theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Ms A Gniwek v Forza Foods Ltd: 6009696/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Gniwek v Forza Foods Ltd: 6009696/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68948228a6eb81a3f9b2e20d/6009696.24_Ms_A_Gniwek_v_Forza_Foods_Limited_Judgement.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms A Gniwek v Forza Foods Ltd: 6009696/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6894824e9c63e0ee87656973/6009696.24_Ms_A_Gniwek_v_Forza_Foods_Limited_R_Judgement.pdf).
COM125020 - Repayments/reallocations: non automatic repayments: manual repayment - outside COTAX - responsible office
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)


The PORF (Payable Order Request Form) procedure, previously used to issue manual payable orders, has been withdrawn; all repayments by payable order should now be issued via COTAX.

If you have issued a manual payable order using function DIRR (Direct Repayment) by selecting ‘Y’ in the ‘Do you want to issue this repayment manually?’ field follow the instructions at COM123010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com123010) to cancel the repayment.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)COM126041 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com126041)(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

You cannot record a CHAPS (Clearing House Automated Payment System) repayment on COTAX. Repayments made by this method are therefore not reflected in function VPPD (View Payments and Posting Details) and could lead to a double repayment being made.

CHAPS should not be used for CT repayments except in exceptional circumstances to make large repayments of Income Tax, tax credits or other duties that COTAX will not process.(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

You cannot record manual repayments of CT for Accounting Periods (APs) ending on or before 30 September 1993 on COTAX. These must be repaid by the DM Miscellaneous Charges unit and you must use the SEES SAFE Repayments stencil (SAFE 1) to make any such request for repayment.

You should not use COTAX to record manual repayments of CT for APs included in contract settlements. You must follow the guidance in the Enquiry Manual at EM9020 onwards.

If you cannot use COTAX or the relevant function and the repayment is urgent, contact the COTAX Business Help Desk(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)for assistance.

See COM125021 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com125021) for a list of functions to use in particular situations.
Mr N Barsby v S Wilson deputy for T Bailey: 6005788/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Barsby v S Wilson deputy for T Bailey: 6005788/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c852c2696e4984ea4cf26c/Mr_N_Barsby_v_Simon_Wilson_deputy_for_Thomas_Bailey_-_6005788_2024.pdf).
B P Basase v SQS: 6015224/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Employment Tribunal decision

Read the full decision in B P Basase v SQS: 6015224/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a879312f185664821557c7/Brandon_Pembele_Basase_-_v___SQS___6015224-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Support for Independence (North West) Ltd) (SFI)
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 Support for Independence (North West) Ltd) (SFI) 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 Support for Independence (North West) Ltd) (SFI) recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 14 February
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-14)

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this morning.

The Prime Minister began by reiterating the UK’s concrete support for Ukraine, for as long as it’s needed.

He was unequivocal that there could be no talks about Ukraine, without Ukraine.

Ukraine needed strong security guarantees, further lethal aid and a sovereign future, and it could count on the UK to step up, he added.

The Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s commitment to Ukraine being on an irreversible path to NATO, as agreed by Allies at the Washington Summit last year.

Discussing the upcoming third anniversary of Ukraine’s courageous defence of its sovereignty in the face of Russia’s barbaric full-scale invasion, the leaders agreed that it would be an important moment to demonstrate international unity and support for Ukraine.

The leaders also reflected on the Prime Minister’s visit to Kyiv last month, and the President updated on his plans at Munich Security Conference.

They agreed to stay in close contact.
Mr G McCraken v Fugro GB Marine Ltd: 3313398/2020 and 3300648/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G McCraken v Fugro Gb Marine Ltd: 3313398/2020 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ffd783de90e07639e9b137c/Mr_G_McCraken_v_Fugro_GB_Marine_Limited-3313398_2020-Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G McCraken v Fugro Gb Marine Ltd: 3313398/2020 and 3300648/2021 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64a698cc7a4c230013bba26c/Mr_G_McCracken_v_Fugro_GB_Marine_Limited_3313398.2020___others_FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G McCraken v Fugro GB Marine Ltd: 3313398/2020 and 3300648/2021 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6594164780a3bb000e9d0646/Mr_G_McCracken_v_Fugro_GB_Marine_Limited_3313398.2020___other_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G McCraken v Fugro GB Marine Ltd: 3313398/2020 and 3300648/2021 - Second Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65eb2e5962ff48ff7487b2fc/Mr_G_McCracken_v_Fugro_GB_Marine_Limited_3313398.2020___other_2nd_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G McCraken v Fugro GB Marine Ltd: 3313398/2020 and 3300648/2021 - Third Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68add461969253904d15585d/Mr_G_McCracken__-_v_-_Fugro_GB_Marine_Limited_-_3313398-2020__3300648-2021_-_Reconsideration_Third_Application.pdf).
Appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury: 3 October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally D.B.E. for election as Archbishop of Canterbury.

