theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Mr D Farr v Cycling Score Ltd and Active Travel Partners Ltd: 3202303/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Farr v Cycling Score Ltd: 3202303/2020 - Cost Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60adf4d0e90e071b54214c45/Mr_D_Farr_-v-_Cycling_Score_Limited_-_3202303_2020_-_Costs_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Farr v Cycling Score Ltd and Active Travel Partners Ltd: 3202303/2020 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6788c775bca9366c9f56dfa6/David_Farr_v_Cycling_Score_Ltd___Active_Travel_Partners_Ltd__3202303.2020__Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Farr v Cycling Score Ltd and Active Travel Partners Ltd: 3202303/2020 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681c67bd3f1c73824ee3e56d/Mr_D_Farr_v_Cycling_Score_Ltd___Active_Travel_Partners_Ltd_-_3202303_2020_-_Costs_Judgment.pdf).
Check last dates for deferment period adjustments in the Customs Declaration Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

Find out the last dates for late item input and adjustments to the Customs Declaration Service deferment periods.

Use these tables to check the last dates you can make a late input or an adjustment to the Customs Declaration Service.

You can find details for earlier years on the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240106210305/https:/www.gov.uk/government/publications/chief-last-dates-for-adjustments-to-deferment-periods).
P Phillips v Mr C Thornicroft: 6010324/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in P Phillips v Mr C Thornicroft: 6010324/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b85edfcc8356c3c882aa3b/Mr_P_Phillips_v_Mr_Clive_thornicroft_Judgment_2__6010324-2024.pdf).
Product Recall: TP-5+1 Hot Air Styler sold via Wowcher (2502-0020)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Product Recall of TP-5+1 Hot Air Styler presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: TP-5+1 Hot Air Styler sold via Wowcher

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is supplied with a 3-pin ‘clover’ style plug, which is unfused and does not meet the requirements of BS 1363 or BS 1362.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is supplied with a 3-pin ‘clover’ style plug which do not meet the requirements of the relevant standard, BS 1363. Clover-style plugs are unfused, and due to the dimensions of the plug pins, it is possible for users to touch the live pin when plugging in or unplugging the plug from the socket.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users by Wowcher.

Consumers should stop using this product immediately and safely dispose of it. For further information on the disposal of household waste, please access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste

For further information, including details on how to contact Wowcher, please access the recall site here: https://www.wowcher.co.uk/page/productrecalls

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2502-0020

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

We support the government to boost UK prosperity, understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space.

The UK Space Agency (https://youtu.be/ZbZZ-o0IkVU)

We nurture a thriving space ecosystem – a network of investors, scientists, engineers, academia and research labs – and a sector that generates an annual income of £18.6 billion and employs 55,000 people across the country.

Our staff include scientists, engineers, commercial experts, project managers and policy officials who:
- catalyse investment to advance space-based technology and maximise UK space sector growth
- deliver missions and capabilities that responsibly meet national needs and advance our understanding of the Universe
- champion the power of space to inspire people, offer greener, smarter solutions and support a sustainable future
Aligned with the government’s broader ambitions, we have prioritised activities to deliver five key outcomes for space. Our Themes, Threads, and Interventions are all designed to contribute directly to these outcomes, which are to:
- use space to drive a high-growth economy that that maintains the UK’s global market position in space through capitalising on areas of comparative advantage, creates jobs in the sector, supports jobs in other sectors, scales space companies and boosts productivity
- create a more innovative space sector that develops early-stage up- and down-stream ideas, brings ideas to market and uses space science to generate new knowledge and explore the Universe
- benefit citizens and the public by making better use of space services and data to benefit citizens and communities in the UK and tackle global challenges
- create a more secure nation that can defend national interests in, or that are dependent on, space from hazards and threats, and supports UK and allied interests (National Security)
- ensure that the UK is a globally trusted partner of choice, able to shape the international space landscape and use space to achieve wider geopolitical and international objectives (International Relationships)
Our Themes are:
- exploration
- space science
- telecommunications
- launch
- in-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing
- space resilience
- Earth observation
- positioning, navigation and timing
Our Threads are:
- innovation, investment and commercialisation
- education and future workforce
- international partnerships
- European Space Agency
- space sustainability
Read our Corporate Plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-space-agency-corporate-plan-2025-26) to learn more about our Themes, Threads, Interventions and more.

