theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Research Ventures Catalyst: successful applications
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Finalist and shortlisted applications of the Research Ventures Catalyst programme to stimulate the creation of novel research ventures.

Update 11 February 2025

3 projects (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/research-ventures-catalyst-successful-applications/research-ventures-catalyst-finalist-applications-february-2025) received funding totalling £37.9 million, alongside matched non-public co-investment, to establish their new venture via the Research Ventures Catalyst programme.

PharosAI Revolutionising cancer case by accelerating the development of the next generation of AI models for diagnosis and treatment.

Bind Research Offering potential cures to cancer and Alzheimer’s through targeting disordered proteins.

MEMetic Developing world first biomimetic membranes capable of addressing today’s most pressing water challenges.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for information about each project (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/research-ventures-catalyst-successful-applications/research-ventures-catalyst-finalist-applications-february-2025).

Shortlisted applications

In February 2024, 12 shortlisted applications (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/research-ventures-catalyst-successful-applications/research-ventures-catalyst-successful-applications) progressed to the next stage of the Research Ventures Catalyst programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/research-ventures-catalyst) (RVC). They received up to £100,000 ‘seed corn’ funding to fully develop their proposals.
Man who stabbed two strangers has sentence more than doubled after intervention by the Solicitor General
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

A man who stabbed two people with a kitchen knife has his sentence increased to a decade after it was referred under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme to the Court of Appeal by Solicitor General, Lucy Rigby KC MP.

Ismail Uradde, 36, from East Ham, London, has had his sentence increased after an intervention under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme by the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP.

The court heard that in the early morning of 26 July 2024, Uradde confronted two men outside his block of flats, accusing them of making a disturbance.

Brandishing a knife, Uradde confronted and proceeded to attack the men. Uradde stabbed one of them twice in his left thigh and stabbed the other man in the arm, leaving a deep wound.

Uradde then fled the scene, handing his knife over to a convenience store shopkeeper. The victims suffered significant blood loss but both men survived.

In court, one of the victims remarked on the impact of the attack, stating he still has “difficulty sleeping” and feels unsafe outside as he fears “he could be attacked again”.

The Solicitor General, Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

Ismail Uradde’s violent and unprovoked attack on the two victims was shocking. I welcome the Court of Appeal’s decision to more than double his sentence.

My thoughts are with the two victims of Uradde’s attack.

On 20 January 2025, Ismail Uradde was sentenced to three years and eight months’ imprisonment for two counts of wounding with intent and one count of having a bladed article.

On 15 April 2025, his sentence was increased to a decade after a referral to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.
Non-domestic smart meter consumer segmentation
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

These reports provide insights into how smart meter engagement and uptake can be increased within non-domestic consumer segments.

Smart meters are being rolled out to 3 million meters across almost 2 million non-domestic sites in Great Britain, delivering benefits to consumers, energy suppliers and the wider energy system.

The non-domestic rollout covers a wide range of organisation types and sectors, with different attitudes and priorities. This research was commissioned to:
- better understand the attitudes towards smart meters across this diverse group
- test potential ideas to support uptake of smart meters with non-domestic consumers
The Phase 1 report outlines a consumer segmentation which aggregates non-domestic customers that have not yet upgraded to smart meters into groups based upon their attitudes towards smart metering, business and energy.

The segmentation was developed from a quantitative survey of 705 non-domestic, non-smart meter owners carried out by Quadrangle from July to August 2021.

Five distinct ‘segments’ of non-domestic consumers were identified based on aspects of their:
- business decision making
- general priorities and outlook
- energy engagement and use
- energy efficiency
- sustainability
- openness to smart meters
The Phase 2 report summarises non-domestic consumers’ responses to a number of potential ideas and rationales to support and encourage non-domestic consumer demand for smart meters.

