theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Swinburne, Kay - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities - ACOBA Advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Advice to Baroness Dr Swinburne, former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

Baroness Dr Swinburne left her role at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities in July 2024.

Independent Consultancy and commissions

Baroness Dr Swinburne sought the Committee’s advice about setting up an independent consultancy, operating as Swinburne Ltd (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689f4a44b4b6acd341133a94/ACOBA_Advice_-_Baroness_Dr_Swinburne__Swinburne_Ltd.pdf). An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/swinburne-kay-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-in-the-department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities-acoba-advice/advice-letter-kay-swinburne-establishing-an-independent-consultancy?preview=8815587) and taking on a commission with:

7RIDGE Ltd (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b980853f3e5483efdba9d0/ACOBA_Advice_-_Kay_Swinburne__commission_with_7RIDGE_under_Swinburne_Ltd.pdf). An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/swinburne-kay-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-in-the-department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities-acoba-advice/advice-letter-kay-swinburne-commission-with-7ridge-ltd-under-swinburne-ltd?preview=8833995)

Euroclear Group SA (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68adc7592f1856648215584e/ACOBA_Advice_-_Baroness_Dr_Swinburne__commission_with_Euroclear_Group_under_her_independent_consultancy.pdf). An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/swinburne-kay-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-in-the-department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities-acoba-advice/advice-letter-kay-swinburne-commission-with-euroclear-group-sanv-under-swinburne-ltd?preview=8815629)

Independent Chair, Association of British Insurers

Baroness Dr Swinburne sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with the Association of British Insurers. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689f4a44b4b6acd341133a94/ACOBA_Advice_-_Baroness_Dr_Swinburne__Swinburne_Ltd.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in March 2025; and the appointment was taken up in April 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/swinburne-kay-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-in-the-department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities-acoba-advice/advice-letter-kay-swinburne-independent-chair-association-of-british-insurers?preview=8768862)
Cornwall 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 Cornwall 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 Cornwall 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:

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.
The Real Birth Company
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 The Real Birth Company 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 The Real Birth Company 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.
Veezu 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 Veezu 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 Veezu 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
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
British Embassy Chisinau
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

The British Embassy in Chisinau maintains and develop relations between the UK and Moldova.

Find out more on our Moldova and the UK news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/moldova/news).

We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Moldova.

You can access UK government services while in Moldova (https://www.gov.uk/world/moldova).

If you’re travelling in Moldova, see our Moldova travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:

ill, injured, or involved in a crime

with a British person who’s died

Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/moldova/british-embassy-chisinau)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document)

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen)

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/moldova/british-embassy-chisinau).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).

Development work with Moldova

The UK government supports international development through long-term partnerships. These are tailored to the needs of each country the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office works with, built on mutual accountability and transparency. Sustainable development is central to UK foreign policy, and we are working to go further and faster to reduce poverty globally.

For up-to-date information on the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme work in Moldova, view the Development Tracker (https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk/countries/MD).
Breast screening: mammography unit ergonomic assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Overview and recommendations on buying, setting up and using mammography units for NHS breast screening programme correctly and comfortably.

Commissioners and providers can use this guide to ensure they buy the correct equipment for an NHS breast screening programme.

It details the set up to for mammography units, ensuring staff and clients have correct posture during screening to avoid injury.
Food chain analysis
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Information about the UK food chain.

The Total Factor Productivity web pages have undergone a review and redesign in order to improve the user experience. With effect from June 2025, food and drink industry total factor productivity publications will be published in a topic specific collection page enabling users to find content more quickly and more easily. To find the latest statistics visit:

Total Factor Productivity of the Food Chain collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/total-factor-productivity-of-the-food-chain)

This series looks at research into various aspects of the food chain including:
- attitudes and behaviour around sustainable food purchasing
- estimating food and drink elasticities
- links between food and drink waste and purchases
IDG53910 - Information disclosure Gateways with other government departments: Pensions Regulator: general
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)


Information may only be disclosed to the Pensions Regulator by specific centralised teams in the National Insurance Contribution Office & EO (NICO) and Pension Scheme Services (PSS). Please read on for the procedure you should follow if you are not in either of those offices.