The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally D.B.E., for election by the College of Canons of Canterbury Cathedral in the place of The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Portal Welby, GCVO, as Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan.

Lord Evans of Weardale, KCB, DL, Chair of the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury welcomed the news:

It has been a great privilege to have chaired the Crown Nominations Commission as it sought to discern who God is calling to lead the Church of England and Anglican Communion as Archbishop of Canterbury. That discernment began with the public consultation, which heard the voices of thousands of people as they expressed their hopes for this nomination, and continued all the way through to the Commission’s final meeting. I would like to thank all those who took part in this process, particularly those who took time to share their views in the consultation and the members of the Commission who worked so diligently over several months, ably assisted by the Appointments Secretaries and by the Appointments and Vocations team at Lambeth Palace. I shall be praying for Bishop Sarah as she prepares to take up this new ministry in the coming months.

Background

Sarah Mullally was, prior to ordination, the Government’s Chief Nursing Officer for England having specialised as a cancer nurse. She was educated at South Bank University, London, and Heythrop College, University of London, and trained for ministry at the South East Institute of Theological Education. She completed her title at St. Saviour Battersea Fields, in the Diocese of Southwark, and was ordained as a priest in 2002.

In 2006, Sarah was appointed Team Rector, Christ Church, Sutton, Southwark and then became Canon Residentiary and Treasurer at Salisbury Cathedral in 2012. In 2015, Sarah was consecrated as Suffragan Bishop of Crediton, in the Diocese of Exeter, and in 2018 took up her current role as Bishop of London as well as Dean of the Chapels Royal from 2019.
How shops and high street businesses are valued for business rates
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Find out how the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) calculates rateable values for shops and high street businesses.

How shops and high street businesses are valued

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) usually uses the rental comparison method to value shops and other high street businesses, such as hairdressers and banks. We group similar properties into valuation schemes. We measure them using the net internal area (NIA) method. Find out more about the rental method, valuation schemes and NIA (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-non-domestic-property-including-plant-and-machinery-is-valued).

To value shops and other high street businesses, the VOA:
- gathers information about rents paid for a property and similar nearby properties
- analyses the information and works out a price per square metre for the property
We also consider:
- unusual shop shape
- additional window display frontages
- hard frontages on banks
- access issues
- split levels
- sales areas hidden by pillars
- toilets
Find out how to get help updating your shop or high street business’s property details (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/helping-you-make-a-check-for-shops).

Zoning retail properties

Zoning is a standard way of measuring retail premises for valuation purposes. The VOA uses it to apply the price per square metre to properties and calculate the rateable value. Zoning recognises that the front of the property nearest the display window is the most valuable part. We do not use zoning for all shops, for example large department stores and supermarkets.

We divide properties into zones that cover the width of a property, starting from the building line (the front of the property) and continuing until the entire depth of the space has been zoned.

The first zone is called Zone A. Zone A starts at the building line and usually goes back 6.1 metres (20 feet). The depth of the zones may be different depending on the property location. Zone A is the most valuable part of the property.

The next zone is Zone B, which is half the value of Zone A. The next zone is Zone C, which is half the value of Zone B. Any space after Zone C is called the remainder, which is half the value of Zone C. The zoned area will include any space created by using non-structural walls or partitions. Zoning patterns may vary depending on property type, location, and historical practice. Not all properties will have a Zone A, B, C and remainder.

Areas like storerooms or upstairs offices are included in a valuation and given a price per square metre but are not zoned. We do not include areas such as toilets, stairwells and cleaners’ rooms in the valuation.

Plant and machinery

Plant and machinery may be shown separately in the rateable value calculation and can include:
- heating
- sprinklers
- air conditioning
- cold stores
Terminate an appointment of a director (TM01c)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Use this form to terminate the appointment of an individual or corporate director.

You can file this form if your registered office address is situated in Wales instead of England and Wales.

This form can be used to notify Companies House about the termination of a director’s appointment.

