theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
ECSH45797 - Fit and proper and approvals: contents: operational guidance: confirming the identity of the BOOM - fit and proper test
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)


All beneficial owners, officers, or managers (BOOMs) undergoing the fit and proper (F&P) test must provide a copy of an ID document and proof of address. Guidance on acceptable form of identification documents is available on ECSH45798 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh45798).

New fit and proper applications

The authorisations admin caseworker will send a requirement to provide information and documents to all BOOMs included in the business’ application form requiring them to provide information and documents in order to determine if they are F&P persons. This letter includes the requirement for the BOOM to provide a copy of an ID document.

The BOOM must provide these documents within 21 days.

If this 21 day deadline is not met, the case will be passed to a to an F&P decision maker (DM) to take further action. The process to follow when a BOOM does not provide documents by this deadline is detailed in ECSH45799. (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh45799)

Annual refresh fit and proper applications

The F&P DM will send a request for information and documents to any newly added BOOMs requesting that they provide information and documents in order to determine if they are F&P persons.

If the BOOM does not respond to this request, the F&P DM will issue take further action as specified in ECSH45799 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh45799).
Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Guidance on how local authorities should exercise their homelessness functions in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 from 3 April 2018.

Local housing and social services authorities must have regard to this guidance when exercising their functions relating to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

See also the Local Government Association procedures for referrals to another local authority (https://www.local.gov.uk/procedures-referrals-homeless-applicants-another-local-authority) (external link).
Mr S Sillars v ASDA Stores Ltd: 8001125/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Sillars v ASDA Stores Ltd: 8001125/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900f07584b816d72cb9aab1/Mr_S_Sillars_v_ASDA_Stores_Ltd_-_8001125.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Management oversight policy framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-12)

The HMPPS approach to management oversight and the principles that the Probation Service will adhere to.

This policy framework sets out a minimum mandate of required activity for management oversight in sentence management, courts, unpaid work, approved premises, victim liaison units and national security division.

It provides an overview of operational guidance and tools which can be used to support staff in their professional autonomy when making oversight decisions outside of required activity.
Temporary storage of waste produced somewhere else (NWFD 3 exemption)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

This exemption allows you to temporarily store waste you have produced when working away from your normal business premises.

About this exemption

Some waste exemptions do not need to be registered. They are called non-waste framework directive (NWFD) exemptions. NWFD exemptions relate to gathering waste and storing it temporarily.

You must comply with the terms and conditions.

You do not pay for this exemption.

NWFD 3 applies when you produce waste while working away from your site. Examples include a medical or veterinary practice, or a builder.

Activities you can carry out

Storage

You can store waste for up to 3 months. You must have control over the site where you’re storing the waste.

You can store at:
- a depot or other storage site
- your normal business premises
Amounts you can store

At any one time you can store up to:
- 50 cubic metres of solid waste
- 1000 litres of liquid waste
All waste must be stored securely. This means it cannot escape its container and the public cannot access it.

Liquid waste must be stored in a container with secondary containment.

Secondary containment means there’s a system to stop liquid that’s leaked from the first container, from escaping the place where it’s being stored or treated.

Types of waste

You can store any waste you have produced that does not contain:
- unbonded asbestos
- any substance that has a flash point of less than 21°C
If you store more than one type of waste, the different types of waste must not be mixed.

Treatments

You can carry out some treatments on the waste to make storage and collection easier.

The treatments must not change the characteristics of the waste.

Examples of such treatments are:
- compacting paper and cardboard, to increase the amount that can be stored in a container
- shredding papers
- separating recyclables such as card, plastic and glass into separate containers
Activities you cannot carry out

You cannot:
- store or treat waste for someone else
- mix different types of waste
Contact the Environment Agency

General enquiries

National Customer Contact Centre PO Box 544RotherhamS60 1BY

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

Telephone 03708 506 506

Telephone from outside the UK (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm GMT) xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Nigeria: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Nigeria.

This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:
- seek medical advice and attention
- report to local police
- engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas
If you have been sexually assaulted it is important to remember that it was not your fault. Rape and sexual assault is always wrong – no matter who commits it or where it happens. It is traumatic and it can affect you both physically and emotionally. Do not be afraid to get help.

