theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
INTM600360 - Transfer of assets abroad: General conditions: Person abroad
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


The Interpretation Act 1978 indicates that ‘person’ includes a body of persons corporate or unincorporated. Therefore, a person abroad could, for example, be an individual, a body of trustees or a company. Additional comments on this are at INTM600380 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm600380).

Individual

In the case of an individual, for the purpose of these provisions, until 5 April 2025 ‘person abroad’ meant an individual who was resident or domiciled outside the UK. However, following the non-domicile reforms from 6 April 2025, an individual is only a person abroad if they are resident outside the UK.

Company

From 6 April 2012, a company is only a person abroad if it is resident outside the UK.

Before 6 April 2012, a company incorporated outside the UK, whether resident outside the UK or not, was a person abroad.

Other entities

Whether an entity established outside the UK is a ‘person’ must be discerned from the facts, having regard to the general or commercial law of the jurisdiction in which the entity is established as well as the internal constitution of the entity. How it is regarded for tax purposes in any other country is not likely to be relevant in this context.

The position of an ‘entity’ can perhaps be illustrated by an example.

In the UK, a partnership - although formed under law - is not considered to have an independent personality or status apart from its members and so is not regarded as a person. However, the members of a partnership may be persons. In jurisdictions that follow English law, a partnership formed in that jurisdiction is likely to be viewed in a similar way. But in some jurisdictions a partnership formed under the law of that country may be regarded as having legal standing or personality independent of its members, in the way that an incorporated company does and so in that instance the partnership may be a ‘person’ for these purposes.

Note

There are certain specified persons who, although they may not actually be resident outside the UK, are nevertheless regarded as a person abroad for the purposes of this legislation. These are listed at ITA07/S718 and include:
- trustees of certain settlements treated as non-UK resident under the residence of trustees’ provisions at ITA07/S475(3), and
- certain personal representatives of a deceased person who are treated as non-UK resident under the residence of personal representatives' provisions at ITA07/S834(4).
Workhorse Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Workhorse Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss M McDermott v Roseangle House Nursery Ltd: 8000550/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M McDermott v Roseangle House Nursery Ltd: 8000550/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6777ebf5c41420551050c8fb/Miss_M_McDermott_v_Roseangle_House_Nursery_Ltd_-_8000550.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
DfT: spending over £25,000, March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.

The Department for Transport (DfT) publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/804be0c6-ae01-4899-bbb9-2317dff1a4f9/spend-over-25-000-in-the-department-for-transport-and-its-arms-length-bodies).
Mr C Gavaghan v Herongrange Manpower Direct Ltd: 6002186/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Gavaghan v Herongrange Manpower Direct Ltd: 6002186/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc47d698ea2db44faddd46/Mr._C_Gavaghan_v_Herongrange_Group_Ltd_6002186.2024_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Mr D Painton v Spencer Academies Trust: 6000863/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Painton v Spencer Academies Trust: 6000863/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6914924deba5bda2026fc84c/Mr_D_Painton_v_Spencer_Academies_Trust_6000863.2024_Judgment.pdf).
Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights: agenda, 24 June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Agenda for the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights meeting taking place on 24 June 2025.

This page provides the agenda for the fifteenth Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights meeting taking place on 14 November 2024.

The agenda lists the topics and activities to be covered during the meeting.

Read more about the Committee, including joint statements and reports from previous meetings (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/specialised-committee-on-citizens-rights).
Diana Barran, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for the School System and Student Finance), the Department for Education - ACOBA Advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Advice to The Baroness Barran MBE,  former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for the School System and Student Finance) at the Department for Education, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Baroness Barran left her role at the Department for Education in July 2024

Special Advisor, Phoenix Court Group

Baroness Barran sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with the Phonenix Court Group. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842f6ac57f3515d9611f079/Advice_Letter__Diana_Barran__Special_Advisor__Phoenix_Court_Group.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in February 2025; and the appointment was taken up in March 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/diana-barran-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-minister-for-the-school-system-and-student-finance-the-department-for-education-acoba-advice/advice-letter-diana-barran-special-advisor-phoenix-court-group)
Government response to OEP review: implementation of the duty to have due regard to the Environmental Principles Policy Statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

The government's response to the Office for Environmental Protection review of the duty to have due regard to the Environmental Principles Policy Statement.

