theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (LAD) and Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) release, June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (LAD) and Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) schemes in England.

This release includes measures installed under the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (GHG LAD) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-homes-grant-local-authority-delivery-scheme-entering-a-bid) and Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-the-sustainable-warmth-competition) schemes.

The statistical release includes analysis on:
- measures installed
- homes upgraded
- installation rates
- installations by region, local authority and parliamentary constituency
- carbon, bill and energy savings
- changes in Energy Performance Certificate
As part of the scheme monitoring, the analysis is shown by geographical region. The scheme covers England only. Data provided in the monthly release is 2 months in arrears.

These statistics are provisional and are subject to future revisions.

For further information or questions about these statistics, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Electricity licence exemptions
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

This series brings together all documents relating to Electricity licence exemptions

Exemption limits are given in the Electricity (Class Exemptions from the Requirement for a Licence) Order 2001 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3270/contents/made). This rules that operators need to determine if they meet the Order’s requirements to qualify for an exemption.

The Electricity Act also allows the Secretary of State to make certain new generation plants (above 50MW) exempt even if they do not qualify for class exemption,
R Davey v Learning Curve Group: 3307569/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R Davey v Learning Curve Group: 3307569/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6790bc7443f931eea1a34d9b/R_Davey_v_Learning_Curve_Group_3307569.2023_FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
A Alkharsan v TRNW Ltd: 2404731/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Alkharsan v TRNW Ltd: 2404731/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6d77f68a61757838d2253/A_Alkharsan_v_TRNW_Ltd_-_2404731_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Procurement at Forestry Commission
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

The Commercial Services team is responsible for sourcing the Forestry Commission’s requirements, supporting contract management and managing contract terms and suppliers.

Contract opportunities

We are keen to offer under-represented businesses, such as small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary and community sector organisations the same opportunities to compete for our contracts as other qualified suppliers.

We publicise our procurements on the following websites:
- Forestry Commission procurement portal (https://app.panacea-software.com/forestrycommission/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2Fforestrycommission%2F): browse our tender opportunities (https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Public/TenderOpportunities.aspx) (you need to register to tender)
- Find a Tender (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search): the UK’s public procurement e-notification system
Terms and conditions

Suppliers should always refer to the specific terms and conditions issued as part of a tender exercise.

Modern Slavery Statement

Read our Modern Slavery Statement (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68930909f15b237bf66109c8/Modern_Slavery_Statement_24-25.pdf) (PDF, 176 KB, 5 pages).

Further information

Read procurement information for Forest Research (https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/about-us/procurement/).

Read procurement information for Forestry England (https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/current-tenders), including all other parts of the Forestry Commission.
Mr V Harris v Champneys Eastwell Ltd: 2301717/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr V Harris v Champneys Eastwell Ltd: 2301717/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b987d0cc8356c3c882aab6/Mr_Vernon_Harris_v_Champneys_Eastwell_Limited_2301717-2025_Judgment.pdf).
C Bradley-Meichan v Major Recruitment Ltd: 4100001/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Bradley-Meichan v Major Recruitment Ltd: 4100001/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6850372877c424182b0c4ec3/4100001.2025_-_Craig_Bradley-Meichan_v_Major_Recruitment_Ltd_-_OPH_Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Kingfisher report and safety flyer published
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Man overboard from a fishing vessel approximately 30 nautical miles east-north-east of Wick, Scotland, with the loss of 1 life.

Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the fatal man overboard from the fishing vessel Kingfisher (DH 110), approximately 30 nautical miles east-north-east of Wick, Scotland on 12 July 2024.

Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents, Andrew Moll OBE, said:

There has been a long and largely successful campaign to encourage the wearing of personal flotation devices at sea. It is therefore extremely regrettable that a deckhand’s PFD played a part in this tragic accident.

Industry guidance encourages fishing vessel owners/operators to identify the most suitable means of mitigating the risks from fishing operations. It is important to recognise that PFDs promote survival when in the water, but they do not prevent crew from falling or being pulled overboard by the fishing gear. Depending on the activity being undertaken, personal protective equipment such as safety harnesses and tethers may be needed to prevent someone going overboard.

