theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Agricultural workforce in England at 1 June
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Estimates of the size of the agricultural workforce in England broken down by employment type, including age and sex of the farm holder and financial & legal responsibility status.

This publication gives the size of the agricultural workforce in England from the Survey of Agriculture and Horticulture run by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in June. These statistics include information on the number of farmers, managers and workers on farm split by full time and part time. Age and sex profiles of farm holders are also included.

The dataset includes a longer timeseries of the agricultural workforce along with age and sex profiles of farm holders for those years where the data was collected. Information on financial & legal responsibility status is also included.

Information about the uses and users of the June survey of agriculture and horticulture is available on gov.uk (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/654304/structure-juneusers-24oct17.pdf).

The next update will be announced on the statistics release calendar (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs&order=release-date-oldest).

Defra statistics: farming

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

You can also contact us via Twitter: https://twitter.com/DefraStats
IPGN5500 - Guide Notes: goods exported for processing and subsequently returned
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

It is becoming increasing common for fabric to be sent to countries such as Morocco to be made up into garments and returned to the EU, very often without any change in ownership of the materials. An EUR1 / EUR-MED is obtained for the exported fabric and the overseas authority issues an EUR1 / EUR-MED for the garments on the basis that the fabric was of EU origin. Clearly if the EUR1 / EUR-MED for the fabric is invalid then the EUR1 / EUR-MED for the garments is also likely to be invalid and duty will almost certainly be due.

Audit officers may come across situations where UK issued EUR1 / EUR-MEDs are either not supported by evidence or are clearly invalid because the fabric has been imported from a non-qualifying third country. They should issue duty demands where there is positive evidence that the fabric does not qualify and the import entries for the garments are more than two years old (and less than the three year time limit laid down in the Community Customs Code for the notification of customs debts). In other circumstances they should not issue duty demands at this stage. In all cases the officer should take copies or details of all the EUR1s at issue and send them to the Tariff Preference UoE with a brief covering report. The UoE will write to the overseas authority explaining that we are withdrawing the specified EUR1 / EUR-MEDs issued by us and asking whether this will invalidate EUR1 / EUR-MEDs issued by them. The withdrawal of specified EUR1s by the overseas authority will provide a sound basis for duty demands.

Legal advice is that we are likely to have some difficulty at Tribunal where the overseas authority has not withdrawn certificates issued by them. The difficulty would be somewhat reduced where we had positive proof that the fabric did not qualify (rather than just lack of evidence to support EU origin) but we should still always approach the overseas authority.
UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia [CS Mauritius No.1/2025]
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

This treaty was presented to Parliament in May 2025.

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia.
Page withdrawn: The Wrekin Housing Group Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

The  Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well The Wrekin Housing Group Limited met regulatory standards.

The Wrekin Housing Group Limited became a subsidiary of The Housing Plus Group Limited (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgement-housing-plus-group-limited) Limited on 6 January 2025.

An A-Z list of providers (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-judgements-a-to-z-list-of-landlords) is available, which links to each registered social housing provider’s page containing their current judgement.
G7 Foreign Ministers Statement on Iran Sanctions Snapback
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the EU on support for the E3 activation of the snapback sanctions and other restrictions against Iran.

“We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, stand united in our support for the E3 activation of the snapback reimposing United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions and other restrictions against Iran. This action is the result of the Iranian Government’s continued failure to meet its requirements under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

“We welcome the re-instatement since 20:00 EDT (00:00 GMT) on 27 September 2025 of previously lifted Resolutions xx-xxxx-xxxx (2006), 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008), 1835 (2008), and 1929 (2010).

“In accordance with our obligations as UN members, we are now proceeding with the swift reintroduction of restrictions reapplied by these UNSC resolutions. We urge all UN member states to fully implement and comply with these sanctions and other restrictions.

“The E3 and the United States have repeatedly offered diplomatic avenues in good faith to Iran to avoid the snapback and reach a durable and comprehensive negotiated resolution. Diplomacy remains essential now that the UNSC process has led to the reimposition of sanctions. We call on Iran to refrain from any escalatory action, immediately engage in direct talks with the United States and make demonstrable progress towards fully meeting its nuclear non-proliferation obligations.

