theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Probation Board NI quarterly caseload, quarter 4, 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

This quarterly report presents information on service users and caseload supervised by the Probation Board for Northern Ireland on 31st March 2025.

This report presents data on the caseload i.e. the number of individual Orders and Licences being supervised by the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) as of 31st March 2025 by type of Order/Licence along with comparisons with previous quarters.

Data are also presented at service user level as individual service users can be under supervision with PBNI for multiple Orders/Licences at any given time.

The report also presents data on the number of reports completed by PBNI and the number of victims registered with PBNI between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025. The data for the first three quarters of 2024/25 have been revised to correspondence with the finalised figures published in the PBNI Annual Caseload report 2024/25.
Ruddington Parish Council
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 Ruddington Parish Council 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 Ruddington Parish Council 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.
Lithuania: legal and prison systems
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Information on legal and detention systems, in Lithuania, for British nationals abroad.

This guidance explains how to:
- arrange visits
- send money to a prisoner
- apply for a transfer to a UK prison
This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers (https://find-a-professional-service-abroad.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/find/lawyers/country) for independent legal advice.
GAD technical bulletins
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Technical Bulletins cover topical developments on pensions and insurance, as well as investments, social security and beyond.

Subscribe to the GAD technical bulletins (https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKORGGAD/subscriber/new)

Previous bulletins can be found on the archived GAD website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130904203407/http://www.gad.gov.uk/Publications/Technical_Bulletins.html)
Forced Marriage Unit statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Yearly statistics on the number of cases reported to the government’s Forced Marriage Unit through its public helpline and email inbox.

The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) is a joint Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Home Office unit working on the government’s forced marriage policy, outreach and casework.

It operates both inside the UK, where support is provided to any individual, and overseas, where consular assistance is provided to British nationals, including dual nationals.
Marc Thayre
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

Marc Thayre was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Phnom Penh from August 2020 - August 2025. He was Head of Political, Press and Projects at the British High Commission in Dar Es Salaam from 2017-2020. He joined Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service in 2010 and has served in Lashkar Gah as Head of Chancery and had assignments in Mogadishu, Harare, Belmopan and at UKDel Nato. In London, he worked in the East Africa Team with a focus on Uganda and Kenya and has worked in the Foreign Secretary’s Office and Human Resources. Marc holds a Master’s Degree in International Development: Development Finance from the University of Manchester and has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Social media links Follow Marc on X (formerly Twitter)

Marc Thayre was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Phnom Penh from August 2020 - August 2025. He was Head of Political, Press and Projects at the British High Commission in Dar Es Salaam from 2017-2020. He joined Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service in 2010 and has served in Lashkar Gah as Head of Chancery and had assignments in Mogadishu, Harare, Belmopan and at UKDel Nato. In London, he worked in the East Africa Team with a focus on Uganda and Kenya and has worked in the Foreign Secretary’s Office and Human Resources.

Marc holds a Master’s Degree in International Development: Development Finance from the University of Manchester and has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Social media links

Follow Marc on X (formerly Twitter) (https://x.com/marcjulio)
Mr K Evans v James Durrans and Sons Ltd: 6009107/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Evans v James Durrans and Sons Ltd: 6009107/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e125d60114b0b86e59f49c/Mr_Kevin_Evans_v_James_Durrans___Sons_Ltd_6009107.2024_.pdf).
Notify the Forestry Commission about a timber import
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

You or your appointed import agent must complete a notice of landing form so you can arrange an inspection of your imported timber, if necessary.

To land timber, wood products or bark you must give advance notice to a forestry inspector of at least:
- 4 working hours for air cargo and ‘roll-on-roll-off’ freight
- 1 working day for any other case
Notification of landing and import inspection is a statutory requirement. If you fail to comply, you may get a fine, and the clearing of your consignment will be delayed.

Learn more about fees, payment options, certification and more: importing timber, wood products or bark (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/import-wood-wood-products-or-bark).
Flood and coastal erosion risk management funding policy
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We are consulting on flood and coastal erosion funding rules and are calling for evidence on alternative sources of funding and devolution opportunities.

