theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Our Enterprise 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 Our Enterprise 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 Our Enterprise 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
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.
Mrs D Peters v Star Linen Hire & Laundry Services Ltd: 1405493/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs D Peters v Star Linen Hire & Laundry Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a19a385c5e43aa3d10de8/Mrs_D_Peters_v_Star_Linen_Hire___Laundry_Services_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
LA/PS006117/ALTL E5L5 overhead line, S37 Consent, Electricity Act 1989
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Screening decision to replace two 11kV wooden poles on a like for like basis.

Secretary of State’s screening decisions in accordance with the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017.

Date of decision

10 April 2025

Location

South Downs National ParkHampshire

Type of project / consent requested

Section 37 consent to install or keep installed an electric line.
Fiona Ryland
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

Fiona Ryland was appointed Government Chief People Officer for the Civil Service in September 2022. Fiona has over 25 years experience in strategy and human resources (HR) roles across both the public and private sectors, joining the Civil Service from University College London (UCL) where she was Chief Operating Officer. In her previous roles, Fiona led HR, communications, corporate responsibility and business excellence teams for Compass Group UK & Ireland. She also has extensive experience of HR management and operations at retailers including Comet, Dixons and Asda. Fiona is a graduate in Chemical Engineering from University of Bath and also has a BSc in Psychology from the Open University. Outside of work, Fiona is married and lives in the Chilterns. She is also an avid Leyton Orient FC supporter.

Fiona Ryland was appointed Government Chief People Officer (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/fiona-ryland#current-roles) for the Civil Service in September 2022.

Fiona has over 25 years experience in strategy and human resources (HR) roles across both the public and private sectors, joining the Civil Service from University College London (UCL) where she was Chief Operating Officer.

In her previous roles, Fiona led HR, communications, corporate responsibility and business excellence teams for Compass Group UK & Ireland. She also has extensive experience of HR management and operations at retailers including Comet, Dixons and Asda.

Fiona is a graduate in Chemical Engineering from University of Bath and also has a BSc in Psychology from the Open University. Outside of work, Fiona is married and lives in the Chilterns. She is also an avid Leyton Orient FC supporter.
Ms A M Jones v Bee Property Services Ltd: 1600415/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A M Jones v Bee Property Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee1af782670806f9d5e01f/xx-xxxx-xxxx_A_Jones_v_Bee_Property_Services_Ltd_Judgment.pdf).
The UK and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Business guidance, treaty information and other documents to help you understand the UK’s membership of the CPTPP.

UK traders can trade with the following Parties under CPTPP:
- Japan
- Singapore
- Chile
- New Zealand
- Vietnam
- Peru
- Malaysia
- Brunei
- Australia
Canada and Mexico have not yet ratified the UK’s accession to CPTPP, therefore UK businesses will not be able to trade under CPTPP with these Parties until they do so.

When a CPTPP Party ratifies the UK’s accession to CPTPP, the agreement will be ready to be applied with that Party 60 days later.

We’ll update this page when each Party ratifies the UK’s accession.

The CPTPP is a Treaty incorporating, by reference, the provisions of the original Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) signed on 4 February 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand, with certain provisions suspended. The CPTPP text, setting out the incorporations and suspensions, can be found on the website of the Depositary, New Zealand (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cptpp-full-agreement-text). The UK’s Protocol of Accession to the CPTPP can be found on this page.
Mrs M Miller v Mr J Scoble: 1401716/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Miller v Mr J Scoble: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b454ceb56d8b0856c2fdd4/Mrs_M_Miller_V_Mr_John_Scoble_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Arcade Park, Tynemouth, NE30 4HP : MAN/00CK/LDC/2024/0070
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Northern Region Judge Adams and Tribunal Members Mr Gallagher sitting on 2 May 2025

Read the full decision in Arcade Park, Tynemouth, NE30 4HP : MAN/00CK/LDC/2024/0070 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6830bc25baff3dab997752f3/Arcade_Tynemouth_-_Tribunal_Determination_2_May_2025.pdf)
Factsheet: Carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

On 1 January 2027, the government will introduce a CBAM to place a carbon price on specified goods imported to the UK from sectors at risk of carbon leakage.

