theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Working for British High Commission Georgetown
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


General information

The British High Commission in Georgetown, Guyana provides a working environment that is challenging but rewarding.

When applying for a specific advertised position, please be sure to forward your cover letter with reference to the position you are applying for along with your resume as directed in the vacancy notice. Candidates who are non diplomatic staff, must have the right to live and work in Georgetown.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for interview will be contacted.

New staff will be provided with an Induction Package providing various administrative forms and an overview of the British High Commission.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Georgetown or one of the other UK delegations, DIT offices, other government departments or consulates in Guyana, 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.
Knights Of Old Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Knights Of Old Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Corporation Tax: Tonnage Tax (CT600F (2025) version 3)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Use supplementary pages CT600F (2025) version 3 if your company operates ships and is a party to a Tonnage Tax election.

Use these supplementary pages if your company operates ships and is party to a Tonnage Tax election.

Please check if you’re required to submit this form online before downloading and sending it in the post.

Find out more about who must submit an online Company Tax Return (https://www.gov.uk/prepare-file-annual-accounts-for-limited-company).

Related forms and guidance

Use form CT600 (2025) Version 3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/corporation-tax-company-tax-return-ct600-2015-version-3) to file a Company Tax Return for accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2015.

Use the Autumn Budget 2024 — overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/autumn-budget-2024-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar) for an overview of the main Budget changes affecting Corporation Tax.

Use the CT600F guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/supplementary-pages-ct600f-tonnage-tax) to help you complete the CT600F supplementary page form.
CH223000 - How to do a compliance check: information powers: taxpayer notice: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.
Mr S Kedracki v Kingsway LIF Holdings Ltd: 2211582/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Kedracki v Kingsway LIF Holdings Ltd: 2211582/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66574fb916cf36f4d63ebbd3/Mr_S_Kedracki_v_Kingsway_LIF_Holdings_Ltd_-_2211582-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Kedracki v Kingsway LIF Holdings Ltd: 2211582/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680b97e1faff81833fcae8fa/Mr_S_Kedracki_v_Kingsway_LIF_Holdings_Ltd_-_2211582-2023_-_Reasons.pdf).
LSA Secure 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 LSA Secure 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 LSA Secure 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.
ECSH41535 - Instances where the Financial Conduct Authority will become sole supervisor of a money service business
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)


Money service businesses (MSBs) that provide money transmission services have to be registered with HMRC in accordance with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the Payment Service Regulations 2017. If the MSB provides services regulated by the FCA, for example as an electronic money (E-Money) institution, the FCA may accept sole supervision of the business.

When you identify that an MSB provides money transmission services, you should search the FCA’s financial services register (https://register.fca.org.uk/s/) to confirm its registration status. If the business has an existing FCA registration, you should check its “firm status”, to establish the type of registration that the business holds with the FCA, as well as its “payment services/electronic money status”. If the business is registered with the FCA as an authorised E-Money institution, you should advise the FCA to request that they will accept sole supervision of the MSB.

You should email the Economic Crime-Supervision information gateway team who will escalate the query to the FCA. If the FCA provide confirmation that it will accept sole supervision of the MSB, the business should be asked to de-register or withdraw its application for anti-money laundering supervision with HMRC.
Mr J Compton v Skanska UK plc: 1308542/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Compton v Skanska UK plc: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678fbbad6b8b7d3e01328b16/Mr_J_Compton_v_Skanska_UK_PLC_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
UK innovation survey: privacy notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Privacy notice for UK innovation survey.

This notice sets out how we will process and use your business data for the UK innovation survey from 2023 onwards.

It sets out how your data will be processed, kept securely and confidentially. It also covers, where necessary, how data will be shared with other government departments, devolved administrations, approved contractors and accredited researchers for statistical purposes only.
Product Recall: Morco Gas Water Heaters: Primo (MP) / EUP (2310-0010)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Product Recall for Morco Gas Water Heaters: Primo (MP) / EUP presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Morco Gas Water Heaters: Primo (MP) / EUP

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is a risk of gas leaking which, if ignited, may set fire to flammable components on the front of the gas water heater.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. This supercedes a modification programme previously in place. Products which have previously been modified as part of this programme are also in scope of the recall.

