theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Key stage 2 tests: 2025 English reading test modified materials
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP), Unified English Braille (UEB) and uncontracted braille versions of the 2025 key stage 2 (KS2) English reading test.

KS2 English reading tests were administered in schools in May 2025. Modified test materials, test administration instructions and mark scheme amendments are also provided.

Please refer to the copyright ownership report for details of how schools, educational establishments and third parties can use these materials.

We revised the formats for the 2025 KS2 MLP test papers based on additional research about their accessibility and adaptability, as well as feedback from users. They are available in:
- A4 portrait, 24 point, non-adaptable PDF format (used to produce printed booklets for schools)
- A4 portrait, 24 point, adaptable Word format (for pupils requiring an A4 24pt version that requires further modification)
- A4 portrait, 18 point, adaptable Word format (for pupils requiring this font size, also if further modifications are required)
- A3 portrait, 36 point, adaptable Word format (for pupils requiring this font size, also if further modifications are required)
- A3 landscape, 48 point, adaptable Word format (for pupils requiring this font size, also if further modifications are required)
Schools that wish to use the adaptable formats to make further adaptations to the materials for their pupils should refer to the guidance on making adaptations to KS2 MLP test materials (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/key-stage-2-tests-making-adaptations-to-modified-large-print-test-materials).
Going back to uni or repeating a year
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

If you're going back to university after studying previously or you're repeating a year, this can affect your student finance.

If you’ve studied before

You’ll normally only get student finance for your first degree or higher education qualification, even if you studied a long time ago or if the course was abroad.

The number of years that you can get a Tuition Fee Loan is normally calculated as:

Length of current course + 1 year - number of years of previous study (https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies#youve-studied-before)

Even if you only attended a course for a short time, it will still count as a year of previous study.

Any years of Tuition Fee Loan you have available will be applied to the final years of your course.

Example

If you have 2 years of Tuition Fee Loan left, and you’re starting a new course which lasts 3 years, you’ll only be entitled to the Tuition Fee Loan in years 2 and 3.

Any Maintenance Loan and grants you qualify for should be available to you for the length of your course.

Extra year of tuition fee support

If you were unable to continue to the next year of your course or had to leave your course due to personal reasons, you could get an extra year of tuition fee support.

Common reasons for applying for an extra year include:
- mental health
- illness
- bereavement
- pregnancy
- a caring responsibility
This list does not include all acceptable reasons. We will review each application on an individual basis. However, applications cannot be based on:
- financial hardship
- not liking your course
- reasons within your control
How to apply

As soon as you’ve applied for student finance you should send evidence of your personal reasons for repeating a year of leaving your course.

It’s vital you send a cover letter that includes your customer reference number (CRN) and explains the situation and how it affected your studies

Examples of evidence you can send to prove these personal reasons include:
- a letter on headed paper from a professional person, such as a doctor or a social worker, who can confirm the situation
- a letter on headed paper from someone at your university or college who can confirm your situation and when you left the course
- photocopies of birth or death certificates
You should send your evidence to:

Student Finance EnglandPO Box 210DarlingtonDL1 9HJ

Unable to send standard evidence

If you do not have any of the evidence listed, you should send a cover letter explaining your situation in as much detail as possible along with any evidence you feel supports your application.

After you apply

It will take 4 weeks to review your evidence. Once we’ve made a decision we’ll contact you to let you know the outcome of your application.
A Bullock v Leedale Ltd: 2600045/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Bullock v Leedale Ltd: 2600045/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6819fd4b80efd795d6b8e0b0/Abigail_Bullock_v_Leedale_Limited_2600045.2025_Judgment.pdf).
Thompsons 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 Thompsons 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 Thompsons 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers aiming to support the refurbishment and renovation of Armed Forces Infrastructure to improve lives for soldiers and their families

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.
HMT Government Major Projects Portfolio data, 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

HM Treasury (HMT) March 2024 Government Major Projects Portfolio data that supports the 2023-24 Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) annual report.

