theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Reappointment of Commissioners to the Criminal Cases Review Commission
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

His Majesty The King, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the reappointment of 3 Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the reappointments of Zahra Ahmed, Joanne Fazakerley and Nicola Cockburn as Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

The reappointments are for 5 years from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2029.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) was established by the Criminal Appeal Act 1995 and commenced operation in 1997. The CCRC considers - on application - cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland where a miscarriage of justice is alleged or suspected. The CCRC decides if there is any new evidence or new argument which raises a real possibility that an appeal court would quash a conviction or reduce a sentence.

The appointment of CCRC Commissioners is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments and recruitment and reappointment processes comply with the Cabinet Office Governance Code on Public Appointments.

Appointments of CCRC Commissioners are made by His Majesty the King on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, who receives advice from the Lord Chancellor.

Biographies

Zahra Ahmed is a practising barrister with specialist experience in regulatory, public law, immigration and criminal law, and the court of protection. She has been ranked in the Legal 500 (2024) (category: professional discipline).

Joanne Fazakerley is a consultant solicitor practising in family and childcare law. She is a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel and represents both parents and children in public and private law matters. She has been involved in cases heard in the High Court and regularly appears as an advocate within the Family Court. She has recently been appointed a Deputy District Judge in Family and Civil.

Nicola Cockburn currently sits as a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber, and as a Deputy District Judge (Civil). She qualified as a Solicitor, in 2005, and practised primarily in the not-for-profit sector, specialising in immigration and asylum law.
Tameside Armed Services Community
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 Tameside Armed Services Community 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 Tameside Armed Services Community 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.
Draft legislation: carbon border adjustment mechanism
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This is a technical consultation on draft primary legislation for the carbon border adjustment mechanism.

The carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) will place a carbon price on specified goods imported to the UK from sectors that are at risk of carbon leakage. It takes effect from 1 January 2027.

This technical consultation aims to gather feedback from stakeholders on the drafting of the primary legislation to make sure it delivers the policy correctly and effectively. It is not a further consultation on the policy design.

The legislation ensures that UK decarbonisation efforts lead to a true reduction in global emission rather than simply displacing carbon emissions overseas. It sets out the scope of the tax and the calculation for CBAM liability, alongside the core administrative elements of the tax.

Alongside the draft legislation, the government is also publishing a CBAM policy update which provides an overview of the scope and design of CBAM in order to provide clarity for businesses who will be impacted. It includes decisions relating to CBAM policy taken by the government following publication of the government response to the 2024 policy consultation.

The consultation on the legislation will be of interest to importers of goods from the aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen, and iron and steel sectors, and downstream producers that use these goods in their supply chains.

Following this consultation, legislation will be included in a Finance Bill.

On this page, you can read:
- draft primary legislation
- draft explanatory notes
- a draft tax information and impact note (TIIN)
- a policy update
Background

The government confirmed on 30 October 2024 that a CBAM will be introduced on 1 January 2027. CBAM will place a carbon price on some of the most emissions-intensive industrial goods imported to the UK from the aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen and iron and steel sectors that are at risk of carbon leakage.

This announcement followed a 12-week policy consultation, entitled ‘Introduction of a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism from January 2027’, which set out proposals for the design and administration of the CBAM. You can read the government response to this consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-introduction-of-a-uk-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism).

You can read a factsheet about CBAM (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/factsheet-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-cbam) which provides an overview and explains how it will work.

You can read the tax information and impact note (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism) (TIIN) and overview of tax legislation and rates (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism) (OOTLAR).
Mr S Jamieson v DnD Group Ltd: 6019864/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Jamieson v DnD Group Ltd: 6019864/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6787c8195a1adfc79556df5e/Mr_S_Jamieson_v_DnD_Group_Ltd_6019864-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Haconba Teddy Bear Plush Toys sold via Amazon (2502-0028)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Product Safety Report for Haconba Teddy Bear Plush Toys presenting a serious risk of choking.

Summary

Product: Haconba Teddy Bear Plush Toys

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking as the eyes and keychain can easily detach, producing small parts.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and the listing removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking as the eyes and keychain detached at a force less than the required specified minimum of 90 Newtons. All the detached components fitted wholly inside the small parts cylinder and therefore pose a potential choking hazard to a child under 36 months.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2502-0028

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Chapter 4: Enforcement of noncompliance
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

This chapter explores options for enforcing a remediation contribution order decision.