The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened, subsequent actions taken and recommendations. (https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/man-overboard-from-fishing-vessel-kingfisher-dh-110-with-the-loss-of-1-life)

A safety flyer to the fishing industry (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/are-you-assessing-risk-before-during-and-after-modifications) has also been produced with this report.

Media enquiries (telephone only)

Media enquiries during office hours xx-xxxx-xxxx

Media enquiries out of hours xx-xxxx-xxxx
Ms G Garratt v Helix 22 Ltd (In administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305878/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms G Garratt v Helix 22 Ltd (In administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305878/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c07bc1b0bb6528ee866bdf/Ms_G_Garratt_v_Helix_22_Limited__In_administration__and_other_3305878-2024.pdf)

Read the full decision in Ms G Garratt v Helix 22 Ltd (In administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305878/2024 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842d2b84d039a010411f035/Ms_G_Garratt__v_Helix_22_Limited__In_administration___and_other__3305878.2024__Certificate_of_correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms G Garratt v Helix 22 Ltd (In administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305878/2024 - Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842d2ee4d039a010411f036/Ms_G_Garratt__v_Helix_22_Limited__In_administration___and_other__3305878.2024__Corrected_Judgment.pdf).
Black Diamond Security 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 Black Diamond Security 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 Black Diamond Security 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:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Complaints page for the British High Commission in Kingston.

Complaints procedure

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

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

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

Customer Interaction TeamConsular DirectorateRoom WH4.36Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH

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

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

Customer research

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

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

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

Passports

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

Visas

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

Or if you have a query, question or feedback on visas from Kingston please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
Implementation and enforcement of the Online Safety Act: follow up letter from DSIT Secretary of State to Ofcom
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

A follow up letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes.

Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology has written a second letter to Dame Melanie Dawes on implementation and enforcement of the Online Safety Act.

Read her first letter sent on 27 October 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/implementation-and-enforcement-of-the-online-safety-act-letter-from-dsit-secretary-of-state-to-ofcom).
UK net zero transition: investment opportunities
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

This investor prospectus outlines where and how investors can support the UK’s net zero transition.

This investor prospectus outlines where and how investors can support the UK’s net zero transition by highlighting policy-backed, high-impact investment opportunities.

It was published as part of the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/carbon-budget-and-growth-delivery-plan-2025).
Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme: Strengthening gender in investment policy reforms in Tanzania
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

This briefing note is aimed at supporting the Government of Tanzania to strengthen economic inclusion within the country’s reforms aimed at foreign and domestic investment.

The review aims to inform discussions on Tanzania Vision 2050 and sector plans, emphasising gender equality in investment reform. This is linked to job creation for women, boosting economic growth, living standards, and social outcomes. Indirectly, it can attract further investment and enhance gender equality outcomes.
UK National Statement for the Special Session on Sudan
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

National Statement for the Special Session on Sudan. Delivered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister for International Development and Africa.

Mr President,

We are appalled by the violence and specific targeting of civilians in the fall of El Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces. The reporting is horrific: ethnically motivated killings, executions, starvation and rape as a weapon of war.

These are not isolated incidents. Ongoing impunity, and reticence from the international community means the conflict in Sudan is now the largest humanitarian crisis of the 21st century.

Civilians are experiencing famine and famine-like conditions across Sudan. Both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continue to obstruct assistance from reaching the over 30 million people who are in need.

The UK has announced an additional £5 million in humanitarian support, bringing our total this year to £125 million.

But aid is not enough. The guns must fall silent. We need a renewed push for peace, a ceasefire backed by global cooperation through the Quad and the UN.

Mr President, there must be accountability and that is not possible without facts. The Fact-Finding Mission is pivotal to establishing the facts surrounding the crimes committed in El Fasher, in order for perpetrators to be held to account.

I urge this Council to show the Sudanese people that they are not forgotten.

