theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
MTT55460 - Administration: Compliance: Penalties: Penalties relating to record-keeping
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


The filing member has a duty to keep and preserve such records as may be needed to enable it to deliver correct and complete MTT returns (see MTT51500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt51500)).

A penalty of £3000 may be charged for each accounting period in relation to which:
- the filing member has failed to keep or to preserve adequate records for the required duration,
- HMRC reasonably requires facts to be proved, which would have been proved by those records had the filing member upheld its obligations, and
- those facts are not proved by other documentary evidence provided to HMRC.
This is set out in paragraph 46, schedule 14 to Finance (No.2) Act 2023.

Assessment and notification of penalty

HMRC charge penalties relating to record-keeping by formal assessment. Where a penalty is assessed, HMRC will issue a penalty notice to the filing member stating:
- the amount of the penalty,
- the date of issue, and
- the time during which an appeal can be made.
The assessment of a penalty is to be treated for procedural purposes in the same way as an assessment to tax. It may be enforced as if it were an assessment to tax and can be combined with an assessment to tax. See FA21/SCH14/PART11/PARA46.

Time limits

An assessment of a penalty relating to record keeping must be made before the end of the period of 12 months beginning with:
- the end of the appeal period for the assessment of the liability to tax which would have been shown in the return, or
- if there is no such assessment, the date on which that liability is ascertained, or it is ascertained that the liability is nil.
Appeal period

‘Appeal period’ refers to the period during which the filing member could either make an appeal, or has made a valid appeal that has not been determined or withdrawn.

Liability and payment

A penalty relating to record-keeping is raised against the filing member and does not attract interest charges.

A penalty relating to record-keeping must be paid within 30 days of the day on which notification of the penalty is issued.

Payments received by the filing member will be ignored for corporation tax purposes if:
- the payment is received from a company (or companies) within the charge to corporation tax,
- the payment is received as part of an agreement between the filing member and that company (or companies) to reimburse or indemnify the filing member in respect of a penalty relating to record-keeping, and
- the payments do not, in total, exceed the amount of the penalty.
Appeal

A filing member may appeal against a penalty. Once appealed against, the collection of a penalty is postponed. This means that no action can be taken to collect a penalty while it remains under appeal.

Reduction in special circumstances

HMRC has discretion to reduce a penalty because of special circumstances. The guidance on special reduction for all relevant taxes is in a separate chapter at CH170000.
OFSI General Licence INT/2025/7895596
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Details for OFSI General Licence INT/2025/7895596, Continuation of Business of Lukoil Bulgaria Entities

- OFSI General Licence INT/2025/7895596
- OFSI General Licence INT/2025/7895596 Publication notice
On 14 November 2025, OFSI issued General Licence INT/2025/7895596 under regulation 64 of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“the Russia Regulations”) which allows for the continuation of business operations with the Lukoil Bulgaria Entities.
Bloom Procurement Services
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 Bloom Procurement Services 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 Bloom Procurement Services 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.
Technical education learner progression survey 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

A report on T Level and level 4 and 5 learners outcomes, destinations, future plans and course experiences.

This report is based on a survey, carried out in 2024, which covered the second cohort of T Level and level 4 and level 5 learners.

The reports focus on learners’:
- destinations and outcomes after the course
- future plans, including intentions for work or study, and factors shaping their career decisions
- reflections on their courses
The data tables provide the underlying information for the reports.

The technical annex accompanies the 2 reports.

These reports also uses data from earlier surveys (https://www.gov.uk/education/t-levels#research_and_statistics) of this cohort for longitudinal analysis, for example relating destinations to course experience.

The technical education learner survey 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/technical-education-learner-survey-2023) has findings from the third year of fieldwork.
Access to Work official statistics: release strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

This release strategy acts as the formal notice of changes to future releases of the Access to Work official statistics publication.

The release strategy describes the potential release of new statistics within the publication and announces any other developments.

