theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
ECS Engineering Services 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 ECS Engineering Services 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 ECS Engineering Services Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces 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.
Mr I Hardie v Glasgow City Council: 4102232/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Hardie v Glasgow City Council: 4102232/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66acc95d0808eaf43b50dc7c/Mr_I_Hardie_4102232.2018_-_R37_-_26.07.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr I Hardie v Glasgow City Council: 4102232/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c8071d112b221dce8ecfc/Mr_I_Hardie_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4102232.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Dr E Sarkar v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust: 1401895/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr E Sarkar v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5fc4ede8d3bf7f7f56086635/Dr_Esha_Sarkar_v_University_Hospitals_Plymouth_NHS_Trust_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr E Sarkar v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/635bc112e90e070bb9516ca8/Dr_E_Sarkar_V_University_Hospital_Plymouth_NHS_Trust_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr E Sarkar v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/630ddfb3d3bf7f3669ab2d9a/Ms_E_Sarkar_v_University_Hospitals_Plymouth_NHS_Trust_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr E Sarkar v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6317404fd3bf7f792cd5bee6/Dr_E_Sarkar_v_University_Hospitals_Plymouth_NHS_Trust_-xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reconsideration.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr E Sarkar v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6660527516cf36f4d63ebe75/Dr_Esha_Sarkar_V_University_Hospital_Plymouth_NHS_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr E Sarkar v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6848327396e63bce58e4e6c8/Dr_Esha_Sarkar_-vs-_University_Hospital_Plymouth_NHS_Trust_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Costs_Order.pdf).
EM5207B - Penalties: formal assessments and determinations: discussions with the taxpayer: when to take formal action: steps to take when agreement cannot be reached
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)


If you intend to proceed formally because you cannot reach agreement, you must
- seek agreement from your manager to proceed formally, see EM5207a (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/enquiry-manual/em5207a)
- issue a Warning Letter (Word 32kb) (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/gds/em/attachments/em5207b_warning_letter.doc) (this link opens a draft letter) explaining our view of the tax position and advising that if we do not hear from the taxpayer within 30 days, we intend to issue a partial or final closure notice and tax assessments. Where appropriate, explain in the letter that you are considering penalties with the intention of issuing both tax and penalty decisions together after the 30 day period has elapsed
Note: You may have to adapt the warning letter, so that is covers all the relevant circumstances in your enquiry

If we are taking formal action because of non-cooperation and constructive discussions resume within approximately 30 days from the date of the Warning Letter, you should continue to discuss an agreed settlement.

In practice this means that, if the person does not contact you within 15 days from the date of the Warning Letter, you must
- seek authorisation from your Authorising Officer, who will normally be your manager, to issue penalty assessments or determinations. If determinations are required you will need to complete an AO Report Form which is available in SEES. You will also be required to create a penalty case in NPPS containing all the relevant details for Schedule 24 penalties.
- issue a penalty explanation letter allowing 15 days for the taxpayer to reply. This should be sent with a covering letter making reference to the Warning Letter. If any penalties under FA07/Sch24, FA08/Sch41 or FA09/Sch55 are included you must explain these penalties using form NPPS1. If other penalties are included, you must explain these in the covering letter or in a separate letter.
If the person does not contact you about the NPPS1 within 15 days from the date you issue it, you must issue partial or final closure notices, revenue amendments, discovery assessments and the penalty assessments and determinations at the same time.

Appeals to HMRC

If the taxpayer intends to appeal either of the decisions, they must first appeal to HMRC within 30 days of the notice, see ARTG2210 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/appeals-reviews-and-tribunals-guidance/artg2210).
Product Safety Report: TEEMZA 3.8M Telescopic Ladder sold via Amazon (2501-0201)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Product Safety Report for TEEMZA 3.8M Telescopic Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: TEEMZA 3.8M Telescopic Ladder sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it has insufficient strength, and may bend under repeated use.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it has insufficient strength. Under repeated use, the ladder could start to bend, causing the user to fall from a height.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2501-0201

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Regulatory Article (RA) 5010: type airworthiness (TAw) strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

RA sets out requirements/processes necessary to produce/maintain a TAw Strategy for UK Military Registered Air System, to support the Air System Safety Case.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction,

advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response

to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Avanti Communications Group Plc
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 Avanti Communications Group Plc 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 Avanti Communications Group Plc 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
- 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.
Ms J Reynolds v Carvansons Ltd: 2402463/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Reynolds v Carvansons Ltd: 2402463/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690881a1823bdda9488b2569/Ms_J_Reynolds_v_Carvansons_Ltd_-_2402463_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms J Reynolds v Carvansons Ltd: 2402463/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675c3a82cfbf84c3b2bcf9c8/Ms_J_Reynolds_v_Carvansons_Ltd_-_2402463_2024.pdf).
Falkirk Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Falkirk Council will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 Falkirk Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Clean Power 2030 Action Plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

This action plan sets out a pathway to a clean power system by 2030.

