theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Transport artificial intelligence action plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Sets out how DfT will work with the transport sector to exploit the opportunities from AI while managing potential risks.

Following the 2025 AI opportunities action plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-opportunities-action-plan), this plan sets out the approach the Department for Transport (DfT) is taking to working with artificial intelligence (AI).

This includes implementing AI within DfT to support our business and deploying it across the transport system to both improve transport user experiences and boost growth.

The action plan represents the start of a step-change for AI in our transport system, recognising its power to increase resilience, productivity and turbo-charge innovation across the private and public sectors.

It signals our intent to stakeholders across the transport system, other government departments and innovators creating new AI solutions.
Product Safety Report: Gooway Electric Drills (2508-0072)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-31)

Product Safety Report for Gooway Electric Drills presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Gooway Electric Drills

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as there is insufficient creepage and clearance distances between internal circuits.

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

Product information

Hazard

The products present a high risk of fire because there was insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuits and low voltage output circuits. If a fault occurs and the product’s charger overheats whilst in use, it could ignite, causing a fire.

The dimensions of the plug face were not sufficient to prevent access to live parts when plugging in, or unplugging, the plug from the socket. Additionally, the breakdown isolation between input and output circuits did not meet the minimum requirements for insulation in Class II equipment, and there was no safety fusible resistor fitted to the mains input circuit.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0072

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Director of Legal Aid Casework annual report 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Director of Legal Aid Casework (DLAC) annual report covers the work carried out under this function.

The DLAC role was created by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.

The DLAC has responsibility for making determinations on legal aid in individual cases.

The report covers the work carried out under this function.
Mr E Adams v London Underground Ltd: 6011226/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Adams v London Underground Ltd: 6011226/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683ef0c27cbfa6ac6e0d32bd/Mr_E_Adams_v_London_Underground_Ltd_-_6011226_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr E Adams v London Underground Ltd: 6011226/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fa111030c331c88be6effe/Mr_E_Adams_v_London_Underground_Ltd__6011226.2024__Judgment_and_written_reasons.pdf).
Enhanced Research and Development Intensive Support: Northern Ireland companies
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

HMRC's initial Equality Impact Assessment for the Enhanced Research and Development (R&D) Intensive Support (ERIS) for Northern Ireland.

HM Revenue and Customs screens all policy changes for equality impacts on groups sharing protected characteristics, and to identify any appropriate mitigations, as required.

This is in line with our commitments to the Equality Act 2010 and our Public Sector Equality Duty (section 149 of the Equality Act) and our Northern Ireland Equality Scheme commitments to publish our impact assessments.
Mr A Reeves v Codec T/a Spore London Ltd (in Administration): 6011406/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Reeves v Codec T/a Spore London Ltd (in Administration): 6011406/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686e751d10d550c668de3d0c/Mr_A_Reeves_v_Codec___Trading_as_Spore_London_Limited__in_administration__-_6011406-2024_.pdf).
Algeria: doctors
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

List of medical facilities and main hospitals for British nationals in Algeria.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of service providers for information only, to assist British nationals who may need support overseas. This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change at any time. None of the service providers are endorsed or recommended by the FCDO. You should research whether a service provider will be suitable. The FCDO does not accept any liability arising to any person for any loss or damage suffered through using these service providers or this information.
Water and sewerage companies in England: environmental performance report 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Annual reporting for 2024 on the environmental performance of the 9 water and sewerage companies, including the Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA).

There are 9 water and sewerage companies operating in England that provide clean (drinking) water and waste water (sewerage) services.

We regulate and work in partnership with them to ensure they protect and improve the environment.

We monitor their environmental performance throughout the year. Here we publish our annual assessment for the sector and individual company data reports.

For other reports, see the collection of Environment Agency data on business environmental performance (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/environment-agency-data-on-business-environmental-performance#environmental-performance-of-water-and-sewerage-companies).
M El Sadek v  On Running UK Ltd: 2222572/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M El Sadek v On Running UK Ltd: 2222572/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d4fae4275fc9339a248ca6/Mohammed_El_Sadek_v_On_Running_UK_Ltd_-_2222572-2024__PH_Judgment.pdf).
British High Commission Nicosia
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

The British High Commission in Cyprus maintains and develops relations between the UK and Cyprus. We work closely with the Cyprus government on a wide range of issues, including political, commercial, security and economic questions of interest to the UK and Cyprus.

