theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
The Hillcrest Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Hillcrest Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Blakenham Osteopaths
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 Blakenham Osteopaths 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 Blakenham Osteopaths recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Offering discount by signing up to the defence discount service and blue light card service

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.
Design hearing decision: O/0015/23
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 6 January 2023.

Design decision O/0015/23 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63be9af48fa8f513c3f3641c/o001523.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 SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
SPE09000 - Offences, seizure and compounding: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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 to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Evaluation of Industrial Fuel Switching and Hydrogen Supply programmes
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

An independent evaluation of the Industrial Fuel Switching and the Hydrogen Supply programmes.

DESNZ has funded two independent evaluations of these innovation programmes. The first covers Carbon Capture and Utilisation Demonstration (CCUD) innovation programme, the CCUS Innovation programme and the Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT) programme, rounds 1 and 2. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-carbon-capture-use-and-storage-ccus-innovation-programmes)

This report covers the Industrial Fuel Switching and the Hydrogen Supply programmes.

The evaluations assessed both the delivery processes and the achievements and impacts of the innovation programmes.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and penalty reform
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-20)

These measures introduce the draft legislation for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and penalty reform.

These measures refine and simplify the Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax and penalty reform regimes.

Certain groups — such as ministers of religion, Lloyd’s underwriters, and recipients of Blind Person’s Allowance — will be deferred from MTD until at least April 2029. Others, including individuals with power of attorney and non-UK resident entertainers with no other qualifying income, will be permanently exempt.

These measures also introduce technical and policy amendments to ensure effective implementation of MTD and penalty reform, including the authority to cancel or reset late submission penalty points and cancel associated financial penalties.

Additionally, MTD users will be required to submit their end of year tax return using MTD-compatible software and those with a qualifying income of £20,000 or more in the 2026 to 2027 tax year will be required to join MTD from April 2028.

To provide comments, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 16 September 2025.
Blue Sky International
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 Blue Sky International 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 Blue Sky International recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss S Carlin v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112620/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Carlin v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112620/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b73c6d78dd6cacb71c6ac9/4112620.2019_-_Miss_S_Carlin_v_Cornerstone_Community_Care__Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Northwood Parish Council
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 Northwood Parish Council 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 Northwood Parish Council 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.
Legal aid: crime applications
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Use the Apply for criminal legal aid service to apply for criminal legal aid online.

Apply for criminal legal aid service

The Apply for criminal legal aid service is mandatory for criminal legal aid applications.

When using the service, you also need to complete the Applicant declaration form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679d009460059d127f7adf75/applicant-declaration-form.pdf) (PDF, 980 KB, 6 pages) and keep a copy on file in case of audit.

It is also important that you provide the Unique Reference Number (URN) from the shared online system known as ‘common platform’ for the LAA to find the HMCTS record. Read further guidance on the URN and how to obtain it (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/common-platform-unique-reference-number-urn).

Evidence and other applications associated with criminal legal aid

You can also submit the following applications electronically:

Post submission evidence

Evidence can be submitted via the Apply for criminal legal aid service. This allows you to attach and link evidence to your original application.

Interest of Justice appeals

Application to appeal grant of legal aid refused on interests of justice criteria (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5d4c5302ed915d718a1b19ea/ioj-appeal-application.pdf) (PDF, 139 KB, 1 page) should be emailed to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) and we will consider the appeal administratively within 2 working days.

Withdrawal of legal aid

Application to withdraw a representation order (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6744401381f809b32c856887/application-to-withdraw-representation-order.pdf) (PDF, 97.1 KB, 1 page) should be emailed to one of the following:

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

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

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

Adding offences to existing representation orders

Application to add offences to an existing representation order (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f269e40f0b6230268dbec/laa-add-offences-application.pdf) (PDF, 125 KB, 1 page) should be emailed to one of the following:

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

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

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

Transfer of solicitor applications

Applications to transfer should be sent to the relevant court. Decisions on the application will be made by the court and the LAA will be informed of the outcome. The LAA will then notify all parties and issue an amended representation order where necessary. Please go to Justice website: procedure rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/criminal-procedure-rules-forms) to download ‘Application by Person with Legal Aid to Change Solicitor’ and scroll down to ‘other proceedings’ (part 46 representatives).

Support and guidance

If you require support with the Apply for criminal legal aid service, call xx-xxxx-xxxx. Select option 3 for technical support or option 2 for operational support.

