theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Manage your water abstraction licence online
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Use this service to view and share your licence information and to submit abstraction returns. Find out about water abstraction alerts.

You can manage your licence by creating an online account. Once you have an account you can use this service to:
- view your licence information
- give other people access to manage your licence and returns
- submit abstraction returns
Sign in or create an account (https://manage-water-abstraction-impoundment-licence.service.gov.uk/welcome)

Submit abstraction returns

Most abstraction licences will ask you to submit a record of your abstraction (a ‘return’) to the Environment Agency each year. Even if you have not taken any water, you must submit a nil return if your licence states that you must report your water use.

If you have a problem with using the online service to submit your returns, contact the Environment Agency.

Deadlines for returns

Returns are due before 28 April and 28 November, depending on the terms of your licence.

Your paper licence

The information included in this service does not replace or affect the legal (paper) copy of the licence issued to you. You must refer to and comply with the paper copy of the licence when you make decisions about abstracting or impounding water. You can only use the information in the service for reference.

You cannot use the service to correct information in your licence or make changes to the conditions. See change a water abstraction or impoundment licence (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/change-a-water-abstraction-or-impoundment-licence).

Abstraction alerts

Some licence holders can now get water abstraction alerts by email. The Environment Agency send water abstraction alerts to licence holders with ‘hands-off’ conditions when:
- a restriction is likely to come into force
- they have put a restriction in place
- abstraction can begin again
They can send email alerts more quickly than postal alerts. This means licence holders and operators:
- are better able to prepare for any disruption to abstracting
- can quickly start taking water again once river flows or groundwater water levels have recovered
To opt-in to receive email alerts, please contact the Environment Agency.

Help us improve water abstraction services

The Environment Agency is doing research to make it easier to do things like:
- find out how much water is available to abstract
- apply for a water abstraction licence
- manage a water abstraction licence
We need feedback from users to make sure our improvements meet people’s needs. Sign up for occasional invites to take part in research (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/water-resources-research/).

Contact the Environment Agency

General enquiries

National Customer Contact Centre PO Box 544RotherhamS60 1BY

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

Telephone 03708 506 506

Telephone from outside the UK (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm GMT) xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Story Contracting 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 Story Contracting 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 Story Contracting Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Victoria Morris
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Victoria was appointed to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel in November 2025. Victoria has been a qualified teacher for 26 years. She has 14 years of school leadership experience in the primary school sector, including headteacher, safeguarding lead and multi-academy trust leadership. Victoria is an NSPCC accredited trainer and has extensive experience in designing and delivering child protection training to education practitioners. She is also a trained safeguarding supervisor, providing supervision support to designated safeguarding leads. Currently, Victoria is Trust Safeguarding and Professional Development Lead for the Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust, overseeing the safeguarding leads across 4 academies in Buckinghamshire.

Victoria was appointed to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel in November 2025.

Victoria has been a qualified teacher for 26 years. She has 14 years of school leadership experience in the primary school sector, including headteacher, safeguarding lead and multi-academy trust leadership.

Victoria is an NSPCC accredited trainer and has extensive experience in designing and delivering child protection training to education practitioners. She is also a trained safeguarding supervisor, providing supervision support to designated safeguarding leads.

Currently, Victoria is Trust Safeguarding and Professional Development Lead for the Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust, overseeing the safeguarding leads across 4 academies in Buckinghamshire.
Handling suspected fraud: Homes for Ukraine
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

How councils should handle suspected fraud cases.

Councils have a key role to play in the prevention of fraud directly related to the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

If any allegation of fraud is linked to a thank you payment, councils should exercise their authority to handle such cases in accordance with the counter-fraud practices to prevent fraud from occurring and recover monies issued in error. Councils must ensure that any cases of fraud or error are not included in their claim for funding, regardless of whether monies have been recovered.

Costs of counter-fraud activity related to the operation of the scheme are covered within the tariff.

If fraud linked to Universal Credit or other benefits is identified, councils should report this online at Report benefit fraud (https://www.gov.uk/report-benefit-fraud).