Find out more on our UK and Cyprus news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/cyprus/news).

We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Cyprus. You can access UK government services while in Cyprus (https://www.gov.uk/world/cyprus).

Read the latest information on the rights and status of UK nationals living in Europe (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-europe) including our practical guide to Living in Cyprus (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-cyprus) guide.

If you’re travelling in Cyprus, see our Cyprus Travel Advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:

ill, injured, or involved in a crime

with a British person who’s died

Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/cyprus/british-high-commission-nicosia)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (#contact-us).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
Memorandum of Understanding between the OBR and HMT – macroeconomic models
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

This document is a Memorandum of Understanding, agreed between the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) and HM Treasury to cover their shared macroeconomic models.

The macroeconomic models memorandum of understanding establishes a framework for the joint governance, management and development of the OBR and HMT’s shared macroeconomic models. It does not constitute a legally binding agreement.

One of the models covered by the MOU is the large-scale macroeconomic model for the production of the economic forecast. The model was originally designed and developed by the Treasury, but is now jointly maintained and developed by the Treasury and the OBR.

The OBR was set up in 2010 under the Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2011/4/contents/enacted), with responsibility for examining and reporting on the sustainability of public finances. The OBR provides forecasts on which the government can base its fiscal and economic policies, and in turn, will use information from across government to produce its forecasts and related analysis. As such, for the OBR and the rest of government to perform their respective functions effectively, close working is essential. Further information about the OBR can be found on the OBR website (https://obr.uk/).
Process for introducing ‘not for EU’ labelling for goods sold in Great Britain
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

This policy paper explains the decision-making process to introduce obligatory ‘not for EU’ labelling for specific products sold in Great Britain.

The Marking of Retail Goods Regulations 2025 confer a power on the Secretary of State to issue a notice. This will require operators to individually mark specified products as ‘not for EU’ before they can be sold to consumers in Great Britain.

This policy paper explains the decision-making process that should be undertaken by the Secretary of State.
Harare: city report
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Report pulls together research produced by the African Cities Research Consortium team in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Abstract

The report’s key objectives are to synthesise key findings from specific reports on political settlements, city systems and domains; provide an overarching analysis of the political economy of development in Harare; and identify the priorities for future action research and interventions in Harare.

This paper is part of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) programme.

Citation

Masimba G and Walnycki A. ‘Harare: city report’ ACRC Working Paper 2024-19, African Cities Research Consortium, The University of Manchester 2024

Links

Harare: city report (https://www.african-cities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ACRC_Working-Paper-19_August-2024.pdf) (PDF, 1843KB)
Dogs, cats or ferrets (live or germinal products) - Import Information Notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing live or genetic material of dogs, cats or ferrets to Great Britain.

You must also read:
- General information: imports of live animals and germplasm - IIN GEN/1 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-information-imports-of-live-animals-and-germplasm-iin-gen1)
- Clarifying information: imports of live animals - IIN GEN/5 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clarifying-information-imports-of-live-animals-iin-gen5)
DN40 3DZ, VPI Immingham LLP: environmental permit issued – EPR/BJ8022IZ/V014
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

View the permit issued for Immingham CHP Power Plant, Immingham under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: VPI Immingham LLP
- Installation name: Immingham CHP Power Plant
- Permit number: EPR/BJ8022IZ/V014
PIM1093 - Application of trading income rules: cash basis
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)


The profits of a property business under the cash basis are calculated in the same way as the profits of a trade. Certain trading income rules in Part 2 of ITTOIA05 apply for the purposes of computing the profits of a property business. They are set out in S272ZA(1) and are listed below:
Miss B Davies v Bramble Hall Day Nursery: 6030192/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss B Davies v Bramble Hall Day Nursery: 6030192/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691db408513046b952c5006b/Bethany_Davies_v_Bramble_Hall_Day_Nursery_-_6030192.2025.pdf).
A guide to planning new woodland in England
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

This guide supports anyone who wants to plan, design and create new woodland in England.

