theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Community Accord
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 Community Accord 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 Community Accord 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
- 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.
Mike Nithavrianakis
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Mr Michael Nithavrianakis was appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia, and took up his appointment in May 2023. Mr Nithavrianakis has extensive experience as a career diplomat and outside the UK Government. He has had postings to Malaysia, Russia, Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Greece and India.  More recently he has been Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi and Trade Director for Pakistan.  He has also had brief stints as Deputy Ambassador in Kabul and Consul General in Milan. He spent a period on sabbatical from the Foreign Service gaining experience in the private sector from 2014-2018. Several of his roles have focused on international security, regional politics and supporting bilateral trade & investment priorities. Find out more about  Michael Nithavrianakis . Social media links Follow Mike on X

Mr Michael Nithavrianakis was appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia, and took up his appointment in May 2023.

Mr Nithavrianakis has extensive experience as a career diplomat and outside the UK Government. He has had postings to Malaysia, Russia, Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Greece and India. More recently he has been Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi and Trade Director for Pakistan. He has also had brief stints as Deputy Ambassador in Kabul and Consul General in Milan. He spent a period on sabbatical from the Foreign Service gaining experience in the private sector from 2014-2018.

Several of his roles have focused on international security, regional politics and supporting bilateral trade & investment priorities.

Find out more about Michael Nithavrianakis (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-somalia-michael-nithavrianakis).

Social media links

Follow Mike on X (https://https://twitter.com/MikeNith1)
Ms S Plummer v Kent County Council: 2304173/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Plummer v Kent County Council: 2304173/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68de66aaef1c2f72bc1e4d2d/Ms_S_Plummer_v_Kent_County_Council_2304173-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
Notice to exporters 2025/26: update to open general export licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated the open general licence (AUKUS Nations).

This notice advises of an update to the AUKUS OGL to update text on the Authorised User Community and clarify F680 requirements. It also makes changes to better align with the US Excluded Technologies List.

The notices to exporters collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/notices-to-exporters) brings together all published notices.
Sirius Analysis 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 Sirius Analysis 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 Sirius Analysis Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
7 Cherry Orchard, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7HS: HAV/24UB/MNR/2024/0624
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Southern Region, Mr I Perry BSc FRICS and Mr S Hodges FRICS on 19 December 2024

Read the full decision in RG28 7HS_HAV/24UB/MNR/2024/0624_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67debe7ad8e313b503358c67/7_Cherry_Orchard__Decision.pdf) Read the summary reasons in RG28 7HS_HAV/24UB/MNR/2024/0624_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67debed464220b68ed6a6fb1/7_Cherry_Orchard__Summary_Reasons.pdf)
Service standards performance data
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Performance data against the regulator's service standards for each financial year

The Regulator of Social Housing receives information from the regulated social housing sector and our stakeholders. We also respond to enquiries about our work, using our landlord portal and applications for registration with us.

We have developed service standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standards-of-service/rsh-service-standards-2019) to give a clear indication of what people getting in touch with the regulator on various matters can expect to happen.

The service standards page (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standards-of-service) clearly sets out how we handle enquiries and complaints, and the timescales within which people can expect a response to a query or complaint.

We aim to offer a high level of performance against these standards. The data on this page gives a rating of our performance against these service standards and provides explanations if we have not performed as well as we would have liked to.
Iran sanctions: guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023.

Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1314/contents/made) came fully into force on 14 December 2023.

This guidance assists people in implementing and complying with the regulations. It covers the prohibitions and requirements imposed, and provides guidance on best practice for:
- complying with the prohibitions and requirements
- enforcing them
- circumstances where they do not apply
These regulations have replaced The Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Sanctions 2019.

