theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
FCDO prompt payment data 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

How long the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) takes to pay invoices.

This page provides data on invoices paid by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office within 5 days and within 30 days of receipt.

The data covers 3-month periods (quarters) for financial year 2023 to 2024.

Data for April 2022 to June 2023 is not yet available. This is because the FCDO is still bringing together the payment systems for the Department for International Development and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Data will be published as soon as it is available.
CH882500 - Agent operational guidance: dishonest tax agents: getting access to an agent’s files: file access notice: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.
No permission, no travel: UK set to enforce ETA scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

From February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission.

Visitors from 85 nationalities, including the United States, Canada, and France, who do not need a visa will not be able to legally travel to the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from 25 February 2026.

This is a significant step towards digitising the immigration system and paves the way for a contactless UK border in the future.

Enforcing will mean that everyone who wants to come to the UK must have digital permission through either an ETA or an eVisa. Carriers will be checking people before they travel.

Since the launch of ETA in October 2023, more than 13.3 million visitors have successfully applied and benefited from faster, smoother travel. ETA is now a fundamental part of travel, including for visitors who take connecting flights and go through UK passport control.

Minister for Migration and Citizenship, Mike Tapp, said:

ETAs give us greater power to stop those who pose a threat from setting foot in the country and gives us a fuller picture of immigration.

ETAs are also better for travellers. Digitising the immigration system ensures the millions of people we welcome to the UK every year enjoy a more seamless travel experience.

While ETA was being rolled out, it was not strictly enforced, to give visitors ample time to adjust to the new requirement. This is the same approach other countries such as the United States and Canada took for their travel schemes.

Applying for an ETA is quick and simple through the official UK ETA app, and the cost is competitive at £16. While most people currently get a decision automatically in minutes, it is recommended to allow 3 working days to account for the small number of cases that require additional review.

British and Irish citizens, including dual citizens, are exempt from needing an ETA. The UK government strongly advises dual British citizens to make sure they have a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement, to avoid problems like being denied boarding when travelling to the UK from 25 February 2026.
Acute hepatitis B (England): enhanced surveillance reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Quarterly reports for acute hepatitis B in England.

Quarterly data from enhanced surveillance of hepatitis B in England, with regional breakdown.

Previous reports were published by Public Health England (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20220101001258/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/acute-hepatitis-b-england-enhanced-surveillance-reports).

Data from prior to 2019 is collected in Acute hepatitis B (England): annual reports (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hepatitis-b-annual-report-for-2013).
DfT equality monitoring 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Data tables about staff diversity at the Department for Transport and its executive agencies.

Information on the diversity characteristics of staff at the Department for Transport (DfT), including the core ministerial department DfTc and 4 of its executive agencies. The information covers staff in post between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.

The data includes information on job applicants for posts during this time.

The executive agencies reviewed are the:
- Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
- Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
The data reviews – both individually and combined – staff in post, cessations, recruitment grievance and discipline, sickness absence, performance marking and progression with respect to:
- gender
- race
- disability
- pay band
- age
- sexual orientation
- religion and belief
- working pattern
The analysis should be read with DfT’s diversity and inclusion strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/diversity-and-inclusion-at-dft).
COM110150 - Pursuit: automatic and clerical pursuit: objections to striking off
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)


Please note that: this information does not apply to Northern Ireland.

Whenever the office responsible for the company notifies HMRC Payments that it has objected to a company being struck off, HMRC Payments sets the PLA signal and sends the notification to the Debt Management Office.

The appropriate Debt Management Office continues pursuit of outstanding liabilities up to a month before the proposed dissolution date. If any arrears remain outstanding, the Debt Management Office notifies the office responsible for the company and requests that they sustain the objection for a further six months.

If the Debt Management Office refers the case to the Enforcement & Insolvency Service Worthing or Scotland, the Debt Management Office make a note on the IDMS record ‘Dissolution in abeyance’ and the receiving office becomes responsible for maintaining the objection to striking off.

If the arrears clear at any stage, no further action is necessary because the Registrar of Companies will proceed to strike off the company in due course.