“Iran must fully cooperate with the IAEA without any further delay and fully implement its obligations under its NPT-required Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement. This includes allowing for IAEA inspections to resume in all its nuclear facilities and accounting for all of the nuclear material it holds, in particular its stockpile of highly enriched uranium for which no credible civilian justification exists. We will continue to work with all parties towards a diplomatic solution to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.”

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Company Names Tribunal decision: 26 Grains Grill Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Decision for applicant 26 Grains Ltd registration number 15358385, applicant successful.

Application number 4903

Applicant 26 Grains Ltd objected to the name used by 26 Grains Grill Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 23 January 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of 26 Grains Grill Limited is changed to 15358385 LTD.
ANC Drainage and Jetting Solutions
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 ANC Drainage and Jetting Solutions 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 ANC Drainage and Jetting Solutions 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr D Jones v FirstPort Retirement Property Services Ltd: 1300280/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Jones v FirstPort Retirement Property Services Ltd: 1300280/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690dff3facbadb0fa8050fa2/Mr_D_Jones_v_FisrtPort_Retirement_Property_Services_Limited_1300280-2024_Judgment_-_No_Sig.pdf).
Cordillera Applications Group UK 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 Cordillera Applications Group UK 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 Cordillera Applications Group UK 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
- Armed 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.
Leadership Trust Training and Development 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 Leadership Trust Training and Development 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 Leadership Trust Training and Development 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the 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.
V Hill v Cornwall Hospice Care Ltd: 1402077/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in V Hill v Cornwall Hospice Care Ltd: 1402077/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d7f6804e1deef5a8c15e4a/Mrs_V_Hill_v_Cornwall_Hospice_Care_Limited_-_1402077.2022_-_Judgment.pdf).
PM statement on talks in Saudi Arabia: 11 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the talks in Saudi Arabia.

I warmly welcome the agreement today in Jeddah and congratulate President Trump and President Zelenskyy for this remarkable breakthrough.

This is an important moment for peace in Ukraine and we now all need to redouble our efforts to get to a lasting and secure peace as soon as possible.

As both American and Ukrainian delegations have said, the ball is now in the Russian court. Russia must now agree to a ceasefire and an end to the fighting too.

I will be convening leaders this Saturday to discuss next steps. We are ready to help bring an end to this war in a just and permanent way that allows Ukraine to enjoy its freedom.
Fisheries: consultations between the UK and the EU for 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

Written records of annual fisheries consultations between the UK and the EU.

These written records document the outcome of the annual fisheries consultations between the UK and the EU about opportunities for jointly managed fish stocks in 2025.

There are separate written records for consultations between the UK and the EU on:
- sprat for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
- Norway pout for 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025
Read these on Fisheries: consultations between the UK and the EU from June 2021 to October 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fisheries-consultations-between-the-uk-and-the-eu-from-june-2021-to-october-2024).
Mr M Collins v Holiday Inn: 6014944/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Collins v Holiday Inn: 6014944/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d454ae1b26cbdf9b851dcf/M._Collins_v_Holiday_Inn_SO_Judgment_no_sig_.pdf).
Criminal Legal Aid: proposals for solicitor fee scheme reform
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Seeks views on the next steps for changes to the criminal legal aid solicitor fee schemes.

The consultation sets out proposals and their associated next steps for changes to the criminal legal aid solicitor fee schemes. This covers work carried out by legal aid providers at police stations, in magistrates’ courts, in the Crown Court, and in prisons.

This consultation is aimed at anyone with an interest in criminal legal aid in England and Wales. This will include, but is not limited to:
- members of the criminal defence profession and their representative bodies
- police station staff
- defendants
- academics
- others involved in the criminal justice system
G McAdam v Clyde Waste Solutions Ltd: 8000597/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in G McAdam v Clyde Waste Solutions Ltd: 8000597/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6877aa502bad77c3dae4dca3/G_McAdam_v_Clyde_Waste_Solutions_Ltd_-_8000597.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Breeding or production poultry other than ratites to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8437
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export poultry, such as chicken, ducks or turkeys, from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export poultry to the EU or to move it to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900e24aa6048928d3fc2b3a/8437NFG_Oct25_v15.pdf) and specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900e23dafec1781f77994dc/8437_EN_V4_Specimen.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8437EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal) from 1 January 2021.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
IHTM13049 - Domicile: election by non-UK domiciled spouse or civil partner: election ceasing to have effect
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


From 6 April 2025, for inheritance tax purposes, domicile is replaced by long-term UK residence and you can find details of these rules at IHTM47000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000). Details of spousal elections under the new rules are at IHTM47031 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47031). Transitional rules will apply to existing domicile elections and details are at IHTM47041 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47041).