For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad-returning-to-the-uk).
Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Official statistics on a range of topics including occupancy and infection control measures in adult social care settings.

Official statistics on adult social care in England. This publication consists of:
- a monthly report
- associated data tables
Data on adult social care settings covered in this publication includes:
- occupancy levels in care homes
- visiting in care homes
- COVID-19-related absence rates
- COVID-19 vaccinations
- flu vaccinations
- official statistics in development: insights from the client level data collection on people receiving local authority-arranged or provided long-term support
- insights from the client level data collection on the number of people that receive assessments, who have not received long-term support in the previous 12 months from local authorities
Mr B Beardmore and Others v Tomkinson Heating Ltd (In creditors voluntary liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 2400994/2025 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Beardmore and Others v Tomkinson Heating Ltd (In creditors voluntary liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 2400994/2025 and Others - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b571fb9eb244980ebe69b/Mr_B_Beardmore___others_v_Tomkinson_Heating_Ltd__in_creditors_voluntary_liquidation____other_-_2400994_25___others_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr A Bhatia v Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 3305454/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Bhatia v Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 3305454/2024 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d3b5ddca266424b221b211/Mr_A_Bhatia_v_Kettering_General_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust_3305454_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Veterans Strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

This strategy sets out the government's new vision for armed forces veterans across the UK.

This strategy sets out the government’s vision to ensure that every veteran is:
- celebrated for their service
- empowered to realise their full potential
- provided with the support they deserve to achieve this
Built around the pillars of celebrate, contribute and support, it provides a framework for the whole of society to adopt, recognising and celebrating the sacrifices of veterans while ensuring they have every opportunity to succeed in civilian life.
Pilot to investigate fraud for UK Research and Innovation 2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

This Data Usage Agreement for exploring potential fraud in the use of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme furlough funding was agreed and put in place in 2021.

This agreement is published as part of the Code of Practice for public authorities disclosing information under Chapters 1, 3 and 4 (Public Service Delivery, Debt and Fraud) of Part 5 of the Digital Economy Act 2017.

The purpose of this data share is to detect, prevent and investigate suspected fraud in the use of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme furlough funding.

The expected benefits are prevention and investigation of fraud to identify Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) funding.
Environment Agency: EA2030 change for a better environment
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

EA2030 is the Environment Agency’s strategy - it sets the organisation’s priorities for 2025 to 2030 and beyond.

EA2030 change for a better environment is the Environment Agency’s strategy for 2025 to 2030. It sets out how the Environment Agency will fulfil its responsibilities over the next 5 years against its long-term goals for England. These are:
- healthy air, land and water supporting nature’s recovery
- sustainable growth
- a nation resilient to climate change
It also introduces 6 guiding principles for how the Environment Agency will operate in the next 5 years, and it describes how the Environment Agency will change. Finally, it sets out the Environment Agency’s approach to measuring and evaluating performance.
Crest Lifts 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 Crest Lifts 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 Crest Lifts 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 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.
Imperator 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 Imperator 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 Imperator 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
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.
Vantage 365 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 Vantage 365 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 Vantage 365 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.
Joint G7 Finance Ministers’ Statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

The G7 Finance Ministers met virtually on 8 December 2025.

We, the G7 Finance Ministers, held a virtual meeting on 8 December 2025, together with the Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and Financial Stability Board (FSB). We were also joined by Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Finance Ministers, or their representatives, from Australia, Chile, Mexico, India, and the Republic of Korea for parts of the meeting.

We welcomed the recent announcements at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting that seek to secure resilient supply chains for critical minerals. Stable and reliable supply chains are essential to drive economic growth and security, and we will continue to collaborate with international allies and industry partners to reduce single-source dependencies and strengthen our economic resilience. We look forward to further discussions on how we can create a high standards market that will secure our supply chains.

We agreed that the use of non-market policies and practices to disrupt critical minerals supply chains can have significant negative global macroeconomic consequences. They can increase price volatility and undermine global growth prospects and stability, competitiveness and national and economic security. We expressed deep concern with the application of export controls on critical mineral supply chains and committed to work together to diversify and derisk supply chains.

