theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Ms M Postol v Kens Estate Ltd and Frontive Holdings Services Ltd: 2216676/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Postol v Kens Estate Ltd and Frontive Holdings Services Ltd: 2216676/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a0ab2ae04de3153316a3d0/Ms_M_Postol_v_1._Kens_Estate_Limited_2._Frontive_Holdings_Services_Limited_-_2216676-2023.pdf).
TSI001350 - Introduction to Temporary Storage: Types of Temporary Storage
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Within GB, Temporary storage means situation on chargeable goods temporarily under the control of HMRC officer between presentation to customs and placement under customs procedure.

Within NI, Temporary Storage means the situation on non-Union goods temporarily stored under Customs supervision between presentation to Customs and placement under a Customs procedure.

Non-Union goods brought into the GB may be stored in Customs approved premises until they are declared to a customs procedure or re-exported. A Temporary Storage facility is a Customs approved facility and is a place situated inside or outside the approved area of a sea or airport.

The term 'temporary storage' is defined by EU Regulation 952/2013, Art 144/148 as follows:

Article 144 Non-Union goods shall be in temporary storage from the moment they are presented to customs.

Article 148 An authorisation from the customs authorities shall be required for the operation of temporary storage facilities. Such authorisation shall not be required where the operator of the temporary storage facility is the customs authority itself. The conditions under which the operation of temporary storage facilities is permitted shall be as set out in the authorisation.
Water voles: licence to displace them (CL31)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Register for a licence to displace water voles to allow work that could disturb them or damage their burrows and report your actions.

You must have a licence to displace water voles.

This licence allows you, as the registered person, to intentionally displace water voles by damaging or destroying their burrows. This includes:
- removing vegetation back to bare earth in spring and autumn
- carrying out a destructive search of water vole burrows after an appropriate monitoring period, after removing vegetation
Intentionally disturbing water voles by displacement is a method of reducing harm to them where work is to take place. Read the licence document on this page for more details.

You can only use this licence for projects that:
- preserve public health or safety
- prevent serious damage
- are for reasons of overriding public interest
If you cannot follow the terms and conditions of this licence, you should apply for an individual mitigation licence (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-voles-apply-for-a-mitigation-licence-a11) or a strategic licence (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-voles-apply-for-a-strategic-licence).

Register to use this licence

You must register with Natural England (https://defragroup.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cG6oJl5gJ6RUwiW) before you can use this licence.

You can only use this licence if you’re an:
- ecological consultant registered to use it - the ‘registered person’
- accredited agent of the registered person
- assistant working under the direct supervision of the registered person or accredited agent
Pay for your licence

You need to pay for a CL31 licence.

New registrations cost £104.

It costs £35 a year to renew your licence registration.

Read the terms and conditions for paying for a wildlife licence (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/terms-and-conditions-for-paying-for-a-wildlife-licence).

How to pay

You can pay using a bank card. Follow the GOV.UK Pay link on the application form.

Report your actions

You must report any actions you took while using this licence. Use the online reporting, monitoring and licence renewal form for CL31 licences.

You must submit your report by 31 January each year, even if you’ve taken no action.

There is a monitoring element to the online form. This information allows Natural England to assess the effectiveness of displacement as a new licensed activity.

Renew your licence

It costs £35 a year to renew your licence.

Complete the online reporting, monitoring and licence renewal form for CL31 licences.
CIL Appeal 1862484 – 04 Jun 25 – Conversion and extension of existing shed to dwelling
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Conversion and extension of existing shed to dwelling with ancillary garden and parking (as amended by Information and Plans received ------- and -------)

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

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

Personal information will be redacted before publication. This could be information such as the:
- name of the appellant
- collecting authority
- address of the property
- amount of CIL payable
Professor Brian Bell
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Professor Brian Bell is the Chair of the MAC. He is a professor of economics at King’s Business School, a faculty of King’s College London (KCL). He joined KCL in 2017, following 4 years as an associate professor in the Department of Economics at Oxford University and a tutorial fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. He is a research associate at the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics and a trustee of the Nuffield Foundation. Professor Bell is a leading labour economist who is widely published, and his work on immigration has included papers examining the progress of immigrants in the labour market in the UK, and the impact of immigration on crime in the UK. He has also worked extensively outside academia, including at the Bank of England, the International Monetary Fund, and in a number of financial companies in the UK. He has previously served as a member of the Police and National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Bodies. Professor Bell was initially appointed as Chair in July 2020 and was reappointed for a second term in September 2023 until August 2026.