Thank you.
Miss J Monk v Nordeez Holding Ltd: 3313083/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss J Monk v Nordeez Holding Ltd: 3313083/2023 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b2bb902662c6f8ec2443e/Miss_J_Monk_v_Nordeez_Holding_Ltd_3313083.2023_Rule_22_Judgment.pdf).
Mr A Cunliffe v Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd: 2406823/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Cunliffe v Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd: 2406823/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b3291dd15c152ea555be20/Mr_A_Cunliffe_v_Suez_Recycling_and_Recovery_UK_Limited_2406823_2023_.pdf).
C Garner v Kings Hill School and Kent County Council: 2306493/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Garner v Kings Hill School and Kent County Council: 2306493/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0d8ebf5d433238a14c6a0/C_Garner_-v-_Kings_Hill_School__Kent_County_Council_2306493-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_11.10.25.pdf).
NMWM06130 - Specific occupations and special groups: gangmaster supplied labour
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)


The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority was set up by The Gangmasters Licensing Act 2004 and Immigration Act 2016. It aims to curb the exploitation of workers in the agriculture, forestry, horticulture, food processing and packaging and shellfish gathering industries. From 6 April 2006 labour providers in these sectors need to apply for a Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority licence from the Gangmaster's and Labour Abuse Authority to enable them to operate legally within the United Kingdom.

One of the conditions for obtaining and retaining a licence from the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority is that the labour provider fulfils their obligations to pay at least the National Minimum Wage, in that “The worker is paid at least the National or Agriculture Minimum Wage, taking into account the rules on accommodation offset.”

Whilst it is unlawful for an unregistered gangmaster to supply a worker the arrangements with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority does not affect the legality of any contractual relationship between the worker and the gangmaster or between the worker and a third party. A worker will be able to rely on his contractual right to receive at least the National Minimum Wage from whoever is responsible for paying his wages, regardless of whether the gangmaster is registered or not.

A number of government departments liaise to ensure businesses meet the licensing standards and conditions, including:
- HM Revenue & Customs (NMWM02030 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-minimum-wage-manual/nmwm02030))
- Home Office - UK Visas and Immigration
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Health and Safety Executive
- Department for Business and Trade (NMWM02020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-minimum-wage-manual/nmwm02020)).
Most workers supplied by gangmasters are likely to be agricultural workers (NMWM06020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-minimum-wage-manual/nmwm06020)). Under no circumstances are compliance officers to investigate whether a gangmaster is licensed or not. However, if a compliance officer becomes aware of an employer who appears to be operating as an unlicensed gangmaster they should advise the National Minimum Wage Central Information Unit (NMWM02040 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-minimum-wage-manual/nmwm02040)).
CTM03930 - Small profits rate: financial year 2023 onwards: no associated companies: accounting period less than 12 months
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)


CTA10/S18D (4)

Where the accounting period is less than twelve months, the upper and lower limits are reduced proportionately.

For example, Company X with profits of £55,000 has a 9-month accounting period of 1 January 2024 to 30 September 2024. The upper and lower limits applicable to this company will be:

Upper limit = £250,000 x 9/12 = £187,500

Lower limit = £50,000 x 9/12 = £37,500

(Note that strictly the calculation should be carried out by reference to the number of days in the short AP rather than months).

The CT due on its profits is calculated as follows:

The profits fall above the lower limit so they are chargeable at the main rate with marginal relief

£55,000 x 25% = £13,750

Less marginal relief

3/200 x (£187,500 - £55,000) = £1,987.50

CT liability = £13,750 - £1,987.50 = £11,762.50
Ms K Stevenson v Home Office: 6019129/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K Stevenson v Home Office: 6019129/2024 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b245dc22e4ed8b05184b0/Karen_Stevenson_v_Home_Office_-_6019129-2024.pdf).
Mr D York v Bakers Waste: 6001948/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D York v Bakers Waste: 6001948/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6698ffacab418ab0555927fc/Mr_D_York_v_Bakers_Waste_6001948.2023_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D York v Bakers Waste: 6001948/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b05143fef950b0909c1772/Daniel_York_v_Bakers_Waste_6001948.2023_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
CDS Declaration and Customs Clearance Request Instructions (UK Trade Tariff: volume 3 for CDS)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Find the guidance, codes and procedures to use when importing or exporting goods when using the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).

This collection brings together guidance, code lists and declaration category data sets to use when making a declaration on the Customs Declaration Service.