This guidance should be read alongside more detailed sanctions guidance published by departments including the Department for International Trade (DIT), Home Office and HM Treasury, through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI).
DWP Customer Experience Survey: benefit customers 2020 to 2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

This report provides an overview of benefit customers’ satisfaction and experience of the service they received from DWP between April 2020 and March 2021.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Customer Experience Survey (CES) is an ongoing survey designed to monitor customer satisfaction with the services offered by DWP. It looks at:
- overall customer satisfaction with the service provided by DWP
- Right Treatment
- Easy Access
- Keeping you Informed
- Getting it Right
- customer characteristics including equality measures and digital access
This report presents findings from interviews conducted with 7,294 benefit customers. Fieldwork and data analysis was independently conducted by Ipsos MORI.

Research value

Findings from CES are used across DWP to inform improvements in service delivery.
F Khan v London Underground Ltd: 3323648/2021 and 3323757/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in F Khan v London Underground Ltd: 3323648/2021 and 3323757/2021 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d52ca38c739d679fb1ddb7/F_Khan_v_London_Underground_Limited_3323648.2021___other_Reserved_Judgment_.pdf).
Mental Health Matters Wales
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 Mental Health Matters Wales 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 Mental Health Matters Wales 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.
Animal Health and Welfare Review uptake
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

This paper reports management information collected by the Rural Payments Agency describing the uptake of Animal Health and Welfare Review.

The Animal Health and Welfare Review (AHWR) funds annual veterinary advice for livestock farmers in England. The aim is to improve animal health and welfare nationally. This paper reports management information collected by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), describing the uptake of AHWR over 2 years since inception in Autumn 2022. Uptake data are published in the interests of transparency.

For statistical enquires: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Mr D Naique v Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd: 1600805/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Naique v Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67813f26153753104a9217f8/xx-xxxx-xxxx_D_Naique_v_Global_Connections__Scotland__Ltd_-_Judgement.pdf).
The Old Vicarage, Church Lane, West Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 3AH: CAM/00MX/MNR/2025/0711
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern Region, Mrs E Flint FRICS on 29 September 2025

Read the full decision in The Old Vicarage, Church Lane, West Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 3AH: CAM/00MX/MNR/2025/0711 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68df99e1dadf7616351e4dc0/The_Old_Vicarage_West_Wycombe_HO14_3AH.pdf).
Statement from the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes on the escalation in South Kivu
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, as members of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG), have issued the following statement on the alarming escalation in South Kivu.

The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) expresses its profound concern regarding the renewed outbreak of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the new offensive of the March 23 Movement (M23), supported by Rwanda, around Uvira (South Kivu) close to Burundi which risks destabilizing the whole region. The ICG expresses particular concern at the increased use of both attack and suicide drones in the conflict. This represents a significant escalation in the fighting and poses an acute risk to civilian populations.

The ICG urges the M23 and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) to immediately halt offensive operations in eastern DRC, in particular in South Kivu, and calls on the RDF to withdraw from eastern DRC in line with UNSC resolution 2773 and on the M23 to uphold its commitments under the Declaration of Principles that was signed in Doha on 19 July 2025.

The ICG calls on all parties to honour their obligations to protect civilians, adhere to all aspects of UNSC resolution 2773, including full respect of territorial integrity, to uphold their commitments under the Washington Accords of 4 December 2025 and immediately deescalate the situation. We urge all parties to avoid escalatory or provocative speech and actions that gravely endanger civilian populations and risk irreparably undermining the significant progress achieved with the Framework Agreement signed in Doha on 15 November 2025 by the Government of the DRC and M23. The ICG further calls on all actors involved to urgently and unequivocally recommit to the ceasefire and to ensure full, safe and unimpeded, humanitarian access so that critical assistance can reach those in need.

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
TSEM4650 - Settlements Legislation Rules affecting non-domiciled and deemed domiciled settlors of non-resident trusts from 6 April 2017 – 5 April 2025: Meaning of close member of settlor’s family
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


The guidance on this page relates to the period 6 April 2017 - 5 April 2025. From 6 April 2025 the rules around the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals ended and individuals are taxable based on their residence position only. Detailed guidance on the changes from 6 April 2025 can be found at TSEM4700 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/trusts-settlements-and-estates-manual/tsem4700) onwards.

