theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Farm practices survey
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Surveys of English farming practices.

This survey looks at how English farming practices are affected by current agricultural and environmental issues. The content of the survey is agreed each year in consultation with users to ensure the information collected remains relevant. Where there is demand the survey is run more frequently and topics are repeated allowing time series data to be built up and enabling comparisons to be made across different years. The topic timeline shows which topics have been asked on each survey.

Results of the surveys run between 2005 and 2011 are available from the National Archive (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130403001113/http://www.defra.gov.uk/statistics/foodfarm/enviro/farmpractice/).
LE14 2LJ, The SMB Group: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/SP3921LK/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

View the application submitted by The SMB Group for Brooksby Campus - SMB College Group, LE14 2LJ.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Mr T Mushtaq and others v Addison Lee Ltd: 2207566/2021 and others
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Mushtaq and others v Addison Lee Ltd: 2207566/2021 and others - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/665da45b0c8f88e868d334af/Mr_T_Mushtaq___Others_v_Addison_Lee_Limited__-_2207566-2021___Others_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr H Afshar and others v Addison Lee Ltd: 2207566/2021 and others - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a56be1b047a524f76ce10/Mr_H_Afshar___Others_v_Addison_Lee_Ltd_-__3306435-2020___Others_-_Judgment.pdf).
Flat B, 19 Ifield Road, London SW10 9AZ: LON/00AW/F77/2025/0242
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge P Korn and Ms M Bygrave MRICS on Date 30 October 2025

Read the decision in Flat B, 19 Ifield Road, London SW10 9AZ: LON/00AW/F77/2025/0242 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691f2a8cc62d57eb3a71082b/FTT_-_Flat_B__19_Ifield_Road__London_SW10_9AZ_-_Fair_Rent_Determination__30.10.25_.pdf)

Read the summary reasons in Flat B, 19 Ifield Road, London SW10 9AZ: LON/00AW/F77/2025/0242 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691f2c112b1627c20b71081b/FTT_-_Rent_Act_-_Flat_B__19_Ifield_Road__London_SW10_9AZ_-__Reasons__30.10.25_.pdf)
Company Names Tribunal decision: Eclerx IT Solution Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Decision for applicant Eclerx Limited against registration number 15561271, applicant successful.

Application number 4996

Applicant Eclerx Limited objected to the name used by Eclerx IT Solution Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 13 January 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Eclerx IT Solution Limited is changed to 15561271 LTD.
Dr F Blain v Birchwood Medical Practice: 3307558/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr F Blain v Birchwood Medical Practice: 3307558/2023 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67605b3ed18ee49eb35b5b5b/Dr_F_Blain_v_Birchwood_Medical_Practice_3307558.2023_Costs_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr F Blain v Birchwood Medical Practice (code D82059): 3307558/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846b3b9d25e6f6afd4c0197/Dr_F_Blain_v_Birchwood_Medical_Practice__code_D82059__3307558_2023_Judgment.pdf).
Consultation on the Ministry of Defence's approach to safeguarding the Eskdalemuir Seismological Array
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

This consultation seeks views on the Ministry of Defence’s proposals regarding its approach to safeguarding the Eskdalemuir Seismological Array.

This consultation seeks views on the Ministry of Defence’s (“MOD”) proposals regarding its approach to safeguarding the Eskdalemuir Seismological Array (“the Array”) in respect of windfarm development in the Eskdalemuir Consultation Zone.

The MOD is carefully considering the responses received to the consultation in tandem with completing its audit of the baseline cumulative seismic noise total.

It is anticipated that this work will be completed to enable the MOD to publish its new approach to the safeguarding of the Array in the summer in tandem with publication of the audited baseline.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Mark Craster -Chambers
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

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

Teacher’s name: Mr Mark Craster-Chambers

Teacher reference number: 8946716

Teacher’s date of birth: 8 July 1966

Location teacher worked: Cumbria, north west

Date of professional conduct panel: 8 August 2022

Outcome type: prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Mark Craster-Chambers, formerly employed in Cumbria, north west.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
N K S Contracts (Central) Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

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 N K S Contracts (Central) 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 N K S Contracts (Central) 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
- Additional Leave for Reservists
We also pledge the following:

Committing to having mental health first aiders available to talk with and signpost to appropriate support organisations.

Endeavouring to support upskilling where required or desired.

