theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Origin Infrastructure Services 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 Origin Infrastructure Services 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 Origin Infrastructure Services 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- 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.
Mr B Sidell v Surrey County Council: 2306578/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Sidell v Surrey County Council: 2306578/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5a49e3e77ca8b737d386d/Mr_Brian_Sidell_v_Surrey_County_Council_2306578-2023_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr B Sidell v Surrey County Council: 2306578/2023 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d3ed3db6c608ff9421b291/Mr__Brian_Michael_Siddell_v_Surrey_County_Council__2306578-2023__Judgment_on_Costs_application_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr B Sidell v Surrey County Council: 2306578/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f89e9a529ccfa62ea39a59/BRIAN_SIDELL_V_SUREY_COUNTY_COUNCIL_2306578-2023__RECONSIDERATION_JUDGMENT_.pdf).
Ms G Knox v Community Integrated Care: 2409580/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms G Knox v Community Integrated Care: 2409580/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66953bcbce1fd0da7b5925aa/Ms_G_Knox_v_Community_Integrated_Care_2409580_2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms G Knox v Community Integrated Care: 2409580/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b74e65454ded7e367fd213/G_Knox_v_Community_Integrated_Care_2409580_2023.pdf).
British Embassy The Hague
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

We maintain and develop relations between the UK and the Netherlands.

The British Embassy in The Hague manages the UK government’s relations with the Netherlands and international institutions based in The Hague. Our work covers a range of issues including the UK government’s policy goals in the Netherlands, and services that support the British economy.

We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting the Netherlands and the Dutch Caribbean (Curacao, Aruba, St Maarten, Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba). You can access UK government services while in the Netherlands or the Dutch Caribbean (https://www.gov.uk/world/netherlands).

News and announcements (https://www.gov.uk/world/netherlands/news) from the British Embassy in The Hague.

Read the latest information on the rights and status of UK nationals living in Europe (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-europe) including our practical guide to Living in the Netherlands (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-netherlands).

If you’re travelling in the Netherlands, see our Netherlands Travel Advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/netherlands).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who’s died
Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/netherlands/british-embassy-the-hague-netherlands)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are in the Dutch Caribbean and need an ETD, please apply online (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport).

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/home).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
Mrs N C Taylor v Mr D Howe T/a Sprint Electrical: 2403146/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs N C Taylor v Mr D Howe T/a Sprint Electrical: 2403146/2023 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67053f14080bdf716392effb/Mrs_N_C_Taylor_v_Mr_David_Howe_ta_Sprint_Electrical_-_2403146_2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs N C Taylor v Mr D Howe T/a Sprint Electrical: 2403146/2023 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685be4e40433072fce0e0ff0/Mrs_N_C_Taylor_v_Mr_David_Howe_ta_Sprint_Electrical_2403146_2023.pdf).
Domestic energy prices: data sources and methodology
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Document showing the data sources and methodologies used to produce domestic energy price statistics.

Domestic price statistics provide important information for monitoring the energy market. They are used to measure the rises and falls in gas and electricity prices and the effect this has on domestic energy bills, including effects on prices from any changes to competition within the market.
Local Environmental Management Plans for HS2 Phase One
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

These plans set out the site-specific control measures for HS2 contractors working within local authorities along the Phase One route.

High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd and its consultant have produced Local Environmental Management Plans (LEMPs), a requirement under the Code of Construction Practice (https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/593592/Code_of_Construction_Practice.pdf) (CoCP). These plans are specific to each local authority area along the Phase One route. The LEMPs are based on environmental information currently available to the project, as reported within the Environmental Statement (including Supplementary and Additional Provision Environmental Statements).

The contractors working for HS2 Ltd will be required to comply with the LEMPs during construction works and must meet the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) Environmental Minimum Requirements (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-minimum-requirements) (EMRs). The EMRs set out high-level environmental and sustainability commitments to be carried out during the planning and implementation of works along the Phase One route. The CoCP forms part of the EMRs.

Are the LEMPs finalised?

HS2 Ltd has been consulting with local authorities during the production of the LEMPs. The most up to date version of the LEMPs are published on this page. If, up to and during detailed design, new environmental baseline information comes to light (such as the identification of new sensitive receptors), then the LEMPs will be updated to reflect these changes.

