theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Home Office major projects: appointment letters for senior responsible owners
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Home Office appointment letters for Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) senior responsible owners (SROs).

Each government department publishes the letters of appointment for their GMPP SROs. These letters include the date of appointment, the project deliverables, what the SRO is responsible for and how long the role is expected to last.

The guidance for officials giving evidence to Parliamentary Select Committees, known as the Osmotherly Rules (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/departmental-evidence-and-response-to-select-committees-guidance) was updated on 17 October 2014. As part of this update we are committed to publishing GMPP SRO letters of appointment.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Angus Blackmore
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Angus Blackmore

Teacher reference number: 622273

Teacher’s date of birth: 13 November 1963

Location teacher worked: Buckinghamshire, South West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 07 January 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Angus Blackmore, formerly employed in Buckinghamshire, South West England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Remit and recommendations for the Financial Policy Committee: Budget 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the Governor of the Bank of England providing recommendations for the Financial Policy Committee (FPC).

This is the annual remit for the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) for 2025, as set by the Chancellor. The remit makes recommendations to the Committee on its responsibilities and priorities in relation to its primary financial stability objective and secondary objective to support the government’s economic policy.
D Whitwell v Fun Planet Ltd T/a Kidzplay: 6011144/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Whitwell v Fun Planet Ltd T/a Kidzplay: 6011144/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689db896b4b6acd34113399f/D_Whitwell_v_Fun_Planet_Ltd__trading_as_Kidzplay__6011144.2025.pdf).
Mr M Withey v Entserv UK Ltd: 6001621/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Withey v Entserv UK Ltd: 6001621/2025 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b2dea8999f671f3c24416/Mr_Maximilian_Withey_v_Entserv_UK_Limited_6001621_2025_FMH_Judgment_On_Interim_Relief.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Withey v Entserv UK Ltd: 6001621/2025 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b2e17256994af4172abdf/Mr_Maximilian_Withey_v_Entserv_UK_Limited_6001621_2025_FMH_Costs_Judgment.pdf).
Redcar & Cleveland 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 Redcar & Cleveland 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 Redcar & Cleveland 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
- 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.
Reappointment of the Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

His Majesty The King has approved the reappointment of Douglas Marshall as the Judcial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman.

His Majesty The King, on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, has approved the reappointment - for 5 years from 1 March 2026 - of Douglas Marshall as Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman.

The reappointment of the Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments and has been made under Paragraph 1 of Schedule 13 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.

Biography

Douglas Marshall is Pathways to Impact Manager at Childlight; Global Child Safety Institute based in Edinburgh, working to combat the global pandemic of child abuse. His previous career included 30 years’ service with Cumbria Constabulary retiring as a senior detective. At the latter end of his service, he was the Deputy National Co-ordinator on Operation Hydrant (the national policing response, oversight, and co-ordination of non-recent child sexual abuse). He returned to Cumbria Constabulary completing five years as a Police Staff Senior Investigating Officer. During his police service he was Senior Investigating Officer on several high-profile cases in Cumbria. He is formerly a director of a private investigation company in Scotland and has a consultancy for investigations.
Further Education and Skills: July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Further education and skills summary data, including apprenticeships and detailed education and training, from August 2024 to April 2025.

These further education and skills statistics for England cover the 2024 to 2025 academic year reported to date, August 2024 to April 2025.

They include government-funded further education for adults, aged 19 and over. This covers:
- adult further education and skills summary statistics
- education and training summary statistics
- essential skills
- tailored learning and non-regulated provision
- learner participation and achievements
This excludes schools and higher education.

Headline further education figures include apprenticeships where appropriate.

A separate Apprenticeships: July 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/apprenticeships-july-2025) statistics publication provides more information on apprenticeships.
Number of exporting registered businesses in the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

This collection brings together all documents showing estimates of numbers of exporting registered businesses in the UK.

The documents in this collection provide an estimate of the number and proportion of exporting registered businesses and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.

The estimates are produced using data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).

Documents in this collection are considered official statistics in development (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/the-office-for-statistics-regulations-guide-to-the-uk-statistical-system/pages/2/#lg_official-statistics-in-development).
The impact of overcrowding on assaults in adult public prisons
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

The impact overcrowding has on a prisoner’s likelihood of being involved in an assault over a 12-month period

This report analyses the impact overcrowding has on a prisoner’s individual likelihood of being involved in an assault (prisoner-on-prisoner assaults and assaults on staff). The analysis is conducted on the closed adult prison estate (male and female), using data from 2022.

