theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Letter from Defra to Baroness Brown and the Climate Change Committee (CCC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Letter from Defra to Baroness Brown, Chair of the Adaptation Committee for the Climate Change Committee (CCC).

One of the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) priority recommendations in its recent progress report on climate adaptation (https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/progress-in-adapting-to-climate-change-2025/) (April 2025) was for government to set improved objectives and targets. The government has already committed to explore how stronger objectives can be set (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853c5db99b009dcdcb73649/UK_Infrastructure_A_10_Year_Strategy_Web_Accessible.pdf) to improve preparedness for the impacts of climate change.

This letter from the Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, who is also responsible for leading climate adaptation efforts across government, asks the CCC for its assessment of the climate change assumptions that should be built into the government’s planning on climate adaptation. This will inform the government’s ongoing development of stronger objectives for managing climate risks.

The Adaptation Committee provides independent, expert advice on preparing for and adapting to climate change to the UK and devolved governments and parliaments. The committee reports every 2 years on progress in adapting to climate change in England.
Walawalkar v The Information Commissioner and Maritime and Coastguard Agency: [2025] UKUT 105 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wright on 25 March 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-GIA (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6808bb788c1316be7978e741/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-GIA.pdf).

Judicial Summary

This appeal is about a request for information (distress calls from people at sea) which was held in audio form by the second respondent. The appellant argued that the information could be transcribed and that would amount to his preferred means of having the information communicated to him under section 11(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). Other, and logically prior, grounds for refusing the request had been relied on by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), but at the Information Commissioner and First Tier Tribunal (FTT) stage the focus was solely on section 11(1) of FOIA (in relation to transcripts of the audio calls). The MCA was required to give effect to the appellant’s preferred means of communication “so far as reasonably practicable” under s.11(1). The appellant argued that this involved a ‘sliding scale’ test of providing transcripts of at least some the information requested up to the point that it was no longer reasonably practicable for the MCA to do so.

The decision rejects this argument. It holds that section 11(1) involves an ‘all or nothing’ test which involves asking if it was reasonably practicable for the MCA to provide all of the information in the preferred means (i.e. transcripts of all the audio calls falling within the request). The ICO had applied an ‘all or nothing’ approach and the FTT, although its reasoning was perhaps less than clear, therefore made no material error of law in dismissing the appellant’s appeal against the ICO’s decision.

The decision also comments on the correct order of adjudication of issues under FOI, and suggests that section 11 should only be considered if and when no exclusion or exemption applies to the information under FOIA. The decision in addition rejects an argument that the preferred means of communication under section 11(1) of FOIA is relevant to whether information is held for the purposes of section 1 of FOIA. The latter is a logically prior and separate issue under FOIA.
Funding higher risk organisations and subcontractors
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

What the Department for Education defines as a ‘high risk’ provider, the decision-making process and the possible actions it can take.

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) closed on 31 March 2025. All activity has moved to the Department for Education (DfE). You should continue to have regard to the policy.

The policy applies to all public and private sector providers accessing post-16 funding streams.

It does not apply to:
- schools and academies (unless they hold a funding agreement for post-16 apprenticeship training and education services)
- training providers that only deliver Skills Bootcamps
- budgets associated with functions transferred from the Secretary of State for Education to local government institutions (known as devolution)
Richard Clarke
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Richard Clarke is the Director General, Public Safety Group, and SRO for the Safer Streets Mission at the Home Office. Richard returned to the Home Office in 2024, having spent six years away from the Department - initially as the Director General for Policy, Research and Humanitarian at the then Department for International Development (DfID), and then on secondment to the national security community, where he focused on organisational delivery. Before that, Richard was the Home Office International Director, with responsibility for the department’s international engagement, work on international criminality, mutual legal assistance and extradition. He was Programme Director for the Digital Services at the Border Programme, introducing new, digital solutions to key challenges facing agencies operating at the UK border.  He was also the director responsible for the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy and for operational support to the Home Secretary.   Richard has also worked as Head of the Home Office Police Reform Unit; spent two years on secondment to the Metropolitan Police Service as its Director of Strategy and Improvement; and was part of the team that established the Office of the Third Sector in the Cabinet Office.  He began his career at HM Treasury, where he covered financial crime policy, counter-terrorism, public-private partnerships and corporate finance. Before joining the civil service, he was an academic anthropologist. His doctorate focused on Israeli / Palestinian identity.

Richard Clarke is the Director General, Public Safety Group, and SRO for the Safer Streets Mission at the Home Office.

