theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Product Recall: Snuggla King Size Electric Blanket sold via Amazon, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop (2502-0051)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Product Recall for Snuggla King Size Electric Blanket presenting a serious risk of fire and burns.

Summary

Product: Snuggla King Size Electric Blanket sold via Amazon, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire and burns as it may overheat while in use.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire and burns as it has been identified that the product is prone to overheating whilst in use. This could result in the product or the surrounding furniture catching fire, potentially leading to the consumer receiving burns.

The instructions supplied were deemed inadequate and some of the required documentation/markings were not present.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The importer has recalled the product from end users.

Consumers in possession of the affected blanket should stop using the product immediately and contact their place of purchase to seek redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2502-0051

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
CH282260 - Director disqualification: SPoC Roles
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)


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.

Line of business SPOC role
- Decide if case is appropriate for a referral to The Insolvency Service (INSS) to consider director disqualification
- Ensure that case is suitable to disclose and identify the appropriate gateway – see disclosure routes below
- Using the following naming convention yyymmdd_directorate_name of director_unique identifier i.e. 20190801_WMBC_B Smith_DD
- Refer appropriate cases to INSS via HMRC CCG Director Conduct Feedback and Referrals (CCG) mailbox – xxx@xxx.xx
- Function as the contact for INSS regarding this referral
- Update Director Conduct Workflow on JIMS
- Provide feedback and consider education opportunities
Central SPoC role

This role is held by Chris Leo from ISBC – xxx@xxx.xx
- Undertakes LoB SPoC role where no such SPoC exists
- Maintains a comprehensive overall picture of all referrals made
- Monitor all referrals made and provides assurance for process
- Ensures all referrals made and dealt with promptly
- Works with LoB SPoCs to constantly review referral process
- Ensure education opportunities are identified and acted upon
Further advice

For advice on potential referral, please refer to your Insolvency Recovery team (https://apps.powerapps.com/play/e/bd41ff7b-e964-4ff0-b623-1dd75b303ce0/a/04321820-53b0-4e97-96a7-79ac553008ec?tenantId=ac52f73c-fd1a-4a9a-8e7a-4a248f3139e1).

Or if you are having difficulty contacting your local insolvency team you can contact the Insolvency Governance and Professionalism Team (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) and they should be able to assist.

Further information

Insolvency library
Glasgow Afghan United
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 Glasgow Afghan United 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 Glasgow Afghan United 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
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs L McArthur v Cordia (Services) LLP: 104655/2011
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs L McArthur v Cordia (Services) LLP: 104655/2011 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c484d1be3f53ed5f452cb/Mrs_L_McArthur_v_Cordia__Services__LLP_-_104655.2011_-_Judgment.pdf).
Importing ‘relevant’ nuclear materials into the UK: licensing requirements
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

What businesses need to do to import ‘relevant’ nuclear materials into the UK.

Businesses need to apply for an import licence to import relevant nuclear materials into the UK.

When you need a licence

Individual import licences are needed for goods that fall under the relevant commodity codes and description.
- tariff heading: 26 12 - uranium ore and concentrates
- tariff heading: 28 44 - plutonium, uranium 233, uranium enriched in the isotopes 233 or 235, natural uranium and mixtures, compounds and alloys containing any of the foregoing, including spent or irradiated nuclear reactor fuel elements (cartridges)
How to apply for a nuclear materials import licence (NMIL)

You can apply for a NMIL (https://apply-for-an-import-licence.service.gov.uk/login-start/) from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

You should allow 30 days for your application to be processed.

More information

More guidance can be found on DBT’s import controls page (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/import-controls).

See the related guidance on:
- exporting nuclear materials (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-nuclear-related-items)
- shipping radioactive waste and spent fuel (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/shipping-radioactive-waste-and-spent-fuel)
- shipping radioactive sources (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/shipping-radioactive-sources-between-the-uk-and-eu)
Change of British High Commissioner to Fiji: Kanbar Hossein-Bor
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Mr Kanbar Hossein-Bor has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Fiji.

Mr Kanbar Hossein-Bor has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Fiji, non-resident British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kiribati and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, in succession to Dr Brian Jones who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Hossein-Bor will take up his appointment during July 2025.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name: Kanbar Hossein-Bor

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
RFIG20950 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Deceased persons - The application of the SRT: Sufficient amount of time
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


If the deceased was either:
- present in their overseas home for a total of at least 30 days, either consecutively or intermittently, in the tax year
- present in their overseas home on every day of the tax year until, and including the day of their death
they will have spent a sufficient time in that overseas home for the purposes of the automatic UK test for deceased persons, and so will not be UK resident under the test.

