theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
SPM100500 - Introduction: dealing with questions about Statutory Payments
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)


Operational responsibility for dealing with all questions and disputes about SP lies with HMRC.

You should use the telephone whenever possible to deal with questions raised about SP. Give advice on how to interpret the rules, legislation and point out helpful information.

Do not tell employers what decision to make.

Statutory Leave

HMRC is only expected to answer very basic queries about maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, parental bereavement or neonatal care leave. HMRC staff are not expected to become experts in this field. Disputes between an employee and employer on matters of entitlement to leave, unfair dismissal or any other employment issue should be referred to Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) or Labour Relations Agency (LRA). See SPM100800 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/statutory-payments-manual/spm100800).

Enquiries from Employers

Employers wanting advice on how to administer a SP scheme or with a query about a particular circumstance will usually refer to GOV.UK or contact the Employers Helpline at East Kilbride (phone xx-xxxx-xxxx)

Any compliance issues should be passed to the appropriate compliance area for action. The Employer Compliance Officer (ECO) should deal with any queries raised at a payroll review.

Enquiries by Employees

Employees normally contact HMRC for help or advice because they are in dispute with their employer, who is not paying them SP.

General Enquiry Information

Although all initial or general enquiries are dealt with by the HMRC Enquiry Centre (phone xx-xxxx-xxxx) or by an ECO, the following should be referred to HM Revenue and Customs, PT Operations, Statutory Payments Dispute Team, BX9 1AN:
- an employee wants to apply for a formal decision
- an employer defaults or becomes insolvent
- a dispute between employer and employee about SP entitlement cannot be settled by giving the employee/employer general information
Cases are also referred to the SP Disputes Team by the decision maker at a Jobcentre Plus/Jobs and Benefits (in Northern Ireland) office on behalf of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. This happens if an employee has been told by their employer that they are not entitled to SSP and has claimed Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), but the decision maker thinks that there may be entitlement to SSP.
UK and Maldives strengthen emergency response capabilities
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

UK and Maldives strengthen Emergency Response Capabilities through 'Amaan Asseyri' a Joint Emergency Response Exercise on 26th and 27th May 2025.

The President’s office in partnership with the British High Commission Male’ have successfully concluded a two-day training and table-top exercise aimed at enhancing the Maldives’ capability to respond to large-scale emergencies involving terrorism elements.

The exercise, held at Crossroads Maldives, brought together eleven key security agencies from the Government of Maldives to build understanding around their roles and responsibilities during terrorist incidents, improve information flows to national coordination bodies, and identify strengths and areas for improvement in the National Terrorism Response Plan.

Speaking at the conclusion of the exercise, Ben Mellor, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s Director for Indo-Pacific said:

The UK remains committed to supporting our partners in building robust security frameworks. This joint exercise demonstrates the strong and enduring security partnership between the UK and Maldives, which has developed over many years of cooperation.

National Security Advisor H.E. Ibrahim Latheef stated:

The table-top Exercise will set a benchmark for future initiatives—one that promotes operational excellence, builds confidence among agencies. the strength of our preparedness will define the strength of our response.

He thanked the UK for their continued support to Maldives development particularly the security sector.

The UK has a longstanding commitment to security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, with the Maldives being a key partner. The UK continues to work with several Maldivian agencies particularly in security, to help keep both British and Maldivian citizens safe.

This exercise builds upon UK-Maldives security cooperation initiatives, which have included training, knowledge sharing, and capacity building across various security sectors.
Ms W M D Law v Canny Trading Limited T/a The Bowling Green Chorlton: 2412153/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms W M D Law v L Walsh: 2412153/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f4696a50397e001ac755a3/Ms_W_M_D_Law_v_Liam_Walsh_-_2412153_2023_-_Preliminary_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms W M D Law v Canny Trading Limited T/a The Bowling Green Chorlton: 2412153/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677b9ff78ef66f3f5ea396b5/Ms_W_M_D_Law_v_Canny_Trading_Limited_ta_The_Bowling_Green_Chorlton_-_2412153_2023.pdf).
Bulgaria: legal and prison systems
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Information on legal and detention systems in Bulgaria for British nationals abroad.

