theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
High needs funding: due diligence process for special post-16 providers
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Information outlining the process for securing grant funding from the Department for Education to support high needs education provision for students.

This guidance explains the process that may lead to a grant funding arrangement with the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver provision for high needs students.

In order to be eligible to receive DfE funding, special post-16 institutions (SPI) are required to be referenced within their ‘provider local authority (LA) high needs place change request workbook’ (required by 5 December 2025) and must be named on at least 10 education health and care (EHC) plans.

Once they have met the above requirement, DfE will undertake due diligence to ensure themselves that the SPI is eligible to receive DfE funding.

The guidance and accompanying annex documents explain the due diligence process.

Financial information requirements

For an institution that has actively traded for a minimum of 6 months but not produced its first set of financial statements, it must supply its management accounts detailing actual trade to date and be supplemented with forecast information to equal a minimum of 12 months of financial information.
DRP Holdings 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 DRP Holdings 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 DRP Holdings 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
- 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.
c2c services transferred to public ownership
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-20)

All c2c services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO).

From today (20 July 2025), the operation of all c2c services has transferred into public ownership and are being managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO).

DFTO is the government’s public sector owning group that will manage all train companies as they move into public ownership ahead of the creation of Great British Railways (GBR) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/great-british-railways).

Publicly owned operators under DFTO are now responsible for 28% of all UK passenger rail journeys.

Public ownership of the railways will deliver an improved experience for passengers, by bringing together train operators and the management of the railway’s infrastructure to improve performance, reduce subsidy, drive innovation and improve satisfaction, making the railway better for customers and taxpayers.

Please see the Department for Transport press release (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/london-to-essex-c2c-services-return-to-public-control-in-step-towards-great-british-railways) for more information.
Mr J Atkinson v SGN Contracting Ltd: 2304651/2022 and 2305010/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Atkinson v SGN Contracting Ltd: 2304651/2022 and 2305010/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f4e15b7ed82b90fcf5c01d/Mr_J_Atkinson_v_SGN_Contracting_Limited_2304651-2022_-_Reserved_Judgment_02-Apr-25.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Atkinson v SGN Contracting Ltd: 2304651/2022 and 2305010/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6810ee71bb145081834d6285/Mr_J_Atkinson_v_SGN_Contracting_Limited_2304651-2022_Written_Reasons_-22-Apr-25.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Atkinson v SGN Contracting Ltd: 2304651/2022 and 2305010/2023 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686e324b2557debd867cbe51/Mr_J_Atkinson_v_SGN_Contracting_Limited_2304651-2022_Costs_judgment_-_22.04.25.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Atkinson v SGN Contracting Ltd: 2304651/2022 and 2305010/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c0f3dda3d1b49e679703f/Mr_J_Atkinson_v_SGN_Contracting_Limited_2304651-2022_Reconsideration_Judgment_06.06.25.pdf).
Mr K Hojrian v Club la Costa (UK) plc: 3304139/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Hojrian v Club la Costa (UK) plc: 3304139/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680f541e56bc2cfe7f7f5bff/Mr_K_Hojrian_v_Club_la_Costa__uk__Plc_3304139.2020_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland.

In February 2023 the UK and EU agreed the Windsor Framework, which has replaced the old Northern Ireland Protocol. The Windsor Framework sets out new arrangements regarding the movement of goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland. Specific detail on these arrangements can be found at the links held on this page. The legal texts underpinning the Framework can be found on the Windsor Framework page here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-windsor-framework)

There is also information available on Northern Ireland Executive owned sites where policy is devolved, for example, the NI Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural affairs’ Landing Page (https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/landing-pages/eu-exit-landing-page)

The government has launched the free-to-use Trader Support Service which will help businesses and traders prepare for the changes that will affect your business if you move goods into and out of Northern Ireland.

Register for the Trader Support Service (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service)

The Movement Assistance Scheme will help businesses to meet new requirements for moving animals, plants and associated products from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. This includes advice to businesses through a dedicated helpline and means traders will not need to pay certification costs.

Get support for your business (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/movement-assistance-scheme-get-help-with-moving-agrifood-goods-to-northern-ireland)
Restriction by owner not living at property request: registration (RQ)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Application form RQ to request a restriction by owner(s) not living at the property.

