theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Global Clean Power Alliance: supply chains mission vision
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-15)

The vision statement from governments and organisations participating in work on the Global Clean Power Alliance supply chains mission.

The Prime Minister launched the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA) and this first mission, focused on finance, at the at the G20 Summit in November 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-launches-clean-power-alliance-as-uk-leads-the-global-energy-transition) alongside Brazil. He announced a second mission focused on supply chains at the IEA Future of Energy Security Summit in April 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-remarks-at-the-iea-future-of-energy-security-summit-24-april-2025).

The establishment of the supply chains mission is underpinned by a supporting vision statement, outlining its ambition to address the urgent need for resilient clean power supply chains to meet the demands of the energy transition.

The statement has been endorsed by:
- Australia
- Canada
- Kenya
- the Netherlands
- Zambia
The European Commission, COP30 Presidency, the International Energy Agency, the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance, and Chatham House also support the statement.
Proposed decision report: SMS investigation into Google's general search and search advertising services
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Proposed decision report: SMS investigation into Google’s general search and search advertising services.

The CMA has published its proposed decision report as part of its strategic market status (SMS) investigation into Google’s provision of general search services, under Part 1 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
Animal and Plant Health Agency annual report and accounts, 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Animal and Plant Health Agency annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2023 to March 2024.

The report includes a financial review and statements for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for the financial year 2023 to 2024.

It also includes an overview of the agency’s performance and achievements.

The print version of the annual report and accounts is the version officially signed by APHA’s Accounting Officer and the National Audit Office, and the version laid in Parliament.
RRC Crane Hire 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 RRC Crane Hire 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 RRC Crane Hire 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
We also pledge the following:

Any additional commitments the company wishes to make.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
ACS Systems 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 ACS Systems 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 ACS Systems 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
- 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.
MTT54320 - Administration: Payments and interest: Excessive amount repaid by HMRC
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


If an amount of MTT has been repaid, and the amount repaid exceeds the amount that HMRC were liable to repay at that time, HMRC may recover any excess amount that should not have been repaid.

HMRC will assess the amount that should not have been repaid and notify the amount to the person to whom the repayment was made.

If the total amount assessed is determined to be less than the amount that should have been assessed, HMRC can make a supplementary assessment of the tax due within the time window. HMRC will make a separate notification of this amount to the person to whom the repayment was made. That person will then be liable to MTT for that amount.

HMRC may reduce or withdraw the assessment if appropriate. The person’s liability would then be reduced accordingly.

This is set out in paragraph 54, Schedule 14 to Finance (No.2) Act 2023.

The time window

The assessment must be made within 4 years of the end of the accounting period in which HMRC become aware of evidence of facts sufficient to support the assessment.
NIO: GPC Spending over £500 data collection
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

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

Northern Ireland Office (NIO) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/northern-ireland-office-nio-gpc-spending-over-f500-january-2021).

*ePCS: electronic purchasing card solution

*GPCs: government procurement cards

*GPC: government procurement card
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (August 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Monthly air quality monitoring reports for HS2, taken within local authorities along the Phase One (London to West Midlands) route.

The reports contain monitoring data and interpretative results, including a summary of the construction activities occurring. This covers any complaints received, data recorded over the monitoring period, and periods which exceeded agreed trigger levels and the results of any investigations. Where High Speed Two (HS2) works have been identified as the source, the reports include actions taken to resolve the issue and to prevent a recurrence.

HS2 Ltd and its contractors are required to undertake air quality and dust monitoring, and produce monthly reports, to comply with the Code of Construction Practice (CoCP). The reports are specific to each local authority area along the Phase One route.

The CoCP forms part of the Environmental Minimum Requirements (EMRs). The EMRs set out high-level environmental and sustainability commitments to be carried out during the planning and implementation of works along the Phase One route.
Multiplication tables check
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Information and guidance about the multiplication tables check.

Following the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report) and the associated government response (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report-government-response), future assessment arrangements are under review in line with the relevant recommendations. Assessment arrangements for the academic year 2025 to 2026 will remain unchanged.

Overview of the multiplication tables check

The multiplication tables check (MTC) is statutory for all year 4 pupils registered at state-funded maintained schools, special schools or academies, including free schools, in England.

The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether pupils can recall their times tables fluently up to 12, through a set of 25 timed questions. This skill is essential for future success in mathematics, and the check will help schools identify pupils who have not yet mastered this and provide additional support.