Reaffirming the G7’s unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist and its freedom, sovereignty and independence, we welcomed an update from the IMF on the situation in the country and the newly announced Staff Level Agreement. We will continue to work together to develop a wide range of financing options to support Ukraine, including potentially using the full value of the Russian Sovereign Assets, immobilized in our jurisdictions until reparations are paid for by Russia, to end the war and ensure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Our action will remain consistent with our respective legal frameworks. We will continue to support the Ukrainian authorities’ commitment to implement reforms, notably addressing informality, tackling corruption, and improving governance including in the state-owned enterprise sector. Together with other partners, we stand ready to support a new IMF program. We also stand ready to amplify the pressure on Russia should peace talks fail. We agreed on the importance of maintaining Ukraine at the top of the G7 agenda under France’s upcoming G7 presidency.

We agreed on the importance of strengthening G7 coordination with international partners and will continue to enhance our collective security and resilience.
Working for British High Commission Islamabad
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Working at the British High Commission offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to grow professionally while collaborating with a talented group of individuals.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Islamabad or one of the other UK delegations, DBT offices, other government departments or consulates in Pakistan, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

The British High Commission will never ask you to pay any fees or money for any part of the recruitment process.
Tenancy agreements overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

A tenancy agreement is a contract between the landlord and their tenant.

The Renters’ Rights Act will change laws about renting and this guidance has been published to help private rented sector landlords and letting agents prepare. The new rules will apply on or after 1 May 2026. For information on the current law, refer to the existing tenancy agreements (https://www.gov.uk/private-renting-tenancy-agreements) guidance.

A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and your tenant. It sets out the legal terms and conditions of the tenancy.

This guidance will only apply to assured tenancy agreements. There will be different rules for lodgers, licencees and regulated tenancies.

The agreement lets your tenant live in a property as long as they pay rent and follow the rules in the agreement. It can be in writing or oral (a spoken agreement).

In future, if you have an oral agreement with your tenant, you will need to also give them a written statement of key terms.

If more than one tenant signs the same agreement, this is a joint tenancy. All tenants on the tenancy agreement will be responsible for the rent.

How long the tenancy lasts

You will not be able to create an assured tenancy agreement with an end date (known as a ‘fixed-term tenancy’). If you were to do this, the end date would not apply. Your tenant will be able to complain to the council and you could be fined.

Assured tenancies will always run on a rolling basis, for example, weekly or monthly. It will not be possible for them to be longer than a month at a time. This will mean that the tenancy will continue until:

you and the tenant decide together to end the tenancy

the tenant decides to end the tenancy

you regain possession of the property

If the tenancy started before 1 May 2026

On or after 1 May 2026, it will not be possible for tenancy agreements to have a set end date.

All tenancy agreements will automatically become rolling tenancies on this date. If the tenancy had an end date, it will no longer apply.

You will not need to do anything for this change to take effect.

You can contact us using this form (https://submitanenquiry.communities.gov.uk/start-now) if you have any questions. If there is a technical problem with the page, you can report it at the bottom of this page.
Work to stop road to Romsey from flooding starts soon
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

A road with a history of flooding between Romsey and Stockbridge is being upgraded thanks to the Environment Agency and Hampshire County Council.

Work will start on Stockbridge Road, Timsbury, on 28 July and will take up to five weeks, depending on weather conditions. Several improvements will be made, including:
- Better kerb drainage systems with non-return valves
- Elevating the kerb and road surface up to 30cm
- Improving the road’s resilience to flooding for a 200-metre stretch between Bagre Canal Road bridge and the Main River Test Road bridge
The essential works by Hampshire County Council Highways mean the road must be closed during this time. Road users are advised to plan alternative routes but a clearly signposted diversion will be in place.

This latest work builds on the successful £9.5 million Romsey Flood Alleviation Scheme completed in 2022, which protects 127 properties from River Test and surface water flooding.

This section of road sits within a flood plain and experiences winter flooding, requiring temporary barriers and full road diversions that disrupt local travel and businesses.

