theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Becky Thomas
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Becky Thomas became Chief Digital and Information Officer for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) in November 2025. She had previously been Director of Strategy, Policy, Digital and Technology. Before that, Becky held positions at DVSA and its predecessors, including: Head of Strategy, Planning and Performance Head of Learning and Development Head of HR Performance

Becky Thomas became Chief Digital and Information Officer for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in November 2025. She had previously been Director of Strategy, Policy, Digital and Technology.

Before that, Becky held positions at DVSA and its predecessors, including:
- Head of Strategy, Planning and Performance
- Head of Learning and Development
- Head of HR Performance
Apply for equivalence, exemption or alternative design and arrangement from statutory requirements
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

MSF1261 to submit a request for an MCA assessment.

Submitting your application

The MSF1261 application form is for owners and operators to request an assessment for equivalence, exemption, or alternative design and arrangement (ADA) from statutory requirements.

Our preferred way for you to send your completed MSF1261 to us is by email to the appropriate contact as per the Guidance Notes in the form.

Make a payment

Assessments of MSF1261 applications are carried out in Headquarters and not in the local Marine Office; they require payment to be made to different account details as stated below.

Our preferred payment method for all equivalence, exemption or ADA applications is by credit or debit card via the GOV.UK Pay online payment facility, using the following GOV.UK Pay link:

https://products.payments.service.gov.uk/pay/012aaf85954744c39621d4fa8efcc7c0

Please note that you may also need to complete the general application for survey and inspection of ships and fishing vessels (MSF 5100) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-survey-of-ships-and-fishing-vessels-msf-5100).
D Legerton v Suby and Sufy Brothers Ltd:  2402661/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Legerton v Suby and Sufy Brothers Ltd: 2402661/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ceb46c1e2f37b1f3fd13c7/Donna_Legerton_v_Suby_and_Sufy_Brothers_Ltd_2402661_2022.pdf).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Paul Thompson
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

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 Paul Thompson

Location teacher worked: Essex, East of England

Date of professional conduct panel: 17 , 18 , 24 to 26 September and 20 October 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 Paul Thompson, formerly employed in Essex, East of England.

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.
Storing waste at a collection point: RPS 269
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Environment Agency regulatory position on the storage of food, source segregated waste and mixed municipal waste at a collection point.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to get an environmental permit to temporarily store food waste, separately collected recyclable waste and mixed municipal waste.

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with these legal requirements if you meet the requirements in this RPS.

This regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
The Limes Residential Home
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Limes Residential Home 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
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.
Mr S Howie v Equans E&S Solutions Ltd: 8001828/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Howie v Equans E&S Solutions Ltd: 8001828/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681a30c5a8cdfb0ccdb8e0de/8001828.2024_-_Mr_S_Howie_v_Equans_E_S_Solutions_Ltd_-_Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
SPE16090 - General relief conditions: transfer of an existing authorisation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review 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?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

If an authorisation holder is acquired by another legal entity, you cannot transfer the existing authorisation. A new application on Form SP1 must be submitted by the new legal entity. Where an authorisation holder changes the name or trading style but does not transfer the business and assets to a new legal entity, a new application is not necessary and the existing authorisation may continue in the new name or trading style. The authorisation holder should notify details in writing and the changes should be confirmed by letter. It is recommended that when a change of legal entity takes place, the new authorisation holder should be referred for audit at an early opportunity. A new authorisation cannot be granted to another legal entity unless that legal entity is established in the UK.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
National Minimum Wage Geographical Compliance Approach Research
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Research to measure the impact of the National Minimum Wage Geographical Compliance Approach.

The National Minimum Wage Geographical Compliance Approach (NMWGCA) uses geography and sector to target those who may be at risk of paying, or receiving, below the NMW.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) commissioned independent research agency, BMG Research, to undertake quantitative research to measure the impact of the NMWGCA on knowledge, awareness and actions of agents, employers, and workers before and after receiving the HMRC NMWGCA educational letter.
Bird licences
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Licences for activities affecting birds.

