theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Victim information requests: code of practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Code of practice for authorised persons requesting a victim's third party material.

This code of practice comes into effect on 12 January 2026.

This code of practice provides guidance to ‘authorised persons’ on complying with Chapter 3A of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.
MGN 636 (M+F) Amendment 4 health and safety at work regulations 1997
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Contains information and guidance on responsibilities of the shipowner, master, officers and seafarers for health and safety on UK ships under UK regulations.

This notice should be read in conjunction with the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) regulations 1997 as amended and replaces MGN 20 (M+F) for the merchant navy and MGN 636 (M) Amendment 3.

Amendment 4 does not contain any alteration to content, only editorial updates to references.

Notice to
- owners
- managers
- employers of seafarers
- masters
- officers and seafarers
Omega 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 Omega 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 Omega 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
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 B K Aboyade-Cole v Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust: 2208195/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B K Aboyade-Cole v Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust: 2208195/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/668e6754541aeb9e928f484d/Babalola_Kevin_Aboyade-Cole__vs_Chelsea_and_Westminster_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr B K Aboyade-Cole v Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust: 2208195/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/668e676a4a94d44125d9d086/Mr_B_K_Aboyade_-Cole_v_Chelsea_and_Westminster_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2208195-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr B K Aboyade-Cole v Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust: 2208195/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5abc73e77ca8b737d3877/Mr_B_K_Aboyade-Cole_v_Chelsea_and_Westminster_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2208195-2023.pdf).
SPE16530 - Hydrocarbon oils: assurance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

Responsibilities of the control officer

The control officer is the officer for the premises to which the oil is taken, as, in most cases, the processes qualifying for Authorised Use will be carried out at approved premises already under excise control.

Warehouse control procedure

The general directions of Hydrocarbon Oils Strategy (HCOS) (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/hydrocarbon-oils-strategy/hcos) Customs duty regarding storage, stock accounts and payments of Customs duty on certain imported oils apply to Authorised Use oils entered for warehousing.

Each claim to Authorised Use relief on delivery from a warehouse to the user is to be made on Form C88 (SAD). The appropriate Customs Procedure Code (CPC) should be used. A copy of the removal entry should be retained in the trader’s records.

When goods are transferred within the UK, a copy of the commercial invoice will suffice.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
CH405177 - Charging penalties: suspending penalties: setting suspension conditions: specific conditions: SMART examples: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


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

Suspension conditions, must, if met, result in improvements to records or systems which would prevent future careless inaccuracies from occurring. All specific conditions must be SMART as detailed at CH83153 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch83153).

The guidance at CH405179 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch405179) onwards provides
- examples where the suspension conditions set would not meet this criteria, and
- how the conditions can be improved to ensure they are SMART.
The examples are provided in the following format
- How the inaccuracy arose?
- Specific conditions set - ‘SMART’ criteria not met.
- How to make the specific conditions SMART?
- Methods of checking the suspended conditions to ensure they have been met.
SMART criteria should usually involve implementing of, or changes to, systems and processes. When setting the SMART conditions you should make it clear to the person that they should be able to provide evidence, at the end of the suspension period, which satisfies us that processes have been put in place to ensure that the inaccuracy will not occur again.

Evidence can be anything from copies of the correspondence, emails, outputs, control sheets, changes to the company paperwork and change and enhancement to the computer system. (If the evidence is IT based, a visit may be required to see how the new system is working).

The above is not an inclusive list, there may be other checks you need to carry out depending on the suspension conditions you had set and agreed.
Green Freeport boost for Highlands
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-27)

£25 million UK Government investment in Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport unlocked

The Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport today [26 September 2025] reached a historic milestone in establishing the Highlands a major international hub for the offshore wind and renewable energy sector. A memorandum of understanding creating a formal framework for co-operation and responsibilities was signed by the UK Government, Scottish Government, Highland Council and Inverness and Cromarty Green Freeport. Crucially, the signing unlocks £25 million of UK Government capital funding.

The Green Freeport will support skills growth in the Highlands. Over the next 25 years, it is poised to create more than 11,000 long-term jobs and a workforce equipped with future-ready skills. It will attract over £6.5b of investment to build a legacy for future generations.

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said: “This is a pivotal moment in the UK Government’s mission to boost economic growth in all parts of the UK. The Inverness and Cromarty Green Freeport will transform the economy of the Highlands, as well as playing a key role in our clean energy future. Supported by £25m of UK Government investment, and a range of UK Government tax incentives, this important collaboration between governments and local partners will deliver thousands of high-quality jobs and attract billions in investment.”