Respondents are expected to comply with the requirements of remediation contribution orders granted against them (subject to any appeals). If they fail to do so, the County Court can enforce a First-tier Tribunal order, as if it were an order for payment made by the High Court or County Court, under Section 27 of the Tribunal, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/15).

The County Court has several powers which they can exercise to enforce a liability to pay the amount specified in a remediation contribution order, including charging orders, winding up proceedings and third-party debt orders. Find general guidance on making a court claim for money to enforce a judgement (https://www.gov.uk/make-court-claim-for-money/enforce-a-judgment).

The most appropriate approach will depend on the case.

Creditors should seek legal advice on the most appropriate method for enforcing a remediation contribution order in their case.
SPE15020 - Duty management and closing stock balance systems: duty management systems
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

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

A duty management system is a software package usually supplied by software suppliers to customs warehouse authorisation holders to support their commercial stock records. A duty management system will contain various modules to perform declaration procedures and/or stock accounting for customs warehouse and other special procedures. In most cases they will form part of the customs warehouse stock account as the data contained within them is critical to maintaining the audit trail and is usually the point of reference to the customs declaration of entry and discharge.

It is important to remind warehouse keepers and third parties alike that the responsibility for the accuracy of the duty management system lies with the warehouse keeper

Note: In all instances where duty management systems are involved it is important that an Assurance Service Resource is used to test the transfer of data between systems for accuracy, completeness and timeliness. This applies at the authorisation stage as well as subsequent full audit intervention.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.

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CG12705 - Introduction and computation: occasions of charge: disposal of assets: no gain, no loss disposals
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)


No gain/no loss disposals are disposals where the asset is treated as passing from the transferor to the transferee at a value which results in neither a gain nor a loss accruing to the transferor. For example

· transfers between spouses or between civil partners of each other in a year of assessment in which they are living together, see CG22200P (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg22200p).

· transfers between UK resident companies in the same group, see CG45300P (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg45300p).

· the transfer of a business between UK resident companies as part of a scheme of reconstruction or amalgamation, see CG52800P (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg52800p)

· a gift to a charity, see CG66620P (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg66620p).

This list may not be exhaustive. If you encounter a scenario not covered in this list, it is important to consider whether the statute and guidance in this manual provides an answer.
Charity Inquiry: OBAC - (Organisation of Blind Africans and Caribbeans)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Charity Commission Inquiry into OBAC - (Organisation of Blind Africans and Caribbeans) - formerly a registered charity.

A statement of the results of an inquiry into OBAC - (Organisation of Blind Africans and Caribbeans) which was removed from the register of charities on 1 July 2024 - registered charity number 1142005.
When someone dies in Jordan
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in Jordan.

Includes information on:
- what to do when someone dies in Jordan
- burial and cremation
- returning bodies to the UK (repatriation)
See also what to do when someone dies: death abroad (https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/death-abroad)
Company Names Tribunal decision: Intel24 Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Decision for applicant Intel Corporation against registration number 16079185, applicant successful.

Application number 5342

Applicant Intel Corporation objected to the name used by Intel24 Limited 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 22 September 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Intel24 Limited is changed to 16079185, Ltd.
Showcase Interiors 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 Showcase Interiors 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 Showcase Interiors 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
- 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.
Ms I Janjua v The Marigold Facilities Management Ltd: 1301788/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms I Janjua v The Marigold Facilities Management Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c311942e8f04b086cdf398/Ms_Iqra_Janjua_v_The_Marigold_Faciities_Managment_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_judgement.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms I Janjua v The Marigold Facilities Management Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b703ff32b2aab18314bc30/Ms_Iqra_Janjua_v_The_Marigold_Facilities_Managment_Limited_-_1301788_2023_-_judgement.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms I Janjua v The Marigold Facilities Management Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6790f1a8cf977e4bf9a2f153/Iqra_Janjua_v_The_Marigold_Facilities_Management_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Preparation_Time_Judgment.pdf).
Reappointment of Ex-Officio Member to the Senior Salaries Review Body
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Zoë Billingham CBE has been reappointed as Ex-Officio Member.

Zoë Billingham CBE has been reappointed as Ex-Officio Member of the Senior Salaries Review Body following the end of her term on 31 January 2025.

She has been reappointed to the role for another term of 3 years, starting on 1 February 2025. She will serve as Ex-Officio Member until 31st January 2028.

The Senior Salaries Review Body is an independent body which provides advice to the Prime Minister, the Lord Chancellor, the Secretary of State for Defence, the Secretary of State for Health and the Home Secretary on the pay of Senior Civil Servants, the judiciary, senior officers of the armed forces, certain senior managers in the NHS, Police and Crime Commissioners and chief police officers.