This project was led by the Smart Metering Implementation Programme. For further information, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mrs A Stoj v The Den Hereford Ltd: 1300128/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Stoj v The Den Hereford Ltd: 1300128/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66851089899a6f92e5d9cc18/Mrs_A_Stoj_v_The_Den_-_1300128.23_-_LJ.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs A Stoj v The Den Hereford Ltd: 1300128/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbe4c7ef1c2f72bc1e4c4f/Mrs_A_Stoj_v_The_Den_Hereford_Limited_-_1300128-2023_-_judgement.pdf).
JSL1360 - Introduction: Where to obtain assistance and guidance: Relevant guidance: Public notices
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


700 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-guide-notice-700)

The VAT guide

726 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/joint-and-several-liability-for-unpaid-vat-notice-726)

Joint and several liability for unpaid VAT

735 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-vat-domestic-reverse-charge-procedure-notice-735)

Domestic reverse charge procedure
Bottled Science Limited v The Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs [2025] UKUT 00313 (TCC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery Decision of Judge Rupert Jones on 18 September 2025

Read full decision Bottled Science Limited v HMRC (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d3d7faca266424b221b261/Bottled_Science_Ltd_v_HMRC_pta_oral_Decision.pdf)

Permission to Appeal Oral Hearing Decision in the Upper Tribunal Tax
Send supporting analysis of relief for Climate Change Levy
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Use postal form PP10 to provide supporting analysis of relief on energy use for Climate Change Levy.

Use this form to:
- give HMRC information to support your certificate of entitlement to relief from the main rates of Climate Change Levy (CCL)
- work out the total relief to use on form PP11 supplier certificate
Email HMRC to ask for this form in Welsh (Cymraeg) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helplines#email).

You’ll also need to check if you need to report Climate Change Levy subsidies to HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/climate-change-agreements-information-to-report-to-hmrc) if you are making a claim under a Climate Change Agreement.

How to use the form

You will fill this form in online and print it off. You cannot save your progress. It is best to get all of your information together before you start.

If you’re using an older browser, you’ll need to update it or use a different browser. Find out more about browsers (https://www.gov.uk/help/browsers).

Related forms and guidance

You can read Excise Notice CCL1/3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/excise-notice-ccl13-climate-change-levy-reliefs-and-special-treatments-for-taxable-commodities) for more information about supplies of taxable commodities to which the full rates of CCL do not apply.

Use form PP11 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/climate-change-levy-supplier-certificate-pp11) to claim relief against the main rates of CCL.

You can read Excise Notice CCL1 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/excise-notice-ccl1-a-general-guide-to-climate-change-levy) for a general guide to CCL.
COM111030 - Pursuit: suspensions: amending and cancelling a suspension
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)


Amending a suspension

Using function RSUS (Record/Amend Suspension), Debt Management offices and HMRC Payments can amend any of the details of a suspension, including an automatic suspension.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Suspension period expires

When the suspension period expires and there has been no other change on the Accounting Period (AP), COTAX takes the following actions:
- for suspension types 6 and 5, it refers the AP for clerical attention
- for automatic suspension types 51 and 53, it records a further suspension for 60 days
- for all other cases, it resumes recovery action
Cancellation of suspension

A suspension is cancelled automatically when one of the following happens:
- the suspension period expires
- the Accounting Period (AP) clears before the suspension period expires
- for automatic suspension types 51 and 53 there is an event on the AP which changes the circumstances that originally created the suspension, such as an assessment is made or revised
Debt Management offices and HMRC Payments can use function RSUS (Record/Amend Suspension) to cancel a suspension any time whilst it is in force.

Please note that: only cancel a suspension type 11 where it is recorded on the wrong AP.

The responsible office can only cancel a type 11 suspension by using function RSUD (Cancel Suspension).

See COM111031 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com111031) for a list of functions to use in particular situations.
Will to Win
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 Will to Win 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 Will to Win recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
M Ashall v Amdec Industrial Products Ltd: 2402548/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Ashall v Amdec Industrial Products Ltd: 2402548/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69089f3ac0dc8f124841756d/M_Ashall_v_Amdec_Industrial_Products_Limited_-_2402548_2024.pdf).
Make a reference or appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber): Form FTC3
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Use this form to dispute a decision of the Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential Regulation Authority, Pensions Regulator, Bank of England or an independent valuer.

Open a document

You can download and open PDF documents on your device. Downloading enables more features to be used, such as printing.

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

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

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

Find more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms) by category.

Find out how HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.
UK REACH authorisation for ADCR Consortium (formulation), review report, 24 February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Decision on application for authorisation (review report) under UK REACH.

Decision on an application for authorisation (review report) under UK REACH.

Substance name

Sodium dichromate

Authorised use

Formulation of mixtures with soluble sodium dichromate for use in aerospace and defence industry and its supply chains for surface treatments.

