theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Company Names Tribunal decision: Small Luxury Hotels of the World (London) Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Decision for applicant Small Luxury Hotels of the World Limited against registration number 11413313, applicant successful.

Application number 5194

Applicant Small Luxury Hotels of the World Limited objected to the name used by Small Luxury Hotels of the World (London) Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 7 April 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (London) Ltd is changed to 11413313, LTD.
ATACPD21000 - ATA and UK/CPD/China-Taiwan carnets as transit documents: contents
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.

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
Ms Majeed v Manchester City Council: 6007015/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms Majeed v Manchester City Council: 6007015/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686b977410d550c668de3b90/Ms_Majeed_v_Manchester_City_Council_6007015_2024.pdf).
NI Labour Market statistics: October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

The NI Labour Market report includes latest statistics on employment, unemployment, inactivity, employees, jobseekers, vacancies, redundancies and earnings.

The labour market report is produced by Economic and Labour Market Statistics Branch which is part of the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). It is published on a monthly basis with the latest labour market statistics for Northern Ireland.
How the IPO regulates licensing bodies
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

The Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 set standards for bodies involved in the collective licensing of copyright works in the United Kingdom.

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 in the UK.

This guidance sets out how the IPO regulates licensing bodies.
Elevating Professional Development: Inside the GES Priority Skills Initiative
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-05)

We are excited to share a new approach to professional development for our economists across the Civil Service.

We are excited to share a new approach to professional development for our economists across the Civil Service.

First launched in November 2024, our new Priority Skills Learning and Development initiative focuses on five essential capabilities for economic excellence in government:
- Communicating Economics
- Data Analysis & Coding
- Analytical Leadership
- Application of Economic Theory
- Econometrics
The initiative combines flexibility with structure through two complementary learning pathways:

1. The Priority Skills Web Portal

This digital hub hosts over 150 curated resources spanning diverse formats:
- Recommended books with peer reviews
- Video tutorials and recorded lectures
- Targeted podcasts and articles
- Interactive courses
- Specialist websites
The portal enables personalised learning journeys, allowing economists to access materials at their own pace, whenever inspiration strikes.

2. Structured Learning Programme

Each priority skill receives dedicated focus through a three-month learning cycle:
- Month 1: Learning Phase - Absorbing new concepts and frameworks.
- Month 2: Practice Phase - Applying knowledge in professional contexts.
- Month 3: Review Phase - Reflecting on implementation and refining approaches.
Learning activities feature both internal GES experts and external academics, through writing workshops, coding webinars, video screenings, book club discussions and collaborative peer sessions.

“The Priority Skills initiative provides new opportunities for economists to keep learning and demonstrates our commitment to a positive learning culture in the GES,” explains Tom Aldred, Head of the GES Team. “Better economists will help government to design better policies.”

The initiative is already generating enthusiasm across departments. As one participant shared: “I came away motivated and ambitious about what could be shared with my team and put into practice.”

Interested in joining a community of economists dedicated to professional excellence? Learn more about career opportunities with the Government Economic Service: https://ges-careers.hiringplatform.co.uk (https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fges-careers.hiringplatform.co.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7CDaniela.Donohoe%40hmtreasury.gov.uk%7Cc16a80e42614433b8fb808dd865aef8f%7Ced1644c505e049e6bc39fcf7ac51c18c%7C0%7C0%7C638814447296620106%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jFyDHRNEehMJoZNnhMObMczv%2B%2FZPFbHLKDBq5CbKqkU%3D&reserved=0)
Mr L Macdonald v TDW Distribution: 6006145/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Macdonald v TDW Distribution: 6006145/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f78b1204146682e61bc79f/6006145.2024_L_Macdonald_v_TDW_Distribution_-_SO_Judgement.pdf).
Charity Inquiry: double defaulter charities between April 2024 and March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Results of pre-inquiry and class inquiry work into charities that failed to submit financial information to us for 2 or more years (in the last 5 years).

The Charity Commission proceeds with its proactive work to target charities failing to submit accounting information within statutory deadlines.