Product information

Hazard

A safety issue has been identified with Morco Open-Flued Gas Water Heaters which may be installed in mobile homes, caravans and domestic settings.

The product presents a risk of fire, explosion and injuries. There is a risk of gas leaking which, if ignited, may cause burns, explosions and injuries.

The products are not in conformity with the requirements of Regulation 2016/426.

Corrective action

Morco have initiated a recall for affected appliances.

Owners of gas water heaters installed (including those which have previously received a safety upgrade) should contact Morco immediately to discuss next steps. Owners should not attempt to check or test the appliance themselves.

Further information, including a form to request a refund or a replacement, can be accessed at the following link: https://morcoproducts.co.uk/important-water-heater-safety-warning/

Morco Products Ltd can be contacted on telephone number xx-xxxx-xxxx or by email at xxx@xxx.xx

Anyone that smells gas, including owners and consumers concerned that their product poses a risk, should contact the National Gas emergency helpline on xx-xxxx-xxxx in England, Wales and Scotland, and xx-xxxx-xxxx in Northern Ireland.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2310-0010

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
Flat 1, 9 Mauldeth Road West, M20 3WB : MAN/00BN/F77/2024/0622
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Northern Region Judge Ms J White and Tribunal Member K Kasambara Sitting on 2 April 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 1, 9 Mauldeth Road West, M20 3WB : MAN/00BN/F77/2024/0622 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6841be85d5f6bf75703e87bd/Flat_1__9_Mauldeth_Road_West__M20_3WB.pdf)
DJJ Precision Engineering 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 DJJ Precision Engineering 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 DJJ Precision Engineering 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Where possible provide a range of employment opportunities, insight days, apprenticeships, work placements, mentoring schemes, and industry training to members of the Armed Forces Community.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss G Sprason v Tewkesbury Fryer Ltd: 1400108/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss G Sprason v Tewkesbury Fryer Ltd: 1400108/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b491ec22e4ed8b05184e3/Miss_G_Sprason_-vs-_Tewkesbury_Fryer_Limited_-_1400108.2024_-_Judgement.pdf).
INCHP07000 - Customs warehouse removals
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Note: This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

General

This section provides information on goods that are removed from the Customs warehouse procedure by a declaration into free circulation. For goods that are:
- being re-exported
- being transferred to another Customs warehouse
- removed under Customs Freight Simplified Procedures (CFSP).
None of the procedures explained herein are intended to replace the official guidance on Customs Special Procedures Manual. (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe15000)

CHIEF processing

Warehouse removals entries are input to CHIEF (using transaction IWRD- see Appendix A) in the same way as frontier import entries eg by Direct Trader Input (DTI) or Customs Input of Entry (CIE). Warehouse removal entries are processed in exactly the same way as (non-pre lodged) frontier declarations (going through validation), front end credibility (FEC) checking, profile matching, including entry routing and allocation of customs checks etc all the way through to clearance CHIEF regards them as simply a variation of a frontier entry.

This principle is the same for deferment, cash (including FAS) and security processing; entry processing reports; management information reports and 'interfaces' to other departmental computer systems.

Entry numbering

DTI and CIE Customs warehouse entries will be numbered by CHIEF in the same way and in the same series as frontier entries.

Entry processing reports

Pre-lodgement is not available as there are no related H reports. All other reports such as E2 are generated.

Management Information reports

The full range of CHIEF IES management information reports will include all details relating to Customs warehouse removal declarations.