We are committed to delivering clean power by 2030 and, in doing so, tackling 3 of the biggest challenges we face today:
- to maintain a secure and affordable energy supply in an increasingly unstable world
- to create new industries and investments around the country
- to protect the environment we live in from the most damaging effects of climate change
This action plan sets out a pathway to a clean power system, what government will do to support and accelerate delivery of the new infrastructure we will need, and how we will work, as government and with everyone involved, to get there.

The connections reform annex was republished in April 2025 to address a misalignment between solar capacity allocations and the solar pipeline for 2031 to 2035.
Environment Agency charge proposals for waste crime and hourly rates
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

We want your views on proposed new regulatory charges for certain waste activities and hourly rates.

This consultation is about the Environment Agency’s proposed new charges to fund regulatory work targeting waste crime. We also propose new charges for some activities billed on an hourly rate.

Proposals include:
- waste exemption charges, to help us ensure they are not used for illegal waste activities
- a fee for intervention to recover the costs of investigating waste operations and resolving breaches where we suspect a waste operator lacks required authorisation
- a waste crime levy of 10% on annual subsistence charges for certain waste permits, to enhance our efforts against waste crime
- updated hourly rates that reflect the current costs of managing environmental permits and applying them to new regulatory work
The consultation document explains:
- why we are consulting and what we aim to achieve
- the economic context
- the new proposed charging structure
- the questions we have for you
- how you can respond
We would like to know if you agree with our proposals and your suggestions on whether we can make them fairer in any way.
Housing supply: indicators of new supply statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

This collection brings together all documents relating to housing supply: indicators of new supply statistics.

The national statistics on housing supply: indicators of new supply are released every 3 months.

From 30 September 2020 the title of the release changed from ‘House building: new build dwellings’ to ‘Housing supply: indicators of new supply’.

MHCLG has produced a one page guide to housing statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-mhclg-housing-statistics) which shows users how these figures relate to other releases.

The quarterly publication consists of a report and a set of accompanying excel data tables detailing key high level changes since the previous quarter. The tables and report are together known as the statistical release and are always listed at the top, with the most recent first.

The new data published in the release are also incorporated into the detailed data tables (known as ‘live tables’) which provide further breakdowns, including house building statistics for local authorities. There are also tables with data on house building going back further in time than the tables forming part of the release.

The live tables also incorporate revisions if improved information is provided at a later date and will always contain the latest data, whereas previous statistical releases are not revised in the light of new data, but left as they were at publication.

Local authorities compiling this data or other interested parties may wish to see notes and definitions for house building (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/house-building-data-notes-and-definitions-includes-p2-full-guidance-notes-and-returns-form), which includes P2 guidance notes.

Feedback

We are interested in understanding more about how our data is used and the decisions they inform. This is important for us so we can provide a high quality service which meets users’ needs. Please contact us with feedback at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Template Access Agreement for buildings covered by the Developer Remediation Contract
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

A template agreement that developers and Responsible Entities can use to allow a developer access to a building covered by the Developer Remediation Contract, so that the building to be assessed for fire safety, and guidance on how to use it.

This template access agreement and accompanying guidance are intended to assist developers and Responsible Entities to agree terms on which a developer may enter a building to undertake a survey or assessment, as required under the Developer Remediation Contract. Using this template may help the parties to accelerate work to assess and remediate the building.

This template and accompanying guidance do not constitute legal advice, and any party that intends to use this template agreement may wish to take independent legal advice and should read the accompanying guidance.
9 Woodford House. 88-90 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 6SE: LON/00BK/OLR/2023/0233
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tagliavini and Ms S Phillips MRICS on 8 December 2023

Read the full decision and reasons in 9 Woodford House. 88-90 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 6SE: LON/00BK/OLR/2023/0233 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/665dd678dc15efdddf1a8683/88-90_Great_Titchfield_Street.pdf).
K Sandland v RedWigWam Ltd (In Administration): 2401929/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in K Sandland v RedWigWam Ltd (In Administration): 2401929/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ecf7aa98b3bac1ec299b49/K_Sandland_v_RedWigWam_Ltd__In_Administration__2401929_2024.pdf).
COM110111 - Pursuit: automatic and clerical pursuit: clerical pursuit for groups of companies (Action Guide)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)


Where a number of companies are part of a Group Payment Arrangement (GPA), see COM96000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com96000).

This Action Guide relates to all other groups of companies.

To pursue collection from groups of companies, consider steps 1 - 3 below.

1.

Where more than one Debt Management Office is involved in approaching individual companies for payment, consider co-ordinating collection of liabilities at the Debt Management Office dealing with the parent company.