You can get an unlimited fine if you do not have a licence when carrying out an activity that needs one. You may also face up to 6 months in prison.

You must have a licence if you need to take, kill, or disturb wild birds for the purpose of:
- conserving wild birds, animals, or plants that are of recognised concern
- preserving public health or safety (including preventing disease spread)
- preventing serious damage to livestock, animal feed, crops or growing timber
- preventing the spread of disease (including preventing disease spread to wildlife or livestock, both directly and indirectly through animal feed or crops)
- preserving air safety
Defra and Natural England have issued the following licences for these purposes to:
- kill or take wild birds for conservation (GL40) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-for-conservation-purposes-gl40/gl40-general-licence-to-kill-or-take-certain-species-of-wild-birds-to-conserve-endangered-wild-birds-or-flora-and-fauna)
- kill or take wild birds to preserve public health or safety (GL41) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-for-public-health-or-safety-gl41)
- kill or take wild birds to prevent serious agricultural damage or the spread of a disease to livestock (GL42) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-to-prevent-serious-damage-gl42/gl42-general-licence-to-kill-or-take-certain-species-of-wild-birds-to-prevent-serious-damage)
- take birds trapped in food premises to preserve public health or safety (CL03) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/birds-licence-to-catch-them-on-food-premises)
- kill or take wild birds for air safety (CL12) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/birds-licence-to-kill-or-take-them-for-air-safety-purposes)
To find out if you could act under one of these licences, you must read the relevant licence to check if:
- it covers the species of wild bird you need to control
- it permits the methods of control you want to use
- you can meet the licence conditions
If you cannot act under these licences, you must check if you can apply for one of the following individual licences to:
- control birds for air safety, conservation, and public health, or to prevent the spread of disease or agricultural damage (A08 or A09) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-individual-licence-to-kill-take-or-disturb-wild-birds-a08-or-a09)
- shoot fish-eating birds to protect your fishery from damage (A06 or A07) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/licence-to-protect-fisheries-from-fish-eating-birds)
For other licensable purposes, such as science or education, check the list of other licences on this page to find out if you can act under them.
ATACPD09100 - National Carnet Unit (NCU): matching importation/re-exportation vouchers
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.

Receipt of the white importation voucher

On receipt of a white importation voucher, the National Carnet Unit (NCU) will:
- confirm, from the information available on the carnet, that the goods are eligible for entry to the UK
- note the date for re-exportation from the UK
- b/f the papers for the date of re-exportation plus one month.
Receipt of the white re-exportation voucher

Where the white re-exportation voucher is received prior to the b/f date, its receipt should be recorded by the NCU and matched with the importation voucher. Checks should be made to ensure that the goods exported are identical to those imported and that any goods noted as remaining in the UK have been the subject of a diversion entry, where appropriate, and that all duties on diverted goods have been accounted for. The matched vouchers should then be retained by the NCU for a period of two years from the date of expiry.

Non-receipt of the white re-exportation voucher

At the end of the one-month b/f period, if the white re-exportation voucher has not been received, the NCU should inform the LCCI immediately, see ATACPD09200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09200).
Dr A Rani v N Meakin: 6001065/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr A Rani v N Meakin: 6001065/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6788da209752f24aa15734ce/Dr_A_Rani_-vs-_Nicola_Meakin_-_6001065.2024_-_Judgement.pdf).
Welsh Rates of Income Tax outturn reconciliation for 2023-24
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

This explanatory note sets out how the 2023-24 Income Tax data published by HMRC is used to update the Welsh Government’s funding.

Under the Fiscal Framework agreed between the UK and Welsh Governments in 2016, the Welsh Government’s funding is initially based on forecasts of Income Tax and updated once actual Income Tax revenues are available.