Example 1

Fred has lived and worked in the UK his whole life. On 10 April 2015 Fred dies whilst on a 2 week holiday to Spain. Fred:
- does not meet any of the automatic overseas tests
- does not meet any of the first 3 automatic UK tests
- was resident for each of the previous 3 tax years, and would not meet the criteria for split year treatment for 2014-2015
- had his home in the UK at the time he died
- did not have an overseas home
Fred is therefore resident under the fourth automatic UK test.

Example 2

Freda has lived and worked in the UK, and has been UK resident for the 5 years up to 2015-2016. In June 2016 Freda retires, buys a home in France and leaves the UK to live there. Freda keeps her UK home, which she uses as a base on return trips to the UK.

Freda dies in July 2017. Apart from a 2 week visit to the UK in May 2017, where she stayed in her UK home, Freda spent every night in her French home. In the year of her death Freda has spent a sufficient amount of time in her overseas home, and so is not UK resident under the fourth automatic UK test.

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Department for Business and Trade USA
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

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

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Washington, and the British Consulates General in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

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

Buy from the UK

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

Export to the USA from the UK

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

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to the USA (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/united-states/)
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for the USA

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

How schools can buy, install and maintain an automated external defibrillator.

This information is for:
- local-authority-maintained schools
- academies
It provides details on how to:
- install, use and maintain an AED in school
- buy an AED
The guide’s buying arrangements are also open to:
- independent schools
- further education colleges
- local-authority-maintained nursery schools
- independent nursery schools
- pre-school establishments
- private, voluntary and independent nurseries
- playgroups
- holiday and out-of-school providers
An AED is a machine you can use to give an electric shock to a person to restore their normal heart rhythm.
INCHP09475 - Examinations of goods: weighing and measuring goods: part 2
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.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Flat 2, 42 Montrell Road, London SW2 4QB : LON/00AY/LSC/2025/0752 & LON/00AY/LDC/2025/0859
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of  Judge J Moate and Ms M Bygrave (MRICS) on 06 October 2025

Read the Full Decision in Flat 2, 42 Montrell Road, London SW2 4QB : LON/00AY/LSC/2025/0752 & LON/00AY/LDC/2025/0859 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0dd541c9076042263ef5f/Decision_Flat_2_42_Montrell_Road.pdf).
Asylum accommodation: Wethersfield
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Information about the asylum accommodation site at Wethersfield.

The former MOD site was announced for disposal when it became surplus to defence requirements.

The Home Office has taken over the running of the site and has developed proposals for its use for asylum accommodation.
Commander CSOC Commendations November 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

On Friday 14 November, personnel and teams from across Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) came together at Admiralty House to receive their Commander’s Commendation from General Sir Jim Hockenhull.

This four-star award was given in recognition of outstanding work in support of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) and wider-MOD.

Commander Cyber & Specialist Operations Command Commendations
- Royal Air Force Wing Commander D Wilson
- Royal Air Force Squadron Leader L Scott
- British Army Warrant Officer 1 K Roberts
- Royal Air Force Corporal A Harvey
- German Air Force Lieutenant Colonel M Paun
- Civil Service R Gittins
- Civil Service R Hallmark
- Civil Service L Metherell
- Civil Service I Whiteside
Team Awards
- Integration Design Authority (IDA) Team
- Fleet Operational Standards and Training (FOST) Safety Centre
- Defence Medical Services - Medical Information Services Operations Team
MOD Copyright
Northern Ireland waiting time statistics: cancer waiting times January - March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Presents information on waiting times for patients accessing cancer services at hospitals in Northern Ireland during each quarter.

Presents information on the waiting times for patients accessing cancer services at hospitals in Northern Ireland. This information reports on the performance of health and social care (HSC) trusts against the ministerial target in Northern Ireland.
UK Watch Technologies 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 UK Watch Technologies 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 UK Watch Technologies 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Environment Agency Chief Regulator’s report 2024-25
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Review of activities regulated by the Environment Agency in 2024-25.

