theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Driving test and theory test data: large goods vehicles (LGV)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Large goods vehicle (LGV) theory test and driving test volumes and pass rates for Great Britain overall and for each test centre.

LGV theory test data for Great Britain

Data updated quarterly

These data tables are updated quarterly. They were last updated on 4 December 2025 with data to September 2025.

Data updated annually

This data table is updated annually. It was last updated on 14 August 2025 with data to March 2025.

LGV theory test data by test centre

This data table is updated annually. It was last updated on 14 August 2025 with data to March 2025.

LGV driving test data for Great Britain

Data updated monthly

Between January 2022 and November 2024, the Department for Transport (DfT) published monthly data on the volume of LGV driving tests. This report has now ended. You can view an archived copy of the report in the developing faster indicators of transport activity page in the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241217183653/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/developing-faster-indicators-of-transport-activity).

Data updated quarterly

These data tables are updated quarterly. They were last updated on 4 December 2025 with data to September 2025.

Data updated annually

This data table is updated annually. It was last updated on 14 August 2025 with data to March 2025.

LGV driving test data by test centre

These data tables are updated annually. They were last updated on 14 August 2025 with data to March 2025.

Changes to how this data is published

This data is now all published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Before 2025, data for Great Britain overall was published by DfT.

You can view archived versions of the data as it was published by DfT in the National Archives.

View data in the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/*/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/driving-tests-and-instructors-statistics).

Data you cannot find

Data you cannot find might have been published as a response to an Freedom of Information (FOI) request (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dvsa-freedom-of-information-foi-disclosure-logs).

Send an FOI request to DVSA if you still cannot find the information you need.

By law, DVSA cannot send you information that’s part of an official statistic that has not yet been published.

Freedom of Information requests

Freedom of Information RequestsDVSA, 1 Unity SquareNottinghamNG2 1AY

Contact form https://www.smartsurve... (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/freedom-of-information-request/)

Help with the data

The driving test, theory test and driving instructor statistics information (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/driving-test-theory-test-and-driving-instructor-statistics-guidance) gives details about the data sources and how the tests work.

Contact DVSA to get help with published data.

DVSA management information team xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Contact the DVSA press office if you’re a journalist or have a media enquiry about the data.

DVSA press office xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Government response to the Climate Change Committee 2025 adaptation progress report
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Sets out the government's response to the Climate Change Committee's 2025 progress report and their recommendations on climate adaptation.

This document sets out the government’s response to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC’s) 2025 progress report in adapting to climate change (https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/progress-in-adapting-to-climate-change-2025/) and its recommendations on adaptation.

The government’s response sets out:
- detailed responses to each of the CCC’s 59 recommendations, including the priority recommendations identified by the CCC
- areas where progress has been made to adapt to climate risks over the last 2 years
This response should be read alongside the government response to the CCC 2025 progress report in reducing emissions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/committee-on-climate-change-2025-progress-report-government-response).
Scotland Office/Office of the Advocate General  appointments
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

The Scotland Office and the Office of the Advocate General have strengthened their management team with the appointment of three new non-executive directors.

Susan Deacon has been appointed as lead non-executive director, and Catherine MacLeod and Andrew Kerr have been appointed as non-executive directors. The appointments have been made following a rigorous, fair and open recruitment process under the public appointment rules. The appointees join Martin Dorchester and Stuart Patrick as non-executive members on the offices’ joint management board.

Announcing the appointments Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said:

“This is great news for the Scotland Office and the Office of the Advocate General. I am delighted to welcome Susan, Catherine and Andrew to the team. These distinguished individuals bring a wealth of skills and experience. They join our current non-executive directors who will continue to offer invaluable insight, advice and challenge. They will all be instrumental in helping us deliver on my four key priorities - economic growth, delivering clean energy, tackling poverty, and rolling out Brand Scotland. These appointments demonstrate our commitment to strong governance and strategic leadership, which is a key part of the UK Government’s Plan for Change.”

UK Government non-executive board members are appointed by the Secretary of State following approval by the Prime Minister and sit on the departmental board. Their role is to:

Give advice to ministers and officials on the operational and delivery implications of policy proposals.

Provide independent support, guidance and challenge on the progress and implementation of the department’s strategic direction.

Advise on performance and monitor implementation of the department’s business plans.

Non-executive directors do not have decision-making powers.
Fowler & Gilbert 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 Fowler & Gilbert 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 Fowler & Gilbert 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:

We also pledge the following:

Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community.

