theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Digital Sector Economic Estimates: Gross Value Added (GVA)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

This series brings together the most up to date Digital Sector Gross Value Added (GVA) datasets.

About

This page contains estimates of Digital Sector GVA, providing a measure of the contribution made by the Digital Sector and its subsectors to the UK economy.

Included estimates:

DSIT currently plan to release three separate series providing estimates of:
- annual GVA, based on data from ONS including balanced GVA estimates from the National Accounts. This is our most robust method of estimating GVA and has been badged as accredited official statistics.
- monthly GVA (and the associated annual estimates based on monthly GVA), based on data from ONS including monthly GDP indexes. This indicator of GVA is less robust than our annual series, but more timely and is badged as official statistics.
- regional GVA, based on data from ONS and the Digital Sector annual GVA publication. This release provides annual estimates of GVA by the UK regions and devolved administrations
For information on how these estimates are produced please see the relevant technical report included as part of each release.

In releases before April 2024, figures for the Digital Sector (and its subsectors, including Telecommunications) were produced by DCMS as part of their DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates series (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dcms-sectors-economic-estimates).

DSIT have recently concluded a consultation on the planned future of the Digital Sector Economic Estimates series - the DSIT response to this consultation can be accessed using this link (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/dsit-digital-sector-economic-estimates-consultation).
Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

All Planning Inspectorate spending over £250 during April 2025

The Planning Inspectorate has determined that the publication of spend data that does or is likely to identify those individuals’ supplying planning appeal decisions services, regardless of the way they supply the services, would pose a credible threat to their personal security. We used the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) as our frame of reference to make this judgement. More specifically that the publication of these spend data is “exempt under FOI to protect the identities of companies and individuals providing services to HM Government”, in particular “where disclosure of either paying department or recipient would pose a personal security threat”. The very real likelihood of a personal security threat is sufficient grounds for redacting spend data that we would ordinarily publish.
Ms CV Ejibe v Lotus Care Home Ltd: 1801980/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms CV Ejibe v Lotus Care Home Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6929a56dce50d215cae961fe/1801980_Chioma_Vivian_Ejibe_v_Lotus_Home_Care_Limited.pdf).
Class 2 Medicines Recall: BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, EL(25)A/22
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed the MHRA that some units exhibit an open seal on the packaging of the applicator. This defect could increase the risk of the applicator device being contaminated with pathogens, which could lead to increased infection rates for the patients.

DMRC reference number

DMRC-35522050

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Becton Dickinson UK Ltd

Medicine Details

BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator

PL05920/0002

Active ingredient: chlorhexidine gluconate 2%w/v and isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v

SNOMED code: 40818011000001105

GTIN: 20885403491761

Affected Lot Batch Numbers

Background

Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed the MHRA that some units exhibit an open seal on the packaging of the applicator. This defect could increase the risk of the applicator device being contaminated with pathogens, which could lead to increased infection rates for the patients.

The number of impacted units in each batch is unknown, therefore the batches included in the table above are being recalled as a precautionary measure. This recall does not impact other batches of BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator that remain available for clinical use.

Advice for Healthcare Professionals:

Stop supplying the affected batches. Quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.

Advice for Patients:

No further action is required by patients as this product is used by healthcare professionals only and they will have taken the action to remove this product from use.

The recall is a precautionary measure to mitigate any additional risk of infection.

Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about their medication should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme (https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/).

Additional information:

For all medical information enquiries and information on this product, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx), or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx.

For stock control enquiries please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx), or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Recipients of this Medicines Notification should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this notice. NHS regional teams are asked to forward this to community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information.