Once an election is made, it cannot be revoked, IHTA84/S267ZB(9). However, once a person who has made an election has ceased to be resident in the UK for Income Tax purposes for a period of four successive tax years beginning any time after the election has been made, the election will cease to have effect at the end of the fourth tax year, IHTA84/S267ZB(10).

This approach is in line with the position where a taxpayer is deemed domiciled in the UK under IHTA84/S267(1)(b). To shake off that deemed domicile, they need to be resident outside the UK for four years.

Where the person making the election is resident in the UK, they must cease to be resident for four successive tax years. Unless they cease to be resident right at the end of the tax year, they will effectively need to be non-resident for a minimum of four tax years before the election ceases to have effect. For example, if a person ceases to be resident in the UK on 31 December 2015, the election will not cease to have effect until the end of 2019/20 - four successive tax years being 2016/17 to 2019/20 inclusive.

Contrast this with the position where a person making the election is resident outside the UK. At the time of making the election, they are already non-resident, so the year in which the election is made will count as the first year of non-residence. So following the example above, 2015/16 is the first year of non residence, so the election will cease to have effect at the end of 2018/19.
Consultation on Merchant Shipping Port State Control Regulations
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Consultation on updates to Convention list and revised approach to Port State Control Regulations following the UK’s exit from the EU

This is a Consultation on proposed new Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations to revise the existing 2011 Regulations by updating the list of International Conventions in the Regulations. The proposed Regulations will also remove references to EU legislation and introduce wording directly from the Paris MoU to ensure there is no impact on the Port State Control (PSC) regime in the UK.
Northern Ireland Good Relations Indicators 2024 Report
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

An annual publication monitoring progress against the Together: Building a United Community Strategy.

The Good Relations Indicators report is an annual publication monitoring progress against the four key priorities of the Together: Building a United Community Strategy. Using a number of data sources, this official statistic provides an overview of relations between communities in Northern Ireland.
Mr K Chima v Cegedim E-Business Ltd: 2411944/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Chima v Cegedim E-Business Ltd: 2411944/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6724cd46c053e87b6a0a821f/Mr_K_Chima_v_Cegedim_E-Business_Ltd_-_2411944_2023_-_Preliminary_-_Reserved.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K Chima v Cegedim E-Business Ltd: 2411944/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a9c87383dcca4d891ceaac/Mr_K_Chima_v_CEGEDIM_E-BUSINESS_LTD_-_2411944_2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K Chima v Cegedim E-Business Ltd: 2411944/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ea97df070b3238cf7f278e/Mr_K_Chima_v_CEGEDIM_E-BUSINESS_LTD_-_2411944_2023_-_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Maltby Property Consultants 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 Maltby Property Consultants 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 Maltby Property Consultants Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Good Distribution Practice for Veterinary Medicinal Products in Great Britain
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

The Veterinary Medicines Regulations require wholesale dealers in Great Britain to adhere to Good Distribution Practice for all distribution processes.

Any person acting as a wholesale dealer and supplying veterinary medicinal products must hold a valid Wholesale Dealer Authorisation (WDA) and must comply with Good Distribution Practice as set out in this document, in accordance with Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (as amended). The measures put in place should ensure that veterinary medicinal products are appropriately stored, transported and handled, and that they remain within the legal supply chain during storage and transport.
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7: Clean Industry Bonus framework and guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

The CfD Clean Industry Bonus will allow fixed and floating offshore wind applicants to get extra CfD revenue support if they choose to invest in more sustainable supply chains.

The CfD Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) means fixed and floating offshore wind applicants can obtain extra CfD revenue support if they choose to invest in more sustainable supply chains:
- the CIB allocation framework sets out how to apply for a Clean Industry Bonus, and how funding will be allocated
- the CIB guidance sets out the process for receiving CIB payments, and other matters related to the delivery of CIB commitments
How to apply

The CIB application window opens on 13 February 2025 and closes on 14 April 2025.
- read the guidance
- complete the application forms, including supportive evidence
- send them to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Background

See the statutory notices launching the round (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-7-statutory-notices).