What happens next?

Engagement events will be carried out to introduce and brief communities on local environmental information, management and mitigation. If local communities have comments relevant to the content of the LEMPs, they will be reviewed and updated, as required.
Commander UKStratCom Commendations 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

On Friday 16 May, personnel and teams from across Strategic Command came together to receive their Commander’s Commendation from General Sir Jim Hockenhull. ​​​​​​​

This four-star award was given in recognition of outstanding work in support of Strategic Command and wider-MOD.

General Sir Jim Hockenhull was pleased to welcome Strategic Command personnel from areas such as Defence Support, Permanent Joint Headquarters and Integrated Global Defence Network (IGDN).

MOD Copyright

Commander Strategic Command Commendations

British Army Lieutenant Colonel R Weston

Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander S Williams

British Army Major S Johnson

British Army Major M Wyldes

Royal Air Force Squadron Leader L Bryden

British Army Captain W Smith

British Army Staff Sergeant P Spencer

British Army Sergeant R Toner

British Army Corporal T Harker

Civil Service J Blackwood

Civil Service M Darlow

Civil Service J Froom

Civil Service P Reid

Civilian P Sadler

Team Awards

Defence Digital Strategic Networks, Computers and Communications (Strat NCC) Team

Defence Academy Climate Change and Sustainability Lead Team

Defence Support Chain Operations and Movements (DSCOM) Compassionate Cell - Joint Support
Mr C Barnett v Lift and Load London Ltd and S Towey: 2213509/2023 and 2216645/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Barnett v Lift and Load London Ltd: 2213509/2023 and 2216645/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d587f05187a43f682ddccb/Mr_C_Barnett_v_Lift_and_Load_London_Limited_-_2213509-2023___2216645-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Barnett v Lift and Load London Ltd and S Towey: 2213509/2023 and 2216645/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ad75163a052c9c504c8dea/Craig_Barnett_v_1._Lift_and_Load_London_Limited_2._Scott_Towey_-_2213509-2023___2216645-2023.pdf).
Civil Legal Aid Eligibility Keycard
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

A new keycard is available from Monday 7 April 2025.

The keycard has been updated to reflect changes in dependants’ allowances. The deductions made within the legal aid means test for the partner and dependants of an applicant increased by 1.7 percent from Monday 7 April 2025.

The dependants allowances are based on income support rates which increased by 1.7 percent on Monday 7 April 2025.

Further information

Eligibility Keycard (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3852822a7bab256d956e3/LAA_civil_legal_aid_eligibility_keycard_61.pdf)

Civil legal aid: means testing - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/civil-legal-aid-means-testing)
Legacy Resources
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 Legacy Resources 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 Legacy Resources recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms B Khorram v Capgemini UK plc: 6004705/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms B Khorram v Capgemini UK plc: 6004705/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2b2cb148bef6fa4cfdac9/Ms_B_Khorram_v_Capgemini_UK_plc_-_6004705-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms B Khorram v Capgemini UK plc: 6004705/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878baa6a52cca025ef5bda2/Ms_Bahar_Khorram_v_Capgemini_UK_Plc-_6004705-2024.pdf).
Statistics: school capacity
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Statistics on the numbers of filled and unfilled primary and secondary school places in England, including forecasts of pupil numbers.

Statistics from May 2010 onwards are available on GOV.UK. You can find our archived statistics on the National Archives (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151655/http:/www.education.gov.uk/researchandstatistics/statistics). Note: the search function is not available on archived content so please use the filters on the left of each page.

The ‘School capacity survey: 2020’ and ‘School capacity statistics: academic year 2019 to 2020’ were cancelled due to coronavirus (COVID-19). Further details can be found on our publication announcement page (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/school-capacity-academic-year-2019-to-2020).
Universal Defence & Security Solutions
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 Universal Defence & Security Solutions 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 Universal Defence & Security Solutions 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
- 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.
Registering a venue for civil marriage and civil partnership
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-29)

This guidance from the Registrar General explains the process for approving premises as venues for civil marriages and partnerships.

The guidance focuses on the detailed processes for the approval of premises and the conditions associated with an approval.

