theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Open general export licence military goods: for demonstration
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

Licence for the export of military goods for demonstration.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of some military goods for demonstration.

Reporting requirements

This OGEL is subject to reporting requirements under the open licence returns (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-licence-returns) transparency initiative.

Revoked licences

The most recent revoked licence is available in the documents section.

You can find revoked versions of the open general export licence (military goods: for demonstration) on the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/*https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-military-goods-for-demonstration--9).

You can find older revoked versions of the open general export licence (military goods: for demonstration) - from December 2019 on the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/*https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-military-goods-for-demonstration-from-december-2019).
Public Procurement: Growing British industry, jobs and skills - consultation on further reforms to public procurement
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

This consultation aims to ensure that public procurement improves domestic competitiveness, strengthening the UK’s economic resilience and supporting British businesses

The proposals in this consultation aim to build on the changes introduced in the Procurement Act 2023 to ensure that public procurement plays its full role in delivering the Government’s industrial strategy and fostering a resilient economy that supports British businesses and creates good jobs in communities across the country. These reforms will enhance the UK’s economic resilience and strengthen supply chains in line with the Government’s industrial strategy. They will open up more opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are vital for driving the UK economy. This approach will enable public procurement to advance the national interest while respecting the UK’s international trade commitments.

How to respond

You can respond to this consultation here (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2OEDOL/).

We cannot accept postal responses to this consultation unless there are exceptional circumstances. If you need to send in a postal submission, contact the Procurement Reform Team on xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

The closing date is 5 September 2025.
Mycoplasma genitalium antimicrobial resistance surveillance (MARS)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Data on the latest findings relating to antimicrobial resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium from specimens collected in sexual health clinics across England.

Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in M. genitalium in England is conducted through the M. genitalium Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (MARS) Programme. MARS sentinel surveillance data is obtained annually from a network of sexual health services and their associated laboratories. The programme aims to:
- estimate the prevalence of macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance in M. genitalium infections in individuals attending sentinel sexual health services in England
- determine the demographic, behavioural and clinical factors associated with resistance
- assess treatment outcomes of individuals diagnosed with M. genitalium
Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance is critical in guiding national management guidelines to ensure appropriate treatments. Continued surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in M. genitalium surveillance through MARS will provide a rich resource for informing future updates to management guidelines in the UK.

Pilot collections for this programme were conducted in 2019 and 2020. Previous MARS reports are available from the UK Government Web Archive (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241029231100/https:/www.gov.uk/government/publications/mycoplasma-genitalium-antimicrobial-resistance-surveillance-mars).

Cases of treatment failure to second-line therapeutics, such as moxifloxacin, should be reported to UK Health security Agency using the HIV and STI Data Exchange (https://hivstidataexchange.ukhsa.gov.uk/hivstide/)

For queries relating to MARS, please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador following the abhorrent strikes on Kyiv overnight which killed many Ukrainian civilians and damaged the British Council and EU Delegation offices.

A Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office Spokesperson said:

The UK condemns in the strongest terms these outrageous attacks on Ukrainians and the damage done to the British Council and EU Delegation.

Russia’s increasing attacks on Ukrainian civilians and cities, including Kyiv, are an escalation of the war and deeply irresponsible and are further sabotaging international peace efforts.

We have made clear to the Russians that such actions will only harden UK and Western resolve to support Ukraine and bring an end to this unjustified war.

Russia must stop this senseless killing and destruction immediately.
Monthly statistics: Patents, trade marks and designs: June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

These statistics include monthly data for patents, trade marks and designs.

The statistics in this release provide factual information relating to monthly applications and registrations of intellectual property registered rights (patents, trade marks and designs).

Due to upcoming changes in The One IPO Transformation Programme, there is a chance of disruption in IPO’s Monthly Statistics publication for August & September 2025. Currently, this will only involve Patent application and registration data, and they should be regarded as provisional estimates. The figures will be corrected in proceeding publications.
Parking Perspectives 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 Parking Perspectives 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 Parking Perspectives 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
- 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.
Dairy products intended for human consumption that are required to undergo a pasteurisation treatment to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8468
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export dairy products like milk, cheese, butter and whey derived from milk of cows, sheep, goats and buffaloes that are required to undergo a pasteurisation treatment from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, from 1 January 2021 you’ll need to apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export to the EU or to move dairy to Northern Ireland.

