theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Sparkle Cleaning
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 Sparkle Cleaning 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 Sparkle Cleaning 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 aiming to actively participate in Armed Forces Day and remembrance events

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.
Dr Tim Coulson
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Dr Tim Coulson started his role as Director General, Regions Group at the Department for Education on 8 September 2025. Before his appointment he was Chief Executive of Unity Schools Partnership – a trust of 40 primary, secondary and special schools. Earlier in his career Tim served as: Director of Education at Essex County Council Regional Schools Commissioner for East of England and North East London Headteacher at William Tyndale Primary School Leader of an Education Action Zone in Lambeth National Director of the National Numeracy Strategy

Dr Tim Coulson started his role as Director General, Regions Group at the Department for Education on 8 September 2025.

Before his appointment he was Chief Executive of Unity Schools Partnership – a trust of 40 primary, secondary and special schools.

Earlier in his career Tim served as:
- Director of Education at Essex County Council
- Regional Schools Commissioner for East of England and North East London
- Headteacher at William Tyndale Primary School
- Leader of an Education Action Zone in Lambeth
- National Director of the National Numeracy Strategy
Frances Coulson
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Prominent insolvency expert Frances Coulson is one of our non-executive board members. Frances is a practicing lawyer, with more than 26 years of experience in insolvency law, and a senior partner, board member and Head of Insolvency and Restructuring for the city-based law firm Wedlake Bell. Together with the other non-executive board members, Frances will work closely with the agency’s senior leadership team to provide strategic leadership and governance for the agency. Frances is a leading figure in the insolvency profession having served in several positions for the insolvency trade body, R3. She was President of R3 between 2011 and 2012 and a member of its council until April 2022. In addition, Frances is Deputy Chair of the Fraud Advisory Panel - a charity dedicated to anti-fraud work, and a member of the Economic Crime Prevention Group. She is a Special Constable with the National Crime Agency and served as Deputy Chair of the IPA’s Regulatory and Conduct Committee before recently stepping down *IPA: Income payments agreement or Insolvency Practitioners Association

Prominent insolvency expert Frances Coulson is one of our non-executive board members.

Frances is a practicing lawyer, with more than 26 years of experience in insolvency law, and a senior partner, board member and Head of Insolvency and Restructuring for the city-based law firm Wedlake Bell.

Together with the other non-executive board members, Frances will work closely with the agency’s senior leadership team to provide strategic leadership and governance for the agency.

Frances is a leading figure in the insolvency profession having served in several positions for the insolvency trade body, R3. She was President of R3 between 2011 and 2012 and a member of its council until April 2022.

In addition, Frances is Deputy Chair of the Fraud Advisory Panel - a charity dedicated to anti-fraud work, and a member of the Economic Crime Prevention Group. She is a Special Constable with the National Crime Agency and served as Deputy Chair of the IPA’s Regulatory and Conduct Committee before recently stepping down

*IPA: Income payments agreement or Insolvency Practitioners Association
Developing prison culture: Participatory Action Research (PAR) as an approach to achieve culture change
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

This study examined if Participatory Action Research (PAR) methods could enhance understanding and improve cultural experiences for staff and prisoners.

This research explored Participatory Action Research (PAR) as an approach to support culture change within prison. Staff and prisoners at two English prisons took part in the study over an 18-24-month period. The staff and prisoners at both prisons were active collaborators in the research process. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.
Mr M Iqbal v Sayeda Logistics Ltd: 3300387/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Iqbal v Sayeda Logistics Ltd: 3300387/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c0327872e83aab48866b70/Mr_M_Iqbal_v_Sayeda_Logistics_LTD__3300387-2022.pdf).
The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025: impact assessments - RPC opinion (green-rated)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Regulatory Policy Committee opinion of DCMS’s impact assessments (IA) in respect of the regulations