Why share information with the Pensions Regulator?

The Pensions Regulator was established by the Pensions Act 2004 and began operating on 6 April 2005. It replaces the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority (OPRA).

The Pensions Regulator ensures the stability and legitimacy of all occupational and stakeholder pensions, and some personal pensions. To do this it requires access to certain HMRC information.
CG66889 - Relief for Gifts of Business Assets: Claims
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)


Form of Claim

Claims to hold-over relief must be made jointly by donor and donee, except where the trustees of a settlement are the donee, in which case the claim is to be made by the donor alone.

The claim must be made using the form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relief-for-gifts-and-similar-transactions-hs295-self-assessment-helpsheet) which accompanies HS295 whether or not the parties or party to the claim are required to complete a personal return for the tax year to which the claim relates. You should insist that the form is fully completed, in order to ensure the claim is quantified and to avoid the serious problems which have arisen in some cases from a lack of information when the asset is eventually disposed of. Due to measures put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the form can be completed using a digital signature rather than being physically signed by both transferor and transferee, until further notice.

You should not accept any claims to hold-over relief which try to limit the amount of relief to a figure of the parties’ choice (such as to utilise the donor’s available Annual Exempt Amount).

Claims must be made by the taxpayers personally, unless the donor or donee pre-deceases the claim in which case it can be made by their personal representatives.

Where the gift is to a partnership or LLP that is ‘transparent’ for Capital Gains Tax purposes, the gift is treated as being from the transferor to each of the partners/members individually and as such, a valid claim can only be made with the express consent of each of the partners receiving a share of the asset. A form signed on behalf of the partnership/LLP as a whole would be insufficient.

Time Limits

The general time limit within TMA70/S43(1) for making claims applies to hold-over relief. The claim must be made within four years from the end of the tax year in which the gift occurred.
Mr A Issa v Relief International Syria: 6018228/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Issa v Relief International: 6018228/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e5273edadf7616351e4ee7/Mr_A_Issa_v_Relief_International_6018228-2024_-_Judgment_22-Sep-25.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Issa v Relief International Syria: 6018228/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6932ed1f4bedc0e762304159/Mr_A_Issa_v_Relief_International_Syria_6018228-2024_-_Written_Reasons_22-Sep-25.pdf).
Flat 24, Bridge Court, Lea Bridge Road, London E10 7JS: LON/00BH/HMG/2025/0625
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge H Lumby and Mr D Jagger MRICS on 14 October 2025

Read the full decision in 2025 10 13 - Flat 24 Bridge Court Lea Bridge Road London E10 7JS Rent Repayment Order decision (003) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef5322e7b6794c076bbe5c/2025_10_13___-_Flat_24_Bridge_Court_Lea_Bridge_Road_London_E10_7JS_Rent_Repayment_Order_decision__003_.pdf)
Mrs T Ivanova v Kapucin Ltd: 2306133/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs T Ivanova v Kapucin Ltd: 2306133/2023 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f2cc66133c221271cd3927/Mrs_T_Ivanova_v_Kapucin_Limited_2306133-2023_-_Rule_21_Judgment_02-Feb-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs T Ivanova v Kapucin Ltd: 2306133/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675319707e5323915d6a0424/Mrs_T_Ivanova_v_Kapucin_Ltd_2306133-2023_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs T Ivanova v Kapucin Ltd: 2306133/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6810f357d521737e2f0f4ac3/Mrs_T_Ivanova_v_Kapucin_Ltd_2306133-2023_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Changes to SIA licence-linked training: your questions answered
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Answers to the questions most commonly asked by licence applicants and licence holders about the changes that we are making.

In 2021 and 2022 we made changes to the training you need to take before you can get a front line SIA licence. We made further changes in 2025 and will make more in 2026.

Read Changes to the training you need for an SIA licence (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/changes-to-the-training-you-need-for-an-sia-licence) to find out more about what this means for you.
Gender Recognition Certificate: list of medical practitioners in gender dysphoria
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

List of doctors and psychologists  who can provide medical reports for Gender Recognition Certificate applications.

