theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
​​Exploring the experiences of Hong Kongers, including BN(O)s, living in the UK​
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

​​Qualitative research exploring the experiences of Hong Kongers, including BN(O)s who are living in the UK.​

​​The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has funded and completed research related to the experiences of Hong Kongers, including BN(O)s, living in the UK.

​The research was conducted in order to help the government understand how best to support and respond to the Hong Konger, including BN(O), community in a sensitive and culturally informed manner; as well as to inform the continued delivery of the Welcome Programme available to holders of the British National (Overseas) visa. 50 individual, in-depth interviews were conducted, participants included adult Hong Kongers from a variety of backgrounds, including those on a BN(O) visa (main applicants and dependents). Interviews took place in between December 2023 and January 2024.

Interviews covered the topics of Hong Kongers experiences with integration, safety, English language, accessing employment, accessing housing, accessing healthcare and interactions with government (including interactions with the Welcome Programme) since moving to the UK.

​The report outlines recommendations to government as a result of its findings. The recommendations highlight government actions which would beneficial to the Hong Kong community in the UK, particularly those settling or arriving imminently.
MechaTech Systems 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 MechaTech Systems 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 MechaTech Systems 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
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.
Regenda Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Regenda Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Ms J Dickerson v The Governing Body of the Royal Alexandra and Albert School: 6005746/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Dickerson v The Governing Body of the Royal Alexandra and Albert School: 6005746/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6874ecf092691289bdb7d381/Jennifer_Dickerson_v_The_Governing_Body_of_the_Royal_Alexandra_and_Albert_School_6005746-2025_Judgment.pdf).
Ireland: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

This document contains information about Ireland to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

Knowledge Base is an information resource for HM Passport Office staff.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy and parental responsibilities
- surrogacy
- documents from Ireland
Marine People
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 Marine People 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 Marine People 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.
Jamaica: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

This document contains information about Jamaica to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

This document contains useful information about Jamaica which will assist HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy
- adoption
- gender recognition
- civil partnerships and marriage
- documents from Jamaica
Mr P Wilson v Commissioners for HM Revenue & Customs: 3205406/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Wilson v Commissioners for HM Revenue & Customs: 3205406/2022 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/649ebf1c06179b00113f7634/Mr_P_Wilson_-v-_Commissioners_for_HM_Revenue___Customs_-_3205406_2022_-_Prelim_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P Wilson v Commissioners for HM Revenue & Customs: 3205406/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6718e409194d62fb6854062e/Mr_P_Wilson_-v-_Commissioners_for_HM_Revenue_and_Customs_-_3205406_2022_-_Prelim_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P Wilson v Commissioners for HM Revenue & Customs: 3205406/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e5812a87cebda7c4ca4cfe/Mr_P_Wilson_v_Commissioners_for_HM_Revenue___Customs_-_3205406_2022_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P Wilson v Commissioners for HM Revenue & Customs: 3205406/2022 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685aba9745eea7ef2e620777/Paul_Wilson_v_Commissioners_for_HM_Revenue___Customs_3205406.2022_-_Written_Reasons.pdf).
GMCA: CRSTS annual report 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Greater Manchester Combined Authority's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) annual report for 2023 to 2024.

This document provides a progress update on Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s (GMCA) City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) programme between 2023 to 2024.

GMCA submitted this report to DfT in May 2024, before the change of government and significant updates to the CRSTS programmes.

CRSTS provides funding for local transport networks to 8 city regions across England through 5-year settlements. See CRSTS: confirmed delivery plans and funding allocations (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/city-region-sustainable-transport-settlements-confirmed-delivery-plans-and-funding-allocations) for more information.
CH227220 - How to do a compliance check: information powers: rules that apply to all notices: notices to banks about their customers: information and documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the 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.

Generally, notices to banks about their customers should ask for documents rather than information. Where information is required it should either be:
- clearly able to be derived from existing documents, or
- intended to explain terms or entries in known documents
Information outside these descriptions may only be requested with the approval of the specialist technical team (This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000) (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch910000). Fraud Investigation Service (FIS), Wealthy, Counter-Avoidance (C-A) and Large Business (LB) have their own arrangements for giving approval.