The Access to Work official statistics release strategy is not a static document. It will be updated as plans develop to provide users with details of latest developments.
Local Government Pension Scheme (England and Wales): Fit for the future
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

A consultation on a package of proposed reforms to the structure, investments, and governance of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

This consultation seeks views on proposals designed to strengthen the management of Local Government Pension Scheme investments. The proposals relate to the topics of asset pooling, local and regional investment, and scheme governance.
Mr M Young v West Midlands Travel Ltd National Express: 1303102/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Young v West Midlands Travel Ltd National Express: 1303102/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a22a2a39e422368d10e0a/Mr_M_Young_v_West_Midlands_Travel_Ltd__National_Express_-_1303102_2024_-_Strike_Out.pdf).
MOD trade, industry and contracts: index
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Information on Ministry of Defence spending with industry and commerce.

Related information
- MOD statistics pre-release access list (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/defence-statistics-pre-release-access-list)
- MOD National and Official Statistics by topic (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mod-national-and-official-statistics-by-topic/mod-national-and-official-statistics-by-topic)
- Upcoming release dates for this statistic (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?keywords=trade&content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=ministry-of-defence&order=relevance)
Section removal

The 2025 edition of the trade, industry and contracts bulletin excludes the section on Major Equipment Projects. The underlying data on equipment spending plans has historically been included within the Project Performance summary table of the Defence equipment plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/defence-equipment-plan-reports). However, this was not produced for 2024 and so comparable figures are currently unavailable. Within the Strategic Defence Review 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-strategic-defence-review-2025-making-britain-safer-secure-at-home-strong-abroad) it was also set out that the Defence Equipment Plan would be superseded by the Defence Investment Plan in Autumn 2025.

Future revisions

A planned revision of 2025’s trade, industry and contracts bulletin is expected by early 2026. This will provide an update on the latest UK defence and security export statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-defence-and-security-exports-statistics), which are unavailable at the time of publication.

In the same revision, the competition and SME status of newly placed contracts in 2024/25 will be reassessed. This is to account for the delayed reporting of new contracts which has historically resulted in a 1% adjustment to the number of contracts reported.

Should you have any comments regarding any of these changes or proposed revisions, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Economic Regeneration & Tourism Forum
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 Economic Regeneration & Tourism Forum 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 Economic Regeneration & Tourism Forum 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.
Mrs N Khanam v Spring Community Hub: 6017753/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs N Khanam v Spring Community Hub: 6017753/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69297c2ba245b0985f034269/Mrs_N_Khanam_v_Spring_Community_Hub_6017753-2024_Judgment_17-09-2025.pdf).
National curriculum assessments: optional key stage 1 tests
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Guidance for headteachers, teachers and test administrators involved in administering the optional national curriculum tests at the end of key stage 1 (KS1).

Following the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report) and the associated government response (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report-government-response), future assessment arrangements are under review in line with the relevant recommendations. Assessment arrangements for the academic year 2025 to 2026 will remain unchanged.

National curriculum tests at the end of KS1 are optional and available in:
- English reading
- English grammar, punctuation and spelling
- mathematics
They are developed to the same specifications as previous KS1 papers, to support schools in the measurement of pupil achievement and to help identify where their pupils need additional support as they transition into key stage 2. The tests may also provide helpful information when reporting to parents, although there is no requirement for schools to do so.

We recommend that schools administer the tests in May. Schools can:
- order hard copies of modified versions of the tests from the National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal) (http://www.ncaportal.education.gov.uk/) between October and November, for delivery in April
- access standard and modified large print versions of the test papers and mark schemes securely online, on the NCA Portal (http://www.ncaportal.education.gov.uk/), throughout May
- access materials in the GOV.UK collection of past test materials (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum-assessments-past-test-materials) from June onwards, after the recommended administration period, when they are publicly available
Schools can use the information on this page to check important dates for the optional KS1 tests and find guidance on administering them, including details on the format, recommended equipment and assistance for each test.

While the end of KS1 tests are optional, the following remain statutory:
- the phonics screening check (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/phonics-screening-check-administration)
- annual reports for parents (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/reporting-to-parents-at-the-end-of-key-stages-1-and-2) about each pupil’s general progress in year 2
- participation in the trialling of KS1 tests (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/introduction-of-statutory-participation-in-trialling-of-national-curriculum-tests-from-2016), for a small number of selected schools
PAYE56020 - Employer returns: NICs employment allowance: employment allowance claim ends
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


The claim for the Employment Allowance will continue into subsequent tax years unless the employer advises us of a change. If an employer determines that they are no longer eligible, they can stop the claim by using their payroll software or Basic PAYE Tools (BPT) to select ‘No’ in the ‘Yes / No’ indicator for NICs Employment Allowance.

