theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Product Safety Report: Topmate ES35 Electric Scooter (2510-0102)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Product Safety Report for Topmate ES35 Electric Scooter presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Topmate ES35 Electric Scooter

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has sufficient battery protective systems in place.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has sufficient battery protective systems in place. There is no evidence to demonstrate that it has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures, as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. There is no valid technical documentation for the product, and the machinery is not marked with required information. Improvements are also required for the product instructions. If the product is charged and left unattended overnight, a fault may occur potentially leading to the battery exploding and/or setting on fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2510-0102

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
PM meeting with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 2 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-02)

The Prime Minister met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Downing Street this morning.

The Prime Minister met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Downing Street this morning, their third meeting since July. The meeting came ahead of the Prime Minister convening international leaders in London today to discuss how partners can work with the USA to move forward to a lasting peace for a sovereign Ukraine. They agreed on the importance of the transatlantic alliance in confronting shared challenges.

They had a warm and constructive discussion, agreeing the strength of the UK-Italy relationship is as vital now as it has ever been. They reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, agreeing that the UK and Italy will stand with them for as long as it takes.

The two leaders acknowledged positive progress made since their last meeting in joint working to tackle irregular migration. They agreed secure borders are a bedrock of a secure economy. They noted the significance of recent successful joint operations to disrupt smuggling gangs and agreed there is greater opportunity to disrupt gangs upstream at source when countries work together. They will strengthen cooperation to share intelligence and data, such as through Europol. The Prime Ministers committed to continue to work closely together in these areas.

The two Prime Ministers committed to staying in close contact to take today’s discussion forward at pace.
The National Reference Test in 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

The results digest for the National Reference Test in 2025, provided by the National Foundation for Educational Research, and the annual statement.

The results digest for the National Reference Test (NRT) in 2025, provided by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), and the annual statement.

Since its introduction in 2017, NFER has been contracted by Ofqual to develop, deliver and analyse the results of the NRT in English and maths.

The NRT is administered annually and shows if student performance in English and maths at GCSE level has changed from year-to-year. This year, more than 13,000 Year 11 students from over 350 schools took part in the NRT. The 2025 NRT testing took place in the spring term, between 21 February and 10 March.
DCMS: senior officials' expenses, hospitality & meetings Q4 24/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

DCMS senior officials' business expenses, hospitality and meetings in period 1 January to 31 March 2025.

Data on senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, and meetings with external organisations and individuals held by the department Permanent Secretary, Directors General, Finance Directors, Commercial Directors and Directors who are senior responsible owners in the government’s Major Projects Portfolio. These data sets covers the period of 1 January to 31 March 2025.
Burning waste as a fuel in a small appliance: RPS 340
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Environment Agency regulatory position on burning waste particle board off-cuts (waste code 03 01 05) as a fuel in a small appliance.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit or comply with a registered U4 waste exemption for the burning of waste as a fuel in a small appliance.

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in this RPS.

The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Turn to Starboard
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Turn to Starboard is a charity based in Falmouth that uses sailing to support serving (medically downgraded) and retired armed forces personnel and their families who have been impacted by military operations.

About Turn to Starboard

Based in Falmouth, Cornwall, Turn to Starboard is a sailing charity that supports serving and retired armed forces personnel and their families who have been impacted by military operations.

They offer a variety of therapeutic sailing activities, including family sailing trips, aimed at supporting mental and physical wellbeing.

They also offer formal Royal Yachting Association qualification training for veterans seeking a new career.

They do not discriminate based on any factor, including type or length of service, age, physical ability or sailing ability.

Their focus is on reinforcing a sense of purpose, value and belonging for all who sail with them.

Get in touch with Turn to Starboard

By phone

Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm (except public holidays)

By email

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

Online

Website: Turn to Starboard (https://www.turntostarboard.co.uk/)

By post

Unit 15 Pearces MillFalmouth WharvesNorth ParadeFalmouthCornwallTR11 2TF
Mr J Boyd v Notes of Northumberland Holdings Ltd and Notes of Northumberland Trading Ltd: 2501270/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Boyd v Notes of Northumberland Holdings Ltd: 2501270/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67223b4d3758e4604742a9e7/Mr_J_Boyd__v_Notes_of_Northumberland_Holdings_Ltd_2501270-24_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Boyd v Notes of Northumberland Holdings Ltd and Notes of Northumberland Trading Ltd: 2501270/2024 - Certificate of Correction and Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a0257aa3a187e2c9dae9a/Mr_J_Boyd_v_Notes_of_Northumberland_Holdings_Limited_and_Notes_of_Northumberland_Trading_Limited_-_2501270-2024_-_Cert_of_Correction.pdf).
Serious Fraud Office prosecutor wins economic crime award
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

SFO case controller recognised at Tackling Economic Crime Awards.

