theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Apply for revocation and variation of banning orders: Form BN2
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Use this form if you want the tribunal to revoke or vary a banning order.

You would be making an application under s20(1) of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

Related guidance

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Product defect recall alert – Alamycin LA Injection, Pen + Strep Injection
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Recall alert for Alamycin LA Solution for Injection for Cattle, Sheep and Pigs 100ml and Pen & Strep Suspension for Injection 100ml.

We wish to advise you that Norbrook Laboratories Limited are initiating a Class III recall to wholesaler level as a precautionary measure.

This recall is for the below mentioned products and batches only:

Norbrook Laboratories Limited is contacting wholesale dealers to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.

For further information regarding the recall, please contact Ms Elaine McCullough; xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Notices of monetary penalty and costs recovery: QFI
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Ofqual has issued Qualifications for Industry (QFI) with notices requiring it to pay a fine and costs, after finding it breached its Conditions of Recognition.

On 1 October 2024, Ofqual issued Qualifications for Industry (QFI) with a notice requiring it to pay a fine of £50,000 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-of-intention-to-impose-a-monetary-penalty-qfi). The Notice of Intention was published on 8 October.

QFI submitted representations to Ofqual, which were considered by Ofqual’s Enforcement Panel on 6 December 2024.

Following consideration of those representations, the Panel confirmed its provisional decisions and has imposed a monetary penalty in the sum of £50,000.

The Panel considered the costs incurred by Ofqual in relation to the decision to impose a Monetary Penalty on QFI and has decided that QFI should be required to pay Ofqual’s Costs in the sum of £15,846.22.
Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) enduring governance: Balancing and Settlement Code modification
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

The Secretary of State has made changes to the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) using his power under section 245(1)(e) of the Energy Act 2023.

The Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme is designed to create the technical and regulatory frameworks to enable the untapped flexibility from small scale devices, such as domestic electric vehicle charge points and heat pumps.

To make sure the technical and security requirements for energy smart appliances and flexibility services continue to meet the evolving needs of industry and government’s policy objectives, we will establish industry-led governance arrangements to manage these considerations and recommend any changes to government and regulators in light of emerging risks and market developments.

We recently consulted on our minded-to position for Elexon to be responsible for SSES Enduring Governance through a modification to the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC). The government response to this consultation confirms this position.

Section 245(1) of the Energy Act 2023 gives the Secretary of State powers to make modifications to Transmission and Distribution Licences, and the industry codes maintained in accordance with these licences for the purposes of facilitating, promoting, ensuring the security of, or otherwise regulating load control.

In accordance with section 246(1) of the Energy Act 2023, we consulted on a SSES Enduring Governance industry code modification (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/smart-secure-electricity-systems-programme-sses-enduring-governance) and sought views on proposed amendments to the BSC. We have now published the government response to this consultation.

Taking responses into account, the Secretary of State has made a modification to the BSC as set out in the Decision Notice. The modification extends Elexon’s remit to establish and administer the SSES Technical and Security Governance Groups as subcommittees of the BSC Panel should Secretary of State give such a direction.

The BSC Modification, as set out in the Decision Notice, will take effect from 5 December 2025.
Prior Export Equivalence and Preference
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on prior export equivalence and preference.

Where preferential tariff treatment is available on goods originating in the UK, such treatment will be on condition that import duties relieved on any goods that were processed under inward processing and incorporated in the UK goods, are paid. The applicant therefore has the option of benefiting from relief using equivalence or preference but not both.

Where preference is claimed in conjunction with equivalence, a customs debt will be incurred when the customs status of the goods changes. If common stocking is used, this will be at the time of acceptance of the export declaration.

Where prior export equivalence is used the debt arises when the replacement goods are entered to IP.