Councils should give as much information as they can about the person they are reporting. This could include:
- their name
- their address
- the type of fraud the council think they are committing
Councils can also report benefit fraud by phone or post at:

National Benefit Fraud Hotline Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Textphone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

National Benefit Fraud HotlineMail Handling Site AWolverhamptonWV98 2BP
Mr E Omar v Burberry Ltd: 2216907/2023 and 6011953/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Omar v Burberry Ltd: 2216907/2023 and 6011953/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a15d5532adcaaab3a272c/Mr_E_Omar_v_Burberry_Limited_-_2216907-2023___6011953-2023.pdf).
Ms J Fairrie v  White Eagle Lodge: 1401636/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Fairrie v White Eagle Lodge: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f9a957703c42001a58efbf/Ms_J_Fairre_V_White_Eagle_Lodge_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms J Fairrie v White Eagle Lodge: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a5284a4f9eb2b483f7f59/MS_J_FAIRRIE_-VS-_WHITE_EAGLE_LODGE_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms E Winton v Glasgow City Council: 121378/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Winton v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d2cea2886e7770c211e079/Ms_E_Winton_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti.

Thank you, President. I thank the Secretary-General, Executive Director Russell and Mr Roosevelt for briefing us today.

And I welcome the participation of the representatives of Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Barbados in our meeting.

I will make three points.

First, the United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti.

As we have heard today, this crisis is driven by gang violence and instability that devastates communities and undermines efforts to restore democratic governance.

We are particularly concerned by the impacts on children, who are among the most vulnerable victims of this crisis.

One in eight children in Haiti have been displaced. Armed gangs are systematically recruiting minors, fuelling a surge in exploitation, sexual violence and abuse.

These atrocities spread fear and inflict lasting trauma on Haiti’s young people.

The United Kingdom remains firmly committed to supporting efforts to tackle insecurity in Haiti, and we unequivocally condemn the use of sexual and gender-based violence as a tool of control and terror.

Second, we commend Kenya’s leadership of the Multinational Security Support Mission.

And we express our strong support for the vital work of international partners, including BINUH, in helping the Haitian authority deliver change for the Haitian people.

As part of this commitment, the UK has provided $6.7 million to fund OHCHR’s work with the MSS to help ensure compliance with international standards on human rights, conduct and discipline.

In parallel, we continue to take action against those responsible for human rights violations, including through the implementation of targeted sanctions.

Third, re-establishing security is essential to Haiti’s long-term stability and to alleviating suffering.

In this context, we welcome the Secretary General’s recommendations for enhanced security assistance for Haiti.

President, we stand ready to work with the US, Panama and all Council members to mobilise that support to the Haitian people, and help Haiti’s children enjoy a future free from violence, fear and hunger.
Safe Space Security Solutions
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Safe Space Security Solutions recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
COVID-19 vaccination: at-risk children aged 6 months to 11 years
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Information for parents of eligible at-risk children aged 6 months to 11 years on COVID-19 vaccination.

This leaflet should be given to parents and carers of eligible at-risk children aged 6 months to 11 years prior to the vaccination appointment.

Paper copies of this leaflet are available free to order (https://find-public-health-resources.service.gov.uk/A%2520guide%2520to%2520COVID-19%2520vaccinations%2520for%2520parents%2520of%2520at%2520risk%2520children/13114566EN001) from Find Public Health Resources.

Resources for all children aged 5 to 11 years (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-resources-for-children-aged-5-to-11-years) are available to download and order.

For further information on the COVID-19 vaccination programme, see the COVID-19 Collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/covid-19-vaccination-programme) on .GOV.UK and the NHS.UK COVID-19 (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/) webpage.

Find public health resources

Find this resource on www.gov.uk/publichealthresources where you can view, download or order resources free of charge. Alternatively, you can get in touch by phone or email. Please have the product code with you when you contact us.

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

Contact form https://www.gov.uk/gui... (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-public-health-resources)

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
EIM36720 - Deductions from earnings: capital allowances: particular items of plant or machinery: briefcases
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)


Although a briefcase may fall within the definition of 'plant' (see EIM36530 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim36530)), you should generally refuse claims to capital allowances on the grounds that the case is not 'necessarily' provided for use 'in the performance of' the employee's duties (see EIM36540 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim36540)).

