theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Christmas saw anticipated rise in flu, latest UKHSA data shows
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

Public urged to prevent further ‘new year spread’ by following good hygiene and taking up 'final chance’ vaccines where still available

Latest data from the UK Health Security Agency shows the anticipated increase in flu activity over the festive season, as people are urged to protect themselves this New Year.

UKHSA’s COVID-19, influenza (flu), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and norovirus surveillance bulletin (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-report-published) shows that flu is now circulating at high levels, with positivity increasing to 29.5% in week 52, compared to 26.4% the previous week (51) and 21.7% in week 50.

The overall weekly hospital admission rate for influenza increased to 14.09 per 100,000 in week 52, compared with 10.69 per 100,000 the previous week (51) and 8.72 per 100,000 in week 50.

Vaccination offers the best protection against serious illness and hospitalisation, particularly for those who are vulnerable or elderly. While the national booking system for flu vaccination closed on 19 December, eligible groups are reminded that they can still book their vaccination through their GP surgery or local pharmacy where available. Flu is currently at high levels and often circulates for many weeks through the course of winter. Vaccination will provide those eligible with the best protection.

Professor Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Advisor at the UK Health Security Agency, said:

For many of us, the festive period is marked with parties and socialising with friends and family, meaning it’s not unusual to see an increase in flu at this time of year and this was anticipated. This is why we have been urging those eligible to take up a free flu vaccine. The good news if you did, is that you are less likely to be severely affected by flu. If you’re still offered a vaccine through local services, you should take it up as we could see high levels for some weeks still. This is particularly important if you’re a health and social care worker, as we know these services are under significant winter pressures right now.

If you have symptoms of flu or COVID-19 such as a high temperature, cough and feeling tired and achy, try to limit your contact with others, especially those who are vulnerable. If you have symptoms and need to leave the house, our advice remains that you should wear a face covering. Washing hands regularly and using and disposing tissues in bins can reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses.

UKHSA’s surveillance bulletin shows that COVID-19 levels decreased over the festive period, with RSV also decreasing. Although COVID-19 is currently circulating at low levels, this could change in the coming winter months. Vaccination against RSV is being offered for the first time to anyone who is 28 or more weeks pregnant, along with people aged 75 to 79 years.
The Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025:  impact assessment - RPC opinion (green-rated)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on The Department for Education's impact assessment (IA) in respect of the regulations

The regulations increase the maximum level of tuition fees that higher education (HE) providers can charge students studying undergraduate courses in the 2025/26 academic year. They also introduce new lower tuition fee limits for foundation years in classroom-based subjects, such as business, social science and humanities, in the 2025/26 academic year. The proposal would increase the maximum tuition fee (and loan) limits by forecast inflation (3.1%) for the academic year 2025/26. This will mean that the maximum tuition fee cap for full-time courses would rise from £9,250 to £9,535. This is intended to relieve financial difficulties for HE providers, without jeopardising access to higher education for those in disadvantaged groups and those who are more risk averse.

The IA (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukia/2025/12/pdfs/ukia_20250012_en.pdf) provides sufficient evidence and analysis to support the rationale for intervention and considers a reasonable range of options. It also provides a good quantification of the impact on business, individuals and the Exchequer. The IA estimates that the regulations will increase UK tuition fee income for HE providers by around £325 million in the academic year 2025/26. The IA estimates that around £200 million of the cost would fall on students, with the remainder incurred by government/taxpayers, based on an increase in the value of loan write-offs and interest subsidies.
Mr R Smith v Altrad Babcock Ltd: 1801815/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Smith v Altrad Babcock Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67caab07e607167cd31d8d57/1801815.24_Judgement_Robert_Smith_v_Altrad_Babcock_Ltd.pdf).
RSV immunisation for older adults and pregnant women: vaccine coverage in England
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Insights on the vaccine uptake and commentary on the RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccination programme for older adults and pregnant women.

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) adult vaccination programme was introduced in England in September 2024 as a single-dose vaccine for adults turning 75 years old, with a catch-up programme covering those up to 79 years of age.

The next monthly updates to these statistics are scheduled to be released on Thursday 24 April 2025.