Actual Income Tax data for 2023-24 replaces forecasts of Welsh Rates of Income Tax (made by the Office for Budget Responsibility) and forecasts of the associated Block Grant Adjustment (based on forecast of UK Government Income Tax made by the Office for Budget Responsibility).

This reconciliation process for 2023-24 can now be undertaken as HMRC have published 2023-24 Income Tax outturn data:

Welsh Rates of Income Tax receipts are higher than forecast at the time of the 2023-24 Welsh Budget so this will increase Welsh Government self-funding by £173 million in 2026-27.

The associated Block Grant Adjustment is also higher than forecast at the time of the 2023-24 Welsh Budget so this will reduce Welsh Government’s block grant funding by £49 million in 2026-27.

The net effect is a £53 million increase in the Welsh Government’s overall funding for 2026-27.
IEIM8000320 - The nexus rules
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)


The CARF at Section I (A) sets out the nexus rules and provides a commentary in chapter 3 to support the rules. The nexus rules outline 4 ways in which a RCASP can have a link to a jurisdiction. The 4 nexuses are:

Section I A(1) – tax resident in a jurisdiction

Where a RCASP is an entity or individual and is resident for tax purposes in the UK, they will be subject to the reporting and due diligence requirements in the UK. This means that the RCASP mustprovide the required information to HMRC. Guidance on company residence can be found Company residence: contents (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm120000). Guidance on individual residence can be found UK tax residence guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-tax-residence-guidance).

Section 1 A(2) - incorporation or legal personality in the UK

Where a RCASP is not UK tax resident, but an entity that is incorporated or organised under the laws of the UK, or it has a legal personality in the UK it will be required to undertake reporting and due diligence in the UK (subject to duplicative reporting rules IEIM 8000330 - Preventing duplicative reporting (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim8000330)).

Section I A (3) - controlled in the UK

Where a RCASP is not tax resident, or incorporated in the UK, it will be subject to the reporting and due diligence requirements if it is centrally managed and controlled in the UK (subject to duplicative reporting rules IEIM 8000330 - Preventing duplicative reporting (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim8000330)). Guidance on what constitutes management and control can be found Company residence: how to review residence (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm120180).

Section I A (4) - regular place of business

Where an entity that has a regular place of business in the UK, including a branch. A branch for CARF is defined as; a unit, business or office of a RCASP that is treated as a branch under the regulatory regime of a jurisdiction or that is otherwise regulated under the laws of a jurisdiction as separate from other offices, units or branches of the RCASP (subject to duplicative reporting rules IEIM 8000330 - Preventing duplicative reporting (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim8000330)).

Example

Crypto Staking Limited is an RCASP which is tax resident in the UK. This is the only nexus criterion that applies to it. Crypto Skating Limited will be subject to reporting and due diligence requirements in UK.
Police workforce, England and Wales: 31 March 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Statistics on police workforce numbers in the 43 police forces in England and Wales and the British Transport Police.

The Neighbourhood Guarantee, which is part of the Safer Streets mission (https://www.gov.uk/missions/safer-streets), includes a milestone over this Parliament to place 13,000 additional police personnel into neighbourhood policing roles.

Following the announcement of the Safer Streets mission, the as at 31 March 2024 ‘Functions’ data presented in this publication has been revised and, as such, chapter 7 of the commentary and tables F1, F3, F5, F6 and F7 of the ‘Police Workforce March 2024’ data tables are out of date and should not be used.

An ad-hoc statistical release of National Police Chiefs’ Council management information to provide provisional revisions to the police officer and police community support officer neighbourhood policing figures can be found in the ‘Provisional revision to neighbourhood policing data, at 31 March 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/provisional-revision-to-neighbourhood-policing-data-at-31-march-2024)’.

An update to this publication will be provided in due course.

These statistics cover police officers, police staff, designated officers, police community support officers, special constables and police support volunteers in the 43 police forces in England and Wales and the British Transport Police.

See the ‘Police workforce open data tables’ (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/police-workforce-open-data-tables) for historical data.

