theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
MyHMCTS: How to respond to a family public law order application
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Guide for respondent legal representatives using family public law services with MyHMCTS.

Use the MyHMCTS service to respond to a family public law application for:
- care orders and interim care orders
- supervision orders and interim supervision orders
- emergency protection orders
- other orders under Part 4 of the Children Act 1989
This guide includes the steps to:
- sign in and find a case
- upload and manage documents, orders and court bundles
- make an additional application
If you are an applicant local authority or legal representative, read our guidance on how to apply for a family public law order (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/myhmcts-how-to-apply-for-a-family-public-law-order).

If you are the child’s parent or guardian and do not have a legal representation, you can read the guidance on care proceeding if your child is taken into care (https://www.gov.uk/if-your-child-is-taken-into-care/care-proceedings).

Before you start

See Register for MyHMCTS: online case management for professionals (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-for-myhmcts-online-case-management-for-professionals) for how to create a MyHMCTS organisation account to create, manage, submit and pay for online cases.

See MyHMCTS: how to complete case administration tasks (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/myhmcts-how-to-complete-case-administration-tasks) for guidance on case administration tasks in MyHMCTS, such as sharing a case, assigning a case and filing a notice of change or acting.
Churchill Support Services Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Churchill Support Services Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs R Moore v J & Y Webber Services Ltd T/a Bluebird Care Lincoln (in voluntary liquidation): 6002126/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R Moore v J & Y Webber Services Ltd T/a Bluebird Care Lincoln (in voluntary liquidation): 6002126/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678a72d4976cb51ae15735d1/Mrs_R_Moore_v_J___Y_Webber_Services_LTD_T-A_Bluebird_Care_Lincoln__In_Voluntary_Liquidation__6002126.2024.pdf).
Innovation in Support of Operations
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

This DASA competition is seeking proposals that can make a real-world difference, fast and at scale.

This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition is seeking proposals that can make a real-world difference, fast and at scale. We are looking for scalable proposals, designed for manufacture, at market-leading prices, that can be demonstrated in a relevant environment three months from the date of contract in support of future contracting decisions.

This is a rapid, multiple cycle competition. The competition will run for three cycles, open continuously from 18 July until 3 December 2024. Proposals submitted by the cycle deadline will follow the DASA “How your proposal will be assessed” process with contracting immediately afterwards for successful proposals.

DASA reserves the right to amend challenge areas between cycles as operational needs evolve.

Further to this multiple cycle DASA competition, viable proposals may be taken to higher TRLs and/or manufacture phase by the Authority (Secretary of State for Defence, acting on behalf of the Crown).

In this circumstance the Authority will undertake appropriate procurement activity to ensure value for money and subject to any applicable Regulations that may pertain.
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) statistics 2025: First provisional release
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Supply of renewable fuels for January to December 2025.

Due to the Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) Mandate coming into effect as of January 2025, SAF, reported as ‘Avtur (renewable)’ and ‘Aviation turbine fuel (development)’, will not be included in the 2025 obligation year RTFO statistics series, or any year after that. To view data on SAF being supplied to the UK under the SAF Mandate, please go to the Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) Mandate statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-mandate-statistics).

Statistics on the supply of renewable road transport and non-road mobile machinery fuels, reported under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) for 2025, based on data available as of 29 July 2025.

This is the first provisional report for 2025 and contains an incomplete dataset for the year. The complete and finalised dataset will be published in November 2026 alongside the final report for 2025.

The report and accompanying tables include information on the:
- amount of UK road transport fuel from renewable and fossil fuel
- number of Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates (RTFCs) which have been issued to fuel meeting the sustainability requirements
- balance of RTFCs by obligation period
- trades of RTFCs between suppliers and traders
- carbon and sustainability characteristics of the renewable fuel to which RTFCs have been issued
- voluntary scheme data of renewable transport fuel
For more details, see the notes and definitions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/renewable-fuel-statistics-information).

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

Contact us

Renewable fuel statistics

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Improving access to social housing for victims of domestic abuse
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Statutory guidance for local authorities to improve access to social housing for victims of domestic abuse in refuges or other types of temporary accommodation.

The government believes that victims fleeing domestic abuse should be given as much assistance as possible to ensure they are able to re-build their lives away from abuse and harm.

