theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Armstrong Richardson & Co 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 Armstrong Richardson & Co 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 Armstrong Richardson & Co 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
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.
Strengthening ties with Europe
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

News and announcements that demonstrate the UK government’s commitment to strengthening its ties with European partners.

The UK government is determined to see a strong and connected UK and Europe.

UK security is indivisible from European security and this government is committed to reset relationships, deepening ties with European friends, neighbours, and allies.

By upgrading cooperation across shared priorities, barriers to trade will be broken down, creating opportunities to invest, and helping businesses sell in each other’s markets.

From agreements on defence and migration, to new investment and jobs, the UK and Europe are delivering security and prosperity for people across the continent.

Resetting the UK’s relationship with Europe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLSbOo9_1M0)
MAPPA Regional Annual Reports 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

The Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Regional Annual Reports from each delivery region for the year 2024 to 2025.

Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) are a set of arrangements to manage the risk posed by the most serious sexual, violent and terrorist offenders (MAPPA-eligible offenders) under the provisions of sections 325 to 327B of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.

They bring together the Police, Probation and Prison Services in each area into what is known as the MAPPA Responsible Authority.
HMT Preston guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

This series brings together all documents relating to HMT Preston guidance

Following the European Court of Justice and House of Lords’ rulings in 2000/2001 in favour of part-timers gaining retrospective access to occupational pension schemes, provided they meet the necessary legal requirements, the Preston factors (earnings and interest factors) are provided for employers.

The factors are used to provide those entitled to reinstatement an opportunity to gain pension service at an actuarially fair cost, which as far as possible makes these individuals no better and no worse off than if they had paid contributions to the scheme when they were originally employed.
North SP 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 North SP 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 North SP 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
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.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mrs Beverley Miller
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

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: Mrs Beverley Miller

Location teacher worked: Dorset, South West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 5 August 2025 to 6 August 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 Mrs Beverley Miller formerly employed in Dorset, South West England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
DESNZ register of board members’ interests, 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

A register of the private interests declared by DESNZ board members.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) maintains a register of departmental board members’ interests.

This list sets out declared interests of executive and non-executive members of the DESNZ board (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero/about/our-governance).
Trade, aircraft and shipping sanctions, civil enforcement: guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Guidance on the Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024.

This guidance assists people in implementing and complying with the Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/948/contents/made). It covers the prohibitions and requirements imposed by the regulations. It also provides guidance on:

complying with the prohibitions and requirements

enforcing them

circumstances where they do not apply

This guidance should be read alongside more detailed sanctions guidance published by departments including the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/trade-sanctions-civil-enforcement) and Department for Transport (DfT) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transport-sanctions-civil-monetary-penalties).
Dogger Bank Creyke Beck: Non-Material Change, Planning Act 2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Decision by the Secretary of State on an application for a non-material change to an offshore wind farm project.

Decision by the Secretary of State on an application for a non-material change to an offshore wind farm project in Yorkshire and Humber.

Date

20 November 2025

Company

Project 1 Projco Limited / Project 2 Projco Limited43 Forbury RoadReadingUnited KingdomRG1 3JH
Miss S Rogerson v Antyia Ltd: 3305130/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Rogerson v Antyia Ltd: 3305130/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d3bab9ca266424b221b221/Miss_S_Rogerson_v_Antyia_Limited__3305130.2024_Strike_out_Judgment_.pdf).
David Cassidy
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

David completed a 43-year banking career with Barclays in December 2024. He is a specialist in social housing finance having led that team within Barclays for 10 years. He has experience in all aspects of debt finance including capital markets. David’s expertise also covers a diverse range of other commercial banking activities.

David completed a 43-year banking career with Barclays in December 2024. He is a specialist in social housing finance having led that team within Barclays for 10 years.

He has experience in all aspects of debt finance including capital markets. David’s expertise also covers a diverse range of other commercial banking activities.
UK-India Free Trade Agreement: technical notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

These technical notes set out the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) preliminary estimates for the economic impact of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement.