The analysis uses directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) to identify which variables to include in the statistical model, to isolate the causal relationship between overcrowding and assaults. To quantify the impact, survival modelling was used, comparing the likelihood of involvement in an assault over a 12-month period between overcrowded and non-overcrowded prisoners.
Child Maintenance: Improving the collection and transfer of payments
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

This consultation seeks the views on proposed reforms relating to service types within the Child Maintenance Service.

The aim of this consultation is to seek views on how the Child Maintenance Service collects and transfers maintenance payments to ensure children receive the maintenance they are entitled to and parents are appropriately supported when using the scheme.

This document includes:
- information on how the Child Maintenance Service currently operates and identifies areas for improvement
a set of policy consultation questions on:
- how the Child Maintenance Service can better encourage family-based arrangements
- a proposal to remove the direct pay service and maintain small fees for the use of the new service
- how the Child Maintenance Service can better support victims and survivors of domestic abuse
This consultation is open to voluntary and community sector organisations, as well as Child Maintenance Service customers and members of the general public.

This consultation was published before the 2024 General Election. The ministerial foreword was provided by the former Minister for Lords, Viscount Younger of Leckie.
Mr R Clark v Cordia (Services) LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4108448/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Clark v Cordia (Services) LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4108448/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682d9080a4a41a5b3eb00d01/Mr_R_Clark_v_Cordia__Services__LLP___Glasgow_City_Council_-_4108448.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
DIGGERLAND 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 DIGGERLAND 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 DIGGERLAND 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
- 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.
Mr P Leonard v Glasgow City Council: 4100181/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Leonard v Glasgow City Council: 4100181/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66acccb5fc8e12ac3edb09e1/Mr_P_Leonard_100181.2018_-_R37_-_26.07.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P Leonard v Glasgow City Council: 4100181/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c897ca4a41a5b3eb00cab/Mr_P_Leonard_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4100181.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr S De Csernatony v AIT Home Delivery Ltd: 6011106/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S De Csernatony v AIT Home Delivery Ltd: 6011106/2024 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690a2cf688a98da87e2922b7/Mr_S_De_Csernatony_v_AIT_Home_Delivery_Ltd_-_6011106.2024.pdf).
Join Us: Reforming the State Together
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

Making government work better requires us to adopt new ways of working and leverage the wealth of talent we possess across industry and civil society

No. 10 Innovation Fellowship

The No10 Innovation Fellowship is our flagship initiative for bringing world class technical talent into government for high impact tours of duty.

Recent Fellows delivered tools in 48 hours that helped us mitigate crises in real time and led the world’s first pre-deployment testing of a frontier AI model.

This year we are calling on technologists across the country to serve with us at the heart of government for 6-12 months and help us deliver the government’s core missions. You will be managed and mentored by the No10 Data Science team, have access to senior decision makers and work on issues of national importance.

If this sounds of interest to you, learn more and apply today (https://no10innovationfellows.campaign.gov.uk/).

Test & Learn Secondments

An inward secondment programme for public service delivery experts working near the frontline to help drive public service reform in their field. Secondees will work in multidisciplinary teams to design and test new ways of delivering public services.

In 2024, the UK Government launched a £100 million Innovation Fund to design, test, and expand the impact of more effective approaches to public service delivery.

As part of this programme, we will collaborate closely with local communities, breaking down functional silos to gain deep insights into local needs and rapidly iterating based on user feedback.

Our work will be driven by multidisciplinary teams of designers, data scientists, and behavioural scientists working alongside policy professionals and experienced frontline delivery experts from public services.

We are looking for individuals with hands-on operational experience across various policy areas to join our public service reform team.

More information, including details on how to apply, will be shared in January 2025. In the meantime, feel free to contact us at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Public Appointments

Public appointees play a vital role in public life. They help guide the strategy for some of the most important institutions in the United Kingdom.

We encourage applications from talented individuals from all backgrounds and across the whole of the United Kingdom.

Boards of public bodies are most effective when they reflect the diversity of views of the society they serve.

Explore current opportunities (https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles) today and find out how you can be one of the many people who help make a difference to public services.
Chamois Metrology 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 Chamois Metrology 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 Chamois Metrology 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
- 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.
Growth Gateway: UK-Kenya green tech opportunities​
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Kenya’s cold chain market, projected to reach £130 million to £250 million by 2030, offers UK investors opportunities to reduce food loss, boost exports, and increase sustainable growth.