This guide tells you:
- what you should think about before starting your woodland creation design plan
- what information you’ll need to include in your woodland creation design plan, where to find it, and how to bring it together
- how to apply the UK Forestry Standard forest design principles to guide strengthen your proposal plans
- how best to engage stakeholders in your project and use their responses to strengthen your woodland creation design plan
- the spatial plans you’ll need to produce as part of your woodland creation design plan
- how the Environmental Impact Assessment process works
- where you can find further support and information
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

The Labour Market Evidence Group supports the government's aim to shift the balance of the labour market from relying on overseas workers and towards employing more domestic workers.

The Labour Market Evidence Group (LMEG) is a cross-government partnership of the Industrial Strategy Council, Migration Advisory Committee, Department for Work and Pensions and Skills England, and their counterparts in the devolved governments.

The LMEG is a collaboration forum that shares evidence and analysis to support the UK Government’s aim to shift the balance of the labour market from a reliance on overseas workers and towards employing more domestic workers.

The LMEG works across the UK including the UK Government and the devolved governments. It provides analysis and evidence to inform and support government policy.

How the LMEG works

The LMEG brings together data, research and evidence from government and stakeholders to understand what the UK labour market needs. This helps make sure migration, skills, industrial strategy and labour market policies work well together.

The group also aims to improve co-ordination in policy and delivery by sharing evidence across the UK and strengthening data and research on labour market issues for the future.

You can read the LMEG terms of reference (https://gov.uk/government/organisations/labour-market-evidence-group/about/terms-of-reference).

The LMEG does not make policies, but it provides evidence to help the government make decisions. Each member organisation will publish evidence in its own reports. The workplan was shared with ministers in a letter (https://gov.uk/government/publications/labour-market-evidence-group-proposed-terms-of-reference-and-workplan) on 8 August 2025.

Membership

As set out in the Immigration White Paper, the LMEG consists of:
- Dame Nancy Rothwell, Deputy Chair of Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/nancy-jane-rothwell)
- Professor Brian Bell, Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/brian-bell)
- Phil Smith, Chair of Skills England (SE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/phil-smith)
- a senior official from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
- a senior official from the Scottish Government
- a senior official from the Welsh Government
- a senior official from the Northern Ireland Executive
Minutes

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69209d4aa0e0fb4c2936aba5/2025-10-lmeg-meeting-minutes.pdf)

22 October 2025: minutes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69209d4aa0e0fb4c2936aba5/2025-10-lmeg-meeting-minutes.pdf)

PDF, 105 KB, 2 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

29 July 2025: minutes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69209d4ab303fcb3352e537d/2025-07-lmeg-meeting-minutes.pdf) (PDF, 104 KB, 2 pages)
Product Safety Report: MS Connector for LED Rope Lights (2505-0052)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Product Safety Report for MS Connector for LED Rope Lights presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: MS Connector for LED Rope Lights

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because the product is supplied with a fuse with insufficient granular filler.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug attached to the connector is supplied with a fuse that does not contain a sufficient granular filler. If a fault were to occur and the fuse did not perform its required safety function, the plug would explode from the wall and potentially cause a fire. If the user is near the power source, they may also receive burns.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2505-0052

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
G Clark v Mindful Care and Support Ltd: 6004064/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in G Clark v Mindful Care and Support Ltd: 6004064/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d51bf18c739d679fb1ddaf/G_Clark_-vs-_Mindful_Care_and_Support_Ltd_-_Judgment.pdf).
Governance Code on Public Appointments
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

The Governance Code on Public Appointments sets out the process and principles that should underpin all public appointments made to bodies listed in the Public Appointments Order in Council.

The Governance Code on Public Appointments sets out the process and principles that should underpin all public appointments made to bodies listed in the Public Appointments Order in Council (pdf, 240 KB) (https://papt-publicly-accessible-docs.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Public-Appointments-Order-in-Council.pdf).

Public appointments to bodies listed on the Order in Council are regulated by the independent Commissioner for Public Appointments (https://publicappointmentscommissioner.independent.gov.uk/).

