theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Product Safety Report: Baby Sensory Toys Play Set sold via Etsy (2507-0173 and 2508-0006)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Product Safety Report for Baby Sensory Toys Play Set presenting a serious risk of strangulation.

Summary

Product: Baby Sensory Toys Play Set

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as the wooden rainbow ring component featured a ribbon which could become wrapped around a baby’s neck.

Corrective action: The product is no longer available for sale and the listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as the wooden rainbow ring component featured a ribbon that exceeded 300mm. This ribbon could become wrapped around a baby’s neck, presenting a risk of strangulation. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The product is no longer available for sale and the listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2507-0173 and 2508-0006

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards & The Office for Product Safety and Standards
N Morokar v Aquesta Ltd: 6004875/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in N Morokar v Aquesta Ltd: 6004875/2024 - Judgment on Liability (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68404ef08dd459f8c947b410/N_Morokar_v_Aquesta_Ltd_-_6004875_2024_-_Liability_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in N Morokar v Aquesta Ltd: 6004875/2024 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68404ec9e550203c8209cd23/N_Morokar_v_Aquesta_Ltd_-_6004875_2024_-_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Pyrland School (Taunton): warning notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Warning notice to the Richard Huish Trust in relation to Pyrland School.

Notice relating to: Pyrland School (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/136193)

URN: 136193

Notice issued to: Richard Huish Trust

Reason for issue: Special measures Ofsted judgement (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136193)

DfE regional director: Lucy Livings

DfE regional director office: South West

Local authority: Somerset Council
Mr T Collins v Lidl Great Britain Ltd: 6005324/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Collins v Lidl Great Britain Ltd: 6005324/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bfea24223d92d088f01de3/Mr_T_Collins_v_Lidl_Great_Britain_Limited_6005324.2025.pdf).
INTM601980 - Transfer of assets abroad: Non-domiciled individuals taxation up to 5 April 2025: The income charge - the position up to 5 April 2005
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


For non-UK domicile status to have any effect on the income charge, an individual must show that he would not, by reason of his being so domiciled, have been chargeable to tax in respect of the income if it had in fact been his income (ICTA88/S743(3)).

The only circumstances in which an individual ordinarily resident in the UK would not have been chargeable to tax in respect of the income if received by him, based on domicile status alone, would have been if the income were foreign-source income not received in the UK.

In other words, it is income that, if received by him, would have been charged to tax under Case V of Schedule D on the basis of sums received in the UK, described in ICTA88/S65(5).

Where the condition is met, then the individual is not chargeable (under the income charge) by reference to so much of the income treated as his as satisfies this condition. This can be illustrated by some straightforward examples:

Example 1

An ordinarily resident but non-UK domiciled individual is potentially chargeable to tax under the income charge in respect of income of £1000, comprising £500 UK source and £500 foreign source income, all arising to a person abroad. The foreign source income is not received in the UK.

If the income were in fact the individual’s, the rules in what were Cases IV and V of Schedule D (ICTA88/S65) would, for a non-UK domiciled individual, only charge the foreign income to the extent that sums in respect of it were received in the UK. On the basis that the £500 foreign source income is not received in the UK, that amount is excluded from the transfer of assets income charge and the maximum charge for the year is £500.

Example 2

As above, but sums totalling £800 in respect of the income of the person abroad are received in the UK. In this scenario, the potential charge on the individual is £1000 but a maximum of £200 may potentially be excluded by the non-UK domiciled provision, leaving a minimum charge of £800.

This manual does not provide detailed guidance as to when a sum is received in the UK. However, for the purpose of the income charge under transfer of assets, the same approach will generally be taken as is taken for direct income chargeable under what was Cases IV or V of Schedule D.
OFSI General licence - INT/2025/5855272
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

Details for OFSI General licence - INT/2025/5855272, Membership fees for International Organisations

- OFSI General licence - INT/2025/5855272
- OFSI General licence - INT/2025/5855272 Publication notice
On 21 February 2025, OFSI issued General Licence INT/2025/5855272 under regulation 64 of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“the Russia Regulations”) which allows International Organisations to receive Permitted Payments transferred from an account held with Gazprombank (DP).
Workplace Charging Scheme downloadable application form
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

Downloadable form for applicants to claim the Workplace Charging Scheme grants.

