theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
New members appointed to the PRRB and NCARRB
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Ministers have appointed 4 new members to the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and the National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body (NCARRB).

Frances Hill

Having worked at the Bank of England since 2000, Frances Hill has been the Bank’s Agent for Northern Ireland since 2008. In this role, she undertakes one-to-one confidential conversations with hundreds of businesses and community organisations in Northern Ireland across all sectors of the economy to form a well-rounded view of economic conditions.

She is also the agency network’s expert for employment and pay for the UK. Her findings are used to inform the decisions of the bank’s monetary and financial policy committees.

In 2023, Frances was Head of Current Economic Conditions Division for the Bank of England. She was responsible for leading the division of 24 people, providing expert assessments of current developments in UK economic activity and inflation and their likely evolution over the near term. This was used to inform the Monetary Policy Committee’s forecasts and policy decisions.

Pamela Kelly

Pamela Kelly QPM has recently retired as a police officer, having served 30 years and reached the rank of Chief Constable of Gwent Police between August 2019 and September 2024.

Dr Rebecca Driver

Dr Rebecca Driver has been a member of numerous boards, advisory panels and steering groups serving government, industry and academia. This includes:
- the Board of the Planning Inspectorate
- the Financial Services Consumer Panel
- the Personal Injury Discount Rate Expert Panel
- the Board of the Operational Risk Insurance Consortium
- the Council for the Society of Business Economists
Dr Driver’s professional background is in economic and policy research, and she is director of the research consultancy Analytically Driven Ltd.

Previous roles include:
- Director of Research and Chief Economist of the Association of British Insurers
- research adviser to the external members of the Monetary Policy Committee
Stephen White

Stephen White has over 35 years’ experience in and around the policing landscape. From frontline firearms officer to Chief Executive for the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner and Acting Police and Crime Commissioner for almost 2 years, he has extensive knowledge across the sector and its partners.

Stephen also served as Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, driving reform and change at a time of immense political and public scrutiny.

He has served at board and trustee level across numerous policing charities along with roles in the Home Office (frontline policing review) and the College of Policing.

About the PRRB

The PRRB makes independent recommendations concerning the pay, allowances and conditions of police officers to the Home Secretary and the Northern Ireland Minister of Justice.

About the NCARRB

The NCARRB makes independent recommendations to the government on the pay and allowances of NCA officers designated with operational powers.
RAC Motoring Services
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 RAC Motoring Services 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 RAC Motoring Services 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 Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Launch a new Career Transition Resettlement Course, aimed at building technical skills for Service Leavers and fast tracking them to interviews for roles in the RAC; accommodate extra leave and paid holiday for Reservists; free breakdown cover for Help for Heroes fleet of vehicles;

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.
Pellonia Security Solutions 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 Pellonia Security Solutions 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 Pellonia Security Solutions Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
MyHMCTS: How to issue and manage a money claim online
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

Guides for legal professionals on issuing and managing an online money claim using MyHMCTS.

You can use MyHMCTS to issue a claim for any amount against either a represented or an unrepresented defendant.

The claim must:
- be for a specified amount of money
- not be one that would normally follow part 8 of the civil procedure rules (https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil/rules/part08)
- be issued in English
A legal representative of the defendant can then use MyHMCTS to respond to the claim. The defendant’s legal representative must be registered with MyHMCTS before you issue the claim.

If there is one unrepresented defendant, they can respond to an issued claim (https://www.gov.uk/respond-to-court-claim-for-money) online. If there are 2 or more unrepresented defendants, the case will continue offline and must be progressed on paper.

For more information on the civil money claims service, see:
- the make a court claim for money guide (https://www.gov.uk/make-court-claim-for-money)
- practice direction 51R of the civil procedure rules (https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil/rules/practice-direction-51r-online-court-pilot)
Bird flu: near Stockbridge, Test Valley, Hampshire (AIV 2025 63)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds near Stockbridge, Test Valley, Hampshire (AIV 2025 63) on 11 October 2025.

Case information

3 November 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a second premises near Stockbridge, Test Valley, Hampshire (AIV 2025/63) the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.

11 October 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in captive birds near Stockbridge, Test Valley, Hampshire (AIV 2025 63).