Holder of the authorisation and authorisation number

ADCR Consortium: Brenntag UK Ltd (UKREACH/25/07/00)

Date of decision

24 February 2025
Survey launched to inform NHS dental contract reform
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Dentists in England encouraged to take part to inform government plans  to improve NHS dentistry.

- Dentists nationwide encouraged to take part in survey on costs of running dental practices
- Findings will support government’s plans to reform dental contract by giving a more accurate picture of what is driving up dental costs
- Research is part of mission to improve access to dental care for patients through government’s Plan for Change
Dentists across England are being urged to take part in a new nationwide survey to help inform the government’s long-term dental reform programme.

The survey will gather information on the costs and pressures involved in running a dental practice.

The research is part of the government’s wider plans to reform the dental contract in England, providing better access to care for patients by making NHS work more appealing to dentists.

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock said:

We are working to fix an NHS dentistry sector left broken by years of neglect.

We have already rolled out an extra 700,000 urgent dentistry appointments and introduced a supervised toothbrushing programme to prevent tooth decay in young children in the most deprived communities.

More work is needed, but to find the right solution we must make sure we are clear about the problem. Through this survey, we will gain a better understanding of the pressures faced by the sector so we can fix them and deliver better care for patients through our Plan for Change.

Results of the survey will support the development of the government’s dental reform programme and the annual pay review process conducted by the independent Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB).

It forms part of the government’s Plan for Change (https://www.gov.uk/missions) to improve NHS dental services, addressing challenges that have left many patients struggling to access care, amid reports that some have undertaken DIY dentistry.

The government has started on its manifesto commitment to roll out extra urgent dental care appointments across the country.

It is particularly targeting areas of dental deserts, where patients have struggled to get appointments, and has rolled out a national supervised toothbrushing programme for 3 to 5 year olds in early years settings (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/supervised-toothbrushing-for-children-to-prevent-tooth-decay) - including nurseries and primary schools.

Practice owners who complete the anonymous survey can also register their interest in participating in follow-up interviews to provide more detailed insights into the financial challenges they face.

The survey is open to all dental practices across England (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/xx-xxxx-xxxx) until 16 June 2025.
Import of live animals returned to Great Britain - IIN RATC/2
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing live animals that are being returned to Great Britain.

You must also read:
- General information: imports of live animals and germplasm - IIN GEN/1 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-information-imports-of-live-animals-and-germplasm-iin-gen1)
- Clarifying information: imports of live animals - IIN GEN/5 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clarifying-information-imports-of-live-animals-iin-gen5)
CW10 0JG, Indaver Solvents Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/BS3859IF/V006
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

View the permit issued for Indaver Solvents, Middlewich 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: Indaver Solvents Limited

Installation name: Indaver Solvents

Permit number: EPR/BS3859IF/V006
Management requirements for woodland supplement 1 (deer control): operations note 59
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

Use this guide and the templates to determine works within woodland supplement 1 for the control and management of deer.

This operations note only applies to those with an existing Countryside Stewardship woodland supplement 1 (WS1) agreement.

This does not apply to the new deer control and management (CWS1) option (https://www.gov.uk/find-funding-for-land-or-farms/cws1-deer-control-and-management).

Find out more about applying to Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-get-ready-to-apply/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-actions#species-recovery-and-management).

Read the guide management requirements for deer control woodland supplement (WS1) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/management-requirements-for-woodland-supplement-ws1-deer-control-and-management-operations-note-59/management-requirements-for-woodland-supplement-ws1-deer-control-and-management-operations-note-59) before completing any forms. This guide includes information on:
- what you need to do
- how to submit and review documents
The document ‘WS1 deer management plan template’ has been removed. If you need a copy of this legacy document, contact the Forestry Commission.
Support Hub for victims and survivors of terrorism
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Victims and survivors of terrorism will receive strengthened support as the government today launches a commercial competition to establish a new dedicated support hub.

As part of the Plan for Change, the government committed to establishing a new dedicated support hub for victims and survivors, supporting their needs in the immediate and long-term aftermath of a terrorist attack.

The new 24/7 support hub will provide specialist, trauma-informed care to victims and survivors of terrorism, ensuring they have access to the help they need.

The tender, which opened on Thursday 3 July, is supported by Pool Re, a strategic partner in the government’s CONTEST strategy and the Counter Terrorism Alliance. Pool Re has provided funding to help deliver on our shared mission of supporting victims and survivors.

