theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Dominic Williams MBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Dominic Williams is the current British Ambassador to Cambodia. He joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2005 and has previously worked in the Embassy to France; the High Commission to Sri Lanka and the Maldives; the Embassy to Peru and the High Commission to Nigeria. Dominic was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2011 in recognition of his work during the Sri Lankan conflict.  He has worked on UN Peacekeeping, the Syria conflict and consular issues while serving in London. Dominic speaks English, French, Khmer and Spanish.   Read more about Dominic Williams . Social media links follow Dominic Williams on X follow Dominic Williams on Facebook

Dominic Williams is the current British Ambassador to Cambodia.

He joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2005 and has previously worked in the Embassy to France; the High Commission to Sri Lanka and the Maldives; the Embassy to Peru and the High Commission to Nigeria.

Dominic was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2011 in recognition of his work during the Sri Lankan conflict. He has worked on UN Peacekeeping, the Syria conflict and consular issues while serving in London.

Dominic speaks English, French, Khmer and Spanish.

Read more about Dominic Williams (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-her-majestys-ambassador-to-cambodia-dominic-williams).

Social media links
- follow Dominic Williams on X (https://twitter.com/DomWUK)
- follow Dominic Williams on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DomWUK/)
Company Names Tribunal decision: Amazon Sells Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Decision for applicant Amazon Technologies, Inc against registration number 15248414, applicant successful.

Application number 5013

Applicant Amazon Technologies, Inc objected to the name used by Amazon Sells Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 24 January 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Amazon Sells Limited is changed to 15248414 LTD.
Euclid 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 Euclid 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 Euclid Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
National Security Bill: factsheets
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Factsheets giving details of the different measures contained in the National Security Bill.

On Tuesday 11 July 2023, the National Security Bill received royal assent and will now be known as the National Security Act 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-national-security-bill).

These documents explain the details of the current National Security Bill on the following topics:

State threats offences

espionage

prohibited places

sabotage

foreign interference

obtaining a material benefit from a foreign intelligence service

state link

aggravating factor

State threats tools and powers

powers of arrest and detention

power of search and seizure

financial and property investigation powers

protected material definition

state threats prevention and investigation measures (STPIMS)

Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

Additional provisions
- Serious Crime Act amendment
Design hearing decision: O/0636/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 14 July 2025.

Design decison: O/0636/25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e0e3021694022e4224e86/o063625.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal Section,Intellectual Property Office,Concept House,Cardiff Road,Newport,South WalesNP10 8QQ
Proposed cessation of the following Official Statistics: Location of UK armed forces pension and compensation recipients
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes an Official Statistic on the Location of UK armed forces pension and compensation recipients. We are seeking external users’ views on the cessation of this report.

This report was developed to provide an estimate of where veterans were located by using pension and compensation data held by the MOD. However, following the release of the England and Wales 2021 Census data, and the upcoming release of the Scotland 2022 Census data, more accurate and comprehensive statistics are now available that better reflect the entire veteran population. We are therefore proposing the cessation of this report.

How to respond

If you have any comments on the proposed cessation of this report, please email them to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) stating ‘Location of armed forces pension and compensation recipients consultation’ in the subject, by 13 February 2024.

When sending your comments please include contact details (your name and either e mail address, postal address or telephone number) so that we can follow up if clarification is needed.

If there are any issues experienced when using the above email address, please forward any comments to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
ARTG8560 - First - tier and Upper Tribunals: Preparing for tribunal: Groups of related cases: Statements of case
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)


Once the tribunal has agreed that a case may be stayed pending the outcome of a lead case, the tribunal will not take any action in relation to the stayed case.

For example it will not ask for a statement of case. The decision maker and litigator should therefore identify potential related cases as soon as possible so that the tribunal does not automatically categorise those cases and request statements of case unnecessarily.

Decision makers, litigators and the Legal Group legal advisors (if involved) should work closely together to ensure effective identification and management of cases. Where there are very large numbers of related cases, such as those managed on a project basis the project owners may wish to liaise with the Clearing House (ARTG8320 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/appeals-reviews-and-tribunals-guidance/artg8320)) to agree a process for early identification of new cases.
Allied Joint Doctrine for Sustainment of Operations (AJP-4)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

This publication is the keystone NATO doctrine for the conduct of sustainment in peace, crisis and conflict.

Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-4, Allied Joint Doctrine for Sustainment of Operations (Edition C Version 1) provides guidance to commanders and staffs on the planning, execution, coordination and synchronisation of the sustainment of Alliance operations and missions.

Who should read this publication

AJP-4 focuses on the operational level, although it also has utility at the strategic and tactical levels. In addition, the doctrine is instructive to, and provides a useful framework for operations conducted by a coalition of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members, partners and non-NATO states. It also provides a reference for non-military actors.

Related information
- Allied Joint Doctrine for Host-Nation Support (AJP-4.3) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/allied-joint-doctrine-for-host-nation-support-ajp-43a)
- Allied Joint Doctrine for Movement (AJP-4.4) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/allied-joint-doctrine-for-movement-ajp-44)
- Allied Joint Doctrine for the Joint Logistic Support Group (AJP-4.6) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/allied-joint-doctrine-for-the-conduct-of-the-joint-logistic-support-group-on-joint-operations-from-preparation-to-termination-ajp-46c)
Mr M Chowdhury v Trinity Estates Property Management  Ltd: 3306126/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Chowdhury v Trinity Estates Property Management Ltd: 3306126/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2d53da74b1137c7edd8e5/Mr_M_Chowdhury_-_v_-_Trinity_Estates_Property_Management_Limited_-_3306126-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Export Insurance Policy: sample policies
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Sample export insurance policies and manual application forms

Specimen policies for UKEF’s Export Insurance Policy:
- Single Contract policy: can cover a one-off contract with a single customer under which there may be one or more shipments.
- Multiple Contract policy: can cover repeat contracts with one or more shipments to a single buyer over a defined period.
- Pay If Paid policy: can cover where the buyer has a contract to onward sale to an “end-buyer”.
- Small Export Builder endorsement: a version of the Multiple Contract policy which allows an exporter to increase their initial credit limit in steps up to a maximum of £100,000, subject to conditions including the development of a positive trading history with the buyer.
Non-binding Indication Request Form:

If you are an exporter and your buyer is in the private sector, you can get an instant quote online (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-a-quote-for-ukef-export-insurance) for a Single Contract policy for up to 22 months or a Multiple Contract policy for up to 12 months. If you need longer cover, have a government or public sector buyer, or cannot use the online tool for any reason, fill in the Non-binding Indication Request Form instead.

Proposal Form:

Exporters can apply for Single Contract (cover for up to two years) and Multiple Contract (cover for up to 12 months) policies in the online application portal (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-ukef-export-insurance) on GOV.UK. Exporters who would like to use the Small Export Builder should also apply online in the same way and will be notified by UKEF if they meet the eligibility criteria. You cannot complete the online application if you are a broker.

If longer cover is required or you cannot use the online application tool for any reason, you can submit a Proposal Form to apply for export insurance for Single Contract and Multiple Contract policies.

If you are interested in the Pay if Paid cover, or in using export insurance in conjunction with other UKEF products, known as Supplementary Export Insurance, please speak with one of our Export Finance Managers (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Ffind-an-export-finance-manager&data=05%7C02%7CJosh.Bloom%40ukexportfinance.gov.uk%7Cd2bb2382605d435214b208ddcea4e408%7C8084138e9400409ea6da46b5281e0b0a%7C0%7C0%7C638893929811901769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZRFycrNa7iDzeeWAqYj4%2BqeDCOxO6RtTAPGOArNqPh4%3D&reserved=0) or a member of our underwriting teams.

Please see our Guide for Exporters and Brokers (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-export-finances-export-insurance-a-guide-for-exporters-and-brokers) for more information.
England Natural Environment Indicators
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Natural Environment White Paper Indicators.

This publication covers the indicators developed to assess progress against the Natural Environment White Paper, published in 2011 under the 2010 to 2015 Coalition government.