When you apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate (https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate), you need to provide a medical report written by a doctor or psychologist specialising in gender dysphoria.

Doctors must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and have a licence to practice. If your medical report was written before 16 November 2009, they only need to be registered with the GMC.

Psychologists must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

You can use the list to find a medical practitioner specialising in gender dysphoria. This is not a full list and you do not have to use someone from this list.
Design hearing decision: O/149/22
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 22 February 2022.

Design decision O/149/22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/621617f28fa8f5490d52ee72/o14922.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
UK stands ready to support British nationals impacted by Hurricane Melissa
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

The FCDO is inviting British nationals in Jamaica to register their presence

The FCDO is inviting British nationals in Jamaica to register their presence
- British nationals in Jamaica should register their presence to receive updates from the FCDO.
- The UK government is positioning specialist Rapid Deployment Teams in the region and preparing to deliver humanitarian assistance and specialist support to affected areas in Jamaica, if requested.
- British nationals in Jamaica should follow Travel Advice and the advice of the local authorities.
The UK stands ready to support British nationals in Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa and urges them to register via the Register Your Presence (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk%2Fjamaica-20251028%2Ftell-the-uk-government-youre-in-jamaica&data=05%7C02%7CEve.Riley%40fcdo.gov.uk%7C59d536abc9f540a091a708de162b234d%7Cd3a2d0d37cc84f52bbf985bd43d94279%7C0%7C0%7C638972571681888196%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=E3nZS6trDR71T7LIEq85geDQ%2F1hYMsSSFs6AjPchg1E%3D&reserved=0) portal to receive the latest updates.

British nationals in Jamaica should prioritise their safety and follow the guidance of local authorities and our travel advice. Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica today (28 October).

The UK is also preparing to deliver humanitarian assistance to affected areas, with a focus on meeting the immediate needs of the most vulnerable and is positioning specialist Rapid Deployment Teams in the region to bolster the effort of British consular officials and provide consular assistance to British nationals.

The Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has spoken with her Jamaican counterpart, Kamina Johnson Smith, to offer the UK’s full support.

Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper said:

“Many people will be thinking about family and friends in Jamaica in the face of this very serious storm.

“We are closely tracking the impact of Hurricane Melissa across the Caribbean. British nationals should follow our travel advice and the advice of the local authorities.

“We offer the UK’s full support and stand ready to mobilise resources to support British nationals and Jamaica, at its request.”

The hurricane is forecast to impact Cuba next and potentially the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, with the UK in close contact to support their preparedness.
Give notice of PSC statements (PSC08)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Use this form to notify Companies House of PSC statements

This form can be used to notify Companies House of PSC statements.

Use the online service (https://www.gov.uk/file-changes-to-a-company-with-companies-house) to update your PSC information as quickly as possible.

It takes longer to process paper forms sent to us by post.

Forms need to be printed at full size on white A4 size paper.
Carolyn Battersby
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Carolyn Battersby joined UK Government Investments (formerly the Shareholder Executive) in 2011. Carolyn has worked on a range of asset sales and governance projects in the transport, energy, defence and housing sectors. She is a Non-Executive Director on the boards of Network Rail and Defence, Equipment and Support. She previously served on the board of National Highways. Before working in government, Carolyn had a career in finance and strategy at Tesco, The Prince’s Trust, Permira and Schroders.

Carolyn Battersby joined UK Government Investments (formerly the Shareholder Executive) in 2011. Carolyn has worked on a range of asset sales and governance projects in the transport, energy, defence and housing sectors. She is a Non-Executive Director on the boards of Network Rail and Defence, Equipment and Support. She previously served on the board of National Highways.

