theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Shaping the national cancer plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

Call for evidence seeking views from individuals, professionals and organisations to inform the development of the government’s national cancer plan for England.

Cancer affects 1 in 2 people during their lifetime. The Prime Minister’s health mission sets the objective of building an NHS fit for the future, and an essential part of this is achieving our goal to reduce the number of lives lost to cancer.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking the views of individuals, professionals and organisations to understand how we can do more to achieve this ambition. Your views will inform our plan to improve cancer care, from referral and diagnosis to treatment and aftercare, in order to better the experience and outcomes for people with cancer.

Rather than a formal consultation on specific proposals, this call for evidence is a request for ideas and evidence that the government can build on.

This call for evidence is also available as an easy read version (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/shaping-the-national-cancer-plan-easy-read).
Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons Expert Committee: vacancies
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

How to apply for vacancies on the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons Expert Committee (MILLWEC).

Applications are now closed. We’ll review applications and hold interviews in November. If your application is successful, we will let you know.

The Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons Expert Committee (MILLWEC) (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/medical-implications-of-less-lethal-weapons-expert-committee) gives advice to government on the effects of less-lethal weapons on the human body.

MILLWEC vacancies

MILLWEC is recruiting for new members and a new chair.

Members

MILLWEC is looking for people with:
- scientific backgrounds: you should have senior-level experience in clinical or academic work, or research – in areas related to how less-lethal weapons affect humans
- lay backgrounds: you should be able to confidently offer independent views, represent the public’s interest, think critically and make sound judgments
Chair

MILLWEC is looking for someone experienced at serving on committees at a senior level.

About the appointments

Appointment period: Up to 3 years with the possibility of re-appointment if your performance is rated as satisfactory.

Location: Central London or remotely.

Time commitment: Up to 10 to 15 days a year.

Payment: Unpaid, but you can claim for travel and meal costs.

How to apply

Read the recruitment packs for more information on the application process and person specification.

Send your application to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). You should include:
- a CV setting out your career history and any professional qualifications
- which role you’re applying for
- why you think you’re suitable for the role
- contact details for 2 referees
- information about any conflict or potential conflict of interest
- a completed diversity monitoring form
The closing date for applications is 3 November 2025, 11:59pm.

The diversity monitoring form is not fully accessible. If you need help to use it email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
European Group of Five (E5) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Paris (12 March
2025) – Joint Statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

The Joint Statement of the Ministers of Defence of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom.

The Ministers of Defence of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom gathered in Paris, assert that peace in Ukraine and the defense of Europe are the most urgent necessities of our time.
Recognising and Responding to Early Warning Signs in Public Sector Bodies: report
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

The Committee on Standards in Public Life has published a report to support public sector bodies to get better at recognising and responding to emerging problems.

On 25 March 2025, the Committee published Recognising and Responding to Early Warning Signs in Public Sector Bodies.

Recent reports of public inquiries and other independent reviews have revealed common themes. These include a failure to listen to and act on concerns raised by employees and/or the public, a failure to learn lessons from past mistakes or similar incidents and a failure to identify and share emerging themes that might have alerted the organisation to a developing risk. There is often a failure of the board to have effective oversight of issues and concerns. A common characteristic of bodies responsible for a major failure is an overly defensive organisational culture.

The purpose of this report is to support public sector bodies to put in place the processes needed to recognise the early warning signs of emerging problems and to facilitate a culture where speaking up about concerns and learning from mistakes are seen as a personal duty and are valued by everyone in the organisation. Our aspiration is better outcomes for the public by mitigating the risk of harm, saving taxpayers’ money and leading to the more effective delivery of public services.

We include examples of how organisations have sought to identify and respond to the early warning signs of emerging problems and have identified 20 points for reflection which we hope will assist leaders to consider whether improvements can be made to their organisation’s processes and culture, and which employees can use to hold their leaders to account.

Watch CSPL Chair, Doug Chalmers, discuss the report (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IclXQGr_QTE)
Aylesbury Town 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 Aylesbury Town 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 Aylesbury Town 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss N Cooper v Tuckey Print Ltd: 1300169/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss N Cooper v Tuckey Print Ltd: 1300169/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cc1e4025860ae11bbea685/Miss_N_Cooper_-V-_Tuckey_Print_Ltd_-_1300169_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ofqual to guard qualification standards in the long term
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Regulator launches strategy to maintain standards, quality and trust in qualifications in a ‘changing world’.

The regulator of qualifications in England has pledged to ensure qualifications can be trusted for years to come by students, employers, and wider society.