This factsheet is a factual document giving an overview of what CBAM is and how it will work.

It gives details on the confirmed policy positions of the CBAM from the Government Response to the Policy Design Consultation and the draft primary legislation.
SPE15270 - Destruction: unauthorised destruction
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

A customs debt (Para. 4(3)(b) TCTA 2018 (952/2013 Article 79 for NI) will be incurred where destruction is undertaken without the appropriate authority from the supervising office allowing the destruction to take place.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Mrs C Sleeth v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4104298/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C Sleeth v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4104298/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f7dc14c6046b50261bc80e/Mrs_C_Sleeth_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia_Services_LLP_-_4104298.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (March 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

Monthly reports of construction noise and vibration monitoring for HS2, taken within local authorities along the Phase One (London to West Midlands) route.

The reports contain monitoring data and interpretative results, including a summary of the construction activities occurring. This covers any complaints received, data recorded over the monitoring period, any periods which exceeded agreed trigger levels and the results of any investigations. Where High Speed Two (HS2) works have been identified as the source, the reports include actions taken to resolve the issue and to prevent a recurrence.

HS2 Ltd and its contractors are required to undertake air quality and dust monitoring, and produce monthly reports, to comply with the Code of Construction Practice (CoCP). The reports are specific to each local authority area along the Phase One route.
Synergy LMS Group
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 Synergy LMS Group 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 Synergy LMS Group 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
- 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.
Quota application mechanism: privacy notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-05)

How Defra collects data for the quota application mechanism (QAM) trial.

This privacy notice explains how Defra collects your data for the quota application mechanism (QAM) trial.

Find out how to apply for English fishing quota using the quota application mechanism (QAM) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/quota-application-mechanism-apply-for-2026-english-quota).
Glevum Security 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 Glevum Security 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 Glevum Security 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
- 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.
ERSM165230 - International from 6 April 2025: ascertaining chargeable and unchargeable foreign securities income - from 6 April 2025: Sections 41J and 41K - supplemental provisions
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


Chapter 5B of Part 2 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (ITEPA)

The application of s41J & s41K Chapter 5B ITEPA has not changed as a result of the Finance Act 2025 changes.

Location of employment duties

Duties in UK merely incidental to duties outside UK and duties on board vessel or aircraft

S41J ITEPA applies the provisions of s39(1) and (2) ITEPA (EIM40203 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim40203)) and s40 ITEPA (EIM40206 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim40206)) for the purposes of Chapter 5B Part 2 ITEPA.

Employment in UK sector of continental shelf

The effects of the provisions at s41 ITEPA in relation to general earnings (EIM40208 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim40208)) are mirrored for the purposes of Securities Income by s41J(2) ITEPA.

Overseas Crown employment

The effects of the provisions at s28 ITEPA in relation to general earnings (EIM40205 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim40205)) are mirrored for the purposes of Securities Income by s41K ITEPA.
Test Valley Bridal Services
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 Test Valley Bridal Services 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 Test Valley Bridal Services 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.
CATIL
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 CATIL 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 CATIL recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with 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.
Population screening: pathway requirements supporting information
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

This document provides general information relating to screening pathway requirements publications for all current population screening programmes in England.

This guidance covers:
- personal informed choice in screening
- screening information
- education and training
- quality assurance of screening
- screening inequalities
- screening communication channels
- screening data and intelligence
- governance and leadership
Product Safety Report: Mounted Ceiling Fan (2508-0035)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

Product Safety Report for Mounted Ceiling Fan presenting a risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Mounted Ceiling Fan

Hazard: There is no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Hazard

There is no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. There is no valid technical documentation for the product and it is not marked with required information. Improvements are also required for the product instructions. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the product, and in the absence of clear instructions, it is possible for the user to receive an electric shock.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0035

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Arshad Mahmood v The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2025] UKUT 00050 (TCC
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of JUDGE JONATHAN CANNAN on 10 January 2025