Before working in government, Carolyn had a career in finance and strategy at Tesco, The Prince’s Trust, Permira and Schroders.
Mr R Rea v Rusty Pig Ltd (In creditors voluntary liquidation) c/o practitioners S Bailey and H Adam and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 1401278/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Rea v Rusty Pig Ltd (In creditors voluntary liquidation) c/o practitioners S Bailey and H Adam and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6800bbbb393a986ec5cf8e5b/Mr_Robin_Rea_-vs-_Rusty_Pig_Limited__In_creditors_voluntary_liquidation__c.o_practitioners_Samuel_Bailey_and_Hamish_Adam___1_other_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx__-_Judgment.pdf).
British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference takes place at Hillsborough Castle
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

The conference is due to take place today, Thursday 24 April

The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) will take place at Hillsborough Castle today (Thursday 24th April), the first time the Conference has been held in Northern Ireland since 2006.

Established under the Good Friday Agreement, the BIIGC is a bilateral forum which meets regularly, aiming “to bring together the British and Irish Governments to promote cooperation at all levels on all matters of mutual interest within the competence of both Governments”.

Today’s meeting will be chaired by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn and Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Minister for Defence Simon Harris. The meeting will also be attended by the Parliamentary under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Fleur Anderson MP and the Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan TD.

It follows the UK-Ireland summit in March when the two governments pledged to work closely to deliver security, investment and growth

This new era of co-operation with Ireland is a key part of the UK Government’s Plan for Change to put more money in working people’s pockets across the country through a future of greater national security and renewal.

At today’s BIIGC meeting, the two Governments are expected to discuss ongoing efforts to find a way forward regarding the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland. They will also cover political stability, security, and other areas of bilateral cooperation.

Secretary of State Hilary Benn said:

This will be an important meeting in developing the strong and close relationship between the UK and the Irish Governments as we continue to work together on a range of issues.

Tánaiste Simon Harris said:

I am looking forward to this significant meeting of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference and to continuing the intensive discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the challenging but essential work of dealing with the legacy of the past.
DWP statistics: policies and procedures
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

This collection brings together the policies and procedures for Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) statistics.

The department follows the policies and procedures in the documents listed here.

DWP also complies with the UK Statistics Authority code of practice for official statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-code/).

There is more about our statistics on the Statistics at DWP (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/statistics) page.
Appropriate bodies guidance: induction for early career teachers
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of appropriate bodies in the induction of early career teachers.

This guidance should be read alongside the statutory guidance on induction for early career teachers (ECTs) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/induction-for-early-career-teachers-england).

These documents are for the following appropriate bodies:
- teaching school hubs
- other organisations that the Secretary of State for Education has determined can act in this role
They outline:
- the statutory roles and responsibilities of appropriate bodies
- early career framework (ECF) for ECTs starting induction before 1 September 2025
- initial teacher training and early career framework (ITTECF) for ECTs starting induction from 1 September 2025
- good practice appropriate bodies can follow
Earlier versions of this guidance can be found on The National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/timeline/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/appropriate-bodies-guidance-induction-and-the-early-career-framework).
Dr J Roche v University of Southampton: 1404304/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr J Roche v University of Southampton: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f5fe921c9076042263f085/Dr_J_Roche_-vs-_University_of_Southampton_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr T Ogundiran v Ergea UK and Ireland Ltd: 1300173/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Ogundiran v Ergea UK and Ireland Ltd: 1300173/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6790c5fab1e4f5cbd3a34d9e/Mr_T_Ogundiran_V_Ergea_UK___Ireland_Ltd_-_1300173.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Fraud and error in the benefit system: financial year 2024 to 2025 estimates
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Estimates of fraud and error levels in the benefit system in Great Britain in the financial year 2024 to 2025.

This publication provides estimates of the levels of fraud and error in the benefit system in Great Britain, for the financial year ending 2025.

The main stories from the publication are:

3.3% (£9.5 billion) of total benefit expenditure was overpaid due to fraud and error

0.4% (£1.2 billion) of total benefit expenditure was underpaid due to Official Error

the net loss to the Department for Work and Pensions, after accounting for recoveries, was 2.9% (£8.4 billion) of total benefit expenditure

In Financial Year Ending (FYE) 2024, the estimates that were previously reported as Claimant Error underpayments were removed from the ‘Fraud and error in the benefit system’ publication and are now reported separately in the ‘Unfulfilled eligibility in the benefit system’ (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/unfulfilled-eligibility-in-the-benefit-system-financial-year-2024-to-2025-estimates) statistical release.