Read our latest Annual Report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-space-agency-annual-report-and-accounts-2024-2025).

Read our Respectful Behaviour Policy (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-space-agency-respectful-behaviour-policy).
SPE02080 - Roles and responsibilities: NCH Customs Input Entry (CIE) team
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).

NCH CIE team are responsible (currently) for the submission of Customs declarations to CHIEF where this is done by HMRC and not the trader or his agent.

These include customs declarations relating to special procedures (SP) for imports, exports and re-exports and release to free circulation.

The NCH currently process CIE requests between 0900 -1700, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and aim to clear all CIE entries within 3 working days from the time the faxed or scanned copy entries are received, provided all the relevant paperwork is presented, complete and correct.

Contacts

Email the NCH CIE team at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Although the NCH will process declarations and consult with the SP trader or supervising office as necessary, they are not responsible for post clearance checking such as:
- checking the accuracy of declarations made by traders
- investigating irregularities or
- ensuring traders submit declarations when required.
These are the responsibility of the SP trader's supervising office.

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.
New guide to research and innovation challenges for climate adaptation released
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

A new report identifying the research and innovation needed to support the UK to adapt effectively to climate change has been released.

A new report identifying the research and innovation needed to support the UK to adapt effectively to climate change has been released today.

Developed by the Government Office for Science and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Climate Adaptation Research and Innovation Framework (CARIF) outlines the research and innovation needed around climate adaptation.

CARIF is designed to make it easier for government, industry, and research communities to work together to tackle the challenges we face around adapting to climate change. The new framework is the first time the UK research needs across government and across sectors have been brought together in one place.

Environment Minister Emma Hardy said:

We are already seeing the impact of climate change and extreme weather on people’s lives, from transport disruption to flooding in people’s homes.

This is why, alongside our research into climate adaptation, we are exploring how we can set out stronger objectives to drive action to increase our preparedness for the impacts of climate change up to and beyond the next National Adaptation Programme in 2028.

Government Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean said:

We need new research to make the UK more resilient to climate change, and innovation to improve how effectively and affordably we ready systems for change. The UK has world-leading science capabilities which we can harness to ensure we are ready for future climate impacts.

We have spoken with academia, industry, UK government and the financial sector to produce this first Climate Adaptation Research and Innovation Framework. It aims to drive use of our science capabilities to address the climate adaptation challenge.

CARIF covers 11 sectors including nature, working land and seas, food security, water supply, energy, telecommunications and ICT, transport, town and cities and community preparedness/response, buildings, health, and business and finance.

Read the Climate Adaptation Research and Innovation Framework here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/climate-adaptation-research-and-innovation-framework).
Decide if an application is a UK or overseas submission: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Tells HM Passport Office staff how to decide if an application is a United Kingdom or overseas application.

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff, what we consider:
- a UK application (submission)
- an overseas application (submission)
- why it’s important to correctly treat an application as a UK or overseas submission
It also tells staff what to consider when changing:
- a UK submission to an overseas submission
- an overseas submission to a UK submission
Eastern Region Training Group 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 Eastern Region Training Group 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 Eastern Region Training Group Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
LHT LOGISTICS 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 LHT LOGISTICS 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 LHT LOGISTICS 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
SAM106090 - Records: bankruptcy: issue of statements
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)


Where the Official Receiver is the trustee in all cases (except those non Official Receiver cases below)
- Use function MAINTAIN STATEMENT INHIBITION to set the Statement inhibited signal
Note: The Statement inhibited signal only prevents the issue of statements. All other printed output is issued normally

Following use of function MAINTAIN STATEMENT INHIBITION, a work item is created on the ‘Inhibited Statements’ Work List, see section ‘Statement Issue’ in business area ‘Statements’

In none Official Receiver cases in England and Wales
- Inhibit statement issue only if requested to do so
After entering the Insolvency Reference on the SA record, statements issued
- Show accruing interest (until the liability is remitted)
- Will be marked ‘For information only’
Statements should continue to be issued to the taxpayer and not the supervisor of the VA in Voluntary Arrangement (VA) cases.

This applies to both
- Pre VA cases (liabilities included in the VA) bearing the original UTR
- Post VA cases (liabilities outside the VA) for which a second record has been set up
Both pre and post VA records should show the taxpayers address.