It is easier and quicker to file your termination of a director’s appointment form online (https://www.gov.uk/file-changes-to-a-company-with-companies-house).

Do not use the paper form if the company is in the PROOF (PROtected Online Filing) Scheme (http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/proof/).

Forms need to be printed at full size on white A4 sized paper.
Product Safety Report: Floson 2m Extension Socket (2507-0010a)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Product Safety Report for Floson 2m Extension Socket presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Floson 2m Extension Socket

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits.

Corrective action: We recommend you stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (eBay).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as there is insufficient creepage and clearance distance between circuits, and it does not meet required insulation requirements. The product also has a fuse link which does not conform to BS 1362 and is incorrectly earthed. Improvements are also required to documentation and marking.

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

Corrective action

We recommend you stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (eBay).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2507-0010a

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Austria: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

This document contains information about Austria to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

Knowledge Base is an information resource for HM Passport Office staff.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy and parental responsibilities
- surrogacy
- documents from Austria
AK v The Secretary of State for Defence: [2025] UKUT 032 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Church on 28 January 2025

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-AFCS (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6f071750837d7604dbe25/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-AFCS.pdf).

Judicial Summary

AK was a soldier with autism. He claimed compensation for mental health problems that he said were caused by his experiences serving in the British Army.

While it found that AK had been subjected to “inappropriate”, unprofessional” and offensive” behaviour from colleagues that had caused him stress, the First-tier Tribunal decided that AK’s autism was the predominant cause of his mental health problems, rather than the treatment to which he was subjected.

AK’s appeal was allowed. The Tribunal had erred in its approach to assessing causation.

It may be that AK was particularly sensitive to anxiety and stress, and it may be that this was because of his autism. It may be that he experienced as persecution incidents that others might have interpreted as “horseplay”. However, for the purposes of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, the “thin skull” approach means AK shouldn’t be denied compensation just because another soldier, who did not have autism and who experienced the same events as AK, might not have developed the same mental health condition or symptoms that he did, or experienced the same intensity of degree.
Statement of Strategic Priorities to the National Wealth Fund
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

The Chancellor has issued the Statement of Strategic Priorities to the National Wealth Fund, setting its strategic direction and priorities for this Parliament.

- The Statement of Strategic Priorities sets the Chancellor’s strategy for the National Wealth Fund to reflect the Government’s Plan for Change, unlocking billions of pounds of private investment into the UK.
- The strategic direction sets clean energy, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and transport as priority sectors for the National Wealth Fund. Money will be invested across the United Kingdom in projects like carbon capture, green hydrogen, gigafactories, green steel, and ports.
- The Chancellor’s steer will help direct investment to the industries our defence sector relies on – advanced manufacturing and digital and dual-use technologies – working with industry to keep Britain safe and building on the Government’s commitment to increase spending on defence and national security to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027.
- The National Wealth Fund’s economic capital limit will be increased from £4.5 billion to £7 billion, allowing it take on greater risk. This means it has more flexibility over its investments and can support more projects that struggle to access private finance.
HMT annual report and accounts
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

This series brings together all documents relating to HM Treasury (HMT) annual report and accounts

HM Treasury’s annual report provides a comprehensive account of the Treasury Group’s use of resources and information about the Treasury’s core activities. It also describes the Treasury’s performance and achievements against the departmental business plan.

Read the HM Treasury central funds publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-central-funds).
Plant-based drinks: health benefits and risks
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

A SACN and COT assessment comparing cows’ milk with plant-based drinks available in the UK, with recommendations for adults and children aged one year and over.

A Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) and the Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COT) assessment of plant-based drinks made from almond, oat and soya.

The assessment covers the:
- nutritional benefits and risks of plant-based drinks
- toxicological benefits and risks of plant-based drinks
It also makes recommendations for:
- adults and children aged one year and over
- government
- industry
- research
2025 Retrocession Agreement between HM Treasury and Pool Re
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-10)

2025 Retrocession Agreement between HM Treasury and Pool Re, outlining the commercial terms and operation of the scheme from 1 April 2025

The Retrocession Agreement sets out the contractual terms between the Pool Re and HM Treasury. This agreement comes into force on 1 April 2025, implementing changes agreed as part of HM Treasury’s 2022 strategic review of the Pool Re scheme. These changes will provide the opportunity for more of the financial risk arising from terrorism to be returned to the private market, while ensuring businesses are still able to access affordable terrorism insurance.
SGSAROA0001 - Data protection
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