This guide explains how to:
- arrange visits
- send money to a prisoner
- apply for a transfer to a UK prison
This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers (https://find-a-professional-service-abroad.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/find/lawyers) for independent legal advice.

See also: help if you’re arrested abroad (https://www.gov.uk/help-if-you-are-arrested-abroad).
IHTM27248 - Foreign property: discretionary trusts and exempt securities: unknown persons
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


The legislation refers to "known persons". So, when considering the conditions specified by the securities (IHTM04291 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04291)) you should not consider the possibility that some (currently) unknown person (for example an unborn child or future spouse or civil partner (IHTM11032 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm11032)) of an existing beneficiary) might become a beneficiary in the future.
Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon 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
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Upkeep of war graves, with support of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Promote and support the Huntingdon Branch of the Royal British Legion branch.

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.
Falmouth Training Solutions
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 Falmouth Training Solutions 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 Falmouth Training Solutions recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs: chair and panellists
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Biographical details for the chair and panellists of the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.

The Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs has been established in response to recommendation 2 of Baroness Louise Casey’s National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-audit-on-group-based-child-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse) published in June 2025.

On 9 December 2025 the Home Secretary announced to Parliament the appointment of Baroness Anne Longfield CBE as Chair of the inquiry, and panellists Zoë Billingham CBE and Eleanor Kelly CBE.

You can read more about the Chair and panellists in this document.
Dartmoor firing times
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Information on Dartmoor Training Area's firing times.

Do not touch any military debris it may be dangerous. Please note the location and inform a Training Safety Officer (TSO) or police.

Warning signals: red flags by day and red lamps by night, indicate that live firing is taking place within the range boundaries, which are marked by red and white poles. When warning signals are displayed do not cross the range boundary.

Learn more about accessing MOD training areas (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safe-access) safely.

Related information
- Dartmoor guaranteed public access (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dartmoor-guaranteed-public-access)
- Dartmoor maps (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dartmoor-maps)
- Dartmoor, Devon (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dartmoor-devon)
- The Defence Training Estate: DTE South West (including Salisbury Plain) (https://www.gov.uk/defence-infrastructure-organisation-and-the-defence-training-estate#dte-south-west-including-salisbury-plain)
- Public access to military areas (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/public-access-to-military-areas)
- a brief history of Dartmoor (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-brief-history-of-dartmoor)
University Centre Shrewsbury
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 University Centre Shrewsbury 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 University Centre Shrewsbury recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
TEK Military Seating
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 TEK Military Seating 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 TEK Military Seating 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
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
UK authorised recognised organisations
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as recognised organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.

The 6 classification societies authorised as UK recognised organisations are:

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Bureau Veritas SA (BV)

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK)

DNV

Lloyd’s Register (LR)

RINA Services S.p.A (RINA)

These organisations are authorised in accordance with the:

International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Code for Recognized Organizations (“the RO Code”) (MSC.349(92) and MEPC.237(65))

UK Merchant Shipping (Recognised Organisations) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/270/contents)

MSN 1672 (M+F): Ship inspection and survey organisations (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/msn-1672-mf-amendment-4-ship-inspection-and-survey-organisations)

Contact details are listed below.

ABS Europe Ltd

Eagle House10 Berrymoor CourtNorthumberland Business ParkNE23 7RZ

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Website: www.eagle.org (https://ww2.eagle.org/en.html)

Bureau Veritas SA

5th Floor, 66 Prescot StreetLondonE1 8HG

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Website: marine-offshore.bureauveritas.com (https://marine-offshore.bureauveritas.com/)

Class NK

4th floor, 8 Frederick’s PlaceLondonEC2R 8AB

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Website: www.classnk.or.jp (https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/en/index.html)

DNV

4300 Parkway24 Steel HouseSolent Business ParkWhiteleyHampshirePO15 7FP

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Website: www.dnv.com (https://www.dnv.com/)

For general enquiries see the DNV contact pages (https://www.dnv.com/maritime/contact/options.html).

Lloyd’s Register Marine

Global Technology CentreHampshire HouseHampshire Corporate ParkChandler’s FordEastleighSO53 2RY

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Website: www.lr.org (https://www.lr.org/)

Request a survey or certification services via the LR Class Direct application (https://www.lr.org/th/lrcd/) to be directed to your closest office.

