theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
The Ely Centre
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 Ely Centre 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 Ely Centre 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
We also pledge the following:

Provide specialist psychological and therapeutic services to those injured and bereaved. Provide welfare, pension and benefit advice services to those injured and bereaved.

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.
Recovered appeal: Great Sike Road, Old Malton, Malton, YO17 6SB (ref: 3342002 - 25 February 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal for the installation and operation of a solar farm and battery energy storage system with associated infrastructure including substation, access tracks, pole mounted CCTV, fencing and landscaping for a period of 40 years.
ERSM165215 - International from 6 April 2025: ascertaining chargeable and unchargeable foreign securities income - from 6 April 2025: Not s26A employees
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


s41H, Chapter 5B of Part 2 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (ITEPA)

s41H(3) Chapter 5B ITEPA says that if any part of the relevant period is within a tax year to which subsection (4) applies (ERSM162625 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-related-securities/ersm162625)), the Securities Income treated as accruing in that part of the period is “foreign”. This is subject to s41I ITEPA, which applies where the employee has one or more associated employments with UK duties.

For any part of the relevant period on or after 6 April 2025, income apportioned to any part of the relevant period in which the employee would previously have met the requirements of s41H(4) ITEPA will no longer be considered Foreign Securities Income.

Therefore, the income will not be deducted from the Securities Income in the calculation at s41F(3) ITEPA and instead will be considered Securities Income.

Please see the example at ERSM165238 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-related-securities/ersm165238).
Regulatory Article (RA) 2115: aircraft commanders
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

RA covering responsibilities of and aircraft commander and the authority of an aircraft commander.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Export reptiles, amphibians and insects to Thailand: certificate 8883
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Apply online to export reptiles, amphibians and insects to Thailand

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d9ad2b4ba412c67701edc7/8883NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export reptiles, amphibians and insects to Thailand: EHC 8883 , version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d9ad235bad4b1a7f01eda6/8883EHC_V1.pdf).

2. Apply online

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

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8883EHC)

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

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

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

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d9ad2b4ba412c67701edc7/8883NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export reptiles, amphibians and insects to Thailand: EHC 8883 , version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d9ad235bad4b1a7f01eda6/8883EHC_V1.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
The UK remains determined to work with partners to end conflict-related sexual violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Women, Peace and Security.

President, conflict-related sexual violence shatters lives and undermines peace.

Impunity remains the norm, and resources to support survivors are increasingly stretched.

We heard from Ms Ahmed about the scale and brutality of this violence in Sudan.

We call on the warring parties to comply with their Jeddah commitments and cooperate with investigations by both the International Criminal Court and the UN-mandated Fact-Finding Mission.

Heightened conflict in eastern DRC has caused an unprecedented spike in sexual violence.

Mass displacement and food insecurity have left women and girls vulnerable to forced prostitution as a means of survival.

In Ukraine, there is mounting evidence of Russian-perpetrated sexual violence against both civilians and detainees.

UN reports suggest more than 2 in 3 detainees are affected.

We have seen reporting of sexual violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and we continue to call for all reports of abuses by all parties to be fully investigated.

And we have heard harrowing reports of widespread, systematic, and deliberate acts of sexual and reproductive violence in conflict-affected parts of Ethiopia.

The United Kingdom remains committed to this agenda.

In the last year, the UK appointed a new Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict and convened multiple UN discussions on sexual violence in Sudan, DRC, Ukraine, and other contexts.

I will outline three priorities.

First, we call for greater action to support survivors, ensuring their voices are at the heart of any response.

The UK-founded International Alliance on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict drives survivor-centred international action.

I commend Ukraine’s chairpersonship of the Alliance this year.

Second, we must work together to end impunity, ensuring that survivors can access justice without fear or shame.

The UK is supporting efforts to deliver accountability, including through our work with the UN Action network and UN Team of Experts on Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict.

Third, there must be adequate and sustained resourcing to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence.

The UK has continued to provide vital funding, enabling thousands of survivors to access medical, legal and psychosocial support.

25 years on from the landmark Security Council resolution 1325, we urge members to make strides in fully implementing this resolution and the subsequent resolution 2467 on a survivor-centred approach.

President, the UK remains resolute in our determination to work with partners to end the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence, support survivors, deliver justice and end impunity once and for all.
Management of health and safety in defence, chapter 34 - 4Cs system: management of visiting workers and contractors (JSP 375, volume 1)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

Direction, guidance and best practice for the management and control of visiting workers and contractors in defence.