The Ofqual Strategy 2025 to 2028 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofquals-corporate-plan?utm_source=Ofqualpressrelease&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=strategy25to28&utm_id=Strategy+25+to+28), published today, sets out the organisation’s approach as a guardian of the qualifications system, driving economic growth and protecting the value of qualifications that students take.

The regulator has described this approach as “stewardship”, an approach to regulation that is gaining interest around the world and takes a long-term, proactive view.

It comes at a time of change for education in England, with the independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, reform of vocational and technical qualifications and reform of apprenticeship assessments.

Chief Regulator Sir Ian Bauckham CBE said:

Ofqual’s focus will be on ensuring that qualifications are high-quality and fair for students, unlocking future opportunities for them while supporting a productive and growing economy.

Our stewardship approach will enable us to respond flexibly and with agility to a changing world while maintaining the stability that underpins England’s world-leading qualifications system.

During the next 3 years, Ofqual also aims to improve the quality and efficiency of its regulation by ensuring its rules and procedures are fit for purpose and necessary.

The strategy has 5 aims:

steward – secure the safe, fair, and resilient delivery of qualifications and assessments

innovate – oversee the improvement and reform of qualifications

strengthen – strengthen the performance, capacity, and resilience of the qualifications market

engage – build confidence in qualifications

develop – develop the skills, processes and systems needed for effective and efficient regulation

Background information

Ofqual is the regulator of qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England

The Ofqual strategy 2025 to 2028 can be read in full here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofquals-corporate-plan?utm_source=Ofqualpressrelease&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=strategy25to28&utm_id=Strategy+25+to+28)

For media enquiries please contact the Ofqual press office on xx-xxxx-xxxx or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Dave Magrath
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Dave joined the Insolvency Service in March 2022 as the Director of Investigation and Enforcement Services. His public service career began in local government assessing claims for Housing and Council Tax Benefit before moving into Fraud Investigation. In 2001, he joined the UK Immigration Service (now Immigration Enforcement) in Liverpool working on the primary arrivals (passport) control and undertaking enforcement operations to apprehend immigration offenders. Dave moved into criminal investigation in 2008 and was responsible for the creation of new Immigration Crime Teams which involved working closely with UK constabularies . In the years that followed, Dave was responsible for developing national capability to support work against international organised crime. This included the creation of Financial Investigation teams, digital forensics capability and the implementation of new case management systems. Prior to joining the agency, Dave led Crime Operations and Specialist Capabilities (Surveillance, Undercover operations, Digital Forensics and Fugitive recovery). Outside of work, Dave will often be found in a field – either playing a poor standard of club golf or watching his children ride horses or play cricket, football or rugby.

Dave joined the Insolvency Service in March 2022 as the Director of Investigation and Enforcement Services.

His public service career began in local government assessing claims for Housing and Council Tax Benefit before moving into Fraud Investigation. In 2001, he joined the UK Immigration Service (now Immigration Enforcement) in Liverpool working on the primary arrivals (passport) control and undertaking enforcement operations to apprehend immigration offenders.

Dave moved into criminal investigation in 2008 and was responsible for the creation of new Immigration Crime Teams which involved working closely with UK constabularies . In the years that followed, Dave was responsible for developing national capability to support work against international organised crime. This included the creation of Financial Investigation teams, digital forensics capability and the implementation of new case management systems. Prior to joining the agency, Dave led Crime Operations and Specialist Capabilities (Surveillance, Undercover operations, Digital Forensics and Fugitive recovery).

Outside of work, Dave will often be found in a field – either playing a poor standard of club golf or watching his children ride horses or play cricket, football or rugby.
Hutton Construction 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 Hutton Construction 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 Hutton Construction 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
We also pledge the following:

offering work placements and insight days to Veterans seeking employment. engaging with the Career Transition Partnership.

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.
Sapere
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 Sapere 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 Sapere 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
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.
74th annual report to Parliament on smallholdings in England
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Annual report providing information on local authority smallholdings in England from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

This report provides statistical and financial information on local authority smallholdings in England from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is required to present this before Parliament under section 59 of the Agriculture Act 1970.
Atomus Electrical
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 Atomus Electrical 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 Atomus Electrical 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.
Work and Health Programme statistics to May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Quarterly Official Statistics release of Work and Health Programme data.

The Work and Health Programme (WHP) predominantly helps disabled people, as well as the long-term unemployed and certain other priority groups (known as early access groups) to enter into and stay in work.