This form is for applicants applying for the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) grant if you cannot use the WCS portal (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/workplace-charging-scheme-application-form).

This form is also for applicants applying for WCS grants for small businesses that are primarily run from a residential property.

Email your completed form to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mrs K Hoggan v Durnsford Lodge Ltd: 1401259/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K Hoggan v Durnsford Lodge Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937fa3c7a605b2d61cd8f46/Mrs_K_Hoggan_v_Durnsford_Lodge_Ltd___xx-xxxx-xxxx___Judgment___10.11.25.pdf).
Staveleigh Medical Centre
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Staveleigh Medical Centre recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
Cryptoasset Reporting Framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

This tax information and impact note is about the implementation of the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF) for providing visibility on the transactions of users of cryptoassets.

This measure gives information about the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework which provides visibility on the transactions of users of cryptoassets.

The regulations outline:
- the mandatory requirement for registration of reporting cryptoasset providers
- specific penalties for non-compliance
ExGate 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 ExGate 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 ExGate 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
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr T Edwards v Plastic Regrind Sales North East Ltd: 6015351/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Edwards v Plastic Regrind Sales North East Ltd: 6015351/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cb00fbade26736dbfa0052/Mr_T_Edwards_v_Plastic_Regrind_Sales_North_East_Limited_-_6015351-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
The Technology Code of Practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

The Technology Code of Practice is a set of criteria to help government design, build and buy technology.

Description

The Technology Code of Practice (TCoP) is a cross-government agreed standard used for the Cabinet Office spend control process (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cabinet-office-controls) and the Local Digital Declaration (https://www.localdigital.gov.uk/about-the-declaration/declaration/).

You should use the TCoP for all of your technology projects or programmes. Consider each point, align your project or programme with the mandatory points, and follow as many of the remaining points as is practical. You’ll get the most benefit by aligning your organisation’s technology and business strategies to the Technology Code of Practice.

Each point contains guidance and links to case studies to help you migrate from legacy infrastructure and manage the full lifecycle of your technology.

Read The Technology Code of Practice (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-technology-code-of-practice)
International Recognition Procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

How to use the procedure for medicines licensing applications.

Eligibility checker

Fill in the eligibility checker form (https://irpeligibilitychecker.mhra.gov.uk/).

See our guidance on how to complete the eligibility checker and submit your application (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-recognition-procedure/eligibility-checker-and-submitting-your-marketing-authorisation-application) before completing the above form.

You may also find it of benefit to review the full list of eligibility checker questions (https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/s/i/Eligibility_Checker_Questions), which includes some guidance, before completing the form.

Please liaise with your IT department to ensure you can save PDFs before completing the form.

MHRA has created a new international recognition route for medicines utilising pre-existing approvals from Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan, Switzerland, Singapore and the United States. This new framework will support patients in the UK with expedited access to safe and effective medicines that have been approved by trusted regulatory partners. From 1 January 2024, international recognition will sit alongside MHRA’s current national procedures.

Webinar

The MHRA webinar held on 23 November 2023 provided potential applicants with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of the guidance on the International Recognition Procedure. A follow-up webinar in April 2024 presented post-launch updates and latest information about the new route.

MHRA International Recognition Webinar November 2023 (https://youtu.be/3vt_VS_v0h8?si=YNB8l2V6PEGBMVDh)

MHRA International Recognition: post-launch updates webinar (youtube.com) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxN1_cSOkOk)
FCDO open access policy
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

This document explains the open access policy for research and development publications funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

This policy replaces the FCDO’s open and enhanced access policy 2013 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfid-research-open-and-enhanced-access-policy) (published under the former Department for International Development).

