theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Y Lai v IRD UK Consulting Ltd: 2223857/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Y Lai v IRD UK Consulting Ltd: 2223857/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6814a03aa87f19ba7b3a82b0/Yuen_Lai_v_IRD_UK_Consulting_Ltd_-_2223857-2024.pdf).
UK summons Rwandan High Commissioner following advances by Rwandan Defence Force and M23 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Rwandan High Commissioner today (18 February) following advances made by the Rwandan Defence Force and M23 in eastern DRC.

An FCDO spokesperson said:

“The UK strongly condemns the advances of the Rwandan Defence Force and M23 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

“These advances constitute an unacceptable violation of DRC’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Government of Rwanda must immediately withdraw all Rwanda Defence Force troops from Congolese territory.

“We urge Rwanda to immediately cease all hostilities and return to dialogue through African-led peace processes.”

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Mr R Gray v Generis Enterprise Technology Ltd  and Camino Partners Ltd: 6023246/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Gray v Generis Enterprise Technology Ltd and Camino Partners Ltd: 6023246/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68aeeeb39e1cebdd2c96a1fb/Mr_R_Gray_v_1._Generis_Enterprise_Technology_Limited_2._Camino_Partners_limited_-_6023246-2025.pdf).
A Flexer v Mediterranean Restaurant Brighton Ltd (In voluntary liquidation): 6004125/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Flexer v Mediterranean Restaurant Brighton Ltd (In voluntary liquidation): 6004125/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbebfac487360cc70c9f65/A_Flexer_v_Mediterranean_Restaurant_Brighton_Limited__In_voluntary_liquidation__6004125-2025_Judgment.pdf).
CH280320 - How to do a compliance check: resolving issues and disputes: handling a dispute: clarify what the dispute is about
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


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

Whenever a dispute arises, it is important that the person recognises that you are in dispute. Try to do this in a non-confrontational way, perhaps by simply saying `We don’t agree on that issue then’ or `That means we have a disagreement which we need to resolve’ or something similar.

Record any response from the person, as recognising that a dispute exists is an important step towards resolving it. At this point you should also agree and record the steps needed to settle the dispute.

A dispute can range from a disagreement with a sole trader about whether a sale is correctly zero rated for VAT, to a technical or legal argument with a large company with millions of pounds of tax at stake.

In order to focus future discussions with the person, or their agent, you need to clearly set out the point or points in dispute.
- Explain the relevant facts that have been established and how they led to your findings.
- Try to find out exactly what the person disagrees with and why.
- Identify any relevant facts that the person disputes and discuss what evidence is needed to support the facts.
- Identify any assertions or contentions that the person is relying on for their argument and decide what further information is needed to support that assertion.
Where there are several issues in dispute you need to consider each on its own merits and not group them together or trade them off against each other.

You must tell the person, or their agent, about
- the tax risk or risks that you think exist and
- the nature of any identified issues.
Working collaboratively will help both sides to see what facts are likely to be relevant in resolving the dispute.
Building regulations: divisional circular letters
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Guidance about changes to building regulations policy. Only applies to England.

Divisional circular letters to local authorities, heads of building control and approved inspectors to tell them about new or altered building regulations matters and to give them guidance on points relevant to their building control functions.
Over £35 million in Cold Weather Payments support paid this winter
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Over 1.4 million Cold Weather Payments - worth around £35 million in total - were paid this past winter to people in England and Wales, according to statistics released today [09 April].

- Over 1.4 million Cold Weather Payments were made this past winter.
- This represents around £35 million in support, in addition to other benefits.
- Over £9 million of this was issued to those in receipt of Pension Credit.
Over 1.4 million Cold Weather Payments - worth around £35 million in total - were paid this past winter to people in England and Wales, according to statistics released today [09 April].

Cold Weather Payments are issued to vulnerable households when the average temperature in their local area is recorded as, or forecast to be, 0°C or below over seven consecutive days.

Those eligible received £25 for each seven-day period of very cold weather between 1 November 2024 and 31 March 2025.

Of those who received a Cold Weather Payment, 385,000 were also in receipt of Pension Credit - equating to around £9 million.

It comes as the government’s drive to support low-income pensioners has led to around 50,000 extra Pension Credit awards since the summer – an increase of 64% compared to the same period last year.

Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell said:

We supported millions of households this winter through Pension Credit and Cold Weather Payments, alongside extending the Household Support Fund and the Warm Home Discount.