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.
UK supports Women, Peace & Security in Philippines and Indonesia
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

The UK is supporting academic collaboration to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda across Southeast Asia.

Through its Indo-Pacific Governance Fund and in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the UK is supporting academic collaboration between Mindanao State University (MSU) – Maguindanao and Indonesian universities to advance the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda across Southeast Asia.

A Philippine delegation including representatives from MSU - Maguindanao, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity - Centre for Excellence on WPS, the Philippine Centre for Islam and Democracy (PCID), the Bangsamoro Women Commission, the Ministry of Public Order and Safety, and the Development Academy of the Bangsamoro recently participated in a four-day international learning exchange in Yogyakarta. The programme featured panel discussions and immersive activities that fostered regional dialogue and co-developed WPS strategies informed by the Philippine and Indonesian experiences.

MSU – Maguindanao Chancellor Dr. Bai Hejira Nefertiti M. Limbona said:

These learning exchanges spark the curiosity that drives meaningful research and action – exactly what we need to not only mainstream the WPS agenda, but to truly transform the challenging situations facing our women, communities and families.

The exchange concluded with the signing of Memoranda of Understanding between MSU - Maguindanao and three Indonesian universities: Gadjah Mada University, Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta and Ahmad Dahlan University. The MOU aims to strengthen cooperation on gender education, research, and community engagement.

Prof. Dr. Wening Udasmoro of Universitas Gadjah Mada stated:

The purpose of this MOU is to establish a partnership between our universities – based on the principles of mutual equality and reciprocal benefit. We have many similarities in our diversity and there are several areas we can work on together.

This initiative builds upon the success of MSU – Maguindanao’s Diploma Course on WPS, the first of its kind in Asia. This was launched in 2024 with support from the British Embassy Manila, UNDP and PCID.

The partnerships will contribute to the development of new teaching modules, collaborative research, and regional coordination on shared peace and gender challenges, including violent extremism and climate insecurity.

Nazra Abdi of the British Embassy Manila emphasised the UK’s commitment to support pioneering efforts in advancing the WPS agenda. She stated:

The UK recognises the profound impact of women in peacebuilding, and this initiative underscores our ongoing support to institutionalising WPS across governance, civil society and education in Southeast Asia.

As Southeast Asia prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and the Philippines looks ahead to its ASEAN Chairpersonship in 2026, the initiative underscores the UK’s long-term support for gender-responsive peacebuilding across the region.
Miss A Page-Edwards v Beech House Care Home: 6021260/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Page-Edwards v Beech House Care Home: 6021260/2024- Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b362202662c6f8ec24448/Miss_A_Page-Edwards_v_Beech_House_Care_Home_-_6021260.2024.pdf).
Working and workless households in Northern Ireland: January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Information about households and the adults and children living in them by their economic activity status in Northern Ireland.

These tables contains statistics on the economic status of households in Northern Ireland and the people living in them. Taken from the Labour Force Survey, covering only households where at least one person is aged 16 to 64 years. The household tables are published on a quarterly basis.
Mrs D Micallef v York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2500232/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs D Micallef v York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2500232/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6773c02f6c34906cc84c9421/Mrs_Danielle_Micallef_v_York_and_Scarborough_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2500232-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Ms N Sisodia v Birmingham Crisis Centre: 1308078/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N Sisodia v Birmingham Crisis Centre: 1308078/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5a3403e77ca8b737d386b/Ms_N_Sisodia_v_Birmingham_Crisis_Centre_1308078.2023_-_Written_reasons_.pdf).
British Sign Language 5-year plan: Wales Office
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

This plan sets out how the Wales Office plans to improve the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications in the next 5 years.

The BSL Act 2022 requires that named ministerial government departments must report on how they are promoting or facilitating the use of BSL in their communications with the public.

Each ministerial department has been asked to produce a 5-year BSL plan, setting out how they plan to improve the use of BSL within their departments.

These are published alongside the third BSL report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-sign-language-bsl-third-report-may-2024-to-april-2025), which summarises work being done across the government to improve the use of BSL.