These technical notes outline the methodology used in estimating headline impacts for the UK-India Free Trade Agreement and present preliminary estimates for the impact on gross domestic product (GDP), bilateral trade, and wages. Additionally, they provide an illustrative assessment of the potential additional fiscal revenue as a result of the agreement.
Environment Agency response to the Independent Water Commission's call for evidence
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

The Environment Agency's response to the Independent Water Commission's call for evidence, in relation to the water sector in England and Wales.

The Independent Water Commission published their call for evidence (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/independent-commission-for-water-call-for-evidence) on 27 February 2025, seeking views in relation to the water sector in England and Wales.

The Environment Agency’s response focuses on the following themes in the call for evidence:
- overarching framework for the management of the water sector
- the regulators
- economic regulation
- water industry public policy outcomes
RVAR 2010 exemption: Festiniog Railway Company
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Seeks views on Festiniog Railway Company's exemption request from the Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail System) Regulations 2010.

Request by the Festiniog Railway Company for exemption from requirements of the disability standards in the Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail System) Regulations 2010 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/432/contents/made) in respect of 27 new-build passenger carriages in service on the:
- Ffestiniog Railway
- Welsh Highland Railway
Morgan Offshore Wind Secures Development Consent for Major Irish Sea Wind Farm
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Consent marks significant step forward for UK clean energy.

Morgan Offshore Wind Limited, a joint venture between BP Alternative Energy Investments Ltd and Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, has received development consent for its Morgan Generation Assets project. The Secretary of State granted approval on 29 August 2025, marking a significant milestone in the UK’s transition to clean energy.

The project will deliver a new offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea, entirely within the UK’s Exclusive Economic Zone and adjacent to the Isle of Man. The development includes up to 96 wind turbine generators, four offshore substation platforms, and an extensive network of subsea interconnector cables. This consent supports the UK Government’s ambition to generate 50 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy from offshore wind by 2030, helping to achieve national net zero targets and strengthen energy security.

Throughout the application process, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) worked closely with the applicant, the Planning Inspectorate (PINS), and other stakeholders to ensure environmental considerations were addressed. The MMO provided detailed input on marine impacts and mitigation measures across seven deadlines, concluding on 10 March 2025, and continued engagement during post-examination stages.

With consent now granted, Morgan Offshore Wind Limited is poised to play a critical role in delivering clean, sustainable energy for the UK. The MMO will maintain its involvement as post-consent requirements progress.
IPGN5550 - Guide Notes: Belated claims
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Introduction

Having paid the full rate of duty on entry, an importer may subsequently obtain a preference document indicating that the goods were entitled to preference. In these circumstances a belated claim to preference may be made.

Belated claims to preference are generally supported by retrospectively issued documentation. However belated claims supported by a preference document issued at the time of manufacture can be accepted provided the documentation is presented within its period of validity. Belated claims supported by documentation exceeding the specified period of validity can be accepted only if a provisional claim to preference was made at the time the goods were imported (ie duty was placed on deposit pending production of the preference documentation).

Note: Depending on the trade agreement, a belated claim should be submitted no more than two years after the relevant certificate was issued. The period of validity of the proof of origin also can differ depending on the applicable trade agreement, so a belated claim must also be made within the period of validity of the proof of origin.

Goods subject to tariff quota or ceiling

A belated claim must be rejected if:
- the goods were entered in the current quota / ceiling year and the claim is made after the full rate of duty has been re-imposed, or
- the goods were entered in a previous year and by the end of that year the full rate of duty had been re-imposed.
If the preference is still available and the claim is satisfactory in other respects, take action immediately under Tariff Quota Guidance Notes (TQGN).

