theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
INCHP02160 - General: time of acceptance of entries
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Note: This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn.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

A ruling by the European Court of Justice in 1978 stated an entry could not be accepted until the goods were imported and that importation could not happen before those goods were available to Customs to perform a real and effective examination.

So that all importers are treated equally the following rules are to be applied:
- an entry may be accepted either at either its first point of discharge in the port, airport etc or at an alternative point designated by Customs
- all entered goods may be liable to examination at the first point of discharge, and
- entry acceptance and place of examination is determined by the Senior Detection officer by reference to these rules.
Birds: test for viruses for export, import or quarantine (APHA1)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

Submit samples from birds to test for avian influenza, Newcastle disease and general virus isolation and serology for export, import or quarantine purposes.

Vets can use this form to submit samples from birds for export, import or quarantine purposes to test for:
- avian influenza
- Newcastle disease
- general virus isolation and serology
You can provide additional samples or information with the ancillary submission form (APHA5).

Testing is carried out by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

If you suspect bird flu (avian influenza) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu) or Newcastle disease (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/newcastle-disease), you must report it immediately by calling:
- xx-xxxx-xxxx if you’re in England
- xx-xxxx-xxxx if you’re in Wales
- your local Field Services Office (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contact-apha#scotland-apha-field-services) if you’re in Scotland
Bird flu is a notifiable disease (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/notifiable-diseases-in-animals) in poultry and other captive birds. If you do not report it, you’re breaking the law.

Fees, test codes and turnaround times

Search for the fees, codes and maximum turnaround times for each test on the APHA export price list (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apha-test-fees-for-export-captive-avian-import-and-abc).

Submitting samples

You must follow the rules for packaging and sending pathological material (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-pack-and-label-samples-for-submission-to-apha).

Send this form and your sample to:

Sample ReceptionAPHA WeybridgeNew HawAddlestoneSurreyKT15 3NB

How to pay

You enter into a contract with APHA when the Veterinary Investigation Centre receives your sample and submission form.

You will be sent an invoice with instructions on how to set up an account to make payment. You must pay within 28 days of the date of invoice. APHA reserves the right to withhold services for accounts in arrears.

See our general terms and conditions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apha-standard-terms-and-conditions) that apply to testing where no specific contract is signed.

Receiving your test results

Check the price list (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apha-test-fees-for-export-captive-avian-import-and-abc) for the maximum processing time for each test.

Test results are returned as soon as possible. If you need the findings urgently, you should include this on the form.

Reports are sent by email. You can ask for the report to be sent by post. Reports sent by special delivery will result in extra charges and you will need to ask the centre for this service. You can also ask that results are sent to recipients other than yourself.

Contact APHA lab services

General enquiries: xx-xxxx-xxxx Avian virology: xx-xxxx-xxxx Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

If you need an accessible version of this form email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
AME Building Ltd v A Robbins (one of HM Inspectors of Health and Safety): 2501982/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in AME Building Ltd v A Robbins (one of HM Inspectors of Health and Safety): 2501982/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dabaa769606cdea9e0883c/AME_Building_Limited_v_Andrea_Robbins__one_of_His_Majesty_s_Inspectors_of_Health_and_Safety__-_2501982-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Enterococcus spp. bacteraemia: voluntary surveillance 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Trends in voluntary reports of Enterococcus spp. by age, sex and geographical distribution in England.

See also:

Annual report for 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/enterococcus-spp-bacteraemia-voluntary-surveillance-2022).

Annual report for 2021 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/enterococcus-spp-bacteraemia-voluntary-surveillance-2021).

Annual report for 2020 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/enterococcus-spp-bacteraemia-voluntary-surveillance-2020).

