theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Product Recall: Gingerbread Figures sold by Blue Diamond Garden Centres (2511-0174)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Product Recall for Gingerbread Figures presenting a choking risk.

Summary

Product: Gingerbread Figures

Hazard: The product presents a risk of choking due to detachable small parts.

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

Product information

Hazard

The Sitting Gingerbread with Short Legs model presents risk of choking as testing identified small components that can detach or break off during reasonably foreseeable use, creating parts that fit entirely within a small parts cylinder. These small parts pose a choking hazard to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths. The product also has gaps in the seams, which may allow access to the fibrous internal stuffing. Blue Diamond are therefore recalling all models of Gingerbread Figures sold in their stores.

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

Corrective action

The products are being recalled from end users by Blue Diamond.

Consumers should stop using the products immediately and return them to the nearest store for a full refund or exchange. For more information, please see: Blue Diamond Recall (https://www.bluediamond.gg/files/files/christmas-gingerbread-family-product-recall-6908b8d25ce3f.pdf)

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0174

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mr L Sousa v DWP: 3306693/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Sousa v DWP: 3306693/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee68939eae202448299c61/Mr_L_SOUSA___v___DWP___3306693-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Composite products for human consumption - Import Information Notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing composite products for human consumption to Great Britain.

You must also read:
- General information for imports of products of animal origin (POAO) for human consumption - IIN GEN/2 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-information-for-imports-of-products-of-animal-origin-poao-for-human-consumption-iin-gen2)
- Clarifying information for imports of animal products - IIN GEN/4 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clarifying-information-for-imports-of-animal-products-iin-gen4)
Product Recall: Halloween Light Up Wands (2510-0218)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Product Recall for Halloween Light Up Wands presenting a choking and chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Halloween Light Up Wands

Hazard: The product presents a chemical risk and risk of choking and injuries as the button cell batteries are easily accessible.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a chemical risk and risk of choking and injuries as the button cell batteries are easily accessible. The batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children, and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract.

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

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the nearest Card Factory store for a full refund. For further information, please see Recall Notice (https://www.cardfactory.co.uk/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cardfactory-content-global/default/dwda865c1d/files/2137281ProductRecallHalloweenLightupWandUK.pdf) or contact Card Factory at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2510-0218

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Miss D Meek v City of Glasgow Council: 103890/2010
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss D Meek v City of Glasgow Council: 103890/2010 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683ecb4802114f18921e450e/Miss_D_Meek_v_City_of_Glasgow_Council_-_1038902010_-_Judgment.pdf).
Sri Lanka: country policy and information notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.

The notes also give information on asylum seekers’ countries of origin.

We’re aware of accessibility issues with some documents, so we’re working on making them more accessible.

If you need help with this content, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
DHSC: ministerial travel and meetings, April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Data on ministers' external meetings and any overseas travel.

The Department of Health and Social Care publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

Under the new Ministerial Code (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministerial-code), from 5 July 2024 onwards, ministers’ gifts and hospitality data are being published by the Cabinet Office as part of a central Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/register-of-ministers-gifts-and-hospitality).
Maid2Clean 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 Maid2Clean 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 Maid2Clean 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
- 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.
Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) fibre-based composite and  paper and board obligations: RPS 351
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Environment Agency regulatory position on producer responsibility obligations relating to fibre-based composite (FBC) and paper and board packaging materials for 2025.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) allows you to adopt the forthcoming amendment to the meaning of FBC and introduction of a definition of paper and board. You can apply these changes when complying with your producer responsibility obligations for 2025, before these amendments are made to the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024.

This RPS does not change your legal requirement to apply the current definition of FBC when complying with your producer responsibility obligations under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 (the 2024 regulations).

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not apply the definition of FBC currently in force but choose to apply the forthcoming definitions of FBC and paper and board.

If you are a member of a compliance scheme or group registration, some of your producer responsibility obligations fall to your scheme operator or holding company, as set out in the 2024 regulations.

