theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Safety works complete on large sinkhole found in farmer’s field
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

Mining Remediation Authority responds after collapse reported in Stretton, Derbyshire.

The Mining Remediation Authority was called after the surface hazard, about 4 metres in diameter and 3 metres deep, was discovered in May.

The site was made safe, with fences and signage, and a search of our records suggested the collapse was over a shallow roadway leading from a historical mine entry to the abandoned Strathfield colliery.

Excavating and filling the collapse.

Rob Pilmore, our project manager who worked on a permanent solution, said:

Our ground investigation works – carried out in August to give time for the grass in the rest of the field to grow and for the farmer to cut it for silage – confirmed the position of an old roadway that had collapsed at this location.

The area was excavated and large stone pushed into the roadway in both directions, before the void was also filled.

The excavation was then backfilled, with a layer of geotextile fabric and polypropylene mesh laid about one metre below ground level, before the field was reinstated and seeded.

Installation of geotextile repair complete and area ready for reinstatement.

As part of our work to keep people safe and provide peace of mind, in the past financial year we investigated and assessed 1,000 mining hazards, subsidence claims and emergency calls.

You can report a coal mining hazard to us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling xx-xxxx-xxxx.

After the safety works the field was reinstated and seeded.

For media enquiries contact the community response team

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

For emergency media enquiries (out of hours) call: xx-xxxx-xxxx.Only urgent media calls will be attended to.
Mrs V Craig v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502445/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs V Craig v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502445/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffbd98694d57c6b1cf8e22/Mrs_V_Craig_v_H_M_Revenue_and_Customs_-_2502445-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
The Income and Corporation Taxes (Electronic Communications) Regulations 2003
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

This tax information and impact note is about ensuring insignificant errors do not invalidate information sent electronically to HMRC and enabling taxpayers to continue to receive Income Tax Self Assessment penalties digitally.

This measure amends the regulations to ensure that certain information is considered as part of a wider assessment to avoid the risk a single insignificant error could automatically invalidate that information, aligning the conditions for electronic delivery of information for Income Tax returns and other information contained in regulation 2(1) as they do for company tax returns.

The measure will also legislate to extend the scope of the regulations for penalty reform to ensure that Income Tax Self Assessment taxpayers who have volunteered to join the Making Tax Digital pilot from the 2024 to 2025 tax year will continue to receive penalty notices electronically.
Reporting requirements for materials facilities: RPS 334
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Environment Agency regulatory position allowing incoming and outgoing materials movements at materials facilities to be reported aggregated on a quarterly basis.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to:

have an environmental permit where one is required

comply with the reporting requirements contained in paragraph 7 of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Schedule 9 of the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016

However, provided you meet the requirements in this RPS, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with the elements of paragraph 7 of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Schedule 9 of the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 that relate to the reporting of both the:
- date on which a batch of input material was received
- dates on which specified output material leaves the facility
The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Statistics: entries for GCSE, AS and A level
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Statistics on the number of entries made for qualifications in England.

Provide your feedback

We welcome your feedback on our publications. If you have any comments on these statistical releases, or how to improve them to meet your needs, please complete our short survey (https://forms.office.com/e/nCHBsM4fM7) or email our statistics team (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Overview

Ofqual publishes a number of statistics related to entries.

Schools and colleges enter students at qualification level ahead of each assessment series according to the course of study that they have followed. Our provisional entries reports show the number of entries made for each subject, also broken down by student age. We produce separate releases for provisional entries made ahead of both the summer and November assessment series.

Our entries and late entries report shows the final, actual number of entries for each assessment series in the academic year, including how many of those entries were submitted late by schools and colleges (after deadlines set by the Joint Council for Qualifications). In this report, entries are counted separately for each component that makes up a qualification. We also give the total number of qualification-level certificates issued per qualification level and assessment series.

For more information on entries, see the background information document accompanying each release.

Official statistics designation

These releases are designated as official statistics (https://uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/about-the-authority/uk-statistical-system/types-of-official-statistics/#:~:text=Official%20statistics%20are%20statistics%20produced,UK%20government%20or%20devolved%20administrations.).

Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-code/) that all producers of official statistics should adhere to.