2.

The co-ordinating Debt Management Office is to:
- obtain the name and address of the parent company by contacting the office responsible for the parent company
- liaise with each Debt Management Office dealing with an individual company
- consider if the present arrangements are satisfactory
3.

Where it is of clear advantage to co-ordinate collection, or the parent company insists on a co-ordinated approach, arrange to transfer case responsibility of each individual company to the co-ordinating Collection.
NI Labour Market statistics: November 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

The NI Labour Market report includes latest statistics on employment, unemployment, inactivity, employees, jobseekers, vacancies, redundancies and earnings.

The labour market report is produced by Economic and Labour Market Statistics Branch which is part of the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). It is published on a monthly basis with the latest labour market statistics for Northern Ireland.
17 Sandbarn Close Shirley Birmingham B90 4TQ: BIR/00CT/F77/2025/0005
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Midland region, Mr G S Freckelton FRICS, Mrs K Bentley on 9 July 2025

Read full reasoned decision in

17 Sandbarn Close Shirley Birmingham B90 4TQ-BIR_00CT_F77_2025_0005 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878e94ea52cca025ef5be0c/17_Sandbarn_Close_Shirley_Birmingham_B90_4TQ-BIR_00CT_F77_2025_0005.pdf)
Rapid Technology Assessment: Metamaterials
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Rapid technology assessment (RTA) looking at metamaterials.

This report is a summary of a project completed in April 2024 (information cut-off date January 2024). This report provides an introduction to metamaterials, recent developments, opportunities, and challenges identified through research and discussions with a range of experts.

We would like to thank the following for their contribution and expert review:

Prof Alastair Hibbins

Prof Robert Hicken

Dr Katie Shanks

Dr Henry Marsh

Dr Claire Dancer

Dr Simon Pope

Dr Stephen Henthorn

Prof Sajad Haq

Mike Sloan

Jan Taylor

Dr Alex Broomsgrove

Prof Mike Hinton

MoD, DSTL, and DSIT
eXceeding 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 eXceeding 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 eXceeding Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
National reference laboratory for food microbiology: annual report
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Reports summarising the activities of the UK's national reference laboratory (NRL) for food microbiology.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) provides the service of the UK’s national reference laboratory (NRL) for food microbiology for the following work areas:
- Listeria monocytogenes
- coagulase-positive staphylococci
- Escherichia coli (including VTEC)
- campylobacter
- salmonella
- antimicrobial resistance
These annual reports summarise the activities of the NRL for food microbiology, covering its 3 core functions:
- secretariat services
- advice and representation within the UK and EU
- method development, audits and ring trials
Previous reports (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20221031224455/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-reference-laboratory-for-food-microbiology-annual-report) were published by Public Health England.
Chris Boardman reappointed as Chair for Sport England.
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

The Secretary of State has reappointed Chris Boardman as Chair for Sport England for a term of four years from 22 July 2025 to 21 July 2029.

Chris Boardman

In 1992, Chris Boardman won Britain’s first Olympic cycling gold medal in 73 years. He went on to claim several world titles and wore the leader’s jersey in the Tour de France on three occasions before retiring in 2000.

After his sporting career, Chris played a pivotal role in transforming British Cycling into a global powerhouse and founded Boardman Bikes. The eponymous brand quickly became Britain’s fastest-growing bike company and expanded its reach to over 80 countries. Chris’s passion for cycling evolved into a broader commitment to promoting active travel and helping people integrate physical activity into their daily lives. Collaborating closely with Regional Mayor Andy Burnham, he became Greater Manchester’s first Active Travel Commissioner. He later established Active Travel England on behalf of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

In addition to his role as England’s Active Travel Commissioner, Chris has chaired Sport England for the past four years, guiding the sector through the challenges of the pandemic and championing efforts to make sport and physical activity accessible to everyone—regardless of background or income.
SGSAROA13000 - Assessment of Risk and offence action - Standard notice of seizure
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.

To: Our reference:Official Date Stamp

Under section 139(6) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 and paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 thereto, the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs hereby give you notice that certain goods, namely:

presented for export/transhipment* to on have been seized on the grounds that they were brought to a place in the United Kingdom namely for export/transhipment* in contravention of the

[For seizures of military and explosive-related goods, and those dual-use goods subject to national control, including those in transit]

*prohibition imposed by the Export Control Act 2008, , and are liable to forfeiture under section 68 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.

[For seizures of dual-use goods covered by annex 1 to the Council Regulation (Annex IV in the case of transfers to other member states) and goods where the exporter has previously been advised by the authorities of end-use concerns under Article 4.1 of the Council Regulation]

*restriction imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No. 428/2009 and are liable to forfeiture under section 68 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.

[For seizures under sanctions refer to the specific sanctions legislation. This should be in the EAN but contact the profile holder if not.]