Professor Brian Bell is the Chair of the MAC.

He is a professor of economics at King’s Business School, a faculty of King’s College London (KCL). He joined KCL in 2017, following 4 years as an associate professor in the Department of Economics at Oxford University and a tutorial fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. He is a research associate at the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics and a trustee of the Nuffield Foundation.

Professor Bell is a leading labour economist who is widely published, and his work on immigration has included papers examining the progress of immigrants in the labour market in the UK, and the impact of immigration on crime in the UK. He has also worked extensively outside academia, including at the Bank of England, the International Monetary Fund, and in a number of financial companies in the UK.

He has previously served as a member of the Police and National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Bodies.

Professor Bell was initially appointed as Chair in July 2020 and was reappointed for a second term in September 2023 until August 2026.
Statistics on International Development
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

This collection brings together all documents relating to Statistics on International Development.

This collection brings together all documents relating to Statistics on International Development.

These documents cover data from 2017 onwards, with the most current data included in the most recent one. You can also view the Statistics on International Development underlying data for 2009 to 2016 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/statistics-on-international-development-underlying-data-for-2009-to-2016).
Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Information about the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs  announced by the Home Secretary on 9 December 2025.

The Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs has been established in response to recommendation 2 of Baroness Louise Casey’s National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-audit-on-group-based-child-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse) published in June 2025.

On 9 December 2025 the Home Secretary announced to Parliament the appointment of Baroness Anne Longfield CBE as Chair of the inquiry, and panellists Zoë Billingham CBE and Eleanor Kelly CBE.

On 9 December the Home Secretary also published the draft terms of reference for the inquiry which is available from the links on this page.

The inquiry will set up its own website. Details of how to contact the inquiry will be available in the new year.

In the meantime, this collection page brings together information on the inquiry chair and panellists, the draft terms of reference, and support services available for those who may be affected by this issue.

Next steps for the inquiry

The Chair will consult on the draft terms of reference and will provide more information in January. The final terms of reference will be agreed with the Home Secretary and published by March 2026, when the inquiry will be formally established.

In the meantime, the Chair will set up a secretariat to deliver the work of the inquiry.

This will include appointing:
- a secretary and deputy secretary
- a solicitor to the inquiry
- a counsel to the inquiry
The secretariat’s work will also include putting in place safeguarding and support for victims and survivors who take part in the inquiry.

The inquiry will start creating a plan to decide which areas across England and Wales will be subject to local investigations.

If you are a victim or survivor of child sexual abuse and exploitation, or a concerned family member or friend, you can find information about what support is available (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/child-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-sources-of-support).
Nottingham Prison: Action plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Nottingham Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.

This action plan is the HMPPS and MoJ response to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection report for Nottingham Prison (https://cloud-platform-e218f50a4812967ba1215eaecede923f.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/sites/19/2024/08/Nottingham-web-2024.pdf).

An independent review of progress was carried out in February 2025. You can read the IRP report here (https://hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_reports/hmp-nottingham-4/).
Ethical Principles
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

A set of ethical principles published by the UK Statistics Authority (UKSA).

Description

In reviewing project and policy proposals, we will provide advice to the National Statistician on the basis of the following principles:
- The use of data has clear benefits for users and serves the public good.
- The data subject’s identity (whether person or organisation) is protected, information is kept confidential and secure, and the issue of consent is considered appropriately.
- The risks and limits of new technologies are considered and there is sufficient human oversight so that methods employed are consistent with recognised standards of integrity and quality.
- Data used and methods employed are consistent with legal requirements such as Data Protection Legislation[1], the Human Rights Act 1998, the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and the common law duty of confidence.
- The views of the public are considered in light of the data used and the perceived benefits of the research.
- The access, use and sharing of data is transparent, and is communicated clearly and accessibly to the public.
These principles are reviewed regularly.

[1] “Data Protection Legislation” means the full, applicable data protection framework as set out in the Data Protection Act 2018. This encompasses general processing (including the General Data Protection Regulation and the applied GDPR).