We will do our best to respond to any comments about how we meet these standards. If you have any remaining concerns, you are welcome to contact OSR by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or via the OSR website (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/raise-a-concern/).

For related statistics, see our statistics at Ofqual (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual/about/statistics) page.
Flood risk maps for surface water: how to use the map
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

How to use the maps to find out if you are at risk of flooding from surface water.

This guidance explains:
- how the flood risk maps for surface water (https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk) were created
- the levels of flood risk
Surface water flooding happens when rainwater does not drain away through the normal drainage systems or soak into the ground. Instead it lies on or flows over the ground.

Lead local flood authorities (LLFAs) manage the risk of flooding from surface water by working in partnership with:
- the Environment Agency
- district councils
- internal drainage boards
- water and sewerage companies
The risk of flooding from surface water map was produced by the Environment Agency on behalf of government. It uses information and input from LLFAs.

You can also find out if you are at risk of flooding from rivers and the sea (https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk) and reservoirs (https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk).
Cladding Safety Scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Guidance for organisations taking part in the Homes England Cladding Safety Scheme to address fire risks.

The Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) is a fund that addresses fire risks associated with cladding on residential buildings.

These documents include guidance on who can apply and how to apply for funding.

Apply for funding from the Cladding Safety Scheme (https://claddingsafetyscheme.homesengland.org.uk/LandingPage).
Joint statement on social protection in fragile and conflict-affected settings
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Joint statement from Rt Hon Baroness Chapman of Darlington and H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama on the launch of a global agenda by the UK and Somalia to scale up social protection in fragile settings, supporting peace, resilience and recovery.

Today we are proud to launch the Outcome Document of the High-Level Panel on Social Protection in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings, presenting a Catalytic Agenda for peace, stability, and resilience.

Across the world, one in four people now live in places shaped by conflict and fragility. These are the places where poverty is deepest, climate shocks hit hardest, and the risk of forced migration continues to rise. The Panel was established in response to growing evidence that social protection – local support delivered primarily through a country’s own systems – is among the most effective investments in stability and peace. It helps families withstand hardship and rebuild their lives with dignity, while strengthening the trust between people and the state on which lasting recovery depends.

The Catalytic Agenda sets out a pathway to action. It calls on governments, development partners, international organisations, and civil society to act with urgency and ambition - to recognise the role that social protection systems play in peacebuilding, recovery, and sustainable development.

We thank our panel members and all those who contributed evidence, ideas, and experience to this work. Your engagement has shaped a shared understanding of what is needed and how to achieve it. When countries invest in social protection, even in the most challenging places, they invest in the stability of our shared world – and in the peace and dignity every person deserves.

Read the full report on Social Protection for Stability: A Catalytic Agenda (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-protection-for-stability-a-catalytic-agenda).

Media enquiries

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Joint Foreign Ministers' statement on Gaza
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-09)

Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the High Representative of the European Union.

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, strongly reject the decision of the Israeli Security Cabinet on 8th August to launch an additional large-scale military operation in Gaza. It will aggravate the catastrophic humanitarian situation, endanger the lives of the hostages, and further risk the mass displacement of civilians. The plans that the Government of Israel has announced risk violating international humanitarian law. Any attempts at annexation or of settlement extension violate international law.

We urge the parties and the international community to make all efforts to finally bring this terrible conflict to an end now, through an immediate and permanent ceasefire that enables the provision of a massive, immediate and unimpeded humanitarian assistance, as the worst-case scenario of a famine is unfolding in Gaza. Hamas must release all hostages without further delay or precondition and must ensure they are humanely treated and not subject to cruelty and humiliation.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains catastrophic. We call on the Government of Israel to urgently find solutions to amend its recent registration system of international humanitarian organisations, to ensure these vital actors of humanitarian aid can continue their essential work again in line with humanitarian principles to reach the civilians in need in Gaza. Their exclusion would be an egregious signal.

We are united in our commitment to the implementation of a negotiated two-state solution as the only way to guarantee that both Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace, security, and dignity. A political resolution based on a negotiated two-state solution requires the total demilitarisation of Hamas and its complete exclusion from any form of governance in the Gaza Strip, where the Palestinian Authority must have a central role.