Notices and mandates should specify only those documents available to the bank's customer, which will normally include copies of documents provided to the bank by the customer.

You should not normally ask for documents that are confidential to the bank and not available to the customer, such as the bank’s correspondence file or information about credit-worthiness, but see CH227280 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch227280). Nor should you normally ask for documents, retrieval of which is particularly costly and time consuming for the bank, for example paying in slips or paid cheques.

The authorised officer for Sch36, FA08 or an SO-grade manager for s118BA, CEMA could, for example, approve production of the following documents normally available to the bank’s customer:

Records of
- bank accounts
- deposit receipts
- standing orders
- securities, valuables, and so on, held for the customer (either in safe keeping or as nominee)
- accounts at other branches or banks
- credit cards issued
- safe deposits
- the purchase and sale of shares
- insurance transactions carried out on the customer's behalf
- details of loans arranged
Your notice should only include requests for documents that relate to the tax periods, duty accounting periods or duty points you are checking.

See CH22140 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch22140) about getting an authorised officer’s agreement to ask for documents more than 6 years old in Sch36 information notices.
The future of population and migration statistics in England and Wales
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

At the Office for National Statistics (ONS), we want your views on our ambitious plans for the transformation of our population and migration statistics. These statistics cover a wide range of areas, including household characteristics, employment, health, religion and international migration.

High-quality, timely population statistics are essential to ensure people get the services and support they need within communities and nationwide. We are consulting to ensure that the population and migration statistics and analysis we produce continue to meet the changing needs of policy makers, citizens, and other data users. Our statistics should give you frequent, clear, timely and detailed insights into society. We also want to improve the coverage and accuracy of our statistics over time. To make sure that we meet your needs, we need your feedback on our proposals.

The consultation document explains the ONS’s proposals to create a sustainable system for producing essential, up-to-date statistics about the population. To do this, the system would primarily use administrative data such as tax or benefit data, complemented by survey data and a wider range of data sources. This could radically improve the statistics that the ONS produces each year and could replace the current reliance on the census every ten years. This consultation is seeking views on how these proposals meet the needs of users of ONS statistics compared to a system based on a census.

This consultation is also available in Welsh (https://consultations.ons.gov.uk/syg/ystadegauyboblogaethamudo/).
16 Kendal Close, Feltham, TW14 9QG: LON/00AT/HMF/2024/0626​
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Sarah McKeown and Mr. M. Cairns on 13 May 2025

Read the full decision in 16 Kendal Close, Feltham, TW14 9QG: LON/00AT/HMF/2024/0626​ (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68246871b296b83ad5262eac/16_Kendal_Close__TW14_9QG_-_Decision.pdf)
Nigel Casey CMG MVO
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Nigel Casey is His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation. Nigel was the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan from May 2021 until January 2023. He was also the Director for Afghanistan and Pakistan Directorate (APD) in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Nigel was previously the British High Commissioner to South Africa from April 2017 to May 2021. He was the Prime Minister’s Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs from 2014 to 2016 and British Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2011 to 2014. Nigel is a career diplomat who has worked for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office since 1991. His career to date has been divided between the FCDO in London and 5 overseas postings. In addition to Sarajevo, he has been posted in Pretoria, Washington DC, Moscow and New Delhi. Nigel studied Modern History at Balliol College, Oxford University. Social media follow Nigel Casey on X

Nigel Casey is His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation.

Nigel was the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan from May 2021 until January 2023. He was also the Director for Afghanistan and Pakistan Directorate (APD) in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Nigel was previously the British High Commissioner to South Africa from April 2017 to May 2021. He was the Prime Minister’s Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs from 2014 to 2016 and British Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2011 to 2014.

Nigel is a career diplomat who has worked for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office since 1991. His career to date has been divided between the FCDO in London and 5 overseas postings. In addition to Sarajevo, he has been posted in Pretoria, Washington DC, Moscow and New Delhi.