Liz Collery, Case Controller at the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), has won the Outstanding Female Economic Crime Professional award at the annual Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs).

The TECAs celebrate individuals and organisations across law enforcement, private industry, academia and the public sector who demonstrate innovation, collaboration and impact in the fight against economic crime.

Liz was recognised for her role as a talented prosecutor, responsible for leading significant SFO cases, including the Amec Foster Wheeler settlement and the successful bribery case against Glencore Energy (UK) Ltd.

In 2021, she led the case against Amec Foster Wheeler, resulting in a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) valued at £103 million. This settlement addressed extensive misuse of corrupt agents within the engineering sector, sending a strong deterrent message about industry-wide misconduct.

The following year, Liz co-led the SFO’s investigation into senior-level bribery allegations at global commodity giant Glencore. This resulted in the largest penalty ever imposed after a corporate criminal conviction in the UK, highlighting the prosecutorial rigour she brings to complex economic crime.

Liz was also commended for her commitment to developing the next generation of financial crime professionals. She currently leads and mentors a team of around 25 investigators and legal professionals, instilling in them the ethical rigour and strategic thinking required for public prosecutions.

Three other SFO colleagues were also nominated for awards at the ceremony: Andrew Grieve, Sarah Goudarzi and Simon Daniel.

Nick Ephgrave QPM, Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), said:

Liz’s success in leading complex, high-profile fraud and bribery prosecutions exemplifies the determination and integrity critical to the success of the Serious Fraud Office.

Her incredible work across notable prosecutions has made a huge contribution to our mission in holding wrongdoers to account and protecting the UK’s financial systems.
Flat 13 Simpson House  2 Somerford Grove, London N16 7TX : LO/00AM/HMF/2021/0287
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Robert Latham and Steve Wheeler MCIEH CEnvH dated 07 March 2025.

Read Full Decision in Flat 13 Simpson House 2 Somerford Grove, London N16 7TX_LON-00AM-HMF-2021-0287 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cf1ba49e1670eb1afaa668/Flat_13_Simpson_House__2_Somerford_Grove__London_N16_7TX_LON-00AM-HMF-2021-0287.pdf)
Mr P Hemmings v Mishcon De Reya LLP: 2220682/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Hemmings v Mishcon De Reya LLP: 2220682/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67852bcd3a9388161c5d2334/Mr_P_Hemmings_v_Mishcon_De_Reya_LLP_-_2220682-2024_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P Hemmings v Mishcon De Reya LLP: 2220682/2024 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ff9b4eed87b8160854679a/Mr_P_Hemmings_v_Mishcon_de_Reya_-_2220682-2024_-_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Smokin' Jack's (UK) Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Smokin’ Jack’s (UK) Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- 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.
5 Pargraves Court, Brook Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8PG - LON/00AE/F77/2025/0141
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber Decision of Judge Nicol, Dated, 7th July 2025

Read Final Decision in - 5 Pargraves Court, Brook Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8PG - LON/00AE/F77/2025/0141 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686cf70ea08d3a3ca3b6789c/250708_-_5_Pargraves_Signed_Decision.pdf) Read Reasons in - 5 Pargraves Court, Brook Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8PG - LON/00AE/F77/2025/0141 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686cf70281dd8f70f5de3c53/250708_-_5_Pargraves_Summary_Reasons.pdf)
Travel to be covered for tens of thousands of Armed Forces personnel to get home for Christmas
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Up to 35,000 service personnel to receive extra travel support this Christmas to reunite with their loved ones.

Tens of thousands of Armed Forces personnel will be able to claim for a return journey to be reunited with their friends and family this festive season, underlining this government’s commitment to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve.

The Prime Minister announced this today whilst on a visit to RAF Lossiemouth to thank troops for their service and dedication as we head into the Christmas period.