See the ‘User guide to police workforce statistics’ (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/user-guide-to-police-workforce-statistics) for further information, including a glossary, conventions used and other background information.

If you have any queries about this release, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or write to:

Police and Fire Analysis Unit2nd floor Peel Building2 Marsham StreetLondonSW1P 4DF

The Home Office responsible statistician is Rosanna Currenti.
Proparamedics
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 Proparamedics 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 Proparamedics 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.
R&D skills supply and demand: workforce trends and projections
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

An analysis of research and development (R&D) workforce trends, characteristics and skills demand in the UK.

This report explores:
- trends in the R&D workforce, including personal characteristics and occupational makeup
- employer skills demand, with an investigation of ‘hard-to-fill vacancies’ and ‘skills shortage vacancies’
- how the skills required in R&D job postings compare to non-R&D jobs
Detailed insights into the skills required for the R&D workforce, perspectives on the influence of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues and other topics are explored using in-depth interviews with employers and employees in the R&D sectors.

This analysis also looks into future projections of R&D employment. It covers expected changes in employment levels for jobs related to research and development (R&D) and their share in overall employment under various future scenarios. It examines how these outcomes vary across different regions and countries in the UK.

The report adds to the evidence base for policies to enhance the inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability of the R&D workforce. These efforts will be crucial given the evolving needs for automation, artificial intelligence, and digitalisation.

The analysis was conducted in collaboration with City-REDI, University of Birmingham. Lead author is Dr Konstantinos Kollydas.
Ms D Webster v Halton Borough Council: 2402684/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms D Webster v Halton Borough Council: 2402684/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e6758fc487360cc70ca27d/Ms_D_Webster_v_Halton_Borough_Council_-_2402684_20_-_judgment.pdf).
Mr T Shevlin v John Wiley and Sons Ltd: 3201386/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Shevlin v John Wiley and Sons Ltd: 3201386/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65b3741b4d5357000da79854/Mr_T_Shevlin_-v-_John_Wiley_and_Sons_Limited_-_3201386_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T Shevlin v John Wiley and Sons Ltd: 3201386/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/660beae5fb0f770011ec6676/Mr_T_Shevlin_-v-_John_Wiley_and_Sons_Limited_-_3201386_2023_-_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T Shevlin v John Wiley and Sons Ltd: 3201386/2023 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853eb99a3a28280485814fa/Mr_T_Shevlin_v_John_Wiley_and_Sons_Ltd_-_3201386_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Chairs’ statement following 25 November Coalition of the Willing Leaders’ meeting
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Chairs’ statement following 25 November Coalition of the Willing Leaders’ meeting.

President Macron of France, Prime Minister Starmer of the United Kingdom and Chancellor Merz of Germany co-chaired today a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, attended by President Zelenskyy, Leaders and representatives of the 35 countries forming the Coalition, the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the Secretary General of NATO.

The meeting was also attended by Secretary of State Rubio of the United States.

President Zelenskyy and Secretary of State Rubio briefed the participants on the peace talks which took place in Geneva on the 23rd of November.

Leaders expressed their unwavering support to Ukraine and for a just and lasting peace, that the people of Ukraine fully deserve.

They condemned Russia’s large scale and deadly attacks the previous night, which had hit civilian apartment blocks and civilian infrastructure. The leaders expressed their condolences to those affected.

They reiterated their support for President Trump’s efforts to put an end to the war, and underlined that any solution must fully involve Ukraine, preserve its sovereignty, be in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter, and guarantee its long-term security. They were clear on the principle that borders must not be changed by force. This remains one of the fundamental principles for preserving stability and peace in Europe and beyond.

They welcomed that the discussions between the United States and Ukraine in Geneva showed meaningful progress, and that both sides deemed them a significant step forward.