Each government department has published detailed information about projects on the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP). This includes a Delivery Confidence Assessment rating, financial information (whole life cost, annual budget and forecast spend), project schedule and project narrative.

The data reflects the status of the GMPP at 31 March 2024 and is published in support of the 2024 Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) annual report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infrastructure-and-projects-authority-annual-report-2023-24).
Countryside Stewardship
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

How farmers, foresters and land managers can apply for a Countryside Stewardship  Higher Tier (CSHT) agreement, or manage an existing Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreement.

Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) will open in September 2025. Read the CSHT scheme guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-csht) to find out what funding is available, how to prepare your application and how to apply.

You will also be able to apply for capital items (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/capital-items-guidance-for-applicants-and-agreement-holders) to help you do the actions.

Information is still available for existing CS agreement holders (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/countryside-stewardship-information-for-agreement-holders).
The Input Group
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 The Input Group 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 The Input Group 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
- 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.
20B Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent DA16 3HE: LON/00AD/LSC/2021/0033
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Residential Property Tribunal decision of Judge L Tagliavini and Mr S Wheeler on 12 May 2025

Read the full decision in 20B Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent DA16 3HE: LON/00AD/LSC/2021/0033 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821e851db6463b14cd818e7/Flat_20B_Upper_Wickham_Lane__1___003_.pdf).
BIM45951 - Specific deductions: patents and royalties: costs of obtaining or extending patent rights
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)


S89 Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005, S89 Corporation Tax Act 2009

There is general guidance as to the meaning of a patent and the legal background at CA75000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca75000) onwards.

Expenses incurred for the purposes of a trade in obtaining the grant of, or the extension of the term of, a patent are admissible as a deduction in computing the profits of the trade. Expenses incurred in connection with unsuccessful applications for patents for the purposes of a trade are also allowable.

This rule does not apply to professions or vocations.

Corporation Tax

Although the above rule applies in principle for Corporation Tax purposes, for most expenses connected with patents it is overridden by the rules of the intangible fixed assets regime (see CIRD10000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird10000) onwards).

Devising a patent

The normal principles apply to determine whether or not expenditure incurred in devising a patent is allowable as a deduction in computing the profits of a trade. As regards revenue expenses incurred by non-traders, see CA75310 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca75310). For companies consider also the possible application of research and development reliefs (see CIRD80000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird80000)) and the application of the intangible fixed assets regime (see CIRD10000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird10000) onwards). For capital expenses, bear in mind the possible availability of research and development allowances (see CA60000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca60000) onwards).
National non-domestic rates collected by councils in England: forecast 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Forecast of national non-domestic rates to be collected by local authorities in England.

This release provides information on national non-domestic rates and associated information for the financial year 2025 to 2026.

This information is derived from the national non-domestic rates (NNDR1) returns submitted by billing authorities in England.
Product Safety Report: Children's Busy Board sold via Amazon (2506-0170)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Product Safety Report for Children's Busy Board sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of choking.

Summary

Product: Children’s Busy Board sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking as the keys and padlock fit entirely inside a small parts cylinder.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking as the keys and (once released from the lock) padlock fit entirely inside a small parts cylinder. Both the steering wheel and light are battery operated with no screw to secure the compartment. This means the batteries are easily accessible. A young child may put these small parts in their mouth and choke. Additionally, the rope at the top and cord used to secure the phone toy to the board both pose a strangulation hazard to a young child as they exceed the maximum 300mm length and can tangle. The product also requires improvements to documentation and markings.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2506-0170

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
CH230000 - How to do a compliance check: information powers: rules that apply to all notices: resolving disputes about legal professional privilege: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.
Core Values Service 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 Core Values Service 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 Core Values Service 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
- 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.
Trigion Security Services Ltd now called Kingdom Technology Services 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 Trigion Security Services Ltd now called Kingdom Technology Services 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 Trigion Security Services Ltd now called Kingdom Technology Services 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
- 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.
Stephen Morgan MP
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Stephen Morgan was appointed Junior Lord of the Treasury (Government Whip) on 7 September 2025. He was previously Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Early Education) at the Department for Education between 9 July 2024 and 7 September 2025. He was elected as the Labour MP for Portsmouth South in June 2017.