This statutory guidance is intended to assist local authorities to ensure that victims of domestic abuse who are living in refuges, and other forms of safe temporary accommodation, are given appropriate priority when they apply for to access social housing.
Foot and Mouth disease controls amended in Germany
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Import ban amended following outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Germany.

As of 24 March 2025, the import ban currently in place due to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease on cattle, pigs, sheep, deer, buffaloes and their products such as meat, and dairy from Germany will be amended.

This decision follows rigorous technical assessment of the measures applied in Germany and the current situation. If the situation changes, we will not hesitate to take necessary action in response to the FMD outbreaks in the European Union to protect our domestic biosecurity.

Great Britain has officially recognized regionalisation for FMD in Germany at the containment zone level, which covers a 6km radius around the outbreak. Consequently, the export of affected commodities can resume from areas outside this zone, provided all other import requirements are satisfied.

Personal imports of packaged and unpackaged meat, meat products, milk and dairy products, certain composite products and animal by products of pigs and ruminants will remain in place at a country level.

FMD poses no risk to human or food safety, but is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle, sheep, pigs and other cloven-hoofed animals. Livestock keepers should therefore be absolutely rigorous about their biosecurity.

Foot and mouth disease is a notifiable disease and must be reported. If you suspect foot and mouth disease in your animals, you must report it immediately by calling:

xx-xxxx-xxxx in England

xx-xxxx-xxxx in Wales

your local Field Services Office in Scotland
The Prevalence of Autism (including Aspergers Syndrome) in School Age Children in Northern Ireland 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

This annual report aims to show the prevalence rate of autism amongst the compulsory school age population.

This annual report aims to show the prevalence rate of autism amongst the compulsory school age population. Analyses are provided by health and social care trust, gender, school year, special educational needs and multiple deprivation measure.
Thornlea Park Caravan Site, Lyminster Road, Wick, West Sussex BN17 7PY: HAV/45UC/PHT/2025/0001 & HAV/45UC/PHT/2025/0002
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Southern Region, Regional Surveyor Clist MRICS, M J F Donaldson FRICS and E Shaylor  MCIEH on 11 November 2025.

Read the full decision in BN17 7PY_HAV/45UC/PHT/2025/0001 & HAV/45UC/PHT/2025/0002_DECISION (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69299455345e31ab14ecf71a/2025_Nov_11_Final_Decision_Thornlea_Park.pdf)
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Richard Murphy
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

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

Teacher’s name: Mr Richard Murphy

Teacher reference number: 3647284

Teacher’s date of birth: 31 March 1990

Location teacher worked: Bristol, South West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 25 July 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Richard Murphy formerly employed in Bristol, South West England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
B3 Living Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well B3 Living Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
MIN 664 (M) Amendment 3: Safety climate tool for the maritime industry
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

This MIN provides information on the safety climate tool created collaboratively between the MCA and the HSE to help improve the organisation’s safety culture.

This notice should be read with MIN 635 (M) wellbeing at sea publications, MIN 680 (M) wellbeing at sea and replaces MIN 664 (M) Amendment 2.

This MIN expires 9th April 2026.

Notice to
- shipowners
- ship operators
- managers
- masters,
- officers and crew of merchant vessels
skippers and crew of domestic passenger ships and inland waterway vessels
Tiffany Kirlew
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Tiffany Kirlew has been the British Deputy High Commissioner to Uganda since August 2024. She joined the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in 2006. Most recently Tiffany served overseas at the British High Commission in Nairobi as Political Counsellor (2020-2024). Tiffany’s previous postings included being Private Secretary to the Ambassador at the British Embassy in Washington (2012-2016), First Secretary Political in the British Embassy in Moscow (2011) and the Provincial Reconstruction Team’s Liaison to Regional Command Southwest in Helmand Province, Afghanistan (2010-2011).  In London, Tiffany headed the Africa and Asia Teams in the Joint International Counter Terrorism Unit and has worked in the Security Policy and Europe Directorates of the Foreign Common and Development Office. She is a trained Rapid Deployment Team (RDT), Team Leader. Prior to joining the FCDO she worked at the Ministry of Justice and the BBC. Tiffany has a Masters degree from the University of Nottingham. Social media Links Follow:  Tiffany Kirlew on X

Tiffany Kirlew has been the British Deputy High Commissioner to Uganda since August 2024.