It aims to maximise the impact of FCDO’s research and development (R&D) funding by ensuring in-scope publications are accessible, shareable, and reusable. It applies to all FCDO R&D grants, agreements, and contracts where research outputs are intended to be published in the public domain.

This policy sets out the:
- full scope of the publications and research outputs covered
- responsibilities for those receiving FCDO funding
- requirements for compliance
Data sets

Until further notice, the following provisions for data or data sets (both derived and raw), outlined in the FCDO open and enhanced access policy 2013 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfid-research-open-and-enhanced-access-policy), continue to apply to FCDO R&D funding.
- data sets should be placed in an open access repository within 12 months of final data collection or on publication of outputs underpinned by that data, whichever is sooner (unless exempted by FCDO)
- data sets should be deposited in an established discipline or institutional repository, where possible
- raw data sets are required to be retained for a minimum of 5 years after the end of the programme. Researchers or institutions should make them available on request, for free, any time after 12 months from final data collection (unless exempted by FCDO). This applies to all data, whether published or not
Product Recall: Saltrock Corp Flame Flip Flops (2502-0019)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Product Recall for Saltrock Corp Flame Flip Flops presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Saltrock Corp Flame Flip Flops

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of phthalates.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as excess phthalates were detected on the strap that sits directly against the skin. Exposure to phthalates can adversely influence the endocrine system and the reproductive system in children and adolescents.

The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, access the Saltrock website at the following link: https://www.saltrock.com/pages/product-recall

Additional information

PSD case number: 2502-0019

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
PE32 1LL, ECD Poultry Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/KP3529LK/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

View the permit issued for Station Farm Poultry Unit, Ashwicken under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: ECD Poultry Limited
- Installation name: Station Farm Poultry Unit
- Permit number: EPR/KP3529LK/A001
Mrs J Viliunas v Nottingham City Council: 6001620/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Viliunas v Nottingham City Council: 6001620/2023 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69148ed8eba5bda2026fc846/Mrs_J_Viliunas_v_Nottingham_City_Council_6001620.2023_Withdrawal_Judgment.pdf).
Mr T Nechita v FP McCann Ltd: 6001690/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Nechita v FP McCann Ltd: 6001690/2024 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909c36d88a98da87e292209/Mr_T_Nechita_v_FP_McCann_Ltd_6001690.2024_Judgment.pdf).
Mr A Hadley v Herrington Carmichael LLP: 6010187/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Hadley v Herrington Carmichael LLP: 6010187/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b8b706bb4c44f0805e7fc/Mr_A_Hadley_-_v_-_Herrington_Carmichael_LLP_-_6010187-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
SPE15230 - Losses in warehouse: calculation of customs debt for lost goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

If the chargeable loss involves goods that have been lost in a customs warehouse, customs debt must be calculated at the full duty rate.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Dr A Ghadar v Dermal Diagnostics Ltd: 2600175/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr A Ghadar v Dermal Diagnostics Ltd: 2600175/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680b896ffaff81833fcae8e9/Arash_Ghadar_v_Dermal_Diagnostics_Limited_2600175.2025.pdf).
Choice Care Group Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Choice Care Group Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Discounts
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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.
DESNZ: spending over £25,000, August 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) publishes details of all departmental spending on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DESNZ departmental spending over £25,000 (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/b2f104db-9670-4076-8c4e-c6b39ef34193/desnz-departmental-spending-over-25-000)
Solong and Stena Immaculate interim report published
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Fatal collision between a container ship and an oil/chemical tanker 14 nautical miles north-east of the Humber Estuary, England.

Today, we have published the initial findings of our investigation into the collision between the Portugal registered container ship Solong and the USA registered oil/chemical tanker Stena Immaculate, resulting in one fatality, 14 nautical miles north-east of Spurn Head at the entrance to the Humber Estuary, England, on 10 March 2025.