The Foreign State Intervention (FSI) regime is intended to prevent foreign states from buying shares in newspaper companies and restricting a plurality of views. The regime came into force on 13 March 2024, which banned foreign states from acquiring a share in UK newspapers and news magazines with a turnover in excess of £2 million. This amendment intends to create an exception for investments made by state-owned investors (SOI), in order to not prevent wider foreign investment in the UK’s media industry, below a 15% ownership threshold. SOIs include sovereign wealth funds, public pensions or social security schemes, that make long-term investments on behalf of that state, directly or indirectly. In order to apply the exception, the Secretary of State must deem the investment to not give that investor the ability to materially influence the policy or strategy of a UK newspaper or news magazine. The amendment supports investment in the media industry while ensuring there is a framework that protects freedom of speech.

The direct costs to businesses associated with the legislation are predominately attributed to familiarisation and compliance. The IA (https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fmedia%2F6825ad0ab9226dd8e81ab8e6%2FForeign_State_Intervention__FSI__Impact_Assessment.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CDavid.Millen%40businessandtrade.gov.uk%7Cb0d8ef42b48d4eb28ba508dd97b96827%7C8fa217ec33aa46fbad96dfe68006bb86%7C0%7C0%7C638833544765632118%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lIQdGnIcjuCZ2r%2F8FGURSVkpmhFdZgtgHHXWdE1GhHI%3D&reserved=0) provides a proportionate and careful assessment of these costs, and adheres to RPC guidance. However, the IA could have been improved by discussing some of the potential alternative options to the regime, a further discussion of historical precedent and analysis of international comparisons.

The RPC opinion on the IA for this piece of legislation refers to an earlier version where the ownership threshold was 5%. The underlying analysis of impacts was not affected as the low-central-high scenarios of potential media mergers over the appraisal period are based on historical acquisitions, so the IAs’ assumptions remain consistent despite the change.
Withdrawal of police vetting clearance
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

Guidance on the police vetting withdrawal and dismissal process.

This guidance relates to the processes and procedures for police vetting withdrawal assessments and subsequent proceedings including:
- the requirement for police officers to hold and maintain a vetting clearance
- the process for determining whether clearance should be withdrawn
- the procedures for information gathering (including interviews)
- the relationship between vetting withdrawals and other regimes such as performance procedures and criminal proceedings
- appeal processes
The guidance should be understood by all individuals who serve in policing and are therefore subject to the Vetting Code of Practice and Vetting Authorised Professional Practice, as well as line managers who have responsibilities under the processes described.

The guidance also helps those who are the subject of assessments and proceedings to understand the processes involved.

We are aware that this publication may have accessibility issues. We are working on an accessible html version.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders. Delivered at the 58th Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Thank you Mr President.

The United Kingdom welcomes the Special Rapporteur’s report and her ongoing work on what is a high priority mandate for the UK. We thank her for drawing attention to the work of human rights defenders in isolated, remote and rural contexts.

We recognise the additional risks that these brave defenders face and deplore the exploitation of their geographical location to threaten and attack them.

Human rights defenders make crucial contributions to human rights, sustainable development and the rule of law. We call on all States to provide a safe, accessible and supportive environment for individuals and organisations carrying out this work.

At a practical level the UK continues to support human rights defenders and their work through our diplomatic network who regularly meet with them. We monitor cases and raise issues both directly with governments, as well as through multilateral organisations and bodies.

Special Rapporteur,

We would like to ask what further practical steps can States take to develop protection mechanisms for human rights defenders working in isolated, remote and rural contexts?
Bell Street Investments 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 Bell Street Investments 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 Bell Street Investments 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.
PM statement on the release of three hostages in Gaza: 19 January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-19)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the release of three hostages in Gaza.

The release of three hostages today is wonderful and long-overdue news after months of agony for them and their families. Among them is British citizen Emily Damari, who will now be reunited with her family, including her mother Amanda who has never stopped her tireless fight to bring her daughter home.

