theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Product Recall: Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner (2503-0036)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Product Recall for Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner presenting a microbiological risk.

Summary

Product: Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner

Hazard: The affected batch presents a microbiological risk as it is contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria.

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

Product information

Hazard

The affected batch presents a microbiological risk as it is contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 9200 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.

The affected batch does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

The product was recalled from end users by the manufacturer, 151 Products Ltd, in 2023.

Users are advised to check the product packaging, batch number and barcode. If their product is part of the affected batch, consumers should return the item to their place of purchase as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 151 Products Ltd on: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2503-0036

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Roads reform: management of the strategic road network
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Outlines reforms to the management of motorways and major roads in England.

These documents outline the reforms which government is making to our motorways and major roads. We want to create a strategic road network which:
- gives road users the best quality of service
- supports economic growth
- improves the lives of our citizens
To achieve this we need a road operator that can work fast and efficiently, provide better customer service and get value for money from investment.

To meet our aims we are changing the way the strategic road network is managed and run, by:
- turning the Highways Agency into a government-owned strategic highways company which operates more flexibly and efficiently
- putting in place a governance system for the new strategic highways company, which holds it to account whilst giving it the freedom to operate on a day-to-day basis
- introducing a new, long-term ‘Road investment strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/road-investment-strategy)’, setting out a clear vision and a stable, long-term plan and performance expectations
- setting up an independent watchdog and monitor, to represent the interests of road users, and to monitor and improve the new strategic highways company
- introducing legislation through the Infrastructure Act (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/infrastructure-act-will-get-britain-building) to underpin these reforms, creating the legal framework and a stable foundation for highways investment
Changes to the codes of practice for schedule 7 and schedule 3
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

This consultation covers the government’s proposals to clarify aspects of the codes of practice for schedule 7 and schedule 3.

This consultation seeks views on the changes the Home Office proposes making to the codes of practice for schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000 and schedule 3 to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019.

We welcome feedback from:
- UK police forces who exercise the powers under schedules 7 and 3
- interest groups
- members of the public
BeFit Gymnasium 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 BeFit Gymnasium 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 BeFit Gymnasium Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Flexible Membership for Armed Forces Community

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.
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

The Office for Investment (OfI) is a joint unit of HM Treasury, the Department for Business and Trade, and Number 10. We source and secure transformational investment to drive growth, job creation, and increased productivity across the UK.

The Office for Investment (OfI) sits at the heart of government. We identify and secure high-impact investment that supports the UK’s strategic priorities – driving sustainable growth, creating quality jobs, and boosting productivity across regions.

We are a team of around 200 staff in the UK with expertise drawn from across the private sector, central and regional government. We also have teams on the ground in 25 priority markets.

We are led by the Minister for Investment, Jason Stockwood (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/jason-stockwood). Jason was appointed in September 2025.
R Hunpbries v Butlins skyline Ltd Minehead: 6004667/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R Hunpbries v Butlins skyline Ltd Minehead: 6004667/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6847deb9e5a089417c8061a8/R_Hunpbries_-vs-_Butlins_skyline_limited_Minehead_-_Judgment.pdf).
Richard Hornby
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Richard Hornby is a senior finance professional with experience in public and private sector organisations. Richard has a background in delivering and integrating local public services, project and portfolio management as well as strategic leadership at an organisational level. Richard was the Chief Financial Officer at the Cabinet Office, and Director with responsibility for Assurance, Finance and Controls (2020 - 2025). Prior to this, he was Director of Finance and Estates at Home Office (2016-2020), Director of Finance at Coastal West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (2014-2016) and County Treasurer at West Sussex County Council (2009-2014). Richard is a member of the Cabinet Office Board and Executive Committee, and a member of the Department of Health and Social Care Audit and Risk Committee. Richard is an accountant and is an elected school governor and takes a particular interest in supporting those with autism and neurodiversity. Previous roles in government Richard was Director of Finance and Estates at Home Office (2016-2020) and a member of Home Office Executive Committee and Home Office Board.

Richard Hornby is a senior finance professional with experience in public and private sector organisations. Richard has a background in delivering and integrating local public services, project and portfolio management as well as strategic leadership at an organisational level.

