theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Block Grant for Scottish Government hits £50 billion
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

The block grant for the Scottish Government this year is £50 billion following Main Estimates 2025-26 published on Thursday.

The Scottish Government already had the largest real terms spending review settlement in the history of devolution of £47.7 billion. Following revisions at the Spring Statement and Main Estimates, the Treasury has now confirmed the latest settlement is £50 billion.

Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray said:

The UK Government delivered the largest spending review settlement in the history of the Scottish Parliament, now Scots rightly expect to see that record finding deliver better results like lower NHS waiting lists, better attainment in Schools, more police on the beat and more housing.

I was very concerned this week to see that attainment targets for Scottish schools have been reduced and housebuilding has fallen by 4,000, meanwhile police officer numbers are lower than when police Scotland was established and 800,000 Scots are on an NHS waiting list.

Where the UK government has responsibility for public services, we are seeing NHS waiting lists fall, more housing being built and more bobbies on the beat, all part of our Plan for Change. This historic funding deal for the Scottish Government should be delivering similar results.

Background:
- Main Estimates was published on Thursday, providing the Scottish Government with £572m in additional funding in 2025-26, including £454m through the Barnett formula.
- It also confirmed the Scottish Government’s £1.8bn RDEL depreciation funding in 2025-26, including student loans.
- This is on top of a record settlement of £47.7 billion for 2025-26 at Autumn Budget 2024.
- This additional funding brings SG’s overall 2025-26 block grant funding to £50 billion.
DBT Audit and Risk Assurance Committee: terms of reference
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

The committee provides independent advice to the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) Departmental Board and Accounting Officer.

The Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC), established by DBT’s Departmental Board, operates in an independent advisory capacity.

It provides advice to the board and DBT’s Accounting Officer on issues of:
- risk
- control
- governance
Common biomass sustainability framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

We're seeking views on a common biomass sustainability framework to strengthen existing biomass criteria and ensure greater consistency across sectors.

This consultation is seeking views on the development of a common biomass sustainability framework, which includes proposals for strengthening existing biomass sustainability criteria in line with latest evidence as well as improvements to current monitoring, reporting and verification practices, and sets out guiding principles for addressing non-compliance. It aims to provide a consistent view on biomass sustainability across all relevant bioenergy sectors.

We welcome views from stakeholders focussed on biomass feedstock production and use across a range of sectors, including those looking at the wider environmental impacts of biomass use in the UK and elsewhere. It will be particularly relevant to stakeholders with an interest in bioenergy production, including with carbon capture and storage.
Mills & Reeve LLP
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 Mills & Reeve LLP 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 Mills & Reeve LLP 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
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.
JR Roofing Lancs 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 JR Roofing Lancs 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 JR Roofing Lancs 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
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.
VAT road fuel scale charges from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Use these road fuel charges from 1 May 2025 on your VAT return, to account for private consumption of fuel on a business vehicle.

The VAT Road fuel scale charges are amended with effect from 1 May 2025. Businesses must use the new scales from the start of the next prescribed accounting period beginning on or after 1 May 2025.

You’ll need to work out the correct road fuel charge, based on your car’s CO2 emissions, and the length of your VAT accounting period. This will be either one, 3, or 12 months.

The flat rate values given in this guide apply to one individual, in connection with a specific vehicle, for the relevant accounting period.

CO2 emissions figure

You’ll need to check your car’s CO2 emissions figure online (https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla) if you cannot get this from your logbook.

If the figure is not a multiple of 5, round it down to the nearest multiple of 5.

UK approval certificate

The CO2 emissions figure may also be specified, on either a:
- UK approval certificate
- corresponding certificate of conformity, issued by a manufacturer in another member state
You can use one of these certificates to work out the car’s CO2 emissions figure, for the purposes of the valuation table.

If only one figure is specified in the certificate, use that figure.

If more than one figure is specified in the certificate, use the CO2 (combined) emissions figure.

If separate CO2 emissions figures are specified for different fuels, use the lowest figure, or the lowest CO2 (combined) emissions figure.

If the figure you arrive at is not a multiple of 5, round it down to the nearest multiple of 5.

If your car does not have a CO2 emissions figure

If your car is too old to have a CO2 emissions figure, you should identify the CO2 band based on its engine size. If its cylinder capacity is:
- 1,400 or less, use CO2 band 140
- more than 1,400cc but less than 2,000cc, use CO2 band 175
- more than 2,000 cc, use CO2 band 225 or more
To do this, work out how much of the accounting period you used each car for, and record this as a percentage of the accounting period. Apply this percentage to each road fuel scale charge, to get a total figure.

