theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Smoking profile: December 2025 update
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

An overview of the extent of tobacco use, tobacco-related harm, vaping use and the measures being taken to reduce this harm at a local level in England.

The smoking profile has been designed to help local government and health services to assess the effect of smoking on their local populations. The data is presented in an interactive tool that allows users to view it in a user-friendly format.

Revised trend data has been added to the smoking profile tool on the Fingertips platform for:
- smoking prevalence in adults (aged 18 and over) - current smokers (Annual Population Survey (APS))
- smoking prevalence in adults (aged 18 and over) - ex-smokers (APS)
- smoking prevalence in adults (aged 18 and over) - never smokers (APS)
- smoking prevalence among adults aged 18 to 64 in routine and manual occupations (APS)
- odds of smoking among adults aged 18 to 64 with a routine and manual occupation compared with those in other occupations (APS)
Revised data has been added for the 3-year periods 2019 to 2021, 2020 to 2022 and 2021 to 2023.

Updated indicators are available at local authority level, integrated care board (ICB) level, as well as for England, the regions and various inequality groups. Updated indicators are listed in the updated indicators section.

For queries about this publication email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
UK statement on the Kimberley Process: March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-30)

The UK’s Explanation of Position during the adoption of the Kimberley Process Resolution (A/RES/79/275) General Assembly.

The United Kingdom thanks the United Arab Emirates for bringing this important proposed resolution forward,

The United Kingdom is a proud founding member of the Kimberley Process, and we are committed to its values and principles of accountability, transparency and collaboration.

As a tripartite body, we value the Civil Society Coalition, African Diamond Producers’ Association and World Diamond Council’s roles in the Kimberley Process because they all bring expertise that strengthens the body.

The Civil Society Coalition elevates the voices of marginalised people, including in the extractives industry, and it is crucial for the Coalition’s voice to be engaged in the Kimberley Process’ decision making.

Colleagues, the current definition of conflict diamonds is solely focused on rebel movements using revenue from rough diamonds to overthrow legitimate governments. This is not enough.

Although the Kimberley Process has succeeded in many areas – we regret that to date, the Kimberley Process has not reached consensus in agreeing a broadened definition of conflict diamonds despite in 2012 agreeing that there is urgent need to agree a definition that captures the evolving nature of conflicts and realities on the ground.

We reiterate the need for members of the Kimberley Process to work collaboratively and are pleased that it is in that spirit the resolution reiterates the pressing need for the Ad-Hoc Committee on Review and Reform to achieve consensus on a broadened definition of conflict diamonds.

We look forward to continuing this dialogue.
Oversight and regulation of private prosecutors in the criminal justice system
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Government consultation on the regulation of private prosecutors and reforms to the Single Justice Procedure.

This consultation outlines proposals for regulating and overseeing private prosecutors in England and Wales, including those using the Single Justice Procedure (SJP). These proposals aim to ensure that private prosecutors adhere to consistent standards and can be held accountable for their practices.

The government aims to achieve 3 key objectives through this consultation:
- establish consistent standards for private prosecutors and hold them accountable for their practices
- ensure sufficient safeguards to justice in the SJP
- increase confidence in the criminal justice system by improving transparency of private prosecutions
We recognise that the private prosecutorial landscape is complex and there are some considerations that are unique to private prosecutors, or to some private prosecutors. Through this consultation we aim to fully understand how proposals affect all types of private prosecutors and how best to ensure consistent standards, accountability, and transparency of all private prosecutors in England and Wales. The government considers that regulation of private prosecutors is essential to prevent miscarriages of justice and enhance public confidence in the criminal justice system.
BIM35830 - Capital/revenue divide: computer software: in-house software development costs: general approach
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)


Don’t press analogies too far

Clearly analogies can be drawn between a computer software system and a more traditional tangible asset, such as a piece of machinery or plant. To a degree that approach is helpful and indeed is adopted in this guidance. A major computer program may represent a huge investment of intellectual effort and business resources and it may play a vital and important role in the conduct of the entire business. But the Tribunal and the courts are unlikely to be impressed by attempts to press such analogies too far.

Software is unlikely to be viewed in the same light as ordinary tangible fixed assets. The classification of computer software is therefore more problematical. See for example Lord Reid's comments in Strick v Regent Oil Co Ltd [1965] 43 TC 1 on pages 30 and 31 (see BIM35560 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim35560)). Nowadays many large businesses incur significant expenditure not only on developing new computer systems but also on piecemeal adaptation or improvement of existing systems. It follows that a good deal of expenditure incurred on computer programming etc will be of a revenue nature.
Equifax 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 Equifax 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 Equifax 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
We also pledge the following:

Tailored employment pathways for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Seasoned Events
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 Seasoned Events 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 Seasoned Events 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.
Kingsley Care Homes 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 Kingsley Care Homes 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 Kingsley Care Homes 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 Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Rules and guidance for energy code modification appeals
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is publishing updated procedural rules and guidance for energy code modification appeals.