The Commission’s proactive work ensured that compliance issues in 36 charities have been addressed through its pre-inquiry and inquiry work resulting in over £28 million of charity income now being accounted for.

The Commission identified further serious regulatory concerns relating to 8 charities which were referred for further investigation under a separate statutory inquiry.

The Commission also found that 2 charities had ceased to exist or do not operate and were therefore removed from the register of charities.
UK-Bermuda Joint Statement on Sanctions
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

UK-Bermuda Joint Statement on Sanctions: Minister for the Overseas Territories, and Premier of Bermuda

UK Minister of State for the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty and Bermuda Premier the Honourable David Burt met in Hamilton this week (24 September) and discussed a wide range of policy priorities and areas of mutual collaboration, including security, safeguarding, trade and the environment, and focused in particular on sanctions.

Recognising Bermuda as a global leader in the provision of high quality insurance and reinsurance services, Minister Doughty praised Bermuda’s efforts to implement UK sanctions, including freezing over US$200m of sanctioned assets. Minister Doughty and Premier Burt reaffirmed the importance of robust sanctions implementation and enforcement across the UK family, and both agreed that there should be no safe haven for those seeking to evade or circumvent UK sanctions.

Minister Doughty and Premier Burt expressed their shared desire to enhance UK-Bermuda cooperation on sanctions. Minister Doughty assured Premier Burt of the UK’s commitment to supporting Bermuda; as a sign of that commitment, Minister Doughty and Premier Burt signed a new Memorandum of Understanding, under which the UK will make available up to £300,000 this financial year for new initiatives to enhance Bermudian sanctions capacity and capability.

Minister Doughty and Premier Burt discussed Bermuda’s work to implement a legitimate interest access register of beneficial ownership. UK and Bermuda officials would remain in contact to assess policy proposals as they developed.

Minister Doughty thanked Premier Burt for his territory’s warm welcome and reiterated the firm commitment of the UK Government to the sovereignty, security and defence of Bermuda and all British Overseas Territories.
Felixstowe School
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 Felixstowe School 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 Felixstowe School 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.
Calton Wealth Management 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 Calton Wealth Management 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 Calton Wealth Management 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 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.
Ariel Monitoring & Evaluation Support
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Evaluation of the UK's role in the Ariel space science mission.

Ariel (Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey), part of the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Cosmic Vision programme, is scheduled to launch in 2029. It will study the atmospheres of more than 1,000 exoplanets (planets orbiting stars outside our solar system) to increase understanding of these planets and their potential to support life.

In addition to the UK’s subscription to ESA and its mandatory science programme, the UK Space Agency has invested £30.3 million of national funding to support UK leadership aiming to:

Secure UK scientific and technical leadership of exoplanet research, data science and space science by nominal end of mission.

Enhance the reach and reputation of the UK’s space sector

Inspire, attract and retain talent to upskill our workforce

Stimulate innovation and commercial opportunities through data science and space technology

National funding has secured UK scientific and technical leadership roles, including contributions from UCL, RAL Space, Cardiff University, and the University of Oxford. This has led to an increase in both the quantity and quality of science outputs. While launch is still several years away, preparatory science led by UK researchers is laying the groundwork for scientific objectives to be achieved in the future.
Student loan cancellation - if a customer dies
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

If a customer dies, their student loan can be cancelled.

You can call or write to the Student Loans Company (SLC) to tell them about someone who has died.

Evidence you’ll need to send

You’ll need to tell SLC the Customer Reference Number of the person who has died and send one of the following:
- original death certificate
- original coroner’s interim certificate
- copy of coroner’s certificate stamped by the coroner
- copy of a foreign death certificate
SLC cannot cancel any loans without evidence.

How to contact SLC

For information on how to call or write to SLC, visit www.gov.uk/contact-student-loans-company (https://www.gov.uk/contact-student-loans-company).
Community Interest Companies Regulator Annual Report 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies’ annual report for 2024 to 2025

This report outlines the activities of the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CIC Regulator) during the 2024 to 2025 financial year.