This Chief Regulator’s report and supporting evidence summarises the performance of the businesses and activities regulated by the Environment Agency in England in 2024 to 2025. It outlines key outcomes of our regulation, providing assurance and transparency across our wide regulatory remit, and it sets out the aims and ambitions of our Chief Regulator.

See the datasets (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environment-agency-2024-data-on-regulated-businesses-in-england) that support this report.
Akon Security Services
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Akon Security Services recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Manoj Sandhu
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

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

Teacher’s name: Mr Manoj Sandhu

Location teacher worked: Northamptonshire, East Midlands

Date of professional conduct panel: 17 March to 21 March 2025

Outcome type: No order made

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Manoj Sandhu formerly employed in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Diffusion Alloys 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 Diffusion Alloys 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 Diffusion Alloys 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
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Hydrogen Infrastructure Strategic Planning: policy statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Government’s view on how the National Energy System Operator is envisaged to carry out strategic planning for hydrogen infrastructure.

In our December 2023 Hydrogen Transport and Storage Networks Pathway (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hydrogen-transport-and-storage-networks-pathway), published under the previous government, we announced that the National Energy System Operator (NESO) would take forward strategic network planning for hydrogen transport and storage (T&S) infrastructure, with government acting as strategic planner in the interim.

Our Clean Energy Superpower Mission also highlights there is a need for a degree of centrally driven strategic planning of hydrogen T&S infrastructure, combined with elements of market-led development, to enable efficient, cost-effective and timely roll-out. Strategic planning can offer clarity and confidence to consumers, producers and infrastructure projects, supporting the growth of the hydrogen economy.

This policy statement now provides clarity on government’s policy aims for NESO as it continues to build its hydrogen strategic planning capabilities, including NESO’s activities to deliver hydrogen strategic planning, how we will consider the outputs of NESO’s hydrogen strategic planning, and NESO’s development of other relevant products for hydrogen.
Product Safety Report: Frike Electric Mountain Bike ATX88E6 sold via Alibaba (2506-0079)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Product Safety Report for Frike Electric Mountain Bike ATX88E6 presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Frike Electric Mountain Bike ATX88E6

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Alibaba).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the electric mountain bike and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the bike, plug and charger, it may be possible for the charger to overheat, causing a fire.

This product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

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

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2506-0079

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
UK official holdings of international reserves: December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK government.

This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.
Swinburne, Kay - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities - advice under the government's Business Appointment Rules
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Advice to Baroness Dr Swinburne, former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, on appointments and employment taken up within two years of leaving office

Independent consultancy and commissions

Baroness Dr Swinburne received advice on taking up a commission with Nationwide Building Society (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/swinburne-kay-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-in-the-department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities-advice-under-the-governments-bu/advice-letter-kay-swinburne-commission-with-nationwide-building-society-under-swinburne-ltd?preview=8935607), under her independent consultancy Swinburne Ltd.

This advice was considered and provided by ACOBA before it closed on 12 October 2025. The Independent Adviser has not had a role in determining this advice.

ACOBA published on its website advice provided to Baroness Dr Swinburne (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/swinburne-kay-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-in-the-department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities-acoba-advice) before its closure.
UK-Japan science and innovation funding opportunities
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

List of research funding opportunities for UK and Japanese researchers.

Information for UK and Japanese researchers including:
- UK-Japan (joint) funding opportunities
- Funding opportunities administered in Japan, UK and Europe
- Multilateral funding opportunities
The information contained in this publication is intended for researchers in the UK and Japan to find research funding opportunities to collaborate with partners. While all due care and efforts have been taken in compiling this information, accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and funding information may occasionally change.
STMTS20241218 - Release1.9 testing
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)


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HSSIB annual report and accounts: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Annual report and accounts of the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) for 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) conducts investigations into patient safety incidents in the NHS and independent sector.

The report:
- sets out the future aims and vision of the organisation
- includes a comprehensive accountability report covering HSSIB governance, leadership, staff arrangements and remuneration
- reflects on progress, highlights and achievements to date.
- analyses HSSIB’s performance and sets out its commitments to equality, diversity and inclusion
- includes accounts and financial statements
Ms S Khade v Oxford City Council: 3303721/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Khade v Oxford City Council: 3303721/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e3bf9e74e40de685195bcb/Ms_S_Khade_v_Oxford_City_Council_3303721-2024.pdf).
Castlemartin firing notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Firing times for the Castlemartin training area.

Castlemartin is on Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (PCNPA) land, and popular with climbers, surfers and the like.

