theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Working for British Embassy Bishkek
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


Current work opportunities

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

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

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

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

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Treasury minutes progress report
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

The Treasury Officer of Accounts ensure that Department’s respond fully to the progress on implementing the Public Accounts Committee's recommendations

Following the Public Accounts Committee’s report Accountability for Public Money, the Committee of Public Accounts (the committee) expects high standards of public administration and for government departments, and their agencies, to take seriously its recommendations.

The committee has requested regular information on implementation of its recommendations and will recall accounting officers if it is not satisfied with the quality of the department’s performance after committee hearings.

Treasury Minutes: progress on implementing recommendations replaces the need for departments to report on the committee’s recommendations in their departmental annual report. The Treasury will, twice a year, request departments to report on their progress through special edition Treasury Minute.

Find out about the regular Treasury Minute’s here (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/treasury-minutes).
Reviews and endorsements: principles for social media platforms
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Principles to help social media platforms comply with consumer protection law.

Platforms have responsibilities under consumer protection law to prevent and tackle unlawful practices, such as hidden advertising and fake reviews. These principles represent what the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) considers platforms should be doing to comply with consumer protection law.
Government announces preferred candidate for the Charity Commission for England and Wales Chair
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Dame Julia Unwin is the Government’s preferred candidate for the Charity Commission for England and Wales Chair, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced today.

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 from 2007-2016. She has had experience as a consultant, adviser, mentor and speaker in the voluntary and broader public sector.

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.

Dame Julia will now appear before MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee for pre-appointment scrutiny on 25 November.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said:

“Dame Julia brings a wide range of experience and expertise to the role having worked across both civil society and regulation. It makes her an outstanding candidate to be the chair of the Charity Commission.

“This will be a vital, public role to ensure that the Charity Commission’s independent regulation delivers high levels of public trust and confidence in charities.”

Under the terms of the Charities Act 2011, the appointment of the Charity Commission for England and Wales Chair is made by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

Ministers were assisted in their decision making by an Advisory Assessment Panel which included a departmental official and a Senior Independent Panel Member approved by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

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.
IHTM31417 - Assessing: calculations: death estate: reliefs against tax
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)


Any reliefs against tax, such as double taxation relief (DTR) (IHTM27160 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm27160)) must be deducted from the total tax to pay at your assessment group (IHTM31012 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm31012)).

COMPASS will carry forward the figure included in any previous calculations. If this is the first calculation, or you are using the manual template (IHTM31302 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm31302)), include the total figure in the relevant box.
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

We decide on objections and variations to admission arrangements, appeals from schools directed to admit pupils, significant changes to schools and ownership of school land.

If your child has not been offered a place at your preferred school and you want to appeal, contact the admission authority for that school. Find out how to appeal a school’s decision (https://www.gov.uk/schools-admissions/appealing-a-schools-decision).

Our responsibilities

School admissions

We’re responsible for:
- ruling on objections to and referrals of the admission arrangements for publicly funded schools in England – this includes community, voluntary and foundation schools, academies and free schools
- considering requests from admission authorities to vary the admission arrangements of community, foundation and voluntary schools in England
- deciding on appeals from the governing boards of foundation and voluntary aided schools in England if they are directed to admit a pupil
- providing advice to the Secretary of State for Education
School organisation

We’re responsible for making some decisions on:
- the opening or closing of community, foundation or voluntary schools in England
- major changes to community, foundation or voluntary schools in England
This is usually when it has not been possible to reach a decision locally.

School land

We make decisions on the ownership of non-playing field land on school sites in specified circumstances.

Reporting

We report annually to the Secretary of State on the work of schools adjudicators. This includes a summary of reports from local authorities on school admissions.

Who we are

The schools adjudicators work independently from the Department for Education but are appointed by the Secretary of State for Education.

They are impartial and may not have any connection to the cases they examine.

They’re supported by a small team based in Darlington.

