theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
First Call Contract Services 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 First Call Contract Services 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 First Call Contract Services 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.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mrs Carolyn Akers
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

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: Mrs Carolyn Akers

Teacher reference number: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Teacher’s date of birth: 6 December 1971

Location teacher worked: Weymouth, South West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 22 October 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 Mrs Carolyn Akers, formerly employed in Weymouth, South West England.

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.
London Circuit Commercial Court hearing and trial dates
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Details of the earliest available dates (lead times) for hearings and trials at the London Circuit Commercial Court based on how long they are expected to last.

The London Circuit Commercial Court handles a wide range of commercial, business and professional disputes.

Larger and more complex cases are handled by the Commercial Court, which has its own lead times (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/commercial-court-hearing-and-trial-dates).

The lead times show how long the current wait for a hearing or trial is, based on how long they are expected to last.

Availability for applications and case management conferences at London Circuit Commercial Court

Availability for arbitration hearings at London Circuit Commercial Court

Availability for trials at London Circuit Commercial Court

Observe a court or tribunal hearing as a journalist, researcher or member of the public (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/observe-a-court-or-tribunal-hearing)
Newborn blood spot screening: laboratory guide for IMDs
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

This publication covers all inherited metabolic diseases (IMDs) and incorporates the previous PKU and MCADD laboratory handbooks.

The document covers screening and diagnostic protocols and initial clinical referral guidelines for the inherited metabolic diseases:
- phenylketonuria (PKU)
- medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD)
- maple syrup urine disease (MSUD)
- isovaleric acidaemia (IVA)
- glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1)
- homocystinuria (pyridoxine unresponsive) (HCU)
- hereditary tyrosinaemia type 1 (HT1)
Student Loans Company (SLC) Gender Pay Gap Report for 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

This report sets out SLC’s gender pay gap details based on the snapshot of data taken at 31 March 2024.

Gender Pay Gap legislation introduced in April 2017 requires all employers of 250 or more employees to publish their gender pay gap. The gender pay gap is the difference between the average hourly earnings of men and women, expressed relative to men’s earnings.
Mr F Davies v GEO Speciality Chemicals UK Ltd: 1404399/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr F Davies v GEO Speciality Chemicals UK Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66b9e424ce1fd0da7b593600/Mr_F_Davies_V_GEO_Specialty_Chemicals_UK_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment....pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr F Davies v GEO Speciality Chemicals UK Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Amended Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6814b7162de62f4a103a82b4/Mr_F_Davies_-vs-_GEO_Speciality_Chemicals_UK_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_AMENDED_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr F Davies v GEO Speciality Chemicals UK Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6814b74b2de62f4a103a82b5/Mr_F_Davies_-vs-_GEO_Speciality_Chemicals_UK_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Miss S Roocks v Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust: 2403512/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Roocks v Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust: 2403512/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6826f8acc3d769b1824e6470/Miss_S_Roocks__v_Lancashire_and_South_Cumbria_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2403512_2024_.pdf).
Destinations of key stage 4 and 5 students: 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Data on students going into apprenticeship, education and employment destinations, and on 16 to 18 students progressing to higher education or training.

‘Key stage 4 destinations’ shows data on where pupils who finished key stage 4 in 2021 to 2022 went in the next academic year.

‘16 to 18 destinations’ shows data on where students who reached the end of 16 to 18 study in 2021 to 2022 went in the year after their institution attendance.

‘Progression to higher education or training’ includes a value-added score. It shows the proportion of A level and other level 3 students who progressed to higher education or training in the 2 years after completing their 16 to 18 study. These students reached the end of 16 to 18 study in 2020 to 2021.

‘Longer-term destinations: 2022 to 2023’ shows the longer term destinations of pupils who finished key stage 4 in 2017 to 2018 (1, 3 and 5 years following institution attendance).

The releases give breakdowns for specific student characteristics and institution types.
New Computerised Transit System: testing services
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Email HMRC if you're a software developer testing the New Computerised Transit System.

Email

Only use these email addresses for NCTS testing.

Give the test declaration number used from the test pack and the Local Reference Number (LRN) or Master Reference Number (MRN) in your email, if you have them.

Send EDIFACT messages for NCTS GB tests: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Send EDIFACT messages for NCTS Italy tests: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Send a manual intervention message: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) If HMRC needs to contact you about anything confidential they’ll reply by phone or post.

Find out about HMRC service availability and issues (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-service-availability-and-issues).

