theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
DfE Skills Bootcamps
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Skills Bootcamp funding guidance for learners starting Skills Bootcamps under contracts with DfE.

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) closed on 31 March 2025. All activity has moved to the Department for Education (DfE). You should continue to follow this guidance.

DfE skills bootcamps technical funding guide for learners from August 2025

This guidance sets out the details of the Skills Bootcamp funding system for learners starting on or after 1 August 2025 on Skills Bootcamps under contracts with the (DfE) and devolved authorities.

ESFA skills bootcamps technical funding guide for learners that began on or after 1 August 2023

This guide sets out the details of the Skills Bootcamp funding system for learners starting on Skills Bootcamps on or after 1 August 2023 under contracts with Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) that began on or after 1 August 2022.

ESFA skills bootcamps technical funding guide for learners that began on or after 1 August 2022

This guide sets out the details of the Skills Bootcamp funding system for learners starting on Skills Bootcamps on or after 1 August 2022 under contracts with ESFA that began on or after 1 August 2021.
Mr J Pike v Royal Mail Group: 6008179/2025 and 6008180/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Pike v Royal Mail Group: 6008179/2025 and 6008180/2025 - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692872d6ce50d215cae9616b/Mr_J_Pike_v_Royal_Mail_Group_6008179.2025_and_6008180.2025.pdf).
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Panama: Greg Houston
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Mr Greg Houston has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Panama

Mr Greg Houston has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Panama in succession to Mr James Dauris. Mr Houston will take up his appointment during July 2025.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name: Greg Houston

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
VSWB4020 - Assurance procedures: assurance objectives
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)


The main objectives when assuring the scheme are set out below.
- Ensure that all documents refer to the same vessel by comparing the certified Form VAT 436 to the other commercial documents relating to the supply, which the trader should hold.
- Ensure that the supply has correctly been zero-rated by scrutinising the business' copy of the VAT 436 and ensuring that the evidence of export on the original copy (1) of the VAT 436 has been stamped by customs authorities within the time limits for export. Where vessels are exported from Northern Ireland via an EU Member State, the business should also retain the Single Administrative Document (SAD) (C88) duly stamped by customs. Photocopies should not be accepted.
- Also check that the date of export is within the 6 month time limit from the date the vessel was delivered (also shown on the VAT 436).
- Check with the Personal Transport Unit (PTU) to ensure it has been notified and have a copy of the VAT 436.
- Ensure that vessels have only been supplied to qualifying non-resident individuals. In theory, residents of Northern Ireland can, purchase sailaway boats in Great Britain and vice versa. However, special rules apply such that UK VAT is accounted for. This is covered in VATGBNI.
- Where possible, carrying out random checks on buyers particularly those shown as UK residents.
- Check that the buyer is not a business. If it is, see guidance at VSWB4050 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-sailaway-boat-scheme/vswb4050).
CH223200 - How to do a compliance check: information powers: taxpayer notice: what can be included in a taxpayer notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

The information or documents you ask for must be in the person’s power or possession, see CH22120 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22120).

A taxpayer notice can ask for statutory records, see CH21700 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch21700), and/or any other information or documents that are reasonably required by you for the purpose of checking the person’s tax position or collecting a tax debt, see CH21300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch21300).

There is no right of appeal against a requirement for a statutory record. For other information or documents, the key test is whether you reasonably require the information to carry out the check or collect the debt. For example, you do not have to have evidence that it will definitely affect the tax position, only that it is reasonably required to carry out the check.

Statutory records are defined at CH21700 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch21700).
Yorkshire & Humber Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association
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 Yorkshire & Humber Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association 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 Yorkshire & Humber Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
CH256300 - How to do a compliance check: using inspection powers: inspections by the Valuation Office Agency: obstruction
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

If a tribunal-approved inspection is deliberately obstructed, the VOA valuer will, after receiving advice from the Chief Executive Office’s (CEO) Adviser, discuss the case with you.

