theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero major projects: accounting officer assessments
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Accounting officer assessment summaries for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero programmes and projects.

Departmental accounting officers must produce an assessment of all projects or programmes which form part of the Government’s Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP).

They are assessed against the 4 accounting officer standards as expected by Parliament and the public for use of public resources:
- regularity
- propriety
- value for money
- feasibility
See related assessments on the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy accounting officer assessments (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beis-government-major-projects-portfolio-accounting-officer-assessments) page.
Mr D Bell v Charlie House Community Enterprises Ltd: 8002232/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Bell v Charlie House Community Enterprises Ltd: 8002232/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688382b91e72aed40611af16/8002232.2024_Mr_D_Bell_v._Charlie_House_Community_Enterprises_Limited_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs A Gillie v NSL Ltd: 4102098/2015
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Gillie v NSL Ltd: 4102098/2015 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe399ab73354468d135473/Mrs_A_Gillie_v_NSL_Limited_-_4102098.2015_-_Judgment.pdf).
A Austin-Roberts v Circle Health Group Ltd: 6001716/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Austin-Roberts v Circle Health Group Ltd: 6001716/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6835ba3e1b586507b9e72af9/Amy_Austin-Roberts_v_Circle_Health_Group_Ltd_-_6001716.2023_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in A Austin-Roberts v Circle Health Group Ltd: 6001716/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68626cf108bf2f53761219f4/Amy_Austin-Roberts_v_Circle_Health_Group_Ltd_6001716.2023_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
British Embassy Sana’a
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

The British Embassy in Sana'a cannot provide any consular assistance as operations are temporarily suspended.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) continues to advise against all travel to Yemen. Read the FCDO travel advice for Yemen (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/yemen), including the information on safety and security (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/yemen/safety-and-security).

The British Embassy in Sana’a temporarily suspended operations in 2015 as a result of conflict in Yemen, and currently cannot provide any consular assistance.

If you do choose to remain you should minimise movement around the country and within cities and towns and follow the other precautions in the travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/yemen).

Getting help

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

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

If your enquiry concerns an application for a British passport, you should call xx-xxxx-xxxx on Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm and at weekends and public holidays from 9:00am to 5:30pm. The United Kingdom is currently two hours behind AST (Arabia Standard Time).

Development work with Yemen

The UK government supports international development through long-term partnerships. These are tailored to the needs of each country the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office works with, built on mutual accountability and transparency. Sustainable development is central to UK foreign policy, and we are working to go further and faster to reduce poverty globally.

For up-to-date information on the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme work in Yemen, view the Development Tracker (https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk/countries/YE).
Oral health
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Information and resources to improve oral health and reduce inequalities in England.

The data, profiles and indicators for oral health are available on Fingertips (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/child-health-profiles).

Useful references for data include:
- British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD) (http://www.bascd.org/)
- NHS Business Services Authority dental statistics (https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/dental-england)
- NHS England dental commissioning (https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/primary-care/dental/)
- NHS Outcomes Framework (https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/clinical-indicators/nhs-outcomes-framework)
- Office for National Statistics (ONS) (https://www.ons.gov.uk/)
- OHID Public Health Outcomes Framework (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/public-health-outcomes-framework)
- Strategic Health Asset Planning and Evaluation (SHAPE) (https://shapeatlas.net/)
For queries about any of the reports or data, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Sign up for updates to the oral health email alert (https://www.gov.uk/email-signup?topic=%2Fhealth-and-social-care%2Foral-health)

Old dental health surveys and data are available on the UK government web archive (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20180801132935/http://www.nwph.net/dentalhealth/).

Share your views on the ‘Hospital tooth extractions in 0 to 19 year olds’ report - take part in our survey (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MIwnYaiRMUyMH-9N6Jc6HPDQ2Ir8XOtJsDygH0i-WIhUQUxRQjVRODFWUThSVzJFUDlUNEg3VzI3UC4u).
Impact of growth of data centres on energy consumption
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

This report examines how the growth of digital services, and the data centres that support them, affects energy consumption in the UK.

This report by Europe Economics, commissioned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, examines how the growth of digital services, and the data centres that support them, affects energy consumption in the UK. While digitalisation introduces new electricity demand, it can also displace energy-intensive physical activities.