This guidance is issued by the Registrar General for England and Wales in accordance with her duties under the Marriage Act 1949 and the Civil Partnership Act 2004.
NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care for Q3 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Statistics relating to the activity of NHS Continuing Healthcare in England.

Data is collected on a quarterly basis and covers Sub-ICB Locations in England. The data release includes: number eligible for NHS CHC, incomplete referrals over 28 days, number of new referrals, number of referrals completed, number of referrals completed within 28 days, number of assessments completed, number assessed as eligible/ not eligible, number no longer eligible, assessment conversion rate, referral conversion rate, number of local requests for review of eligibility decision and number of DSTs completed in acute/ non-acute setting.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Register a UK establishment of an overseas company (OS IN01)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Use this form to register a UK establishment of an overseas company.

Read how to complete form OS IN01 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-a-uk-establishment-of-an-overseas-company-os-in01/how-to-complete-your-os-in01) before you submit your form.

It costs £71 to register a UK establishment of an overseas company.

For more information on overseas companies, read our overseas companies guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/overseas-companies-in-the-uk-registration-filing-and-disclosure-obligations).

Before you register

All directors will need to verify their identity to prove who they are. You’ll need to give the Companies House personal code for each director and confirm they have verified their identity.

See Verifying your identity for Companies House (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/verifying-your-identity-for-companies-house).

Nationalities and countries

Use our list of nationalities and countries (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationalities) to complete your form. We’ll only accept entries from this standard list.
Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin October - December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

A quarterly bulletin containing information on new social housing housing starts and completions, social housing demand, homelessness, and new dwelling sales and prices from the National House Building Council (NHBC).

This bulletin is a National Statistics publication produced each quarter by the Professional Services Unit of the Department for Communities. The Bulletin contains information on: new social housing starts and completions; social renting demand, the number of households presenting as homeless by reason and household type, and the number accepted as full duty applicants; and new dwelling sales and prices for each Local Government District.
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Brompton-Westbrook Primary School recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers supporting families with school admissions, pastoral needs and deployment

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.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Temuhub Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Decision for applicant Five Bells Limited and Whaleco UK Limited against registration number 15400068, applicant successful.

Application number 5172

Applicant Five Bells Limited and Whaleco UK Limited objected to the name used by Temuhub Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 7 April 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Temuhub Ltd is changed to 15400068, LTD.
Domestic energy efficiency retrofit supply chain
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Research that aims to improve understanding of the capacity and capability of the domestic energy efficiency retrofit supply chain.

This research provides an in-depth overview of the capacity and capabilities of the energy efficiency (EE) retrofit supply chain. It captured evidence on:
- the size and nature of the supply chain
- the business models utilised
- existing skills and qualifications of installers
It also explored the role of the government in business-related decisions in the domestic retrofit market.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero commissioned Eunomia Research and Consulting Ltd to conduct this research. It was completed prior to the recent general election in the United Kingdom in July 2024. As such, any references to government policies, commitments, or initiatives may reflect the stance of the previous administration and were accurate at the time of fieldwork and writing.
Mr A Loveday-Nickerson v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd: 2224679/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Loveday-Nickerson v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd: 2224679/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6928496c345e31ab14ecf653/Mr_A_Loveday-Nickerson_v_Network_Rail_Infrastructure_Limited_-_2224679-2024.pdf).
Landing obligation exemption changes in English waters
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Marine Management Organisation is advising fishers of forthcoming changes to a number of exemptions to the Landing Obligation in English waters following a scientific review and public consultation.

The Sea Fisheries (Amendment) (England) Regulations (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/92/made) 2025 no.92 were laid before parliament at the end of January and will come in to force on February 28 2025.

The changes mean that from the end of February a number of exemptions to the Landing Obligation will be removed so fishers will be legally required to land the species that these exemptions covered. All other exemptions remain in place.

The changes have been made following a review of Landing Obligations exemptions by experts at the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture (Cefas) and a public consultation.

Four exemptions are set to be disapplied, three fully and one partially.