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

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904cbef14e0c1d9784174bd/8468_EN_SPECIMEN_V5.pdf) and guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904cbfbc0dc8f12484174ba/8468NFG__Nov25_v16.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/8468EHC)

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).

Find out more

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

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

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

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
ATACPD01100 - Introduction: what this guidance is about
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.

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

This guidance:
- sets out the Department’s objectives on ATA, CPD and UK/CPD/China-Taiwan carnets
- outlines the conditions and procedures for importers/exporters
- explains what to do when procedural requirements are followed
- provides guidance on the framework for the control of carnets to minimise the risk of abuse and ensure that decisions taken at a local level comply with the law
- should be read together with the following links:
https://www.gov.uk/taking-goods-out-uk-temporarily/get-an-ata-carnet

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-cpd-carnet#vehicles-your-carnet-will-cover
Miss D Chester v Leisure and Hospitality Ltd: 6012301/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss D Chester v Leisure and Hospitality Ltd: 6012301/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d4564cb1e34f07631b5c05/Deborah_Chester_v_Leisure_and_Hospitality_Ltd__6012301_2024_DJ_.pdf).
Children in need census 2026 to 2027: guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Guide for local authorities submitting children in need census 2026 to 2027 returns.

This guide is for local authorities preparing a children in need census (https://www.gov.uk/children-in-need-census) 2026 to 2027 return.

It includes information on:
- submission deadlines
- validation checks
- year-on-year checks
- data modules
Access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A level: 2024 to 2025 academic year
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

The number of approved access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A level in England which were valid for use during the 2024 to 2025 academic year, and the number of requests granted for modified papers for the 2025 summer GCSE, AS and A level series.

Status

This statistical release is classed as ‘official statistics in development’.

It adheres to the principles outlined in the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/) wherever possible. However, the data source and methodology used in the production of these statistics is likely to develop over subsequent releases. This will be the case as we continue to work with exam boards to improve the data at source and continue to develop our methodology for analysing the data, particularly in how we link access arrangements data with our awarding dataset.

As such, figures reported here may change in subsequent releases as we make improvements to the accuracy of our reporting. Figures reported here are also different to those reported in previous releases (now withdrawn), for the same reason.

For more details on the data and methodology used for this release, and how we plan to develop it, please see the accompanying background information.

We encourage users of this release to give feedback via the survey or email link found in the ‘provide your feedback’ section below. This is, so that we can continue to develop these statistics with user needs in mind. Ofqual will also continue to engage with sector bodies as part of the development of our approach to these statistics and wider policy (see our regulatory report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-report-access-arrangements-including-25-extra-time) for more information on Ofqual’s wider work in this area).

Provide your feedback

We welcome your feedback on our publications. If you have any comments on this statistical release, or how to improve it to meet your needs, please complete our short survey (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=aWQzjmscC0ugbHSKfFhvfL3PBbqJor5EhEJSQVNES3JUMDZNMzVETlVTWUszWkRNV1BJQ1Y1NDFXOCQlQCN0PWcu&r5a0bc03bde26487fa4d235f5a20cde5a=%22Access%20arrangements%20for%20GCSE%2C%20AS%20and%20A%20level%22) or email our statistics team (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Northern Ireland planning statistics: April 2024 to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Finalised annual results for 2024/25. Northern Ireland planning volumes and processing performance data.

This report presents a summary of Northern Ireland planning volumes and processing performances for the district councils and the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) during 2024/25. Quarterly data will be provided in accompanying excel tables together with comparable data from the previous financial year where possible. Please note that these finalised annual figures supersede previously released provisional quarterly information.
Road fuel and other petroleum product price statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

This series brings together all documents relating to road fuel and other petroleum product price statistics.

Statistics on the prices of road fuels and other petroleum products.

Previous editions of the Quarterly Energy Prices publication can be found on the Quarterly Energy Prices (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/quarterly-energy-prices) page.
Woodside children's Nursery
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 Woodside children’s Nursery 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 Woodside children’s Nursery 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Loophole closed to keep terrorists and extremists out of the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

New law now prevents British citizenship being reinstated automatically to people considered a national security risk following a successful initial appeal.

