theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Northumbrian manufacturer wins data-centre work with UKEF backing
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-10)

Salem Tube is moving into the rapidly-growing sector thanks in part to support from the government’s export credit agency.

Based in Prudhoe, County Durham, Salem Tube has traded for over 30 years and makes industrial tubing.

It has traditionally served the energy sector but is taking on more and more orders from developers of data-centres.

Data-centres have high energy requirements and cannot function without cooling equipment provided by Salem Tube.

A manufacturer from Northumberland is taking on new business with data-centre developers after securing the support of UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Santander UK.

Salem Tube has traded since 1992 and supplies tubes for heat-transfer and heat-exchange – something essential to industrial cooling systems. It exports to over 40 countries a year, typically in the energy sector.

As the market for AI and cloud data storage grows rapidly, Salem has been taking on more and more contracts in this area.

Salem has now agreed a financing package worth £3.5 million which is provided by Santander UK and backed by the government through UKEF. This gives the business the capital which it needs to take on larger data-centre contracts and establish itself as a supplier to this emerging sector.

UKEF offers its General Export Facility (GEF) scheme (https://www.ukexportfinance.gov.uk/products-and-services/general-export-facility/) through all the major UK banks and a range of non-bank lenders. This allows exporters to access working capital facilities up to around £25 million.

Pat Kendell, Senior Export Finance Manager (North East England), UKEF:

Salem Tube is a perfect example of how businesses in the north are adapting and thriving in emerging sectors. This deal shows how government backing can help established manufacturers to seize new opportunities in the industries of the future. By supporting Salem Tube’s move into the data-centre market, UKEF is helping to safeguard jobs and boost exports in the North-East.

Mark Ling, Head of Trade & Supplier Finance, Santander UK:

We are delighted to provide further support for Salem Tube’s growth. Our partnership and collaboration with both Salem Tube and UKEF demonstrates our commitment to the international growth of businesses in the UK.

This also helps Salem to complete its rebound from COVID-19 and grow larger than ever. It secured a range of overseas contracts in the USA and Middle East last year and is now considering taking on more employees.

This is the latest phase of Salem’s partnership with UKEF, which has supported the business for over 5 years and previously helped it win new contracts in Africa.

Contact

Media enquiries:

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
DBT framework documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Framework documents setting out the relationship between the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and our public bodies.

Framework documents set out the broad governance framework within which the department and its public bodies operate.

The documents:
- set out the public bodies’ roles and responsibilities
- describe the governance and accountability framework that applies
- set out how the day-to-day relationship works in practice
Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant for Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale: 30 June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

The King has been pleased to appoint Mr John Jeffrey JP, DL as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale.

The King has been pleased to appoint Mr John Jeffrey JP, DL as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale, to succeed Richard Scott, The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry KT, KBE, CVO, DL, FSA, FRSE following his retirement on 4th July 2025.

Background

Mr Jeffrey was educated at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh and then at Newcastle University where he graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture. He is a fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society, a Justice of the Peace, and Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Roxburghshire. Mr Jeffrey runs his own farm estates business and has played Rugby nationally and internationally including on the Scotland Men’s national team and for the British Lions. John was a founding member and Vice-Chair of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation which works to find a cure for MND. He has held a number of Board and Governance roles including the Moredun Foundation for Animal Health & Welfare, Border Union Agricultural Society and the British Lions Trust. John is also the former Chairman of Scottish Rugby and vice-chair of World Rugby.
Mr N Beckles v Mabey Hire Ltd: 6017216/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Beckles v Mabey Hire Ltd: 6017216/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692722339c1eda2cdf034111/Mr_M_Beckles_v_Mabey_Hire_Ltd_-Final_6017216.2024.pdf).
Alice House Hospice
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 Alice House Hospice 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 Alice House Hospice recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
University of Brighton Academies Trust: 31 October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

The schools adjudicator’s admission objection decision about the University of Brighton Academies Trust.

