theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Mr J McCallum v R Lorimer: 8001420/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J McCallum v R Lorimer: 8001420/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842c6ba5e925395728060ae/Mr_J_McCallum_v_Robert_Lorimer_-_8001420.2024_-_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
NIO: Workforce management information, September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs

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

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/workforce-management-information-northern-ireland-office).
Regulatory Horizons Council: the Governance of Engineering Biology
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

An independent report to government from the Regulation Horizons Council about the governance of engineering biology.

This report sets out a framework for governing engineering biology as platform technology. This framework addresses the challenges surrounding the effective governance of products across a broad range of enterprises.

The report makes six recommendations intended to provide the framework for future decisions on engineering biology governance, to be undertaken on a sectoral or market basis or based on common sets of properties.

The Regulatory Horizons Council (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/regulatory-horizons-council-rhc) (RHC) is an independent expert committee that identifies the implications of technological innovation, and provides government with impartial, expert advice on the regulatory reform required to support its rapid and safe introduction.
IFM22043 - Real Estate Investment Trust: Conditions and tests: The Property Rental Business Condition: Condition C : CTA2010/S529(2A) and (2B)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)


To join and remain in the regime, a UK-REIT is required to meet the property rental business condition (IFM22020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/investment-funds/ifm22020)). Both conditions A and B, or, alternatively, from 11 July 2023, condition C, must be met throughout each accounting period of the company or group.

From 22 February 2024 onwards condition C of the property rental business condition is that the property rental business involves at least one commercial rental property which is valued at £20million or more at any time from ‘the relevant time’ onwards. The value of £20million initially only applied at the relevant time. This was changed from 22 February 2024 to ensure that failure to meet the condition would not arise simply as a result of subsequent fluctuations in value. For example, if a REIT company acquires a property when it is worth £25m in 2024, Condition C would still be met by the company in 2027 even though the property is only then worth £18m.

At least one property

CTA2010/S529(2A) enables a REIT company or group REIT to meet the property rental business condition where it only holds one property, but that this property must be:
- designed, fitted or equipped for the purpose of being rented as a commercial unit, and
- rented or available for rent as a commercial unit.
In addition, the property must have a value of £20million or more either on or after the relevant time.

The relevant time

The relevant time for valuation of the property for the purpose of condition C is defined in CTA2010/S529(2B).

From 22 February 2024 the relevant time is the later of:
- entry to the REIT regime, and
- when the property was acquired
Prior to this, the relevant time was when an existing REIT group or company ceased to meet property rental business conditions A and/or B, or, for a company entering the REIT regime, the date of entry.
Raeburn Training
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 Raeburn Training 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 Raeburn Training recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community through offering work placements within Raeburn Training or our sister companies: Guaranteed interviews for veterans meeting selection criteria Freelance instructor work opportunities for those leaving the service Discounted training courses to the Armed Forces

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.
AI Airlock: the regulatory sandbox for AIaMD
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

A proactive, collaborative, agile and the first of its kind approach to identifying and addressing the challenges faced by AI as a Medical Device (AIaMD).

About the AI Airlock

The MHRA AI Airlock was launched in Spring 2024 and is the MHRA’s first regulatory sandbox for AI as a Medical Device (AIaMD) products. The project will enhance our understanding and accelerate solutions to novel regulatory challenges for AIaMD.

Using real-world products, the AI Airlock will bring together expertise from within the MHRA and key partners including the UK Approved Bodies, the NHS and other regulators. The outputs will inform subsequent AI Airlock phases in the short term, and future MHRA guidance and policy in the longer term, while exploring any limitations of existing approaches to demonstrating regulatory compliance.

This webpage contains information about the project, the key partners, pilot cohort candidates and some examples of potential issues we expect to address in the project.
DSIT: spending over £500, July 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DSIT spending over £500 (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/1f6d291e-fd0a-4651-9b1c-a67734cce90d/dsit-spending-over-500-also-known-as-epcs-or-gpc)
Mr G Subhani v Solent Blue Line Ltd: 1401417/2024 and 1401418/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Subhani v Solent Blue Line Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b5f56b04a520c505184ed/Mr_G_Subhani_-vs-_Solent_Blue_Line_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_and_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgement.pdf).
Sandy Moss OBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Sandy Moss became the Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe in August 2021. Find out more about Sandy Moss .