See:
- COM110151 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com110151) for a list of functions to use in particular situations
- COM42005 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com42005) for guidance on requesting restoration to the Companies House register after striking off
Fishery products caught by vessels flying the flag of an EU member state or Northern Ireland and transferred in third countries with or without storage: certificate 8362
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export fishery products from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export fishery products to the EU or to move them to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69089686c0dc8f124841755c/8352NFG_COMPATT_Nov25_v8.pdf) and specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904e6bd19a898f0b18980e4/8362_EN_V4_SPECIMEN.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8362EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal) from 1 January 2021.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Becky Bishop
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Becky Bishop is HM Land Registry’s Interim Director of Human Resources and Organisation Development. Appointed to the organisation in April 2025, Becky brings over three decades of experience in human resources, organisational development, and strategic transformation across public, private, and education sectors. She has held senior interim leadership roles in organisations undergoing significant change, including dnata Catering UK, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. Becky specialises in designing and delivering People Services models that enhance business performance as well as employee experience. Her leadership has also been instrumental in major transformation projects, most notably in an interim role in higher education at Goldsmiths, University of London. Prior to her interim portfolio, Becky served as Group HR Director at LTE Group, overseeing HR and OD functions for a workforce of over 4,000. Earlier roles include Assistant Director at Kirklees Council, HR Manager at Univar and Lecturer positions at Barnsley and Tameside Colleges as well as a Medical Sales Representative with Pfizer.

Becky Bishop is HM Land Registry’s Interim Director of Human Resources and Organisation Development.

Appointed to the organisation in April 2025, Becky brings over three decades of experience in human resources, organisational development, and strategic transformation across public, private, and education sectors. She has held senior interim leadership roles in organisations undergoing significant change, including dnata Catering UK, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.

Becky specialises in designing and delivering People Services models that enhance business performance as well as employee experience. Her leadership has also been instrumental in major transformation projects, most notably in an interim role in higher education at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Prior to her interim portfolio, Becky served as Group HR Director at LTE Group, overseeing HR and OD functions for a workforce of over 4,000. Earlier roles include Assistant Director at Kirklees Council, HR Manager at Univar and Lecturer positions at Barnsley and Tameside Colleges as well as a Medical Sales Representative with Pfizer.
Residential Support Scheme guide: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Guidance for all institutions with a 16 to 18 Residential Support Scheme (RSS) allocation for the 2024 to 2025 academic year.

Students, parents and carers should read our get funding for college accommodation guide (https://www.gov.uk/residential-support-scheme) for information about eligibility and claiming funding.

This guide is for all institutions with a 16 to 18 Residential Support Scheme (RSS) allocation for the 2024 to 2025 academic year .

The guide sets out the funding rules for RSS and forms part of institutions’ Department for Education (DfE) funding agreements.

Institutions must be able to show they comply with the funding rules at any audit.

Residential Support Scheme data collection guidance

Read the guidance to find out how to access and complete the digital form to report the use of your RSS allocation for the 2024 to 2025 academic year .
Tenterden Town 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 Tenterden Town 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 Tenterden Town Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Arranging lunches for veterans.

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.
FUTURE SALES FACTORY 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 FUTURE SALES FACTORY 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 FUTURE SALES FACTORY 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:
- 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
We also pledge the following:

We will offer a free place on all our training courses to a forces leaver

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.
Bird flu: premises near Ashcott, Wells and Mendip Hills, Somerset (AIV 2025/116)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-29)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Ashcott, Wells and Mendip Hills, Somerset on 29 November 2025.

Case information

29 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry premesis near Ashcott, Wells and Mendip Hills, Somerset (AIV 2025/116).

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

Declaration of a protection zone and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692b390c345e31ab14ecf798/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_DPR_2025_229_AIV_2025_116.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 2025/116
Market Engagement for new Peer Review Independent Expert Panel tender
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

LAA to conduct market engagement to procure a new three-person panel of Independent Experts to oversee its Peer Review Scheme

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is preparing to launch a tender for three Independent Experts to help oversee its Peer Review Scheme.

This panel will be responsible for training, validating, and quality managing Peer Reviewers across criminal and civil legal aid.

Prior to launching the tender, we will be conducting market engagement on our requirements for this service.

We expect to launch the tender in November 2025 and the contracts are expected to run for five years starting in early 2026.

Why is it happening now?

The LAA needs to put in place a new contract to make sure the Peer Review scheme continues to be overseen by independent experts over the next few years. The market engagement will help gather feedback to shape the future service.