Read more about the Senior Salaries Review Body here (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/review-body-on-senior-salaries).

The board currently has 8 members. The Governance Code for Public Appointments sets out that no individual should serve in a single role for more than two terms or ten years.

Zoë was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Security Industry Authority in December 2021, and Chair of the Police Remuneration Review Body and the National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body in January 2022.

She was appointed temporary ex-officio member of the Senior Salaries Review Body in March 2024.

Zoë brings years of experience of working in policing, having previously served as HM Inspector of Constabulary.
Miss G Faulkner v The Governing Body of Giles Junior School and Miss L Whitby: 3312968/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss G Faulkner v The Governing Body of Giles Junior School and Miss L Whitby: 3312968/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67852fd0c6428e013188170b/Miss_G_Faulkner_-_v_-__1___The_Governing_Body_of_Giles_Junior_School_and__2__Miss_L_Whitby_-_3312968-2023_---_Judgment.pdf).
UK's Trade Envoy visits Paraguay
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-26)

Fabian Hamilton, United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy for Southern Cone, visited Paraguay for the first time

UK Trade Envoy for Southern Cone Fabian Hamilton visited Paraguay and met with Paraguayan authorities and stakeholders to explore new partnership opportunities in sectors including trade, investment, sports, clean energy, and sustainable development.

The visit demonstrates the UK’s commitment to its Plan for Change by enhancing international relationships that create mutual economic benefits.

Hamilton’s designation as Trade Envoy for the Southern Cone reflects the UK’s renewed focus on Latin America, a region with high potential for bilateral trade growth.

“Delighted to welcome the British Parliament’s Trade Envoy to the Southern Cone to Paraguay. His visit marks an important step towards strengthening trade relations and exploring new partnership opportunities”, expressed Danielle Dunne, British Ambassador to Paraguay

The visit explored several sectors where British expertise can support Paraguay’s sustainable development goals while creating new export opportunities for UK businesses.

The UK is actively broadening its diplomatic presence worldwide as part of its effort to enhance trade relationships and British interests globally. Paraguay represents an important market within the Southern Cone region, where the UK seeks to increase commercial engagement as part of its broader international trade strategy.

The United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy programme is a network of parliamentarians integral to supporting the government’s growth mission by providing additional international trade and investment support to ministers.

There are 32 Trade Envoys covering 79 markets across 6 continents who engage on substantial trade opportunities identified by government. They will play a crucial role in supporting the Department for Business and Trade’s growth priorities, in particular through helping deliver the industrial and trade strategies and attracting foreign direct investment to every region in the UK. They complement the work of our Ambassadors, High Commissioners and His Majesty’s Trade Commissioners in their respective markets.
South Tyneside Homes
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 South Tyneside Homes 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 South Tyneside Homes recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
AI Research Resource
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

The AI Research Resource (AIRR) is a suite of advanced supercomputers that provides AI-specialised compute capacity to researchers, academia, and industry.

The AIRR offers compute access to users through Isambard-AI at the University of Bristol and Dawn at the University of Cambridge. Providing specialised compute capacity enables SMEs and the research and development (R&D) community to drive innovation and advancement in AI.

AIRR is a partnership between:
- UK government
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- University of Cambridge
- University of Bristol
- HPE
- Nvidia
- Intel
- Dell
Compute capacity is the amount of processing power and storage available in a computing system.

Guidance from UKRI
- Gateway route (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-research-resource/airr-gateway-route-ukri-guidance): designed for researchers from academia, industry, or other UK organisations
- Rapid Access route (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-research-resource/airr-rapid-access-route-ukri-guidance): open to UK-registered for micro, small and medium organisations
- How to use the AIRRPortal (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-research-resource/airr-portal-how-to-apply-ukri-guidance): includes how to login and apply
Ms Y Stubbs v P Gibson (The Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police): 2601453/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms Y Stubbs v P Gibson (The Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police): 2601453/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690a010214b040dfe829228e/Ms_Y_Stubbs_v_Paul_Gibson__The_Chief_Constable_of_Lincolnshire_Police__2601453.2024_Judgment.pdf)].
Justice Data Lab statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Tailored reports for organisations that have requested reoffending data through the Justice Data Lab.

Tailored reports for organisations who have requested reoffending data through the Justice Data Lab.

Any queries on this should be directed to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
MHCLG: business appointment rules advice, July to September 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.