HMRC will:

process personal data under article 6(e) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) HMRC Privacy Notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/data-protection-act-dpa-information-hm-revenue-and-customs-hold-about-you/data-protection-act-dpa-information-hm-revenue-and-customs-hold-about-you)

process special category data under article 9 of the GDPR and schedule 1 of the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 HMRC appropriate Policy document (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-appropriate-policy-document/hmrc-appropriate-policy-document)

retain personal data in line with the HMRC Records Management and Retention and Disposal Policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-records-management-and-retention-and-disposal-policy/records-management-and-retention-and-disposal-policy)

Any sharing of personal data outside of HMRC will follow the:

data sharing (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/data-protection-act-dpa-information-hm-revenue-and-customs-hold-about-you/data-protection-act-dpa-information-hm-revenue-and-customs-hold-about-you#data-sharing) guidance within the HMRC Privacy Notice

contracts and data sharing (https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/accountability-and-governance/accountability-framework/contracts-and-data-sharing/) guidance published on the ICO website

HMRC Information Disclosure Guide (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide) available on GOV.UK
SFO charges six  in complex pension fraud investigation
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Suspected criminality involves £75 million invested into storage units.

The Serious Fraud Office has today charged multiple individuals with fraud related offences, following a complex investigation into the transfer of £75 million in pension funds into storage units based mainly in the North of England and Scotland.

Toby Whittaker, Stephen Michael Talbot, Stuart Grehan (also known as Stuart Chapman-Clark), Terence Wright and Emma Hawkins (also known as Emma Grehan) were charged with conspiracy to defraud. Stephen Michael Talbot was charged with money laundering. A sixth defendant has also been charged with money laundering. Additionally, Stephen Michael Talbot and Stuart Grehan were charged with Perjury Act offences.

Between 2011 and 2014, over 1,900 UK investors transferred their pensions into self-invested personal pensions to invest in storage units sold by UK storage company Store First.

Investors were promised a long-term leasehold on a unit and a return on their investment through renting the unit out.

The SFO allege that misrepresentations were made in the marketing of the product, including that investors would receive a guaranteed return and that units were ready for people to rent.

Alleged misrepresentations also include offering upfront cash incentives to investors without telling them they might be exposed to a tax liability for receiving money out of their pension.

Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Nick Ephgrave QPM, said:

Today’s charges are the culmination of a complex investigation by the SFO and represent an important step in pursuing justice for the many people who transferred their hard-earned pensions into this product.

The defendants are expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 21 August 2025.

Press Office

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

Out of hours press office contact number xx-xxxx-xxxx
EIM36550 - Deductions from earnings: capital allowances: In the performance of the duties: the need to establish what the duties require
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)


Section 36(1)(b) CAA 2001

If an employee purchases an item of plant or machinery as a matter of choice simply because he or she wishes to go about their job in a particular way, it will not have been 'necessarily provided' for the purpose of section 36(1)(b) CAA 2001.

In White v Higginbottom (57TC283) a clergyman claimed capital allowances on the cost of a slide projector which he used in giving audio visual sermons. The General Commissioners found as a fact that another vicar could perform the functions of religious ministry without the equipment concerned. In the High Court Vinelott J considered this finding of fact conclusive. Commenting on the objective nature of the test he said at page 289:

The purpose of proviso (i) to section 47(1) [now section 36(1)(b), CAA01] must I think have been to impose the same test as that applicable to revenue expenditure. It is to my mind impossible to suppose that the legislature intended that there should be a different test and that capital expenditure on the provision of equipment for use in the performance of the duties of an office or employment should be allowable although the revenue cost of maintaining it might not be.

However you should take care when applying this reasoning to situations where the employee's duties are only vaguely defined. This is particularly so when the equipment purchased represents a more up to date method of carrying out existing tasks which are a necessary part of the duties. In that case, the employee can exercise some element of choice in deciding how to go about those tasks without foregoing the entitlement to allowances; in the same way that an employee who undertakes necessary travel in the performance of the duties may choose whether to travel by car or by train.

As regards computers, see EIM36730 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim36730).

For particular types of employment, see EIM36500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim36500).
Product Safety Report: Allereya Necklace and Earrings sold via Amazon (2502-0004)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

Product Safety Report for Allereya Necklace and Earrings presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Allereya Necklace and Earrings

Hazard: The products presents a serious chemical risk as they contain excess concertrations of cadmium.