Goods subject to preferential treatment (‘preference goods’)

When preference is available at importation it cannot be claimed when goods are entered to IP. Importers should note the details of the preference certificate in their commercial records. Any preferential rate of duty applicable to the imported goods may, however, be claimed if the goods are diverted to free circulation.
Application to the tribunal by a park homes site residents' association for an order recognising the applicant as a qualifying association: Form PH11
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Park homes site residents' associations can use this form to ask the tribunal for an order recognising the applicant as a qualifying association.

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AR Entertainments Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 AR Entertainments Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
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.
Housing Benefit Debt Recoveries statistics: April 2024 to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

Data on the amount of Housing Benefit that is overpaid to claimants, the overpayments recovered and amounts written off.

This publication includes data on the amount of Housing Benefit that is overpaid to claimants, the overpayments recovered and amounts written off.

Housing Benefit is an income related benefit that is intended to help meet housing costs for rented accommodation.

The statistics in this release capture information on:
- the amount of Housing Benefit that is overpaid to claimants
- the overpayments recovered
- the amounts written off
Find previous releases of Housing Benefit recoveries data (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/housing-benefit-recoveries-and-fraud-data).
UK overseas trade in goods statistics July 2025: import and export data
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

EU and non-EU import and export data for July 2025.

The following tables contain EU and non-EU import and export data for July 2025 at chapter level.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2a49feeb238b20672a9b8/OTS_IMP_2507.ods)

UK overseas trade in goods statistics July 2025: imports (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2a49feeb238b20672a9b8/OTS_IMP_2507.ods)

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UK overseas trade in goods statistics July 2025: exports (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2a4ada74b1137c7edd8a8/OTS_EXP_2507.ods)

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Mr R Suleman v The Fragrance Shop: 3303917/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Suleman v The Fragrance Shop: 3303917/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ecf08482670806f9d5dfaf/Mr_R_Suleman_v_The_fragrance_shop-3303917-_2024-Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Suleman v The Fragrance Shop: 3303917/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f75c1924fc2bb7eed11a3e/Mr_R_Suleman_v_The_fragrance_shop_3303917_2024_Reasons.pdf).
CA4 9SE, Anthony Steven: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/WP3727LD/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

View the application submitted by Anthony Steven for Croft Farm, Scarrowmanwick, Croglin, Cumbria, CA4 9SE.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Mr A Kheyre v Computershare Investor Services plc: 6010455/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Kheyre v Computershare Investor Services plc: 6010455/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692427d5478d0bfdee197d9e/Mr_A_Kheyre_-vs-_Computershare_Investor_Services_PLC_-_Judgment.pdf).
National curriculum assessments: guidance for local authorities
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Information for local authorities to use when carrying out statutory activities for the national curriculum assessments.

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.

The guidance in this collection will help local authorities complete their statutory duties related to the national curriculum assessments.

In addition, local authorities may also want to review the guidance collections for each of the national curriculum assessments, featured on the STA homepage (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/standards-and-testing-agency).
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

allocated housing support with employment training support with workexperiance

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.
Ms D Bhatti v London Healthcare Locums Ltd: 6005321/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms D Bhatti v London Healthcare Locums Ltd: 6005321/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679c98fca9ee53687470a2e4/Dua_Bhatti_v_London_Healthcare_Locums_60053212024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Report on the proposed subsidy to Vivid Housing Limited for Victory Quay, Portsmouth by Homes England
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its report prepared in response to a request from Homes England concerning the proposed subsidy to Vivid Housing Limited.

The SAU has published its report providing advice to Homes England concerning the proposed subsidy to Vivid Housing Limited.

The report includes the SAU’s evaluation of Homes England’s assessment of the compliance of its proposed subsidy with the requirements set out in the Subsidy Control Act 2022.