This page provides information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

It covers former staff at senior civil service levels SCS1 and SCS2 and equivalents and which fall within the scope of the business appointment rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/crown-servants-new-jobs-and-business-appointments). It also covers special advisers of equivalent level.
St Teresa's Hospice
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 St Teresa’s Hospice 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 St Teresa’s Hospice 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
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 Lea v Kingston Shaw Ltd and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 6020652/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Lea v Kingston Shaw Ltd and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 6020652/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d673706671e376214b1582/Miss_A_Lea_v_Kingston_Shaw_Ltd___Secretary_of_State_for_Business_and_Trade_-_6020652_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms A Kvedariene v Foundever UK Ltd: 1306275/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Kvedariene v Foundever UK Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67866fbff041702a11ca0f60/xx-xxxx-xxxx_Ms_A_Kvedariene_v_Foundever_UK_Ltd_-_Reserved_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).
Involve Logistics 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 Involve Logistics 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 Involve Logistics 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.
Mr P Johnson v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 1802690/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Johnson v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d2e6abfb8db2176d5e97e3/Mr_P_Johnson_v_v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation____Other__-_xx-xxxx-xxxx__-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr D McCormick v Bionical Ltd: 2600712/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D McCormick v Bionical Ltd: 2600712/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6914901bb49cc4434516168e/Mr._D._McCormick_v_Bionical_Ltd_2600712.2024_Dismissal_Judgment.pdf).
SPE15470 - Common storage: definition of commercial quality/technical characteristics
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

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

Commercial quality and technical characteristics can be defined as being that the goods are interchangeable and are able to be used for the same purpose and have the same marketability. Although price could be an indicator of commercial quality (commercial price rather than retail price), it cannot be regarded as the sole guide. The primary test would be the standard of the goods, which could include, for example, the level of workmanship and the quality of the product. Technical characteristics can be defined as: style, colour, size or materials.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
CNet Training
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 CNet Training 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 CNet Training recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
ETASSUM39040 - Schedule 3 SAYE option schemes: Supplementary and Defined terms: Jointly owned companies
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)


For the purposes of paragraph 46, a jointly-owned company(JOC) is one that is not controlled by any one person and 50% of the issued share capital is owned by one person and 50% by another, or which is otherwise controlled by two persons taken together. Paragraph 46 allows for the Schedule 3 SAYE code relating to group schemes (see ETASSUM39030 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employee-tax-advantaged-share-scheme-user-manual/etassum39030)) to be extended to include JOCs and any company controlled by that JOC. The conditions for this are that no JOC or any company controlled by that company may be a constituent company in more than one group scheme nor may the JOC (or one of its subsidiaries) be a constituent company of a group scheme if one of those companies (the JOC and its subsidiaries) is a constituent of another group scheme.

For the purposes of determining 'control' each joint-owner of a JOC is regarded as controlling every JOC and any company controlled by that company.

For example:
- both Company A and Company B each own 50% of the issued share capital of Company C
- Company C owns 100% of the issued share capital of Company X, Company Y and Company Z
- both Company A and Company B have Schedule 3 SAYE option schemes with provisions allowing for participation of jointly owned companies
- if employees of Company C are granted tax advantaged options by Company A, then only Company A could grant further options to employees of Company C or any of its subsidiary companies
- if Company B had previously granted options to employees of Company C or any of its subsidiary companies, then Company A would be prevented from granting options to employees of any of those companies
For a visual representation of this refer to the jointly-owned company example diagram (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/gds/etassum/attachments/etassum39040_diagram.doc).
Capital Training 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 Capital Training 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 Capital Training 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.
Mr Z Ameen v Midlands Protection Services (MPS) Ltd: 6015665/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Z Ameen v Midlands Protection Services (MPS) Ltd: 6015665/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af14326e6c8d18118acdcd/Zakariyah_Ameen_v_Midlands_Protection_Services__MPS__Limited_6015665.2024_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Ms K Rice v Gloucestershire County Council: 1403249/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K Rice v Gloucestershire County Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691f04f6d3a80970b766f0c7/MS_KELLY_RICE_-vs-_GLOUCESTERSHIRE_COUNTY_COUNCIL_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Dr James Alsop
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

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: Dr James Alsop

Location teacher worked: Devon, South West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 3 to 6 March 2025 and 7 and 10 March 2025

Outcome type: No order made

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 Dr James Alsop formerly employed in Devon, 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.
Miss M Hart v Crop to Kitchen Ltd: 3303365/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Hart v Crop to Kitchen Ltd: 3303365/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68480b50d0ca5d7801e4e6a4/Miss_M_Hart_v_Crop_to_Kitchen_Limited_3303365-2024.pdf).