theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Securing converged technologies: insights from subject matter experts
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

Research setting out the cyber security risks and opportunities of technology convergence.

This report examines the role of technology convergence, its impact upon cyber security and potential policy responses.

Based on research with 20 subject matter experts primarily from the cyber security sector, this report presents a series of findings on the challenges of identifying technology convergences for cyber security, how technology convergence operates across broader technology ecologies, and how engagement with a range of actors in order to build expert communities is essential to addressing and mitigating the impact of technology convergence for cyber security.

This research informs the government’s wider work to ensure good cyber security in new and emerging technologies, and to improve cyber resilience across the UK economy.

Please note this publication presents independent research commissioned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The views expressed do not represent HM Government policy. The research sets out the cyber security risks and opportunities of technology convergence.
EIM10040 - Employment income: travelling and subsistence payments: emergency call out: travel between home and normal place of employment
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)


Section 62 ITEPA 2003

Many employees receive payments in respect of travelling expenses between their home and normal place of employment on an emergency call-out.

Such payments are taxable as earnings within Section 62 ITEPA 2003 (see generally EIM00520 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim00520) onwards), unless all the following conditions are satisfied:
- the employee gives advice on handling the emergency on receipt of the telephone call and
- the employee accepts responsibility for those aspects appropriate to his or her duties from that time and
- the employee has a continuing responsibility for the emergency whilst travelling to their normal place of employment.
The same rules apply when the employee claims an expenses deduction which has not been reimbursed (see EIM32385 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim32385) and EIM32386 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim32386)).

Where, exceptionally, these conditions are satisfied, home to work mileage allowance payments made in 2002/03 onwards, will fall within the approved mileage allowance payment scheme (see EIM31200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim31200) onwards).

Pook v Owen (45TC571)

Taxpayers and their advisers may refer you to the case of Pook v Owen (45TC571). In that case, a GP took up an employment as a part-time hospital doctor. In that employment he was required to be on call for emergencies. He received reimbursements of travelling expenses between his home (which was also the location of his GP surgery) and the hospital. It was held that the reimbursements were not “earnings” because his duties commenced as soon as he received the emergency call. He had to give instructions for the care of the patient until he arrived at the hospital. The inference was that his duties were performed in two places - his home and the hospital. The journeys between the two places were linked so closely to the performance of the duties at those places that they could be regarded as actually made in the performance of those duties.

Pook v Owen was an exceptional case. For example, if the doctor was held up on the road, he had to ring the hospital and make any resulting arrangements (see page 591 of 45TC).

Action

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

As regards emergency call-out to a place other than the normal place of employment, see EIM10050 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim10050).
Lane Britton and Jenkins 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 Lane Britton and Jenkins 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 Lane Britton and Jenkins Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Regulatory developments in the UK internal market
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) has published an interactive dashboard showing potential regulatory differences in the UK’s internal market that the OIM is tracking.

This dashboard allows you to explore data relating to the potential regulatory differences that the OIM is tracking. You can view the data by:

policy owner

regulatory area

sector

territorial application

timeline
UK response to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe: OSCE Permanent Council, October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Ambassador Holland highlights the importance of cooperation between the Council of Europe and the OSCE to ensure security and stability in Europe.

Thank you, Madam Chair.

Secretary General, welcome to the Permanent Council. Thank you for your presentation and for your continued commitment to the Council of Europe, which remains central to the UK’s human rights and foreign policy agenda.

The UK values the longstanding relationship between the OSCE and the Council of Europe, rooted in our shared commitment to human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. These principles underpin our work in Vienna and Strasbourg and are essential not only to individual freedoms but also to economic growth and livelihoods.

We meet at a time of serious challenge to European security, with Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war in Ukraine ongoing. We urge all OSCE participating States to uphold our shared commitments. Ukraine’s security is our security. We must not allow aggression to prevail, or risk undermining the international rules-based order.

The UK strongly supports Ukraine’s accountability efforts. We are proud to Chair the Conference of Participants for the Register of Damage, which now includes over 65,000 claims. We commend the Council of Europe’s leadership on the claims commission and welcome the Bilateral Agreement with Ukraine to establish the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression — an initiative the UK has long supported.