For the purposes of S643B to S643M a person is a close member of the family of the settlor of a settlement at any time that the settlor is living at the time, and:

The person is the settlor’s spouse or civil partner at that time, or

The person is a child of the settlor, or of a person who at that time is the settlor’s spouse or civil partner and who has not reached the age of 18.

Two people living together as if they were a married couple or civil partners are treated as if they were spouses or civil partners of each other.
Mr J Quinn v Alderhey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust: 2401560/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Quinn v Alderhey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust: 2401560/2021 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64e60d5020ae89000df26ccb/Mr_J_Quinn_v_Alderhey_Children_s_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2401560_2021_-_Judgment_-_Preliminary.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Quinn v Alderhey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust: 2401560/2021 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/666b12e8a729445dc9372df3/Mr_J_Quinn_v_Alder_Hey_Children_s_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2401560_2021_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Quinn v Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust: 2401560/2021 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b35f40421271d7e45f5855/Mr_J_Quinn_v_Alder_Hey_Children_s_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2401560_2021_-_Reasons.pdf).
Mrs K Jones v Alcedo Orange Ltd T/a Alcedo Care: 2401149/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K Jones v Alcedo Orange Ltd T/a Alcedo Care: 2401149/2024 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b9556dcc8356c3c882aa72/Mrs_K_Jones_v_Alcedo_Orange_Limited_t.a._Alcedo_Care_-_2401149_2024_-_Costs.pdf).
University of Huddersfield
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 University of Huddersfield 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 University of Huddersfield recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr L Gergely v The Hut.Com Ltd: 2402497/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Gergely v The Hut.Com Ltd: 2402497/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68109ef2bdc94fb4e40f4a3a/Mr_L_Gergely_v_The_Hut.Com_Limited__2402497_2024_.pdf).
Bird flu: near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2024/09)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 16 December 2024.

Case information

22 January 2025:

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone, the 10km surveillance zone has ended.

19 January 2025:

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2024/09), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed the protection zone becomes a surveillance zone.

16 December 2024

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk (AIV 2024/09). A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been declared surrounding the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Download the declaration of the revocation of a surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67913c37cf977e4bf9a2f1c8/AIV_2024_09_Revocation_of_Surveillance_Zone_Declaration.pdf)

This revokes the declaration of the ending of a protection zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678d659a69b9b76c761d05df/AIV_2024_09_Merge_PZ_with_SZ_declaration.pdf).

This revokes and replaces the declaration of the avian influenza protection and surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/676096a7365803b3ac5b5b8c/Bird_flu_declaration_-_protection_zone_and_surveillance_zone.pdf).

Further information
- Check if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences).
- Check the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d).
Case number: AIV 2024/09
ATACPD02500 - Roles and responsibilities: Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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.

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).

In the UK ATA carnets are issued by the Chambers of Commerce.

As at 2020 Chambers with the authority to issue UK Carnets are as follows:

Aberdeen

The decision on issuing a Carnet, the fee and the guarantee required is a matter for the Chambers and not HMRC. Each Chamber keeps a record of ATA carnets issued and will certify the carnet with their authorisation stamp.

The whole system is overseen by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Further Information is available on the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry web pages (http://www.londonchamber.co.uk/lcc_public/article.asp?aid=100)
British High Commissioner Bids Farewell to Kenya
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

High Commissioner Neil Wigan will be leaving Kenya at the end of August to take up a new position of Director General Strategy and Delivery at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London.

British High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan OBE, will be leaving his post after two years in the role.

Mr Wigan leaves for a promotion to Director General Strategy and Delivery within the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

The British High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan OBE, announced today his departure from Nairobi at the end of this month after two years in Nairobi.

Reflecting on his time in Kenya, the High Commissioner said:

I am extremely sorry to be leaving Kenya after a whirlwind two years. The Kenya-UK partnership has gone from strength to strength – whether in trade, investment, technology, innovation or cultural links, benefitting both countries and peoples.

Since I arrived in 2023, the close partnership between our two great nations has seen the historic visit of His Majesty King Charles III, the signing of the new Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership, Kenyan marines trained by the UK, vital infrastructure investments including Nairobi Railway City and so much more.