For pensioners, this will have come on top of the State Pension which is set to increase by up to £1,900 over this parliament for millions, thanks to our commitment to the Triple Lock.

Pensioners who receive Pension Credit automatically qualify for Cold Weather Payments. This is alongside extra support available such as the Household Support Fund, which was extended from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026, providing support with the cost of essentials such as food, heating and bills.

Working age people who receive qualifying benefits such as Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance can also receive a Cold Weather Payment if they meet further criteria relating to employment, health conditions and caring responsibilities for young children or a disabled child.

Additional Information
- A breakdown of Cold Weather Payments issued can be found on GOV.UK: Cold Weather Payment estimates: 2024 to 2025 - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cold-weather-payment-estimates-2024-to-2025)
- There have been an estimated 1,402,000 Cold Weather Payments in the year 2024/25.
- There have been an estimated 220,000 more Cold Weather Payments in 2024/25 compared to the 2023/24 season, including an additional 21,000 to those receiving Pension Credit.
- Eligibility criteria for Cold Weather Payments can be found on GOV.UK: Cold Weather Payment: Eligibility - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/cold-weather-payment/eligibility)
Road corridors as real estate frontiers: The new urban geographies of rentier capitalism in Africa
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Draws on research on infrastructure and urbanisation in Nairobi, Kenya.

Abstract

This paper draws on research on infrastructure and urbanisation led development in Nairobi, Kenya. It explores the new urban geographies of rentier capitalism in Africa.

This is part of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) programme.

Citation

Gillespie T and Mwau B. ‘Road corridors as real estate frontiers: The new urban geographies of rentier capitalism in Africa’ Antipode 2024: volume 56, pages 2136-2156

Links

Road corridors as real estate frontiers: The new urban geographies of rentier capitalism in Africa (https://doi.org/10.1111/anti.13080)
ATACPD09500 - National Carnet Unit (NCU): lost or stolen goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

When the National Carnet Unit (NCU) are informed that goods have been lost or stolen, the carnet holder should be asked to complete a C88 (SAD) under CPC 40 53 000.

Duty and import VAT depending on the goods involved (see ATACPD10100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd10100)) will be due. The holder should also be asked to present their carnet so that the re-exportation voucher and re-exportation counterfoil can be suitably endorsed with details of the loss or theft and with details of the entry.

Should the goods be subsequently found or recovered, the charges may be refunded provided that customs are informed immediately and the carnet, or any subsequent replacement or substitute, is still valid. (2454/93 Article 900 (1) (a-b))
Mrs S Thomson v Home Office (Border Force): 2408634/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Thomson v Home Office (Border Force): 2408634/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6683f43c03469096e184057c/Mrs_S_Thomson_v_Home_Office__Border_Force__-_2408634_2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs S Thomson v Home Office (Border Force): 2408634/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69089e00ef26c341988b259a/Mrs_S_Thomson_v_Home_Office__Border_Force__2408634_2023.pdf).
ST21 6NX, Mill Farm Recycling Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/XP3198EF/V007
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

View the application submitted by Mill Farm Recycling Limited for Mill Farm, Stafford.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:

waste and mining waste operations

installations

water discharge and groundwater activities

medium combustion plant and specified generators

The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:

what the application is about

when you need to comment by

The Environment Agency will decide:

whether to grant or refuse the application

what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
G7 Cyber Expert Group Reconnection Framework Best Practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Financial Sector guidance to assist jurisdictions and their institutions in developing reconnection frameworks following a material cyber incident.

The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) Framework for Reconnection Best Practice provides sector-level guidance to assist jurisdictions and their institutions in developing their own reconnection frameworks for restoring access to an organisation that has suffered a material cyber incident. The guidance is not prescriptive and can be tailored and adapted to institutions of different maturities and complexities.
33 Balcombe Court, Balcombe Road, BN10 7QW:  CHI/21UF/LAC/2023/0017 and CHI/21UF/LBC/2024/0010 (2)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Southern Region,  Mr R Waterhouse MA LLM FRICS , Ms C Barton MRICS and Ms T Wong on 13 May 2025.

Read the full decision in BN10 7QW _CHI/21UF/LAC/2023/0017&CHI/21UF/LBC/2024/0010_Final DECISION (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853dfb8a3a28280485814de/2025_June_04_Balcombe_Court_Final_DECISION.pdf)
Census dates
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Find out when you'll need to submit data to us.