British people are now better protected from terrorists, extremists, and criminals involved in serious organised crime with the passing of a new law which prevents British citizenship being automatically reinstated to such individuals following a successful initial appeal.

Receiving Royal Assent last night (27 October), the Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Act 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/deprivation-of-citizenship-orders-effect-during-appeal-bill--2) will mean British citizenship is not automatically reinstated after a successful appeal until all further appeals are exhausted – ensuring the UK’s national security is not compromised during legal proceedings.

The new law, passed by Parliament last Tuesday (21 October), closes a gap identified following a Supreme Court judgment in February 2025, where it ruled that people deprived of British citizenship automatically regain that status upon their successful appeal. This would happen even if further appeals opposing that reinstatement are possible.

With the tightening of this law, the government will not have to release people from immigration detention or allow them back into the UK if they consider that they pose a threat to the country’s security and the public’s safety, whilst further appeals are ongoing.

It will also prevent a person from renouncing any other nationalities they hold, to render themselves solely British. Doing so would have meant any future decision to remove British citizenship would not have been possible as it would leave them stateless, nor would they be able to be deported or blocked from returning to the UK.

Security Minister Dan Jarvis said:

The government takes national security extremely seriously, and this new law sends a clear message: we will take no chances when it comes to protecting our country and our people.

We have strengthened our ability to keep the most dangerous people out of Britain – those who threaten our safety, our way of life, and the values we stand for. This law makes us all safer.

The Home Secretary makes deprivation decisions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/deprivation-of-british-citizenship-caseworker-guidance) on ‘conducive to the public good’ grounds only in the most serious cases, where it is in the public interest to do so because of the individual’s conduct or the threat they pose to the UK. An average of 12 people a year were deprived of British citizenship between 2018 and 2023 for this reason.

This new law follows a similar approach taken in asylum and human rights appeals cases, where asylum is not granted to a person appealing a rejection until all further appeals, up to the Court of Appeal, have been determined.

This narrowly focussed new act, which consists of two sections, has made no change to a person’s existing right to appeal and doesn’t widen the reasons for which a person could be deprived of their citizenship.
Consultation response on Non-Jury Trials in Northern Ireland, May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Government response to Consultation on Non-Jury Trials in Northern Ireland

On 9 December 2024, the Northern Ireland Office launched a 12-week public consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/northern-ireland-office-launches-consultation-on-the-use-of-non-jury-trials-in-northern-ireland) seeking views on whether the non-jury trial provisions within the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (the 2007 Act) should be extended for a further two years.

The consultation closed on 3 March 2025. This response contains an analysis of the consultation responses received and the subsequent decision that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has made to extend the non-jury trial provisions within the 2007 Act.

The response can be found here: Consultation response on Non-Jury Trials in Northern Ireland (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681a280d80efd795d6b8e0d5/HMG_Response_to_NJT_Consultation_2025.pdf) (PDF, 2.17 MB, 42 pages)
Multi-Annual National Control Plan (MANCP): annual reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

MANCP annual reports provide official control data and activities for Great Britain relating to feed and food safety, animal health and welfare (including aquatics), and plant health.

Following EU Exit in January of 2020, responsibility for the Great Britain Multi-Annual National Control Plan (GB MANCP) and its annual report transferred to Defra.

As the lead department, Defra manages the collation, maintenance, and publication of these documents, with contributions from all UK competent authorities and devolved administrations. Northern Ireland produces their own separate report (the Annual Report on Official Controls) which is submitted directly to the EU Commission, in line with the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The annual report provides key official control data and activities for Great Britain relating to feed and food safety, animal health and welfare (including aquatics), and plant health.

Any queries relating to the MANCP, and its annual reports should be sent to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Southampton City 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 Southampton City 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 Southampton City Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
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 P Varley v  Secretary of State for Justice: 1804150/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs P Varley v Secretary of State for Justice: 1804150/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691d8a0621ef5aaa6543ef58/1804150-2024_P_Varley_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ofqual Handbook: General Conditions of Recognition
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Rules and guidance for all awarding organisations and all regulated qualifications

This document sets out Ofqual’s General Conditions of Recognition (and associated requirements) - the rules we have set for all the qualifications and organisations we regulate. It also includes our guidance on how to comply with these rules.

