theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Cottesmore Parish 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 Cottesmore Parish 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 Cottesmore Parish Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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.
Mrs N K Kolan v Marks and Spencer Group plc: 3302722/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs N K Kolan v Marks and Spencer Group plc: 3302722/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6809ecf60324470d6a394f59/Mrs_N_Kayahan_Kolan_v_Marks_and_Spencer_Group_PLC__3302722.2024__FMH_Judgment.pdf).
Mr C Buckland v DHL Services Ltd: 1400511/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Buckland v DHL Services Ltd: 1400511/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b1f68b04a520c505184a1/Mr_C_Buckland_-vs-_DHL_Services_Limited_-_1400511.2024_-__Judgement.pdf).
Government Reappoints a Trustee to the Royal Armouries Board
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Professor Steven Gunn as Trustee of the Royal Armouries for a 4 year term from 1 March 2025.

Professor Steven Gunn

Steven Gunn is Fellow and Tutor in History at Merton College, Oxford and Professor of Early Modern History. He teaches and researches the history of later medieval and early modern Britain and Europe.

His books include Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk (1988), Early Tudor Government, 1485-1558 (1995), War, State and Society in England and the Netherlands, 1477-1559 (2007), Henry VII’s New Men and the Making of Tudor England (2016), The English People at War in the Age of Henry VIII (2018) and An Accidental History of Tudor England: From Daily Life to Sudden Death (2025).

He speaks regularly to Historical Association branches and similar groups and has contributed to radio and TV programmes such as In Our Time, Great Lives, Time Team and Cunk on Britain. He is currently researching life and death in Tudor prisons and the political cultures of sixteenth-century European aristocracies.

Remuneration and Governance Code

This role is not remunerated. These appointments have been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/578498/governance_code_on_public_appointments_16_12_2016.pdf). The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election.

Professor Steven Gunn has declared no political activity.

Notes to Editors

DCMS has around 400 regulated Public Appointment roles across 42 Public Bodies (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations) including Arts Council England, Theatres Trust, the National Gallery, UK Sport and the Gambling Commission. We encourage applications from talented individuals from all backgrounds and across the whole of the United Kingdom. To find out more about Public Appointments or to apply visit the HM Government Public Appointments Website (https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles).
OT02002 - Oil Industry accounting: unique features of the oil and gas industry
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)


In the early years of the industry oil and gas exploration and production took place in relatively low cost on shore sites in the USA and the Arabian Gulf area, or the shallow water sites off shore, e.g. the Gulf of Mexico. In the last 50 years major reserves have been found and developed in much more hostile environments, including the UK Continental Shelf and Alaska. Activities in these latter environments exhibit several distinctive features:

the costs and risks of exploration are high and increase substantially as exploration moves into areas of deeper water or more extreme weather conditions, and there is often a low probability of discovering commercial reserves in any individual location;

the elapsed time between initial exploration, the assessment of whether commercial reserves exist and the bringing of such reserves, if any, into production may be several years - in the UK North Sea exploration and development activities have often taken ten years or more, and even then it may take another twenty or thirty years to extract all the recoverable reserves;

there is no necessary correlation between the costs of exploration and development expenditure incurred and the value of the oil and gas reserves discovered as a result of those activities. For example, entities can incur considerable costs and find little, or incur relatively modest costs and discover large reserves;

the major economic value which lies within an entity which undertakes exploration and development for oil and gas will often be found in its underlying, i.e. unextracted, oil and gas reserves which are not recorded in company balance sheets, but which are disclosed in a prescribed format - in the UK in quantitative terms. These reserve quantities cannot be measured exactly since their estimation involves some subjective judgement and arbitrary determinations; consequently, reserve disclosures are unaudited; and

the current economics and maturity of the industry reflected by the sale of licenses (coupled with revenue sharing arrangements), marginal oil-producing assets and ageing infrastructure and the need for decommissioning which would include, for example, well-plugging and the dismantling and removal of platforms and pipelines.

These and other factors illustrate the complexities in the reporting of financial performance.
Abigail Seager
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Abigail Seager was appointed CEO on 13 September 2021 and had previously held the role of Director of Authorisations, VMD since May 2018. Since 2016 Abigail has been Head of the EU Exit and International Office at the VMD. Before this, from 2006, she was Head of the General Assessment and Imports Team. Her previous roles include: Deputy Head of Fisheries Legislation (Defra), where she led on the establishment of the Marine Fisheries Agency (2004-6), and Senior Policy Officer in the Criminal Justice Fine Enforcement team, Ministry of Justice, where she took the new policy on fine enforcement through to primary legislation (Courts Act Bill) and implementation of the new legislation (2002-4).