A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Download the revocation of the avian influenza captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909103614e0c1d9784175b0/Revocation_of_CBMZ_AIV_2025_63.pdf)

This revokes: Declaration of an avian influenza captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ea986fe5f463a62cb98689/ai-captive-bird-monitoring-cz-DPR2025140.pdf)

Further information

Check:

the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)

if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)

Case number: AIV 2025/63
Mr D M Griffin v Correct Recruitment Ltd: 6003180/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D M Griffin v Correct Recruitment Ltd: 6003180/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67863d283a9388161c5d237b/Mr_D_M_Griffin_v_Correct_Recruitment_Limited_-_6003180.2024_-_Rule_21_Judgment.pdf).
How to use the digital handshake to get authorised as a tax agent
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Find out how to use the digital handshake to get client authorisation for the agent services account.

If you’ve already created an agent services account (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-hmrc-agent-services-account) you now need to get authorised by each of your clients to transact on their behalf. You must do this by using the ‘digital handshake’.

You can also check which tax services you can get client authorisation for by using the digital handshake (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-get-authorised-to-act-as-a-tax-agent-on-behalf-of-your-clients).

If you’re not a tax agent, you can find out how to authorise your tax agent using the digital handshake (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/authorise-an-agent-to-deal-with-certain-tax-services-for-you).

What you’ll need

To get client authorisation, you’ll need:
- the sign in details you got when you created your agent services account (you will not be able to get authorisation using the sign in details you have for HMRC online services)
- your client’s details — the details you need may be different for each tax and can include your client’s National Insurance number, date of birth and tax reference number
How to use the digital handshake

To get authorised using the digital handshake, you need to send an authorisation request.
- Sign into your agent services account.
- Select ‘Ask a client to authorise you’.
- Enter your client’s details and follow the steps to get an authorisation request link on the final page.
Send an authorisation request

Online services may be slow during busy times. Check if there are any problems with this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/agent-services-account-service-availability-and-issues).

Sign in (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/agent-services-account?_ga=2.55065451.1718762924.1659349307-843212265.xx-xxxx-xxxx)

What you should do next

After you get the authorisation request link, you should:
- Copy the link on the page and send it to your client.
- Tell your client to select the link you’ve sent them and respond to your request within 21 days of you receiving the link. They will need to use the sign in details that they used to register for this tax service. If they do not have sign in details, they can create these when selecting the digital handshake link that you send.
The link will expire after 21 days. If your client does not use the link before it expires, you’ll have to start the authorisation process again.

To check whether a client has responded to your authorisation request link, go to the ‘Manage your authorisation requests from the last 30 days’ page in your agent services account. It will show you:
- a list of all the clients you’ve sent a request to in the last 30 days
- the tax services you’ve requested to be authorised to deal with
- the current status of your requests
Once your client has approved your authorisation request, you will be authorised to deal with HMRC for them.
Market Street Medical Practice
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 Market Street Medical Practice 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 Market Street Medical Practice 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
We also pledge the following:

assist in recognising armed forces personnel and military veterans, ensuring we recognise and support their individual health and wellbeing needs and facilitate referral to any specialised health services, as appropriate

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.
We Are Chain 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 We Are Chain 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 We Are Chain Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Nightingale courts
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

A list of additional Nightingale courtrooms set up to support the justice system.

We used additional temporary courts (known as ‘Nightingale’ courts) as one of a range of measures to increase capacity and alleviate the pressure on courts and tribunals during the pandemic.

Since then, we have kept many of these sites open where there is an operational need and benefit to doing so. Additional venues are set up on a temporary basis where there is a local need for extra court capacity and the venue is available.

This page shows the sites currently in use by region and will be updated as new sites open and others close.

Check the status and contact details for a court or tribunal (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal)
Changes to NICE regulations: cost-effectiveness threshold
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Consultation seeking views on proposals to give ministers limited powers to direct the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in setting the standard cost-effectiveness threshold.

The government is proposing to amend the NICE regulations by:
- giving ministers a limited power of direction to set the standard cost-effectiveness threshold that NICE uses in the development of guidance, including technology appraisal and highly specialised technology evaluation recommendations
- removing the requirement for NICE to consult on changes to its procedures where these result from a ministerial direction
British Ambassador meeting with Guatemalan Finance Minister
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, met today with the Minister of Public Finances, Jonathan Menkos Zeissig.

They discussed the strong UK-Guatemala relationship, highlighting opportunities of joint work that would help further advancing the transparency agenda, unleash infrastructure development projects, and boost green and sustainable development.

