theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Housing Benefit subsidy guidance manual 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

This guidance is for local authorities. It explains the subsidies DWP pays them for certain costs of the Housing Benefit (HB) scheme.

This guidance covers subsidies for:
- benefit costs
- administration costs
Best practice guide

We’ve also published the Housing Benefit subsidy claims: local authority best practice guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-claims-local-authority-best-practice-guide) to help local authorities minimise or avoid qualified audits of HB subsidy claims.

Guidance for 2015 to 2024 and earlier

Housing Benefit subsidy guidance manual 2023 to 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-guidance-manual-2023-to-2024)

Housing Benefit subsidy guidance manual 2022 to 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-guidance-manual-2022-to-2023)

Housing Benefit subsidy guidance manual 2021 to 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-guidance-manual-2021-to-2022)

Housing Benefit subsidy guidance manual 2020 to 2021 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-guidance-manual-2020-to-2021)

HB subsidy guidance for 2018 to 2019 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-guidance-manual-2018-to-2019)

HB subsidy guidance for 2017 to 2018 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-guidance-manual-2017-to-2018)

HB subsidy guidance for 2016 to 2017 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-guidance-manual-2016-to-2017)

HB subsidy guidance for 2015 to 2016 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-guidance-manual-2015-to-2016)

HB subsidy guidance for 2014 to 2015 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-benefit-subsidy-guidance-manual-2014-to-2015)

HB and Council Tax Benefit (CTB) subsidy guidance for 2013 to 2014 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hb-and-ctb-subsidy-guidance-manual-2013-to-2014)

Archives

We’ve archived the HB and CTB Subsidy Guidance Manual 2012 to 2013 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hb-and-ctb-subsidy-guidance-manual).

Guidance for earlier years can be found on the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20111115134342/http://www.dwp.gov.uk/local-authority-staff/housing-benefit/performance-and-good-practice/subsidy-guidance-manuals/) website.
What does the Autumn Budget mean for your energy bills?
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Billpayers to benefit from an average of £150 off the costs of energy bills.

We announced in the Autumn Budget that we will cut the cost of living (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/budget-2025-fact-sheet-cutting-the-cost-of-living), including by taking an average of £150 off the costs of household energy bills from April next year.

This energy bill support is on top of extending the £150 Warm Home Discount to around a further 2.7 million of the poorest households, with up to 6 million households now receiving the discount.

Where is the saving coming from?

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and Renewables Obligation (RO) schemes are currently funded through costs to your bill.

ECO funding will end from 31 March 2026. 75% of RO costs will now be funded from general taxation.

The savings from this will take effect from 1 April 2026.

What will this mean for my energy bill?

Ofgem update the price cap every 3 months so that people on default tariffs pay a fair price for their energy, and suppliers can cover their costs. Ofgem will confirm the price cap for the period April to June 2026 in February 2026.

The intervention in this Budget will bring down policy costs on the bill. There are other factors that make up your energy bill, the single largest of which is the wholesale cost of energy, set by global markets, which makes up around 40% of the cost you pay.

Other costs within your bill include those needed for upgrading our national energy infrastructure to ensure it can provide secure and reliable supplies to homes and businesses.

What will happen if you are on a fixed tariff?

We expect these savings to be passed on to customers on fixed tariffs from April 2026. These changes will continue to affect bills for the next 3 years.

How did we calculate the £150 cost saving?

The £150 is a rounded £154 average per household figure.

We forecast that funding 75% of RO through general taxation should save £88. Not renewing ECO should save £59. These measures together should save £7 in VAT.

For more detailed calculations, see Budget 2025: Data Sources (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supporting-documents-for-budget-2025).

For a ‘typical’ dual-fuel medium household as defined by Ofgem (https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/information-consumers/energy-advice-households/average-gas-and-electricity-use-explained), the impact is equivalent to £134 off the price cap. This is based on policy costs in the latest price cap (https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/energy-regulation/domestic-and-non-domestic/energy-pricing-rules/energy-price-cap/energy-price-cap-default-tariff-levels), which equate to:
- £24.80/MWh off the unit rate for 75% of RO (excluding VAT)
- £8.91/MWh off the electricity unit rate for ECO
- £3.15/MWh off the gas unit rate for ECO
This is because the typical household uses less electricity than an average across all households.