Around 30,000 junior personnel in years 2-5 of their military careers – a group particularly affected by postings far from home early in their service – will benefit from a funded return journey to see their loved ones this Christmas.

A further 5,000 separated parents with non-resident children will also receive travel credit, helping them reunite with their children over Christmas.

This is targeted support where it is most needed – with personnel in their early years of service most likely to be separated from family and friends due to the demands of military life and placements.

While many in the Armed Forces already qualify for travel cost support, around 35,000 service personnel don’t currently qualify for this support, and the Government is changing that this festive season.

This comes as the Defence Secretary meets with personnel on board HMS Prince of Wales, who returned home to Portsmouth before Christmas at the weekend after their eight-month global Carrier Strike Group deployment.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:

When I came into office, I promised to renew our nation’s contract with those who serve us. That is why this government is improving homes for heroes, delivering the biggest military pay rise in a generation and enshrining the new Armed Forces Covenant in law to properly represent our forces community.

Our Armed Forces make extraordinary sacrifices, and I know how important being with family is, and that is why today we’re announcing extra travel support for service personnel to be with their loved ones this Christmas.

Defence Secretary, John Healey MP said:

Our Armed Forces make extraordinary sacrifices to keep our country safe. Helping them get home to their families for Christmas is the least we can do to support them.

In this new era of threat, the strength of our defence lies in the serving men and women of our forces. Having already awarded the biggest military pay rise in 20 years, and launched a big new strategy to renew military housing, this Government is proudly putting our Forces First.

Support with either road or rail travel will be available at Christmas or over the coming months, ensuring those on duty over the festive season can still access support when they need it.
Workspace group PLC
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 Workspace group PLC 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 Workspace group PLC 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
- 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.
DosaFil 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 DosaFil 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 DosaFil Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
Christmas and new year opening times at Companies House
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Availability of our contact centre and filing services over the 2025 to 2026 festive period.

Same day services

You must apply before 12pm on Wednesday 24 December if you’re using a same day service to:
- file a change of company name online
- incorporate a company (software only)
If you apply after 12pm, we may not process your application until Monday 29 December.

Reduction of capital (form SH19)

You must file your statement of capital when reducing capital in a company (SH19) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statement-of-capital-when-reducing-capital-in-a-company-sh19) and any supporting documents before 11am on Wednesday 24 December. You must use the upload a document to Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/efs-submission/start) service to file your documents.

If we receive your documents after 11am, we may not process your application until Monday 29 December.

Certified copies of certificates and documents

To use the express dispatch service, you must place your order before 11am on Friday 19 December to meet Royal Mail posting dates (https://www.royalmail.com/christmas/last-posting-dates).

If you order after 11am we’ll still produce your order, but we cannot guarantee when it will be dispatched.

Ordering certified documents and certificates from Companies House (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/order-certified-copies-and-certificates-from-companies-house).

Online services

Companies House online services are available throughout the Christmas and new year period.

You can use our online services to:
- file your company accounts (https://www.gov.uk/file-your-company-annual-accounts)
- file your confirmation statement (https://www.gov.uk/file-your-confirmation-statement-with-companies-house)
- make changes to your company (https://www.gov.uk/file-changes-to-a-company-with-companies-house)
- close your company (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/close-a-company)
You’ll need your company authentication code (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/company-authentication-codes-for-online-filing). Allow plenty of time if you need to request a code as we’ll send it to your company by post.

Contact centre availability

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Companies House office access and opening times (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house/about/access-and-opening).

If you need to file your accounts on paper, you should send them to us well before the deadline and consider using guaranteed next day delivery.

We cannot accept postal delays as a reason to appeal a late filing penalty.
Swiftool Precision Engineering
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 Swiftool Precision Engineering 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 Swiftool Precision Engineering 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 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.
Delyn Safety UK Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Delyn Safety UK Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Life Chances Fund evaluation: final report on the Mental Health and Employment Partnership
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-29)

The final evaluation of the Mental Health and Employment Partnership, funded through the Life Chances Fund.

This is the third and final report of a five-year evaluation of the Mental Health and Employment Partnership (MHEP).