Read full decision Arshad Mahmood v The Commissioners of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab2da85d27cee6cccec460/Mahmood__v_HMRC_Oral_PTA_Decision.pdf)
- The Applicant, Mr Mahmood seeks permission to appeal a decision of the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) (“the FTT”) released on 25 January 2024 (“the Decision”). The FTT refused permission to appeal in a decision notice released on 16 May 2024. Mr Mahmood renewed his application to the Upper Tribunal and I refused permission on paper in a decision released on 3 October 2024. This decision follows an oral reconsideration on 10 January 2024 which took place in Manchester. Mr Mahmood appeared in person and Mr Paul Marks appeared for HMRC.
David Marks reappointed as Trustee to the National Gallery
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

The Prime Minister has reappointed David Marks as Trustee to the National Gallery for a term of two years from 12 June 2025 to 11 June 2027

David Marks

David Marks is the co-founder of Brockton Everlast, a London-based real estate investment and development firm established in 2006. The firm has raised over £2.20bn in institutional capital, investing into (and occasionally re-developing) 370 properties across 22m sq ft, totalling over £7.5bn of asset value.

Brockton’s current focus spans three areas; a 2.0m sf masterplan of labs and other innovation buildings on and adjacent to Cambridge Science Park; 1.0m sf of office development in central London, and; Fora, London’s largest flex office operator, managing 3.1m sf and 38,000 desks hosting around 2,000 separate companies and start-ups across 70 buildings in a 50:50 partnership with Blackstone. David was a member of the Bank of England’s Commercial Property Forum from 2006-2018 and was a Trustee of the Architecture Foundation from 2019-22. He has been a Trustee of the National Gallery since 2017 and a Board member of the OxCam Supercluster since 2023. David holds a Masters from MIT, Boston and a BA from the University of Manchester.

Remuneration and Governance Code

Trustees of the National Gallery are not remunerated. This appointment is not pensionable. These appointments have been made in accordance with the [Governance Code on Public Appointments (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/governance-code-for-public-appointments). The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments (https://publicappointmentscommissioner.independent.gov.uk/).

Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election. David Marks has not declared any significant political activity.

DCMS has around 400 regulated Public Appointment roles across 42 Public Bodies (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations) including Arts Council England, Theatres Trust, the National Gallery, UK Sport and the Gambling Commission. We encourage applications from talented individuals from all backgrounds and across the whole of the United Kingdom. To find out more about Public Appointments or to apply visit the HM Government Public Appointments Website (https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles) or follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/107389231/).
Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics: June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Statistical release on Boiler Upgrade Scheme statistics for the estimation of capital grant uptake to support the installations of low carbon technologies in domestic and non-domestic buildings.

These statistics show the uptake of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to date including the number of vouchers applications and redemptions, as well as the costs of installation.

Correction notice: 31 July 2025

The data in Table A1.1B has been revised. Due to a data processing error, the original version of this table - first published on 24 April 2025 – was under-reporting the number of domestic BUS applications per 10,000 households. Please use the latest statistics release for the most up-to-date version. No other tables in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme monthly statistics are impacted by this error.

Enquiries about these statistics should be directed to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Standard Operating Procedure for using evidence in ACMD reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

A document developed by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to outline the governing process for preparing evidence-based advice.

This document describes how the ACMD collects, analyses and presents different types of evidence in a consistent and transparent manner, to make sure recommendations for government are based on evidence.
CIL Appeal 1859064 – 10 Mar 25 – Erection of extensions and alterations to outbuilding
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Erection of extensions and alterations to outbuilding to form a new dwelling.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be published by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in a redacted anonymous form.

In making decisions available to the public, useful lessons about CIL regulations and appeals can be shared. Publication will also allow any precedents to be understood more widely.