Local authorities should work closely with AP providers to make sure that:
- all pupils who are in scope (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/alternative-provision-ap-census/which-pupils-to-include) for the AP census are included in the return
- data supplied from AP providers is correct
Census day

The AP census day is Thursday 15 January 2026.

Collection period

The collection period is 17 January 2025 to 15 January 2026 inclusive.

Deadline date

The deadline date for the AP census is Friday 27 February 2026.

Local authorities must submit their census return by this date.
Estimates of Residual Waste and Municipal Residual Waste in England
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Statistics estimating the amount of Residual Waste  and Municipal Residual Waste generated in England.

This release presents estimates of residual waste and municipal residual waste generated in England. The measures included in this publication are:
- Residual waste
- Residual waste excluding major mineral wastes
- Municipal residual waste
- Residual municipal food, plastic, paper and card, metal, and glass waste
These figures are published as official statistics in development (formerly known as experimental statistics).

Defra statistics: Waste and Recycling

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
I Mason v Dizzyfizzy Hospitality Ltd: 6016383/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in I Mason v Dizzyfizzy Hospitality Ltd: 6016383/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a35c21b74b3d9dfe36ca89/I_Mason_v_Dizzyfizzy_Hospitality_Limited_-_6016383-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh Launch New UK-Japan Programmes
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a reception at the British Embassy Tokyo to launch new UK-Japan partnership programmes as part of MUSUBI Initiative.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a reception at British Embassy Tokyo celebrating the expansion of the MUSUBI Initiative, strengthening UK-Japan ties.

Three new programmes were announced aimed at empowering youth, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing cultural exchange.

The MUSUBI Initiative is an innovative public-private partnership to grow future Japanese leaders through sports programmes, business, educational and cultural exchanges.

Tokyo, Japan – [19 September 2025] – The British Embassy Tokyo hosted a lunchtime reception attended by The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to launch new UK-Japan partnership programmes as part of the MUSUBI Initiative, an innovative public-private partnership to encourage investment and grow the next generation of UK and Japanese leaders.

The presence of their Royal Highnesses reflects the deepening friendship and shared values between the United Kingdom and Japan.

The reception celebrated the launch of three new MUSUBI programmes. Odgers and Chubu Electric will support a mentorship scheme for emerging female leaders, whilst LSEG are providing a career support network for women in finance. Deloitte will support MUSUBI’s development into an independent foundation. Senior officials, business leaders, educators, and cultural figures from both nations gathered in the Ambassador’s ballroom at the British Embassy Tokyo to celebrate these programmes aimed at empowering youth, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing cultural exchange.

The MUSUBI Initiative, launched at Expo 2025, has represented a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership between the UK and Japan. Rooted in the Japanese concept of musubi - meaning “connection” or “tying together” - the initiative brings together government, industry, academia, and civil society to create meaningful, long-term connections and aims to build a future generation of young leaders in the UK and Japan who drive forward positive change.

For more information, please visit the official MUSUBI Initiative website: www.musubi-initiative.org (http://www.musubi-initiative.org/)
Ukraine’s voice must be at the heart of any peace negotiations: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.

President, Russia is once again using this meeting in an attempt to distort the truth behind its illegal war. I will make three points about lessons.

First, the events of the last decade in Ukraine originate from a simple, sad reality: Russia’s imperialist ambition and failure to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty.

Russia is not a reliable party to agreements or treaties.

In freely signing up to the Minsk Agreements, Russia had the opportunity to ensure peace.

Russia and Ukraine were the sole parties to these agreements.

And this Council consistently called on all parties to implement their commitments in full, right up until the moment when President Putin decided that, on 22 February 2022, I quote the Minsk Agreement ‘no longer existed.’

Second, Russia continues to violate the UN Charter and international law in multiple ways.

In its war in Ukraine, Russia has targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure, hospitals, schools, energy infrastructure, it has abducted children, it has raped women, it has compromised nuclear safety and security, flouted international law, and tortured detainees.

For all these reasons, it is no surprise that the ICJ has issued an indictment on President Putin.

We will not tolerate Russia’s attempts to spread disinformation and divert this Council’s attention away from its atrocities, or efforts to subjugate a sovereign state.

Russia is the sole architect of the war in Ukraine and could end it now if it chose to by withdrawing its forces.

Third lesson is that the international community must stand firm in support of peace and security.