The WHP statistics cover 6 different measures:
- Referrals
- Individuals referred
- Starts
- First earnings from employment
- Job outcomes
- Performance expectations
Further information

Read the background information and methodology note (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/work-and-health-programme-statistics-background-information-and-methodology) for more information about the WHP programme and statistics.
Apply to convert National Insurance contributions you paid when you worked abroad
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Apply to convert the Class 3 National Insurance contributions you paid while you worked abroad to Class 2 contributions.

If you paid Class 3 National Insurance contributions in the UK while you were working abroad, you may qualify to have paid voluntary Class 2 contributions at a lower rate for that period.

If you do qualify, you can apply to HMRC to convert the Class 3 contributions you paid in a tax year (for example, from 6 April 2023 to 5 April 2024) to Class 2 and get the difference paid back to you.

From 6 April 1996 to 5 April 1997 and 6 April 1999 to 5 April 2000 the rate of Class 2 National Insurance contributions was higher than the rate of Class 3 contributions.

Depending on your personal circumstances, you may not benefit from converting your contributions for those periods.

You can contact HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/national-insurance-enquiries) to get more information to help you decide if you want to apply to convert your contributions for those tax years.

Who can apply

To apply to convert your National Insurance contributions, you must have worked:
- in the UK immediately before you left the country
- abroad during the period you are claiming for
What you’ll need

You’ll need the following information to apply:
- your full name
- your date of birth
- your National Insurance number — find your National Insurance number if you’ve lost it (https://www.gov.uk/lost-national-insurance-number)
- your UK address if you’ve returned to the UK
- your address while you were abroad or if you are still abroad
- the date you left the UK
- details of your employment before you left the UK
- how long you lived or plan to live abroad, if known
- details of your employment or self-employment when you were abroad
- details of any government benefits you may have received or claimed
How to apply

Print off form CF83 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68836772cec9ccd515ae0949/CF83.pdf) (PDF, 370 KB, 4 pages).

Fill it in.

Write a letter with the title ‘CF83 attachment’ and include the following information in it:
- your National Insurance number
- the tax years you want to convert your National contributions from Class 3 to Class 2
- your employment history for the tax years you want to convert
- a request for a refund of the difference that you paid
4. Securely attach the letter to the form.

5. Post the form and letter to the address on the form.

After you apply

We will review your application and may ask you for more information.

If you are due a refund we will send you a cheque.

Find out when you can expect to receive a reply from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-expect-a-reply-from-hmrc).
Dr C B Colaҫo v London NW University Hospital NHS Trust: 3314124/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr C B Colaҫo v London NW University Hospital NHS Trust: 3314124/2021 - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6439153922ef3b000f66f1d8/Dr_C_B_Cola%D2%ABo_-_v_-__London_NW_University_Hospital_NHS_Trust_-_3314124-2021_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr C B Colaҫo v London NW University Hospital NHS Trust: 3314124/2021 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674de12ed1ab8280db56af92/Dr_C_Colaco__v__London_North_West_University_Hospital_NHS_Trust_3314124-2021_judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr C B Colaҫo v London NW University Hospital NHS Trust: 3314124/2021 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a33ba9039d059a1fe5fec2/Dr_C_Colaco_v_London_North_West_University_Hospital_NHS_3314124_2021_Resons.pdf).
Wensleydale Railway Plc
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 Wensleydale Railway Plc 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 Wensleydale Railway Plc recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with 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.
Explaining decisions made with AI
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

This co-badged guidance by the ICO and The Alan Turing Institute aims to give organisations practical advice to help explain the processes, services and decisions delivered or assisted by AI, to the individuals affected by them.

Description

Increasingly, organisations are using artificial intelligence (AI) to support, or to make decisions about individuals. If this is something you do, or something you are thinking about, this guidance is for you.

The guidance consists of three parts. Depending on your level of expertise, and the make-up of your organisation, some parts may be more relevant to you than others.

Read the guidance on Explaining decisions made with AI (https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/artificial-intelligence/explaining-decisions-made-with-artificial-intelligence/)
IEIM401875 - Financial Accounts: Excluded Accounts: Low value Specified Electronic Money Products
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)


Excluded Accounts: Low value Specified Electronic Money Products

From 1 January 2026, the definition of Depository Account is expanded to include an account or notional account that represents all Specified Electronic Money Products (SEMPs) held for the benefit of a customer. However, there is a threshold that must be applied to determine whether such SEMPs are reportable or Excluded. Where the value of the account or notional account falls below the threshold, the SEMPs are Excluded Accounts and are not reportable.