In 2026, schools must administer the MTC in the 2-week period between Monday 1 June and Friday 12 June. Schools can use the following week, from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June, to administer it to any pupils who were absent during the first 2 weeks or in case of any check administration delays due to technical difficulties.

Schools must provide a reason for any pupils who do not participate in the check, and submit a headteacher’s declaration form, within the MTC service.

Schools can access their pupils’ results on the MTC service from Monday 22 June. In November, the Department for Education also publishes a statistical release covering national MTC attainment (https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/multiplication-tables-check-attainment).

You will find more information and guidance for administering the MTC on this collection page.

MTC service and pupil application

Schools can access the MTC service, to prepare for the 2026 check, using DfE Sign-in (https://services.signin.education.gov.uk/) from Monday 27 April.

Schools must generate a school password and individual pupil PINs within the MTC service before pupils are able to sign in to access the check using the pupil application:
- MTC service (https://admin.multiplication-tables-check.service.gov.uk/)
- Pupil application (https://pupil.multiplication-tables-check.service.gov.uk/)
Contact us

If you have a question about the MTC and you can’t find the answer in the guidance below, you can:
- visit our MTC help centre (https://help.multiplicationtablescheckservice.education.gov.uk/hc/en-gb)
- use our virtual assistant (https://askonline.education.gov.uk/chatbot/davina?regional=true)
- contact us (https://help.multiplicationtablescheckservice.education.gov.uk/hc/en-gb/requests/new?ticket_form_id=) directly
If you are still unable to get the information you need, you can contact the national curriculum assessments helpline on xx-xxxx-xxxx, selecting the option for MTC.
National Association of Ladies Circles Great Britain & Ireland
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 National Association of Ladies Circles Great Britain & Ireland 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 National Association of Ladies Circles Great Britain & Ireland 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 Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
VA Web Design & SEO
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 VA Web Design & SEO 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 VA Web Design & SEO 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 statement ahead of President Trump’s Inauguration: 19 January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-19)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement ahead of President Trump’s Inauguration.

On behalf of His Majesty’s Government and the United Kingdom, I would like to send my warmest congratulations to President Donald Trump on his inauguration as the forty-seventh President of the United States.

For centuries, the relationship between our two nations has been one of collaboration, cooperation and enduring partnership. It is a uniquely close bond. Together, we have defended the world from tyranny and worked towards our mutual security and prosperity.

With President Trump’s longstanding affection and historical ties to the United Kingdom, I know that depth of friendship will continue. The United Kingdom and United States will work together to ensure the success of both our countries and deliver for people on both sides of the Atlantic.

Since our first meeting in September, the President and I have spoken about the need to deepen and invest in the transatlantic relationship. We will continue to build upon the unshakeable foundations of our historic alliance as we tackle together the global challenges we face and take our partnership to the next level focused on shared opportunities ahead for growth.

I look forward to our next meeting as we continue our shared mission to ensure the peace, prosperity and security of our two great nations. The special relationship between the United Kingdom and United States will continue to flourish for years to come.
Mr C Apuhin v Eastleigh Care Homes HR Ltd: 1405194/2023 and 1405195/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Apuhin v Eastleigh Care Homes HR Ltd: 1405194/2023 and 1405195/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6632361c69098ded31fca7bd/Mr_C._Apuhin_V_Eastleigh_Care_Homes_HR_Limited_-_1405194.2023__1405195.2023_-_PH_Judgment.pdf).
124 Yarwell Court, Highfield Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6JT :CAM/34UH/F77/2024/0600
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern region Tribunal Member Peter Roberts FRICS on 6 January 2024

Read the decision in full124 Yarwell Court, Highfield Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6JT:CAM/34UH/F77/2024/0600 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68874fc8be2291b14d11af8d/124_Yarwell_Court_Kettering_NN15_6JT_Fair_Rent_Reasons__003_.pdf) Read the decision in full124 Yarwell Court, Highfield Crescent, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6JT: CAM/34UH/F77/2024/0600 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688750561e72aed40611af7c/124_Yarwell_Court_Kettering_NN15_6JT_Fair_rent_calculation__002_.pdf)
Mrs S Brinton v Country Cousins Homecare Agencies Ltd: 2303774/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Brinton v Country Cousins Homecare Agencies Ltd: 2303774/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682703b58999f671f3c24375/Mrs_S_Brinton_v_Country_Cousins_Homecare_Agencies_Ltd_2303774-2023.pdf).
Christina Scott CMG
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Christina Scott is Director General Network at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The Director General Network leads and manages our global network, ensuring the FCDO acts as the integrator of HMG’s priorities and capabilities abroad, whilst responsible for relationships with key international governments and foreign stakeholders. Christina was Minister and Deputy High Commissioner to India at the British High Commission in New Delhi from October 2022 to October 2025. Christina was Deputy Ambassador to China (September 2018 to July 2022). Prior to that, she served as Her Majesty’s Governor of Anguilla, British West Indies (2013 to 2017). A public servant for 25 years, some of her earlier roles include Director of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat in the Cabinet Office (2009 to 2013), Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street (2006 to 2009), and Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Transport (2005 to 2006). Christina has worked in various UK government and European Commission roles, including at HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office.