Earlier reports (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/enterococcus-spp-bacteraemia-voluntary-surveillance) were published by Public Health England.
5C Kingswood Road, Ilford, IG3 8UE​ - LON/00BC/MNR/2025/0651
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber Decision of Mr D Jagger MRICS and Mrs J Hawkins, Dated 20th May 2025

Read Final Decision in - 5C Kingswood Road, Ilford, IG3 8UE​ - LON/00BC/MNR/2025/0651 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683843ecc99c4f37ab4e8662/250529_-_5C_Kingswood_Rd_Signed__Decision.pdf) Read Extended Reasons in - 5C Kingswood Road, Ilford, IG3 8UE​ - LON/00BC/MNR/2025/0651 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683843f89c65cc8cdbae651c/250529_-_Extended_reasons_5C_Kingswood_Rd.pdf)
J M Zorba v Mr J Coombe T/a Doggy Day Care Cornwall: 6022812/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J M Zorba v Mr J Coombe T/a Doggy Day Care Cornwall: 6022812/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6867c252a08d3a3ca3b67755/J_M_Zorba_-vs-_Mr_Jordan_Coombe_t.a_Doggy_Day_Care_Cornwall_-_Judgment.pdf).
Advice issued under the Business Appointment Rules for Ministers
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

The Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards considers applications under the Government’s Business Appointment Rules (BARs) for former ministers

The Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards considers applications under the government’s Business Appointment Rules (BARs) for former ministers. Advice issued under the BARs by the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/advice-issued-under-the-business-appointment-rules-for-ministers/advice-issued-under-the-business-appointment-rules-for-ministers) is published when appointments are taken up or announced.

The Independent Adviser has not had a role in advice issued under the BARs by ACOBA (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/advice-issued-under-the-business-appointment-rules-for-ministers/advice-issued-under-the-bars-by-acoba?preview=8904691) before it closed on 12 October 2025 but taken up or announced by the applicant and therefore published subsequently.

Advice published by ACOBA before its closure is available on its website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/advisory-committee-on-business-appointments).
Ms N A Pryce v Westgate Cleaning Services Ltd: 2301243/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N A Pryce v Westgate Cleaning Services Ltd: 2301243/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878c347a52cca025ef5bdb3/Ms_N_A_Pryce_v_Westgate_Cleaning_Services_Ltd_2301243-2024_Strike-Out_Judgment_10-07-25.pdf).
Cleaning out the pipes
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

West Midlands Traffic Commissioner Miles Dorrington recently heard the case of The Pipe Corporation and sole director Darren Sockett.

Across two public inquiries, a disturbing picture appeared.

Commissioner Dorrington heard that the operator’s licence, held since 2003 requires strict adherence to legal obligations, including proper use and display of vehicle identity discs but a vehicle operating under the licence displayed a disc that was invalid and did not match the licence type or vehicle registration.

Further to this, no written maintenance records were kept, breaching legal requirements and posing potential risks to road safety. The operator failed to maintain vehicles in a roadworthy condition and keep records for inspection.

During the inquiry, the director’s claims, including attempts to blame COVID-19 for administrative lapses, were deemed deliberately false. The timelines were incorrect and despite the second vehicle had being in Mr Sockett’s possession since January 2020, he offered no plausible explanation as to how in the 3 years and 10 months between acquiring the vehicle, and the DVSA taking note of it, he had not noticed the incorrect identity disc.

Commissioner Dorrington said “Being deliberately untruthful in a public inquiry, even just once, is the very worst type of conduct that any director of a company that holds an operator’s licence can embark upon. It cuts to the very heart of the operator licensing system; the issue of trust. It demonstrates that right up to and including the public inquiry the director cannot be trusted. Here that director is Mr Sockett and for being deliberately untruthful before me means that I no longer trust him.”

The commissioner did acknowledge the positive steps taken, the operator has engaged a transport consultant, initiated staff training, and committed to a compliance audit. A formal maintenance agreement has also been established, and efforts are underway to adhere to the terms the licence.

Despite these mitigating circumstances, the commissioner still revoked the licence of the Pipe Corporation and disqualified both it and the director from holding or obtaining a licence for six months, further details here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/decision-for-the-pipe-corporation-ltd-od1016457) and here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/decision-for-the-pipe-corporation-ltd-od1016457-and-mr-darren-sockett-sole-director).

For any press enquiries, please contact:

Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Sarah Homer
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Sarah was appointed Director General for Delivery and Group Chief Operating Officer at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 30 June 2025. Previously Sarah was Director General for Portfolio Delivery at Defra from July 2023 to June 2025 and Director General Group Chief Operating Officer at Defra from January 2019 to July 2023. Prior to joining Defra, Sarah has spent over 25 years working in local government and the private sector. Most recently, Sarah was Managing Director of Local Government Shared Services and prior to that, Chief Operating Officer of Havering Council.

