theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
PHP / Assura merger inquiry
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has investigated the completed acquisition by Primary Health Properties plc of Assura plc.

Statutory timetable

Phase 1

CMA clearance decision

29 October 2025: The CMA has cleared the completed acquisition by PHP of Assura.
- Full text decision (PDF, 582KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69159f579d50fc2fe81616f9/Final_decision_13_November_2025.pdf) (13.11.25)
Launch of merger inquiry

3 September 2025: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- Commencement notice (PDF, 88KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b6d6773f3e5483efdba8dc/Commencement_notice_3_September_2025.pdf) (3.9.25)
Invitation to comment: closed

4 July 2025: The CMA is issuing this preliminary ‘invitation to comment’ to allow interested parties to submit to the CMA any initial views on the impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK. The CMA has not yet launched its formal investigation into this transaction. This invitation to comment is the first part of the CMA’s information-gathering process.

To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.

Pre-notification

The CMA has received the necessary information from the parties to commence pre-notification.

Initial enforcement order

8 August 2025: The CMA has served an initial enforcement order (IEO) under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on Primary Health Properties plc and Assura plc.
- Initial enforcement order (PDF, 247KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68999b3de7be62b4f06431eb/Initial_Enforcement_Order.pdf) (11.8.25)
Amendments / consents granted
- Derogation letter 12 August 2025 (PDF, 318KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689c51fcf0202b0e033f5ed5/Derogation_letter.pdf) (13.8.25)
- Derogation letter 15 August 2025 (PDF, 261KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a43bcca66f515db69343e5/__Derogation_letter_15_August_2025.pdf) (19.8.25)
- Derogation letter 1 October 2025 (PDF, 164KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e516b8ef1c2f72bc1e4e98/Derogation_letter_1_October_2025_.pdf) (8.10.25)
Contact

Please send written representations about any competition issues to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Privacy notice

Your name and contact details are your personal data. In collecting, receiving, storing, accessing and using your personal data, the CMA, as controller, is processing your personal data. The CMA processes personal data in accordance with data protection law. The CMA is processing your personal data so that it can contact you again, should it need further help or information from you, in order to carry out its merger work under Part 3 of the Enterprise Act 2002. For more information about how the CMA processes personal data and your rights relating to that data, please see our Privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/personal-information-charter).
Letter from the Chair of the Office for Value for Money (OVfM) to the Comptroller & Auditor General
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

An exchange of letters between David Goldstone CBE, Chair of the OVfM, and Gareth Davies, the Comptroller and Auditor General, about the OVfM’s input into Spending Review 2025.

As part of the OVfM’s continued engagement with the National Audit Office, these letters set out the OVfM’s input into Spending Review 2025, how it has delivered against the mandate set by the Chancellor of the Exchequer at Budget 2024, its planned next steps, and the NAO’s reflections.
HM Treasury business appointment rules advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

This collection brings together all documents relating to Treasury advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.

This collection provides information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of HM Treasury. It covers former staff at senior civil service levels SCS1 and SCS2 and equivalents and which fall within the scope of the business appointment rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/crown-servants-new-jobs-and-business-appointments). It also covers special advisers of equivalent level.

During the period October – December 2024, HM Treasury did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules.

During the period October - December 2023, HM Treasury did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules.

During the period July – September 2022, HM Treasury did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules

During the period January – March 2022, HM Treasury did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules

During the period October - December 2021, HM Treasury did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules

During the period April - June 2021, HM Treasury did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules

During the period July - September 2020, HM Treasury did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the business appointment rules.

During the period October - December 2018, HM Treasury did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the business appointment rules.

During the period April - June 2018, HM Treasury did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the business appointment rules.

During the period January to March 2018, HM Treasury did not issue any decisions on applications submitted under the business appointment rules.

During the period January to March 2017, HM Treasury did not issue any decisions on applications submitted under the business appointment rules.

During the period July - September 2019, HM Treasury did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the business appointment rules.
Cello Electronics
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 Cello Electronics 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 Cello Electronics 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:
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Dr S Jones v Scholars School System, Part of UK Curriculum Accreditation Body: 6017013/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr S Jones v Scholars School System, Part of UK Curriculum Accreditation Body: 6017013/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683da0941b807cfa6995e04e/Dr_Simon_Jones_v_Scholars_School_System__Part_of_UK_Curriculum_Accreditation_Body_6017013-2024.pdf).
SPE16800 - Miscellaneous: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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 (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
Product Recall: Nadara Mehndi (Henna) Cone (2412-0004)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

Product Recall for henna cone presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Nadara Mehndi (Henna) Cone

Hazard: This product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of excess phenol.

Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from distributors.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of excess phenol. Products containing an excess of phenol can cause skin burns and eye damage if applied to the skin. Phenol is also toxic if swallowed. Further information regarding phenol can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phenol-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from distributors. Owners should contact the distributor from which they purchased the product to request redress.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2412-0004

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
11 Marlborough Road, London W4 4EU: LON/00AT/LCP/2024/0001
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Resident Property Tribunal Decision of Judge H. Lumby and Mrs S Phillips MRICS on 27th March 2025

Read the full decision in 11 Marlborough Road, London W4 4EU: LON/00AT/LCP/2024/0001 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e57390a82c168e578c9bf3/Decision_-_11_Marlborough_Road_London.pdf).
Businesses' perception of regulation in the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Reports and data from the business perceptions survey, a survey of UK businesses' views on regulation. This longitudinal survey has been running since 2007.

The business perceptions survey provides insight into the impact that regulation has on UK businesses.

It is a longitudinal survey, which means it asks the same group of people similar questions over time to track how their views have changed.

The survey runs every 2 years and the first release was published in 2008.

This collection contains data tables for each release since 2014 and research and technical reports for each release since 2008. It also includes other government research analysing businesses’ views on regulation.
40 Dempster Road, LONDON, SW18 1AT: LON/00BJ/MNR/2025/0628
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge R Waterhouse FRICS and C Piarroux JP on 12 May 2025

Read the full decision in 40 Dempster Road, LONDON, SW18 1AT: LON/00BJ/MNR/2025/0628 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68261862b2527e8de9b01514/AA_250512_40_Dempster_Road_LONDON_SW18_1AT.pdf). Read the full reasons in 40 Dempster Road, LONDON, SW18 1AT: LON/00BJ/MNR/2025/0628 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6826187e85c0250741b01520/A__250512_40_Dempster_Road_LONDON_SW18_1AT.pdf).
An evaluation of the Cyber Runway programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Research into the effectiveness of Cyber Runway, a government accelerator programme to support the development and growth of cyber security businesses.

A strong cyber security sector is essential for security and prosperity in the modern digital economy. The government is helping to support growth and innovation in the cyber security sector by addressing known issues firms face, such as commercial and entrepreneurial skills, access to the funding and wider barriers to growth and commercialisation.

As part of this work the government is delivering the Cyber Runway programme to support firms at various stages of growth. The programme is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and is delivered by Plexal, with support from Deloitte and the Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT). This research evaluates the success of the programme since 2021/2022.

This research is part of the government’s wider work to grow the UK cyber security sector, develop the UK cyber ecosystem and increase cyber resilience across the UK economy.
Tim Green
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Tim became Interim Chief Executive on 9 June 2025, while Neil Hornby undertakes a secondment as Chief Executive of the Rural Payments Agency. Tim was previously Cefas’ Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO. Prior to taking up these posts, Tim held a range of senior roles in Cefas, including strategy, programme delivery and finance, and in the private sector, in finance leadership roles.

Tim became Interim Chief Executive on 9 June 2025, while Neil Hornby undertakes a secondment as Chief Executive of the Rural Payments Agency. Tim was previously Cefas’ Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO. Prior to taking up these posts, Tim held a range of senior roles in Cefas, including strategy, programme delivery and finance, and in the private sector, in finance leadership roles.
D Buckland v Slade Primary School And Attached Unit For Children With  Hearing Impairment and Kent County Council: 2308820/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Buckland v Slade Primary School And Attached Unit For Children With Hearing Impairment and Kent County Council: 2308820/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68de6f03c487360cc70ca063/D_bUCKLAND_v_Slade_Primary_School_and_Attached_Unit_For_Children_with_Hearing_Impairment_and_Kent_County_Council_2308820-2020_SO_JUD_PUB.pdf).
TTM13020 - Partnerships: Outline
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)