We ran a consultation on the CfD contract changes (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/additions-to-the-cfd-contract-arising-from-the-introduction-of-the-clean-industry-bonus) which closed in December 2024.
Product Recall: Squishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs sold by Matalan (2511-0211)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Product Recall for Squishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs presenting a serious microbiological and choking risk.

Summary

Product: Squishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs

Hazard: The products present a serious microbiological and choking risk as they can burst easily during normal use, releasing small parts and an aqueous solution.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The products present a serious microbiological and choking risk as they can burst easily during normal use, releasing small parts and an aqueous solution. This solution was found to contain an excess of aerobic microbials. If the user inhales or handles the solution, they could come into contact with these microbials. This may cause adverse health effects for certain consumers, such as those who are immunocompromised.

The products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The products have been recalled from end users by Matalan.

Consumers should stop using the products immediately and return them to Matalan for a full refund. A receipt is not required. For more information please see Recall Notice (https://ml.thcdn.com/design-assets/documents/matalan/IMPORTANT%20RECALL%20NOTICE%20-%20Unicorn%20%20Dino%20Toy.pdf) or contact Matalan via xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0211

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
22 NORFOLK HOUSE, COURTLANDS, SHEEN ROAD, RICHMOND, TW10 5AT - LON/00BD/LSC/2024/0194
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Shaw and Mrs L Crane on 12th February 2025

Read the full decision in 22 NORFOLK HOUSE, COURTLANDS, SHEEN ROAD, RICHMOND, TW10 5AT - LON/00BD/LSC/2024/0194 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af068b2c594609b38acdb0/Decision_-_22_Norfolk_House_-_as_corrected_by_Louise.pdf).
RHM Waste Removal 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 RHM Waste Removal 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 RHM Waste Removal LTD recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms E Thornley v Leisure Employment Services Ltd: 1405567/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Thornley v Leisure Employment Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d5b313701781e1b341daf8/Ms_E_Thornley_-vs-_Leisure_Employment_Services_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgement.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms E Thornley v Leisure Employment Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c57915a0f0c95a498d218f/Miss_E_Thornley_-vs-_Leisure_Employment_Services_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgement.pdf).
Traffic Commissioner Refuses Return of Impounded Vehicle
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

The Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, Miles Dorrington, has refused an application for the return of vehicle registration H6 GLG, which was impounded by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) on 21 May 2025.

The decision followed a hearing on 3 July 2025, concluded that the applicant, Mr Shaun Charles, failed to demonstrate legal ownership of the vehicle and did not satisfy any of the statutory grounds for its release under the Goods Vehicles (Enforcement Powers) Regulations 2001.

Mr Charles, a director of S&K Car Transportation Ltd, had previously been disqualified from holding an operator’s licence following the revocation of the company’s licence in November 2024. Despite being warned by DVSA officials and receiving a pre-impounding notice, the vehicle was found operating commercially without a valid operator’s licence, towing a trailer and transporting goods.

The Commissioner found that:
- The vehicle was plated at 5200kg, towing a trailer with a maximum permitted weight of 3000kg, and was used for commercial purposes.
- The vehicle was insured to S&K Car Transportation Ltd, which was also the registered keeper.
- Mr Charles provided no tangible evidence of ownership or any valid operator’s licence.
In his decision, Mr Dorrington said “There was no question at all in my mind that the DVSA had proven a lawful basis to impound the vehicle… Mr Charles could not persuade me, as director of a company that had recently held an operator’s licence, that he thought the vehicle and trailer combination loaded with two cars and used for commercial purposes would not require an operator’s licence.”

The DVSA is now at liberty to dispose of the vehicle as it sees fit.

