theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
5-8 Frognal Mansions, 97 Frognal, London NW3 6XT: LON/00AG/LDC/2025/0767
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge P Korn and Ms R Kershaw on 5 November 2025.

Read the full decision in 5-8 Frognal Mansions, 97 Frognal, London NW3 6XT: LON/00AG/LDC/2025/0767 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691eef07c62d57eb3a7107d2/FTT_-_5-8_Frognal_Mansions_97_Frognal_London_NW3_6XT_-_S.20ZA_decision__05.11.25_.pdf).
Tax avoidance: getting out of an avoidance scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Email or call HMRC if you're in a tax avoidance scheme and want to leave it.

Email

Email HMRC if you’re in a tax avoidance scheme and want to leave: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

If you’re already speaking to someone at HMRC about settling your tax, you should contact them.

Only use this email address for tax avoidance related enquiries, for anything else contact HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/contact-hmrc).

Related content

Guidance
- Introduction to tax avoidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tax-avoidance-an-introduction)
- Disclosure of tax avoidance schemes (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/disclosure-of-tax-avoidance-schemes-overview)
PE23 5DD, R. H-J. (FARMS) LIMITED: environmental permit issued – EPR/JP3628LG/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

View the permit issued for Grange Farm, Spilsby under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: R. H-J. (FARMS) LIMITED

Installation name: Grange Farm

Permit number: EPR/JP3628LG/A001
Simon Sapper
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Simon Sapper has 30 years’ experience as a senior national trade union official, first with Prospect and then the Communications Workers’ Union. He is currently Director of Makes-You-Think Consultancy, a trustee of Unions 21, and also sits on the boards of Liberty. His specialist areas include young workers and the Taylor Review. Simon was appointed to the Low Pay Commission on 18 June 2018 and his appointment has been extended several times since his first term ended on 17 June 2021. His current term ends on ends on 30 September 2027.

Simon Sapper has 30 years’ experience as a senior national trade union official, first with Prospect and then the Communications Workers’ Union.

He is currently Director of Makes-You-Think Consultancy, a trustee of Unions 21, and also sits on the boards of Liberty. His specialist areas include young workers and the Taylor Review.

Simon was appointed to the Low Pay Commission on 18 June 2018 and his appointment has been extended several times since his first term ended on 17 June 2021. His current term ends on ends on 30 September 2027.
UK Armed Forces operational deaths post World War 2: 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

This report provides information on deaths for each medal earning operation since World War 2 for UK armed forces personnel on a tri-service basis and include both regular and reservist personnel.

This Official Statistic provides summary information on the number of in-service deaths among UK armed forces personnel which occurred as a result of a British, United Nations (UN) or North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) medal earning operation since World War II. This report is updated annually at the end of March and six weeks after the end of each medal earning operation.
SPM181700 - Paying and Recovering - SMP/SAP/SPP/ShPP/SPBP/SNCP: agents
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-06)


A number of small companies may not calculate or maintain their own wage records but employ the services of a third party or agent to do it for them. As a consequence they may not register for a PAYE scheme in their own right but use the scheme of the agent.

The agent would calculate and pay all tax and NICs to Accounts Office under one PAYE scheme.

The agent or the employer must calculate the gross Class 1 NICs liability for the business concerned to establish what SP/NICs compensation they can recover. The Agency will calculate and record the recovery due and claim it back through their normal payments to Accounts Office.
Warm Homes: Local Grant: privacy notice for end-users (householders, landlords and installers)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

How we will use your personal data provided to us by local authorities and delivery partners under the Warm Homes: Local Grant, and what your rights are.

This notice applies to end-users of the Warm Homes: Local Grant (householders, landlords and installers). This notice sets out:
- how we will use your personal data provided to us by local authorities and delivery partners under the Warm Homes: Local Grant
- the rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
For information about how your local authority or their delivery partner process your personal data please see their privacy notice.
Industry to identify AI and tech skills needs in financial services
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Letter from the Economic Secretary to the Treasury commissioning the Financial Services Skills Commission to produce a report on disruptive technologies and skills needs.

A highly skilled financial services workforce in every region and nation of the UK will drive growth and productivity. However, as AI and other technologies become more prevalent, we need to embed the skills that will ensure our workforce is equipped to lead the way in digitisation, innovation and adoption.