The older adult programme forms part of a wider strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccination-programmes-letter/introduction-of-new-nhs-vaccination-programmes-against-respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv) to protect vulnerable populations, which includes vaccination of pregnant women to prevent severe RSV infection in infants.
Reporting adverse incidents: neurostimulators
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

For manufacturers reporting adverse incidents with neurostimulators under the vigilance system.

Guidance for manufacturers on reporting adverse incidents involving stimulators under the vigilance system.

To be read in conjunction with the guidelines on post-market surveillance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-devices-post-market-surveillance-requirements).
Witherslack Group 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 Witherslack Group 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 Witherslack Group 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 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.
Buckinghamshire:  Wynne Jones Centre
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Wynne Jones Centre, is a probation contact centre, within the South Central region.

Office address and contact details

2A Wynne Jones CentreWalton RoadAylesburyBuckinghamshireHP21 7RL

See map (https://consent.google.com/m?continue=https://xxx@xxx.xx,-xx-xxxx-xxxx,17z/data%3D!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4876f7b1d76aaaab:0xe414bc9aa9b2024a!8m2!3d51.814646!4d-0.8006473&gl=IE&m=0&pc=m&uxe=eomtm&cm=2&hl=en&src=1)

Office phone number: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times
- Monday, 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday, 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday, 9am to 7pm
- Thursday, 9am to 5pm
- Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Saturday, closed
- Sunday, closed
- Bank holidays, closed
Getting here

Find this probation contact centre, on a map (https://consent.google.com/m?continue=https://xxx@xxx.xx,-xx-xxxx-xxxx,17z/data%3D!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4876f7b1d76aaaab:0xe414bc9aa9b2024a!8m2!3d51.814646!4d-0.8006473&gl=IE&m=0&pc=m&uxe=eomtm&cm=2&hl=en&src=1).

Walking
- 15 minutes walk from Aylesbury bus station
- 17 minutes walk from Aylesbury railway station
To plan your journey by public transport

Please use West Midlands Network (https://www.tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journey/), Arriva Bus (https://www.arrivabus.co.uk) or Chiltern Railway (https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk) to plan your journey.

Parking
- limited visitor parking available
- street parking available
Accessibility facilities
- disabled access and disabled toilet
- assistance dogs are welcome
- there is disabled parking
- the building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement
Court Buildings

Find a court or tribunal building (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Local approved premises

See the list of approved premises in your area (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/south-central-approved-premises).

Problems and complaints

If you have any problems or complaints contact the office directly.

If you can’t resolve the problem directly, you can make a complaint to HM Prison and Probation Service (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/her-majestys-prison-and-probation-service/about/complaints-procedure).
ISA Support Services
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 ISA Support Services 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 ISA Support Services recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-Promoting the fact we are an armed forces-friendly organisation through our company literature, customer seminars, industry seminars, employee inductions, the ISA support services website and social media

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.
Bishopton PRU (Stockton-on-Tees): warning notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Warning notice to Atomix Education Trust in relation to Bishopton PRU.

Notice relating to: Bishopton PRU (https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/establishments/establishment/details/148601)

URN: 148601

Notice issued to: Atomix Educational Trust

Reason for issue: ‘requires significant improvement’ Ofsted judgement (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/22/148601)

DfE regional director: Katherine Cowell

Regional Director office: North East

Local authority: Stockton-on-Tees
Statistics at Skills England
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Skills England publishes statistics on skills supply and demand.

Find our statistics

Our statistics can be found and searched at the Skills England research and statistics page (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?organisations%5b%5d=skills-england&parent=skills-england) when Skills England publishes research or statistics.

You can also sign up to get email alerts for research and statistics on this page.

Standards for official statistics

Skills England’s official statistics follow the standards defined in the UK Statistics Authority Code of Practice for Official Statistics, Skills England standards for official statistics (/government/publications/skills-england-standards-for-official-statistics)

View statistics on :
- The Employer Skills survey (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/employer-skills-survey-2024)
- Occupations in Demand (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/occupations-in-demand-in-2024)
BIM45355 - Specific deductions: hire purchase: accountancy treatment
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)


The guidance in this section refers to FRS 102 Section 20 Leases.

