theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Sworn oath and character reference: forms and guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Fill in these forms if the SIA has granted your overseas criminality exception request.

If you are applying for an SIA licence and you live overseas, or you have spent 6 continuous months or more outside the UK, you must provide evidence of a criminal record check from the relevant country or countries. The checks must cover the 10 years prior to your application.

If you cannot give us evidence of a criminal record check, you can ask us for an exception. If we approve your request for an exception we will ask you to provide a sworn oath and a character reference instead. You should provide these using the document on this page.

We only approve exceptions if you cannot get a check from an official source (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-can-get-an-sia-licence-with-a-criminal-record#overseas-exception). We will not accept a sworn oath or character reference from you unless we have already approved your overseas criminality exception request.
Trusted third-party AI assurance roadmap
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

A plan to create new jobs and career pathways for aspiring AI assurance professionals, equipping organisations with the essential skills to innovate safely.

AI capabilities are advancing at an extraordinary pace and will play an increasingly important role in driving forward the government’s ambition to:
- boost economic growth
- provide jobs for the future
- improve people’s everyday lives
Ensuring businesses have the confidence to develop and deploy these technologies responsibly will be critical to seize the opportunities AI presents.

This roadmap is intended as the next step to set us on this path and ensure the widespread adoption of secure and trusted AI across the UK. It sets out our ambitions for the third-party assurance market and the immediate actions that government will take to support this emerging sector.

This roadmap commits to:
- convening a multistakeholder UK consortium to work towards a future AI assurance profession to ensure market quality
- developing a skills and competencies framework for AI assurance to support these efforts and create clear learning pathways for future professional development
- establishing an AI Assurance Innovation Fund, focused on the 8 industrial strategy sectors, to develop novel assurance solutions to future-proof the market
By creating a world-leading AI assurance market, we can increase trust and confidence in AI, drive economic growth and make the UK the most attractive home for businesses seeking to adopt AI.
Carrier bag charge: summary of data in England
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

A summary of the data on single-use plastic carrier bags in England.

Since 5 October 2015, large shops in England have been required by law to charge 5 pence for all single-use plastic carrier bags.

On 21 May 2021, the charge for single-use plastic carrier bags was raised to 10 pence and extended to all businesses, though the reporting requirements apply to large retailers only. Large retailers are required by law to report certain information to Defra, and they provide other information on a voluntary basis.

These publications summarise the data collected by Defra for:
- the ninth year – from 7 April 2024 to 6 April 2025
- the eighth year – from 7 April 2023 to 6 April 2024
- the seventh year – from 7 April 2022 to 6 April 2023
- the sixth year – from 7 April 2021 to 6 April 2022
- the fifth year – from 7 April 2020 to 6 April 2021
We publish the full datasets on data.gov.uk (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/single-use-plastic-carrier-bags-charge-data-for-england).

You can find data for previous years (2015 to 2020) on the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/timeline/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/carrier-bag-charge-summary-of-data-in-england).
Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation number 28
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

We want your views on our proposals for a new standard rules permit for research and development at a Part A(1) installation.

The purpose of this consultation is to introduce new standard rules to allow operators of existing installations to carry out research and development activities for the innovation, introduction, and improvement of products and processes associated with the permitted activities.

The rules are supported by a generic risk assessment to ensure that the risks to the environment and human health are reduced to an acceptable level for these activities.
UK Defence and Security Exports event and exhibition support
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Information on which domestic and international events we will be at during 2025, and guidance on how we can support businesses to participate.

This guide includes information on:
- exhibition support
- event calendar for 2025
- Export Support Team
- Defence and Security Industry Days (DSID)
- small and medium enterprises (SMEs), networking, and learning and development events
Mrs D Neish v Moray Fire Protection Ltd: 8001542/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs D Neish v Moray Fire Protection Ltd: 8001542/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689b05e7ad0cbc0e2764326f/Mrs_D_Neish_v_Moray_Fire_Protection_Ltd_-_8001542.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Italy: UK solicitors
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

A list of UK solicitors in Italy for British people in that country.