The threshold is mandatory. SEMPs that are Excluded Accounts must not be reported.

A Depository Account representing all SEMPs of an Account Holder is Excluded if a rolling average 90 day end-of-day aggregate account balance or value during any period of 90 consecutive days did not exceed the equivalent of USD 10,000 at any day during the calendar year or other appropriate reporting period.

The requirement to monitor the end-of-day aggregate account balance or value starts from 1 January 2026, so that the first 90 day rolling average calculation will be 31 March 2026.

The fact that an account representing all SEMPs of an Account Holder exceeds the threshold and is reportable for a reporting period does not prevent the account from being Excluded in subsequent reporting periods.

The rolling average 90 day end-of-day account balance or value during a period of 90 consecutive days must be determined for every day and is obtained on a particular day by adding the end-of-day account balance of each of the last 90 consecutive days and then dividing the sum obtained by 90.

Example:

A Depository Account representing all Specified Electronic Money Products of an Account Holder is created on 12 October 2026. The end-of-day account balance or value is USD 10 over the remaining 81 days of 2026 (i.e. 12 October to 31 December 2026), and USD 100,000 over the first 9 days of 2027 (i.e. 1 January to 9 January 2027). The rolling average 90 day end-of day account balance or value during this period of 90 consecutive days is (10*81) + (100,000*9) = 900,810/90, i.e. USD 10,009. Therefore, the threshold is exceeded on 9 January 2027 and the Depository Account is not an Excluded Account as of that day.

The Depository Account is an Excluded Account in respect of the calendar year 2026, because the threshold was not exceeded on any day during 2026. It will be subject to CRS reporting in respect of the calendar year 2027.

If the rolling average 90 day end-of day account balance or value does not exceed the threshold on any day in 2028, then the account will not be reportable for the calendar year 2028.
MTT55520 - Administration: Compliance: Appeals: Making an appeal
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


The filing member may appeal against any of the following decisions on tax:
- the conclusion of a compliance check, where an amendment is required in the closure notice
- a partial closure notice
- an assessment of a penalty
- a discovery assessment
- an assessment, or supplementary assessment, for excessive repayment of tax
- a jeopardy amendment during a compliance check to prevent loss of tax
Although not a decision on tax, a person served a payment notice to pay an MTT liability may also appeal against the notice in limited circumstances.

This is set out in paragraph 55, schedule 14 to Finance (No.2) Act 2023.

Notice of appeal

The notice of appeal must be given to HMRC in writing within 30 days of the specified date.

The notice of appeal must specify the grounds of appeal.

Specified date

The ‘specified date’ is:
- for appeals against the conclusion of a compliance check, the date on which the closure notice was issued
- for appeals against a discovery assessment, a penalty, or an assessment for excessive repayment of tax, the date on which the notice of assessment was issued
- for appeals against a jeopardy amendment, the date on which the jeopardy amendment notice was issued
Late notice of appeal

A late notice of appeal may be accepted after the 30-day limit if either:
- HMRC agree, or
- a Tribunal gives permission for notice to be given.
HMRC must agree to notice being given after the 30-day limit if:
- the appellant has requested in writing that HMRC do so,
- HMRC are satisfied that there was a reasonable excuse for not giving the notice within the relevant time limit, and
- the request has been made without unreasonable delay.
HMRC must notify the appellant of whether the request has been agreed or not.
Section 62A Planning Applications in St Albans City and District Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

A list of planning applications in St Albans City and District Council received by the Planning Inspectorate under section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act (1990).

Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0087 Land between 84 and 108 Ragged Hall Lane, Chiswell Green, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3NN (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250087-land-between-84-and-108-ragged-hall-lane-chiswell-green-st-albans-hertfordshire-al2-3nn)

Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0076 Land at Colne Spring Villa, Colney Heath, St Albans, AL4 0PB (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20250076-land-at-colne-spring-villa-colney-heath-st-albans-al4-0pb)

Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/xx-xxxx-xxxx and 24 St. Annes Road, London Colney, St. Albans, Herts, AL2 1LJ (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20240060-22-and-24-st-annes-road-london-colney-st-albans-herts-al2-1lj)

Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/xx-xxxx-xxxx Briar Road, St Albans, AL4 9TL (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20240054-38-briar-road-st-albans-al4-9tl)

Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2024/0048 1 Wheatfield Road Harpenden, AL5 2NY (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20240048-1-wheatfield-road-harpenden-al5-2ny)

Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2024/0046 9a/9b Rosebery Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 2QT (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/section-62a-planning-application-s62a20240046-9a9b-rosebery-avenue-harpenden-al5-2qt)
Nationality forms guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Guide for nationality application forms if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post.