No one wants this war to end more than Ukraine.

But Putin’s so-called preconditions for talks – reaffirmed by his deputy Foreign Minister just a few days ago – have been that Ukraine withdraw from its own sovereign territory, and abandon its sovereign right to choose its alliances.

No country could or should accept this.

We can and must create the conditions for a just and lasting peace, which protects Ukraine’s security, sovereignty and independence.

This will require robust security arrangements from the outset, which ensure that Russia is never able to invade again.

Putin has shown time and again that he will break a weak deal.

The UK will continue to play our part.

We will continue to provide concrete support for Ukraine’s self-defence and security for as long as it is needed.

And we are clear that Ukraine’s voice must be at the heart of any negotiations.

Let me conclude, President, by reminding Russia that the suffering of so many Ukrainians today simply would not exist if Russia fulfilled its most basic obligation as a member of the United Nations: to respect the principles of the UN Charter.
Salmonella: national laboratory and outbreak data
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Annual data from 2008 onwards for England.

These annual reports include laboratory data for non-typhoidal Salmonella reports in England from 2008 onwards, summarised by year, region, age and sex distribution and seasonal trend. Salmonella foodborne outbreak data for 2017 to 2023 is also included.
Dr B Parry-Jones v Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board: 1600680/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr B Parry-Jones v Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675c61ffcfbf84c3b2bcf9e1/xx-xxxx-xxxx_B_Parry-Jones_v_Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board_-_Reserved_Judgement....pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr B Parry-Jones v Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685509e3d5e318ffbfba2b55/xx-xxxx-xxxx_Dr_B_Parry-Jones_v_Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Local_Health_Board_Remedy_Judgment_NO_SIG.pdf).
Product Recall: Fantasma Deluxe Top Hat Show (2505-0020)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Product Recall for Fantasma Deluxe Top Hat Show presenting a risk of choking.

Summary

Product: Fantasma Deluxe Top Hat Show

Hazard: The product presents a risk of choking as the plush rabbit’s nose may become loose and detach, producing a small part capable of fitting entirely inside of a small parts cylinder.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of choking as the plush rabbit’s nose may become loose and detach, producing a small part capable of fitting entirely inside of a small parts cylinder. A young child may put the small part in their mouth and choke.

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

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. For further information please see the Smyths Toys webpage: https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/product-information

Customers should stop using the recalled product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Please return your product to your local Smyths Toys Superstores for a full refund. Find your nearest store using the store finder: https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/storefinder

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2505-0020

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Ms I Puslednik v Mr H Awad T/a Moda Cuts 5 Ladies: 3314821/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms I Puslednik v Mr H Awad T/a Moda Cuts 5 Ladies: 3314821/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cae85fade26736dbfa0030/Ms_I_Puslednik_-_v_-_Mr_Hafez_Awad_t-a_Moda_Cuts_5_Ladies_-__3314821-2022_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms I Puslednik v Mr H Awad T/a Moda Cuts 5 Ladies: 3314821/2022 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68af18113a052c9c504c8ebe/Ms_I_Puslednik_v_Mr_H_Awad_T.A_Moda_Cuts_5_Ladies_-_3314821-2022-_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Ms N Conning v Austin May Medical Ltd T/a Xander Hendrix Healthcare: 6000724/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N Conning v Austin May Medical Ltd T/a Xander Hendrix Healthcare: 6000724/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684be8c9a3c112ee2996ff8a/Ms_N_Conning_v_Austin_May_Medical_Ltd_T.A_Xander_Hendrix_Healthcare_-_6000724-2025.pdf).
Monitoring your small abdominal aortic aneurysm
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Information for men who have a small aneurysm detected through screening.

This leaflet provides information and guidance for men who have a small aneurysm detected through NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening.

This information is available in HTML format to print out for people who cannot access digital information.

This information is also available in 10 other languages: Arabic (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monitoring-your-small-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm.ar), Bengali (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monitoring-your-small-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm.bn), Chinese (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monitoring-your-small-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm.zh-tw), Gujarati (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monitoring-your-small-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm.gu), Hindi (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monitoring-your-small-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm.hi), Polish (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monitoring-your-small-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm.pl), Portuguese (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monitoring-your-small-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm.pt), Punjabi (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monitoring-your-small-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm.pa), Romanian (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monitoring-your-small-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm.ro) and Urdu (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monitoring-your-small-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm.ur).