Departments will be asked to update on progress against their 5-year plan in the fourth BSL report. This is due to be published in July 2026.
Janine Lloyd-Jones
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Janine Lloyd-Jones was Director of FCDO2030 Communication at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) from May 2025 to November 2025. Janine was Director of Communication at the FCDO from June 2023 to May 2025. She was Interim Director of Communication from March 2023 to June 2023. Before this, Janine spent 2 years as Director of Communication and Marketing for an artificial intelligence company. Janine was Deputy Director of Communication at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) from 2017 to 2020.  Janine has a background in journalism and has a communication career spanning nearly 20 years in government. She has worked in 5 different government departments, including the Prime Minister’s Office, where she covered foreign, development and defence issues.  Janine has also worked in the Scottish Parliament as well as in the UK regions.

Janine Lloyd-Jones was Director of FCDO2030 Communication at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) from May 2025 to November 2025.

Janine was Director of Communication at the FCDO from June 2023 to May 2025. She was Interim Director of Communication from March 2023 to June 2023.

Before this, Janine spent 2 years as Director of Communication and Marketing for an artificial intelligence company. Janine was Deputy Director of Communication at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) from 2017 to 2020.

Janine has a background in journalism and has a communication career spanning nearly 20 years in government. She has worked in 5 different government departments, including the Prime Minister’s Office, where she covered foreign, development and defence issues. Janine has also worked in the Scottish Parliament as well as in the UK regions.
Recruiting trainee teachers: recruitment cycle dates
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Dates and deadlines for organisations providing teacher training.

Teacher training follows a ‘recruitment cycle’ from October to September. All training providers must follow the dates of the recruitment cycle.

These lists of dates cover the 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027 recruitment cycles.
Surgical gowns with reinforcements (Tariff notice 8)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Check the tariff classification for surgical gowns with reinforcements.

New explanatory notes

A new Combined Nomenclature Explanatory Note (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/daily-view/C-series/default.html?&ojDate=xx-xxxx-xxxx) was published on 30 January 2025.

Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union.

(C/2025/780)

This is not considered a change in Northern Ireland practice.

Classification (Combined Nomenclature (CN) code)

6210 10 92

Reason

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

(1) on page 244, the following explanatory note is inserted:

‘5603 Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.

This heading includes products where a nonwoven web (of textile fibres) is combined with fibres of cellulose by spunlacing/hydroentangling bonding process (see also the HSEN to heading 5603, II. Bonding and III. Finishing).

On one side the nonwoven web remains predominant/visible and on the other side the cellulose fibres remain predominant/visible.

Considering the manufacturing process and the characteristics given to the product by the textile fibres (strength, resistance, long-lasting properties, softness on the skin, liquid repellent) the presence of the cellulose fibres does not change the character of the product. Even if the textile fibres are not in all cases predominant, this type of product remain classified in this heading.

See also the explanatory note to subheading 6210 10 92.’;

(2) on page 267, in the explanatory note to the subheading ‘6210 10 92 Single-use gowns, of a kind used by patients or surgeons during surgical procedures’, the following second paragraph is added:

‘This subheading includes “spunlace surgical gowns” made of nonwovens where the nonwoven web (of textile fibres) is combined with fibres of cellulose by spunlacing/hydroentangling bonding process (see also the explanatory note to heading 5603).

The inner side may also have polyester fabric reinforcements.’

Contact details

Tariff ClassificationCustoms Policy & Strategy3rd Floor14 Westfield AvenueStratfordLondonE20 1HZ

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

This Tariff notice is published for information purposes only.
Migration statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

This series brings together documents relating to Home Office statistics on migration.

Links to all published Home Office migration data and analysis are available at: Migration analysis at the Home Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/migration-analysis-at-the-home-office).

The Office for National Statistics publish migration statistics, including net migration estimates, at: Population and migration (https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration).

A range of key input and impact indicators are published by the Home Office in the Migration transparency data (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/migration-transparency-data) statistical data set.

For further information please email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Regular releases (current)

Other miscellaneous releases

Regular releases (discontinued)

Other resources

The Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/) sets the standards that producers of official statistics should commit to.

The Statistics at Home Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/statistics) page provides links to all Home Office produced statistical publications.

All statistics documents are listed below.
Resourcing Group 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 Resourcing Group 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 Resourcing Group 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.
Alba Smeriglio
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Alba Smeriglio took up her appointment as the British Deputy High Commissioner Chandigarh in December 2025. She represents the UK in the four Indian states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Alba is a diplomat with a range of experience in roles overseas and in London. Her previous postings include Montserrat as Head of Programmes and Office, and other positions in the Caribbean and in South Asia. In London she has worked on a range of policy areas focused on growth, democratic governance, security cooperation and human rights. Alba holds a BSc in International Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science, an MA from the University of Aberdeen, and a postgraduate degree in politics from the University of Siena.