Christina Scott is Director General Network at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

The Director General Network leads and manages our global network, ensuring the FCDO acts as the integrator of HMG’s priorities and capabilities abroad, whilst responsible for relationships with key international governments and foreign stakeholders.

Christina was Minister and Deputy High Commissioner to India at the British High Commission in New Delhi from October 2022 to October 2025.

Christina was Deputy Ambassador to China (September 2018 to July 2022). Prior to that, she served as Her Majesty’s Governor of Anguilla, British West Indies (2013 to 2017).

A public servant for 25 years, some of her earlier roles include Director of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat in the Cabinet Office (2009 to 2013), Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street (2006 to 2009), and Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Transport (2005 to 2006).

Christina has worked in various UK government and European Commission roles, including at HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office.
Mrs E Fitzpatrick v The Exchange Bar (EK) Ltd: 8002193/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E Fitzpatrick v The Exchange Bar (EK) Ltd: 8002193/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6839c57a28c5943237ae65cb/Mrs_E_Fitzpatrick_v_The_Exchange_Bar__EK__Limited_-_8002193.2024_-_Judgment_-_09.04.2025.pdf).
49A High Street, West Wickham Kent BR4 0LR - LON/00AF/F77/2024/0667
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber Decision of Duncan Jagger MRICS, Dated 15 January 2025

Read Reasons in - 49A High Street, West Wickham Kent BR4 0LR - LON/00AF/F77/2024/0667 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6788ede62080f65f988bd2b4/49A_High_Street_Reasons.pdf) Read Final Decision in - 49A High Street, West Wickham Kent BR4 0LR - LON/00AF/F77/2024/0667 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6788edf2d0561c11b91d04b8/49A_High_Street_Final_Decision.pdf)
Product Recall: Dideep X3000 Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus sold via Wish (SCUBA) (2511-0197)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Product Recall for Dideep X3000 Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) presenting a serious risk of drowning.

Summary

Product: Dideep X3000 Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) sold via Wish

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it failed depth testing and does not meet the requirements of BS EN 250:2014.

Corrective action: OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it failed depth testing and does not meet the requirements of BS EN 250:2014. The maximum depth reached by the apparatus without exceeding the requirements was 5 metres, not the 50m required. If the product is used in depths beyond 5 metres, it may stop operating. Improvements are also required to labelling and marking. The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment.

Corrective action

OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. Consumers who own the product are advised to stop using it immediately and contact the distributor for redress.

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

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0197

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
DSIT Public Engagement Survey
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-07)

This page provides an overview of the DSIT Public Engagement Survey and links to all relevant documents

The DSIT Public Engagement Survey

The DSIT Public Engagement Survey is a continuous push to web survey of UK adults aged 16 and over. Paper questionnaires are offered as an alternative for those that wish to respond via an offline means. Verian is carrying out the survey on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Fieldwork will begin in November 2025 and will be a main evidence source for DSIT and its sectors by providing statistically representative national estimates of adult engagement with DSIT’s sectors. The survey’s main objectives are to:

Provide a high-quality evidence source that can be used to understand how people are engaging with, or experiencing, science and technology in their day-to-day lives.

Provide reliable data by demographics, such as population sub-groups or regions of the UK, to meet user needs, providing evidence that enables us to monitor whether science and technology is experienced differentially within the population.

Underpin further research on what is driving engagement and the value and benefits of engagement with science and technology.

The development of this survey has been informed by feedback received by users in a user engagement exercise (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/dsit-central-statistics-user-engagement-exercise) that took place in December 2024 to January 2025.

Official statistics on digital inclusion and skills, and broadband and mobile data usage were previously published by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) until 2024/25 as part of the Participation Survey. (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/participation-survey-statistical-releases)

What the survey covers

The survey collects data on:

Digital inclusion and digital skills

Broadband and mobile data usage

Use of government digital services

Attitudes towards science, technology and data

Adoption and attitudes relating to Artificial Intelligence

The survey also includes a series of demographic questions (for example, age and education).