All regulated awarding organisations have a legal obligation to:
- comply with these rules on an ongoing basis
- have regard to this guidance
Man who forced abortion has sentence increased by five years
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

A man who gave medication to a woman and caused her to miscarry has had his sentence increased.

Stuart Worby, 40, from Malthouse Court, Dereham, has had his sentence increased to 17 years after it was referred to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The court heard that in 2022, after failing to convince the victim to terminate her pregnancy, Worby administered two drugs designed to induce miscarriages to the victim without her consent.

Worby obtained the drugs through an associate who rang a clinic, posing as a pregnant woman looking to terminate her pregnancy.

The first dose was dissolved into the victim’s drink. The second dose was physically inserted into the victim.

The victim suffered immediately from the drugs and Worby refused to seek medical help, even asking his associate for more drugs as he thought they hadn’t worked.

The next day the victim suffered a miscarriage and is now unable to have children.

The woman initially thought she had miscarried naturally but contacted the police after discovering messages on Worby’s phone to his friend saying, ‘its working’ and ‘there is a lot of blood’.

Worby accepted he had obtained the medication unlawfully but denied he ever gave it to the woman. He was found guilty of one count of administering a poison with intent to procure a miscarriage and one count of assault by penetration and on 6 December 2024, Stuart Worby was sentenced for 12 years at Norwich Crown Court.

The Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

I was disgusted by this offender’s appalling crimes and I welcome the court’s decision to increase his sentence following my referral under the Unduly Lenient Sentences scheme.

This is a stark warning to those who commit violent acts against women – you will face very serious consequences.

On 27 February 2025, Worby’s sentence was increased from 12 years to 17 years after it was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
Understanding growth journeys of small and mid-size businesses
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

The primary aim of this qualitative research was to gain a better understanding of the growth journeys of the 'upper end' of small and mid-sized businesses.

HMRC commissioned this research to:
- understand whether there is any friction in the tax system which could potentially create barriers to the growth of the ‘upper end’ of small and mid-size businesses
- identify opportunities to design and deliver growth support in a customer-focused way throughout the business’s growth journey
- provide insights that can be used to improve the content and targeting of material to increase businesses’ awareness of the support, reliefs and incentives available to facilitate growth
The research was undertaken and the report written, in 2017, under the previous Government’s administration of the tax system.
Mr W Guren v I Forward (L B Leisure Group Ltd): 3300603/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Guren v I Forward (L B Leisure Group Ltd): 3300603/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685be9f6c07c71e5a870980b/Mr_W_Guren_v_Ian_Foward__L_B_Leisure_Group_LTD__3300603-2025_Rule_22_Judgment.pdf).
2025 UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue: policy outcomes
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-11)

On 11 January 2025, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng concluded the 2025 UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue.

On 11 January 2025, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng concluded the 2025 UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue

Read the news story (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-marks-600m-of-secure-growth-for-uk-economy-in-beijing)
DSIT annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

DSIT annual report for the year ending 31 March 2025.

This document provides a comprehensive account of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology use of resources and information about its activities for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Ms J McLean v Vallourec Oil & Gas UK Ltd: 8000092/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J McLean v Vallourec Oil & Gas UK Ltd: 8000092/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d60e53e6b7941f4e00af0/Ms_J_Mclean_v_VALLOUREC_OIL___GAS_UK_LTD_-_8000092.2025_-_Judgment_-_16.06.2025.pdf).
Melissa Quignon-Finch
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Melissa started her career in the private sector, working in the UK and overseas, before joining the Civil Service in 2014. She has held senior leadership and Board-level roles, leading Strategy, HR and Communications functions, in Welsh Government (including as the first Chief People and Communications Officer of the Welsh Revenue Authority) and the Cabinet Office. Melissa is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and has a Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resources Management and Business from Aston University.