The CMA has adopted updated rules and guidance for energy code modification appeals to the CMA to replace the prior rules (CC10) and guide (CC11).

The CMA consulted on the drafts of the updated rules and guidance earlier this year in our first consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/updated-rules-and-guide-for-energy-code-modification-appeals) from 23 July 2024 to 3 September 2024 and again in our second consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/further-updated-rules-and-guide-for-energy-code-modification-appeals) from 8 November 2024 to 22 November 2024.

The second consultation sought the views of interested parties on the CMA’s proposed changes to the Draft updated Rules and Guide to take into account changes to the Energy Act 2004 introduced since the July consultation by the commencement of section 201 and Schedule 14 of the Energy Act 2023.

Respondents to the consultations included Ofgem, energy companies, and the energy system operator. Respondents welcomed the development of updated rules and guidance for energy code modification appeals.

Following the consultations, revisions were made to the rules and guidance. A summary of the responses we received to our consultations and our proposed approach for addressing those responses (including the revisions that we have made) is set out in the consultation response document, which has been published on the first consultation for updated rules and guide for energy code modification appeals (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/updated-rules-and-guide-for-energy-code-modification-appeals) and the second consultation for further updated rules and guide for energy code modification appeals (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/further-updated-rules-and-guide-for-energy-code-modification-appeals).
Bird flu: sixth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk & Malton, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/42)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry in a sixth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk & Malton, Yorkshire on 5 April 2025.

Case information

14 May 2025

Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding the sixth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk & Malton, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/42), the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

9 May 2025

Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zones surrounding the sixth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk & Malton, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/42), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone surrounding this premises.

5 April 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry in a sixth premises near Thirsk, Thirsk & Malton, Yorkshire (AIV 2025/42).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Declarations

Download the declaration of the revocation of a surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6824b8c1ab96d4ed0b262f44/Revocation_of_the_avian_influenza_Surveillance_Zone__AIV_2025_42_.pdf)

This revokes: the declaration of the ending of a protection zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681de0cad9c9bb76078f7e75/AIV_2025_42_Merge_PZ_with_SZ_declaration.pdf)

This revokes and replaces: the declaration of an avian influenza protection zone and surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f17084d065389a655cf00d/ai-ps-sz-dpr-2025-70-AIV-2025-42.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/42
Advance Logistics Support
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 Advance Logistics Support 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 Advance Logistics Support recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Review of CQC Regulation 9A: visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

Seeks views from individuals, professionals and organisations about visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices in England since Regulation 9A came into force on 6 April 2024.

This call for evidence will inform the review of Regulation 9A of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2936/regulation/9A) on visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices.

The review will consider whether, since coming into force on 6 April 2024, Regulation 9A has been effective in meeting its objective to make sure:
- people staying in a care home, hospital or hospice can receive visits from people they want to see
- people living in a care home are not discouraged from taking visits outside the home
- people attending appointments in a hospital or hospice, that do not require an overnight stay, can be accompanied by a family member, friend or advocate if they want someone with them
As part of the review, the Department of Health and Social Care has launched a call for evidence seeking the views of:
- individuals sharing personal views and experiences (such as a patient, care home resident, carer or member of the public who has visited someone in a care home, hospital or hospice)
- individuals sharing professional views (such as a member of staff at a care home, hospital or hospice)
- organisations representing the interests of patients, care home residents or carers
- care home, hospital or hospice provider organisations
This survey is about visits from and accompaniment by family members, friends, partners, advocates, carers, volunteers such as befrienders, and any person visiting to provide support or companionship to the service user. It is not considering access to visiting professionals, including care workers.

This survey is about visiting and accompanying in England only.

The responses will be used to inform the outcome of the review of Regulation 9A.

An easy-read version of the call for evidence will be published soon.
Albania: legal and prison systems
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Information on legal and detention systems in Albania for British nationals.

This guidance explains how to:
- arrange visits
- send money to a prisoner
- apply for a transfer to a UK prison
This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/albania-list-of-lawyers--2) for independent legal advice.
LN4 4BQ, Wendy Elliott: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/WP3321LP/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

View the application submitted by Wendy Elliott - Cherry Gate, Long Drove, Lincoln, LN4 4BQ

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)
Support in domestic abuse safe accommodation: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Management information on domestic abuse support services within safe accommodation delivered across England, by Tier 1 local authorities.

This release has been compiled by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and it provides information on domestic abuse support services within safe accommodation delivered by local authorities.