Richard was the Chief Financial Officer at the Cabinet Office, and Director with responsibility for Assurance, Finance and Controls (2020 - 2025). Prior to this, he was Director of Finance and Estates at Home Office (2016-2020), Director of Finance at Coastal West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (2014-2016) and County Treasurer at West Sussex County Council (2009-2014).

Richard is a member of the Cabinet Office Board and Executive Committee, and a member of the Department of Health and Social Care Audit and Risk Committee.

Richard is an accountant and is an elected school governor and takes a particular interest in supporting those with autism and neurodiversity.

Previous roles in government

Richard was Director of Finance and Estates at Home Office (2016-2020) and a member of Home Office Executive Committee and Home Office Board.
CISR83030 - Compliance: Regulation 9(5) directions: Inspectors authorised as collectors
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)


CISR83600 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr83600)

Action guide contents

Under TMA70\s1 (2A) and (2B) some officers of the department are authorised to act as Collectors and can make a direction under Regulation 9(5).

The procedures for making Regulation 9(5) directions and dealing with associated appeals when refusing to make a direction are set out at
- CISR83020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr83020) - Regulation 9(5) directions - Condition ‘A’
- CISR83050 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr83050) - Regulation 9(5) directions - Condition ‘B’
- CISR83020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr83020) - Appeals under Regulation 9(7)
Whenever an Inspector is authorised to act as a Collector and gives or refuses a direction under Regulation 9(5) the direction or notice of refusal should be signed under the title, 'Officer of Revenue and Customs'.

When a notice of refusal to make a Regulation 9(5) direction is signed by an officer authorised to act as a Collector and an appeal is lodged under Regulation 9(7), the Inspector should normally be responsible for handling the appeal and should represent HMRC at any appeal hearing.
Government Car Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

The Government Car Service (GCS) provides a high-quality, secure car service for ministers in government departments.

GCS provides a high-quality, secure car service for ministers in government departments.

Ministers and others senior officials can travel safely in their departmental pool cars, allowing them to concentrate on their work and make efficient use of their working day.

Contact GCS

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Subsidy Control Act 2022: Streamlined Routes
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Streamlined Routes (also known as Streamlined Subsidy Schemes) are a type of subsidy scheme made by the UK government for use by any UK public authority.

Streamlined Routes are voluntary mechanisms that can be used by UK public authorities to give certain subsidies. There will be no need to assess subsidies given under a Streamlined Route against the subsidy control principles, providing they comply with conditions set out in the Streamlined Route.

We have made 3 Streamlined Routes, which were made on the 5 January 2023 and laid before Parliament on 9 January 2023.

The 3 Streamlined Routes are for:
- research, development and innovation (subsidy control number: SC10780)
- energy usage (subsidy control number: SC10781)
- local growth (subsidy control number: SC10782)
To help public authorities interpret and comply with the Streamlined Routes we have produced and published accompanying guidance for each Route. Public authorities are strongly advised to consider the guidance documents when deciding to give subsidies under a Streamlined Route.

For further information, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
P Duffy v London North Eastern Railway Ltd: 2502343/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in P Duffy v London North Eastern Railway Ltd: 2502343/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ed13eb8427701993d5dfed/Peter_Duffy_v_London_North_Eastern_Railway_Limited_2502343-2023.pdf).
Flat 3, 10 Clapton Terrace, London E5 9BW: LON/00AM/F77/2024/0647
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Residential Tribunal Decision of Judge Brilliant and Ms Redmond on 14 January 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 3, 10 Clapton Terrace, London E5 9BW: LON/00AM/F77/2024/0647 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b5964f2c688b4b630eaf5/Flat_3__10_Clapton_Terrace-_Dec_25.pdf) Read Reasons in Flat 3, 10 Clapton Terrace, London E5 9BW: LON/00AM/F77/2024/0647 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b59d5413ef177de146c11/Flat_3__10_Clapton_Terrace_Reasons_25.pdf)
Ms K J M Senff v Halfords Autocentres Ltd: 4104859/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K J M Senff v Halfords Autocentres Ltd: 4104859/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b016e2969253904d155930/4104859.2024_Ms_K_J_M_Senff_v._Halfords_Autocentres_Limited_Judgment.pdf).
Mr T Knibbs v Openreach Ltd: 2200005/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Knibbs v Openreach Ltd: 2200005/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6797887e4686aac15860631c/Mr_Timothy_Knibbs_v_Openreach_Limited_-_2200005-2024.pdf).
Cyber Local
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Cyber Local is the government's programme to deliver tailored support for the cyber security sector across the regions.