Get all the facts about the course of the inspection from the valuer and make a submission, including the advice received from the CEO Adviser, to the authorised officer for agreement to assess an initial penalty of £300. Make your submission via NPPS, following the guidance at CH260500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch260500).

If the authorised officer agrees your proposal to issue a penalty you should follow the guidance at CH270100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch270100). Follow this guidance on each subsequent occasion that the valuer, after receiving advice from the CEO Adviser, requests daily or tax-related penalty action.

You will be responsible for issuing the penalty notice and creating the penalty charge. You will also need to handle any subsequent appeal, review or collection issues that might arise.
Mr D Mabaso v Ministry of Defence: 2217829/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Mabaso v Ministry of Defence: 2217829/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/676a9d574e2d5e9c0bde9d68/Mr_D_Mabaso_v_Ministry_of_Defence_-_2217829-2024_-_Judgment_with_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Mabaso v Ministry of Defence: 2217829/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a601dbe221c86430283842/Mr_D_Mabaso_v_Ministry_of_Defence_-_2217829-2024_-_PH_Judgment.pdf).
Peter Shipley
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Peter has a long career managing and leading major projects and programmes including: major infrastructure programmes in Spain, Germany and France infrastructure delivery for the London 2012 Olympics the London Tideway Tunnel project, working with Government, OFWAT and Thames Water Jacobs Engineering’s portfolio of major programmes in the Middle East which including the Qatar 2022 World Cup Stadiums, Dubai Expo, Doha Metro and a new 650 kilometre freight railway for Etihad Rail that connects Saudi Arabia to the Indian Ocean. Peter now has a number of non-executive roles, including advising the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games client, chairing the new Havant Thicket Reservoir assurance board in the UK, advising the new hospital programme executive team and chair of the United Utilities enterprise board, an alliance of multiple organisations delivering the bulk of the AMP8 capital programme. Peter Shipley was appointed as a non-executive of Sellafield Ltd on 1 June 2025.

Peter has a long career managing and leading major projects and programmes including:

major infrastructure programmes in Spain, Germany and France

infrastructure delivery for the London 2012 Olympics

the London Tideway Tunnel project, working with Government, OFWAT and Thames Water

Jacobs Engineering’s portfolio of major programmes in the Middle East which including the Qatar 2022 World Cup Stadiums, Dubai Expo, Doha Metro and a new 650 kilometre freight railway for Etihad Rail that connects Saudi Arabia to the Indian Ocean.

Peter now has a number of non-executive roles, including advising the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games client, chairing the new Havant Thicket Reservoir assurance board in the UK, advising the new hospital programme executive team and chair of the United Utilities enterprise board, an alliance of multiple organisations delivering the bulk of the AMP8 capital programme.

Peter Shipley was appointed as a non-executive of Sellafield Ltd on 1 June 2025.
Barrnon 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 Barrnon 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 Barrnon 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
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.
ETASSUM29030 - Schedule 2 share incentive plan (SIP): Taxation: Disadvantages
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)


Buying partnership shares under a Schedule 2 Share Incentive Plan may effect an employee’s entitlement to contribution based, earnings-related and means-tested state benefits, tax credits and work-related payments.

A participant in a Schedule 2 SIP will not have paid NICs on the pay that has been used to buy partnership shares. As a result, they may not have paid sufficient NICs to qualify for certain state benefits. This is likely to affect only a small number of people. More information can be found in the “IR177 – Share Incentive Plan and your entitlement to benefits” and "Share Incentive Plans: a guide for employees" documents published on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/share-incentive-plans-and-your-entitlement-to-benefits-ir177
Design hearing decision: O/1067/23
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 9 November 2023.