She joined the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in 2006. Most recently Tiffany served overseas at the British High Commission in Nairobi as Political Counsellor (2020-2024). Tiffany’s previous postings included being Private Secretary to the Ambassador at the British Embassy in Washington (2012-2016), First Secretary Political in the British Embassy in Moscow (2011) and the Provincial Reconstruction Team’s Liaison to Regional Command Southwest in Helmand Province, Afghanistan (2010-2011). In London, Tiffany headed the Africa and Asia Teams in the Joint International Counter Terrorism Unit and has worked in the Security Policy and Europe Directorates of the Foreign Common and Development Office. She is a trained Rapid Deployment Team (RDT), Team Leader.

Prior to joining the FCDO she worked at the Ministry of Justice and the BBC. Tiffany has a Masters degree from the University of Nottingham.

Social media Links

Follow: Tiffany Kirlew on X (https://twitter.com/KirlewTiffany)
SGSAROA14120 - Pro-forma letters: Assessment of risk and offence action - Pro-forma letters
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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Exporter - No further action

Dear Sirs

I refer to a consignment of which was seized as liable to forfeiture under section 68(1) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 at .............................on because no valid export licence was produced. The goods were subsequently restored to you without charge on production of a valid export licence.

In presenting the goods for export without the necessary licence you may have become liable to proceedings under Section 68(1) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979. In this instance however, after full consideration of the facts, we have decided to take no further action against you.

Yours faithfully
Local government reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are seeking views on the proposals submitted by councils for the reorganisation of local government in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Responses to this consultation will inform our decision on which proposal, if any, to implement.
Mr A Gibbs and Others v Specialised Management Services Ltd (In Administration) and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3311189/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Gibbs and Others v Specialised Management Services Ltd (In Administration) and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3311189/2024 and Others - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68134a647e56aaab3b5253ef/Mr_A_Gibbs___Other_v_Specialised_Management_Services_Ltd__in_administration____Other_-_3311189-2024_-3311235-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Make an application to the First-tier Tax Tribunal for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal: Form T247
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Use this form to ask the First-tier Tax Tribunal for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) if you think there has been an error of law in the First-tier Tribunal’s decision.

You can also submit your tax tribunal appeal request online (https://appeal-tax-tribunal.service.gov.uk/).

Open a document

You can download and open PDF documents on your device. Downloading enables more features to be used, such as printing.

Adobe Reader is a free to use PDF viewer. You can use this to view, fill in and print PDF documents. You do not need to sign up for a free trial.

Follow these steps:
- Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.
- Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.
- Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).
- Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.
If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you need a printed version contact your local court (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Find more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms) by category.

Find out how HM Courts & Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.
Mode shift grants review
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Seeks views on the future of the Mode Shift Revenue Support and Waterborne Freight Grant schemes and the potential for successor schemes.

The Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) and Waterborne Freight Grant (WFG) have remained relatively unchanged since their inception due to adherence to EU state aid rules.

Their upcoming expiry means any new schemes will be introduced under the UK’s new domestic subsidy control regime, the Subsidy Control Act 2022 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/23/enacted), which offers an opportunity to introduce more flexible policies in line with government priorities.

This review explores the potential for any successor scheme(s) to address any issues and challenges identified. The roles of schemes in achieving environmental benefits will be an important issue in the consideration of what approach to take.

We invite stakeholders, experts and other interested parties to contribute their insights and evidence to inform this process.
Bird flu: near Dawlish, Teignbridge, Devon (AIV 2025/101)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-15)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds near Dawlish, Teignbridge, Devon (AIV 2025/101) on 15 November 2025.

Case information

15 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a small group of ornamental captive birds near Dawlish, Teignbridge, Devon (AIV 2025/101) on 15 November 2025.

A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around the premises. All birds on the premises will be humanely culled.

Declarations

Download the Declaration of a Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69186e6a493305b49ce6e83c/Declaration_of_a_Captive_Bird__Monitoring__Controlled_Zone__Avian_Influenza____near_Dawlish__Teignbridge__Devon__AIV_2025_101_.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/101
Poppyscotland
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 Poppyscotland 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 Poppyscotland 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
SGSELSG7005 - Identifying goods requiring a specific licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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Step 1

Might the goods be intended for a WMD end-use, or military end-use in a destination subject to an EU, OSCE or UN arms embargo?