Sending statements to the supervisor is a breach of taxpayer confidentiality.
Guidelines for the characterisation of microplastics with LD-IR
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

A guide for testing laboratories on the application of Laser Direct Infrared (LD-IR) for the microplastics characterisation

Microplastics, which arise from fragmentation of the plastic waste released into the environment, are accumulated in all environmental compartments at an unprecedented scale and hence are considered critical persistent pollutants of an increasing global concern.

In response to global issues associated with microplastics pollution, the Government Chemist, with support from the expertise of the National Measurement Laboratory (NML) at LGC, has put effort into the development and validation of robust methodology for microplastic detection and reliable characterisation in food as part of the current GC programme (project CB6).

This project aimed to address specific UK needs highlighted by the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) and focused on development of an integrated multi-method platform for the analysis of microplastics, based on a combination of separation, spectroscopic and imaging techniques.

Challenges in sample preparation, arising from the presence of food matrix, and the need to isolate and deposit the analyte on solid supports before imaging, have been addressed through the development of filtration procedures coupled with development of quality control materials with well-defined particle sizes, chemical composition and number concentration.

A muti-method platform based on the combination of Dynamic Image Analysis (DIA) and single particle Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (spICP-MS) for small microplastics (1 – 10 µm) and Laser Direct Infrared (LD-IR) for microplastics >10 µm has been developed, validated and applied to determine the particle number concentration in the selected model samples.

The output of this project enables traceable monitoring of microplastics, which supports decision-making and mitigation measures around plastics in food.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ca8f90c6df905ce77084ac/GC_project__final.pdf)

A guide for testing laboratories on the application of LD-IR for microplastics (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ca8f90c6df905ce77084ac/GC_project__final.pdf)

PDF, 1.51 MB, 20 pages

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If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Notice of authorised amendments (NAA) reference table
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

The NAA table provides information of changes in regulations and manuals and release date produced by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA).

A notice of authorised amendments (NAA) will be issued detailing which part of the MAA regulatory publications (MRP) have been amended. To ensure that the reader appreciates the full context of the amendment, the NAA will include a reference to the amended section of the MRP and will provide a summary of the amendment; at this juncture the MRP will also be amended. The MAA will maintain records of the justification supporting any MRP amendment and the associated NAA authorising signatory.
Request form for typing of respiratory syncytial virus (E68 )
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Form (E68) for requesting typing of influenza strains.

Send completed forms with clinical samples to:

Virus Reference Department (VRD)

UK Health Security Agency61 Colindale AvenueLondonNW9 5HT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

DX address UKHSA Colindale VRD, DX 6530006
RFIG22540 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT):International tax clarifications due to coronavirus (COVID:19):International tax clarifications due to coronavirus (COVID 19) - Exceptional circumstances
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


Update August 2022: This guidance was first published in July 2021 and remains as published for reference purposes. Please refer to guidance at gov.uk/coronavirus (https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus) for current advice for the Country you are in.

This new guidance needs to be read in conjunction with the published guidance on exceptional circumstances (see RFIG22210 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig22210) onwards).

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may impact your ability to move freely to and from the UK or, require you to remain unexpectedly in the UK. For example, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) provide travel advice to British nationals in relation to COVID restrictions.

If as a result of FCO advice to avoid travel to/in a particular country, you returned to the UK, you do not need to leave the UK and return to another country, for exceptional circumstances to apply; you are only in the UK because you have followed FCO advice to leave a particular country. Where you were in the UK because you were here when travel restrictions were put in place, for exceptional circumstances to apply, you would need to make every effort to leave once those restrictions had been lifted.

Whether days spent in the UK can be disregarded due to exceptional circumstances will always depend on the facts and circumstances of each individual case.