'Interfaces'

CHIEF IES passes entry details to a number of other departmental computer systems such as MSS, ASD, TSO, CTQU, NIDAC etc. Data on these interfaces will include all Customs warehouse removal entry details input into CHIEF.
UK Power Networks
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 UK Power Networks 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 UK Power Networks 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
We also pledge the following:

Tailored pathway for service leavers

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.
Flat 14 Cyan Apartments, 2 Gunmakers Lane London E3 5GU - Ref: LON/00BG/MNR/2024/0671
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Residential Tribunal Decision of Judge Phillips and Mr Francis on 28 February 2025

Read the full decision inFlat 14 Cyan Apartments 2 Gunmakers Lane London E3 5GU: LON/00BG/MNR/2024/0671 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d454c16ec9d5faee33f819/25.02.28__Flat_14_Cyan_Apartments-Decision.pdf) Read Reasons in Flat 14 Cyan Apartments 2 Gunmakers Lane London E3 5GU: LON/00BG/MNR/2024/0671 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d454e66ec9d5faee33f81b/25.02.28__Flat_14__Cyan_Apartments_Reasons.pdf)
Miss K Wilkinson v Chapleys Beauty Clinic Ltd: 2401246/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss K Wilkinson v Chapleys Beauty Clinic Ltd: 2401246/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d00987d5ec5ed9e09f5ee7/Miss_K_Wilkinson_v_Chapleys_Beauty_Clinic_LTD_-_2401246_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Developing an energy smart data scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

We're seeking views on the potential for developing a Smart Data scheme in the energy sector.

Smart data is the process of sharing customer data - at the customer’s request - with authorised third parties in a secure way. The central objective of smart data is to give customers control over the use of their own data, so they can access useful, innovative and personalised products and services from third party providers that cater to their needs.

A Smart Data scheme is the overarching framework and structure that provides the rules, standards and agreements that governs data sharing between customers, third parties and data holders.

This call for evidence seeks to understand the potential for introducing a Smart Data scheme in the energy sector. We want to support customers to make informed choices about their energy needs in an increasingly complex market. An energy smart data scheme could be one route to delivering this aim.

We are seeking views on the current energy landscape and the potential scope, opportunities, barriers and risks to developing an energy smart data scheme.

Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
NEET age 16 to 24: 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Estimates from the Labour Force Survey of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in England.

This National Statistics release is based on data from the Labour Force Survey.

The release was published quarterly until March 2018, but has since been published annually.

It gives estimates of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), and estimates of young people not in education or training (NET).

The figures cover 16 to 24 year olds in England, together with age breakdowns such as 16 to 17 year olds.

The figures include breakdowns by region, sex and labour market status. Breakdowns by health condition are included using the Annual Population Survey.
Climate Change Levy: enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Call or write to HMRC for help with the Climate Change Levy, including registering and making payments and returns.

Email

Email HMRC with queries about the Climate Change Levy: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If HMRC needs to contact you about anything confidential they’ll reply by phone or post.

Phone

General enquiries

Call HMRC for help with Climate Change Levy general enquiries.

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Textphone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Registrations, payments and returns

Call HMRC for help registering for Climate Change Levy, and making payments and returns.

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Closed bank holidays (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays).

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

Post

Write to HMRC with questions about:
- registering for the Climate Change Levy
- paying the levy
- making a return
You do not need to include a street name, city name or PO box when writing to this address.

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

HM Revenue and CustomsExcise Processing TeamsBX9 1GLUnited Kingdom

Related content

Guidance
- Register for Climate Change Levy (https://www.gov.uk/climate-change-levy-application-rates-and-exemptions)
- Pay Climate Change Levy (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pay-climate-change-levy)
Reforms to go further in phasing down of harmful greenhouse gases
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Consultation launched on a more ambitious phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons commonly used in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems

Harmful greenhouse gases used in commercial and industrial refrigeration, and in air conditioning and heat pump units will be phased down more quickly and extensively under ambitious plans outlined today (Wednesday 5 November) by the Government to reduce emissions and accelerate to net zero.

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are manufactured gases primarily used as the refrigerant gas in commercial and industrial refrigeration and in air-conditioning and heat pump systems.

HFCs have an average lifespan of 15 years in the Earth’s atmosphere (https://www.ccacoalition.org/short-lived-climate-pollutants/hydrofluorocarbons-hfcs). With the gases having a global warning effect hundreds of times higher than carbon dioxide, these reforms complement existing legislation that is reducing their use and emissions.