I wish them all the very best as they begin the road to recovery after the intolerable trauma they have experienced. We stand ready to offer assistance and support.

However, today also represents another day of suffering for those who haven’t made it home yet - so while this ceasefire deal should be welcomed, we must not forget about those who remain in captivity under Hamas.

We must now see the remaining phases of the ceasefire deal implemented in full and on schedule, including the release of those remaining hostages and a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The UK stands ready to do everything it can to support a permanent and peaceful solution.
Quest Employment
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 Quest Employment 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 Quest Employment 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
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The Pink Link 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 The Pink Link 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 The Pink Link Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:
- Supporting Armed Forces recruitment events - with our network partners, Palletways. - Create a dedicated Armed Forces page on our website
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.
Mercurian Solutions 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 Mercurian Solutions 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 Mercurian Solutions 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
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Pre-Filter for a Swimming Pool Skimmer (Tariff notice 22)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Check the tariff classification for a pre-filter for a swimming pool skimmer.

New regulation

A new regulation (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/daily-view/L-series/default.html?&ojDate=xx-xxxx-xxxx) was published on 06/08/2025 and entered into force 20 days after this date.

Reg. 2025/1556

This is considered a change in Northern Ireland practice.

Description of the goods

Disposable article, measuring approximately 28 cm (length) × 12 cm (width), made-up of a circular densely crocheted textile fabric of man-made fibres.

On one end, the article is closed with a seam. On the other end, the article has an opening with a highly elasticated hemmed edge of approximately 3 cm width.

At importation, the article is presented as a pre-filter; a sort of filter lining for skimmer baskets (baskets of plastics having a net-like structure; the baskets are inserted into the openings that drain a swimming pool in order to catch leaves and dirt before the water is guided to the pool filter).

Classification (Combined Nomenclature (CN) code)

5911 90 99

Reason

Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 7(d) to Section XI, Note 8(b) to Chapter 59 and by the wording of CN codes 5911, 5911 90 and 5911 90 99.

Due to the elasticity and diameter of the hemmed edge the article is suitable for use in skimmer baskets of different diameters. Due to its elongated shape and flexible material the article lines the baskets completely. The densely crocheted yet porous (for efficient water filtration) textile fabric, resistant to water and chlorine, is suitable to filter dirt and debris out of the water of a swimming pool. The article consequently presents particular objective characteristics that identify the article as being for use inside skimmer baskets in order to filter dirt and debris out of the water of a swimming pool within the meaning of Note 8 (b) to Chapter 59. (See also the first paragraph of the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes to heading 5911).

Therefore, the article is to be classified under CN code 5911 90 99 as textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to Chapter 59.

For reference: Product images are contained within the new regulation.

Contact details

Tariff ClassificationCustoms Policy & Strategy3rd Floor14 Westfield AvenueStratfordLondonE20 1HZ

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

This Tariff notice is published for information purposes only.
Local health: August 2025 update
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Local health presents data on public health and wider determinants of health for small areas.

Local health contains indicators related to:
- population and demographic factors, including age, sex and deprivation
- health outcomes
- wider determinants of health, including housing and living environment
The release updates indicators for:
- mortality
- life expectancy
- childhood obesity
- general fertility rate and low birth weight babies
- fuel poverty
- unemployment and long-term unemployment
Data has been updated for middle layer super output areas (MSOA), lower tier and upper tier local authorities, regions and England. Data for wards and clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) has been removed from the tool.

We are exploring ways to produce small geographical area data which can be built up into larger areas to make recent data available more quickly. This may mean that it is possible to reinstate indicators for wards at a later date. We also aim to include data for NHS geographies in future releases.

We have removed some indicators in this release where the data is very old and cannot be updated with a new time point. Further details are given in the Fingertips tool (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/documents/Local%20Health%20indicator%20updates.ods).

For queries about this publication email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: guidance for academia and research
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Provides information for the research, academia and higher education sector on how to comply with the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.