Abigail Seager was appointed CEO on 13 September 2021 and had previously held the role of Director of Authorisations, VMD since May 2018.

Since 2016 Abigail has been Head of the EU Exit and International Office at the VMD. Before this, from 2006, she was Head of the General Assessment and Imports Team.

Her previous roles include: Deputy Head of Fisheries Legislation (Defra), where she led on the establishment of the Marine Fisheries Agency (2004-6), and Senior Policy Officer in the Criminal Justice Fine Enforcement team, Ministry of Justice, where she took the new policy on fine enforcement through to primary legislation (Courts Act Bill) and implementation of the new legislation (2002-4).
Temporary storage at a collection point (NWFD 4 exemption)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

This exemption allows you to temporarily store waste at a collection point before recovering or disposing of the waste elsewhere.

About this exemption

Some waste exemptions do not need to be registered. They are called non-waste framework directive (NWFD) exemptions. NWFD exemptions relate to gathering waste and storing it temporarily.

You must comply with the terms and conditions.

You do not pay for this exemption.

NWFD 4 exemption applies to the following examples of business and activity:
- a pharmacy that takes back and stores out-of-date medicines returned by patients, or operates a needle exchange scheme
- a shop that provides a container for customers to deposit waste batteries
- a shop that provides a take-back arrangement for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Activities you can carry out

You can:
- only collect and store waste in a secure container at a collection point
- carry out some treatments on the waste to make it easier to store and move
Storage

You can store any waste for up to 3 months.

You can store any waste that does not contain:
- asbestos
- any substance that has a flash point of less than 21°C
You must not mix different types of waste, if you store more than one type.

Amount of waste

At any one time you can store up to:
- 30 cubic metres of WEEE
- 50 cubic metres of non-hazardous waste that is not WEEE that will be recovered elsewhere
- 5 cubic metres of any other waste
Treatment

Treatment must not change the characteristics of the waste.

An example of this would be compacting paper and cardboard, to increase the amount that can be stored in a container.

Activities you cannot carry out

You cannot:
- collect waste as your main business activity
- receive payment for collecting the waste
Contact the Environment Agency

General enquiries

National Customer Contact Centre PO Box 544RotherhamS60 1BY

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

Telephone 03708 506 506

Telephone from outside the UK (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm GMT) xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Communiqués from the Interministerial Group for Safety, Security and Migration
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

A note of the meetings held by the Interministerial Group (IMG) for Safety, Security and Migration.

The aim of the Interministerial Group (IMG) for Safety, Security and Migration is to enhance intergovernmental working between the Home Office and the devolved governments of the UK.

The IMG will complement existing channels of communication and engagement.
Pivotal Housing Association
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Pivotal Housing Association is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements and regulatory notices are the regulator’s official view of a provider. Each provider’s page contains their current and previous judgements. In some cases, as well as publishing a provider’s grades, we will also issue a narrative regulatory judgement report. We will usually do this where, for any reason, our assessment of that provider has changed, or there are new issues we want to make public.

See an explanation of the terms and the current and previous regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices). An A-Z of providers is also available.

See an explanation of the regulatory standards and the different grades.

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

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button which will appear on the left side as you scroll down the judgement.
Youth justice services: South West
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Contact details for youth justice services in the South West of England.

YJB Head of Oversight

Contact: Kelly Cullen, Head of Oversight (South West) Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Bath and North East Somerset

Contact: Carla Cooper, interim Head of Youth Justice Service

Bath and North East Somerset Youth Justice ServiceLewis HouseManvers StreetBathBA1 1JG

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Bristol

Contact: Dave Hathaway, Service Manager

Bristol Youth Justice ServiceBristol City CouncilPO Box 3399BristolBS1 9NE

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Contact: Kate Wilson, Service Manager

Together For FamiliesWestern Group CentreRadnor RoadRedruthTR16 5EH

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Devon

Contact: John James, YJ Service Manager

Devon Youth Justice ServiceDevon County CouncilCounty HallTopsham RoadExeter EX2 4QD