If the cars fall under the same CO2 emissions figures in the table, treat them as if they were one car.

Valuation table

The valuation table shows the scale charges from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026, these include VAT.

For more detail on how to use the table, read Schedule 2 of the VAT (Flat-rate Valuation of Supplies of Fuel for Private Use) Order 2013 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2911/schedule/2/made).

VAT rate tables

The VAT rate tables show the VAT charged if you account for VAT on an annual, quarterly, or monthly basis.

Annual charges

Quarterly charges

Monthly charges
Bidfood UK
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 Bidfood UK 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 Bidfood UK 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 Reservists
We also pledge the following:

Working in partnership with Veterans into Logistics to offer employment opportunities to service leavers. Provide additional paid leave to reservists to attend training as required. Service friendly people policies and procedures.

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.
Partner Together 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 Partner Together 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 Partner Together 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
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Actively promoting the Armed Forces Covenant to other businesses Supporting charities that support armed forces recruitment

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 I Humphries v Engine Room Technology: 2302244/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Humphries v Engine Room Technology: 2302244/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6826fbcca60aeba5ab34e0a2/Mr_Ian_Humphries_v_Engine_Room_Technology_2302244-2024_Strike_Out.pdf).
Breast screening: screening office management
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

This document provides guidance to breast screening services on management of, and best practice for, screening office administration.

This guidance covers:
- commissioning arrangements
- patient confidentiality and information governance
- IT systems access and support
- advice on paper-free and paper-light practices
- communications with GPs
This publication was previously published by Public Health England, which closed on 30 September 2021.
Petards Joyce Loebl 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 Petards Joyce Loebl 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 Petards Joyce Loebl 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
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.
Check if a business is registered for money laundering supervision
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Find out if a business has registered with HMRC under the money laundering regulations and report them if they have not.

A full list of HMRC registered businesses is available in the Supervised Business Register.

We aim to keep the register up to date. However, sometimes there can be a delay in a business’s registration appearing on the public register.

Who should be in the register

Only businesses registered for supervision by us will appear. The name a business is registered under may be different from the name you’re familiar with if, for example, they’re included under the registration of another business.

Businesses currently applying for registration will not appear until this process is finished. You may want to contact the business directly to confirm their current registration status.

It’s important that businesses involved in activity, supervised by us under the money laundering regulations, register to receive guidance on:
- money laundering, terrorist finance, and proliferation financing risks
- their obligations under the money laundering regulations and how to meet them
Confirmation that a business is registered with us is not an endorsement for you to enter into any commercial transactions with the business.

Contents of the register

Each entry contains details that businesses give when they register with us. The list helps you decide whether you are dealing with a business who is registered with us. It lists the:
- registration number
- business name
- trading name
- first part of the postcode
- date the business became supervised
- sectors they’re registered for
Check if a business is registered

Check the Supervised Business Register (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692eeb382a37784b16ecf873/Supervised_Business_Register.ods) (ODS, 4.44 MB) to confirm if a business is registered with us for supervision under the money laundering regulations.

Report an unregistered business

If you suspect a business is not registered when it should be, you can report tax fraud or avoidance to HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/report-tax-fraud).
Mr Blakey v North Northamptonshire Council: 3313507/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Blakey v North Northamptonshire Council: 3313507/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f5ac5ae8555bab409a0bf/Mr_Blakey_-_v_-_North_Northamptonshire_Council___3313507-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
C.V. Fleet Cleaning 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 C.V. Fleet Cleaning 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 C.V. Fleet Cleaning 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
- 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.
Ms J Davidson v National Express Ltd: [2025] EAT 151
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Auerbach on 21 October 2025.

Read the full Judgment in Ms J Davidson v National Express Ltd [2025] EAT 151 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f755ce0cef4b4e32f12d9a/Ms_J_Davidson_v_National_Express_Ltd__2025__EAT_151.pdf).
Moray Autocare 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 Moray Autocare 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 Moray Autocare 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

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.
Safer Recruitment: Safer Working Practices Policy Framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

A set of practices to ensure directly employed staff in YOI’s for under-18s, STC and Prisons with Mother and Baby Units comply with safer recruitment practices.

This Policy Framework applies to all directly employed staff in YOI’s, STC and Women’s Prisons with mother and baby units, contractors, and volunteers who are suitable to work with children and sets out the responsibilities of Senior Managers, Governors and Directors.