Examples of the circumstances that are considered as exceptional include where you:
- are quarantined or advised by a health professional or public health guidance to shield or self-isolate in the UK as a result of the virus
- find yourself advised by official Government advice not to travel from the UK as a result of the virus. Whether travel is essential is a personal decision and it is for you to make an informed decision based on the risks and latest official guidance.
- are unable to leave the UK as a result of the closure of international borders. Many territories will continue to allow citizens, permanent residents or nationals to return to those territories, even with wider border restrictions in place. However, if you are unable to leave the UK as a result of the closure of international borders, or because you are following FCO guidance, for exceptional circumstances to apply you must be able to demonstrate that you have made every effort to leave once those restrictions have been lifted
- are required by your employer to return to the UK temporarily as a result of the virus. However, this may result in a significant break from your overseas work, or that you no longer meet the 3rd automatic overseas test (see RFIG20760 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig20760)).
Product Safety Report: GM Official Hummer H2 Radio Controlled Toy Car (2502-0069)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Product Safety Report for GM Official Hummer H2 Radio Controlled Toy Car presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: GM Official Hummer H2 Radio Controlled Toy Car

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire due to poor quality connections.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire due to poor quality connections. The battery output wires are soldered directly to the PCB. In a high-vibration environment, the wires could potentially detach and short-circuit, presenting a risk of fire. The USB charger also has poor quality soldering with wires soldered directly to the PCB and dry connection joints. Dry connection joints are not reliable and may fail.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2502-0069

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
COVID-19: testing initiative evaluation programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Reports relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) testing initiative evaluation programme.

Throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the government’s testing evaluation programme oversaw various testing initiatives. These were managed and evaluated in accordance with the Magenta Book.

These reports are being shared to add to the international body of knowledge developed during the pandemic.
Mr Y Saqib v South Wales Fire And Rescue Service: 1600332/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Y Saqib v South Wales Fire And Rescue Service: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69271027345e31ab14ecf543/xx-xxxx-xxxx_Y_Saqib_v_South_Wales_Fire_and_Rescue_Service_-_SO_UDL.pdf).
Mr I Chedburn v Emily Estate (UK) Ltd T/a The Newt in Somerset: 1404378/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Chedburn v Emily Estate (UK) Ltd T/a The Newt in Somerset: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66a753d3a3c2a28abb50d840/Mr_I_Chedburn_v_Emily_Estate__UK__Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr I Chedburn v Emily Estate (UK) Ltd T/a The Newt in Somerset: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/670d005a080bdf716392f2bb/Mr_I_Chedburn_V_Emily_Estate__UK__Ltd_trading_as_The_Newt_in_Somerset_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr I Chedburn v Emily Estate (UK) Ltd T/a The Newt in Somerset: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683d64c8e2008d4b92c80e28/Mr_I_Chedburn_-vs-_Emily_Estate__UK__Ltd_t.a_The_Newt_in_Somerset_-_Judgment.pdf).
European Structural and Investment Funds: useful resources
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

List of beneficiaries and glossary for organisations running European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund projects.

View a list of projects supported by HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) (http://co-financing.org/docs/BeneficiaryList2014to2020-NOMSCFO.csv) as part of the European Social Fund.

View a list of projects support by Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esf-2014-to-2020-programme-list-of-contracts) as part of the European Social Fund.

European Structural and Investment Funds Growth programme is funding for projects that create jobs and supports local growth. The funds includes the European Social Fund, European Regional Development Fund and part of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development helps with improving the environment, improving farming and forestry competitiveness, supports rural businesses to grow and expand, improve knowledge and skills and get started. Read information and access documents on this fund (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/growth-programme-grants-for-the-rural-economy).

Find out more about the Local Enterprise Partnerships (http://www.lepnetwork.net/) and read the 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds EU regulations (https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/information-sources/legislation-and-guidance/regulations/2014-2020_en).

ERDF and ESF programmes continue to invest (https://www.gov.uk/european-structural-investment-funds) in projects after the transition period ended on 31 December 2020. All funding must finish by the end of 2023.

Read more on the European Structural and Investment Funds (https://www.gov.uk/england-2014-to-2020-european-structural-and-investment-funds).

Keep in touch

The ESF and ERDF Managing Authorities produce different communications that you can sign up to:

Sign up to the ESF Project Bulletin (http://eepurl.com/dsbU79)

Sign up to ESF Action Notes (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=Sign%20me%20up%20to%20Action%20Notes)

Sign up to the ERDF Practitioner Network (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=Sign%20up%20to%20ERDF%20Practitioner%20Network)

Sign up to the ESIF Programme Bulletin (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=Sign%20up%20to%20ESIF%20Programme%20Bulletin)

The information you supply when signing up to receive one of the bulletins will be used solely for the distribution of that bulletin.