Globally, you can find local contact details on the LR website contact pages (https://www.lr.org/en/about-us/office-finder/).

RINA UK Ltd

North Wing, 1st Floor2 Charlotte PlaceSouthamptonSO14 0TB

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Website: www.rina.org (https://www.rina.org/en/business/marine)

Request a survey or certification services via RINA’s website (https://www.rina.org/en/business/marine).
CH155395 - Penalties for Failure to Pay on Time: Rules for specific taxes: Excise Duty – excise goods for use on a ship, aircraft or train as stores: Penalties: Failure to pay all or part of amounts due - total penalties
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)


The overall penalties for the accounting period are the total of
- any default penalty (maximum 4%), see CH155 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch155340)393,
- any 6 month further penalty - 5% of duty unpaid 6 months after the penalty date, see CH155 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch155350)394, and
- any 12 month further penalty - 5% of duty unpaid 12 months after the penalty date CH155394.
FA09/SCH56/PARA3

FA12/SCH24
Product Safety Report: TEREX GB Limited Finlay J-1170+ Mobile Jaw Crusher (2503-0079)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Product Safety Report for TEREX GB Limited Finlay J-1170+ Mobile Jaw Crusher presenting a high risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: TEREX GB Limited Finlay J-1170+ Mobile Jaw Crusher

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of injuries as it is possible for the front pivot bolts assembled to the Vibrating Grizzly Feeder mesh deck to become loose or detached.

Corrective action: Terex have issued a safety notice to their dealer network.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of injuries to service personnel as there is potential for the front pivot bolts assembled onto the Vibrating Grizzly Feeder (VGF) mesh desk to become loose or completely detached. Loose or detached bolts may allow the mesh panel to slide from its normal operating position, leading to injuries for the service personnel.

Corrective action

A redesigned new pivot mesh deck fastener arrangement is being implemented as part of a TEREX campaign. Terex issued a Safety Notice for the Finlay branded machine J1170+ to their dealer network on 12th December 2024.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2503-0079

Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Assessing the effectiveness of Radio Frequency Electronic Monitoring
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

Three reports provide the findings of an evaluation into the use of Radio Frequency (RF) Electronic Monitoring (EM) in community sentences.

In England and Wales, RF EM has been used nationally since 1999 to monitor compliance with curfew orders. This type of EM relies on radio frequency signals to detect whether “tagged” individuals are present or absent within a specific geographic range of a monitoring unit box installed at their residence or other designated location.

A quasi-experimental impact evaluation was undertaken based on historic data to estimate the effect of RF EM across a range of factors among recipients of community orders and suspended sentence orders, including the extent to which this EM type reduced reoffending.

One report compares 12 month proven reoffending among a cohort of community sentence recipients subject to a curfew requirement to a group of offenders whose community sentences did not include RF EM. The findings are based on data extracted from the Police National Computer for disposals that began during 2016/17.

A separate report uses court reconvictions data as a proxy for proven reoffending to estimate whether the use of RF EM within community sentences had any effects during the median EM period, during the disposal period and in the 12 months after the disposal had ended. Wider probationary compliance is also assessed. The findings are based on data held by the MOJ about community sentences that began between 2014 and 2018.

A third report contains detailed technical information about how the impact evaluation was conducted.
B Dangarembizi v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: 2402133/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in B Dangarembizi v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: 2402133/2024 and Others - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67728a957eedf18d124a6867/B_Dangarembizi_v_Commissioners_for_His_Majesty_s_Revenue_and_Customs_2402133_2024_.pdf).

Read the full decision in B Dangarembizi v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: 2402133/2024 and Others - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebce9be9c76fa33048c586/B_Dangarembizi_v_Commissioners_for_HM_Revenue_and_Customs_-_2411644_2023___Others.pdf).
Rinicom 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 Rinicom 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 Rinicom 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
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.
School capacity in England: academic year 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Statistics on state-funded school places in England, as collected in the 2024 school capacity survey.