On 27 February 2025, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) published their review of implementation of the duty to have due regard to the Environmental Principles Policy Statement (https://www.theoep.org.uk/report/positive-start-implementation-epps-more-can-be-done-says-oep#:~:text=The%20OEP%20is%20also%20calling,it%20is%20being%20used%20effectively.).

The government is required to respond to the OEP review under section 29 of the Environment Act.

The OEP’s review contains 8 recommendations for how implementation of the duty could be improved. We have set out our response to address each recommendation.
Mossley Junior FC
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 Mossley Junior FC 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 Mossley Junior FC 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.
Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings (Candle holders) (Tariff notice 20)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

Check the tariff classification for Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings (Candle holders).

New explanatory notes

A new Combined Nomenclature Explanatory Note (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/daily-view/C-series/default.html?&ojDate=19062025) was published on 19/06/2025.

Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union.

(C/2025/3446)

This is not considered a change in Northern Ireland practice.

Classification (Combined Nomenclature (CN) code)

9405 50

Reason

Pursuant to Article 9(1), point (a), of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, the Explanatory notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union are amended as follows:

on page 405, in the explanatory note to CN code 9405 50 00 ‘Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings’ the existing text is replaced by the following text:

‘See also the HS Explanatory Note to heading 9405, parts (I)(5) and (I)(6).

This subheading includes lanterns of any material (excluding those materials referred to in Note 1 to Chapter 71) whether or not they have a fixture or specific fitting for holding a candle or a tea light. They usually have holes for ventilation at the top and an “opening” through which a candle can be placed.

This subheading also includes candelabra (see figure 1 and 2), candlesticks (see figure 3 and 4) and candle brackets (see figure 5), including candelabra, candlesticks and candle brackets for tea lights or for both (candles and tea lights).

Other receptacles of various shapes, made of various materials (glass, ceramics, wood, plastic etc.), such as so-called “tea light holders” or other receptacles for holding candles of all kinds (dinner candles/stick candles, pillar candles, etc.), or for holding both (a candle or a tea light) are covered by this subheading only if they include a fixture or specific fitting to hold a candle and/or tea light in a fixed position (for example, a spike on which the candle is to be placed, or a special clamp to prevent the candle from shifting or falling).

However, similar receptacles without any such a fixture or specific fitting to hold a candle, a tea light or both in a fixed position, are excluded from this subheading and are to be classified according to their constituent material (see figures 6 to 16). The fact that a candle or a tea light may be placed tightly in a recess of the receptacle is not sufficient for classification in this subheading.

For reference: Product images are contained within the new Explanatory Note link above.

Contact details

Tariff ClassificationCustoms Policy & Strategy3rd Floor14 Westfield AvenueStratfordLondonE20 1HZ

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

This Tariff Notice is published for information purposes only.
Peace operations should be equipped with the tools they need to deliver political solutions: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on UN Peace Operations.

UN peace operations have made a critical contribution towards international peace and security for more than three quarters of a century.

However, the nature of conflict is evolving, and we should continue supporting the adaptation of this vital UN tool so it can best support durable peace.

I will make three points.

Firstly, the effectiveness of UN political operations depends on their having and implementing clear and robust political strategies.

Not only do mission mandates need to have politics at their core, but missions should ensure that all elements of their work are grounded in political strategy.

This requires improved coordination across the UN system and strong cooperation with key stakeholders, including regional states and organisations, local communities and civil society.

Second, peace operations should be equipped with the tools they need to deliver political solutions.

This includes enhanced technology, such as early warning systems and improved surveillance, to foresee emerging threats.

It also includes strategic communications capabilities to counter the growing misinformation and disinformation campaigns we have regrettably seen targeting UN missions.

Thirdly President, to best support political solutions, peace operations need to be tailored and targeted to the contexts in which they operate.

This may encompass larger, multi-dimensional peacekeeping operations, but also special political missions, like UNSMIL in Libya, supporting the political process, or expert logistical support such as UNSOS in Somalia.

UN missions also need to be agile and adaptable, with robust contingency plans so that they can quickly adapt when the situation on the ground changes.