It provides an overview of the CIC Regulator’s performance, with accounting and expenditure information. It also includes statistics showing the number of community interest companies (CICs) that were approved, dissolved and converted, and a breakdown of CICs by region.
Supporting Syria’s future: guidance for businesses and NGOs
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

A guide to current prohibitions and designations and how to use licences and exceptions for businesses and other organisations who want to do business and operate in Syria.

This guidance is for:
- UK businesses with an interest in investing, trading, and operating in Syria
- UK aid organisations that support humanitarian and recovery work
It provides updates and guidance on the following relevant legislation:
- the sanctions regimes that apply in Syria
- the terrorism legislation (proscribed organisations) which applies to Syria
- the humanitarian provisions, exemptions, and general licences applicable to Syria
Coalition for Global Prosperity
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 Coalition for Global Prosperity 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 Coalition for Global Prosperity 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.
Code of Practice for the remediation of residential buildings
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

The Code puts residents at the heart of remediation, making clear what residents can expect during a remediation project.

The Code sets expectations on and provides guidance for remediation projects. Projects are expected to appropriately communicate with, inform and engage residents and mitigate the impacts of the project on residents’ lives.

All remediation projects should comply with the Code.

The Code has been developed with residents and industry for projects where works are required due to the external walls of a residential building, due to the significant impact they have. The Code may be applied to similar significant projects and works.
N Thomas v Clockworks Steakhouse Ltd: 6016469/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in N Thomas v Clockworks Steakhouse Ltd: 6016469/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef90bc2adc28a81b4ad0ed/N_Thomas_v_Clockworks_Steakhouse_Ltd_-_6016469_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ninehundred Communications Group 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 Ninehundred Communications Group 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 Ninehundred Communications Group 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 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.
UK REACH authorisation for Linde AMT UK Ltd, 29 July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Decision on an application for authorisation under UK REACH.

Decision on an application for authorisation under UK REACH.

Substance name

Chromium trioxide.

Authorised use

Industrial spraying of chromium trioxide mixtures for the coating of metallic articles subject to harsh environment, to ensure a high temperature corrosion and oxidation resistance, as well as anti-fouling properties or lubricity at high temperature, for automotive, aviation, power generation machinery, oil and gas and marine applications of chromium trioxide.

Holder of the authorisation and authorisation number

Linde AMT UK Ltd (UKREACH/25/17/00).

Date of decision

29 July 2025
PM call with President Nawrocki of Poland: 12 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

The Prime Minister spoke to Polish President Karol Nawrocki this morning.

The Prime Minister spoke to Polish President Karol Nawrocki this morning.

The Prime Minister congratulated the President on his election and welcomed the opportunity to speak.

Discussing Russia’s egregious breach of Polish airspace earlier this week, and the Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s steadfast support to Poland and NATO.

The leaders also discussed opportunities to deepen the defence and security relationship between the two countries.

Both leaders looked forward to speaking again soon.
DfT: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Department for Transport’s consolidated results for the year ended 31 March 2025.

This document provides a comprehensive account of the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) use of resources and activities between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025.

It provides detailed information for DfT, its agencies and arm’s length bodies on:
- our financial performance and position
- how we used our resources
- our strategy and achievements over the period
- our objectives
- our governance arrangements
The resource accounts provide detailed accounting and expenditure information for the financial year.

The common core tables support the annual report and accounts for the financial year.
Net zero: Environmental and social implications of energy storage technologies
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Examines the potential environmental and social implications of energy storage technologies.

This project examined the potential environmental and social implications of energy storage technologies. The energy storage technologies of interest were ammonia storage, hydrogen storage, compressed air energy storage, thermal energy storage, underground pumped hydroelectric storage and battery energy storage systems.

This summary of available knowledge will help provide the Environment Agency and others with evidence to regulate these technologies, support their deployment, and avoid or mitigate any unintended consequences.
UK Mission to ASEAN
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

The UK Mission to ASEAN aims to deepen our engagement with ASEAN, building on existing collaboration and exploring new ways to collaborate with the organisation and its member states.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional organisation of 10 member states: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The UK Mission to ASEAN aims to deepen engagement between the UK and ASEAN. We will work with our embassies in each of the 10 ASEAN countries to build on existing collaboration with ASEAN and explore new political-security, economic and socio-cultural collaboration.