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.
Water Treatment Products 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 Water Treatment Products 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 Water Treatment Products 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
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.
IAA promotional materials: Pashto
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Digital posters and leaflet designed for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to easily download, share, and distribute.

These resources are designed to inform advice seekers about the IAA’s services and provide guidance on what to do if they have concerns about their adviser or the services provided. The materials have been translated into Pashto to ensure accessibility for a wider audience.
Menzies Aviation EH12
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 Menzies Aviation EH12 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 Menzies Aviation EH12 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.
Taziker Industrial 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 Taziker Industrial 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 Taziker Industrial 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.
Major Force Recruitment
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

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 Major Force Recruitment 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 Major Force Recruitment 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
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 A Sobon v RW Armstrong Group Ltd: 6002676/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Sobon v RW Armstrong Group Ltd: 6002676/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b15f488a98da87e2922d4/Mrs_A_Sobon_V_RW_Armstrong_Group_Limited_-_6002676.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Suffolk: Local government reorganisation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Documents relating to the government’s programme of local government reorganisation in Suffolk.

Timeline

5 February 2025

The invitation letter (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-invitation-to-local-authorities-in-two-tier-areas/letter-suffolk) sent to Suffolk councils set out their milestones for reorganisation.

They were invited to submit final proposals by 26 September 2025.

19 November 2025

A written ministerial statement (https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-11-19/hcws1071) was made to Parliament. This set out that a consultation on local government reorganisation in Suffolk (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-norfolk-and-suffolk) was launched.

​For the purposes of the consultation, the proposals in Norfolk and Suffolk have been grouped together.

On the same day, the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP, wrote to the leaders of councils in Suffolk to thank them for their proposals and to inform them of the consultation.
Ms G Farquharson v Milton Keynes College: 3310202/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms G Farquharson v Milton Keynes College: 3310202/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dc288ccb8c6838d74b4fda/Ms_Gemma_Farquharson_v_Milton_Keynes_College_3310202-2022.pdf).
Simon Century
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Simon Century joined Homes England in 2025 as Chief Investment Officer. He is responsible for leading the agency’s investment strategy and partnerships to accelerate housing delivery nationwide. Prior to joining, Simon spent nine years at Legal & General as managing director, where he built and grew multiple housing businesses across social and affordable housing, build to rent, senior living, and build to sale, as well as pioneering platforms for modern methods of construction. Simon began his career at investment and advisory firm TradeRisks and later at the affordable housing provider bpha, leading corporate strategy and finance. He is a full member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers, holds a certificate in investment management from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, and has a psychology degree from the University of Liverpool.

Simon Century joined Homes England in 2025 as Chief Investment Officer.

He is responsible for leading the agency’s investment strategy and partnerships to accelerate housing delivery nationwide.

Prior to joining, Simon spent nine years at Legal & General as managing director, where he built and grew multiple housing businesses across social and affordable housing, build to rent, senior living, and build to sale, as well as pioneering platforms for modern methods of construction.

Simon began his career at investment and advisory firm TradeRisks and later at the affordable housing provider bpha, leading corporate strategy and finance.

He is a full member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers, holds a certificate in investment management from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, and has a psychology degree from the University of Liverpool.
Secondary accountability measures (including Progress 8 and Attainment 8)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Information for schools about secondary school accountability measures, including Progress 8 and Attainment 8.

This document:
- explains how secondary accountability measures are calculated
- gives more information about announced policies that apply to accountability measures for the 2024 to 2025 academic year
The information is for:
- senior leaders working in secondary schools and trusts, including maintained schools, academies, alternative provision, free schools and special schools
- independent schools or colleges with 14 to 16 provision seeking information on secondary accountability measures
- governors and trustees
- local authorities
It applies to:
- local-authority-maintained schools
- academies
- free schools
- further education colleges with 14 to 16 provision
Find out more from:
- find school and college performance data (https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/)
- KS4 qualifications, discount codes and point scores for the school performance measures (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-4-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores)
Company Names Tribunal decision: Intel-tronics Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Decision for applicant Intel Corporation against registration number 16016725, applicant successful.

Application number 5281

Applicant Intel Corporation objected to the name used by Intel-tronics 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.
JOLTS Consulting Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 JOLTS Consulting Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr D Carabott v London Borough of Newham: [2025] EAT 155
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Lord Fairley on 29 October 2025.