This is equally true for regionally led peace and security missions, which can have a critical role to play.

President, the Secretary-General’s review on the future of all forms of United Nations peace operations offers a crucial opportunity to ensure that all UN peace operations are mandated, designed and equipped to deliver political solutions in their host state context.

The United Kingdom stands ready to work with others to make it a success.
M Mashonganyika v Neptune Fish Bar Ltd: 6020003/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Mashonganyika v Neptune Fish Bar Ltd: 6020003/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68beb1ef223d92d088f01d77/Mitchell_Mashonganyika_v_Neptune_Fish_Bar_Ltd_6020003.2025.pdf).
Regulatory Article (RA) 1602: uncrewed air systems open A2 sub-category (fly ‘close to’ people)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

RA covering the specific regulations to assure the safe operation of open A2 sub-category UAS.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Changes to Gambling Duties
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This tax information and impact note covers changes to Gambling Duties announced at Budget 2025.

As announced at Budget 2025 and following consultation in April 2025, the government will introduce legislation in Finance Bill 2025-26 to make changes to Gambling Duties.

The government will not proceed with introducing a single tax on remote betting and gaming. Instead, to raise revenue and better reflect the modern nature and impacts of gambling, the following changes will be introduced:
- the rate of Remote Gaming Duty will be increased from 21% to 40% from 1 April 2026
- a new remote betting rate of 25% will be introduced within General Betting Duty from 1 April 2027, remote bets on UK horse-racing will be excluded from these changes and remain subject to a rate of 15% — the new rate does not include bets placed via self-service betting terminals, Pool Betting and Spread Betting
- Bingo Duty will be abolished from 1 April 2026
Crown Commercial Service SME Action Plan 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

How we will help government departments meet the government’s aspiration to level the playing field for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) action plan outlines how we will help government departments and their agencies meet the government’s aspiration to level the playing field for SMEs.
Acorn Engineering Group 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 Acorn Engineering Group 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 Acorn Engineering Group Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Letter to registered providers: Regulation fees 2025-26
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

The Regulator of Social Housing has written to all private registered providers regarding updated regulation fees.

The regulator wrote to all private registered providers on 12 February 2025 with details about regulation fees for 2025-26.

For further information about the RSH fees scheme please see Fees for social housing regulation (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-for-social-housing-regulation).
Peli Products UK 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 Peli Products UK 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 Peli Products UK Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Discounts
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.
Working for British Embassy Yangon
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Welcome to our careers section where you can find out more about working with us at the British Embassy Yangon.

General information

The British Embassy Yangon is part of a world-wide network of over 200 embassies, high commissions and consulates representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas.

There are lots of opportunities for professional development and the chance to work with talented colleagues from the UK and Myanmar.

Civil Services Competences and the selection process

Selection is based on the overall suitability of the candidate against the skills, qualifications and competences required by the position, which may be demonstrated through the application form and the interview. The specific requirements for each position can be found in the job advertisement/description.

We recommend that all applicants understand the Civil Service competences in Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5b27cf2240f0b634b469fb1a/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf) before applying for any role and in preparation for interviews.

Current work opportunities

MYR - Senior Security Manager, HEO (https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/spa-1/tmpwid-bcb7_20bb77e4-1af0-45d8-98ce-66b2d3caf0bc/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/23185-MYR-Senior-Security-Manager-HEO/en-GB)

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Yangon or one of the other UK delegations e.g. Department for Business and Trade, visit the Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

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

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

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Ebola: overview, history, origins and transmission
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

The history of Ebola virus disease, animal reservoirs, routes of transmission and an overview of diagnosis and management.

Ebola virus emerged in 1976 in almost simultaneous outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Sudan (now South Sudan). Since then outbreaks have occurred in both Central and West Africa.