A UK-qualified solicitor can issue or witness documents required in the UK or another English-speaking country that recognises the status of a UK solicitor.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) does not accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this information or from any failure to give information. Our lists are not recommendations and should not be treated as such.

If you are looking for an English-speaking lawyer in Italy, see find a lawyer in Italy (https://find-a-professional-service-abroad.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/find/lawyers?country=Italy).
Gentium International Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Gentium International Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
J N Alexis v Pinnacle B2B Ltd: 2403660/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J N Alexis v Pinnacle B2B Ltd: 2403660/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68652e1918fa24320d289421/J_N_Alexis_v_Pinnacle_B2B_Limited_2403660_2024_.pdf).
Mrs S M Goldsmith v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2210515/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S M Goldsmith v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2210515/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904951314e0c1d978417489/Mrs_S_M_Goldsmith_v_The_Commissioner_of_Police_of_the_Metropolis_-_2210515-2023.pdf).
Abbey Personnel Services Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Abbey Personnel Services Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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.
Latest horticulture statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Annual statistics on the area, yield, production, trade and valuation of fruit and vegetable crops grown in the UK.

This annual statistics notice and accompanying dataset, formerly known as the British Horticulture statistics report, provides key statistics on the area, production, trade and valuation of the main fruit and vegetable crops grown in the United Kingdom.

The content of the publication has been produced to comply with accessibility standards WCAG2.1.

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

Defra statistics: crops

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

You can also contact us via Twitter: https://twitter.com/DefraStats
Communique on the Inaugural United Kingdom–Africa Centres for Disease Control High-Level Health Dialogue
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

The UK and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) met in London on 11 November 2025 for the inaugural UK–Africa CDC High-Level Health Dialogue.

The UK and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) met for the inaugural UK–Africa CDC High-Level Health Dialogue to reaffirm their shared commitment to protecting health in Africa and the UK through joint actions to strengthen capabilities of countries in Africa to prevent, detect and respond effectively to health threats.
Mrs K MacIntyre v Lorne Fisheries Ltd T/a Inverawe Smokehouse: 4107137/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K MacIntyre v Lorne Fisheries Ltd T/a Inverawe Smokehouse - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677fe94e99c93b7286a3987e/Mrs_K_MacIntyre_v_Lorne_Fisheries_Limited_T.A_Inverawe_Smokehouse_-_4107137.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Use of voluntary schemes as evidence of RTFO and SAF Mandate compliance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Schemes that can help to provide evidence of compliance with Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate criteria.

Where appropriate, renewable fuel suppliers can use voluntary schemes to provide evidence to support claims that relevant fuel complies with the required sustainability criteria (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rtfo-compliance). The voluntary schemes listed are recognised as providing evidence to help substantiate claims of compliance with the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) sustainability criteria.

The voluntary schemes listed have been evaluated against the RTFO criteria but to date have not been evaluated against the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Mandate criteria. However, suppliers may use voluntary scheme evidence to support sustainability claims under the SAF Mandate. When doing this, they should consider the specific criteria of the SAF Mandate, including the requirement to provide actual value greenhouse gas (GHG) calculations.

Using a voluntary scheme provides valuable evidence to support applications for certificates but does not guarantee certificates will be issued. The Administrator still reserves the right to request more information where necessary.

Further information on evidence requirements for the RTFO (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rtfo-compliance) and the recognition process for voluntary schemes (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rtfo-and-saf-mandate-third-party-assurance) is available.

Contact us

Send queries to the Department for Transport’ Low Carbon Fuels Delivery Unit at:
- xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for RTFO
- xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for SAF Mandate
Automatic Exchange of Information: financial institutions
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Call HMRC with questions about the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) and to get help submitting an AEOI return.

Phone

Call if you represent a financial institution and have questions about the AEOI, or need help submitting an AEOI return.

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Closed bank holidays (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays).