Simon Moody, Environment Agency area director for Solent and South Downs, said:

This targeted intervention will significantly reduce the risk of seasonal flooding on a key route into Romsey.

By raising the road level and improving drainage infrastructure, we’re creating a safer, more resilient transport link that can withstand extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change.

We thank the local community for its patience and cooperation during these essential works.

Temporary flood barriers, like the above, have been necessary in the past as the road sits in a flood plain.

Councillor Nick Adams-King, Leader of Hampshire County Council, said:

This closure will cause disruption, and I’m sorry that means a diversion for those using the road.

However, it’s good news the road closure is confined to the school holiday period and I welcome this further step towards the completion of Romsey’s much needed flood prevention scheme.

These improvements to the road layout will reduce the risk of flooding at a spot that has seen recurring issues. Whilst this essential work is taking place, do please allow more time for their journey.

Background
- Romsey has a history of flooding in the 1960s, 1995, 2000 and 2001. In the winter of 2013/2014, water overtopped Fishlake Stream and the Barge Canal, badly flooding 36 homes and 44 commercial properties with devastating consequences for families and businesses.
- The original Romsey Flood Alleviation Scheme was unveiled in July 2022 following completion in autumn 2021. That scheme included a tilting weir structure, earth embankments, and improvements to existing drainage systems.
- Residents can sign up for free flood warnings (https://www.gov.uk/check-flooding) or calling Floodline on xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Key performance indicators for youth justice services
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

From 1 April 2023 youth justice services will report on 10 new key performance indicators (KPIs) as part of improved monitoring by the Youth Justice Board (YJB)

New key performance indicators were designed by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) in consultation with the YJB, front line services, inspectorates and other government departments.

This data will be used by the YJB to monitor performance of youth justice services (YJSs) and by the MOJ to identify barriers to reducing reoffending.

In recognition of the important role of prevention and diversion activity carried out by YJSs, the MOJ and the YJB have determined that the data collected will include all children with whom the YJS is working, not just those with a conviction.

In June 2025 we published initial findings from national data on key performance indicators in the Quality and methodology information for new KPIs - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/quality-and-methodology-information-for-new-kpis).

The 10 new KPIs are:

In addition to the 10 new KPIs listed above, the YJB will continue to report on the 4 current KPIs (first time entrants, reoffending binary rate and frequency rate and the number of children in custody). This is because they provide a helpful overview of how the youth justice system is delivering against its principle statutory aim of preventing offending by children.

Please also refer to:
- Key performance indicator recording guidance for youth justice services (accessible version) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693969ac33c7ace9c4a41f29/KPI_Recording_Guidance_v2.2_December_2025.odt) (ODT, 306 KB)
- Key performance indicator recording guidance for youth justice services (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69396986cfacd5e888491d1e/KPI_Recording_Guidance_v2.2_December_2025.pdf) (PDF, 554 KB, 51 pages)
Integrated Settlement: policy document
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Details of the Integrated Settlement Policy that will apply to eligible MSAs.

Strategic Authorities designated at the Established Mayoral level of devolution will receive Integrated Settlements. This document sets out the policy principles of the Integrated Settlements and how they will be implemented from 2026-27 onwards. It also outlines the process for agreeing and monitoring outcomes associated with the Integrated Settlements and the accountability arrangements.
North Devon Hospice
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 North Devon Hospice 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 North Devon Hospice 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.
Designated standards: construction products
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for construction products.

Notices of publication from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government are provided above for designated standards for construction products. This is in support of Regulation 305/2011, as amended by the Construction Products (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. A consolidated list of the standards is also available for reference by businesses.

These designated standards, together with the relevant horizontal standards on assessment methods, create a common technical language and are used by UK approved bodies for the assessments of construction products.

Horizontal test specifications for construction products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/horizontal-test-specifications-for-construction-products)
Tree canopy and woodland cover Environment Act target delivery plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to tree canopy and woodland cover.

The Environment Act target delivery plan for tree canopy and woodland cover.

The Environment Act 2021 set out a series of legally binding statutory targets to significantly improve the natural environment and leave it in a better state for future generations.