This is why the government committed, through the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, published in July 2025, to commission the Financial Services Skills Commission (FSSC) to produce a report on AI skills needs, training and innovation in financial services. The letter published today delivers on this commitment.

The FSSC will be supported by the City of London Corporation, TheCityUK, Lloyds Banking Group and PWC, and will analyse and recommend how the skills system can drive growth and productivity in financial services by supporting the adoption and innovation of AI and potentially other disruptive technologies.

Before setting out a plan for building the skills system, the FSSC will assess the technologies that are expected to have a significant impact on the sector’s business practices, workforce, and skills needs over the next five to ten years. They will also assess the impact of these technologies on growth potential and productivity, and the skills required by the financial services sector for successful adoption and deployment.

The government will remain in close contact with the FSSC and monitor progress ahead of publication next year.
Kynnersley Parish Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Kynnersley Parish Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
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.
Point prevalence survey on HCAI, AMU and AMS in England 2023: resources
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Resource page for the national point prevalence survey (PPS) on healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in England, 2023.

Background

In 2023 the UK Health Security Agency carried out a national point prevalence survey (PPS) on healthcare-associated infections (HCAI), antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS).

This page brings together resources relating to the survey.

The survey report and annexe can be found at Point prevalence survey on HCAI, AMU and AMS in England: 2023 report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/point-prevalence-survey-on-hcai-amu-and-ams-in-england-2023-report).

Resources

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bdbb8cb0d253f92e213c3a/HCAI-AMU-PPS-2023-protocol.pdf)

Protocol (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bdbb8cb0d253f92e213c3a/HCAI-AMU-PPS-2023-protocol.pdf)

PDF, 2.56 MB, 46 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bdbba689b4a58925ac6cf3/HCAI-AMU-PPS-2023-codebook.pdf)

Codebook (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bdbba689b4a58925ac6cf3/HCAI-AMU-PPS-2023-codebook.pdf)

PDF, 938 KB, 76 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

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.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bf261316dc9038974dbbaa/HCAI-AMU-PPS-2023-slidedeck.pdf)

Slidedeck (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bf261316dc9038974dbbaa/HCAI-AMU-PPS-2023-slidedeck.pdf)

PDF, 269 KB, 12 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

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.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bdbbcd89b4a58925ac6cf4/HCAI-AMU-PPS-2023-forms.pdf)

Forms (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bdbbcd89b4a58925ac6cf4/HCAI-AMU-PPS-2023-forms.pdf)

PDF, 250 KB, 9 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

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.

Training webinars

Webinars were created to help with completing the survey. These can still be accessed via the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250106234018/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/point-prevalence-survey-on-hcai-amu-and-ams-in-england).

Contact

For any enquiries, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Ms K Kaur v The Urswick School: 3200135/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K Kaur v The Urswick School: 3200135/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bf2bbc750837d7604dbbb8/K_Kaur_v_The_Urswick_School_-_3200135_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms K Kaur v The Urswick School: 3200135/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/676acc3a4e2d5e9c0bde9d7a/K_Kaur_v_The_Urswick_School_-_3200135_2023_-_Reasons.pdf).
Zest Consult
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 Zest Consult 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 Zest Consult 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.
Unfair contract terms: CMA37
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Guidance to help businesses make sure their contract terms and notices are fair and clear to consumers.

We are planning to update this guidance to make it easier to understand. We will consult on revised guidance in due course.

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 updates the law on the use of unfair contract terms in consumer contracts.

This guidance for businesses will help you to understand what makes terms and notices unfair, and what the risks are if you use unfair wording. It gives advice about how you can make sure contract terms and notices are fair and clear.

In addition to this guidance, we have a series of fair terms guides (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-write-fair-contracts) that help explain what to avoid when writing your terms.
C Keating v Inflyter UK Ltd: 6015017/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Keating v Inflyter UK Ltd: 6015017/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2b5905698d84e39cfdac5/Claire_Keating_v_Inflyter_UK_Limited_-_6015017-2024__JUDGMENT_.pdf).
Report farm animal welfare concerns
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

How to report farm animal welfare concerns to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in England.