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Related content

Guidance
- Automatic Exchange of Information (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/automatic-exchange-of-information-agreements)
- Automatic Exchange of Information Agreements: other UK agreements (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/automatic-exchange-of-information-agreements-other-uk-agreements)
- Register for Automatic Exchange of Information (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-for-automatic-exchange-of-information)
Miss G Grant v St Giles Trust: 2307023/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss G Grant v St Giles Trust: 2307023/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2c8ab838e7712ea2bfec9/Miss_G_Grant_v_St_Giles_Trust_2307023-2023_-_Strike-Out_Judgment_3-Sep-25.pdf).
Glasscraft Decorative 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 Glasscraft Decorative 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 Glasscraft Decorative 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.
NTSN: Northern Ireland
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

National Technical Specifications Notice (NTSN) relating to Northern Ireland (NI).

This National Technical Specification Notice (NTSN) for Northern Ireland (NI) applies to rail projects that will seek authorisation to place new, upgraded or renewed railway infrastructure into service in Northern Ireland only.

These NTSNs have been published by the Secretary of State for Transport according to regulation 3B of the Railways Interoperability Regulations 2011 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/3066/contents).
HMRC's Transformation Roadmap
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-20)

The government's plan to transform the tax and customs system.

The Transformation Roadmap outlines the government’s vision for a more efficient, modernised and automated tax and customs system.

This will enable HMRC to collect more of the tax that is due while enabling individuals and businesses to focus more on what matters to them – contributing to the government’s mission in its Plan for Change to boost economic growth.
Working for British Embassy Santiago
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)


General information

Employment opportunities at the British Embassy in Santiago are advertised on our website along with instructions on how to apply and the necessary requirements for the position.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Santiago or one of the other UK delegations, DIT office, other government departments or consulate in Chile, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Danny Duployen v Whyte & Mackay Ltd: [2025] EAT 3
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lord Colbeck on 7 January 2025.

Read the full Judgment in Danny Duployen v Whyte & Mackay Ltd [2025] EAT 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677d34076f01ae28ab5c0461/Danny_Duployen_v_Whyte___Mackay_Ltd__2025__EAT_3.pdf).
Magenta Living
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Magenta Living is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Mr N James v The Venture (Wrexham) Ltd: 1601001/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N James v The Venture (Wrexham) Ltd: 1601001/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6838255128c5943237ae64f1/Mr_N_James_v_The_Venture__Wrexham__Limited_-_1601001.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr N James v The Venture (Wrexham) Ltd: 1601001/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6838257a5150d70c85aafaac/Mr_N_James_v_The_Venture__Wrexham__Limited_-_1601001.2024_-_Written_Reasons.pdf).
International domestic energy prices
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

DESNZ publishes comparisons of industrial energy prices by consumer size against other EU and G7 countries, using data from both Eurostat and the International Energy Agency (IEA).

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68da5c568c1db6022d0c9e55/table_551.xlsx)

Domestic electricity prices in the IEA (QEP 5.5.1) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68da5c568c1db6022d0c9e55/table_551.xlsx)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 427 KB

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926c9b3a245b0985f03407b/table_561.xlsx)

Domestic electricity prices in the EU for small, medium and large consumers (QEP 5.6.1, 5.6.2 and 5.6.3) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926c9b3a245b0985f03407b/table_561.xlsx)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 394 KB

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68da5c64dadf7616351e4b56/table_591.xlsx)

Domestic gas prices in the IEA (QEP 5.9.1) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68da5c64dadf7616351e4b56/table_591.xlsx)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 420 KB

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926c9c3ce50d215cae95fe7/table_5101.xlsx)

Domestic gas prices in the EU for small, medium and large consumers (QEP 5.10.1, 5.10.2 and 5.10.3) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926c9c3ce50d215cae95fe7/table_5101.xlsx)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 391 KB

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For enquiries concerning these tables contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Bird flu: near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV2025/65)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria on 18 October 2025.