Feedback or enquiries about these statistics should be directed by email to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
The Training Continuum 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 The Training Continuum 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 The Training Continuum Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
Allied Joint Doctrine for Maritime Operations (AJP-3.1)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

This publication provides direction and guidance on the conduct of maritime operations.

Allied Joint Publication (AJP)-3.1, Allied Joint Doctrine for Maritime Operations (Edition B Version 1) describes the fundamentals, command and control, and planning considerations of maritime operations throughout the continuum of competition. It also provides an overview of the contribution of maritime forces in joint operations.

Who should read this publication

This publication is written for the joint force commander, the maritime component commander, subordinate commanders, adjacent component commanders and their staff when conducting maritime operations.

The doctrine also provides a useful framework for operations conducted by a coalition of partners and non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization nations, and provides a reference for civilians operating with the maritime component.

Related information
- Allied Joint Doctrine (AJP-01) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ajp-01-d-allied-joint-doctrine)
- Allied Joint Doctrine for the Conduct of Operations (AJP-3) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/allied-joint-doctrine-for-the-conduct-of-operations-ajp-3b)
- Allied Joint Doctrine for Air and Space Operations (AJP-3.3) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/allied-joint-doctrine-for-air-and-space-operations-ajp-33b)
46 Blackhorse Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9EN:CAM/26UF/MNR/2025/0670
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Eastern region Judge MacQueen

Read the decision in full46 Blackhorse Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9EN:CAM26UF/MNR/2025/0670 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68761606a8d0255f9fe28e5b/46_Blackhorse_Lane_Hitchin_Hertfordshire_SG4_9EN.pdf)
Advanced learner loans: funding information and letter templates
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

Templates and guidance for colleges and training organisations to use to provide data information to prospective learners.

Before applying for an advanced learner loan, learners must engage with a college or training organisation to establish the availability of a place on an appropriate course.

The learning and funding information letter is an essential stage in the learner journey for prospective learners over the age of 19 who are considering investing in further education with an advanced learner loan. Colleges and training organisations should issue the letter as part of their discussion with learners when they are considering their funding options.

The template contains all the data information required by a learner to complete an advanced learner loan application. The information on the templates is consistent with the application forms and is in the same order.
Plans for fair pay agreements in adult social care (easy read)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

We want to know what you think about our plans for fair pay agreements in adult social care.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) wants to hear from people about fair pay agreements.

We want to know how you think a fair pay agreement for adult social care workers should be agreed. Your answers will help DHSC understand what people think about:
- the group that talks about pay, called the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body
- the steps to agree pay
- who and what is included in the agreement
- how to solve problems if people disagree
- how to put the agreement in place
- how to make sure the rules are followed
The consultation is open for 15 weeks.

Follow the ‘Respond online’ link in the ‘Ways to respond’ box below to tell us your ideas.

Or you can print one of the documents and post it with your answers to:

Adult Social Care Fair Pay Agreement Team6th floor, 39 Victoria StreetWestminsterLondonSW1H 0EU

There is also a non-easy read version (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/fair-pay-agreement-process-in-adult-social-care) of this survey.
Changes to tax rates for property, savings & dividend income
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This document is a policy explainer for the changes the government is making to rates of tax on property, savings and dividend income, which were announced at Budget 2025.

This policy explainer sets out the changes the government is making to rates of income tax applicable to savings, dividend and property income. It includes a summary of how these income streams are currently taxed and the changes announced at Budget 2025.
Ms Y and Ms Z v Mrs C and The Trustees of the AB Trust (Mrs C and Mr D): 1302641/2023 and 1303595/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms Y and Ms Z v Mrs C and The Trustees of the AB Trust (Mrs C and Mr D): xx-xxxx-xxxx and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684001eb619fa00d0be98e2a/Ms_Y___Ms_Z_v_Mrs_C___The_trustees_of_the_AB_Trust_-_Mrs_C_and_Mr_D___Judgment___xx-xxxx-xxxx___xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
UK Betting and Gaming Statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Bi-annual statistics from the 7 different gambling regimes administered by HM Revenue and Customs.