The study developed a new methodology for estimating the total electricity consumption of digital services relative to credible physical alternatives. The approach considers energy use under a representative scenario for the service delivered to the end-user which is the same for both digital and physical approaches to delivery. In this way, the methodology abstracts away from any increase in activity resulting from digitalisation (e.g. due to cost reductions or the redeployment of labour), and thus compares energy use in a hypothetical world in which digitalisation does not lead to economic growth.

Unlike earlier analyses that often focus on carbon emissions or assess individual system components in isolation, this study offers a comparison focused on energy consumption across the full delivery chain. In the digital case, this includes energy used by data centres (both for IT equipment and for supporting infrastructure), transmission networks, and end-user devices. The analysis of physical alternatives captures energy used (where relevant) in manufacturing, transportation, retail operations, office-based service delivery and end-user devices.

The report focuses on three use cases:
- video streaming versus Blu-ray discs
- eBook reading (as an example of electronic publishing) versus printed books
- AI-powered translation (as an example of an AI application) versus human translation
For each use case, the energy consumption under low, medium, and high assumptions has been calculated. The results show that in all three use cases, the digital option either matches or substantially undercuts the electricity use of the physical alternative.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
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 Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority 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 Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms J Parry v Lucky Little Stars: 8001928/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Parry v Lucky Little Stars: 8001928/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6899ec739c63e0ee87656a7d/J_Parry_v_Lucky_Little_Stars_-_8001928.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

HMRC 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 (http://data.gov.uk/dataset/workforce-management-information-hmrc-voa).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Java Chen Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Decision for applicant Oracle America, Inc. against registration number 15654441, applicant successful.

Application number 4970

Applicant Oracle America, Inc. objected to the name used by Java Chen Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 28 January 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Java Chen Limited is changed to 15654441 LTD.
INCHP02020 - General: Authorised Economic Operators (AEO)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Note: This manual is under review following Brexit 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) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

AEO is governed by EU law. The basic law is set out in Article 38 UCC.

An AEO is an economic operator who, by virtue of satisfying certain criteria, is considered to be reliable in their customs related operations throughout the European Union and is therefore entitled to a number of benefits (see Notice 117 for details). Depending on the type of AEO certificate granted these can include either easier access to certain customs simplification and safety controls, or both.

The introduction of AEO status is the EU's response to the need to secure international supply chains and the introduction of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) in the USA and the development of the Safe framework of standards in the World Customs Organisation.

AEO benefits include lower risk scoring, facilitation at the frontier, priority treatment if selected for checks and easier access to customs simplifications. Article 38 UCC refers.

AEO status must be taken into account when dealing with the international supply chain or when dealing with any business that holds the status.

If an issue is discovered which could affect the AEO status this must be reported to the AEO central site (xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)).

To check who holds the status there is a public database (http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/eos/aeo_home.jsp?Lang=en&redirectionDate=20110623)
Mr O Odebode v Look Ahead Care and Support Ltd: 6012532/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Odebode v Look Ahead Care and Support Ltd: 6012532/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69284e672a37784b16ecf64f/Mr_O_Odebode_v_Look_Ahead_Care_and_Support_Limited_-_6012532-2024_.pdf).
ARTG4830 - Review of direct and indirect taxes decisions: Conclusion of the review: HMRC decision upheld or varied
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)


If the decision of the review officer is to uphold or vary HMRC’s decision, they will normally wait for a period of 45 days to allow time for the customer to appeal to the tribunal, for the tribunal to tell the Clearing House, see ARTG8320 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/appeals-reviews-and-tribunals-guidance/artg8320) and for the Clearing House to tell the decision maker and review officer.
- If the customer agrees with the review officer’s conclusions, or decides not to pursue the matter further, the matter is treated as final
- If the customer disagrees with the review officer’s conclusions and sends an appeal to the tribunal within 30 days, the Tribunals Service will notify the HMRC Clearing House, see ARTG8320 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/appeals-reviews-and-tribunals-guidance/artg8320). The case will be sent to the appropriate litigator in HMRC Legal Group, who will contact the review officer to ask for the case papers. The customer may also tell the decision maker that they are appealing to the tribunal and may seek postponement of tax charged, or a variation to the amount of tax already postponed. If the review officer receives any direct taxes postponement requests they should send them to the decision maker to be actioned.
If the customer does not reply within 30 days to the review officer’s conclusion of review letter or the decision maker or review officer do not hear from the Clearing House within 45 days that the customer has notified an appeal to the tribunal, the matter is final (subject to any late appeal to the tribunal)In direct taxes, if the customer does not reply to the conclusion of review letter the appeal is treated as having been settled by agreement, (s 49F(2) TMA 1970), in the same way as for S54 TMA 1970 agreements. The review officer should note their records and tell the decision maker to close the case in line with their conclusions.In indirect taxes, if the customer does not reply to the conclusion of review letter, the review officer should note their records and tell the decision maker to close the case in line with their conclusions.
PM meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 18 July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

The Prime Minister spoke to the Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin this afternoon.