Acceptable claims for previous years must be separately scheduled showing the year concerned. The Central Tariff Quota Unit can provide details of quotas and ceilings which were still open at the end of the year in question.
J Cotteral v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: 6019469/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Cotteral v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: 6019469/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688cb70aa34b939141463e55/Jenna_Cotteral_v_Commissioners_for_His_Majesty_s_Revenue___Customs_6019469-2024_Strike_out_Judgment.pdf).
Hybrid Air Vehicles 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 Hybrid Air Vehicles 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 Hybrid Air Vehicles 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

veterans hiring programme

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.
CH202000 - How to do a compliance check: compliance check series of factsheets: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.
Modernisation of the Stamp Taxes on Shares Framework – 1.5% charge
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

We welcome views on our proposals to modernise the 1.5% higher rate charge on Stamp Taxes on Shares, which encompasses Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax.

This consultation follows on from the consultation published in April 2023 that sought feedback on proposals for modernising the principal 0.5% charge for Stamp Taxes on Shares. It seeks views on proposals to modernise the 1.5% higher rate charge which applies in certain circumstances when UK securities are transferred overseas, with a focus on reducing unnecessary legislation and improving clarity.

This consultation is likely to be of interest to taxpayers, investors, businesses, tax advisors, practitioners and their representative bodies, tax lawyers and their representative bodies, stockbrokers, stock traders, stock markets, clearance services, depositary receipt issuers, and anyone that is involved with or has an interest in the buying and selling of shares and securities.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Wonderly Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Decision for applicant Haymarket Media Group Ltd against registration number 14689978, applicant successful.

Application number 5055

Applicant Haymarket Media Group Ltd objected to the name used by Wonderly Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 7 March 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Wonderly Ltd is changed to 14689978, LTD.
Remote Area Risk International Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Remote Area Risk International Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
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.
Get a DBS check if you live or work in a childcare setting
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

This explains how to get a Disclosure and Barring Service check if you are aged 16 or over and you live or work in a childcare setting.

Who needs to have a background check

You need to get a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, called an enhanced criminal record check with barred lists (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/criminal-record-checks-for-childminders-and-childcare-workers), if you are aged 16 or over and you:
- live or work in a domestic premises (someone’s home) where childcare is provided: this may be registered as either a childminder with domestic premises or as childcare on domestic premises
- look after children while working with a childminder without domestic premises (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-as-a-childminder-without-domestic-premises)
People who live or work in the home include partners, family members, assistants, cleaners and anyone else at the property.

What type of background check you need

The DBS carries out checks to make sure that anyone who comes into regular contact with children is suitable to do so.

You need to get a specific type of check from the DBS. This is called an enhanced criminal record check with barred lists. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/criminal-record-checks-for-childminders-and-childcare-workers)

You can read our full guidance on DBS checks for childcare providers who register with Ofsted. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disclosure-and-barring-service-dbs-checks-for-childcare-providers-who-register-with-ofsted)

If you are applying because you live or work in a home where childcare is provided, or you are helping to provide childcare in a home (including your own), you need to make sure the DBS check is for a ‘home-based position’. This applies whether the childcare is registered as either:
- a childminder with domestic premises
- childcare on domestic premises
How to apply for a DBS check

You can apply for a check on the Ofsted DBS application website (http://ofsteddbsapplication.co.uk).

For information about how long it takes, see the FAQs section on that site.

What happens next

You should give the 12-digit number on your DBS certificate to the childminder, childminder without domestic premises or provider of childcare on domestic premises you are going to be working with.

If they have not yet registered with Ofsted, they will need to provide the number to Ofsted when they apply to register. If they have already registered, they will need to provide the number to Ofsted and tell us that you are living or working on the premises where the childcare takes place.