The Policy Framework sets out duties, rules and general guidance on safer recruitment process requirements, in-work processes, training, exit processes and the importance of creating a safer culture.

It directs that recruitment processes for roles working with children should be undertaken in line with safer recruitment principles. This ensures that candidates are appropriately selected, assessed and vetted whilst adhering to the requirements of the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.

This Policy Framework replaces sections 8 and 9 of the Safeguarding and child protection in the Children and Young People Secure Estate (https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d1141f2958cfbf74JmltdHM9MTcyMTY5MjgwMCZpZ3VpZD0xOGFkOWJlYi05Mzc3LTYyNTMtMzFkNC04ZjYzOTIzZjYzYzEmaW5zaWQ9NTIxMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=18ad9beb-9377-6253-31d4-8f63923f63c1&psq=Safeguarding+and+child+protection+in+the+children+and+young+people+secure+estate+policy+framework+(July+2023)&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ292LnVrL2dvdmVybm1lbnQvcHVibGljYXRpb25zL3NhZmVndWFyZGluZy1hbmQtY2hpbGQtcHJvdGVjdGlvbi1pbi10aGUtY2hpbGRyZW4tYW5kLXlvdW5nLXBlb3BsZS1zZWN1cmUtZXN0YXRlLXBvbGljeS1mcmFtZXdvcms&ntb=1) Policy Framework
ACRE advice: application for a clinical study of genetically modified Neisseria lactamica (25/R50/01)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

ACRE's advice on an application for a clinical study of genetically modified Neisseria lactamica.

This document is the advice of the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) to government on an application from the University of Southampton to carry out a clinical study of genetically modified Neisseria lactamica.

The committee advised that the risks to human health and the environment from this study are extremely low.
Hanson European Caravan Transport 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 Hanson European Caravan Transport 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 Hanson European Caravan Transport 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.
Government Finance Function Strategy 2030
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

The Strategy sets out the vision and ambitions of the Government Finance Function (GFF) to 2030.

The Strategy sets a bold direction for the future, ensuring the GFF remains at the heart of government, supporting the delivery of high-quality public services and value for money. By prioritising people and embracing data, innovation, and collaboration, the Function will continue to support customers and stakeholders in making informed, strategic choices in an increasingly complex financial landscape.

The Strategy is built around three core objectives: being Insightful and Data Driven, Skilled and Talented, and Innovative and Delivery Focused—all underpinned by strong Finance Foundations. These priorities reflect the collective ambition of the 9,000-strong community, ensuring the Function is equipped with the skills, tools, and expertise to thrive.
IHTM31189 - Assessing: COMPASS: calculations: reliefs against tax
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)


The box where you should enter reliefs against tax, such as Double Taxation Relief (DTR) (IHTM27160 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm27160)) can be found on the right hand side of the assessment window. On instalment option calculations the box is marked 'less reliefs” on the left hand side of the calculation. Do not include QSR (IHTM31182 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm31182)) here - it must be properly reflected earlier at the appropriate place on the 'Calculation of Inheritance Tax' window.

If a figure was entered on the previous calculation for the assessment group (IHTM31012 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm31012)), the figure will be carried into this calculation. If it has changed, delete what is there and enter the new amount.

Remember that DTR should never be more than the tax due on the particular asset. If the figure in this box is greater than the net tax on the Assessment Group, the calculation will - wrongly - show a repayment.

Lifetime calculations

COMPASS will automatically calculate taper relief (IHTM14611 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm14611)) on lifetime transfers that are chargeable in their own right, using the date of the transfer entered at the data entry stage.

If the date is wrong, the taper relief will be wrong. Where taper relief is shown, or you expect it to be shown, you should check it is correct.
Mr D Ashe v Claims Equilibrium Club Ltd: 8002150/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Ashe v Claims Equilibrium Club Ltd: 8002150/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d62f561d68e6ee1a92ab9/Mr_D_Ashe_v_Claims_Equilibrium_Club_Limited_-_8002150.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms D Robinson v Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: 6010588/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms D Robinson v Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: 6010588/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d954024ba412c67701ed3f/Ms_D_Robinson_v_Robinson_v_Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_6010588_2024.pdf).
Trading Standards: enforcement of hallmarking law
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Guidance for Trading Standards officers on how to enforce the hallmarking law.