Richard returned to the Home Office in 2024, having spent six years away from the Department - initially as the Director General for Policy, Research and Humanitarian at the then Department for International Development (DfID), and then on secondment to the national security community, where he focused on organisational delivery.

Before that, Richard was the Home Office International Director, with responsibility for the department’s international engagement, work on international criminality, mutual legal assistance and extradition.

He was Programme Director for the Digital Services at the Border Programme, introducing new, digital solutions to key challenges facing agencies operating at the UK border. He was also the director responsible for the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy and for operational support to the Home Secretary.

Richard has also worked as Head of the Home Office Police Reform Unit; spent two years on secondment to the Metropolitan Police Service as its Director of Strategy and Improvement; and was part of the team that established the Office of the Third Sector in the Cabinet Office.

He began his career at HM Treasury, where he covered financial crime policy, counter-terrorism, public-private partnerships and corporate finance. Before joining the civil service, he was an academic anthropologist. His doctorate focused on Israeli / Palestinian identity.
Mrs L Tennant v Kent County Council: 2304106/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs L Tennant v Kent County Council: 2304106/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef5878a8398380cb4ad0b3/Mrs_L_Tennant_-v-_Kent_County_Council_2304106-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_20.09.25.pdf).
Kehorne 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 Kehorne 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 Kehorne 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
We also pledge the following:

Any additional commitment Kehorne Limited could make.

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 A Desouza v Dnata Catering UK: 3305144/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Desouza v Dnata Catering UK: 3305144/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffc116712bf73dea13554a/Mr_A_Desouza_v_Dnata_Catering_UK_3305144_2024_Judgment.pdf).
DCMS: senior officials' expenses, hospitality & meetings Q3 24/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

DCMS senior officials' business expenses, hospitality and meetings in period 1 October to 31 December 2024.

Data on senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, and meetings with external organisations and individuals held by department Permanent Secretary, Directors General, Finance Directors, Commercial Directors and Directors who are senior responsible owners in the Government’s Major Projects Portfolio. These data sets covers the period of 1 October to 31 December 2024.
London Borough of Wandsworth
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 London Borough of Wandsworth 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 London Borough of Wandsworth recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Asylum and returns policy statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

This policy statement sets out significant reforms to the UK’s asylum and returns policy.

The statement outlines the current challenges and the government’s objectives in asylum and returns policy.

It sets out a comprehensive package of measures designed to restore order, control, fairness, and public confidence in the system.
Miss O Cockburn v Heritage Hospitality Ltd T/a Nossa Restaurant: 2603211/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss O Cockburn v Heritage Hospitality Ltd T/a Nossa Restaurant: 2603211/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65e0901a7bc329001ab8c1b3/Miss_O_Cockburn_v_Heritage_Hospitality_Ltd_trading_as_Nossa_Restaurant_2603211.2023_Strike_Out.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss O Cockburn v Heritage Hospitality Ltd T/a Nossa Restaurant: 2603211/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6703b932e84ae1fd8592eedd/Miss_O_Cockburn_v_Heritage_Hospitality_Limited_trading_as_Nossa_Restaurant_2623211.2023_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss O Cockburn v Heritage Hospitality Ltd T/a Nossa Restaurant: 2603211/2023 - Corrected Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f7c1bf45705eb1a1513eec/Miss_O_Cockburn_v_Heritage_Hospitality_Limited_t.a_Nossa_Resturant_2603211-2023_Judgment.pdf).
Syndromic surveillance: weekly summaries for 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

This weekly summary highlights changes in the number of people visiting GPs, going to emergency departments and calling NHS 111.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) collects and analyses health-related syndromic surveillance data and important public health messages, and publishes weekly summaries.

These summaries help GPs and other public health professionals identify trends and prepare for public health threats, like high levels of flu or heat-related illnesses and are published weekly at 14.00 every Thursday.

Weekly summaries for previous years are also available for:
- 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/syndromic-surveillance-weekly-summaries-for-2023)
- 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/syndromic-surveillance-weekly-summaries-for-2022)
- 2021 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/syndromic-surveillance-weekly-summaries-for-2021)
- 2020 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/syndromic-surveillance-weekly-summaries-for-2020)
- 2019 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/syndromic-surveillance-weekly-summaries-for-2019)
- 2018 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/remote-health-advice-weekly-bulletins-for-2018)
- 2017 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/remote-health-advice-bulletin)
- 2016 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/remote-health-advice-weekly-bulletins-for-2016)
- 2015 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/remote-health-advice-weekly-bulletins-for-2015)
- 2014 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/remote-health-advice-weekly-bulletins-for-2014)
Cleverly, James - Secretary of State for the Home Department - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Advice to the Rt Hon Sir James Cleverley, former Secretary of State for the Home Department, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

The Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly left his role at the Home Office in July 2024.