What does this mean for different types of household?
Professor Claire Stewart  appointed to  the Commission on Human Medicines as three members reappointed
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 22 days per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £325 per attendance and preparation for meetings.

Professor Claire Stewart has been appointed as a commissioner of the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) for four years from 3 March 2025.

Three other commissioners of the Commission on Human Medicines have also been reappointed, with their new terms due to begin in May.

The CHM is an advisory non-departmental public body which is sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care)

The CHM advises ministers on the safety, efficacy and quality of medicines.

Three commissioners have been reappointed:
- Professor Amanda Adler has been reappointed for a further two years from 1 May 2025.
- Professor Steve Cunningham has been reappointed for a further two years from 1 May 2025.
- Professor Yvonne Perrie has been reappointed for a further four years from 1 May 2025.
The appointments will involve a time commitment of approximately 22 days per year including 11 meetings. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £325 per meeting.

All appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments.

The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public.

None of the appointees have declared any political activity.

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Rivenhall Generating Station Extension Order 2024: correction of errors, Planning Act 2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Decision by the Secretary of State to make corrections to the Rivenhall Generating Station Extension Order 2024.

Decision by the Secretary of State to make corrections to the Rivenhall Generating Station Extension Order 2024.

Date of decision

8 April 2025

Company / location

Indaver Rivenhall LimitedHarlowEssex

Type of project

Development consent order for the increased capacity of an energy from waste electricity generating station / Correction of errors, Planning Act 2008
Ms S Mead v L D Collins and Co Ltd: 3303452/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Mead v L D Collins and Co Ltd: 3303452/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d427394047b1c7801b5bd2/Ms_S_Mead_-_v_-_L.D._Collins___Co_Ltd_-3303452-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms S Mead v L D Collins and Co Ltd: 3303452/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee67689eae202448299c5f/Ms_S_Mead_-_v_-_L.D._Collins___Co_Ltd___3303452-2024_-_REASONS.pdf).
M T Dancer v Ministry of Justice and Lady Chief Justice: 1400464/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M T Dancer v Ministry of Justice and Lady Chief Justice: 1400464/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6fa91b0bb6528ee866dc9/Mrs_M_Tregenza_Dancer_v__1__Ministry_of_Justice__2__The_Lady_Chief_Justice_1400464-2024_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Mr M Anderson v Stuarts Coaches Ltd: 8000787/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Anderson v Stuarts Coaches Ltd: 8000787/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68920252f15b237bf661098b/Mr_M_Anderson_v_Stuarts_Coaches_LTD_-_8000787.2025_-_Judgment_-_22.07.2025.pdf).
Alpha Financial Markets Consulting
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 Alpha Financial Markets Consulting 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 Alpha Financial Markets Consulting 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Population trend Alerts for non-breeding waterbirds on Special Protection Areas (SPAs) of international importance
(2025 publication, includes data up to winter 2022/23)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Statistics on non-breeding waterbird populations on SPAs, derived from Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) using data to 2023.

An important indicator of waterbird status on SPAs in the UK.

Wetland Bird Survey data were analysed for all UK SPAs that have non-breeding populations of one or more waterbird species as designating ‘features’. High Alerts are issued where declines in these species exceed 50%, and Medium Alerts are issued where declines are 25-50%.

WeBS Alerts are published every few years to aid monitoring and management of SPAs by Statutory Conservation Agencies.

WeBS is run by the British Trust for Ornithology, RSPB, and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee. The underlying data are collected by thousands of volunteer WeBS surveyors.
Rapid reviews: UKHSA Knowledge and Library Services
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-27)

The Science Evidence Review team supports evidence synthesis needs in UKHSA by producing rapid reviews and providing expertise to teams conducting reviews.

Introduction to rapid reviews

Rapid systematic methodologies adapt traditional systematic review methods to accelerate the review process in a resource-efficient way, while maintaining systematic, transparent and reproducible approaches to ensure integrity.

These can be applied to systematic reviews (‘rapid systematic review’ or ‘rapid reviews’), mapping reviews (‘rapid mapping reviews’) and scoping reviews (‘rapid scoping reviews’).