Alba Smeriglio took up her appointment as the British Deputy High Commissioner Chandigarh in December 2025. She represents the UK in the four Indian states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Alba is a diplomat with a range of experience in roles overseas and in London. Her previous postings include Montserrat as Head of Programmes and Office, and other positions in the Caribbean and in South Asia.

In London she has worked on a range of policy areas focused on growth, democratic governance, security cooperation and human rights.

Alba holds a BSc in International Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science, an MA from the University of Aberdeen, and a postgraduate degree in politics from the University of Siena.
CG70770 - Leases: grant of a lease: part disposal
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)


The grant of a lease is a part disposal for CG purposes. This is because the lessor has retained a part of his original interest in the land in question.
- If the lease is granted out of a freehold or long lease, the / formula in TCGA92/S42, see CG12730P (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg12730p), applies. However, if the lease which is granted is a short lease, that is a lease with a term of less than 50 years, a special rule applies regarding the / formula, see CG70960 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg70960).
- If the lease is granted out of a short lease, the / formula does not apply. TCGA92/Sch 8/Para 4 contains special rules to deal with such cases, see CG71000P (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg71000p).
There will be a part disposal of the lessor's interest in the land even if no premium is paid by the lessee. In these circumstances, a capital loss may arise, see CG70822 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg70822).
LH Woodhouse
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 LH Woodhouse 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 LH Woodhouse 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.
Appointment of new Independent Diversity and Outreach Committee Chair for the Honours System
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

Moni Mannings OBE has been appointed by the Head of the Civil Service as the new Chair of the Honours Diversity and Outreach Committee.

Moni Mannings is Senior Independent Director of FTSE 100 Land Securities Group and of The Co-operative Group. A Member of the Takeover Panel and founder of EPOC, a not-for-profit network that seeks to increase the number of people of colour on boards, Moni is also a trustee on the Board of the St Marks Hospital Foundation charity.

The appointment is for a term of five years from July 2025 to July 2030.

Speaking about her appointment, Moni said:

I am delighted to accept my appointment as the Independent Chair of this new Committee.

The honours system is one of our nation’s most visible mechanisms not only for celebrating individual contribution but also of promoting our society’s values.

Recognising excellence from all walks of life isn’t just a symbolic act—it is how we tell our national story.

I would be privileged to play a role in ensuring that the honours system reflects and celebrates the full richness of our society.

The Diversity and Outreach Committee will assist the committee process in delivering an honours system which is representative of UK society through a programme of policy improvements and interventions; targeted regional and sectoral outreach and publicity of the honours system; and advice to both the independent committees and Government departments.

The Diversity and Outreach Committee will also be guided by the Prime Minister’s strategic priorities for the honours system and as a secondary function has an additional role in advising about how these are reflected in each honours list.

The Diversity and Outreach Committee is led by an independent chair, with support from the Honours and Memorialisation Secretariats in the Cabinet Office.

The membership of the Committee will comprise a member from each of the ten independent honours committees, based on their sector-specific expertise, experience, interest and commitment.
UK's 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) emissions reduction target under the Paris Agreement
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to provide clarity, transparency and understanding on the UK's NDC target to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions by at least 81% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels.

Under the Paris Agreement, each Party must submit its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for its emissions reduction to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) every 5 years, ahead of the relevant Conference of the Parties (COP).

NDCs covering the period 2031 to 2035 must be submitted by February 2025, ahead of COP30 in Brazil in November 2025.

The UK’s 2035 NDC target, announced by the Prime Minister at COP29 in November 2024, is to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions by at least 81% on 1990 levels, excluding international aviation and shipping emissions.

To aid interpretation of their NDC headline emissions reduction target, Parties to the Paris Agreement provide information to facilitate clarity, transparency and understanding (ICTU).

This document contains technical information about:
- the scope, timing, sectors and greenhouse gases covered by the target
- a high-level overview of the policies and measures involved in delivering the NDC
- how the NDC was created
- how it is considered ‘fair and ambitious’ and informed by the aims of the Paris Agreement and the Convention
- how it was informed by the outcomes of the COP28 Global Stocktake
The UK submitted its 2035 NDC ICTU to the UNFCCC on 30 January 2025. It will also be available on the UNFCCC NDC registry (https://unfccc.int/NDCREG).