The England Natural Environment Indicators were superseded by the Outcome Indicator Framework for the 25 Year Environment Plan - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/outcome-indicator-framework-for-the-25-year-environment-plan) and so the 2018 release was the last in the current series.
Monthly and annual prices of road fuels and petroleum products
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Monthly and annual prices of road fuels and fuels used for home heating, plus an index of crude oil prices.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926c8bf345e31ab14ecf4ec/table_411_413__4_.xlsx)

Monthly: Typical/average annual retail prices of petroleum products and a crude oil price index (QEP 4.1.1 to 4.1.3) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926c8bf345e31ab14ecf4ec/table_411_413__4_.xlsx)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 770 KB

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If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

For enquiries concerning this table contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
RFIG20790 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Days spent in the UK: Workers with relevant jobs and the third automatic UK and overseas test
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


If an individual has a relevant job at any time during the year, neither the third automatic UK test, (see RFIG20370 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig20370)), nor the third automatic overseas test (see RFIG20140 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig20140)), will apply to the individual, if they make at least 6 cross-border trips in the tax year that either begin or end in the UK.

This means that an individual cannot be UK resident on the grounds that they work full-time in the UK. Likewise an individual cannot be non-UK resident on the grounds that they work full-time overseas.

However, an individual can still determine their residence status by reference to the other automatic tests, where they apply to them. If an individual does not meet any of the automatic tests they will need to consider the sufficient ties test, (see RFIG20500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig20500) onwards), to determine their residence status.

If an individual has a relevant job but makes fewer than 6 cross-border trips in a tax year, the third automatic UK test and the third automatic overseas test will apply to them in determining their residence status.
Thales UK 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 Thales UK 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 Thales UK 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
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

cadet enterprise scheme

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.
Company insolvencies, March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers, rates and sectors of companies that have entered formal insolvency procedures in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Main messages for England and Wales

The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 1,992 in March 2025, 2% lower than in February 2025 (2,032) but 9% higher than the same month in the previous year (1,826 in March 2024). Company insolvencies over the past 12 months have been slightly lower than in 2023, which saw a 30-year high annual number, but have remained high relative to historical levels.

Company insolvencies in March 2025 consisted of 295 compulsory liquidations, 1,543 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 137 administrations and 17 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs). There were no receivership appointments. The number of compulsory liquidations was 24% lower than the 10-year high seen in February 2025, but remained higher than both March 2024 and the 2024 monthly average. The number of CVLs in March 2025 was similar to both February 2025 and the 2024 monthly average. Administrations and CVAs were higher than in February 2025.

One in 188 companies on the Companies House effective register (at a rate of 53.1 per 10,000 companies) entered insolvency between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. This was a decrease from the 55.8 per 10,000 companies that entered insolvency in the 12 months ending 31 March 2024. Insolvency rates are calculated on a 12-month rolling basis as a proportion of the total number of companies on the effective register. The 12-month rolling rates show longer term trends and reduce the volatility associated with estimates based on single months.

While the insolvency rate has increased since the lows seen in 2020 and 2021, it remains much lower than the peak of 113.1 per 10,000 companies seen during the 2008-09 recession. This is because the number of companies on the effective register has more than doubled over this period.
Sir Craig Mackey QPM
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Sir Craig Mackey is a Non-Executive Director at HM Revenue and Customs (appointed September 2025). He was previously Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service and retired in 2018. He has operated as a senior police officer for over 17 years, with five years as a Chief Constable and seven years as the Deputy Commissioner. While working for the Metropolitan Police Service, a £3.2 billion 50,000-person public service, he led the change programme, managing complex public/private relationships. Working with national government and the London Mayor.  He has worked with pay review bodies in policing both at the Metropolitan Police employer role and previously as the Chair of the Chief Police Officers Staff Association.  Since retiring, he has advised on policing in Mexico and worked with Policing in Canada. He currently a board member of the British Transport Police Authority, the Civil Nuclear Police Authority, and an independent member of the City of London Police Authority.  In 2019 to 2020 he completed an Independent Review of Serious and Organised Crime for the UK Government. Appointed to the DDRB : 1 August 2025 Term ends: 31 July 2028 The register disclosing Members’ interests is here.

Sir Craig Mackey is a Non-Executive Director at HM Revenue and Customs (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs) (appointed September 2025).