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

Product information

Hazard

The products present a serious chemical risk. The necklace contains 50.6% cadmium, which is 5060 times the maximum permissible limit. The earrings contain 33.5% cadmium (bows), and 80.8% cadmium (dragons) - 3350 and 8080 times the maximum permissible limit respectively. Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer.

The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

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

We recommend owners stop using the product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2502-0004

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
BD10 0TW, Yorkshire Water Services Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/VP3130GZ/V005
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

View the permit issued for Esholt Sludge Treatment Facility, Bradford 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: Yorkshire Water Service Limited
- Installation name: Esholt Sludge Treatment Facility
- Permit number: EPR/VP3130GZ/V005
Costessey Town 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 Costessey Town 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 Costessey Town 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
- 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.
W Drysdale-Wood v Shared Lives South West: 1406308/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in W Drysdale-Wood v Shared Lives South West: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3cf3dd3f1efd2ce2ab8b5/William_Drysdale-Wood_-vs-_Shared_Lives_South_West_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Gamebirds: licence to release common pheasants or red-legged partridges on  special areas of conservation or within 500m of their boundary (GL43)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Owners or occupiers of land, or people authorised by them, can use this general licence to release common pheasants or red-legged partridges on special areas of conservation and within their 500m buffer zones.

You must follow the conditions of general licence GL43 to release common pheasants or red-legged partridges on special areas of conservation and within their 500m buffer zones.

You do not need to apply or register to use this licence, but you must meet its conditions and report release activity (https://submit-form-to-defra.service.gov.uk/form/report-your-release-of-gamebirds-on-a-sac-or-within-the-500m-buffer-zone-of-its-boundary-gl43).

If you need help, email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Investigation launched into Christian charity over serious governance concerns
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into The Matt 6.3 Charitable Trust.

The Matt 6.3 Charitable Trust (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/3947254/charity-overview?_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_organisationNumber=3947254) was registered with the Commission in 1998 and has purposes of advancing and promoting the Christian faith.

In October 2024, the regulator became aware of serious concerns about governance failings and unauthorised payments at the charity.

The charity’s advisors told the trustees they must cease all unauthorised payments to connected parties and appoint an independent board of trustees. However, some payments continued to be made and the charity has so far not recruited any independent trustees.

The charity’s latest accounts were submitted 123 days late and qualified, as the auditor had concerns over the charity’s governance.

The regulator has now escalated its engagement with the charity to a statutory inquiry. This will examine the extent to which the trustees are complying with their legal duties in respect to the administration, governance and management of the charity, and in particular:
- management of conflicts of interest and private benefit
- whether the charity has appropriate policies and procedures in place
- the extent to which the trustees have complied with previously issued professional advice.
The Commission may extend the scope of the inquiry if additional regulatory issues emerge.

It is the Commission’s policy, after it has concluded an inquiry, to publish a report detailing the issues examined, any action taken, and the inquiry’s outcomes.

Ends

Notes to editors:

The Charity Commission is the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. Its ambition is to be an expert regulator that is fair, balanced, and independent so that charity can thrive. This ambition will help to create and sustain an environment where charities further build public trust and ultimately fulfil their essential role in enhancing lives and strengthening society. Read further information about what the Commission does (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission/about).

On 24 September 2025 the Charity Commission opened a statutory inquiry into the charity under section 46 of the Charities Act 2011 as a result of its regulatory concerns that there is or has been misconduct and / or mismanagement in the administration of the charity.

A statutory inquiry is a legal power enabling the Commission to formally investigate matters of regulatory concern within a charity and to use protective powers for the benefit of the charity and its beneficiaries, assets, or reputation.

Press office

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

Out of hours press office contact number: xx-xxxx-xxxx
TSI009000 - The NCH MICS team (Movements, Inventory Control & Sheds): contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

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).
Apex Recruitment 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 Apex Recruitment 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 Apex Recruitment Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Examining patent applications relating to artificial intelligence (AI) inventions
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Guidelines and scenarios explaining how the IPO examines AI inventions.

The guidance is in two parts:

a) The guidelines set out the legal framework for examining patent applications for or using artificial intelligence and how this will be applied.

b) The scenarios provide a number of practical illustrations based on an abridged patent specification. Each scenario includes a basic analysis showing how the IPO would apply the guidance.
Connect Highways Limited: [2025] UKUT 103 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Beech on 25 March 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe6af3ed87b81608546707/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T.pdf).

Judicial Summary

This appeal is DISMISSED.