Computation of profit

Tonnage tax partner

For the purpose of calculating the profits of a tonnage tax company, the profits of a partnership are calculated as if the partnership were a tonnage tax company.The profits calculated in this way are then apportioned to the company, and to any other tonnage tax partner, in the normal way, so that:
- its share of any partnership tonnage tax profits is treated as (part of) its own tonnage tax profits,
- an appropriate proportion of the partnership’s ‘relevant shipping profits’, see TTM06010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm06010), will be franked by those tonnage tax profits, and
- its share of any other profits or losses is treated as its own profits or losses arising outside the ring-fence
If there is more than one tonnage tax company in the partnership then each such company calculates its partnership profits on the basis of a single computation worked out using the tonnage tax rules.If other corporate partners become tonnage tax companies at a later date, or if new tonnage tax companies join the partnership, those companies will change from computing their share of the profits on normal lines to computing their share of the profits on tonnage tax lines.

Non-tonnage tax partners

If the partnership includes partners other than tonnage tax companies a separate computation of the entire partnership profit is required computed on normal lines. The non-tonnage tax partners’ shares of profit are a share of that separate computation.

Multiple computations

In theory, there could be several types of partner in one corporate partnership. A separate computation will be required for each type of partner, for example
- Tonnage tax company – computes its share as if the partnership were a tonnage tax company;
- Non-tonnage tax company – computes its share using normal rules for computation of total partnership profits (under CTA09/S1259);
- Individual – computes his share using normal rules for computation of total partnership profits (under CTA09/S1258).
Non-resident partners

A separate computation will also be required to calculate the profits of a non-resident partner.The normal rule is that a non-resident should compute his share of the partnership profits using the normal rules for computation of total partnership profits, but only to the extent that those profits are derived from the carrying on of a trade or business in the United Kingdom, see DT1750 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/double-taxation-relief/dt1750).However, the normal rule may be amended by the terms of the Double Taxation Agreement (if any) with the non-resident’s country of residence. In many cases, the specific DTA may direct that profits derived from the operation of ships in international traffic will fall to be excluded from the computation of the non- resident’s share of the partnership profits.
Anniversary Statement: Boeing 747-433, G-ONEE
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

Electrical system failures during departure from London Heathrow Airport, 8 February 2024

This statement provides an update on the ongoing investigation into a serious incident involving a Boeing 747-433 aircraft which suffered electrical system failures during departure from London Heathrow Airport.

The aircraft departed in weather of rain, thick cloud, and icing conditions. Electrical failures resulted from water having leaked onto the aircraft’s avionic equipment – the effects of which included all pitot probe heaters becoming inoperative, and the cabin altitude increasing. The crew began descending the aircraft from FL250 and experienced unreliable flight instrument indications. They diverted the aircraft to Amsterdam Schipol Airport, which had clear weather.

The investigation is ongoing and a final report will be published in due course.
Trade union statistics 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Provides information on trade union membership among employees in the UK estimated from the Labour Force Survey over the period 1995 to 2024.

The trade union membership statistics 2024 are Official Statistics in Development (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/policies/official-statistics-policies/official-statistics-in-development/) that primarily use the Labour Force Survey (https://www.ons.gov.uk/surveys/informationforhouseholdsandindividuals/householdandindividualsurveys/labourforcesurveylfs) to provide an estimate of the levels and density of trade union membership for all UK workers. It also covers union presence and collective bargaining.

Estimates are presented by:
- gender
- sector
- age
- industry
- region
- occupation
Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: boundary variation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Find out about Natural England’s intention to increase the size of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Natural England proposes to vary the boundary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to include 129 square kilometres of additional land. AONBs have been rebranded to National Landscapes but are still legally referred to as AONBs.

The notice gives details of:
- how to make representations in relation to the draft order
- locations where you may examine hard copies of the draft order and maps
The draft designation maps (maps 1 to 17) show the land being proposed as extension areas to the Surrey Hills AONB.

The key map shows the relative locations of maps 1 to 17.

There have been 2 formal statutory and public consultations on the proposed extensions to the AONB. All the relevant information from these can be found at the links below.

The first took place between 7 March 2023 and 13 June 2023 (https://consult.defra.gov.uk/ne-landscape-heritage-and-geodiversity-team/surrey-hills-boundary-variation/), and received 1518 responses.

The second took place between 17 September 2024 and 19 December 2024 (https://consult.defra.gov.uk/ne-landscape-heritage-and-geodiversity-team/surrey-hills-boundary-variation-2nd-consultation/) and received over 375 responses.