Read the Ethical Principles (https://uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-authority-board/committees/national-statisticians-advisory-committees-and-panels/national-statisticians-data-ethics-advisory-committee/ethical-principles/)
Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

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

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

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

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
UKHSA business plan: 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

This plan outlines UKHSA's main deliverables and activities for the 2025 to 2026 financial year in support of the UKHSA strategic plan and remit letter.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) business plan for 2025 to 2026 outlines the agency’s key deliverables and activities to protect and improve the public’s health and reduce health inequalities. It is underpinned by internal plans and performance management frameworks to drive delivery.

The business plan is one of a series of documents that set out the agency’s priorities and accountabilities, along with the UKHSA strategic plan 2023 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukhsa-strategic-plan-2023-to-2026) and the 2025 to 2026 UKHSA remit letter from ministers.
Police funding for England and Wales: user guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Provides information on data quality, a glossary and other background information for the Police Funding in England and Wales statistics.

This user guide is designed to be a useful reference guide with explanatory notes on the Home Office’s annual police funding statistics.

Accredited Official Statistics status

In 2021 this statistical series underwent an OSR assessment of compliance with the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/). Shortly after the publication of Police Funding: England and Wales 2015 to 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/police-funding-for-england-and-wales-2015-to-2022), in July 2021, the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) wrote to the Home Office confirming their designation of Accredited Official Statistics (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence/ed-humpherson-to-daniel-shaw-national-statistics-designation-for-police-funding-for-england-and-wales-statistics/).

User engagement survey

To expand on the work started as a part of the OSR assessment of these statistics, we have launched a user engagement survey (https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/UFY33W/) to help shape future publications of these statistics.

We want to identify further current uses and users of the data as well as provide a chance for users to give their suggestions on how the publication can better meet their needs. Whilst the survey will be anonymous by default, we encourage regular users who are interested in establishing an ongoing dialogue with the Home Office to provide their contact details when prompted, as this will help develop the statistics and our user engagement plan. For more information on user engagement see Chapter 4 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/police-funding-for-england-and-wales-user-guide/police-funding-for-england-and-wales-user-guide#user-engagement) of this user guide.
Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax - further draft guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

We welcome views on this further draft HMRC guidance for Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax, which includes new and updated pages of the manual.

HMRC has published further draft guidance on Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax. This release of the draft HMRC guidance manual includes all previously released pages (including updates in some cases) in addition to newly drafted pages.

HMRC invites comments from stakeholders on this draft guidance. Publication of the manual will begin following the review of consultation responses.

A supplementary release of draft guidance will follow in due course. This will include remaining draft guidance on flow-through entities, joint ventures, the insurance sector, additional top-up amounts, and the undertaxed profits rule (UTPR).
What to do if you have questions or concerns
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Who to contact if you have questions or concerns about this guidance.

We will continue to work with stakeholders to ensure that mandating the payrolling of benefits in kind (BiKs) delivers benefits for our customers as well as HMRC.

If you have any queries, comments or feedback about any of the points raised in this guidance, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

During the development of this policy and associated processes and guidance, we will not be able to respond to emails directly. Instead, we will consider those comments, where possible, when drafting future updates. This will help ensure that the same information is made available to all interested parties at the same time.

Customers with questions about their own tax affairs should contact HMRC in the usual way (https://www.gov.uk/contact-hmrc).
Velta Construction
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 Velta Construction 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 Velta Construction 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.
Employment, residence and domicile issues (Self Assessment helpsheet HS211)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-05)

Find out about residence and domicile issues on the Employment pages of your Self Assessment tax return.

This guide helps people who are taxable under the remittance basis rules. It shows how to calculate the amounts you got from each employment that are not liable for UK Income Tax. This is because of residence status, or because the work was outside the UK.
Ms A Ngunda v Bristol City Council: 6016193/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Ngunda v Bristol City Council: 6016193/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690cab9c68fffdd77951ab13/Ms_A_Ngunda_-vs-_Bristol_City_Council_-_Judgment.pdf).
Arjuna Ishaya
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 Arjuna Ishaya 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 Arjuna Ishaya 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.
Whistleblower statistics 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

The number of disclosures received between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 which we reasonably believe are 'qualifying disclosures' and the action taken for each case.

The CMA is a listed organisation included in the Prescribed Persons Order 2014, which provides the statutory framework for protecting persons from harm if they report on any wrongdoing involving their employer. The process by which a person may make this report is referred to as “making a disclosure” or “whistleblowing”.