You should refer to the Criminal Legal Aid Manual (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-legal-aid-manual) for general information about criminal legal aid.
Mr R Thomas v Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service: 6015259/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Thomas v Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service: 6015259/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68878ec6b0e1dfe5b5f0e4b9/6015259.2024_R_Thomas_v_Mid_and_West_Wales_Fire_and_Rescue_Service_Liability_Judgment_.pdf).
Joint statement on Ukraine: 21 October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-25)

Statement by President Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Starmer, Chancellor Merz, President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Tusk,  President von der Leyen, President Costa, Prime Minister Støre, President Stubb, Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Sánchez, Prime Minister Kristersson, Prime Minister Michal, Prime Minister Silina, Prime Minister Frostadóttir and Prime Minister Carney on Peace for Ukraine.

Statement by President Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Starmer, Chancellor Merz, President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Tusk, President von der Leyen, President Costa, Prime Minister Støre, President Stubb, Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Sánchez, Prime Minister Kristersson, Prime Minister Michal, Prime Minister Silina, Prime Minister Frostadóttir and Prime Minister Carney on Peace for Ukraine:

We are all united in our desire for a just and lasting peace, deserved by the people of Ukraine.

We strongly support President Trump’s position that the fighting should stop immediately, and that the current line of contact should be the starting point of negotiations. We remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force.

Russia’s stalling tactics have shown time and time again that Ukraine is the only party serious about peace. We can all see that Putin continues to choose violence and destruction.

Therefore we are clear that Ukraine must be in the strongest possible position - before, during, and after any ceasefire. We must ramp up the pressure on Russia’s economy and its defence industry, until Putin is ready to make peace. We are developing measures to use the full value of Russia’s immobilised sovereign assets so that Ukraine has the resources it needs.

Leaders will meet later this week in the European Council and in the Coalition of the Willing format to discuss how to take this work forward and to further support Ukraine.
Bird flu: near Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, Cheshire (AIV2025/118)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds near Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, Cheshire on 02 December 2025.

Case information

2 December 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a backyard flock in captive birds near Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, Cheshire. A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises.

Declaration of a captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692f3325b3b9afff34e963dd/Captive_Bird__Monitoring__Controlled_Zone_DPR_232_AIV_2025_118.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/118
Continuous residence: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

Immigration staff guidance on assessing and calculating the requirements under Appendix Continuous Residence.

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) guidance on how staff assess the continuous residence requirements for applications for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) in the UK under the routes where Appendix Continuous Residence applies.
Appointment of Oli de Botton as the PM’s Expert Adviser on Education and Skills
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Oli de Botton has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s Expert Adviser on Education and Skills.

Oli de Botton has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s Expert Adviser on Education and Skills. The Prime Minister’s Expert Adviser will advise ministers and drive forward the Government’s vision for education and skills.

Oli brings with him extensive experience working in education and skills as a teacher, adviser, headteacher and national CEO.
Mr G Reed v Bondcare (Bromford) Ltd: 1301004/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Reed v Bondcare (Bromford) Ltd: 1301004/2021 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691322267a0ccd6a3aad7f4a/Gary_Reed_v_Bondcare__Bromford__Ltd_-_1301004.2021_-_Withdrawal_Judgment.pdf).
PE23 4AY, Belmont Farms Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/EP3122SF/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

View the permit issued for South View Farm, Spilsby under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the permit, decision document for:
- Operator name: Belmont Farms Limited
- Installation name: South View Farm
- Permit number: EPR/EP3122SF/A001
IPGN3000 - Control: contents
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 currently under review. Some content may be withdrawn or revised during this process. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. In the meantime, you should check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
PM meeting with Prime Minister Anwar of Malaysia: 15 January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

The Prime Minister welcomed Prime Minister Anwar of Malaysia to Downing Street this afternoon.

The Prime Minister welcomed Prime Minister Anwar of Malaysia to Downing Street this afternoon.

The Prime Minister began by saying he was delighted to have the opportunity to host Prime Minister Anwar at No10, and the leaders agreed that now was an opportune moment to strengthen the relationship between the UK and Malaysia.

They discussed closer cooperation and to upgrade the relationship to a strategic partnership across trade and investment, education, clean energy and defence.

Both agreed on their shared ambition for economic growth, and the Prime Minister reiterated that the UK is a great place to do business. He welcomed the £4 billion investment by YTL businesses announced today by Prime Minister Anwar which will deliver for people in Bristol, creating 30,000 jobs and building new homes on brownfield sites.

They underscored their shared commitment to net zero ambitions and noted that clean energy will support future growth in both our countries.

As a dialogue partner to ASEAN, the Prime Minister welcomed Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship. Both leaders underlined their joint commitment to build a strong UK-ASEAN Partnership, underpinned by respect for ASEAN‘s role in maintaining a prosperous, peaceful Indo-Pacific.