Media enquiries

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Mr K Atkinson and Others v Tolent Construction Ltd “In Administration”: 2501070/2023 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Atkinson and Others v Tolent Construction Ltd “In Administration”: 2501070/2023 and Others - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b151107ec3dab8f55a0373/Mr_K_Atkinson_and_others_v_Tolent_Construction_Limite_In_Administratio_2501070.2023_Judgment.pdf).
May 2025 OMR and premises in BDUK plans (England and Wales)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

BDUK’s current view at premises level of May 2025 OMR determinations, current connectivity, future commercial plans, and premises in BDUK interventions

This data provides both BDUK’s Open Market Review (OMR) determinations at a UPRN level, and BDUK’s current view of whether a premises has a current gigabit connection, whether there are future plans for a gigabit connection, as well as our plans to deliver to premises that we believe are not commercially viable. The data does not contain comprehensive information on which premises have historically been delivered by BDUK through vouchers, Gigahubs and Superfast.

The data is designed to help technical users including broadband suppliers and local councils understand where BDUK plans to deliver and to improve the transparency about the contracts that we’ve signed under Project Gigabit.
Insolvency Service spend - April 2025 to March 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Details of Insolvency Service transactions over £25,000, published monthly for the purposes of government transparency.

Details of individual invoices, expense payments or other transactions will be published here within 15 days of the end of each month.

Publication is in the form of a monthly table of data. The table contains the name of the supplier and the part(s) of the organisation that ordered the goods or services.

Where details of a payment to an individual is protected by The Data Protection Act it has not been published. Questions concerning Transparency – Publication of spend or any transactions published here should be directed to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Mrs J Thorogood v Kent County Council: 2304202/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Thorogood v Kent County Council: 2304202/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b84694cc8356c3c882aa19/Mrs_J_Thorogood_V_Kent_County_Council_2304202-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
PSA 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 PSA 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 PSA 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Enabling members of the Armed Forces to represent the county in which they reside, provided they do not represent more than one county within any one competitive season. Signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Army Squash Rackets Association.

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.
Are you prepared to fish alone?
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of shooting creels and working on a fishing vessel deck alone.

Safety flyer issued with the investigation report into the man overboard from creel fishing vessel Nista (LK121) north of Belnahua, north-west Scotland on 13 December 2023, resulting in one fatality.

The document summarises the circumstances of the accident and provides multiple safety considerations for members of the fishing community.

This information has been prepared for the:
- fishing industry
Related publication

An investigation report (https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/man-overboard-from-creel-fishing-vessel-nista-lk121-with-loss-of-1-life) has also been prepared for this accident.
Domestic Abuse Duty for Support in Safe Accommodation: Evaluation
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Findings from a 3-year evaluation of Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 assessing its delivery, impact and value for money.

This is an independent evaluation commissioned by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to understand progress and implementation of local authority duties to provide domestic abuse support services within safe accommodation, under Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 across England.
Travel time measures for the Strategic Road Network and local ‘A’ roads: January to December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Congestion on the Strategic Road Network (motorways and ‘A’ roads managed by Highways England), and on locally managed ‘A’ roads for January to December 2024.

Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics that all producers of official statistics should adhere to. You are welcome to contact us directly by emailing congestion statistics with any comments about how we meet these standards.

On the Strategic Road Network (SRN) for the year ending December 2024, the average delay is estimated to be 11.7 seconds per vehicle per mile (spvpm), compared to free flow, an 11.4% increase on year ending December 2023.

The average speed is estimated to be 55.9 mph for the year ending December 2024, down 1.9% from December 2023.

On local ‘A’ roads for the year ending December 2024, the average delay is estimated to be 48.3 seconds per vehicle per mile (spvpm) compared to free flow. This is up 3.4% on year ending December 2023.

The average speed is estimated to be 23.0 mph for the year ending December 2024, down 1.7% on year ending December 2023.

Contact us

Road congestion and travel times

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Media enquiries xx-xxxx-xxxx

To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/dftstats).
Aspire Consulting 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 Aspire Consulting 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 Aspire Consulting 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.
NIM02780 - Class 1 NICs: earnings of employees and office holders: retirement benefits schemes from 6 April 2006: employer-financed retirement benefits schemes: payments from such schemes: authorised member payments: flowchart: first considerations
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)


First considerations.