Decision reference: ADA4494

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements –not upheld

School type: academy

School phase: secondary

Local authority: East Sussex

Admission authority: academy trust
Ms J Hawkins v University of Hertfordshire: 3300312/2024 and 3301502/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Hawkins v University of Hertfordshire: 3300312/2024 and 3301502/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c5a77a750837d7604dbd99/Ms_J_Hawkins_-_v_-_University_of_Hertfordshire_3300312-2024__3301502-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr F Osuji v Practice Plus Group Health and Rehabilitation Services Ltd: 2306252/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr F Osuji v Practice Plus Group Health and Rehabilitation Services Ltd: 2306252/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688344453f7707762412062b/Mr_F_Osuji_v_Practice_Plus_Group_Health_and_Rehabilitation_Services_Limited_2306252-2023_judgment_22-07-2025.pdf).
East Sussex Healthcare NHS 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Stuffed pastry (samosa)(Tariff notice 15)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

Check the tariff classification for stuffed pastry (samosa).

New explanatory notes

A new Combined Nomenclature Explanatory Note (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/daily-view/C-series/default.html?&ojDate=19062025) was published on 19 June 2025.

Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union.

(C/2025/3447)

This is not considered a change in Northern Ireland practice.

Classification (Combined Nomenclature (CN) code)

1902 20

Reason

Pursuant to Article 9(1), point (a), of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, the Explanatory notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union are amended as follows:

On page 88, after the title ‘1902 Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared’, the following text is inserted:

‘1902 20 10 to 1902 20 99

Stuffed pasta, whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared:

These subheadings do not cover pre-baked or pre-fried stuffed pastry products, such as “Samosa” or “Briwat” (generally, heading 1905, or Chapter 16 if containing more than 20 % by weight of sausage, meat, meat offal, blood, insects, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or any combination thereof).’

Contact details

Tariff ClassificationCustoms Policy & Strategy3rd Floor14 Westfield AvenueStratfordLondonE20 1HZ

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

This Tariff notice is published for information purposes only.
Overseas pensions payment mandates
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Ministry of Defence (MOD) overseas pension mandates to be used in conjunction with Pensions form 1.

Pension payments can be made to bank accounts abroad for people without a UK bank account.

There is a an administrative processing charge of £2.74 for this service, which will be collected from each payment.

The overseas pension mandate should be sent directly to Equiniti Paymaster at the following address:

Equiniti PaymasterPO Box 1246Sutherland HouseRussell WayCrawleyRH10 0HZ

Please note that the ‘Pensions form 1’ should be submitted through JPA or sent to:

Veterans UKPensions DivisionMail Point 480Kentigern House65 Brown StreetGlasgowG2 8EX
OFSI General licence INT/2025/5787748
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

details for OFSI General licence INT/2025/5787748, Arbitration Costs

- OFSI General licence INT/2025/5787748
- OFSI General licence INT/2025/5787748 Publication notice
On 28 March 2025, OFSI issued General Licence INT/2025/5787748 under Regulation 64 of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“the Russia Regulations”) and Regulation 32 of the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“the Belarus Regulations”). This General Licence allows persons to make payments to Arbitration Associations and Arbitrators to cover fees and expenses for their arbitration services. The General Licence also permits Arbitrators and Arbitration Associations to direct payment of, receive and use such payments to cover Arbitration Costs.
Secretary of State message on A-Level results day
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, congratulates young people across Northern Ireland as they receive their A-Level results today.

Wishing all students across Northern Ireland well for their A-Level results, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, said:

Congratulations to all the young people across Northern Ireland today as they receive their A-Level results - a testament to their hard work and the dedication of their teachers, schools and families.

This next generation will shape Northern Ireland in the years ahead, bringing their skills and ideas to science, technology, engineering, healthcare and clean energy.

These results represent not just individual achievements, but Northern Ireland’s future prosperity and success, as we back young people across the UK through our Plan for Change.
Mr James Marshall v McPherson Ltd: [2025] EAT 100
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lady Haldane on 9 July 2025.

Read the full Judgment in Mr James Marshall v McPherson Ltd [2025] EAT 100 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686e7f5d2557debd867cbebf/Mr_James_Marshall_v_McPherson_Ltd__2025__EAT_100.pdf).
Contact the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Use this form to send a message to the Department for Business and Trade.

DBT is the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.

DBT is a ministerial department, supported by 19 agencies and public bodies (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations).

Before you start

Check if DBT is the relevant department for your enquiry.

While all submissions are read and carefully considered, we can only respond to areas that DBT is responsible for. See the following links which may be helpful in assisting your query:
- services offered by DBT (https://www.gov.uk/search/services?organisations%5b%5d=department-for-business-and-trade&parent=department-for-business-and-trade)
- guidance and regulation published by DBT (https://www.gov.uk/search/guidance-and-regulation?organisations%5b%5d=department-for-business-and-trade&parent=department-for-business-and-trade)
- overseas business support offered by DBT (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade/about/about-our-services)
If your message does not relate to DBT’s area of responsibility, you should send it directly to the relevant department, agency or public body (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations).