Where can I find out more?

You can register your interest in one of the market engagement events at the following link - LAA Peer Review Independent Expert Panel - Find a Tender (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/xx-xxxx-xxxx)

The market engagement events will take place via Microsoft Teams on the following dates and times:

Wednesday 3 September 2025 – 11.30am to 12.30pm

Thursday 4 September 2025 – 5pm – 6pm

Further information, including a draft specification and event link, will be shared upon registration.

For further information regarding Peer Review and the associated process please visit Legal Aid Agency audits - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/legal-aid-agency-audits)
GAD’s first Public Service Pensions conference
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Pensions professionals from across the public sector networked, and contributed to discussions, at GAD’s first pensions conference.

More than 100 professionals from across the sector attended the Government Actuary’s Department’s (GAD) first public service pensions conference on Thursday 19 June 2025. The event brought together representatives from the pension schemes for all 8 public service workforces, across all 4 nations.

Reflect and Connect

The theme of the conference was ‘Reflect and Connect’. Opening the event, Fiona Dunsire, the Government Actuary, highlighted a key objective for the day was providing an opportunity for those working in public service schemes to meet others doing similar work, encourage knowledge sharing and greater collaboration.

The conference included a keynote address from Siobhan Amutharasan (HM Treasury) and Jan Claisse (GAD) and inspiring plenaries on pensions dashboards and pension board governance.

Delegates also attended discussions on a wide range of topics including the McCloud remedy, AI opportunities and the gender pensions gap. The Office for Budget Responsibility, The Pensions Ombudsman and The Pensions Regulator also provided engaging and thought-provoking sessions.

Energising and interesting

Greg Ceely from the Office for National Statistics presented a session on Healthy Life Expectancy and the State Pension age review. Commenting on the event, he said: “It’s been very energising and interesting to find out how various pension elements fit together. It has been refreshing to know that people are thinking about pensions in a multifaceted way.”

Claire Neale, the Head of Police Pensions from the National Police Chiefs Council noted: “It’s been a fabulous networking opportunity, and a real pleasure to connect with new people.”

Clair Alcock, Head of Pensions at the Local Government Association remarked: “It was brilliantly put together and all the topics were really relevant.”

Phil Bassingham-Searle, the Head of Armed Forces remuneration at the Ministry of Defence also noted: “It has been thought provoking and has brought together a group of people who don’t normally come together, who’ve got shared interests.”

It was an inspiring and energising day that captured the spirit of collaboration and shared purpose at the heart of public service pensions. #ReflectAndConnect
Dr A Oluwasola v University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust: 6010060/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr A Oluwasola v University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust: 6010060/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b712e0cc8356c3c882a9da/Dr_A_Oluwasola_v_University_Hospitals_of_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_FoundationTrust_-_6010060_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Inheritance Tax: foreign assets (IHT417)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-05)

Use the IHT417 with form IHT400 if the deceased had a permanent home in the UK when they died but had assets outside the UK.

You need to give details of all foreign possessions and financial responsibilities. You may find it easier to fill in more than one IHT417 form if, for example, the deceased left a separate will for the foreign estate.
MOD business appointment rules: applications completed from January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Summary of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.

Transparency information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of MOD at SCS 1 and SCS 2 level and equivalents (including special advisers of equivalent standing), and which fall within the scope of the business appointment rules (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-appointment-rules-for-crown-servants) contained in the civil service management code (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-servants-terms-and-conditions).
Official visit from Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

During the visit, a United Kingdom-Paraguay Friendship Charter was signed between both nations.

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña visited the United Kingdom this week, marking a historic milestone in UK–Paraguay relations. The Paraguayan Head of State was received in audience by His Majesty King Charles III at Windsor Castle.

The visit comes as the two countries celebrate over 170 years of diplomatic ties and reflects a shared commitment to deepening cooperation in key areas such as trade, sustainable investment, education, and climate action.

Throughout the visit, President Peña engaged with high-level political, business and academic leaders. His agenda included a keynote address at Canning House, and a business roundtable with leading UK companies in the energy and technology sectors.

The Royal Audience with King Charles III, described by President Peña as a “historic moment,” underscored the mutual respect and shared values that continue to bind both nations. British Ambassador to Paraguay, Danielle Dunne, who accompanied the visit, stated: “It was an honour to witness this historic occasion. The UK and Paraguay are natural partners, and this visit demonstrates our shared commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth for our nations.”

