theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Regulators' Pioneer Fund round 3: interim evaluation report and case studies
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

This report summarises the interim findings from an independent evaluation of the short-term projects of Round 3 of the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund (RPF).

Round 3 of the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-the-regulators-pioneer-fund-round-3) (RPF), run by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), is investing £12 million during 2022 to 2025 to support 24 projects led by regulator and local authorities aimed at stimulating innovation in their sectors. The first tranche of 9 projects concluded in November 2023.

DSIT commissioned the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) to undertake an independent evaluation of Round 3 of the RPF to:
- assess the impact of the fund
- understand the process of delivering the fund and projects
- evaluate the lessons learned from the projects for government and wider stakeholders
The publication includes:
- interim evaluation report summarising the key findings and lessons learned across the first tranche of 9 projects
- detailed case studies of individual projects
Background information

The Regulators’ Pioneer Fund (RPF) was originally set up by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in 2018 to sponsor projects led by regulators or local authorities which aim to help create a UK regulatory environment that encourages business innovation and investment.
The Unique Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Unique Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
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.
Mr D Davey v RDS International Ltd: 6007034/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Davey v RDS International Ltd: 6007034/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68878dc6b0e1dfe5b5f0e4b4/6007034.2024_D_Davey_v_RDS_International_Ltd_SO_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Payne v GMM Corp Ltd: 6021137/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Payne v GMM Corp Ltd: 6021137/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a38f99b25e1a97c9d846c/Mr_J_Payne_-v-_GMM_Corp_Ltd_-_6021137_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
UK/Belgium: Agreement on Gainful Occupation of Certain Family Members [TS No.6/2025]
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2025.

Published title: Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Kingdom of Belgium on the Gainful Occupation of Certain Family Members of the Personnel of the Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts.
Seyi Obakin OBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Seyi is Chief Executive of Centrepoint, the leading national charity working to end youth homelessness in the UK. He is also Chairman of Youth Futures Foundation and a member of the London Fire Brigade’s Audit Committee.  Previously, he served as a commissioner at the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, a member of the HM Prison and Probation Service’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee, and a member of the Social Security Advisory Committee.   In 2025, Seyi joined the advisory panel for the Independent Review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments, to support the Independent Reviewer by providing advice and acting as a critical friend to the review.

Seyi is Chief Executive of Centrepoint, the leading national charity working to end youth homelessness in the UK. He is also Chairman of Youth Futures Foundation and a member of the London Fire Brigade’s Audit Committee.

Previously, he served as a commissioner at the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, a member of the HM Prison and Probation Service’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee, and a member of the Social Security Advisory Committee.

In 2025, Seyi joined the advisory panel for the Independent Review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments, to support the Independent Reviewer by providing advice and acting as a critical friend to the review.
MGN 417 (M+F) Amendment 1 Radio communications GMDSS shore based maintenance
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

A self certification process for the registration of GMDSS shore-based maintainers.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MSN xx-xxxx-xxxx (M) and MSN 1801 (F).

This notice replaces MGN 417 (M+F).

Key Points:

The requirements to be met by any company offering this service are in this MGN.

This Note may also be useful to UK Radio Survey Authorised Persons as noted in MGN 608 (M+F).

Throughout the term of registration as a MCA GMDSS SBM provider, the registered entity should maintain valid classification society and quality assurance certification required under points 2.2 and 2.3 within this document. MCA should be duly notified of any changes, including renewals.

Revised technical qualifications as instructed within Annex 2.

Notice to all shore-based maintenance service companies, ship owners and masters.
Private sector ACM cladding remediation fund: prospectus
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Guide for responsible entities who can apply for funding to assist with replacing unsafe Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding systems on private residential buildings.

On 9 May 2019 the Secretary of State announced (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-fund-and-speed-up-vital-cladding-replacement) that the government will fully fund the removal and replacement of unsafe ACM cladding on private sector residential buildings 18 metres or over, with costs estimated at £200 million.

This guidance document sets out the scope and eligibility criteria for the fund, against which applications will be assessed. It describes which costs are covered, the eligibility criteria, how the fund works – including important rules on State Aid – how to apply and the timetable for submitting applications.