JSP 375, volume 1, chapter 34 is split into 2 parts: Part 1 Directive, which sets out instructions that must be followed by law or in line with defence or government policy; and Part 2 Guidance, which provides the guidance and best practice that should be followed and will help you to keep to this policy.

Annexes A to D contain supplementary guidance that may be useful.
Help to avoid errors  in claims for plant and machinery allowances — GfC5
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Find out about common areas of error when claiming capital allowances on plant or  machinery. We want to share information to help you manage the risk of an incorrect claim.

These Guidelines for Compliance (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/guidelines-for-compliance) (GfC) are for businesses who can claim capital allowances for expenditure on plant or machinery. They highlight common areas of error in claims.

Help us to improve Guidelines for Compliance by completing this short survey (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PPdSrBr9mkqOekokjzE54Sm7wbyEKUxIpZI8ebr2ddFUOTc5MjRWWklGQVBTMUk0TkNJUjlaWjc5Ni4u).
UK Government response to Operation Kenova Report
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has responded to the Operation Kenova Final Report.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, has responded to the Operation Kenova Final Report into the activities of an alleged agent known as ‘STEAK KNIFE’, which has been published by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

The Secretary of State said:

I want to begin by commending the Kenova team, led by Sir Iain Livingstone and Jon Boutcher, for the exemplary way they carried out their work, built trust with families, put victims first and provided many answers about what happened to their loved ones. Operation Turma, which was part of Kenova, resulted in the prosecution of an individual, now extradited from Ireland and awaiting trial, for the murder of three RUC officers in 1982.

Kenova has set a standard for future legacy investigations, and we have drawn on a number of those lessons in drafting the Troubles Bill.

I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to all the families who lost loved ones in the appalling circumstances described in this sobering report.

Operation Kenova was asked to establish whether there was evidence of criminal offences by the alleged agent known as STEAK KNIFE, or their alleged handlers.

The behaviour described of the alleged agent, and their role in the Provisional IRA, is deeply disturbing. It should not have happened, and in recent decades, there have been significant reforms to agent handling practice, including through legislation. The use of agents is nowadays subject to strict regulation, overseen by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner and the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.

On Operation Kenova’s request to the Government to name STEAK KNIFE, I told Sir Iain Livingstone in August that: “Due to ongoing litigation relevant to the Neither Confirm Nor Deny [NCND] policy, namely the Thompson Supreme Court appeal, a substantive and final response to your request will be provided after judgment has issued in that case.

The Government’s first duty is of course to protect national security, and identifying agents risks jeopardising this.

Today’s Report also makes public the high-level findings of Operation Denton, which looked at killings carried out by the UVF Glennane Gang. The behaviour reported on, including collusion by individual members of the security forces, is shocking. The Government will respond to the full Denton Report when it is published, bearing in mind that there are related legal proceedings ongoing in this case and in the case of STEAK KNIFE.

Note to Editors:
- The Government responded in full to the recommendations in the interim report in a letter to Sir Iain Livingstone on 13 August 2025, which is available in the library of the Houses of Parliament.
CRM18A: escape fee case claim form (crime prison law)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Forms and guidance for claiming legal aid fees in crime prison law escape cases.

Use this form in all Prison Law cases that have been identified as an escape case.

Submission of CRM18A claims

Submit CRM18A (Prison Law Escape Fee) claims to the Magistrates Billing Team in Nottingham.

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

Alternatively, you can send by post or DX:

Legal Aid Agency3rd Floor, B3.201 Unity SquareQueensbridge RoadNottinghamNG2 1AWDX 10035 Nottingham

CRM18As cannot be accepted via Secure File Exchange.
Report 07/2025: Runaway of a trolley and subsequent collision at North Rode
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Runaway of a trolley and subsequent collision at North Rode, Cheshire, 26 May 2024.

R072025_250501_North Rode (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68122d2c0a8696a367e7277a/R072025_250501_North_Rode.pdf)

Summary

At around 05:00 on Sunday 26 May 2024, a track trolley ran away downhill towards a group of track workers at North Rode, Cheshire. A site supervisor and a controller of site safety saw the trolley approaching at around 20 mph (32 km/h) and shouted a warning which provided enough time for staff in the site of work to get clear of the track. The trolley then collided with a piece of equipment within the site of work. No one was hurt in the accident, but the trolley and work equipment were damaged.

The trolley was being used within a possession to transport equipment from a railway access point to the site of work. This section of track is on an average downhill gradient of 1 in 176.