For more information visit Referral of the proposed subsidy to Vivid Housing Limited for Victory Quay, Portsmouth by Homes England (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/referral-of-the-proposed-subsidy-to-vivid-housing-limited-by-homes-england).
Africa Risk Compliance Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Africa Risk Compliance Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
O Sharif v Bharti Global Ltd: 6014423/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in O Sharif v Bharti Global Ltd: 6014423/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878b9b72bad77c3dae4dd00/O_Sharif_v_Bharti_Global_Limited_-_6014423.2024_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
Mrs R Toliusiene v Denholm Seafoods Ltd: 4102189/2022 and 4101499/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R Toliusiene v Denholm Seafoods Ltd: 4102189/2022 and 4101499/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd7a00d8e313b503358c30/4102189.2022___4101499.2022_-_Mrs_R_Toliusiene_v_Denholm_Seafoods_Ltd__Judgment_Issued_29.09.2022.pdf).
How to become a MCA approved doctor
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recruitment process for approved doctors.

Overview

This guidance for doctors takes you through:
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) general criteria for approved doctors (AD)
- types of AD
- how to apply for appointment as an AD
The MCA’s recruitment system has been established in agreement with maritime employers and seafarer’s trade union organisations.

It aims to serve the seafarers working on UK vessels, and holding UK Certificates of Competency (CoCs).

Current recruitment opportunities
- Medical Referee in Scotland: For more information please see attached PDF, Referee job description open - Nov 25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691b4ba15a253e2c40d7062e/Referee_job_description_open_-_Nov_25.pdf) (PDF, 139 KB, 2 pages) - Ongoing.
Criteria for appointment as an AD

The appointment of approved doctors to carry out ENG1 seafarer medical examinations is restricted to areas where a demand for at least 50 examinations in a year has been demonstrated.

The most suitable candidate is appointed based on qualifications, experience and location.

The full recruitment procedure is detailed in ‘chapter 2 - the role of an approved doctor’, in the MCA’s approved doctor’s manual. (/government/admin/publications/303911)

The categories of ADs

General list doctors are:
- available to all seafarers
- spread over a wide geographical network
- mainly appointed on a replacement basis
Vacancies are advertised locally using the local clinical commissioning group (CCG). The MCA keeps a file on those who have expressed an interest in becoming an AD. You’ll then be invited to apply to make sure of fair and open competition.

All the applications are reviewed by the MCA’s chief medical adviser.

Company doctors are:
- appointed at the request of companies with vessels on the UK flag, subject to the MCA chief medical adviser’s scrutiny of qualifications and experience
- only able to do medicals on those employed by the shipping company
- usually contractors to major shipping companies, or providing services to a ship management or crewing company
- expected to provide a full occupational medical service for the shipping company
Apply to become an approved doctor

Download the approved doctor application form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/approved-doctor-application-form), then send your completed application to the address on the form.

Speculative applications (meaning those not part of a recruitment process started by the MCA) will be notified if a specific vacancy comes up.

The chief medical adviser will review your application, then it’ll be acknowledged by the medical administration team.

Further information
- MSN 1886 Amendment 2 MLC and ILO 188 medical standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/msn-1886-amendment-1-mlc-and-ilo-188-medical-standards)
- Seafarers medical certification guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/seafarers-medical-certification-guidance)
Mining Remediation Authority everyday inclusion plan 2025 to 2028
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-14)

This plan reaffirms our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and highlights how we will continue our journey over the next 3 years.

Our inclusion priorities underpin everything we do.

These priorities are designed to enable us to continue to focus on our people, creating a diverse and representative workforce, while aligning with our service delivery priorities in how we work with our customers, communities, and our partnerships with others.
UK-Japan Defence Ministerial Meeting 2025: Joint Statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

UK-Japan joint statement on the Defence Ministerial Meeting held on 28 August 2025 in Tokyo.

This document is a joint statement between the Rt Hon John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (hereinafter referred to as the “UK”), and H.E. Mr Nakatani Gen, Minister of Defense of Japan, following the Defence Ministerial Meeting held on 28 August 2025 in Tokyo.
Tripoli Citadel Inaugurated Following UK Funded Restoration
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

The UK-funded restoration project is a powerful testament to the collaborative spirit between the Lebanese Army and marginalised youth in Tripoli.