To ensure progress, the Environment Act requires that each statutory target has at least one interim target set in the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) which covers the 5 years from publication of the latest revision of the EIP.
Electricity network jobs: motivations and barriers for students
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-18)

Understanding motivations and barriers to working in electricity network roles for early career students with pre-requisite qualifications - 'network relevant students'.

This social research, undertaken with early career students who have the relevant qualifications required to work in the electricity network sector, aims to provide evidence on:
- motivations and barriers for working in electricity network roles
- how these motivations and barriers vary between demographic factors (such as gender)
- how these students could be encouraged to join the future electricity networks workforce
The research consisted of a 2-phase iterative approach:
- Phase 1: Desk research to build a profile for network relevant students
- Phase 2: Primary research with current and recent network relevant students. Research methods included focus groups, depth interviews and an online survey
The research was commissioned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and carried out by The Social Agency (previously Basis Social).
Veterans Tribe C.I.C
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 Veterans Tribe C.I.C 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 Veterans Tribe C.I.C 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.
Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Cyngor Dinas Caergrawnt
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Adeiladu nodau cyffredin a chysoni â'r strategaeth adeiladu cyfoeth cymunedol

Mae gan Gyngor Dinas Caergrawnt strategaeth wrth-dlodi ers 2014 a honno wedi’i chynllunio i fynd i’r afael â thlodi ac anghydraddoldeb. Dros y deng mlynedd diwethaf mae dull y cyngor wedi esblygu. Er mwyn mynd i’r afael ag achosion hirdymor dwfn tlodi, cydnabu’r cyngor fod angen iddyn nhw weithredu dull cyffredin sy’n cyfuno arweinyddiaeth gan y cyngor a chydweithio â chymunedau lleol ac ystod o bartneriaid lleol a rhanddeiliaid allweddol i godi eu heffaith ar y cyd i’r eithaf. Arweiniodd hyn at ddatblygu strategaeth Adeiladu Cyfoeth Cymunedol (CWB), a fabwysiadwyd yn 2024.

Nod dull CWB yw mynd i’r afael ag achosion tlodi trwy weithio’n gyfannol ar draws y sectorau tuag at weledigaeth a nod cyffredin gyda’r holl randdeiliaid; trwy gyfuno asedau, cyfrifoldebau statudol a rôl ymgynnull y cyngor â’r gwasanaethau, y dulliau a’r perthnasoedd y gall y sectorau cymunedol, gwirfoddol, busnes a chyhoeddus eu darparu.

Mae yna themâu allweddol sy’n sail i ddull CWB y Cyngor, gan gynnwys:

sicrhau bod dull cyfannol ar y cyd o fynd i’r afael â thlodi bob amser yng nghanol rhaglenni a phrosiectau yn y dyfodol; gweithio ar draws sefydliadau a sectorau er mwyn creu atebion

sut y gall y cyngor archwilio cyfleoedd i ddefnyddio’u harweinyddiaeth a’u hasedau i gynhyrchu cyfoeth yn ôl i’r gymuned, gan gynnwys gwerth cymdeithasol o gontractau a thrwy ddefnyddio adeiladau a thir y cyngor yn well

gweithio gyda’r sector preifat lleol i gefnogi economi lleol cynaliadwy a chynhwysol

Un enghraifft o egwyddorion newydd strategaeth CWB yw prosiect Shaping Abbey (https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/shaping-abbey). Mae Shaping Abbey yn dwyn ynghyd drigolion lleol, y gymdeithas sifil a phartneriaid o’r sector preifat, ochr yn ochr â buddsoddiad o £100 miliwn a gefnogir gan y cyngor a Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig i ailddatblygu rhannau o Ward Abbey yng ngogledd-ddwyrain Caergrawnt. Yma, mae trigolion a grwpiau cymunedol wedi bod yn rhan annatod o lunio dyfodol Ward Abbey, ac wedi bod yn rhan o sgyrsiau Shaping Abbey, lle mae lleisiau cymunedol wedi bod yn ganolog i ddatblygiad yr ardal. Mae rhaglen gysylltiedig Focus on Abbey yn darparu cyllid ar gyfer prosiectau cymunedol lleol.