Step 1

Has the individuals employment with:
- the secondary contributor (SC); or
- a subsidiary of the SC; or
- a person connected with the SC or a subsidiary of the SC ended? NIM02765 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim02765)
Yes Go to step 2

No Go to step 3

Step 2

Is the individual:
- re-employed as an employee; or
- engaged as a self-employed person with the SC from employment with whom the benefits are derived? NIM02765 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim02765)
Yes Go to step 3

No Go to step 4

Step 3

Payment from EFRBS cannot be disregarded in the calculation of earnings.

Step 4

Is the payment a pension or a lump sum?

Pension Go to NIM02781 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim02781)

Lump sum Go to NIM02782 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim02782)

Flowchart. (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/gds/nim/attachments/NIM02780flowchart.pdf)
Planning application, fire statement and Crown Development forms: templates
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Planning application form templates for local planning authorities, a template fire statement for use by applicants and application forms for Crown Development for use by Crown Bodies.

The planning application forms are for local planning authorities to use for reference purposes when producing their own versions – to find out what should be on their planning application forms.

For more information on how to submit a planning application, you can contact your local planning authority (https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council).

Fire statements

The fire statement form is for use by applicants when required to submit a fire statement (in accordance with Article 9A of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/595/article/9A) from 1 August 2021).

Crown Development

Application forms for Crown Development are for use by Crown Bodies when submitting applications for nationally important Crown Development (in accordance with Article 4 (1) and Article 28 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Crown Development Applications) (Procedure and Written Representations) Order 2025 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/409/contents/made)).
BIM67205 - DVD and blu-ray disc traders: capital allowances
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)


DVDs and blu-ray discs with a useful economic life of two years or more will qualify as plant. For more on the definition of plant for capital allowances purposes, see CA21010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca21010)onwards. The two year test is discussed in CA21100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca21100).

Where the two year test is met, capital allowances may be claimed both on the DVDs and blu-ray discs that form the original library and on any additions to that library. A short life asset election may be made, see CA23640 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca23640).

Capital allowances may also be claimed on replacement DVDs and blu-ray discs that are sufficiently durable to qualify as plant.

For guidance on capital allowance claims, see CA11100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca11100) onwards.

Alternatives to capital allowances

The trader may decide to claim the statutory renewals allowance instead of capital allowances (see BIM67210 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim67210)).

If the item has a useful economic life of less than two years, and so does not qualify for capital allowances, the valuation basis can be used. For more details and a discussion of the meaning of useful economic life in the context of DVDs/blu-ray discs, see BIM67220 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim67220).
PSI Services (UK) 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 PSI Services (UK) 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 PSI Services (UK) Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Musculoskeletal health profile: April 2025 update
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Update of data on musculoskeletal conditions and services for local populations in England.

The musculoskeletal (MSK) health profile (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/msk) has been updated.

For the March update, 3 new indicators, for people aged 16 and over, have been added based on the 2024 GP Patient Survey (GPPS):
- percentage self-reporting a long-term MSK problem (2024 version)
- percentage reporting a long-term MSK problem and at least one other long-term condition (2024 version)
- odds of self-reported mental health conditions in people with an MSK condition compared with those without an MSK condition (odds ratio) (2024 version)
See the statistical commentary for more details on the latest release.

The MSK health profile has been designed to bring together meaningful data on a single platform, to enable the commissioning of high-value musculoskeletal services. Data is provided in a user-friendly format to help local government and health services:
- understand the health needs of their populations
- see how many people are accessing services in their areas
- find out the cost and outcomes of services
View previous MSK health profile (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/musculoskeletal-diseases-profiles) updates.
Using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products and services
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Guidance about using commercial-off-the-shelf products in the creation of government services.

Sometimes you may decide that it is more cost effective to procure products and services from a commercial supplier. These commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products and services are part of the service as a whole (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/service-assessments/what-a-service-is) and must meet the Service Standard (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/service-standard).

When to buy commercial-off-the-shelf products and services

You must not commit to using a technology before you go through a discovery phase to determine the problem you’re trying to solve, and have tried out different options during alpha. This ensures that you are spending public money responsibly and using the best tool for the job.