To request another format, you can phone xx-xxxx-xxxx or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
CO11 2NP, Sarah Willings: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/VP3721LG/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

View the application submitted by Sarah Willings for 1 Dickley Hall Cottages, Clacton Road, Horsley Cross, Manningtree, CO11 2NP.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Unforgettable Experiences
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 Unforgettable Experiences 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 Unforgettable Experiences 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.
Omega Resource 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 Omega Resource 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 Omega Resource 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Linden Landscapes (Wirral) 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 Linden Landscapes (Wirral) 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 Linden Landscapes (Wirral) 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
- 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.
How to view and confirm someone's right to rent: video
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

This video explains how to view and confirm someone's right to rent.

This video will play in English. You can translate this video into your preferred language by following these steps:
- Click the “CC” (Captions) button to enable subtitles
- Click the Settings (⚙️) icon on the video player
- Select “Subtitles/CC” from the menu
- Choose “Auto-translate”
- Select your preferred language from the list
Please note that these translations are automatically generated by YouTube. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is not responsible for any errors or misunderstandings that may result from these translations.

Further information

Prove your right to rent in England (https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-rent).
Mr K Burke v Equans E&S Solutions Ltd: 2303649/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Burke v Equans E&S Solutions Ltd: 2303649/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6809f2e02a86d6dfb2b527b1/Mr_K_Burke_V_Equans_E___S_Solutions_Limited_Judgment_2__2303649-2024.pdf).
A quick scoping review of airborne perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

Insights into the sources, transport, concentrations, dispersion, deposition and estimation of airborne PFOA and other PFAS.

This review provides insights into the sources, transport, concentrations, dispersion, deposition and estimation of airborne perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and has identified gaps in knowledge.

Addressing these gaps will help to inform future regulatory measures and mitigation of the impacts of airborne PFAS.
New appeals process to provide independent assurance about Horizon redress awards
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas has announced the launch of the new, independent, appeals process for eligible postmasters in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme.

- New independent appeals process for Horizon Shortfall Scheme victims
- New applications for postmasters who claimed under HSS to begin this month
- Provides assurance that those who were unjustly impacted by the Horizon IT scandal will receive full, fair and swift redress
Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas has announced in Parliament today [Tuesday 8 April] the launch of the new, independent, appeals process for eligible postmasters in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS).

Postmasters who feel their financial settlement did not reflect the true extent of their losses and trauma will be able to appeal their settlement ensuring they receive full, fair and swift redress.

Eligible postmasters and their legal representatives will be written to later this month and applications for the new Appeals process will begin to be accepted by the end of April.

Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas said:

It is our priority that all those who were unjustly affected by the Horizon IT scandal receive full, fair and swift redress and today’s measures are the next step in providing that.

Since taking office, the total amount of redress paid to victims has increased by more than three and a half times with £892 million having now been paid to over 6,200 claimants. There is still more to do, and I am committed to this task until every affected postmaster receives the redress they rightly deserve.

The Government also announced that each Directly Managed Branch (DMBs) will be franchised so that Post Office services remain available to local communities. We have listened to concerns and made it clear that DMBs should not be closed as we continue to work with the Post Office as it develops its transformation plan.

There will also be a further £276.9 million in funding for the Post Office to help support the breadth of the network. This will enable Post Office to deliver technology transformation and give them the resources to continue administering redress payments to postmasters.

There will also be a scheme launched next month to provide redress to postmasters who faced issues with Post Office products, polices or processes.

These updates will help rebuild trust with postmasters and ensure past failings are fully addressed.

Notes to editors

As of 31 March 2025, approximately £892 million has been paid to over 6,200 claimants across 4 schemes:
- £454 million in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS), including interim payments
- £67 million in the Overturned Convictions (OC) scheme, including interim payments
- £150 million in the Group Litigation Order (GLO) scheme, including interim payments
- £221 million in the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS), including interim payments
Office access and opening times
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Public Holidays 2023

Monday 2 January New Year’s Day (substitute day) Friday 3 March Bulgarian Liberation Day Friday 7 April UK Easter Friday Monday 10 April UK Easter Monday Friday 30 April Bulgarian Easter Friday Monday 17 May Bulgarian Easter Monday Monday 1 May Labour Day Holiday Monday 8 May Coronation Bank Holiday Tuesday 9 May St George’s Day (substitute day) Wednesday 24 May Day of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Enlightenment, and Culture Wednesday 6 September Bulgarian Unification Day Friday 22 September Bulgarian Independence Day Monday 25 December Christmas Day Tuesday 26 December Boxing Day Wednesday 27 December Christmas Holiday (substitute day)
Woking Borough Council: Letter to Barry Scarr appointing him as Finance Commissioner
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

A copy of the letter to Barry Scarr, regarding the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State’s decision to appoint him as the Finance Commissioner at Woking Council.