The regulatory position does not change or remove your legal obligation to apply the current definition of FBC material under the 2024 regulations.
DAO qualification specification: Level 5
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Qualifications for Defence Awarding Organisation courses.

Our contact email address has changed to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Qualifications for Defence Awarding Organisation courses.

Related information
- Defence Awarding Organisation (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-awarding-organisation)
Product Safety Report: Parley Cosmetics Goldie Advanced Beauty Cream (2508-0034a)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Product Safety Report for Parley Cosmetics Goldie Advanced Beauty Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Parley Cosmetics Goldie Advanced Beauty Cream

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested it was found to contain mercury and clobetasol propionate.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested it was found to contain mercury at a concentration of 16680mg/kg (1.7%) and clobetasol propionate at a concentration of 1470mg/kg (0.15%). Mercury is prohibited for use in cosmetic products. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation.

For more information on how exposure to mercury can affect your health visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mercury-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/mercury-general-information

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0034a

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
FCDO consular services abroad: exchange rates
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Rates of exchange issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for consular services provided at our embassies, high commissions and consulates abroad.

When you pay for a service online, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office collects the fee in Pounds Sterling (GBP). If you pay for a service in cash, we use these monthly consular exchange rates to convert the fee into local currency.

Consular fees are charged in GPB under the Consular Fees Order 2012, as amended. Consular rates of exchange are set centrally in the UK and reviewed each month in line with changes to exchange rates.

Disclaimer

Consular fees are set in Pounds Sterling (GBP). They are payable in the currency circulating at the place of payment. Consular officers have discretion to accept, in lieu of such currency, a cheque, money order, or other means to pay in terms of that currency.
Mearsbeck Apartments, Sefton Road, Morecambe LA3 1DZ : MAN/30UH/LDC/2024/0048
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Northern Region Judge Going and Tribunal Judge Mr Gallagher sitting on 8 May 2025

Read the full decision in Mearsbeck Apartments, Sefton Road, Morecambe LA3 1DZ : MAN/30UH/LDC/2024/0048 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68347a4cc054883884bff50c/Mearsbeck_Apartments__Sefton_Road__Morecambe.pdf)
West Midlands advisory board
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Membership structure, draft agendas and notes of meetings for the West Midlands advisory board.

The board’s role is to support Sue Lovelock, Interim Regional Director for the West Midlands (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/sue-lovelock). You can read more about the responsibilities of advisory boards (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/regional-department-for-education-dfe-directors/about#advisory-boards).

We aim to publish draft agendas at least 10 working days before an advisory board meeting takes place.

Meeting notes record the board’s discussions. We aim to publish these 6 weeks after the end of the month in which the meeting took place.
Mr R Pawlicki v 2 Sisters Food Group Ltd: 4106410/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Pawlicki v 2 Sisters Food Group Ltd: 4106410/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6777ea15d484a03c2f50c8fe/Mr_R_Pawlicki_v_2_Sisters_Food_Group_Limited_-_4106410.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
FS Sector Strategy: Regulatory Environment - Cross-Cutting Reforms
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

A consultation on ensuring the financial services regulatory environment is effective, proportionate, and in line with the government’s ambition on regulation.

This consultation forms part of the government’s Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy. It covers a number of changes the government is proposing in relation to the overarching regulatory framework for financial services.

These proposals are designed to ensure that the framework is effective and proportionate and in line with the government’s overall ambition on regulation. This includes:
- Shorter statutory deadlines for the regulators to determine key applications.
- A requirement for the regulators to produce long-term strategies with clear goals and priorities.
- Rationalisation of how various legislative “have regards” feed into regulator policymaking.
British Embassy Djibouti
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

The British Embassy in Djibouti maintains and develops relations between the UK and Djibouti.

The British Embassy in Djibouti maintains and develops relations between the UK and Djibouti.

The British Embassy in Djibouti does not provide consular services. For consular assistance, contact the British Embassy in Addis Ababa.

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who’s died
Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/djibouti/british-embassy-addis-ababa)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizenship).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, [contact to apply for an emergency travel document).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

The British Embassy in Djibouti does not offer notarial services. You should contact the British Embassy in Addis Ababa (https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-addis-ababa#contact-us) which offers some notarial services.