They involve:

Initial scoping exercise

Protocol development

Literature searching

Screening

Data extraction

Critical appraisal (optional in rapid mapping and scoping reviews)

Synthesis of relevant evidence

Our rapid reviews, co-produced by reviewers from the Science Evidence Review team and information specialists, follow transparent and robust methods defined in a protocol before the review work starts.

Request a rapid review

Rapid reviews, or methodological support to conduct your own evidence review, can be requested through our internal online request form. (https://forms.office.com/e/MrHWt4rwcY)

This is a service for UKHSA staff only.

There are two evidence review teams within UKHSA:
- the Science Evidence Review team primarily support evidence synthesis needs within UKHSA’s Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) group.
- the All Hazards Public Health Response (AHPHR) Evidence Review team primarily support UKHSA’s Chief Medical Advisor (CMA) group and incident response.
Requests from other groups are triaged between the 2 teams. All requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and those accepted will be prioritised based on staff capacity and UKHSA strategic objectives.

Timeframes to produce a rapid review in the Science Evidence Review team vary from 2 to 4 months.

Rapid reviews currently available

The rapid reviews produced by the Science Evidence Review team and the All Hazards Public Health Response (AHPHR) Evidence Review team are available from UKHSA evidence reviews (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/ukhsa-evidence-reviews).

Feedback

This is a new service. Help us improve it by providing feedback. (https://submit.forms.service.gov.uk/form/7932/give-feedback-on-knowledge-and-library-services)
Mr O Adewuyi v Active Care Organisation Ltd: 3307130/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Adewuyi v Active Care Organisation Ltd: 3307130/2023 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c02f2b72e83aab48866b6a/Mr_O_Adewuyi_v_Active_Care_Organisation_Limited_3307130-2023_judgment.pdf).
Become a school governor or academy trustee
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Volunteer to help make decisions as part of the board of a school or multi-academy trust.

You can volunteer to become:
- a school governor – a member of a school’s governing board
- an academy trustee – a member of a multi-academy trust’s board of trustees
The governing board and the board of trustees are strategic decision-making bodies for their school or trust.

There’s different guidance if you want to be a governor in Wales (https://www.gov.wales/roles-and-responsibilities-for-school-governors) or be a governor in Northern Ireland (https://www.eani.org.uk/school-governors/apply-to-become-a-school-governor). There are no school governors in Scotland.

What governors and trustees do

Governors and trustees:
- set their school or trust’s strategic direction
- hold the headteacher to account for their school or trust’s performance
- ensure that their school or trust’s budget is properly managed
They must hold at least 3 meetings of the full board each school year.

They may also look at issues in their school or trust in more detail, like:
- pupil performance
- curriculum
- staffing
- finances
- premises management
They can do this as part of sub-committees, who report back to the full board.

Who can be a governor or trustee

Anyone can be a governor or trustee.

You do not need to:
- be a parent or carer
- have any specific knowledge or skills – training can be provided
You will not be paid, but you can get expenses covered like travel or childcare costs.

How to volunteer

You can contact:
- a school near you
- a trust that manages schools in your area
- your local council (/find-local-council)
- recruitment charities like Governors for Schools (https://governorsforschools.org.uk/) or Inspiring the Future (https://www.inspiringthefuture.org/)
Aurem Care
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 Aurem Care 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 Aurem Care 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
APK Security 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 APK Security 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 APK Security Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

seeking to support the employment of veterans young and old and working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers;

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
MSubs 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 MSubs 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 MSubs Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Letter to the Prime Minister on climate adaptation and resilience
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Advice to the Prime Minister on the importance of climate adaptation action now to ensure the UK’s long-term resilience to changing climate.

In October 2025, the Council for Science and Technology (CST) wrote to the Prime Minister on the importance of climate adaptation action now to ensure the UK’s long-term resilience to changing climate.

CST made 4 recommendations for Number 10 and Cabinet Office and wrote in support of Defra’s planned work to coordinate the development of cross-government adaptation objectives.
OAG: business appointment rules advice: July to September 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

All outside appointments or employment taken up by former Office of the Advocate General staff at senior civil service levels SCS1 and SCS2.