A consultation launched today will propose achieving an almost full phase-out of HFCs by 2048, a 98.6% cut with changes being introduced from 2027. This goes much further than the current target of cutting the amount coming onto the market by 79% by 2030.

Many air conditioning unit and heat pump manufacturers already offer units that use alternative gases, and the phasedown proposal will provide the industry time and support to transition more completely to those alternatives.

Environment Minister Emma Hardy said:

Hydrofluorocarbons are among the most powerful greenhouse gases, and strengthening their phasedown is an important step towards achieving our net zero goals.

These proposals will result in a near-total elimination of these harmful gases coming onto the market while supporting the rollout of clean heating technologies like heat pumps, ensuring we continue to deliver on both our domestic and international climate commitments.

The consultation (https://consult.defra.gov.uk/fluorinated-gases-and-ozone-depleting-substances-policy-team/f-gas-regulation-in-great-britain/) – which closes on 17 December – seeks views from industry and stakeholders on the detailed design of the revised phasedown and its implementation. The proposal has been developed based on ongoing engagement with industry.

The proposed reforms will result in even greater carbon emissions savings than from the current phasedown, supporting the UK Government’s Clean Energy and Net Zero Mission and ensuring the nation continues to meet its international obligations under the Montreal Protocol.

HFCs are used as the refrigerant gas in heat pumps. These proposals will ensure there are still enough HFCs quota available to support the rollout of heat pumps, with manufacturers and importers getting sufficient allocation early on to allow time for them to move to alternatives. This will ensure a smooth transition to products that use cleaner gases with lower global warming potential in the long run.
Mrs M Patterson v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 121483/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Patterson v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67da7cb7b1857deda3da01cb/Mrs_M_Patterson_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Council Tax information letter 2/2025: Local Council Tax Support schemes for 2025-26
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Information for authorities relevant to setting their council tax support schemes in 2025-26.

This letter sets out the provisions of the Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/39/contents/made) which billing authorities must include when designing their Local Council Tax Support schemes for 2025-26.
Manual of trade marks practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

The manual of trade marks practice sets out guidance on the Intellectual Property Office work practices.

Each section of this manual tells you how we deal with particular actions, cases, or aspects of cases. We consider each case on its merits and fully consider all the relevant factors of a case, especially during the examination process. Whilst we must always take account of practice and procedures, the particular circumstances of a case may suggest that at times a departure from practice would be justified.

As our practices develop, either as a result of our consideration of cases or by decisions of the courts, we will give additional or revised guidance, and update this manual accordingly.
Primary Care Network Workforce, 30 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

This data shows numbers and details of staff working in Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

Primary Care Networks were introduced in 2019 and are groups of practices working together and with other local health and care providers (e.g. hospitals, mental health or community trusts, community pharmacies and charities) within what are considered natural local communities to provide coordinated care through integrated teams.
Oldham Council: Places for Everyone revocation decision letter
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Places for Everyone revocation request: decision letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, to Oldham Council.

The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, has written to Oldham Council responding to their request to revoke the Places for Everyone Joint Plan as it applies to the borough of Oldham.
Mr S Hill v Glasgow City Council: 4102533/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Hill v Glasgow City Council: 4102533/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c7453d112b221dce8ecec/Mr_S_Hill_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4102533.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mortgages: Actions for possession bulletin July to September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Mortgages business in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period July to September 2025.

This bulletin provides statistics for cases received (i.e. writs and originating summonses issued), cases disposed and final orders made in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period July to September 2025 and commentary on trends observed for this quarter in each year from 2016.
International IP service
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Protecting your trade marks, patents, designs and copyright abroad.

Thinking of trading overseas?

Intellectual property rights are territorial. You should consider getting IP protection if you want to trade overseas or sell to overseas customers via the internet. Start by developing an international strategy, identifying your markets, business goals and resources.

Protecting and managing IP abroad can be very complex. For example, you will need to decide whether:
- to file separate application in individual countries
- or make use of an international process (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protecting-your-uk-intellectual-property-abroad) which allows you to file in several countries at once
We strongly recommend you seek help from an IP attorney (https://www.gov.uk/why-you-should-use-an-ip-attorney) or other professional IP advisor.