Natural England considered the representations made at both consultations and published its analysis reports. These included Natural England’s responses to issues raised and subsequent changes to the proposal on the consultation website.

You can also find the 3 updated technical assessments; the Natural Beauty, Desirability and Boundary reports, on the consultation website (https://consult.defra.gov.uk/ne-landscape-heritage-and-geodiversity-team/surrey-hills-boundary-variation-2nd-consultation/).

On 24 September 2025, Natural England’s Board reviewed the proposals and formally approved:
- the final technical assessments of whether Natural England should vary the boundary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
- a draft Order with regard to the extension of the Surrey Hills AONB
- carrying out a formal period of notice (the notice period)
Any representation with reference to the draft Order, whether objecting to or in support of the draft Order, or proposing an amendment to the proposed boundary, may be sent by email to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or, in writing clearly marked ‘For Natural England’, to Alana Jones, Natural England, Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF.

Natural England must receive all submissions before Wednesday 14 January 2026.
Mr N Hart v Caskade  PH Ltd: 2306511/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Hart v Caskade PH Ltd: 2306511/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a45079b25e1a97c9d847b/Mr_Nathan_Hart_v_Caskade_PH_Limited_2306511-2024__Judgment_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Input into the steel strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-16)

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) seeks views from stakeholders to inform development of the steel strategy – The Plan for Steel.

The government will publish a steel strategy in spring 2025. This consultation seeks views on the challenges and opportunities presented to the sector, to inform the development of the steel strategy.
Statement on the entry into force of the 2019 Hague Convention
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Businesses will save time and money on repetitive legal action thanks to new international rules in force across the UK from 1 July 2025.

I am delighted to confirm that, as of 1st July 2025, the Hague Convention of 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters – commonly known as ‘Hague 2019’ – has entered into force for the UK.

Hague 2019 means judgments from UK courts will be easily recognised and enforced in the courts of other countries that have signed up to the Convention, and vice versa.

Hague 2019 aims to reduce court costs in international cases. It will promote access to justice for UK citizens as they live, work and do business across borders and drive economic growth for UK businesses by underpinning confidence in trade.

This is a big step in strengthening the UK’s cooperation with our international partners, particularly the EU.

Hague 2019 marks the first new agreement to apply in this area of law between the UK and the EU since EU Exit.

With a potentially global reach, there are already 30 Contracting Parties to Hague 2019 with several more soon to join.

We look forward to applying the Convention with both current and future parties for the benefit of all our citizens and businesses.
Youth Enterprise & Employability Academy
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 Youth Enterprise & Employability Academy 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 Youth Enterprise & Employability Academy recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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.
Guidance for students who qualify for a Long Courses Loan
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

If you're studying on a long course, you may be eligible for additional funding.

What is a Long Courses Loan

If you’re studying a full-time undergraduate course that lasts longer than 30 weeks and 3 days in an academic year (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-academic-years), you could get extra money included as part of your Maintenance Loan to help towards your living costs. This is called a Long Courses Loan and it’s based on your household income.

Who can get it

To qualify for a Long Courses Loan, you must:
- be studying on a full-time undergraduate course that lasts longer than 30 weeks and 3 days in an academic year (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-academic-years)
- be getting a Maintenance Loan that’s based on your household income (https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance/household-income).
We’ll automatically award the additional amount of funding based on the course details provided by your university or college. Your entitlement will include the Long Courses Loan as part of your income assessed living costs support.

If your course is extended during an academic year, making you eligible for a Long Courses Loan, then your university or college will have to update us so we can award you the additional funding.

How much can you get

The amount of Long Courses Loan you can get depends on your household income and where you’re living during the academic year.

You can get a fixed amount of support per extra week, or part of a week for any course which lasts longer than 30 weeks and 3 days, for up to 45 weeks of study each academic year.

If you’re studying for 45 weeks or more in an academic year, you may qualify for a maximum of 22 weeks Long Courses Loan support.

For information on current rates please see table:

How it’s repaid

The Long Courses Loan, plus any interest, has to be paid back (https://www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan) but not until you’ve finished or left your course and your income is over the repayment threshold. However, if you’ve been overpaid (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/loan-and-grant-overpayments) Long Courses Loan, you’ll be expected to repay it before you’ve finished or left your course.
Trade remedies notices
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Find trade remedies notices published from February 2020.