MHEP was part-funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) under the Life Chances Fund (LCF) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/social-outcomes-partnerships). The LCF ran from 2016 to 2025 as a locally-led Social Outcomes Partnerships (SOP) fund to tackle entrenched social issues across England. The LCF contributed to SOP projects through payments by results contracts. These contracts involved social investors and were locally commissioned. DCMS is working in partnership with the Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab) to evaluate the LCF and the use of SOPs in local commissioning.

MHEP supports people experiencing poor mental health, or with learning disabilities, to enter and remain in employment. It operates five LCF-funded projects across Haringey and Barnet, Shropshire, Enfield and Tower Hamlets. This report asks two primary questions: whether the MHEP SOP made a difference to the social outcomes achieved, compared with alternative commissioning approaches, and through which mechanisms it contributed to improved services and positive social outcomes.
EU Settlement Scheme: what the EU Settlement Scheme is
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Tells HM Passport Office staff how the EU Settlement Scheme affects the British Nationality Act 1981 and passport applications.

This guidance tells His Majesty’s Passport Office staff:

what the EU Settlement Scheme is

how it affects the British Nationality Act 1981 and passport applications

how to complete an EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) check

what to do if UK Visas and Immigration incorrectly thought the customer was already a British citizen
Webinars on changes to veterinary medicines supply into Northern Ireland from 1 January 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

VMD has published webinars to help veterinary professionals, wholesalers and retailers prepare for changes to the supply of veterinary medicines into Northern Ireland.

Veterinary professionals, wholesalers, retailers and animal owners will benefit from the publication of Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) webinars that explain the changes coming into effect when the current grace period ends on 31 December 2025.

The VMD, working alongside the Department of Environment Farming and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published two webinars to highlight the imminent changes to the supply of veterinary medicine into Northern Ireland.

Webinar for Wholesalers and Retailers

The first webinar is aimed at wholesalers and retailers supplying veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland. It provides details on changes to supply and includes examples of what the changes mean for suppliers and animal owners based in Northern Ireland.

Webinar for Veterinary Surgeons

The second webinar is aimed at veterinary surgeons based in Northern Ireland. It provides details of the Veterinary Medicines Internal Market Scheme (VMIMS), the Veterinary Medicines Health Situation Scheme (VMHSS) and changes to the prescribing cascade.

Both webinars include information from DAERA‘s authorised veterinary medicines inspection branch on the re-introduction of inspections.

Notes
- The webinars can be found here: Changes to veterinary medicine supply in Northern Ireland webinar recordings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/changes-to-veterinary-medicine-supply-in-northern-ireland-webinar-recordings)
- The VMD Information Hub - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vmd-information-hub) contains links to all guidance and communications on current and future regulatory changes regarding the supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland.
- Please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have any questions.
Susanna McGibbon KC (Hon)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Susanna took up the role of Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary of the Government Legal Department on Monday 8 March 2021. Her previous roles include: Director General, Directorate B, Government Legal Department, 2018 to 2021 Director of Litigation, Government Legal Department, 2012 to 2018 Legal Director, Department of Communities and Local Government, 2009 to 2012 Legal Director, Department for Business Innovation and Skills, 2006 to 2009

Susanna took up the role of Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary of the Government Legal Department on Monday 8 March 2021.

Her previous roles include:
- Director General, Directorate B, Government Legal Department, 2018 to 2021
- Director of Litigation, Government Legal Department, 2012 to 2018
- Legal Director, Department of Communities and Local Government, 2009 to 2012
- Legal Director, Department for Business Innovation and Skills, 2006 to 2009
Pre-release access list: critical care annual statistical releases
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

List of those receiving pre-release access to UK Health Security Agency critical care annual statistical releases.

To ensure that appropriate individuals are able to respond to questions arising from information in our official statistics releases, we give them access to documents 24 hours before publication on GOV.UK. In doing this we follow the rules and principles set out in the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2998/contents/made).

For more information, see our policy on pre-release access (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukhsa-official-statistics-compliance-documents/pre-release-access-policy).

The lists on this page show the individuals who have been given pre-release access to UKHSA healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/healthcare-associated-infections-hcai-statistics).

