theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Climate change scenarios presentation kicks off AiG month
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Risk and climate experts from GAD have helped launch the Analysis in Government Month.

Risk and climate experts from GAD have helped launch the annual Analysis in Government (AiG) Month.

In ‘Using future climate scenarios to support today’s decision-making’ the team gave a presentation about the growing significance of climate related risks and how these can be considered in public sector decision making.

Chris Paterson, the Head of Risk & Assurance, Dr Charlotte Marcinko, Climate Risk Consultant and Molly Oades, Senior Trainee Actuary delivered a webinar to an audience of over 60 people on the first day of AiG Month 2025.

Projected changes

The team set out how the climate may change in the future leading to increasing hot summers, winter rainfall and summer storms and how these changes may lead to physical impacts such as:
- power disruption from flooding
- building damage from storms
- health issues because of heatwaves
- changes to water availability
- infrastructure degradation due to warming and extreme weather events
Climate scenario analysis

GAD’s webinar focused on the use of climate scenario analysis which can be used to integrate climate risks into financial and long-term decision making.

Attendees heard about how using climate scenario analysis to assess future uncertainty can be used to:
- challenge our current thinking and examine if strategies are resilient to plausible future changes in the climate and economy
- look over the short, medium and longer term and make better informed decisions
- identify potential changes in the severity and frequency of risks or identify new additional risks and plan for early mitigation or adaptation action
Chris Paterson said: “We are proud to be part of the Analysis Function and were really pleased to present on the opening day of AIG Month. Charlotte, Molly and I wanted to talk about the work we’ve done to provide better guidance for analysts working on climate risks.”

AiG Month

This year’s ‘Analysis in Government’ (AiG) Month returns for the 5th year with the theme of ‘Impact’. It is the UK’s largest learning and development event for government analysts.

Throughout May, AiG Month will highlight the impact of quality analysis across government, exploring how analysts are working together to deliver in areas of Policy, Operational Delivery and much more.
Advocacy West Wales ? Eiriolaeth Gorllewin Cymru
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 Advocacy West Wales ? Eiriolaeth Gorllewin Cymru 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 Advocacy West Wales ? Eiriolaeth Gorllewin Cymru recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
J Eveson v Crime Cure Group Ltd: 6012952/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Eveson v Crime Cure Group Ltd: 6012952/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679caa0cc496e5d3ddafb634/J_Eveson_v_Crime_Cure_Group_Limited_6012952-2024_r21_Judgment_27.01.25....pdf).
Calculate tax, interest and penalties for the tax years ending 5 April 2010 to 5 April 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Use this form to work out Income Tax, interest, penalties and Class 4 National Insurance contributions for tax years ending 5 April 2010 to 5 April 2024.

Before you start

This form is interactive (one that you complete on screen) and you must use Adobe Reader to complete it.

How to complete the form

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Open it using the latest free version of Adobe Reader (http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/).

Complete it on-screen.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68be7fc411b4ded2da19ff06/15years-calc_Aug2025.pdf)

Tax, interest and penalty calculator for the tax years ending 5 April 2010 to 5 April 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68be7fc411b4ded2da19ff06/15years-calc_Aug2025.pdf)

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The Speech House Hotel
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 Speech House Hotel 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 Speech House Hotel recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Swan Scaffolding 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 Swan Scaffolding 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 Swan Scaffolding 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
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr M Gral v Greencore Food To Go Ltd: 2601777/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Gral v Greencore Food To Go Ltd: 2601777/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6787bb661124a2c3ceb6465b/Mr_M_Gral_v_Greencore_Food_To_Go_Limited_2601777.2024_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Gral v Greencore Food To Go Ltd: 2601777/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc9da2ff9676313f353499/Mr_M_Gral_v_Greencore_Food_To_Go_Limited_-_2601777-2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Gral v Greencore Food To Go Ltd: 2601777/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cabb57ade26736dbf9ffe7/Mr_M_Gral_v_Greencore_Food_To_Go_Limited_2601777.2024_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
HMAG151001 - Excise duty points: excise goods lawfully imported into Great Britain but are not entered into excise duty-suspension by a registered consignor in Great Britain
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)


The relevant provisions are contained in The Excise Goods (Holding, Movement and Duty Point) Regulations 2010 (HMDP).

This section applies when excise goods have been imported into Great Britain and are correctly declared to free circulation and excise duty-suspension in accordance with customs legislation. However, the excise goods are subsequently moved from the place of importation without a duty-suspended movement being started on EMCS by a registered consignor in Great Britain.