If the employer stops the claim before the end of the tax year no Employment Allowance will be due for that year. Any Class 1 NICs previously covered by Employment Allowance must be repaid by the employer.

From 6 April 2020 the Employment Allowance did not continue in to subsequent tax years, employers have to claim the Employment Allowance each tax year.

From 6 April 2020 eligibility rules for claiming the Employment Allowance changed. Further information on eligibility from 6 April 2020 to 5 April 2025 is available at GOV.UK see Changes to Employment Allowance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/changes-to-employment-allowance).

From 6 April 2025 eligibility rules for claiming the Employment Allowance changed. Further information on eligibility from 6 April 2025 is available at GOV.UK see Employment Allowance (https://www.gov.uk/claim-employment-allowance/eligibility).
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on the DPRK. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

Thank you, Mr President,

The UK is grateful for the High Commissioner’s report which draws attention to the DPRK’s continued widespread and systematic violations of human rights. We are also grateful for the bravery of the 314 victims and witnesses who provided information to his office.

As the report makes clear, there has been no improvement in the human rights situation in the DPRK since 2014. If anything, it has got worse. The death penalty is being implemented for a wider range of acts, including the sharing of foreign media. There is more pervasive surveillance and an increased use of forced labour.

As the High Commissioner has pointed out, the DPRK’s current extreme isolation is a major barrier to improving human rights. The UK believes that diplomacy and negotiation are the best way to secure peace on the Korean peninsula and to improve the lives of North Koreans.

The UK urges the DPRK to engage meaningfully and constructively with the international community, to take tangible steps to improve its human rights record, and to allow UN human rights mechanisms unhindered access to the country in order to support permanent improvements for the people of the DPRK.

To the Office of the High Commissioner,

How will you work with Member States to ensure they uphold the principle of non-refoulement of individuals to the DPRK?
Staying Close: section 31 grant determination letters
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Grant determination letters to local authorities involved in the Staying Close children's social care pilot.

Details of payments being made by the Department for Education to local authorities involved in the Staying Close programme.

Previous grant letters are also available in the National Archives:
- financial years 2021 to 2022 and 2022 to 2023 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240326200902/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-close-section-31-grant-determination-letter)
Delivering the best for girls in custody
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

An independent review into placements and care for girls in the Children and Young People Secure Estate.

This report presents the findings from Susannah Hancock’s independent review into placements and care for girls in youth custody, commissioned by the Minister for Youth Justice.

Background

Until 2021, girls in England and Wales who were remanded or sentenced to custody could be placed in either a secure children’s home (SCH) or Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre (STC). In June 2021, following repeated Urgent Notifications issued by inspectors citing concerns for children’s safety, a decision was made to close Rainsbrook STC.

The following month, ministers agreed to begin placing some girls into Wetherby Young Offender Institution (YOI) and in November 2022, the YCS also began placing girls into Oakhill STC in a dedicated girls’ only area. In addition to SCHs, Wetherby YOI and Oakhill STC, in August 2024 the Oasis Restore Secure School opened and can accept girls.

Scope of Review

Evidence Summary

Based on the available evidence, the review assessed:
- factors enabling girls to thrive and achieve positive change in custodial settings
- conditions required for the successful management of girls with complex needs in custodial setting in England and Wales
- what recent inspection reports or thematic reviews say about the current placement options for girls in custody
- support required to make effective use of the different placement options
Review of current policy practice

Based on the findings from the evidence review, the review assessed:
- the suitability of current placement options for girls (taking into consideration contract lengths, and provisions/services within each site)
- to what extent the current placement options for girls, support the current needs of the cohort (including those with the most complex needs)
Recommendations

Based on the findings made throughout the review of the current policy practice, this review makes recommendations on:
- the most effective placement option(s) for girls within the youth estate for the short-to-medium term
- how the YCS can ensure the most effective use of the placement options to meet the needs of girls in the CYPSE
- the resource and support required to enable the sites and staff to be best equipped to meet the needs of girls, including those with the most complex needs
Acquisition of Advanced Manufacturing (Sheffield) Limited by Walsin Lihwa Europe S.à r.l.
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Notice of Final Order relating to the acquisition of Advanced Manufacturing (Sheffield) Limited by Walsin Lihwa Europe S.à r.l.