This slide pack was produced by Boston Consulting Group for the Growth Gateway programme. It explores Kenya’s cold chain logistics market and its potential to transform food security and agricultural exports.

Designed for UK investors and trade stakeholders, the document highlights how the market is expected to grow to between £130 million to £250 million by 2030. This is due to increasing urbanisation, supportive regulation, and demand for outsourced solutions.

The document outlines investment pathways in cold-storage facilities, third-party logistics, and export infrastructure, while addressing affordability and infrastructure challenges that require blended finance and strategic partnerships.

Find out more about Growth Gateway (https://growthgateway.campaign.gov.uk/).
Home From Home Care 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 Home From Home Care 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 Home From Home Care 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
- 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.
HMAG150601 - Excise duty points: unlawful movement of excise goods started by a registered consignor in Great Britain
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)


The relevant provisions are contained in The Excise Goods (Holding, Movement and Duty Point) Regulations 2010 (HMDP).

This section applies where excise goods have been imported into Great Britain under the correct customs procedure and the goods have been correctly declared to free circulation and excise duty-suspension. In such cases, the excise duty-suspended movement can only be started by a registered consignor in Great Britain. However, the registered consignor fails to consign the excise goods under duty-suspension arrangements to a correct destination under regulation 37(1)(b) or fails to ensure the goods are moved in accordance with the conditions prescribed in regulation 39(1).

Goods moved under duty-suspension arrangements when started by a registered consignor can only be consigned from the place of importation to:
- a tax warehouse approved to receive excise goods of that class or description in the United Kingdom; and
- a place from where they will leave the territory of the United Kingdom.
Excise goods may not be moved under duty-suspension arrangements unless:
- there is a movement guarantee in place, provided by someone with an approved connection with the goods, and
- the procedures in Part 8 (movements of excise goods wholly within the United Kingdom under duty-suspension arrangements) are complied with.
This section also applies in cases where it later transpires that the movement guarantee recorded on EMCS or Fallback document by the registered consignor was not valid. For example, if the person shown as providing the movement guarantee was not eligible to provide that guarantee (was not one of the parties able to provide the guarantee) or that person is able to demonstrate that they did not give their permission for their guarantee to be used for that movement.

In this case the goods are released for consumption under regulations 6(1)(a) and 7(1)(g), with an excise duty point arising under regulation 5.

Excise duty point

Where there is a release for consumption under regulations 6(1)(a) and 7(1)(g), an excise duty point arises under regulation 5. The excise duty point is the time the goods left the duty-suspension arrangement. In most cases, this would be the time when the unlawful movement is started by the registered consignor.

Person/s liable to pay the duty

The person/s liable to pay the duty when goods are released for consumption under regulation 6(1)(a) and 7(1)(g) are shown in regulation 8.

Under regulation 8(1), the person liable to pay is the person releasing the goods or on whose behalf the excise goods are released from the duty-suspension arrangement. Where the movement is started by a registered consignor, the person liable to pay the duty is the person releasing the goods or on whose behalf the excise goods are released from the duty-suspension arrangement. In most cases, this would be the registered consignor who started the movement.

There is no joint and several liability provision in this scenario.
Dynamic pricing: tips for businesses
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

How businesses can stay on the right side of the law and do right by their customers when using dynamic pricing.

Dynamic pricing is when firms adjust prices rapidly and frequently in response to changing demand conditions. It is sometimes also called ‘surge’ pricing.

The CMA has published these tips for businesses that use dynamic pricing, that can help them stay on the right side of the law and do the right thing by their customers.

Our update on our dynamic pricing project (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dynamic-pricing-project-update) reflects research and conversations with businesses in relevant sectors, academics, regulators, trade groups and consumer bodies to gather information on how and why businesses use dynamic pricing, and its impact on consumers.

Find out more on the dynamic pricing case page (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/dynamic-pricing-project).
Dr G Jones v Development Bank of Wales: 1601164/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr G Jones v Development Bank of Wales: 1601164/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b9623dd723ba6f74dba9b2/1601164.2024_G_Jones_v_Development_Bank_of_Wales_PH_Decision.pdf).
A Tayel v The Secretary of State for Justice and others: 3304182/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Tayel v The Secretary of State for Justice and others: 3304182/2023 - Reserved Judgement (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab4a645d27cee6cccec471/Ahmed_Tayel_-__v_-_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_and_Others_-_3304182-2023_-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in A Tayel v The Secretary of State for Justice and others: 3304182/2023 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691b081ae39a085bda43ee07/Mr_Ahmed_Tayel_-_v_-_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice__1___David_Daddow__2___Simon_Cartwright__3____3304182-2023___Reserved_Cost_Judgment.pdf).
Routine resurvey reports - 2024 Surveys
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

Routine resurveys are undertaken in areas where the seabed is highly mobile.