This is treated as a regular importation for customs purposes but for excise duty purposes the goods have been released for consumption because there has been a breach of the excise duty-suspension requirements. An excise duty point therefore arises under regulation 6(1)(d).

Excise duty point

Where there is a release for consumption under regulation 6(1)(d) an excise duty point arises under regulation 5. The excise duty point is the time the goods are charged with duty at importation.

Person/s liable to pay the duty

The person/s liable to pay the duty when there is a release for consumption under regulation 6(1)(d) following a regular importation are shown in regulation 12(1).

In the case of a regular importation, the person liable to pay the duty is the person who declares the excise goods or on whose behalf they are declared upon importation. This will normally be the import agent or the person instructing the agent to act on their behalf.

There is no joint and several provision associated with regulation 12(1).
Steel trade measures
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

We are seeking views on using trade measures to provide ongoing protection for the UK steel industry following the expiry of the steel safeguard in June 2026.

The UK currently applies a global safeguard measure on certain steel products to address the issue of global steel overcapacity and unfair trade practices. The safeguard covers 14 steel product categories with tariff rate quotas (TRQs) that impose a 25% tariff on imports exceeding the quota volumes.

This measure is intended to protect the domestic steel industry from import surges and provide time to adapt to new trading patterns. This safeguard is due to expire in June 2026 in line with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. However, the UK steel industry faces a challenging global trading landscape due to significant steel overcapacity.

In this context, we recognise the need to maintain protection for this critical industry after the safeguard’s expiry to:
- protect national interests
- promote fair competition
- support growth in the steel sector
We are therefore seeking stakeholder views through this call for evidence on future trade measure options.

We will process your personal data in accordance with all applicable data protection laws. See our privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-consultations-privacy-notice/public-consultations-privacy-notice).
HS2 Phase 2a Compulsory Purchase: General Vesting Declarations for Staffordshire
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Information, deeds and plans relating to the compulsory purchase of properties in Staffordshire via the General Vesting Declarations

The General Vesting Declarations (GVD) are prepared under compulsory purchase powers granted to the Secretary of State for Transport under Section 4 of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Act 2021.

Ownership of the land defined in the GVD will transfer to the Secretary of State for Transport on the vesting date. You can find additional information on compulsory purchase and compensation to landowners in our compulsory purchase system guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/compulsory-purchase-system-guidance).

You can find details of other HS2 acquisitions by compulsory purchase via General Vesting Declaration on the following page: HS2 Compulsory Purchase: General Vesting Declarations (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-compulsory-purchase-general-vesting-declarations).
Selling goods and services: complying with consumer law
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Complying with consumer law when selling or marketing goods, services and digital content.

Complying with consumer law

Access all consumer law guidance for businesses from the CMA (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cma-consumer-enforcement-guidance).

About the CMA

The CMA helps people, businesses and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. Read more about the CMA and what we do (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about).
Companies House forms for limited companies
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Paper forms that a limited company can file with Companies House.

To make sure your information is processed on time, use our online services to:
- file your accounts (https://www.gov.uk/file-your-company-annual-accounts)
- file your confirmation statement (https://www.gov.uk/file-your-confirmation-statement-with-companies-house)
- make changes to your company (https://www.gov.uk/file-changes-to-a-company-with-companies-house)
- close your company (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/close-a-company/)
You must send all paper forms to the correct Companies House office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house/about/access-and-opening).

Any form that is completed and sent to us will be published on the Companies House register (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/your-personal-information-on-the-public-record-at-companies-house). Your information, including any personal data, will be available to the public (apart from any protected information).

Information can only be amended or removed in certain circumstances. Read our personal information charter (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house/about/personal-information-charter) for more information.
British Embassy Bogotá
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

The British Embassy in Bogotá maintains and develop relations between the UK and Colombia.

Find out more on our Colombia and the UK news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/colombia/news).

We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Colombia.

You can access UK government services while in Colombia (https://www.gov.uk/world/colombia).

If you’re travelling in Colombia, see our Colombia travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/colombia).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:

ill, injured, or involved in a crime

with a British person who’s died

Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/colombia/british-embassy-bogota)

For more information on Support for British nationals abroad, visit this page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/support-for-british-nationals-abroad).

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (ETD) (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If your passport has been stolen you will need a police report before an ETD can be issued. You can obtain the report online (https://webrp.policia.gov.co:444/publico/constancia.aspx). Please print a copy of the report and bring it to your appointment at the embassy.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (#contact-us).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
Supreme Foodservice UK 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 Supreme Foodservice UK 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 Supreme Foodservice UK 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
We also pledge the following:

Value and recognise military skills and qualifications when interviewing for positions. Invite to interview, veteran applicants who meet the selection criteria in a job specification.