You can use the UK Integrated Online Tariff (https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/find_commodity?_ga=2.120998472.1964907237.1668435842-1880702446.xx-xxxx-xxxx) or the Northern Ireland Online Tariff (https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/xi/sections) to search for import and export commodity codes as well as the tax, duty and licenses that apply to your goods.

Simplified Process for Internal Market Movements (SPIMM) and UK Carrier (UKC) Scheme

Find guidance, codes and procedures to use for Simplified Process for Internal Market Movements (SPIMM) and UK Carrier (UKC) Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/simplified-process-for-internal-market-movements-spimm-and-uk-carrier-ukc-scheme-cds-declaration-and-customs-clearance-request-instructions) when using the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
Growing the market for low carbon industrial products: policy framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

We're seeking views on policy options for growing the market for low carbon industrial products, including steel and concrete.

Update: 10 September 2025

We have extended the consultation closing date to 29 September 2025 (from 15 September).

The government is consulting on a framework to deliver the guidance, tools, and levers to help buyers identify and compare lower carbon industrial products, with an initial focus on the steel, cement, and concrete sectors.

These policies will enable buyers (including public bodies who have substantial purchasing power) to make informed choices through better information on the carbon content of industrial goods. An increased demand signal should drive the growth and mobilisation of ‘green’ investment and ultimately lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
Sustainable Criminal Justice Solutions 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 Sustainable Criminal Justice Solutions 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 Sustainable Criminal Justice Solutions 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 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.
Mrs S O’Neill v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2303442/2024 and others
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S O’Neill v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2303442/2024 and others - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691df55e0dcbf6343e9a2a82/Mrs_S_O_Neill_v_The_Commissioner_of_Police_of_the_Metropolis_2303442-2024_2303929-2024___2306600-2024_-_Judgment_20-Oct-25.pdf).
Border Force outsmarts criminal gangs to seize one tonne of cocaine
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

Border Force has seized £72 million worth of cocaine following a tense operation that risked a huge compensation bill had their search proved unsuccessful.

Criminal gangs had hidden more than one tonne of deadly drugs from South America inside two industrial generators valued at £720,000.

The seizure, which took place at London Gateway, shows how organised crime groups are using ever more sophisticated methods to evade detection.

Smugglers would have known Border Force faced paying out hundreds of thousands of pounds had they damaged the combined 40 tonnes of equipment without detecting anything.

Despite these increasingly common tactics, experienced officers acted on strong intelligence to strike a significant blow against the criminal networks.

Home Office Minister Mike Tapp said:

Vile drug smugglers thought the threat of a huge damages bill would scare Border Force off intercepting this deadly cocaine haul.

Our first-class officers were one step ahead, using their experience and nous to cost criminal gangs £72 million.

Under our Plan for Change, we continue to work with international partners to secure our borders and prevent dangerous drugs from inflicting misery on our streets.

Following Border Force’s seizure earlier this year, the National Crime Agency investigated the case and a suspect has since been charged.

The prosecution comes as cocaine-related deaths in England and Wales rose by 31% between 2022 and 2023 and is just one recent example of criminals using fear of financial sanctions to deter law enforcement.

On 29 August, a shipment of highly valuable solar water heaters weighing over a tonne arrived from Mexico. Upon inspection officers seized over 100kg of methamphetamine with a street value of £8 million. Drugs have also been found hidden in crane arms.

Despite the smuggling gangs’ new tactics, Border Force is set for another record-breaking year for cocaine seizures – with officers using intelligence and technology more than ever.

In June, officers seized 2.4 tonnes of cocaine worth £100 million from a vessel travelling from South America. This was the sixth largest detection on record.
Andy King
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Andy King joined Companies House in September 2025 as Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales. Before joining Companies House, Andy was Chief Operating Officer at Defence Business Services (DBS) within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) where he was also Head of the Operational Delivery profession. He has also held senior roles at the Rural Payments Agency within the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), the Environment Agency and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Andy started his career at the Home Office where he was also seconded to a development agency.

Andy King joined Companies House in September 2025 as Chief Executive and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales.