This collection includes all trade remedies notices that have been made by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade (previously Secretary of State for International Trade), including:
- notices relating to EU anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard measures that are transitioned at the end of the transition period
- notices giving effect to recommendations by the Trade Remedies Authority (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/trade-remedies-authority) that an anti-dumping, countervailing, or safeguard measure should be applicable to goods, suspended, varied or revoked
- any other notices relating to trade remedies measures
For further information please refer to the trade remedies transition policy guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trade-remedies-transition-policy).
Miscellaneous Payments Team
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Call or write to HMRC for help with payments for tax, penalties and enquiry settlements that have a reference beginning with an 'X'.

Phone

Call HMRC for help with payments for miscellaneous tax, penalties and enquiry settlements.

Only use this number for payments not covered in the GOV.UK guides for paying HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/dealing-with-hmrc/paying-hmrc), and if the payment reference on your payslip is 14 or 15 characters long and starts with an ‘X’.

You can also find out information in your business tax account (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sign-in-to-your-hmrc-business-tax-account).

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

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

Post

Write to HMRC for help with payments for tax, penalties and enquiry settlements that have a reference beginning with an ‘X’.

You do not need to include a street name, city name or PO box when writing to this address.

Couriers should use a different address (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/couriers).

HMRCDMB 601BX9 1JHUnited Kingdom

Related content

Guidance
- Pay taxes, penalties or enquiry settlements (https://www.gov.uk/pay-taxes-penalties-and-enquiry-settlements)
HMRC contacts
- Self Assessment: payment enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/self-assessment-payments)
- Tax credits: payment enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/tax-credits-payment-enquiries)
- Alcohol duties: payment enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/alcohol-duties-payments)
- Employer PAYE and National Insurance: payment enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/employer-paye-and-national-insurance-payments)
- Inheritance Tax: payment enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/inheritance-tax-payments)
TSI008250 - Requirements of Temporary Storage facility: How Guarantees work
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.

Within GB, NFAU will check an applicant’s financial credibility as outlined by HMRC, to determine if they require a Customs Comprehensive Guarantee (CCG). In most cases, there will not be a requirement for a CCG in order to become authorised to operate a TSF in GB. There is still a need for a CCG in place to operate a Temporary Storage Facility in NI, unless they have AEO authorisation – in this case the requirement for a CCG will be waived.

If a CCG is not required, the person holding a Temporary Storage approval will still be responsible for ensuring payment of any customs debt which may arise under section 4 of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 and at the present time, in accordance with Section 157 (1) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.

Within EU, Temporary Storage Approval holders will require a guarantee, EU Regulation 952/2013 Article 89.2 states where customs authorities require a guarantee for a potential or existing debt to be provided, that guarantee shall cover the amount of import or export duty and any other charges due in connection with the import or export.

For goods moving by Transit to or from Temporary Storage Facilities, the liability of any customs debt in relation to those goods is the responsibility with the provider of the transit guarantee.

For Movement in Temporary Storage and Movement to Temporary Storage, the liability of the customs debt is with the receiving ETSF from the point they take control of the Temporary Storage Declaration record. This is usually upon release from the dispatching Temporary Storage Facility.
DSA Electrical
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 DSA Electrical recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
BML approved training providers (ATP)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-19)

How to find approved training providers (ATP) for Boat Master Licence (BML) training.

MCA BML approved ancillary safety training providers

Below are documents which provide contact details of the training centres providing BML ancillary safety training for fire safety, first aid and personal survival and water training.