Enforcement of hallmarking law is important because it involves high value items in an industry which is significant in size. Sales of precious metal items help to drive economic prosperity

If some traders don’t get their products hallmarked, it disadvantages other businesses, as well as consumers. Hallmarking fraud affects people every day. Precious metals are expensive so if people pay a high price for something that isn’t authentic, the impact can be significant.

The hallmark assures the quality of products in business and gives consumers confidence in purchasing. The Hallmarking Act (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hallmarking-act-1973) is enforced by local authority Trading Standards officers.

Investigating fraud

Elected members of local authorities often see Trading Standards as a low priority area for spending, and hallmarking may be seen as a low priority area for enforcement, given the need to focus on safety and vulnerable people. Often there is an impression that there are no problems with hallmarking as there are low levels of complaints. But this is often because consumers don’t know about hallmarking and don’t realise they are being defrauded.

If Trading Standard officers investigate, however, they will find non-compliance. There is a significant amount of fake jewellery in the market.

Effective enforcement of hallmarking highlights unscrupulous business, and attracts the attention of the public as people are interested in gold and silver.

Building confidence in businesses

Trading Standards departments can build confidence in the local business community by working together with local businesses to protect their interests and protect the consumer. Proportionate and measured action gets results, especially when the Assay Offices are involved as they can provide technical knowledge and expertise.

Applying for the Touchstone Award

You can raise the profile of your team by applying for the Touchstone Award (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/touchstone-award-for-trading-standards) for Trading Standards enforcement of Hallmarking law. It is one of the most prestigious available to Trading Standards and is awarded by the British Hallmarking Council annually.

Enforcing the law

Read guidance on Hallmarking: how businesses can comply with the law (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hallmarking-how-businesses-can-comply-with-the-law) for further information about legal requirements.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) who will put you in touch with the right person to discuss how to plan hallmarking enforcement action.

Find information about enforcement of the Weights and Measures Act and hallmarking (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-regulation-weights-and-measures#hallmarking).
Rowse 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 Rowse 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 Rowse 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:

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.
Northern Ireland House Price Index Quarter 3 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

House price index and standardised prices for Northern Ireland between Jan - Mar (Quarter 1) 2005 and Jul - Sep (Quarter 3) 2025

Quarterly House price index and standardised prices for Northern Ireland

The series runs between Jan - Mar (Quarter 1) 2005 and Jul - Sep (Quarter 3) 2025 and shows a breakdown of prices at:

Northern Ireland

Local Government District

Property Type

New and Existing Resold Dwellings

Urban and Rural Classification
VATREVCON32200 - How the construction reverse charge works: Who needs to apply the construction reverse charge: Gross Payment subcontractors
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)


Under the CIS, deductions may be made at one of two prescribed rates from payments made to subcontractors engaged in construction operations. However, under the provisions of Finance Act 2004 s.63 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/12/section/63), subcontractors who satisfy certain conditions and whom HMRC has good reason to believe will pay tax on their profits through the normal processes are able to receive payments due to them in full. Such subcontractors are referred to as ‘Gross Payment subcontractors’. (see CISR11020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr11020))

Where the supplier has Gross Payment Status, the construction reverse charge still applies to specified services.
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School: 28 August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

The OSA's decision on the variation to the admission arrangements of Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School.

Decision reference: VAR2627 and VAR2632

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Norfolk County Council

Admission authority: local authority
Magdalene Lagu
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Magdalene Lagu is Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General for British Office Sudan, serving since April 2025. Before this, Magdalene was Head of Governance and Stability in British High Commission Abuja from 2023 to 2025. Magdalene has worked in the FCDO, and the then Department for International Development (DFID) since 2012, in corporate and policy roles in London. She was Head of Profession for Social Development after serving in various advisory roles including on gender equality, governance, economic development, girls’ education, and global health. Prior to joining the civil service, Magdalene worked with humanitarian INGOs and the UN in fragile and conflict affected contexts. Magdalene speaks English and Arabic, and has postgraduate qualifications in both International Development, and Law.

Magdalene Lagu is Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General for British Office Sudan, serving since April 2025.

Before this, Magdalene was Head of Governance and Stability in British High Commission Abuja from 2023 to 2025.

Magdalene has worked in the FCDO, and the then Department for International Development (DFID) since 2012, in corporate and policy roles in London. She was Head of Profession for Social Development after serving in various advisory roles including on gender equality, governance, economic development, girls’ education, and global health.

Prior to joining the civil service, Magdalene worked with humanitarian INGOs and the UN in fragile and conflict affected contexts.

Magdalene speaks English and Arabic, and has postgraduate qualifications in both International Development, and Law.