The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) protects the safety and interests of the UK by improving the understanding of activity taking place in the UK at the instruction of a foreign state or certain foreign state‑controlled organisations. It is contained within part 4 of the National Security Act 2023.

This document provides additional sector-specific information on the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme for the research, academia and higher education sector. This includes guidance on arrangements on research projects, funding arrangements, exemptions and the publication of information.

This guidance explains the main requirements of the FIRS scheme. However, if you are affected by FIRS, it is your responsibility to comply with the scheme based on your own specific circumstances.

Give feedback on the FIRS guidance (https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/give-feedback-firs-guidance/).
Apply for a non-molestation or occupation order: Form FL401
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Ask the court to make an order protecting you and any relevant child from abuse or harassment by a named person, or to prevent them living in your home.

You can apply for a domestic abuse protection order (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-domestic-abuse-protection-order-in-a-family-court) instead if the person you need protection from either lives in:
- Greater Manchester
- the London boroughs of Croydon, Bromley or Sutton
- Hartlepool, Middlesborough, Redcar, Cleveland or Stockton-on-Tees
- North Wales
Open a document

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Adobe Reader is a free to use PDF viewer. You can use this to view, fill in and print PDF documents. You do not need to sign up for a free trial.

Follow these steps:
- Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.
- Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.
- Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).
- Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.
If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you need a printed version contact your local court (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Request accessible formats

You can request:
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Request an accessible format by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is not generally suitable for our documents. You can only request a conversion of a PDF form to Word format as a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010. Find out more about the Equality Act 2010 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance#equalities-act-2010-legislation) in the guidance.
K McCormick v Johnson Corporation: 8001077/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in K McCormick v Johnson Corporation: 8001077/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e449aae8555bab409a053/K_McCormick_v_Johnson_Corporation_-_8001077.2025_-_Rule_22_Judgment.pdf).
DESNZ: workforce management information, December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

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

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DESNZ: workforce management information (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/82a5ec99-3790-431b-885c-5a02203cd50f/desnz-workforce-management-information)
Regulatory Article (RA) 1167: contracting of civil-registered air systems for military purposes
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

RA covering the Safety requirements for contracting civilian Air Systems for military purposes.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Historical editions of the farming evidence pack
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Previous editions of the farming evidence pack, presenting key agricultural statistics on the state of the agriculture industry.

Previously published editions of the farming evidence pack. The latest edition of this evidence pack can be found on the farming evidence pack main page (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farming-evidence-pack-a-high-level-overview-of-the-uk-agricultural-industry).

This evidence pack compiles key statistics to provide an overview of the agricultural industry. It covers topics such as industry structure, farm economics and accounts, and the environmental challenges faced by agriculture. The research and analysis in this pack are taken from published statistics, and further detailed analysis based on data from the Farm Business Survey.

For further information please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Twitter: @DefraStats (https://x.com/@defrastats)
King Charles III England Coast Path from Kimmeridge Bay to Highcliffe: Natural England's proposals
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Find out about Natural England's proposals to improve coastal access in Dorset.

On 21 June 2017, Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs setting out the proposals for improved access to the coast between Kimmeridge Bay and Highcliffe.

The opportunity to comment closed at midnight on Wednesday, 16 August 2017. You can no longer make a representation or objection on proposals.

All representations and objections will be considered before the Secretary of State makes a final decision about the report.

The report is available as a series of separate documents. You should:
- read the overview which includes background information to help you understand the proposals and maps
- use the index map to find the relevant chapter for the length of coast you are interested in
- open the corresponding chapter of the report for more information
Outcome

On 6 April 2022, the Secretary of State approved proposals for improving coastal access between Kimmeridge Bay and Highcliffe. Since then, a deficiency was identified in the determination process relating to Chapter 6, Southbourne to Mudeford Quay.

As a result, the Secretary of State consented to the quashing of the approval of Chapter 6 by means of a High Court Order. The Secretary of State will make a decision regarding the determination of Chapter 6 in due course.