Yes/not sure go to SGSELSG7010

No go to SGSELSG7020
Mrs N Kiani v University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust: 1308584/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs N Kiani v University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681cce9de26cd2f713d87115/Mrs_N_Kiani_v_University_Hospitals_Birmingham_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_1308584_2023_-_Preliminary.pdf).
Moorlands Primary School: 27 November 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

The schools adjudicator’s variation decision about Moorlands Primary School.

Decision reference: VAR2655 and VAR2656

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements for September 2025 and September 2026 – both approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Reading

Admission authority: Reading Borough Council
Formalities Manual (online version)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

The Formalities Manual explains the Intellectual Property Office's formalities examination practice under the Patents Act 1977.

The purpose of this manual is to provide detailed, up-to-date guidelines as to the practice and procedures to be followed in the various aspects of the formalities examination of patent applications in accordance with the Patents Act 1977 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-patents-act-1977) and the Patents Rules 2007 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-patents-rules-2007-and-patents-fees-rules-2007).

The guidelines are intended primarily for staff in the Patents Formalities Groups for use as desk instructions in carrying out their daily duties. Case advice should be sought from the Head of Administration when situations which are not addressed in the manual come to light.

In addition to dealing with normal patent applications filed under s.14 and s.15(9) of the Patent Act 1977 the manual also deals with the practice and procedures to be followed in processing national phase patent applications filed under s.89.

Statements made in the Manual are not in themselves an authority for any action by the IPO and should not be used as a set of legal requirements. The Patents Act 1977 and the Patents Rules 2007 are the ultimate authority on practice.

The manual will be updated when necessary to reflect changes in legislation or practice. If you notice any errors please email the manual editor: Head of Formalities Training and Technical Processing (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Smoking profile: February 2025 update
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

An overview of the extent of tobacco use, tobacco-related harm, vaping use and the measures being taken to reduce smoking-related harms at a local level in England.

The smoking profile has been designed to help local government and health services to assess the effect of smoking on their local populations. The data is presented in an interactive tool that allows users to view it in a user-friendly format.

The following indicators have been added and are available at England and regional level:
- regular e-cigarette users (15 year olds)
- have ever used e-cigarettes (15 year olds)
The following indicators have been updated and are available at England and regional level:
- smoking prevalence, regular smokers (15 year olds)
- smoking prevalence, occasional smokers (15 year olds)
These indicators have previously been published by NHS England.
STSM022230 - Scope of stamp duty on shares: stamp duty: adjudication, stamps and reliefs: intermediary relief definitions
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)


Section 80B FA1986 provides certain definitions for the purposes of intermediary relief, including:

Regulated market means:

a) a UK regulated market, within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No. 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on markets in financial instruments;

b) an EU regulated market, within the meaning of that Regulation; or

c) a Gibraltar regulated market within the meaning given by Article 26(11)(b)(i) of that Regulation.

Multilateral trading facility means:

a) a UK multilateral trading facility, within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No. 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on markets in financial instruments;

b) an EU multilateral trading facility, within the meaning of that Regulation; or

c) a Gibraltar multilateral trading facility within the meaning given by Article 26(11)(b)(ii) of that Regulation.

Recognised foreign exchange means:

a) a market which is not in the United Kingdom, Gibraltar or an EEA State; and

b) is specified in regulations made by the Treasury.

Recognised foreign options exchange means:

a) a market which is not in the United Kingdom, Gibraltar or an EEA State; and

b) is specified in regulations made by the Treasury.

Stock:

Includes any marketable security.
Miss A Clarke v 121 Care@Home Ltd: 8000467/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Clarke v 121 Care@Home Ltd: 8000467/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6839b80e5150d70c85aafb62/Miss_A_Clarke_v_121care_home_Ltd_-_8000467.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
CAPI04350 - CAP charges: safeguard measures
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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In addition to specific and ad valorem customs duties the EU may introduce an additional charge on imported agricultural goods under the safeguard measures where imports threaten EU production of a similar commodity.

This additional charge can be a simple uplift of the existing duties but is usually associated with more complex calculations based on a comparison between the value of the goods at the time of importation against a reference price set by the EU.

The former will normally be effected automatically on the CHIEF system.

The calculation of the latter, is more complex and involves the taking of securities, and making manual calculations; such imports are prompted by CHIEF profiles.