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
Ms Z Dove v Shooters Hill Sixth Form College: 6010802/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms Z Dove v Shooters Hill Sixth Form College: 6010802/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67aa128facab8c9492a46213/Ms_Z_Dove_v_Shooters_Hill_Sixth_Form_College_6010802-2024_Judgment.pdf).
IEO v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2025] UKUT 260 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Citron on 04 August 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-V (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bae52d11b4ded2da19fec1/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-V.pdf).

Judicial Summary

This appeal centred on Disclosure and Barring Service’s (DBS’s) factual findings about an incident at a care home involving the appellant, a care assistant there, and a vulnerable adult, who was a resident there. The evidence included CCTV footage of the incident. On the basis of the evidence, the Upper Tribunal found that DBS had not made a mistake in its factual finding. The appeal was dismissed.
Mr J Welsh v Surrey County Council: 6006368/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Welsh v Surrey County Council: 6006368/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682f31e7baff3dab99775230/Mr_J_Welsh_v_Surrey_County_Council_-_6006368-2024.__Judgment_.pdf).
Consultation on Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA) Reform
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

The government is consulting on proposals to reform the CCA.

This consultation sets out the government’s proposal to reform the CCA. Due to the scale and complexity, the work will be split into two phases. This is the consultation for Phase 1 which seeks views on the proposals in relation to information requirements, sanctions and criminal offences.

The government has identified opportunities to deliver a modernised regime which ensures consumers are provided with clear information at the right time enabling them to make informed financial decisions, as well as ensuring robust consumer protections are maintained. The consultation will also ensure the new consumer credit regime is proportionate and supports innovation and growth.

This consultation will be of interest to lenders, trade bodies and consumer groups.

Responses to this consultation should be sent to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 21 July 2025.
TSI007000 - Border Processes: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
Report on the modified Capacity Market scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its report prepared in response to a request from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning the proposed Capacity Market scheme, as amended in 2025.

The SAU has published its report providing advice to DESNZ concerning the proposed Capacity Market Scheme, as amended in 2025.

The report includes the SAU’s evaluation of DESNZ’s assessment of compliance of its proposed scheme with the requirements set out in the Subsidy Control Act 2022.

For more information visit the Referral of the Capacity Market Scheme by DESNZ (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/referral-of-the-modified-capacity-market-scheme-by-the-department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero) case page.
UK official holdings of international reserves: May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK government.

This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.
The Pall Mall Process Code of Practice for States
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

This Code of Practice for States was launched at the Second meeting of the Pall Mall Process hosted by the UK and France in Paris 3 to 4 April 2025.

The UK and France launched the Pall Mall Process in February 2024. This brought together representatives from states, companies and civil society groups who signed the Pall Mall Declaration (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-pall-mall-process-declaration-tackling-proliferation-and-irresponsible-use-of-commercial-cyber-intrusion-capabilities). This declaration is a non-binding set of guidelines agreeing on the need to progress international action to reduce this shared threat, around the 4 guiding pillars:
- accountability
- precision
- oversight
- transparency
This marked the beginning of the Pall Mall Process – an iterative and ongoing process which aims to establish a framework for responsible behaviour across the market. This includes clear guidelines for those developing, selling and using commercial cyber intrusion tools.

In Autumn 2024 the UK and France ran a consultation, inviting views from stakeholders on good practices relating to constraining irresponsible activity across the cyber intrusion market. We collated the responses around broad themes, and published a summary report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-pall-mall-process-consultation-on-good-practices-summary-report).

This multi-stakeholder report was used as the basis for the negotiations for the voluntary and non-binding Code of Practice for States, which the UK and France and others have signalled their support for at this conference.

This multi-stakeholder report was used as the basis for the negotiations for the voluntary and non-binding Code of Practice for States, which the UK, France, and others have signalled their support for at this conference.