You should only use COTS products when no suitable alternative is available, including existing products and services from other services.

Read more about alpha (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/agile-delivery/how-the-alpha-phase-works)

Accessibility

All COTS products must meet the same requirements as internally-built products, including when it comes to accessibility.

Remember that both public-facing and staff-facing systems must meet accessibility requirements.

Your accessibility assurance must be specific to the service you are creating.

Read more about accessibility (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/helping-people-to-use-your-service)

Sustainability

When asking suppliers to calculate environmental impact, you should consider:
- the running costs of the product or service they are supplying
- the environmental impact of its initial development
Read more about environmentally sustainable services (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/design/environmentally-sustainable-services)

User-centred design

Your service consists of more than the COTS products and services. You must involve designers who understand the broader context of your service and can map the end-to-end service journey. For example, designers will be able to factor in service touchpoints like call centres, forms, letters and emails, and face to face meetings with users.

COTS products and services must be designed to meet the specific needs of the users of your service. You may need to adjust them according to your service users’ needs.

Content designers, interaction designers and user researchers will also help to ensure your service meets accessibility requirements.

Read more about how to set up a service team at each phase (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/the-team/set-up-a-service-team)

Project lifecycle

You should use agile project management with COTS in the same way you would with an internally-developed product or service. This means that you should include an alpha phase to try out different solutions and decide whether COTS is the right approach for your service.

Read more about agile delivery (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/agile-delivery)
Ms L Loughery v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4104561/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Loughery v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4104561/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682d875b38753e5f0ce8ed55/Ms_L_Loughery_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_4104561.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr S Pernarauskas v Mr P and Mrs N Novell, a partnership, T/a Novells Sash Windows: 2304597/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Pernarauskas v Mr P and Mrs N Novell, a partnership, T/a Novells Sash Windows: 2304597/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679386547b75412c254f4b09/Mr_P_Parnarauskas_v_Mr_P_and_Mrs_N_Novell__a_partnership__trading_as_Novells_Sash_Windows_Judgment_2_2304597-2024.pdf).
Valuation scales 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Different parts of a property will have different relative values depending on their floor level and type of accommodation. These relative values are held in the valuation scales.

Scale relativities can vary for each category of property, to reflect the specific approach to valuation. So, for instance, an ancillary store in an office building may have a different relative value to one in a shop.

Some categories of property are served by multiple scales. These reflect fundamental differences in the characteristics and location of the properties being valued. So offices in central London are valued using a different scale from offices in provincial locations.
Fisheries: consultations between the UK, the EU and Norway for 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Agreed records of the annual consultations between the UK, EU and Norway to discuss the management of jointly managed fish stocks in the North Sea.

These agreed records document the outcome of annual consultations between the UK, EU and Norway on opportunities for jointly managed fisheries stocks in 2026.

These consultations promote sustainable management of 7 North Sea jointly managed stocks of fish:
- cod
- haddock
- saithe
- whiting
- plaice
- herring
- sprat
There is a separate agreed record of consultations between the EU, Norway and the UK on:
- sprat for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
Read this on: Fisheries: consultations between the EU, Norway and the UK for 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fisheries-consultations-between-the-eu-norway-and-the-uk-for-2025)
Inclusive Transport Strategy scorecard
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Scorecard monitoring changes in metrics of disabled people's travel in relation to the Inclusive Transport Strategy.

Scorecard displaying the figures for 23 different metrics in relation to the Inclusive Transport Strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/inclusive-transport-strategy-achieving-equal-access-for-disabled-people) (ITS) and disabled people’s travel over time.

The scorecard has now received its final update, to reflect the first 4 years of ITS delivery. Figures are presented, where available, for 2019 to 2023, as well as for previous years prior to the implementation of ITS – going back to 2016.

The data is presented in:
- a summary of key changes between 2019 to 2023
- background information and infographics for 2022 to 2023
- Inclusive Transport Strategy scorecard 2019 to 2023
These documents should be read alongside each other.

The Department for Transport commissioned the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) to carry out an evaluation of the delivery of the ITS. The scorecard forms part of the overall evaluation and monitors change in the metrics relating to disabled people’s travel (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-transport-strategy-evaluation-baseline-and-technical-reports).
Policy and practice recommendations on flood risk management in the Awash basin
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

In the Awash basin flooding is a frequent occurrence during the main rainy season.