Changes to firing times and road closure can happen without notice. Please phone xx-xxxx-xxxx from 8.15am for daily updates.

Your safety

All visitors to Range West must attend a robust access briefing before entering the area.

Do not enter the danger area when the range is in use, this is a danger to life. Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safe-access).

Major upcoming exercises

The Army will be using Castlemartin Training Area for three large-scale exercises in 2025 in addition to standard training.
- 9 to 27 June 2025
- 13 October to 7 November 2025
- 17 November to 5 December 2025
These are critical exercises which will train our troops ahead of future deployments as well as any potential future operational requirements in the UK or overseas.

Firing will take place between these times:
- Monday: 8am to 6pm and 8pm to 3am
- Tuesday: 8am to 6pm and 8pm to 3am
- Wednesday: 8am to 6pm and 8pm to 3am
- Thursday: 8am to 6pm and 8pm to 3am
- Friday: 8am to 6pm
Related information
- Public access to military areas
- The Defence Training Estate (Wales and West) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defence-infrastructure-organisation-and-the-defence-training-estate#wales-and-west)
- All UK firing times (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/firing-notice)
Penalties and interest
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Information about penalties and interest.

To support the smooth introduction of this change, customers who have made an error related to mandatory payrolling in their Real Time Information (RTI) returns for 2027 to 2028 will not be charged penalties for inaccuracies unless there is evidence of deliberate non-compliance. Existing late filing and late payment penalties will still apply.

There will be no change to the penalties that apply for P11D and P11D(b) returns where an employer is required to complete those returns (for example, where employment related loans or accommodation are not payrolled).

For later tax years from 2028 to 2029 onwards, penalties and interest will apply for mandatorily payrolled benefits in kind (BiKs) and expenses. HMRC will provide further details on penalties and interest in the first half of 2026 when we publish draft legislation and guidance on this subject.

Penalties and interest may be applied in the following scenarios:
- late Full Payment System (FPS) filing
- Non-Submission of an FPS
- overdue FPS submission
- incorrect submission of a P11D or P11D(b)
- incorrect submission of alternative reporting methods for BiKs
- late payment of taxes
- incorrect use of the end of year process (for example, reporting all BiKs at the end of the year instead of during the year)
- deliberate and concealed errors
Ensure that from April 2027, BiKs are reported correctly as employees may end up with underpayments of tax on BiKs that should have been reported earlier in the tax year.

No penalties will be charged if a reasonable estimate of the taxable value is used due to insufficient information.

More information about penalties and interest in relation to mandatory payrolling will be provided in future updates.
Mr J A Melville v BBA Remanufacturing Ltd in voluntary liquidation and others: 2301703/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J A Melville v BBA Remanufacturing Ltd in voluntary liquidation and others: 2301703/2023 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/671a3897da8fb5e23e65a466/Mr_Joshua_Albert_Melville_v_BBA_Remanufacturing_Ltd_and_others_2301703-2023_Rule_21_Judgment_18-09-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J A Melville v BBA Remanufacturing Ltd in voluntary liquidation and others: 2301703/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68de4fea49e17d00a56ffceb/Mr_J_A_Melville_v_BBA_Remanufacturing_Ltd_in_voluntary_liquidation___Ors_2301703-2023_Judgment_27-08-2025.pdf).
Expedia Logistics 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 Expedia Logistics 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 Expedia Logistics 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with CTP in order to establish a tailored employment 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.
Mrs E Moses v Visto Help Hands Care: 6004135/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E Moses v Visto Help Hands Care: 6004135/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67862e34f0528401055d2381/Mrs_E_Moses_v_Visto_Help_Hands_Care_6004135.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs E Moses v Visto Help Hands Care Ltd: 6004135/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6813409c6415714e7f9a896d/Elsie_Moses_v_Visto_Help_hands_care_6004135.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs E Moses v Visto Help Hands Care Ltd: 6004135/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680b459abc942a09683a27a2/6004135-2024__Elsie_Moses_v_Visto_Help_Hands_Care_Limited.pdf).
Statement on the release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds from Afghanistan
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Minister Falconer statement on the release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds from Afghanistan

Minister Falconer, Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, said:

I am relieved to hear that Peter and Barbie Reynolds are no longer detained in Afghanistan, and their ordeal has come to an end. I look forward to them being reunited with their family soon.

The UK has worked intensively since their detention and has supported the family throughout.