To be covered by whistleblowing law, the disclosure must be a ‘qualifying disclosure’. This is any disclosure of information which, in the reasonable belief of the worker making the disclosure, is made in the public interest and tends to show that one or more of the following has occurred, is occurring or is likely to occur:
- a criminal offence (this may include, for example, types of financial impropriety such as fraud)
- a breach of a legal obligation
- a miscarriage of justice
- danger to the health or safety of any individual
- damage to the environment
- the deliberate covering up of wrongdoing in the above categories
More information can be found in Whistleblowing: guidance for prescribed persons (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/whistleblowing-guidance-for-prescribed-persons).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Lego Landia Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Decision for applicant Lego Holding A/S and Lego Company Limited registration number 16261246, applicant successful.

Application number 5489

Applicant Lego Holding A/S and Lego Company Limited objected to the name used by Lego Landia Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.
Cohort plc
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 Cohort plc 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 Cohort plc 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 Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

Support CTP and RCS; potentially match employee fundraising efforts for AF 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.
National exemption order scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-25)

There are currently 36 national exemption order holders relating to house-to-house collections.

In the above documents, all references to the Cabinet Office should be read as Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS). Policy responsibility for the national exemption order scheme transferred to DCMS in July 2016. These documents are being updated on an ongoing basis.

National Exemption Order (NEO) holders are exempted under section 3(1) of the House to House Collections Act 1939 from having to apply for individual collection licences from local authorities.

The operational guidance provides details on:
- provisions of the legislation governing the national exemption order scheme
- running of the scheme by DCMS officials
- eligibility criteria
- application process
- legal requirements as a NEO holder and of those acting under its authority
Appeals

Organisations can appeal to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport if a local authority refuses them a licence to hold a house-to-house collection or if they revoke such a licence. DCMS processes these appeals.

In the case of street collections, there is currently no equivalent right of appeal. The Charities Act 2006 contains provision for a new licensing scheme for public charitable collections, but these provisions are not yet in force.
Miss L Wise v E S Akrade (T/a Sarfo Solicitors): 6007454/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Wise v E S Akrade (T/a Sarfo Solicitors): 6007454/2024 - Judgment by Consent (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677bace599c93b7286a396c3/Miss_L_Wise_v_Elfrado_Sarfo_Akrade__trading_as_Sarfo_Solicitors__6007454.2024_CMPH_Judgment.pdf).
Mr W Cottle v The Roebuck Wickham Ltd: 1402342/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Cottle v The Roebuck Wickham Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab24e80f72884e1756aa15/Mr_W_Cottle_-vs-_The_Roebuck_Wickham_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
DBS guidance leaflets
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Guidance leaflets relating to eligibility and other DBS services and products.

These leaflets provide information relating to eligibility and other Disclosure and Barring Service products and services.

Please note, we are currently in the process of redesigning these leaflets to ensure they meet current accessibility regulations. If you need an accessible version in the interim, please email us at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Acero Construction
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 Acero Construction 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 Acero Construction 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Offering free mental health advice through mates in mind one of our charities. Information will be shared on our work Facebook and website https://www.matesinmind.org Supporting Healthier Heroes CIC

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.
Construction Products Reform Green Paper
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

​​This green paper is a consultation on proposals for institutional and regulatory reform of the construction products regime.​

​The tragedy at Grenfell Tower and the two subsequent independent reviews, conducted by Dame Judith Hackitt and Paul Morrell and Anneliese Day, exposed significant failures in the construction products regulatory system, revealing institutional failures that allowed profit to come before safety.

​Despite the significant reforms initiated in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the government is clear that critical gaps persist in the construction products regulatory framework. This government is proposing a series of ambitious and far-reaching reforms aimed at enhancing safety, ensuring accountability, and fostering innovation and growth and therefore confidence across the construction sector.

​The green paper supports the government response to the Grenfell Inquiry. It sets out a range of proposals for construction products reform, including proposals that address the Inquiry‘s recommendations. The green paper also serves as the government’s response to the Independent Review of Product Testing and Certification (the Morrell-Day Review (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6440f2596dda69000d11e15e/Independent_Review_of_the_Construction_Product_Testing_Regime.pdf)) (PDF, 2.1MB).