Personal information will be redacted before publication. This could be information such as the:
- name of the appellant
- collecting authority
- address of the property
- amount of CIL payable
HU12 8DS, Vivergo Fuels Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/WP3633KH/V007
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

View the permit issued for Saltend Bioethanol Plant, Hull under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Vivergo Fuels Limited

Installation name: Saltend Bioethanol Plant

Permit number: EPR/WP3633KH/V007
Pathogen genomics at Porton Down
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

The Pathogen Genomics Department at Porton Down provides a sequencing service for SARS-CoV-2 for customers across the NHS and UKHSA.

The Pathogen Genomics Department at Porton Down provides a sequencing service for SARS-CoV-2 for customers across the NHS and UKHSA.

The laboratory at Porton Down sequences the samples and the UKHSA Bioinformatics department performs analysis of the data to determine a SARS-CoV-2 variant result. Sequencing is essential for identifying and managing the emergence of variants of concern. The results will also be sent via the Second-Generation Surveillance System (SGSS) and through to government for key decision making around Variants of Concern.

The Pathogen Genomics department is situated in the Henderson Wing at UKHSA Porton Down.

The address is:UKHSA Porton DownManor Farm RoadPorton Down, near SalisburyWiltshireSP4 0JG
Ambulance Quality Indicators Clinical Outcomes for March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Monthly clinical outcomes for patients transported by Ambulance Services in England following cardiac arrest, stroke, or heart attack.

For patients transported each month by each of the eleven Ambulance Services in England:

Cardiac arrest: return of spontaneous circulation, survival at 30 days, and receipt of care bundle.

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a type of heart attack: time to clinical intervention in hospital, and receipt of care bundle.

Stroke: time to hospital arrival, CT scan, and thrombolysis.

For a sample of patients attended by an Ambulance Service because they have fallen and cannot get up: receipt of appropriate care bundle.

Accredited official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
David Bickerton
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

David Bickerton became the Chief Strategic Business Adviser at the Department for Business and Trade ( DBT ) in January 2025. He was previously Director General for Business Group at DBT from February 2023 to December 2024. Prior to that, he was Director General for Business Sectors at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy ( BEIS ) from 2 August 2021 to 7 February 2023. Before joining BEIS , David was a Partner at Clifford Chance in the UK. He was the Managing Partner for London and the Middle East. He also led the law firm’s public sector practice and their work for the UK government.

David Bickerton became the Chief Strategic Business Adviser at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in January 2025. He was previously Director General for Business Group at DBT from February 2023 to December 2024. Prior to that, he was Director General for Business Sectors at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) from 2 August 2021 to 7 February 2023.

Before joining BEIS, David was a Partner at Clifford Chance in the UK. He was the Managing Partner for London and the Middle East. He also led the law firm’s public sector practice and their work for the UK government.
IMEXPG501000 - Approval: Procedure table
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.

General

It is recommended that all such applications be considered at a single point in a Collection.

Initial consideration of application

The application should provide the essential details needed for full consideration of the impact on official audit etc resources, and be accompanied by a line drawing (or map)of its whole length. The intended dates for laying the pipeline, pressure-testing it and initially flushing it should be indicated as soon as known, together with the date that oil [or gas] is expected to flow. As the Commissioners formal approval will be issued to the operator of the finished line that operator should be named in the application.[Note: The operator may be one legal person in the consortium of persons with a financial interest in the pipeline].Other details to be provided are:
- the name by which the pipeline will be known;
- the length of the pipeline and its diameter;
- the longitude and latitude at which the pipeline enters [or leaves, in the case of export pipe-lines] UK territorial waters;
- the point of the coast at which the pipeline will come ashore;
- the name (if in different ownership than the pipeline operator) and address of the on- shore site marking the end of the pipeline, and the designation of the boundary value.
Acknowledgement of receipt

Receipt of the application must be acknowledged by letter; if the application is incomplete that letter should ask for the further detail to be supplied as soon as it is known.

Issue of Approval

Formal Approval of an import/export pipeline should not be issued until the testing phase of construction has been completed. Subject to the Commissioners being satisfied that the pipeline-operation presents no unnecessary risks to official staff nor to revenue-protection, and statistical reporting requirements will be met, a letter of Approval should be issued to take effect just prior to the commissioning of the pipeline.