Similarly, you should generally refuse claims for backpacks purchased to transport laptops and such like.

Where it forms part of the employee's duties to transport documents or materials securely the employer will usually make some suitable receptacle available. If the employer does not consider this necessary, the duties themselves must be considered to establish whether the employee uses his or her own case simply as a matter of convenience or choice. When transporting papers between home and work the case is not being used in the performance of the duties unless the employee's home is itself a genuine place of work (see EIM32370 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim32370)).
Participation Survey: April to June 2022 publication
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

The results of the April to June 2022 quarter of the Participation Survey.

The Participation Survey has run since October 2021 and is the key evidence source on engagement for DCMS. It is a continuous push-to-web household survey of adults aged 16 and over in England.

The Participation Survey provides reliable estimates of physical and digital engagement with the arts, heritage, museums & galleries, and libraries, as well as engagement with tourism, major events, digital and live sports.
- Released: 22 September 2022
- Period covered: April to June 2022
- Geographic coverage: National and Regional level data for England.
- Next release date: December 2022
The pre-release access document above contains a list of ministers and officials who have received privileged early access to this release of Participation Survey data. In line with best practice, the list has been kept to a minimum and those given access for briefing purposes had a maximum of 24 hours. Details on the pre-release access arrangements for this dataset are available in the accompanying material.

This release is published in accordance with the Code of Practice for Statistics (2018), as produced by the UK Statistics Authority. The Authority has the overall objective of promoting and safeguarding the production and publication of official statistics that serve the public good. It monitors and reports on all official statistics, and promotes good practice in this area.

The responsible statistician for this release is Donilia Asgill. For enquiries on this release, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
EIM43620 - Globally mobile employees: Overseas Workday Relief: limits on qualifying foreign employment income from associated employments
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)


Section 41Z1 ITEPA 2003 limits the amount of relief which can be claimed under Chapter 5C of Part 2 ITEPA 2003 where an employee receives qualifying foreign employment income from associated employments, which are not performed wholly outside the UK.

An associated employment is defined at section 41Z1(4) as employments with the same employer or with associated employers and sections 24(5) and 24(6) ITEPA 2003 apply for the purposes of section 41Z1.

There is a limit on how much qualifying employment income from, or in respect of, the associated employments is qualifying foreign employment income. The limit is the proportion of qualifying employment income that is reasonable having regard for the nature and time devoted to the respective duties inside and outside the UK and with consideration of all other relevant circumstances.
EHS Briefing: Modelling a revised Decent Homes Standard for consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

A statistical report covering analysis of English Housing Survey data used in developing a revised Decent Home Standard for consultation in July to September 2025.

The government is consulting (2 July to 10 September 2025) on a proposal to update the Decent Homes Standard (DHS), which currently sets a minimum housing quality standard for all registered providers of social housing.

The government also proposes to extend the standard to cover private rented sector dwellings. This reflects the considerable challenges facing our existing, ageing housing stock, with the aim of driving significant quality improvements over time. This update will benefit tenants and wider society through the links that housing quality has to health, employment, crime, environmental and wellbeing outcomes.

To inform development of the revised standard for consultation, MHCLG has:
- commissioned the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to analyse English Housing Survey (EHS) physical survey data from 2019 to estimate whether dwellings would pass or fail the update to the Decent Homes Standard that the government is consulting on, including the potential cost of bringing homes up to the revised standard; and
- undertaken further analysis of the housing quality data contained in the EHS
The key findings of this work are covered in this statistical publication. They have informed the Impact Assessment that accompanies the government’s consultation. The Impact Assessment sets out the government’s full assessment of the cost and benefits of its proposal, concluding that it should deliver significant net benefits to tenants and wider society.

Links to associated documents
- Consultation (https://consult.communities.gov.uk/decent-homes-team/a-reformed-decent-homes-standard/)
- Impact Assessment (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-a-reformed-decent-homes-standard-for-social-and-privately-rented-homes)
Compensation:  New Orleans terror attack
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on 1 January 2025.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has designated the attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on 1 January 2025 as an act of terrorism for the purpose of the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme 2012 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/243508/9780108512124.pdf).