We aim to respond to correspondence within 15 working days, when a response is required.

We may not respond if your query:
- contains offensive language
- has already been answered in a previous reply to you
- is illegible
- is selling or promoting a product
- is for information only
Start now (https://correspondence.businessandtrade.gov.uk/start-now)

Do not use this form to submit a Freedom of Information, a Subject Access Request or to report a breach of trade sanctions.

If you are submitting a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, use our FOI request page (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/make-a-freedom-of-information-foi-request-to-dbt).

If you would like to request personal information about yourself, or about another living person with their permission, submit a subject access request (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade/about/personal-information-charter).

If you wish to report a suspected breach of trade sanctions, use the report a breach portal (https://report-breach-trade-sanctions.service.gov.uk/).

Privacy notice

Our privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade/about/personal-information-charter) explains how we will process any personal information which you share with us.
D2i Management 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 D2i Management 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 D2i Management 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
- 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.
Derailment at Denbigh Hall South Junction
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

Investigation into a derailment at Denbigh Hall South Junction, near Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, 26 June 2025.

At around 12:27 on 26 June 2025, the front bogie of an out-of-service London Northwestern Railway passenger train derailed at Denbigh Hall South Junction on the West Coast Main Line. The derailment occurred on a switch diamond crossing at approximately 15 mph (24 km/h) as the train travelled north on the Up Slow line shortly after leaving Bletchley station. There were no reported injuries to the four members of staff on the train; however some lines through the junction remained out of use until 16:05 on 29 June 2025 for train recovery and infrastructure repair.

The train had earlier encountered a technical problem, while forming a southbound passenger service, making it unable to depart southwards from platform 4 at Bletchley. However, it was operational if driven northwards from the opposite end, allowing it to be moved away from the platform. A failed on-track machine had been stabled earlier that day on the only signalled route from the north end of platform 4, so staff at Rugby Rail Operating Centre decided to allow the train to travel in the wrong direction on the Up Slow (southbound) line. This wrong direction movement required the signaller to instruct the driver to pass the north end platform signal at danger and travel to Denbigh Hall South Junction without the protection normally afforded by the signalling interlocking. The signaller’s intention was the train would then cross onto the Down Slow line at the junction and the train would then return to normal signal control for its onward journey northwards to Kings Heath depot near Northampton.

Our investigation will determine the sequence of events which led to the derailment and will include consideration of:
- the actions of those involved and any factors that may have influenced them
- how out-of-course movements are determined and validated
- the management of the staff involved in the accident, including the preparation through training and assessment of those undertaking such movements
- any relevant underlying factors which might have contributed to the derailment.
Our investigation is independent of any investigation by the railway industry or by the industry’s regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (https://www.orr.gov.uk).

We will publish our findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of our investigation. This report will be available on our website. You can subscribe (https://www.gov.uk/email-signup?link=/government/organisations/rail-accident-investigation-branch) to automated emails notifying you when we publish our reports.
Philip Brain Associates Limited surrenders Ofqual recognition
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Philip Brain Associates Limited is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

Philip Brain Associates Limited, trading as Extractives and Mineral Processing Industries Awards (EMPI Awards), has surrendered its status as an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

The surrender takes effect as of 27 March 2025. From this date, Philip Brain Associates Limited is not recognised by Ofqual to deliver end-point assessment on any regulated standards.
Mr A Hornett v Ricky Tyler Landscapes: 3309116/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Hornett v Ricky Tyler Landscapes: 3309116/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68556097c9b3bb1663ab9022/Mr_A_Hornett___v_-_Ricky_Tyler_Landscapes___3309116-2022_-_Judgment.pdf).
RPC case histories - Small & Micro Business Assessment, September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

This is the RPC's case histories section on the Small and Micro Business Assessment (SaMBA), updated September 2025

A Small and Micro Business Assessment (SaMBA) forms part of the impact assessment, and is a requirement for larger domestic regulatory proposals. The SaMBA helps to ensure that a robust and evidence-based analysis is conducted to assess the impacts of a regulatory proposal on small and micro businesses (SMBs).