Other background checks

Ofsted will check with the social services at your local council to see whether it holds any information that may affect your application. We may also carry out checks with other government agencies.
Mr F Akoto v Urbanbubble Ltd: 3313068/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr F Akoto v Urbanbubble Ltd: 3313068/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c9a1398247839c255ae3bd/Mr_Frank_Akoto_-_v_-_Urbanbubble_Ltd_-_3313068-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Flats 1 & 3, Mont Dol, 58 Chalkwell Avenue, SS0 8NN: CAM/00KF/LSC/2025/0608
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Eastern Region [Tribunal Judge S Evans & Mrs S. Redmond MRICS]

See the decision in full Flats 1 & 3, Mont Dol, 58 Chalkwell Avenue, SS0 8NN: CAM/00KF/LSC/2025/0608 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0e7461c9076042263ef65/CAM-00KF-LSC-2025-0608_Mont_Dol_SS0_8NN-final.pdf)
EVRi / DHL merger inquiry
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the anticipated acquisition by EVRi of DHL eCommerce UK, and DHL Group’s acquisition of a minority stake in EVRi.

Statutory timetable

Clearance decision

4 September 2025: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by EVRi of DHL eCommerce UK, and DHL Group’s acquisition of a minority stake in EVRi.
- Full text decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bad7a6cc8356c3c882ab51/EVRi-DHL_Full_text_decision.1.pdf) (5.9.25)
Launch of merger inquiry

29 July 2025: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- Commencement notice (PDF, 92KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68889881048fff613a4d5aa1/Commencement_notice.pdf) (29.7.25)
Invitation to comment: closed

11 June 2025: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.

As part of the transaction, Evri Limited (EVRi) (currently owned by funds managed by Apollo Capital Management L.P.) will acquire DHL eCommerce UK Limited (DHL eCommerce UK) from Deutsche Post AG (DHL Group) and DHL Group will acquire a minority stake in EVRi.

The CMA is issuing this preliminary ‘invitation to comment’ to allow interested parties to submit to the CMA any initial views on the impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK. The CMA has not yet launched its formal investigation into this transaction. This invitation to comment is the first part of the CMA’s information-gathering process.

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Personal data

Your name and contact details are your personal data. In collecting, receiving, storing, accessing and using your personal data, the CMA, as controller, is processing your personal data. The CMA processes personal data in accordance with data protection law. The CMA is processing your personal data so that it can contact you again, should it need further help or information from you, in order to carry out its merger work under Part 3 of the Enterprise Act 2002. For more information about how the CMA processes personal data and your rights relating to that data, please see our Privacy Notice (https://www.gov.uk/help/privacy-notice).
Mrs C Rae v Glasgow City Council: 121246/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C Rae v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b6ef3e0495029f3e1c6a35/xx-xxxx-xxxx_Mrs_C_Rae_v_Glasgow_City_Council.pdf).
Manufactured Animal Feed Statistics N. Ireland, August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Animal feed statistics are based on surveys and provide information on the quantities of feed used in Northern Ireland on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

Total monthly deliveries of compound and other processed animal feedstuff and the amount of raw materials used in the production of compound and other processed animal feedstuffs, by Northern Ireland feedstuffs manufacturers.
MTT45400 - Particular entities and adjustments: Insurance: Contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


This section contains guidance specific to the insurance industry.

Other guidance relating specifically to the insurance industry can be found on the following pages:
- MTT21010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt21010) (guidance on the underlying profits, under 'Regulated mutual insurance entities')
- MTT45110 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt45110) (meaning of ‘insurance investment entity’).
Mr J Newman v EmpathyBroker Ltd: 3305461/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Newman v EmpathyBroker Ltd: 3305461/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686293e1b466cce1bb121a2e/Mr_J_Newman___v_-_EmpathyBroker_Limited___3305461-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Sustaining success in parks
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

A rapid evidence review of successful methods of working for local authority parks teams.

Islington Council and Leeds City Council are widely known in the parks sector as having thriving parks services that contribute effectively to their communities.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) funded research into how they have achieved this, in order to share best practice with the sector.

In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with officers and elected councillors from Islington Council and Leeds City Council, and with representatives of community organisations that work with the councils, as a primary method. Additionally, a web-based survey and focused document analysis were used as secondary research methods. Council officers and interview participants from community organisations distributed the survey on behalf of this review.