The data is derived from returns submitted by the 121 Tier 1 local authorities that were in existence in England in 2024-25 and is used to monitor progress on implementation and delivery of local authorities duties under Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 across England.
Flat 1 Woodside,Fortis Green,London,N10 3NY: LON/00AP/OC9/2024/0601
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge I Mohabir on Date 4 February 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 1 Woodside,Fortis Green,London,N10 3NY: LON/00AP/OC9/2024/0601 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67aa11e73b41f783cca46214/Decision_-_Flat_1_Woodside_Fortis_Green_London_N10_3NY.pdf).
Support for housebuilding in London
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Policy statement outlining measures to accelerate housebuilding in London.

This policy statement sets out a new package of support for housebuilding in London. It has been developed by government and the Mayor of London.

These measures sit alongside the government’s wider reforms to the planning system and funding for affordable homes.
Men's Health Strategy for England: call for evidence
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

This call for evidence is seeking the views of the public, as well as health and social care professionals, academics, employers and stakeholder organisations to inform a Men’s Health Strategy for England.

This call for evidence will inform the development of a Men’s Health Strategy for England. It seeks the views of the public, as well as health and social care professionals, academics, employers and stakeholder organisations. We’re particularly interested in the lived experience of all those directly affected by men’s health issues.

We know that men face unique challenges throughout their lives. Men are disproportionately affected by a number of health conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Life expectancy data also shows that men live on average 4 years fewer than women (79.1 versus 83.0 years in England, respectively).

Rather than a formal consultation on specific proposals, this call for evidence is a request for ideas and evidence that the government can build upon and discuss further with key interests.

The call for evidence is available to individuals aged 16 and over living in England and organisations that operate or provide services in England.

There is also a British Sign Language (BSL) version (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/mens-health-strategy-for-england-call-for-evidence-in-british-sign-language) of this call for evidence, which is available to individuals.

The easy read version (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/mens-health-strategy-for-england-call-for-evidence-easy-read) of this call for evidence opened on 19 June 2025 and will be open for 12 weeks.
Baroness Nemat Shafik DBE appointed as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

The Prime Minister has appointed Baroness Nemat Shafik DBE as the Victoria and Albert Museum from 01 January 2025 until 31 December 2028

Baroness Nemat Shafik DBE

Baroness Shafik is an economist, policymaker, and higher education leader who has spent over three decades in leadership roles across a range of prominent international, national and academic institutions. She is currently chairing a major review of international development for the UK government and is a cross-bench peer in the House of Lords. Previously, she was the President of Columbia University and of the London School of Economics and Political Science, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Permanent Secretary of the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development and the youngest-ever vice president of the World Bank.

She received a Damehood for services to the global economy, an honorary fellowship of the British Academy and of St. Antony’s College at Oxford University, published numerous books and articles and has six honorary doctorates. She currently serves as a member of the board of the Gates Foundation, a distinguished Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research, a member of the Council of Foreign Relations and previously served as Deputy Chair and a trustee of the British Museum.

Remuneration and Governance Code

The Chair of Victoria and Albert Museum is not remunerated. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/578498/governance_code_on_public_appointments_16_12_2016.pdf). The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election. Baroness Shafik has declared she does not undertake any political activity.
Mrs R Earnshaw v One Stop Community Stores Ltd: 6005918/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R Earnshaw v One Stop Community Stores Ltd: 6005918/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67adf6a063d7f4cceef9e15f/Mrs_R_Earnshaw_v_One_Stop_Community_Stores_Limited.pdf).
Miss C Thomas v Secure Care UK: 6013091/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C Thomas v Secure Care UK: 6013091/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a4510dc6d75ae3ddc7bea/Miss_C_Thomas_v_Secure_Care_UK_-_6013091_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
IDG51330 - Information disclosure Gateways with other government departments: Environment Agency: Landfill Tax to the Environment Agency
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)


Which part of HMRC can disclose this information?

Only the teams in areas involved in the administration of Landfill Tax may disclose this information to the Environment Agency.

The purpose for which information may be disclosed

To assist the Environment Agency in the performance of any of its duties.

Information which can be disclosed

All relevant information that the Environment Agency requires in the performance of any of its duties.

Procedure to follow

Disclosures may be made by only those staff who work in the specialist teams in former C&E areas involved in the administration of Landfill Tax. Disclosures must be made in compliance with the other provisions of this guidance. Please ask your manager if you are unsure whether you work in the relevant business area.

Legislation which allows disclosure

Schedule 5 Paragraph 35 Finance Act 1996

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Devolved administrations

This guidance applies to England and Wales.

For Northern Ireland, these disclosure provisions apply to the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.

For Scotland, these disclosure provisions apply to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

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Further guidance

For further guidance and assistance generally on confidentiality please contact your Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP).
HM Land Registry annual reports and accounts
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Current and past HM Land Registry annual reports and accounts of activity and services.

This collection is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/adroddiadau-blynyddol-a-chyfrifon-cofrestrfa-tir-em.cy).