People injured and the families of those killed in the attack can apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/criminal-injuries-compensation-authority) (CICA) for compensation.

You may be eligible to claim if you have been directly injured or bereaved by the incident and you are a British, EU, EEA (https://www.gov.uk/eu-eea) or Swiss citizen who was ordinarily resident in the UK, member of the UK armed forces (or a close relative or family member).

Other criteria also apply. Our guide to the Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/victims-of-overseas-terrorism-compensation-scheme-a-guide) has more information on eligibility.

You can apply using our online form. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-forms-for-compensation-for-victims-of-terrorism)

If you need help applying you can call CICA on:

xx-xxxx-xxxx (from the UK)

xx-xxxx-xxxx (outside the UK)

Our helpline is open 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday.

You do not need a paid representative, such as a solicitor or claims management company, to apply for compensation. Free independent advice may be available from the Victim and Witness Information (https://www.victimandwitnessinformation.org.uk/) website or other charitable organisations.

British and non-British nationals may be able to receive other support (https://victimsofterrorism.campaign.gov.uk/)
EXPP1050 - Introduction: penalties for failing to comply with export rules and regulations
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 following Brexit 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) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

The Customs (Contravention of a Relevant Rule) (Amendment) (EUExit) Regulations 2019 make provision for civil penalties for contraventions of customs rules that may not be directly related to a relevant tax or duty. They include a schedule of export contraventions that may be penalised.

The penalty regulations (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/customs-civil-penalties) and notice 301 civil penalties for contraventions of customs law (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/excise-notice-301-civil-penalties-for-contraventions-of-customs-law/excise-notice-301-civil-penalties-for-contraventions-of-customs-law#introduction) can be found on the gov.uk website.

The schedules have been amended to reflect the Union Customs Code, which will be applied up to the end of December 2020. Thereafter UK penalty schedules will apply.

The following are examples of non-compliance under the current legislation that may lead to the imposition of civil penalties:
- failing to notify goods for export
- failing to lodge an export declaration, making false declarations, removing or loading goods without permission to progress
- failing to comply with conditions of a simplified procedure failing to carry out any specific equirements which the export office has imposed
Shearwater Marine Services Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Shearwater Marine Services Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- 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.
V Belous v Sequin Restaurants Ltd: 6022008/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in V Belous v Sequin Restaurants Ltd: 6022008/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fb865c35dbb2bcedb5f9e2/6022008.2025_V_Belous_v_Sequid_Restaurants_Ltd_Judgment.pdf).
Heat networks regulation: implementing consumer protections
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)

We're seeking views on consumer protection requirements such as standards of conduct, protections for vulnerable consumers and more.

This joint DESNZ / Ofgem consultation seeks views and provides updates on consumer protection requirements around:
- the scope of regulation
- how protections will work for non-domestic and small-medium size enterprise consumers
- overarching standards of conduct
- obligations for fair pricing
- protecting vulnerable consumers
- step-in proposals
- approaches to segmentation
We have also published:
- the first set of draft heat network authorisation conditions as an appendix. We’d like views on whether these reflect the intended policy intent
- an Impact Assessment setting out the benefits and costs of introducing the consumer protections outlined in this consultation
We expect the consultation to be of particular interest to:
- consumer groups
- heat network industry, such as developers
- local government
Ofgem are also running a separate consultation on heat networks regulation authorisation and regulatory oversight (https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/consultation/heat-networks-regulation-authorisation-and-regulatory-oversight/), which closes on 31 January 2025.

Background

This is the second part to the earlier consumer protections consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/heat-networks-regulation-consumer-protection) in 2023 to 2024.

The consumer protection consultations build on policy approaches established in earlier consultations:
- the market framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/heat-networks-building-a-market-framework) in 2020 to 2022
- cost recovery (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/recovering-the-costs-of-heat-networks-regulation) in 2021 to 2022
Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
CTM40325 - Particular bodies: friendly societies: exemption for basic life assurance and general annuityor endowment business (BLAGAB)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)


FA12/S153 does not provide a blanket exemption from Corporation Tax for a friendly society’s BLAGAB. It only exempts the profits attributable to some contracts with members within certain limits. These limits have been changed frequently over the years. Their history is recorded at FA12/S155 (3).