Sarah was appointed Director General for Delivery and Group Chief Operating Officer at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 30 June 2025.

Previously Sarah was Director General for Portfolio Delivery at Defra from July 2023 to June 2025 and Director General Group Chief Operating Officer at Defra from January 2019 to July 2023.

Prior to joining Defra, Sarah has spent over 25 years working in local government and the private sector. Most recently, Sarah was Managing Director of Local Government Shared Services and prior to that, Chief Operating Officer of Havering Council.
Cervical screening: an easy guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

A leaflet about cervical screening by and for women with learning disabilities.

Healthcare professionals, carers or family can use this leaflet to discuss cervical screening with a woman who has learning disabilities.

Screening providers can use the easy guide in conjunction with the cervical screening easy read invitation letter template (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-supporting-women-with-learning-disabilities) to invite women with learning disabilities for screening.

Providers can also direct people who cannot read or do not like written words to the Beyond Words cervical screening picture story (https://booksbeyondwords.co.uk/resources-dl), which includes a suggested storyline for family members, carers or health professionals to refer to.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Sports Intel AI Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Decision for applicant Intel Corporation against registration number 16040918, applicant successful.

Application number 5282

Applicant Intel Corporation objected to the name used by Sports Intel AI 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.
Completing local authority housing statistics 2024 to 2025: guidance notes and bulk upload
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Guidance notes and form for completing the 2024 to 2025 local authority housing statistics

The purpose of this return is to collect statistical data for:
- the evidence base to inform and monitor government strategies, policies and business objectives
- responding to parliamentary questions
- policy development on housing issues
- evaluating the quality and value for money of public services and public bodies
- benchmarking and performance monitoring by local authorities
The data is also used in other statistical publications (for example the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government national statistics on the supply of affordable housing) and by other government departments.
Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe: UK Response, July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Ambassador Holland welcomes the OSCE Programme Office's engagement with the Government of Tajikistan during the reporting period, and its continued focus on promoting gender equality, fostering cross-border cooperation and supporting penal reforms.

Thank you, Madam Chair.

I warmly welcome Ms. Turcan to the Permanent Council and thank you for stepping into the leadership role during this transitional period. Strong leadership and reliable resourcing are essential for OSCE field missions to function effectively. We again urge participating States to resolve the budget impasse and ensure all OSCE institutions – including the Border Management Staff College – are adequately funded.

I would like to highlight several areas of the Programme Office’s work that are of particular importance to the UK.

First, the Mission’s efforts to promote gender equality and support survivors of domestic violence through Women’s Resource Centres and police capacity building. These centres provide vital shelter and services, helping women escape cycles of abuse and rebuild their lives. The UK remains deeply committed to addressing gender-based violence.

Second, the Programme Office’s role in fostering cross-border cooperation and regional security. We commend Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic for their leadership in peacefully resolving border disputes. These diplomatic achievements underscore the value of dialogue. The UK remains committed to working with Tajikistan, its neighbours, and the OSCE to address regional challenges, including those stemming from Afghanistan.

Third, we commend the Mission’s work in the human dimension, particularly on penal reform and embedding human rights in government training. We also welcome efforts to strengthen media standards. We note with regret that ODIHR’s observation mission were unable to implement their mandate for the elections in March and encourage all relevant parties to facilitate the required access in the future.

I would also like to commend the Government of Tajikistan for their continued leadership on climate and water security, not least demonstrated by their co-hosting of the International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation earlier this year resulting in the adoption of the Dushanbe Declaration. As climate change makes water access more competitive and harder to manage, cooperation and solutions become more vital.

Finally, we support Tajikistan’s ambitions for sustainable economic growth. Achieving this requires a stable, transparent investment climate grounded in the rule of law. This will attract quality foreign investment and create clean, inclusive growth for Tajik citizens.

Madam Chair, in closing, I thank Ms. Turcan again for her report and wish her continued success.