Related standards under other frameworks are:

FRS 105 Section 15 Leases

IAS: IFRS 16 Leases (from 1 January 2019), which supersedes IAS 17 Leases

Old UK GAAP: SSAP 21 Accounting for Leases and Hire Purchase Contracts

If you have concerns regarding the accounting treatment of a hire purchase contract, seek advice from an HMRC Advisory Accountant.

FRS 102 Section 20 does not separately define a hire purchase contract. Such contracts are classified as either a finance lease or an operating lease according to their nature.

Most hire purchase contracts are of a financing nature. Generally, the option to purchase the asset is exercisable at below market value - often at a nominal amount - such that the hirer can be expected from the outset to take up the option. Under FRS 102 Section 20, such hire purchase contracts should be accounted for as a finance lease, see BLM13010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm13010) onwards. In commercial reality such a contract is one of sale and purchase of goods, the agreement is a means of financing the transaction, and the ‘hire’ (revenue expenditure) element of the payments is equivalent to ‘interest’ on the finance provided.

Less commonly, there are hire purchase contracts which are not of a financing nature. For example, the option to purchase may be exercisable at a relatively high price such that the hirer may not take it up. Under FRS 102 Section 20, such hire purchase contracts should be accounted for as an operating lease, see BLM10010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm10010).

For hire purchase contracts that are of a financing nature the accountancy treatment spreads the ’hire' or ’interest' element of the payments over the term of the agreement. The method used in accounts prepared in accordance with GAAP should be followed for tax purposes.

IFRS 16 has a single lessee accounting model that requires assets and liabilities arising from all but exempt lease agreements to be recognised on the balance sheet. The lessee will recognise an asset reflecting their right to use the leased asset for the lease term and a lease liability reflecting their obligation to make lease payments. Both the right-of-use asset and lease liability will be recognised at the commencement of the lease.

The right-of-use asset is depreciated, normally on a straight line basis, over the lease term. The interest on the lease liability is recognised so as to maintain a constant rate on the outstanding lease liability. Depreciation and interest on the lease liability are both recognised in the profit and loss account. Further guidance on IFRS 16 is available at BLM17000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm17000).
Future commercial contracts for DfT and partners
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Listing of upcoming Department for Transport (DfT) and associated bodies commercial contracts – known as the commercial pipeline – for which bidders may apply.

The commercial pipeline provides the potential commercial activities typically for the next 18 months to 5 years, between 2025 and 2030, with an anticipated procurement value of £2 million and over. This information is for reference only and this makes no commitment that:
- the requirements identified in the table will be procured
- the annual value of any contract will be as stated
- the timings of any future procurement exercises will be as stated
- these opportunities will be available to all suppliers
The application approach for these projects has not yet been determined.

Similar listings are available for Network Rail (https://www.networkrail.co.uk/industry-and-commercial/supply-chain/supplying-route-services/), HS2 (https://www.hs2.org.uk/supply-chain/) and National Highways (https://nationalhighways.co.uk/suppliers/becoming-a-supplier/).

We are changing the way we publish future commercial pipeline information. You can find information about new contracts governed by the Public Procurement Act 2023 on the Find a Tender service (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search).

We will continue to update the information on this page with future commercial pipeline under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. You will need to check both pages.

The listing is a requirement of The Sourcing Playbook (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-sourcing-and-consultancy-playbooks).
168 Caldy Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3BS: MAN/00EQ/OC9/2022/0001
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Northern Region Judge J Holbrook and Tribunal Member N Walsh Sitting on 6 March 2024

Read the full decision in 168 Caldy Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3BS: MAN/00EQ/OC9/2022/0001 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681c9260275cb67b18d870a7/MAN00EQOC920220001_Caldy_Road_Handforth.pdf)
Mr T Addo v Amazon UK Services Ltd: 6018435/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Addo v Amazon UK Services Ltd: 6018435/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684069a41d85c6606009cd52/Mr_T_Addo_v_Amazon_DME4_-_6018435-2024_-__Strike_Out_Judgment_.pdf).
MAPS Wireless 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 MAPS Wireless 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 MAPS Wireless 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
- 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.
Ms T Mclean v Hrafn Shetland Ltd: 4105554/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms T Mclean v Hrafn Shetland Ltd: 4105554/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d02e63f5520788b54eeedf/4105554.2022_-_Ms_T_Mclean_v_Hrafn_Shetland_Ltd_-_Judgment_Issued_20.01.2023.pdf).
Strengthening leading practice in the animals in science sector
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

We are gathering evidence related to leading practice in the animals in science sector.

