theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
New registration service to streamline infected blood compensation claims opens
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Infected Blood Compensation Authority are opening up a registration service

From 9th October, everyone who intends to make a claim for compensation from the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme can now register with IBCA. This includes those making claims on behalf of infected people who have sadly died without receiving compensation.

David Foley, Interim Chief Executive of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA), said:

People have waited decades to get the compensation that they deserve. IBCA was formed just last year and has paid more than £1billion in compensation so far, but we know there is much more to do.

Opening registration will allow us to understand who intends to claim, and how they would prefer to be contacted, so we can get in touch as soon as we are able to start their claim.

Creating this registration service from scratch in just a matter of months is testament to our commitment to paying compensation as quickly as we can, and I’d like to say a huge thanks to community members and their representatives who have helped us understand their needs for a registration service.

This also meets a recommendation that Sir Brian Langstaff made in his additional report of the Infected Blood Inquiry.

IBCA has developed the new registration service by working alongside representatives from the infected blood community to understand what they need, while making it as easy and quick to use as possible.

The new online registration service will ask those people intending to make a claim to provide core information such as their name, contact details, and the type of claim they would like to make.

This means that IBCA can contact people when they are able to start making a claim. They will also ask for information that may prioritise their claim. For example, if they are sadly nearing the end of their life or are above a certain age.

The registration process has been designed with input from members of the community including stakeholder groups and charities as well as people who have previously gone through the claim process. This community-driven approach ensures the service is user-friendly and accessible.

IBCA is committed to paying compensation to each and every person, as quickly as possible. IBCA has now contacted living infected people registered with a support scheme to start their claim and paid more than £1 billion in compensation.

Following the launch of online registration, IBCA expects to begin to open to some people in all groups by the end of this year.

Follow the link to register your intent to make a compensation claim (http://www.ibca.org.uk/register/).
Ms K Patel v AO World plc:  2402344/2020 and 2404814/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K Patel v AO World plc: 2402344/2020 and 2404814/2022 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68669ff1d520affe4e581cb6/Ms_K_Patel_v_AO_World_Plc_-_2402344_2020___2404814_2022_-_Judgment.pdf).
Marianne Young
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Marianne started her role as British High Commissioner to Tanzania in August 2024. Before that, Marianne was Minister Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission to the British Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, from January 2020. She joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2001. Previous overseas postings include serving as the British High Commissioner to Namibia from 2011 to 2015 and, before that, as Deputy High Commissioner to the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland, and Head of the External Political Section at the British High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa. Follow Marianne on X @MYoungFCDO .

Marianne started her role as British High Commissioner to Tanzania in August 2024.

Before that, Marianne was Minister Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission to the British Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, from January 2020. She joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2001.

Previous overseas postings include serving as the British High Commissioner to Namibia from 2011 to 2015 and, before that, as Deputy High Commissioner to the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland, and Head of the External Political Section at the British High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa.

Follow Marianne on X @MYoungFCDO (https://twitter.com/MYoungFCDO).
David Clark
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

David joined the Nuclear Restoration Services Ltd Board on 1 June 2024 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He holds a degree in electrical and electronic engineering from Strathclyde University and began his career with Schlumberger (now SLB), holding operational and management positions across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Following executive roles at Wood, where he established and grew the Middle East business as CEO and director of a regional JV, and at Aker Solutions, initially as President of UK & Africa and later as EVP for the newly created global Service Division, David led the carve-out of the Lloyd’s Register energy division to private equity investors in November 2020, creating Vysus Group, where he served as CEO. After successfully divesting five non-core business lines, David stepped down as CEO in May 2024 and remains a Non-Executive Director of Vysus Group. David is also a Non-Executive Director of the Energy Industries Council (EIC) and has actively supported the UK energy sector, including a period as NED at OGUK (now OEUK) and participation in various government-led workgroups and industry initiatives. He is Chair of the Company’s Projects and Programmes Committee and a member of the Safety, Security, Health & Environment Committee.

David joined the Nuclear Restoration Services Ltd Board on 1 June 2024 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

He holds a degree in electrical and electronic engineering from Strathclyde University and began his career with Schlumberger (now SLB), holding operational and management positions across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Following executive roles at Wood, where he established and grew the Middle East business as CEO and director of a regional JV, and at Aker Solutions, initially as President of UK & Africa and later as EVP for the newly created global Service Division, David led the carve-out of the Lloyd’s Register energy division to private equity investors in November 2020, creating Vysus Group, where he served as CEO. After successfully divesting five non-core business lines, David stepped down as CEO in May 2024 and remains a Non-Executive Director of Vysus Group.