As the lists are not updated at regular intervals but only when a change has been made, each list will likely cover a different period from the one before.
Mrs M Lipkowska v Amazon UK Services Ltd: 3307468/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Lipkowska v Amazon UK Services Ltd: 3307468/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b01761969253904d155931/Mrs_M_Lipkowska_-_v_-_Amazon_UK_Services_Ltd___3307468-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Rates and allowances for Income Tax
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-05)

Find the rates and allowances for Income Tax including the previous 3 tax years.

This publication includes all Income Tax rates, allowances and bands for the current and previous 3 tax years.

It also includes ways to find to historical and future rates, announced in previous budget or financial statements.
Flat A, 19 Woodlea Road, London, N16 0TH: LON/00AM/F77/2024/0157
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of J A NAYLOR FRICS on 25th June 2024.

Read the full decision in Flat A, 19 Woodlea Road, London, N16 0TH: LON/00AM/F77/2024/0157 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6687d5804a94d44125d9cd4a/Flat_A__19_Woodlead_Decision.pdf). Read the full reasons in Flat A, 19 Woodlea Road, London, N16 0TH: LON/00AM/F77/2024/0157 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6687d5a3899a6f92e5d9cd69/Woodlea_Road_Reasons_30_06_24.pdf).
CG69041 - Life insurance policies/deferred annuities: when are the rights conferred 'chargeable assets'
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)


The rights conferred by a life insurance policy are incorporeal property and so, by virtue of TCGA92/S21 (1) - see CG12000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg12000), assets for the purposes of Capital Gains Tax. The rights of the insured under many policies of insurance are taken outside the scope of Capital Gains Tax by TCGA92/S204 (1). But as CG69040 explains, it is not intended that the gains on disposals of life insurance policies should be exempted from Capital Gains Tax in all circumstances. So TCGA92/S204 (4) excludes life insurance policies from the general exemption of TCGA92/S204 (1).

Instead gains on life insurance polices may be exempted from Capital Gains Tax by TCGA92/S210. Subsection (1) defines the scope of TCGA92/S210 and provides that the section has effect in relation to any
- policy of insurance, or
- contract for a deferred annuity
on the life of any person.
Other animal products for human consumption – Import Information Notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-25)

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing other animal products for human consumption (such as honey or snails) to Great Britain.

You must also read:
- General information for imports of products of animal origin (POAO) for human consumption – IIN GEN/2 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-information-for-imports-of-products-of-animal-origin-poao-for-human-consumption-iin-gen2)
- Clarifying information for imports of animal products – IIN GEN/4 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clarifying-information-for-imports-of-animal-products-iin-gen4)
MOD Welsh Language Scheme 2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

When conducting public business in Wales, English and Welsh languages are treated equally.

The Ministry of Defence’s Welsh Language Scheme, approved in October 2021, sets out how the Ministry of Defence will give effect to the principle that it will always treat the English and Welsh languages equally, when providing services to the Welsh speaking public in Wales.

The Welsh Language Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence/about/welsh-language-scheme)

Annual Report 2019-2020 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-welsh-language-scheme-annual-monitoring-report-2019-2020)

Annual Report 2020-2021 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-welsh-language-scheme-annual-monitoring-report-2020-2021)

Annual Report 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-welsh-language-scheme-annual-monitoring-report-2022)

Annual Report 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-welsh-language-scheme-annual-monitoring-report-2023)

Annual Report 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-welsh-language-scheme-annual-monitoring-report-2024)

Contact us

We welcome recommendations on how we can improve our services under the MOD Welsh Language Scheme. If you have any suggestions, or are unhappy with the service being provided, you can contact us in the first instance as follows:

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

Postal Address:

MOD Welsh Language SchemeUnited Kingdom Strategic CommandRoom HG4 Hackett BuildingDefence Academy of the United KingdomShrivenham SN5 8LA
Edwards, Ruth - Assistant Government Whip - Cabinet Office
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Correspondence with Ruth Edwards, former Assistant Government Whip, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

Ms Edwards left her role as Assistant Government Whip in April 2024

10 Years Ahead

The Chair of ACOBA wrote to Ms Edwards about announcing this independent consultancy before recieving advice. Read the correspondence between Ms Edwards and ACOBA about the breach here. (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ed421198b3bac1ec299bc7/2025-03_Letter_EP_to_RE.pdf) An accessible version of the correspondence is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/edwards-ruth-assistant-government-whip-cabinet-office/correspondence-from-acoba-to-ruth-edwards-breach-of-the-rules-10-years-ahead?preview=8544680)