The State of Qatar played an essential role in this case, for which I am hugely grateful. Qatar continues to play a critical role in conflict mediation in the Middle East and beyond.

The Government’s ability to help those in need of consular support in Afghanistan is extremely limited. Our travel advice is clear that individuals should not travel to Afghanistan.

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Israel must immediately let aid into Gaza and enable the UN to operate: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.

I thank Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag and Dr Sidwah for their briefings today, which painted a catastrophic picture.

Let me pay tribute to you and to your humanitarian and health worker colleagues working tirelessly to alleviate this suffering.

I will make three points.

First, the UK has always supported Israel’s right to defend itself. It suffered a heinous attack by Hamas on 7 October, and hostages have been through an unimaginable ordeal. We reiterate our call for their immediate and unconditional release and accountability for those responsible.

But as my Prime Minister has said, we strongly oppose the Israeli Government’s escalating military action in Gaza which is wholly disproportionate.

An immediate ceasefire, not more bloodshed, is the way to secure the release of the hostages and stop the endless cycle of violence.

Second, as we have heard again today, the level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable. Civilians face starvation, displacement and trauma.

The UN warned of the risks from the Israeli Government’s plan for aid delivery. In Rafah yesterday, we saw this warning become a reality. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation lost control of its distribution centre, with multiple casualties reported and great distress for those desperately seeking aid.

In contrast, the UN has a clear plan to deliver lifesaving aid at scale. It contains robust mitigations against aid diversion. Brave humanitarians stand ready to do their jobs. 9,000 trucks wait at the border.

Our message to Prime Minister Netanyahu is clear: let aid in and enable the UN to operate, now.

We reiterate our support for the UN, OCHA and all its aid agencies.

We also reject the Israeli Government’s unacceptable intention to take control of the Gaza Strip. Permanent forced displacement is a breach of international humanitarian law.

Third, President, in the West Bank, violent settlers continue to assault and abuse Palestinians, forcing entire communities to flee. In Jerusalem, provocative visits to Holy Sites and inflammatory language by Israeli ministers are adding to the tensions.

On 20 May, the UK announced further sanctions on individuals and entities promoting violence against Palestinian communities in the West Bank.

We will continue to act against those committing these abuses.

President, the UK will not give up on a two-state solution, and we will continue to work closely with France, Saudi Arabia and all our partners towards a successful conference in June, which moves us towards this goal.

And finally, let me finish by condemning the horrific murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim in Washington DC last week, and offering condolences to their families and to their colleagues.
Simon Thomas OBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Mr Simon Thomas OBE is a senior British diplomat.  Simon joined the Diplomatic Service in 1997, after graduating from Birmingham University with a first class Honours Degree in Russian Language and Literature. He has served in various diplomatic posts overseas, including Warsaw, the UK Mission to the United Nations in New York and the EU Representation to the EU in Brussels. He was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 2009 to 2013 and Deputy Head of Mission, later acting Ambassador, at the British Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 2016 to 2019.  From 2021 to 2025, he served as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Croatia. Simon has worked extensively on national security issues, including in the UK government crisis centre (COBR), on counter-terrorism policy and as Head of the FCO’s Intelligence Policy Department. He is a graduate of the Royal College of Defence Studies and holds a Master’s Degree with distinction in International Security and Strategy from King’s College London. In 2018 he was awarded an OBE by HM The Queen, for services to British foreign policy. Social media links Simon Thomas on Twitter

Mr Simon Thomas OBE is a senior British diplomat.

Simon joined the Diplomatic Service in 1997, after graduating from Birmingham University with a first class Honours Degree in Russian Language and Literature.

He has served in various diplomatic posts overseas, including Warsaw, the UK Mission to the United Nations in New York and the EU Representation to the EU in Brussels. He was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 2009 to 2013 and Deputy Head of Mission, later acting Ambassador, at the British Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 2016 to 2019. From 2021 to 2025, he served as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Croatia.

Simon has worked extensively on national security issues, including in the UK government crisis centre (COBR), on counter-terrorism policy and as Head of the FCO’s Intelligence Policy Department. He is a graduate of the Royal College of Defence Studies and holds a Master’s Degree with distinction in International Security and Strategy from King’s College London.

In 2018 he was awarded an OBE by HM The Queen, for services to British foreign policy.

Social media links

Simon Thomas on Twitter (https://twitter.com/UKSimonT)