The Council of Europe and the OSCE share common ground in addressing organised crime, human trafficking, counter-terrorism, and promoting democratic values such as media freedom, gender rights, and free elections. As both organisations face shared challenges — including democratic backsliding and a complex security environment — it is vital to recognise their distinct strengths and coordinate efforts effectively. We would welcome your thoughts on improving coordination and minimising duplication, especially in a time of constrained resources.

The UK welcomes your initiative to create a New Democratic Pact for Europe. Uniting stakeholders to address democratic backsliding, disinformation, impunity, and authoritarianism is essential to tackling today’s challenges.

Secretary General, the UK remains a steadfast supporter of both the Council of Europe and the OSCE. We wish you and your team continued success.

Thank you, Madam Chair.
Offence response options: Environment Agency
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

The offence response options documents set out the options available to every offence we regulate.

These documents incorporate the provisions of the regulator’s code (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulators-code). We will review them on a regular basis to reflect changes in legislation, government policy or ways of working.

These documents do not explain legislation or legal process. See our enforcement and sanctions policy documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environment-agency-enforcement-and-sanctions-policy).

Sometimes we provide specific regulatory position statements (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/basic-rules-environmental-permitting-regulatory-positions) that outline where we stand on important issues.
EXPP4050 - Pre-shipment control: cut off times
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 following Brexit 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) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

The flow of export traffic, particularly at Roll on/ Roll off (Ro-Ro) ports, tends to be uneven as many vehicles arrive only a short time before the departure of the ship or aircraft. This leads to a build up of work which can cause severe pressure on Border Force offices where documents and/or goods may need to be examined.

Late arrivals and late presentation of documents increase this pressure and can prevent you from making checks as thoroughly as you might with more time available. To minimise these difficulties, port/airport procedures are to give an indication of the cut off times (after which Customs do not need to accept further consignments).

In view of the Department's policy of speeding up the flow of goods not subject to specific controls and making effective checks on controlled goods, whenever possible the cut off time for non controlled goods should allow for the later arrival of consignments. Typically, for controlled goods, up to an hour would be required. For non controlled goods, the cut off time could be as little as five minutes.

At ports where many lorries are carrying group consignments, it may be necessary to allow only full loads to benefit from the shorter cut off time.
Rapid evidence assessment of PFAS incineration and alternative remediation methods
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

Assesses the effectiveness, feasibility and environmental suitability of current and emerging technologies for PFAS, with a focus on high-temperature incineration.

This review assessed the effectiveness, feasibility, and environmental suitability of current and emerging technologies for treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with a focus on high-temperature incineration. It examined the operating conditions needed for effective PFAS destruction, the risks of producing products of incomplete combustion, and the potential of alternative treatment methods.

The findings provide a strong evidence base to support the Environment Agency in managing PFAS waste and will help guide more effective, sustainable treatment strategies in response to increasing waste volumes, tighter regulations, and growing international concern about PFAS.
Reforms to The Bathing Water Regulations 2013
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

We are seeking views on proposed reforms and technical amendments to the Bathing Water Regulations 2013.

We want to know what you think about:
- removal of automatic de-designation after 5 years of ‘poor’ water quality
- changes to the designation criteria of bathing sites
- removing the fixed dates of the bathing season from regulations
We also need your views on proposed Technical Amendments, as well as potential upcoming reforms on:
- the definition of ‘bathers’
- the introduction of multiple monitoring points at bathing sites
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Welsh Government may respond differently to the outcomes of the consultation.

You can read the Welsh version of the bathing waters consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/diwygio-rheoliadau-dwr-ymdrochi-2013.cy).
Mr S Iqbal v Uber London Ltd: 3202211/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Iqbal v Uber London Ltd: 3202211/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6825c25bb2527e8de9b014bf/Mr_S_Iqbal_v_Uber_London_Limited_-_3202211_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Duties calculation on goods for repair or replaced free of charge
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on duties calculation on goods for repair or replaced free of charge.

Calculation of duties on goods repaired or replaced free of charge.

No duty is due on authorised outward processing goods which have been repaired, or replaced, free of charge under a contractual or statutory obligation arising from a guarantee. Documentary evidence that the repair was free of charge, such as a warranty or other contractual documents, must be produced with the import declaration. If the exported goods are replaced, VAT is due on the full customs value, even if the replacement goods are supplied free of charge.
RSH Board minutes 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Minutes of the Board of the Regulator of Social Housing

The Board meets around 10 times a year.