The Governance Code was first published in December 2016, following a review of public appointments led by Sir Gerry Grimstone (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/better-public-appointments-review-of-the-public-appointments-process). A minor update was issued in February 2024, to fulfil a commitment made by the Government in response to three reports on strengthening ethics and integrity in central government (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strengthening-ethics-and-integrity-in-central-government).
Managing Higher Activity Radioactive Waste: Disposability Assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

This page gives an overview of Disposability Assessment, its aims and how it supports the safe management of Higher Activity Radioactive Waste (HAW) in the UK.

UK regulations expect decisions on waste packaging to consider how the resulting packages will be safe for geological disposal.

The main goal of Disposability Assessment is to help waste packagers fulfil the requirements of the Waste Package Specifications (WPS) and therefore the generic Disposal System Safety Case (DSSC) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/generic-disposal-system-safety-case-for-a-geological-disposal-facility-overview). This is completed on a case-by-case basis and when a proposed package is endorsed, it is adopted into the NWS knowledge base such that existing safety arguments encompass the waste packages as they have been proposed.

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) recommends that the packaging proposals are assessed in stages from initial concept, technical development through to commissioning of the packaging process or plant. Formal approvals at each stage may be provided through the issue of a Letter of Compliance.

The waste packager requests a Disposability Assessment, based on their defined waste streams and processes. Each assessment will need collaboration between the waste packager and NWS, with the waste packager responsible for developing proposals. The information submitted to NWS to demonstrate disposability usually follows extensive engagement, to ensure the best outcome.

Disposability Assessment includes considering the potential effects of interim storage on the disposability of waste packages. However, the waste packager is responsible for the safe interim storage of waste packages and their eventual transport to a GDF (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/gdf-geological-disposal-facility).

The assessment focusses on four key areas:
- Package properties and performance assessments will determine compliance with the WPS
- Feasibility and consistency assessments will examine whether the proposal is consistent with Government policy and the generic GDF design
- Management arrangements are assessed to ensure that the expected packages and relevant records will be delivered
- Comparisons are made to the generic DSSC to demonstrate consistency
For more detail on the process and supporting documentation, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

See next: Managing Higher Activity Radioactive Waste: Package Assurance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/managing-higher-activity-radioactive-waste-package-assurance)

See previous: Managing Higher Activity Radioactive Waste: Engagement (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/managing-higher-activity-radioactive-waste-engagement)
Tower damage, overhead line (CW52683), S37 Consent, Electricity Act 1989
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Screening decision to replace 9 wood pole structures and 5 stays as part of a 11kV, 2,461 metre overhead line.

Secretary of State’s screening decisions in accordance with the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017.

Date of decision

30 May 2025

Location

Bramshott and Ludshott CommonsEast Hampshire

Type of project / consent requested

Section 37 consent to install or keep installed an electric line.
Greenhouse gas removals (GGRs): independent review
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

An independent review of Greenhouse Gas Removals to consider how options can assist the UK in meeting our net zero targets, out to 2050.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Secretary of State commissioned an independent review of greenhouse gas removals (GGRs), to consider how options for GGRs, including large-scale power bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) and direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS), can assist the UK in meeting our net zero targets.

The review was Chaired by Dr Alan Whitehead CBE. The review’s terms of reference were published here in May 2025.

During the review, the Chair consulted widely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including investors, industry, and experts in different fields, through a series of roundtables and direct meetings, as a well as a call for evidence.

The review’s findings were presented to the Secretary of State in October 2025.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Software Mind Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Decision for applicant Software Mind Outsourcing Services Ltd registration number 15296126, applicant successful.

Application number 5435

Software Mind Outsourcing Services Ltd objected to the name used by Software Mind Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended’ refers to decisions where there has been a defence or where there are other issues of note.
Morocco: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

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

Knowledge Base is an information resource to support HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

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

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy
- adoption
- surrogacy
- gender recognition
- civil partnerships and marriage
- documents from Morocco
Haig Housing Trust
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 Haig Housing Trust 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 Haig Housing Trust 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
We also pledge the following:

CFAV - additional leave

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.
Premises audit: practice note
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Practice note relating to the process of audits of the premises from which registered organisations provide immigration advice and services.

This practice note from the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) explores issues relating to the premises of a registered organisation meeting the requirements of the IAA’s Code of Standards and of relevant legislation.