When the profiles are being actioned particular attention must be paid to the CIF value as there is a risk of importers over-declaring the value to reduce the amount of additional charges payable.

Consignments subject to concessionary measures under quota, eg duty free quotas, are not subject to the safeguard measures.
MT Roofing South West 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 MT Roofing South West 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 MT Roofing South West 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.
Updating the UK’s exemption framework for intragroup Over the Counter Derivatives
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

The government has published a draft statutory instrument for technical comment, alongside an accompanying policy note.

At Mansion House, the government announced its intention to make certain intragroup exemption frameworks for over-the-counter derivatives, currently enabled by the UK’s Temporary Intragroup Exemption Regime, permanent and to publish a draft statutory instrument later in 2025 to this effect.

The government is now publishing the draft “The Over the Counter Derivatives (Intragroup Transactions) Regulations 2026” for technical comment, alongside an accompanying policy note. The changes to intragroup exemptions will ensure firms have wider and more streamlined access to exemptions for their intragroup activity, supporting the growth and competitiveness of the UK’s economy and financial services sector.
Mrs M Hughes v Glasgow City Council: 121151/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Hughes v Glasgow City Council: 121151/2008 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c1afb0750837d7604dbd12/Mrs_M_Hughes_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_121151.2008_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr Z Zarin v Fischer Future Heat Ltd: 6002588/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Z Zarin v Fischer Future Heat Ltd: 6002588/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798fe1cd4f0d327e7707137/Mr_Z._Zarin_v_Fischer_Future_Heat_LTD_6002588.2024_Judgment.pdf).
HMT senior officials' business expenses, hospitality and meetings with external organisations
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

This series brings together all documents relating to HMT senior officials' business expenses, hospitality and meetings with external organisations

In June 2009, the Cabinet Secretary announced that business expenses incurred by the most senior civil servants on official duty would be published. We’re also publishing information covering meetings HMT Permanent Secretaries have had with external organisations.

Data on this information pre-2010 is available on the National Archives website (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/).
Wales Space Cluster Catalyst Fund
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Apply for funding from the UK Space Agency to grow the space sector in Wales.

The UK Space Agency, in partnership with Space Wales and The Welsh Government, invites proposals for grant funding to grow the space sector in Wales and support with the delivery of Wales’ Space Strategy.

Please see the documents above to apply.

The call deadline is 23:59 on 24 October 2025.
Local government reorganisation in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

We are seeking views on the proposals submitted by councils for the reorganisation of local government in Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

Responses to this consultation will inform our decision on which proposal, if any, to implement.
D-Day 70: application form for award of the Legion D’Honneur
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Application form for the award of the Legion D’Honneur available to all surviving veterans.

As a way of honouring and thanking those who fought and risked their lives to secure France’s liberation during the second World War and in conjunction with events to mark the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings, the government of France advised that it wished to award the Legion d’Honneur to surviving British veterans.

The award is not automatic and must be applied for, either by a veteran or someone on their behalf. The application form is available for living veterans, including personnel who operated in support of the landings during June 1944 and who have not already received this award from the French Government. In the section headed “reasons justifying the proposal”, details should be given of service in France or in support of the Normandy Landings – for instance, those sea borne in the English Channel or air borne over France.

Important note: that the medal cannot be awarded posthumously and therefore applications for those that may have passed away will not be able to be processed.

The Ministry of Defence administers the applications on behalf of the French Authorities. They are validated to ensure that the relevant criteria have been fulfilled and then they are passed to the French Authorities in London who subsequently endorse the names forwarded by the Ministry of Defence for appointment to the Order (L’Ordre national de la Légion d’Honneur. An application is not successful until confirmed so by the French Authorities; if successful the manufacturing of the applicant’s award begins. Please be aware that in current circumstances this is a lengthy process and can take several months.

Submit the completed application electronically to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Postal applications are accepted but it is advisable to submit electronically as emailed applications will be dealt with immediately and you will receive confirmation of receipt.

Legion d’HonneurTeam Floor 6Zone N Ministry of Defence Main BuildingLONDONSW1A 2HB
MIN 726 (M+F) Life raft weight compliance based on keel laying date
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

A reminder to LSA Service Stations to be aware of the required liferaft average person mass compliance based on keel laying date when conducting routine exchanges of SOLAS liferafts.