Use this form to apply for a restriction to protect any private individual(s) who own a property but do not live in it.

Address

Send the completed form to our standard address (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/land-registry-address-for-applications#standard-addresses).
Jurisdictional sift: Rachubinski and GMB
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

This document contains the decision made by the Certification Officer in this case.

The Assistant Certification Officer found that Mr Rachubinski’s application is not one which the Certification Officer has the jurisdiction to determine. Therefore, the application cannot be accepted for determination by the Certification Officer and is dismissed.
Mrs T Tirzite v Severn Trent Water Ltd: 1300496/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs T Tirzite v Severn Trent Water Ltd: 1300496/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a850f9960e2d135b4c8d98/Mrs_T_Tirzite_v_Severn_Trent_Water_Ltd_-_1300496_24_-_Final.pdf).
Notice to exporters 2025/17: update to the UK arms embargo on Armenia and Azerbaijan
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Updated guidance on the arms embargo in place on Armenia and Azerbaijan.

This notice advises on the updated guidance on the arms embargo in place on Armenia and Azerbaijan.

The notices to exporters collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/notices-to-exporters) brings together all published notices.
Federation of Northern School
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 Federation of Northern School 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 Federation of Northern School 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
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Emotional support: provide regular support for pupils through Forces Crew, building a sense of community and offering space to explore the impact of parental deployment.

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 P Kerr v British Transport Police: 2204809/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Kerr v British Transport Police: 2204809/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a83545960e2d135b4c8d80/Mr_P_Kerr_v_British_Transport_Police_-_2204809-2023.pdf).
Mel Lawrance
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Mel Lawrance has served as Deputy Consul General to New York since September 2025. Prior, she served around the world in various posts, including as Political Counsellor at the British Embassy in Ankara, and in senior positions in Thailand, Pakistan, and Iraq. She joined the Civil Service in 2004 after a private-sector career in energy and investment banking.

Mel Lawrance has served as Deputy Consul General to New York since September 2025. Prior, she served around the world in various posts, including as Political Counsellor at the British Embassy in Ankara, and in senior positions in Thailand, Pakistan, and Iraq. She joined the Civil Service in 2004 after a private-sector career in energy and investment banking.
CIL Appeal 1873237 - 19 Sep 2025 - Demolition of existing Squash Club and construction of a residential building
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Demolition of existing Squash Club and construction of a residential building containing 8 flats, including 14 parking spaces, private outdoor amenity space and landscaping

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be published by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in a redacted anonymous form.

In making decisions available to the public, useful lessons about CIL regulations and appeals can be shared. Publication will also allow any precedents to be understood more widely.

Personal information will be redacted before publication. This could be information such as the:
- name of the appellant
- collecting authority
- address of the property
- amount of CIL payable
A Rutkowska v EE Ltd: 4103177/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Rutkowska v EE Ltd: 4103177/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e573a2a82c168e578c9bf4/4103177.2022_-_Anna_Rutkowska_v_EE_Limited__Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Communiqués from the Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Notes of the meetings held by the Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change.

Communiqués from the Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change.

Ministers from the 4 UK administrations meet regularly to discuss issues relating to net zero, energy and climate change.
UK airspace design service: proposed modifications to NERL licence terms
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Seeks views on the proposed modifications to terms of the national air traffic services (NATS) (En Route) plc (NERL) licence.

In line with the government’s decision to establish a UK airspace design service (UKADS), we are seeking views on proposed modifications to the terms of the NATS (En Route) plc (NERL).

UKADS will be provided by NERL.
Mr D Harrison v Launceston Leisure Centre Ltd and Mr M Davey: 1400705/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Harrison v Launceston Leisure Centre Ltd and Mr M Davey: 1400705/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69149fe0bc34c86ce4e6e6b4/Mr_David_Harrison_-vs-_Launceston_Leisure_Centre_Limited___1_other_-_1400705.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Civil Society Covenant: Transforming the NHS
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

Collaboration shaping people’s health for the future.

Through open dialogue and partnerships with civil society, the UK government’s Health Mission is building a National Health Service (NHS) in England fit for the future.