The runaway was caused by the trolley becoming unbraked while it was on a downhill gradient after the operator had intentionally defeated the ‘failsafe’ function of the trolley’s braking system. The design of the trolley made it possible to do this and the operator was aware that it was possible to do so. The ergonomics of the trolley brake system made it tiring to use, potentially encouraging the operator to defeat the brakes. The operator was also unaware that there was a risk of the trolley running away at this location.

RAIB identified two underlying factors to the accident. These were that the product acceptance process employed by Network Rail did not manage the risks incurred by this design of trolley. A lack of clarity in site leadership roles also led to risks not being effectively managed. A further probable underlying factor was that the defeating of the braking system on this type of trolley is a known issue, but no effective action had been taken to eliminate the practice.

Recommendations

As a result of its investigation, RAIB has made two recommendations, both addressed to Network Rail. The first recommends that Network Rail, in conjunction with the Rail Safety and Standards Board and the M&EE Networking Group, reduces the likelihood of the failsafe brakes on trolleys of the type involved in this accident being modified by operators and rendered ineffective. With consideration of modern ergonomic practices and the product acceptance process, they should identify and implement control measures to prevent trolley misuse. The second recommendation aims to improve the implementation of safety learning resulting from accident and incident investigations.

Two learning points have been identified. The first reinforces the importance of staff not rendering the braking system ineffective when working with trolleys of this type. The second concerns the importance of controllers of site safety accompanying work groups to personally observe and advise them.
SPE15255 - Destruction: allowable methods of destruction
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

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

Once a request has been submitted to the supervising office, they will determine if the method of destruction is allowed.

In general operations to change the nature of the original import goods cannot be undertaken whilst the goods are under the customs warehousing arrangements. In most cases the operations can either be carried out under cover of an authorisation for Inward Processing IP. Further information can be found in SPE IP section.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
CH407900 - Charging penalties: recording and calculating penalties on the National Penalties Processing System (NPPS): manual penalty cases: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

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Residues of veterinary medicines in food: 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Residues of veterinary medicines in food 2025 surveillance results, a rolling summary.

This document contains information on substances found in the UK where the level of concentration of a residue in an animal product is above the action point.

Where a Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is set, this is the concentration used. Where no MRL has been set, the Limit of Quantification (LOQ) is used which is the smallest analyte concentration for which a method has been validated with specified accuracy and precision to enable quantification.

The first table is a summary of the following detailed results table with outcomes of investigations into non-compliant samples and what action is being taken to avoid unacceptable residues in the future.
Wainwrights
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 Wainwrights 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 Wainwrights recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Robert Bloomfield Academy: 5 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

The schools adjudicator’s admission objection decision about Robert Bloomfield Academy.

Decision reference: ADA4395

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements – partially upheld

School type: academy

School phase: middle-deemed secondary

Local authority: Central Bedfordshire Council

Admission authority: academy trust
Kingspan Insulation 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 Kingspan Insulation 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 Kingspan Insulation 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
- 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.
Nitrates: challenges for the water environment
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

The problem of nitrates in the water environment, including sources and evidence. Current control measures, potential solutions and approaches.

This report describes:
- an overview of the problem of nitrates in the water environment, including sources of nitrates and risks of deterioration
- evidence gaps
- current control mechanisms, with case studies
- potential future solutions and approaches
Benefit cap: number of households capped to May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

Statistics on households that have had their benefits capped between 15 April 2013 and May 2025.

These Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) quarterly publications provide statistics on households affected by the benefit cap (https://www.gov.uk/benefit-cap) and include:
- cumulative and point-in-time numbers of households capped
- number of households that were previously capped but have moved off the cap
PPN 004: Open Book Contract Management
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

This PPN sets out the obligations of in-scope organisations when applying open book contract management to public contracts.

This PPN has been updated to reflect new terminology introduced by the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024. For procurements commenced and contracts awarded before this date, please refer to PPN 05/16
Placing products on the GB market: recognition of EU requirements
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Businesses can choose between UKCA and CE marking to sell many different types of products in Great Britain (GB).

From 1 October 2024, manufacturers can continue to place a range of products on the GB market that meet EU requirements, including CE marking.

This guidance illustrates various scenarios and whether each scenario allows the product to be placed on the GB market with the relevant marking.
Mr A Fawzi v  Leonard Buca Ltd: 6017375/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Fawzi v Leonard Buca Ltd: 6017375/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a890172f185664821557db/Mr_A_Fawzi_v_Leonard_Buca_Limited__6017375.2024__FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Fawzi v Leonard Buca Ltd: 6017375/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a8909c960e2d135b4c8dc3/Mr_A_Fawzi_v_Leonard_Buca_Limited__6017375.2024__Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Mastek IT Solution Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Decision for applicant Mastek Limited against registration number 15551983, applicant successful.