David is also a Non-Executive Director of the Energy Industries Council (EIC) and has actively supported the UK energy sector, including a period as NED at OGUK (now OEUK) and participation in various government-led workgroups and industry initiatives.

He is Chair of the Company’s Projects and Programmes Committee and a member of the Safety, Security, Health & Environment Committee.
IPGN6050 - Special statements and additional evidence required for certain preference goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

In some cases admission to preference is conditional on the preference document bearing specified statements or being supported by additional documentary evidence. The statements will normally be in Box 7, 'Remarks' (EUR1 / EUR-MED) or Box 4, 'For Official Use' (Form A).

Officers wishing to confirm their authenticity should contact the Tariff Preference UoE for advice.

UofE contact email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Export specific pathogen free (SPF) rodents to South Korea: certificate 3040
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Apply online to export SPF laboratory rats and mice to the Republic of Korea.

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 following documents:
- guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69206b6da0e0fb4c2936ab7d/3040NFG.pdf)
- Export specific pathogen free (SPF) rats and mice to the Republic of Korea: EHC 3040 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bb7617740f0b664d3d5b214/3040EHC_V1.pdf)
- Schedule for additional information: 3040SCH (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bb76193ed915d23b569ab1b/3040EHC_Schedule_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/3040EHC)

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/69206b6da0e0fb4c2936ab7d/3040NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export specific pathogen free (SPF) rats and mice to the Republic of Korea: EHC 3040 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bb7617740f0b664d3d5b214/3040EHC_V1.pdf) and Schedule for additional information: 3040SCH (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bb76193ed915d23b569ab1b/3040EHC_Schedule_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).
Report on the proposed subsidy to the National Wealth Fund by HM Treasury
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to HM Treasury (HMT) concerning its proposed subsidy to the National Wealth Fund.

The SAU has published its report providing advice to HMT concerning its proposed subsidy to the National Wealth Fund.

The report includes the SAU’s evaluation of HMT’s Assessment of Compliance of its proposed subsidy with the requirements set out in the Subsidy Control Act 2022.

For more information visit the Referral of the proposed subsidy to National Wealth Fund by HM Treasury (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/referral-of-the-proposed-subsidy-to-national-wealth-fund-by-hm-treasury) case page.
Miss N Kerubino v C Evernden: 2303849/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss N Kerubino v C Evernden: 2303849/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67adfec5e270ceae39f9e176/Miss_N__Kerubino_v_Christopher_Evernden__Judgment__2_2303849-2022.pdf).
UK-India Trade Deal: Impact on Industrial Strategy Sectors
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Summary document giving an overview of the benefits of  the UK-India Free Trade Agreement for the UK for the priority sectors outlined in the UK's Industrial Strategy.

This document explains the specific benefits for the priority sectors outlined in the UK’s Industrial Strategy.

It covers:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Clean Energy Industries
- Creative Industries
- Financial Services
- Digital and Technology
- Life Sciences
- Professional and Business Services
The agreement is not yet in force. Both the UK and India are required to complete their respective domestic procedures for the agreement to come into effect. Once ratified by both countries, businesses will be able to trade under its terms.
Application to First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health) Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended): Form T110
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Application to First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health) Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended): Form T110.

Related guidance
- Apply to the Mental Health Tribunal (https://www.gov.uk/mental-health-tribunal)
- Guidance notes for applications and referrals (T112) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/first-tier-mental-health-tribunal-applications-and-referrals)
- Information for nearest relatives (T117) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/information-for-nearest-relatives-mental-health-tribunal-t117)
- Information for victims (T118) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/victims-of-violent-or-sexual-offences-mental-health-tribunal)
- Guidance for the observation of tribunal hearings (T120) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-the-observation-of-tribunal-hearings-t120)
- Community Treatment Orders (CTO) (T123) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/community-treatment-orders)
Find more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms) by category.

Find out how HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.

Open a document

You can download and open PDF documents on your device. Downloading enables more features to be used, such as printing.

Adobe Reader is a free to use PDF viewer. You can use this to view, fill in and print PDF documents. You do not need to sign up for a free trial.

Follow these steps:
- Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.
- Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.
- Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).
- Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.
If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you need a printed version contact your local court (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Request accessible formats

You can request:
- a Braille version
- a large print version
- an easy read version
Request an accessible format by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is not generally suitable for our documents. You can only request a conversion of a PDF form to Word format as a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010. Find out more about the Equality Act 2010 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance#equalities-act-2010-legislation) in the guidance.
Mr A Ahmed v Barts Health NHS Trust: 3201301/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Ahmed v Barts Health NHS Trust: 3201301/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6825c43fb2527e8de9b014c2/Mr_A_Ahmed_v_Barts_Health_NHS_Trust_-_3201301_2024_-_Judgment_.pdf).
Get training on the Procurement Act 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Department for Education (DfE) training is available on the Procurement Act 2023 and registration on the central digital platform.