Yours faithfully

Defective Medicines Report Centre10 South ColonnadeCanary WharfLondonE14 4PU

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Download document

Class 2 Medicines Recall: BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, EL(25)A/22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682760b796a230471ac7e74b/CLASS_2_BD_ChloraPrep_EL25A22.pdf)
Mr H Wardega v Apex Cycles Ltd, M Cameron: 2300103/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr H Wardega v Apex Cycles Ltd, M Cameron: 2300103/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878c107a52cca025ef5bdae/Mr_H_Wardega_v_Apex_Cycles_Ltd__Michael_Cameron_2300103-2025_Judgment_01-07-25.pdf).
Ealing Trailfinders Professional Rugby Management 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 Ealing Trailfinders Professional Rugby Management 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 Ealing Trailfinders Professional Rugby Management 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.
Planning Reform Working Paper: Streamlining Infrastructure Planning
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

This paper invites views on how the government could reform the process for consenting Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP).

The government is committed to getting Britain building again. This paper forms part of a series of working papers on different aspects of planning reform, designed to inform further policy development in collaboration with the wider sector.

This paper proposes a number of measures that could be taken to streamline the consenting process for national infrastructure and to enable faster decision-making, whilst ensuring the process is fair and certain.

Contact

For any enquiries about this working paper, please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

How to respond

Please note that this is not a formal consultation and is instead intended to inform discussions with the sector, to determine whether and how to take these proposals forward. Alongside these discussions, we welcome responses to the series of questions that are posed at the end of the paper. Please note that we have set a deadline for responses to be submitted to this working paper by 11:45pm on Wednesday 26 February.

Citizen Space is the department’s preferred route for receiving responses. We strongly encourage responses to be made via Citizen Space, particularly from organisations with access to online facilities such as local planning authorities, representative bodies and businesses.

Using Citizen Space greatly assists our analysis of responses, enabling more efficient and effective consideration of the issues raised.

Submit a response online (https://consult.communities.gov.uk/planning/streamlining-infrastructure-planning/).

If you cannot respond via Citizen Space, you may send your response by email to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Written responses should be sent to:

Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) Reform teamPlanning Infrastructure DivisionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentFloor 3Fry Building2 Marsham StreetLondonSW1P 4DF

When you respond, it would be very useful if you can confirm whether you are replying as an individual or submitting an official response on behalf of an organisation and include:
- your name
- the name of your organisation (if applicable)
Please make it clear which question each comment relates to and ensure that the text of your response is in a format that allows copying of individual sentences or paragraphs, to help us when considering your view on particular issues.
Ms L M Kennedy v Plant Blonde Ltd: 4100613/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L M Kennedy v Plant Blonde Ltd: 4100613/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689b06a67b0b51a850e94024/Ms_L_M_Kennedy_v_Plant_Blonde_Ltd_-_4100613.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms J Sinclair v Crisis UK: 3200505/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Sinclair v Crisis UK: 3200505/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69038265e2ebc0fb39a52028/Ms_J_Sinclair_v_Crisis_UK_-_3200505_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms J Sinclair v Crisis UK: 3200505/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69384491cfacd5e888491c84/Ms_J_Sinclair_v_Crisis_UK_-_3200505_2024_-_Dismissal.pdf).
Update on the Business Secretary's meeting with US Administration
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

A meeting between the UK Business and Trade Secretary and US Administration took place in Washington DC on Tuesday 18 March.

Yesterday (Tuesday 18 March), the UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds met with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and US Special Envoy Mark Burnett in Washington DC.

The meeting followed last month’s agreement between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump that teams would start working together on an Economic Prosperity Deal, building on our shared strengths and commitment to economic security.