Read the full judgment in Mr D Carabott v London Borough of Newham: [2025] EAT 155 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6901e42cbdb1ef2270a1d0a2/Mr_D_Carabott_v_London_Borough_of_Newham__2025__EAT_155.pdf).
Local government reorganisation: letter to West Sussex council leaders
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

​​Letter to inform council leaders of the launch of the West Sussex local government reorganisation consultation.​

​​On 19 November 2025, the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP, wrote to the leaders of West Sussex councils to inform them of the launch of the West Sussex local government reorganisation consultation.​

For the purposes of the consultation, the proposals in West Sussex and East Sussex and Brighton and Hove have been grouped together.
Freedom of Information statistics: annual 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Annual statistics on Freedom of Information requests for central government bodies for 2024.

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/contents) (FOI Act) and the associated Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3391/contents) (EIRs) came fully into force on 1 January 2005.

This bulletin presents statistics on their implementation within the central government monitored bodies for the quarterly period of July to September 2024.

Statistics standards and policies

These statistics have been independently reviewed by the Office for Statistics Regulation (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/what-we-do/) (OSR). They comply with the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-code/). Accredited official statistics are called National Statistics in the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/18/contents).

Accreditation signifies their compliance with the authority’s Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-code/) which broadly means these statistics are:
- managed impartially and objectively in the public interest
- meet identified user needs
- produced according to sound methods
- well explained and readily accessible
Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR).

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

These statistics were independently reviewed by the OSR in June 2017. See Assessment Report 328 Freedom of Information Statistics - implementation in Central Government (https://uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/assessment-of-freedom-of-information-statistics-implementation-in-central-government/). Since this review by the OSR, we have continued to comply with the Code of Practice for Statistics.

All Cabinet Office official statistics are governed by the standards set out by the UK Statistics Authority in their code of practice. These can be found on our statistics standards and policies page (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cabinet-office-statistics-standards-and-policies). Further detail on the production of the FOI statistics can be found on our FOI statistics supporting documents page (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/foi-statistics-supporting-documents).

Tell us what you think

We would welcome views on Freedom of Information Statistics. Please fill in our user feedback form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdANtqjWv8V6W4CuiUmMnPRFuSKYayHKuKjneHd-jpxDXnPYQ/viewform?c=0&w=1) or email us at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Feedback received will contribute to future development of these statistics.
Gambling duties: enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Email, phone or write to HMRC with questions about gambling duties (including registrations and changes to your registration) and returns.

Email

HMRC will only email you with confidential information if you have given them your written agreement that they can do so.

Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have a question about:
- Bingo Duty
- Gaming Duty
- General Betting Duty
- Pool Betting Duty
- Remote Gaming Duty
Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have a question about Lottery Duty.

Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have a question about Machine Games Duty.

Phone

Call HMRC with questions about gambling duties.

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Textphone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Outside UK: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Closed bank holidays (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays).

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Post

Write to HMRC with applications or questions relating to gambling duties.

HM Revenue and CustomsExcise Processing TeamBX9 1GLUnited Kingdom

You do not need to include a street name, city name or PO box when writing to this address.

Couriers should use a different address (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/couriers).

Related content

Guidance
- Register for gambling tax (https://www.gov.uk/register-pay-gambling-tax)
Proposed updates to how the starting point for profit rates for vital single source defence contracts are calculated
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

We are consulting on updates to the way that profit rates for defence-related single source contracts are calculated.

Each year, the SSRO undertakes a robust process to assess the appropriate baseline profit rate (BPR) for single source defence contracts using the published BPR methodology. The BPR is the first step of the four-step process in determining the contract profit rate that applies in determining the price of Ministry of Defence (MOD) contracts let without competition, known as Qualifying Defence Contracts (QDCs) and Qualifying Sub-Contracts (QSCs). It is a vital building block to delivering fast paced defence procurement of some of the most strategically significant capabilities for the nation.

The BPR is only the starting point for agreeing contract profit rates, and contractors can, and do, earn significantly higher rates when they take on risk and perform well throughout the contract duration, but they can also earn less when they fail to perform.

We are proposing amendments to the criteria used in the BPR methodology to select comparable companies in response to two external changes:

The methodology relies on selecting comparable companies to benchmark their profits using codes from a classification system called NACE (Nomenclature of Economic Activities), which categorises businesses based on their economic activities. The NACE database has been updated, meaning the BPR methodology must be updated accordingly.

The methodology has a company size threshold which filters out small companies and it is proposed that this aspect of the BPR methodology is updated to remain consistent with the new UK regulations which revise company size thresholds.

We are also looking to conclude on the two remaining proposals from the previous BPR activities review phase 2 consultation from 2024.