Training for the Procurement Act 2023

Register for the free DfE-approved transforming public sector procurement course (https://buyingforschools.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/19/update-for-schools-and-trusts-on-procurement-act-2023-are-you-ready/).

The course:
- aims to give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage your procurement under the legislation
- is suitable for anyone within a school or multi-academy trust (MAT) responsible for running procurements, not just those in a specific commercial role
How to access the training
- Go to Government Commercial College (https://www.govcommercialcollege.co.uk/login/index.php) - schools should already be registered on the site or can register for an account.
- Log in and select Find Learning at the top of page.
- Search for Transforming public procurement (TPP).
Register on the central digital platform

As part of The Procurement Act 2023 there will be a central digital platform to allow notices and documents to be published.

This platform will be an enhancement of the existing Find a Tender service (https://www.gov.uk/find-tender). It will make it easier for suppliers to find and bid for contracts, and for you to meet your transparency responsibilities.

Use the instructions on Government Commercial College (https://www.govcommercialcollege.co.uk/login/index.php) to register. Your request should be approved within 48 hours.

Find out more from the update for schools and trusts on Procurement Act 2023 (https://buyingforschools.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/19/update-for-schools-and-trusts-on-procurement-act-2023-are-you-ready/).
Types of  Transfer of Rights and Obligations
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on the types of Transfer of Rights and Obligations.

There are 2 types of TORO from the holder of a special procedure authorisation to someone who has either:

TORO from the holder of an inward processing authorisation to a transferee who doesn’t have any TORO authorisation.

TORO from the holder of an inward processing authorisation to a transferee who has a TORO authorisation.

Transfer of Rights and Obligations from the holder of an IP authorisation to a transferee who does not have any authorisation

The transferee doesn’t have any authorisation relating to TORO. In this case the holder of the IP authorisation needs to provide information about the discharge of the procedure in their bill of discharge. This requires in many cases exchange of commercially sensitive information between the subsequent transferee(s) and the holder of the IP authorisation, The transferee does not have an obligation to provide information about the discharge of the procedure to customs. This type of TORO can be used both for partial and full TORO.

Transfer of Rights and Obligations from the holder of an IP authorisation to a transferee who has a Transfer of Rights and Obligations authorisation

The transferee needs to be granted a TORO authorisation before any TORO can take place. In this case the holder of an IP authorisation needs to provide information on the TORO in their bill of discharge or, where a bill of discharge is not required, in the transferor records. There’s no need to exchange sensitive information between the transferee(s) and the holder of the IP authorisation. The transferee must provide information on the discharge or on a subsequent TORO to customs office.

Transferring the personal rights to another person

Some ‘personal’ rights and obligations cannot be transferred, such as:

Authorise Economy Operator Customs status or providing the necessary assurance of the proper conduct of the operations.

Allowing Transfer of Rights and Obligations in reverse

If a processor asks for and is authorised to make a TORO to a third party, once processing is finalised, there can be a TORO back to the original authorisation holder for them to dispose of the processed products. In addition, if the authorisation holder cannot process goods and passes them onto a third party under a TORO and that person for whatever reason cannot process the goods a TORO can be the subject of a possible further TORO.

More information on TORO can be found at Transfer the rights and obligations of a customs special procedure to someone else - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transferring-your-rights-and-obligations-to-someone-else)

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1249/regulation/42/made
Miss S Cole and Others v Meadowbrook Surgery: 1303412/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Cole and Others v Meadowbrook Surgery: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67aca45a2b19f423678324bf/Samantha_Cole_v_Meadowbrook_Surgery_-_1303412_2023_-_Recon.pdf).
HMAG151101 - Excise duty points: failure to comply with any condition subject to any relief from payment of excise duty in Great Britain
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)


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

This section applies where there is a failure by any person in Great Britain to comply with any condition subject to which any relief from payment of duty applies. This is a stand-alone excise duty point under the HMDP regulations. The conditions of the relief are not prescribed in the HMDP regulations but are covered in other legislative provisions or notices. For example, where the excise goods are being delivered for shipment as stores but are not put to their correct purpose.