Sandy Moss became the Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe in August 2021.

Find out more about Sandy Moss (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-the-united-kingdoms-permanent-representative-to-the-council-of-europe-sandy-moss).
ProCon Wind Energy 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 ProCon Wind Energy 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 ProCon Wind Energy Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Immigration detention reform programme: evaluation report
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

This report presents the findings of an evaluation of changes to policy and practice (2016 to 2020) made as part of the immigration detention reform programme.

This report considers whether changes to policy and practice between 2016 and 2020, as part of the immigration detention reform programme, were delivering the programme aims. This was undertaken by analysing quantitative indicators over the period January 2016 to June 2020, and through evaluations of measures to reform immigration detention.

The analysis found pre-detention processes involving the detention gatekeeper, accompanied by the processes for assessing vulnerability in detention, were an effective way of safeguarding vulnerable adults and protecting people with the most severe vulnerabilities from long stays in detention. Some smaller changes had a significant impact on the experience of people in detention. There was also a more general trend of a reduction in the use of immigration detention over this period. However, there were few activities to ensure transparency was a key part of detention reform.

This research was commissioned by the last Conservative government, and prior to 5 July 2024.
Mr Z Ovcina v West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: 3303742/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Z Ovcina v West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: 3303742/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6807658f3bdfd1243078e6a5/Mr_Z_Ovcina_v_West_Hertfordshire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust_CMPH_Judgment.pdf).
Working for British Deputy High Commission Lagos
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)


Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos or one of the other UK delegations, DBT offices, other government departments or consulates in Lagos, visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Framework for evaluating category B evidence
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

How to gather and assess evidence to meet the government’s definitions for ‘legal’ and ‘sustainable’ for timber buying.

This framework has been developed to provide support to both procurement staff and suppliers on the provision and assessment of Category B evidence. It:
- introduces the framework
- looks at how to assess Category B evidence
- reviews criteria for evaluating supply chain management and forest management requirements
- provides checklists for submission of information and evidence
Health Inequalities Dashboard: May 2025 data update
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Updated data for health inequalities for England, English regions and local authorities.

The Health Inequalities Dashboard (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/inequality-tools) presents data on health inequalities for England, English regions and local authorities. It presents measures of inequality for 19 indicators, mostly drawn from the Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/public-health-outcomes-framework).

Data is available for a number of dimensions of inequality. Most indicators show socioeconomic inequalities, including by level of deprivation, and some indicators show inequalities between ethnic groups. For smoking prevalence, data is presented for a wider range of dimensions, including sexual orientation and religion.

Details of the latest release can be found in ‘Health Inequalities Dashboard: statistical commentary, May 2025’.
Finding and using a regulated immigration advice organisation
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

What you should look for in an immigration adviser and how to find one regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority.

This document provides you with advice on how to choose an immigration adviser.

The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) regulates organisations across the UK. IAA-regulated organisations can help with all aspects of immigration advice, from one-off advice about a specific issue you may have, making an application for entry clearance and leave to remain in the UK, appealing Home Office decisions, and even in some instances, applications for judicial review.
Midstream gas system: update to the market
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-29)

This update sets out challenges facing the gas system during the transitional period and government plans for future engagement on these issues.

This update sets out how the government is planning for the future of the gas system in Great Britain, as part of the UK’s transition to a secure, affordable, and net zero energy system.

Gas continues to play a vital role in the UK’s energy mix—providing heat for homes, fuel for industry, and flexibility for electricity generation. However, as the UK accelerates its shift to clean energy, the role of gas is changing. This update outlines the government’s understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead, and the steps being taken to manage the transition in a way that is fair, resilient, and cost-effective.