Leaders welcomed the assurances that issues pertaining to European and NATO interests will be discussed separately, with the full involvement of European partners and NATO allies. They underlined that a swift decision on securing long-term financing for Ukraine, including through the use of the full value of immobilised Russian sovereign assets, will be critical.

They also underlined that a just and lasting peace will need to be backed up by robust and credible security guarantees for Ukraine, so that it can deter any future aggression.

Building on the work and planning conducted within the Coalition during the past few months, leaders agreed with Secretary Rubio to accelerate joint work with the United States to take forward the planning on security guarantees. They tasked their military authorities to complete joint planning work to that effect.

Leaders also reiterated their determination to continue to reinforce their financial and military support to Ukraine and pressure on Russia and its war machine, as long as Russia refuses to engage on the path toward a just and lasting peace.
Towns Fund evaluation: Emerging findings from the process and intervention-level impact evaluations
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

The report offers emerging findings into the processes and impact of selected Towns Fund interventions in seven case study areas.

The report presents interim process and impact findings from the first seven case studies undertaken as part of the evaluation of the Towns Fund, which includes both Town Deals and the Future High Streets Fund.

It highlights emerging, indicative findings into what worked well and less well, focusing on the design, planning, delivery, structure and monitoring of the Towns Fund. It also looks at early effects on outcomes like pride in place, wellbeing, employment, physical connectivity, and the local economy. These findings are based on project data, third-party data, interviews and focus groups with over 50 stakeholders, and follow-up surveys in five case study areas.

The evaluation will contribute to a better understanding of what works and why, supporting the implementation of future local growth and regeneration initiatives.
Cabinet Office major projects: appointment letters for Senior Responsible Owners
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Cabinet Office appointment letters for Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) Senior Responsible Owners (SROs).

Each government department publishes the letters of appointment for their GMPP Senior Responsible Owners (SROs). These letters include the date of appointment, the project deliverables, what the SRO is responsible for and how long the role is expected to last.

The guidance for officials giving evidence to Parliamentary Select Committees, known as the Osmotherly Rules (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/departmental-evidence-and-response-to-select-committees-guidance) was updated on 17 October 2014. As part of this update we are committed to publishing GMPP SRO letters of appointment.
Mr D Puttock v Kego Ltd: 6014769/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Puttock v Kego Ltd: 6014769/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd336c70323a45fe6a6f1a/Mr_D_Puttock_v_Kego_Limited_6014769_2024_.pdf).
Miss T Oloyede v London Borough of Croydon: 2300413/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss T Oloyede v London Borough of Croydon: 2300413/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c8896599faef7c8c117818/Miss_T_Oloyede_v_London_Borough_of_Croydon_2300413-2023_Judgment_09-Aug-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss T Oloyede v London Borough of Croydon: 2300413/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686d303c10d550c668de3c6f/Temitope_Oloyede_v_London_Borough_of_Croydon_Judgment.-_2300413-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss T Oloyede v London Borough of Croydon: 2300413/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686bb0642cfe301b5fb677d2/Miss_T_Oloyede_v_London_Borough_of_Croydon_2300413-2023_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss T Oloyede v London Borough of Croydon: 2300413/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d521a5275fc9339a248ccf/Miss_Temitope_Oloyede_v_London_Borough_of_Croydon_Written_Reasons_2300413-2023_Judgment_17-07-2025_Remedy.pdf).
Awarding organisations: scope of recognition
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

A table of the types of qualifications organisations can offer under their Ofqual recognition.

A summary table of information about the awarding organisations we recognise. The table includes the types of qualifications each organisation can offer, and the subject areas these qualifications can cover.

The table will assist users of regulated qualifications in making decisions about which regulated qualification is most appropriate for them.

The table lists awarding organisation, qualification type, qualification level and skill sector.
Mr A Maidens v GI Media Group Ltd: 6024406/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Maidens v GI Media Group Ltd: 6024406/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69368ecab612700b2cb735ef/Andrew_Maidens_v_GI_Media_Group_Ltd_6024406.2025_Judgment.pdf).
ATACPD09550 - National Carnet Unit (NCU): transfer to another customs procedure
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.