Nigel studied Modern History at Balliol College, Oxford University.

Social media
- follow Nigel Casey on X (https://twitter.com/NigelCaseyHMA)
County lines: criminal exploitation of children and vulnerable adults
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Brings together documents and promotional material related to the government’s work to end county lines drug supply and exploitation.

On this page you will find information about the government’s County Lines Programme and guidance for frontline workers and professionals. You can also find social media, images and posters that you can use to help raise awareness of county lines.

‘County lines’ is a violent and exploitative form of drug distribution. A common feature of county lines is the exploitation of children, young people and vulnerable adults who are instructed to deliver and / or store drugs, and associated money or weapons, to dealers or drug users, locally or in other counties.

The UK government defines county lines as: “… a term used to describe gangs and organised criminal networks involved in exporting illegal drugs into one or more importing areas within the UK, using dedicated mobile phone lines or other form of ‘deal line’. They are likely to exploit children and vulnerable adults to move and store the drugs and money and they will often use coercion, intimidation, violence (including sexual violence) and weapons.”

To deliver our pledge to halve knife crime in the next decade, it is crucial that we tackle these gangs that lure children and young people into crime and run county lines through violence and exploitation. That is why, as part of the Safer Streets Mission, the government is investing more than £42 million this financial year (2025 to 2026) in the County Lines Programme, to target exploitative drug dealing gangs while breaking the organised crime groups behind this trade.
35c Vera Road, London, SW6 6QP: LON/00AN/F77/2024/0628
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr J A Naylor on Date 28 January 2025

Read the full decision in 35c Vera Road, London, SW6 6QP: LON/00AN/F77/2024/0628 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a22ebf08d82b458c553c1a/Decision_-_35c_Vera_Road__London__SW6_6QP.pdf). Read the full reasons in 35c Vera Road, London, SW6 6QP: LON/00AN/F77/2024/0628 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a22ec9b74b3d9dfe36ca26/Full_reasons_-_35c_Vera_Road__London__SW6_6QP.pdf).
Henllys Community 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 Henllys Community 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 Henllys Community 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
L Hayes v Middleton Daycare Group Ltd: 6005064/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Hayes v Middleton Daycare Group Ltd: 6005064/2025 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6914945adb01ecfcf96fc856/Ms_L_Hayes_v_Middleton_Daycare_Group_Limited_-_Judgment_-_6005064.2025.pdf).
Publication of Annual Report and Accounts 2023/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

The report demonstrates an overview of the organisation’s activities, performance, financial accounts and future priorities.

The Annual Report and Accounts for 2023/2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/annual-report-and-accounts-20232024) has been published, covering key achievements and financial performance of the organisation during the reporting period when the organisation was known as the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) (now the Immigration Advice Authority, or IAA).

The report demonstrates several milestones, including a new Code of Standards for advisers and the establishment of an Advisory Board to support the Commissioner. Intelligence capabilities were enhanced through stronger partnerships, improving enforcement outcomes. A national stakeholder engagement strategy led to a successful online conference in March 2024, attracting 550 advisers, with many more accessing the recording. Internal improvements included modernising processes and upskilling staff, with 75% of employees reporting positive mental and physical health in the annual wellbeing survey. Additionally, the organisation received a clean audit opinion, reflecting auditors’ confidence in the accuracy and fairness of financial reports.

John Tuckett, Immigration Services Commissioner, said:

The evolving immigration landscape has led to unprecedented demand for advice services, and while we’re encouraged by the increasing number of prospective advisers, significant challenges remain.

Our focus is on building a sustainable network of regulated advisers who can meet this growing demand and ensure vulnerable individuals can access the support they need, when they need it. “This is not just about increasing adviser numbers – it’s about creating a resilient advice sector that can adapt to evolving immigration requirements.