The UK looks forward to developing this deal over the coming weeks and months.
K Crossland v Portal House School and Kent County Council: 2308861/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in K Crossland v Portal House School and Kent County Council: 2308861/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ecf5eda8398380cb4acfba/K_Crossland_v_Portal_House_School_and_Kent_County_Council_2308861-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
C Wiggins v Cheeky Charlie Ovens Ltd: 6012107/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Wiggins v Cheeky Charlie Ovens Ltd: 6012107/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b3613b421271d7e45f585b/Carol_Wiggins_v_Cheeky_Charlie_Ovens_Ltd_6012107-2024_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Adam Bull
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Adam joined the Insolvency Service in 2015, initially working in Finance as Head of Performance and Insight, before moving to Business Services Division (BSD) as an Assistant Director, and is now Interim Director of BSD.   His career in the Civil Service began 10 years earlier in 2005, working for the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted). Adam joined Ofsted as a fixed term appointee on a six-month contract, working as an Administrative Officer/A2 in a small data team, monitoring performance and the completion of Ofsted’s various inspection cycles. Discovering a newfound passion for Excel and data, he secured a permanent role and moved through the grades to Senior Executive Officer/C2 working in several data-related and analytical roles.  Adam moved professions and into operations (BSD) in 2019, with responsibility for numerous work areas, including the Customer Service Team, Estate Accounts and Scanning and Asset Distribution Teams. The same year, Adam also led the agency’s work to secure redress resulting from the mis-sale of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) to former bankrupts, with almost £1bn being realised for the benefit of the economy.  When not at work, Adam can be found playing sports, mainly darts, golf, football, cricket and padel – or watching sports, mainly with a beer.

Adam joined the Insolvency Service in 2015, initially working in Finance as Head of Performance and Insight, before moving to Business Services Division (BSD) as an Assistant Director, and is now Interim Director of BSD.

His career in the Civil Service began 10 years earlier in 2005, working for the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted). Adam joined Ofsted as a fixed term appointee on a six-month contract, working as an Administrative Officer/A2 in a small data team, monitoring performance and the completion of Ofsted’s various inspection cycles. Discovering a newfound passion for Excel and data, he secured a permanent role and moved through the grades to Senior Executive Officer/C2 working in several data-related and analytical roles.

Adam moved professions and into operations (BSD) in 2019, with responsibility for numerous work areas, including the Customer Service Team, Estate Accounts and Scanning and Asset Distribution Teams. The same year, Adam also led the agency’s work to secure redress resulting from the mis-sale of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) to former bankrupts, with almost £1bn being realised for the benefit of the economy.

When not at work, Adam can be found playing sports, mainly darts, golf, football, cricket and padel – or watching sports, mainly with a beer.
Data submission template: child health information services
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

Data reporting template for period 1 July to 30 September 2025, with guidance for child health information services (CHIS).

This form provides a ready-to-use template as well as instructions for submission and key performance indicator (KPI) definitions.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) with any queries about this publication, making sure you include its full title.
CTM40810 - Particular bodies: loan and money societies: thrift funds
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)


Thrift funds are incorporated or unincorporated savings clubs. Members place deposits, usually of a modest nature, with the organisation on a regular (often weekly or monthly) basis. The deposits are usually returned to the members, sometimes with the addition of an interest payment or dividend arising from the investment of the funds, at the end of the relevant accounting period.

Holiday clubs, Christmas clubs and ‘tontines’ are kinds of thrift funds. A ‘tontine’ is an arrangement whereby each subscriber pays a sum into a fund and in return receives dividends from the capital invested. When a subscriber dies his or her share is divided amongst surviving subscribers. The pattern is repeated until such time as only one subscriber remains alive. There is no precise definition of 'tontine' and certain designs may fall foul of the Life Assurance Act 1774 which provides that without insurable interest a contract of insurance or life assurance is void.

Thrift funds are treated as companies for tax purposes and are chargeable to Corporation Tax on any profits in the normal way. An old Extra Statutory Concession which allowed thrift funds to be treated as outside the scope of CT was withdrawn in 2001.

Officers should refer any issues to BAI (Technical).
Customs Declaration Service: service availability and issues
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Check the availability and any issues affecting the Customs Declaration Service.