See the Our Governance pages (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/regulator-of-social-housing/about/our-governance) to find out more about the Board, which was formed when the Regulator of Social Housing became a standalone body on 1 October 2018.

RSH Board minutes from October 2018 and the Audit and Risk Assurance and Nominations and Remuneration committees are also available on the minutes collection page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/rsh-board-and-committee-minutes).
International approaches to recording and monitoring corruption
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

A review of international approaches to recording corruption and monitoring intervention outcomes at the national level.

This report, completed in 2022, was commissioned by the Home Office to the University of Sussex’s Centre for the Study of Corruption.

The report’s authors reviewed international practice in two important areas of anti-corruption work to help guide UK approaches to evidence gathering. First, approaches to recording, estimating and proactively detecting corrupt behaviours, and second, approaches to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of national anti-corruption strategies. The report assessed practices in 15 countries, selected by the authors either because they are peer countries to the UK or because they exhibit elements of good practice.
Export ovine or caprine embryos to New Zealand: certificate 7855
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Apply online to export embryos from sheep or goats to New Zealand.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

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

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

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690c824668fffdd77951aae6/7855EHC-guidance.pdf)

Download a specimen certificate Export ovine and caprine embryos to New Zealand: EHC 7855, version 4 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690c821168fffdd77951aae5/7855EHC_V4_FF.pdf), Support document: 7855SPT, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c0b82da3d1b49e679703c/7855SPT_V1.pdf) and Schedule for additional information for EHC 7855 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bbb73b940f0b664d9bb72da/7855SCH_V2.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/7855EHC)

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

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

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

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

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

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690c824668fffdd77951aae6/7855EHC-guidance.pdf).

Download and fill in Export ovine and caprine embryos to New Zealand: EHC 7855, version 4 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690c821168fffdd77951aae5/7855EHC_V4_FF.pdf) and Schedule for additional information for EHC 7855 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bbb73b940f0b664d9bb72da/7855SCH_V2.pdf).

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

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

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

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Market access barrier quarterly statistics: April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Headline summary of market access barriers resolved during Quarter 1 (April to June) of the financial year ending 2026.

This release covers statistics and analysis related to the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) activities to record and address market access barriers.

It contains information on the number of market access barriers resolved in full and in part, with breakdowns by His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) region and trading partner.

DBT defines barriers as the presence or absence of any legal, regulatory or administrative practice by another government or regulator that can impede a business exporting or investing overseas.
Driving test and theory test data: passenger carrying vehicles (PCV)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) theory test and driving test volumes and pass rates for Great Britain overall and for each test centre.

PCV theory test data for Great Britain

Data updated quarterly

These data tables are updated quarterly. They were last updated on 4 December 2025 with data to September 2025.

Data updated annually

This data table is updated annually. It was last updated on 14 August 2025 with data to March 2025.

PCV theory test data by test centre

This data table is updated annually. It was last updated on 14 August 2025 with data to March 2025.

PCV driving test data for Great Britain

Data updated quarterly

These data tables are updated quarterly. They were last updated on 4 December 2025 with data to September 2025.

Data updated annually

This data table is updated annually. It was last updated on 14 August 2025 with data to March 2025

PCV driving test data by test centre

These data tables are updated annually. They were last updated on 14 August 2025 with data to March 2025.

Changes to how this data is published

This data is now all published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Before 2025, data for Great Britain overall was published by DfT.

You can view archived versions of the data as it was published by DfT in the National Archives.

View data in the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/*/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/driving-tests-and-instructors-statistics).

Data you cannot find

Data you cannot find might have been published as a response to an Freedom of Information (FOI) request (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dvsa-freedom-of-information-foi-disclosure-logs).

Send an FOI request to DVSA if you still cannot find the information you need.

By law, DVSA cannot send you information that’s part of an official statistic that has not yet been published.

Freedom of Information requests

Freedom of Information RequestsDVSA, 1 Unity SquareNottinghamNG2 1AY

Contact form https://www.smartsurve... (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/freedom-of-information-request/)

Help with the data

The driving test, theory test and driving instructor statistics information (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/driving-test-theory-test-and-driving-instructor-statistics-guidance) gives details about the data sources and how the tests work.

Contact DVSA to get help with published data.

DVSA management information team xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Contact the DVSA press office if you’re a journalist or have a media enquiry about the data.