The signing took place at Aurora Energy Services’ recently opened £1.2m training facility in Inverness. The new centre will train more than 2,000 workers for the renewables sector every year and will become a valuable part of the supply chain needed to deliver the Freeport’s ambition.
Mr R Lane v Anytime Fitness: 3315398/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Lane v Anytime Fitness: 3315398/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798af324686aac1586063ac/Mr_R_Lane_v_Anytime_fitness_3315398_2022_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs K Edley v UK & European Seasonal Staff & Payroll Solutions Ltd: 6002912/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K Edley v UK & European Seasonal Staff & Payroll Solutions Ltd: 6002912/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821f18ac66deec8488f7f3e/Mrs_K_Edley_v_UK___European_Seasonal_Staff___Payroll_Solutions_Ltd_6002912_2024.pdf).
Mr C Mallon v Gateley Capitus Ltd: 1303617/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Mallon v Gateley Capitus Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6894b044ad0cbc0e27643114/Mr_C_Mallon_v_Gateley_Capitus_xx-xxxx-xxxx_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Mallon v Gateley Capitus Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66fffb4ee84ae1fd8592ee66/xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Mr_C_Mallon_v_Gateley_Capitus_Ltd_-_Costs_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Mallon v Gateley Capitus Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674f07bd339c7d42405da95e/xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Mr_C_Mallon_v_Gateley_Capitus_Ltd_-_Judgment_on_application_for_reconsideration_and_reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Mallon v Gateley Capitus Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a0b788e04de3153316a3dc/Mr_C_Mallon_v_Gateley_Capitus_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Written_Reasons.pdf).
Product Safety Report: JOYIN Animal Plush Toys sold via Amazon (2509-0189)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Product Safety Report for JOYIN Animal Plush Toys presenting a serious risk of choking.

Summary

Product: JOYIN Animal Plush Toys sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking as small parts may easily detach.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of choking as the plastic eyes may become loose and detach, producing a small part capable of fitting entirely inside of a small parts cylinder. A child may put this small part in their mouth and choke.

This product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0189

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
AW Baxter 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 AW Baxter 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 AW Baxter Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Register to export captive birds to the EU or Northern Ireland
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

Check how to add identifiers and register your captive birds when exporting to the EU or Northern Ireland.

Captive birds intended for export to the EU must be fitted with either:
- a marked closed-ring
- an injectable transponder (known as ‘microchips’) from an approved manufacturer or supplier (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-manufacture-or-supply-microchips-for-exported-birds)
These must have a unique 15-digit identification number that starts with a country code prefix that meets ISO 3166 standard.

Marked closed-rings usually have the prefix ‘GB’.

Microchips must use the prefix ‘826’ for birds coming from the UK.

Register your birds

If you own and intend to export a captive bird that has been injected with an ‘826’ transponder, you must register your bird with Defra:
- before the export takes place
- after a change in ownership (but not movement between sites of the same owner)
To register a bird with Defra or get more information, email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Exporting captive birds

You must also follow the rules for exporting and moving:
- live animals (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-live-animals-special-rules)
- ungulates (hooved animals) and captive-bred birds for conservation, display, education or research (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-ungulates-and-captive-bred-birds-from-great-britain-to-the-eu)
Mr A Hakim and Mr E Adams v London Underground Ltd: 3201625/2024 and 3201626/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Hakim and Mr E Adams v London Underground Ltd: 3201625/2024 and 3201626/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690393315c84b1206832a8a5/Mr_A_Hakim___Mr_E_Adams_v_London_Underground_Ltd_-_3201625_2024___3201626_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Hakim v London Underground Ltd: 3201625/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6895c7b09c63e0ee87656a00/Mr_A_Hakim_v_London_Undgerground_Ltd_-_3201625_2024_-_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Hakim v London Underground Ltd: 3201625/2024 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f24e001c9076042263f03f/Mr_A_Hakim_v_London_Underground_Ltd_-_3201625_2024_-_Costs_Judgment.pdf).
Ford Aerospace 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 Ford Aerospace 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 Ford Aerospace 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr R Derwent-Wryde v MD Groundworks (South) Ltd: 6011546/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Derwent-Wryde v MD Groundworks (South) Ltd: 6011546/2025 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915bfa6db01ecfcf96fc8f2/Ross_Derwent-Wryde_v_M.D._GROUNDWORKS__SOUTH__LTD_6011546-2025.pdf).
Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release November 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release (November 2025).