The interim report, available via this link, contains details of our initial findings, consequences and ongoing action. (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebb6a1632d0f88e8248ada/Solong-StenaImmaculate-InterimReport.pdf)

Media enquiries (telephone only)

Media enquiries during office hours xx-xxxx-xxxx

Media enquiries out of hours xx-xxxx-xxxx
Mr T Marshall v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd: 1305009/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Marshall v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd: 1305009/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690cc10968fffdd77951ab3a/Mr_T_Marshall_v_Sainsbury_s_Supermarkets_Limited_-_1305009-2024_-_judgement.pdf).
CNC outperforms national wellbeing average
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

The CNC outperforms national average in workforce survey, with strong teamwork and wellbeing support, while pledging action on areas needing improvement.

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has outperformed the national average across all major themes in the 2025 National Police Wellbeing Survey, underlining the strength, professionalism and commitment of its people.

Compared to other Home Office forces, CNC colleagues reported higher levels of motivation, engagement and skills, with a clear sense of purpose in their roles. Teamwork and trust were highlighted as key strengths, with managers seen as supportive and staff confident to raise concerns when needed. The survey also recognised CNC’s excellent health and wellbeing support.

Assistant Chief Constable Kerry Smith said: “These results are encouraging and show just how committed and professional our people are. Outperforming the national average across all major themes is something we can be very proud of.

“At the same time, the survey has highlighted important areas where we need to improve. We are listening carefully, and we will take action so that every colleague feels supported, valued and confident in the future of our organisation.”

National Police Wellbeing Survey results (all scores are out of 10):

The survey also identified key areas where improvements are needed. These include improving the way organisational change is managed and led, tackling problems with kit and uniform, addressing high levels of fatigue, and building greater confidence in how workplace conduct matters are handled.

Action is already underway. A dedicated mailbox has been created for colleagues to share reflections and ideas.

Our already-established Positive Workplace Forums for staff and officers are actively shaping improvements and feeding into the Cultural Gold Group, which will agree an action plan following its meeting next month.

And a Police Staff Have-Your-Say Event will be held on to provide further opportunities for open discussion.
Guatemalan selected for prestigious Chevening Scholarship
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

A distinguished Guatemalan professional is heading to the UK to pursue a fully funded master's degree through the prestigious Chevening Scholarship programme.

A distinguished Guatemalan professional is heading to the United Kingdom to pursue a fully funded master’s degree through the UK Government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarship program.

Congratulations to Pablo Sebastián Diez Pinto, who will pursue a Master of Laws (LLM) at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

He will pursue this one-year master’s degree at a prestigious British university, representing Guatemala with excellence and ambition.

Chevening is a transformative opportunity, funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations, to empower future leaders from around the world to study in the UK, build global networks, and gain the skills to drive positive change in their home countries.

Chevening Scholars return home after their studies to contribute to their communities and join a global network of over 55,000 alumni who are making an impact across sectors and borders.

Applications for Chevening Scholarships are open until 7 October 2025. Learn more and apply at the Chevening website (https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/guatemala/).
Miss M S Hosten v Leave It To Esmie Ltd: 1308462/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M S Hosten v Leave It To Esmie Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67850c51c6428e01318816e5/Miss_M_S_Hosten_v_Leave_it_to_Esmie_Ltd_-_1308462_2023_-_Rule_21.pdf).
Long Duration Electricity Storage: technical details of the scheme and its operation
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

The joint government and Ofgem Technical Decision Document confirms details of the Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) cap and floor scheme and how it will operate.

In October 2024, the government decided to introduce a Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) cap and floor scheme that will be delivered by Ofgem.

The cap and floor scheme was strongly supported through consultation responses and builds on the approach already used to successfully deliver more electricity interconnection.

The government response to the consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/long-duration-electricity-storage-proposals-to-enable-investment) stated that a Technical Decision Document (TDD) would be produced to confirm the final details of the scheme along with delivery timelines.

The TDD is jointly published by Ofgem and the government.

Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA) were contracted by government to provide advice on how the cap and floor thresholds could potentially be set to aid decision making. The TDD confirms the approach of how thresholds will be set.
Working for British Embassy Lima
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Lima or one of the other UK delegations, DIT offices, other government departments or consulates in Peru, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate)

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
National non-domestic rates collected by councils in England: 2019 to 2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Details of the national non-domestic rates collected by local authorities in the financial year 2019 to 2020.