The document identifies three key challenges for the gas system, which the government will be considering over the months and years ahead:
- ensuring resilience of gas supply and infrastructure as UKCS production declines and reliance on other forms of supply increases
- balancing infrastructure investment and affordability to maintain a safe and reliable network while protecting consumers from spikes in bills
- in the longer term, managing a planned and orderly operational transition as parts of the gas network are repurposed or decommissioned
There will be various opportunities to support and feed into this programme of work in the coming months, including:
- a consultation on gas system resilience in autumn 2025
- a call for evidence on network investment and cost recovery in late 2025
- a call for evidence on the operational transition of the gas system in 2026
This is the first major publication on the gas system in many years and marks the beginning of a wider programme of engagement with industry, consumers, and stakeholders.
Communiqués from the Finance: Interministerial Standing Committee
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

A note of the meetings held by the Finance: Interministerial Standing Committee.

Communiqués from the Finance: Interministerial Standing Committee. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury from the UK Government and finance ministers from the devolved governments meet regularly to consider the impact of economic and finance matters affecting the UK.
Council Taxbase statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

This collection brings together all documents relating to Council Taxbase statistics.

Summary totals at an England level of the number of dwellings, the number of dwellings that are exempt from Council Tax, and the number liable for Council Tax.

Feedback

We are interested in understanding more about how our data is used and the decisions they inform. This is important for us so we can provide a high quality service which meets users’ needs. Please contact us with feedback at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mortgages: Actions for possession bulletin January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Mortgages business in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period January to March 2025

This bulletin provides statistics for cases received (i.e. writs and originating summonses issued), cases disposed and final orders made in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period January to March 2025 and commentary on trends observed for this quarter in each year from 2016.
IU v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: [2025] UKUT 130 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wright on 15 April 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-ULCW (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682746cf50dbd3ce8372ab4e/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-ULCW.pdf).

Judicial Summary

This is a decision about activity 8 in Schedule 6 to the Universal Credit Regulations 2013. That activity is about “navigation and maintaining safety”. This decision concludes that activity 8 is about only one activity which involves both maintaining safety and navigation. The descriptors under activity 8 all therefore have to be read accordingly and include whether the descriptor can be carried out or competed safely.
Customs Declaration Completion Requirements for The Northern Ireland Protocol
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Northern Ireland Protocol CDS Tariff Guide (Imports, Exports) supplementing the current version of the UK Trade Tariff: Volume 3 for CDS.

How to read the UK Trade Tariff: Volume 3 (Imports, Exports) for Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for goods declared under the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The first part of this supplement will provide high level information on the customs requirements of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The second part of this supplement will provide the specific changes and declaration completion instructions for the Customs Declaration Service.
McAndrew Martin 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 McAndrew Martin 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 McAndrew Martin Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Mr P Graffagnino v The Hart Lounge: 3306978/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Graffagnino v The Hart Lounge: 3306978/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689dc5872e8cc8ec5b35724a/Mr_P_Graffagnino_V_The_Hart_Lounge__3306978.2023_Strike_out_Judgment.pdf).
Child maintenance: client funds account 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Account for the client funds relating to the 1993, 2003 and 2012 statutory child maintenance schemes for the year 2024 to 2025.

Under the 1993, 2003, and 2012 statutory child maintenance schemes the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for collecting money from non-resident parents and paying this to the parents with the main care of the child. In some cases, where parents have received benefits, the money is directly paid to DWP.

HM Treasury requires DWP to publish an account for this money, known as the client funds account, that is separate from the accounts for the rest of its activities.
Angus 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 Angus 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 Angus Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Sending parcels between Great Britain and Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Find out how to send parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

Sending correspondence from Great Britain to Northern Ireland

Correspondence sent from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to Northern Ireland is exempt from any requirements. These include letters, postcards and printed matter.