Related content

Guidance
- Use the New Computerised Transit System (https://www.gov.uk/using-the-new-computerised-transit-system-to-move-goods-across-the-eu-and-efta-countries)
- Software development for HMRC: detailed information (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/software-development-for-hmrc-detailed-information)
HMRC contacts
- New Computerised Transit System (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/new-computerised-transit-system-enquiries)
- Technical support with HMRC online services (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/online-services-helpdesk)
Mrs E McAllister v Glasgow City Council: 104923/2011
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E McAllister v Glasgow City Council: 104923/2011 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c44b550dbd3ce8372ac42/Mrs_E_McAllister_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_104923.2011_-_Judgment.pdf).
Insolvency Practitioner Sanctions: David Rankin 26 June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

On 26 June 2025 a Disciplinary Consent Order was made against David Rankin, of Glasgow

This Order is made in relation to a complaint that Mr Rankin, in the course of advising and obtaining instructions from a debtor, failed to comply with paragraph 18 (a) Statement of Insolvency Practice (SIP) 3.1 (effective 1 March 2023) when staff acting on his behalf, incorrectly advised the debtor that they were not eligible for a Debt Relief Order.

Accordingly, Mr Rankin was found liable to disciplinary action under the IPA’s Articles of Association.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Keyintel Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Decision for applicant Intel Corporation against registration number 16223609, applicant successful.

Application number 5385

Applicant Intel Corporation objected to the name used by Keyintel Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 21 November 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Keyintel Ltd is changed to 16223609 Ltd.
Product Recall: Blue and White Teddy Bear Wrap Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Etsy (2503-0106)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

Product Recall for Blue and White Teddy Bear Wrap Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Etsy presenting a serious risk of suffocation.

Summary

Product: Blue and White Teddy Bear Wrap Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Etsy

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of suffocation as the sleeping bag has no arm openings, and a baby may slip down into the sleep bag while unattended.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).

Product information

Hazard

The product has a hood which is not permitted in the relevant standard, BS EN 16781:2018. If a baby is placed inside a hooded sleeping bag and left unattended, the baby’s natural movement may cause the hood to cover the head/face, presenting a suffocation hazard.

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

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).

Owners should stop using the product immediately and contact their seller to request redress.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2503-0106

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Stallard Kane
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 Stallard Kane 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 Stallard Kane 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.
SALF408 - Enquiries into Tax Returns: penalties for inaccuracies
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)


Schedule 24 FA 2007

There are penalties where an inaccuracy in a tax return leads to an additional tax liability and the inaccuracy was careless or deliberate. The penalty is a percentage of the additional tax due as a result of correcting the inaccuracy. The maximum penalty is 100%. An officer of the Board will assess the amount depending on the factors in each case (see also Inaccuracies in the tax return in SALF206 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/self-assessment-legal-framework/salf206)).

Detailed guidance on inaccuracy penalties can be found in the Compliance Handbook at CH80000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch80000).
Land Securities 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 Land Securities 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 Land Securities 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
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Seeking to support the employment of veterans young and old through our Community Employment Programmes

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.
DSIT cyber security newsletter - February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

The February 2025 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.

The monthly Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) cyber security newsletter details the latest announcements, events and projects for people interested in the field of cyber security. This month’s edition includes:
- New AI Cyber Security Code of Practice published
- Government responds to cyber governance consultation
- New research highlights how larger UK organisations are tackling the cyber threat
- Plan for Change delivers local cyber security programmes
You can sign up to receive the newsletter each month (https://www.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=68bdd47429d46bef88c3c9249&id=e6ffd796bf) directly via email.

To ensure you receive the newsletter in your inbox please mark xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) as one of your contacts.

If you have any questions please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Further editions of the newsletter can be found on the cyber security newsletter collection page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dcms-cyber-security-newsletter).
Queens Road Dental Care
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 Queens Road Dental Care 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 Queens Road Dental Care 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.
E R Amobeda v Dynamic Support Ltd: 6022957/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in E R Amobeda v Dynamic Support Ltd: 6022957/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f5fd8e06e6515f7914c7ef/Eneojo_Richard_Amobeda_-vs-_Dynamic_Support_Limited_-_6022957.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
INCHP09325 - Examinations of goods: physical examination procedures
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.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
EIM50700 - Car mechanics and auto technician employees: capital allowances
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)


The rules regarding capital allowances apply to car mechanics as they apply to office holders and employees generally, see EIM36500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim36500) onwards. Separately, relief may be due under S336 ITEPA 2003.