Notice to all life raft service stations, shipowners, operators, and surveyors

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 548 and is issued as an interim measure pending its update.

This MIN expires 2 years after issue and/or incorporation into MGN 548.
Mr B Mathai v Flamelily Care Ltd: 1806114/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Mathai v Flamelily Care Ltd: 1806114/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853f6b9a3a282804858150a/Mr_B_Mathai_v_Flamelily_Care_Ltd-1806114-2024-Judgment.pdf).
CAPI12050 - Regulatory control procedures on importations of cereals: general
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

High quality wheat and flint maize have zero duty rates under Regulation 642/2010. For malting barley, there is an import tariff quota under Regulation 1064/2009, where the duty is 8%. Until recently this quota was managed by the issue of licences, but from January 2010 it has been managed under the first come first served system.

These commodities are subject to Regulatory examination and sampling to ensure the cereal is eligible for the reduced rates. Consignments may be accompanied by conformity certificates issued by recognised bodies in certain third countries, and in these cases the examination rates are reduced to 3% of imports through each port. Without these certificates the examination rate is 100%.

Where cereals are selected for examination and there is no conformity certificate, a security must be taken pending the results of analysis of the samples. When a certificate of conformity is presented, no security is required for wheat and flint maize. For malting barley the security is reduced to 10 Euros per tonne.

Detailed guidance on the examination and sampling of cereals may be found in the Controls for Imported Cereals and Examination and Sampling Good Practice Guides, accessed via the CAP UoE Intranet site. Full details of the procedure to be followed in each case are shown on CHIEF profiles.
Raw milk for human consumption in the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8469
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export raw milk of cows, sheep, goats and buffaloes intended for human consumption from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move it to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, from 1 January 2021 you’ll need to apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export to the EU or to move dairy to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904cb6614e0c1d9784174b8/8469_EN_SPECIMEN_V5.pdf) and guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904cb7314e0c1d9784174b9/8469NFG_Nov25_v12.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8469EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal) from 1 January 2021.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Minister West's  visit reinforces shared commitment to secure and resilient growth
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

UK Foreign Office Minister for Indo-Pacific Catherine West is in Malaysia for a 2-day visit.

The UK and Malaysia will step up co-operation to drive economic growth through trade and investment in key sectors.

Kicking off her visit today (10 March), the UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West MP will witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a semiconductor partnership between a British and Malaysian company, advancing an already strong relationship between the UK and Malaysia in the technology sector.

Her visit comes 3 months after the UK joined Malaysia in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-uk-and-the-comprehensive-and-progressive-agreement-for-trans-pacific-partnershipcptpp), making it the first UK-Malaysia free trade agreement. By cutting tariffs and reducing other market access barriers, this will boost an already strong trading relationship worth over £5.7 billion annually and reinforce 2-way flows of investment.

During her 2-day visit to Malaysia, the Minister will hold bilateral talks with Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad bin Haji Alamin. Alongside a strong message on mutual economic growth and the green transition, the Minister will reiterate the UK’s support for Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN and our commitment together on shared challenges from global health to international peace and security.

Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West said:

Three months since the UK joined Malaysia in the CPTPP, eliminating tariffs and facilitating business partnerships, this is a moment of opportunity to deepen our economic links and advance our shared interest in sustainable and inclusive growth.

Technology is one of the sectors we can and must develop together. I’m here in Malaysia to support that.

To achieve economic growth we must have strong and stable foundations. That is why we will continue to work with Malaysia on our shared priorities around regional security issues, global health and the climate crisis.

The UK will remain an active, committed Dialogue Partner to ASEAN – supporting ASEAN centrality and Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025.
Mr C White v Jubilee Garage (Egremont) Ltd: 2403625/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C White v Jubilee Garage (Egremont) Ltd: 2403625/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6807950f4dd7e0f8897a6186/Mr_C_White_v_Jubilee_Garage__Egremont__Limited_-_2403625-24_-_Preliminary_Judgment.pdf).
2024 to 2025: GCA Annual Report and Accounts
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Find details of the work and expenditure of the Groceries Code Adjudicator in the period April 2024 to March 2025.

The report sets out the activities of the GCA over the period April 2024 to March 2025 and provides detailed information on GCA:
- working practices
- objectives
- actions
The resource accounts provide detailed accounting and expenditure information for the financial year 2024 to 2025.