Before joining Companies House, Andy was Chief Operating Officer at Defence Business Services (DBS) within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) where he was also Head of the Operational Delivery profession. He has also held senior roles at the Rural Payments Agency within the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), the Environment Agency and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Andy started his career at the Home Office where he was also seconded to a development agency.
Keith McMahon
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Mr Keith McMahon MBE has been the Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana since June 2022.  As a career diplomat, Keith has a wide range of overseas experience. Prior to Ghana, he was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Khartoum. Other postings have included Zambia, Armenia, Greece and the USA. In the UK, Mr Keith McMahon has worked as the Desk Officer for China, the Democratic Republic of Congo/Rwanda/Burundi and was Deputy Director of Operations (2016 to 2019). From 2014 to 2016, Keith took a short career break and spent 2 years working for Chevron, one of the world’s largest energy companies. As Deputy High Commissioner in Ghana, Keith deals with the full spectrum of Ghana and West Africa issues. Keeping the plates spinning is often described as the main role of the Deputy High Commissioner. Social media links Keith McMahon on X

Mr Keith McMahon MBE has been the Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana since June 2022. As a career diplomat, Keith has a wide range of overseas experience. Prior to Ghana, he was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Khartoum. Other postings have included Zambia, Armenia, Greece and the USA.

In the UK, Mr Keith McMahon has worked as the Desk Officer for China, the Democratic Republic of Congo/Rwanda/Burundi and was Deputy Director of Operations (2016 to 2019). From 2014 to 2016, Keith took a short career break and spent 2 years working for Chevron, one of the world’s largest energy companies.

As Deputy High Commissioner in Ghana, Keith deals with the full spectrum of Ghana and West Africa issues. Keeping the plates spinning is often described as the main role of the Deputy High Commissioner.

Social media links
- Keith McMahon on X (https://twitter.com/keithd1mcm)
Forensic Science Regulator draft code of practice 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

This code of practice concerns the performance of forensic science activities in England and Wales.

The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021 requires the Regulator to prepare and publish a code of practice about the performance of forensic science activities in England and Wales. Version 2 of the code builds on version 1 which came into force in October 2023, and has been presented to the UK Parliament pursuant to section 3(3)(b) of the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021.

A draft code (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/forensic-science-code-of-practice-version-2) was published for consultation in February 2024.

View version 1 of the Forensic Science Regulator code of practice, explanatory memorandum and impact assessment (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250312203139/https:/www.gov.uk/government/publications/forensic-science-regulator-code-of-practice) on the National Archives website.

We are aware this PDF publication may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing this so that we can fix it.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Ramsec 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 Ramsec 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 Ramsec 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Ramsec will always seek to employ veterans/service leavers to utilise their unique skills Ramsec will support its veterans and continue to invest in their education within its employment

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.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mrs Tatiana Wanietikina
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mrs Tatiana Wanietikina

Teacher reference number: 1755533

Teacher’s date of birth: 18 August 1987

Location teacher worked: London, England

Date of professional conduct panel: 21 November 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mrs Tatiana Wanietikina formerly employed in London, England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Employer skills survey 2024: Scotland results
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

National, regional and local level results for Scotland from the employer skills survey 2024.

Survey findings for Scotland at national, regional and local levels.

Findings for other areas of the UK are on employer skills survey 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/employer-skills-survey-2024).

Underlying data sets will soon be available through the UK Data Service (https://www.ukdataservice.ac.uk/).
Flat 306 Olympic House 12 Somerford Grove, London N16 7TY : LON/00AM/HMF/2021/0288
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

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

Read Full Decision in Flat 306 Olympic House 12 Somerford Grove, London N16 7TY_LON-00AM-HMF-2021-0288 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cf1f8c9e1670eb1afaa66e/Flat_306_Olympic_House_12_Somerford_Grove__London_N16_7TY_LON-00AM-HMF-2021-0288.pdf)
Bird flu: near Evercreech, Frome and East Somerset, Somerset (AIV 2025/60)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds on 28 August 2025.

Case information

22 September 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activity and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Evercreech, Frome and East Somerset, Somerset (AIV 2025/60), the 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been revoked.

28 August 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Evercreech, Frome and East Somerset, Somerset (AIV 2025/60). A 3km captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone has been declared surrounding the premises. The affected birds on the premises have been humanely culled.