The Code of Practice for States sets out commitments for state action in relation to the development, facilitation, purchase, and use of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities (CCICs), against the 4 pillars underpinning the Pall Mall Process. It establishes a set of good practice policy and regulatory recommendations to help ensure states’ use of CCICs in a responsible manner.

This represents an important first step towards the action to shape broader CCIC market, with recommendations across states role as regulators, customers, and responsible users of these tools.

View more:
- The Pall Mall Process declaration (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-pall-mall-process-declaration-tackling-proliferation-and-irresponsible-use-of-commercial-cyber-intrusion-capabilities)
- The Pall Mall Process: consultation on good practices summary report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-pall-mall-process-consultation-on-good-practices-summary-report)
UK local authority and regional greenhouse gas emissions statistics, 2005 to 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

UK local authority and regional estimates of greenhouse gas emissions.

These statistics provide a breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions across the UK, using nationally available datasets going back to 2005.

The main data sources are the UK National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) and the DESNZ Official Statistics on energy consumption for local authority areas. All emissions included in the national inventory are covered except those from aviation, shipping and military transport, for which there is no obvious basis for allocation to local areas, and emissions of fluorinated gases, for which suitable data are not available to estimate these emissions at a local level.

Publications
- statistical summary: one page summary of local authority emissions statistics
- statistical release: summary of local authority emissions statistics including UK emissions maps
- local authority data tables: all data tables for local authority emissions
- Protected Landscapes data tables, covering National Parks, National Landscapes and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- technical report: methodology adopted to estimate greenhouse gas emissions at local level
- employment based energy consumption mapping in the UK: methodology used to map emissions from smaller industrial and commercial sources
- mapping greenhouse gas emissions and removals for the land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector: LULUCF emissions and removals at the local authority level, prepared by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH)
- local authority greenhouse gas emissions dataset: dataset containing all of the data in the local authority data tables
In addition, the NAEI publishes interactive local authority level emissions maps (https://naei.energysecurity.gov.uk/laghgapp/) on behalf of DESNZ. Users can zoom in to any UK local authority, see the emissions for the area and identify the significant point sources, such as iron and steel plants. The data can be filtered by sector, and to see how emissions have changed across the time series.

Air pollution data (https://naei.energysecurity.gov.uk/reports?title=&field_categories_target_id=12) are also available on a local authority basis which looks at a number of gases that cause air pollution. The greenhouse gases which are presented in the emissions reports above are also considered air pollutants. A number of activities contribute to both air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions. Other activities that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions do not contribute to air pollutant emissions and vice versa.

This is an Accredited Official Statistics publication and complies with the Code of Practice for Statistics. Please check our frequently asked questions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-greenhouse-gas-emissions-explanatory-notes) or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have any questions or comments about the information on this page.
Department for Business and Trade Lebanon
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

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

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

Set up a business and invest in the UK

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

Buy from the UK

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

Export to Lebanon from the UK

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

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

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

Arms embargo and other restrictions on Lebanon

Details of any arms embargoes, trade control restrictions, defence export policies and restrictions on terrorist organisations (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/current-arms-embargoes-and-other-restrictions) which may apply to Lebanon.

Financial sanctions on Lebanon

Information on any financial sanctions imposed in the UK towards Lebanon (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/financial-sanctions-regime-specific-consolidated-lists-and-releases).
UK official holdings of international reserves: July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK government.

This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.
SPE16225 - Military equipment: customs supervision and completion of Authorised Use
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

The imported goods are subject to normal Authorised Use conditions and controls.

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

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Qualitative evaluation of HMPPS' accredited Thinking Skills Programme (TSP)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

A Government Social Research (GSR) report for a qualitative evaluation of HMPPS’ accredited offending behaviour Thinking Skills Programme (TSP).

MOJ commissioned the University of Derby to conduct a qualitative evaluation of Thinking Skills Programme (TSP) delivered in prisons.

TSP is a HMPPS accredited offending behaviour programme, which is designed for adult men and women who are assessed as medium or above risk of reoffending. TSP supports participants to develop thinking skills to manage risk factors, develop protective factors, achieve pro-social goals, and ultimately aims to reduce reoffending.