I have also seen first hand the incredible potential of Kenya and her people. From taking part in a Maasai elders meeting, to seeing how UK support is helping establish women-led businesses in Wajir, from the tea plantations of Bomet County to the Silicon Savannah, I’ve no doubt that Kenya’s future is bright. I have visited most of Kenya’s counties – I am sorry not have visited them all.

Kenya and the UK are going far, together, and it has been incredibly rewarding to be part of that journey. Asanteni sana na kwaherini.

Mr Wigan leaves Kenya to take up the new position of Director General Strategy and Delivery at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London.

Background for editors

For information on UK activity in Kenya, follow us on X (https://x.com/UKinKenya), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BHCNairobi/?ref=hl), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ukinkenya/?hl=en) and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-high-commission-nairobi/). See also British High Commission Nairobi (https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-nairobi) website.

British High Commissioner, Neil Wigan, arrived in Kenya in August 2023.

His successor will be announced in the coming months. In the meantime, Deputy High Commissioner to Kenya, Dr Ed Barnett, will be Chargé.

Further detail on the Strategic Partnership can be found in the joint statement from PCS Musalia Mudavadi and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy: Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership: Joint Statement - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/kenya-uk-strategic-partnership-joint-statement)
Who DVLA shares data with
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Information on the various products DVLA provides, for what purpose the information can be used and who we share it with.

Where the law allows it, DVLA shares data with others.

The information includes:
- the various products we provide
- for what purpose the information can be used
- who we share data with
- the number of enquiries made on a quarterly basis
Electricity statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Data on the UK’s electricity sector covering generation, fuel use, supply, consumption and power station capacity.

Electricity statistics examine trends in the UK’s electricity sector, covering:
- generation
- fuel used for generation
- consumption
- power station capacity
- Major Power Producers (MPPs) and other generators
Our tables in Energy Trends and the Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES) include commentary explaining key trends. The chapters provide a more in-depth review for the most recent period.

If you have questions about these statistics, please email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
2 Kensington Park Gardens, London, W11 3HB: LON/00AW/OCE/2024/0093
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge S Brilliant and Mr R Waterhouse FRICS on 3 December 2024

Read the full decision in 2 Kensington Park Gardens, London, W11 3HB: LON/00AW/OCE/2024/0093 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6780f8769b205eeb6cede46c/2_KENSINGTON_PARK_GARDENS__LONDON_W11_3HB_CORRECTED_DECISION.docx).
Ms F Burrell v Green Jelly Fish: 6022462/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms F Burrell v Green Jelly Fish: 6022462/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d64b839ce370a7e0a0fd1b/Ms_F_Burrell_v_Green_Jelly_Fish_6022462_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Mr Y Ayadi v The Social Trattoria Ltd: 2405678/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Y Ayadi v The Social Trattoria Ltd: 2405678/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904ccc019a898f0b18980c4/Mr_Y_Ayadi_v_The_Social_Trattoria_Ltd_-_2405678_2023.pdf).
Marston (Holdings) Ltd v Mrs A Perkins: [2025] EAT 20
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-19)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 19 February 2025.

Read the full judgment in Marston (Holdings) Ltd v Mrs A Perkins: [2025] EAT 20 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5b8244e79a175a4c2fec2/Marston__Holdings__Ltd_v_Mrs_A_Perkins__2025__EAT_20.pdf).
Mr I Bradwell and Mr A Miles v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 4107258/2020 and 4107281/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Bradwell and Mr A Miles v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 4107258/2020 and 4107281/2020 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c294448c6d992f23edd883/4107258.20___4107281.20_Mr_I_Bradwell___Mr_A_Miles_v._Royal_Mail_Group_Limited.pdf).
Research and trade samples or display items (not for human consumption) - Import Information Notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing research and trade samples or display items to Great Britain.