Adjudicators

The Chief Schools Adjudicator position is held jointly by Dr Marisa Vallely and Mr Thomas Brooke on an interim basis.

The schools adjudicators appointed by the Secretary of State are:
- Dr Marisa Vallely and Mr Thomas Brooke - Chief Adjudicator (joint interim)
- Dr Robert Cawley
- Mrs Catherine Crooks
- Mrs Jennifer Gamble
- Ms Emma Harrison
- Mr David Holland
- Ms Jane Kilgannon
- Mr Jackie Liu
- Mr Philip Lloyd
- Mrs Deborah Pritchard
- Mr Clive Sentance
- Dr Bryan Slater
- Mr Paddy Storrie
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) statistics 2024: Fourth provisional release
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Supply of renewable fuels for January to December 2024.

These statistics were previously called Renewable fuel statistics and have been renamed to Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) statistics as of February 2025 due to the expected publication of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate statistics in August 2025. The previous renewable fuel statistics can still be accessed from their old URLs.

Statistics on the supply of renewable road transport and non-road mobile machinery fuels, reported under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) for 2024, based on data available as of 6 May 2025.

This is the fourth of 5 provisional reports for 2024 and contains an incomplete dataset for the year. Following all 5 provisional reports, the complete and finalised dataset will be published in November 2025 alongside the final report for 2024.

The report and accompanying tables include information on the:
- amount of UK road transport fuel from renewable and fossil fuel
- number of Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates (RTFCs) which have been issued to fuel meeting the sustainability requirements
- balance of RTFCs by obligation period
- trades of RTFCs between suppliers and traders
- carbon and sustainability characteristics of the renewable fuel to which RTFCs have been issued
- voluntary scheme data of renewable transport fuel
For more details, see the notes and definitions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/renewable-fuel-statistics-information).

Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics that all producers of official statistics should adhere to. You are welcome to contact us directly by emailing us with any comments about how we meet these standards.

Contact us

Renewable fuel statistics

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

To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/dftstats).
Mrs N Church v Governing Body of the Federation of St James the Great  and St John’s: 6009660/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs N Church v Governing Body of the Federation of St James the Great and St John’s: 6009660/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f8909824fc2bb7eed11ac5/Mrs_N_Church_v_Governing_Body_of_the_Federation_of_St_James_the_Great_and_St_John_s_6009660-2025.pdf).
Norfolk Farm Produce Limited: [2025] UKUT 021 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Citron on 20 January 2025

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a33751039d059a1fe5feb9/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T.pdf).

Judicial Summary

Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995; appellant’s operator’s licence was revoked by the Traffic Commissioner under section 27 by reason the appellant’s nominated transport managers not satisfying the statutory requirements. Held (by a majority): the Traffic Commissioner’s direction to revoke was wrong because there had been material procedural unfairness: the Traffic Commissioner knew that a transport manager nominated by the appellant had a forthcoming public inquiry at which his good repute was to be considered; the appellant did not know this; the Traffic Commissioner did not tell the appellant this and also set the final ‘time limit’ (for expiration of the “period of grace”) a few days before the transport manager’s pubic inquiry, making it inevitable that the Traffic Commissioner would have material information at the date of its decision (the outcome of the public inquiry) which had not been available to the appellant prior to the time limit; and the Traffic Commissioner then made its direction to revoke on the basis of the outcome of that pubic inquiry (being the disqualification of that transport manager). Revocation direction of the Traffic Commissioner set aside; no further order by the Upper Tribunal, as the Traffic Commissioner’s revocation direction had been “stayed” and, in the interim, the appellant appeared to have put forward an alternative transport manager who satisfied the statutory requirements.
Mining Remediation Authority register of board members' interests
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

Mining Remediation Authority register of declared interests for board members.

Board members of public bodies are asked to declare any private financial or non-financial interests of their own, or of close family members, which may, or may be perceived to, conflict with their public duties.