We want your views on our proposals for changing the way flood and coastal erosion projects are funded.

We are proposing to stop using the current funding formula entirely and replace it with a simple 2-step process. We would like to mainstream investment in natural flood management and make better use of property flood resilience measures. Most projects in delivery from April 2026 will use the new funding rules.

We are also calling for evidence on 2 wider areas:

how we can secure more funding contributions

how English devolution could support flood risk management in England
L Grigor v Bathing Mobility Advisory Service Ltd: 8000675/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Grigor v Bathing Mobility Advisory Service Ltd: 8000675/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d852211d56337f06b11fcd/8000675.2024_-_Leigh_Grigor_v_Bathing_Mobility_Advisory_Service_Ltd__Judgment_Issued_10.03.2025.pdf).
Ambulance Quality Indicators Systems Indicators for March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

Monthly ambulance response, call answer, and handover times, by Ambulance Service.

For the eleven Ambulance Services in England: Monthly incident count and response times for Categories C1 to C4; incidents resolved on scene or on the telephone; clinical validation and assessment; resources allocated to incidents; handover times at ED / non-ED; calls to 999 and average answer times.

Accredited official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Independent Review of the Criminal Courts: Part 1
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

The Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, chaired by Sir Brian Leveson, has published part 1 of the report.

The Lord Chancellor commissioned Former President of the Queen’s Bench Division, Sir Brian Leveson, to carry out an independent review into the criminal courts. Specifically, the review considered 2 key themes, which are outlined in the Terms of Reference (ToR) as follows:
- Reform: how the criminal courts could be reformed to ensure cases are dealt with proportionately, in light of the current pressures on the Crown Court
- Efficiency: how they could operate as efficiently as possible. This should include consideration of the processes of partner agencies where they impact the criminal courts
The review has published part 1 of the report.

The Independent Review can be contacted by email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Apply for the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES): Round 11
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme supports performance improvements to existing district heating or communal heating projects.

The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) provides funding to public, private and third sector applicants in England and Wales to support improvements to existing district heating or communal heating projects that are operating sub-optimally and resulting in poor outcomes for customers and operators.

It is a £77 million grant support programme spanning years 2023-2024 to 2027-2028.

Eligibility

The HNES is open to organisations in the public, private or third sectors in England and Wales.

How to apply

Read the guidance on how to prepare your application. The guidance provides information on:
- the application process
- eligibility criteria
- how applications will be scored and assessed
- the monitoring and reporting obligations for successful applicants
Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to request an application form.

Applications are now open for Round 11 of the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme.

Register for news updates

If you want to be added to the HNES mailing list and receive scheme announcements and news updates, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Guidance

We have produced a series of guidance videos (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-networks-optimisation-guidance-to-help-operators-improve-performance) which set out practical steps that heat network operators can take to improve the performance of their systems under HNES.

Background

The HNES is a core element of the government’s Heat Network Transformation Programme (HNTP). It follows on from the HNES Demonstrator (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-network-efficiency-scheme-demonstrator) which ran from October 2021 to March 2022.

The HNES is led by our delivery partner, Gemserv, and supported by partners Ramboll, Lux Nova and Gleeds. Find out more about the Delivery Partner and resources (https://gemserv.com/heat-network-efficiency-scheme-hnes/).

Find out more about Heat networks (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/heat-networks).

Further support for heat networks

Heat Networks Delivery Unit

The Heat Networks Delivery Unit (HNDU) provides support to local authorities in England and Wales through the early stages of heat network development, including:
- heat mapping
- energy master planning
- techno-economic feasibility
- detailed project development
Green Heat Network Fund

The Green Heat Network Fund (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-heat-network-fund-ghnf) (GHNF) is a 3 year capital grant fund that supports:
- the commercialisation and construction of new low and zero carbon (LZC) heat networks (including the supply of cooling)
- the retrofitting and expansion of existing heat networks
It aims to develop and grow the heat network market and to address some of the challenges of decarbonising the UK’s heat sector.
SPE16115 - Aircraft and their parts: scope of relief
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).