You must also read:

General information for imports of animal by-products - Import Information Note GEN/3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-information-for-imports-of-animal-by-products-import-information-note-gen3)

Clarifying information for imports of animal products - IIN GEN/4 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clarifying-information-for-imports-of-animal-products-iin-gen4)
ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Foreign Secretary's remarks, July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke at the UK Post Ministerial Conference with ASEAN member states, highlighting achievements under the UK's Dialogue Partnership.

Thank you all. Minister Bui, we’re grateful for Vietnam’s support as our country coordinator. And Minister Mohamad, it’s such a pleasure to be here in your beautiful country.

Last year, I told ASEAN I wanted to reconnect Britain with the world. Today, I’m the first British Foreign Secretary to return to one of these meetings since we became your newest Dialogue Partner.

I hope this consistency is welcome right now. The world feels no less volatile than it did a year ago.

Rapid technological change is remaking our societies, rewiring our economies, reshaping the global balance of power.

I agree countries like ours need to respond with resilience, with innovation and dynamism, and by putting people – our citizens – first.

Those are the values of your Community Vision 2045, precisely what we hope partnership with Britain can achieve.

As our recently published Trade Strategy set out, we believe this region offers real potential for our businesses to expand. We are working with you to unlock that.

That’s why we backed CPTPP’s decision in May to work towards a dialogue this year with ASEAN, why we’ve been supporting development of the ASEAN Power Grid, why we’re backing British firms to scale up their investments here.

Likewise, as our recently published National Security Strategy stressed, our region’s security and your region’s security are inextricably linked.

Russia illegally invaded Ukraine – that has consequences for markets here in Asia. North Korean troops fight for Russia – that has consequences for our Ukrainian friends on the European frontline. Smugglers or scammers ply their criminal trade – that has consequences for all our citizens and, ultimately, our tax revenues.

At the heart of our security cooperation is a shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The recent visit of Britain’s Carrier Strike Group and this Dialogue Partnership are just 2 examples of how, together, we can support this goal.

We stand firmly behind ASEAN centrality, recognising it underpins peace, prosperity and stability across the region.

All told, we’ve done a lot on both growth and security this past year. Nearly 95% of our Action Plan on track for delivery, the commitments we made last year in our first joint ministerial statement well under way.

Our job now is to go further, ahead of the fifth anniversary of this partnership next year and a new Action Plan to guide our cooperation to 2030.

I’m looking forward to discussing how we do so.
Frances Warburton
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Frances is a senior leader and regulatory expert with almost 30 years experience working across the public and private sectors. Her experience includes working as a Competition Investigation Director at the OFT, as a Director at Ofgem and as a Partner in the Economic Advisory practice at Ernst & Young. She has been an expert witness in several high profile regulatory decisions and market enquiries, and has advised on a wide range of regulatory matters.

Frances is a senior leader and regulatory expert with almost 30 years experience working across the public and private sectors. Her experience includes working as a Competition Investigation Director at the OFT, as a Director at Ofgem and as a Partner in the Economic Advisory practice at Ernst & Young. She has been an expert witness in several high profile regulatory decisions and market enquiries, and has advised on a wide range of regulatory matters.
Opportunity for girls to become  an Ambassador for a day
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

To mark International Women’s Day, the Embassies of the United Kingdom, Canada and Jordan are collaborating on the ‘Ambassador for a Day’  competition for the third year.

We encourage girls from all backgrounds living in Lebanon, aged 15 to 18 years old to apply. The competition closes Monday 7 April 2025.

Ambassador for a Day is a national essay competition for girls between 15-18 years of age. Each AFAD winner will get to shadow an Ambassador or senior UN Official in Lebanon for one day, to see first-hand how girls can become leaders and advocates for change. This promises to be an unforgettable opportunity to build skills in diplomacy, confidence, and leadership.

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is For ALL women and girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment. To enter the competition, participants should submit either a video or short essay in English or Arabic answering the question:

“If you were an Ambassador for a Day, what actions would you take to accelerate gender equality including equal rights, power and opportunities?’’