When considering claims the position is as follows:

Flat rate expenses

Where Flat Rate Expenses (FRE) apply (see EIM32700 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim32700) onwards), they will be entitled to the applicable rate. Please refer to the table at EIM32712 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim32712).

S336 ITEPA 2003

Where the expenses exceed that figure but are still “insubstantial expenditure on things like tools” a deduction will be allowable under S336 ITEPA 2003 (see EIM31620 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim31620) onwards) if the guidance at EIM36510 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim36510) applies.

Capital Allowances

The normal conditions for plant and machinery allowances are applicable (see CA2000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca20006)6 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca20006)) but in addition, an employee can only claim allowances if the asset:
- is not a cycle or motor vehicle (see EIM36750 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim36750)); and
- was 'necessarily provided' for use in the performance of the duties of the employment or office (see EIM36540 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim36540)).
For further information, see the guidance at EIM36500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim36500) onwards.

Some of the possible grounds for refusing a claim to capital allowances are:
- the money was not spent at all
- the expense was not necessary (usually, because the employer provided, or would have provided, what was needed).
- the item is not being used in the performance of the duties
- the employer met the cost (see CA14000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca14000))
Time limits for claims

See EIM36870 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim36870) concerning the time limit for making capital allowance claims.

Time limits for relief under S336 - the SA provisions and error and mistake provisions apply.

Claims including the purchase of expensive tool boxes

We would normally expect a car mechanic or similar employee to be entitled to allowances for the purchase of a toolbox. The cost of the equipment is not relevant to the “necessarily” test. Do not argue that an employee who chose to purchase an expensive item could have made do with a cheaper version.
Ms S Lindores-Williams v Fertility Network UK: 8000734/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Lindores-Williams v Fertility Network UK: 8000734/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67efb6ead065389a655cef86/Ms_S_Lindores_-_Williams_v_Fertility_Network_UK_-_8000734.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Pension schemes: general enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Contact HMRC for help with pension scheme queries if you're a pension scheme administrator, pension provider or member of a pension scheme.

Online

Send HMRC a question if you’re a pension scheme administrator (https://online.hmrc.gov.uk/shortforms/form/PSH_General) Use this online form if you’re a pension scheme administrator or their authorised representative and you have a question about how pension schemes are taxed.

Phone

Call HMRC to get help with queries about:
- Annual Allowance
- Lifetime Allowance
- relief at source for pension schemes
- compensation and tax changes due to the public service pensions remedy
- pensions schemes administration, including reporting for Accounting for Tax returns, events reports and pension schemes returns
- migration to the Managing Pension Schemes service
- tax returns for trustees of registered pension schemes
- certificate of residence for registered pension schemes and certifications of tax reclaim forms
Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Outside UK: 44 xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Closed bank holidays (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays).

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Post

Write to HMRC for help with pension scheme queries.

There is a different way to report tax fraud (https://www.gov.uk/report-tax-fraud).

You do not need to include a street name, city name or PO box when writing to this address.

Couriers should use a different address (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/couriers).

Pension Schemes ServicesHM Revenue and CustomsBX9 1GHUnited Kingdom

Related content

Guidance
- Information requirements for pension schemes (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/information-requirements-for-pension-schemes-the-basics)
- Manage a registered pension scheme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/manage-a-registered-pension-scheme)
HMRC contacts
- Technical support with HMRC online services (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/online-services-helpdesk)
- Pension schemes: forms and returns (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/online-services-helpdesk-pension-scheme-forms-and-returns)
- Treth Incwm, Hunanasesiad a mwy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helplines)
MAIB Data Portal autumn 2025 update
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

The MAIB Data Portal update, with additional data from 2021.

The MAIB Data Portal has been updated to include marine accidents reported in 2021 in addition to the previously available data for 2022, 2023 and 2024. Work continues to make available data from 2020. Data for 2025 and beyond will be released at regular intervals in the future.

The MAIB’s goal to improve safety of life at sea and prevent future accidents is a key driver for providing the public and industry with marine accident data to highlight key insights and drive safety improvements.

Visit the MAIB Data Portal (https://maps.dft.gov.uk/maib-data-portal/web-pages/index.html) to access the service, where you can view a prepared dashboard and download any combination of 3 CSV files and a Power BI data set file with a copy of the online dashboard and CSV files embedded.

