theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Security categorisation policy framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

This policy framework sets out the process for the security categorisation of adult male and young adult male offenders.

Security categorisation is a risk assessment process the purpose of which is to ensure that those sentenced to custody are assigned the lowest security category appropriate to managing the risks they present both to the community and in custody.

Effective security categorisation is fundamental to risk management and ensuring good order is maintained. It supports HMPPS’s duty to implement the sentences of the courts; protect the public; and provide a safe, secure and ordered environment that enables the provision of rehabilitative services, training, treatment and progression through the prison system.
Abstraction licensing strategies (CAMS process)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Find out how much water is available in your area by viewing Environment Agency abstraction licensing strategies.

The Environment Agency is responsible for managing water resources in England. We need to make sure there is:
- enough water for people - public water supply, industry and agriculture
- a healthy environment
The Environment Agency controls how much water is taken with a permitting system. The Environment Agency regulate existing licences and grant new ones. To do this they use:
- the catchment abstraction management strategy (CAMS) process
- abstraction licensing strategies
The publication ‘managing water abstraction’ (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-water-abstraction) sets out the approach and regulatory framework within which we will manage water resources.

You need a water abstraction licence (https://www.gov.uk/water-abstraction-licence-england-wales) from the Environment Agency to remove more than 20 cubic metres of water a day from a watercourse or underground water reserve in England.

The strategies below are grouped by Environment Agency areas. See a map showing the areas (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environment-agency-area-and-region-operational-locations).

Help us improve water abstraction services

The Environment Agency is doing research to make it easier to do things like:
- find out how much water is available to abstract
- apply for a water abstraction licence
- manage a water abstraction licence
We need feedback from users to make sure our improvements meet people’s needs. Sign up for occasional invites to take part in research (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/water-resources-research/).
Pendle Leisure Trust
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 Pendle Leisure Trust 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 Pendle Leisure Trust 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
We also pledge the following:

Offering free use of our sports facilities to those serving in the Armed Forces whilst at home on leave and offer a preferential rate for their gym membership for local veterans.

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 W Ellis v The Richmond Fellowship (Scotland) Ltd: 8002099/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Ellis v The Richmond Fellowship (Scotland) Ltd: 8002099/2025 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69304bbd375aee4a15ee8b40/Mr_W_Ellis_v_The_Richmond_Fellowship_Scotland_Limited_-_8002099.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
St Paul's Court, 146 Clapham Park Road, London, SW4 7DE : LON/00AY/LDC/2025/0656
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Mr R Waterhouse BSc (Hons) LLM
Property Law MA FRICS on 
1 April 2025

Read the full decision in St Paul’s Court, 146 Clapham Park Road, London, SW4 7DE : LON/00AY/LDC/2025/0656 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee63d598b3bac1ec299c3f/Decision_146_Clapham_Park_Road_SW4_7DE.pdf).
Role of diplomacy in tackling climate change: lecture by British Deputy Head of Mission in Turkmenistan
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Clare Allbless, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Ashgabat gave a lecture to the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy on the role of diplomacy in tackling climate change. 1 October 2025.

Clare Allbless, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Turkmenistan, delivered an interactive lecture on “The role of diplomacy in tackling climate change – A UK Perspective” to the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy 2025 cohort.

Students of the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy 2025.

The session brought together outstanding students and graduates from Central Asia and Afghanistan, who described the lecture and discussion as highly informative and useful. They also shared innovative, creative solutions to address climate and environmental challenges in their countries and the wider region.

The British Embassy's Deputy Head of Mission, Clare Allbless, and Mr. Andriy Larin, Political Affairs Officer at the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), join the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy 2025.

Participants agreed that regional cooperation and preventive diplomacy are essential to tackle the worsening climate crisis. The countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan are among the most climate-vulnerable in the world, facing water scarcity, desertification and glacier melt.

The discussion underscored the vital role of young people in shaping climate policymaking. Their energy, ideas, and leadership are key to building a sustainable future.

The UK is pleased to support Central Asian governments and peoples in their efforts to tackle climate change and build resilience to its impact, in line with its global priorities:
- keeping 1.5°C within reach
- supporting developing countries through finance, technology and capacity building
- accelerating the energy transition and protecting biodiversity
Government Defence and Security Advocate reappointed
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

The Government has reappointed Lord Mark Lancaster as its Defence and Security Advocate, to drive the UK’s defence and security export success until March 2026.

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has reappointed Lord Mark Lancaster as the Government’s Defence and Security Advocate, to drive the UK’s defence and security export success until March 2026.