Abstract

In the Awash basin flooding is a frequent occurrence during the main rainy season in July and August. The changing climate patterns are intensifying extreme rainfall conditions and causing floods in unexpected locations and seasons. With support from the REACH programme, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) examined characteristics of extreme rainfall and associated drivers of flooding, comparing previous flood occurrences, and investigating non-climatic drivers including differential impacts on social groups.

This work is part of the REACH Improving Water Security for the Poor programme.

Citation

Taye MT and others. ‘Policy and practice recommendations on flood risk management in the Awash basin’ University of Oxford 2024

Links

Policy and practice recommendations on flood risk management in the Awash basin (http://dx.doi.org/10.5287/ora-vmd9aazyp)
1st Floor Flat, 33 Fitzroy Road, London, NW1 8TP: LON/00AG/F77/2025/0128
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr O Dowty MRICS and Mr C Piarroux on 18 June 2025

Read the full decision in 33 Fitzroy Road Decision Form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689aee093080e72710b2e387/33_Fitzroy_Road_Decision_Form.pdf). Read the full decision in 33 Fitzroy Road Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689aee69586f9c9360656ac4/33_Fitzroy_Road_Reasons.pdf).
King Charles III England Coast Path at Douglas Boatyard: comment on proposals to change the approved route
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Find out about Natural England's proposals to vary the approved route of the Cleveleys to Pier Head, Liverpool stretch in Lancashire and Merseyside and how to submit a representation or objection.

On 27 November 2025, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out proposed changes to the approved route of the King Charles III England Coast Path at Douglas Boatyard in Lancashire. This is a section of the Cleveleys to Pier Head, Liverpool (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/england-coast-path-cleveleys-to-pier-head-liverpool) stretch.

Read the variation report to find out why changes to the approved route are required.

The opportunity to comment closes at midnight on Thursday 22 January 2026.

Objections will be passed to an independent planning inspector who will make a recommendation to the Secretary of State about each one.

The Secretary of State will consider all representations and objections before making a decision about Natural England’s proposals.

Comment on Natural England’s proposals

View the guidance on representations and objections (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/england-coast-path-comment-on-a-proposed-new-stretch).

Make a representation

Anyone can make representations to us about the report. Read the representation guidance notes before completing the representations form (both are attached to this page).

Make an objection

Owners and occupiers of affected land may make objections about the report. Read the objection guidance notes before completing the objection form (both are attached to this page).
DT2752 - Double Taxation Relief Manual: Guidance by country: Austria: Admissible taxes
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)


The following Austrian taxes are admissible for credit in the UK under the convention:
- income Tax (Einkommensteuer) including wages tax (Lohnsteuer)
- capital yields tax (Kapitalertragsteuer)
- corporation tax (Körperschaftsteuer)
- tax on foreigners or non-residents (Ausländersteuer)
The following Austrian taxes are inadmissible for credit in the UK under the convention:
- land tax (Grundsteuer)
- capital levy (Vermõgensabgabe)
- company tax (Gesellschaftsteuer) (this is a capital contributions tax)
- turnover tax (Umsatzsteuer)
- municipal tax on commercial and industrial enterprises (Gewerbesteuer) in so far as computed on a basis other than profits, including:
- tax on capital employed (Gewerbekapital)
- pay-roll tax (Lohnsummensteuer)
CAM/42UC/PHR/2023/0003 Rookery Park, Rookery Drove, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8GG
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

Eastern Region, Judge J Morris on 18 November 2024

Read the full decision in CAM/42UC/PHR/2023/0003 Rookery Park, Rookery Drove, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8GG - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/673c5e455aadb65be090fdbc/Rookery_Drove_Park__Bury_St_Edmunds_IP28_8GG_Costs.pdf).
Marathon Managed Services
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 Marathon Managed Services 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 Marathon Managed Services 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.
Laos: doctors and medical facilities
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

List of medical facilities in Laos and Thailand.

Follow our link for a list of medical facilities who may be able to help you with medical assistance in Laos. Please note that inclusion in this list does not constitute official endorsement by the British Embassy Vientiane or the UK government.