The practice note includes guidance on:
- confidentiality
- complying with UK legislation
LIG Group (Live-in Caretakers)
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 LIG Group (Live-in Caretakers) 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 LIG Group (Live-in Caretakers) 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.
AME Security Solutions 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 AME Security Solutions 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 AME Security Solutions 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
- 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.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Kieran Harker
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Kieran Harker

Teacher reference number: 2037294

Teacher’s date of birth: 1 August 1995

Location teacher worked: Suffolk, East of England

Date of professional conduct panel: 7 to 10 July 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Kieran Harker, formerly employed in Suffolk, East of England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Ms P Sherman v C Cox and G Gordon T/a EJ Elizabeth James England Ltd: 6014274/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms P Sherman v C Cox and G Gordon T/a EJ Elizabeth James England Ltd: 6014274/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b5c16ccc8356c3c882a97a/Ms_P_Sherman_-vs-_Chris_Cox___Grace_Gordon_T.a_EJ_Elizabeth_James_England_Ltd_-_6014274.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Pictons Solicitors LLP
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Pictons Solicitors LLP recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- 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.
Evidence of identity (PG67)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67).

This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers and you should interpret references to ‘you’ accordingly.

How to avoid HM Land Registry requisitions

Watch this video about confirmation of identity.

How to avoid HM Land Registry requisitions: Confirmation of identity (https://youtu.be/fx7KMSVxaaw?utm_source=PG67&utm_medium=video&utm_content=identity&utm_campaign=requisitions)

This is part of a series of videos on how to avoid requisitions (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrY9B8h0rdXgSe-AcssVWPohB0jG9q8t3).

We only provide factual information and impartial advice about our procedures. Read more about the advice we give (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-service-standards/our-service-standards#advice).

Webinars

You can join our free webinars (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-webinars) for advice on a range of land registration topics and how to prepare quality applications.
12a Fiveways Parade, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 6DG : MAN/00BS/MNR/2024/0105
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Northern Region Judge Davies and Tribunal Member Mr Thomas sitting on 9 January 2025

Read the full decision in 12a Fiveways Parade, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 6DG : MAN/00BS/MNR/2024/0105 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684f171519e3b84158cba373/12a_Fiveways_Parade__Hazel_Grove.pdf)
Qualitative Evaluation of Employee Ownership Trusts
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

An evaluation of Employee Ownership Trusts to explore the extent to which availability of tax reliefs incentivise company owners to transition their company to employee ownership.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) commissioned Ipsos to carry out a qualitative evaluation of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOT) to explore the extent to which availability of the relief influences decision making when setting up a scheme.

Three tax reliefs were introduced by HMRC to incentivise company owners to transition their companies to indirect employee ownership using the EOT model. These tax reliefs are:

100% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief for company owners who transfer their company to an EOT model

100% Inheritance Tax relief (IHT) on the transfer of assets to the EOT, and exemption from the Inheritance Tax charges that may otherwise apply to types of trusts.

exemption from income tax on annual bonuses of up to £3,600 made by an EOT-owned company to employees

The evaluation had 3 key focus points:
- The impact of each of the three tax reliefs associated with the EOT model, both in terms of driving initial consideration and longer-term impact following transition.
- The experience of companies using an EOT model and the impact of this model on their strategic plans, goals and structure.
- The impact of an EOT model on employees working in a company that uses this model, specifically on employee engagement and the work-related benefits made available to employees.
Product Recall: Haden 11L Double Stack Air Fryer sold by Wilko and The Range (2505-0069)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

Product Recall for Haden 11L Double Stack Air Fryer presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Haden 11L Double Stack Air Fryer sold by Wilko and The Range

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the maximum temperature can exceed the level stated, possibly causing the plastic and metal parts to warp and melt.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is possible for the thermal fuses to reach temperatures in excess of 150 degrees (the marked limit) without the product cutting out. During testing, prolonged use on the highest setting resulted in the plastic and metal parts of the product warping and melting, presenting a risk of fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and return it to any The Range or Wilko store for a full refund.

For further information, access The Range’s recall page at the following link: https://www.therange.co.uk/product-recalls/ (https://www.therange.co.uk/product-recalls/?msockid=37d4ace5ed7b61c705f2b89bec2e60aa)

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2505-0069

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
McKenzie Owens Projects 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 McKenzie Owens Projects 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 McKenzie Owens Projects Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.