Please note that if you have used data previously published, it may differ slightly from the latest update as accidents have been investigated and additional information has come to light.
Mr L Ramos v Thoughtful Supermarket Ltd, t/a Really Happy Chicken (debarred) [2025] EAT 16
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady, Mr Nick Aziz and Mr Steven Torrance on 31 January 2025.

Read the full Judgment in Mr L Ramos v Thoughtful Supermarket Ltd, t/a Really Happy Chicken (debarred) [2025] EAT 16 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679ca22d1d14e76535afb62b/Mr_L_Ramos_v_Thoughtful_Supermarket_Ltd__ta_Really_Happy_Chicken__debarred___2025__EAT_16.pdf).
Miss V Buneanu v York Cocoa Works: 6016339/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss V Buneanu v York Cocoa Works: 6016339/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fcd0ee393a986ec5cf8c8f/Miss_V_Buneanu_v_York_Cocoa_Works_-_6016339.2024.pdf).
Making Work Pay: creating a modern framework for industrial relations
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

We are consulting to modernise the legislative framework that underpins trade unions, seeking views on several specific measures.

The consultation seeks views on:
- simplifying the amount of information unions are required to provide in industrial action notices
- strengthening provisions to prevent unfair practices during the trade union recognition process
- removing the 10-year ballot requirement on political funds
- securing a mandate for negotiation and dispute resolution
- extending the expiry of the strike mandate
- reducing the industrial action notice period
- updating the law on repudiation and prior call
- the enforcement mechanism for right of access
This consultation provides an opportunity for all interested parties to contribute to the policy development set out in this consultation.

We encourage all interested parties and bodies to review the proposals and provide their responses to the questions.

See the public consultations privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-consultations-privacy-notice/public-consultations-privacy-notice).
Dorking Brewery
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 Dorking Brewery 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 Dorking Brewery 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
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 V Rochian v P J Long, W S Long and the personal representations of P W Long (deceased) T/a Lutton Farm Partnership and Others: 3306045/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr V Rochian v P J Long, W S Long and the personal representations of P W Long (deceased) T/a Lutton Farm Partnership and Others: 3306045/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a1e9ae1a850d72c409238/Mr_Vasile_Rochian_v_Patrick_James_Long_William_Stephen_Long___the_personal_representations_of_Patrick_William_Long__deceased__t-a_Lutton_Farm_Partnership___others_3306045_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Mr P Quinn v Glasgow City Council: 105352/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Quinn v Glasgow City Council: 105352/2008 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d2d342fb8db2176d5e97c8/Mr_P_Quinn_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_105352.2008_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms J Carr v West Dunbartonshire Council: 4110977/2014
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Carr v West Dunbartonshire Council: 4110977/2014 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd87e1d8e313b503358c49/4110977.2014_Ms_J_Carr_v_West_Dunbartonshire_Council.pdf).
Mrs I Koscielny v Selective Marketplace Ltd: 2602023/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs I Koscielny v Selective Marketplace Ltd: 2602023/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6773e86e4961c1185ea21b34/Mrs_I_Koscielny_v_Selective_Marketplace_Limited_2602023.2023_Judgment.pdf).
Underwater robot could improve pipeline and cable security
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Dstl has trialled an underwater robot which can prevent adversaries from sabotaging undersea cables and pipelines by disarming or removing threats.

An underwater robot could soon be saving lives at sea for the Royal Navy and prevent adversaries from sabotaging undersea cables and pipelines.

A commercially available remotely operated vehicle (ROV) has been adapted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and industry partners to deal with sabotage threats and clear legacy unexploded ordnance. These present hazards to both vessels and divers deployed to deal with them.

Dstl has incorporated or developed a number of systems to enable the ROV to detect unexploded ordnance and remotely place explosive charges to enable safe neutralization.

Dstl explosives engineer John said:

“This technology would be a valuable toolset for keeping our Armed Forces safe whilst providing the public with value for money.

This unique capability with its sensors, tools and cameras will give operators a real time ability to deal with these underwater hazards in a safe, effective and efficient way.”

The robot can operate at depths greater than divers can reach, and it can also work there safely for much longer.

Underwater Robot Deploys Remote Explosive (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WcCyXRpoYk)

The new technology and systems developed will work in partnership with other robots to scan the seabed for hazards and will be able to deal with them once one is spotted.