Tripoli’s historic 12th century “Citadel Raymond De Saint Gilles” was officially inaugurated following months of restoration efforts carried out by the Lebanese army and youth from marginalised communities, through UK funding to the NGO MARCH.

Today’s inauguration ceremony was attended by Deputy Head of Mission Victoria Dunne with the Director General of Antiquities at the Ministry of Culture (representing Minister Salameh) Sarkis Al Khoury, Tripoli’s Mayor Dr. Abdel Hamid Kareemeh, senior Lebanese Army officers, Head of MARCH Lea Baroudi and local youth from the city.

This UK-funded restoration project is a powerful testament to the collaborative spirit between the Lebanese Army and marginalised youth in Tripoli, underscoring a shared commitment to preserving the city’s rich heritage for future generations.

Since 2016, the UK has funded MARCH to help reduce sectarian tensions and support community cohesion, by engaging at-risk youth from marginalised communities in Tripoli and Beirut.

Following the inauguration, Deputy Head of Mission Victoria Dunne said:

I am proud of the UK’s support to restore Tripoli’s oldest historic Citadel, which brought together the Lebanese Armed Forces and Tripoli’s young people through the NGO MARCH. Hand in hand, these initiatives promote community cohesion here in Tripoli and across Lebanon, fostering trust between local communities and Lebanese institutions.
BIM54020 - Doctors and dentists: superannuation
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)


Although doctors and dentists with a contract for service to the NHS are treated as self-employed individuals, they are eligible to make contributions to the NHS Pension Scheme. Where practitioners are members of the NHS Pension Scheme, they are eligible to receive a pension on the basis of final salary or Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE).

Where the practitioner is an employee, they will make a superannuation contribution and the employer will make a contribution.

Where a practitioner is self-employed, they are responsible for making both the "employee contribution" and the "employer’s contribution"; for tax purposes, both elements are relievable as member contributions. This practice started in April 2006. Prior to then, the NHS would make the employer’s contribution in respect of the practitioner. In theory, the payments made to practitioners have been uplifted to cover this increase in superannuation costs.

Superannuation contributions to the NHS Pension Scheme are disregarded for the purposes of determining whether pension contributions exceed the annual allowance.

Both the employer's and employees contributions paid by the individual can be excluded when calculating the Threshold Income for the purpose of the tapered annual allowance, unless the contributions were made under a salary sacrifice scheme (or similar arrangement) made on or after 9 July 2015.

For more information on contributions to registered pension schemes, see the Pensions Tax Manual from PTM040000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/pensions-tax-manual/ptm040000). The guidance at PTM044100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/pensions-tax-manual/ptm044100) makes specific reference to tax relief on contributions paid by general practitioners and dentists.
National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Information, data, guidance and resources about the NCSP.

The aim of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) is to focus on reducing the harms from untreated chlamydia infection. The harmful effects of chlamydia occur predominantly in women and other people with a womb or ovaries so the opportunistic screening (that is the proactive offer of a chlamydia test to young people without symptoms) should focus on women, combined with:
- reducing time to test results and treatment
- strengthening partner notification
- re-testing after treatment
Women and other people with a womb or ovaries include transgender men, and non-binary people assigned female at birth, and intersex people with a womb or ovaries.

In practice this means that chlamydia screening in community settings, such as GPs and pharmacies, will only be proactively offered to young women. Services provided by sexual health services remain unchanged. Everyone can still get tested if they need, but men will not be proactively offered a test unless an indication has been identified, such as being a partner of someone with chlamydia or having symptoms.

Young adults looking for information on chlamydia and chlamydia testing should visit:
- NHS website (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chlamydia/)
- Brook website (https://www.brook.org.uk/)
You may be able to access online test kits by searching for local online sexual health services.