Service availability

Find out how to sign in to:
- get access to the Customs Declaration Service (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-access-to-the-customs-declaration-service)
- get your import VAT and duty adjustment statements (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-your-import-vat-and-duty-adjustment-statements)
- get your postponed import VAT statement (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-your-postponed-import-vat-statement)
- get copies of your duty deferment statements (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-copies-of-your-duty-deferment-statements)
- get your import VAT certificates (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-your-import-vat-certificates)
- make and manage an export declaration online (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/make-and-manage-an-export-declaration-online)
- manage your email address (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/manage-your-email-address-for-the-customs-declaration-service)
Planned downtime

Saturday 13 December 2025 from 9:30pm to 6am Sunday 14 December 2025

Due to scheduled maintenance, you will be unable to access our online service from 9:30pm on Saturday 13 December 2025 to 6am on Sunday 14 December 2025.

Declarations should not be submitted during the maintenance period.

Creating, updating, or embarking a goods movement reference (GMR) during this time might be affected.

Only goods with pre-lodged declarations attached to a GMR will be allowed to move using Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS).

For guidance on GVMS, read Goods Vehicle Movement Service — service availability and issues (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/goods-vehicle-movement-service-service-availability-and-issues).

For import movements using GVMS, you should check the declaration status and arrive where needed (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/manually-arrive-your-goods-in-the-uk).

If moving consignments containing controlled goods with pre-lodged declarations, read the list of goods imported into Great Britain that are controlled (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/list-of-goods-imported-into-great-britain-from-the-eu-that-are-controlled) and attend port inspection facilities or inland border facilities for goods to be inspected and released.

Exports should have Permission to Progress (P2P) before travelling.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Service issues

None.

Other services

Check availability and issues (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmrc-service-availability-and-issues) for other services.
Tessa Griffiths CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

Tessa is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Skills England, job sharing with Sarah Maclean . She has more than 20 years’ experience in the public sector including roles in the Department for Education and Cabinet Office.

Tessa is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Skills England, job sharing with Sarah Maclean (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/sarah-maclean).

She has more than 20 years’ experience in the public sector including roles in the Department for Education and Cabinet Office.
Serene Essence Ltd  v S McDonald, an Inspector appointed by City of Edinburgh Council: 8000786/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Serene Essence Ltd v S McDonald, an Inspector appointed by City of Edinburgh Council: 8000786/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68af1a2ebceafd8d0d96a245/8000786.2025_-_Serene_Essence_Ltd_-_Sarah_McDonald__an_Inspector_appointed_by_City_of_Edinburgh_Council_-_Judgment_Issued_18.07.2025.pdf).
YO25 9DR, GWE Biogas Ltd: environmental permit issued - EPR/TP3835KE/V011
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

View the permit issued for Sandhill Biogas Plant, Driffield under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: GWE Biogas Ltd

Installation name: Sandhill Biogas Plant

Permit number: EPR/TP3835KE/V011
I stand before you today, beneath the emblem of the United Nations, to confirm the historic decision of the British government to recognise the state of Palestine: UK Statement at the High-Level Conference for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-21)

Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the High-Level International Conference for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.

Thank you, Chair. Thank you, Your Excellencies, President Macron and Prince Faisal.

I stand before you today, beneath the emblem of the United Nations, to confirm the historic decision of the British government to recognise the State of Palestine.

This step, alongside friends and partners, reflects a longstanding truth.

That statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people and that two states is the only path to security and lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

But it also reflects a grave reality.

The two-state solution that for decades has commanded global support is in profound peril.

From continued bloodshed, man-made famine, terrorism and hostage taking, settlement expansion and settler violence.

And Hamas terrorists continue to hold hostages seized in the barbaric attack of October 7th, prolonging the unimaginable anguish of their families.

And in Gaza, the unbearable humanitarian catastrophe worsens as the Netanyahu government chooses to escalate war and hold back aid.

Children dying of starvation while food rots at the border.

And settlement expansion threatens the very viability of a Palestinian state.

The two-state solution risks disappearing beneath the rubble.

That is what extremists on all sides want.

But we refuse to let hope be lost.

Recognition is borne of urgency and principle.

Alongside our unwavering support for the security of Israel and its people.