He was previously Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service and retired in 2018. He has operated as a senior police officer for over 17 years, with five years as a Chief Constable and seven years as the Deputy Commissioner. While working for the Metropolitan Police Service, a £3.2 billion 50,000-person public service, he led the change programme, managing complex public/private relationships. Working with national government and the London Mayor. He has worked with pay review bodies in policing both at the Metropolitan Police employer role and previously as the Chair of the Chief Police Officers Staff Association.

Since retiring, he has advised on policing in Mexico and worked with Policing in Canada. He currently a board member of the British Transport Police Authority, the Civil Nuclear Police Authority, and an independent member of the City of London Police Authority. In 2019 to 2020 he completed an Independent Review of Serious and Organised Crime for the UK Government.

Appointed to the DDRB: 1 August 2025 Term ends: 31 July 2028

The register disclosing Members’ interests is here. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ome-review-body-members-register-of-interests)
Mrs O V Onwuemene v Toynbee Hall: 3207459/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs O V Onwuemene v Toynbee Hall: 3207459/2021 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/650c4bcc52e73c0013942648/Mrs_O_V_Onwuemene_-v-_Toynbee_Hall_-_3207459_2021_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs O V Onwuemene v Toynbee Hall: 3207459/2021 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683d74408e9bdf1409b90b41/Ms_O_Onwueneme_v_Toynbee_Hall_-_3207459_2021_-_Judgment.pdf).
Central Agent Authorisation Team
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Write to HMRC for client authorisation using paper form 64-8.

Post

Send your 64-8 form to this address. Make sure you check the guidance on the form first, in case you need to post it to a different address.

You do not need to include a street name or PO box when writing to this address.

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

National Insurance Contributions and Employer OfficeHM Revenue and CustomsBX9 1ANUnited Kingdom

Related content

Guidance
- Agent authorisation: apply using HMRC paper forms (https://www.gov.uk/applying-for-client-authorisation-using-hmrc-paper-forms)
- Authorising an agent to deal with your tax affairs (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/authorising-an-agent-to-deal-with-your-tax-affairs)
HMRC contacts
- Agent Dedicated Line: Debt Management (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/agent-dedicated-line-debt-management)
- Agent Dedicated Line: Self Assessment or PAYE for individuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/agent-dedicated-line-self-assessment-or-paye-for-individuals)
- Agent Dedicated Line: tax credits (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/tax-credits-agent-priority-line)
Infected Blood Inquiry Response Expert Group Reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

These reports were produced by the Infected Blood Inquiry Response Expert Group to advise on design of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. This page also includes the Infected Blood Inquiry Response Expert Group meeting minutes, which should be read in conjunction with the reports.

These reports were produced by the Infected Blood Inquiry Response Expert Group, which was established to advise on the design of a compensation scheme for the victims of infected blood.

The Expert Group, chaired by Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery, brought together legal and clinical experts who were assisted by care specialists.

The recommendations made by the Expert Group have informed the design of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infected-blood-compensation-scheme-summary) announced in May 2024.

This page also provides minutes from the meetings of the Infected Blood Inquiry Response Expert Group, whose work informed the development of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.
McDermott Group 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 McDermott Group 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 McDermott Group 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:
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Smart Data Discovery Challenge: significant insights and outcomes
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Insights and outcomes drawn from the 14 shortlisted use cases in the Smart Data Discovery Challenge.

These use cases are conceptual. Detail regarding feasibility and operation under regulations would require further work and public consultation.

The first section, written by the Department for Business and Trade, provides an overall analysis of the benefits derived from the use case insights.

It includes:
- consumer benefits
- societal benefits
- monetised results for use cases which included quantitative insights
The second section of this document, written by Nesta Challenge Works and the Open Data Institute, sets out individual insights reports for each use case. The insights include:
- a summary of the use case
- an explanation of how the use case would work
- benefits
- data requirements
- future considerations
- a visualisation of the data flow
CTM40510 - Particular bodies: registered societies: claims for exemption
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)


A registered society is not exempt from Corporation Tax. BAI has seen a number of claims from, for example, community shops arguing that they are exempt because they are a registered society or a not for profit organisation. As in CTM40505 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40505), a registered society is a body corporate and broadly pays tax under the same rules as any other company. Equally, a registered society may get the benefit of the same reliefs as any other company, unless the Corporation Tax Acts specifically prohibit this.