This section of case histories sets out the recommended steps that departments should take, when carrying out a SaMBA, and indicates the type of evidence and analysis that the RPC will be looking for in its scrutiny. This updated section incorporates the RPC’s, previously separate, guidance on SaMBAs. This includes an easy to follow flow chart which covers the key stages recommended when carrying out a SaMBA, and checklist tool to help policy teams produce a high-quality SaMBA. This document also includes more recent examples of cases the RPC has seen for scrutiny, including examples such as waste management and the national minimum wage.

The RPC welcomes any feedback on our guidance. Please contact us here (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/contact) to give us feedback or if you have any questions on RPC case histories - Small & Micro Business Assessment guidance.
Helen Gillett
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Helen has more than 25 years experience in the IT/Telecoms and Utilities sectors, with in-depth expertise in client and customer service.  Helen is currently interim Chair of the Government Property Agency board after being a Non-Executive Director since 2023, she is also a Non-executive Director for Orbit Group, one of the largest housing groups in the country and the UK’s leading developer of new homes for affordable and social rent. An award-winning leader, throughout her career Helen has been actively involved in the development of high-performing, inclusive businesses where staff thrive. She volunteers as a mentor for a number of social mobility and inclusion programmes. Interim Independent Complaints Reviewer The Independent Complaints Reviewer Office provides an independent complaints review service for HM Land Registry (HMLR). The role of the Independent Complaints Reviewer (ICR) is to investigate complaints about HMLR made by members of the public or organisations affected by how HMLR has provided its services (but not land registration decisions). The ICR office was established in 1998 as an integral part of HMLR’s commitment to customer service.

Helen has more than 25 years experience in the IT/Telecoms and Utilities sectors, with in-depth expertise in client and customer service.

Helen is currently interim Chair of the Government Property Agency board after being a Non-Executive Director since 2023, she is also a Non-executive Director for Orbit Group, one of the largest housing groups in the country and the UK’s leading developer of new homes for affordable and social rent.

An award-winning leader, throughout her career Helen has been actively involved in the development of high-performing, inclusive businesses where staff thrive. She volunteers as a mentor for a number of social mobility and inclusion programmes.

Interim Independent Complaints Reviewer

The Independent Complaints Reviewer Office (https://www.icrev.org.uk/) provides an independent complaints review service for HM Land Registry (HMLR). The role of the Independent Complaints Reviewer (ICR) is to investigate complaints about HMLR made by members of the public or organisations affected by how HMLR has provided its services (but not land registration decisions). The ICR office was established in 1998 as an integral part of HMLR’s commitment to customer service.
IEIM905200 - Penalties for Partnerships
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)


Where a Platform is operated by a partnership, each partner is strictly speaking a Reporting Platform Operator (RPO). However, in practice, the partners can agree between themselves that one of the partners will report on behalf of all of them (see IEIM904415 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim904415)).It remains the responsibility of each partner to register and make a notification that they are an RPO. Each partner may be liable to a penalty for any failures, unless they have a reasonable excuse for the failure.
EIM35090 - Travelling expenses: Non-resident and qualifying new resident employees working in the United Kingdom: deductions limited to amount included in earnings
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


Sections 373 to 375 ITEPA 2003

The deductions for non-UK resident or qualifying new resident employees travelling to work in the United Kingdom provided by Sections 373 to 375 only apply where the employee's taxable earnings include an amount in respect of:
- the provision of travel facilities for a journey made by the employee or the employee's spouse, civil partner or child, or
- the reimbursement of expenses incurred by the employee on such a journey.
This approach provides a built-in test. In the usual case, it will limit the deductions to the amounts that an employer is prepared to pay.The deductions are available against earnings charged on receipt under section 15 ITEPA 2003.

Round sum allowances

A general increase in pay or a round sum allowance does not represent "an amount in respect of the provision of travel facilities for a journey ... or the reimbursement of expenses incurred ... on such a journey". However, a reasonable approach should be taken to determine the amount of the decution such as an employer reimbursing expenditure by reasonable and properly controlled scale payments.

Double taxation treaty exemption

Employees who work in the United Kingdom for a very short time may be exempt from the charge to United Kingdom income tax under the provisions of a double taxation agreement (see DT1920 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/double-taxation-relief/dt1920) and DT2140PP (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/double-taxation-relief/dt2140pp)).
SPE14040 - Specific rules relating to Outward Processing: processed products or replacements not liable to customs import duty
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

OP is of no benefit if compensating products or replacements are not liable to customs import duties so an OP authorisation is not required for these goods.