Cyber Local is a UK government scheme to deliver tailored support for the cyber security sector across the regions.

By tapping into local know how, Cyber Local funds initiatives which support the growth of cyber security ecosystems, promote partnerships, and increase cyber security skills and careers opportunities.

For details of the 2025-26 Cyber Local scheme, please visit the Cyber Local application page (https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2142/overview/3abce9d2-95e7-4f4e-ab38-b5ee697446f8).

The competition is open until Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 11:00am.

Cyber Local is part of the government’s Plan for Change work to kickstart economic growth and ensure good jobs, skills and growth benefit every part of the country. It supports the government’s work to improve UK cyber defences and ensure citizens, businesses and essential public services are secure online.

Background

Applications for Cyber Local were opened in September 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-convenes-global-coalition-to-boost-cyber-skills-and-tackle-growing-threats).

For details of the Cyber Local projects which received funding in the 2024-2025 financial year, please see the list of Cyber Local Projects 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-local-projects-2025). These projects were announced in January 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-regional-skills-projects-to-bolster-uk-cyber-defences-and-deliver-on-plan-for-change).

The scheme is delivered in partnership with Innovate UK (https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/), part of UK Research and Innovation.
Colchester Foodbank
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 Colchester Foodbank 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 Colchester Foodbank 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.
11 Elmdon Park Road Solihull Birmingham B92 9HE: BIR/00CT/F77/2025/0003
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Midland Region, Mr G S Freckelton FRICS, Mrs K Bentley on 9 July 2025

Read full reasoned decision in

11 Elmdon Park Road Solihull Birmingham B92 9HE-BIR_00CT_F77_2025_0003_pdf (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687a2eb4a5561a5a7e726b73/11_Elmdon_Park_Road_Solihull_Birmingham_B92_9HE-BIR_00CT_F77_2025_0003_pdf.pdf)
Mr I White v Newlands Garage Ltd: 1401586/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I White v Newlands Garage Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888940076f68cc8414d5aa3/Mr_Ian_White_-vs-_Newlands_Garage_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Jewellery Quarter Academy (Birmingham): warning notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Warning notice to the CORE Education Trust in relation to Jewellery Quarter Academy.

Notice relating to: Jewellery Quarter Academy (https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/141003)

URN: 141003

Notice issued to: CORE Education Trust

Reason for issue: requires significant improvement Ofsted judgement (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/141003)

DfE regional director: Jonathan Duff

DfE regional director office: West Midlands

Local authority: Birmingham City Council
Company Names Tribunal decision: Kennedy Tarmac Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Decision for applicant Tarmac Trading Limited against registration number 15541885, applicant successful.

Application number 5065

Applicant Tarmac Trading Limited objected to the name used by Kennedy Tarmac Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 26 March 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Kennedy Tarmac Ltd is changed to 15541885, LTD.
UK Mission to the UN in Vienna
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

The UK Mission to the United Nations Vienna represents UK interests in a range of international organisations covering diverse topics from reducing the risk from nuclear proliferation and armed conflict to countering piracy and increasing  sustainable development.

We work to ensure that the UK’s views and opinions are taken on board by UN bodies and other member states.

Find out more about the UK Mission´s work (https://www.gov.uk/world/uk-mission-to-the-united-nations)
E-Cycle 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 E-Cycle 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 E-Cycle Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
ECSH44960 - Manually raising fees
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)


There are occasions where you will need to manually raise a fee on HMRC systems:
- You are imposing a penalty charge and sanctions administration charge (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh81080#).
- A new beneficial owner, office or manager (BOOM) has been included in a business’ registration details and an approval check fee has not been automatically generated. An approvals check fee may not be appropriate – see ECSH44980 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh44980).
- A new BOOM has been included in a business’ registration details and a fit and proper test fee has not been automatically generated.
- A business has added a new premises, and a premises fee has not been automatically generated.
A penalty charge and sanctions administration charge (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh81080#) always need to be manually raised on HMRC systems. The system will never automatically generate these.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Typically, the approval check fee, fit and proper test fee and premises fee are automatically raised on HMRC systems based on the information provided by the business in its application form. However, there are occasions where the fee is not generated, and authorisations decision makers will need to manually raise the relevant fee.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Once a decision maker has manually raised a fee, they should inform the business by secure communication that a payment is due and provide the payment reference number.