The purpose of this list is to meet the requirements of the code of conduct for board members of public bodies - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/code-of-conduct-for-board-members-of-public-bodies).
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE
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 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE 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 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
CTM35125 - Income Tax: collection of tax on annual payments: set off of tax suffered by deduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)


ITA07/S952

Income Tax deducted from any payment received by a company in an accounting period can be set-off against any IT it is liable to pay in respect of the S946 payments made by it in that period.

The claim for set-off is included in a return made under CHAPTER15.

The company will also get a repayment of IT paid in an earlier return period if it has had tax deducted from a payment received later in the same accounting period.

Where IT suffered by deduction is used for the purposes of a claim under CHAPTER15 the same tax is not to be set off against the company's CT liability under CTA10/S967 and S968, CTM35220 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm35220).
HU8 8DL: Cargill plc: permit surrender issued - EPR/ZP3931YU/S004
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

View the surrender issued for Hull Mill, Kingston upon Hull under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:
- Operator name: Cargill plc
- Installation name: Hull Mill
- Permit number: EPR/ZP3931YU/S004
Offshore Disclosure Facility: enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Call HMRC to get advice about the Worldwide Disclosure Facility to make a disclosure for offshore income or assets.

Phone

Call HMRC to get advice about the Worldwide Disclosure Facility (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/worldwide-disclosure-facility-make-a-disclosure) to make a disclosure for offshore income or assets.

If your question is about Self Assessment, contact Self Assessment: general enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/self-assessment).

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Outside UK: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closed bank holidays (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays).

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

Related content

Guidance
- Offshore disclosure facilities (https://www.gov.uk/offshore-disclosure-facilities)
- Offshore disclosure facilities: Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/liechtenstein-disclosure-facility)
Dr J Mangrola v Home Office: 6013373/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr J Mangrola v Home Office: 6013373/2024 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a23629ad556423b636ca35/Dr_J_Mangrola__-_v_-_Home_Odffice_-_6013373-2024_-_Interim_relief_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr J Mangrola v Home Office: 6013373/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2d09adcd2d93561195b6e/Dr_J_Mangrola_v_Home_Office__6013373.2024__Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
DBT national survey of registered businesses’ exporting behaviours, attitudes and needs
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Insights on UK companies’ views of exporting, including perceptions around trade barriers.

The National Survey of Registered Businesses (NSRB) gathers self-reported data from UK businesses. It:
- measures exporting behaviours, plans, and attitudes
- provides insight into perceptions around barriers to exporting
- informs the design of marketing campaigns such as ‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World’
Department for Business and Trade Jamaica
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Jamaica, and Jamaican companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British High Commission in Jamaica.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Jamaica from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Jamaica.

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to Jamaica (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/jamaica/)
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for Jamaica

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
Miss M Smith v National Highways: 3305515/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Smith v National Highways: 3305515/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686543ffe6c3cc9242289446/Miss_M_Smith_v_National_Highways_-_3305515_2024-_Strikeout_Judgment.pdf).
Climate change risk assessment: transport sector
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Helps UK organisations within the transport sector complete a climate change risk assessment.

Climate change risk assessments are used to help organisations understand:
- the current and future effects of climate change
- how to prioritise climate change adaptation
The guidance provides an overarching approach to climate change risk assessments, including:
- a step-by-step process and the tools needed to complete the assessment
- a methodology to score climate risks
- best practice case studies
It can be used by organisations across the transport sector in the UK. This guide also provides additional resources for ports, airports and local highways.

The Climate Adaptation HIVE (https://trib.org.uk/handbook) supplies case studies of implemented climate adaptation measures across transport modes to support stakeholders in managing weather and climate-related risks.
Raw pet food for direct sale or animal by-products to be fed to fur animals to, or transit through, the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8306
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export pet food from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move it to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply online for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export to the EU or to move pet food to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d120c7e65dc716bfb1dbc7/8306NFG_Nov25_v9.pdf), specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f68c2618fa8f5077023451d/Specimen-8306_English_v1.pdf) and Postcode Schedule (Products) V3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634ed420e90e0731af64679f/Postcode_Schedule__Products__V3.xlsx).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Products) V3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634ed420e90e0731af64679f/Postcode_Schedule__Products__V3.xlsx) with your application.