The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) is reviewing how the animals in science sector currently develops, shares and uses leading practice for replacement, reduction and refinement (the 3Rs), and collecting evidence to inform its recommendations on how this culture might be improved.

As part of our evidence gathering, the ASC would like to hear from organisations with an interest in this field.

Send your feedback to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 5pm on Sunday 23 March 2025.
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Building Digital UK (BDUK) is helping to bring fast and reliable broadband and mobile coverage to hard-to-reach places across the UK - transforming people's lives and driving economic growth.

Who we are

We are responsible for the roll out of gigabit-capable broadband and the expansion of 4G mobile coverage in hard-to-reach areas of the UK. We work with suppliers and communities to ensure that people can access fast and reliable digital connectivity that can transform their lives.

We work closely with industry partners and local bodies to deliver our two overarching programmes: Project Gigabit and the Shared Rural Network.

Project Gigabit

Project Gigabit (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/project-gigabit-uk-gigabit-programme) is the government’s programme to enable hard-to-reach communities to access lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband. It targets homes and businesses that are not included in broadband suppliers’ plans, reaching parts of the UK that might otherwise miss out on getting the digital connectivity they need.

The government is committed to achieving nationwide gigabit coverage and expects 99% of premises to have access to a gigabit-capable connection by 2032.

We have signed dozens of local, regional and cross-regional contracts to support this nationwide rollout. These contracts are summarised on our Project Gigabit contracts page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/project-gigabit-contracts).

Shared Rural Network

Jointly funded by the government and the UK’s main mobile network operators, the Shared Rural Network is delivering new 4G coverage to places where there is either limited or no 4G coverage at all.

The public and private investment in a shared network of phone masts will significantly improve mobile coverage for an extra 280,000 premises and 16,000km of roads, and is driving increases in coverage across all four nations, with the biggest coverage improvements in rural parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Improvements in 4G coverage will mean more people can stay connected, shop online and stream entertainment on the go, wherever they are in the UK. It will also provide countless benefits for rural communities, from helping emergency services to save lives and tackle crime to boosting tourism and promoting more efficient and sustainable farming practices.

For more information on the SRN, visit the website (https://srn.org.uk/).
D S Jakku v CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children (operating as Young Lives v Cancer): 6003001/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D S Jakku v CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children (operating as Young Lives v Cancer): 6003001/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c5bf30b0bb6528ee866d24/Dalvir_Singh_Jakku_v_CLIC_Sargent_Cancer_Care_for_Children__operating_as_Young_Lives_v_Cancer__-_Judgment_-_6003001.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in D S Jakku v CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children (operating as Young Lives v Cancer): 6003001/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e114a870323a45fe6a6fa9/D_Singh_Jakku_v_Young_Lives_vs_Cancer_-_6003001.2024.pdf).
HM Courts and Tribunals Service Board meeting 18 June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Summary of Board meeting held on 18 June 2025.

The meeting discussed items including:
- Social Security and Child Support Venue – Wallace House, Stirling
- CEO Report
- Performance & Finance Updates
- Service Demand Forecast
- Independent Review of the Criminal Courts (IRCC) / Independent Sentencing Review (ISR): Assessment, Implications of the Spending Review Settlement Overview of the MoJ Planning Work
- Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) – Quarterly Report
- Risk Reporting and Risk Appetite
- HMCTS Data Quality Programme
Using the new Civil Service Jobs for candidates
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

Guidance and advice for users of the new Civil Service Jobs beta service.

Civil Service Jobs is changing

The new Civil Service Jobs search (https://www.beta.civilservicejobs.gov.uk/) is now in private beta. It’s still being tested and improved but you will be able to try:
- searching for jobs
- setting up alerts
- creating an account
You will be able to change back to the current service at any time.