The UK Betting and Gaming Statistics National Statistics release presents statistics from the 7 different gambling regimes administered by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC):
- Bingo Duty
- Gaming Duty
- General Betting Duty
- Lottery Duty
- Machine Games Duty
- Pool Betting Duty
- Remote Gaming Duty
Included within this release are monthly tax receipts statistics for all 7 regimes and monthly liabilities statistics for Machine Games Duty.

Published every 6 months, the April release presents new data from the preceding October to March period and October’s release presents data from the preceding April to September. The timing of the next publication is currently subject to the HMRC statistics consultation.

Archive versions of the Betting and Gaming Statistics published on GOV.UK after April 2019 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20210507175836/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-betting-and-gaming-statistics) are no longer hosted on GOV.UK and are instead available via the UK Government Web Archive, from the National Archives.

Archive versions of the Betting and Gaming Statistics published between 2008 and April 2019 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20220801103640/https:/www.uktradeinfo.com/trade-data/tax-and-duty-bulletins/) are found on the archived UK Trade Info website, accessed via the National Archives.

Users should note that between 2008 and April 2019, the statistical release was called the ‘Betting and Gaming Bulletin’.

Quality Report

Further details for this statistical release, including data suitability and coverage, are included within the UK Betting and Gaming Statistics quality report (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/quality-report-betting-and-gaming-duty-publications-bulletin-and-factsheet).
MGN 319 (M+F) Amendment 2 - Acceptance of electronic chart systems for fishing vessels and small vessels in commercial use (code boats) up to 24 metres in load line length (SV-ECS)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Guidance on the use of SV-ECS on small commercial vessels up to 24 metres in load line length.

Notice to all manufacturers, equipment suppliers, owners, skippers and watchkeepers of fishing vessels and masters of small vessels in commercial use.

This notice replaces MGN 319 Amendment 1, which is now revoked.
Ms J Nixon v GW Law Ltd T/a GW Legal: 2402760/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Nixon v GW Law Ltd T/a GW Legal: 2402760/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a18ec76f68cc8414d5b9a/Ms_J_Nixon_v_GW_Law_Ltd_trading_as_GW_Legal_-_2402760_25_-_judgment.pdf).
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School: 2 December 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

The schools adjudicator’s admission variation about Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School.

Decision reference: VAR2652

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames

Admission authority: governing board
On Your Radio - Solihull
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 On Your Radio - Solihull 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 On Your Radio - Solihull 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.
Ms A Hamilton v Abellio East Anglia Limited T/a Greater Anglia: 3305135/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Hamilton v Abellio East Anglia Limited T/a Greater Anglia: 3305135/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67861ea8f029f40e50881733/Ms_A_Hamilton_-_v_-_Abellio_East_Anglia_Limited_t-a_Greater_Anglia_-_3305135-2024_---_Judgment.pdf).
Mr M Goodey v ARRIA Data2 Text Ltd: 8001568/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Goodey v ARRIA Data2 Text Ltd: 8001568/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c7f9e8027feb50d8d7ae6f/Mr_M_Goodey_v_ARRIA_Data2_Text_Limited_-_8001568.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
6B Spelman Street, London E1 5LQ : LON/00BG/F77/2025/0236
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Judge S.J. Walker and Tribunal Member Mr. S. Johnson MRICS on Date 6th October 2025

Read the full decision in 6B Spelman Street, London E1 5LQ : LON/00BG/F77/2025/0236 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e63905750fcf90fa6ffefd/251006_-_Decision-_6B_Spelman_Street__London__E1_5LQ.pdf) Read the summary reasons in 6B Spelman Street, London E1 5LQ : LON/00BG/F77/2025/0236 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e63915750fcf90fa6ffefe/251006_-_Reasons-_6B_Spelman_Street__London__E1_5LQ.pdf)