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8306EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates.
Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal).

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Flood estimation guidelines
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Find out about flood estimation methods, the data you need to estimate flood flows, and levels of uncertainty.

You should use these flood estimation guidelines for river flood management and reservoir safety applications.

The guidelines:
- provide a framework for selecting flood estimation methods
- acknowledge that flood estimates are uncertain and outline how to calculate confidence limits
- address common shortcomings in hydrology reports
The guidelines also emphasise the need for a risk-based approach to flood estimation and a thorough evaluation of flood studies.
Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) submissions update
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Since, April 2024, the MHRA has been using Lorenz DocuBridge for eCTD management in product licence submissions. This change is part of the modernisation of the MHRA’s Legacy Systems and is one of the initial tools launched in the RegulatoryConnect programme.

Stricter validation criteria

To improve the quality of submissions, the MHRA now requires stricter adherence to eCTD specifications.

In accordance with the ICH (International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use) specification, historical sequences are required when you include a change to a document in your dossier, which is not held in our historic database.

When this occurs the MHRA will receive an error message. The move to the new system has already identified some existing sequences with this issue. This problem may also occur with current submissions. In either case, we will contact you.

Rectifying historical sequences issues

To resolve this, companies must send us their historical sequences, and/or the additional sequences missing from our records as indicated in the error message. The MHRA will proactively contact companies facing this issue.

The MHRA does not have the capability to rectify this situation. Companies must update the affected eCTD dossier to meet ICH standards.

This effort will lay the foundation for future RegulatoryConnect features, including instant automated technical validation, auto-approval and self-notification.

Validation phase

Submissions with issues will remain in validation phase until resolved. The MHRA will suggest a timescale for fixing the issue, but companies can contact us if you feel the proposed timescale is unrealistic.
Optional key stage 1 tests: 2025 mathematics test modified materials
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Materials used to administer the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the optional key stage 1 (KS1) mathematics test in 2025.

It is recommended that schools administer the optional mathematics tests at the end of KS1 in May 2025. Modified test materials, test administration instructions and mark scheme amendments are also provided.

Please refer to the copyright ownership report for details of how schools, educational establishments and third parties can use these materials.
SGSAROA14130 - Pro-forma letters: Assessment of risk and offence action - Pro-forma letters
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.

Exporter - No further action re S.68 offence but retention of sum paid for urgent restoration

Dear Sirs

I refer to a consignment of which was seized by virtue of section 68(1) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 at on because no valid export licence was produced. The goods were subsequently restored to you under section 152(b) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 on payment of the sum of £ [and production of a valid export licence].

In presenting the goods for export without the necessary licence you may have become liable to proceedings under Section 68(1) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.. We have decided to seek retention of the sum of £ to cover restoration of the seized goods.

I must however warn you that we take a very serious view of this type of offence. You should therefore ensure that the export licensing requirements are fully complied with in future.

Yours faithfully
India: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

This document contains information about India to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

Knowledge Base is an information resource for HM Passport Office staff.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy and parental responsibility
- adoption
- gender recognition
- civil partnerships and marriage
- documents from India
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with. We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

Please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/written-enquiry).

We aim to respond to complaints relating to consular services within 20 working days.

Find out more about our complaints procedures (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research.

Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure).

Or if you have a query, question or feedback on visas from (post name) please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).