Please read the DWP Personal Information Charter (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/personal-information-charter) for further information about how we will use personal data.
Mrs A Robertson v Kent County Council: 2304062/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Robertson v Kent County Council: 2304062/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f89a47fd57416292f12e3e/Mrs_A_Robertson_v_Kent_County_Council_2304062-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
Prisons and young offender institutions inspection outcomes: 1 March 2024 to 17 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Transparency data on prisons and young offender institutions inspection outcomes for reports published between 1 March 2024 and 17 March 2025.

Data on prisons and young offender institutions inspection outcomes for reports published between 1 March 2024 and 17 March 2025.

These figures are not official statistics and are published for transparency.
ETL Systems 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 ETL Systems 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 ETL Systems Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Walkers Snack Foods Limited v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs [2025] UKUT 00155 (TCC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Meade and Judge Greenbank on 23 May 2025

Read full decision Walkers Snack Foods Limited v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683081cfe9440506ee953a69/Walkers_Snack_Foods_UTTC_decision__final_version_.pdf)

Value Added Tax – excepted item 5 to item 1, Group 1, Part II, Schedule 8 Value Added Tax Act 1994 – whether First-tier Tribunal erred in law in finding Sensations Poppadoms were “made from the potato, or from potato flour, or from potato starch” and were “similar” to potato crisps – no – appeal dismissed
CTM08880 - Corporation Tax: change of ownership: companies with investment business: chargeable gain on disposal of asset acquired from another member of the group
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)


CTA10/S692

CTA10/S692 applies where:
- there is a change in ownership of an investment company, or for periods starting on or after 1 April 2004, a company with investment business,
- the company subsequently acquires an asset from another member of the same group so that the no gain/no loss basis provided for in TCGA92/S171 (1) applies, and
- the company realises a chargeable gain (a relevant gain) on its disposal of the asset (or another asset which derives its value from the transferred asset) within five years (three years for periods before 1 April 2017) of the change in ownership, or
- the company acquires goodwill or an intangible fixed asset under ‘tax neutral’ terms under CTA09/S775, and
- there is a subsequent disposal of that asset giving rise to a non-trading credit within five years (three years for periods before 1 April 2017) of the change in ownership (see CIRD48050 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird48050)), or
- a chargeable gain on a disposal of an asset within five years of the change in ownership is treated as accruing to the company through an election under TCGA192/S171A (election to reallocate a gain or loss to another member of the group).
For the purposes of S692 an asset which is disposed of is to be regarded as the same asset as one acquired earlier from another member of the group where its value is derived in whole or in part from that asset. In particular, this applies where the asset acquired was leasehold and the lessee, having acquired the reversion, disposes of the freehold.
Argentina-UK trade: export and investment guidance and support
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Argentina, and Argentine companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Argentina.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Argentina from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Argentina.

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to Argentina (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/argentina/)
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for Argentina

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/starting-to-export/licences).

Arms embargo and other restrictions on Argentina

Details of any arms embargoes, trade control restrictions, defence export policies and restrictions on terrorist organisations (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/current-arms-embargoes-and-other-restrictions) which may apply to Argentina.
Sign and Print Systems Ltd T/A Ministry Graphics
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 Sign and Print Systems Ltd T/A Ministry Graphics 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 Sign and Print Systems Ltd T/A Ministry Graphics 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
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms A MacDonald v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4107624/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A MacDonald v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4107624/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888edb96478525675738f90/Ms_A_MacDonald_v_Cordia_Services_LLP___Glasgow_City_Council_-_4107624.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms F Assad v Access Skills Ltd: 1306302/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms F Assad v Access Skills Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b6fe7b9ae06ef4a71cf315/xx-xxxx-xxxx__Ms_F_Assad_v_Access_Skills_Limited.pdf).
Improvement notice issued to Redbridge Council: September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

An improvement notice issued to Redbridge Council following an Ofsted and CQC inspection in May 2025.

This improvement notice requires the London Borough of Redbridge to take steps to improve its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services.

It follows an Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) area SEND report (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/44/80512), which judged that there were:
- 5 areas for priority action
- 6 areas for improvement
Smart Managed Solutions
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 Smart Managed Solutions 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 Smart Managed Solutions 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
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.