This release includes measures installed under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and the Green Deal schemes. It also includes further analysis and geographical breakdowns of ECO measures, ECO delivery costs, estimated carbon and energy savings from measures installed and the supply chain. These statistics are provisional and are subject to future revisions.

For further information or questions about these statistics, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Employment Data Lab Analysis: Social Mobility Foundation Aspiring Professionals Programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Report showing estimates of the impact of the Social Mobility Foundation’s Aspiring Professionals Programme.

This Employment Data Lab report presents estimates of the impact of the Social Mobility Foundation’s Aspiring Professionals Programme (APP), on the education and employment outcomes of the programme participants. The APP is aimed at supporting students in Year 12, lower sixth or S5 in Scotland from low socio-economic backgrounds across the UK. Participants have access to the programme from sixth form, through undergraduate study and on to graduation (typically five years).

The results in this report have been generated using quasi-experimental techniques which introduce some uncertainty. The results should be used with a degree of caution. Further information can be found in section 7 of this report, and in an associated methodology report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-data-lab-information-and-guidance/employment-data-lab-methodology-report).
Erebus Adventure 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 Erebus Adventure 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 Erebus Adventure 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
- Discounts
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.
Employer skills survey: 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Official statistics on vacancies, skills gaps and training, from the employer skills survey 2024.

This publication publishes key indicators from the employer skills survey 2024 as official statistics. It covers England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. It includes insights on:
- recruitment difficulties and skills lacking from applicants
- skills lacking from existing employees
- the nature and scale of training, including employers’ monetary investment
We welcome feedback on this release.

Employer Skills Survey mailbox

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Product Safety Report: HHMTAKA Table Lamps sold via Amazon (2506-0141)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Product Safety Report for HHMTAKA Table Lamps presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: HHMTAKA Table Lamps sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it has insufficient cord anchorage.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire because it has insufficient cord anchorage, which in turn causes strain on the terminals of the product when in use. This could cause the termination to fail and overheat, causing a fire. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2506-0141

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits up to October 2025.

Building control approval is a statutory requirement for building work on higher-risk buildings, as set out in the Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023. These regulations, along with the Building Safety Act 2022, the Building Act 1984 and The Building Regulations 2010, establish a framework for building control in higher-risk buildings.

Higher-risk buildings are buildings that have at least:
- 7 storeys or are at least 18 metres high
- 2 or more residential units or are a hospital or care home
The Health and Safety Executive as the Building Safety Regulator became the building control authority for higher-risk buildings in England on 1 October 2023.
SAIM4130 - Accrued Income Scheme: calculating accrued income profits and losses: examples
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)


Taxation of accrued income profits and losses: examples

Example 1

Antoinette has £100,000 Treasury Stock 7¾ % 2006, which has interest dates of 8 March and 8 September. She makes the following transactions in the stock.

The aggregate profit is £785, taxable for 2006-07, the tax year in which the interest period ended, even though two of the transactions occur in 2005-06.

Example 2

Jean made the following transactions in securities between 19 March 2005 and 5 April 2006.

19 March 2005: bought £100,000 Treasury Stock 7½% 2006 (interest payment dates 7 June and 7 December)

26 May 2005: bought £50,000 Treasury Stock 7½% 2006 ex div

15 September 2005:sold £20,000 Treasury Stock 7½% 2006

22 September 2005: bought £50,000 Treasury Stock 4½ % 2007 (interest payment dates 7 March and 7 September)

The profits and losses arising on these transactions are:

The profits and losses for 2005-06 are:
- Loss of £1,972 (2,095 minus £123) against interest of £5625 (£150,000 x 7.5% x 1/2) received on Treasury Stock 7½% 2006 on 7 June 2005
Profit of £410 (Treasury Stock 7½% 2006, interest period 8 June 2005 - 7 December 2005)
- Loss of £92 against interest of 31125 received on Treasury Stock 4½ % 2007 on 7 March 2006.
Example 3

See Example 3 in SAIM4160 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/savings-and-investment-manual/saim4160). Joe Smith sells £4,000 unsecured loan stock in Stuffed Dodos Ltd to his Aunt Matilda on 19 August 2015. Interest is payable on 5 April 2015 and 18 April 2016. Neither Joe nor Matilda had any other transactions in securities.The settlement day falls within the interest period 5 April 2015 to 4 April 2016. Joe is taxable on £79 for 2015-16 in respect of this interest period.Matilda's loss of £79 is carried forward to 2016- 17 to be set against the interest receivable for the period 5 April 2015 to 18 April 2016 (ITA07/S637 - see SAIM4120 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/savings-and-investment-manual/saim4120)).
Crude oil and petroleum products: methodology note
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Methodology note accompanying oil statistics.