The review outlines recommendations to both local and central government as a result of its findings. The recommendations highlight government actions which would be beneficial to improve quality of and access to parks and green spaces for communities.
Product Safety Report: Lamona Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0141)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Product Safety Report for Lamona Heat Pump Tumble Dryer presenting a risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Lamona Heat Pump Tumble Dryer

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as it is possible for an internal short circuit to occur during normal use, causing the tumble dryer to ignite.

Corrective action: The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme. Owners are strongly advised to stop using the product immediately.

UPDATE 1st August 2025: Owners of appliances in scope of this Safety Report, which have been modified before 1 August 2025, are warned that a fire risk still exists, and that they should stop using the products immediately. Contact the manufacturer for further information, and access the Requirement to Warn Notice here: Requirement to Warn Notice (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688cdf3ea34b939141463e7d/OPSS-Requirement-to-Warn-to-Haier-1-August-2025.pdf)

Product information

Hazard

The products present a risk of fire as it is possible for an internal short circuit to occur within the tumble dryer during normal use. This can cause the tumble dryer to ignite, causing a fire.

The products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme.

Owners are strongly advised to STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a modification to take place. The product should not be used until the modification has taken place. If the plug is accessible, switch off and unplug the appliance.

For further information, including on how to register your product for modification, access the Lamona product safety notice at the following link: https://www.howdens.com/help-and-advice/aftersales/product-safety-notices-and-recalls

To check if your product is affected, please visit https://productsafety-lamona.haier.co.uk/customer

Additional information

Appliances which have received the current modification have a “J7” marking on the rating plate, and no further action is required. Affected appliances which have not received the current modification either are marked with “HM1” on the rating plate, or do not have a marking on the rating plate. These appliances are still affected by the safety risk and should not be used until a modification has been completed.

PSD notification number: 2505-0141

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Oliver Ballhatchet MBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Oliver Ballhatchet MBE is His Majesty’s deputy trade commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean, based in Mexico City. Oliver joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2004, initially working on counterterrorism, then Western Balkans, before heading to the British Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil to work on energy and global climate change. In 2011, Oliver moved to the British Consulate-General in Rio de Janeiro, as political consul. During his 9 years in Brazil, he was also the Olympic and Paralympic attaché for the British teams at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. For this work Oliver was awarded an MBE in the 2017 New Year Honours List. He then spent time in London serving as the deputy head of the UK government’s UN Peacekeeping Joint Unit. Before becoming deputy trade commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean, Oliver served 5 years as British deputy high commissioner (head of post) in Chennai and deputy director for investment for the British High Commission network in India. Oliver has both a degree and an honorary doctorate in law. He sat on the local advisory committee to both the 2019 and 2023 Street Child Cricket World Cups. Social media links Follow Oliver Ballhatchet on Twitter Follow Oliver Ballhatchet on LinkedIn

Oliver Ballhatchet MBE is His Majesty’s deputy trade commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean, based in Mexico City.

Oliver joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2004, initially working on counterterrorism, then Western Balkans, before heading to the British Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil to work on energy and global climate change.

In 2011, Oliver moved to the British Consulate-General in Rio de Janeiro, as political consul. During his 9 years in Brazil, he was also the Olympic and Paralympic attaché for the British teams at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. For this work Oliver was awarded an MBE in the 2017 New Year Honours List. He then spent time in London serving as the deputy head of the UK government’s UN Peacekeeping Joint Unit.

Before becoming deputy trade commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean, Oliver served 5 years as British deputy high commissioner (head of post) in Chennai and deputy director for investment for the British High Commission network in India.

Oliver has both a degree and an honorary doctorate in law. He sat on the local advisory committee to both the 2019 and 2023 Street Child Cricket World Cups.