See information about current Ebola outbreaks (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ebola-and-marburg-haemorrhagic-fevers-outbreaks-and-case-locations).
Frinton Golf Club
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 Frinton Golf Club 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 Frinton Golf Club 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
- 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.
John-Paul Marks CB
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

John-Paul (JP) Marks started as First Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive of HM Revenue and Customs on 6 April 2025.  Since January 2022, he had been Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government, where he was responsible for the development, implementation and communication of government policies and Principal Accountable Officer, leading the Civil Service in the Scottish Government.  He was appointed Director General, Work and Health Services at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in April 2019. Before this, he was a Director General for Operations on temporary promotion from March 2018.  Previous roles in the Civil Service include:  Operations Director and Area Director for South of England  Strategic Design and Planning Director in the Universal Credit Programme  Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions  Head of Corporate Relations and International Policy at the UK Pensions Regulator  Speechwriter to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury  Policy Adviser, Assets, Savings and Wealth, HM Treasury  His roles outside the Civil Service include Chair of the Civil Service Lifeboat Fund.

John-Paul (JP) Marks started as First Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive of HM Revenue and Customs on 6 April 2025.

Since January 2022, he had been Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government, where he was responsible for the development, implementation and communication of government policies and Principal Accountable Officer, leading the Civil Service in the Scottish Government.

He was appointed Director General, Work and Health Services at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in April 2019. Before this, he was a Director General for Operations on temporary promotion from March 2018.

Previous roles in the Civil Service include:
- Operations Director and Area Director for South of England
- Strategic Design and Planning Director in the Universal Credit Programme
- Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
- Head of Corporate Relations and International Policy at the UK Pensions Regulator
- Speechwriter to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury
- Policy Adviser, Assets, Savings and Wealth, HM Treasury
His roles outside the Civil Service include Chair of the Civil Service Lifeboat Fund.
47 Conifer Walk, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7QR:CAM/26UH/HMG/2023/0005
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region Judge K. Saward & Mr R. Thomas MRICS heard on 22 January 2024

Read the decision in full47 Conifer Walk, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7QR:CAM/26UH/HMG/2023/0005 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d9bd55fb86ba5a1f214e91/47_Conifer_Walk_Stevenage_-_Grehan_-_Final.pdf)
Servesify 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 Servesify 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 Servesify 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.
PM call with Prime Minister Wong of Singapore: 7 April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to the Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong today.

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong today.

The leaders began by discussing the tariffs announced by the US last week and the impact on the global economy. They both agreed that there can be no winners in a trade war.

The Prime Minister updated Prime Minister Wong on his calls with other international leaders over the weekend, and they both agreed that it is vital likeminded partners work together to maintain global economic stability.

Free and open trade is fundamental, and the leaders agreed to strengthen collaboration between the UK and Singapore through bilateral agreements including the UK-Singapore Strategic Partnership, with ASEAN and through trading blocs such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.

On the wider bilateral relationship, the leaders committed to further collaboration on areas including technology, security and defence in the 60th year of bilateral relations.

They discussed the upcoming deployment of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group to Singapore, and the Prime Minister underlined his commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
L Cheung v Ultramist T/a Ultrasafe: 6018965/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Cheung v Ultramist T/a Ultrasafe: 6018965/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686f870b81dd8f70f5de3d8e/L_Cheung_v_Ultramist_T.A_Ultrasafe_-_6018965.2025.pdf).

Read the full decision in L Cheung v Ultramist T/a Ultrasafe: 6018965/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b97972d723ba6f74dba9dc/L_Cheung_v_UltramistT.a_Ultrasafe_-Final_6018965.2025.pdf).
Cyfamod y Gymdeithas Sifil: Labordy Canlyniadau Llywodraeth (GO Lab)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Labordy Canlyniadau Llywodraeth, Rhannu Data, a Gweithio mewn Partneriaeth (SoF).

Mae Labordy Canlyniadau Llywodraeth (GO Lab) yn ganolfan ymchwil a pholisi yn Ysgol Lywodraeth Blavatnik, Prifysgol Rhydychen, a sefydlwyd trwy bartneriaeth â Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig. Cenhadaeth y GO Lab yw galluogi’r llywodraeth i bartneru’n fwy effeithiol â’r sectorau preifat a chymdeithasol i wella bywydau pobl. Mae’r GO Lab yn cynnig canolfan gydweithredol i wella proses ddysgu’r llywodraeth yn sgil comisiynu sydd wedi’i seilio ar ganlyniadau trwy ymchwil o’r radd flaenaf, curadu a rhannu data, ac ymgysylltu’n ymatebol â pholisïau.