This release includes information as reported by local authorities as of 1 May 2024 on:
- primary and secondary state-funded school places
- sixth form capacity
- unfilled school places and pupils in places that exceed their school’s capacity
It also provides:
- local authorities’ pupil forecasts up to 2028 to 2029 at primary level and 2030 to 2031 at secondary level
- local authorities’ planned changes to school places up to 2026 to 2027
- the departments modelled estimates of the future number of school places needed to meet predicted demand
- specialist provision capacity
- the capacity of special educational needs unit and resourced provision in mainstream schools
- local authority forecast demand for specialist provision
School Capacity

Robert MillerPupil Place Planning team

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Slough Borough Council: Exceptional Financial Support request 2025-26
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Letter to Slough Borough Council to communicate the government’s response to the council’s request for Exceptional Financial Support for 2025-26.

A letter from the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution to the Leader of Slough Borough Council to communicate the government’s response to the council’s request for Exceptional Financial Support in respect of the financial year 2025-26.
AAA screening programmes in the UK: 10-year effectiveness review
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

This report assesses the effectiveness of the NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programmes across the UK between 2013 and 2022.

This report is the result of a review of data collected from numerous sources focusing on the 10-year period 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2023 inclusive.

This was the first decade of full UK national implementation of the NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) population screening programmes.

The aim of the review was to determine if the AAA screening programmes in the UK for men aged 65 and over can be considered effective.

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have any queries about this publication, making sure you include its full title.
Historical statistics notices on Total Income from Farming in the United Kingdom
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Previously published editions of Total Income from Farming in the United Kingdom statistics notices.

Previously published editions of Total Income from Farming in the United Kingdom statistics notices. Total Income from Farming (TIFF) is a measure of the performance of the whole agricultural industry. Aggregate agricultural accounts are a tool for analysing the economic situation of agriculture and are used to support policy making in the UK.

The latest publication and accompanying data set can be found here (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/total-income-from-farming-in-the-uk)

For further information please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Twitter: @DefraStats (https://twitter.com/DefraStats)
UK overseas trade in goods statistics: April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

This publication provides details of the overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS) of the UK. They are a comprehensive dataset covering the UK's trade in goods at country and product level. They provide both aggregated and detailed data for over 9,000 commodities and more than 200 partner countries.

The tables previously available with this release are now published as a separate statistical data set.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collects the UK’s international trade in goods data, which is published as an Accredited official statistics series - the UK overseas trade in goods statistics (OTS). Data for non-EU and EU trade are published simultaneously on a monthly basis. The OTS publications include import and export trade values by summary product and partner country.

Downloadable versions of the UK overseas trade in goods statistics datasets, exporters and importers details are available from uktradeinfo’s Latest bulk datasets (https://www.uktradeinfo.com/trade-data/latest-bulk-datasets/) page.

Interactive Data

UK overseas trade in goods statistics data is also accessible in greater product and partner country detail in an interactive table with an extensive archive (https://www.uktradeinfo.com/trade-data/).
Queen Mary University of London spectrum sandbox reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Spectrum sandbox research reports published by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).

Final reports detailing the findings and methodologies for the 2024 to 2025 Queen Mary University of London regulatory spectrum sandboxes. These reports explore pioneering and innovative spectrum sharing solutions through practical testbeds, advanced simulation, and modelling.

Reports:
- (WP1) Proof-of-Concept and Practical Measurements
- (WP2) Simulation and Modelling for Spectrum Sharing
- (WP3) Economic assessment and regulatory implementation
- DSA learnings and next steps
NHS Pay Review Body remit letter: 2026 to 2027
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2026 to 2027 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB).

This letter to the Interim Chair of the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) sets out the remit from the Department of Health and Social Care to the NHSPRB.

It concerns the pay round for the financial year 2026 to 2027.
Design hearing decision: O/0905/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 29 September 2025.

Design Decision O/0905/25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ff716b0f801e57b5bef920/o090525.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 Section,Intellectual Property Office,Concept House,Cardiff Road,Newport,South WalesNP10 8QQ
Product Recall: George Home Baby Walker (2501-0130)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Product Recall for George Home Baby Walker presenting a risk of choking.