We are consulting on these changes to keep the BPR methodology accurate, up to date and reflective of appropriate comparators. This will help us to produce a baseline profit rate which supports our aims of ensuring value for money for the taxpayer and fair and reasonable prices for contractors in support of the delivery of essential defence capabilities in the UK.

The consultation will run until 5pm on 11 August 2025. For more information, and details of how to respond, please see the consultation webpage (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/baseline-profit-rate-assessment-proposed-methodology-updates).
WO Business Appointment Rules decisions: January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.

This page provides information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of the Wales Office.

It covers former staff at senior civil service levels SCS1 and SCS2 and equivalents that fall within the scope of the business appointment rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/crown-servants-new-jobs-and-business-appointments). It also covers special advisers of equivalent level.
The United Kingdom remains steadfast in our support for the OSCE: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

The UK remains a strong supporter of OSCE cooperation with the UN.

This year marked 50 years since the signing of the Helsinki Final Act. It enshrined a set of principles on how states should treat each other and their citizens. The anniversary event in Helsinki should have celebrated decades of peace and stability these principles helped secure.

Instead, it took place amid the biggest war in Europe since the 1940s: Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. As we said at the OSCE Ministerial Council last week, Russia has trampled on the Helsinki Final Act and violated every OSCE commitment.

Through the OSCE and other multilateral fora, we must maintain relentless scrutiny of Russia’s unjustifiable war and hold it accountable.

Thanks to the efforts of President Trump’s and Ukraine’s constructive engagement, there has been progress towards ending this war. But the journey will be difficult as long as President Putin shows no sign of negotiating in good faith.

The UK remains committed to supporting Ukraine’s pursuit of a just and lasting peace, which safeguards its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

Should it be called upon, the OSCE has the tools and experience to help Ukraine recover and rebuild— from monitoring ceasefires to decommissioning weapons and supporting veterans’ reintegration.

Meanwhile, Russia seeks to weaken Western resolve – a misguided endeavour. Russian proxies have conducted malicious acts of sabotage across Europe, while an industrial scale of information manipulation is designed to destabilise societies.

Bilaterally, we are taking robust action to counter these threats. Last Thursday, the UK Government sanctioned the GRU in its entirety and individuals behind state sponsored hostile acts across Europe, including on UK soil. This was in response to the publication of the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry in the UK. That report confirmed that Russia’s reckless use of a military grade nerve agent on UK soil in 2018 led to the tragic death of a British citizen.

These threats are wide-ranging, so for our response to be effective, it must be collective, which makes multilateral organisations like the OSCE vital.

The OSCE’s principles of cooperation should also help us tackle another growing issue: irregular migration and the illicit finance that fuels it, a top UK priority. The OSCE could do more to support States strengthen border security.

The principles agreed in Helsinki – alongside the UN Charter – continue to be the foundation of true security in Europe. The United Kingdom remains steadfast in our support for the OSCE.
Department for Business and Trade Senegal
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Senegal, and Senegalese companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Senegal.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Senegal from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Senegal.

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for Senegal

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).

Arms embargo and other restrictions on Senegal

Details of any arms embargoes, trade control restrictions, defence export policies and restrictions on terrorist organisations (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/current-arms-embargoes-and-other-restrictions) which may apply to Senegal.
NR17 1BY, Wayland Farms Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/UP3936RL/V002
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

View the permit issued for Cherry Tree Farm, Attleborough under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Wayland Farms Limited

Installation name: Cherry Tree Farm

Permit number: EPR/UP3936RL/V002
Royston Town 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 Royston Town 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 Royston Town 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:

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.
SPE04060 - Applying for an authorisation for a Special Procedure: pre-authorisation and approval checklists for the generic authorisation criteria and conditions
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 checks below should be undertaken by the authorising office for all applications for a special procedure.

The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1248/contents/made), Part 9

The Customs (Special Procedures and Outward Processing) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018, Part 2, Chapter 9

The checklists in sections:

Departmental database checks and results/CAA09130

Mandatory economic checks/CAA09140 and

Generic criteria and conditions checks and results/CAA09150

are based upon the compliance checks and conditions articulated in the UK domestic legislation. The standards expected for Economic Operators for the authorisations covered by this guidance under the legislation are based upon the AEO criteria
- the specific type of application submitted and the criteria and conditions required to be fulfilled (please see the matrices in chapter CAA07000 for details)
- any other authorisations and approvals held by the economic operator.
Pre-authorisation checklists for special procedures - contents/CAA09000

Standard checklist for customs applications/CAA09020

Generic validation tests for applications - overview/CAA09050

Generic validation tests for applications/CAA09040

Mandatory acceptance conditions/CAA09060

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.