We work in close partnership with countries across Southeast Asia to boost prosperity, enhance knowledge-sharing and improve resilience. As a major development partner for Southeast Asia, the UK government provides over £300 million Official Development Assistance annually to support economic and social development, tackle climate change and provide humanitarian assistance following disasters, through a range of programmes. UK-ASEAN trade was at a 10-year high of £37.2 billion in 2018 (according to Office for National Statistics), with £16.7 billion of UK exports to ASEAN.

There are over 40,000 students from ASEAN at UK universities, and the British Council has trained over 36,000 English language teachers. The Newton and Fleming Funds support vital joint research work in areas such as climate-resistant crops and anti-microbial resistance respectively.

Find out more about the UK Mission´s work (https://www.gov.uk/world/uk-mission-to-asean).

Read the UK-ASEAN factsheet (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-asean-factsheet)
Sudden unexpected death: medical investigation
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Provides advice to police and forensic practitioners on dealing with the initial stages of a sudden and unexplained death and suspected homicide.

This guidance provides advice on dealing with the initial stages of a sudden and unexplained death, for those cases where a decision is made that medical assistance is required. It also covers the role and provision of forensic pathology assistance in police death investigations.

The 2025 police practice advice, which was amended in light of the recommendations of the Hillsborough Independent Review of Forensic Pathology following the Hillsborough Disaster, has now been signed off by Chief Constable Nick Dean (NPCC lead for forensics and forensic pathology), the NPCC Homicide Working Group (CC Meynell), the Chief Coroner, Coroners’ Society of England and Wales, the Home Office Pathology Delivery Board, College of Policing and the Home Secretary (who agreed all the recommendations in the report).
Northern Ireland Abortion Statistics 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

The number of medical and surgical abortions at health and social care trusts in Northern Ireland during 2020/21 to 2024/25.

Presents information on the number of medical and surgical abortions at health and social care (HSC) trusts in Northern Ireland during 2020/21 to 2024/25. It details information by HSC trust, age, weeks gestation and grounds for abortion.
Manston arrivals and processing centre
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Information about the arrivals and processing centre at Manston.

The former military base in Manston, Kent, is used by the Home Office as an arrivals and processing centre for people who arrive in the UK by small boat crossings. This factsheet provides details about the Home Office’s plans for the site.
Mr M Green v The Drain Team (Dorset) Ltd: 1401878/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Green v The Drain Team (Dorset) Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c57a6972e83aab48866ce7/Mr_M_Green_-vs-_The_Drain_Team__Dorset__Limited_-_Judgement.pdf).
Ms I Umerah v Dimension (UK) Ltd: 3309707/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms I Umerah v Dimension (UK) Ltd: 3309707/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c99741696e4984ea4cf310/Ms_I_Umerah__v_Dimension__UK__Ltd__3309707.2023__FMH_Judgemt.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms I Umerah v Dimension (UK) Ltd: 3309707/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe6bceed87b81608546709/Mrs_I_Umerah_v_Dimension__UK__Ltd_3309707.2023_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Marsh Farm overhead line 3rd wire upgrade (5514744) TW, S37 Consent, Electricity Act 1989
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Screening decision to upgrade 1300 metres of existing 2 wire 11kV overhead line to 3 wires, replace 6 poles, add support pole for 3-phase transformer and new mid-span pole, relocate/ reconfigure existing poles.

Secretary of State’s screening decisions in accordance with the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017.