Summary

Product: George Home Baby Walker

Hazard: The product presents a risk of choking due to potential access to small parts.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of choking due to the potential release of the metal bar used to hold the mirror and balls in place. A young child may place the detached part in their mouth, potentially resulting in them choking.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Consumers in possession of the baby walker should stop using it immediately and keep it away from young children. You can return the baby walker to any Asda store for a full refund. No receipt is required.

Should you have any questions, please contact the Asda Customer Relations team on xx-xxxx-xxxx. You can also visit the Asda recall site at the following link for further information: https://corporate.asda.com/product-recall-george-home-baby-walker

Additional information

PSD notification: 2501-0130

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Feed-in Tariff statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Annual and monthly feed-in tariff statistics available to download.

‘Energy trends’ articles and publications; previous versions of statistics are available on request from DESNZ, see contact details below.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for further information or questions about the data.
Belbin 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 Belbin 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 Belbin 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
- 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.
Building Choices: Process evaluation of the design test of a new accredited Offending Behaviour Programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

This report describes the process evaluation of the design test of a new Offending Behaviour Programme: Building Choices.

Building Choices is an accredited cognitive-behavioural programme designed to address a broad range of common criminogenic needs associated with reoffending. The programme is inclusive; open to men and women and those with learning disability and challenges. It adopts a strengths-based, person centred, and skills focused approach that enables targeted personalised support to address complex offending histories.

Building Choices was recommended for accreditation for an initial Design Test phase during 2023 by the Correctional Services Advice and Accreditation Panel (CSAAP, an independent group of experts who provide accreditation recommendations on programmes to HMPPS). Building Choices has since been accredited by HMPPS for national roll out.

MOJ conducted a process evaluation to understand whether Building Choices was being implemented and delivered as intended during the Design Test. Overall, the findings suggest that Building Choices showed promise and was appropriate for those considered suitable for the programme. The programme was implemented mostly as intended and targeted at the correct people. There was promising evidence that it produced the desired changes in programme participants, who were overall found to be motivated and engaged.
Miss E Bailey v Stretched & Fired Operations Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 3311110/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E Bailey v Stretched & Fired Operations Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 3311110/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846b1825e92539572806134/Miss_E_Bailey__-_v_-_Stretched___Fired_Operations_Ltd__in_voluntary_liquidation____3311110-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr L McNeil as Executor of Mrs L McNeil v Glasgow City Council: 105182/2011
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L McNeil as Executor of Mrs L McNeil v Glasgow City Council: 105182/2011 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684819c289d002b886e787d0/Mr_L_McNeil_as_Executor_of_Mrs_L_McNeil_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_105182_-_Judgment.pdf).
Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Kiribati
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

UK Statement on Kiribati, delivered at Kiribati's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Thank you, Mr President,

The United Kingdom warmly welcomes the delegation. We recognise the Government of Kiribati’s positive engagement with this process and progress made since the last Universal Periodic Review. The United Kingdom commends ambitious reforms to social protection systems, including support provided to senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

We urge the Government to enhance efforts to address the high levels of gender-based violence, advance work to end discrimination, and guarantee the protection of all individuals.

We recommend that Kiribati:

Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.

Renew efforts to enshrine protection from discrimination on the basis of gender, gender identity and expression and sexual orientation; and to decriminalise consensual sexual relations between adults of the same sex within the Constitution.

Thank you.
Mr S Latimer v Steer Automotive Group: 3202183/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Latimer v Steer Automotive Group: 3202183/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f2438d1c9076042263f030/Mr_S_Latimer_v_Steer_Automotive_Group_-_3202183_2023_-_Judgment_.pdf).
Mr S Catterall v Mitie Ltd: 2403464/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Catterall v Mitie Ltd: 2403464/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a5f55b7617b25e1928383f/Mr_S_Catterall_v_Mitie_Limited_-_2403464.2024.pdf).
Groundwork West Midlands
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 Groundwork West Midlands 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 Groundwork West Midlands recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Dr K Sharma v University of Portsmouth: [2025] EAT 19
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Linden on 4 February 2025.

Read the full judgment in Dr K Sharma v University of Portsmouth: [2025] EAT 19 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c58b6b750837d7604dbd69/EA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-RS_Dr_K_Sharma_v_University_of_Portsmouth__2025__EAT_19.pdf).