Security Minister Dan Jarvis said:

The repercussions of a terrorist attack are catastrophic. Victims and survivors require dedicated care to help rebuild their lives.

This new hub will give victims the comprehensive support they need, and I thank Pool Re for being a crucial partner in delivering this.

Tom Clementi, Director and CEO of Pool Re, said:

Pool Re is proud to support victims and survivors of terrorism. As the UK’s largest terrorism reinsurer, we recognise that while the economic impact of terrorism is often in the spotlight, the human cost is just as significant.

This dedicated support hub will help ensure that those affected receive the long-term care they deserve. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Home Office through the Counter Terrorism Alliance, to increase the UK’s resilience to the impact of terrorism attacks.

The 24/7 support hub is a part of wider reforms that have been designed in response to direct engagement with victims and survivors, and insights drawn from international best practice.

In March, the government also announced a consultation on a new National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/national-day-for-victims-and-survivors-of-terrorism). This closed on 11 June and sought views on proposals to help the country to remember and honour those who have been tragically killed or impacted by terrorist attacks. The outcome of the consultation will follow in due course.

The Home Office Victims of Terrorism Unit will continue to engage with key stakeholders on progress.

Support is available to victims and survivors of terrorism and all those affected, regardless of whether the attack took place in the United Kingdom or overseas. More information is available at gov.uk/victimsofterrorism (https://victimsofterrorism.campaign.gov.uk/).
Flotation Energy 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 Flotation Energy 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 Flotation Energy 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
- 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.
Austria: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Austria

This information is to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:

seek medical advice and attention

report to local police

engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas

For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/victim-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad).
IEIM405010 - Compliance: Introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)


Compliance: Introduction

Under both AEOI regimes, Financial Institutions are required to have procedures and systems in place to ensure that Reportable Accounts are identified, the relevant information is collected and the information is then reported to HMRC for exchange with those jurisdictions that the UK has agreed to send information to.

Where a Reporting UK Financial Institution has taken all reasonable efforts to supply accurate information and to establish appropriate governance and due diligence processes then they will be held to be compliant with the UK Regulations. This will be the case despite the occurrence of minor and administrative errors, or a failure to supply accurate information despite reasonable care having been taken [see IEIM405020]. It is the view of HMRC that if the Financial Institution has made all good faith efforts then this will also constitute all reasonable efforts for the purposes of establishing compliance with the UK Regulations.

However, Financial Institutions need to be aware that under the US IGAs and the CRS a failure to rectify minor and administrative errors, or correct inaccurate information, when these are discovered may lead to the Financial Institution being regarded as having failed in its obligations. This is referred to under the IGA with the USA as Significant Non-Compliance and may lead to a declaration that the Financial Institution be treated as a Non-Participating Financial Institution for FATCA purposes. Penalties may also be imposed under Regulations that apply across both regimes.
Funding for national professional qualifications (NPQs)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Find out if you’re eligible for scholarship funding that will pay for your NPQ course fees.

This guidance is for teachers and leaders who want to study for national professional qualifications (NPQs).

It tells you in which instances the Department for Education (DfE) will pay for your course fees.

It may also be of interest to course providers.
NIM12028 - Class 1: Calculating Class 1 NICs for Directors: Annual earnings periods: Examples: Regular monthly salary – 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-05)


Regulation 8 Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 (SSCR 2001) (SI 2001 No 1004)

Director paid £3,000 on 28th of each month starting April 2025 and pays NICs using the directors Standard Method of calculation. Cumulative NICs are shown but amount actually payable each month is difference between amount due and amount previously paid.

Employer's NICs calculated from earnings year to date and subtract previous months NICs

No Primary as still below PT

28 July

£12,000

Nil

£450.00 ((£12,000 - £5,000) x15% = £1050.00 - £600.00)

No Primary as still below PT

28 August

£15,000

£194.40

((£15,000 - £12,570) x 8% = £194.40)

£450.00 ((£15,000 - £5,000) x15% = £1,500 - £1050)

28 September

£18,000

£240.00

((£18,000 - £12,570) x 8% = £434.40 - £194.40)

28 March

£36,000

£240.00

((£36,000 - £12,570) x 8% = £1,874.40 - £1,634.40)