This page provides information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of the Office of the Advocate General.

It covers former staff at senior civil service levels SCS1 and SCS2 and equivalents that fall within the scope of the business appointment rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/crown-servants-new-jobs-and-business-appointments). It also covers special advisers of equivalent level.
Barnbrook Systems 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 Barnbrook Systems 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 Barnbrook Systems 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
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms D Olaru v Omni Facility Management Ltd: 6022057/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms D Olaru v Omni Facility Management Ltd: 6022057/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2cdad6e54ea5b2b8ee24f/Ms_D_Olaru_v_Omni_Facility_Management_Limited_Judgment_-_6022057-2024.pdf).
Miss M Belhadj v Victoria Homecare Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation): 6016192/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Belhadj v Victoria Homecare Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation): 6016192/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fcd189b73354468d1353aa/Miss_M_Belhadj_v_Victoria_Homecare_Limited__in_creditors_voluntary_liquidation__-_6016192.2024.pdf).
Background information and quality report: creative industries statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Background information and quality report for statistics relating to the creative industries tax reliefs.

This quality report relates to the Official Statistics publication, Creative industries statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/creative-industries-statistics). The purpose is to provide users with background information on the policy and methodology, and quality of the outputs such as data suitability and coverage.
Edwards' syndrome (T18): information for parents
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-25)

This information is for parents whose baby may have Edwards' syndrome. It can help them talk through the next stages of their care with health professionals.

Edwards’ syndrome is a condition screened for at the 20-week scan as part of the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme-overview). This document includes information for parents about:
- what the condition is
- follow-up tests and appointments
- what the outlook for the baby is
- what happens next
- how likely it is to happen in future pregnancies
- where more support and information is available
Refer to how to print digital leaflets (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-order-population-screening-leaflets#print) if you need to provide a copy of this guidance to people who cannot access the internet.
Historical statistics notices on poultry and poultry meat production, 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publications on the activity of UK hatcheries and UK poultry slaughterhouses.

This publication gives previously published copies of the National Statistics publications on poultry and poultry meat production for 2024. Each publication gives the figures available at that time. The figures are subject to revision each month as new information becomes available

Included are the number of chicks placed and eggs set by United Kingdom hatcheries. The number of birds placed each month shown give an indication of future poultry meat and egg production. The number of eggs set each month indicates how many birds will be available for placing in future months.

It also includes statistics on the number of poultry slaughtered, average live weights of poultry and poultry meat production in the United Kingdom.

The latest publication and accompanying data sets can be found here (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/poultry-and-poultry-meat-statistics).

For further information please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

X: @DefraStats (https://x.com/defrastats)
Mr G K Hay v Mowi Scotland Ltd: 4105484/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G K Hay v Mowi Scotland Ltd: 4105484/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6777f8b3d484a03c2f50c901/Mr_G_K_Hay_v_Mowi_Scotland_Limited__-_4105484.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms E Dakers v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: 2219151/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Dakers v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: 2219151/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6932b7a30cf0b7e681ff42d2/Ms_E_Dakers_v_The_Commissioners_for_His_Majesty_s_Revenue_and_Customs_-_2219151-2023_.pdf).
CH22246 - Information & Inspection Powers: conditions and safeguards: restrictions: legal professional privilege: how does it restrict what you can ask for
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)


Legal professional privilege (LPP) is explained in CH22244 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22244).

You cannot use an information notice to require a person
- to provide privileged information, or
- to produce the privileged part of a document.
Where you are seeking documents or information that could include privileged material, any informal information request or notice must contain a section explaining the restriction in relation to LPP material - see the suggested wording at CH22248 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22248) for requests and CH22250 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22250) for notices. For example, if you are asking for all documents relating to transaction X and they could include privileged material if the person consulted a lawyer about the transaction, you must include the restriction section in your request or notice.

A lawyer is a member of the legal profession. Where you are seeking documents or information that could include advice on tax law given by someone who is not legally qualified, see CH22260 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22260).

Documents may contain some information that is privileged and some that is not. Where a person does not wish to produce that part of a document that is privileged, they can produce a copy of the part that is not privileged. The original document must be made available for you to inspect if you need to, see CH23480 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch23480). The privileged parts may be kept covered up at this inspection.