This section does not apply in cases where a warehousekeeper fails to remove excise goods, which are subject to a relief from excise duty, in a lawful manner. For example, where a warehousekeeper does not follow the correct movement procedure for removing the excise goods for use as ships stores (e.g. the goods are removed without a C945). In this case the goods are considered to have been unlawfully removed from the warehouse (see section HMAG150501) and you should take action on the earlier excise duty point, even if there has been a subsequent breach of the conditions of the relief by another party.

Excise duty point

Where there is a failure to comply with any conditions subject to which any relief from the payment of duty applies, an excise duty point arises under regulation 18(1). The time of the duty point is the time of that failure to comply with the conditions of the relief.

Person liable to pay the duty

The person liable to pay the duty when there is an excise duty point under regulation 18 is shown in regulation 18(2). That is the person who is holding the excise goods at the excise duty point. This will normally mean the person who is/was physically holding the goods at the excise duty point.

There is no joint and several liability associated with regulation 18(2).
Outward processing duty calculation for textiles
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on outward processing duty calculation for textiles.

Outward processing is often used for textiles which say, carry a 13% duty rate.

As an example, fabric, lining, buttons, zips, and interfacing are sent to a third country for manufacturing into suits.

The business has been granted an authorisation based on the descriptions and quantities of the goods exported, the descriptions and quantities of the processed goods imported, and the rate of yield.

The following example calculation demonstrates the duty saving:

9 metres fabric)

5 metres lining)

60 buttons)

3 zip)

1 metre interfacing)

Total value goods exported = £130

The non-UK manufacturer’s invoice for processing costs of £500 covers labour and overhead costs but also additional materials used such as thread and waistband.

There is also £70 in freight and insurance charges.

The total added costs at re-import are £500 + £70 = £570.

Customs value of suits = £570 + £130 = £700

If duty were paid on full value, it would be £700 @ 13% = £84
The Earning Curve Limited T/A Forces CV Services
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Earning Curve Limited T/A Forces CV Services recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
desider magazine
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Magazine about the work of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) for industry partners.

desider is the monthly corporate magazine for Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). It is aimed at readers across DE&S, the wider MOD, armed forces and industry, and covers stories and features about support to operations, equipment acquisition and support. It also covers the work of people in DE&S and its partners in industry, and other corporate news and information.
DVSA Vehicle Market Surveillance Unit
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

DVSA’s Vehicle Market Surveillance Unit makes sure vehicles, vehicle parts and vehicle accessories sold in the UK are safe for people to buy.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has a market surveillance unit, which inspects vehicles and trailers to make sure they meet vehicle safety and environmental standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/vehicle-safety-standards-information-sheets).
Ms D Atkinson v London Borough of Lewisham: 2301674/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms D Atkinson v London Borough of Lewisham: 2301674/2021 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6368fc458fa8f531fec283e9/Ms_D_Atkinson_v_London_Borough_of_Lewisham_2301674-2021.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms D Atkinson v London Borough of Lewisham: 2301674/2021 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6682c358aec8650b1009020e/Ms_D_Atkinson_v_London_Borough_of_Lewisham_2301674-2021_Full_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms D Atkinson v London Borough of Lewisham: 2301674/2021 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d7fe0c4e1deef5a8c15e57/Ms_Denise_Atkinson_v_London_Borough_of_Lewisham_2301674-2021_Judgment.pdf).
Local government reorganisation in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.

No changes have been proposed for the Isle of Wight, an existing unitary council.

We are seeking views on the proposals submitted by councils for the reorganisation of local government in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.

Responses to this consultation will inform our decision on which proposal, if any, to implement.
Product Safety Report: ESWING Electric Golf Scooter (2508-0201)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

Product Safety Report for ESWING Electric Golf Scooter presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: ESWING Electric Golf Scooter

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. There is no valid technical documentation for the product, and the machinery is not marked with required information. Improvements are also required for the product instructions. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the product, it may be possible for it to overheat and catch fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0201

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Close Brothers Group plc
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 Close Brothers Group plc 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 Close Brothers Group plc recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Esh Group
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 Esh Group 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 Esh Group 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
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
UK regional trade in goods statistics, second quarter, April to June 2025: accompanying tables
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Aggregated quarterly RTS ITL1 data reported by trade values and business counts. The data are broken down by EU and non-EU countries. This includes a further breakdown of SITC sections and country groupings.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68baa37e11b4ded2da19fe99/UK_regional_trade_statistics_second_quarter_2025_accompanying_tables.ods)

UK regional trade statistics second quarter: accompanying tables (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68baa37e11b4ded2da19fe99/UK_regional_trade_statistics_second_quarter_2025_accompanying_tables.ods)

ODS, 525 KB

This file is in an OpenDocument (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-open-document-formats-odf-in-your-organisation) format
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Thomas Marriott
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-19)

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: Mr Thomas Marriott

Teacher reference number: 1719208

Teacher’s date of birth: 12 October 1985

Location teacher worked: Warwickshire, West Midlands

Date of professional conduct panel: 31 January 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 Mr Thomas Marriott, formerly employed in Warwickshire, West Midlands.