Lord Lancaster will report directly to the Business and Trade Secretary and will continue his programme of visits both overseas and at home to promote UK defence and security exports.

By supporting industry to benefit from export opportunities, Lord Lancaster’s work will directly support the defence industry’s position as a growth sector and the Industrial Strategy’s aim to align the imperatives of strong national security with a high growth economy.

Lord Lancaster was initially appointed in January 2023 and has brought a wealth of specialist defence experience to the role. Major-General, Lord Lancaster, is Director of the Army Reserves and was a Defence Minister between 2015-2019. He was also previously a Major in the Territorial Army, having served as part of NATO peacekeeping forces in Kosovo and Bosnia.
Play Out Childcare
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 Play Out Childcare 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 Play Out Childcare 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.
Various at Buckingham Park, Chudleigh, Knighton, Devon TQ13 0EW : CHI/18UH/PHI/2023/0365-0432
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Southern Region, Mr W H Gater FRICS, Mr J Reichel BSc MRICS & Mr M Jenkinson on 17 & 18 January 2024

Read the full Decision in TQ13 0EW_CHI/18UH/PHI/2023/xx-xxxx-xxxx_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6690ffb9a3c2a28abb50ce5d/Published_Decision_Buckingham_Orchard_PHI_14_February_2024.pdf)
New UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa in passports from today (15 July).

The UK Government is replacing physical immigration documents for most student and worker visas with a digital proof of immigration status, an eVisa. An eVisa is an online record of a person’s immigration permission in the UK, and any conditions which apply, which can be viewed by creating and accessing an online UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account.

eVisas are part of an enhanced border and immigration system that will not only make the visa process easier, but is more secure, digital and streamlined. eVisas are tried and tested, with millions of people already using them on select immigration routes.

British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, said:

These changes to the UK visa system will make it much simpler for students and workers to prove their identity and visa status. It also means applicants can hold onto their passports, saving them time.

Updating from a physical document to an eVisa does not affect anyone’s immigration status or the conditions of their permission to enter or stay in the UK.

E-visas are being rolled out for the main applicants for:

Students, including short term study for 11 months

Global Business Mobility routes (specifically, Senior or Specialist Worker, Graduate Trainee, UK Expansion Worker, Service Supplier, Secondment Worker)

Global Talent

International Sportsperson

Skilled Worker (including Health and Care)

Temporary Work routes (specifically, Charity Worker, Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, International Agreement, and Religious work routes)

Youth Mobility Scheme

Holders can link their travel document (such as passport) to their UKVI account to facilitate straightforward international travel. People who have created a UKVI account will be able to use the view and prove service to prove their status securely with third parties, such as employers or landlords (in England).

Applicants applying as a dependant, or as a main applicant for visas other than study or work, e.g. general visitor visas, will still need a physical sticker visa. Anyone with existing, in date, physical visa stickers do not need to take any action.

This will eventually be rolled out to all visa routes meaning a more secure and streamlined process for all UK visa customers.

For updates on the British High Commission, please follow our social media channels:
- Twitter: @UKinPakistan (https://x.com/ukinpakistan) JaneMarriottUK (https://x.com/JaneMarriottUK)
- Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ukinpakistan)
- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/)
- Website (https://www.gov.uk/world/pakistan/news)
Marine information notes (MINs)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

A collection of active MINs, published by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

What MINs are about

Marine information notes (MINs) tend to give information that’s:
- valid for a short period of time, such as timetables for MCA exams
- relevant to a small group of people, such as training establishments or equipment manufacturers
Who MINs are for

The letter suffix after the M-notice number tells you if it relates to merchant ships and/or fishing vessels:
- (M) for merchant ship
- (F) for fishing vessels
- (M+F) for both merchant ships and fishing vessels
Lawton Business Consulting
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

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 Lawton Business Consulting 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 Lawton Business Consulting 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
- Additional Leave for Reservists
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Law Enforcement Data Service child rights impact assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

Assessment of how the Law Enforcement Data Service affects children's human rights.