This note covers all areas of the UK oil supply chain, from offshore production of crude through to demand for petroleum products. Specifically:
- Upstream oil: production of crude oil and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs)
- Downstream oil: refining of crude oil into petroleum products and the distribution of those products
- Oil stocks: emergency reserves held by the UK to respond to supply disruptions
- Trade: imports and exports of crude oil and petroleum products
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Organisation Chart
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority organisation chart showing senior positions and names, with structure for other functions.

We employ around 355 people. In addition to nuclear expertise, our staff bring experience from engineering, finance, the civil service and consultancy.

The NDA Board:
- sets out our strategic framework and direction
- is responsible for ensuring we observe high standards of corporate governance
The Board delegates the day-to-day management of the NDA to the Executive, comprising the Chief Executive Officer and other Directors.

The activities on our sites are closely regulated by:
- Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) (http://www.onr.org.uk/)
- The Environment Agency (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency)
- Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) (https://www.sepa.org.uk/)
- Natural Resources Wales (http://naturalresources.wales/splash?orig=/)
- Department for Transport (DfT) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport)
City & Commercial Insurance Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 City & Commercial Insurance Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- 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.
SPE16160 - Aircraft and their parts: assurance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

The risk of diversion of aircraft parts to alternative uses is considered to be low due to the quality controls and the level of control exercised by the Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) and the price differentials between aircraft and other parts.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
New Chair of the Parole Board announced - Alexandra Marks CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Alexandra Marks CBE has been announced as the new Chair of the Parole Board by the Secretary of State for Justice.

The Secretary of State has announced today that Alexandra Marks CBE has been confirmed as the Chair of the Parole Board.

We are delighted that Alexandra will be commencing her role as Chair of the Parole Board from 18 July 2025.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank Caroline Corby for her exemplary leadership over the last seven years.

Cecilia French, CEO of the Parole Board, said: “I am very much looking forward to working with Alexandra and would also like to extend my thanks to Caroline for her commitment, hard work and energy in her role as Chair of the Parole Board over the last 7 years. During this period, she has been instrumental in steering the Parole Board through a period of significant change and growth, resulting in a more transparent and improved parole system. We wish her the very best for the future.”

Notes to editors

Alexandra Marks CBE has been the Chair of RICS’ Regulatory Tribunal since 2023. A Recorder since 2002 and Deputy High Court Judge since 2010, she has also served as a First Tier Tribunal Judge of the General Regulatory Chamber since 2018.

Alexandra was previously a Commissioner at the Criminal Cases Review Commission (2013-2018) and a Judicial Appointments Commissioner (2012-2018). She was also previously Chair of Prisoners’ Education Trust (2012-2018).
Brynmawr Town Council?s
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 Brynmawr Town Council?s 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 Brynmawr Town Council?s 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
This Media Larke
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 This Media Larke 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 This Media Larke 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.
Sharon Wardle
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-10)

Sharon Wardle was Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Algeria from 2021 to 2024. Before this, Sharon was British High Commissioner to The Gambia. Curriculum Vitae 2016 to 2017 Tunis, Head North Africa Counter Terrorism & Extremism Network 2016 FCDO, Policy Adviser, International Counter Extremism Group 2014 to 2015 Beirut, Head of Syria Office 2012 to 2013 Sana’a, Deputy Head of Mission 2011 to 2012 FCDO, Head of Strategy & Communications Department, Consular Directorate 2010 to 2011 FCDO, Programme Director, Consular Strategy 2008 to 2010 FCDO, Project Director, Global Out of Hours Project, Consular Directorate 2005 to 2008 Riyadh, Director UK Trade & Investment 2002 to 2004 UKTI, Deputy Director, International Group & Head of Near East & North Africa Unit 2000 to 2002 British Consultants & Construction Bureau, Director Africa /Middle East /Asia Pacific 1996 to 1999 UKTI, UAE Desk Officer, followed by Deputy Head of Development Business Team 1991 to 1996 Beirut, Vice Consul 1990 to 1991 World wide temporary cover duties 1987 to 1989 Moscow, Visa Officer 1985 to 1986 FCDO, Desk Officer, Migration & Visa Department 1985 Joined FCDO Social media Follow Sharon Wardle on Twitter .

Sharon Wardle was Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Algeria from 2021 to 2024. Before this, Sharon was British High Commissioner to The Gambia.

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