Thank you.
Miss S Marson v Gwanmesia Plastic Surgery Ltd: 6007448/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Marson v Gwanmesia Plastic Surgery Ltd: 6007448/2025 - Judgment by Consent (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d10a5bb6c608ff9421b0e2/Miss_Saskia_Marson_v_Gwanmesia_Plastic_Surgery_Limited_-_6007448-2025.pdf).
Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with T to V)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

A snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment positions with individual trading and investment partners overseas, for partners whose name begins with T, U or V.

These factsheets present the latest statistics on trade and investment between the UK and individual overseas partners.

All the figures in the factsheets are the most up to date, as at time of publication, the sources are clearly stated and there is an update schedule for future releases.

DBT recommends downloading the latest factsheet to make sure you’re using the most up-to-date statistics. Some statistics are revised on a regular basis.

These files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of these documents in a more accessible format, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Ms N Lopes v Reiss Ltd: 3305091/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N Lopes v Reiss Ltd: 3305091/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e28471d4a1b0665b8ee1c3/Ms_Neuza_Lopes_-_v_-_Reiss__Ltd_-_3305091-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
AI Security Institute
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-14)

The home of AI Security Institute on GOV.UK. The AI Security Institute’s mission is to equip governments with a scientific understanding of the risks posed by advanced AI. We conduct research and develop and test mitigations.

The AI Security Institute’s mission is to equip governments with a scientific understanding of the risks posed by advanced AI. We conduct research and develop and test mitigations.

AISI is part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology).
DH5 8AJ, A McCall & Sons (Houghton-Le-Spring) Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/GP3994ZQ/V002
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

View the application submitted by A McCall & Sons (Houghton-Le-Spring) Limited for Field House Quarry, Houghton-Le-Spring.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:

waste and mining waste operations

installations

water discharge and groundwater activities

medium combustion plant and specified generators

The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:

what the application is about

when you need to comment by

The Environment Agency will decide:

whether to grant or refuse the application

what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Accessible railways roadmap
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Sets out actions government is taking to make railways more accessible, leading up to the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR).

The accessibility roadmap for rail sets out steps being taken to improve accessibility across the rail network in the lead up to the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR).

It is designed to be practical and achievable, focusing on actions that are underway or planned and sets a strong foundation for GBR to build on.
Benefits in kind statistics: June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

These statistics provide information about the company cars provided as benefits in kind to employees by employers.

What does this publication tell me?

This publication contains a series of tables about the company cars provided as benefits in kind to employees by employers. These tables show the number of recipients of such benefits, the taxable value of the benefits and the Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NIC) liabilities on them. Breakdowns are provided by income level and geographical region of the recipient and by the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emission level and fuel type of the vehicle.

Company car statistics are provided for tax year 2022 to 2023 alongside earlier years. Provisional information for 2023 to 2024 has also been included in this publication.

Figures are based on 2 sources of data on company cars:
- P11D forms returned by employers after the end of the tax year
- company cars reported by employers in Real-Time Information submissions
A further table reports the total amount of Class 1A National Insurance paid on all benefits in kind (including company cars), and the corresponding value of those benefits.

These statistics are produced annually.

The background quality report (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/benefits-in-kind-statistics-june-2023/benefit-in-kind-statistics-background-quality-report) provides further details of the tax and National Insurance treatment of company cars, describes the data sources and modelling and projection methods and describes the completeness and accuracy of the data used.

Statistical contacts

Enquiries about statistics on taxable benefits in kind and expenses should be directed to the statisticians responsible for these statistics by contacting xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Any media enquiries should be directed to the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Press Office.
Ms A Cirignaco v Coffee To Envy: 6020508/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Circignaco v Coffee for Envy: 6020508/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f7847090615dd92bc90e33/Ms_A_Circignaco__v_Coffee_for_Envy_6020508-24_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms A Cirignaco v Coffee To Envy: 6020508/2024 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68501f6d29fb1002010c4ea8/Ms_A_Cirignaco_v_Coffee_To_Envy_6020508-2024_Certificate_of_correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms A Cirignaco v Coffee To Envy: 6020508/2024 - Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68501f9001d3b0e7b62da750/Ms_A_Cirignaco_v_Coffee_To_Envy_6020508-24__Judgment.pdf).
Crime and Policing Bill 2025: economic notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Economic notes relating to the Crime and Policing Bill 2025.