Contact

National chlamydia screening programme (NCSP)

Blood Safety, Hepatitis, STI and HIV DivisionUK Health Security Agency 61 Colindale Avenue London NW9 5EQ

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
C Deamer v Retail Technology Services Ltd: 6016060/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Deamer v Retail Technology Services Ltd: 6016060/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681e1fe1ced319d02c90609d/C_Deamer_v_Retail_Technology_Services_LTD_6016060_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Working for UK Delegation to the OSCE
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)


General information

Applications for employment with the UK Delegation to the OSCE should be sent by e-mail in response to advertised vacancies only. Please refer to the guidance in our job advertisements.

When applying, please submit a completed job application form available from the website and ensure all sections are filled out and use the Supporting Statement box to explain clearly the motivation, skills and experience you could bring to the role. Please also attach your current CV in English.

We do not process unsolicited applications. Only those applying for a specific position and who are selected for interview will be contacted. No applications will be returned.

All applicants must have a high level of spoken and written English (unless stated otherwise) and for most positions an additional fluency in German will be required.

The UK Delegation to the OSCE will consider all applications and invite a selection of candidates for interview. All invited candidates can expect a competency-based interview conducted in English by a panel of Delegation and embassy staff. During the interview, candidates will be asked about their work experience, career history and skills. Interviews may also include a short practical exercise testing specific skills required for each role.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the UK Delegation to the OSCE in Vienna or one of the other UK delegations, DIT offices, other government departments or consulates in Austria, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate)

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

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

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

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

Follow us on Twitter @UKOSCE (https://twitter.com/ukosce) or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ukinaustria) for information on new positions as they become available.
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport supports culture, arts, media, sport, tourism and civil society across every part of England — recognising the UK’s world-leading position in these areas and the importance of these sectors in contributing so much to our economy, way of life and our reputation around the world. 

The department champions sport for all at every level, supports our world-leading cultural and creative industries, and enhances the cohesiveness of our communities.

Priority outcomes

Growth and good jobs in every place. We will work to support the growth of our highly innovative sectors and support the creation of jobs across the UK. This also means ensuring that people everywhere have the skills to succeed in our sectors.

A more socially cohesive country with an inclusive national story. We will empower local partners, the media and people to drive change, build cohesive communities and an inclusive national story.

Richer lives with choices and opportunities for all. We will support young people to succeed in our sectors, and help to ensure opportunities are not limited because of where people live, or how much money they have.

Public bodies and agencies

Non-ministerial departments
- The Charity Commission
- The National Archives
Executive non-departmental public bodies
- Arts Council England
- British Film Institute
- British Library
- British Museum
- Gambling Commission
- Museum of the Home
- Historic England
- Horniman Public Museum and Public Park Trust
- Horserace Betting Levy Board
- Imperial War Museum
- Independent Football Regulator
- National Gallery
- National Heritage Memorial Fund
- The National Lottery Community Fund
- National Museums Liverpool
- National Portrait Gallery
- Natural History Museum
- Royal Armouries Museum
- Royal Museums Greenwich
- Science Museum Group
- Sir John Soane’s Museum
- Sport England
- Sports Grounds Safety Authority
- Tate
- UK Anti-Doping
- UK Sport
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- VisitBritain
- VisitEngland
- Wallace Collection
Advisory non-departmental public bodies
- The Advisory Council on National Records and Archives
- The Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest
- The Theatres Trust
- The Treasure Valuation Committee
Public corporations
- BBC
- Channel 4
- Historic Royal Palaces
- The Royal Parks
Other
- Churches Conservation Trust
- S4C
Leadership

Secretary of State: The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/lisa-nandy)

Our senior officials

Permanent Secretary: Susannah Storey (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/susannah-storey)

Directors General: Polly Payne (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/polly-payne) and Ruth Hannant (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/ruth-hannant)
Check what your tax code means
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Use this tool to find out what the numbers and letters in your tax code mean and how much tax you will pay.