From 1 September 2025, the Private Sector ACM Cladding Remediation Fund will not accept new applications. Applications for government remediation funding for buildings over 11m in England are to be made to the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) and managed by Homes England. New applicants should visit the Building Remediation Hub (https://claddingsafetyscheme.homesengland.org.uk/LandingPage) to start their application. Further information on the CSS can be found in the Cladding Safety Scheme Overview. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cladding-safety-scheme/cladding-safety-scheme-overview)

The Fund will continue to progress the funding and remediation of the buildings still in the Fund. This guidance: Private Sector ACM Cladding Remediation Fund: Prospectus (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60ae0e868fa8f520bf855da4/Private_Sector_ACM_Cladding_-_Full_Fund_Application_Guidance.pdf) still applies to existing applications.
IDG51210 - Information disclosure Gateways with other government departments: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): DWP requests for HMRC data
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)


Procedure to follow

All information requests received from DWP will be handled using a dedicated mail box. Therefore all requests should be sent to the dedicated mailbox 'RIS, Gateway Exchange Team (RIS)' .

Further guidance

If you receive a request for information and are unsure how to proceed, please contact your Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP).
Mr M Wood and Mr D Troake v Controlled Solutions Group Ltd: 2600122/2024 and 2600134/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Wood and Mr D Troake v Controlled Solutions Group Ltd: 2600122/2024 and 2600134/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b892ffb3a80ad63e782c37/Mr_M_Wood___Mr_D_Troake_v_Controlled_Solutions_Group_Limited_2600122.2024_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs K Tucker and Miss J Taffs v Mr K Johnson: 1401253/2022 and 1400969/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K Tucker v Mr K Johnson: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62b988e28fa8f5356c35bc4d/Mrs_K_Tucker_v_Mr_K_Johnson_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Rule_21_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss J Taffs and Mrs K Tucker v Mr K Johnson: xx-xxxx-xxxx and 1400969/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/642d4ab37de82b001231365e/1._Miss_J_Taffs_2._Mrs_K_Tucker_v_Mr_K_Johnson_-_1400969.2022___xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs K Tucker v Mr K Johnson: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/645a4a07479612000fc29249/Mrs_K_Tucker_V_Mr_Kian_Johnson_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs K Tucker and Miss J Taffs v Mr K Johnson: xx-xxxx-xxxx and 1400969/2022 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6470b3b54a892b0013746c35/Miss_J_Taffs___Mrs_K_Tucker_V_Mr_Kian_Johnson_-_1400969.2022___xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Preliminary_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs K Tucker v Mr K Johnson: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683d6011f17469e343ebb98b/Mrs_K_Tucker_-vs-_Mr_K_Johnson_-_Judgment.pdf).
East Hampshire District Council
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 East Hampshire District Council 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 East Hampshire District Council 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.
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024: codes of practice and notices regulations
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Consultation on 8 new and updated codes of practice and a set of notices regulations following changes made by the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024.

The Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/investigatory-powers-amendment-bill) made targeted updates to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 to ensure the UK’s investigatory powers framework remains fit for purpose.

Much of the operational detail is set out in guidance through statutory codes of practice (the codes), which public authorities must have regard to when exercising functions to which the codes relate.

This consultation seeks views on 3 new codes:
- bulk personal datasets with a low or no expectation of privacy (part 7A)
- third party bulk personal datasets (part 7B)
- notices regime
It also seeks views on updates to 5 existing codes:
- bulk personal datasets (part 7)
- communications data
- bulk communications data
- equipment interference
- interception
It also seeks views on a set of draft notices regulations, which:
- specify what types of changes may be included in the new notification notices
- introduce timelines for the review of technical capability, data retention, and national security notices
- amend existing regulations in relation to notice processes with regards to membership of the technical advisory board
We are aware that these publications may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing them so that we can fix these.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Cosain Consultancy 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 Cosain Consultancy 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 Cosain Consultancy 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.
Mr B Gill v DHL Services Ltd: 6012226/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Gill v DHL Services Ltd: 6012226/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dc2efc931ea30d1b7ee386/Mr_B_Gill_-_v_-_DHL_Services_Limited_-_6012226-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
King Charles III England Coast Path at Azure Seas Holiday Village Corton and Dunwich Heath: proposals to change the approved route
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Find out about Natural England's proposals to vary the approved route of the Aldeburgh to Hopton-on-Sea stretch in Suffolk.

On 23 October 2024, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out proposed changes to the approved route of the King Charles III England Coast Path at Corton and Dunwich Heath in Suffolk. These are sections of the Aldeburgh to Hopton-on-Sea (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/england-coast-path-aldeburgh-to-hopton-on-sea) stretch.