The relief covers three areas:
- certain parts intended to be fitted to aircraft imported duty free or built within the UK
- all civil aircraft and ground flying trainers (flight simulators) and certain parts used to construct, maintain, repair, equip, fit out or convert them; and
Authorised Use relief cannot be claimed for imports of aircraft owned and operated by Non UK Companies who visit UK sites with UK employees/customers where the Authorised Use authorisation holder (established in the UK) has no involvement in the activity other than permitting their Authorised Use authorisation number to be used.

Authorised Use is for the benefit of persons established in the UK so unless the authorisation holder is the beneficiary of the relief Authorised Use cannot be claimed by 'agents' acting purely to facilitate the importation of aircraft on behalf of other persons

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.
Mr J Winters v Glasgow City Council: 4110096/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Winters v Glasgow City Council: 4110096/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe7b63694d57c6b1cf8db3/Mr_J_Winters_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4110096.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
Project Gigabit network build contract – West Herefordshire and Forest of Dean
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

FullFibre is no longer delivering the Project Gigabit contract for West Herefordshire and the Forest of Dean.

BDUK and FullFibre have mutually agreed to terminate the Project Gigabit contract for West Herefordshire and the Forest of Dean. BDUK is now moving swiftly to put in place alternative plans with other suppliers to connect premises that were due to be covered by this contract.

Further information about Project Gigabit can be found on the BDUK website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/building-digital-uk) and under Project Gigabit: UK Subsidy advice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/project-gigabit-uk-subsidy-advice).
Declarations by crossing the border ‘by any other act’
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Details when you can make a declaration by conduct.

When you arrive at a point of exit or entry for Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), you can make a ‘declaration by conduct’ by:
- walking through a customs control point (this can be a green channel signed ‘nothing to declare’) with the goods, if you’re an individual on foot
- driving (or being driven) past a customs control point with the goods inside your vehicle, if you’re importing or exporting goods in a vehicle
- continuing your onward journey if there are no customs control points
Generally, you do not need to fill any forms as the act of crossing the border counts as your declaration.

However, if your moving goods through inventory linked ports you should check whether the port you’re entering or leaving supports a declaration by conduct. You should also check whether any formalities, such as a C21i, may be required.

A C21i is a simplified inventory release message, used to release goods from inventory-controlled environments.

Goods eligible for a ‘by conduct’ declaration include:
- pallets and containers and their accessories
- means of transport
- personal effects
- sports goods
- medical, surgical and laboratory equipment
- reusable packaging
- containers
More information can be found at list of goods applicable to oral and by conduct declarations (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-goods-applicable-to-oral-and-by-conduct-declarations).

In exceptional circumstances, with prior approval from HMRC, oral and or by conduct declarations may be used to declare goods which fall under sections 26 and 27 of the eligible goods and conditions for relief reference document (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reference-document-for-temporary-admission-eligible-goods-and-conditions-for-relief).
First Steps Family Mediation
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 First Steps Family Mediation 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 First Steps Family Mediation 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.
Avernco 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 Avernco 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 Avernco 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
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr K Pengelly v Total Support Services Ltd: 2305936/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Pengelly v Total Support Services Ltd: 2305936/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbbeb6c487360cc70c9f40/2305936.2024_Pengelly_v_Total_Support_Services_Ltd_Judgment_following_Deposit_Order_NO_SIG.pdf).
Construction Industry Council Approved Inspectors (CICAIR)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

Information and sanctions relating to Approved Inspectors.

The transitional period for the Approved Inspector regime ended on 1 October 2024. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) now oversees building control bodies and registered building inspectors. (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/building-control-bodies-and-registered-building-inspectors)

CICAIR’s Approved Inspector register no longer exists. Sanctions against Approved Inspectors who are now registered building control approvers (RBCAs) will remain on this page until their expiry.