The UK will produce an updated cross-economy plan in due course, outlining the policies needed to deliver carbon budgets 4-6 and the 2030 and 2035 NDCs on the pathway to net zero by 2050.

See the UK’s first NDC to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions by at least 68% by 2030 on 1990 levels (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-nationally-determined-contribution-communication-to-the-unfccc) - this target remains in place.
Replace a document not meeting requirements (RP01)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

File a replacement of a document previously delivered to Companies House that was either not properly delivered or contained unnecessary material.

You can only use this form to file a replacement of a document that was previously delivered to Companies House on or after 1 October 2009, and was either not properly delivered or contained unnecessary material.

It’s quicker and easier to file your Companies House documents online (https://idam-ui.company-information.service.gov.uk/).
J Inokoba v Mitie Ltd: 2305587/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Inokoba v Mitie Ltd: 2305587/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef5996a8398380cb4ad0b5/John_Inokoba_-v-_Mitie_Limited_2305587-2024_Judgment_with_Costs_Reasons_08.10.25.pdf).
Lightwoods Primary Academy: 9 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

The schools adjudicator’s admission objection decision about Lightwoods Primary Academy.

Decision reference: ADA4460

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements – upheld

School type: academy

School phase: primary

Local authority: Sandwell Council

Admission authority: academy trust
Mr C Heath and Mr M Bartlett v 1066 Capital Ltd T/a Crystal Press: 3310690/2024 and 3310691/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Heath and Mr M Bartlett v 1066 Capital Ltd T/a Crystal Press: 3310690/2024 and 3310691/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68512b6a06337b7382f79eda/Mr_C_Heath___Other_v_1066_Capital_Ltd_ta_Crystal_Press_3310690.2024___Other_Rule_22_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Heath and Mr M Bartlett v 1066 Capital Ltd T/a Crystal Press: 3310690/2024 and 3310691/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c9310b5e09a4a59af0bf1e/Mr_Christopher_Heath_and_other_v_1066_Capital_Limited_trading_as_Crystal_Press_3310690.2024__3310691.2024_FMH_Judgment.pdf).
Create a UK storage document
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Use this service to create a UK storage document for fish and shellfish that have been imported or landed directly into the UK for storage, ready for export.

Storage Document Updates - From 10 January 2026

Updates to the UK storage document: From 10 January 2026, it will be renamed the Non-Manipulation Document, and a new version of the document template will be introduced. You can find the latest updates here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eu-iuu-regulation-2026-changes-guidance/storage-document-updates-from-10-january-2026).

You’ll need a separate storage document for each export.

The document, together with catch certificates from the vessels that caught the fish, allows you to export fishery products to the EU (https://www.gov.uk/eu-eea), Iceland, Ivory Coast, Kuwait, Madagascar, Norway, Thailand, Tunisia and Ukraine.

Some fish and shellfish are excluded from the definition of ‘fishery products’ (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:057:0010:0018:EN:PDF) and do not need a UK storage document for export.

What you need

To create a UK storage document, you’ll need:
- a Government Gateway user ID and password
- the company name and address of the exporter
- to say what products are being stored (and include the EU tariff commodity codes)
- catch certificate numbers and export weights for each product
- the dates and places that the products entered the UK (and transport details upon entry to the UK)
- the name, address and facility approval number of each storage facility used
- to say how each storage facility stores the product (frozen, chilled or both)
- transport details for how the export will leave the UK, where it will leave from and when
- the identification numbers of the containers used to export the product
Start now (https://manage-fish-exports.service.gov.uk/create-storage-document/storage-documents)

How to create a UK storage document (https://youtu.be/i8IpyrDyfVE)

Before you start

Check the EU tariff commodity codes of your fishery products in the trade tariff (https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff).

If you haven’t already, create Government Gateway sign in details (https://manage-fish-exports.service.gov.uk/create-storage-document/storage-documents) for the business or organisation you represent.

Defra service registrations (https://your-defra-account.defra.gov.uk/help) need you to provide some extra details about yourself and the business (for example, the Companies House registration number).