Sending goods in parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland

Arrangements for sending parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland depend on the type of parcel you are moving and whether you’re:
- a private individual in Great Britain sending a parcel to a private individual in Northern Ireland or returning goods to a business in Northern Ireland (http://www.gov.uk/guidance/sending-parcels-from-great-britain-to-northern-ireland-between-private-individuals)
- a business in Great Britain sending parcels to a private individual in Northern Ireland or a business in Northern Ireland (http://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-send-parcels-from-a-business-in-great-britain-to-a-private-individual-or-a-business-in-northern-ireland)
- an express operator or another organisation responsible for sending parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland (http://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-move-parcels-from-great-britain-to-northern-ireland-for-parcel-carriers)
Sending sanitary and phytosanitary goods in parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland

In addition to standard requirements, there may be additional requirements when you’re sending sanitary and phytosanitary goods in parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

Find out how to send sanitary and phytosanitary goods in parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sending-parcels-from-great-britain-to-northern-ireland).

Sending excise goods in parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland

In addition to standard requirements, excise duty may be payable on the movement of excise goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Businesses sending excise goods in parcels can no longer delay and must account for all excise duty on all movements where you are liable to pay.

Read more about how to account for duty under the excise duty offset mechanism (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/receive-goods-into-and-remove-goods-from-an-excise-warehouse-excise-notice-197#the-excise-duty-offset-mechanism).

Send parcels from Northern Ireland to Great Britain

Qualifying Northern Ireland goods continue to have unfettered access to Great Britain when they are sent in parcels or freight. Unfettered access means that you can move parcels as normal, with no new requirements.

A small number of goods may be categorised as non-qualifying Northern Ireland goods. In this case, you may need to meet additional customs requirements such as making an entry summary declaration.

Find out more about moving qualifying goods from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-qualifying-goods-from-northern-ireland-to-the-rest-of-the-uk).
Resilient Risk Management
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 Resilient Risk Management 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 Resilient Risk Management recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Safety Report: Counterfeit Surron Hyper Bee Electric Motorcycle QL2000DY-2 (2506-0028)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Product Safety Report for Counterfeit Surron Hyper Bee Electric Motorcycle QL2000DY-2 presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Counterfeit Surron Hyper Bee Electric Motorcycle QL2000DY-2

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it has not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures.

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

Product information

Hazard

The electric motorbike and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures. There is no valid technical documentation for the product and no evidence of production control. There is a lack of labelling, marking and instructions. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the bike, battery, and charger, it may be possible for the charger and/or battery to overheat, causing a fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification: 2506-0028

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product Safety Report: Multifunction Blender (2509-0220)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Product Safety Report for unbranded multifunctional blender base presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Multifunction Blender

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as fuse within the plug has insufficient granular filler and does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding.

There is also no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied.

This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0220

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

This document sets out the government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 report, which was published on 4 September 2024.

The government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/publication-of-the-grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report) sets out the steps we are taking to implement the report’s recommendations at pace, as well as the wider work we are doing to make buildings safer.

A summary of our response is also available in 11 languages (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response-translations).

May 2025 update

The government’s first Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-government-progress-report) was published on 29 May 2025.
Mr P Turton v Masters Comms Ltd: 3301631/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Turton v Masters Comms Ltd: 3301631/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a48a79baccec3af36b3c0d/Mr_P_Turton__-_v_-_Masters_Comms_Ltd_-_3301631_-_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Seafarers and Income Tax: enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Call HMRC with Income Tax enquiries if you work on a ship.

Phone

Call HMRC with Income Tax enquiries if you work on a ship.

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Textphone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Outside UK: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Closed bank holidays (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays).

Phone lines are less busy before 10am, Monday to Friday.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Related content

Guidance
- Seafarers Earnings Deduction: tax relief if you work on a ship (https://www.gov.uk/seafarers-earnings-deduction-tax-relief-if-you-work-on-a-ship)
- Tax and National Insurance for oil and gas workers (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tax-and-national-insurance-for-oil-and-gas-workers)
HMRC contacts
- Non-UK residents Income Tax and Capital Gains: enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/non-uk-residents-income-tax-and-capital-gains-enquiries)
- Non-UK residents: payment enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/non-uk-residents-payment)
- Seafarers and National Insurance: enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/seafarers-and-national-insurance-enquiries)
Mr T Akhtar v Cleartech Communications Ltd: 6003271/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Akhtar v Cleartech Communications Ltd: 6003271/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbd2ccef1c2f72bc1e4c3e/Mr_T_Akhtar_v_Cleartech_Communications_Limited_-_6003271_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
NHS population screening programmes: KPI reports 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Key performance indicator (KPI) data reports for NHS population screening programmes for financial year 2025 to 2026.