The limits for tax exempt business with an individual member for contracts made since 1 May 1995 are:
- Life assurance contracts - the total premiums payable by a member in any 12-month period must not exceed £270. This limit rises to £300 (equivalent to £25 per month) if premiums are payable more than once a year.
- Annuity business - the total annuities secured under contracts with a member must not exceed £156 (though any bonus added to a with-profits annuity is disregarded).
If an individual member’s contracts and policies with the society exceed these limits, then not all of the society's profits will come within the exemption and the case should be referred to BAI (Technical).

A society will not be chargeable to CT if:
- it only carries on BLAGAB, and
- its rules limit a member's policies to the statutory limits on tax exempt business.
It can therefore claim a repayment of all income tax suffered by deduction. Form R69 is provided for repayment claims in these circumstances, though such repayments will now be rare as income tax is not usually deducted from payments made to a UK resident company. For detailed guidance on how to deal with forms R69 see CTM40340 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40340).

Tax credits on dividends and other distributions from a UK resident company referable to BLAGAB were payable to the society and could be entered on the form R19FS(X) (or R69 wholly exempt societies) for distributions made before 6 April 2004.

For the treatment of tax credits on dividends referable to friendly societies, other exempt business and cases where a society writes both exempt BLAGAB and other exempt business, see CTM40340. (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40340)

The first claim by a society to exemption from tax under FA12/S153 on its BLAGAB should be referred to BAI (Technical), as should any question as to whether a society's business falls within the tax exempt limits.
Thames: groundwater situation
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

The latest update on monitored groundwater levels and whether there are any groundwater alerts or warnings in force.

This document provides information on the groundwater situation for:
- West Berkshire
- North East Wiltshire
- Surrey
- Windsor
- Maidenhead
- North East Hampshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Vale of White Horse
Flooding from groundwater can happen when the level of water within the rock or soil that makes up the land surface (known as the water table) rises.

The level of the water table changes with the seasons due to variations in long term rainfall and water abstraction. When the water table rises and reaches ground level, water starts to emerge on the surface and flooding can happen.

Lead local flood authorities (the unitary authority or county council) are responsible for managing the risk of flooding from groundwater. They set out how they plan to do this in their local flood risk management strategies.

The Environment Agency has a strategic overview for all sources of flooding including groundwater. This means they will provide support to other risk management authorities.

They supply information in the form of monitored groundwater levels. In some areas that have historically experienced groundwater flooding, the Environment Agency provide a groundwater alert or warning service.
On-screen assessment: the evidence base for Ofqual’s consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

A summary of 4 research studies informing Ofqual’s proposed approach to regulating on-screen assessment in high-stakes qualifications.

This short report summarises 4 research studies published alongside Ofqual’s consultation on regulating on-screen assessment in GCSEs, AS and A levels. Together, these studies explore the opportunities, benefits, risks, and challenges of on-screen assessment. The findings provide a comprehensive evidence base and have directly informed Ofqual’s proposed regulatory approach.
The Salcombe Harbour Revision Order
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

On 8 September 2023, South Hams District Council (“the applicant”) made a formal application to the Marine Management Organisation (“MMO”) under Section 14 of the Harbours Act 1964 for a Harbour Revision Order (“HRO”).

If made, the proposed order would modernise and consolidate the statutory harbour powers applying in relation to Salcombe Harbour (‘the Harbour’). The proposed order provides for clarity on the limits of the Harbour and the general functions of the applicant; provisions relating to the use of revenue, the establishment of a reserve fund and borrowing; provisions relating to charges; modernised powers of management and control of the Harbour to vest in the applicant including in relation to general directions, special directions and byelaws; the establishment of an advisory body or bodies consisting of stakeholders with which the applicant is required to consult on material matters; powers to vest in the applicant which include powers to develop or dispose of land, grant tenancies and for other commercial activities; powers to vest in the applicant relating to the delegation of functions, moorings, bunkering, aids to navigation, dredging, landing places, works, parking places, vehicles, wrecks, unserviceable vessels and obstructions, tidal works and the power of the applicant to prosecute or defend legal proceedings.