Speaker, JLA Speaker Bureau Ltd

The Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with JLA Speaker Bureau. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b1b016b0a373a01819fc71/Advice_Letter__James_Cleverly__Speaker__JLA_Speaker_Bureau.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in May 2025; and the appointment was taken up in later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/cleverly-james-secretary-of-state-for-the-home-department-acoba-advice/advice-letter-james-cleverly-speaker-jla-speaker-bureau?preview=8822515)
Mrs C P Williams v Qube Learning and Development: 2600726/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C P Williams v Qube Learning and Development: 2600726/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/646f3bd4ab40bf000c196a46/Mrs_C_P_Williams_v_Qube_Learning_and_Development_2600726-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs C P Williams v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 2600726/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e28d87d4a1b0665b8ee1d4/Mrs_C_Phillips_Williams_v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation____Other__-__2600726-2023__-_Judgment.pdf).
A&E attendances and emergency admissions for December 2024 and Quarterly report (Q3)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Monthly A&E performance and emergency admissions for all A&E types, including Minor Injury Units and Walk-in Centres.

The total number of attendances in the month for all A&E types, including Minor Injury Units and Walk-in Centres, and of these, the number discharged, admitted or transferred within four hours of arrival. Also included are the number of emergency admissions via A&E, and any waits of over four hours for admission following decision to admit. Data are shown at provider organisation level, from NHS Trusts, NHS Foundation Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and Independent Sector Organisations.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Animal pathogens and products: import licence application
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Apply for a licence to import animal pathogens and animal products into Great Britain.

Use form IV58 to apply for:
- a licence to import animal products into Great Britain
- a licence to import an animal pathogen or carrier into Great Britain
Guidance note IV59 explains how to complete the form.

Read more about importing live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/importing-live-animals-or-animal-products-from-non-eu-countries).

Read more about the controls on animal pathogens (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/animal-pathogens-guidance-on-controls) licensed under the Importation of Animal Pathogens Order 1980.
Working for British High Commission Port Louis
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)


General information

The work of the British High Commission ranges from helping distressed British nationals, to political and economic analysis, to tackling climate change, to promoting UK-Mauritius trade and much much more. From time to time we have jobs on offer that cover all of these areas.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Port Louis or other government departments in Mauritius, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

The British High Commission will never ask you to pay any fees or money for any part of the recruitment process.

Communications and Programmes Officer Mauritius

This is an exciting opportunity at the heart of the British High Commission’s Political & Programmes Section. The job holder will lead on communications activity at the British High Commission in Mauritius, including organising external events, establishing and managing stakeholder relations, and developing and managing innovative social media activities. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and able strategist who can calibrate the right messages, identify the correct audiences, and shape communications through a range of communication channels.

The job holder will also work closely with the Head of Political & Programmes on planning and delivery of the High Commission’s development projects. This involves collaboration with project implementing partners and stakeholders to help manage and monitor projects, and ensure UK funds are spent in a cost effective and timely manner. The successful candidate will have programme management experience.

Below is the link to view more details and apply for the Communications and Programmes Officer (04/23PL) position in Port Louis.

The vacancy is available to view online at: Communications and Programmes Officer for the Port Louis post (04/23 PL) (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/7206).

Closing date: 17 Dec 2023

Kindly check your application carefully before you submit. Once you have submitted you cannot make any changes to your application.
FUSION project: multimodal transport user data
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

This research provides insights into multimodal journeys, passenger choices and the impact of disruption on travel.

The FUSION project combines surveys and mobile phone data to analyse transport usage across demographics over time.

Approximately 3,500 participants completed online surveys and downloaded a mobile app that tracked their transport use within the UK over 6 months. These surveys collected information about participants, including:
- demographics, including transport user persona (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transport-user-personas-understanding-different-users-and-their-needs) types
- travel use and preferences
- time-use diaries
The FUSION project will support analysis, transport modelling, policy evaluation and strategy development. It is funded by HMT’s Economic Data Innovation Fund (EDIF).

Anonymised and aggregated versions of this dataset, alongside survey questionnaires and the code for an analysis dashboard, are available through the EPSRC Geographic Data Service (https://data.geods.ac.uk/dataset/fusion-travel-survey-and-movement-data).