For more details, see:
- how to enter Ambassador for a Day competition (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c5909072e83aab48866d00/EN_How_to_Enter_AFAD2025.odt) (ODT, 328 KB)
- كيفية المشاركة (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c59d0868a61757838d21b1/AR_How_to_Enter_AFAD2025.odt) (ODT, 119 KB)
- Terms and conditions (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c59b05a0f0c95a498d21b7/EN_Terms_and_Conditions_AFAD2025.odt) (ODT, 32.2 KB)
- شروط المسابقة (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c59d3f72e83aab48866d1c/Ar_Terms_and_Conditions_AFAD2025.odt) (ODT, 109 KB)
Follow us on social media for updates: Facebook/X/Instagram: @UKinLebanon / @CanadaLebanon

Instagram: @embassyofjordanbeirut //Facebook: سفارة المملكة الاردنية الهاشمية لدى الجمهورية اللبنانية / X: @joembassybeirut
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti with the participation of the Independent Expert. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

Thank you, Mr President.

We thank the High Commissioner for his report. The ongoing and rapid deterioration of human rights in Haiti is shocking.

The Haitian people have long suffered indiscriminate attacks by armed criminal gangs – these have contributed to over a million Haitians being displaced from their homes.

Widespread recruitment, exploitation and abuse of children by these gangs is still happening. At the same time the use of sexual violence as a form of punishment and to spread fear within communities is increasing.

Re-establishing security to end the scourge of gangs remains essential to Haiti’s long-term stability. The UK supports the work of the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti and is providing £5 million to OHCHR to ensure the Mission’s compliance with international standards on human rights, conduct and discipline.

We will continue to take action against perpetrators of human rights abuses in Haiti through sanctions.

High Commissioner,

Given the increasing chaos spread by Haitian gangs, how can the international community best assist the Haitian government in bringing about lasting improvements to the security environment?

Thank you.
Mr P Cooney v Dundee City Council: 4117784/2014
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Cooney v Dundee City Council: 4117784/2014 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dc0752c5528de3aa6711be/4117784.2014_Mr_P_Cooney_v_Dundee_City_Council.pdf).
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to China: Peter Wilson
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Mr Peter Wilson CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to China

Mr Peter Wilson CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China in succession to Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Wilson will take up his appointment during August 2025.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name: Peter Michael Alexander Wilson

Media enquiries

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

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Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR) report
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

The ESPAUR report includes national data on antimicrobial prescribing and resistance, antimicrobial stewardship implementation and awareness activities.

Share your feedback on the report

Please use this online form to provide feedback on the ESPAUR report which will help us understand how the report is currently being used and how it could be improved.

ESPAUR report feedback form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mRRO7jVKLkutR188-d6GZiClUQRE5GhLm7N4S8fGgUVURjUzOENRTkxTSFg3Q01GWFk4VVVGWEkwSy4u&route=shorturl)

The English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR) report sets a standard to compare antimicrobial use and resistance in successive years.

The report acts as a resource for commissioning and implementing antimicrobial stewardship policies in England.

Previous ESPAUR reports
- 2023 to 2024 report (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250408161735/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-surveillance-programme-antimicrobial-utilisation-and-resistance-espaur-report)
- 2022 to 2023 report (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240201222414/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-surveillance-programme-antimicrobial-utilisation-and-resistance-espaur-report)
- 2021 to 2022 report (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20231002172235/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-surveillance-programme-antimicrobial-utilisation-and-resistance-espaur-report)
- 2020 to 2021 report (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20221020175458/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-surveillance-programme-antimicrobial-utilisation-and-resistance-espaur-report)
- 2019 to 2020 report (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20211022024510/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-surveillance-programme-antimicrobial-utilisation-and-resistance-espaur-report)
- 2018 to 2019 report (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20200806045257/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-surveillance-programme-antimicrobial-utilisation-and-resistance-espaur-report)
- reports from 2014 to 2018 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20181130125613/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-surveillance-programme-antimicrobial-utilisation-and-resistance-espaur-report)
Defence Leaders
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 Defence Leaders 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 Defence Leaders recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

Strive to keep producing events that are interesting and relevant to the Armed Forces.

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.