Date of decision

2 October 2025

Location

Marsh FarmTamar ValleyDevon / CornwallEngland

Type of project / consent requested

Section 37 consent to install or keep installed an electric line.
Mr J Ross v Terresens UK Ltd: 2206148/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Ross v Terresens UK Ltd: 2206148/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/670d119630536cb9274830d3/Mr_James_Ross_v_Terresens_UK_Limited_-_2206148-2022_-_Strike_out_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Ross v Terresens UK Ltd: 2206148/2022 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/670d133a366f494ab2e7b7e0/Mr_James_Ross_v_Terresens_UK_Limited_-_2206148.2022_-_Costs_Judgment.pdf)

Read the full decision in Mr J Ross v Terresens UK Ltd: 2206148/2022 - Judgment and Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eab5cdf0edd954a99fe9a2/James_Ross_v__Terresens_UK_Limited_-_2206148-2022.pdf).
Improvement notice issued to London Borough of Harrow: April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

An improvement notice issued to the London Borough of Harrow, following an Ofsted inspection in January 2025.

This improvement notice requires the London Borough of Harrow to take steps to improve its children’s social care services.

It follows an Ofsted report (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/44/80499) that judged the overall effectiveness of children’s social care services provided by the London Borough of Harrow as ‘inadequate’.
Making money moves: rural women, returnees, and renegotiations of sex work through the street in Addis Ababa
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Explores the experiences of rural migrant women and returnee women streetworkers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Abstract

This study highlights that women turn to sex work under conditions of prolonged economic strain and where there is an absence of feasible alternatives for self-employment.

This article is part of the African Cities Research Consortium programme.

Citation

Dessie E. ‘Making money moves: rural women, returnees, and renegotiations of sex work through the street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’ Gender and Development 2024: volume 32 issue (1–2), pages 245-264

Links

Making money moves: rural women, returnees, and renegotiations of sex work through the street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (https://doi.org/10.1080/13552074.2024.2348391)
Birch Airfield Composting Services Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Birch Airfield Composting Services Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Mrs E Porteous v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112903/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E Porteous v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112903/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b5108f2c688b4b630ead9/4112903.2019_-_Mrs_E_Porteous_v_Cornerstone_Community_Care__Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Smart meters: progress on realising benefits for consumers
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)

These reports outline the benefits to consumers of smart meters and the progress on maximising those benefits, including research on the delivery of the smart meter customer journey.

Smart meters provide a range of direct benefits to consumers. We have been monitoring those benefits since roll-out began.

This work is supported by independent research into the benefits being realised through the smart meter roll out and the experience of getting a smart meter. The first report into the experience of getting a smart meter was conducted in 2018 by using trained mystery shoppers, the second report was published in 2025 using convenience sampling to obtain a sample of domestic and non-domestic consumers.

See related reports:
- In Home Display alternative trials (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smart-meters-derogation-guidance-supporting-energy-supplier-applications-for-trials-of-in-home-display-alternatives)
- Non-domestic smart energy management innovation competition (NDSEMIC) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/non-domestic-smart-energy-management-innovation-competition)
Government to issue Emergency Alert in response to Storm Éowyn
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Cabinet Office to issue Emergency Alerts in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland in response to red weather warnings issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

A Statement from the Cabinet Office

“The Met Office has issued a red warning for wind on Friday 24th January, meaning there is a danger to life across Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland

“In light of the deteriorating weather conditions and associated disruption, and in consultation with the Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive, the Cabinet Office will issue Emergency Alerts early this evening to people affected by the warnings in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland.

“The Emergency Alert system will send a message to every compatible mobile phone in the areas at most risk, containing information about the weather warnings and guidance on how to stay safe.

“Mobile phones will make a loud siren-like sound even if they are set on silent. The sound and vibration will last for about 10 seconds.

“Approximately 4.5 million people will receive the Emergency Alert in the largest real life use of the tool to date.

“The UK Government has well rehearsed plans in place for severe winter weather and is working with teams from devolved governments, local authorities, the emergency services and other public bodies to coordinate the response to any disruption.”
Apply for a licence to burn on peat deeper than 30cm within a less favoured area
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

How to apply for a licence from Defra to burn heather or grass on peat deeper than 30cm within a less favoured area.