The key performance indicators (KPIs) are used to measure how the NHS screening programmes are performing and aim to give a high-level overview of programme quality.

The files published each quarter are:
- the antenatal and newborn (ANNB) KPI data tables
- the young person and adult (YPA) KPI data tables
These high-level reports present the KPI data for all 11 national screening programmes. The NHS screening programmes selected the KPIs to define consistent performance measures for a selection of public health priorities. They give a high-level overview of the quality of screening programmes at important points on the screening pathway.

KPIs contribute to the quality assurance of screening programmes but are not, in themselves, enough to quality assure or performance manage screening services.

Screening KPIs are contained within the section 7a agreements between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England and in the Public Health Outcomes Frameworks (PHOF).

These reports focus on the most recent data collected with the national comparisons to quarterly performance over the past 3 to 4 years.
Complaints, whistleblowing and malpractice privacy notices for Ofqual
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

How Ofqual will use your data if you raise a complaint, malpractice or whistleblowing concern.

It’s our job to tell you how we will collect and use your information, why we need it and what your rights are. We do this to comply with data protection legislation and to protect your privacy.

It is necessary for us to collect and hold personal information about you in order to investigate and administer your complaint, or to investigate your malpractice or whistleblowing concerns. If you make a report to Ofqual, we will hold the information you provide to us securely and use it to help us to handle and process your complaint.

The privacy notices on this page tell you what data we collect, who has access to it, how it is protected and how to exercise your rights in relation to the data we hold about you.
Phoenix companies and the role of the Insolvency Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

This guide explains the role of the insolvency service in investigating phoenixism

Phoenixing, or phoenixism, are terms used to describe when the same business or directors trade successively through a series of companies which liquidate or dissolve leaving debts unpaid.

Abusive phoenixism is when individuals use companies repeatedly to evade debts or for fraudulent purposes.
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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 Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service 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 Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service 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.
James Mitton
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

James Mitton is the Director General for the Enterprise Transformation Group at His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), where he drives strategic initiatives to transform the delivery of services to businesses and individuals. Leading a dynamic team, James focuses on enhancing digital capabilities, improving operational efficiency, and fostering agile working practices to elevate both customer and colleague experiences. James joined HMRC in 2022 as Director of Benefits and Credits Operations, where he spearheaded key projects to improve customer experience, ensure compliance, and accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies. With a strong track record in service transformation, he is committed to driving large-scale change, innovation, and building high-performing teams. Prior to HMRC, James had a successful career in Retail, Financial Services, Telecoms and Utilities, where he gained extensive expertise in strategy, organisational change and digital transformation.

James Mitton is the Director General for the Enterprise Transformation Group at His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), where he drives strategic initiatives to transform the delivery of services to businesses and individuals. Leading a dynamic team, James focuses on enhancing digital capabilities, improving operational efficiency, and fostering agile working practices to elevate both customer and colleague experiences.

James joined HMRC in 2022 as Director of Benefits and Credits Operations, where he spearheaded key projects to improve customer experience, ensure compliance, and accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies. With a strong track record in service transformation, he is committed to driving large-scale change, innovation, and building high-performing teams.

Prior to HMRC, James had a successful career in Retail, Financial Services, Telecoms and Utilities, where he gained extensive expertise in strategy, organisational change and digital transformation.
Mr O R Gurung v Specialised Recruitment Services Ltd: 3305357/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O R Gurung v Specialised Recruitment Services Ltd: 3305357/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cf0f6e1e8cf8d652e5c80d/Mr_Om_Raj_Gurung_v_Specialised_Recruitment_Services_LTD_3305357_2023_Judgment.pdf).