Read the variation report to find out why changes to the approved route are required.

The opportunity to comment closed at midnight on Wednesday 18 December 2024. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals.

Objections were passed to an independent planning inspector who made a recommendation to the Secretary of State about each one.

The Secretary of State considered all representations and objections before making a decision about Natural England’s proposals.

Outcome

On 19 November 2025, the Secretary of State announced their decision (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coastal-access-section-52-notice-for-aldeburgh-to-hopton-on-sea) to approve this variation report, which modifies the original proposals.
CG26400 - Individuals: Effects of residence, ordinary residence and domicile: Relief for New Residents on Foreign Gains (from 6 April 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)


Background

The Finance Act 2025 s39 Schedule D1 Section 1A(2)(za) sets out the rules effective from 6 April 2025 concerning relief for new residents on foreign gains.

Eligibility for relief

Individuals who are eligible to make a claim for relief must be a qualifying new resident for the tax year. They must have been non-UK resident for a period of 10 consecutive tax years prior to the first tax year they take up UK residency. Qualifying Individuals will be able to make claims under this relief for a maximum of four consecutive tax years.

Example:

Mr A has been non UK resident for a period of 10 consecutive tax years. He becomes UK resident in the 2025/26 Tax Year.

Mr A will be eligible to claim relief on any foreign gains he has for the 2025/26, 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 tax years.

Claiming relief

Claims made under this relief must be made in the Self-Assessment Tax Return by 12 months from 31 January after the end of the relevant tax year.

Example:

Mr A makes a claim for relief in the 2025/26 Tax Year. The gains for which relief is being claimed must be clearly quantified and reported to HM Revenue and Customs by 31 January 2028.

Qualifying Foreign Gains

Qualifying foreign gains must fulfil the following conditions:
- Be situated outside the United Kingdom.
- Does not derive at least 75% of its value from land in the United Kingdom.
- Arises as a result of a disposal of a qualifying foreign asset.
Relief will be applied directly to the total amount of Qualifying Foreign Gains.

Where relief is claimed it will directly impact the following:
- The Individual will not be entitled to the Capital Gains Annual Exempt Amount.
- Foreign losses cannot be claimed in the respective Tax year.
HU12 0AD, White Rose Farms Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/ZP3026SN/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

View the permit issued for Peach Tree Farm, Hull under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: White Rose Farms Limited
- Installation name: Peach Tree Farm
- Permit number: EPR/ZP3026SN/A001
Flat 10, Simpson House  Somerford Grove, London N16 7TX : LON/00AM/HMF/2021/0179
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Robert Latham and Steve Wheeler MCIEH CEnvH dated 07 March 2025.

Read Full Decision in Flat 10, Simpson House Somerford Grove, London N16 7TX_LON-00AM-HMF-2021-0179 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cf1ab86b7d7db56e77bd31/Flat_10__Simpson_House__Somerford_Grove__London_N16_7TX_LON-00AM-HMF-2021-0179.pdf)
28 Clatterfield Gardens Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 0AX : CAM/00KF/LVL/2023/0005
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region Judge David Wyatt issued on 03 December 2024

Read the decision in full 28 Clatterfield Gardens Westcliff on Sea Essex SS0 0AX (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68502a5e4734883ca9f79eb0/Decision_28_Clatterfield_Gardens__Westcliff_-_lease_variation.pdf)
Devon ICS
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 Devon ICS 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 Devon ICS 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.
CH42 1LQ, Essar Oil (UK) Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/TP3301MD/V004
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

View the permit issued for Tranmere Oil Terminal, Tranmere under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: Essar Oil (UK) Limited
- Installation name: Tranmere Oil Terminal
- Permit number: EPR/TP3301MD/V004
Better Gov
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 Better Gov 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 Better Gov 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.
We all have a stake in upholding the Security Council’s mandate to maintain international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on working methods.

Thank you to our briefers: we all collectively benefit from your exceptional institutional knowledge and continued close following of the Council’s evolving working methods.

Let me also thank Denmark and Pakistan for your joint stewardship of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions.

Underlining the United Kingdom’s approach to working methods is our desire for an action-oriented Security Council that is able to build consensus and reach compromises through constructive and informed debate.

The United Kingdom welcomes today’s open debate, as an opportunity to reiterate our commitment to the full implementation of Note 507, which underwent a significant update under Japan’s leadership of the Informal Working Group last year.