This form is for a licence to burn heather, rough grass and other vegetation (gorse, bracken and Vaccinium species such as bilberries) which is both:
- on peat deeper than 30cm
- on a site within a less favoured area (LFA) – these are typically upland areas where the natural characteristics (such as geology, altitude and climate) make economic competition difficult
How to apply

To apply for a licence to burn, you should first read the guidance document on this page titled ‘how to apply for a licence to burn on peat deeper than 30cm within a less favoured area’.

You should then complete the online application form.

Apply for a licence (https://submit-form-to-defra.service.gov.uk/form/apply-for-a-licence-to-burn-on-peat-deeper-than-30cm-within-a-less-favoured-area)
Mr C Wint v Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council: 1306321/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Wint v Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679cc0a81d14e76535afb646/Mr_C_A_Wint_v_Walsall_Metropolitan_Borough_Council_xx-xxxx-xxxx_reserved_judgement_-_no_sig.pdf).
Adult social care in England, monthly statistics: February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Official statistics on a range of topics including occupancy and infection control measures in adult social care settings.

Official statistics on adult social care in England. This publication consists of:
- a monthly report
- associated data tables
Data on adult social care settings covered in this publication includes:
- occupancy levels in care homes
- visiting in care homes
- COVID-19-related absence rates
- COVID-19 vaccinations
- flu vaccinations
- official statistics in development: estimates of digital social care record uptake
NHS Cervical Screening Programme – Good practice guidance for sample takers
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

A reference guide for sample takers in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme

This guidance is designed to:
- describe the sample taker’s responsibilities in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP)
- promote good practice that is consistent with national policy and guidance
- outline the training requirements for sample takers in the NHSCSP
- set out the existing roles and responsibilities of GP practices involved in the NHSCSP
- outline the audit and documentation requirements for sample takers in the NHSCSP
- advise on some of the issues that may arise during a consultation.
Interest rate reductions on the Court Funds Office special and basic accounts: 3 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Reduction of interest rates for Court Funds Office special and basic accounts from today (3 March 2025).

In response to the decrease in the Bank of England base rate on 6 February 2025, the Court Funds Office (CFO) rates of interest payable to clients have been reviewed and from 3 March 2025 these will change to the following:
- Special Account – decreased from 4.75% to 4.50%
- Basic Account – decreased from 3.56% to 3.38%
The decision was made to ensure that the running costs of the CFO service can continue to be met whilst still providing an affordable rate of interest payable to clients.

If you wish to discuss further, please contact the CFO on xx-xxxx-xxxx or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Skills England: skills for growth and opportunity
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Findings of Skills England’s analysis and engagement with sectors on the growth and skills offer and the skills-needs assessments for 10 priority sectors.

‘Skills England: Sector evidence on the growth and skills offer’ sets out how the offer could support the government’s missions to:
- drive economic growth
- break down barriers to opportunity
Skills England also assessed the national skills needs for 10 priority sectors:
- the 8 industrial strategy sectors (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/invest-2035-the-uks-modern-industrial-strategy/invest-2035-the-uks-modern-industrial-strategy#our-approach--a-modern-industrial-strategy)
- health and social care
- construction
Demonstration of Energy Efficiency Potential (DEEP)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

A research project to demonstrate the energy saving potential and risk from taking a whole-house approach to retrofit.

The aim of the DEEP project was to investigate taking a system-level approach to retrofit, considering the entire dwelling rather than the performance of individual measures. Typically defined as a ‘whole-house’ approach, this appreciates the complex interactions between fabric, ventilation and the occupant.

The literature review summarises the existing knowledge in this field and provides the evidence to justify the research strategy adopted in fulfilling the objectives of the project.

The results from field trials, laboratory testing, and extensive modelling investigations have produced a series of complementary findings that paint a picture of performance and risk for piecemeal and whole house approaches to retrofitting solid walled homes.
Ms K J Allibone v Community Spaces Northampton: 3306080/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K J Allibone v Community Spaces Northampton: 3306080/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686f8b802557debd867cbf26/Ms_Kimberley_Jane_Allibone_v_Community_Spaces_Northampton-_3306080-2024_-Judgment.pdf).