Our annual reports and accounts review our activities over the course of the year, provide highlights of projects and show the progress that has been made in meeting objectives.
Colehouse Group
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 Colehouse Group 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 Colehouse Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
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.
AB v XY: 1401303/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in AB v XY: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/662b92f1ae7fb5d93ebf9346/AB_V_XY_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in AB v XY: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b45631d15c152ea555be95/A.B._Vs_X.Y._-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in AB v XY: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bf29a83263567d66dbdff3/A.b._-v-_X.Y._-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Amended_Reconsideration.pdf).
306-312 Crawley Green Road, Luton, LU2 0SL: CAM/00KA/LSC/2024/0025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-25)

Eastern Region, Judge Bernadette MacQueen and Mrs Sarah Redmond MRICS on 10 March 2025

Read the full decision in 306-312 Crawley Green Road, Luton, LU2 0SL: CAM/00KA/LSC/2024/0025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d019a9d107f3a16e0287aa/306-312_Crawley_Green_Road_Luton_LU2_0SL.pdf).
Investigatory Powers Act: draft codes of practice, March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-30)

Eight new and updated draft codes were laid before Parliament on 31 March 2025.

Eight new and updated draft codes were laid before Parliament on 31 March 2025. These codes will come into force at the end of the parliamentary process.

We are aware these publications may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing them so that we can fix these. Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Make Work Pay: duty to inform workers of right to join a union
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

There’s a new duty on employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union. This consultation is about how it should work in practice.

The Employment Rights Bill will introduce a new duty on employers to give a written statement to their workers, informing them of their right to join a trade union at the start of their employment and at other times.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking views on how this new duty can be implemented effectively while minimising the burden on employers. This includes details on:
- what form the statement should take
- what content should be included
- the manner in which the statement must be delivered
- the frequency with which the statement must be reissued after the beginning of employment
This consultation invites views from trade unions, employers, workers and members of the public who are likely to be affected by this duty.
Companies House commercial pipeline at August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

An overview of the department's potential commercial activity over the next 18 months.

Companies House commercial pipeline provides a forward look at our anticipated outsourcing activity over the next 18 months. Where possible, we’ve included all our major projects and anticipated procurements valued at £2 million or more.

Neither the publication of this pipeline, nor any of the information presented in it, should be taken as a commitment or representation on the part of Companies House to enter into a contractual arrangement or to proceed with a procurement. Circumstances may change and we cannot guarantee that the requirements, contract value, and timeline will be as stated.

There may also be further outsourcing activity that takes place that we are not currently aware of and which may not appear on this commercial pipeline.

We’ll refresh our published commercial pipeline every 12 months and will publish details of all of applicable opportunities valued above £12,000 including VAT on Find a Tender (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search).
Tregantle firing times
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Warning notice of firing at Tregantle ranges.

Do not enter the danger area when the range is in use, this is a danger to life. If ‘red flags’ or lights are hoisted, regardless of the timings, do not enter the training area. Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safe-access).

The full perimeter of the range danger area is signed to warn the public of danger.

Related information
- Public access to military areas
- The Defence Training Estate: DTE South West (including Salisbury Plain) (https://www.gov.uk/defence-infrastructure-organisation-and-the-defence-training-estate#dte-south-west-including-salisbury-plain)
Silbo
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 Silbo 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 Silbo 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Valorous Group 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 Valorous Group 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 Valorous Group 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Use the Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme logos in your communications and marketing.

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.
Guide to youth justice statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

A guide to youth justice statistics which covers the annual youth justice statistics and the monthly youth custody data.

The guide provides more detail on youth justice statistics presented in:
- the annual youth justice statistics bulletin
- the monthly youth custody report data tables and accompanying open data tables.
This is intended to be used as a guide to data sources, concepts and definitions.
Miss H Monkman v Hawkshead Childcare CIC: 2403536/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss H Monkman v Hawkshead Childcare CIC: 2403536/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab573b5d27cee6cccec47f/Miss_H_Monkman_v_Hawkshead_Childcare_CIC_-_2403536_2024.pdf).
23 Millgate, Wycombe Retail Park, High Wycombe HP11 1GL: CAM/00MX/LSC/2023/0017
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Eastern Region, Judge Stephen Reeder on 3 June 2024

Read the full decision in 23 Millgate, Wycombe Retail Park, High Wycombe HP11 1GL: CAM/00MX/LSC/2023/0017 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/665eeb16d470e3279dd3354b/23_Millgate_High_Wycombe_HP11_1GL.pdf).

Read the full decision in 23 Millgate, Wycombe Retail Park, High Wycombe HP11 1GL: CAM/00MX/LSC/2023/0017 - Appeal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/669e33fdab418ab0555929c4/23_Milgate_High_Wycombe_HP11_1GL_Appeal.pdf).