Systematic surveying of the UK’s coastal waters is administered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) under a Civil Hydrography Programme. Under the programme, the MCA has issued several long-term commercial contracts to ensure accurate hydrographic information is gathered for updating the nation’s nautical charts and publications.

Routine resurveys are undertaken in selected areas where the seabed is highly mobile. We analyse these surveys to identify changes and assess whether the limits and survey frequency should be revised.

You can view pre-2012 analysis reports via the UKHO archive website (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-ukho-archive).
Mrs C Sheehan v Lambton Holdings Ltd: 2501240/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C Sheehan v Lambton Holdings Ltd: 2501240/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900aa7684b816d72cb9aa5f/Mrs_C_Sheehan_v_Lambton_Holdings_Limited_2501240-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Mr A Patrick v Bathgate Massage Clinic and others: 8000252/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Patrick v Bathgate Massage Clinic and others: 8000252/2025 - Judgment on Liability (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68af1c82bceafd8d0d96a248/Mr_A_Patrick_v_Chamblah_Ltd_Trading_as_Bathgate_Massage_Clinic__The_secretary_of_state_for_Buisness_and_trade_-_8000252.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
An introduction to digital PCR (dPCR): e-seminar
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

This e-seminar describes the principles behind the digital PCR technique, and gives some good practice guidelines for its use

The e-seminar will equip viewers with the necessary knowledge and skills to broaden the scope of food authenticity testing currently utilised by official and industrial control laboratories. The e-seminar will be of interest to individuals currently working within the foods molecular testing area, particularly representatives from UK Official Control Laboratories, industry and members of organisations associated with the UK official control network.

Guidance and recommendations for use of digital PCR are presented. Examples of the different technical approaches available and applications to which they can be applied have been included. A detailed description of the data analysis approaches employed and guidance for the reporting of the findings are also given.

The production of this e-seminar was funded by Defra, FSA, FSS and BEIS under the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis

An introduction to digital PCR (https://youtu.be/oFjT3iCeXTU)

For more information about the work of the Government Chemist please contact:

Government Chemist

Priestley Building 10 Priestley RoadGuildfordSurreyGU27XY

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Paraguay: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Paraguay for your UK visa application.

You will need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test if you are coming to the UK for 6 months or more and both of the following apply:
- you have lived in Paraguay for 6 months or more
- you were living there (or another listed country (https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa/countries-where-you-need-a-tb-test-to-enter-the-uk)) within the last 6 months
You will need a TB test if you are coming to the UK as:

a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner on a family visa (https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse) and you have been away for more than 2 years

a returning resident (https://www.gov.uk/returning-resident-visa) and you have been away for more than 2 years
Read Construction Holdings 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 Read Construction Holdings 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 Read Construction Holdings 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
- 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.
GFSL welcomes Alistair Watters as new CEO
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

GFSL has appointed Alistair Watters as CEO to lead the next chapter of our journey supporting the prison service.

Alistair brings over 20 years of experience leading at the highest levels in both the public sector and FTSE organisations. He’s got a strong track record of delivering major business and technology transformations, in challenging and fast-changing environments.

Alistair is passionate about creating practical, sustainable solutions that work for everyone—stakeholders, employees, and the people who rely on the services we deliver. Known for his collaborative and transparent approach, he’s exactly the kind of leader we need as GFSL continues its vital work supporting the prison service.

Alistair brings a wealth of expertise. His focus on service excellence, efficiency, safety and teamwork fits perfectly with GFSL’s values and mission.

Colin Allars, GFSL Board Chair, said:

We look forward to drawing on Alistair’s experience and leadership as GFSL navigates the opportunities and challenges ahead. We’re confident he’ll help us deliver on our commitments to the prison service and the teams that make it all happen.