Use this guide if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post and need help to fill in a nationality application form.
HMEXSH2245 - Miscellaneous items: Pre-ordering
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)


Pre-ordering is allowed. This can be by any means, such as telephone and Internet ordering. Only non-entitled passengers can collect their duty paid goods on arrival back in the UK. Entitled passengers cannot collect duty suspended goods on their return to the UK, as the goods must be exported. They can only collect them at the time of departing. The export shop operator must be satisfied that the passenger is an entitled passenger before releasing the goods. For non-entitled passengers the goods can be collected on return to the UK, either from the same Export Shop or, if there is a reciprocating arrangement, at another Export Shop in another UK airport. (Export Shop Regs 2000, Schedule, paragraph 5(b)).
Remittance basis of taxation: dual contracts restrictions for foreign domiciled employees
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Guidance on taxation of earnings if you're working inside and outside the UK and claiming the remittance basis of taxation.

On 6 April 2025 the foreign income and gains regime replaced the remittance basis. If you make a claim for relief under the regime, you’ll not pay tax on your eligible foreign income and gains.

This guidance has not been updated to include this change. You can check if you can claim relief under the foreign income and gains regime (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-can-claim-the-4-year-foreign-income-and-gains-regime).

This guidance explains the rules for the taxation of overseas earnings and employment income of foreign domiciled employees who are:

• working inside and outside the UK • claiming the remittance basis of taxation
CH402750 - Charging Penalties: establishing penalty behaviour: obtaining information from a third party
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

In some cases, where you suspect deliberate behaviour, you may need to seek information about penalty behaviour from a third party. For example, to check a person’s claim that they were following professional advice, you may need to ask the professional for copies of correspondence.

You can issue a third party notice using information powers in FA08/Sch36, see CH225000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch225000).

If your check is into excise duties you can issue an excise information notice, see CH228000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch228000).

Where you suspect that a tax agent has engaged in dishonest conduct, see technical guidance starting at CH180000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch180000) and operational guidance starting at CH880000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch880000). Where you identify other types of poor agent behaviour, see CH800000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch800000).
Outward processing equivalence
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on outward processing equivalence.

Equivalence allows the use of equivalent non-UK chargeable goods to be used in the outward processing process in place of UK domestic goods. The domestic goods (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/22/section/36/enacted(7)) must then be declared to the OP procedure no later than 6 months from the date that the equivalent chargeable goods (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/22/section/36/enacted(7)) are imported.

More on equivalence can be found at Using similar good to replace customs special procedure goods (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-similar-goods-to-replace-customs-special-procedure-goods#how-to-use-equivalent-goods)
National Reference Laboratory for Trichinella and Echinococcus: annual reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

Reports summarising the activities of the UK National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for Trichinella and Echinococcus.

These annual reports summarise the activities of the UK NRL for Trichinella and Echinococcus throughout the year. They cover:
- core functions and duties of the national reference laboratory
- trichinella external quality assurance (EQA) and proficiency testing (PT) scheme results
- other NRL activities
The UK NRL for Trichinella and Echinococcus is responsible for:
- diagnostic testing of pigs and wild boars for the zoonotic parasite Trichinella sp.
- the UK’s annual surveillance of the parasite Echinococcus multilocularis
For previous annual reports, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Using home retrofit scheme data to manage fraud and error: privacy notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

How DESNZ will use your personal data collected through energy efficiency and low carbon schemes, and what your rights are.

We process personal data collected for the detection and prevention of fraud, error and non-compliance, when you participate in energy efficiency and low carbon heat schemes.

Privacy notices explain what we do with your data and how to contact us with any questions.
Inter-Ministerial Group for Housing, Communities and Local Government communiqué: 4 June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

A notes of meetings held by the Inter-Ministerial Group for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

As part of the UK’s intergovernmental relations structure, ministers from the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments, and from the Northern Ireland Executive, meet regularly to discuss shared areas of interest relating to housing, communities, and local government.

Official notes of meeting discussions will be published on this page
Company Names Tribunal decision: Verizon Logistics Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Decision for applicant Verizon Trademark Services LLC against registration number 15857299, applicant successful.

Application number 5144

Applicant Verizon Trademark Services LLC objected to the name used by Verizon Logistics Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 28 April 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Verizon Logistics Ltd is changed to 15857299, Ltd.
Prospect Change 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 Prospect Change 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 Prospect Change 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:

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.