While we are running the current and new service at the same time, there may be some issues on the new service:
- Job adverts may be missing attachments or have content in a different place place.
- Job adverts may sometimes appear twice in the job search.
- If you set up job alerts in the current and new service, you’ll receive emails for both.
Give us feedback on the new service using our feedback form (https://cabinetofficeinsight.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1zgWt9uaR4IIpoy).

More help

Use our support form (https://www.beta.civilservicejobs.gov.uk/contact) if:
- you are having technical issues with Civil Service Jobs
- you want to ask question about a job
- you want to give feedback about Civil Service Jobs
The Warrior Within Project UK CIC
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 Warrior Within Project UK CIC 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 Warrior Within Project UK CIC 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.
10 Castle Road,Southall,Middlesex,UB2 4QE: LON/00AJ/F77/2024/0270
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr Waterhouse FRICS and Mr J Francis QPM on Date 21 November 2024

Read the full decision in 10 Castle Road,Southall,Middlesex,UB2 4QE: LON/00AJ/F77/2024/0270 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674de536eb52380f5456af9e/Decision_-_10_Castle_Road__Southall_UB2_4QE.pdf). Read the reasons in 10 Castle Road,Southall,Middlesex,UB2 4QE: LON/00AJ/F77/2024/0270 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674de540d1ab8280db56af95/Reasons_-_Decision_-_10_Castle_Road__Southall_UB2_4QE.pdf).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Patek Philippe International Holdings Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Decision for applicant Patek Philippe Salon Limited against registration number 16025879, applicant successful.

Application number 5271

Applicant Patek Philippe Salon Limited objected to the name used by Patek Philippe International Holdings Limited 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 9 June 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Patek Philippe International Holdings Limited is changed to 16025879, Ltd.
Transport hazard summary: wildfire
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Helps UK transport industry understand and mitigate wildfire-related hazards.

This summary identifies some of the main risks to transport associated with wildfires, such as damage to infrastructure, disruption to services and threats to health and safety. It also provides advice to help mitigate and plan for these risks.

Direct impacts from wildfires include:
- destruction of infrastructure from heat and flames
- disruption due to smoke, which can cause a risk to health and reduce visibility
This forms part of the Transport hazards summaries series (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/transport-hazard-summaries), which helps organisations understand hazards that can impact UK transport.
Mr I Raja v Smokeball UK: 2310206/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Raja v Smokeball UK: 2310206/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692046fecf3db184075cfd96/Mr_I_Raja_v_Smokeball_Uk_-_2310206-2024_-_SO_UDL_only.pdf).
Miss J Browne v Serco Group plc: 1305639/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss J Browne v Serco Group plc: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b1d76a8cdfb0ccdb8e107/Miss_J_Browne_v_Serco_Group_Plc_-_1305639_2023_-_Strike_Out.pdf).
Changes to standard rules permits for medium combustion plant and specified generators
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

We want your views on our proposals to change the standard rules permits medium combustion plant and specified generators.

We are proposing to:
- remove specific standard rules sets which are currently underused
- correct errors in tables in other standard rules
- add gas oil substitutes and hydrogen as a fuel
- remove the restriction on caps and cowls and horizontal stacks
The consultation is your opportunity to share insights, raise concerns or highlight unintended consequences that we might not have considered. This should lead to better informed decisions, more robust risk assessments and improved environmental and health protections.
VATREVCON45000 - Compliance issues: How to determine whether a transaction falls within the reverse charge
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)


Is the payment within the scope of the Construction Industry Scheme? - If NO, then normal VAT rules apply. - If YES:

Are both the supplier and the customer VAT registered (or required to be)? - If NO, then normal VAT rules apply. - If YES:

Is the supply zero-rated? - If YES, then there is no VAT to be reverse charged; the normal VAT rules apply and there are no special invoicing arrangements. - If NO:

Is it a supply of staff by an employment business (and not a ‘labour-only’ supply of construction services)? - If YES, then normal VAT rules apply. - If NO:

Has the customer correctly notified the supplier that it is an end user (or intermediary)? - If YES, then normal VAT rules apply. - If NO, then the reverse charge applies.
DfT issues warning about scam text messages asking people to pay fines
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

People receiving text messages claiming to be from DfT should not click on any links or share financial details.