Trwy fentrau fel INDIGO (y Rhwydwaith Rhyngwladol ar gyfer Data ar Effaith a Chanlyniadau Llywodraethau), mae gwaith y GO Lab yn dangos sut y gall penderfyniadau dan arweiniad data ategu perthnasoedd gweithio effeithiol ar draws sectorau. Mae INDIGO yn gydweithrediad data byd-eang sy’n rhannu data yn agored ac yn dryloyw am bartneriaethau sy’n canolbwyntio ar ganlyniadau. Mae menter INDIGO yn cynnwys cynnal cymuned o ymarferwyr, system ar gyfer rhannu data a setiau data agored sydd wedi’u cynllunio i wasanaethu fel nwyddau cyhoeddus, megis set ddata gynhwysfawr ar bartneriaethau canlyniadau cymdeithasol, a chanlyniadau a gyflawnir gan brosiectau’r Gronfa Cyfleoedd Bywyd.

Y gwersi allweddol

Mae rhannu data agored rhwng cyrff y gymdeithas sifil a chyrff cyhoeddus yn creu cronfa dystiolaeth gyffredin ac yn gwella cyd-ddealltwriaeth, gan rymuso’r gymdeithas sifil a rhanddeiliaid eraill yr un pryd i ddeall ac ymgysylltu â mentrau’r llywodraeth yn well.
Chikungunya vaccine (IXCHIQ) temporarily paused in people aged 65 and over as precautionary measure
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

This is a precautionary measure while the MHRA conducts the safety review.

Following global reports of serious adverse events in older people, the government’s independent expert advisory body, the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM), has temporarily restricted use of a chikungunya vaccine called IXCHIQ in people aged 65 and over until a further safety review has been concluded.

This is a precautionary measure while the MHRA conducts the safety review.

The MHRA is working with the manufacturer of the IXCHIQ vaccine, Valneva. This vaccine was approved by the MHRA in February 2025. There will be no impact on operational issues as this vaccine is not yet available in the UK and therefore there is no immediate safety concern.

The decision to restrict the licence until further review is based on global data which has highlighted 23 cases of serious adverse reactions, including two cases reporting a fatal outcome, in people aged from 62 to 89 years of age who received the vaccine. There are no changes in the recommendations for vaccination with IXCHIQ for people of 18 to 64 years of age.

The vaccine is currently contraindicated in individuals with immunodeficiency or immunosuppression as a result of disease or medical therapy.

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is found in the subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and the Pacific Region, and is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus). It cannot be passed from human to human. A recent outbreak in La Reunion, an overseas department and region of France, saw over 47,500 people contract the virus, with 12 fatalities.

The majority of people infected with chikungunya develop a sudden fever and severe pain in multiple joints (arthralgia). Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. These symptoms typically resolve within 7 to 10 days, and most patients make a full recovery. However, in some cases joint pain and arthritis may persist for several months or even years. Occasional cases of eye, neurological and heart complications have been reported, as well as gastrointestinal complaints. A small number of people may develop severe acute disease, which can lead to multiorgan failure and death.

Notes to editors
- The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) advises ministers on the safety, efficacy and quality of medicinal products. The CHM is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.
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Preston guidance: March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Preston factors (earnings and interest factors) are provided for employers.

Following the European Court of Justice and House of Lords’ rulings in 2000/2001 in favour of part-timers gaining retrospective access to occupational pension schemes, provided they meet the necessary legal requirements, the Preston factors (earnings and interest factors) are provided for employers.

The factors are used to provide those entitled to reinstatement an opportunity to gain pension service at an actuarially fair cost, which as far as possible makes these individuals no better and no worse off than if they had paid contributions to the scheme when they were originally employed.
33c Sherriff Road, London NW6 2AS: LON/00AG/LSC/2024/0192
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr C Norman FRICS Valuer Chairman and Ms S Phillips MRICS on 9 February 2025.

Read the full decision in 33c Sherriff Road, London NW6 2AS: LON/00AG/LSC/2024/0192 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab032aacab8c9492a4624c/33c_Sherrif_Road_decision_09.02.2025_final.pdf).
DWP spending over £25,000, July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DWP spending over £25,000 (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/financial-transactions-data-dwp)