Design decision O/1067/23 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65575a64046ed4000d8b9ada/o106723.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
Miss M Power v RHA Drinks North East Ltd: 6008732/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Power v RHA Drinks North East Ltd: 6008732/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b13f88999f671f3c243ed/Miss_M_Power_v_RHA_DRINKS_NORTH_EAST_LTD_6008732-25_Judgment.pdf).
Armenia: medical facilities/practitioners
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

List of English-speaking medical facilities/practitioners in Armenia.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of service providers for information only, to assist British nationals who may need support overseas. This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change at any time. None of the service providers are endorsed or recommended by the FCDO. You should research whether a service provider will be suitable. The FCDO does not accept any liability arising to any person for any loss or damage suffered through using these service providers or this information.
Mr C Phillips and Others v Kilgraston School Trust (In Sequestration Care of PWC): 4107444/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Phillips v Kilgraston School Trust (In Sequestration Care of PWC): 4107444/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68398a12210698b3364e86de/Mr_C_Phillips_v_Kilgraston_School_Trust__In_Sequestration_Care_of_PWC__-_4107444.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms J Ramsay v Kilgraston School Trust (In Sequestration Care of PWC): 4107449/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68482d14d0ca5d7801e4e6c1/Ms_J_Ramsay_v_Kilgraston_School_Trust__In_Sequestration_Care_of_PWC__-_4107449.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Phillips and Others v Kilgraston School Trust (In Sequestration Care of PWC): 4107444/2024 and Others - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68482e67ddc1cbd280bcb893/Mr_C_Phillips___Mr_C_Campbell___Ms_J_Ramsay_V_Kilgraston_School_Trust__In_Sequestration_Care_of_PWC__-_4107444.pdf).
Globally mobile employees
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-05)

Find out how Income Tax is affected when an employee comes to work in the UK or leaves to work outside of the UK.

This page provides links to guidance which may be helpful for employees and employers.

An employee’s liability to UK Income Tax can be affected during the tax year if they:
- come to the UK to work
- go outside of the UK to work in another country
- work in more than one country
For the purposes of this guidance where an employee comes to, or goes outside, the UK to work they are referred to as a ‘globally mobile employee’.

How much employment income is affected by UK Income Tax depends on an employee’s residence in the tax year that the employment income is earned.

From 6 April 2025, the new residence-based regime, known as the Foreign Income and Gains regime, provides relief on certain types of foreign employment income and gains for individuals who are newly UK resident.

For tax years ending before 6 April 2025, employees may have elected to be taxed on the remittance basis. If an employee received employment income after 5 April 2025 which was earned in an earlier tax year, it may be necessary to read RDR4 Overseas Workday Relief (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rdr4-overseas-workday-relief-owr). This provides information about Overseas Workday Relief under the remittance basis.

When an employer makes a payment of employment income to an employee on which the employee is liable to UK Income Tax, the employer is required to operate PAYE on this payment in accordance with the PAYE Regulations. Where the employer is based outside the UK, or the employee performs their employment duties wholly or partly outside the UK, this can affect the operation of PAYE.

Read the guidance on ‘Globally mobile employees and PAYE’. It provides a high-level overview. You’ll find more detailed guidance available in the PAYE Manual (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/paye-manual/paye81500) as well as PAYE and National Insurance Contributions in CWG2 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cwg2-further-guide-to-paye-and-national-insurance-contributions).
Affinity Flying Training Services
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 Affinity Flying Training Services 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 Affinity Flying Training Services recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Export day old chicks to Uganda: certificate 368
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Apply online to export day old chickens to Uganda.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the following documents:
- Guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937fdf3e447374889cd8f4a/368NFG.pdf)
- Export day old chicks to Uganda: EHC 368 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc5e7c540f0b6386354acb3/368EHC_V1.pdf)
- Supplementary pages to EHC: 368SUP (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc5e7fb40f0b63867a73280/368SUP_V2_FF.pdf)
You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Live Animals) V3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634ea39ae90e0731a4dcffc7/Postcode_Schedule__Live_Animals__V3.xlsx) with your application.