This research has been commissioned by SYSTRA, Yonder Data Solutions and TravelAI on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Nigeria: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria for your UK visa application.

You’ll need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test if you’re coming to the UK for 6 months or more and both of the following apply:
- you’ve lived in Nigeria or Benin for 6 months or more
- you were living there (or another listed country (https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa/countries-where-you-need-a-tb-test-to-enter-the-uk)) within the last 6 months
You’ll need a TB test if you’re coming to the UK as:
- a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner on a family visa (https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse)
- a returning resident (https://www.gov.uk/returning-resident-visa) and you’ve been away for more than 2 years
Mr A Jenny v Flamelily Care Ltd: 1806115/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Jenny v Flamelily Care Ltd: 1806115/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853f7fe1203c00468ba2b12/Mr_A_Jenny_v_Flamelily_Care_Ltd-1806115-2024-Judgment.pdf).
Shingles: guidance and vaccination programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

The characteristics, management and surveillance of shingles (herpes zoster).

Shingles is an infection of a nerve and the area of skin around it. It is caused by the herpes varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox.

Following chickenpox (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/chickenpox-public-health-management-and-guidance) infection, the virus can lie dormant in the nervous tissue but may reappear following reactivation as shingles. It is possible to have shingles more than once.

A shingles vaccination programme started in September 2013.

For symptoms and general information on shingles, visit NHS.UK (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/shingles/).

Download the training slide set for healthcare professionals. (https://khub.net/documents/135939561/xx-xxxx-xxxx/Shingles+slides+13+August+2025.pptx/9dc37c34-9a4d-025a-8e20-c9a71b02836f)
Mrs & Mr D v Cheshire East Council: [2025] UKUT 187 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Davies on 10 June 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-HS (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ad702d2f185664821557fd/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-HS_Corrected_Rule_42_slip.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The Upper Tribunal allowed the parents’ appeal concerning their child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The First-tier Tribunal had erred in law by failing to adequately specify the level of 1:1 support required and by not addressing disputed Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) provision in Section F of the EHCP. The Upper Tribunal found the First-tier Tribunal’s reasoning was lacking as it failed to adequately evaluate all the available evidence. The case was remitted to a newly constituted First-tier Tribunal
Alternative provision free school revenue funding
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

How we calculate and allocate revenue funding for alternative provision (AP) free schools in the 2025 to 2026 academic year.

This guide explains how much revenue funding alternative provision (AP) free schools will receive. AP settings provide education for children who cannot attend a mainstream school.

There is also a financial template to help budget planning for:
- groups proposing to open an AP free school for children who cannot attend a mainstream school
- open AP free schools
It gives you an indicative funding allocation based on the size, phase and location of your school.
Regulatory judgements - A to Z list of landlords
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

The A to Z list links to all landlords with a published regulatory judgement.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards.

Our Regulatory judgements and notices, and gradings under review page (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) holds our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Our approach to regulatory judgements and gradings can be found on our Regulatory judgements and gradings page (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings).

If your landlord does not have a published judgment, we will publish a judgement when an assessment has been completed. A list of landlords registered with the Regulator of Social Housing can be found on our Registered providers of social housing webpage (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing).

For more information on our approach to regulating landlords, please visit our How we regulate webpage (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/how-we-regulate).
UK anti-corruption strategy 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Strategy to reduce the harm caused by corruption to growth, security and democracy in the UK, and to UK interests overseas.

This strategy sets out the government’s strategic approach to stopping corruption at home and abroad. It builds on the 2017 to 2022 strategy and reflects the evolving nature of the threats posed by corruption to the UK’s economy, security and democracy.

The strategy includes 123 commitments across government, which aim to:
- combat corrupt actors and their funds in the UK and overseas
- tackle vulnerabilities to corruption in the UK
- build global resilience to corruption
Background research for the strategy
- International approaches to recording and monitoring corruption (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-approaches-to-recording-and-monitoring-corruption)
- UK public’s concerns, perceptions and understanding of corruption (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-publics-concerns-perceptions-and-understanding-of-corruption)
- Economic Crime Survey 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/economic-crime-survey-2024)
We are aware this PDF publication may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing this so that we can fix it.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
R-evolution
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 R-evolution 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 R-evolution recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mrs Nicola Brogan
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

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 Nicola Brogan

Location teacher worked: Heywood, North West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 9 to 16 December 2024

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 Nicola Brogan, formerly employed in Heywood, North 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.
Sarah Raistrick
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Sarah was appointed to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel in November 2025 for a period of 4 years. Sarah is a GP of over 20 years. She works in Coventry where she specialises in primary care mental health and is rooted in her local practice community. She has a passion for health equity and chairs the Coventry Marmot Partnership and Central England Law Centre.  Sarah is Named GP for safeguarding adults and children for Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. She has held several NHS non-executive roles both in commissioner and provider organisations.