Published data

Data from the survey will be available in the following forms:

An annual official statistics release will provide a detailed summary of the data (including data tables). The first statistical release is expected to be published in Summer 2026.

Annual cleansed datasets will be archived on the UK Data Archive.

Information for survey participants

Participants in the survey are randomly selected from addresses from the Post Office’s list of addresses in the UK. This ensures results reflect the experiences and views of the whole population. You can find more information for survey participants on the DSIT Public Engagement Survey: Information for participants page. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dsit-public-engagement-survey-information-for-participants)

Feedback

Please contact us with any questions or feedback by email at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Environment Agency annual reports and accounts
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

These reports and accounts summarise the performance of the Environment Agency by financial year (April to March).

Each report explains the work done by the Environment Agency. They include:
- expenditure and cash flow
- operations and projects
- progress towards the Environment Agency’s corporate objectives
- sustainability performance
For previous Environment Agency annual reports and accounts before 2020, please go to the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230911175815/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/environment-agency-annual-reports-and-accounts).
Steve Quartermain CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Steve began his career as a trainee planner having studied geography at Durham. He took a post graduate qualification and became an RTPI member in 1982. His early career was mostly in Development management in Epping Forest and Dartford. Steve moved to Yorkshire to be Head of Development Control and then in 1988, he was made Head of Planning. In 1996, Steve was appointed as a Director of Planning and Environmental services which included all front line services except for housing benefits. During 2004/05, Steve was president of the Planning Officers Society. Steve was Chief Planner at MHCLG from 2008 to August 2020, in which role he did significant work to promote and champion the role of planning in the civil service.

Steve began his career as a trainee planner having studied geography at Durham. He took a post graduate qualification and became an RTPI member in 1982. His early career was mostly in Development management in Epping Forest and Dartford. Steve moved to Yorkshire to be Head of Development Control and then in 1988, he was made Head of Planning. In 1996, Steve was appointed as a Director of Planning and Environmental services which included all front line services except for housing benefits. During 2004/05, Steve was president of the Planning Officers Society.

Steve was Chief Planner at MHCLG from 2008 to August 2020, in which role he did significant work to promote and champion the role of planning in the civil service.
Stonbury 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 Stonbury 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 Stonbury 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 Reservists
We also pledge the following:

Providing employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community Undertaking communications and engagement activities

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.
Changes to GOV.UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Find out why you may see some differences while using GOV.UK, and how to know you're in the right place.

Overview

You may see some differences while using GOV.UK. Its look and feel are being updated to make sure GOV.UK works well for everyone, as it expands into new channels such as the GOV.UK App and the GOV.UK Wallet.

You can expect to see the old and new branding for a while as changes are made to the website and other GOV.UK products. This is normal and you should continue using GOV.UK as usual.

How to know you’re in the right place

On the website, you will see either the previous logo and wordmark:

The previous GOV.UK logo and wordmark - the Tudor Crown with GOV.UK written next to it with a dot between GOV and UK on a black background.

Or the new version:

The new GOV.UK logo and wordmark - the Tudor Crown with GOV.UK written next to it, with a light blue coloured dot up in the middle between GOV and UK on a blue background.

You will also see this updated wordmark in other channels, alongside new elements including:
- greater use of colour, including the blue colour already featured on the GOV.UK homepage
- the introduction of animation into the GOV.UK identity, primarily in the GOV.UK App and on GOV.UK’s social media accounts
As new GOV.UK products and services are made available, they will use the updated visual identity.
Open general export licence (military goods, software and technology: government or NATO end-use)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

Licence for the export of military goods to a government or a NATO organisation in any of the destinations or countries listed in the OGEL.

This open general export licence (OGEL) allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of military goods, software or technology, to a government or a NATO organisation in any of the destinations or countries listed in the licence.

You will need to download the military goods, software and technology undertaking template (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/military-goods-ogel-undertaking-template) to use this OGEL.

If you do not meet the conditions of this licence, you may be able to use the OGEL (military goods, software and technology) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-military-goods--7). This allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of a wide range of military equipment to any person or entity in the listed destinations.

Reporting requirements

This OGEL is subject to reporting requirements under the open licence returns (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-licence-returns) transparency initiative.

Classified goods

If the goods are classified, you are likely to require Form 680 clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-form-680-procedure-guidance) if you are planning to use this OGEL.

Revoked licences

The most recent revoked licence is available in the documents section.