Content of Approval letter

No form letter of Approval of pipe-lines is produced, but an example is offered at IMEXPG502000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/import-and-export-pipelines-guidance/imexpg502000)which may be modified to fit particular circumstances.
Mr R Ezra v Grundfos Pumps Ltd: 3301729/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Ezra v Grundfos Pumps Ltd: 3301729/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677e56068ef66f3f5ea397b4/Mr_R_Ezra_-_v_-_Grundfos_Pumps_Limited_-_3301729-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Alicia Herbert OBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

Alicia Herbert OBE is the British High Commissioner to Jamaica, she assumed office the 25th of September 2025. Alicia was Director of Education, Gender and Equalities and the UK’s Special Envoy for Gender Equality at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) from 2021 to 2025. Previously, Alicia worked in academia, the World Bank, and represented the UK government in senior roles in Mozambique, Sudan and Nigeria. Over the past 25 years, Alicia has played a leading role in shaping international development policy and improving programme delivery and policy reform in countries across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Follow Alicia on X: @AliciaH_1 .

Alicia Herbert OBE is the British High Commissioner to Jamaica, she assumed office the 25th of September 2025.

Alicia was Director of Education, Gender and Equalities and the UK’s Special Envoy for Gender Equality at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) from 2021 to 2025.

Previously, Alicia worked in academia, the World Bank, and represented the UK government in senior roles in Mozambique, Sudan and Nigeria.

Over the past 25 years, Alicia has played a leading role in shaping international development policy and improving programme delivery and policy reform in countries across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Follow Alicia on X: @AliciaH_1 (https://twitter.com/AliciaH_1).
Guide to methodology for drink-drive statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

A guide to the methodology used in producing estimates in the Department for Transport's drink-drive casualty statistics.

In 2025, there was a change to the methodology which caused slight changes to estimates. More details can be found in the methodology note.

This guide describes the methodology used in the production of the statistic included in the publication “Reported road casualties in Great Britain involving illegal alcohol levels”.

The guide covers:
- drink-drive legal limits and definitions
- data sources
- completeness of data and reliability of drink drive estimates
- adjustments to account for missing data
- uncertainty in the statistics and how it’s communicated
- timeliness of the statistics
Further information on the drink-drive methodology can be addressed to the road safety statistics team via the contact details below.

Road safety statistics

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Global irregular migration sanctions: information note for NGOs
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Note for non-governmental organisations about the purpose and scope of the 2025 global irregular migration and trafficking in persons sanctions regime.

This page provides further information about what the global irregular migration and trafficking in persons sanctions regime aims to do and what it covers. It also explains the information needed when the UK government considers those who may be designated under this regime.

It aims to inform those who may wish to submit information to the government about specific designations.

Find out more about the global irregular migration sanctions regime (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/902/contents/made).
Mr D Allen v 2nd Avenue Ltd: 6002891/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Allen v 2nd Avenue Ltd: 6002891/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67769bab9d03f12136308d15/Mr_D_Allen_v_2nd_Avenue_Limited_6002891-2024_judgment_18-12-24.pdf).
Mr R Higgins and Others v Egger (UK) Ltd: 4106717/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Higgins and Others v Egger (UK) Ltd: 4106717/2024 and Others - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b9929c536d629f9c82aad5/Mr_A_Adams___Others_v_Egger__UK__Limited_-_4106717.2024___4106703.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Child Maintenance Service statistics: data to December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Quarterly statistics on the Child Maintenance Service to December 2024.

The latest release of these statistics can be found in the collection of Child Maintenance Service statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistics-on-the-2012-statutory-child-maintenance-scheme).

Statistics on child maintenance arrangements administered by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS).

CMS statistics are also available on Stat-Xplore (https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/jsf/login.xhtml), an online tool for exploring some of the Department for Work and Pensions’ main statistics.
Use of Discretionary Housing Payments: April to September 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Analysis of local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payments (England and Wales) from April to September 2024, based on local authority mid-year returns.