Ambassador Correa expressed appreciation for Guatemala’s commitment to reforms that would encourage private sector investments. The two also discussed opportunities to deepen bilateral economic partnership in strategic sectors with UK expertise, including on electric mobility.

The discussion reaffirmed the shared UK-Guatemala commitment to advancing the fight against corruption and economic prosperity.
HMG Paints 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 HMG Paints 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 HMG Paints Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Confined establishments approved to export captive-bred birds to the EU
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Lists of confined establishments in Great Britain, Jersey and the Isle of Man approved to export or move captive-bred birds to the EU or Northern Ireland.

Your premises must be approved as a confined establishment by the competent authority in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), Jersey and the Isle of Man if you’re exporting or moving captive-bred birds to the EU and Northern Ireland for:
- exhibitions
- education
- conservation
- research
Confined establishments are permanent premises, such as zoos or laboratories.

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is the competent authority in Great Britain.

Read how to export ungulates and captive-bred birds from Great Britain to the EU (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-ungulates-and-captive-bred-birds-from-great-britain-to-the-eu).
Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with G to I)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

A snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment positions with individual trading and investment partners overseas, for partners whose name begins with G, H or I.

These factsheets present the latest statistics on trade and investment between the UK and individual overseas partners.

All the figures in the factsheets are the most up to date, as at time of publication, the sources are clearly stated and there is an update schedule for future releases.

DBT recommends downloading the latest factsheet to make sure you’re using the most up-to-date statistics. Some statistics are revised on a regular basis.

These files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of these documents in a more accessible format, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
K Leisure 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 K Leisure 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 K Leisure LTD recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Proposed review of the statutory scheme for branded medicines pricing
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

This consultation seeks views on proposals to update the statutory scheme to control the cost of branded health service medicines.

The statutory scheme is set out in legislation in the Branded Health Service Medicines (Costs) Regulations 2018. It is one of 2 schemes, alongside the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG), that control the costs of branded medicines to the NHS.

The statutory scheme was last amended on 1 January 2025 to align terms of that scheme with certain aspects of the 2024 VPAG. At the time of the consultation response, sales data was available up to quarter 1 (Q1) 2024, and the calculated statutory scheme headline payment percentage for 2025 (15.5%) was broadly commercially equivalent to the forecast VPAG headline payment percentage for 2025 (15.3%). However, sales data for Q2 and Q3 2024 has subsequently become available showing higher than expected newer medicines sales growth.

As a result, the VPAG headline payment percentage for 2025 was set at 22.9%. Therefore, the statutory scheme is no longer considered to deliver on the department’s longstanding policy of broad commercial equivalence between the 2 schemes.

The consultation sets out the department’s proposals to update the statutory scheme such that payment rates are set on the basis of the most up to date data and to maintain the principle of broad commercial equivalence.

The consultation proposes to:
- increase the statutory scheme headline payment percentage to 23.8% in 2025, 24.7% in 2026 and 26.4% in 2027
- maintain allowed growth at 2% each year and amend the baseline adjustments made in the previous consultation such that the total value is unchanged, but the implementation of two-thirds of the adjustment intended for 2025 is delayed to 2026. This gives baseline adjustments of £50 million, £430 million, and £380 million each year in 2025, 2026 and 2027 respectively
- introduce new data assurance requirements for presentation level data returns
Ms M Kryger v Pladis (UK) Ltd: 6008996/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Kryger v Pladis (UK) Ltd: 6008996/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68502c0806337b7382f79e9e/Ms_M_Kryger_v_Pladis__UK__Limited_6008996.2024_PPH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms M Kryger v Pladis (UK) Ltd: 6008996/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d28889c908572e81248b8c/Ms_M_KRYGER_v_PLADIS__UK__LIMITED_6008996_2024_Reasons.pdf).
CIL Appeal 1859480 – 10 Jul 25 – Changing use of existing buildings
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Changed use of existing buildings to provide new homes, use class C3, together with internal and external works to the buildings, landscaping, car and cycle parking and other associated works.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be published by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in a redacted anonymous form.

In making decisions available to the public, useful lessons about CIL regulations and appeals can be shared. Publication will also allow any precedents to be understood more widely.

Personal information will be redacted before publication. This could be information such as the:
- name of the appellant
- collecting authority
- address of the property
- amount of CIL payable
Mrs R Figueiredo v Real Money Services Ltd: 3306171/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R Figueiredo v Real Money Services Ltd: 3306171/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6824a9a0aa3556876875ec56/Mrs_R_Figueiredo_v_Real_Money_Services_Limited_3306171-2024.pdf).
Fisheries management plans
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Fisheries management plans (FMPs) set out the plans and policies to secure the long-term sustainability of UK fish stocks.