This pathway is the opposite of Hamas’s hateful vision.

And this process around recognition has helped cement the rejection of Hamas across the Arab world.

Alongside new reforms to the Palestinian Authority.

Because there can be no role for Hamas in the future governance of Palestine.

But recognition must be a spur, not a substitute for urgent action.

A ceasefire now, the release of all hostages, the restoration of aid and a lasting framework for peace.

Recognition is about the future, but it is rooted in our past.

75 years ago, Britain was rightly proud to recognise the State of Israel.

But the promise of upholding Palestinian rights has gone unfulfilled.

For decades, my country supported a two-state solution but only recognised one state.

That changes now.

As we join more than 150 Member States in recognising the State of Palestine and protecting the pathway to peace.
Participation Survey: January to March 2024 publication
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

The results of the January to March 2024 quarter of the Participation Survey.

The Participation Survey (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/participation-survey) started in October 2021 and is the key evidence source on engagement for DCMS. It is a continuous push-to-web household survey of adults aged 16 and over in England.

The Participation Survey provides nationally representative estimates of physical and digital engagement with the arts, heritage, museums & galleries, and libraries, as well as engagement with tourism, major events, live sports and digital.

In 2023/24, DCMS partnered with Arts Council England (ACE) to boost the Participation Survey to be able to produce meaningful estimates at Local Authority level. This has enabled us to have the most granular data we have ever had, which means there were some new questions and changes to existing questions, response options and definitions in the 23/24 survey. The questionnaire for 2023/24 has been developed collaboratively to adapt to the needs and interests of both DCMS and ACE.
- Released: 24 July 2024.
- Period covered: January to March 2024.
- Geographic coverage: National level data for England.
- Next release date: September 2024.
The Participation Survey is only asked of adults in England. Currently there is no harmonised survey or set of questions within the administrations of the UK. Data on participation in cultural sectors for the devolved administrations is available in the Scottish Household Survey (https://www.gov.scot/collections/scottish-household-survey/), National Survey for Wales (https://gov.wales/national-survey-wales) and Northern Ireland Continuous Household Survey (https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/topics/statistics-and-research/culture-and-heritage-statistics).

The pre-release access document above contains a list of ministers and officials who have received privileged early access to this release of Participation Survey data. In line with best practice, the list has been kept to a minimum and those given access for briefing purposes had a maximum of 24 hours. Details on the pre-release access arrangements for this dataset are available in the accompanying material.

Our statistical practice is regulated by the OSR. OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-code/) that all producers of official statistics should adhere to.

You are welcome to contact us directly with any comments about how we meet these standards by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Alternatively, you can contact OSR by emailing xxx@xxx.xx or via the OSR website (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/).

The responsible statisticians for this release is Georgina Bason. For enquiries on this release, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Building regulations: updated notices of approval for calculation methodologies: circular letter
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Methodologies of calculation of the energy performance of new buildings to demonstrate compliance with the Building Regulations 2010 in England, and the methodologies for expressing the energy performance of buildings in England and Wales.

The purpose of this circular letter is to draw attention to the publication of the following:
- updated Notice of approval of the methodologies of calculation of the energy performance of new buildings to demonstrate compliance with the Building Regulations 2010 in England
- updated Notice of approval of the methodologies for expressing the energy performance of buildings in England and Wales
The new notices of approval supersede the existing versions and come into effect on 17 March 2025. Please see the circular for full details.
Isovaleric acidaemia (IVA): information for parents
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Information for parents about isovaleric acidaemia (IVA) following a baby’s screening test result.

Information and advice for parents of babies with suspected IVA following newborn blood spot screening (https://www.nhs.uk/bloodspot). Healthcare professionals should use it to support them in their conversations with parents.
IEIM905000 - Compliance and Penalties
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


The penalty regime is set out in Part 3 of The Platform Operators (Due Diligence and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/817).The regulations require Platform Operators (POs) to collect, verify and report to HMRC information about the identity and income of Sellers on their Platform. If a PO fails to comply with these requirements, they may be subject to penalties.
Evaluation of the UK Games Fund
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Final output from the evaluation including an evaluation of the 3 years of funding awards within the current iteration of funding (2022/23 to 2024/25), as well as previous iterations of the programme, by Alma Economics.