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has made a Final Order under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 in respect of the acquisition of Advanced Manufacturing (Sheffield) Limited by Walsin Lihwa Europe S.à r.l.
Mr C Wild v Veolia ES (Sheffield) Ltd: 6003910/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Wild v Veolia ES (Sheffield) Ltd: 6003910/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a1eb8d7da1f1ac64e5fe29/Mr_C_Wild_V_Veolia_ES__Sheffield__Limited-6003910-2024-Judgment.pdf).
Remembered: There But Not There
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 Remembered: There But Not There 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 Remembered: There But Not There 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.
Affinity Workforce
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 Affinity Workforce 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 Affinity Workforce 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 Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
We also pledge the following:

Offer work placements, insight days, mentoring schemes and/or guaranteed interview schemes to Veterans seeking employment. Engage with the Career Transition Partnership.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The British Warships Association CIC
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The British Warships Association CIC recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-assisting in the career development, work experience and employment placement of Officer Cadets of the URNUs.

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.
Ultra-low emission vehicles: speed-emission and fuel/energy consumption rates
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Explores an updated set of speed-emission and fuel/energy consumption rates for ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

This research explores the set of equations in transport analysis guidance (TAG) and National Transport Model (NTM) that describe how emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), fine particulate matter (PM), fuel and energy consumption vary with average speed for different ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) types.

It also provides an updated set of consumption curves for a wider range of ULEV vehicle types, including:
- hybrid
- plug-in hybrid
- battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle types in the passenger car
- light goods vehicle (LGVs)
- heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
- buses and coaches fleets
- catenary battery electric vehicles in the HGV fleet
TAG (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transport-analysis-guidance-tag) provides information on the role of transport modelling and appraisal and how the transport appraisal process supports the development of investment decisions to support a business case.

Ricardo Energy and Environment conducted the research on behalf of DfT.
Mr Ryan Johnston v Driver and Vehicle Agency (T): [2025] UKUT 170 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Smith on 29 May 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685ea04ff85b4b993fd75389/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T.pdf).

Judicial Summary

Two Bulgarian registered large goods vehicles and coupled trailers were detained following a stop by DVA (Driver and Vehicle Agency) Enforcement Officers in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 21 September 2023. Neither vehicle was listed on an operator’s licence issued under s.1 of the Goods Vehicle (Licencing of Operators) (Northern Ireland) Act 2010. The Appellant, who was driving one of the two vehicles, claimed that both vehicles were undertaking cabotage under an EU Community Licence. Following a detention hearing on 5 December 2023 (continued on 12 March 2024), the Presiding Officer, on behalf of the Department for Infrastructure for Northern Ireland, determined that the vehicles and trailer were lawfully detained, with no grounds for return to the owner (the Appellant). He found that vehicle and trailer 1 were not operating in Northern Ireland on a temporary basis, and vehicle 2 had not produced the correct documentation, therefore the cabotage exemption requirements were not met. The DVA was directed to dispose of the vehicles and one trailer once the period for appeal had expired (the other trailer was returned to its owner). The Upper Tribunal found the Presiding Officer’s conclusions were not “plainly wrong”. The appeal is dismissed.
Ms H Breckon v LaserHQ Ltd: 2501705/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms H Breckon v LaserHQ Ltd: 2501705/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684807fd944a600f13bcb860/Ms_H_Breckon_v_LaserHQ_Limited_2501705-2024_judgement.pdf).
Notice of direction: Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited (EAL)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

Ofqual has given a direction to EAL in relation to incorrect results issued by EAL  for an end-point assessment qualification.

On 17 March 2025, Ofqual gave a direction to Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited (EAL) in relation to incorrect results issued by EAL for an end-point assessment (‘EPA’) qualification. The direction required EAL to identify all Adverse Effects, in connection with the incorrect results issued, to consider whether it would be appropriate to correct those results and to report its findings to Ofqual.

Ofqual has published information about the direction in this summary form in order to protect the privacy of affected learners.
DBS launches new ‘Save and Return’ feature for its Barring Referral Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

DBS are set to launch a new 'Save and Return' feature for its online Barring Referral Service, to make submitting a barring referral easier and more convenient.