You can contact APHA if you’ve seen:
- farm animals with signs of unnecessary suffering or neglect, such as starving
- abuse or mistreatment of farm animals
- straying farm animals – unless the animals are on a road
- stranded or stuck farm animals if you cannot contact the keeper or owner first
Report farm animals that are on roads to the police. Telephone 999 if it’s a motorway or A-road or 101 if it’s a minor road.

Report findings of dead farm animals to your local authority (https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council).

If you’re concerned about wild animals or pets, contact your local council, vet or wildlife rescue centre.

In an emergency

If you see animals that are seriously sick, injured or in need of urgent veterinary care you should try to contact the keeper or owner first.

If you’re concerned that the animals are being neglected, abused or mistreated you should also contact APHA immediately.

Telephone APHA (in England): xx-xxxx-xxxx

Reporting non-urgent concerns

If you’re worried about the welfare of farm animals but it’s not urgent, you should report it to APHA by email.

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

Include in your email:
- your telephone number, so we can contact you if we have any questions about your report or we need additional information
- the animals’ location – include the address or postcode, an OS grid reference, what3words or any common landmarks
- a description of their physical condition, such as if they are lame or injured, eating and drinking normally and their surroundings
- how many animals there are overall and how many you’re concerned about
- relevant photos or videos to help us identify the animals, such as an eartag
You can also telephone (in England): xx-xxxx-xxxx

What to expect if you report a concern

APHA keep all reports anonymous. We’ll never share your details with the farmer, animal keeper or other third party. Read our privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/animal-and-plant-heath-agency-privacy-notices/animal-health-and-welfare-privacy-notice) for more information.

We carefully assess the evidence and risks in each report. If we need more information, we’ll contact you using the details you gave us.

We will not be able to let you know the outcome of your report.

An APHA inspector may visit the location to check on the animal’s welfare, depending on the nature of the concern and if we have the information we need. If the issue needs urgent intervention, an inspector may visit within 24 hours.

Inspectors can also arrange to visit the location with the local authority, who are responsible for making decisions such as prosecutions.

Depending on the circumstances, inspectors may:
- advise the farmer or animal keeper of their legal requirement to look after the animals’ welfare
- support the local authority if they decide it’s appropriate to take enforcement actions or seek prosecution
APHA does not refer animal welfare reports directly to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Circular 009/2022: Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

This circular sets out the pre-charge bail provisions in England and Wales, and police driver standards in England, Wales and Scotland.

In May 2018, the Home Office conducted a public consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/police-pursuits) to review the law, guidance, procedures and processes surrounding police pursuits. The government announced a new test to assess the driving standards of police officers as a response to the consultation.

In November 2019, the government also announced a review of pre-charge bail legislation before conducting a public consultation in 2020 (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/police-powers-pre-charge-bail). The purpose of this was to make sure the pre-charge bail process is efficient, victim focused and used in all cases where necessary.

This circular informs the police and other relevant public authorities about reforms within the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and the commencement of the pre-charge bail and police driver standards measure.

The pre-charge bail provisions commenced on 26 and 28 October 2022. The Road Traffic Act 1988 (Police Driving: Prescribed Training) Regulations 2022 commenced on 30 November 2022.

The text was further amended in July 2025 to reflect a new statutory instrument, the Road Traffic Act 1988 (Police Driving: Prescribed Training) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which amends the standards for police driver training in the 2023 Regulations. The statutory instrument was laid on 3 July 2025 and commences on 24 July 2025.
Miss A Piromalli v Charles Trent Ltd: 1400482/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Piromalli v Charles Trent Ltd: 1400482/2024 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e55667bb6002588a90d62d/Miss_A_Piromalli_-vs-_Charles_Trent_Ltd_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Piromalli v Charles Trent Ltd: 1400482/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b7a4a9ef97b58cce3e543/Miss_A_Piromalli_-vs-_Charles_Trent_Ltd_-_1400482.2024_-_Reasons.pdf).
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Biosecurity, Borders and Animals)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

Baroness Hayman is responsible for: biosecurity and plant health borders Northern Ireland – Windsor Framework animal welfare One Health access (including rights of way and coastal paths) lead for Veterinary Medicines Directorate lead for Animal and Plant Health Agency

Baroness Hayman is responsible for:
- biosecurity and plant health
- borders
- Northern Ireland – Windsor Framework
- animal welfare
- One Health
- access (including rights of way and coastal paths)
- lead for Veterinary Medicines Directorate
- lead for Animal and Plant Health Agency
Interim Chair appointed to the Legal Services Board
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Catherine Brown as Interim Chair of the Legal Services Board (LSB).