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.
CS, ES and SFI option uptake data 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Countryside Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive option uptake data as of 1st April 2025

This dataset shows the uptake of options in agreements that were live as of 1st April 2025. The data does not include any agreements that went live after 1st April 2025. Additional information about CS options is available on the farming blog: Countryside Stewardship: delivering for farmers and the environment - Farming (blog.gov.uk) (https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2023/04/12/countryside-stewardship-delivering-for-farmers-and-the-environment/). Information about the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme is also available on the farming blog: The Sustainable Farming Incentive - Farming (blog.gov.uk) (https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/13/sfi-pinned-post/)
MGN 672 (M) Extended dry-docking
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

Extended dry-docking allows vessels to be inspected out of the water at 7.5 years intervals, rather than 2 inspections in 5 years (no more than 36-month intervals), subject to eligibility.

Notice to all shipowners, masters and UK Recognised Organisations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with:
- The Merchant Shipping (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2015,
- Merchant Shipping Notice 1672 (M+F) (as amended),
- Merchant Shipping Notice 1751(M+F) (as amended) and Marine Guidance Note 546 (M) (as amended).
Kingstone Surgery
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 Kingstone Surgery 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 Kingstone Surgery 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.
Department for Business and Trade Switzerland
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Switzerland, and Swiss companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Switzerland.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Switzerland from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Switzerland.

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to Switzerland (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/switzerland/)
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for Switzerland

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
Mr A Hollins v LIDL Great Britain Ltd: 1402681/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Hollins v LIDL Great Britain Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692819c2a245b0985f034178/Mr_Asher_Hollins_-vs-_LIDL_Great_Britain_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Suriname: legal and prison systems
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Information on legal and detention systems, in Suriname, for British nationals abroad.

This guidance explains how to:
- arrange visits
- send money to a prisoner
- apply for a transfer to a UK prison
This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers (https://find-a-professional-service-abroad.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/find/lawyers/) for independent legal advice.
CISR41030 - Register and Maintain Subcontractor: Update Subcontractors details - Partner in a Partnership
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)


This instruction explains how to amend information held on the subcontractor CIS record.You should ensure that you have the appropriate access rights in the Subcontractors Authorising Office before you begin.To access this functionality you must first successfully authenticate the customer, their representative or the source of the correspondence initiating the amendment, unless youare satisfied it is appropriate to by pass authentication (See CISR22680 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr22680)).Where the details that you wish to amend relate to a Partner that is a Limited Company inthe Partnership, please use the information guide at CISR41040 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr41040) that will explain the entries that you will need to make in respect of the Limited Company.Also where you wish to change the subcontractor’s name, any such request must be made by the subcontractor in writing, the only exception to this is where the subcontractor contacts you to advise you that the spelling of their name is incorrect.See the Action Guide at CISR41630 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr41630) for a full explanation of the entries that can be made to Update the Subcontractors details for a partnership.
CG38445 - Settlor - TCGA92/S86
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)


TCGA92/S86(1)(c) and TCGA92/Sch5/para7

A person is a settlor of a settlement if the trust property originates from them. TCGA92/Sch5para8 defines when property originates from a person. See CG38500 for guidance on the meaning of property originating from a person. The basic requirement is that the property is provided by them. CIR v Leiner 41 TC at page 596 shows that the word “provided” must connote bounty in appropriate circumstances. Therefore a settlement devoid of bounty is not within section 86. An example would be a genuine commercial arrangement by a company to attract, retain and motivate good quality staff. HMRC published this view in Tax Bulletin 16 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20101006154804mp_/http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/bulletins/tb16.htm).

The settlor has to be UK resident and domiciled (or deemed domiciled), section 86(1)(c).

For tax years before 2013-14 the settlor had to be resident throughout the year. For the years 2013-14 onwards under the statutory residence test, see RDR3, it is not possible for an individual to change their tax residence during the year.

Death of settlor

TCGA92/Sch5/para3

Section 86 does not apply in the year the settlor dies. This includes gains that accrue to the trustees in any part of the year before the settlor died. Any liability in respect of the trustees’ gains will be on the beneficiaries under section 87.