The robot can be launched from a ship or a shoreline and is operated remotely, feeding video and sonar images back to the operators.

They will then be able to remotely deal with underwater hazards in relative safety.

The robot is not normally destroyed, which means it can be used multiple times giving the public better value for money in addition to the economic benefits of partnering with industry. This project supports numerous specialist jobs in industry.

Our specialists work closely with Royal Navy specialists to develop tactics and techniques as well as technology.

Trials have taken place at:
- Horsea Island in Portsmouth
- Portland Harbour
- South Wales
- Norway
Alford Technologies, Atlantas Marine, Sonardyne and ECS Special Projects are among the industry partners involved.

This Royal Navy funded project has developed a number of cutting-edge technologies that have been tested in successful trials.
Regulators' Pioneer Fund round 4
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Regulators and local authorities can apply to the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund with initiatives that will help create a UK regulatory environment for business innovation and investment.

The Regulators’ Pioneer Fund (RPF4) aims to:
- keep the UK at the forefront of regulatory innovation and experimentation
- help create a UK regulatory environment that fosters business innovation and investment
The fund will sponsor projects led by regulators or local authorities.

This funding round was delivered by the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund (RPF), part of the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO), launched by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)

Round 4 ran from opened on 22 May 2025 and 1 July 2022 and closed on Thursday 31 July 2025. Round 4 winners announced on 22 October 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/projects-selected-for-the-regulators-pioneer-fund).

Evaluation reports: previous rounds
- National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) evaluation of round 3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulators-pioneer-fund-round-3-interim-evaluation-report-and-case-studies)
- Kantar evaluation of round 2 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-regulators-pioneer-fund-rpf-round-2)
- Kantar evaluation of round 1 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-regulators-pioneers-fund-rpf-round-1)
Stoke City Football Club
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 Stoke City Football Club 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 Stoke City Football Club recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

To provide an annual allocation of match tickets for the Tickets for Troops initiative Provide a selection of discounted match tickets for fixtures throughout each season Being committed to holding an annual military matchday event

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.
Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with J to L)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

A snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment positions with individual trading and investment partners overseas, for partners whose name begins with J, K or L.

These factsheets present the latest statistics on trade and investment between the UK and individual overseas partners.

All the figures in the factsheets are the most up to date, as at time of publication, the sources are clearly stated and there is an update schedule for future releases.

DBT recommends downloading the latest factsheet to make sure you’re using the most up-to-date statistics. Some statistics are revised on a regular basis.

These files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of these documents in a more accessible format, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mr M Anderton v Scanlan’s (Plant Hire) Ltd: 1307460/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Anderton v Scanlan’s (Plant Hire) Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686e75aba08d3a3ca3b67955/Mr_M_Anderton_v_Scanlan_s__Plant_Hire__Limited_-_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
GAAR Advisory Panel opinion of 29 October 2024: Reducing the value of an estate for Inheritance Tax and avoiding Inheritance Tax on a lifetime transfer by acquiring shares in a company and gifting those shares to an employee trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Use the General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR) Advisory Panel opinion to help you recognise when arrangements may be abusive tax arrangements.

Use this opinion together with the General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tax-avoidance-general-anti-abuse-rules) guidance to help you recognise when arrangements may be abusive tax arrangements.

This opinion covers the avoidance of Inheritance Tax by reducing the value of an estate for Inheritance Tax and avoiding Inheritance Tax on a lifetime transfer by acquiring shares in a company and gifting those shares to an employee trust.

The GAAR Advisory Panel opinion is that:
- entering into the tax arrangements is not a reasonable course of action in relation to the relevant tax provisions
- carrying out of the tax arrangements is not a reasonable course of action in relation to the relevant tax provisions
X v Y: 8000038/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in X v Y: 8000038/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689c88429a65499b446361cc/8000038.2023_X_v._Y_Anonymised_version_of_Preliminary.pdf).

Read the full decision in X v Y: 8000038/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689c88d3d2a1b0d5d1bb1280/8000038.2023_X_v._Y_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).
HMRC officials' meetings with tobacco stakeholders, January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Details of HMRC officials' meetings with tobacco stakeholders.

Details of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officials’ meetings with tobacco stakeholders.

See further details on HMRC’s responsibilities for interacting with the tobacco industry under Article 5.3 (Framework Convention on Tobacco Control) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/844161/Article_5_3_guidance_v3_6_FINAL_External.pdf) in guidance from November 2019.