They looked forward to seeing one another soon.
Storing and treating hazardous waste cable: RPS 276
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and treat hazardous waste cable without the correct waste codes on your permit or exemption.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit when you store or treat hazardous waste cable.

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

This regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Department for Business and Trade United Arab Emirates
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in the United Arab Emirates, and UAE companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) located in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

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

Buy from the UK

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

Export to UAE from the UK

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

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

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
Help with other tax reliefs on your Self Assessment tax return
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Find information on claiming tax reliefs and allowances on your Self Assessment tax return.

Tax reliefs you can claim on your Self Assessment tax return include:
- Seafarers’ Earnings Deduction (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/seafarers-earnings-deduction-tax-relief-if-you-work-on-a-ship)
- Community Investment Tax Relief
- subscriptions for shares under the Enterprise Investment Scheme
Find out about tax relief on your private pension contributions (https://www.gov.uk/tax-on-your-private-pension/pension-tax-relief) and whether you need claim it in your Self Assessment tax return.

Helpsheets for filling in your tax return

Helpsheets provide information that can help you complete different sections of your Self Assessment tax return.

The limit on Income Tax reliefs

Find out about the limit on Income Tax reliefs (HS204) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/limit-on-income-tax-reliefs-hs204-self-assessment-helpsheet).

Tax reliefs for employees

Read helpsheets about:

Seafarers’ Earnings Deduction (HS205) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/seafarers-earnings-deduction-hs205-self-assessment-helpsheet)

Employment, residence and domicile issues (HS211) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-residence-and-domicile-issues-hs211-self-assessment-helpsheet)

Tax reliefs on investments

Find information on:

Community Investment Tax Relief (HS237) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-investment-tax-relief-hs237-self-assessment-helpsheet)

Enterprise Investment Scheme — Income Tax relief (HS341) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/enterprise-investment-scheme-income-tax-relief-hs341-self-assessment-helpsheet)

Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme — Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax reliefs (HS393) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/seed-enterprise-investment-scheme-income-tax-and-capital-gains-tax-reliefs-hs393-self-assessment-helpsheet)

Qualifying loans and alternative finance arrangements

Find out about tax reliefs on qualifying loans and alternative finance arrangements (HS340) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/interest-and-alternative-finance-payments-eligible-for-relief-on-qualifying-loans-and-alternative-finance-arrangements-hs340-self-assessment-helpshee).

HMRC YouTube video

Watch a recorded webinar about other income and tax reliefs on your online tax return.

Other income and tax reliefs on your online tax return (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvYwU6l_w3M)

You will learn about tax reliefs and allowances, such as:
- paying into personal pensions
- blind person’s allowance
- marriage allowance
Apply to be the Producer Responsibility Organisation for Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Guidance for organisations on how to apply to be the Producer Responsibility Organisation to administer the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging scheme, and how your application will be assessed.

The Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) will be an independent, not-for-profit, producer-led body that works alongside PackUK in delivering the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging scheme.

The PRO may be responsible for administering activities related to:
- calculating producer fees
- modulation of producer fees
- the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM)
- local authority cost modelling
- communications and public information
- improving the effectiveness and efficiency of local authorities’ operations
PackUK intends to appoint the PRO in March 2026.

Read guidance about EPR for packaging (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging).

Who can apply

Your organisation must be an independent, not-for-profit, private body.

When to apply

Applications are open. You can submit your application any time up until 17:00 on Friday 12 December 2025.

Any changes or extensions to the deadline will be communicated as soon as possible.

How to apply

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to request the application documents.

PackUK will aim to respond within 3 working days with the application form.

Return the completed application form to us by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 17:00 on Friday 12 December 2025.

How your application will be assessed

Your application will be evaluated based on its merits and your organisation’s suitability for appointment as the PRO. This includes:
- how you demonstrate you’re able to meet your responsibilities for the activities you’ll be administering;
- how you demonstrate you have support for your organisation’s appointment from producers, their representatives and others likely to be affected by the appointment.
We’ll carry out an initial assessment of all applications and may ask you for additional information, if needed. We’ll score applications numerically based on a standardised scoring system.