There is, however, a Customs Procedure Code (CPC) outside of the OP series that will allow for the relief of import VAT only – this is CPC 40 00 065 but is not a Special Procedure CPC.

If compensating products are eligible for a 'nil' duty rate only if declared under preference arrangements, or under a quota, traders may still use OP to export the goods since (in rare circumstances) preference may no longer be available when they are re-imported, or a quota for the compensating products may no longer be open. In such circumstances, if the goods have not been exported under OP no relief can normally be allowed (unless a retrospective authorisation can be obtained). Export under OP arrangements, however, in no way obliges the importer to enter the compensating products to OP at import. If the importer can obtain a greater benefit by entering the goods to preference or some other arrangement, they may do so.

Note - Northern Ireland (NI) Customs Authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979
CMA’s response to DBT’s statutory review consultation on the Groceries Code Adjudicator 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its response to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)'s statutory review consultation on the Groceries Code Adjudicator, covering the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025.

This is the CMA’s response to the DBT’s statutory review consultation on the Groceries Code Adjudicator (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/groceries-code-adjudicator-gca-statutory-review-2022-to-2025), covering the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025.

This response was provided to DBT on 1 August 2025.
Easy read: Support visits if you need help to claim benefits
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

This easy read guide explains when DWP may visit you to help you claim benefits and what to expect.

This easy read guide tells you:
- when the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may arrange to visit you
- how DWP will tell you about the visit
- how to check that the visiting officer is really from DWP
- how long the visit may last
- how to change the date or time of the visit
Easy read documents are designed to make information accessible to people with learning disabilities. If you do not need an easy read format, read the Support visits if you need help to claim benefits (https://www.gov.uk/support-visit-benefit-claim) guide.
Tuberculosis: prevalence of latent infection
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

Evidence on the prevalence of latent TB infection in occupational groups with prolonged indoor contact with cows.

This rapid systematic review aimed to identify and assess evidence on the prevalence of latent tuberculosis (TB) infection within the UK, Ireland, and Western Europe in farmers and farm workers, vets, abattoir workers, and any other occupation that involves prolonged indoor contact with cows.

This rapid systematic review searched for research up to 19 May 2023 and included 3 studies. These looked at screening for TB in farmers, farm workers, and people with close contact with cattle after outbreaks of bovine TB in herds in the UK between 1993 and 2004.

Our evidence review on ‘Tuberculosis: contact tracing for exposures in low-incidence countries’ has been moved to a new page: Tuberculosis: contact tracing for exposures in low-incidence countries (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-contact-tracing-for-exposures-in-low-incidence-countries)
L40 8LD, Biffa Waste Services Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/SP3930RZ/V003
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

View the permit issued for Burscough Transfer Station, Ormskirk 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: Biffa Waste Services Limited

Installation name: Burscough Transfer Station

Permit number: EPR/SP3930RZ/V003
Overseas Recognition Regimes Guidance Document
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

This guidance document outlines the principles and processes which govern the UK’s Overseas Recognition Regimes.

This guidance document sets out the government’s approach to designating overseas jurisdictions under Overseas Recognition Regimes. It sets out the objectives and principles that guide decision-making, reflecting the government’s commitment to an outcomes-based framework. The document provides detailed information on the assessment process, including how HM Treasury incorporates technical advice into its decisions. It also explains HM Treasury’s approach to the ongoing monitoring, review, and potential withdrawal of designations. The guidance is intended to provide clarity for firms and overseas jurisdictions on how HM Treasury will operate Overseas Recognition Regimes.

This document is accompanied by a table that identifies the lead regulators for the provision of advice for assessments under each regime, and a table with an overview of existing decisions and designations made by HM Treasury.
CISR41040 - Register and Maintain Subcontractor: Update Subcontractors details - Company
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)


CISR41600 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr41600)

Action Guide contents

This instruction explains how to amend information held on the subcontractor CIS record. You should ensure that you have the appropriate access rights in the Subcontractors Authorising Office before you begin.

To access this functionality you must first successfully authenticate the customer, their representative or the source of the correspondence initiating the amendment, unless you are satisfied it is appropriate to bypass authentication (See CISR22680 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr22680)). Having selected ‘Update Customer’ from the CIS Main Menu, you will be taken to the Update Registration window.

Where you wish to change the company name, any such request must be made by the subcontractor in writing, the only exception to this is where the company contacts you to advise you that the spelling of their name is incorrect. Even so, in this situation you will need to pass this request to the COTAX authorising office for the company, so that they can make the changes in COTAX, this information will then flow over to the CIS record.