All goods temporarily imported on a carnet are eligible to be placed under one of the following customs procedures:
- customs warehousing
- inward processing
- temporary admission .
ATA goods cannot be placed in Processing Under Customs Control or authorised/end use as there must be an intention to re-export the goods from the UK.

The carnet holder must apply to the National Carnet Unit (NCU) prior to the movement of the goods. Normally permission will be given. However, special care must be taken with temporary importation to ensure that the transfer is not being made to, in effect, extend the stay of the goods in the UK. On transfer, the time the goods have been under the carnet procedures counts towards the total period the goods can remain under temporary importation.

All transfers must take place under the declaration procedure and a C88 completed.

On completion of the transfer, the carnet holder must send the carnet and supporting evidence to the NCU who will complete and detach the white re-exportation voucher, complete the white re-exportation counterfoil and return the carnet to the holder.
16 to 19 Bursary Fund guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Funding guidance for all institutions that administer the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund. The fund provides financial support to help eligible students participate in education.

Students, parents or carers should read our other information on the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for support on eligibility (https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund) and claiming funding.

Who this guide is for

This guide is for all institutions that administer the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund. This includes schools, academies, further education colleges, sixth-form colleges, training providers, specialist independent providers and local authorities.

The guide sets out the funding rules for the bursary fund and forms part of funding agreements. Institutions must comply with the rules when setting their discretionary bursary policies, assessing individual student eligibility and actual need and making payments. They must be able to show they comply with these funding rules at any audit.
Mr J Grzegorzewicz v FJ Poole Ltd T/a Lis Chinese: 6004721/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Grzegorzewicz v FJ Poole Ltd T/a Lis Chinese: 6004721/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686e6fbcfe1a249e937cbebb/Grzegorzewicz_v_FJ_Poole_Ltd_t_a_Lis_Chinese_-_6004721.2024_-_Judgment_.pdf).
Bones, horns and hooves - Import Information Notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing bones, horns and hooves to Great Britain.

You must also read:

General information for imports of animal by-products - Import Information Note GEN/3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-information-for-imports-of-animal-by-products-import-information-note-gen3)

Clarifying information for imports of animal products - IIN GEN/4 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clarifying-information-for-imports-of-animal-products-iin-gen4)
Sir Oliver Robbins KCMG CB
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Oliver Robbins was appointed Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in January 2025 . Oliver was previously Partner and Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Hakluyt, a global strategic advisory firm. Oliver also worked at Goldman Sachs. Before that, Oliver held senior leadership roles in the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury, No.10 Downing Street. He was also Second Permanent Secretary in the Home Office, and Permanent Secretary in the Department for Exiting the European Union.

Oliver Robbins was appointed Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in January 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-permanent-under-secretary-appointed-at-the-foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office).

Oliver was previously Partner and Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Hakluyt, a global strategic advisory firm. Oliver also worked at Goldman Sachs.

Before that, Oliver held senior leadership roles in the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury, No.10 Downing Street. He was also Second Permanent Secretary in the Home Office, and Permanent Secretary in the Department for Exiting the European Union.
Miss S Sawami v Applemire Ltd: 3312781/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Sawami v Applemire Ltd: 3312781/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685561b85225e4ed0bf3ce5a/Miss_S_Sawami___v_-_Applemire_limited___-_3312781-2022_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mahesh Radia / J S Properties (London) Limited - 1 Pier Road, London, E16 2JJ - LON/00BB/HBA/2025/0003
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Pittaway and Tribunal Member Crane on 26 November 2025

Read the full decision in Mahesh Radia / J S Properties (London) Limited - 1 Pier Road, London, E16 2JJ - Decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926e75fa245b0985f0340a2/Mahesh_Radia__J_S_Properties__London__Limited_-_1_Pier_Road__London__E16_2JJ_-_Decision.pdf).