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/368EHC)

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).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the Guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937fdf3e447374889cd8f4a/368NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export day old chicks to Uganda: EHC 368 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc5e7c540f0b6386354acb3/368EHC_V1.pdf) and Supplementary pages to EHC: 368SUP (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc5e7fb40f0b63867a73280/368SUP_V2_FF.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

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).
Key information table for local authorities: final local government finance settlement 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Key information table for local authorities on the final local government finance settlement 2025 to 2026.

This table sets out the key information regarding core settlement (“Settlement Funding Assessment”) allocations for individual local authorities. Figures have been adjusted to reflect authorities with ‘increased’ business rates retention arrangements (above 50% retention arrangements).
Mrs R A Gillen v Glasgow City Council: 121290/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R A Gillen v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c0894f72e83aab48866c08/Mrs_R_A_Gillen_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Whitemoor Medical Centre
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 Whitemoor Medical Centre 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 Whitemoor Medical Centre recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Sarah-Ellen Stacey
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Sarah-Ellen joined DVLA in June 2025. She has worked in a number of senior and executive human resources (HR) and organisational development roles across the finance and social housing sector and, more recently, for a devolved body of Welsh Government. Education Sarah-Ellen holds an MA in European Politics and a BA in History and Politics, from the University of Wales (Swansea), 1995. Sarah-Ellen also became CIPD qualified, University of Westminster, 1999. Career Sarah-Ellen is a Fellow of the CIPD, having worked over 25 years in HR and organisational development, with accountabilities extending to estates and health, safety and wellbeing. Her financial services experience spans roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Lloyds bank, Nationwide Building Society and Hodge bank. Sarah-Ellen was Chair of HR forum for Community Housing Cymru when fulfilling her role as HR Director for RCT Homes (now Trivallis). She has spent the last 3 years working for Natural Resources Wales, in the environment sector, leading the people agenda as Head of Organisational Development.

Sarah-Ellen joined DVLA in June 2025. She has worked in a number of senior and executive human resources (HR) and organisational development roles across the finance and social housing sector and, more recently, for a devolved body of Welsh Government.

Education

Sarah-Ellen holds an MA in European Politics and a BA in History and Politics, from the University of Wales (Swansea), 1995. Sarah-Ellen also became CIPD qualified, University of Westminster, 1999.

Career

Sarah-Ellen is a Fellow of the CIPD, having worked over 25 years in HR and organisational development, with accountabilities extending to estates and health, safety and wellbeing.

Her financial services experience spans roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Lloyds bank, Nationwide Building Society and Hodge bank.

Sarah-Ellen was Chair of HR forum for Community Housing Cymru when fulfilling her role as HR Director for RCT Homes (now Trivallis). She has spent the last 3 years working for Natural Resources Wales, in the environment sector, leading the people agenda as Head of Organisational Development.
Mr J Price v Tecura Healthcare Group Ltd: 2401447/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Price v Tecura Healthcare Group Ltd: 2401447/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd2f46d8e313b503358bce/Mr_J_Price_v_Tecura_Healthcare_Group_Ltd_-_2401447_2024.pdf).
Mr R Keogh v Trotter’s Independent Condiments Ltd: 8001550/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Keogh v Trotter’s Independent Condiments Ltd: 8001550/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a58a961c295e9331f7895/8001550.2024_-_Mr_Robert_Keogh_v_Trotter_s_Independent_Condiments_Ltd_-_Judgment_Issued_27.01.2025.pdf).
Participation Survey: April to June 2024 statistical release
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

The results of the April to June 2024 quarter of the Participation Survey.

The Participation Survey (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/participation-survey) started in October 2021 and is the key evidence source on engagement for DCMS. It is a continuous push-to-web household survey of adults aged 16 and over in England.