£450.00

((£36,000 - £5,000) x 15% = £4,650 - £4,200)

Earnings for year do not reach the UEL

If the employer decides to ‘pay on account’ (NIM12026 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim12026)) Class 1 NICs are due from the first month and the employer adjusts the final payment at the end of the year to ensure the same amount of NICs is paid as in the example.
Ms T Sharmeen v Plumbridge Medical Centre and Dr N Jilani: 2301021/2025 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms T Sharmeen v Plumbridge Medical Centre and Dr N Jilani: 2301021/2025 and Others - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685e779ae44db4975be00b41/Ms_Tahmina_Sharmeen_v_1._Plumbridge_Medical_Centre_2._Dr_Nausheen_Jilani_2301021-2025_Judgment_with_Reasons.pdf).
Avian influenza and Newcastle disease: audit of Thailand's disease control measures
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Evaluation of Thailand's surveillance, prevention and disease control measures for avian influenza and Newcastle disease.

This report sets out the findings, conclusions and recommendations of an audit undertaken by Defra in Thailand from 19 November to 1 December 2023.

The audit assessed the animal health surveillance, prevention and control measures implemented by the Thai competent authorities in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and Newcastle disease (ND).

This page also includes the recommendations from the report and responses from the competent authority in Thailand and Great Britain.
Bird flu: near Lazonby, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV 2025/35)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry on 29 March 2025.

Case information

2 May 2025

Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding the premises near Lazonby, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV 2025/35), the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

29 April 2025

Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding the premises near Lazonby, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV 2025/35), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

29 March 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Lazonby, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV 2025/35).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. All affected birds on the premises have been humanely culled.

Declaration of the revocation of a surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6814ac39359707ba3d44675f/Revocation_of_surveillance_zone.pdf)

This revokes and replaces: Declaration of the ending of a Protection Zone (H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) near Lazonby, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria (AIV2025/35) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68112995bdc94fb4e40f4abe/AIV_2025_35_Merge_PZ_with_SZ_declaration.pdf)

This revokes and replaces: Declaration of an avian influenza protection zone and surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e82c994a226ab6c41b206a/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_DPR_2025_59_AIV_2025_35.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/35
Applying the UK Forestry Standard to create new woodland
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Read about the UK Forestry Standard's 7 elements of sustainable forest management, and how you can apply them when creating new woodland.

The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) sets out criteria and guidance for the sustainable management of forests and woodlands in the UK.

Further information

Read the UK Forestry Standard (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-forestry-standard).

Find out what’s involved in creating a woodland management plan (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/create-a-woodland-management-plan).

Read the guide to planning new woodland in England (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-guide-to-planning-new-woodland-in-england).

The Tree planting and woodland creation: overview (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tree-planting-and-woodland-creation-overview) provides information on woodland creation in England, including funding to create woodland, legal requirements, and best practice for sustainability.
Tillott Renewable Contracting 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 Tillott Renewable Contracting 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 Tillott Renewable Contracting 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
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr D Panto v SSG Hospitality Management (UK) Ltd: 6004856/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Panto v SSG Hospitality Management (UK) Ltd: 6004856/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6932adf94bedc0e762304110/Mr_Darren_Panto_v_SSG_Hospitality_Management__UK__Ltd_-_6004856-2025_.pdf).
Miss T Tyrell v Skylark Solutions Ltd and Background Clubs Ltd: 3200737/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss T Tyrell v Skylark Solutions Ltd and Background Clubs Ltd: 3200737/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6784f864c6428e01318816d6/3200737.24Miss_T_Tyrell_v_Skylark_Solutions_Ltd_R1___Background_Clubs_Ltd_3200737.2024_Preliminary_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).
The Shaw Trust Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Shaw Trust 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
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with.

We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/pakistan/british-deputy-high-commission-karachi) or in writing to:

Customer Interaction TeamConsular DirectorateRoom WH4.36Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research. Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports, contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas, contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure).

Or if you have a query or feedback on UK visa services provided in Pakistan, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
Mrs A Holmes v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 114546/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Holmes v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c1b4a8b0bb6528ee866c81/Mrs_A_Holmes_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
SWA Fortis 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 SWA Fortis 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 SWA Fortis 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:
- 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
We also pledge the following:

Championing support of careers for ex-Armed Forces personnel within the rail industry

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.