You can contact BSR (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contact-the-building-safety-regulator) if you:

have questions about how BSR oversees the building control profession

want to raise a concern about an RBCA or registered building inspector

All references in the documents to CICAIR should be read as BSR.
Mumbai Spice
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 Mumbai Spice 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 Mumbai Spice 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.
The Companies Act 2006 (Recognition of Third Country Qualifications and Practical Training) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

The Companies Act 2006 (Recognition of Third Country Qualifications and Practical Training) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 amends section 1221 of the Companies Act 2006 and paragraph 9 of Schedule 11 to that act.

These draft regulations have been re-laid before Parliament after having originally been laid in in May 2024. Information from the original laying of these regulations is available on The Companies Act 2006 (Recognition of Third Country Qualifications and Practical Training) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-companies-act-2006-recognition-of-third-country-qualifications-and-practical-training-amendment-regulations-2024#:~:text=This%20Statutory%20Instrument%20(%20SI%20)%20amends,contribute%20to%20UK%20qualification%20requirements) page.

This Statutory Instrument (SI) amends the Companies Act 2006 so that auditors from other countries, beyond the European Economic Area, can provide practical training in audit, which can contribute to UK qualification requirements. It also makes it clearer how third country audit qualifications may be the subject of mutual recognition arrangements, by aligning the arrangements more with the recent Professional Qualifications Act 2022.

This will:

enable practical training in audit, provided by an approved overseas auditor under appropriate arrangements, to be recognised by the UK qualifying bodies as contributing to a UK audit qualification

remove barriers to Mutual Recognition Agreements on audit, particularly with jurisdictions beyond the EU

This has potential benefits to the UK skills base in audit, and the ability for UK and overseas audit firms to transfer specialist skills between them, so UK auditors and their firms can take advantage of new commercial opportunities beyond the EU.

Sent to sift on: 12 March 2025

Sifting status: Open
CMA board meeting minutes: June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Minutes of the June 2025 CMA board meeting.

The CMA board met on 24 June 2025 in the Cabot, London and online.

Find out more about our board (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/our-governance#cma-board).
Import of services among VAT-unregistered businesses 2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Research investigating the scale of services imported by VAT-unregistered businesses from both inside and outside the European Union (EU).

This research was commissioned and delivered under previous administrations in 2018.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Research Report 824

In 2018, HMRC commissioned IFF research to provide more information on the nature and scale of services imported by VAT-unregistered businesses from both inside and outside the European Union.

In the context of the UK’s exit from the EU, the research had two principal objectives:

to understand overseas trade behaviour of VAT unregistered businesses

to understand the impact that EU exit might have on small UK businesses buying in services from overseas
DHSC: ministerial travel and meetings, October to December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Data on ministers' external meetings and any overseas travel.

The Department of Health and Social Care publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

Under the new Ministerial Code (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministerial-code), from 5 July 2024 onwards, ministers’ gifts and hospitality data are being published by the Cabinet Office as part of a central Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/register-of-ministers-gifts-and-hospitality).
HMCTS management information - December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

The management information we use to understand workload volumes and timeliness at a national level.

These documents provide the latest management information on workload and timeliness for the period from December 2023 to December 2024 for our civil and family courts, and tribunals. Within the release there are additional tables covering the workload of the Probate service.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ac6a9937726e9056af6047/CSV_HMCTS_Management_Inforamtion_Dec23toDec24.csv)

HMCTS management information (accessible version) - December 2023 to December 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ac6a9937726e9056af6047/CSV_HMCTS_Management_Inforamtion_Dec23toDec24.csv)

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Company Names Tribunal decision: OKA Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Decision for applicant OKA Direct Limited against registration number 15453303, applicant successful.

Application number 5105

Applicant OKA Direct Limited objected to the name used by OKA Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 28 February 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of OKA Limited is changed to 15453303, LTD.
Options for Defined Benefit schemes
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

This is a consultation on aspects of private sector Defined Benefit schemes, which seeks stakeholder feedback for the future pensions market.