The details are:
- The high survivability exemption for turbot caught in English waters of ICES subarea 4 with beam trawls with a cod-end larger than 80mm will be disapplied. This is due to insufficient evidence to support this exemption. The exemption remains in place within Scottish waters of ICES subarea 4.
- The de minimis exemption for mackerel, horse mackerel, herring and whiting caught in the pelagic fishery carried out by pelagic trawlers up to 25 metres in length overall, using mid-water trawls, and targeting mackerel, horse mackerel and herring in ICES divisions 4b and 4c south of 54 degrees north will be disapplied. This is due to insufficient evidence to support this exemption.
- The de minimis exemption for mackerel, horse mackerel, herring and whiting caught in the fishery carried out with pelagic trawlers up to 25 meters in length overall, using mid-water trawls, and targeting mackerel, horse mackerel and herring in ICES division 7d will be disapplied. This is due to insufficient evidence to support this exemption.
- The cod element of a de minimis exemption for cod and whiting below the minimum conservation reference size caught in the mixed demersal fisheries by vessels using bottom trawls or seines with a mesh size of 70-99 mm in ICES division 4c will be disapplied. This is due to concerns about the Northern shelf cod stock, in particular in the Southern North Sea, and insufficient evidence to support this exemption. It provides a consistent approach across ICES subarea 4. The whiting element of this exemption will be retained.
Under the Landing Obligation, all fish caught must be landed and not discarded if there is no exemption in place.

For more information, see Technical Conservation and Landing Obligation rules and regulations 2025 - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/technical-conservation-and-landing-obligation-rules-and-regulations-2025) or read general landing obligation collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fisheries-management-landing-obligation) page.
U3: using waste in creative installations
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

U3 exemption allows groups such as schools, colleges and theatres to use waste, such as offcuts of wood, for creative installations.

There’s a charge for most waste exemptions

This exemption is in band 3. Read waste exemption charges (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-exemptions-how-to-choose-register-and-pay/waste-exemption-charges) to find out what the charges and charging bands are.

Types of activity you can carry out

These include:
- creating a sculpture from metal during an art class
- building a theatrical set using recycled wood and bricks
Types of activity you cannot carry out

You cannot:
- use this exemption to construct buildings or similar constructions
Types of waste you can use

The waste codes are those listed in the List of Wastes (LoW) Regulations. You need to make sure your waste fits within the waste code and the description in the table.

Amount of waste you can use

You can store or use up to 20 tonnes of waste at any one time.

Key conditions:
- you can only use this exemption for entertainment, education or similar projects
- the waste you use must be suitable for the project
- you should not use any more waste than you need
Other things you need to know

When you no longer need the remaining waste, you should take it to an appropriately authorised facility to be reused, recovered or disposed of.

Register a U3 exemption

You need to register this exemption with the Environment Agency if you meet the requirements:

Register an exemption (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-waste-exemptions)
DVA Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics: February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

A monthly publication providing statistics on vehicle, driver, and theory tests conducted by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland.

The statistics reported within this publication include provisional headline volumes of vehicle, driver, and theory tests conducted during February 2025. Statistics on the volumes of test applications are also included. Trend series from April 2014 onwards are provided for comparison.
Is volumetric pricing for drinking water an effective revenue strategy in rural Mali?
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

The implications of monthly flat fee contributions and pay-as-you-fetch payments for water use and revenue generation.

Abstract

The authors explore the implications of monthly flat fee contributions and volumetric (pay-as-you-fetch) payments for water use and revenue generation, in Mali. They discuss the role of professional service delivery models to support reliable drinking water services for rural communities.

This article is part of the REACH Improving Water Security for the Poor programme.

Citation

Wagner J and others. ’Is volumetric pricing for drinking water an effective revenue strategy in rural Mali?’ Clean Water 2024: volume 7, issue 5

Links

Is volumetric pricing for drinking water an effective revenue strategy in rural Mali? (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-024-00341-6)
Schools open for part of the financial year
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Instructions for where schools are only open for part of the financial year.

We require returns for all maintained schools open during the financial year 2025 to 2026. Where part-year data is provided, ‘N’ should be entered in the ‘Complete’ field.

For schools converting to academy status, the return should reflect the position at the point of conversion before the transfer of balances to the successor school.
PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 1 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-01)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed President Zelenskyy to Downing Street this afternoon.