If the business has a credit on its account, the manually raised fee will be deducted from the credit available.

For more information see the SWIs in the knowledge library.
Ms A Lovegrove v Tipsey Vegan (Norwich) Ltd: 3303459/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Lovegrove v Tipsey Vegan (Norwich) Ltd: 3303459/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683dc72281deb72cce2680f9/Ms_A_Lovegrove_-_v_-_Tipsey_Vegan__Norwich__Limited___3303459-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
ASB hotspot response pilot evaluation
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

This evaluation was commissioned to explore the implementation and delivery of the pilot as well as the perceived impact.

In 2023 to 2024, 10 police force areas were selected to pilot a hotspot patrol response which involved visible patrols in areas with high levels of ASB. The Home Office commissioned Ipsos UK to conduct an evaluation to explore the implementation and delivery of the pilot as well as the perceived impact.

The evaluation involved a mixed method case study approach and included interviews with leads in each area and 2 waves of a public perception survey in selected hotspots.

This evaluation was commissioned by the previous administration, and prior to 5 July 2024.
MOJ response to The Victims’ Commissioner’s report into the Crown Court backlog
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

The Ministry of Justice's response to the Victims' Commissioner's report into the impact of the Crown Court backlog.

This is the Ministry of Justice’s response to The Victims’ Commissioner’s report: Justice delayed: The impact of the Crown Court backlog on victims, victim services and the criminal justice system (https://victimscommissioner.org.uk/document/justice-delayed-the-impact-of-the-crown-court-backlog-on-victims-victim-services-and-the-criminal-justice-system/).
Portland Port 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 Portland Port 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 Portland Port Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- 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.
Academy trust handbook
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

For academy members, trustees, accounting officers, chief financial officers and auditors.

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) closed on 31 March 2025. All activity has moved to the Department for Education (DfE). You should continue to follow this guidance.

Academy trusts must comply with this handbook as a condition of their funding agreement. It is also known as the academies financial handbook.

It provides an overarching framework for implementation of effective financial management and other controls, consistent with your obligations as publicly funded bodies.

Who should read this handbook

Read this handbook if you have responsibility for governing, managing or auditing an academy trust.

Contact us

Contact us for guidance using the customer help portal (https://customerhelpportal.education.gov.uk/).

Feedback

Complete the feedback form (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-dReNsKTYmJLntslsUJMDQxUMTJHNTBBODFIMTBSRzZXN0ZGR1c1S05QMC4u) to provide feedback about the handbook.
Avian influenza: PGD template
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Patient group direction (PGD) template for the supply of oseltamivir for pre and post exposure prophylaxis of avian influenza (flu) strains.

This PGD template has been developed for use in incidents involving all strains of avian influenza. The PGD template is to support the supply of oseltamivir for pre and post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) of avian influenza as a public health measure in adults and children aged one year or older. It was developed in November 2024, bringing together the previous PGD templates covering H7N9 and non-H7N9 avian influenza. This new PGD includes doses in line with the latest WHO guidance (September 2024) and expert consensus at UKHSA. It is valid from 1 December 2024 until 30 November 2027.

This PGD template requires further authorisation by a clinical governance or patient safety lead, who has designated responsibility for signing PGDs, so the documents meet legal requirements for PGDs. The PGD is not legal or valid without this local, formal authorisation.

Adoption and governance of the use of this PGD is the responsibility of the authorising commissioning body and providers.

Provider organisations and health professionals should check they are working to the current PGD versions and only work to a legally authorised PGD from their commissioning body.

There is also guidance and algorithms for managing avian influenza incidents in birds (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/avian-influenza-guidance-and-algorithms-for-managing-incidents-in-birds).
Ms T Parker-Hughes v Midland Mencap: 6022139/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms T Parker-Hughes v Midland Mencap: 6022139/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f8e5640794bb80118bb785/Tish_Parker-Hughes_v_Midland_Mencap_-_Judgment_-_6022139.2024.pdf).
SPE03080 - Criteria and conditions to be met by economic operators applying for a Special Procedure authorisation: other conditions - discharge of procedure and debt liability
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

In cases other than the transit procedure and without prejudice a special procedure shall be discharged when the goods placed under the procedure, or the processed products, are placed under a subsequent customs procedure, have been taken out of UK customs territory, or have been destroyed with no waste remaining, or are abandoned. The rules of discharge of special procedure are the same, however the discharge of special procedure is also possible by destruction of goods with no waste remaining.