Copy of the letter from James Blythe, Deputy Director, Local Government Stewardship and Intervention, at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to Barry Scarr, confirming the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State‘s decision to appoint him as the Finance Commissioner to Woking Council until 31 October 2025.
ATACPD09150 - National Carnet Unit (NCU): matching yellow exportation/re-importation vouchers
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Receipt of the yellow exportation voucher

On receipt of the yellow exportation voucher, the National Carnet Unit (NCU) should retain it pending the receipt of the re-importation voucher.

Receipt of the yellow re-importation voucher

On receipt of the yellow re-importation voucher, the NCU should match it with the exportation voucher and confirm that the goods re-imported are those that were exported and that any goods not re-exported have been accounted for. Provided they are satisfied, the NCU should retain the vouchers for two years from the date of expiry pending any possible enquiries concerning the location of the goods.
Office access and opening times
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

##2025 Public holidays
The embassy will be closed on the following days in 2025:

Date Holiday 01 January New Year 07 March (in lieu of 08 March) Women’s Day 21&24 March (in lieu of 22 March) Idi Navrooz 31 March (TBC) Eid al Fitr 18 April Good Friday 21 April Easter Monday 09 May Victory Day 06 June (TBC in lieu of 07 June) Eid al Adha 27 June National Day of Unity 09 September Independence Day 06 November Constitution Day 25 December Christmas Day 26 December Boxing Day
UK House Price Index: reports 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Reports for the UK House Price Index (UK HPI) for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The UK House Price Index shows changes in the value of residential properties. The UK House Price Index is a National Statistic. Read more about the UK House Price Index (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/about-the-uk-house-price-index).

The Northern Ireland House Price Index (https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/northern-ireland-house-price-index) is calculated and published quarterly.

Access the current UK House Price Index: reports (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-house-price-index-reports)
Mr D Stonys v Myers Group 1959 Ltd: 1806293/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Stonys v Myers Group 1959 Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68876378be2291b14d11afb1/Mr_D_Stonys_v_Myers_Group_1959_Limited-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Mr M Wood v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502463/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Wood v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502463/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffcf5a4f66a92e285467b6/Mr_M_Wood_v_H_M_Revenue_and_Customs_-_2502463-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Types of Cases Guidance (February 2025 v4.1)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

This guidance provides information about the different types of sentence and cases which panels may come across.

This guidance details the possible Parole Board decision outcomes for prisoners serving each type of sentence and provides relevant dates for each sentence type.

It highlights where the powers and procedures of the Board are affected by the type of sentence the prisoner is serving and details the process-related issues relevant to specific types of cases.

The guidance has been revised to reflect recent changes in policy and legislation following the Parole Board (Amendment) Rules 2024 and the Victims and Prisoners (VAP) Act 2024, as well as other changes in practice.

This replaces all previous Parole Board guidance on Types of Cases.
Shepherd PR 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 Shepherd PR 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 Shepherd PR 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 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.
Table 3.15a Income and tax by Parliamentary constituency, confidence intervals
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

This data provides details of income and tax by Parliamentary constituency, confidence intervals.

These tables cover people who only pay Income Tax.

These statistics are classified as accredited official statistics.

You can find more information about these statistics and collated tables for the latest and previous tax years on the Statistics about personal incomes page. (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/personal-income-by-tax-year)

Supporting documentation on the methodology used to produce these statistics is available in the release for each tax year.

Note: comparisons over time may be affected by changes in methodology. Notably, there was a revision to the grossing factors in the 2018 to 2019 publication, which is discussed in the commentary and supporting documentation for that tax year. Further details, including a summary of significant methodological changes over time, data suitability and coverage, are included in the Background Quality Report.
Mr M McKenna v SDR Residential Ltd: 4100444/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M McKenna v SDR Residential Ltd: 4100444/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68552cdd76eec44bf9d71d70/Mr_M_Mckenna_v_SDR_Residential_Ltd_-_4100444.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).