Y gwersi allweddol

Trwy eu strategaeth CWB, datblygodd Cyngor Dinas Caergrawnt ddull partneriaeth newydd gyda sefydliadau’r gymdeithas sifil leol, a rhanddeiliaid lleol ehangach, ar sail gweledigaeth gyffredin i fynd i’r afael â thlodi ledled y ddinas.
NS&I Chair to step down
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

HM Treasury has confirmed today (23 July) that Lord Gerard Lemos CMG CBE will be stepping down from his role as Chair of the Board for National Savings and Investments (NS&I) with immediate effect.

Lord Lemos has been a member of the House of Lords since January 2025. Prior to this, he was appointed to the NS&I Advisory Board as Chair from 1 April 2024 on a three-year term but will be stepping down with immediate effect to take up an appointment in the Whip’s Office within the House of Lords.

Non-Executive appointments to NS&I’s Board, including the Chair, are regulated by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. The process to identify an Interim Chair will follow the Governance Code for Public Appointments and HM Treasury will seek to confirm the Interim Chair as soon as possible.

Further information

NS&I is an arm’s length body of HM Treasury, responsible for raising cost-effective finance for the government through the retail savings market.

The role of NS&I’s Non-Executive Directors, including the Chair, is set out in the Framework Document agreed between HM Treasury and NS&I. The Chief Executive Officer remains responsible for the day-to-day operations of NS&I and ensuring that NS&I is run on the basis of the standards set out in Managing Public Money, including terms of governance, decision-making and financial management.

As the Minister responsible for NS&I, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury is responsible for determining the overall policy and performance framework within which NS&I operates. Further information can be found in the Framework Document (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f47c578112250011579f6c/Framework_Document_-_National_Savings_and_Investments.pdf).
Miss D Greenwood v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 3303890/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss D Greenwood v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 3303890/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6827247902662c6f8ec24393/Miss_D_Greenwood_v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation__3303890-2023_Judgment.pdf).
Mr A Orabi v Selina Management Company UK Ltd: 2225464/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Orabi v Selina Management Company UK Ltd: 2225464/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691c9086d140bbbaa59a29b0/Mr_A_Orabi_v_Selina_Management_Company_UK_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Miss L Mageza v Blaby District Council: 6009397/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Mageza v Blaby District Council: 6009397/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6877a31ff5eb08157f363809/Lucia_Mageza_v_Blaby_District_Council_6009397.2024_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).
CTM70000 - Exchange differences and financial instruments
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)


The Corporate Finance Manual (CFM) describes the treatment of exchange differences and financial instruments. In accounting periods beginning before 1 October 2002 different legislation applied. HMRC officers may obtain guidance on that in the form of archived paragraphs from BAI (Technical).
V Webb v Southborough CE Primary (vc) and Kent County Council: 2307085/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in V Webb v Southborough CE Primary (vc) and Kent County Council: 2307085/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee4b6ff159f887526bbe0d/V_Webb_v_Southborough_CE_Primary__vc__and_Kent_County_Council_2307085-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
Mr P Easton v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Border Force): [2025] EAT 15
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Sarah Crowther, Deputy Judge of the High Court on 7 February 2025.

Read the full judgment in Mr P Easton v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Border Force) [2025] EAT 15 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a5e1769ea59546af0a8844/Mr_P_Easton_v_Secretary_of_State_for_the_Home_Department__Border_Force___2025__EAT_15.pdf).
IEIM405116 - Penalties for Failure to Apply Due Diligence Procedures
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)


Penalties for Failure to Apply Due Diligence Procedures

Reporting Financial Institutions are required to carry out due diligence in relation to all Account Holders in order to determine their jurisdiction(s) of tax residence. Reporting Financial Institutions or UK representatives will be charged a penalty of up to £100 for each Account Holder or Controlling Person in respect of which the required due diligence procedures have not been carried out.

Where the failure in question is a failure to obtain a valid self-certification required by the CRS or the FATCA agreement, the penalty is up to £300 for each Account Holder or Controlling Person for which a valid self-certification has not been obtained.