If you claim that the goods are not liable to forfeiture, you must within one month from the date of this notice of seizure give written notice of your claim in accordance with paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 to the Customs and Management Act 1979. If you make such a claim within that time, legal proceedings will be taken for the condemnation of the goods. These are civil proceedings which you should attend to explain to the court why you feel the goods should not be condemned as forfeit. You may be legally represented at these proceedings if you wish. It will be a matter for the Court to decide whether or not the goods should be condemned and forfeiture confirmed. If no such claim is made, the goods will be deemed to have been duty condemned as forfeit.

You may not want to contest the legality of the seizure but still wish to regain possession of the goods. The Commissioners may exercise their powers under section 152(b) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 to return goods which have been lawfully seized. An application for the return of the goods should be sent in writing within one month of the date of this notice to the following address [insert appropriate address]. You will be advised whether the goods can be returned and if so the sum required for their release.

Office of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs *Delete as applicable
UK Supports Lebanon’s National Renewable Energy Vision
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

British Ambassador Hamish Cowell launched, with the Minister of Energy launched the Lebanon’s National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP 2025–2030).

During the Lebanon Grand Energy Event 2025 (24–26 September), British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell launched yesterday, with the Minister of Energy and Water Joe Saddi, Lebanon’s National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP 2025–2030).

Since 2024, the UK partnered with the Lebanese Centre for Energy Conservation to provide targeted technical support to help update the NREAP, a strategic roadmap that outlines Lebanon’s renewable energy ambitions and implementation priorities for the coming years.

The UK’s support reflects its broader global leadership on climate action and its dedication to helping partner countries unlock sustainable energy solutions. By working closely with Lebanon’s energy institutions, the UK aims to foster innovation, policy reform, and enable investment and finance in renewable energy technologies.

The updated NREAP will serve as a cornerstone for Lebanon’s short and long-term renewable energy goals, supporting the country’s resilience, energy independence, and climate commitments.

Following the launch, British Ambassador to Lebanon said:

The UK is proud to support Lebanon in shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future. The UK’s technical support to Lebanon’s updated National Renewable Energy Action Plan is a vital step toward unlocking Lebanon’s energy transition, and addressing the challenges that stand in the way of progress.

The NREAP 2025-2030 is not just a plan—it is a commitment to the Lebanese people and environment. With the UK’s support, Lebanon is equipped to overcome obstacles, accelerate transition to renewable energy and explore strategic partnerships for effective implementation.
Working for British Embassy Mogadishu
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)


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We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

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The British Embassy will never ask you to pay any fees or money for any part of the recruitment process.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Paul Cleary
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Paul Cleary

Teacher reference number: 8636974

Teacher’s date of birth: 30 July 1965

Location teacher worked: Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber

Date of professional conduct panel: 15 August 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Paul Cleary formerly employed in Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Mrs M Leeks v UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2200214/2018 and 2200278/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Leeks v UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2200214/2018 and 2200278/2018 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5dbc407e40f0b637a43d1d8e/Mrs_M_Leeks_-vs-_UCL_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs M Leeks v UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2200214/2018 and 2200278/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6320886f8fa8f5182c21e04f/Ms_N_Leeks__vs_University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs M Leeks v UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2200214/2018 and 2200278/2018 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6343e84fd3bf7f587429dbe8/Mrs_N_Leeks__vs_University_College_London_Hospitals_Nhs_Foundation_Trust.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs N Leeks v University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2200214/2018 and 2200278/2018 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821bf85ced319d02c9060be/Mrs_N_Leeks_v_University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2200214-2018___2200278-2018.pdf).
Polytime International 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 Polytime International 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 Polytime International Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- 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.
Miss A Holubieva v ARC Catering & Events Ltd: 6019286/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Holubieva v ARC Catering & Events Ltd: 6019286/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d156b90f8734b8791a1d34/Miss_A_Holubieva_v_ARC_Catering___Events_Ltd_-_6019286_2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Holubieva v ARC Catering & Events Ltd: 6019286/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d156b90f8734b8791a1d34/Miss_A_Holubieva_v_ARC_Catering___Events_Ltd_-_6019286_2024.pdf).
Mr D Mogg v Prestige Network Ltd: 3308817/2022 and 3306140/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Mogg v Prestige Network Ltd: 3308817/2022 and 3306140/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685132cf2288b8d4cf98765f/Mr_D_Mogg_v_Prestige_Network_Limited__3308817.2022__3306140.2023__FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Mogg v Prestige Network Ltd: 3308817/2022 and 3306140/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689b60079159159c36e940ae/Mr_D_Mogg_v_Prestige_Networks_Limited_3308817.2022___other_Written_reasons.pdf).
London Borough of Islington
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 London Borough of Islington 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 London Borough of Islington recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK 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.