Alma Economics was commissioned to conduct an independent evaluation of the UK Games Fund (UKGF), covering the period from 2015/16 to 2024/25. The impact, process, and economic evaluation covered the extent to which the four funding strands that make up the UKGF (Tranzfuser, DunDev, the Prototype Fund, and the Content Fund) were meeting their aims and objectives, how the UKGF contributed to positive outcomes among recipient companies and teams, and quantified the benefits generated by the programme. This report is the final output from the evaluation and includes an evaluation of the three years of funding awards within the current iteration of funding (2022/23 to 2024/25), as well as the period 2015/16 to 2021/22 relating to previous iterations of the programme.
Sunniside Surgery
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 Sunniside Surgery 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 Sunniside Surgery 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
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 B Gurney v Ms M Randall and Others [2025] EAT 154
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tayler on 7 October 2025.

Read the full Judgment in Miss B Gurney v Ms M Randall and Others [2025] EAT 154 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f9fe7cb3e33205c4e6efec/Miss_B_Gurney_v_Ms_M_Randall_and_Others__2025__EAT_154.pdf).
Heltwate School (Parents And Friends Association)
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 Heltwate School (Parents And Friends Association) 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 Heltwate School (Parents And Friends Association) recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
UB9 6LX, WEST LONDON COMPOSTING LIMITED: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/EP3696NG/V003
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

View the application submitted by WEST LONDON COMPOSTING LIMITED for High View Farm, Harefield.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Mr P Western v Cheshire Curtainsiders Ltd: 1307045/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Western v Cheshire Curtainsiders Ltd: 1307045/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f10186e8e4040c38a3cfa6/Peter_Western_v_Cheshire_Curtainsiders_Ltd_-_Judgment_-_1307045.2024.pdf).
Fuel poverty trends 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Fuel poverty long term trends under the Low Income Low Energy Efficiency (LILEE) indicator.

Fuel poverty long term trends under the Low Income Low Energy Efficiency (LILEE) indicator for 2010-2024 data.

Contact us

If you have questions about these statistics, please email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mr P Chmielewski v The Symphony Group plc: 6002053/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Chmielewski v The Symphony Group plc: 6002053/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6717ba5ed29a0f082ac9c186/Mr_P_Chmielewski_v_The_Symphony_Group_Plc_-_6002053.2023__-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P Chmielewski v The Symphony Group plc: 6002053/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683d8bbb72f067240eb90b51/Mr_P_Chmielewski_v_The_Symphony_Group_PLC_-_6002053.2023.pdf).
SPE13585 - Tax-free shopping: contents (NI ONLY)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
Registration as British if your mother had connection to a British Overseas Territory
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Guidance for how certain people born before 1983, who didn't acquire British nationality at birth because their mother could not pass on status, can apply to correct that.

British Overseas Territories citizenship (BOTC) is a form of British nationality held through a close and continuing connection with a British Overseas Territory. The vast majority of people who hold BOTC also hold British citizenship.

This guidance describes how certain people, who missed out on acquiring British nationality at birth because their mother could not pass on status, can now make an application to correct that using form BOTC(M).
Mr A Thirsk v Secretary of State for Justice: 2402231/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Thirsk v Secretary of State for Justice: 2402231/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6751b2b544885d072cecbd5b/Mr_A_Thirsk_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_-_2402231_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Thirsk v Secretary of State for Justice: 2402231/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685027ca29fb1002010c4eb2/Mr_A_Thirsk_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_2402231_2024.pdf).
Flat 4, 19 Elmers End Road, Anerley SE20 7ST: LON/00AF/LSC/2024/0265
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision by Judge Vodanovic on 22 June 2025.