During the visit, a United Kingdom-Paraguay Friendship Charter was signed between Paraguay’s Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano and British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs David Lammy, committing both nations to enhanced cooperation across trade, security, democracy, climate action, and education.

This landmark visit marks a new chapter in UK–Paraguay relations. Trade between the two countries has grown significantly, with total goods and services exchange reaching £70 million in the last recorded period – a 42.9% increase from the previous year. President Peña’s visit reflects Paraguay’s growing strategic relevance as a reliable partner in Latin America, and the UK’s intention to strengthen diplomatic and commercial ties with nations committed to progress and shared prosperity.
Ms J Brower v Glasgow City Council: 4102812/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Brower v Glasgow City Council: 4102812/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682d88aca4a41a5b3eb00cf0/Ms_J_Brower_v_Glasgow_City_Council__-_4102812.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Common transfer file 25: specification
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Technical documents for software suppliers for common transfer file (CTF) 25.

This technical specification is for software suppliers developing and maintaining common transfer files (CTF) in school and local authority management information systems (MIS).

This guide is for local authorities and schools to help them use CTF 25.

Schools and local authorities use the CTF to send pupil data when a pupil transfers from one school to another. The CTF 25 will be valid for use from September 2025.

You should also refer to the common basic data set (CBDS) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/common-basic-data-set-cbds-database). This defines common data items that schools and local authorities use in MIS, and that we use in our data collections.
Miss A Steed v BootyBabe Ltd and K Hughes: 6013428/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Steed v BootyBabe Ltd and K Hughes: 6013428/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682609fec3d769b1824e6433/Amy_Steed_v_Bootbabe_Limited_-Kelsey_Hughes_6013428-2024_Default_Judgment.pdf).
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with. We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/iceland/british-embassy-reykjavik), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction TeamConsular DirectorateRoom WH4.36Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH

We aim to respond to complaints relating to consular services within 20 working days.

Find out more about our complaints procedures (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research.

Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure)

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure)

Or if you have a query, question or feedback on visas from Iceland, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)

General complaints

If you are not satisfied and want to make an official complaint, please write to the HM Consul at the address:

HM ConsulBritish EmbassyPO Box 460121 Reykjavik

We will investigate your complaint fully.
- the Ambassador will see all complaints
- he will ask for the investigation to be carried out by a member of staff who is not directly connected to your case or to your complaint
- we will do our best to give you a fully reply within 20 working days
- if we cannot give you a full reply within this time, we will tell you when we expect to do so
- we will record and examine complaints, and use the information to help make sure we offer the best possible help and support
Pembrokeshire Rock Oysters
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Protected food name with Protected Geographical Indication

Product specification

Product specification Pembrokeshire Rock Oysters (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6729f39afbd69e1861921b42/Product_specification_Pembrokeshire_Rock_Oysters_final_.pdf)

Product specification Welsh translation

Product specification Pembrokeshire Rock Oysters Welsh Translation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e6b05e085277e9961b2033/Pembrokeshire_Rock_Oysters_product_specification_Welsh_translation.pdf)
Specific wines (Tariff notice 21)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Check the tariff classification for a range of wines.

New regulation

For Information only.

New regulations were published between 12 September 2025 and 22 September 2025.

These publications are requests for cancellation of a geographical indication.

The requests for cancellation are made in accordance with Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

Description of the goods

The new regulations published include:
- Colli Aprutini (wine) — Regulation C/2025/4992 (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/daily-view/C-series/default.html?&ojDate=12092025)
- Colline Pescaresi (wine) — Regulation C/2025/5044 (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/daily-view/C-series/default.html?&ojDate=15092025)
- Valtènesi (wine) — Regulation C/2025/5016 (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/daily-view/C-series/default.html?&ojDate=16092025)
- Colline Teatine (wine) — Regulation C/2025/5049 (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/daily-view/C-series/default.html?&ojDate=22092025)
- Colline Frentane (wine) — Regulation C/2025/5050 (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/daily-view/C-series/default.html?&ojDate=22092025)
- Terre di Chieti (wine) — Regulation C/2025/5108 (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/daily-view/C-series/default.html?&ojDate=22092025)
Classification (Combined Nomenclature (CN) code)

2204

Contact Details

Tariff Classification Customs Policy & Strategy3rd Floor14 Westfield Avenue StratfordLondonE20 1HZ

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

This Tariff Notice is published for information purposes only.
Swamping of small commercial vessel Calypso 2 with loss of 2 lives
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

Location: Near West End, Anguilla.