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Dorset Combined

Contact: David Webb, Service Manager

East Team

Dorset Combined Youth Justice ServiceNorth Bournemouth Local Office27 Slades Farm RoadEnsbury ParkBournemouthBH10 4ES

West Team

Dorset Combined Youth Justice ServiceCounty HallColliton ParkDorchesterDorsetDT1 1XJ

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Gloucestershire

Contact: Fiona Walker, Head of Service for Youth Justice and Communities

Gloucestershire Youth Support TeamThe Vibe Youth Support CentreDruids LaneStanway RoadConey HillGloucesterGL4 4RE

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

North Somerset

Contact: Miriam Sigsworth, Head of Youth Justice Service

North Somerset Youth Offending and Prevention ServiceChildren’s ServicesCentral Chambers24-26 Walliscote RoadWeston-super-MareBS23 1UP

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Plymouth

Contact: Sarah Wilson, Head of Service

Plymouth Youth Justice ServicePlymouth City CouncilBallard HouseWest Hoe RoadPlymouthPL1 3BJ

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Somerset

Contact: Samantha Fahey, Head of Service

Glastonbury Hub1 Orchard CourtThe Archers WayGlastonburySomersetBA6 9JB

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

South Gloucestershire

Contact: Tracy Warburton, YJS Team Manager

Patchway Police Centre90 Gloucester RoadPatchwayBristolBS34 6PY

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Swindon

Contact: Melissa Smith, Youth Justice Service Manager

Swindon Youth Justice ServiceRYS Ground FloorClarence HouseEuclid StreetSwindonSN1 2JH

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Torbay

Contact: Jon Ralph, Head of Service

Torbay Youth Justice ServiceTown HallCastle CircusTorquayTQ1 3DR

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Wiltshire

Contact: Andrew Griffiths, Service Manager

County HallRoom 273DCE 2nd FloorBythesea RoadTrowbridgeWiltshireBA14 8JN

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx
Kingsfield Computer Products
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 Kingsfield Computer Products 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 Kingsfield Computer Products 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr A Ifidon v Graceful Healthcare Services Ltd and R Olapade: 1304387/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Ifidon v Graceful Healthcare Services Ltd and R Olapade: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69148ab5eba5bda2026fc83f/Abraham_Ifidon_v_Graceful_Healthcare_Services_Ltd___others_-_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Ms C C Sutherland v Clackmannanshire Council: 113206/2007
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C C Sutherland v Clackmannanshire Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67da8b11a87d546feeda01e1/Ms_C_C_Sutherland_v_Clackmannanshire_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment_-_Copy.pdf).
Environmental Indicator Framework Theme B (Water)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

This release contains all indicators which fall under Theme B (Water) of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

This document contains the Environmental Indicator Framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/environmental-indicator-framework) indicators falling under Theme B: Water. Each indicator includes a short description, readiness and links to data, notes on figures, and insights, visualisations, and trend descriptions for each component, as well as associated assessment results.
Cory Decarbonisation Project development consent decision announced
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

The Cory Decarbonisation Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

The scheme comprises of the construction and operation of a carbon capture plant, storage and marine export terminal.

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by Cory Environmental Holdings Limited (CEHL) on 21 March 2024 and accepted for examination on 26 April 2024.

Following an examination during which the public, statutory consultees and interested parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, recommendations were made to the Secretary of State on 05 August 2025.

This is the 100th energy application out of 167 applications examined to date and was again completed by the Planning Inspectorate within the statutory timescale laid down in the Planning Act 2008.

Local communities continue to be given the opportunity of being involved in the examination of projects that may affect them. Local people, the local authority and other interested parties were able to participate in this six-month examination.

The Examining Authority listened and gave full consideration to all local views and the evidence gathered during the examination before making its recommendation to the Secretary of State.

The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation are publicly available on the project pages of the National Infrastructure Planning website. (https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/EN010128)

This decision was made by Minister Martin McCluskey on behalf of the Energy Secretary’s legal authority.

Journalists wanting further information should contact the Planning Inspectorate Press Office, on xx-xxxx-xxxx or xx-xxxx-xxxx or email:

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Richard Hughes nominated for reappointment as Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

The Chancellor today (30 May) has nominated Richard Hughes for reappointment as Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

The Chancellor today (30 May) has nominated Richard Hughes as Chair of the OBR for a second and final 5-year term of office.