Case information

2 December 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV 2025/65), the surveillance zone has been revoked.

23 November 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV 2025/65), the protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the surveillance zone.

18 October 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Declarations

Declaration of the revocation of a surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692f30d92a37784b16ecf8c8/Revocation_of_surveillance_zone_AIV_2025_65.pdf)

This revokes and replaces:

Declaration of the ending of a protection zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69235e1a25317fc65a5cfdef/Merge_PZ_with_SZ_AIV_2025_65.pdf)

This revokes and replaces:

Declaration of an avian influenza protection zone and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f3c2e506e6515f7914c7cc/ai-pszone-dpr-146.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 2025/65
Hepatitis C National Register
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

The register helps inform the natural history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the UK with patient data.

The register is based at UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in London.

A multidisciplinary team, under the guidance of an expert steering group, undertakes the work of the register.

The register contains data for one of the largest cohorts of patients in Europe who have acquired their hepatitis C infections on a known date. Most cases are transfusion recipients who were traced during the national HCV lookback programme.

Systematic collection of clinical data using standardised report forms allows us to gather data consistently about every 3 to 5 years. This data, along with linked mortality and cancer data for cases and controls, allow us to establish the clinical course of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, and investigate risk factors for progressive disease.

Ongoing recruitment of paediatric and other HCV infections with known dates of acquisition enables us to inform and compare the clinical course of HCV infection in other important patient groups.

See National Register of HCV: published papers (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140714080238tf_/http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1203496957231) on the UK Government Web Archive.

See HCV National Register: clinicians bulletin (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140721235814tf_/http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/InfectionsAZ/HepatitisC/HepatitisCNationalRegister/) on the UK Government Web Archive.

See UKHSA privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukhsa-privacy-notice).

Contact information

Blood Safety, Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and HIV DivisionUK Health Security Agency61 Colindale AvenueLondonNW9 5EQ

Email the hepatitis team at: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

If you have any enquiries relating to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, please see who can join the scheme and how to apply (https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/who-can-join-scheme-and-how-apply).

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is looking for input into how its service is designed and delivered. If you would like to provide input, please register your interest (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/infected-blood-compensation-authority-ibca-register-your-interest-to-help-shape-the-service) to help shape the IBCA service.
Ms B Lock v The Chiltern Brewery Company Ltd: 3315241/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms B Lock v The Chiltern Brewery Company Ltd: 3315241/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846a446e5a089417c80612f/Ms_B_Lock_v_The_Chiltern_Brewery_Company_Limited_3315241.2024_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Proposed revision of the national policy statement for ports
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Respondents have until 29 July 2025 to submit their views on the draft revised national policy statement for ports.

Today (4 June 2025), I am laying before Parliament the draft amended national policy statement for ports (NPSP).

The extant NPSP was designated in 2012. It sets out the need for development of ports in England and at reserved trust ports in Wales, currently Milford Haven. The NPSP provides guidance for applicants in preparing and for the Secretary of State in determining applications for development consent orders (DCOs) for sea port applications.

The previous government announced a review of the current NPSP in a written ministerial statement in March 2023. In light of our missions and priorities, this government has continued that review and has decided to amend the document.

Today, I have launched a public consultation on a draft revised NPSP (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-amendments-to-the-existing-national-policy-statement-for-ports), along with an appraisal of sustainability (AoS) and habitats regulations assessment (HRA). These are subject to a public consultation period of 8 weeks and to Parliamentary scrutiny in parallel. My department is also publishing port freight demand forecasts for the United Kingdom as a whole, to which the draft NPSP refers. The documents are available on GOV.UK.

I will place copies of the public consultation document, the appraisal of sustainability, and the habitats regulation assessment in the libraries of the House. The public consultation will close on 29 July 2025. The relevant period for parliamentary scrutiny will be from 4 June to 14 November 2025.