To facilitate the above, articles 60 and 61 of the proposed order amend the legislation set out in those articles and article 62 of the proposed order repeals and revokes the legislation set out in Schedule 2 to the proposed order.

The statutory 42-day public consultation on the HRO starts on 12 December 2024. As this 42-day consultation will run across 3 public holidays, the MMO is agreeable to consider consultation responses received up to 3 days beyond the 42-day consultation period. The final date for consultation responses to be received is 25 January 2025. Any person desiring to make an objection or representation concerning the application should write to:

Marine Licensing Team Marine Management Organisation Lancaster House Hampshire Court Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 7YH

or email to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

An objection or representation should:
- Be received before the expiry of a period of 42-days consultation period;
- Be made in writing and quoting reference HRO/2023/00003;
- State the grounds of the objection or representation;
- Indicate who is making the objection or representation; and
- Give an address to which correspondence relating to the objection or representation may be sent.
Bluefin tuna catch and release applications re-opened
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has re-opened the process to apply for permits for 2025’s bluefin tuna catch and release fishery.

Applications were paused at the end of April to enable adjustments to guidance and application criteria, focusing on inclusion of relevant experience and training held by masters as well as vessel owners.

The criteria to be eligible for a permit and the application form now recognise master and skipper training either through the Cefas UK CHART programme or the Recreational Angling Training for Bluefin Tuna Permit Holders 2024 funded by the Government’s Fisheries and Seafood Scheme.

There is an additional requirement that the individuals with this training must be aboard for each fishing trip if they are awarded a permit.

MMO’s adjustments to guidance and eligibility mean that interested stakeholders will need to submit a fresh application via the online or paper forms here. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/plans-for-the-2025-bluefin-tuna-bft-catch-and-release-recreational-fisheries-crrf-within-uk-waters)

To take account for the pause in the process, the closing date for submissions has been extended to 2 June 2025 from 18 May 2025.

Full guidance on this year’s catch and release fishery is available here. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/plans-for-the-2025-bluefin-tuna-bft-catch-and-release-recreational-fisheries-crrf-within-uk-waters)
Mr T Adeloye v Royal Mail Group Ltd and Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd: 3307745/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Adeloye v Royal Mail Group Ltd and Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd: 3307745/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685e9ce0f85b4b993fd75385/Mr_T_Adeloye_v__1__Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd___other_3307745.2023_Reserved_Judgment_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T Adeloye v Royal Mail Group Ltd and Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd: 3307745/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d527949ce370a7e0a0fcbd/Mr_T_Adeloye_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd___other_3307745.2023_Reconsideration_judgment_.pdf).
Ms G Norris v Modulous (Lewisham) Ltd: 2200891/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms G Norris v Modulous (Lewisham) Ltd: 2200891/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6870cfc0fe1a249e937cc014/Ms_G_Norris_v_Modulous__Lewisham__Limited_-_2200891-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms G Norris v Modulous (Lewisham) Ltd: 2200891/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878b5df0263c35f52e4dcea/Ms_G_Norris_v_Modulous__Lewisham__Limited_-_2200891-2024_-_Final_Hearing_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms G Norris v Modulous (Lewisham) Ltd: 2200891/2024 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6932d19bcdec734f4dff430f/Ms_G_Norris_v_Modulous__Lewisham__Limited_-_Certificate_of_Correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms G Norris v Modulous (Lewisham) Ltd: 2200891/2024 - Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6932d1b40cf0b7e681ff4306/Ms_G_Norris_v_Modulous__Lewisham__Limited_-_2200891-2024_-_Corrected_Judgment_.pdf).
MODSEC Cybersecurity
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 MODSEC Cybersecurity 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 MODSEC Cybersecurity recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Royal College of Nursing
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 Royal College of Nursing 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 Royal College of Nursing 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:

We also pledge the following:

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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.