On 4 June 2025, the Kimmeridge Bay to South Haven Point (LCH1 to LCH4) section of the stretch opened to the public.

You can view the route on the National Trails website (https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/) .
43 Cambridge Road, Clevedon BS21 7DW: HAV/00HC/LDC/2025/0744
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Southern Region. Mr J G G Wilson MRICS FCIArb, Mr S F Mason FRICS and Mr N I Robinson FRICS on 2 December 2025

Read the full decision in BS21 7DW_HAV/00HC/LDC/2025/0744_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69302716502f392086ee8b0e/2025_December_2_-_Decision_-_43_Cambridge_Road_Clevedon_Somerset_BS21_7DW.pdf)
Zermex 100 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Cattle and Zermex 20 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Sheep – SPC change
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC).

Following monitoring of pharmacovigilance data, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) for Zermex 100 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Cattle and Zermex 20 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Sheep have been updated.

Zermex 100 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Cattle: Section 4.6 now states that on very rare occasions, hypersensitivity reactions and/or neurological disorders (such as collapse, convulsion, paralysis, and blindness) may occur. Severe reactions may be fatal.

Zermex 20 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Sheep: Section 4.6 now states that on very rare occasions, neurological disorders such as collapse, convulsion, and paralysis may occur. Severe reactions may be fatal.

Any veterinary medicinal product which is authorised for marketing in the United Kingdom will have its Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) available on our Product Information Database (https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/productinformationdatabase/).

No medicine is 100% risk free, the SPC includes information on what adverse events have been known to occur following administration of a particular product, these can be found in either section Adverse events (3.6) or Adverse reactions (4.6).

All updates to SPCs other than template changes, are published in the medicine updates section of VMD Connect (https://www.vmdconnect.uk/medicines-update)
Miss D McShane v Owen Owen (Western) Ltd (in liquidation) and SoS for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy: 3314683/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss D McShane v ane Owen Owen (Western) Ltd (in liquidation) and SoS for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy: 3314683/2021 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63dd1f1cd3bf7f07054600be/Miss_D._McShane_-_v_-__1__Owen_Owen__Western__Ltd__in_liquidation___2__Sos_for_Business__Energy___Industrial_Strategy_-_3314683-2021_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss D McShane v Owen Owen (Western) Ltd (in liquidation) and SoS for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy: 3314683/2021 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a1d7d47da1f1ac64e5fe0f/Miss_D_McShane_v_-__1__Owen_Owen__Western__Limited__In_Liqudation___2__Secretary_of_State_for_Business__Energy___Industrial_Strategy_-_3314683-2021_-_Certificate_Of_Correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss D McShane v Owen Owen (Western) Ltd (in liquidation) and SoS for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy: 3314683/2021 - Corrected Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a08a8c1d14e76535afb6af/D_McShane_v_-__1__Owen_Owen__Western__Limited__In_Liqudation___2__Secretary_of_State_for_Business__Energy___Industrial_Strategy_-_3314683-2021_-_Corrected_Judgment.pdf).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Laura Colledge
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Ms Laura Colledge

Location teacher worked: Cirencester, South West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 13 February 2025 to 14 February 2025

Outcome type: No order made

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Ms Laura Colledge, formerly employed in Cirencester, South West England.
GDP deflators at market prices, and money GDP November 2025 (Budget 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

This document contains the latest gross domestic product (GDP) deflators. The GDP deflator can be viewed as a measure of general inflation in the domestic economy.

A series for the GDP deflator in index form is produced by the Treasury from data provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). GDP deflator outturn are based on the ONS Quarterly National Accounts release (at the end of each quarter). However, a more recent version of ONS GDP outturn may be used depending on when the OBR updates its GDP deflator forecasts (usually at Budget and Autumn Statement).

Forecasts covering periods 2025-26 to 2030-31 (2025 to 2030) are from the OBR as at the Budget 26 November 2025.