Stephen Morgan was appointed Junior Lord of the Treasury (Government Whip) on 7 September 2025. He was previously Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Early Education) at the Department for Education between 9 July 2024 and 7 September 2025.

He was elected as the Labour MP for Portsmouth South in June 2017.
Maximising value for pupils
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Sets out how government will work with schools and trusts to maximise value from resources, ensuring every pound delivers the best outcomes for pupils.

Information about the Maximising value for pupils programme, which tackles systemic barriers and supports schools and trusts to allocate resource effectively across 4 pillars:
- commercial
- assets
- workforce
- developing capability, including digital and commercial
It explains current initiatives, future plans and practical tools to help schools and trusts secure better deals, optimise budgets and reinvest savings to improve education for all children.
SPE16600 - Bicycle parts: contents
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).

This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx 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).
20 Trust Walk, London, SE21 8LB : LON/00AY/F77/2025/0124
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Mr A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArb on Date 10 June 2025

Read the full decision in 20 Trust Walk, London, SE21 8LB : LON/00AY/F77/2025/0124 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6849930ba271ab34edd1df3a/250610_-_Decision.pdf). Read the summary reasons in 20 Trust Walk, London, SE21 8LB : LON/00AY/F77/2025/0124 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6849935ca970ac461a23d23f/250610_-_Summary_Reasons.pdf)
The Rt Hon Ian Blackford
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Ian Blackford was the Member of Parliament for Ross, Skye and Lochaber from 2015 to 2024, and Westminster Leader of the SNP Parliamentary group from 2017 to 2022. Prior to entering Parliament, Ian spent nearly two decades in the city as a fund manager and  investment banker before establishing an investor relations consultancy business and acting as a non-executive director. Ian Blackford was appointed to the Committee on Standards in Public Life on 26 June 2023 for a three-year term and was subsequently appointed to the Ethics and Integrity Commission in October 2025.

Ian Blackford was the Member of Parliament for Ross, Skye and Lochaber from 2015 to 2024, and Westminster Leader of the SNP Parliamentary group from 2017 to 2022.

Prior to entering Parliament, Ian spent nearly two decades in the city as a fund manager and investment banker before establishing an investor relations consultancy business and acting as a non-executive director.

Ian Blackford was appointed to the Committee on Standards in Public Life on 26 June 2023 for a three-year term and was subsequently appointed to the Ethics and Integrity Commission in October 2025.
Mrs A Mohammed v Guy’s and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust: 2303642/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Mohammed v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust: 2303642/2018 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6682c22597ea0c79abfe4e1c/Mrs_Aminata_Mohammed_v_Guys_And_St_Thomas_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2303642-2018_Judgment_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs A Mohammed v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust: 2303642/2018 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/671f6db04fdbe4653d6ecb25/Mrs_Aminata_Mohammed_v_Guy_s_and_St_Thomas_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2303642-2018_Judgment___Reasons_09.10.24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs A Mohammed v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust: 2303642/2018 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/671f6cf23334310d056ecb25/Mrs_Aminata_Mohammed_v_Guy_s_and_St_Thomas_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2303642-2018_Judgment_09.10.24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs A Mohammed v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust: 2303642/2018 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67939b907b75412c254f4b14/Mrs_Aminata_Mohammed_v_Guys_And_St_Thomas_NHS_Foundation_Truct_2303642-2018_judgment_30-12-2024.pdf).
Unauthorised drilling activities sanctions: guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Guidance on the Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

The Unauthorised Drilling Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1474/made) came fully into force on 31 December 2020.