At that time, we were pleased to work with Council members to make amendments to enhance the Security Council’s transparency and accountability, whilst still preserving the important principle of confidentiality, including in areas such as access to historic documentation.

We are committed to responsible and effective penholding, taking into account views of countries concerned and of the region, including in both bilateral discussions and through their participation in relevant Council meetings under Rule 37, and we remain resolute in seeking to build consensus across this Council.

This includes – where appropriate and mutually agreeable – co-penning products as we have done for example, with the African members of the Council on Libya and Sudan.

We note the impact the delay in agreeing subsidiary body chairs this year has had on Committee work, and look forward to working with all current and incoming Council members to come to agreement on a package for 2026 to give incoming Chairs sufficient time to prepare.

As members of the Security Council, we all have a stake in preserving its integrity and upholding its mandate to maintain international peace and security. To that end, the United Kingdom remains committed to working with everyone around this table to continually review the Council’s working methods, in a collective effort to strengthen its effectiveness and efficiency.
BIM35855 - Capital/revenue divide: computer software: in-house software development costs: abortive expenditure
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)


Whether the expenditure is capital or revenue does not depend on the success of the project

Whether expenditure on computer software is deductible in computing the taxable profits of the trade, profession or vocation depends on the same criteria as expenditure which had a successful outcome - see BIM35325 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim35325).

Abortive capital expenditure on computer software qualifies for machinery and plant allowances (CAA01/S71 - see CA23410 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca23410) and CAA01/S67 - see CA23350 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca23350)).

Thus for all practical purposes there is no scope for arguing that abortive expenditure on software is neither revenue nor qualifies for capital allowances.
Provisional Accident and Emergency Quality Indicators for England, September 2025, by provider
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Monthly A&E quality indicators

This report, generated from Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) A&E data, sets out data coverage, data quality and performance information for the following five A&E indicators: Left department before being seen for treatment rate Re-attendance rate Time to initial assessment Time to treatment Total time in A&E.

Publishing these data will help share information on the quality of care of A&E services to stimulate the discussion and debate between patients, clinicians, providers and commissioners, which is needed in a culture of continuous improvement.

The data used in these reports are sourced from Provisional A&E HES data, and as such these data may differ to information extracted directly from Secondary Uses Service (SUS) data, or data extracted directly from local patient administration systems. Provisional HES data may be revised throughout the year.
Pristine Safety and Security
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 Pristine Safety and Security 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 Pristine Safety and Security 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

providing retraining opportunities for members of the Armed Forces Community

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 R Donnan v London Underground Ltd: 2220735/2024 and 6009744/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Donnan v London Underground Ltd: 2220735/2024 and 6009744/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f77b4124fc2bb7eed11a6b/Mr_R_Donnan_v_London_Underground_Ltd_-_2220735-2024__6009744-2024.pdf).
Drug use in LGBT+ communities and chemsex
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is reviewing the evidence of drug use in LGBT+ communities and in the context of chemsex in the UK.

The report aims to consider the evidence surrounding drug use and the associated harms amongst LGBT+ people, with a particular focus on chemsex, to identify measures which can be taken to reduce the impact of drugs harms amongst these communities.

We welcome submissions of evidence from as broad a spectrum of participants as possible. Please circulate this call for evidence to other colleagues and relevant interest holders.

The ACMD will use this evidence to assist in formulating advice to government.
Immigration assistance: practice note
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

Offers guidance on what individuals and community or voluntary groups are legally permitted to do when advising people with immigration-related queries.

This document outlines the types of assistance individuals and organisations can provide to those seeking guidance on their immigration status or requiring advice and support with an immigration matter.

It also clarifies which activities are regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) or other legal services regulators, such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Bar Standards Board, CILEx Regulation, or their equivalents in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
RG42 5NE, Thames Water Utilities Limited: environmental permit issued EPR/FP3301MX/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

View the permit issued for Bracknell Sludge Treatment Centre, Bracknell under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Thames Water Utilities Limited

Installation name: Bracknell Sludge Treatment Centre

Permit number: EPR/FP3301MX/A001
Lancaster Area Search and Rescue
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 Lancaster Area Search and Rescue 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 Lancaster Area Search and Rescue 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.
Quantum Traffic Management 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 Quantum Traffic Management 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 Quantum Traffic Management Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.