The Prime Minister welcomed President Zelenskyy to Downing Street this afternoon.

The Prime Minister reiterated his unwavering support for Ukraine, adding that the UK will always stand with them, for as long as it takes.

The Prime Minister re-stated his determination to finding a path that ends Russia’s illegal war and ensures a just and lasting peace that secures Ukraine’s future sovereignty and security.

The leaders looked forward to continuing these discussions at tomorrow’s leaders’ summit in London.
Thomas Phipps MBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Thomas (Tom) Phipps is the Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Israel. Prior to taking up his current post, Tom was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Libya. Prior to that, he served for five years, latterly as Political Counsellor, at the UK Mission to the UN in New York. Tom is a career diplomat, who joined the UK Foreign Service in 2009. He has also served as Political Counsellor in Kabul, Afghanistan, and Second Secretary in Manila, Philippines, where he led on the UK’s engagement in the Mindanao Peace Process. In London he has held roles in the FCDO’s Climate Change and Energy Department, Counter Terrorism Department, and as Head of the East Africa Team. He holds a BA (hons) in History and Politics from Queen Mary College, University of London and a Masters in International Relations from the University of Sydney. Prior to joining the FCDO, Tom worked in think tanks in the UK and Australia and in the private sector for five years.

Thomas (Tom) Phipps is the Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Israel. Prior to taking up his current post, Tom was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Libya. Prior to that, he served for five years, latterly as Political Counsellor, at the UK Mission to the UN in New York.

Tom is a career diplomat, who joined the UK Foreign Service in 2009. He has also served as Political Counsellor in Kabul, Afghanistan, and Second Secretary in Manila, Philippines, where he led on the UK’s engagement in the Mindanao Peace Process. In London he has held roles in the FCDO’s Climate Change and Energy Department, Counter Terrorism Department, and as Head of the East Africa Team. He holds a BA (hons) in History and Politics from Queen Mary College, University of London and a Masters in International Relations from the University of Sydney.

Prior to joining the FCDO, Tom worked in think tanks in the UK and Australia and in the private sector for five years.
Universal Credit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Information about sanctions statistics and methodology including the purpose, source, definitions and limitations of the statistics covered.

The benefit sanctions statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/jobseekers-allowance-sanctions) show the number of decisions made to apply a sanction to those on Universal Credit and the outcomes of the sanction process.
The political economy of structural transformation in African cities: insights from the deals and development framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Provides a political economy analysis of the lack of structural transformation in African cities.

Abstract

This paper provides a political economy analysis of the lack of structural transformation in African cities, drawing on the deals and development framework. The author’s analysis points to the need to pay closer attention to political economy factors that constrain structural transformation in African cities, in addition to conventional explanations that highlight the role of economic factors such as the lack of agglomeration economies and poor infrastructure in urban Africa.

This paper is part of the African Cities Research Consortium programme.

Citation

Sen K. ‘The political economy of structural transformation in African cities: insights from the deals and development framework’ ACRC Working Paper 2024-25, African Cities Research Consortium, The University of Manchester 2024

Links

The political economy of structural transformation in African cities: insights from the deals and development framework (https://www.african-cities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ACRC_Working-Paper-26_January-2025.pdf) (PDF, 1260 KB)
Mr B Smith v FFDR Ltd: 8002007/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Smith v FFDR Ltd: 8002007/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68272051256994af4172ab32/8002007.2024_-_Mr_B_Smith_v_FFDR_Limited_-_Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Focus on skills at Civil Service Live 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-15)

Civil Service Live is under way - with a chance for civil servants to find out more about the cross-government learning they can access - much of which is free.

Civil Service Live is under way - with a chance for civil servants to find out more about the cross-government learning they can access - much of which is free.

Government Skills is the Cabinet Office team responsible for all cross-government learning and top civil servants have been helping us to champion the Curriculum of recommended learning (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-civil-service-recommended-curriculum) - which gives civil servants easy access to the quality-assured learning that matters most.

Support from Cabinet Secretary

Pictured are:

The Cabinet Secretary, Sir Chris Wormald, who joined Government Skills’ volunteers at their stand at Civil Service Live in Belfast, while Northern Ireland Office director Caroline Hacker joined Government Skills’ deputy director Martin Petto speaking at Invest in Yourself to Succeed plenary session at the event.