The Prime Minister spoke to the Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin this afternoon.

The leaders began with a constructive discussion on a framework for dealing with legacy and underscored the importance of a way forward that built consensus.

Turning to the shared challenges faced by the UK and Ireland, including on trade and growth, the leaders agreed on the importance of working closely together to deliver for people in both countries.

The Prime Minister also updated on his recent visits by the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and French President Emmanuel Macron. Both the Prime Minister and Taoiseach welcomed the closer relationship between the UK and the EU.

The leaders looked forward to speaking again soon.
Export meat and meat products to Georgia: certificate 7345
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Apply online to export fresh or frozen meat, or products containing meat, to Georgia.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67acaafb88ce626360cd21a3/7345NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export meat and meat products to Georgia: EHC 7345, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67acaae9e400ae62338324d8/7345EHC_V3.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/7345EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67acaafb88ce626360cd21a3/7345NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export meat and meat products to Georgia: EHC 7345, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67acaae9e400ae62338324d8/7345EHC_V3.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Portland Town Council
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 Portland Town Council 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 Portland Town Council 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:

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 Perry v National Crime Agency: 2302134/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Perry v National Crime Agency: 2302134/2024 - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915cf50eba5bda2026fc916/Mr_M_Perry_v_National_Crime_Agency_2302134-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Samra v The London Borough of Islington: [2025] EAT 162
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Barklem on 19 August 2025.

Read the full Judgment in Mr J Samra v The London Borough of Islington [2025] EAT 162 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691afc935a253e2c40d705af/Mr_J_Samra_v_The_London_Borough_of_Islington__2025__EAT_162.pdf).
Strategic Engagement Group Meeting Chair’s Summary - June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

A summary note of the updates provided to Strategic Engagement Group members from the meeting held on 3 June 2025.

Members of the Bar Council, Law Society and Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) met representatives of HMCTS and Ministry of Justice (MoJ) for the latest quarterly meeting.

The meeting included verbal updates covering:
- Operational and strategic overviews
- An update on remote hearings
- The Private Law Service and early adopter expansion plans
- Rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) free sentencing remarks pilot
A presentation covered:
- The language services expansion and plans for engagement
Papers circulated in advance covered:
- Jurisdictional updates
Sevington Border Control Post: estimated operating costs
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Estimated operating costs of the government-run Sevington Border Control Post for the 2024 to 2025 financial year.

The document sets out:
- the estimated operating costs of the government-run border control post (BCP) facility in Sevington, Kent
- how Defra used this figure to calculate common user charge rates
The common user charge applies to eligible imports entering Great Britain through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. Read about common user charge rates, eligibility and invoices. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/common-user-charge-rates-and-eligibility)
Mrs M Evans v ABC Studio Childcare Ltd: 6003616/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Evans v ABC Studio Childcare Ltd: 6003616/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682ae9a750dbd3ce8372ab7a/Mrs_M_Evans_v_ABC_Studio_Childcare_Limited_6003616.2024__Judgment_.pdf).
IHTM24300 - Environmental Management Agreements: Introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)


Since 2020 the government has in England been replacing the previous forms of financial assistance to farmers provided under the EU Common Agricultural Policy with various environmental land management schemes. The purpose of these schemes is to support farming while also delivering public goods and making a significant contribution to the environment. Similar initiatives are being developed in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Collectively these are referred to as Environmental Management Agreements.

Some elements of the environmental management (EM) agreements still permit agricultural operations but in other cases it may not be possible for farming to continue or be allowed to continue. Concerns were raised that some land and property previously occupied for the purposes of agriculture would no longer be eligible for agricultural relief if it entered an EM agreement. To avoid agricultural relief potentially acting as a barrier to desired land use change it was agreed that agricultural relief would be extended to land, and property, used under a qualifying EM agreement.