The Traffic Commissioner’s decision to refuse the Appellant’s application for a standard national operator’s licence involved neither error of law or mistake of fact as per the test in Bradley Fold Travel & Peter Wright v Secretary of State for Transport (2010) EWCA Civ.695.
Flat 15 Belgrave Court, Ascalon Street, London SW8 4DJ: LON/00BJ/MNR/2024/0696
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr D Jagger MRICS and Mr J Francis on 28 January 2025

Read the decision in Flat 15 Belgrave Court decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a0dd7f82f8431ebeb047c1/Flat_15_Belgrave_Court_decision.pdf). Read the reasons in Flat 15 Belgrave Court reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a0dde61f9e7f7dcc7b3fe6/Flat_15_Belgrave_Court_reasons.pdf).
Developing a competency framework for effective assistive technology training
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Examines the skills and knowledge needed by staff in special schools and colleges to use digital assistive technology effectively.

This qualitative research was designed to examine and identify the skills and knowledge required by staff in special schools and colleges to:
- assess the digital assistive technology (AT) needs of pupils
- support pupils to use digital AT in the classroom
The project involved 36 staff from special schools and colleges and included focus groups, interviews and a literature review.

The main output is a framework that maps the skills and knowledge needed by special school and college staff working in student-facing roles across differing staff roles. It is detailed in the report and the accompanying ‘Assistive technology in special education contexts: competency framework’.

Effective multi-agency working with assistive technology (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/effective-multi-agency-working-with-assistive-technology) reports on findings from research exploring how different agencies collaborate in providing and implementing assistive technology.
Mr A Steele v Haskett Ltd: 6022320/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Steele v Haskett Ltd: 6022320/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842e32657f3515d9611f04e/Mr_A_Steel_v_Haskett_Ltd_-_6022320_-_2024_-_Judgment_.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Durhand Telescopic Ladder (2510-0104)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Product Safety Report for Durhand Telescopic Ladder presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Durhand Telescopic Ladder

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the brackets may separate during use, and the base is not wide enough.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the brackets may separate during use, and the base is not wide enough. This could lead to the user losing their balance and falling from a height.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2510-0104

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Miss E Amasowomwan v Shaw Healthcare Ltd: 6014771/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E Amasowomwan v Shaw Healthcare Ltd: 6014771/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69287750b3b9afff34e9617d/Miss_E_Amasowomwan_v_Shaw_Healthcare_Ltd-_6014771_2024-_judgement.pdf).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Alexandra Zbanca
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-19)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

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

Teacher’s name: Ms Alexandra Zbanca

Teacher reference number: 1334684

Teacher’s date of birth: 7 December 1983

Location teacher worked: Uxbridge, London

Date of professional conduct panel: 28 to 29 January 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Ms Alexandra Zbanca formerly employed in Uxbridge, London

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Breaches of the CMA’s markets and mergers remedies
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Register of all significant breaches of market and merger remedies notified to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) since 1 April 2020.

This register lists all significant breaches, notified to the CMA since 1 April 2020, of:

market remedies (made or accepted under sections 159 and 161 of the Enterprise Act 2002)

merger remedies (made or accepted under sections 82 and 84 of the Enterprise Act 2002)

We update this register on a quarterly basis.

A notice of a public register of breaches (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-of-a-public-register-of-breaches-of-the-cmas-markets-and-mergers-remedies) was published on 1 April 2020.
Cervical screening risk stratification: impact assessments
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Impact assessment and equality impact assessment of risk stratification in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme in England.

The impact assessment covers:
- the proposed change to the NHS Cervical Screening Programme and the rationale for it
- economic assessment
- the evidence base
- how the proposed change affects the cervical screening pathway
- details of risks and assumptions
The equality impact assessment covers:
- the rationale for the policy change in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme in England
- who is affected (analysis of impacts)
- the evidence considered
- engagement undertaken with stakeholders
- a summary of the analysis and the potential impacts of the policy change
Ms M Munroe-Green v Battersea Arts Centre: 2306255/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Munroe-Green v Battersea Arts Centre: 2306255/2023 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69132af08c90b927c818ad76/Ms_M_Munroe-Green_v_Battersea_Arts_Centre_2306255-2023_Judgment.pdf).
R Johnson v S Martin: 2501963/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R Johnson v S Martin: 2501963/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6787d17abca9366c9f56df68/Rebecca_Johnson_v_Scott_Martin_2501963-2024_Judgment.pdf).