Economic notes relating to the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.

We are aware that these publications may have accessibility issues. We are working on accessible versions.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Water investment to fuel jobs, growth and sustainability in Bath
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Water Minister Emma Hardy visits the £35 million expansion of the Saltford Water Recycling Plant which will support economic and residential growth in Bath

Communities in Bath are set to benefit from new jobs, economic growth, and improved water quality on the River Avon with the expansion of the Saltford Water Recycling Plant.

After years of failure, our water infrastructure is crumbling, and public anger is growing over leaking pipes and sewage spills. We haven’t built a new reservoir in over 30 years, and by 2050, demand will exceed supply.

Visiting the site today (March 10), Water Minister Emma Hardy highlighted the project as a prime example of how £104 billion in private sector investment—the largest since privatisation—is driving forward major water infrastructure nationwide, including sewage pipes, treatment works, and nine reservoirs.

This builds on the government’s Plan for Change, which will support the infrastructure Britain needs to boost growth, construct 1.5 million new homes, and clean up our rivers, lakes and seas for good.

Water Minister Emma Hardy said:

“This new expansion and major investment will create jobs, unlock new homes and ensure Bath thrives for generations to come through the government’s Plan for Change.

“We’ve been clear that we must go further and faster to fix our water infrastructure, which is why £104 billion of private-sector investment is being spent on upgrading the water sector.

“This funding will develop infrastructure nationwide, unlocking 1.5 million new homes, 150 major projects, and powering industries like gigafactories and data centres.”

This comes as the Water Minister and Environment Secretary travel to iconic water sites such as Windermere, the River Wye, the Havant Thicket Reservoir and others to set out how a wave of new water infrastructure will underpin the building of new homes, create jobs and turbocharge local economies.

Significant reforms are already reshaping the water sector, with bold action driving real change. The government has put an end to water companies prioritising unjustified bonuses and shareholder payouts through our Water Act (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-law-to-ban-bonuses-for-polluting-water-bosses), rather than investing in our crumbling water infrastructure.

Money earmarked for investment will be ringfenced so it can only be spent on infrastructure upgrades, not paying bonuses or shareholder payouts.
Mr Sani v Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: 2200767/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Sani v Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: 2200767/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f7a68345705eb1a1513eb8/Mr_Sani_v_Imperial_College_Healthcare_NHS_Trust_-_2200767-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr B Sani v Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: 2200767/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68385cea9c65cc8cdbae6532/Mr_Braima_Sani_v_Imperial_College_Healthcare_NHS_Trust_-__2200767-2024.pdf).
Virtual Operations
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 Virtual Operations 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 Virtual Operations 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
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.
World Health Organization confirms MHRA to continue playing vital role in ensuring the quality of global biological medicines
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the successful redesignation of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)’s Science and Research group as one of its Collaborating Centres for the Standardisation and Evaluation of Biologicals for the next four years.

This is critical for the work this group at the MHRA does on behalf of the WHO to develop, produce and distribute physical standards that are applied to assure the quality of biological medicines.

Biological medicines, such as vaccines, are among the most important medicines available in preventing killer diseases. Increasingly, newly developed biological medicines will play an important role in global healthcare, opening up many possibilities for the prevention or treatment of disease and illness. The work the Science and Research group at the MHRA does for WHO helps to ensure that patients across the world receive biological medicines of the highest quality.

The Science and Research group at the MHRA, and formerly the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC), was granted its first designation back in 1954, and is one of only four institutes worldwide that WHO designates as a custodian laboratory for its International Biological Reference Preparations.

MHRA Interim Executive Director for Science and Research Nicola Rose is the Head of the Collaborating Centre. Nicola said:

Biological medicines are an increasingly important part of healthcare. Our role as the UK medicines regulator is to make sure the medicines people take are of an acceptable quality.

Standards allow both the public and medical practitioners to have confidence in the quality of the medicines they use.

Standards also can help enable manufacturers make use of new and innovative technologies – ensuring patients receive the most advanced treatments possible.