Key performance achievements during the reporting year:
- 1117 new adviser applications received and 588 of these were approved
- 1277 continued registration applications approved
- 140 new organisation applications approved
- 16 competence assessment events held
- 737 applicants sat competence assessments
- 400 applicants passed competence assessments
- 79 audits completed
- 27 investigations into complaints of illegal activity completed
Please note, the OISC’s rebrand to become the IAA, which formally took place on Thursday 16 January, does not impact the content of the report or the activities it covers, which are presented under the OISC branding to accurately reflect the organisation’s identity during the reporting period.

Read and download the full report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/annual-report-and-accounts-20232024).
Monarch Recruitment 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 Monarch Recruitment 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 Monarch Recruitment 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
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- 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.
Lake District Adventuring
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 Lake District Adventuring 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 Lake District Adventuring 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.
55-57 Melbury Road, Holland Park, London, W14 8AD: LON/00AW/OCE/2024/0606
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Shepherd and Mr Jagger FRICS on Date 30 April 2025

Read the full decision in 55-57 Melbury Road, Holland Park, London, W14 8AD: LON/00AW/OCE/2024/0606 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69303b6e4bedc0e762303fbd/Amended_Decision_-_55-57_Melbury_Road__Holland_Park__London__W14_8AD.pdf).
AAIB investigation to Just Superstol, G-SSTL
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

Engine power loss and forced landing, Near Romsey, Hampshire, 4 July 2024

The aircraft Permit to Fly had recently been revalidated after a period of non-flying and following various general husbandry tasks which included the replacement of the fuel system pipes.

The pilot had started the aircraft and taken time to bring the engine oil temperature to the correct limit before taxi and brake testing on the runway. He then took off with the intention of carrying out a couple of circuits before embarking on a short local flight. Soon after becoming airborne the engine appeared to lose power. A few seconds later it picked up and then again lost power. The pilot decided to carry out a forced landing in a field 45° to the left of the runway. As the aircraft touched down it rolled into a ditch and through a hedge. The pilot was injured, and the aircraft was severely damaged. The exact cause of the loss of power could not be determined but may have been due to a combination of fuel system installation features which did not fully conform to the aircraft and engine bay fuel system installation advice in the build manual or system recommendations more recently published in Rotax Service Bulletin 912-079-R1 (Appendix A).

Download report:

Just Superstol, G-SSTL 04-25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f66fa990615dd92bc90dce/Just_Superstol_G-SSTL_04-25.pdf)

Download glossary of abbreviations:

Glossary of Abbreviations (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f66fd8b7e44efc70acc3fe/Abbreviations.pdf)
Approved driving instructor (ADI) professional development
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Take voluntary continuing professional development (CPD) to keep your approved driving instructor (ADI) skills up to date.

Continuing professional development (CPD) is voluntary training you can take to keep your skills up to date - you decide how you do it and pay any costs involved.

As an approved driving instructor (ADI), you can take CPD in different ways. You can:
- update your teaching or driving skills - find driving instructor training (/find-driving-instructor-training)
- go to local or national meetings or seminars
- research new vehicles for your business
- spend time developing your business skills
- go on courses in person or online
- spend time on the internet carrying out research
- network with other driver trainers
Record your CPD

The CPD you take should link with the competencies in the driver trainer competence framework. You can download a template to record your CPD (/government/publications/adi-continuing-professional-development-evaluation-template) against the framework.

Commit to CPD

You can record your commitment to CPD (/update-approved-driving-instructor-registration) if you do at least 7 hours of CPD every year.

Your commitment to CPD will be highlighted to learner drivers using the ‘Find your nearest driving instructors’ service if you agree to your details being published.

There are different processes for managing your ADI registration (http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/how-to-become-an-approved-driving-instructor-adi) in Northern Ireland. You can still take CPD, but you cannot register your commitment to it.
National Policy Statements for energy: habitats regulations assessments
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

A habitats regulations assessment is required for proposed plans or projects likely to have a significant effect on international sites of scientific interest.

The energy National Policy Statements (NPSs) cover the overarching needs case for different types of energy infrastructure, fossil fuel electricity generation, renewable electricity generation, gas and oil infrastructure, electricity networks and nuclear energy generation.