The OBR is the UK’s official independent economic and fiscal forecaster, responsible for examining and reporting on the sustainability of the public finances. The Budget Responsibility Committee (BRC), led by the Chair, has executive responsibility for the OBR and is responsible for judgements made in preparation of the OBR’s economic and fiscal forecasts.

Fiscal stability is at the heart of this government’s most important mission to grow the economy. This is why the first bill it passed included the fiscal lock, so that no administration can sideline the OBR.

The Treasury Committee approves all appointments to the BRC. Richard will appear before the committee for a pre-appointment hearing in due course.

Further information

Richard Hughes has been the Chair of the OBR since 2020. He is the second permanent Chair.

As set out in the Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011, appointments to the OBR’s BRC require consent from the Treasury Committee.

The Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 allows each term of a BRC member, including the Chair’s, to be up to 5 years in length and each member may serve a maximum of two terms.

About the OBR

The OBR was created in 2010 to provide independent analysis of the UK’s public finances. The OBR is led by the three members of the BRC who have executive responsibility for carrying out the core functions of the OBR, including any judgements made in the preparation of the economic and fiscal forecasts. The current members of the BRC are:

Richard Hughes (Chair)

Professor David Miles

Tom Josephs

About the reappointment process

Reappointments are not automatic, and each case is considered on its own merits. The decision to nominate Richard Hughes for reappointment was made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in line with the requirements of the Governance Code for Public Appointments. Richard’s reappointment will be finalised subject to the Treasury Committee’s consent.
Business 2 Business (UK) 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 Business 2 Business (UK) 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 Business 2 Business (UK) Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
SGSAROA14140 - Pro-forma letters: Assessment of risk and offence action - Pro-forma letters
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Exporter- No further action re S.68 offence but restoration sum required

Dear Sirs

I refer to a consignment of which was seized as liable to forfeiture under 68(1) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 at on because no valid export licence was produced.

In presenting the goods for export without the necessary licence you may have become liable to proceedings under Section 68(1) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979. After full consideration of all the facts, we have decided to exercise our powers under Section 152(b) of the above-mentioned Act and restore the goods to you on production of a valid export licence and payment of a restoration sum of £ ( pounds).

If you wish to settle this matter in this way you should send payment, made payable to [ ] to [name and address of office to which payment should be made] within 21 days from the date of this letter, quoting the above reference. If payment is not received within the time stated. This offer may be withdrawn and the goods disposed of as [the Commissioners] see fit.

If you do not agree with the decision in this letter, you can ask for a formal Departmental review. Your request should be in writing and set out the reasons that you do not agree with the decision. It should be sent within 45 days of the date of this letter. Please write to:

[name and address of local reviewing officer].

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of this internal review you can then appeal to an independent tribunal. Notice 990 gives further details about your rights and about the appeals procedures.

I must warn you that we take a very serious view of this type of offence. You should therefore ensure that the export licensing requirements are fully complied with in future.

Yours faithfully
Ms B Noah v British Airways plc: 3313127/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms B Noah v British Airways plc: 3313127/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679cc16aa9ee53687470a31a/Ms_B_Noah_v_British_Airways_Plc_3313127.2023_PH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms B Noah v British Airways plc: 3313127/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853cb3b679778c74ec15ea0/Ms_B_Noah_v_British_Airways_PLC_3313127-2023.pdf).
Mr G Wijayahewage v M Udayan: 3315269/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Wijayahewage v M Udayan: 3315269/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67864d7bf029f40e5088175c/Mr_G_Wijayahewage_v_Myl_Udayan_3315269.2023_FMH_Judgment.pdf).
2, 3 & 21 Northumberland Court, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent CT9 3BS : CHI/29UN/LSC/2024/0102
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Southern Region, Judge Paul Letman M.B.E, Tribunal Member Kevin Ridgway MRICS and Tribunal Member Jayam Dalal on 11 July 2025

Read the full decision in CT9 3BS_CHI/29UN/LSC/2024/0102_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690229936d9e8bf43eaf708c/Northumberland_Court_Decision_20_10_25.pdf) CT9 3BS_CHI/29UN/LSC/2024/0102_AppendixA (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690229b63650bacb01af7070/Northumberland_Court_Appendix_A.pdf) CT9 3BS_CHI/29UN/LSC/2024/0102_AppendixB (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690229d16d9e8bf43eaf708d/Northumberland_Court_Appendix_B_.pdf)
Key stage 4 performance 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Statistics on the achievements of young people at the end of key stage 4 in England, in the 2024 to 2025 academic year.