FA25/S61 introduced a new IHTA84/S124C (replacing an earlier S124C – see IHTM24065 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm24065)) extending agricultural relief to land subject to an EM agreement. It applies to deaths and other transfers of value, including lifetime gifts and charges on relevant property trusts, on or after 6 April 2025.
Response to an inspection of the management of fee waiver applications
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s report on the Home Office's management of fee waiver applications.

The Home Office responds to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s (ICIBI) report titled ‘An inspection of the Home Office’s management of fee waiver applications’ (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/an-inspection-of-the-home-offices-management-of-fee-waiver-applications-august-2024-november-2024)

The Home Office accepts or partially accepts all of the 8 recommendations.

Date of inspection: August 2024 to November 2024.
49A Endymion Road, London SW2 2BU - LON/00AY/HML/2024/0034
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

First Tier Tribunal - Final Reason Decision of Judge Prof R Percival and Ms L Crane MCIEH

Read Final Reason Decision in 49A Endymion Road, London SW2 2BU - LON/00AY/HML/2024/0034 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67936ebf7b75412c254f4af2/49a_Endymion_Road_Decision_appeal_against_condition_to_HMO_licence.pdf)
NIO: GPC Spending over £500, January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500

Northern Ireland Office (NIO) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/northern-ireland-office-nio-gpc-spending-over-f500-january-2021).

*ePCS: electronic purchasing card solution

*GPCs: government procurement cards

*GPC: government procurement card
Boiler Upgrade Scheme and certification requirements for clean heat schemes
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

We're seeking views on proposed amendments to the existing Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and to certification requirements for BUS and other clean heat schemes.

This consultation is in 2 parts.

Part 1: Amendments to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Part 1 seeks views on proposed amendments to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) which provides grants to support property owners in transitioning to low carbon heating (LCH) systems.

The proposed changes are designed to increase access, stimulate further demand and enhance existing consumer protections. They include:
- allowing new heat pump purchase options alongside the BUS grant
- expanding eligibility for LCH technologies
- reviewing potential barriers to the consumer installation journey
- enhancing consumer protection by simplifying certification requirements and requiring installers to deduct grants upfront
Email queries relating to Part 1 Boiler Upgrade Scheme to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Part 2: Certification of clean heat installations

Part 2 seeks views on the government’s proposal to:
- BUS
- Energy Company Obligation 4
- Warm Homes: Local Grant
- Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund
- remove the option for multiple certification schemes to certify installations.
Email queries relating to Part 2 certification requirements to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Taking part

We welcome views from anyone with an interest, including:
- property owners
- installers
- consumer bodies
- lenders
- social housing providers
- local authorities
- combined authorities
- energy suppliers
- LCH industry experts
Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
Morecambe FC Community Foundation
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 Morecambe FC Community Foundation 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 Morecambe FC Community Foundation 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 Reservists
- 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.
NE and GE v Governing Body of Primary School (HS): [2025] UKUT 148 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Citron on 13 May 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-HS (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683f05b602114f18921e455f/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-HS.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The Appellants made a disability discrimination claim to the First-tier Tribunal, alleging that the Respondent’s nursery had withdrawn the offer of a placement for their 3-year-old child on account of his disabilities; the First-tier Tribunal found that the child had disabilities per the statutory definition and appeared to find that there had been no withdrawal of the nursery placement; it dismissed the claim. Permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal was not formally limited but was given on account of potential inconsistency in the First-tier Tribunal’s findings as to whether and when a placement at the nursery was withdrawn; and a lack of express findings as to whether the withdrawal of the nursery place, if it indeed took place, was discriminatory. The Upper Tribunal held that, whilst there were imperfections in the way the First-tier Tribunal decision was expressed, it was adequately clear that the withdrawal of a nursery place that was the subject of the claim was the one that allegedly took place at a certain point in time; the fact that a place at the nursery was, in fact, withdrawn at a different (later) point in time, was not the subject matter of the claim, and so the First-tier Tribunal did not err in not making clear findings about it. The Upper Tribunal further found that other challenges by the Appellants to the First-tier Tribunal’s findings of fact did not rise to the level of being legal errors. The appeal was therefore dismissed. The Upper Tribunal did observe that the First-tier Tribunal decision would have been much clearer had it (a) expressly identified the discriminatory conduct which was the subject matter of the Appellants’ claim, and (b) expressed the issues in the case by reference to that; and commended such an approach to other writers of First-tier Tribunal decisions in this area of the law.
IMEXPG504000 - Approval: Annex B - Conditions relating to the declaration of import quantities
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)


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.