This guidance assists people in implementing and complying with the regulations. It covers the prohibitions and requirements imposed, and provides guidance on best practice for:
- complying with the prohibitions and requirements
- enforcing them
- circumstances where they do not apply
This guidance should be read alongside more detailed sanctions guidance published by departments including the Home Office and HM Treasury, through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI).
DCMS: special advisers’ gifts, hospitality and meetings Q3 24/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Data on gifts and hospitality received by special advisers, and meetings they attended with senior media figures.

DCMS publishes quarterly details of special advisers’ meetings with senior media figures and any gifts or hospitality they received on a quarterly basis.

These data sets cover the period 1 October to 31 December 2024.
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Africa annual review summaries 2022 to 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This page includes 2022 to 2023 annual review summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund programmes in Africa.

All Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes are reviewed carefully each year. These reviews assess:

technical and programme management standards including financial and risk management, value for money, conflict and gender sensitivity

contextual factors such as changes to the political environment

the outputs and outcomes during the year

Lessons learned are also identified.

An expert team conducts these reviews and include at least one team member who is independent from the programme. The team assesses at 2 levels: output (the direct result of programme activities) and outcome (the changes that these outputs deliver). Assessment scores are on a scale of 4, where outputs or outcomes meet or exceed expectations, to 1, where most targets were not met.

The CSSF team aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons for this are:

to protect national security

for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments
Azerbaijan: doctors
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

List of medical facilities and practitioners for British nationals in Azerbaijan.

A list of medical facilities/practitioners who may be able to help you. Please note that inclusion in these lists does not constitute official endorsement by the British Embassy Baku or the UK Government.
OPSS research into consumer behaviour on online marketplaces
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

An independent research report.

This research was commissioned by the Office for Product Safety and Standards from YouGov to understand consumers’ interaction with online marketplaces. Its objectives were to explore how consumers end up purchasing from online marketplaces, and their related opinions, attitudes and behaviours. Its findings were based on a quantitative survey with a representative sample of 2073 online marketplace users from across the UK, supported by 3 focus group discussions, each with 10-12 participants.
Carmichael and Baxter Industrial Services
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Carmichael and Baxter Industrial Services recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Cadets
We also pledge the following:

Engage with the Career Transition Partnership. Promote the Armed Forces Covenant, the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and your support for the Armed Forces Community to your staff, customers/service users, supply chains and the wider public.

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.
Mr K Moyo v Abellio London Ltd: 2303751/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Moyo v Abellio London Ltd: 2303751/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689dee9007f2cc15c9357285/Mr_K_Moyo_v_Abellio_London_Ltd_2303751-2022_-_Judgment_08-Jan-25.pdf).
Modular Sterile Developments 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 Modular Sterile Developments 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 Modular Sterile Developments 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.
Miss C Hawkins v West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust: 1306237/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C Hawkins v West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690ddfe143f8a163237298ca/Ms_C_Hawkins_v_West_Midlands_Ambulance_Service_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
S Greenwood v Vinci Construction UK Ltd: 3302843/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Greenwood v Vinci Construction UK Ltd: 3302843/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6784f404c6428e01318816c7/S_Greenwood_v_Vinci_Construction_UK_Limited_3302843_2024_PH_Judgment.pdf).
Peter Denton
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Peter joined Homes England in August 2021. Prior to this, he was Chief Executive Officer of housing association The Hyde Group. He has worked in a broad range of strategic leadership roles, amassing 30 years of pan-European real estate experience. Before joining the housing sector, Peter spent his earlier career in investment banking and then became a partner at global real estate investment management firm Starwood Capital. During his investment career, Peter deployed over €25 billion of capital and had significant exposure to investors and fundraising on a global scale, working as a ‘bridge’ between the public, private and third sector. In addition, Peter has held senior EMEA real estate investment banking roles at BNP Paribas, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Eurohypo and WestImmo. He is also a non-executive Real Estate Investment Committee member at global investment company Eurazeo, a Council member and Chair of the Finance Committee at Marlborough College and a Global Trustee of the Urban Land Institute.