Earlier in the week, Sir Olly Robins, Permanent Under-Secretary, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, left, joined Government Skills’ head of early career management training Neil Alton - architect of the innovative Achieving Your Potential course (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/training-for-leaders-in-the-civil-service-and-public-sector) for would-be line managers - at Civil Service Live in Glasgow.

Left to right, Martin Petto, Caroline Hacker, Sir Olly Robins and Neil Alton

Promoting learning opportunities

“Skills are at the heart of ambitions for a productive and agile Civil Service that can truly deliver on the Government’s missions,” said Sir Olly.

“That’s why I am so pleased to be at Civil Service Live on its opening day and to be able to champion the value of the brilliant learning opportunities available to us all, including digital and data skills.”

Find out more about Government Skills’ Curriculum of recommended learning (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-civil-service-recommended-curriculum) - which includes quality-approved relevant courses - many of which are free.
11 Casson Street, London, E1 5LA​  - LON/00BG/F77/2025/0216
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber Decision of Mr A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArb, Dated 15 September 2025

Read Reasons in - 11 Casson Street, London, E1 5LA​ - LON/00BG/F77/2025/0216 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c9219e995dfd01bff0bf2f/250916_-_Summary_Reasons_11_Casson_St.pdf) Read Final Decision in - 11 Casson Street, London, E1 5LA​ - LON/00BG/F77/2025/0216 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c9218f07d9e92bc5517b39/250916_-_Signed_Dec_11_Casson_St.pdf)
IEIM8000360 - Branches
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)


Branches are within scope of the CARF. Section I (B) of the CARF states a RCASP is subject to reporting and due diligence requirements with respect to transactions effectuated through a branch. Where there are multiple branches within a group which effectuate transactions, each branch will have a reporting and due diligence requirement, unless the transactions effectuated through the branch are reported by another branch.

If an RCASP is subject to reporting and due diligence requirements in a jurisdiction where it has a branch and the RCASP does not have a higher nexus in a jurisdiction that has implemented the CARF, the branch will report all the transactions effectuated by the entity, not just those of the branch. This position is reaffirmed by the OECD FAQ “Branch nexus” (https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/topics/policy-issues/tax-transparency-and-international-co-operation/faqs-crypto-asset-reporting-framework.pdf).

Example (1)

Crypto Bank is a RCASP that is tax resident in the UK and has two branches, one in Jurisdiction X, a CARF implementing jurisdictionon the UK’s list of partner jurisdictions and one in Jurisdiction Y, a non-CARF implementing jurisdiction. All branches effectuate relevant transactions.

Since the Jurisdiction Y branch is in a non-implementing jurisdiction, Crypto Bank is required to undertake due diligence and report any transactions effectuated in the Jurisdiction Y branch in the UK where appropriate to a partner jurisdiction

Crypto Bank is not required to undertake due and diligence and reporting for the Jurisdiction X branch as long as the branch undertakes due diligence and reports in Jurisdiction X.

Example (2)

Coin Crypto is an entity RCASP tax resident in Jurisdiction X, a non-implementing CARF jurisdiction, and has a branch in the UK. Jurisdiction X has not yet implemented the CARF. The UK branch is subject to reporting and due diligence requirements on all the transactions effectuated by Coin Crypto, not just those effectuated by the branch.
MGN 539 (M) Amendment 3 carriage of the code of safe working practices
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

These regulations are amended by the 2015 regulations to place a duty on shipowners to ensure there are sufficient copies of the code available on a ship so that is accessible to all seafarers.

Notice to all shipowners, ship operators and managers, masters and seafarers

This notice should be read with the merchant shipping (code of safe working practices) (amendments and revocation) regulations 2015
Taser 10: medical assessment and technical reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Technical testing and medical assessments for the Taser 10, a new model of conducted energy device (CED).

These reports have been written independently:
- Technical testing report produced by PA Consulting
- User handling trials by College of Policing
- Medical assessment produced by the Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less Lethal Weapons (SACMILL)
- Opinion report by Dstl (this is no longer Official – Sensitive)
- Letter report by Dstl
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