Details of the total amount of national non-domestic rates (also known as business rates) local authorities collected in 2019 to 2020 and the reliefs they granted. Data in the original release were provisional prior to audit of local authority accounts, with updates published to reflect amendments to the provisional figures following either audit or further validation. Changes since the original publication are minimal.
DWP statistical geographies in Official statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Information about changes to DWP statistical geographies in Official statistics releases.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is making improvements to the published geography information in its Official statistics releases. This includes data released via Stat-Xplore (https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/).
Value addition for who? Challenges to local participation in downstream critical mineral ventures in Zambia
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Article discusses the barriers to locally-led value addition in Zambia.

Abstract

A peer-reviewed perspective article discussing the barriers to locally-led value addition in Zambia.

This article is part of the Climate Compatible Growth programme.

Citation

Cervantes B and others. ‘Value addition for who? Challenges to local participation in downstream critical mineral ventures in Zambia’ The Extractive Industries and Society 2024: volume 20

Links

Value addition for who? Challenges to local participation in downstream critical mineral ventures in Zambia (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.xx-xxxx-xxxx)
Imperial Services Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Imperial Services Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
DESNZ: workforce management information, August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DESNZ: workforce management information (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/82a5ec99-3790-431b-885c-5a02203cd50f/desnz-workforce-management-information)
Conditions for granting an inward processing Authorisation
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on conditions for granting an inward processing authorisation.

The applicant must be established in the UK and meet the following conditions.
- have no history of serious non-compliance
- maintain adequate records (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-processed-or-repaired-goods-into-free-circulation-or-re-exporting-them#keeping-records)
- have an Economic Operators Registration Identification (EORI) number EORI scheme and how to apply for an EORI (https://www.gov.uk/economic-operator-registration-and-identification-eori-scheme)
- be financially solvent
- prove economic need for the authorisation
Mr G Westwell v WC1LDN Ltd and Altonian Coaches Ltd: 1405436/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Westwell v WC1LDN Ltd and Altonian Coaches Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d5a6bcc52d5fb4c82ddd07/Mr_G_Westwell_-vs-_WC1LDN_Ltd_and_1_other_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgement_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Westwell v WC1LDN Ltd and Altonian Coaches Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66f6a873e84ae1fd8592ea96/Mr_G_Westwell_v_1._WC1LDN_Ltd__2._Altonian_Coaches_Ltd_xx-xxxx-xxxx_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Westwell v WC1LDN Ltd and Altonian Coaches Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67acabfb37726e9056af609b/Mr_G_Westwell_-vs-_1._WC1LDNLTD___2._Altonian_Coaches_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Product Recall: Lexmark Industrial Laser Printer  (2501-0202)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Product Recall for Lexmark Industrial Laser Printer presenting a risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Lexmark Industrial Laser Printer

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as a metal part inside the printers may dislodge.

Corrective action: The manufacturer has launched a modification programme.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as a metal part inside the printers may dislodge. This poses a risk of failure and in very rare cases of a potential fire.

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

Corrective action

The manufacturer has launched a modification programme and have provided consumers with a repair kit, asking them to complete the repair as soon as possible. They have claimed the metal part can easily be fixed with a free repair kit so that the metal part won’t dislodge.

If you need help with the repair, please consult their instructional video under Installing the spring retainer Lexmark MS725 (https://infoserve.lexmark.com/ids/idv/video.aspx?category=Black+and+White+Printers&productCode=Lexmark_MS725&topic=v59892336&vId=MS82x_MX72x_MX82x%2fMS-MX72x-Installing-spring-retainer&ar=16%3a9&l1=1&l2=7&sh=648&sw=1272&loc=en_US)

If you do not find an answer to your question here, please reach out to the technical support under support.lexmark.com

Additional information

PSD notification: 2501-0202

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Courts and tribunals opening times over Easter 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

Opening times for courts and tribunals over the Easter period.