Peter joined Homes England in August 2021. Prior to this, he was Chief Executive Officer of housing association The Hyde Group.

He has worked in a broad range of strategic leadership roles, amassing 30 years of pan-European real estate experience. Before joining the housing sector, Peter spent his earlier career in investment banking and then became a partner at global real estate investment management firm Starwood Capital. During his investment career, Peter deployed over €25 billion of capital and had significant exposure to investors and fundraising on a global scale, working as a ‘bridge’ between the public, private and third sector.

In addition, Peter has held senior EMEA real estate investment banking roles at BNP Paribas, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Eurohypo and WestImmo. He is also a non-executive Real Estate Investment Committee member at global investment company Eurazeo, a Council member and Chair of the Finance Committee at Marlborough College and a Global Trustee of the Urban Land Institute.
Low Pay Commission research 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

These research reports were commissioned by the Low Pay Commission to inform recommendations on minimum wage rates for 2025.

Independent research forms an important part of the Low Pay Commission’s evidence base in making recommendations on the National Minimum Wage. The three projects published here were commissioned by the LPC to inform its work in 2024.

Research by Frontier Economics looks at monopsony, minimum wages and the UK labour market. This work investigates the link between different degrees of labour market concentration and minimum wage effects on a range of employment measures for low-paid workers.

Research by the London School of Economics investigates minimum wage adjustments through labour market dynamics and alternative work arrangements. The aim of this report was to understand potential impacts of minimum wage changes on margins such as contract types and job attributes related to hours volatility and work security.

Research by the Institute of Fiscal Studies looks at the impact of the National Living Wage (NLW) introduction on firms’ pay and contractual arrangements. The aim of this research was to assess the impact of the introduction of the NLW in 2016 – a new and higher minimum wage for workers aged 25 and over in the UK – on firms’ wage distributions, pay practices and use of alternative contractual arrangements.

Read the LPC’s 2024 report here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/low-pay-commission-report-2024)
L Luzzani v Grip-UK Ltd: 8000574/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Luzzani v Grip-UK Ltd: 8000574/2025 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e28318d4a1b0665b8ee1c0/8000574.2025_-_Lorenzo_Luzzani_v_Grip-UK_LTD__Judgment_issued_18.03.2025.pdf).

Read the full decision in L Luzzani v Grip-UK Ltd: 8000574/2025 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3e0dd30feae0e082ab8ca/8000574.2025_-_Lorenzo_Luzzani_v_Grip-UK_Ltd_-_Written_Reasons_-_28.03.2025.pdf).
Promoters of tax avoidance schemes: guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

HMRC guidance on Part 5 and Schedules 34 to 36 of the Finance Act 2014.

This guidance explains the rules that apply to promoters of tax avoidance schemes. These rules aim to deter the development and use of avoidance schemes by influencing the behaviour of promoters, their intermediaries and clients.
S Tucker v PeoplePlus Ltd: 2302976/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Tucker v PeoplePlus Ltd: 2302976/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b889d2ba253db298782c38/Sarah_Tucker_v_PeoplePlus_Ltd_2302976-2024_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Letter from the Deputy Prime Minister to housing industry stakeholders: Building the homes we need
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has written to stakeholders about the government’s plan to build the homes the country needs.

On 30 July 2024, the government launched a consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system) on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and several other changes to the planning system. On 12 December 2024, the government published its response to this consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system) alongside an updated National Planning Policy Framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2).
South Baddesley Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 9 December 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about South Baddesley Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Decision reference: VAR2651

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Hampshire County Council

Admission authority: local authority
Participation measures in higher education
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Statistics relating to participation measures in higher education.

These statistics were previously named participation rates in higher education (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistics-on-higher-education-initial-participation-rates).

There are separate statistics for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - see the individual publications for more information.