Where any claim for legal professional privilege is made and you wish to challenge the claim you must make an urgent referral to the Specialist Technical Team (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/enquiry-manual/em21000) before taking any further action. See CH22254 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22254) for more detailed instructions about the procedure and tight time scales for action.

For any other matter relating to legal professional privilege or where you want advice before considering the claim you should make a report to the Specialist Technical Team (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/enquiry-manual/em21000) before taking any further action.

FA08/SCH36/PARA23
Growth Gateway: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa, case for bilateral partnership with Tanzania
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Tanzania presents a £2 billion to 3 billion annual export opportunity in critical minerals, offering the UK a strategic partnership to secure green supply chains and support sustainable development.

This presentation was prepared by the Growth Gateway programme team in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group. It aims to build a compelling case for a UK-Tanzania partnership in the critical minerals sector.

The document maps Tanzania’s export potential in nickel, graphite, and rare earths, outlines commercial opportunities for UK firms, and identifies the main regulatory, infrastructure, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. It highlights Tanzania’s growing project pipeline, government reform momentum, and the UK’s strategic interest in securing resilient, green supply chains.

The document also also proposes bilateral cooperation on policy, investment, and skills development, to unlock Tanzania’s midstream processing potential and deliver mutual economic and development impact.

Find out more about Growth Gateway (https://growthgateway.campaign.gov.uk/).
SP v RAD Group Ltd and Others: 3311126/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in SP v RAD Group Ltd and Others: 3311126/2023 - Amended Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f67dc7555773bbf109e22e/SP_-_v_-_RAD_Group_Limited_and_Others___3311126-2023__-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in SP v RAD Group Ltd and Others: 3311126/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f67de5555773bbf109e22f/SP_-_v_-_RAD_Group_Limited_and_Others___3311126-2023__-_REASONS.pdf).

Read the full decision in SP v RAD Group Ltd and Others: 3311126/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689226b823e00ee4ad463f77/SP___v_-_RAD_Group_Ltd___Others___3311126-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in SP v RAD Group Ltd and Others: 3311126/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbf63bdadf7616351e4c5b/SP_-_v_-_RAD_Group_Limited_and_Others___3311126-2023__-Written_REASONS.pdf).
SGSELSG1040 - Foreward: The Role of the Customs Enforcement Policy Team
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

The Strategic Exports and Sanctions Enforcement Policy Team (SESEP) based in Stratford Regional Centre, is responsible for this book. We would welcome any comments - do you find the content and layout of this book helpful, are there areas we have omitted or could have explained better? Our address is:

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

The Role of National Clearance Hub

Officers at the National Clearance Hub carry out pre-export documentary checks, including checking of DIT export licences.

The Role of Large Business Service and Local Compliance Teams

Officers within Large Business Service and Local Compliance teams are responsible for auditing UK exporters. Local Compliance and LBS staff may also carry out pre-export checks for traders authorised for Local Clearance Procedure (LCP).

Useful Contacts

If you want a ruling on whether particular goods are licensable, contact the technical advisers of the DBT's Technical Assessment Unit. All enquiries should be made using the SPIRE system SGSELSG1050. Technical Assessment Unit

Export Control Joint Unit

Department for Business & Trade

Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty Place,

London SW1A 2DY

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Best Practice Network
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 Best Practice Network 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 Best Practice Network 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
We also pledge the following:

Any additional commitments Best Practice Network could make

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.
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

HMRC publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (http://data.gov.uk/dataset/workforce-management-information-hmrc-voa).
T Mueller v Birchington Primary and Kent County Council: 2306903/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in T Mueller v Birchington Primary and Kent County Council: 2306903/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0caccf5d433238a14c68b/T_Mueller_-v-_Birchington_Primary__Kent_County_Council_2306903-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_11.10.25.pdf).
DFTO Board of Directors register of interests
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

External business interests and arrangements held by DFTO's Board of Directors.

Details of business interests and arrangements held by the Directors of DfT Operator Limited (DFTO) that are external to DFTO or the Department for Transport (DfT).

These interests have been declared as required by section 177 of the Companies Act 2006 and DFTO’s articles of association.