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Catherine Brown as Interim Chair of the Legal Services Board Wales.

Ms Brown is appointed until 31 December 2025.

The appointment of the LSB Chair is made by the Lord Chancellor, under the Legal Services Act 2007, after consulting the Lady Chief Justice.

The appointment is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Ministers consulted the Commissioner before making the appointment. This will ensure that the LSB has a Chair while a recruitment exercise is run.

Biography

Catherine Brown is an experienced non-executive board member, chair, and chief executive who has worked in the private and public sectors. Ms Brown was previously CEO of the Food Standards Agency and is now serving as the first Chair of the Enforcement Conduct Board; a new independent oversight body for the civil enforcement sector. Ms Brown was vice chair of the Wellcome Trust advisory group on increasing diversity and inclusion in science and served as an Equal Opportunities Commissioner. She is currently chair of the Internet Watch Foundation; a charity that exists to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material on the internet.

Ms Brown has been a member of the Board of the LSB since 2019 and has been Chair of the LSB’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee and then Senior Independent Director prior to her appointment as Interim Chair.
Mr J Carswell v North Lanarkshire Council: 8002231/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Carswell v North Lanarkshire Council: 8002231/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6807602c0324470d6a394e27/Mr_J_Carswell_v_North_Lanarkshire_Council_-_8002231.2024_-_Prelim_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Carswell v North Lanarkshire Council: 8002231/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d581f62b2e559cbd752e4/J_Carswell_v_North_Lanarkshire_Council_-_8002231.2024.pdf).
Ownham overhead line, S37 Consent, Electricity Act 1989
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Screening decision to upgrade 750 metres of existing 11kV overhead from 2-phase to 3-phase, upgrade existing transformer to 200kVA 3 phase PMT, replace existing pole, replace overhead line with 95 ABC.

Secretary of State’s screening decisions in accordance with the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017.

Date of decision

2 October 2025

Location

OwnhamNorth Wessex DownsBerkshireEngland

Type of project / consent requested

Section 37 consent to install or keep installed an electric line.
Letter from a public authority as evidence of domestic abuse
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Sample letter to get evidence from a public authority confirming you have been assessed as being, or at risk of being, a victim of domestic abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.

To get evidence confirming that you were assessed as being, or at risk of being, a victim of domestic abuse, you should send the letter to the public authority and have them complete the letter. The assessment must show your name and the name of the abuser.

You can use this as evidence if you’re applying for legal aid to help you divorce or separate from an abusive partner.

If you work for a public authority, you can adapt this sample letter to confirm that the applicant has been assessed as being, or at risk of being, a victims of domestic abuse.

You need to give this evidence when victims of domestic abuse apply for legal aid.
Parole referral power guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

A new Secretary of State power to strengthen public confidence in the parole system.

Overview

The parole referral power was introduced following recommendations from the Root and Branch Review of the Parole System (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/root-and-branch-review-of-the-parole-system) and concerns raised in high-profile cases. Its aims are to:
- provide additional scrutiny for decisions involving the most serious offences
- maintain public confidence in the integrity and fairness of the parole process
What does the power do?

The power allows the Secretary of State to refer certain release decisions of the Parole Board to the High Court. The High Court will then decide whether the prisoner can be released or must stay in prison for the protection of the public.

When can it be used?

The referral power applies only in limited circumstances and is limited to top-tier offences, which are:
- murder
- rape
- terrorism or terrorism-related offences
- causing or allowing the death of a child
Two tests must be met:

The Secretary of State believes the release would undermine public confidence in the parole system. The guidance (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6928759bce50d215cae96172/parole-referral-power-guidance.pdf) (PDF, 204 KB, 5 pages) sets out when a case will meet the public confidence test.