Application number 4983

Applicant Mastek Limited objected to the name used by Mastek IT Solution 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 23 January 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Mastek IT Solution Limited is changed to 15551983 LTD.
Treorchy Comprehensive School
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Treorchy Comprehensive School recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Nicolette Brent MBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Nicolette Brent was appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Vanuatu in June 2022. Before that, Nicolette was Consul General in Miami 2018 to 2022, where she led the government’s work promoting UK economic, political and consular interests in Miami, the state of Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Nicolette was Deputy Head of Crisis Management Department in London 2015 to 2018, helping the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and its global network prepare for crises. She managed the FCDO response to crises, including the Nepal earthquake, terrorist attacks in Tunisia, France, Belgium and UK, conflict in South Sudan, the political crises in Zimbabwe and Gambia, as well as hurricanes in the Caribbean during 2017. Nicolette has served in a variety of roles overseas, as Head of Governor’s Office in the British Virgin Islands, Deputy Consul General in Iraq, Vice Consul in Lebanon and earlier postings in Greece, Malaysia, Thailand and Egypt. In the UK Nicolette’s roles have included Head of the Overseas Security Team and Kidnap Response Manager in Counter Terrorism Department. Nicolette was awarded the MBE for her work in northern Iraq. Follow Nicolette Brent on X .

Nicolette Brent was appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Vanuatu (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-vanuatu) in June 2022.

Before that, Nicolette was Consul General in Miami 2018 to 2022, where she led the government’s work promoting UK economic, political and consular interests in Miami, the state of Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

Nicolette was Deputy Head of Crisis Management Department in London 2015 to 2018, helping the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and its global network prepare for crises. She managed the FCDO response to crises, including the Nepal earthquake, terrorist attacks in Tunisia, France, Belgium and UK, conflict in South Sudan, the political crises in Zimbabwe and Gambia, as well as hurricanes in the Caribbean during 2017.

Nicolette has served in a variety of roles overseas, as Head of Governor’s Office in the British Virgin Islands, Deputy Consul General in Iraq, Vice Consul in Lebanon and earlier postings in Greece, Malaysia, Thailand and Egypt.

In the UK Nicolette’s roles have included Head of the Overseas Security Team and Kidnap Response Manager in Counter Terrorism Department.

Nicolette was awarded the MBE for her work in northern Iraq.

Follow Nicolette Brent on X (https://twitter.com/NicBrent_UKHC).
Regulator investigates aid charity over potential misuse of charitable funds
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Help Mankind Ltd.

Help Mankind Ltd (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/4046393/charity-overview?_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_organisationNumber=4046393) is based in Manchester and has charitable purposes including the relief of poverty, education, and overseas aid.

The Commission opened a regulatory compliance case into the charity in August 2024 to assess allegations regarding the charity’s financial management. As part of its assessment, the Commission carried out compliance visits to the charity in March and October 2025.

During the course of this engagement, serious regulatory concerns came to light that charitable funds may have been misapplied.

The Commission’s inquiry will examine the following regulatory issues:
- the conduct of the trustees or those otherwise involved in the control or management of the charity and their compliance with legal duties and responsibilities
- whether the charity’s funds have been expended solely for charitable purposes in line with the charity’s governing document and stated objects
- the general administration, governance and management of the charity by its trustees
The scope of the inquiry may be extended if additional regulatory issues emerge during the Commission’s investigation.

As part of its inquiry, the Commission has used its regulatory powers to restrict the transfer of charitable funds or assets outside the UK, and to prohibit any such transfers to the charity’s trustees or individuals and entities connected to them.

ENDS

Notes for editors:
- The Charity Commission is the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. Its ambition is to be an expert regulator that is fair, balanced, and independent so that charity can thrive. This ambition will help to create and sustain an environment where charities further build public trust and ultimately fulfil their essential role in enhancing lives and strengthening society. Read further information about what the Commission does (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission/about).
- On 9 October 2025, the Charity Commission opened a statutory inquiry into the charity under section 46 of the Charities Act 2011 as a result of its regulatory concerns that there is or has been misconduct and / or mismanagement in the administration of the charity.
- A statutory inquiry is a legal power enabling the Commission to formally investigate matters of regulatory concern within a charity and to use protective powers for the benefit of the charity and its beneficiaries, assets, or reputation.
Press office

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Out of hours press office contact number: xx-xxxx-xxxx
Sir Jim Mackey
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Sir Jim Mackey took up the post of Chief Executive Officer at NHS England on 1 April 2025.  From September 2021 to March 2025, Jim was National Director of Elective Recovery at NHS England. From January 2024 to March 2025, he was Chief Executive of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He was also Chair of the NHS Customer Board for Procurement and Supply but stood down on taking up this post at NHS England.  From 2003 to 2023, Jim was Chief Executive of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, during which time (2015 to 2017) he was Chief Executive of NHS Improvement, on secondment.  He was knighted in 2019 for services to healthcare.