A child rights impact assessment (CRIA) looks at how a proposed law, policy or decision might affect children’s human rights. It’s based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

This CRIA was done to find ways to reduce the negative effects and increase the positive effects of the Law Enforcement Data Service on children.
T&M Plant Hire 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 T&M Plant Hire 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 T&M Plant Hire 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Recall: Henry Quick Corded Vacuum (2510-0171)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Product Recall for Henry Quick Corded Vacuum presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Henry Quick Corded Vacuum

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is possible for an external screw to be in contact with live internal parts.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as it is possible for an external screw to be in contact with live internal parts. If a user accesses the screw while the product is in use, they may receive an electric shock.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

We recommend you stop using the product immediately and ensure it is unplugged. Please access the My Henry website (https://www.myhenry.com/recall) to register for a free return and replacement.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2510-0171

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mr S Wilcox v Arriva UK Bus Ltd and Arriva Ltd: 6017999/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Wilcox v Arriva UK Bus Ltd and Arriva Ltd: 6017999/2024 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908bc2a19a898f0b1898185/Mr_S_Wilcox_v_Arriva_UK_Bus_Limited___Arriva_Limited_-_6017999_2024_-_Judgment_-_Preliminary.pdf).
Country codes for the Customs Declaration Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Find codes to use in the Customs Declaration Service (Appendix 13).

Known error workarounds may apply to this area of the instructions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/known-error-workarounds-for-the-customs-declaration-service-cds).

For the purposes of an import or export declaration, Great Britain (GB) is represented by the country code ‘GB’.

For the purposes of an import or export declaration, Northern Ireland (NI) is represented by the country code ‘GB’.

This means, for example, that ‘GB’ may be entered as the country of destination (DE 5/8), the country of dispatch (DE 5/14) and the country of origin (DE 5/15) on a declaration.

Table 1 and Table 2

Both are lists of standard country codes, country names and currency codes to be used on declarations.
- Table 1 is sorted by country code
- Table 2 is sorted by country name
Note: Country names may also include further details to inform declarations.

Table 3

List of non-standard country codes, their definitions and appropriate currency codes to be used on declarations.

Table 3a

List of non-standard Continental Shelf country codes, their definitions and appropriate currency codes to be used on declarations.

Table 3a includes specific declaration types (IM, EX or CO) for different movement types to and from GB or NI, relevant to the Continental Shelf.

IM — For trade with countries and territories outside the Customs Territory of the Union and for placing non-Union goods under a customs procedure in the context of trade between Member States.

CO — All the goods being declared are from a Special Fiscal Territory or a country with which the EU has a Customs Union, including Continental Shelf areas (VAT and Excise duty due).

EX — For trade with countries and territories situated outside of the Customs Territory of the Union.

Note: In GB the Continental Shelf of the UK or an EU Member State is treated as a third country (Row) for the purpose of customs duty and other charges. Code IM must be entered in Data Element (DE) 1/1.

Table 4

List of Special Fiscal Territories and countries with which the EU has a Customs Union.

Note: For GB declarations only, Jersey (JE) and Guernsey (GG) are Crown Dependencies treated as Special Fiscal Territories of GB.

For NI declarations, JE and GG are not allowed. The country code GB must be used.

Table 5

List of Preference group codes specific to Data Element (DE) 5/16 where a Preference or Origin Certificate has been issued in the name of one of the groups listed and not a specific country.
B.A.S.I.C. (SCIO)
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 B.A.S.I.C. (SCIO) 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 B.A.S.I.C. (SCIO) 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
IEIM8000575 - Transfers by the reportable user
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)


RCASPs must report transfers by the user under Section II(A)(3)(h) of the rules, where they are not covered as disposals of cryptoassets for fiat currency under (A)(3)(c) of the rules, disposals of cryptoassets for other relevant cryptoassets under (A)(3)(e) of the Rules, or as Reportable Retail Payment Transactions (RRPTs) under (A)(3)(f) of the Rules.

Transfers by the user must be reported with total fair market value, total number of units, and number of transactions.

Transfers must be broken down by transfer type where known or marked as unknown. The outbound transfer types are:
- Transfer to another RCASP
- Crypto loan
- Purchase of goods or services (excluding RRPTs)
- Collateral
- Other
- Unknown (default if transfer type is not known)
Mr E Passley v Greene King Retail Services Ltd: 2401763/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Passley v Greene King Retail Services Ltd: 2401763/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675c28adb745d5f7a053ef08/Mr_E_Passley_v_Greene_King_Retail_Services_Limited_-_2401763.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr E Passley v Greene King Retail Services Ltd: 2401763/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c3dae37596dbfa052bfefe/Mr_E__Passley_v_Greene_King_Retail_Services_Ltd_2401763_2024.pdf).
Approved sheep and goat tag suppliers
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

List of sheep and goat tag suppliers approved by the Rural Payments Agency.

You must buy official tags from suppliers approved by the Rural Payments Agency.

When ordering tags, you’ll need the county parish holding (CPH) number (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-a-county-parish-holding-cph-number) and flock or herd mark (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-livestock-to-get-a-flock-or-herd-mark) for where you keep the animals.