​The green paper lays the foundations for a regulatory framework that will meet the UK’s needs. Trust in UK construction products is vital to support economic growth, infrastructure delivery and our ambition of building 1.5 million new homes over this parliament. Retaining consistency between the UK regulatory framework and the revised European Union requirements, in line with objectives for reform, will contribute to achieving this outcome.

​Beyond that, expanding regulatory coverage to include all construction products will address the government’s aim to eliminate unsafe materials from the market, enhancing the overall quality and safety of buildings.

​Proposals span the breadth of the regulatory and institutional system. They set out how testing and certification will be strengthened and how the regulators will be equipped with enhanced powers and resources to effectively enforce regulations.

​The green paper also makes clear that achieving these necessary changes will require significant, long-term effort from both government and industry to deliver confidence in a system that guarantees safe products, safely used. ​

Respond to the Construction Product Reform Green Paper consultation. (https://consult.communities.gov.uk/building-safety/construction-product-reform-green-paper/)

If you would like a translation of the Executive Summary of the Construction Products Green Paper, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Altissima House, 340 Queenstown Road, London SW11 8BY: LON/00BJ/LSC/2024/0347, 0348 0349, 0664, 0764
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Nicol and Mrs A Flynn MA MRICS on 18th and 19th June 2025.

Read the full decision in Altissima House, 340 Queenstown Road, London SW11 8BY: LON/00BJ/LSC/2024/0347, 0348 0349, 0664, 0764 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685aa2f845eea7ef2e620752/Altissima_Hse_s27A_decision_23-6-25.pdf).
Register a residential holiday scheme for disabled children: guidance for applicants
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with a residential holiday scheme for disabled children.

This guidance explains the policies and registration requirements Ofsted uses to assess your application to run a residential holiday scheme for disabled children.

It also outlines what to expect after your residential holiday scheme for disabled children is registered.
Dame Julia Unwin confirmed as Chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Following a pre-appointment hearing with the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Dame Julia Unwin has been appointed by the Secretary of State for a 3 year term from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028.

Dame Julia Unwin

Dame Julia Unwin has had a long career largely in the voluntary sector, and has also served on the Boards of a number of regulatory and government bodies, including five years as a Charity Commissioner in the late 1990s. She was a member of the Board of the Housing Corporation for 9 years. She served as Chief Executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation for a decade from 2007-2016. She has had experience as a consultant, adviser, mentor and speaker in the voluntary and broader public sector. Other roles include Board Member of the Financial Reporting Council and Chair of the Codes and Standards Committee.

Dame Julia chaired the Civil Society Futures Inquiry which reported in 2018, and was awarded a DBE in 2019 for her services to civil society. As well as chairing the Board of Governors of York St John University, she is also the Inaugural Chair of Smart Data Foundry, a subsidiary of Edinburgh University engaged with using private sector data for public good.

Notes to editors
- The Chair of the Charity Commission is remunerated at £62,500 per annum for a time commitment of two and half days per week.
- This appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6901d7b5b5b9ff4331fc2b67/2025-10-30_Governance_Code_on_Public_Appointments_-_October_2025__2_.pdf). The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
- Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election. Dame Julia Unwin has not declared any significant political activity.
- Dame Julia appeared before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday 25 November 2025. A transcript of this hearing is available here (https://committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence/16774/html/).
- DCMS has around 400 regulated Public Appointment roles across 42 Public Bodies (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations) including Arts Council England, Theatres Trust, the National Gallery, UK Sport and the Gambling Commission. We encourage applications from talented individuals from all backgrounds and across the whole of the United Kingdom. To find out more about Public Appointments or to apply visit the HM Government Public Appointments Website (https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles).
THELONDON.TEAM
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 THELONDON.TEAM 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 THELONDON.TEAM 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:

Promoting the Armed Forces: Through all work Communications, engagement and outreach: Through regular business work Health: Allowing and encouraging for any PT time and suppling extra mental health welfare support

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 A Bindi v Metropolitan Housing Trust Ltd: 3315260/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Bindi v Metropolitan Housing Trust Ltd: 3315260/2020 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6790c0cde2b9324a911e264d/Mr_A_Bindi_-_v_-_Metropolitan_Housing_Trust_Limited_-_3315260-2020_-_Judgment.pdf).
CAPSLOCK Education 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 CAPSLOCK Education 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 CAPSLOCK Education 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.