The scores will inform our recommendation to Ministers across the UK Four Nations on the PRO appointment.
Ms B Viswambaran v John Lewis plc: 2201726/2022 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms B Viswambaran v John Lewis plc: 2201726/2022 and Others - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e12d05c6194abe97358c8d/Ms_Bindhu_Viswambaran_v_John_Lewis_plc_-_2201726-2022__2203246-2023__2210051-2023.pdf).
Special Projects 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 Special Projects 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 Special Projects 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:
- 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.
Mr H Mushtaq v LaserNetworks Ltd: 6003145/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr H Mushtaq v LaserNetworks Ltd: 6003145/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2c34cd4a1b0665b8ee244/Hamza_Mushtaq_v_Lazer_Networks_Ltd_6003145-2025_DJ_.pdf).
Adopted children and children coming to the UK for adoption: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Immigration staff guidance on considering applications for entry or leave as an adopted child or a child coming to the UK for adoption.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff make decisions about applications for entry or leave in the UK for adopted children and children coming to the UK for adoption under the family Immigration Rules.

We are aware that this publication may have accessibility issues. We are working on an accessible version.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Triggers to claiming Personal Independence Payment
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

This report details the findings of qualitative research study with people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) on their triggers to apply.

This report was conducted by DWP researchers to investigate a rise in claims for PIP in late 2021.

Contribution to the evidence base

This report provides an exploration of the triggers for people deciding to apply for PIP. It outlines the range of financial and health related factors as well as signposting referrals that determined people’s decisions to apply.

Research value

The department has since built on these findings with a larger research project, called the Journeys to Claiming PIP (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/applicants-journeys-to-claiming-pip-research).

Taken together these findings inform PIP service delivery and policy decision making.
Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland: Year Ending June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

This publication aids reporting on performance against the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy ‘Path to Net Zero Energy’ and the Climate Change Act.

Reports on performance against commitments in the Energy Strategy and the Climate Change Act target to “ensure that at least 80% of electricity consumption is from renewable sources by 2030”. The report is currently published quarterly - in March, June, September and December.
Approved tachograph centre special notice 02-25
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Includes updates on tachograph seals and annual test failures and a review of the Tachograph Scheme disciplinary process.

This special notice is about:
- tachograph seals and annual test failures
- a new postal address for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Tachograph Section
- a review of the Tachograph Scheme disciplinary process
Workplace pensions: a roadmap
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

A roadmap setting out the government’s provisional plan to implement reforms across Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit workplace pensions.

The Pension Schemes Bill contains the government’s package of legislative reforms to ensure Defined Contribution (DC) and Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes are delivering outcomes for members and supporting growth. The package will ensure the creation of around 20 megafunds across DC and the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Alongside this, measures announced at the Kings Speech will ensure these schemes deliver value for members, consolidate members dormant small pots and deliver savers a retirement solution not just a savings pot. Across DB pensions, measures will enable trustees to access surplus funding more flexibly for the benefit of DB members, employers and the economy and set out a permanent regime for Superfunds.

This Roadmap accompanies the Bill and sets out the government’s overarching aims for reform as well as the sequencing and timing of the implementation of the legislative package. This is indicative at this stage but provides pension schemes and providers with a sense of the direction over the coming five years allowing the ecosystem as a whole to understand the government’s sequencing and plan for the future.
Coping with exam pressure - a guide for students
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Advice and guidance for students on how to cope with pressure associated with test and exam anxiety.

Support for managing exam stress

Our student guide, Coping with exam pressure, has been developed in collaboration with Professor Dave Putwain, a researcher at Liverpool John Moores University and former school and college teacher. This resource provides practical strategies for GCSE, A level, and vocational students experiencing exam-related stress.

Expert mental health resources for exam candidates

Access these trusted organisations for additional exam stress support:
- The Student Room (https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=659): connect with other students facing similar exam pressures and access peer support forums
- Childline (https://www.childline.org.uk/): free, confidential helpline providing advice on managing exam anxiety for students
- NHS Exam Stress Guidance for Parents (https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/help-your-child-beat-exam-stress/): strategies to help parents support their children through exams
- Mind’s Young People’s Guide to Exam Stress (https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/feelings-and-experiences/exam-stress/): a mental health charity’s dedicated resource for exam-related wellbeing
Ofqual blog posts