The review of the NPSP is proceeding in parallel with our wider programme of planning reforms, including the Planning and Infrastructure Bill currently before this House, designed to expedite and facilitate decision-making and stimulate growth and green energy transformation.
Plexal (City) 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 Plexal (City) 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 Plexal (City) 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.
CTM41325 - Particular bodies: unincorporated associations: part of a wider undertaking?
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


Whether a particular organisation is part of a wider undertaking or is a separate autonomous association will depend upon the facts, but Conservative and Unionist Central Office v Burrell, (1982) 55TC671 provides guidance.

Here, there was a constitutional gap between the national union and the parliamentary party. The bond of contract, agreement or understanding which must link the members of an unincorporated association did not exist between the constituency associations and the party. Thus in this case there was more than one unincorporated association.

Whether a body stands on its own or is part of a larger unincorporated association is significant for such matters as the rate of Corporation Tax chargeable and roll over relief.
Revised guidance issued under section 182 of Licensing Act 2003
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This guidance is provided to support licensing authorities to carry out their functions under the Licensing Act 2003.

This guidance is provided to licensing authorities in relation to the carrying out of their functions under the 2003 Act.

It also provides information to magistrates’ courts hearing appeals against licensing decisions and has been made widely available for the benefit of those who run licensed premises, their legal advisers and the general public.

For guidance on alcohol licensing provisions in the Business and Planning Act, read the temporary alcohol licensing provisions guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-temporary-alcohol-licensing-provisions-in-the-business-and-planning-bill).

Previous versions of this guidance are available at the National Archives website (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/).
FCDO annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) annual report and accounts for the financial year 2024 to 2025.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) annual report and accounts provides detail on the activities of the FCDO during financial year 2024 to 2025.

The report consists of:
- a performance report
- an accountability report
- financial statements
The financial statements and certain sections of the accountability report are audited by the National Audit Office (https://www.nao.org.uk/) before they are presented to Parliament.

The report was laid in Parliament on 22 July 2025.
Mr T How v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3303877/2023 and 3312222/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T How v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3303877/2023 and 3312222/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908c2c614e0c1d978417574/Mr_T_How__-_v_-_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited___3303877-2023__3312222-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T How v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3303877/2023 and 3312222/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e508c6750fcf90fa6ffeaf/Mr_T_How_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_3303877_2023_and_3312222_2023_Reasons.pdf).
Plan an endemic disease follow-up
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

For each species, you can have up to 3 follow-ups on any number of herds or flocks, as part of your IAHW agreement.

Plan a follow-up

This is the second part of the ‘Get funding to improve animal health and welfare’ service. It will include:
- further assessment of diseases and conditions based on your review results (this is carried out on the same herd or flock of a species as the review and will help you better understand and prevent disease spread)
- further advice on improving animal health, welfare and productivity
You can only do a follow-up on a herd or flock of a particular species after you have done an animal health and welfare review (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/plan-an-animal-health-and-welfare-review) on that same herd or flock.

You must have an Improve Animal Health and Welfare (IAHW) agreement in place before you do a follow-up. You should provide your vet with your IAHW agreement number.

A follow-up usually takes between 2 and 3 hours. It can happen:
- over several visits
- in a single visit
When to have a follow-up

To be eligible to claim for endemic disease follow-ups you must:
- have had a review which you should claim for first
- have the follow-up on the same herd or flock of a particular species as the review
- make sure the follow-up takes place no more than 10 months after your review
- make sure that follow-ups on herds or flocks of a particular species, are always at least 10 months apart
- for each species, have no more than 3 follow-ups on any number of herds or flocks by 19 June 2027
- have an IAHW agreement in place before you do your first follow-up, including any sampling or testing
Get help with your follow-up

Contact the RPA and give your IAHW agreement number, if you need help arranging or completing your follow-up.

Rural Payments Agency

PO Box 352

Worksop

S80 9FG

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

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, except public holidays

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Funding to improve animal health and welfare: guidance for farmers and vets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/funding-to-improve-animal-health-and-welfare-guidance-for-farmers-and-vets)
Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

This policy applies to all persons working for Sellafield Ltd on our behalf in any capacity.