The Department for Transport is aware of text messages claiming to be from the department asking people to pay fines for outstanding traffic tickets.

This is a scam and was not sent by the department.

Do not click on the link or share personal and financial details.

If you have received this text or a similar one, please report it to the National Cyber Security Centre at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or by forwarding it for free to 7726.

Further advice on how to avoid and report internet scams and phishing (https://www.gov.uk/report-suspicious-emails-websites-phishing) is available on GOV.UK.
Mr O Ahmad v West London NHS Trust: 3309429/2023 and 3305756/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Ahmad v West London NHS Trust: 3309429/2023 and 3305756/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67659ab6be7b2c675de30984/Mr_Ousman_Ahmad_-_v_-_West_London_NHS_Trust_-__3309429-2023___3305756-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr O Ahmad v West London NHS Trust: 3309429/2023 and 3305756/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b1e0cfb59a222d4f1736c/Mr_O_Ahmad_v_West_London_NHS_Trust_3309429.2023___other_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr O Ahmad v West London NHS Trust: 3309429/2023 and 3305756/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d53ab62b2e559cbd752db/Mr_O_Ahmad_v_West_London_NHS_Trust_3309429.2023___Other_2nd_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Mr K Najib v The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust: 6000216/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Najib v The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust: 6000216/2025 - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69286bbb9c1eda2cdf034209/Mr_K_Najib_v_The_Royal_Wolverhampton_NHS_Trust_6000216.2025.pdf).
Exyte-Hargreaves
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 Exyte-Hargreaves 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 Exyte-Hargreaves 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
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.
Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2.1: process evaluation report
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Process evaluation report of Wave 2.1 of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, covering evidence on scheme launch and delivery as of July 2024.

Wave 2.1 of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (£778 million) is a grant funding scheme for social housing landlords to install energy efficiency and low carbon heating measures in social homes in England. The scheme launched in March 2023.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero commissioned IFF Research in a consortium with Technopolis and the Building Research Establishment to evaluate the scheme.

This process evaluation report draws on quantitative and qualitative data to assess how effectively Wave 2.1 was implemented and delivered as of July 2024.

The case study published alongside this report illustrates the support provided by the Technical Assistance Facility Bridge to social housing landlords to develop their bids for Wave 2.1.

The technical annex to this report covers the evaluation methodology in more detail.
Ms Q v Stoke on Trent City Council: 1301356/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms Q v Stoke on Trent City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment on Liability (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65df41e3cf7eb16adff57f5a/Ms_Q_V_Stoke-on-Trent_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms Q v Stoke on Trent City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6697dd68ab418ab055592781/Ms_Q_v_Stoke_on_Trent_City_Council_-_1301356_2022_-_Remedy.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms Q v Stoke on Trent City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679234bbde39a2da43572d1c/Ms_Q_vs__Stoke_on_Trent_City_Council_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms Q v Stoke on Trent City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6797b277cfd3deafa04fdeb8/Ms_Q_V_Stoke_on_Trent_City_Council_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Corrected_Judgment.pdf).
Civil Service people surveys
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This collection brings together all documents relating to Civil Service people surveys.

The annual Civil Service People Survey looks at civil servants’ attitudes to, and experience of working in government departments. Below you’ll find links to the People Survey benchmark results and organisation-level reports.

You can find out more about the People Survey by visitingThe Civil Service People Survey Hub (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/civil-service-people-survey-hub)
Malmesbury Primary School: 13 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

The schools adjudicator’s admissions variation decision about Malmesbury Primary School.

Decision reference: VAR2534

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements for September 2025 – approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Merton

Admission authority: London Borough of Merton Council
Mr I Kinner v Kone plc: 2305473/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Kinner v Kone plc: 2305473/2023 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69132bba8c90b927c818ad78/Iain_Kinner_v_Kone_PLC_-_2305473-2023_Judgment_25-Sep-24.pdf).