The Secretary of State considers that the High Court might not be satisfied that the release test has been met (i.e., that continued confinement is no longer necessary for public protection).

Who can exercise the referral power

Only the Secretary of State has the right to exercise the parole referral power.

How the parole referral process works

The Parole Board recommends release in a top-tier case.

The Secretary of State reviews the decision and considers whether referral criteria are met.

If referred, the High Court will review the case and decide whether the prisoner can be released or must remain in prison for the protection of the public.
SPE04010 - Applying for an authorisation for a Special Procedure: overview
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).

Types of Authorisation

The two main types of authorisation under the UK domestic legislation are "full" authorisations (including those involving another member state) and authorisation by declaration (formerly known as "simplified" authorisations).

This manual focuses on authorising "full" SP authorisations which need prior customs approval.

There is a separate section on Authorisation by Declaration in SPE05090 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe05090).

For full details on how to apply for special procedures under the new UK domestic legislation please visit:

Inward processing: Apply to delay or pay less duty on goods you import to process or repair - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-delay-or-pay-less-duty-on-goods-you-import-to-process-or-repair)

Outward processing: Apply to pay less duty on goods you export to process or repair - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-pay-less-duty-on-goods-you-export-to-process-or-repair)

Authorised use: Apply to pay less duty on goods you import for specific uses - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-pay-less-duty-on-goods-you-import-for-specific-uses)

Customs warehousing: Apply to operate a customs warehouse - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-operate-a-customs-warehouse)

Temporary admission: Apply to import goods temporarily to the UK - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-import-goods-temporarily-to-the-uk-or-eu)

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.
Alastair Groom
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Alastair was a Non-executive Member of the SSRO from October 2021 to September 2025. Alastair is an independent hands-on finance professional practitioner with thirty years’ experience in understanding business strategic, commercial and financial issues and assisting major organisations undergoing structural, financial, operational and efficiency challenges. He also has a wide range of M&A Transaction Services experience, ranging from acting as Reporting Accountant on major flotations, listed company acquisitions and private due diligence. He has worked extensively across Defence, Healthcare and Central Government. He was 28 years at KPMG, of which 16 years were as an Equity Partner. Previous roles include: Interim CFO for Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Ministry of Defence 2018 Organisational Change, Defence Nuclear, Ministry of Defence 2018 to 2021 Finance Director for Hennicks Ltd, a protein ketchup start-up 2017 to 2020 Partner, KPMG Transaction Services and Management Consulting from 2001 to 2017 Head of Public Sector Financial Management Consulting, KPMG 2010 to 2016 Head of Healthcare for KPMG UK and Europe 2005 to 2006 Alastair is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (FCA ICAEW) and holds a BSc (Hons) in Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics) from the University of Edinburgh.

Alastair was a Non-executive Member of the SSRO from October 2021 to September 2025.

Alastair is an independent hands-on finance professional practitioner with thirty years’ experience in understanding business strategic, commercial and financial issues and assisting major organisations undergoing structural, financial, operational and efficiency challenges. He also has a wide range of M&A Transaction Services experience, ranging from acting as Reporting Accountant on major flotations, listed company acquisitions and private due diligence. He has worked extensively across Defence, Healthcare and Central Government. He was 28 years at KPMG, of which 16 years were as an Equity Partner.

Previous roles include:
- Interim CFO for Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Ministry of Defence 2018
- Organisational Change, Defence Nuclear, Ministry of Defence 2018 to 2021
- Finance Director for Hennicks Ltd, a protein ketchup start-up 2017 to 2020
- Partner, KPMG Transaction Services and Management Consulting from 2001 to 2017
- Head of Public Sector Financial Management Consulting, KPMG 2010 to 2016
- Head of Healthcare for KPMG UK and Europe 2005 to 2006
Alastair is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (FCA ICAEW) and holds a BSc (Hons) in Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics) from the University of Edinburgh.
Farmer Opinion Tracker for England: October 2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Farmer opinion’s on Defra’s vision for farming, business planning, relationships with farming groups and Defra and the future of farming.