For sheep or goats born on a holding with a temporary CPH or common land, give the flock or herd mark of your permanent holding.

You must tag sheep and goats correctly. Find out when and how to:
- tag sheep with ear tags, pastern bands and boluses (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tag-sheep-with-ear-tags-pastern-bands-and-boluses)
- tag goats with ear tags, pastern bands and boluses (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tag-goats-with-ear-tags-pastern-bands-and-boluses)
- replace lost or damaged tags in sheep and goats (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/replace-lost-or-damaged-tags-in-sheep-and-goats)
Update on Cabinet Office Audit and Risk Committee
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

A new chair has been appointed to the Cabinet Office Audit and Risk Committee

Maura Sullivan has been appointed as Chair of the Cabinet Office Audit and Risk Committee for a term of three years.

The Cabinet Office Audit and Risk Committee offers an independent perspective on the department’s financial, risk, and control arrangements. It also reviews and recommends the approval of accounts for the Cabinet Office, Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, Civil Superannuation, and the Royal Mail Statutory Pension Scheme.

The Committee supports the Cabinet Office Board, which provides strategic and operational leadership for the department. It comprises of Cabinet Office ministers, senior executives, and non-executives from outside government.

Maura is a finance professional with an executive career spanning Board level CFO roles in Banking, Asset Management and Pensions.

She has worked in complex international organisations, managed large teams and led and supported large transformation programmes.

Her non executive portfolio currently includes Chair of Audit and Compliance Committee for Marsden Building Society and Chair of Audit & Risk for Gov Facilities Management Services Limited (GovFSL), an arms length body of the MoJ.
CTM41210 - Particular bodies: trade associations: special arrangement
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


Ordinary trade protection associations, formed to protect the common interests of their members and funded by their annual subscriptions, are normally non-trading concerns without trading income.

A member of such a trade association is entitled to deduct such part of the association subscription as is applied by the association towards expenditure which would have been admissible as a deduction had it been incurred by the member directly, see Lochgelly Iron and Coal Co Ltd v Crawford (1913) 6 TC 267. Unless there is other evidence effect cannot be given to a member's right to deduction without the production of the association's accounts, see Grahamston Iron Co v Crawford (1915) 7 TC 25 and BIM47420 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim47420).

Following these cases a trade protection association arrangement was introduced.

A trade protection association, whose members' subscriptions are not otherwise chargeable to Corporation Tax, may make an application to adopt the arrangement. The arrangement amounts to a contractual agreement under which
- members' entrance fees, subscriptions, levies and other payments (other than loans or payments of a capital nature), are allowed in full as deductions,
- payments the association makes to members, other than loans or payments of a capital nature, are to be treated as their trade receipts, and
the association agrees to be assessed to CT as trading income on any surplus of receipts over expenditure.

In effect, the arrangement honours the Lochgelly principle but by a different route.

These arrangements can only be made with associations that have members who can be assessed on trading profits and who would normally be dealt with under BIM47420 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim47420). However, see BIM47430 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim47430) about subscriptions to small local associations. If an association that seems appropriate to the arrangement has not applied for it, send them details of how it works. Deal with any application according to the instructions given in the first sub-paragraph of CTM41215 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm41215). On first contact the association make it clear that any application to adopt the arrangements will be referred to BAI (Technical) for approval.
CIL Appeal 1831923 – 29 Nov 23  – Convert school into dwellings
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Conversion and alteration of the former school into 5 dwellings and create vehicle access and parking.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be published by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in a redacted anonymous form.

In making decisions available to the public, useful lessons about CIL regulations and appeals can be shared. Publication will also allow any precedents to be understood more widely.

Personal information will be redacted before publication. This could be information such as the:
- name of the appellant
- collecting authority
- address of the property
- amount of CIL payable
Mr A Butt v MDA RPO Ltd (In Compulsory Liquidation): 1405410/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Butt v MDA RPO Ltd (In Compulsory Liquidation): xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b1733df188ba858873ad4/Mr_A_Butt_-vs-_MDA_RPO_Ltd__In_Compulsory_Liquidation___-_Judgment.pdf).
Pilgrims Risk Management Group 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 Pilgrims Risk Management Group 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 Pilgrims Risk Management Group 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
We also pledge the following:

Furthermore, we provide management roles and retraining opportunities that leverage the skills individuals acquired during their military service, facilitating a smooth transition into corporate environments.

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.
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency spending over £25,000: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Information on Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency spending over £25,000.