A body such as a community shop is trading and is potentially in competition with other shops and businesses. It does not trade with a view to making a loss, rather it will try to make a profit, but, rather than distribute its profits to its members, any profit/surplus is likely to be ploughed back in to the business or to other community projects. But this does not mean it will be exempt from tax.

Any claim that a registered society qualifies for full or partial exemption from liability to tax should be considered critically and dealt with as follows.

Where the such a claim for full or partial exemption from liability to tax on trading income is on the grounds that
- the society a mutual trading concern, it should be dealt with in accordance with the guidance at CTM40950 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40950) onwards, or
- it is a charity, it should be submitted to HMRC Charities.
Special types of society

As regards a society
- carrying on operations as a club, see CTM40100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40100) onwards,
- registered as a credit union, see CTM40150 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40150) onwards, or
- registered as a housing association or registered social landlord, see CTM40400 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40400) onwards.
T Coull v Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency: 3200608/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in T Coull v Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency: 3200608/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685eb574e44db4975be00bc4/Mr_T_Coull_v_Medicines___Healthcare_Products_Regulatory_Agency_-_3200608_2024_-_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).
Wastewater analysis: Measuring illicit drug consumption
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

This report presents the findings from the Home Office Wastewater Analysis Programme, including consumption estimates for key illicit drugs in early 2023 and 2024.

Beginning in 2021, the Home Office Wastewater Analysis Programme has taken samples from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) across England and Scotland. Samples have been used to calculate the quantity consumed of several illicit drug types. The Programme utilises wastewater analysis to provide robust and timely estimates of drug consumption in England and Scotland. Phases 1 and 2 ran from May 2021 to September 2024 and were delivered by scientists and epidemiologists from the Environmental Research Group (ERG) at Imperial College London.

This report presents consumption estimates calculated using samples taken from 16 WWTPs, covering 18% of England’s population, between January and April 2023 and between January and April 2024. Consumption estimates from each year are compared to estimate trends in consumption of each of the following substances: cocaine, heroin, ketamine, MDMA, methamphetamine, and amphetamine.
Forced Marriage Unit statistics 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Statistics on the cases reported to the Forced Marriage Unit through its public helpline and email inbox during calendar year 2024.

The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) is a joint Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Home Office unit working on the government’s forced marriage policy, outreach and casework.

It provides assistance both inside the UK, where support is provided to any individual, and overseas, where consular assistance is provided to British nationals, including dual nationals.
India: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in India for your UK visa application.

You’ll need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test if you’re coming to the UK for 6 months or more and both of the following apply:
- you’ve lived in India for 6 months or more
- you were living there (or another listed country (https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa/countries-where-you-need-a-tb-test-to-enter-the-uk)) within the last 6 months
You’ll need a TB test if you’re coming to the UK as:
- a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner on a family visa (https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse)
- a returning resident (https://www.gov.uk/returning-resident-visa) and you’ve been away for more than 2 years
Further amendments to Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This tax information and impact note is about updates being made to the Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax, which were brought in as part of the UK's implementation of Pillar 2.

Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax are the UK’s adoption of the Pillar 2 Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) rules, agreed by the UK and other members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and G20 Inclusive Framework on base erosion and profit shifting.

This measure makes amendments identified from stakeholder consultation or otherwise necessary to ensure the UK’s legislation remains consistent with the commentary and administrative guidance to GloBE rules developed by the UK and other members of the Inclusive Framework.
Appointment of the Deputy President of the Supreme Court
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of the Right Hon Lord Sales as Deputy President of the Supreme Court.

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of the Right Hon Lord Sales as Deputy President of the Supreme Court.

Lord Sales will succeed the Right Hon Lord Hodge as Deputy President of the Supreme Court who is retiring at the end of December, and he will take up this post in January 2026.

The role of Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court is to work alongside the President Lord Reed to oversee the judicial work of the Court, working closely also with the Chief Executive who leads the Court administration.