Our courts and tribunals will temporarily close over the Easter period, from Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April 2025. They will reopen on Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Some magistrates’ courts will be open on Saturday 19 April and Monday 21 April 2025, but for remand hearings only. We’ve listed these courts below.

Always check with the court before you travel. You can find contact details on our Find a court or tribunal service (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

North East
- Newcastle Magistrates’ Court
- Teesside Magistrates’ Court
- Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court
- York Magistrates’ Court
- Leeds Magistrates’ Court
- Sheffield Magistrates’ Court
- Doncaster Magistrates’ Court
- Hull Magistrates’ Court
- Grimsby Magistrates’ Court
North West
- Warrington Magistrates’ Court (Saturday 19 April only)
- Chester Magistrates’ Court (Monday 21 April only)
- Liverpool Magistrates’ Court
- Manchester Magistrates’ Court
- Tameside Magistrates Court
- Barrow Magistrates’ Court
- Carlisle Magistrates’ Court
- Preston Combined Court
Midlands
- Nottingham Magistrates’ Court
- Leicester Magistrates’ Court
- Northampton Magistrates’ Court
- Lincoln Magistrates’ Court
- Birmingham Magistrates’ Court
- Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court
- Coventry Magistrates’ Court
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Magistrates’ Court
- Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court
South West
- Southampton Magistrates’ Court
- Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court
- Swindon Magistrates’ Court
- Bristol Magistrates’ Court
- Taunton Magistrates’ Court
- Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court
- Poole Magistrates’ Court
- Exeter Magistrates’ Court
- Bodmin Magistrates’ Court
- Plymouth Magistrates’ Court
South East
- Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court
- Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court
- Luton Magistrates’ Court
- Hatfield Magistrates’ Court
- East Kent Magistrates’ Court (Folkestone)
- Medway (Chatham) Magistrates’ Court
- Norwich Magistrates’ Court
- Ipswich Magistrates’ Court
- Brighton Magistrates’ Court
- Guildford Magistrates’ Court
- Reading Magistrates’ Court
- Oxford Magistrates’ Court
- High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court
London
- Bromley Magistrates’ Court
- Croydon Magistrates’ Court
- Highbury Magistrates’ Court
- Thames Magistrates’ Court
- Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court
- Westminster Magistrates’ Court
- Willesden Magistrates’ Court
- Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court
Wales
- Cardiff Magistrates’ Court
- Swansea Magistrates’ Court
- Newport Magistrates’ Court
- Mold Magistrates’ Court
Tri-service families continuous attitude survey: 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Tri-service results from the annual families continuous attitude survey.

It is important for the Ministry of Defence and the single services to understand the opinions and attitudes of the families of service personnel. The annual tri-service families continuous attitude survey (FAMCAS) is one of the main ways to gather information on the views and experiences of our service families. The information from this survey helps shape policies for training, support, and the terms and conditions of service.
Miss E Haddow v Glasgow City Council: 121311/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E Haddow v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cae670a175f08d198d80da/xx-xxxx-xxxx_E_Hadow_v_Glasgow_City_Council.pdf).
Mr A R Ramezani v MZ Fibres Ltd: 2404042/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A R Ramezani v MZ Fibres Ltd: 2404042/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b24c40e0d17a8506aa2c9/Mr_A_R_Ramezani_v_MZ_Fibres_Ltd_-_2404042_2022_-_Judgment.pdf).
Oliver McGowan code of practice (easy read)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Guidance about the training on learning disability and autism that health and care staff must do if they work in services registered with CQC in England.

The law says that:

all health and care staff in services that are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) must get training on learning disability and autism

the training should be right for the job they do

CQC is an organisation that checks the standard of health and social care services in England.

‘Registered’ means the health and care services agree to be checked by CQC.

This guidance is called a code of practice. The guidance explains:
- what training staff need to get to follow the law
- what standards the training should follow
- why training is important
The code became final on 6 September 2025.

See also the non-easy read version (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/oliver-mcgowan-code-of-practice) of the code of practice.