Top tip

Know before you go. Wherever you want to do business, it is important that you understand the steps you should take to protect your IP before entering the market. It is a lot easier to jump over any hurdles before realising it might be too late to act. You will also need to do some research to make sure you’re not infringing someone else’s IP.

Meet the experts

Find out more and get in touch with our IP attachés (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-overseas-intellectual-property-attache-network).

Contact us

Still have questions about how to protect and manage your IP abroad? Please send us a query on xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
FCDO government procurement card spend over £500, January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Data on Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spend over £500 with a government procurement card, covering January 2025.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) publishes details of all spending over £500 using a government procurement card (GPC) for each month.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Government procurement card spending over £500 (https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/fcdo-government-procurement-card-spending-over-f500).
Mr R Griffiths v The Basketball League Ltd: 6011890/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Griffiths v The Basketball League Ltd: 6011890/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67531deee40c78cba1fb008a/Mr_Rhys_Griffiths_v_The_Basketball_League_Limited_-_6011890-2024.pdf).
Birlinn Tech
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 Birlinn Tech 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 Birlinn Tech 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

We proudly extend guaranteed places on our open days to members of the Armed Forces Community

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES 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 ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES 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 ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES 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
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.
Miss E Shirley v G&A Investment Projects Ltd: 1400470/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E Shirley v G&A Investment Projects Ltd: 1400470/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d1ac7fa005e6f9841a1d97/Miss_E_Shirley_-vs-_G_A_Investment_Projects_LTD_-_1400470.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
M Clarke v Lead Pro Solutions Ltd: 2225832/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Clarke v Lead Pro Solutions Ltd: 2225832/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ae1cce2c594609b38acd9b/Maisie_Clarke_v_Lead_Pro_Solutions_Ltd_-_2225832-2024.pdf).
Proven reoffending statistics: January to March 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Statistics on reoffending of offenders who were released from custody, received a non-custodial conviction, or a caution.

This publication provides key statistics relating to the reoffending of offenders who were released from custody, received a non-custodial conviction at court, or received a caution. Latest figures for the three-month January to March 2023 offender cohort as well as the annual average for April 2022 to March 2023 are provided.

We regularly carry out work to improve our statistics and geography breakdowns, therefore please refer to the latest publication for the most up-to-date figures.

The bulletin is produced and handled by the Ministry’s analytical professionals and production staff.

Pre-release access of up to 24 hours is granted to the following persons:
- Ministry of Justice: Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice; Minister of State; Permanent Secretary; Deputy Director, Reducing Reoffending; Deputy Director, Service Design; Deputy Director of Probation Policy; Deputy Director, Public Protection Group; Deputy Director, Data and Analysis; relevant private secretaries, special advisors (x1); press officers (x5); analysts (x7); and policy officials (x3).
- Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS): Director General CEO, Head Of Assurance and Performance, Director General and Chief Operating Officer Prisons; Deputy Director, Reducing Reoffending; and policy official (x1).
- Youth Justice Board (YJB): YJB analysts (x1).
Product Safety Report: Knitted Wool Sleeping Bag with Hood sold via Vicedeal (2504-0008)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Product Safety Report for Knitted Wool Sleeping Bag with Hood presenting a serious risk of suffocation.

Summary

Product: Knitted Wool Sleeping Bag with Hood sold via Vicedeal

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of suffocation as it has a hood.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Vicedeal).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of suffocation as the product has a hood which is not permitted in the relevant standard, BS EN 16781:2018. If a baby is placed inside a hooded sleeping bag and left unattended, the baby’s natural movement may cause the hood to cover the head/face, presenting a suffocation hazard.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Vicedeal).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2504-0008

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Market Exploration
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) conducts Market Explorations to determine future activities.

Market explorations enable us to determine solutions that already exist, novel solutions in development and areas that potentially require further investment. We do this by collecting information to better understand the current market capability in a specific area in order to stimulate the market and shape the focus of any follow-on activity.

Please note that these requests for information do not form a commitment to subsequently launch a formal DASA competition.

There are currently no Market Explorations open for submission