The DBS Barring Referral Service is the online route that individuals or organisations who want to make a barring referral can use to submit their referral.

To improve this service, DBS is launching a new ‘Save and Return’ feature enabling users to save their progress when making referrals and return to complete them at a more convenient time.

How does the ‘Save and Return’ feature work?

In order to save a referral and return to it later, users will need a GOV.UK One Login account. GOV.UK One Login is a safe and secure GOV.UK service that is trusted by users of a variety of government services.

If you don’t have a One Login, you will be directed to create one so you can make use of the new feature and securely save the progress of your barring referral.

What are the benefits of the ‘Save and Return’ feature?

The new ‘Save and Return’ feature addresses a key challenge that users were facing, which was that they had to complete referrals in a single session or risk losing their work.

DBS found that a high percentage of users were not returning to submit a referral after it had been abandoned due to time out or other factors, so being able to save progress will help to address this problem, and help ensure that all necessary referrals are reaching DBS.

The new feature allows users more time to complete their referrals, as they can securely save their work and return to it later, which will help users of the Barring Referral Service manage their workloads and make completing a barring referral easier and more convenient.

It is still possible for users to complete their referrals in one session if they wish, but the option to save and return later will add greater flexibility for all.

DBS hopes the feature will also have a positive impact on the quality of referrals received, as users now have the option to save their progress and consult with colleagues or gather further information, meaning a more detailed referral can be submitted without time pressure.

The new ‘Save and Return’ feature is being launched on 1st May, so users will be able to save their referral progress as they go along from this date.

How do I make a referral online?

If you need to make a barring referral online to DBS, you can do so on the Barring Referral Service GOV.UK page (https://www.submit-a-barring-referral.service.gov.uk/start).
Abortion statistics for England and Wales: 2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Statistics and commentary on abortions carried out in 2022.

This report sets out and comments on abortion statistics in England and Wales for 2022 and provides an update to the ad hoc publication Abortion statistics for England and Wales: January to June 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/abortion-statistics-for-england-and-wales-january-to-june-2022).

The statistics are obtained from the abortion notification forms returned to the chief medical officers of England and Wales.

Correction notice

The labelling of abortions by method is being reviewed and will be updated in the commentary and the ‘Abortion statistics 2022: additional data tables (amended)’ spreadsheet.

Since the statistics were first published in May 2024, we have published 2 sets of corrections (in December 2024 and April 2025).

The corrections are listed in full in the attachment ‘Corrections made to abortion statistics, England and Wales: 2022’.

Correction notices have also been added to the ‘data tables’ and ‘additional data tables’ spreadsheets. Some of the data in these tables has been amended.

Tell us what you think

To provide feedback on ‘Abortion statistics for England and Wales’, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
New posters promoting button battery safety
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

New posters promoting button battery safety provide 5 top tips to keep children safe.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is sharing new posters which can be downloaded and shared by stakeholders to promote button battery safety and awareness.

Download the posters. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/child-safety-nil-by-mouth-ingestion-product-safety#button-batteries)

These posters feature top tips that have been developed through collaboration with accident prevention charities, clinicians, manufacturers, online marketplaces and trade associations. See footnote 1.

They warn parents about the risks of button batteries and provide 5 top tips to keep children safe:
- Look around your home for button batteries. Think toys, lights, remote controls and more.
- Check for products with loose backs and button batteries that have dropped out.
- Store button batteries in a safe place, up high and out of your child’s reach.
- Dispose of used button batteries as soon as you can. They are still unsafe.
- Act if you think your child may have swallowed a button battery, go straight to A&E or call an ambulance.
Used button batteries should not be disposed of in the household rubbish. They should be dropped off for recycling at a collection point at a supermarket, or any other big shop that sells over 32 kg of batteries a year.

The 5 top tips are included in the updated Button Battery Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 7055:2025 developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI) with input from an expert steering group, which was published on 30 April.