Fisheries management plans (FMPs) are evidence-based action plans, developed in collaboration with the fishing sector and other stakeholders. Their purpose is to deliver sustainable fisheries for current and future generations.
TTM02210 - Tonnage tax elections: When election takes effect
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)


Backdating an election made in a further window of opportunity

A company or group may ask that an election made in a further window of opportunity (see TTM02180 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm02180)) may take effect from the beginning of an accounting period earlier than the one in which it is made, but an election made in the window of opportunity from 1 July 2005 to 31 December 2006 cannot apply before 1 January 2005, and an election made in the window of opportunity from 1 June 2023 to 30 November 2024 cannot apply before 1 January 2023.

A company may appeal against a refusal to backdate an election, see TTM02270 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm02270).
C Dias v Mainline Security Ltd: 3314387/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Dias v Mainline Security Ltd: 3314387/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a9fe7e31fb10faa3148482/C_Dias_v_Mainline_security_limited_3314387_2023_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Shoebridge v Quickcharge Ltd (in administration): 3307537/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Shoebridge v Quickcharge Ltd (in administration): 3307537/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a48f2b0e720adbd4f6ada0/Mr_J_Shoebridge__-_v_-_Quickcharge_LTD__In_administration__-_3307537-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Product Recall: Xiangtai Safety Belt sold via TikTok (2506-0020)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Product Recall of Xiangtai Safety Belt sold via TikTok presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Xiangtai Safety Belt

Hazard: The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of injuries or falling from a height as it is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) but was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it has been adequately conformity assessed.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (TikTok).

Product information

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of injuries or falling from a height as it is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) but was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it has been adequately conformity assessed. Mandatory third-party conformity assessment by a body authorised for PPE is required by the relevant regulations for those products which protect against more serious risks. The absence of such independent assessment for such a product may increase the risk to the consumer that the product may not perform as expected.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation 2016/425 or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact the TikTok seller for redress. The listings have been removed by the online marketplace.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2506-0020

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Reported road casualties Great Britain: e-Scooter factsheet: 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

A summary of statistics on e-scooter casualties in reported road collisions in Great Britain to the end of 2024.

This factsheet presents the latest statistics for e-scooter casualties in reported road collisions including:
- monthly trends
- who is injured (age and sex)
- other casualties involved in accidents with e-scooters
- a breakdown by police force area
Data covers the period to end 2024, and is considered final.

At this point, it has not been possible to included casualty rates for e-scooters, due to a lack of robust data on e-scooter trips or mileage. While e-scooters were added as a new mode in the department’s National Travel Survey in 2021, a low number of trips was recorded. A report on the recording of e-scooter trips (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/future-developments-for-the-nts/national-travel-survey-report-on-recording-of-e-scooter-trips-in-the-travel-diary) in the NTS was published in 2024. The department will keep this data under review with the intention of presenting estimates of e-scooter trips, and casualty rates, when we have confidence in the quality of this data.
National non-domestic rates collected by councils
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

This collection brings together all documents relating to national non-domestic rates collected by councils.

Statistics about business rates collected by local councils in England.

Feedback

We are interested in understanding more about how our data is used and the decisions they inform. This is important for us so we can provide a high quality service which meets users’ needs. Please contact us with feedback at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Induction for early career teachers (England)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Guidance for appropriate bodies, headteachers, school staff and governing bodies.

This statutory guidance is for:
- headteachers
- school staff
- appropriate bodies
- governing bodies
It applies to:
- local-authority-maintained schools
- academies and free schools
- pupil referral units
- independent schools
- sixth-form colleges
- further education colleges
The guidance covers settings that:
- are required to offer induction to their early career teachers
- choose to offer induction to their early career teachers
This guidance replaces the previous version, which can be found in The National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230420205157/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/induction-for-early-career-teachers-england).
Adult skills fund and adult education budget: devolved grant determination letters
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Letters to devolved areas outlining adult skills fund (ASF), adult education budget (AEB) and free courses for jobs funding.

The AEB was devolved to local combined authorities and the Greater London Authority (GLA) in August 2019. The fund supported a range of training, including basic English and maths, digital skills and qualifications for career advancement.

The ASF replaced the AEB in August 2024.