The Participation Survey provides nationally representative estimates of physical and digital engagement with the arts, heritage, museums & galleries, libraries and archives, as well as engagement with tourism, major events, live sports and digital.
- Released: 26 September 2024.
- Period covered: April to June 2024.
- Geographic coverage: National level data for England.
- Next release date: December 2024.
The Participation Survey is only asked of adults in England. Currently there is no harmonised survey or set of questions within the administrations of the UK. Data on participation in cultural sectors for the devolved administrations is available in the Scottish Household Survey (https://www.gov.scot/collections/scottish-household-survey/), National Survey for Wales (https://gov.wales/national-survey-wales) and Northern Ireland Continuous Household Survey (https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/topics/statistics-and-research/culture-and-heritage-statistics).

The pre-release access document above contains a list of ministers and officials who have received privileged early access to this release of Participation Survey data. In line with best practice, the list has been kept to a minimum and those given access for briefing purposes had a maximum of 24 hours. Details on the pre-release access arrangements for this dataset are available in the accompanying material.

Our statistical practice is regulated by the 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.

You are welcome to contact us directly with any comments about how we meet these standards by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Alternatively, you can contact OSR by emailing xxx@xxx.xx or via the OSR website (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/).

The responsible statisticians for this release is Donilia Asgill. For enquiries on this release, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
SAM101040 - Records: maintain taxpayer record: automatic removal of cases from SA using CY-1 return
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)


When a CY-1 tax return is captured, the computer system will identify PAYE / SA cases suitable for removal from SA. It will do this by comparing the CY-1 tax return with a set of specified criteria (SAM101042 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/self-assessment-manual/sam101042)). For those cases identified as suitable for removal the computer system will
- Set the ‘Final Year for SA Return’ signal on SA (equal to the year on which the selection was based
- Send a letter (SA251) to the taxpayer and any acting agent (SA251 Agent) explaining that we no longer need an SA tax return to be completed. The SA251 will be issued digitally where the customer has opted into digital notifications.
- Automatically write an SA Note. The text will state ‘SA record closed on DD/MM/YYYY following automatic selection’
And, if applicable
- Remove the PAYE reference from the MAINTAIN SOURCES screen and the link from the SA record to the PAYE record
- Notify PAYE of items that should be included in the CY+1 coding which are not already included
Notes:

1.

If the return includes a self employment page or partnership page with a ceased date, the computer system may also update the record to reflect the cessation. See subjects ‘Maintain trade’ (SAM101250 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/self-assessment-manual/sam101250)) and ‘Maintain partner’ (SAM101220 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/self-assessment-manual/sam101220)) for further information.

2.

The automatic closure of SA records will be inhibited when an open enquiry exists or the Organisation Unit is CPR or EXPAT.

Cases will not be automatically removed from SA if the return has been received on time but has not been captured before details are taken for the annual selection of an SA return for the following year. The Potential Removal case signal will be set to indicate that the taxpayer no longer meets SA criteria. This signal will remain on the record until the return is amended, unlogged or until a later years return is processed. In which case one of the following occurs
- Later return processed (before next annual return selection) and meets criteria for removal. The signal is cleared and the taxpayer exits SA automatically
- Later return processed (after next annual return selection) and meets criteria for removal. The signal is updated to the year of the later return
- Later return processed and does not meet criteria for removal. The signal is cleared
There are occasions where the SA record has been automatically refined and there is an earlier years tax return outstanding. The taxpayer will have received ‘Exit’ letter SA251, and will not have been reminded of the outstanding return. If you come across such a case in day to day work, write to the taxpayer explaining what information is required to bring their tax affairs up to date.
Miss L Walker v Forresters Kilburn Ltd: 6027389/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Walker v Forresters Kilburn Ltd: 6027389/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69399ce3e447374889cd9099/Miss_L_Walker_v_Forresters_Kilburn_Ltd_6027389.2025_R22_Judgment.pdf).
Ms R Noon v Asda Stores Ltd and Ms K Powell: 2301200/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms R Noon v Asda Stores Ltd and Ms K Powell: 2301200/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d53196275fc9339a248cda/Mrs_R_Noon_v___1_Asda_Stores_Limited__2__Miss_Kim_Powell_2301200-2024_Judgment_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Waiting times for suspected and diagnosed cancer patients for May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Information on the waiting times of people referred with suspected cancer or breast symptoms and subsequently told the outcome of their diagnosis, and treated for cancer by the NHS in England.