Download a copy of the revocation of a captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d12b5cb6c608ff9421b10f/Revocation_of_CBMZ_AIV_2025.60.pdf)

This revokes and replaces:

Download a copy of the declaration of a captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b0a2cc23468ce937e0e96f/Captive_Bird__Monitoring__Controlled_Zone_DPR_2025_128_AIV_2025_60.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d).
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences).
Case number: AIV 2025/60
Port freight quarterly statistics: October to December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled by UK major ports for October to December 2024.

From December 2023, we have discontinued PORT0501 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/port-and-domestic-waterborne-freight-statistics-port#quarterly-trends) from the quarterly port freight statistics due to low user engagement. PORT0501 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/port-and-domestic-waterborne-freight-statistics-port#quarterly-trends) presented tonnage and unit totals at the national level as indices. National level tonnage and unit totals will remain available in PORT0502 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/port-and-domestic-waterborne-freight-statistics-port#quarterly-trends).

We continue to welcome any feedback on any aspect of the port freight statistics.

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

When comparing October to December 2024 with October to December 2023 through UK major ports (PORT0502) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67585a9f2f406dd58b13b9a0/port0502.ods):

total freight tonnage increased by 4% to 108.3 million tonnes

inward tonnage increased by 5% to 73 million tonnes

outward tonnage increased by 3% to 35.3 million tonnes

total volume of unitised traffic increased by 2% to 5 million units

inward units increased by 3% to 2.7 million units

outward units increased by 1% to 2.3 million units

When comparing the rolling year to December 2024 with December 2023 through UK major ports:

total tonnage decreased by 1% to 422.8 million tonnes

total volume of unitised traffic increased by 2% to 21.1 million units

Detailed final annual statistics for 2024 will be published in summer 2025. Annual trends can be explored using our maritime statistics dashboard (https://maps.dft.gov.uk/maritime-statistics/index.html).

Further information about these statistics is available, including:
- background information (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/maritime-and-shipping-statistics-information#port-freight-statistics-information) on quarterly port freight statistics
- notes and definitions (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/maritime-and-shipping-statistics-information#port-freight-statistics-information) for all port freight statistics
Contact us

Maritime and shipping statistics

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

Media enquiries xx-xxxx-xxxx

To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/DfTstats).
Habitat creation and restoration Environment Act target delivery plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to habitat creation and restoration.

The Environment Act target delivery plan for habitat creation and restoration.

The Environment Act 2021 set out a series of legally binding statutory targets to significantly improve the natural environment and leave it in a better state for future generations.

To ensure progress, the Environment Act requires that each statutory target has at least one interim target set in the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) which covers the 5 years from publication of the latest revision of the EIP.
Application to be accompanied by an emotional support animal
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Use this form if you want permission to have an emotional support animal with you during a hearing in a criminal court.

This form is for use with the Criminal Procedure Rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rules-and-practice-directions-2020), Part 18: measures to help a witness or defendant to give evidence or otherwise participate.
County Lines Programme data
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Annual data on outcomes of the Home Office's County Lines Programme since July 2024.

To deliver our pledge to halve knife crime in the next decade and take back our streets, it is crucial that we tackle the gangs that lure children and young people into crime and run county lines through violence and exploitation.

Through the County Lines Programme, we are targeting exploitative drug dealing gangs whilst breaking the organised crime groups behind this trade. It also provides specialist support for children and young people to escape county lines and child criminal exploitation.

This annual data covers line closures, arrests and safeguarding referrals since July 2024.

For an overview of the results of the activity of the County Lines Programme since its launch in November 2019, see the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/timeline/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/home-offices-county-lines-programme-data).
WECA: CRSTS annual report 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

West of England Combined Authority's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) annual report for 2023 to 2024.

This document provides a progress update on West of England Combined Authority’s (WECA) City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) programme between 2023 to 2024.

WECA submitted this report to DfT in May 2024, before the change of government and significant updates to the CRSTS programmes.

CRSTS provides funding for local transport networks to 8 city regions across England through 5-year settlements. See CRSTS: confirmed delivery plans and funding allocations (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/city-region-sustainable-transport-settlements-confirmed-delivery-plans-and-funding-allocations) for more information.