The Department of Health and Social Care put in place a comprehensive engagement strategy to inform the development of the 10 Year Health Plan, which translates the thousands of insights gathered into a clear plan of action. Civil society can play a vital role in supporting the three fundamental shifts: from hospital to community, analogue to digital and treatment to prevention.

The 10 Year Health Plan includes an explicit goal to make the NHS the best possible partner and the world’s most collaborative public healthcare provider. Bottom-up and grass roots innovation is how we’ll maximise progress. Alongside setting strategy, the Plan will have an explicit goal to harness partnerships with investors, industry, local government, employers, SMEs, voluntary organisations and trade unions. Deepening the relationship with civil society partners will help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan’s aims, including by fostering a Neighbourhood Health Service model.

The ambition is to use a plurality of providers - from within the NHS, the voluntary sector, the independent sector and social enterprise. Where there is such rapid innovation taking place today in how services can be transformed through advances in science and technology, government wants to broaden the eco-system of providers. For example, there is enormous potential for a wide range of providers to offer real value in the Neighbourhood Health Service. Our aim is to establish a neighbourhood health centre in every community, a ‘one-stop shop’ for patient care and the place from which multi-disciplinary teams operate. Neighbourhood health centres will co-locate NHS, local authority and voluntary sector services, to help create an offer that meets population needs holistically.
New Second Permanent Secretary to the Treasury appointed
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Jim O’Neil has been appointed as a new Second Permanent Secretary to the Treasury.

Jim brings a wealth of experience from investment banking and corporate finance to the Treasury, after a long career at Bank of America. He also has experience in the public sector, spending three years at UK Financial Investments. As Chief Executive of UKFI, he managed the government’s holdings in Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Banking Group, and UK Asset Resolution.

His appointment is part of the government’s plan to deliver its number one mission to kickstart economic growth as part of the Plan for Change, and follows the Chancellor’s commitment to lead the most pro-growth Treasury in the country’s history.

Jim’s experience will help the government to secure private investment, boost the economy, and ultimately put more pounds in people’s pockets. His deep knowledge of the private sector will help the government to rip out the barriers to growth, provide support for the key industries at home, and work to secure open and fair trade abroad.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said:

I’m very pleased to welcome Jim as our new Second Permanent Secretary, his extensive knowledge of the private sector will be vital in helping us deliver our number one mission to grow the economy. It’s fantastic to have him join the Treasury’s top team.

Jim O’Neil said:

I am delighted to have been appointed Second Permanent Secretary to the Treasury at this important time for our country and our economy. We are living through a time of great change globally, making the need for an economy of stability, resilience, and growth all the more important. I look forward to working with the Chancellor, her ministers, and officials across the department to deliver on these missions so the Treasury can bring positive change to the lives of people right across the country.

Jim is expected to start in his new position in July and will work alongside the two other Second Permanent Secretaries in HM Treasury, Beth Russell who is based at the Darlington Economic Campus and Sam Beckett who is also Chief Economic Adviser. As well as overseeing tax and spending, Beth will continue to be responsible for devolution and regional growth including engagement with regional and local government and others in the north.

Jim was appointed through a fair and open competition and has completed all of the necessary declarations of interest.
COM60030 - CT online services: CT online services overview: CT View L and P
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)


The Corporation Tax View Account facility within CT Online Services allows companies and their agents to view their financial transactions with HM Revenue & Customs. This is a representation of the payment and liability details held in COTAX function VPPD (View Payment and Posting Details), presented in a way that is more meaningful to our customers. Details are shown for Accounting Periods (APs) ending on or after 1 October 1993.

There is also the facility to help companies ‘Find a payment’ they have made and identify to which AP it has been allocated.

The nominated company in a Group Payment Arrangement (GPA) can also view the liabilities and payments held for the GPA.

See:
- COM61000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com61000) onwards for further information on the service
- COM60031 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com60031) for a list of functions to use in particular situations
Mrs R Desai v NCG Corporation: 2301790/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R Desai v NCG Corporation: 2301790/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915b114db01ecfcf96fc8be/Mrs_R_Desai_v_NCG_Corporation_2301790-2024_Judgment_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Astor Secondary School
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 Astor Secondary School 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 Astor Secondary School 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.
Grange Cottage Residential Care Home
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 Grange Cottage Residential Care Home 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 Grange Cottage Residential Care Home 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
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Recall: Long Handle Hoe and Rake in Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Set sold by Costco (2503-0011)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Product Recall for Long Handle Hoe and Rake toy presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Long Handle Hoe and Rake in Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Set sold by Costco

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as the yellow paint on the handle of the hoe and rake contains excess concentrations of migratable lead.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the yellow paint on the handle of the long hoe was found to contain 800 ± 12mg/kg of migratable lead and the yellow paint on the handle of the long rake was found to contain 210 ± 4mg/kg of migratable lead.

Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. The unborn child and young children are the most sensitive to lead. For further information on the health effects of lead exposure, please access: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology

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

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Owners should stop using the product immediately and visit the following link to register the product and request a free replacement: https://www.recall-rtb.com/pages/register-uk

For further details, please access the Red Toolbox recall site at the following link: https://www.recall-rtb.com/

Additional information

PSD case number: 2503-0011

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
National Insurance numbers allocated to adult overseas nationals to December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Quarterly publication of National Insurance number allocations to adult overseas nationals entering the UK, data to December 2024.

This Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) quarterly report contains data on National Insurance number allocations to adult overseas nationals entering the UK.

National Insurance number is referred to as NINo in the statistics release.
Changes to the Risk Transformation Regulations
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

The government has published a consultation to support new risk transfer solutions in the insurance industry.

The Risk Transformation Regulations cover the issuance of insurance linked securities and the use of protected cell companies.

Insurance linked securities are an increasingly important risk transfer solution, allowing insurance risks to be transferred into capital markets. The consultation proposes new flexibilities to promote innovation and facilitate a wider range of transaction structures. The Government wants to understand the impact these reforms might have in growing the capacity of the UK insurance industry.

Protected cell companies are an alternative company structure that mean operators can quickly establish segregated pools of capital to undertake regulated activity on behalf of different investors. The consultation proposes broadening the use of protected cell companies to cover insurance undertakings. The Government wants to know if this will support its ambition to develop a captive insurance market in the UK.
VATF62300 - Contrivance: The way the taxable person trades: Movement
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)


Aspects to consider include:
- Does the customer take receipt of the goods?
- Have the goods been brought into the UK before?
- The timing and quality of the release documentation;
- the timing and quality of the provision of CMRs (Convention des Marchandises Routiers);
- the way the goods were transported, e.g.:
- What evidence is there to support the movement of the goods?
- Was the vehicle capable of transporting the quantity of goods sold?
- Was the time taken to get from the freight forwarders / warehouse to the final destination of the goods reasonable?
- Were the goods adequately insured whilst in transit (VATF64200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-fraud/vatf64200))?
The above list is not exhaustive.

Before the UK left the EU, there was also the potential for irrecoverable acquisition tax, as per the case of Staatssecretaris van Financiën v X; Staatssecretaris van Financiën v fiscale eenheid Facet BV/Facet Trading BV (joined cases C-536/08 and C-539/08)).

If a customer from one country asked that goods to be moved to an address in another country it might be expected to have led the taxable person to ask further questions. This situation also raises concerns over who is liable if the transaction collapses (VATF64100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-fraud/vatf64100)). Much here will depend on the terms of the contract (if one exists). Before the UK left the UK, where a taxable person moved his own goods to another EU Member State this was considered to be a deemed supply for VAT purposes. If the transaction is not completed at this stage and collapses then VAT would be due from the taxable person (unless they are registered in that EU Member State). Furthermore the taxable person would be liable for the transportation costs to bring the goods back.
Process evaluation of the Victim Notification Scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

A report detailing the findings from a process evaluation of the Victim Notification Scheme.

The Victim Notification Scheme (VNS) was piloted in three probation regions. It is a scheme for victims of stalking, harassment and coercive and controlling behaviour, where the length of sentence is less than 12 months.

A process evaluation was undertaken to explore how the new scheme operated and the perceived impact on criminal justice practitioners and victims. It also sought to identify parts of the new process that worked well and any areas where further improvements were required.
Syria financial sanctions: list of asset-freeze targets
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-25)

Syria is currently subject to UK financial sanctions.This document provides a current list of designated persons.

The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Syria are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.