The full written decision can be found here. (https://www.gov.uk/traffic-commissioner-regulatory-decisions/impounding-decision-for-h6-glg)

For any further details or enquiries, please contact:

Email : xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Dr A Chowdhury v Dr Fernandes and Partners and Others: 2300942/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr A Chowdhury v Dr Fernandes and Partners and Others: 2300942/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee7081632d0f88e8248c95/Dr_A._Chowdhury_v_1._Dr_Fernandes_and_Partners_2._Drs_Symes__Parry__Pimenta__Fernandes_and_Meilak_3._Horsmans_Place_Partnership_2300942-2023_Judgment_with_Written_Reasons.pdf).
Mr K Dodden v B.L.I.S.S. Support Services Ltd: 6003467/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Dodden v B.L.I.S.S. Support Services Ltd: 6003467/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68949453586f9c9360656983/Mr._K._Dodden_v_B.L.I.S.S._Support_Services_Limited_6003467-2025_Judgment.pdf).
Statistics: children in need and child protection
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children’s social services.

Statistics published before May 2010 are available in the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20170404140237mp_/http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151655/http:/www.education.gov.uk/researchandstatistics/statistics). Note: the search function is not available on archived content, so use the filters on the left of each page.
CAPI03000 - Sources of CAP information: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Note: This manual is currently under review. Some content may be withdrawn or revised during this process. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. In the meantime, you should check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
Submit your Soft Drinks Industry Levy return
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

Use this online service to submit a return.

Use this service to submit your Soft Drinks Industry Levy return if you’re registered for the levy (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-for-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy). After you’ve submitted the return, you’ll need to pay any levy due (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pay-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy-notice-5).

You should not use a return ending after 1 April 2025 to claim credits for levy accounted for or paid in returns ending on or before 31 March 2025. This could result in an incorrect claim. To claim these credits, read the section ‘Claiming credits following 1 April 2025 rate change’ in Soft Drinks Industry Levy returns and records (notice 2) (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/guidance/submit-a-return-and-pay-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy-notice-2).

Online services may be slow during busy times. Check if there are any problems with this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/soft-drinks-industry-levy-service-availability-and-issues).

Start now (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/gg/sign-in?continue=/soft-drinks-industry-levy/home&origin=soft-drinks-industry-levy-frontend)

Before you start

Read Soft Drinks Industry Levy returns and records (notice 2) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/submit-a-return-and-pay-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy-notice-2) to find out what you need to include in your return.

You’ll need the Government Gateway user ID and password you used when you registered for the levy.

If you’re registered for the levy and have nothing to report for a period, you should submit a nil return, unless you’re only registered as a small producer (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-to-register-for-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy#small-producer). If you do not submit your return when you should, HMRC can charge you an estimate of what you owe.
Product Recall: Zodiac Freerider RF 5200 iQ Wireless Swimming Pool Robotic Cleaner (2409-0066)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Product Recall for Zodiac Freerider Wireless Swimming Pool Robotic Cleaner presenting a risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Zodiac Freerider RF 5200 iQ Wireless Swimming Pool Robotic Cleaner

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as it is insufficiently watertight, potentially resulting in water entering the battery casing.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire because the injection moulding parameters on the assembly line did not cover the necessary cooling time of the battery block (where the battery is installed), meaning that the block was weakened. When the battery was screwed into the plastic block during assembly, cracks and/or weak points developed in the plastic casing compromising the watertightness of the battery enclosure. This can result in water entering and mixing with the lithium in the battery, leading to a short-circuit, overheating, and/or the battery entering into thermal runaway, resulting in a fire.

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

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Fluidra requests all consumers to check whether their automatic robotic cleaner is affected by this voluntary safety measure and cease use immediately.

Access further information on the Zodiac website at the following link: https://www.zodiac-poolcare.co.uk/support/recall

Additional information

PSD case number: 2409-0066

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Communiqués from the Interministerial Standing Committee: August 2024 – Present
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

A note of the meetings held by the Interministerial Standing Committee

The Interministerial Standing Committee brings together strategic considerations affecting many different portfolios and discusses cross-cutting international issues. It is led by the relevant ministers from the four governments of the UK with responsibility for intergovernmental relations.
Water situation: national monthly reports for England 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Monthly reports on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels.

These reports collect information from the Environment Agency, the Met Office and water companies that measure and monitor:
- the amount of rain that falls
- how dry the soils are and how much rain they can soak up
- the amount of water flowing in rivers
- the amount of water stored below ground in aquifers and above ground in reservoirs
They also present the outlook for river flow and groundwater.