BML Fire Safety
- BML Fire Safety (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a3e1b76f68cc8414d5bfe/BML_Fire_Safety_30.07.25.pdf) (PDF, 38.4 KB, 3 pages)
- BML Fire Safety (Restricted) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687bfa86312ee8a5f0806bcc/BML_Fire_Safety_-_Restricted_19.07.25.pdf) (PDF, 34.3 KB, 1 page)
BML First Aid
- BML First Aid (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687bfa5b312ee8a5f0806bcb/BML_First_Aid_19.07.25.pdf) (PDF, 28.9 KB, 1 page)
- BML First Aid (Restricted) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687bfa96312ee8a5f0806bcd/BML_First_Aid_-_Restricted_19.07.25.pdf) (PDF, 34.1 KB, 1 page)
BML Personal Survival and Water Safety
- BML Personal Survival and Water Safety (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687bfa77a5561a5a7e726bcb/BML_Personal_Survival_19.07.25.pdf) (PDF, 33.5 KB, 1 page)
- BML Personal Survival and Water Safety (Restricted) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687bfaa39b1337e9a7726bd5/BML_Personal_Survival_-_Restricted_19.07.25.pdf) (PDF, 34.6 KB, 1 page)
MCA Accepted Equivalent to BML Approved Ancillary Safety Training
- Acceptable equivalent training (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6728ad76094e4e60c466d096/Accepted_Equivalent_BML_Ancillary_Safety_Training_October_2024.pdf) (PDF, 91.7 KB, 1 page)
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Armenia: Alexandra Cole
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Ms Alexandra Cole has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia in succession to Mr John Gallagher.

Ms Alexandra Cole has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia in succession to Mr John Gallagher who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Cole will take up her appointment during September 2025.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Alexandra Pamela Cole

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
IEIM8000460 - Change of circumstances
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)


A change of circumstances includes any change that results:
- in the addition of information relevant to a cryptoasset user’s status; or
- otherwise conflicts with a cryptoasset user’s status; or
- any change or addition of information to any profile associated with a cryptoasset user
A change of circumstances which affects the self-certificate provided by the cryptoasset user will mean that the self-certificate is no longer reliable until the information is updated.

In such circumstances the RCASP is required to;

· Obtain a valid self-certificate from the cryptoasset user; or

· Obtain a reasonable explanation and documentation, as may be appropriate, which supports the validity of the original self-certificate. Such explanation and/or documentation should be retained by the RCASP.

UK RCASPs should have in place procedures to identify change of circumstances among their cryptoasset users. When requesting a self-certificate from a cryptoasset users, UK RCASPs should make clear that cryptoasset users are required to notify them of any change in circumstances.

A self-certificate becomes invalid on the date that the RCASP knows or has reason to know that the circumstances affecting the self-certificate have changed.

A RCASP has the option to treat the cryptoasset user as having the same status that they had prior to the change of circumstances until the earlier of:
- 90 days from the date the self-certificate became invalid due to the change of circumstances; or
- The date the self-certificate is confirmed as valid; or
- The date a new self-certificate is obtained
If within the 90 day period the RCASP is unable to verify the tax residence of the cryptoasset user, they should use the jurisdiction of residence provided in the original self-certificate.

Where the RCASP obtains information through its know your customer (KYC) or anti-money laundering (AML) procedures that shows the information in the self-certificate is no longer reliable, the RCASP must update the self-certificate before the self-certificate can be relied upon.
Mr K Xtian v OCS UK&I Ltd: 2305222/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Xtian v OCS UK&I Ltd: 2305222/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6777e2d2d6bf3230d4af9433/Mr_K_Xtian_v_OCS_UK_I_LIMITED_2305222-2023_judgment_19-12-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K Xtian v OCS UK&I Ltd: 2305222/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f39605c02beff0394877a6/Mr_K_Xtian_v_OCS_UK_I_Limited_2305222-2023_-_Written_Reasons_06-Jan-25.pdf).
PM meeting with Prime Minister Luxon of New Zealand: 22 April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

The Prime Minister hosted New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Downing Street today.

The Prime Minister hosted New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Downing Street today.

The two leaders reflected on their visit to Operation Interflex to see Ukrainian troops being trained earlier today, and the importance of supporting Ukraine for the long term.

Discussing the Coalition of the Willing, the Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Luxon for New Zealand’s ongoing support, adding that the planning phase was making good progress across all four domains - land, air, regeneration and sea.

The Prime Minister welcomed New Zealand’s recent uplift in defence spending, and both agreed the direct link between defence spending, economic security and putting money back in the pockets of hardworking people.

Turning to the situation in the Indo-Pacific, the leaders agreed on the importance of working together to support regional stability and counter malign threats.

They also discussed the strong trade links between the UK and New Zealand, and the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The leaders looked forward to speaking again soon.
Purple Jade Acupuncture & Holistic Therapies
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 Purple Jade Acupuncture & Holistic Therapies 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 Purple Jade Acupuncture & Holistic Therapies 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

offering a fixed price to members of the Armed Forces Community of no more than £20 per individual treatment sessions of any of the services we provide

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.