Melissa started her career in the private sector, working in the UK and overseas, before joining the Civil Service in 2014. She has held senior leadership and Board-level roles, leading Strategy, HR and Communications functions, in Welsh Government (including as the first Chief People and Communications Officer of the Welsh Revenue Authority) and the Cabinet Office.

Melissa is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and has a Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resources Management and Business from Aston University.
Planning Inspectorate publishes September official statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

The Planning Inspectorate has published the September official statistics

We have today published our latest official statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/planning-inspectorate-statistical-release-23-october-2025) on appeals performance which represents the greatest volume (in terms of number of cases) of the work of the Planning Inspectorate.

The quarterly statistics also include our current appeals handling times to let customers know the average time it takes to receive a decision.
Reward Gateway (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 Reward Gateway (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 Reward Gateway (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:

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.
John McGlynn
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

John McGlynn was appointed Universal Credit Programme Board Chair on 5 August 2021. He left the role on 31 March 2025. John is a Director for Atkins, a member of the SNC Lavalin Group, one of the world’s leading engineering, design and project management organisations. John has a 35-year career successfully delivering complex projects and programmes in the UK, Europe and Middle East. Recent projects include: supporting the UK Ministry of Defence in complex acquisition supporting global manufacturing and support organisations in developing critical national infrastructure leading modernisation and transformation programmes for overseas clients John was elected a trustee of the Association for Project Management ( APM ) in 2014 and chaired the board of trustees from 2016 to 2020. During this time APM received its Royal Charter and John chaired the APM project board which established the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) standard for the project delivery profession.

John McGlynn was appointed Universal Credit Programme Board Chair on 5 August 2021. He left the role on 31 March 2025.

John is a Director for Atkins, a member of the SNC Lavalin Group, one of the world’s leading engineering, design and project management organisations.

John has a 35-year career successfully delivering complex projects and programmes in the UK, Europe and Middle East. Recent projects include:
- supporting the UK Ministry of Defence in complex acquisition
- supporting global manufacturing and support organisations in developing critical national infrastructure
- leading modernisation and transformation programmes for overseas clients
John was elected a trustee of the Association for Project Management (APM) in 2014 and chaired the board of trustees from 2016 to 2020. During this time APM received its Royal Charter and John chaired the APM project board which established the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) standard for the project delivery profession.
MPE 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 MPE 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 MPE 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
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.
S Yesufu v Peabody Housing Trust and  Zurich Insurance plc: 6019595/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Yesufu v Peabody Housing Trust and Zurich Insurance plc: 6019595/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6881fd57f47abf78ca1d35d6/S_Yesufu_v_Peabody_Housing_Trust_and_other_-_6019595-2024-Strike_out_Judgment.pdf).
Exeter Golf & Country Club 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 Exeter Golf & Country Club 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 Exeter Golf & Country Club 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
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.
Furniture and furnishings fire safety regulations
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Guidance for businesses on the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.

This guidance will help businesses understand the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which came into force on 30 October 2025, updating the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 to:
- remove certain baby and young children’s products from scope of the regulations
- remove the requirement for manufacturers to affix a display label to new products
- extend the time frame for instituting legal proceedings from 6 – 12 months
Mrs Spencer v Best Care Liverpool Ltd: 2407521/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs Spencer v Best Care Liverpool Ltd: 2407521/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6823598feef73e50f3644aa4/Mrs_Spencer_v_Best_Care_Liverpool_Limited_-_2407521_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Vargas v Go Modular Technologies (UK) Ltd (In Administration) and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 6001711/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Vargas v Go Modular Technologies (UK) Ltd (In Administration) and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 6001711/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d92c324e1deef5a8c15f12/Mr_J_Vargas_-vs-_Go_Modular_Technologies_UK_Ltd_In_Administration__1_other_-_Judgment.pdf).
Dr Graeme Madden v (1) Waracle Ltd (2) Paystream My Max Ltd: [2025] EAT 173
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lady Poole on 20 November 2025.

Read the full Judgment in Dr Graeme Madden v (1) Waracle Ltd (2) Paystream My Max Ltd [2025] EAT 173 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691f34093735e57039f985c6/Dr_Graeme_Madden_v__1__Waracle_Ltd__2__Paystream_My_Max_Ltd__2025__EAT_173.pdf).