Context

This sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging the government of Syria to:
- refrain from actions, policies or activities which repress the civilian population in Syria
- participate in negotiations in good faith to reach a negotiated political settlement to bring about a peaceful solution to the conflict in Syria.
The Syria regime imposes asset freezes on those identified as being responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population in Syria, or supporting or benefitting from the Syrian regime.

There are several financial restrictions including in relation to the:
- sale or purchase of certain bonds issued or guaranteed by the Syrian regime
- establishment of correspondent banking relationships with certain persons
- provision of insurance and re-insurance services to certain persons.
Exceptions and licences

Specific exceptions apply to certain activities in particular circumstances, such as:
- under licence from HM Treasury to allow humanitarian assistance activities to be carried out in Syria for the benefit of the civilian population.
More details on exceptions which may apply can be found in Part 7 of the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

For guidance for charities and NGO, please see our Charity sector guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-faqs)

UK regulations
- The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/792/made)
- The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/590/contents/made)
- The Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/951/contents/made)
- The Syria (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/129 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/129/contents/made) (applicable prior to 11:00pm, 31 December 2020)
EU regulations (applicable prior to 11:00pm, 31 December 2020)

Council Regulation (EU) No xx-xxxx-xxxx (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/36)

Find out more about UK sanctions on Syria (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-sanctions-on-syria)
Product Safety Report: Polisher Machine M14 (2507-0040)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Product Safety Report for Polisher Machine M14 presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Polisher Machine M14

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as under fault conditions, accessible metal parts can become live.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as under fault conditions, accessible metal parts can become live. If the user touches the live parts, they could receive an electric shock. The product also has counterfeit plug accreditation, and improvements are required to product marking and labelling.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2507-0040

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
TSI005150 - Application: Application process
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.

NFAU allocates the premises a unique reference number and sends a confirmation letter, this is signed by operator and returned. The chosen CSP is notified when a new authorisation becomes live. After the application process is complete, it will be a commercial decision for the applicant to choose their option of Temporary Storage Facility. The NFAU provides badge code and instructions for the badge code to be live where the site will become operational.

From January 2022, all GB frontier locations that import goods from outside GB need to have chosen a Customs Control Model, temporary storage being one of those. To become approved the site operator will need to apply to the National Frontiers Approvals Unit (NFAU) based within Border Force. If operators wish to provide temporary storage facilities, they will need to secure a separate temporary storage approval.
The Clothworkers? Company
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Clothworkers? Company recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Miss A M Sweeney v Glasgow City Council: 4109552/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A M Sweeney v Glasgow City Council: 4109552/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c98ecd112b221dce8ed2f/Miss_A_M_Sweeney_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4109552.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
International qualified teacher status (iQTS): inspection policy
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

The Department for Education’s policy for the iQTS inspection regime.

The Department for Education (DfE) has reviewed and updated the iQTS inspection framework after the completion of the inspection pilot year.

This document sets out:
- DfE’s policy for the iQTS inspection regime for 2025 to 2026
- how inspections will be carried out
- the inspection grading descriptors
- the inspectorates for 2025 to 2026: ISI (https://www.isi.net/) and Penta (https://www.pentainternational.co.uk/)
This document will be useful for iQTS providers.
3 Daisy Bank Court, Silverwell Street, Manchester, M40 1PA : MAN/00BN/MNR/2022/0184
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Northern Region Judge Rimmer and Tribunal Member Mr Kasambara sitting on 4 January 2023

Read the full decision in 3 Daisy Bank Court, Silverwell Street, Manchester, M40 1PA : MAN/00BN/MNR/2022/0184 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fcc13d49d2ffceecef30da/3_Daisy_Bank_Court__M40_1PA.pdf)
DBT: spending over £500, August 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).
Colyer Management Services 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 Colyer Management Services 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 Colyer Management Services 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
We also pledge the following:

Any additional commitments CMS Ltd could make.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Physical Health Checks for People with Severe Mental Illness Q2 2025/26
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Information on the number of people with severe mental illness who have been offered a range of physical health checks in either primary or secondary care.

This data was first published in February 2019, and is released on a quarterly basis. The data reports the number of people on the mental health register at the end of the reporting period, and of those the number that had individual physical health checks, and the number that had the complete set of physical health checks. The data is presented at Sub-ICB and regional level.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.