The aim of this study was to better understand TSP participant experiences, along with the role of the prison environment in providing opportunities to develop learnt skills. A total of 50 interviews were completed (44 men, 6 women) all who had completed TSP.

Overall, findings showed that TSP was reported to be useful to participants in helping them develop the necessary skills to live crime free lives. Several enablers were perceived as key to successful delivery of the programme and participant change: appropriate timing of enrolment for participants, facilitators building supportive relationships with participants, support for participants post programme, addressing barriers to delivery, and staff awareness training.
Secretary of State Extends Transitional Provision
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland today extends transitional provision.

At the request of investigating bodies, the Secretary of State has today signed an extension to a transitional provision made under the Legacy Act. This extension will allow those bodies to carry out post-investigative tasks until 30 April 2026.

The Government is committed to ensuring families receive information as soon as possible about what happened to their loved ones, and has agreed to extend the provision in order to allow any remaining post-investigative tasks to be completed.
Miss R Hanson v Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Ltd T/a Highfield Qualifications: 1806586/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss R Hanson v Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Ltd T/a Highfield Qualifications: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/670e75dd92bb81fcdbe7b87e/Miss_R_Hanson_v_Highfield_Awarding_Body_for_Compliance_Limited_ta_Highfield_Qualification_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss R Hanson v Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Ltd T/a Highfield Qualifications: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6785088bf0528401055d2320/Miss_R_Hanson_v_Highfield_Awarding_Body_for_Compliance_Ltd_t-a_Highfield_Qualifications_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Mrs N Osborn v Mothercare Global Brand Ltd: 3301207/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs N Osborn v Mothercare Global Brand Ltd: 3301207/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675acf8ce7584f3b63de16a9/Mrs_Nichola_Osborn_-__v_-_Mothercare_Global_Brand_Ltd_-_3301207-2022_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs N Osborn v Mothercare Global Brand Ltd: 3301207/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693060570cf0b7e681ff41c1/Mrs_N_Osborn_v_Mothercare_Global_Brand_Ltd-3301207-2022-Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Alcohol in licensed pavement areas
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

The government is considering options to make it easier for hospitality businesses to sell alcohol to drink in licensed pavement areas.

Businesses such as pubs and restaurants are licensed to sell alcohol for customers to drink on the premises (‘on-sales’).

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government passed regulations allowing them to sell alcohol for takeaway, delivery and to drink in licensed pavement areas (‘off-sales’), without changing their licence.

The regulations expire on 31 March 2025. This consultation sets out permanent options for alcohol licensing after this date.
5 Thames Bank Thames Road Goring on Thames RG8 9AH:CAM/38UD/LSC/2023/0071
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern region Judge Shepherd & Roland Thomas FRICS

Read the decision in full5 Thames Bank Thames Road Goring on Thames RG8 9AH:CAM/38UD/LSC/2023/0071 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853c6c8df3015b374b73657/Thames_Bank_decision.pdf)5 Thames Bank Thames Road Goring on Thames RG8 9AH:CAM/38UD/LSC/2023/0071 Amended Decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687a10fb3f4bde279ef45258/Thames_Bank_reviewed_decision.pdf)
AAA screening: professional guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Guidance for local NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programme providers.

Healthcare professionals working in the NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme can use these documents to ensure all staff have the training required to carry out screening.

AAA screening: information leaflets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/aaa-screening-information-leaflets) explain AAA screening and results to the public.
Perceptive Protection 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 Perceptive Protection 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 Perceptive Protection 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.
Lord Stockwood
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Lord Stockwood was appointed Minister of State (Minister for Investment) jointly in the Department for Business and Trade and HM Treasury on 6 September 2025. Prior to entering government, Lord Stockwood held leadership and board roles at Simply Business, Match.com, Skyscanner, and lastminute.com. He also invested in early-stage technology companies and was a limited partner in several venture funds. Lord Stockwood is the co-owner and former Chair of Grimsby Town Football Club. He co-founded Our Future, a charity established with local leaders to support long-term renewal in post-industrial towns. Lord Stockwood has been a Transformational Leadership Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. In 2018, he published ‘Reboot: A Blueprint for Happy, Human Business in the Digital Age’ and he has written articles for national newspapers on football, politics, and society.