When goods are held under a special procedure, the assignment of those goods to another customs procedure or to re-export needs not be made by the holder of the authorisation for the original procedure.

Where the discharge of the Inward Processing takes place by release for free circulation, import duty must be paid. Regarding the calculation of the amount of the import duty, the rate that has to be applied must be the rate that is valid on the date the customs debt is incurred. Where applicable, import duty rate includes anti-dumping, countervailing duty, and so on.

Where the calculation takes place for processed products, the customs value including the exchange rate and the other elements mentioned in this article are those that apply on the date on which the customs declaration was accepted for the goods which were placed under Inward Processing and processed.

For more information see the Special Procedures guidance Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use).

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979
The Surveillance Group 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 The Surveillance Group 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 The Surveillance Group Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Summary of movements of goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

This release provides a summary of the number of declarations submitted in the calendar years 2023 and 2024 for movements of goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain alongside the value of these goods, and number of businesses associated with these declarations.

This release provides a summary of the number of declarations submitted in the calendar year 2024 for movements of goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain alongside the value of goods moved, and the number of businesses associated with these declarations.

This data is further disaggregated by whether the movement was facilitated by the Trader Support Service (TSS) or declared directly to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
Process evaluation of drug recovery wings
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

A process evaluation of drug recovery wings, abstinence-based wings within prisons intended for those recovering from substance dependency.

Drug Recovery Wings (DRWs) are abstinence-based residential wings within prisons in England and Wales intended for those recovering from substance dependency. The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) have funded DRWs in 6 prisons in England and Wales. ICF were commissioned by MOJ to carry out a process evaluation of DRWs in 2024.

The methodology comprised: rapid assessment interviews with leadership staff and senior managers; case study visits; and a review of programme monitoring data provided by MOJ. The evaluation found that DRWs have made positive steps towards creating environments which support abstinence and benefit prisoner health and wellbeing. However, there remained challenges, such as in attracting opiate users and identifying psychosocial interventions. Drug testing and staff training could also be improved, and there was a lack of definition around what ‘recovery’ meant within the DRW context.
Mr J Moore v Practice Plus Group Hospitals Ltd: 3300649/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Moore v Practice Plus Group Hospitals Ltd: 3300649/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebf6dee9c76fa33048c5cf/Mr_J_Moore_v_Practice_Plus_Group_Hospitals_Limited_3300649-2024.pdf).
College kicks off UK-wide national security awareness sessions
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

College for National Security is raising awareness of the importance of national security and training opportunities across the civil service.

A series of awareness sessions will get underway this month to boost understanding of the College for National Security and the importance of national security across the Civil Service.

Booking is already open for the first awareness event which will be in Edinburgh on 19th March. Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for sign-up details.

It will be followed by similar events in Cardiff, Bristol and other cities in subsequent months.

Key mission

“National security is foundational for all of the government’s key missions and that makes our own drive to increase awareness of its importance and impact even more pressing,” said Andrew Millar, pictured, head of the College for National Security.

Online course

The College for National Security recently launched its new online course What is national security (https://learn.civilservice.gov.uk/courses/R8wIb4c4SMS3YO7KOGa8jA) to break down barriers to understanding national security threats and to help civil servants integrate considerations related to national security into their jobs.

Each event will feature a keynote speaker who will share insights on the importance of national security and interactive networking sessions on topics such as AI.

The online course What is national security (https://learn.civilservice.gov.uk/courses/R8wIb4c4SMS3YO7KOGa8jA) is available on Civil Service Learning now.
Storm overflows: policy and guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Requirements and expectations for managing and regulating storm overflows.

This publication aims to support water and sewerage companies and regulators in carrying out their responsibilities related to storm overflows.

It does not impose any new legal requirements. Instead, it:
- reflects developments in storm overflows legislation and policy since the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2841/contents)
- clarifies how to apply measures identified in the storm overflows discharge reduction plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/storm-overflows-discharge-reduction-plan)
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) wants to ensure a clear planning framework, to support:
- the significant forward investment needed from water and sewerage companies
- a robust oversight and enforcement regime
Royal Educare
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 Royal Educare 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 Royal Educare 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
- 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.