Social media links
- Follow Oliver Ballhatchet on Twitter (https://twitter.com/oballhatchet)
- Follow Oliver Ballhatchet on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-ballhatchet-mbe-08ba9583/)
Scott Furssedonn-Wood LVO
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Mr. Scott Furssedonn-Wood LVO was appointed Director Protocol and Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in July 2025. Prior to this role Scott was Interim Director for Americas and Small Island Developing States from January 2025 to July 2025. Scott was British High Commissioner to Barbados, and non-resident High Commissioner to Dominica, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda, St Vincent & the Grenadines, St Lucia and St Christopher & Nevis from April 2021 to January 2025. Prior to this, Mr Furssedonn-Wood was Deputy Private Secretary to HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. Mr Furssedonn-Wood is a career diplomat and was the British Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata from 2013 to 2016. He was based in the US from 2008 until 2013 where he served at the British Embassy in Washington DC, first as Head of Strategic Threats then as Head of the Political Section. Prior to Washington, he spent 2 years at the Foreign Office in London as Private Secretary to the Minister of State for the Middle East & South Asia, during which time he travelled to over 50 countries, including to India and its neighbours on many occasions. Mr Furssedonn-Wood is a MA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Merton College, Oxford University and has a MBA from Open University. Follow Scott Furssedonn-Wood on X/Twitter .

Mr. Scott Furssedonn-Wood LVO was appointed Director Protocol and Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in July 2025. Prior to this role Scott was Interim Director for Americas and Small Island Developing States from January 2025 to July 2025.

Scott was British High Commissioner to Barbados, and non-resident High Commissioner to Dominica, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda, St Vincent & the Grenadines, St Lucia and St Christopher & Nevis from April 2021 to January 2025.

Prior to this, Mr Furssedonn-Wood was Deputy Private Secretary to HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.

Mr Furssedonn-Wood is a career diplomat and was the British Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata from 2013 to 2016. He was based in the US from 2008 until 2013 where he served at the British Embassy in Washington DC, first as Head of Strategic Threats then as Head of the Political Section.

Prior to Washington, he spent 2 years at the Foreign Office in London as Private Secretary to the Minister of State for the Middle East & South Asia, during which time he travelled to over 50 countries, including to India and its neighbours on many occasions.

Mr Furssedonn-Wood is a MA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Merton College, Oxford University and has a MBA from Open University.

Follow Scott Furssedonn-Wood on X/Twitter (https://twitter.com/UKScottFW).
Ms C Burrows v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4105546/2018 and 4113932/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Burrows v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4105546/2018 and 4113932/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683eb3be8e9bdf1409b90bb7/Ms_C_Burrows_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_4105546.2018_4113932_-_Judgment.pdf).
Agent Dedicated Line: tax credits
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Call HMRC about tax credits if you’re authorised to act as an agent or tax adviser for your client.

Phone

Call HMRC for help with tax credits if you’re formally authorised to act on behalf of a client.

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Closed bank holidays (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays).

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

Related content

Guidance
- Dealing with tax credits for someone else (https://www.gov.uk/dealing-tax-credits-someone-else)
- HMRC services for tax agents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmrc-online-services-for-agents)
HMRC contacts
- Agent Dedicated Line: Self Assessment or PAYE for individuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/agent-dedicated-line-self-assessment-or-paye-for-individuals)
- Agent Dedicated Line: Debt Management (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/agent-dedicated-line-debt-management)
- Central Agent Authorisation Team (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/central-agent-authorisation-team)
How to order and pay for civil registration records
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-13)

This guide explains what civil registration records you can order from the General Register Office, and how to order and pay for them.

You can order civil registration records from the General Register Office (GRO). GRO holds records for all births, deaths and marriages that have been registered in England and Wales from 1837.

This guide tells you:
- what records are available
- how much they cost
- how long it takes to get a civil registration record
- information about short and full certificates
- how to use civil registration records overseas
- information about PDFs
- how to order and pay
The guide is available in English and Welsh.

You can order a copy of a birth, death or marriage certificate online (https://www.gov.uk/order-copy-birth-death-marriage-certificate) or fill in GRO certificate application forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-register-office-gro-certificate-application-forms) to apply by post.