Find out more about button battery safety (https://capt.org.uk/button-battery-safety/) – Child Accident Prevention Trust website

Download the PAS 7055:2025 (https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/button-and-coin-batteries-safety-requirements-specification-1) – BSI website

Footnote
- The button battery top tips were produced by a working group chaired by the Child Accident Prevention Trust with representatives from Amazon, Amdea, Alibaba, British Retail Consortium, British and Irish Portable Battery Association, British Standards Institution, Chartered Trading Standards Institute, eBay, Electrical Safety First, Energizer, Etsy, OPSS and RoSPA and representatives from local authority trading standards services.
Potential effects on the operation of the UK Internal Market from proposed regulatory differences relating to bovine electronic identification
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) has published its review into the potential effects on the UK internal market from regulatory differences arising from proposed legislation relating to bovine electronic identification.

This report sets out the OIM’s findings as part of a review of regulatory differences arising from proposed legislation relating to bovine electronic identification under section 33(1) of the UK Internal Market Act 2020 relevant to assessing or promoting the effective operation of the internal market in the UK.

For more information, visit the Study into proposed regulatory changes to bovine electronic identification in the United Kingdom (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/study-into-proposed-regulatory-changes-to-bovine-electronic-identification-in-the-united-kingdom)
DfE: special advisers’ gifts, hospitality and meetings
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

This collection brings together all documents about the Department for Education’s special advisers’ gifts, hospitality and meetings with senior media figures.

Quarterly returns for the Department for Education’s special advisers since May 2010.

DfE publishes details of
- meetings between special advisers and senior media figures
- gifts and hospitality received by special advisers
Immunisation against infectious disease
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

The Green Book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the UK.

Health professionals and immunisation practitioners can keep up to date with developments in the field and updates to the Green Book through regular Vaccine Update (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england/series/vaccine-update) newsletters.

See the complete 2006 edition of The Green Book (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080910134953/http://dh.gov.uk/en/publichealth/healthprotection/immunisation/greenbook/dh_4097254) on the National Archive.

It does not contain the latest chapter updates.

Check for updates to the Green Book (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications?keywords=the+green+book&publication_filter_option=all&topics%5B%5D=all&departments%5B%5D=public-health-england&official_document_status=all&world_locations%5B%5D=all&from_date=&to_date=&commit=Refresh+results): choose email or feed updates for future changes.
What happens if TB is identified in your herd in Scotland and Wales
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Guidance for cattle keepers in Scotland and Wales on what happens if TB is identified or suspected in their herd.

All cattle herds are classed as officially TB free (OTF) if their tuberculosis (TB) tests are up to date and there is no suspicion of TB infection. If TB is suspected, then cattle are put under restrictions and the OTF status is suspended.

A veterinary officer or inspector from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) will complete a disease investigation to:
- assess the TB breakdown and its possible origin
- implement control measures to prevent the spread to other herds
The documents explain in detail what happens if bovine TB is identified or suspected in a cattle herd. There’s information on:
- investigation of the TB breakdown
- reactor animals
- dealing with milk from reactors
- valuation, slaughter and compensation
- inconclusive reactors
- withdrawal of officially TB free status
- cleansing and disinfection
- disposal of slurry and manure
- testing during a breakdown
- cattle movements on and off restricted holdings
Mrs A Bland v Abacus Taverns Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation): 3311460/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Bland v Abacus Taverns Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation): 3311460/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680f4c315072e9b7db83cce1/Mrs_A_Bland_v_Abacus_Taverns_Ltd__in_creditors_voluntary_liquidation__3311460.2023_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Driving an electric or hydrogen-powered vehicle
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Information on weight limits and how to safely drive zero emission vehicles that have a maximum authorised mass between 3,500kg and 4,250kg.

If you hold a category B driving licence, you can drive an electric or hydrogen-powered vehicle with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of up to 4,250kg. The vehicle must be a zero emission vehicle.

The normal MAM limit for petrol and diesel vehicles with a category B licence is 3,500kg.

This guidance provides more information about the MAM limits for zero emission vehicles and safety advice for using these heavier vehicles, including:
- driving the vehicle
- preparing the vehicle for use
- towing safely
Read separate guidance about:

vehicle weights explained (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-weights-explained)

which categories of vehicle you can drive with your licence (https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories)
Livestock and equine semen collection: approved premises
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Details of premises in Great Britain approved to operate as cattle, sheep, pig and horse semen collection and storage centres.

Livestock and equine semen collection and storage centres must be licensed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

APHA approve and inspect these premises on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Scottish Government and Welsh Government.