Outturn data covering the years 1955-56 to 2024-25 (1955 to 2024) are based on the Quarterly National Accounts, 30 September 2025.

GDP deflators for financial years 1955-56 to 2024-25 have been taken directly from ONS series L8GG. GDP deflators for calendar years 1955 to 2024 have been taken from ONS series MNF2. Non-seasonally adjusted money GDP for calendar and financial years are taken from ONS series BKTL. For financial years only, seasonally adjusted money GDP series YBHA has also been included.

The next GDP deflator update will be after the ONS Quarterly National Accounts of 22 December 2025.
Unregistered independent schools and out-of-school settings
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

How local authorities can work collaboratively with other agencies to meet their duties on unregistered independent schools and out-of-school settings.

This guidance is for local authorities.

It explains what unregistered independent schools and out-of-school settings are, and outlines steps you can take to:
- safeguard children in out-of-school settings
- identify settings of concern
- intervene when you have concerns
It also explains how your duties and powers are relevant to this work. We have included links to relevant statutory guidance and legislation, where these duties and powers are defined.
Information frictions in job descriptions
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

This paper examines how amenities on job descriptions lead jobseekers to apply or not.

Abstract

In this paper, the authors work with recruiters and jobseekers in India, to examine information frictions in how amenities on job descriptions lead jobseekers to apply or not. They collect data on 7 amenities and compare this data to job posts and use a survey experiment with active jobseekers to measure the effect of these amenities on application decisions. They explore 2 explanations why valued amenities are missing from job posts.

This paper is part of the Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL) programme.

Citation

Russell A and Shah R. ‘Information frictions in job descriptions’ PEDL Working Paper 2025

Links

Information frictions in job descriptions (https://pedl.cepr.org/publications/information-frictions-job-descriptions)
Bristles, feathers, fur, hair and wool - Import Information Notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing bristles, feathers, fur, hair and wool  to Great Britain.

You must also read:

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

Clarifying information for imports of animal products - IIN GEN/4 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clarifying-information-for-imports-of-animal-products-iin-gen4)
Mr S Ayadi v Whitbread Group plc: 2303380/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Ayadi v Whitbread Group plc: 2303380/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f68da8563cc9c84bacc417/Mr_Slah_Ayadi_v_Whitbread_Group_PLC_2303380-2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Ayadi v Whitbread Group plc: 2303380/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6822091153add7d476d81908/Mr_S_Ayadi_v_Whitbread_Group_PLC_2303380-2024_Written_Reasons.pdf).
Change the details of a director (CH01)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Use this form to change the details of an individual who is a director.

You can only use this form to register changes to a director’s name or address.

To appoint a director, use form AP01 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/appoint-a-director-ap01).

To correct a director’s date of birth, use form RP CH01 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/correct-a-directors-date-of-birth-rp-ch01).

Use our online service to update your company’s information (https://www.gov.uk/file-changes-to-a-company-with-companies-house) as quickly as possible.

You must file online (https://www.gov.uk/file-changes-to-a-company-with-companies-house) if your company is in the PROOF (PROtected Online Filing) scheme (https://www.gov.uk/protect-your-company-from-corporate-identity-theft).

It takes longer to process paper forms sent to us by post.

Nationalities and countries

Use our list of nationalities and countries (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationalities) to complete your form. We’ll only accept entries from this standard list.
PM statement on Southport sentencing: 23 January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's  statement on the sentencing from Liverpool Crown Court this afternoon.

The thoughts of the entire nation are with the families and everyone affected by the unimaginable horrors that unfolded in Southport. No words will ever be able to capture the depth of their pain.

I want to say directly to the survivors, families and community of Southport – you are not alone. We stand with you in your grief.

What happened in Southport was an atrocity and as the judge has stated, this vile offender will likely never be released.

After one of the most harrowing moments in our country’s history we owe it to these innocent young girls and all those affected to deliver the change that they deserve.