The aim of this consultation is to introduce reforms to the private sector Defined Benefit pensions system that jointly benefit scheme members, sponsoring employers and the wider economy.

Although pension schemes are in surplus, under current legislation it is difficult and costly for many scheme trustees to share this upside with employers and scheme members. This consultation proposes a number of new measures intended to balance enhanced options for trustees with prioritising the security of member benefits.

This consultation is being conducted in line with the revised Cabinet Office consultation principles (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/consultation-principles-guidance) published in March 2018.
Ex Military Mentor 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 Ex Military Mentor 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 Ex Military Mentor 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.
Mrs I E Odeyemi v Cergus Group Ltd: 1300543/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs I E Odeyemi v Cergus Group Ltd: 1300543/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c158fda74b1137c7edd81d/Mrs_I_E_Odeyemi_v_Cergus_Group_Ltd_-_1300543_2024_-_Final.pdf).
Fire safety remediation in social housing in England 2025-26: Quarter 1
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Findings from the 2025-26 Quarter 1 survey on 11 metre plus buildings, published September 2025.

The Fire Safety Remediation Survey for 11 metre plus buildings opened to all landlords (both private registered providers and local authority registered providers) from 23 June 2025 to 21 July 2025, with data being reported as at 30 June 2025.

All landlords were asked to report to the Regulator of Social Housing whether or not they are responsible for any residential buildings measuring 11 metres plus or that have 5 storeys or more.

This report is the findings from the survey.

These statistics are drawn from our FRS data collection and are being published as Official Statistics in Development.

Published 25 September 2025
Edexams
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 Edexams 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 Edexams 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 Career Transition Partnership (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.
Derwent House, Stanhope, South Kensington, London, SW7 5BJ: LON/00AW/LDC/2025/0826
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Residential Property Tribunal decision of Mr A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArb dated 28 October 2025.

Read the full decision in Derwent House, Stanhope, South Kensington, London, SW7 5BJ: LON/00AW/LDC/2025/0826 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904c4e614e0c1d9784174b3/25.10.28_Derwent_House_s20_ZA.pdf).
Public attitudes to network infrastructure: an online experiment testing rationales for building new network infrastructure
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Social research testing how different messages about electricity network infrastructure affect views on its acceptability.

This research looks at how different messages affect public attitudes to new electricity transmission infrastructure.

The study tested five message themes: climate, energy security, efficiency, jobs, and community. The study found acceptability of new infrastructure was high across all groups. Messages focused on job creation and climate change were associated with small increases in support at a national level – and none of the messages led to a reduction in acceptability.

The research also explored how messages were perceived, and how attitudes varied across demographic groups. It also found that people want more information about how infrastructure might affect energy bills, what the local benefits are, and where new infrastructure is likely to be built.

Verian UK produced this report in June 2024 for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Mr J Gaspars v Concept Security Solutions Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation): 1400503/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Gaspars v Concept Security Solutions Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation): 1400503/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e3c98774e40de685195bda/Mr_J_Gaspars_-vs-_Concept_Security_Solutions_Ltd__in_creditors_voluntary_liquidation__-_1400503.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Dr E Kariki v Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2411744/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr E Kariki v Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2411744/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68baec44b0a373a01819fec3/Dr_E_Kariki_v_Wrightington_Wigan_and_Leigh_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2411744_2023.pdf).
IC v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and Access Social Care: [2025] UKUT 177 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on 10 June 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-GIA (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685ea2f2c2633bd820a92b5b/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-GIA.pdf).

Judicial Summary

In an appeal brought by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), the FTT (First-tier Tribunal) directed that the Information Commissioner prepare the open bundle and the DHSC prepare the closed bundle. The Information Commissioner applied for permission to appeal against the FTT’s case management direction (CMD) on bundle preparation on the ground that (i) the FTT had given no reasons for the CMD; and (ii) the direction was unreasonable and contrary to the overriding objective. The Upper Tribunal refused permission to appeal.