Results of the October 2022 Farmer Opinion Tracker. This statistic notice provides a snapshot of views and opinions towards Defra’s vision for farming taken in October 2022. Farmers were asked a series of questions about Defra’s vision for farming, business planning, relationships with farming groups and Defra and the future of farming. All survey respondents also had the opportunity to provide additional comments.

Farmer Opinion Tracker datasets and time series (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/farmer-opinion-tracker-for-england) containing data from September 2019.

Next update: see the statistics release calendar (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs&order=release-date-oldest).

For further information contact:
- Social Research Future Farming Insights and Evaluation - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs xxx@xxx.xx. (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx.)
- Statistics Farming Statistics - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx
Absolute Property Trading 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 Absolute Property Trading 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 Absolute Property Trading 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
- 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.
Paul Wallace
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Paul Wallace is a seasoned specialist in employment relations and reward, with over two decades of experience in senior leadership roles across national organisations. His most recent position at NHS Employers involved leading strategic initiatives in employment relations and reward, where he developed expertise in NHS pay systems, terms and conditions frameworks, and technical employment policies. Prior to his work in the NHS, Paul held pivotal roles within the Ministry of Justice, including serving as Group Head of Reward and previously as Head of Reward for HM Prison Service. His earlier career includes consultancy work in human resources, co-founding a partnership firm, and contributing to the growth of a technology company backed by venture capital. Appointed: October 2025 Term Ends: September 2028 The register disclosing Members’ interests is here.

Paul Wallace is a seasoned specialist in employment relations and reward, with over two decades of experience in senior leadership roles across national organisations. His most recent position at NHS Employers involved leading strategic initiatives in employment relations and reward, where he developed expertise in NHS pay systems, terms and conditions frameworks, and technical employment policies. Prior to his work in the NHS, Paul held pivotal roles within the Ministry of Justice, including serving as Group Head of Reward and previously as Head of Reward for HM Prison Service. His earlier career includes consultancy work in human resources, co-founding a partnership firm, and contributing to the growth of a technology company backed by venture capital.

Appointed: October 2025 Term Ends: September 2028

The register disclosing Members’ interests is here. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ome-review-body-members-register-of-interests)
Independent Reporting Commission (IRC) Eighth Report
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Independent Reporting Commission (IRC) Eighth Report, 9 December 2025

Presented to Parliament pursuant to Regulation 3(1) of the Northern Ireland (Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan) Act 2016 (Independent Reporting Commission) Regulations 2016.

Ordered by the House of Commons to be printed on 9 December.
Mr S Abbas v Mitie Ltd: 2215636/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Abbas v Mitie Ltd: 2215636/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675325d67e5323915d6a0433/Mr_S_Abbas_v_Mitie_Limited_-_2215636-2023.pdf).
The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink
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 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink 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 The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink 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.
Private Public Ltd (PPL)
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 Private Public Ltd (PPL) 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 Private Public Ltd (PPL) 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.
Recruitment for an Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Co-ordinator
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Co-ordinator, working on the UK's programmes of AMR surveillance in animals.

We have a vacancy for an Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Co-ordinator.

Job Title

Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Co-ordinator

Grade

HSO

Salary & Pension

£37,480 per annum with Pension Scheme

Annual Leave entitlement

Commencing at 25 days

Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team to cover a period of maternity leave.

You will work with another HSO AMR co-ordinator to support the AMR surveillance manager in delivery of the surveillance programmes, including the interpretation and reporting of results. You will also co-ordinate important AMR activities across government and provide scientific input into, and generate outputs from, a diverse range of AMR surveillance initiatives.

How to apply

You must make your application via Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Co-ordinator - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK (https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZzZWFyY2hwYWdlPTEmcGFnZWNsYXNzPUpvYnMmcGFnZWFjdGlvbj12aWV3dmFjYnlqb2JsaXN0JmpvYmxpc3Rfdmlld192YWM9MTk1NTE0NCZ1c2Vyc2VhcmNoY29udGV4dD0xMzU0NDQzNTAmc2VhcmNoc29ydD1nZW9kaXN0YW5jZSZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZyZXFzaWc9MTc0OTAyNDEzMC01NDc2NDYxOGNiZmFlNjllYWMyMjBmZjBiMzJiMTEzZmRiM2I0MDNk) where you will find a full job description.

Closing Date

2 July 2025