Read Banning Order in Mahesh Radia / J S Properties (London) Limited - 1 Pier Road, London, E16 2JJ - Banning Order (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926e777b3b9afff34e9600c/Mahesh_Radia__J_S_Properties__London__Limited_-_1_Pier_Road__London__E16_2JJ_-_Banning_Order.pdf).
Local government transparency code 2015
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

This document sets out the minimum data that local authorities should be publishing, the frequency it should be published and how it should be published.

The local government transparency code is issued to meet the government’s desire to place more power into citizens’ hands to increase democratic accountability. It will make it easier for local people to contribute to the local decision making process and help shape public services.

The frequently asked questions document addresses technical questions which are related to the publication of specific data sets.
Feral Productions
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 Feral Productions 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 Feral Productions 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
- 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.
Bird gatherings: general licence for psittaciformes, birds of prey and racing pigeons
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Follow the conditions in this general licence to hold a gathering of captive psittaciformes, birds of prey and racing pigeons.

This general licence applies to captive psittaciformes, birds of prey and racing pigeons.

To use this general licence you must:
- not be in a disease control zone (such as a protection zone or surveillance zone)
- follow and meet all the requirements of the general licence
- notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) of the gathering at least 7 days before the event
You should also follow the guidance on:
- holding a bird gathering in England (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bird-gatherings-licences)
- how to spot and report bird flu in other captive birds (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu)
National risk assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

The 2025 national risk assessment (NRA) is the fourth comprehensive assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing risk in the UK.

The NRA sets out the key money laundering and terrorist financing risks for the UK, how these have changed since the UK’s third NRA was published in 2020, and the action taken since 2020 to address these risks.
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

NSTIx existed until 2025 as an independent unit working across the UK government national security science, innovation and technology system.

The National Security Technology and Innovation Exchange (NSTIx) was an independent unit working within the UK government national security (NS) science, innovation and technology (SIT) system.

Within this government system, NSTIx was an enabler for innovation, collaboration and co-creation to help address common mission challenges.

NSTIx achieved this by delivering services that equipped government with the insights, connections, system solutions, opportunities and processes they need to achieve mission advantage. Its 5 core services were to:

Provide cross-government SIT insights: Curate and communicate insights across and outside government to inform others’ decision making, prioritisation and delivery.

Connect the government ecosystem: Support teams to better use limited expertise, resources and facilities more coherently and effectively to increase diversity of thought and avoid accidental gaps and unknown duplication.

Tackle barriers and drive for change: Provide a coherent voice to amplify shared opportunities and pilot new ways of working to continually improve broader SIT outcomes.

Enhance exploitation opportunities: Help government national security SIT teams to get the most out of what has already been done across the system both to enhance pull through and to maximise investment.

Champion co-creation: Lead a network of individual government-led co-creation spaces designed to enhance delivery with industry, academia and wider government stakeholders.
Flats A-E, 24 Genesta Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, SS0 8DA: CAM/00KF/LDC/2025/0611
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

Eastern Region [Judge Wayte]

See the decision in full Flats A-E, 24 Genesta Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, SS0 8DA: CAM/00KF/LDC/2025/0611 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fd173cb73354468d135409/Flats_A-E__24_Genesta_Road__Westcliff_on_Sea__Essex__SS0_8DA__1_.doc)
Departmental minute on the COVID-19 autumn 2025 vaccination programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

Departmental minute from the Department of Health and Social Care on the COVID-19 autumn 2025 vaccination programme.

The advice on the COVID-19 vaccination programme for autumn 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-in-2025-and-spring-2026-jcvi-advice) was published on 13 November 2024 by the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/joint-committee-on-vaccination-and-immunisation) (JCVI).

On 16 July 2025, Ashley Dalton MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention, made a written ministerial statement (https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-07-16/hcws829) about the contingent liability for the programme.