Sarah was appointed to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel in November 2025 for a period of 4 years.

Sarah is a GP of over 20 years. She works in Coventry where she specialises in primary care mental health and is rooted in her local practice community. She has a passion for health equity and chairs the Coventry Marmot Partnership and Central England Law Centre.

Sarah is Named GP for safeguarding adults and children for Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board. She has held several NHS non-executive roles both in commissioner and provider organisations.
Clearview Security Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Clearview Security Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Safety Report: A-Faction856 Ceiling Fan with Lights sold via Amazon (2506-0175)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Product Safety Report for A-Faction856 Ceiling Fan with Lights sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: A-Faction856 Ceiling Fan with Lights

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it as it has inadequate insulation and insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuit and low voltage output circuits.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has inadequate insulation and insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuit and low voltage output circuits. Over time, the insulation can wear down and expose live wires which may result in the user receiving an electric shock.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2506-0175

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Stage Systems 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 Stage Systems 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 Stage Systems 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
- 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.
PE32 1QG, Geoffrey Mason Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/PP3523MS/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

View the application submitted by Geoffrey Mason Limited for Tithe Farm Poultry Unit, Kings Lynn.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
British Sign Language 5-year plan: Ministry of Defence
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

This plan sets out how the Ministry of Defence (MOD) plans to improve the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications in the next 5 years.

The BSL Act 2022 requires that named ministerial government departments must report on how they are promoting or facilitating the use of BSL in their communications with the public.

Each ministerial department has been asked to produce a 5-year BSL plan, setting out how they plan to improve the use of BSL within their departments.

These are published alongside the third BSL report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-sign-language-bsl-third-report-may-2024-to-april-2025), which summarises work being done across the government to improve the use of BSL.

Departments will be asked to update on progress against their 5-year plan in the fourth BSL report. This is due to be published in July 2026.
Mr S Alsulahat v Harlington School: 3300096/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Alsulahat v Harlington School: 3300096/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2ce016e54ea5b2b8ee250/Mr_S._Alsulahat_v_Harlington_School_3300096_2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Alsulahat v Harlington School: 3300096/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d622fe44db4975be00ae4/Mr_S_Alsulahat_v_Harlington_School__3300096.2024__Partial_strike_out_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Alsulahat v Harlington School: 3300096/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d28065ca266424b221b187/Mr_S_Alsulahat_v_Harlington_School_3300096_2024_FMH_Judgment.pdf).
A railway fit for Britain's future
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Seeking views on proposals to reform Great Britain’s railways.

We are seeking views on new policies to be included in the forthcoming Railways Bill, which will enable the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR). GBR will be a single directing mind that will run our rail infrastructure and passenger services in the public interest.

The overall aim of these proposed reforms is to provide a railway that works better for both passengers and taxpayers across Great Britain. They also include:
- the establishment of a new passenger watchdog
- reform of fares and online retail of tickets
- a new statutory role for devolved leaders in governing, managing, planning and developing the rail network
- streamlining processes and reducing regulatory burdens to empower GBR to to deliver the best service for railway users
- ensuring the private sector continues to play a key role, including a statutory duty for GBR to promote rail freight
View this consultation in Welsh (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/rheilffordd-syn-addas-ar-gyfer-dyfodol-prydain.cy).
Ms T Boezalt v Marks and Spencer plc: 6019775/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms T Boezalt v Marks and Spencer plc: 6019775/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b9565a3f3e5483efdba995/Ms_T_Boezalt_v_Marks_and_Spencer_PLC_-_6019775-2024.pdf).
Mr I Sam v Secretary of State for Justice: 3200814/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Sam v Secretary of State for Justice: 3200814/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6883a32aac2c821a74bbebc8/Mr_I_Sam_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_-_3200814_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
YR v ZU: 1401810/2022 and 1403759/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in YR v ZU: xx-xxxx-xxxx and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af56ffe270ceae39f9e241/YR_-vs-_ZU_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx___xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in YR v ZU: xx-xxxx-xxxx and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685270ef510376e43ffdb34e/YR_-vs-_ZU_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx___xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reconsideration.pdf).