Data older than October 2014 is available on the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20150109183718tf_/http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Aboutus/TransparencyData/MHRAexpendituretransactions/Spendover25K/index.htm).
X v Mr I Williams and Ms C Williams: 3310739/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in X v Mr I Williams and Ms C Williams: 3310739/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67052784e84ae1fd8592efda/X_v_Mr_I_Williams_and_Others-3310739-2023-_PPH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in X v Mr I Williams and Mrs C Williams: 3310739/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878c3287ea20916863638b5/X_v_Mrs_Chinneye_Williams___other_3310739.2023_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in X v Mr I Williams and Mrs C Williams: 3310739/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693066415b5198836f304001/X_v_Mrs_Chinneye_Williams___other_3310739.2023_Remedy_Judgment_.pdf).
Demystifying heavy metals and physicochemical characteristics of groundwater in a volcano-tectonic region of Middle Awash, Ethiopia, for multipurpose use
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Investigates the concentrations of physicochemical and heavy metal contaminants in groundwater.

Abstract

This study investigates the concentrations of physicochemical and heavy metal contaminants in the groundwater of the Middle Awash Basin, Ethiopia, to inform targeted water management strategies.

The findings emphasise the urgent need for comprehensive groundwater management and remediation plans in the Middle Awash region, measures critical to protect public health and support local development in the face of ongoing environmental and anthropogenic pressures.

This article is part of the REACH Improving Water Security for the Poor programme.

Citation

Abebe Y and others. ’Demystifying heavy metals and physicochemical characteristics of groundwater in a volcano-tectonic region of Middle Awash, Ethiopia, for multipurpose use’ Sustainability 2024: volume 16, issue 12

Links

Demystifying heavy metals and physicochemical characteristics of groundwater in a volcano-tectonic region of Middle Awash, Ethiopia, for multipurpose use (https://doi.org/10.3390/su16125257)
LAG (by her appointee LB) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP): [2025] UKUT 357 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Stout on 20 October 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-PIP (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b6dd29456634d9795fe2d/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-PIP.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The appellant has a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder and Anxiety Disorder. There was evidence that she had been confrontational in social situations, including involvement in violent altercations. There was also evidence that the appellant was avoiding social engagement in order to avoid confrontational situations. The First-tier Tribunal erred in law by failing to provide adequate reasons for concluding that the appellant did not satisfy daily living activity descriptor 9d on a majority of days (“cannot engage with other people due to such engagement causing either: (i) overwhelming psychological distress to the claimant; or (ii) the claimant to exhibit behaviour which would result in a substantial risk of harm to the claimant or another person”). The Tribunal erred by proceedings on the basis that as the appellant had not in fact exhibited behaviour that posed a substantial risk of harm to herself or others on a majority of days descriptor 9d was not satisfied. The combined effect of regulations 4(2A) and 7 is that the descriptors need to be considered on the basis that a claimant is carrying out the activities as often as is reasonable for them to be carried out and, if the claimant is not carrying out the activities as often as is reasonable, the Tribunal needs to consider why the claimant is not doing so. If it is because of the claimant’s disability, then the Tribunal needs to consider whether the descriptor would apply on the majority of days if the claimant did in fact carry out the activity as often as was reasonable.
PM meeting with Prime Minister Albanese of Australia: 26 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

This afternoon the Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese in 10 Downing Street.

This afternoon the Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese in 10 Downing Street.

The Prime Minister said it was good to see the Australian Prime Minister at the Global Progressive Action Conference earlier in the day, which showcased the common values and ties that our two countries shared.

The Prime Minister added that the UK-Australia economic partnership was strong, and we enjoyed close cooperation on trade.

Both leaders agreed to take this relationship into the future by exploring further opportunities to harness Australia’s critical mineral reserves in areas like defence and technology, which would create jobs and deliver investments for the benefit of working people in both countries.

The leaders reiterated their commitment to AUKUS, which was an integral part of our shared security. They also reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, including through ongoing work led by the Prime Minister to bring together allies in the Coalition of the Willing.

After the UK and Australia took the historic step to recognise the State of Palestine this week, the Prime Minister said now we needed to find a way forward to end the fighting, free the hostages and deliver a long-term peace for Palestinians and Israelis alike.
Transport security: an introduction to UK capability
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Setting out the UK offer for improving the security of transport networks.

This brochure sets out the UK security sector’s strengths to overseas buyers who wish to improve the security of their transport networks. This is in terms of improving both the safety of passengers who are travelling and protecting cargo and goods in transit.

Information is available on:
- physical and electronic systems to protect sensitive locations from unauthorised entry
- the effective search and screening of both passengers and freight
- holistic command, control and communications solutions to detect, deter and prevent criminal activity across networks