Alistair’s career highlights include:
- leading large-scale transformation programmes across technology and operations
- designing and implementing Target Operating Models (TOM) for organisations with over 30,000 employees
- building strong stakeholder relationships at all levels, including board engagement
- leading cross-functional teams and delivering on international projects
- overseeing CapEx budgets of up to £5.1 billion, driving efficiency and operational improvements
Speaking about his new role, Alistair said:

I’m thrilled to join GFSL at such an important time. The work we do supporting the prison service is critical, and I’m looking forward to working alongside such a dedicated and passionate team. My focus is on making sure the Property Transformation Programme transition is as smooth as possible—for the prisons we serve, our employees, and the new suppliers - while we continue to provide an excellent service to prisons. Together, we’ll ensure GFSL continues to deliver high-quality services and makes a real difference.

Alistair is married with three children and lives in the East of England region.

As Neil Edmond steps down, we’d like to thank him for his commitment and many contributions during his time with GFSL. We wish him every success in his new role, which takes him closer to home.
Technology and Energy Secretaries chair first meeting of AI Energy Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

The UK's new AI Energy Council held its first meeting in Westminster today (8 April).

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology Peter Kyle and Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband today convened the first meeting of the AI Energy Council in Westminster.

Joined by industry representatives from across the energy and technology sectors, this inaugural round of discussions centred on how the UK can drive forward its AI and power goals – supporting the growth, jobs and opportunities which are central to the government’s Plan for Change (https://www.gov.uk/missions).

The Technology Secretary reflected on the desire across the country to benefit from the AI revolution – with over 200 applications from local areas putting themselves forward to become AI Growth Zones. Meanwhile the Energy Secretary highlighted how it is not only about making the UK’s energy grid fit for the age of AI, but how AI can serve the energy system too.

After delivering opening remarks, the Secretaries of State led discussions which included an agreement on the council’s 5 areas of focus for the coming year. These will be centred on ensuring the UK’s energy system is ready to support the country’s AI and compute infrastructure, promoting sustainability and the use of renewable energy solutions, and placing a strong focus on promoting the safe and secure adoption of AI across the energy system whilst also advising on how AI can be adopted to support the transition to net zero, unlocking opportunities to make the grid more flexible.

Attendees reflected on the importance of making sure sustainability is at the heart of efforts to take advantage of AI and the need to make sure the UK has what is needed to drive further investment – including quick access to the grid, accelerated planning permission and skills.

The 5 main areas of focus for the council were agreed, with attendees committing to meet quarterly – with an ambition to bring proposals to the table to make quick progress and deliver for people across the country.
Competition: Defence Innovation Loans FY25/26 Cycle 4
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Loans of up to £1 million with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum to help convert your mature defence innovation into a strong business proposition for defence procurement.

Defence Innovation Loans is Back: Commercialise your Defence Innovation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLwFcFJgZMg)

A video has been recorded to give you all the information you need about applying for a Defence Innovation Loan; Video: Defence Innovation Loans – Everything you need to know (https://youtu.be/YULCJAy_MHE).

Proposals must be submitted via the DASA submission service (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/defence-and-security-accelerator-submit-your-research-proposal). If you are not already registered to use this portal, you can register here (https://community.dasa.service.mod.uk/s/registration). We recommend you use a Google Chrome browser when accessing the Enterprise Collaboration Service.

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For more information on the Defence Innovation Loan Competition and how to apply for funding, please read the Competition Document: Defence Innovation Loans above.
Agriculture in the United Kingdom dashboard
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Annual statistics about agriculture in the United Kingdom.

This dashboard presents the data from the annual publication Agriculture in the United Kingdom (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/agriculture-in-the-united-kingdom).

It contains an extensive range of data including farm incomes, land use, livestock numbers, prices, production of key commodities (eg wheat, milk, vegetables), overseas trade, organic farming and the environment. The information is used widely by government, industry, researchers and other stakeholders to support policy monitoring and development.

The data for the dashboard can be found here: Agriculture in the United Kingdom datasets. (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/agriculture-in-the-united-kingdom)

Any queries: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Mr Y H Yau v Hoja Restarurants Ltd: 6017904/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Y H Yau v Hoja Restarurants Ltd: 6017904/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68305280e9440506ee953a49/Mr_Yat_Hang_Yau_v_Hoja_Restarurants_Limited_-_6017904-2024.pdf).
LN11 8QY, Rob Charles: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/YP3721LH/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

View the application submitted by Rob Charles - Chapel Cottage, Brinkhill, Louth, LN11 8QY

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)
Automotive Installations 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 Automotive Installations 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 Automotive Installations 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
- 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.