Registration should take around 5 minutes.
Miss X I Kovacs v Tesco Stores Ltd: 2305029/2021 and 2305560/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss X I Kovacs v Tesco Stores Ltd: 2305029/2021 and 2305560/2022 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63b6e0808fa8f5272e3c453a/Miss_X_I_Kovacs_v_Tesco_Stores_Ltd_2305029-2021___2305560-2021.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss X I Kovacs v Tesco Stores Ltd: 2305029/2021 and 2305560/2021 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67473d8f886c31e352d8d0e8/Miss_X_I_Kovacs_v_Tesco_Stores_Limited_2305029-2021___2305560-2021_correction_certificate_judgment_14-11-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss X I Kovacs v Tesco Stores Ltd: 2305029/2021 and 2305560/2021 - Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674859c86f60e77679723978/Miss_Xenia_Irina_Kovacs_v_Tesco_Stores_Limited_2305029-2021___2305029-2021_Corrected_Judgment_13.12.2022.pdf).
NCR transactions in colleges and academy trusts
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Guidance on what to consider and when to get approval for novel, contentious or repercussive transactions.

This guidance is for:
- colleges
- academy trusts
- subsidiaries of colleges and academy trusts
Colleges include:
- further education corporations (FE colleges)
- sixth-form college corporations
- designated institutions, established or designated under section 28 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992
It should be read by:
- college and academy trust principals, accounting officers, chief executives, and finance directors
- college governors
- academy trustees
- college and academy trust governance professionals (sometimes referred to ’clerks’ or ‘directors of governance’)
College and academy trust auditors may find this guidance helpful in planning their work, particularly in connection with their regularity engagement.

You should submit any applications for approval using the:
- FE transaction approval request form (https://forms.office.com/e/HnRyfUiuf0) for colleges
- customer help portal (https://customerhelpportal.education.gov.uk/) for academies
Searching Policy Framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

This Policy Framework provides the requirements and guidance for prisons and staff on searching of the person, cells, areas and vehicles.

This Policy Framework sets out the mandatory searching requirements and guidance needed to maintain high levels of security and maintain a secure and stable environment for staff and prisoners. It contains requirements, guidance and additional information on searching of the person, cells, areas and vehicles.

It applies to all Public Sector Prisons, Contracted Prisons and Young Offender Institutions.
Optech Fibres 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 Optech Fibres 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 Optech Fibres Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Recall: Children's Non Toxic Water Beads 100g (2511-0237)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Product Recall for Children's Non Toxic Water Beads presenting a high risk of asphyxiation.

Summary

Product: Children’s Non Toxic Water Beads 100g

Hazard: The products present a high risk of asphyxiation as they can block a young child’s airway if swallowed in hydrated form.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway.

OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for water beads, which can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-water-beads-psa7 (https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-water-beads-psa7.)

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Badger Office Supplies Limited.

Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0237

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Peste des petits ruminants in Eastern Europe
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for peste des petits ruminants in Eastern Europe.

We monitor any major, notifiable or new and emerging animal disease outbreaks worldwide.

When we become aware of a new animal disease outbreak in the UK or another country, we may carry out a preliminary outbreak assessment, and we may update our assessments as new information becomes available or there is a change in the current situation.

Read our peste des petits ruminants guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/goat-plague) for information about how to spot the disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent it.
Risk assessment: Brucella canis to Great Britain from any country worldwide
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

A qualitative risk assessment on the likelihood of Brucella canis incursion into Great Britain from any country worldwide, and the potential for subsequent transmission among susceptible animal populations.

This risk assessment provides a qualitative assessment of the risk of dogs or foxes in Great Britain becoming infected with Brucella canis through the global movement of dogs.

The annual likelihood of at least one infected dog entering Great Britain varied on the country of origin, but was high for dogs entering from many countries worldwide.

The annual likelihood of further cases in Great Britain was high for breeding animals and low for all other dogs.

The potential consequences of a Brucella canis incursion, given the possible animal welfare, social, and economic effects, were considered moderate.

There was high uncertainty throughout the risk assessment.
EIM13860 - Termination payments and benefits: National Insurance Contributions
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)


From April 2020, termination awards charged to income tax under s403 ITEPA 2003 are also subject to Class 1A employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC) on the amount in excess of £30,000.

Class 1A NIC is payable where the termination award is paid after 5 April 2020 and the employment was terminated after 5 April 2020.

If an employment was terminated before 6 April 2020 and the termination award is paid after 5 April 2020 there will be no Class 1A NICs payable.

More information can be found within the National Insurance Manual at NIM13132 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim13132) and NIM13200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim13200).