Accident Investigation Report 6/2025

Read our marine accident investigation report, which includes what happened, subsequent actions taken and recommendations:

MAIB investigation report and annexes 6-2025: Calypso 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f4ed7832b0da5c2a09e11c/2025-6-Calypso2-ReportAndAnnex.pdf)

Summary

On 11 March 2023, the small commercial vessel Calypso 2 entered a cove near West End, Anguilla. The boat was overwhelmed by the force of the large ground seas that had developed near the coast and the four passengers and two crew were ejected into the water. Tragically, the mate and a female passenger lost their lives.

Safety issues

Calypso 2 was swamped because it entered an area of dangerous seas without being manoeuvred away.

The boat’s operator did not have a safety management system that provided sufficient guidance and instruction to its skippers for the planning and execution of excursions.

There were significant limitations in the framework for the conduct of small commercial vessel operations in Anguillan waters.

While the search and rescue operation was effected promptly, there were omissions in the procedures and equipment available to the first responders.

Recommendations

A recommendation has been made to The Anguilla Maritime Administration and Shipping Registry to work with the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency to develop and implement a marine safety management system to ensure that operational risks are adequately assessed and managed. Also, to ensure that the installation of automatic identification systems and safety management requirements are verified during small commercial vessel inspections. Recommendations have also been made to Calypso Charters Ltd to develop and implement a safety management system for its domestically operating commercial vessels and to the Anguilla Fire and Rescue Service and the Royal Anguilla Police Force for the provision of additional equipment and the updating of triage procedures to improve their ability to respond to maritime emergencies.

Related publication

MAIB report 10/2023: Seadogz (https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/heavy-contact-between-the-high-speed-passenger-craft-seadogz-and-a-navigation-buoy-with-loss-of-1-life)

Photograph credit

Photograph of Calypso 2 courtesy of Anguilla Fire and Rescue Service.
Mr C Mckitten v Pacifica Group (0800 repair): 6003204/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Mckitten v Pacifica Group (0800 repair): 6003204/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683dbede1b807cfa6995e081/Mr_C_Mckitten_v_Pacifica_group__0800_repair__6003204-2025_Judgment.pdf).
Mr M Onyekwere v Trilateral Research Ltd: 2200391/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Onyekwere v Trilateral Research Ltd: 2200391/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67767aa89d03f12136308d03/Mr_M_Onyekwere_v_Trilateral_Research_Limited_-_2200391-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Onyekwere v Trilateral Research Ltd: 2200391/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675700f67ec19a3516f79a54/Mr_M_Onyekwere_v_Trilateral_Research_Limited_-_2200391-2024_-_Reasons.pdf).
Right to Shared Ownership: initial guidance for registered providers
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

Guidance for registered providers delivering homes with the Right to Shared Ownership.

The Right to Shared Ownership does not apply to rented homes funded by the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036 but it does apply to most rented homes funded by the Affordable Homes Programme 2021 to 2026

The Right to Shared Ownership will allow eligible tenants who occupy eligible properties to purchase their social or affordable rented homes on Shared Ownership terms.

This guidance provides an overview of the scheme and initial guidance on processing Right to Shared Ownership sales. Further guidance can be found in the Affordable Homes Programme Capital Funding Guide (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/capital-funding-guide).
Electronic Temperature Instruments 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 Electronic Temperature Instruments 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 Electronic Temperature Instruments 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
We also pledge the following:

Any additional commitments Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd could make.

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.
Individuals whose honours have been revoked by The Sovereign
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Honours are revoked where an individual is deemed to have brought the honours system into disrepute. This page lists those whose honours have been forfeited.

Honours are revoked where an individual is deemed to have brought the honours system into disrepute. This page lists those whose honours have been forfeited.

More information about the forfeiture process (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/having-honours-taken-away-forfeiture)
Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme: Women’s economic empowerment in Ukraine
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

This is an evidence review on the main economic barriers and opportunities for women in Ukraine.