General complaints

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/written-enquiry), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction TeamConsular DirectorateRoom WH4.36Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH
Montagu Evans
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 Montagu Evans 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 Montagu Evans 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 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.
Ms M Larkin v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4114962/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Larkin v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4114962/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe7627393a986ec5cf8db0/Ms_M_Larkin_v_Cordia__Services__LLP___Glasgow_City_Council_-_4114962.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Maple (SHEQ) Management Services Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Maple (SHEQ) Management Services Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
ECSH31550 - General legal requirements for businesses in relation to a risk-based approach
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)


Regulation 18 and 19 of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017), require businesses to establish policies, controls and procedures based on their risk assessment to mitigate and manage the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing activity.

Links to guidance for different sectors on gov.uk:
- Anti-money laundering guidance for money service businesses. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-money-laundering-guidance-for-money-service-businesses)
- Anti-money laundering guidance for high value dealers. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-money-laundering-guidance-for-high-value-dealers)
- Anti-money laundering guidance for trust or company service providers. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-money-laundering-guidance-for-trust-or-company-service-providers)
- Anti-money laundering guidance for estate and letting agency businesses (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/money-laundering-regulations-2007-supervision-of-estate-agency-businesses)
- Anti-moneylaundering guidance for accountancy service providers is provided byConsultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB). (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-money-laundering-guidance-for-the-accountancy-sector)
- Anti-moneylaundering guidance for art market participants is published by the BritishArt Market Federation on behalf of HMRC (https://tbamf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BAMF-AML-Guidelines-February-6th-2023.pdf).
ESRI (UK) 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 ESRI (UK) 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 ESRI (UK) 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the Career Transition Partnership (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.
AI Growth Zones (open for applications)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

Regional authorities, local authorities and industry are invited to apply for the development of AI Growth Zones.

AI Growth Zones (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-opportunities-action-plan-government-response/ai-opportunities-action-plan-government-response#ai-growth-zones) will unlock investment in AI-enabled data centres and support infrastructure by improving access to power and providing planning support.

Who can apply

Regional authorities, local authorities and industry are invited to apply for the development of AI Growth Zones that can:
- drive innovation
- create high-skilled jobs
- strengthen the UK’s position as a leader in AI
There are 4 sections that each AIGZ application will be considered against. Read the application details in full here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-growth-zones/ai-growth-zones-open-for-applications).

This application process will stay open indefinitely. There is no closing date.

Details on how we collect and use data is available in our personal information charter (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology/about/personal-information-charter#dsit-privacy-notices).

Announced AI Growth Zones

Find details of AI Growth Zones already announced (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/ai-growth-zones#announced-ai-growth-zones-(press-releases)).
Weak signals and trend analysis: horizon scanning
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

This case study, focusing on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, illustrates how the department used the Horizon Scanning tool from the Futures Toolkit, and the emerging trends and Updated Global Megatrends reports.

This case study showcases work delivered by Andthen, commissioned by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Futures team in 2024-2025, as part of a broader initiative to develop a horizon scanning capability at Defra. One of the project outputs, Defra’s 2024 Megatrends, is available on Defra’s science search (https://sciencesearch.defra.gov.uk/ProjectDetails?ProjectId=21798).

Read other futures tools and methods case studies (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/futures-tools-and-methods-case-studies).
Mrs D Moore v Bespoke AV Installations Ltd: 2307088/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs D Moore v Bespoke AV Installations Ltd: 2307088/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888cd896478525675738f6c/Mrs_D_Moore_v_Bespoke_AV_Installations_Ltd_-_2307088.2023__Judgment_.pdf).
Review of Civil Legal Aid: data publications deep dive report on claims against public authorities
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

This report summarises key descriptive information about solicitors, barristers, and providers who undertake claims against public authorities legal aid work.

This report is part of the Data Publication Series workstream within the Review of Civil Legal Aid (RoCLA). The aim of these publications is to summarise key descriptive information about solicitors and barristers who carry out civil legal aid work to inform the policy-making emerging from RoCLA.

The report describes the provider experience of carrying out claims against public authorities legal aid work, and highlights changes in the market composition and demographics over time. The report does not draw any conclusions from the data shown.