You can find older revoked versions of the OGEL (military goods, software and technology: government or NATO end use) on the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/*/https:/www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-general-export-licence-military-goods-government-or-nato-end-use--6).
ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessments including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals: June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Outcomes of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Work Capability Assessments, including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals information.

This is a summary of the latest Accredited Official Statistics on the outcomes of completed Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Work Capability Assessments (WCA). The publication covers information on both initial and repeat ESA assessments in Great Britain.

This release includes:
- Outcomes of initial and repeat WCAs to end of December 2024
- Outcomes of completed Incapacity Benefit (IB) reassessments up to December 2024
- Completed initial WCA appeal outcomes for ESA claims with a start date to March 2024
- End to end initial ESA claim clearance times to end of December 2024
- number of MR registrations
- number of MR decisions
- MR outcomes by type of decision
- Median MR clearance time
Universal Credit (UC) was rolled out to every jobcentre across Great Britain by December 2018 and has now replaced income-related ESA for most new claimants. This has greatly changed the volume and composition of new claims to ESA.

Note: Information based on Date of Decision is reported up to 6 months prior to the publication, or 9 months where it is based on the date of claim. This allows time for most customer journeys to be completed, and the information presented to accurately reflect this journey.

More information

Read background information on these statistics in ESA: outcomes of Work Capability Assessment policies and statements (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esa-outcomes-of-work-capability-assessment-policies-and-statements).

Find more about DWP statistics and contact details on the Statistics at DWP page (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/statistics).

Find details of future DWP statistics releases in the statistics release calendar (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements?utf8=%E2%9C%93&organisations%5B%5D=department-for-work-pensions).
We must seize this opportunity to destroy Assad’s chemical weapons programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria

The last time this Council met to discuss chemical weapons in Syria, Bashar al-Assad was still in power.

Two days later, he fled and his brutal regime was overthrown.

The fall of Assad marks a new chapter for Syria and presents a golden opportunity to destroy his remaining chemical weapons programme, verified by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

However, the situation in Syria is fragile and we must make sure we seize this window of opportunity to remove the threat posed by these weapons once and for all.

The UK is concerned about recent clashes in Syria, which must not be allowed to escalate into wider violence. We urge all parties to refrain from further violence and exercise restraint at this critical time.

The OPCW Director-General’s visit to Damascus on 8 February was an important step forward.

And we are greatly encouraged by the commitments already made by the Syrian interim authorities to fully cooperate with the OPCW and to secure chemical weapons sites.

The attendance of Syria’s interim Foreign Minister, at the OPCW’s Executive Council this week was a very significant moment.

We welcome his renewed commitments on chemical weapons, including to “put an end to this painful legacy and ensure Syria becomes a nation aligned with international norms.”

The next step is to support Syria to meet its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention, including to declare and destroy remaining chemical weapons stockpiles working with the OPCW.

The OPCW Director-General set out the scale of the challenge ahead to the OPCW’s Executive Council this week.

And this Council has an important role to play in supporting the OPCW’s work.

First, we underscore the importance of implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention alongside the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 2118.

Second, the international community must provide the financial and technical assistance to the OPCW that it needs.

The UK has committed more than $1m to the OPCW Syria Missions since the fall of Assad to support their immediate work.

Finally, as Syria’s interim authorities seek to bring stability to the country and address security threats, it is vital that Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are respected.

This is why we urge Israel to de-escalate their actions in Syria.

Such military action risks destabilising an already fragile security situation.

We call on all parties to provide the safe conditions for the OPCW to conduct its work.

Madam President, with political will from the new authorities in Syria and this Council, there is an opportunity to deal with this issue once and for all, and to finally achieve the total elimination of chemical weapons in Syria.

We must take that opportunity.
Mr C Omereonye v Ventry Construction Ltd: 6006123/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Omereonye v Ventry Construction Ltd: 6006123/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677ff0b522a085c5ff5c0544/Mr_Christian_Omereonyne_v_Ventry_Construction_Limited_-_6006123.-2024_-Judgement.pdf).
Mr Y C R Lo v Stephen Smith (In Liquidation): 3310291/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Y C R Lo v Stephen Smith (In Liquidation): 3310291/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68078812148a9969d2394e51/Mr_Y_C_R_Lo_v__Stephen_Smith__In_Liquidation__3310291_2023_Judgment.pdf).
Pre-release access list: monthly seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in children of school age
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

List of those receiving pre-release access to the monthly seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in children of school age.

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 Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in children of school age: monthly data, 2024 to 2025 release (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/seasonal-influenza-vaccine-uptake-in-children-of-school-age-monthly-data-2024-to-2025).

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.