MHRA experts carry out four main responsibilities:

Supporting WHO in developing, producing, and distributing international standards and reference materials for quality control and assurance of clinically relevant biological materials.

Conducting collaborative research to assure the quality of vaccines and other biologicals.

Providing technical input that may inform WHO when developing international written standards and guidelines for production and quality control of vaccines and other biologicals.

Contributing to WHO’s regional work to assure the quality and safety of vaccines and other biologicals through the provision of technical support and technical assistance to build capacities.
Afolami, Bim -  Economic Secretary to the Treasury - ACOBA Advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Advice to Bim Afolami, former Economic Secretary to the Treasury, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Mr Afolami left his role at the Treasury in July 2024

Chief of Staff and Strategy, Acrisure, LLC

Mr Afolami sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Acrisure, LLC. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d057e3dbe565b4fe30785f/Advice_Letter_-_Bim_Afolami__Chief_of_Staff_and_Strategy__Acrisure_LLC.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in February 2025; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/afolami-bim-economic-secretary-to-the-treasury-acoba-advice/advice-letter-bim-afolami-chief-of-staff-and-strategy-acrisure-llc)

Board Member, Quoted Companies Alliance

Mr Afolami sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Quoted Companies Alliance. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a87448969253904d1557bd/Advice_letter_-_Bim_Afolami__Board_Member__Quoted_Companies_Alliance.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in December 2024; the appointment was taken up in February 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/afolami-bim-economic-secretary-to-the-treasury-acoba-advice/advice-letter-bim-afolami-board-member-quoted-companies-alliance)

Senior Adviser to the CEO, Peel Hunt

Mr Afolami sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Peel Hunt. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b5c3fccc8356c3c882a97d/Advice_Letter_-_Bim_Afolami__Special_Adviser_to_the_CEO__Peel_Hunt.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in October 2024; and the appointment was taken up in January 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/afolami-bim-economic-secretary-to-the-treasury-acoba-advice/advice-letter-bim-afolami-senior-adviser-to-the-ceo-peel-hunt?preview=8822479)

Non Executive Director, HSBC UK

Mr Afolami sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with HSBC UK. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d0556cad017430364eef21/Advice_Letter_-_Bim_Afolami__Non_Executive_Director__HSBC_UK.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in December 2024; and the appointment was taken up in January 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/afolami-bim-economic-secretary-to-the-treasury-acoba-advice/advice-letter-bim-afolami-non-executive-director-hsbc-uk?preview=8508985)
Me Learning 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 Me Learning 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 Me Learning 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
Product Safety Report: iScooter Kids Electric Scooter S6Pro (2504-0113)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Product Safety Report for iScooter Kids Electric Scooter S6Pro presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: iScooter Kids Electric Scooter, S6Pro

Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock as the plug does not meet dimensional requirements.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The distance from the live pin to the outside edge is insufficient. A user could touch this live pin while using the product and receive an electric shock.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification: 2504-0113

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Robert Sutcliffe
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Robert Sutcliffe

Teacher reference number: 1064831

Teacher’s date of birth: 26 December 1986

Location teacher worked: Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

Date of professional conduct panel: 03 April 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Robert Sutcliffe of Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Priorities for the CAA within the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Government's expectations for how the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will prioritise work within the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector.

Letter from the Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security and Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation to the Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The letter sets out expectations for how the CAA will prioritise growth in the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector.

These expectations are within the work programme that the Department for Transport has agreed to grant to the CAA for 2025 to 2026.
Southend United Community & Education Trust
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 Southend United Community & Education Trust 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 Southend United Community & Education Trust 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
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.
Botulism: infection in people who inject drugs
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Advice for people who inject drugs (PWID) on reducing the risk of wound botulism.

This content was originally produced by Public Health England (PHE). This content is now owned and managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Wound botulism is a rare and very serious bacterial infection that is acquired when spores of the botulism bacterium get into the body. The spores can be found in soil but may also be present in contaminated supplies of street drugs such as heroin.

Drug users may become infected through injecting the contaminated drugs into the skin and muscles. This document provides advice on how to reduce the risk of infection.
Thorncliffe Building Supplies 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 Thorncliffe Building Supplies 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 Thorncliffe Building Supplies Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.