Annex B. Conditions relating to the declaration of import quantities of [gas] [oil]
- On the first day of each month, entry is to be made, in triplicate and in a form agreed with the local officer of Revenue and Customs, of the Tariff description and quantity of [natural gas] [oil] expected to be imported through and delivered from the approved pipe-line during the month. This entry will be for a period commencing from an agreed hour on the first day of the month and finishing at the same time on the first day of the following month. The entry shall include:-
- information giving the sea areas from which the [natural gas] [oil] will originate;
- contain a declaration for VAT purposes.
- At the end of each month you must declare the quantity of [natural gas] [oil] imported through and delivered from the approved pipe-line during the month from each Field.
- The entry at (1) above, supported by the declaration at (2) above, when signed and dated by the importer or a person duly authorised by him, shall be deemed for the purposes of Section 37 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979, to constitute Customs entry of the [gas] [oil] for home use.
Quarterly Child Protection Statistics for Northern Ireland (March 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

This publication presents information on the number of children on the child protection register at the end of each quarter.

This publication presents information on the number of children on the child protection register at the end of each quarter by age, gender, category of abuse, legal status and duration on the register. The number of child protection referrals received during each quarter is reported by source of referral.
What is the government doing to tackle illegal immigration?
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

For the first time, small boat migrants arriving in the UK face being detained and returned to France

What is the government doing to tackle illegal immigration?

For the first time, small boat migrants arriving in the UK face being detained and returned to France.

The message to the criminal people-smugglers is clear: we will end your vile trade.

Working with our partners, we are seizing boats and engines, stopping online advertising and anyone coming here illegally by small boat faces detention and return.

Since June 2024, the government has returned more than 35,000 people with no right to be in the UK – a 28% increase in returns of failed asylum seekers and a 13% increase in overall returns compared to the previous year.

Securing our borders is part of the government’s Plan for Change (https://www.gov.uk/missions)

What is the UK-France treaty?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to take forward a groundbreaking partnership to address illegal Channel crossings and dismantle the people-smuggling gangs.

A new pilot scheme will see small boat arrivals being returned to France then an equal number of migrants will be able to come to the UK from France through a new legal route – fully documented and subject to strict security checks.

The pilot agreement is intended to prevent irregular migrant journeys across Europe to the UK and prevent dangerous small boat crossings (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-france-treaty-targeting-illegal-crossings-comes-into-force), helping to undermine the business model of organised, criminal gangs profiting from people’s misery by showing others these journeys could result in them being returned back to France – ultimately saving lives.

How many people are returned from the UK?
- in the year ending June 2025 there were 9,100 enforced returns, an increase of 25% on the previous year, continuing an increase seen over the last 4 years
- there were 5,300 foreign national offender returns in the year ending June 2025, an increase of 16% compared to the previous year
- there were 26,761 voluntary returns in the year ending June 2025, up by 13% compared to the previous year
For further details see:
- ‘How many people are returned from the UK? (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/immigration-system-statistics-year-ending-june-2025/how-many-people-are-returned-from-the-uk)’.
- ‘How many people come to the UK irregularly? (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/immigration-system-statistics-year-ending-june-2025/how-many-people-come-to-the-uk-irregularly?)’.
- ‘How many people are granted asylum in the UK? (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/immigration-system-statistics-year-ending-june-2025/how-many-people-are-granted-asylum-in-the-uk)’.
- ‘How many people are detained under immigration powers in the UK? (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/immigration-system-statistics-year-ending-june-2025/how-many-people-are-detained-under-immigration-powers-in-the-uk)’.
Family Routes: data analysis – methodology and core sample
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Report providing an overview of the methodology for data analysis strand and an outline of the core sample of children and young people.

Family Routes (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-route-longitudinal-study) is a longitudinal study intended to track the needs, experiences and outcomes of children leaving care on an adoption order (AO) or special guardianship order (SGO) in England.

The data analysis strand examines Department for Education administrative data from 2002 to 2023 to examine long-term outcomes for children in permanence placements.

This report outlines the methodology for the data analysis and the characteristics of the whole core sample of children and young people, including their experiences while in care, and an overview of risk and protective factors.