DVSA press office xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Mr J Fogarty and Others v Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd (in administration): 1804064/2023 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Fogarty and Others v Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd (in administration): 1804064/2023 and Others - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681a2d75a8cdfb0ccdb8e0db/Mr_J_Fogarty___others_v_Tuffnells_Parcels_Express_Limited__in_administration__-_1804064.2023_-_Rule_22_Judgment.pdf).
Over 3,300 respond to SIA Get Licensed consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) public consultation on proposed changes to licensing criteria receives over 3,300 responses.

The consultation was centred around a number of proposed changes to further strengthen the criteria that determines what makes someone eligible to hold an SIA licence.

This included changes to the criteria on criminality and providing greater transparency on the wider ‘fit and proper’ test that all applicants and licence holders must meet. When implemented, the changes would also update the list of relevant offences the SIA takes into consideration in licensing decisions.

Tim Archer, SIA Director of Licensing and Standards, said:

We were very happy to see such a strong level of response to our consultation. The proposed changes are designed and intended to further enhance public protection. Whilst we now need to undertake a detailed analysis of the responses, it looks like our proposals have been strongly supported by those working in the industry.

Based on the feedback received from the consultation, the SIA will finalise its recommendations and seek ministerial approval in the autumn. If the proposed changes are agreed by ministers, the SIA will update Get Licensed and the new rules will come into effect.

Background

The SIA is the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the UK, reporting to the Home Secretary under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/12/contents). The SIA’s main duties are the compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities and managing the voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS).

Media enquiries

For media enquiries only, please contact:

SIA press office

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Indrisec 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 Indrisec 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 Indrisec 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 Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

-Aiming to promote veteran charities and organisations, such as, but not limited to, All call signs, pilgrim bandits, combat stress -Ensuring any serving reserves forces personnel employed by us are given support and encouragement to continue their service as required, including while on deployment

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.
NIO: Workforce management information, June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs

NIO publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/workforce-management-information-northern-ireland-office).
Mr L Cherry v Automobile Association Developments Ltd: 6001877/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Cherry v Automobile Association Developments Ltd: 6001877/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66f40e47a31f45a9c765ebdd/Mr_L_Cherry_-vs-_Automobile_Association_Developments_Ltd_-_6001877.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr L Cherry v Automobile Association Developments Ltd: 6001877/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685eacaa3e6b7941f4e00bab/Mr_L_Cherry_-vs-_Automobile_Associations_Developments_Ltd_-_6001877.2023_-_Reasons.pdf).
Digest of statistics for the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland 2023/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

An annual publication providing a broad overview of the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI).

The publication brings together key statistics on PRONI into a single publication. It presents statistics on topics such as collections, visitors, education and outreach activity. The report is an Official Statistics publication produced annually by Analytics Division of the Department for Communities. The report is based on data for 2023/24.
Support Attestation for the certification of products of animal origin under the Groupage Export Facilitation Scheme: support attestation GEFS SA1
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Download and complete a Support Attestation to provide health assurances to an Official Veterinarian (OV) who will certify an Export Health Certificate for products of animal origin into the European Union and Northern Ireland under the Groupage Export Facilitation Scheme (GEFS).

Download and complete a GEFS SA1

If you’re a Manufacturer in England, Scotland or Wales, you must download and complete a GEFS SA1 Part I to export certain products of animal origin to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

After completing a GEFS SA1 Part I, provide this to your OV who will complete Part II.

Check what you need for your GEFS SA1

Find out about the requirements for GEFS Support Attestations in the GEFS Guidance (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6839d1a3c99c4f37ab4e8712/GEFS_Guidance.pdf) and Frequently Asked Questions (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6867cb8ba08d3a3ca3b6775a/GEFS_FAQ_Document_-_July_2025.pdf).

Download a GEFS SA1 Support Attestation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6867cb6ba08d3a3ca3b67759/GEFS_SA1.pdf).

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need to use a GEFS SA1.

Help with your application

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Population trends for UK bat species  (2025 publication; includes dates up to 2024)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Population trends for UK bat species.

Statistics comprise population trends for 11 of the UK’s 17 breeding bat species, based on National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP) data. Population trends are provided at GB level and, where possible, at country level. UK trend is published only for Daubenton’s bat due to availability of sufficient data from Northern Ireland.

Data contribute to UK and England Biodiversity indicators, and are important for reporting on and implementation of country biodiversity strategies, and the report to EUROBATS.