This report explores 2 questions:

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, what have been the main barriers and opportunities for women’s economic empowerment in Ukraine?

Drawing on evidence from Ukraine and other fragile and conflict-affected settings, what entry points could support women’s economic empowerment in the British Embassy in Kyiv’s gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) strategy?
Miss C Graves v Hilton Nursing Partners Ltd: 2302252/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C Graves v Hilton Nursing Partners Ltd: 2302252/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686ba2d9a08d3a3ca3b677d9/Miss_C_Graves_v_Hilton_Nursing_Partners_Ltd_2302252-2024_judgment_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss C Graves v Hilton Nursing Partners Ltd: 2302252/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbde7f8c1db6022d0c9f34/Miss_C_Graves_v_Hilton_Nursing_Partners_Ltd_2302252-2024_Judgment.pdf).
How to get paid under an Environmental Stewardship agreement
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Guidance for Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to claim an  annual or capital payment.

Make a claim

The final deadline for submitting your annual revenue claim was 11.59pm on 1 September 2025.

We will not pay claims that are submitted after 11.59pm on 1 September 2025, unless you have a good reason, or other exceptional circumstances apply.

Make a claim for capital works under HLS

Contact RPA to request a capital works claim form. You can claim:
- throughout the year when you complete work as specified in your agreement
- for capital works for educational access visits
You’ll need to complete the VAT declaration: Higher Level Stewardship (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-declaration-for-higher-level-stewardship-agreement-holders) if you are not registered for VAT with HM Revenue and Customs.

Getting paid

It’s important that your bank account details are up to date and valid or RPA will not be able pay you. To amend your bank account details, sign in to the Rural Payments service and select ‘view and amend bank details’ on the business overview page.

How HMRC treats subsidy payments

Your grant and subsidy payments are paid before tax is taken off. You may need to tell HMRC about these if you or your business pay UK tax. For more information, read HMRC’s Business Income Manual BIM40451 - Specific receipts: grants and subsidies: introduction - HMRC internal manual (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim40451). If you have an accountant, you should also discuss this with them.

Changes to your agreement

You must notify RPA in writing before you make any changes to your agreement. This is in addition to completing your claim form. Check your Agreement holders’ information: Environmental Stewardship (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/environmental-stewardship) for details of the requirements and deadlines for making changes.

Your payments may be affected if you do not meet the requirements and deadlines in your handbook.

Contact RPA

You can contact RPA by email, phone or post.

Rural Payments Agency (ES)PO Box 90WorksopS80 9HD

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

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx (select the option for Environmental Stewardship)

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm (excluding public holidays)

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)
Mr K M Medina v Stylesynergy Ltd formerly T/a Fafu Ltd: 3311478/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K M Medina v Stylesynergy Ltd formerly T/a Fafu Ltd: 3311478/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691b2ab384a267da57d70603/Mr_K_Morris_Medina_v_Stylesynergy_Limited_formerly_trading_as_Fafu_Limited_3311478_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Ms J Harrison v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305388/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Harrison v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305388/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686686ac1f124a0bb0a3aa1a/Ms_J_Harrison_v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation____Other_-_3305388-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
The impact of the rising cost of living on disabled people in the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

Research into the impact of the rising cost of living on disabled people, across a range of sectors.

In 2023, the Disability Unit (DU) commissioned the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC) to develop research to understand the impact of rises in the cost of living on the lives of disabled people in the UK.

The research focused on:
- affordability of food, shopping essentials and utility bills, including energy
- physical and mental health and independence
- access and use of medical aids, health services and personal care
- living conditions, family life and access to community
- access to financial services, government support and employment
- access to products and services in general
Researchers’ access to information from regulated services
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

Report prepared under section 162 of the Online Safety Act 2023 and submitted to the Secretary of State in accordance with section 162(5) of that Act.

Section 162 of the Online Safety Act 2023 requires Ofcom to produce a report about researchers’ access to information:
- describing how, and to what extent, persons carrying out independent research into online safety matters are currently able to obtain information from providers of regulated services to inform their research,
- exploring the legal and other issues which currently constrain the sharing of information for such purposes
- assessing the extent to which greater access to information for such purposes might be achieved.
Ofcom published this report on 8 July and it has been laid before parliament in accordance with section 162(5) of the Online Safety Act.