The release reflects the GCSE grades awarded to pupils in August 2025.

It provides information on the awards of GCSEs and other qualifications of young people in academic year 2024 to 2025.

This typically covers those starting the academic year aged 15.

Read the secondary school performance tables (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistics-performance-tables) for historic information on pupil attainment across all key stages.

For any queries, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
HMCTS management information - January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

The management information we use to understand workload volumes and timeliness at a national level.

These documents provide the latest management information on workload and timeliness for the period from January 2024 to January 2025 for our civil and family courts, and tribunals.

There is an additional release which provides high level figures on mediation for small claims.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d16ef50f8734b8791a1d5d/HMCTS_MI_output_accessible.csv)

HMCTS management information (accessible version) - January 2024 to January 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d16ef50f8734b8791a1d5d/HMCTS_MI_output_accessible.csv)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d16f8974ec357ef25c32c2/HMCTS_MI_January_2024_to_January_2025.ods)

HMCTS management information - January 2024 to January 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d16f8974ec357ef25c32c2/HMCTS_MI_January_2024_to_January_2025.ods)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d2b3c44702aacd2251cb8d/20250311_small_claims_mediation_March_2025.xlsx)

Small claims mediation service - March 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d2b3c44702aacd2251cb8d/20250311_small_claims_mediation_March_2025.xlsx)

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16 to 19 funding uplift: survey for education providers
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Findings on how further education providers used 16 to 19 funding in academic years 2023 and 2024.

Following the 13 July 2023 funding uplift announcement, allocations were used to address priorities as providers saw fit, including teacher recruitment and retention challenges.

The survey aims to identify emerging perceptions of impact from 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-funding-information-for-2023-to-2024) and 2024 16 to 19 funding allocations (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-funding-information-for-2024-to-2025). Topics covered in the report include:
- funding allocation status
- how funding was used, and the perceived impacts of the funding
The survey was issued in February 2024. 128 providers completed the survey.
364 Whitehall Road, Bristol, BS5 7BT: HAV/00HB/MNR/2024/0504
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Southern Region, Mr I Perry BSc FRICS and Mr S Hodges FRICS on 22 October 2024

Read the full decision in BS5 7BT_HAV/00HB/MNR/2024/0504_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6782944f61e798853601845d/364_Whitehall_Road__Decision.pdf) Read the full reasons in BS5 7BT_HAV/00HB/MNR/2024/0504_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678294cc00e3d719f192180a/364_Whitehall_Road__Full_Reasons.pdf)
Vaspba Remote Piloted Systems 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 Vaspba Remote Piloted Systems 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 Vaspba Remote Piloted Systems Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms L Boyle v North Lanarkshire Council: 4102569/2017 and 4102697/2017
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Boyle v North Lanarkshire Council: 4102569/2017 and 4102697/2017 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c2bf250dbd3ce8372ac21/Ms_L_Boyle_v_North_Lanarkshire_Council_-_4102569.2017___4102697_-_Judgment.pdf).
DBT inward investment results: 5 July 2024 to 31 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) statistics showing results for inward investment projects which landed in the UK between 5 July 2024 and 31 March 2025.

The inward investment results contain information on the:
- number of investment projects landing in the UK
- number of new jobs created from investment projects landing in the UK
- number of DBT-supported projects landing in the UK
- number of new jobs created from DBT-supported projects landing in the UK
- economic impact of DBT-supported projects landing in the UK
The statistics cover investments landing in the UK between 5 July 2024 and 31 March 2025.
Economic outcomes of negotiations for UK fishing opportunities 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Details of the fishing opportunities available to the UK as a result of agreements made in annual negotiations for 2025.

This report outlines the fishing opportunities available to the UK as a result of agreements made in annual negotiations for 2025.

You can also read the independent report Assessing the sustainability of fisheries catch limits negotiated by the UK for 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/assessing-the-sustainability-of-fisheries-catch-limits-negotiated-by-the-uk-for-2025) published by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) and funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Export rabbits to Zimbabwe: certificate 7118
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Apply online to export pet rabbits to Zimbabwe.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the Guidance notes for certificate 7118 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5c20f499e5274a65b11181ef/7118NFG.doc).