Correction to the statistics

The original release of these April to September 2024 statistics (published on 12 December 2024) contained an error in which a small number of local authorities were assigned to the incorrect region impacting regional summaries and breakdowns by England and Wales. Headline figures and local authority level data were unaffected. A corrected version of the statistics was published on 10 July 2025.

This publication provides analysis of the use of Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs).

DHPs are monetary awards that can be made by local authorities to people experiencing financial difficulty with housing costs who qualify for Housing Benefit or the housing costs element of Universal Credit.

This statistical release presents analysis of information submitted to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) by local authorities, covering the first half of the financial year ending March 2025. Local authorities provide details of their use of DHP funds to DWP for these statistics twice a year. These are published for the first 6 months of the financial year and for the whole of the financial year.

DHPs and Scotland

DHPs for Scotland were devolved from 1 April 2017, under the Scotland Act 2016 implementing the Smith Commission Agreement.

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We welcome all feedback on the content, relevance, accessibility and timing of these statistics to help us in producing statistics that meet user needs. For non-media enquiries on these statistics email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

For media enquiries please contact the DWP press office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/media-enquiries).

Next releases

Use of Discretionary Housing Payments statistics are published twice a year. The dates for future releases are listed in the statistics release calendar. (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?keywords=Use%20of%20Discretionary%20Housing%20Payments%20&content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=department-for-work-pensions&order=relevance)

Pre-release access

In addition to staff who are responsible for the production and quality assurance of the statistics, up to 24-hour pre-release access is provided to ministers and other officials. We publish the job titles and organisations of the people who have been granted up to 24-hour pre-release access to the Discretionary Housing Payments statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/pre-release-access-to-statistics-order-2008/pre-release-access-to-dwp-statistics#discretionary-housing-payments).
Hena Jalil
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Hena Jalil joined HM Land Registry as Non-Executive Director in February 2025. Hena is a technologist and currently the Chief Digital & Information Officer at BT Business. Previous to this, she has held numerous Chief Information Officer roles at BT Group and Openreach. In her current role she is accountable for Digital transformation, Technology strategy and execution for driving improved customer experiences and business growth. Prior to that she has worked within Energy and Retail industries through consultancies like Accenture and LogicaCMG. She is an Engineering graduate and holds an MBA from Warwick University.

Hena Jalil joined HM Land Registry as Non-Executive Director in February 2025. Hena is a technologist and currently the Chief Digital & Information Officer at BT Business. Previous to this, she has held numerous Chief Information Officer roles at BT Group and Openreach. In her current role she is accountable for Digital transformation, Technology strategy and execution for driving improved customer experiences and business growth.

Prior to that she has worked within Energy and Retail industries through consultancies like Accenture and LogicaCMG.

She is an Engineering graduate and holds an MBA from Warwick University.
Mrs E Trobe v Nomad Health Technologies Ltd and Others: 2201552/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E Trobe v Nomad Health Technologies Ltd and Others: 2201552/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68304f4bc054883884bff4a4/Mrs_E_Trobe_v_1._Nomad_Health_Technologies_Ltd_2._Mr_A_Lewis_3._Mr_S_Cosgrove_-_2201552-2024_-_PH.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs E Trobe v Nomad Health Technologies Ltd and Others: 2201552/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68304f937fb7a7d9cd77526c/Mrs_E_Trobe_v_1._Nomad_Health_Technologies_Ltd_2._Mr_A_Lewis_3._Mr_S_Cosgrove_-_2201552-2024_-_Rule_22.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs E Trobe v Nomad Health Technologies Ltd and Others: 2201552/2024 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6932ad110cf0b7e681ff42b9/Mrs_E_Trobe_v_1._Nomad_Health_Technologies_Limited_2._Andrew_Lewis_3._Simon_Cosgrove_-_2201552-2024_-_Remedy_.pdf).
Miss Z Y Tsang v TTC Partners Ltd: 6010733/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss Z Y Tsang v TTC Partners Ltd: 6010733/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689ca8ea1c63de6de5bb12a1/Zo_Yi_Tsang_v_TTC_Partners_Ltd_6010733.2025_.pdf).