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.
Replace a bus or coach fitness, accessibility or capacity certificate
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Apply to replace a bus or coach fitness, accessibility or capacity documents if they are lost or damaged.

Use this form to apply for replacement documents for your bus or coach. The table shows what documents you can apply for and how much it costs.

It’s free and quicker to download a replacement MOT certificate (https://www.gov.uk/replacing-lost-damaged-mot-certificate) online rather than apply for a replacement.

How to send your application

Apply online

Download and fill in the application form.

Save the application form on your computer.

Send the application form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) using the service to apply for a vehicle test or certificate for a coach or bus (https://www.gov.uk/apply-vehicle-test-certificate-coach-bus).

Pay the fee by credit or debit card (DVSA will tell you how to do this after you’ve applied), or by cheque or using a pre-funded account (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vosa-pre-funded-customer-account-application-form).

Apply by post

Download and fill in the form and post it to DVSA.

DVSA Replacements Section

Replacements SectionDVSA The Ellipse Padley RoadSwanseaSA1 8AN

What happens next

DVSA aims to process your application in 10 days if you have filled in the form correctly. It can take longer than this for your replacement documents to arrive, if you haven’t had any response about your application within 10 days contact DVSA.

DVSA customer service centre Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)
Mr D Gardner v Evolve Fire and Security Ltd: 6017496/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Gardner v Evolve Fire and Security Ltd: 6017496/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908b53c823bdda9488b25b2/Mr_D_Gardner_v_Evolve_Fire_and_Security_Ltd_-_6017496_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
27 Rosebank House, 217 Belle Vue Road, Leeds LS3 1HG : MAN/00DA/F77/2024/0094
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Northern Region Judge Barber and Tribunal Member Ms Ramshaw sitting on 6 December 2024

Read the full decision in 27 Rosebank House, 217 Belle Vue Road, Leeds LS3 1HG : MAN/00DA/F77/2024/0094 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684f1ebd928e5ebb68e3fa24/27_Rosebank_House__217_Belle_Vue_Road__Leeds.pdf)
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and also works on behalf of the Scottish Government and Welsh Government.

The agency was launched on 1 October 2014. It merges the former Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) with parts of the Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA) responsible for plant and bee health to create a single agency responsible for animal, plant and bee health.

Who we are

Our headquarters is located in Weybridge, Surrey. We employ around 2,200 staff, based at various sites across the UK.

Our responsibilities

We’re responsible for:
- identifying and controlling endemic and exotic diseases and pests in animals, plants and bees, and surveillance of new and emerging pests and diseases
- scientific research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/animal-and-plant-health-agency/about/research) in areas such as bacterial, viral, prion and parasitic diseases and vaccines, and food safety; and act as an international reference laboratory for many farm animal diseases
- facilitating international trade in animals, products of animal origin, and plants
- protecting endangered wildlife through licensing and registration
- managing a programme of apiary (bee) inspections, diagnostics, research and development, and training and advice
- regulating the safe disposal of animal by-products to reduce the risk of potentially dangerous substances entering the food chain
Our priorities

In line with our strategic pillars, our priorities for 2025 to 2026 are:
- protect – in line with UK legislation, complete a contingency plan exercise to test the UK’s readiness for a major disease outbreak
- promote – work with our stakeholders to promote biosecurity and develop contingency plans
- innovate – progress our transformation programme to improve our digital capability and customer experience
- people – develop and deliver a capability and experience function, and a strategic workforce plan
- place – continue to set the requirements for the national biosecurity centre programme, and improve our estates’ sustainability
Find out more about APHA, read our corporate publications (https://www.gov.uk/search/transparency-and-freedom-of-information-releases?organisations%5B%5D=animal-and-plant-health-agency&parent=animal-and-plant-health-agency).

Additional services

The APHA offers additional services to the veterinary and scientific community, industry and the public, including:
- the supply of commercial products and services through APHA Scientific (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/apha-scientific/index.htm)
- a disease alert service (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apha-alert-subscription-service) which helps keep people informed of the latest developments on animal disease
- an information resource (https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/index.cfm) for beekeepers to help keep their honey bees healthy and productive, and support the government’s bee health programme and Healthy Bees Plan.
Mr M Letham v XPO Transport Solutions UK Ltd: 8002114/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Letham v XPO Transport Solutions UK Ltd: 8002114/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681a2ef4df188ba858873abd/8002114.2024_-_Mr_Martin_Letham_v_XPO_Transport_Solutions_UK_Limited_-_Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Mrs S Khan v Reed Talent Solutions Ltd: 1801643/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Khan v Reed Talent Solutions Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ae268ce270ceae39f9e1be/Mrs_S_Khan_v_Reed_Talent_Solutions_Limited_1801643_2024_J_R.pdf).
Northern Ireland Benefit Statistics Summary: February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

Provides an up to date overview and history of the main benefits administered by the Department for Communities (DfC).