Free courses for jobs supports adults who meet the definition of being below the earnings threshold or unemployed. In August 2025, the offer was expanded to include a number of level 2 construction related qualifications.

A list of all free courses for jobs qualifications is available from the Department for Education list of qualifications approved for funding (https://www.qualifications.education.gov.uk/Search?Status=All&Offer=9).
Scottish Secretary honours 9/11 victims on visit to US
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Ian Murray lays wreath with survivor in Manhattan as Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo pay moving tribute at memorial to terror victims

Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray was today (Friday 4 April) guided through the 9/11 Memorial in New York by survivor Lolita Jackson.

The visit was part of the UK Government Minister’s trip to the US to mark the annual Tartan Week celebrations and to underline the importance of Scottish exports as part of Brand Scotland.

Ms Jackson provided the Secretary of State with a personal perspective on the events of that day in 2001 and the ongoing legacy of remembrance.

Mr Murray laid a floral wreath at the memorial in honour of those who lost their lives.

As they stood in reflection, a piper from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo played a lament.

Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray said:

The 9/11 memorial stands as a powerful reminder of those who lost their lives and as a testimony to the resilience of this great city. Being accompanied by survivor Lolita Jackson brought home the personal story of those who lived through that day.

The ties that unite our nations will never be undone and we will always stand in solidarity with the American people by honouring those whose lives were lost.

Lolita Jackson said:

I survived both the 1993 bombing as well as 9/11 in 2001, and my life was saved by Rick Rescorla, the Director of Security for my firm, Morgan Stanley, who was a former British Army paratrooper.

He guided hundreds of us to safety at the sacrifice of his own life - he learned the lessons from the bombing in 1993 and subsequently applied them to our evacuation procedures to ensure we knew what to do if the time ever came again. His sacrifice is the ultimate example of the ties that bind the US and the UK.
Wildground Infant School: 2 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

The schools adjudicator's admission variation decision about Wildground Infant School.

Decision reference: VAR2601

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Hampshire County Council

Admission authority: local authority
Specialised Committee on Fisheries
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

This specialised committee monitors the implementation and functioning of the Fisheries Heading in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

The Specialised Committee on Fisheries is a joint forum for discussion of fisheries matters between the UK and the EU.

The specialised committee addresses matters covered by heading 5 of part 2 of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukeu-and-eaec-trade-and-cooperation-agreement-ts-no82021). Its roles and responsibilities are detailed under Article 508 of the agreement.

The decision document is an agreement between the UK and EU under the Specialised Committee on Fisheries to establish a working group.

You can read the agenda and minutes for the meetings.
Environmental permits: regulatory position statements
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

When the Environment Agency will not require you to get a permit to carry out certain activities that they regulate.

The Environment Agency is not currently enforcing the need for an environmental permit in specific cases for some activities that they regulate.

These regulatory position statements (RPSs) explain when you do not need to apply for a permit for those activities.

They do not apply to any other activities, even if they are under the same legislation. You may still need other permits or licences for other activities you carry out.

For example, if a RPS allows you to carry out an activity without an environmental permit for a waste operation, you may still need an environmental permit for a groundwater activity.

If the review date in a RPS issued by the Environment Agency has passed, the RPS remains in force and can be relied upon until it is removed from GOV.UK or marked as withdrawn.

If the RPS says that it expires on a certain date it cannot be relied upon and does not apply after that date.

Related information:
- Check if you need an environmental permit (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-an-environmental-permit)
- Waste: environmental permits (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-environmental-permits)
- Waste exemptions: how to choose, register and pay (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-exemptions-how-to-choose-register-and-pay)
- Discharges to surface water and groundwater: environmental permits (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/discharges-to-surface-water-and-groundwater-environmental-permits)
- Check if you need a licence to abstract water (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-a-licence-to-abstract-water)
- Check if you need a licence to impound water (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-a-licence-to-impound-water)
Company Names Tribunal decision: Sobha Realty Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Decision for applicant Sobha LLC against registration number 15408313, applicant successful.

Application number 4953

Applicant Sobha LLC objected to the name used by Sobha Realty Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 4 February 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Sobha Realty Ltd is changed to 15408313 LTD.
S Williams v Cura Room Ltd: 6004072/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Williams v Cura Room Ltd: 6004072/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686b99d7fe1a249e937cbd30/Sharmilla_Williams_v_Cura_Room_Limited_-_6004072-2025_.pdf).