Lord Sales was called to the Bar of England and Wales at Lincoln’s Inn in 1985 and was appointed First Treasury Junior Counsel in 1997. He was an Assistant Recorder from 1999 to 2001, Recorder from 2001 and 2008, and Deputy High Court Judge from 2004 and 2008. He became a Justice of the Supreme Court in 2019.
Mrs J Eeles v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 114322/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Eeles v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c1a124750837d7604dbced/Mrs_J_Eeles_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
J Prime v Sense, The National Deafblind and Rubella Association: 6017398/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Prime v Sense, The National Deafblind and Rubella Association: 6017398/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6808e4ed3bdfd1243078e784/J_Prime_v_Sense__The_National_Deafblind_and_Rubella_Association_-_6017398-2024.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Waxing and Polishing Machine sold via Amazon (2502-0054)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Product Safety Report for Waxing and Polishing Machine presenting a serious risk of fire and electric shock.

Summary

Product: Waxing and Polishing Machine sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as the transformer is of a poor build quality.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer was of a poor build quality and did not meet the requirements for creepage and clearance.

The product features poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to component tails in a high vibration environment. The plug face also did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 because the distance from the outside edge to the live pin measured too small.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

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

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2502-0054

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Tuntum Housing Association Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Tuntum Housing Association Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button which will appear on the left side as you scroll down the judgement.
Product Safety Report: Mama Cheetah Wearable Blankets sold via Amazon (2510-0204)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Product Safety Report for Mama Cheetah Wearable Blankets presenting a high risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Mama Cheetah Wearable Blankets

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of injuries as it has uncut threads exceeding the maximum permissible length.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of injuries as it has uncut threads exceeding the maximum permissible length. These threads could wrap around an infant’s fingers or toes during use, causing injuries.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

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

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2510-0204

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mrs S Cleverley v Emtac Ltd: 3306706/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Cleverley v Emtac Ltd: 3306706/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c17635d65a1a2a5172a942/Mrs_S_Cleverley_v_Emtac_Limited-3306706-2024-Judgment.pdf).
DE11 9EN, R&P Clean Power Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/LP3327SK/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

View the permit issued for Swadlincote Energy Recovery Facility, Swadlincote under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: R&P Clean Power Limited

Installation name: Swadlincote Energy Recovery Facility

Permit number: EPR/LP3327SK/A001
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with.

We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/india/british-deputy-high-commission-bengaluru), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction Team Consular Directorate Room WH4.36 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office King Charles Street London SW1A 2AH

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research. Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports, contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas, contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure).

Or if you have a query or feedback on UK visa services provided in India, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).

Report immigration or border crimes

If you wish to report someone who is working illegally, has no right to be in the UK or is involved in immigration crime or smuggling activity, visit this page (https://www.amsallegations.homeoffice.gov.uk/default.aspx/RenderForm/?F.Name=Lf62UB7cz4C).

Allegations made by email, post, or other means will not be processed.
HM Land Registry accepts Qualified Electronic Signatures
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Adopting this technology will bring greater security and ease for anyone involved in buying or selling residential or commercial property.

Qualified Electronic Signatures are the most secure form of electronic signature – no paper or witness needed.

The signature tools use long-established, well-regulated technology.

HM Land Registry is encouraging lawyers and their clients to start using Qualified Electronic Signatures now.

Customers who are interested in submitting applications using the technology should contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

HM Land Registry has invited conveyancers to start submitting applications including documents signed using a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) tool. The organisation is keen to support interested lawyers, their clients and lenders, as the property market increasingly looks towards the new signature technology for the benefits it offers them and their clients.

By removing the need for a third party to witness the execution of a deed, replacing this step with a highly secure electronic signature, the technology affords greater flexibility and simplicity.

The electronic signature also offers greater security and assurance for everyone involved in a property transaction.

Andy Roddy, Deputy Director – Digital Services at HM Land Registry, said:

We are excited to enable our customers the option to use Qualified Electronic Signatures in their land registration applications. This marks another major step forward in our ongoing digital transformation, as we keep pace with – and meet the needs of – our most technologically advanced customers. We hope all of our customers will be able to benefit from this new and valuable technology.

To ensure customers are supported, and their QES applications handled correctly, HM Land Registry invites all customers interested in using the technology to contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). We will provide more information in coming months about our work with QES applications.
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to France: Sir Thomas Drew KCMG
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Sir Thomas Drew KCMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic.

Sir Thomas Drew KCMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic in succession to Dame Menna Rawlings DCMG CVO. Sir Tom will take up his appointment in August 2025.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Thomas Drew

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.