Lord Stockwood was appointed Minister of State (Minister for Investment) jointly in the Department for Business and Trade and HM Treasury on 6 September 2025.

Prior to entering government, Lord Stockwood held leadership and board roles at Simply Business, Match.com, Skyscanner, and lastminute.com. He also invested in early-stage technology companies and was a limited partner in several venture funds.

Lord Stockwood is the co-owner and former Chair of Grimsby Town Football Club. He co-founded Our Future, a charity established with local leaders to support long-term renewal in post-industrial towns.

Lord Stockwood has been a Transformational Leadership Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. In 2018, he published ‘Reboot: A Blueprint for Happy, Human Business in the Digital Age’ and he has written articles for national newspapers on football, politics, and society.
Beavers: planning stakeholder engagement for release projects
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

How to engage with your stakeholders when planning to release Eurasian beavers into the wild.

You must engage with a variety of stakeholders if you’re planning to apply for a licence to release beavers into the wild.

Follow this guidance for information on how to engage with your stakeholders as required by Natural England.
CG32260 - Death and Personal Representatives: Valuation of assets at date of death and associated liaison with Specialist PT-IHT: Ascertained values: Valuation of assets: ascertained values: form of enquiry
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


Quoted shares

In most cases, you will not need to check a valuation of quoted shares, see CG59510P (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg59510p). Where, exceptionally, you have reason to check a valuation of listed shares make a request to Shares and Assets Valuation, see CG59517 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg59517). Any discrepancy between the reported figure and the value used in the computation should be taken up with the taxpayer or agent as appropriate.

Land

HMRC staff can find out if the value of an asset has been ascertained by contacting WMBC, IHT Risk (WMBC) and giving
- the full name of the deceased
- the date of death
- a clear description of the asset involved.
WMBC IHT Risk have to retrieve files from an off-site store. For requests made in December and January they cannot guarantee that they will be able to respond in time to inform your decision as to whether to open an enquiry.

Where you are told that the value was ascertained, and the value agrees with the figure used in the computation (after any adjustment to reflect a part share or holding of the asset see CG32230 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg32230)) you may accept the value in the computation. Where the ascertained value differs from that in the computation, you should make appropriate enquiries to reconcile the discrepancy.
IMEXPG602000 - Appendix B: Landing points in UK and oil fields connected to them by pipeline
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)


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.
- Sullom Voe terminal, Shetland Islands (Lerwick)
- Flotta terminal, Orkney Islands (Kirkwall)
- Cruden Bay terminal, Aberdeenshire (Aberdeen)
- Nigg Bay terminal (Inverness)
- Teeside terminal, Cleveland (Middlesbrough)
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville: 4 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

The schools adjudicator's admission variation decision about St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville.

Decision reference: VAR2599 and VAR2600

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – not approved

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Hampshire County Council

Admission authority: governing board
Racing Heroes 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 Racing Heroes 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 Racing Heroes 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
- 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.
FSCS Annual Report and Class Statements 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

In its Annual Report and Class Statements published today (Thursday 3 July, 2025), the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) outlines the vital work it carried out during the past financial year.

Alongside the FSCS’s 2024/25 Annual Report, which provides details on its overall performance, FSCS also publishes its Class Statements. This is a separate report which shows how FSCS allocated levy payments from financial services firms during the year. Both documents can be found on the FSCS website. (https://www.fscs.org.uk/industry-resources/other-publications/annual-report/)
Surveillance of bloodstream infections in critical care, England: quality and methodology information
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Quality and methodology information (QMI) for the national bloodstream infections in critical care report.

This page summarises the sources of data for the surveillance system that is used to monitor bloodstream infections in critical care units in England.

Much of the data obtained through this surveillance system is presented in the Surveillance of bloodstream infection in critical care units in England report (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/surveillance-of-bloodstream-infections-in-critical-care-england).