The benefits covered by this publication are: Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Employment & Support Allowance, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment and State Pension. Universal Credit figures are also included as Experimental Statistics.
Product Safety Report: Smart Moon Light HD-2MX (2501-0008)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Product Safety Report for Smart Moon Light presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Smart Moon Light HD-2MX

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug pins may damage the socket over time, causing it to overheat.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug pins are too wide and do not properly fit into the socket, which could lead to damage of the socket. Over time the pins may become worn down and/or there may be damage to the connectors on the socket, causing it to overheat and the plug catching fire. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD number: 2501-0008

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Rwanda: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Rwanda

This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:
- seek medical advice and attention
- report to local police
- engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas
Miss N Mcdonald v Halewood Youth in Community Centre: 2400500/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss N Mcdonald v Halewood Youth in Community Centre: 2400500/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a5d3f59ea59546af0a883a/Miss_N_McDonald_v_Halewood_Youth_in_Community_Centre_-_2400500_2024.pdf).
Shaftesbury Town Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Shaftesbury Town Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
UK NSC meeting March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Agenda and minutes for the UK National Screening Committee meeting on 27 March 2025.

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) meeting on 27 March 2025 included an agenda item on human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling in under-screened groups.

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have any queries about this publication, making sure you include its full title.
Playquip
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 Playquip 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 Playquip 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.
Independent review of the physician associate and anaesthesia associate roles: final report
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Independent report by Professor Gillian Leng CBE looking at the safety and effectiveness of physician associates and anaesthesia associates.

The independent review of physician associates and anaesthesia associates (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-physician-and-anaesthesia-associates-terms-of-reference) was established by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, in November 2024.

The review was led by Professor Gillian Leng CBE. It has considered the safety and effectiveness of the roles and their contribution to multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

The conclusions of the review are set out in the final report.

This final report has been published alongside and informed by the:
- summary of responses to the Independent review of physician associates and anaesthesia associates: survey of healthcare professionals (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/independent-review-of-physician-associates-and-anaesthesia-associates-survey-of-healthcare-professionals) call for evidence
- National Institute for Health and Care Research Health and Social Care Workforce Policy Research Unit’s rapid review of the national and international research literature on physician associates and anaesthesia associates (https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/the-national-and-international-research-literature-on-physician-a)
- Patients Association’s report on patients’ views and experiences of physician associates (https://www.patients-association.org.uk/leng-review-report-patients-views-experiences-physician-associates/)
Child and maternal health profiles: October 2025 update
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Annual update of indicators related to pregnancy and birth outcomes, educational outcomes and school attendance.

The child and maternal health profiles provide an overview of child and maternal health and wellbeing. They are intended for use by local government and health service professionals to inform planning for health and associated services for local populations.

Indicators for the following topics have been updated in this release:
- under 18 conceptions and births
- smoking at the time of delivery
- multiple births, low birth weight and general fertility
- educational outcomes and attendance including for children with additional needs
In June 2025, we asked users for their views on specific changes we planned to make to these profiles based on the responses we received to a consultation about health and social care statistical outputs (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/health-and-social-care-statistical-outputs), delivered by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), including the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Office for National Statistics (ONS) and NHS England. We have made changes to the profiles following this exercise as part of this release. These are described in the Fingertips tool (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/documents/Indicator_revisions_post_HSCOutputs_Consultation_CMprofiles.ods).

Child health profile summary snapshot reports were last updated in 2023. There are no plans to update these reports in the future.

For queries about this publication email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Pesticide residues in food: quarterly monitoring results for 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Results from the quarterly monitoring programme to check UK grown and imported food for pesticide residues.

Quarterly results from the government’s monitoring programme to check UK grown and imported food for any pesticide residues.

The data from the monitoring programme is published on data.gov.uk (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/5d5028ef-9918-4ab7-8755-81f3ad06f308/pesticide-residues-in-food).

Contact the Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food

For further details on information contained in these reports, previous surveys or information concerning pesticide residues in food, contact:

Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Chemicals Regulation Division Mallard House Kings Pool Peasholme Green York YO1 7PX

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