Download a specimen certificate Export rabbits to Zimbabwe: EHC 7118, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc759aded915d64d040bedb/7118EHC_V3.pdf) and Schedule for additional information: 7118SCH (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc759efe5274a12130df330/7118EHC_Schedule_V3.pdf).

2. Apply online

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

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/7118EHC)

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

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

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

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the Guidance notes for certificate 7118 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5c20f499e5274a65b11181ef/7118NFG.doc).

Download and fill in Export rabbits to Zimbabwe: EHC 7118, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc759aded915d64d040bedb/7118EHC_V3.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Dr K Grisdale v The Chancellors, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford: 3311203/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr K Grisdale v The Chancellors, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford: 3311203/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b8a8abd157fd4b79addd00/Dr_K_Grisdale_v_The_Chancellors__Masters_and_Scholars_of_the_University_of_Oxford_3311203.2023_FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
DfT: special advisers’ gifts, hospitality and meetings, April to June 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.

The Department for Transport (DfT) publishes quarterly details of special advisers’ meetings with senior media figures and any gifts or hospitality they received on a quarterly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DfT ministerial and special adviser hospitality on data.gov.uk (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/89ed1604-1766-49c0-b284-d16b6b35631f/department-for-transport-ministerial-and-special-adviser-hospitality)
- DfT ministerial and special adviser gifts on data.gov.uk (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/17e46cc4-9fce-42b4-9910-3f2ff2e49615/department-for-transport-ministerial-and-special-adviser-gifts)
- DfT ministerial and special adviser meetings on data.gov.uk (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/789fd6df-87a9-4144-bc59-62b0b84e59f0/department-for-transport-ministerial-and-special-adviser-meetings-with-external-organisations-including-meetings-with-newspaper-and-other-media-proprietors-editors-and-senior-executives)
Scottish and Welsh Income Tax Outturn Statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Annual release of statistics relating to Income Tax from Scottish and Welsh taxpayers' PAYE and Self Assessment tax records held by HMRC.

Devolved Income Tax Outturn Statistics

These statistics provide information on the Scottish Income Tax (SIT) and Welsh Rates of Income Tax (WRIT) outturn. This covers non-savings non-dividends (NSND) Income Tax for Scottish and Welsh taxpayers. In particular, the statistics show:
- how many Scottish and Welsh taxpayers are liable at each rate of tax
- the Scottish and Welsh outturn amount at each rate of tax
- estimates for how much NSND income tax paid by Scottish and Welsh taxpayers is collected via Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and how much via payments made in Self Assessment (SA)
- indicative Real Time Information (RTI) data for Scottish and Welsh taxpayers
Additionally, the statistical tables released alongside this bulletin also provide equivalent information for the rest of the UK (rUK) taxpayers on the same basis so comparisons can be made.

These statistics are published annually, usually in July. You can find the release dates on the HMRC national statistics release schedule (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/schedule-of-updates-for-hmrcs-statistics).

Contact details

Enquiries about these statistics should be directed to the statistician who is responsible for this publication:

Statistical contact: N Duncan and L Green

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

Knowledge, Analysis and IntelligenceHM Revenue and Customs100 Parliament StreetLONDONSW1A 2BQ

Any media enquiries should be directed to the HMRC Press Office.

Media contact: HMRC Press Office, xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Recommendations for the Prudential Regulation Committee: November 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the Governor of the Bank of England providing recommendations for the Prudential Regulation Committee (PRC).

The Prudential Regulation Committee (PRC) is responsible for the exercise of the Bank of England’s functions as the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). The PRA is the UK’s microprudential regulator for around 1,500 banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers and major investment firms.

The Bank of England Act 1998 requires the Treasury, at least once in each Parliament, to make recommendations to the PRC about aspects of the government’s economic policy to which the PRC should have regard when advancing the objectives and discharging the duties of the PRA.

This letter provides such recommendations and outlines the important role the PRA plays in facilitating growth and international competitiveness.

The PRC is required to respond to the recommendations from the Treasury within a year of receiving the recommendations, and each subsequent year after that. These responses set out action that the PRC has taken, or intends to take, in accordance with the recommendations, or why it has not acted.