NBMP is a partnership between Bat Conservation Trust and JNCC, with fieldwork carried out by hundreds of volunteer bat surveyors.
Country and Regional Analysis 2025 Guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Guidance for departments for the country and regional analysis (CRA) data collection exercise.

Guidance

HM Treasury has issued guidance to departments for the CRA data collection exercise. The exercise is to be carried on a spreadsheet template provided to participating departments.

About the CRA

Each year we carry out an exercise to collate country and regional spending information by government departments, devolved administrations, local authorities and public corporations using a combination of actual regional spending and statistical methodologies.

The CRA of expenditure is based on the total expenditure on services (TES) framework. Two important principles of the CRA are:
- firstly, the regional allocation of spending is defined by where the individuals and enterprises that benefited from that public spending are located as opposed to where it is spent
- secondly, expenditure that can be identified as benefiting specific regions or countries is termed ‘identifiable expenditure’; conversely, ‘non-identifiable expenditure’ is deemed to benefit the UK as a whole, such as defence spending
The CRA only includes ‘identifiable expenditure’ in its regional totals.

Read further information on CRA publications including the databases and interactive tables (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/country-and-regional-analysis)
Helix Robotics Solutions 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 Helix Robotics Solutions 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 Helix Robotics Solutions 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
- 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.
Sunseeker International 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 Sunseeker International 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 Sunseeker International Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Mr B Mills v BAU Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Ltd  (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation): 3314407/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Mills v BAU Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Ltd (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation): 3314407/2022 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686665c0e4184a43f9785c0c/Mr_B_Mills_v_BAU_Mechanical_Electrical_Plumbing_Ltd___in_creditors__voluntary_liquidation__3314407.2022_R22_Judgment.pdf).
BLM00645 - Operating leases: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)


This manual is being updated to reflect FRS 102 (2024 amendments). For guidance on the tax treatment of accounts prepared under IFRS 16 or the revised FRS 102, please refer to pages within the BLM50000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm50000) chapter.

This page will be archived in February 2026, as the contents of the linked pages have been relocated elsewhere in this manual and will themselves be archived at the same date.
SABIO 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 SABIO 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 SABIO 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
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Carisoprodol: review of the evidence on its use and harms
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

This report considers the use, harms and control of carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant previously prescribed in the UK to treat muscle spasms.

After reviewing the evidence, the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) recommends:
- making carisoprodol a Class C drug
- testing for carisoprodol and its metabolite in all overdose cases
- creating resources for health professionals about the dangers of carisoprodol
- providing clear information to the public about the risks of carisoprodol, including addiction and overdose
NRS Dounreay's Fallon is apprentice of the year at ECITB awards
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

NRS Dounreay’s Fallon Campbell has been named apprentice of the year at the Engineering Construction Industry Training and Development Awards.

The award caps a memorable year for Fallon, who represented her employer Nuclear Restoration Services at Westminster during Nuclear Week in Parliament and completed her fourth and final year of an electrical apprenticeship.

Fallon travelled to London for the awards ceremony as one of 3 people short-listed for the award at the annual event held to celebrate the rising stars of industry.

Thank you to everyone who’s helped me throughout my apprenticeship, and to all the trade staff for passing on their skills and knowledge,

said Fallon.

I’m truly grateful for the opportunity.

Dave Wilson, Managing Director of NRS Dounreay, said:

I offer my warmest congratulations to Fallon on a richly-deserved success. This is a tremendous personal achievement and fitting recognition for the site as we mark our 70th continuous year of offering high-quality apprenticeships and training opportunities to young people in the north Highlands.

Dounreay was one of 3 short-listed in the award for excellence in diversity, equality and inclusion which was won by another part of the NDA group, Sellafield Ltd.
OGA/NSTA annual report and accounts
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Annual reports on the expenditure and performance of the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) / North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA).

These reports set out the activities of the organisation, including:
- statement from the Chair and Chief Executive
- strategic report
- accountability report
- remuneration and staff report
- financial statements
On 21 March 2022, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) became known by a new business name: North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), to reflect its evolving role in the energy transition. The OGA remains the legal name of the company.
Mr R Caswell v The Virtual Business Centre Ltd: 1401666/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Caswell v The Virtual Business Centre Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689311e866bdd4490c6109c2/Mr_Richard_Caswell_-vs-_The_Virtual_Business_Centre_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).