These reports present the validated results of the monitoring of waiting times for cancer services in England and the information for each organisation on the numbers of patients who are told they have cancer, or cancer is definitively excluded within 28 days from an urgent referral are included, broken down by route & by suspected cancer or breast symptomatic; on the numbers of patients with cancer who started first or subsequent treatment of cancer within and above 31 days from a decision to treat/earliest clinically appropriate date are included, broken down by treatment stage and modality; on the numbers of patients with cancer who started first definitive treatment for cancer within and above 62 days from an Urgent Suspected Cancer or Breast Symptomatic Referral, or Urgent Screening Referral, or Consultant Upgrade are included for each organisation, broken down by source of referral; on the numbers of patients with cancer who seen at a first outpatient attendance from an Urgent Suspected Cancer Referrals are included on the numbers of patients with cancer who seen at a first outpatient attendance from an Urgent Breast Symptomatic Referrals.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
The Rt Hon Lord Herbert of South Downs CBE PC
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

Lord Herbert of South Downs was the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on LGBT+ Rights from May 2021 to December 2024. Lord Herbert is Chair of the Global Equality Caucus, an international network of parliamentarians and elected representatives dedicated to tackling discrimination against LGBT+ people. He was a Member of the House of Commons 2005 to 2019 and was Chair of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global LGBT Rights 2015 to 2019. He served as Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice from May 2010 to September 2012. This was a joint role in the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice. He was elected Conservative MP for Arundel and South Downs on 5 May 2005. Lord Herbert was Shadow Minister for Police Reform from 2005 to 2007, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice between 2007 and 2009 and Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from 2009 to 2010. From 1990 to 1996, he worked for the British Field Sports Society, initially as its Director of Political Affairs and later as Chief Executive of Business for Sterling from 1998 to 2000. Before becoming an MP, he was the Director of Reform, an independent think tank that he co-founded in 2002. Nick was educated at Haileybury and Magdalene College, Cambridge where he studied law and land economy.

Lord Herbert of South Downs was the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on LGBT+ Rights from May 2021 to December 2024.

Lord Herbert is Chair of the Global Equality Caucus, an international network of parliamentarians and elected representatives dedicated to tackling discrimination against LGBT+ people.

He was a Member of the House of Commons 2005 to 2019 and was Chair of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global LGBT Rights 2015 to 2019.

He served as Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice from May 2010 to September 2012. This was a joint role in the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice. He was elected Conservative MP for Arundel and South Downs on 5 May 2005.

Lord Herbert was Shadow Minister for Police Reform from 2005 to 2007, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice between 2007 and 2009 and Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from 2009 to 2010.

From 1990 to 1996, he worked for the British Field Sports Society, initially as its Director of Political Affairs and later as Chief Executive of Business for Sterling from 1998 to 2000. Before becoming an MP, he was the Director of Reform, an independent think tank that he co-founded in 2002.

Nick was educated at Haileybury and Magdalene College, Cambridge where he studied law and land economy.
The National Archives framework document 2023 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Framework Agreement signed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and The National Archives.

The framework document sets out the broad governance framework within which The National Archives and DCMS operate. It sets out The National Archives’ core responsibilities; describes the governance and accountability framework that applies between the roles of DCMS and The National Archives, and sets out how the day-to-day relationship works in practice, including in relation to governance and financial matters.
The Wise Group
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 The Wise Group 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 The Wise Group 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.