Sir Jim Mackey took up the post of Chief Executive Officer at NHS England on 1 April 2025.

From September 2021 to March 2025, Jim was National Director of Elective Recovery at NHS England. From January 2024 to March 2025, he was Chief Executive of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He was also Chair of the NHS Customer Board for Procurement and Supply but stood down on taking up this post at NHS England.

From 2003 to 2023, Jim was Chief Executive of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, during which time (2015 to 2017) he was Chief Executive of NHS Improvement, on secondment.

He was knighted in 2019 for services to healthcare.
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities: conduct and operations 2018 to 2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Describes the conduct and operations of the 10 Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) in England from 2018 to 2022.

This report describes how the 10 IFCAs in England worked between September 2018 and September 2022.

IFCAs are statutory regulators responsible for sustainably managing the exploitation of sea fisheries resources between territorial baselines and 6 nautical miles. They balance the social and economic benefits of exploiting resources with the need to protect the marine environment, or help it recover from past exploitation.

This report has been laid before parliament by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. It meets the requirements of section 183(1) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.
LiveWest Homes Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well LiveWest Homes Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Universal Credit Work Capability Assessment statistics, April 2019 to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

These statistics cover the number of people on Universal Credit with a health condition or disability restricting their ability to work.

Quarterly statistics on the number of people on Universal Credit (UC) with a health condition or disability restricting their ability to work, by stage of process and monthly Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) decisions and outcomes.

This release of statistics covers:
- stage of process: pre-Work Capability Assessment (WCA) or post-WCA with limited capability for work (LCW) or limited capability for work and work-related activity (LCWRA)
- monthly (from April 2019 to March 2025)
- age at caseload date
- gender
- GB level and standard geographical area
- outcome (no limited capability for work (NLCW), LCW, LCWRA, monthly (from April 2019 to November 2024))
- GB level and standard geographical area
- age
- gender
- Initial and Repeat decisions
- medical conditions (ICD10)
Proposals to further develop these statistics are available in the statistical work programme document (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dwp-statistical-work-programme) and the UC WCA statistics release strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-wca-statistics-release-strategy).

We welcome user feedback on plans for the release of these statistics and their scope. If you have comments, email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Read the background information and methodology note (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-wca-statistics-background-information) for guidance on these statistics, such as timeliness, uses, and procedures.

Pre-release access

In addition to staff who are responsible for the production and quality assurance of the statistics, up to 24-hour pre-release access is provided to ministers and other officials. We publish the job titles and organisations of the people who have been granted up to 24-hour pre-release access to the latest UC WCA statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/pre-release-access-to-statistics-order-2008/pre-release-access-to-dwp-statistics).
Maintenance grants for higher education students
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Targeted maintenance grants will provide extra financial support for eligible higher education students from low-income households.

In September 2025, the government announced that targeted, means-tested maintenance grants will be reintroduced before the end of this Parliament (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/targeted-maintenance-grants-for-students-to-be-reintroduced), funded by the new international students levy.

These grants will form a central part of delivering on our commitment to help students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds progress into and excel in higher education.
Miss J Tate v Qarbon Capital Ltd: 6019705/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss J Tate v Qarbon Capital Ltd: 6019705/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b2f4628755d61a71bc7c0c/Miss_J_Tate_v_Qarbon_Capital_Limited_-_6019705-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Find a career in forestry: resources and guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Find guidance on forestry career paths, training and case studies on working in the forestry sector.

Forestry is a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to the environment, nature, the economy and future generations.

If you’re passionate about supporting the sector and want to make a difference, then a career in forestry could be for you.

Discover your career in forestry (https://youtu.be/YDyVvwX-ihM)
J D Brockman v Michael Wisher Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 2203284/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J D Brockman v Michael Wisher Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 2203284/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689ef77ecc5ef8b4c5fc4485/Joshua_Drake_Brockman_v_Michael_Wisher_Ltd__in_voluntary_liquidation__-_2203284-2025.pdf).