The habitats regulations assessment is a high-level and strategic assessment of the policy content of the NPSs and the potential effects of energy infrastructure development.
Mr D Nwachukwu v Wrightway Health Ltd: 3305796/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Nwachukwu v Wrightway Health Ltd: 3305796/2022 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6310615ae90e076ec2d473e0/Mr_D_Nwachukwu_-v-_wrightway_health_ltd_-_3305796-2022_-_judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Nwachukwu v Wrightway Health Ltd: 3305796/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677ba3586f01ae28ab5c03c3/Mr_D_Nwachukwu_v_Wrightway_Health_Ltd_3305796_2022_FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Strengthening the UK’s borders by smashing people smuggling gangs
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Border Security Command now has a better understanding of how online platforms used in people smuggling can be monitored and potentially disrupted.

The UK’s new Border Security Command (BSC) commissioned the Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) to produce a series of evidence-based reports to provide additional insights into criminal networks.

ACE conducted deep research into how organised crime groups (OCGs) are using social media to carry out organised immigration crime (OIC), and how this can be monitored and potentially disrupted using open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools.

Finding intervention opportunities

OIC involves OCGs assisting people to cross borders without legal permission or documentation. In the UK, the primary focus of this irregular migration is the small boats crossing the Channel from northern France to southern England.

Criminals involved in OIC may act alone, be part of a small group or form part of extensive global networks. One commonality is the use of online platforms at all stages of OIC operations, including to advertise services, recruit and communicate with potential migrants. Online platforms are also used for communication between OCG members.

Based on an in-depth literature review, ACE delivered an initial report that gave early indications of key points, trends, gaps and sources.

Full reports then synthesised several in-depth research elements. This included detailed evidence gathered from dozens of subject matter experts across government, industry, academia and civil society on how OCGs are using social media and how OSINT can be employed to identify and disrupt this.

Case studies, including examples of online interactions as well as behavioural insights and analysis, were also created.

By providing a synthesis of expert opinion on the scale and scope of this problem and the OSINT capabilities available, ACE helped BSC to better understand the extent to which social media and online platforms are used in the smuggling process.
Regulation of the debt enforcement sector
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

The government is seeking views on the regulation of firms that use the Taking Control of Goods procedure to enforce debts.

This consultation invites views on how to ensure that there is independent oversight of firms that employ enforcement agents and High Court Enforcement Officers to enforce debts using the Taking Control of Goods procedure in England and Wales.

This consultation is aimed at anyone with an interest in the enforcement of debts and fines using the Taking Control of Goods procedure. This includes but is not limited to:
- the enforcement sector
- the debt advice sector
- creditors and
- the Enforcement Conduct Board
Appointment of Dame Lynne Owens as independent reviewer
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Announcing the appointment of Dame Lynne Owens to lead the Independent Review into Releases in Error.

Following the release in error of Hadush Kebatu from HMP Chelmsford on Friday 24 October 2025, the Deputy Prime Minister announced on Monday 27 October that Dame Lynne Owens will lead the Independent Review into Releases in Error.

The terms of the independent review are as follows:
- Establish the facts and timeline of the release in error of Mr. Kebatu from HMP Chelmsford.
- Consider whether the relevant protocols around prisoner discharge were in place at HMP Chelmsford and whether staff had sufficient experience, training, tools, and technology to apply them appropriately.
- Consider the extent to which the protocols were properly complied with in this case, identifying points of failure.
- Consider what is causing the releases in error across the prison estate, highlighting any systemic factors that require addressing.
- Consider whether the existing protocols and operating procedures that govern prisoner discharges are sufficiently robust.
- Make recommendations on the basis of the above that can be implemented across the prison estate to reduce the likelihood of any such incident occurring in the future.
As part of this review, Dame Lynne will also offer to consult with the victims of Mr. Kebatu or their nominated representatives.

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said:

We will get to the bottom of what happened in this case, and we will take whatever steps necessary to tackle the spike in releases in error, so that we can uphold the first duty of every government, which is to keep the public safe from harm.