Read the full decision in Flat 4, 19 Elmers End Road, Anerley SE20 7ST: LON/00AF/LSC/2024/0265 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685e5129c2633bd820a92ae8/19_Elmers_End_Road_-_13.6.2025_-_Decision.pdf)
Out-of-school settings safeguarding
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

The Department for Education (DfE) is calling for evidence to inform the development of government policy on safeguarding in the out-of-school settings (OOSS) sector.

We have extended the closing date to give as many people as possible a chance to share their views.

The OOSS sector covers a broad and diverse range of providers, including organisations and individuals that offer:
- tuition
- training
- instruction
- enrichment activities
Settings can include:
- supplementary schools
- tuition centres
- private tutors
- extra-curricular clubs and activities, such as sports and arts
- uniformed youth organisations, such as Scouts and Brownies
- holiday camps and activity centres
- religious settings offering tuition or education in their own faith
This call for evidence will help government understand respondents’ views and experiences regarding:
- current safety and safeguarding in OOSS
- initial thoughts on the development of potential future options
This call for evidence is open to any interested individual or organisation. However, DfE is particularly interested in hearing from:
- parents and carers
- children
- OOSS providers
- local authorities
- Ofsted
- the police
- integrated care boards and relevant health partners
- the Children’s Commissioner
- the Charity Commission for England and Wales
- the NSPCC
- accreditation bodies
- schools and colleges
- individuals doing paid or unpaid work in any of the above organisations
Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Quarterly National Statistics on possession claim actions in county courts by mortgage lenders and social and private landlords.

The bulletin presents the latest statistics on the numbers of mortgage and landlord possession actions in the county courts of England and Wales. These statistics are a leading indicator of the number of properties to be repossessed and the only source of sub-national possession information. In addition to monitoring court workloads, they are used to assist in the development, monitoring and evaluation of policy both nationally and locally.

A supporting document is included alongside the bulletin with background information on the mortgage court system, policy background, methodology used, a user guide to the data CSVs, and other useful sources of mortgage statistics.
Standards and Testing Agency: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Annual report and accounts for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA).

STA’s annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025 covers the financial year ended 31 March 2025.

STA, an executive agency of the Department for Education, develops and delivers assessments (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/standards-and-testing-agency) for children in education between reception and the end of key stage 2.

This report was laid before Parliament on 10 July 2025.
Llinell Gymorth y Gwasanaeth Gofal Plant
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Ffoniwch CThEF os oes angen help arnoch i wneud cais ar gyfer Gofal Plant sy'n Rhydd o Dreth, 30 awr o ofal plant yn rhad ac am ddim neu i ddefnyddio'ch cyfrif gofal plant.

Ffôn

Ffoniwch CThEF os oes angen help arnoch i wneud cais ar gyfer Gofal Plant sy’n Rhydd o Dreth, 30 awr o ofal plant yn rhad ac am ddim neu i ddefnyddio’ch cyfrif gofal plant.

Ffôn: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Oriau agor:
- Dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener: 08:00 – 20:00
- Dydd Sadwrn: 08:00 – 16:00
- Dydd Sul a gwyliau banc: 10:00 – 16:00
Ar gau Ddydd Nadolig, Gŵyl San Steffan a Dydd Calan.

Darganfyddwch am gostau galwadau (https://www.gov.uk/costau-galwadau)

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Arweiniad
- Cynnwys yn yr iaith Gymraeg sydd ar gael ar GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/cymraeg)
Cysylltiadau CThEF
- Taliadau (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helpline-for-debt-management)
- Treth Incwm, Hunanasesiad a mwy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helplines)
- Ymholiadau TAW, Tollau ac Ecséis (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/vat-customs-and-excise-and-duties-enquiries-for-welsh-speaking-customers)
- Budd-dal Plant: ymholiadau cyffredinol (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/budd-dal-plant-ymholiadau-cyffredinol)