Family Routes: children who returned to care (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/family-routes-children-who-returned-to-care) is also available.
NI Secretary meets with Windsor Framework Monitoring Panel
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland met Independent Monitoring Panel following announcement of first monitoring period for UK Internal Market Guarantee

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Independent Monitoring Panel met today (3 March) to discuss the panel’s role in scrutinising the ‘UK Internal Market Guarantee’.

Both parties discussed the announcement made to Parliament by the Northern Ireland Secretary on 24 February 2025, confirming the first six month reporting period for the Internal Market Guarantee commenced on 1 January and will conclude on 30 June 2025. The Panel will report to the Secretary of State thereafter.

The Internal Market Guarantee relates to movements taking place under the UK Internal Market System and undertakes that more than 80% of all freight movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will be treated as ‘not at risk’ of moving onwards to the EU, and therefore moving within the UK internal market.

The members of the Panel expressed their commitment to the role and thanked those who have been involved in supporting the arrangements for it to scrutinise and report on goods movements data. The Panel confirmed to the Secretary of State that it will engage with business organisations representing affected traders and other stakeholders in support of the commitments in Safeguarding the Union Command Paper and commence that in the second half of the reporting period.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland said:

“Today’s meeting demonstrates our continued commitment to protecting the UK internal market. I look forward to working with the panel and receiving their recommendations.”

Alastair Hamilton, Chair of the Independent Monitoring Panel said:

“Our desire is to ensure, within the parameters of the Windsor Framework, that our work will help to reduce and remove burdens for businesses and citizens and maximise the competitiveness and opportunities for Northern Ireland businesses.”

Background

A commitment to establish the Independent Monitoring Panel was made in the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper published in January 2024. The Panel’s role is to report to the Government on:
- the performance of the ‘UK Internal Market Guarantee’ as set out in the Command Paper;
- the activities of public authorities delivering the operational activity to give effect to the Windsor Framework; and
- how the Government’s wider ambitions on improving UK-EU trade could support smooth flows of trade within the UK internal market.
On 19 September 2024, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland appointed Alistair Hamilton CBE, Aidan Reilly and Dr Anna Jerzewska to the Panel.

Further information on the Panel’s work will be made available online in due course.
UK National Action Plan for Open Government 2024-2025 Co-creation Self-assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

The Sixth National Action Plan (NAP6) Co-creation Self-assessment identifies key learning and ideas that will help improve co-creation in the future.

The UK’s Sixth National Action Plan for Open Government 2024-2025 (NAP6) was published on 18th December 2023. Following the publication of NAP6 the opportunity has been taken to review the co-creation process through a self-assessment with the aim of improving the future process.

This self-assessment covers the entire duration of the co-creation process between civil society and government and is informed by feedback through the UK Multi-Stakeholder Forum for Open Government (MSF) held in January 2024, as well as wider feedback from civil society and government.
Mr J Taylor v Aspire Bifolds Ltd (in voluntary  liquidation) and Others: 2303440/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Taylor v Aspire Bifolds Ltd (in voluntary liquidation) and Others: 2303440/2024 - Judgment wih Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e3d302ef1c2f72bc1e4e48/J_Taylor_v_1.Aspire_Bifolds_Ltd__2.Chigwell_Window_Centre_Ltd_2303440-2024_Judgment_and_Reassons_03-Sep-25.pdf).
Turing Scheme: international placements, 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Guidance on funding for international study and work placements through the Turing Scheme, for schools, further education and higher education providers.

Turing Scheme applications for the 2025 to 2026 academic year are now closed.

Apply for Turing Scheme funding (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/turing-scheme-apply-for-funding-for-international-placements) contains more information about the process and how to apply for funding.

The Turing Scheme is funded by the UK government.

It helps education providers support their students, including apprentices, to take up study and work placements around the world.

This guidance is for providers. It outlines:
- what the Turing Scheme is
- who it is for
- what providers need to know before applying for funding (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/turing-scheme-apply-for-funding-for-international-placements)
The scheme is open to:
- schools
- further education providers
- higher education providers
We do not accept applications from students. If you are a student that is interested in applying to the Turing Scheme, speak to your school, college or university.

Providers should follow the guidance for 2024 to 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/turing-scheme-international-study-and-work-placements) for any projects that take place before 31 August 2025.