ACOBA wrote to the Cabinet Office (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ed445b632d0f88e8248c00/2025-03_Reporting_to_HMG_-_RE_10_Years_Ahead__2_.pdf) reporting a breach of the governemnt’s Business Appointment Rules. An accessible version of the correspondence is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/edwards-ruth-assistant-government-whip-cabinet-office/letter-from-acoba-to-the-cabinet-office-regarding-breach-of-the-rules-10-years-ahead?preview=8544688)
Ms E Oddy v Pineapple Contracts Unlimited: 2305370/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Oddy v Pineapple Contracts Unlimited: 2305370/2021 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682361ca7b63976092644adc/Mrs_E_Oddy_v_Pineapple_Contracts_Unlimited_2305370-2021_Reconsideration_Refusal_Judgment_9-May-25.pdf).
RPDT30300 - Administration of RPDT: reporting of RPDT liabilities
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)


The reporting of a company’s RPDT liability is done through its CT return and using supplementary page CT600N.

FA98/SCH18/PARA7A (as inserted by FA22/SCH8/PARA2(3)) lists the information an RP developer must include in their CT return in respect of RPDT for a given accounting period:
- its RPD profits
- its adjusted trading profits or losses
- the amount of any attributable profits or losses from joint ventures
- any allowable RPDT loss relief
- any allowable RPDT group relief
- any allowable RPDT group relief carried-forward
- the allowance allocated to it
A company is not required to return its RPD profits for the period of its CT return if it is reasonable to assume that it would have no liability to RPDT if you ignore the deduction of any RPDT losses including group relief.

For example: Company A has RPDT profits of £20 million in its accounting period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 and a brought forward RPDT loss of £3 million. £20 million is below its available RPDT allowance of £25 million so it may be reasonable to assume that it will have no liability before taking the loss into account. However, if the company's RPDT profits are £27 million there would be a liability in the absence of the loss so the information should be provided.

Whether it is reasonable to assume that there is no need to report may depend on other factors such as whether the calculation of its RPDT profits is made on a reasonable basis.

The supplementary page CT600N may be used by a group's allocating member for allocating allowance across the group. It should be used for the surrender and claim of RPDT group relief unless this is done through the “simplified arrangements” for group relief.

RPDT01100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residential-property-developer-tax-manual/rpdt01100) contains a general introduction to RPDT and a list of abbreviations used.
Enhanced UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement negotiations update
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

An update following the third round of negotiations on an Enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey.

The third round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Turkey took place in Ankara during the week commencing 17 November 2025.

The UK and Turkey have a strong economic relationship, with trade between the two totalling around £28 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q2 2025, making Turkey the UK’s 17th largest trading partner. Trade with Turkey’s growing market of 86 million people directly supported around 57,100 jobs across the UK in 2020.

Economic growth is our first mission in government and FTAs have an important role to play in achieving this. A stronger trade relationship with Turkey will contribute to jobs and prosperity in the UK.

Negotiations were productive, with positive progress being made in a number of areas including Financial Services, Professional and Business Services, Domestic Regulation and Entry and Temporary Stay.

Discussions on Goods Market Access focused on unlocking commercially meaningful opportunities for UK exporters. Progress was also made on Customs and Trade Facilitation, as well as Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.

Further exchanges advanced work on Labour, Anti-Corruption, Environment, Good Regulatory Practice, Dispute Settlement and Intellectual Property enforcement, as well as approaches on Government Procurement, State Owned Enterprises, Subsidies and Trade Remedies, which were further refined to build common understanding.

The UK will only ever sign a trade agreement which aligns with the UK’s national interests, upholding our high standards across a range of sectors, including protections for the National Health Service.

The fourth round of negotiations is expected to take place in early 2026. Ministers will update Parliament on the progress of discussions with Turkey as they continue to progress.
Rushanara Ali MP
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

Rushanara Ali was Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government from 9 July 2024 to 7 August 2025. She has been the MP for Bethnal Green and Stepney (and its predecessor Bethnal Green and Bow) since May 2010.

Rushanara Ali was Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government from 9 July 2024 to 7 August 2025. She has been the MP for Bethnal Green and Stepney (and its predecessor Bethnal Green and Bow) since May 2010.