Dame Lynne Owens

Dame Lynne Owens is a former Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and former Director General of the National Crime Agency, bringing her extensive expertise to the review.

While Dame Lynne will be given access to the information she needs to deliver against the terms of reference, the review will be independent of HMPPS. The report on the review, including any recommendations, will be submitted to the Deputy Prime Minister and the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice. The review is expected to conclude within 8 weeks.
Environment Agency charges proposal for greenhouse gas emissions
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

We want your views on the proposed updates to our charges for UK ETS, CORSIA and, the UK ETS and national registries.

This consultation is about the Environment Agency’s proposed changes to our charges for greenhouse gas emissions. The consultation document explains:
- why we are consulting and what we aim to achieve
- the new proposed charging structure
- the questions we have for you
- how you can respond
We would like to know if you agree with our proposals and your suggestions on whether we can make them fairer in any way.
Driving test and theory test data: cars
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Car theory test and driving test volumes and pass rates for Great Britain overall and for each test centre.

Car theory test data for Great Britain

Data updated quarterly

These data tables are updated quarterly. They were last updated on 4 December 2025 with data to September 2025.

Data updated annually

This data table is updated annually. It was last updated on 14 August 2025 with data to March 2025.

Car theory test data by test centre

This data table is updated annually. It was last updated on 14 August 2025 with data to March 2025.

Car driving test data for Great Britain

Data updated monthly

This data table is updated on the second Wednesday of each month with data to the end of the previous month. It was last updated on 10 December 2025 with data for November 2025.

Data updated quarterly

These data tables are updated quarterly. They were last updated on 4 December 2025 with data to September 2025.

Data updated annually

These data tables are updated annually. They were last updated on 14 August 2025 with data to March 2025.

Car driving test data by test centre

These data tables are updated annually. They were last updated on 14 August 2025 with data to March 2025.

Changes to how this data is published

This data is now all published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Before 2025, data for Great Britain overall was published by the Department for Transport (DfT).

You can view archived versions of the data as it was published by DfT in the National Archives.

View data in the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/*/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/driving-tests-and-instructors-statistics).

Data you cannot find

Data you cannot find might have been published as a response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dvsa-freedom-of-information-foi-disclosure-logs).

Send an FOI request to DVSA if you still cannot find the information you need.

By law, DVSA cannot send you information that’s part of an official statistic that has not yet been published.

Freedom of Information requests

Freedom of Information RequestsDVSA, 1 Unity SquareNottinghamNG2 1AY

Contact form https://www.smartsurve... (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/freedom-of-information-request/)

Help with the data

The driving test, theory test and driving instructor statistics information (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/driving-test-theory-test-and-driving-instructor-statistics-guidance) gives details about the data sources and how the tests work.

Contact DVSA to get help with published data.

DVSA management information team xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Contact the DVSA press office if you’re a journalist or have a media enquiry about the data.

DVSA press office xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Salmonella in animals and feed in Great Britain
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Reports of salmonella in livestock, dogs, birds and wildlife in Great Britain.

This annual publication provides data on reports of salmonella in livestock species and dogs in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) which was collected and collated by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Each year includes data from previous years for comparative purposes.

The data in the first 12 chapters cover reports of salmonella in:
- livestock, with separate chapters for the main species
- dogs
- wildlife
- animal feedingstuffs
Chapter 13 covers the antimicrobial susceptibility of salmonella in England and Wales only.

Previous reports

See previous salmonella in livestock production in Great Britain reports (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/timeline/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/salmonella-in-animals-and-feed-in-great-britain).
Designs hearing decision: O/374/20
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 30 July 2020

Decision on O/374/20 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f293c7bd3bf7f1b0fa7a034/o37420.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
Ms E Dow v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4106068/2018 and 4114314/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Dow v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4106068/2018 and 4114314/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687774777ea20916863637c9/Ms_E_Dow_v_Cordia__Services__LLP___Glasgow_City_Council_-_4106068.2018_4114314_-_Judgment.pdf).