This policy applies to all persons working for us or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, agents, contractors and suppliers.

Sellafield Ltd strictly prohibits the use of modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We have and will continue to be committed to implementing systems and controls aimed at ensuring that modern slavery is not taking place anywhere within our organisation or in any of our supply chains.

Sellafield Ltd expects that their suppliers will hold their own suppliers to the same high standards.
Northside Studios, 16-29 Andrews Road, E8 4QF: LON/00AM/LSC/2025/0947
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Residential Property Tribunal decision of Judge I Mohabir on 11 November 2025

Read the full decision in Northside Studios, 16-29 Andrews Road, E8 4QF: LON/00AM/LSC/2025/0947 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691351ec7a0ccd6a3aad7fc0/Decision_in_Northside_Studios__London__E8_4QF_-_jurisdiction.pdf)
Miss K Brass and Others v Dutton Divers Ltd: 1602332/2023 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss K Brass and Others v Dutton Divers Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx and Others - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67813c2061e798853601844b/xx-xxxx-xxxx_K_Brass___Others_v_Duttons_Divers_Ltd_-_Judgement.pdf).
LARRY TRACHTENBERG v THE COMMISSIONERS FOR HIS MAJESTY’S REVENUE AND CUSTOMS [2025] UKUT 00206 (TCC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of JUDGE THOMAS SCOTT and JUDGE ASHLEY GREENBANK
on 26 June 2025

Read full decision Larry Trachtenberg v The Commissioners off his Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6862585db466cce1bb1219db/L_Trachtenberg_v_HMRC_Final_decision_.pdf)

INCOME TAX – unauthorised payments from pension scheme – whether HMRC have power under section 29 Taxes Management Act 1970 to assess amounts chargeable to income tax under sections 208 and 209 Finance Act 1994 – yes – appeal dismissed
MRSA, MSSA, Gram-negative bacteraemia and CDI: independent sector (annual)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Counts and rates of MRSA, MSSA, Gram-negative bacteraemia and C. difficile infections reported by independent sector organisations from April 2024 to March 2025.

Healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) surveillance data on meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), meticillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), Escherichia coli (E. coli), Klebsiella species (Klebsiella spp.), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) bacteraemia and Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infection from independent sector (IS) organisations. This report is produced annually.

The spreadsheet includes:
- counts and rates of MRSA bacteraemia (table 1)
- counts and rates of C. difficile infection (table 2)
- counts and rates of MSSA bacteraemia (table 3)
- counts and rates of E. coli bacteraemia (table 4)
- counts and rates of Klebsiella spp. bacteraemia (table 5)
- counts and rates of P. aeruginosa bacteraemia (table 6)
Prior to October 2025 this annual surveillance data from independent sector organisations was published as Official Statistics in Development (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/policies/official-statistics-policies/official-statistics-in-development/). Due to low user interaction with the past reports (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mrsa-mssa-gram-negative-bacteraemia-and-cdi-independent-sector-annual) and user surveys, the statistics have been scaled back to a spreadsheet-only report and recategorised as Management Information.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) invites feedback via this survey (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mRRO7jVKLkutR188-d6GZhLSyuaeCUNOjbNpuUE8Vc1UQzEwNlpDUzFXRk9KQjE3Qlk3UUVIT1Y3VC4u&route=shorturl) to understand any unintended impacts on users resulting from the re-categorisation and format of the report.
Assistive technology research and development work: 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Sets out government-funded projects supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of assistive technology.

Assistive technologies aim to increase the independence or wellbeing of disabled and older people.

Following the Parliamentary report format used in the last reporting period (2022 to 2023), this report has the added feature of enabling those interested in specific areas of assistive technology research to search topics of interest and obtain more detail on this year’s research activity by visiting the associated 2023 to 2024 funding data on the NIHR Open Data website (https://nihr.opendatasoft.com/explore/dataset/assistive_technology_2023-24/table/).

This report is aimed at:
- individuals with disabilities
- health and care professionals
- research stakeholders