Explore our collection of specialist blog posts on exam anxiety management:
- Understanding Test Anxiety in Students (https://ofqual.blog.gov.uk/2019/03/01/understanding-test-anxiety/): research-backed insights into the causes and symptoms of exam anxiety
- School Strategies for Reducing Test Anxiety (https://ofqual.blog.gov.uk/2019/03/15/what-can-schools-do-about-examination-and-test-anxiety/): practical approaches for educational settings to support anxious students
- Effective Communication About Exam Anxiety (https://ofqual.blog.gov.uk/2019/03/22/how-to-talk-to-your-students-about-exam-anxiety/): guidance for teachers on discussing anxiety with students
- Results Day Stress Management Techniques (https://ofqual.blog.gov.uk/2019/08/13/feeling-stressed-about-results-day/): coping strategies for the period before and after receiving exam results
Cyrus Mehta
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Cyrus was appointed Panel Inquiry Chair of the CMA on 1 October 2025 and has been a Non-executive Director of the Board since February 2024. He is also a member of the CMA’s specialist news and media, and payment systems panels, and of the Audit and Risk Assurance and Remuneration Committees. Cyrus is a former Partner and Head of the EU and Competition team at international law firm CMS in London. He has over 35 years’ experience in the field of UK and EU competition law, state aid, consumer law, trade law and regulation in both London and Brussels. Previous career highlights include: Consultant, CMS Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP Partner, Nabarro LLP Former Chair, Law Society’s European Group Disclosure of interests

Cyrus was appointed Panel Inquiry Chair of the CMA on 1 October 2025 and has been a Non-executive Director of the Board since February 2024. He is also a member of the CMA’s specialist news and media, and payment systems panels, and of the Audit and Risk Assurance and Remuneration Committees.

Cyrus is a former Partner and Head of the EU and Competition team at international law firm CMS in London. He has over 35 years’ experience in the field of UK and EU competition law, state aid, consumer law, trade law and regulation in both London and Brussels.

Previous career highlights include:
- Consultant, CMS
- Partner, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
- Partner, Nabarro LLP
- Former Chair, Law Society’s European Group
Disclosure of interests (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cma-register-of-interests/cma-board-register-of-interests#cyrus-mehtahttpswwwgovukgovernmentpeoplecyrus-mehta)
Offender Accommodation Outcomes, update to March 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Performance statistics on housing and accommodation outcomes for people supervised by the Probation Service.

The Offender Accommodation Outcomes was originally located within the Community Performance Annual (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/community-performance-annual-update-to-march-2023) publication but has since been split to increase transparency and access to these statistics.

Pre-release access

The bulletin was produced and handled by the ministry’s analytical professionals and production staff. For the bulletin pre-release access of up to 24 hours is granted to the following persons:

Secretary of State and Lord Chancellor; Minister of State, Prisons and Probation; Permanent Secretary; Director General, Performance, Strategy and Analysis; CEO of HMPPS; Director General, HMPPS Operations; Chief Probation Officer; Area Executive Director, Wales; Executive Director, HMPPS Change; Executive Director, Rehabilitation; Director, Planning and Performance; Executive Director, Strategy, Performance and Corporate Delivery; Area Executive Director, Midlands; Executive Director, Director of Security; Deputy Director, Permanent Secretary’s Office; Chief Executive, New Futures Network; Deputy Director of Performance, Assurance and Risk; Deputy Director of Community Delivery Group; Deputy Director, Prisoner Outcomes, Resettlement and Reoffending; Deputy Director, Employment, Skills and Education Services; Deputy Director, Accommodation and Priority Projects; Head of Assurance and Performance, Director Generals Office; Head of Performance Intelligence; Executive Director, Youth Custody Service; Head of Information and Performance, Youth Custody Service; Head of Executive Directors Office, Youth Custody Service; Head of Business Management Office, HMPPS Wales; Strategy Development Manager; Head of System Assurance and Intelligence; Head of Performance and Assurance, London AED; Head of Office to North-West and Women’s Group AED; Deputy Director of Data and Statistics Prisons, Probation and Reoffending and Head of Profession for Statistics; Head of Prison Performance; Prison Performance Analyst x 2; Head of Criminal Justice Analytical Priority Projects; Head of HMPPS Performance; Head of Reducing Reoffending Business Partnering; Head of Community Performance; Statistics Dissemination Lead; Head of Cross Cutting Performance; Senior Performance Analyst x 2; Cross Cutting Performance Analyst x 2; Operational Researcher; Principle Social Researcher; Head of News; Deputy Head of News; Prison Press Officer; Probation Press Officer x 4
Newborn Blood Spot Laboratory Annual Standards/Condition Specific Return
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Newborn Blood Spot Laboratory Annual Standards/Condition Specific Return 2024 to 2025

There are two data collection templates for newborn screening laboratories to submit newborn blood spot screening data. This is to collect data on the standards and condition specific information for the newborn blood spot screening programme.

The newborn blood spot (NBS) screening programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standards-for-nhs-newborn-blood-spot-screening) includes quality standards that indicate progress and shows areas for improvement.

Please download and complete these versions of the data collection templates. Once complete, return to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 31st July 2025.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) with any queries.