Use this tax code checker to:
- find out what the letters and numbers in your tax code mean
- see how much Income Tax you’re due to pay
- update your records if something’s wrong
- understand the deductions included in your tax code
To use the tool, you will need your:
- tax code
- annual income, before any deductions
- company benefits details
- State Pension amount
Check now (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-understanding-your-tax-code)
Mr G Young v South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust: 1404297/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Young v South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/672892ed541e1dfbf71e8ad6/Mr_G_Young_-vs-_South_Western_Ambulance_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgement.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Young v South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment by Consent (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915d0fabc34c86ce4e6e74a/Mr_G._Young_-vs-_South_Western_Ambulance_Service_NHS_Trust_2-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Mireku v London Underground Ltd: [2025] EAT 57
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Marcus Pilgerstorfer Deputy Judge of the High Court on 29 April 2025.

Read the full Judgment in Mr J Mireku v London Underground Ltd [2025] EAT 57 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681099b5c3f3e3a23447bf22/Mr_J_Mireku_v_London_Underground_Ltd__2025__EAT_57.pdf).
Birkett Long Colchester
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 Birkett Long Colchester 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 Birkett Long Colchester recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
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.
Study into proposed regulatory changes to bovine electronic identification in the United Kingdom
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) reviewed the effect of prospective differing bovine electronic identification (Bovine EID) regulations.

Indicative timetable

Published in line with the OIM’s approach to transparency and information disclosure (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transparency-and-disclosure-statement-of-the-oims-policy-and-approach). Any revisions made to the timetable will be published on this webpage.

Final report

29 October 2025: We have now published our final report.
- Final report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/potential-effects-on-the-operation-of-the-uk-internal-market-from-proposed-regulatory-differences-relating-to-bovine-electronic-identification) (29.10.25)
Personal data

The OIM may collect, use and share personal data for its work. This includes processing personal data for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. Further details are set out in the CMA’s Personal Information Charter (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/personal-information-charter).

Contacts
- Senior Responsible Officer: Adam Land
- Project Director: James Macbeth
- Project Manager: Alison Trinkl
- OIM project team: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
- CMA press team: xx-xxxx-xxxx or xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Ms V Carr v Valve Components Ltd (in Administration): 8000471/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms V Carr v Valve Components Ltd (in Administration): 8000471/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69171c969d50fc2fe81617fb/Ms_V_Carr_v_Valve_Components_Ltd__In_Administration__-_8000471.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
CIL Appeal 1830091  – 01 Nov 23 –  Erection of a new discount foodstore
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Erection of a new discount foodstore (Use Class E) with access, car parking and landscaping and other associated works.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be published by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in a redacted anonymous form.

In making decisions available to the public, useful lessons about CIL regulations and appeals can be shared. Publication will also allow any precedents to be understood more widely.

Personal information will be redacted before publication. This could be information such as the:
- name of the appellant
- collecting authority
- address of the property
- amount of CIL payable
106 West Street  Kings Cliffe  Peterborough  PE8 6XA : CAM/00JA/MNR/2024/0612 - pernission to appeal refused
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region N. Martindale  FRICS

Read the decision in full106 West Street Kings Cliffe Peterborough PE8 6XA : CAM/00JA/MNR/2024/0612 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d83cf69dc953ac3bfe9328/West_St_106_Kings_Cliffe_PE8_6XA_App_for_Perm.pdf)
UK trade in Food, Feed and Drink
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

The release shows UK trade in Food, Feed and Drink in current prices and real terms.

This release shows the latest statistics on the value of United Kingdom trade value of Food, Feed and Drink in the United Kingdom, presented in current prices and real terms, after adjusting for trade price inflation.

Next update: see the statistics release calendar (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs&order=release-date-oldest)

For further information please contact: Trade statistics team

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