizens Advice Denbighshire
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 Citizens Advice Denbighshire 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 Citizens Advice Denbighshire 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.
S Kenwright v Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3310387/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Kenwright v Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3310387/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af06eb2c594609b38acdb1/Samantha_Kenwright_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Business_and_Trade3310387-2023_judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in S Kenwright v Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3310387/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b8a7c64ad141d9083533f0/S_Kenwright_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Business_and_Trade__3310387.2023__Written_Reasons.pdf).
Tedstone, George & Tedstone Solicitors
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 Tedstone, George & Tedstone Solicitors 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 Tedstone, George & Tedstone Solicitors recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
A review of the applicability of the screening test for soil adsorption potential, and recommendations for expansion
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Explores the potential for adapting a test method to provide a more accurate measure of how strongly a test substance may interact with soils and sediments.

This project explored the potential for adapting a standardised test method to provide a more accurate measure of how strongly a test substance may interact with (and therefore move through) soils and sediments.
OT30479 - Capital gains: Extension of ring fence: reinvestment after pre trading disposal
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)


A disposal and acquisition qualifies for relief if it meets the following conditions:
- the company making the disposal carries on exploration and appraisal (E&A) activities and has not started a ring fence trade at the time of the disposal (an ‘E&A company’);
- the disposal is:
- a disposal of assets which are within the classes of assets listed in section 155 (CG60280 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg60280p) & CG60250 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg60250c)+) and which are used by the company only for E&A activities (relevant E&A assets); and either
- a disposal of a UK licence which relates to an undeveloped area; or
- a disposal of an asset used in an area covered by a licence under Part 1 of the Petroleum Act 1998 or the Petroleum (Production) Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 which authorises the company to undertake E&A activities;
- the company reinvests the proceeds in either:
- E&A expenditure at a time when the company is an E&A company; or
- oil assets used only for the company’s ring fence trade.
E&A expenditure is expenditure that generally accepted accounting practice would recognise as incurred for the purposes of oil and gas E&A activities. This includes the acquisition of relevant E&A assets, for example a UK licence which relates to an undeveloped area.

Oil assets are defined at S198E and include - exploration, appraisal and development expenditure as provided in S198I (OT30475 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/oil-taxation-manual/ot30475)). The company’s ring fence trade does not need to have commenced prior to the acquisition of the oil assets, that is, the acquisition of a producing asset by a pre-trading company would qualify as it would trigger the commencement of a ring fence trade.
Oliver McGowan draft code of practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

This consultation considers the draft code and if it gives CQC registered providers the guidance needed to meet the legislative requirement to ensure all staff receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to their role.

This consultation considers the extent to which the Oliver McGowan code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training (the code) provides Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered providers with the necessary guidance to meet the legislative requirement introduced by section 181 of the Health and Care Act 2022 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/31/section/181/enacted). The effect of the new requirement is that CQC-registered providers must ensure their staff receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to their role.

The views and feedback gathered from this consultation will inform the final version of the code to be laid in Parliament. We are seeking your views on the draft code and its provisions.

This consultation will run for a period of 12 weeks and is open to anyone with an interest in the draft code.

You can respond:
- as an individual
- on behalf of someone else
- on behalf of an organisation
If you have any queries on this consultation or require an alternative format, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

There is also an easy read version (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/oliver-mcgowan-draft-code-of-practice-easy-read) of this consultation.
PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 26 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney this morning in London.

The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney this morning in London.

The leaders began by reflecting on the strength of the UK-Canada relationship, and the Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Carney on hosting a successful G7 Leader’s Summit in June.

They discussed Russia’s reckless incursions on NATO airspace over recent weeks in Poland, Romania and Estonia. Both leaders agreed that the Alliance remains united and prepared to defend NATO airspace decisively against any further provocations.

They underscored that Russia’s dangerous and irresponsible behaviour has only deepened NATO’s resolve and solidarity with Ukraine. The leaders reiterated the importance of intensifying international pressure on Russia’s war machine—through financial sanctions and the use of immobilised assets to support Ukraine’s reconstruction.

They expressed full solidarity with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen following recent incursions by unidentified drones into Danish airspace.

The leaders also reflected on the recognition of the State of Palestine and the urgent need to advance towards a sustainable peace in the Middle East. The Prime Minister emphasised that Hamas must release all hostages, agree to an immediate ceasefire, accept that it will play no role in governing Gaza, and commit to full disarmament.

Elsewhere, they agreed on strengthening joint cooperation to drive growth for people in both the UK and Canada through the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

They both wished their teams good luck in tomorrow’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final.

They looked forward to speaking again soon.
UK-India 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue: Joint Statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

On 9 April 2025, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held the 13th UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue in London, UK.

Outcomes of the Dialogue include new commitments focussed on enhancing economic growth; securing economic resilience; supporting our financial services industries; furthering climate action and sustainability; and transforming our economies through infrastructure and technology.
1-14 Trafalgar House, 66 Worple Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 4BP: LON/00BA/LDC/2025/0811
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge L Tagliavini on 17 November 2025.

Read the full decision in 1-14 Trafalgar House, 66 Worple Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 4BP: LON/00BA/LDC/2025/0811 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691c3d785a253e2c40d70657/TRAFAL_1.DOC.pdf).
NHS Grampian
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 NHS Grampian 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 NHS Grampian 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
We also pledge the following:

-Endeavouring to apply family friendly policies for service spouses and partners before, during and after a partner’s deployment

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.
HMAG30140 - Registration and approval: right of appeal
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)


Where it is decided that a business’s approval needs either a condition or restriction added, or where the approval is to be refused or revoked that business has a right of appeal. Businesses in receipt of such a decision can ask for it to be reviewed by another HMRC officer who has previously not been involved in the matter, or appeal directly to an independent tribunal. If the business opts for a review, it can still appeal to the tribunal after the review has finished.

Further information about reviews and appeals are in factsheet HMRC1 HMRC Decisions — What to do if you disagree (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-revenue-and-customs-decisions-what-to-do-if-you-disagree) on the GOV.UK website and the Tribunals Service homepage (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about)

Note, a decision to place a restrictive bespoke condition on a service provider approval can be appealed by both the service provider and the person whose trade is directly affected by it (for example, restrictions on the removal of a specific third party’s goods from an excise warehouse).

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DWP Employment Provision Commissioning Strategy 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

How the DWP Employment Category will support strategic outcomes and key aims through the commissioning and in-life delivery of commercial employment programmes.

This Employment Provision Commissioning Strategy sets out how the DWP Employment Category will enable delivery of DWP priorities and strategy for 2030 through innovative and digitally enabled delivery of a transparent pipeline of commercial activity. This involves:
- helping people to move into work, and supporting those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation
- helping people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now
- delivering effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of customers who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society, improving their experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer
It replaces the DWP Employment Provision Commissioning Strategy 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dwp-employment-provision-commissioning-strategy).
Outgoing Data Provisioning Service: Outgoing XML Generator
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Use this tool if you are a software developer wanting to produce user-defined XML test scenarios.

The Outgoing XML Generator can produce user-defined XML test scenarios for tax code, student loan and generic notifications in the format output by the live service.

Related guidance

Outgoing Data Provisioning Service: technical specifications (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/paye-internet-submissions-outgoing-data-provisioning-service-technical-specifications) Data Provisioning Service technical specifications for software developers, including tax code, student loan and generic notifications.