See the Action Guide at CISR41640 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr41640) for a full explanation of the entries that can be made to Update the Subcontractors details for a Company.
Ms G Ray v Glasgow City Council: 4103138/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms G Ray v Glasgow City Council: 4103138/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683ecd0c619fa00d0be98ddb/Ms_G_Ray_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4103138.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Strengthening the Soft Drinks Industry Levy
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

HMRC and HM Treasury are seeking views on proposed changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL).

Following the recent SDIL review (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/soft-drinks-industry-levy-review), this consultation sets out proposals to build on the SDIL’s success in incentivising soft drinks producers to reduce sugar content.

These proposals are:
- to reduce the minimum sugar content at which the SDIL applies to qualifying drinks from 5g to 4g. The SDIL standard rate would apply from 4g to 7.9g total sugar per 100ml, as opposed to 5g to 7.9g total sugar per 100ml currently
- to remove the exemption for milk-based drinks whilst introducing a ‘lactose allowance’ to account for the natural sugars in the milk component of these drinks
- to remove the exemption for milk substitute drinks with ‘added sugars’ beyond those sugars derived from the principal ingredient, such as oats or rice
The government welcomes your views on these proposals as part of this consultation and your feedback will inform decisions by HM Treasury ministers.
Carl Williamson
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

Carl joined UKEF in September 2019 from Lloyds Banking Group, where he spent 31 years in a variety of roles. He was a Relationship Director, managing and developing a portfolio of customers within the Manufacturing & Industrials sector. Prior to this he was Head of Cash Management and Trade Finance, delivering cash and trade products to large corporates in the London & South region. As Co-Head of Business Group, he is responsible for the Trade Finance Division and Small Deals & business functions.  These incorporate various underwriting units helping UKEF grow its support for smaller exporters with a range of Guarantee and Insurance products whilst being supported by a business development function through UKEF’s 27 strong team of Export Finance Managers (EFMs), as they drive the uptake and adoption of the export credit agency’s products across the country.  Additionally, the Marketing & External Affairs team sits within his remit, driving UKEF’s external stakeholder relationships and creating Events and Marketing material to help raise awareness of UKEF’s stated objectives.

Carl joined UKEF in September 2019 from Lloyds Banking Group, where he spent 31 years in a variety of roles. He was a Relationship Director, managing and developing a portfolio of customers within the Manufacturing & Industrials sector. Prior to this he was Head of Cash Management and Trade Finance, delivering cash and trade products to large corporates in the London & South region.

As Co-Head of Business Group, he is responsible for the Trade Finance Division and Small Deals & business functions. These incorporate various underwriting units helping UKEF grow its support for smaller exporters with a range of Guarantee and Insurance products whilst being supported by a business development function through UKEF’s 27 strong team of Export Finance Managers (EFMs), as they drive the uptake and adoption of the export credit agency’s products across the country. Additionally, the Marketing & External Affairs team sits within his remit, driving UKEF’s external stakeholder relationships and creating Events and Marketing material to help raise awareness of UKEF’s stated objectives.
Veterans Community Hub
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 Veterans Community Hub 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 Veterans Community Hub 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:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

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.
Personal data an employer can keep about an employee
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Personal data an employer can keep about an employee, and employee rights to see this information under data protection rules

Employers must keep their employees’ personal data safe, secure and up to date.

Employers can keep the following data about their employees without their permission:
- name
- address
- date of birth
- sex
- education and qualifications
- work experience
- National Insurance number
- tax code
- emergency contact details
- employment history with the organisation
- employment terms and conditions (for example, pay, hours of work, holidays, benefits, absence)
- any accidents connected with work
- any training taken
- any disciplinary action
Employers need their employees’ permission to keep certain types of ’sensitive’ data, including:
- race and ethnicity
- religion
- political membership or opinions
- trade union membership
- genetics
- biometrics, for example if your fingerprints are used for identification
- health and medical conditions
- sexual history or orientation
Employers must keep sensitive data more securely than other types of data.

What an employer should tell an employee

An employee has a right to be told:
- what records are kept and how they’re used
- the confidentiality of the records
- how these records can help with their training and development at work
If an employee asks to find out what data is kept on them, the employer will have 30 days to provide a copy of the information.

An employer should not keep data any longer than is necessary and they must follow the rules on data protection (/data-protection).