theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Global Clean Power Alliance: finance mission country action plans
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Country action plans launched at COP30 with the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA) finance mission.

The Prime Minister launched the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA) 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, with an initial finance mission statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-clean-power-alliance-finance-mission-statement/global-clean-power-alliance-finance-mission-statement) focused on scaling clean energy finance. The UK and Brazil reiterated this goal at London Climate Action Week (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-clean-power-alliance-finance-mission-update-june-2025/global-clean-power-alliance-finance-mission-update-june-2025), setting out the finance mission’s focus on supporting energy country platforms. At COP30, the United Kingdom and Brazil have jointly launched key deliverables for the Global Clean Power Alliance’s finance mission (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-clean-power-alliance-finance-mission-update-november-2025). The mission is supported by a group of ‘friends of the finance mission’ that consists of NGOs, private investors, international organisations, MDBs and other delivery partners that are committed to supporting energy transitions in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies.

These actions plans for the African Union, Caribbean, Chile, Colombia, and Mozambique outline the specific areas where the GCPA Finance Mission will work with its partners to support their efforts to transition to clean energy. The plans are demand-led, focus on partner needs and outline the finance mission’s support to priority areas such as transmission and energy project readiness.

The action plans are complemented by a private finance-endorsed global High-Quality Energy Investment Planning Roadmap (https://www.greenfinanceinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GFI-GCPA-REPORT.pdf), which sets out how Emerging Markets and Developing Economies can support private finance mobilisation at scale for clean energy transitions.
Carbon emissions limits in the Capacity Market
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Guidance on the reporting and verification mechanism for carbon emissions in the Capacity Market (CM).

This guidance is for CM participants and covers the reporting and verification mechanism process for carbon emissions introduced by the Capacity Market (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 2020 and Capacity Market (Amendment) Rules 2021 and updated by the Capacity Market (Amendment) (No.2) Rules 2022 and Capacity Market (Amendment) Rules 2023.

Guidance should be read in conjunction with the rules and regulations, and where necessary CM participants should seek independent legal advice to establish the obligations in respect of carbon emissions which are applicable.

April 2025: Guidance updated

The reporting and verification process has been updated in line with amendments introduced by the recent Capacity Market (Amendment) Rules 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/669a2017ab418ab055592894/Capacity_Market__Amendment__Rules_2024.pdf).
6 Crockett Court 41 John Street Tamworth B77 3EB BIR/41UK/MNR/2024/0634
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Midland region, V Ward BSc Hons FRICS, P Morris FRICS FAAV MCI. Arb on 5 June 2025

Read full decision in

6 Crockett Court, 41 John Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 3EB-BIR_41UK_MNR_2024_0634 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685fc6c2f85b4b993fd753ff/6_Crockett_Court__41_John_Street__Tamworth__Staffordshire__B77_3EB-BIR_41UK_MNR_2024_0634.pdf)
E Reeves v Boxpark Ltd: 6005534/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in E Reeves v Boxpark Ltd: 6005534/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926f4a3a245b0985f0340b5/E_Reeves_v_Boxpark_Ltd_-_6005534_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Summary log templates for UK packaging waste
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Templates for the summary logs that reprocessors and exporters need to produce under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging.

Reprocessors and exporters need to use summary logs to record packaging waste activity. Summary logs are spreadsheets that record data about each load that arrives or leaves your site for each registration or accreditation that you hold.

The template you need will depend on your organisation and operating activity:
- reprocessor summary logs focus on the waste received by reprocessors at their UK reprocessing sites
- exporter summary logs capture each load exported to overseas reprocessing sites
Read an overview of summary logs (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/summary-logs-for-uk-packaging-waste-an-overview).

Template status

Summary log templates may change until the requirement to complete them comes into force from 1 January 2026. They will not change during 2026. The supplementary guidance may change throughout the year as we receive feedback.

We’re publishing the templates and guidance before 2026 so you can prepare.

There are currently 2 templates available.

These templates are examples only and illustrate the type of information you will need to provide. Do not use them to enter your real data as the template and guidance may change slightly until 1 January 2026.
COVID-19 vaccination: worried about having your second dose of AstraZeneca?
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Leaflet for people eligible for COVID-19 vaccination who have had their first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine and have concerns about having the second dose.

This leaflet is for health practitioners to give to people who are now ready to have their second dose of COVID-19 vaccination and received AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccination.

This version is suitable for downloading and printing locally.

Find public health resources

Find this resource on www.gov.uk/publichealthresources where you can view, download or order resources free of charge. Alternatively, you can get in touch by phone or email. Please have the product code with you when you contact us.

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

Contact form https://www.gov.uk/gui... (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-public-health-resources)

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
James Wilby 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 James Wilby 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 James Wilby 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:

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.
CW8 4GX, Winnington CHP Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/EP3337NY/V005
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

View the permit issued for Winnington Sodium Carbonate Manufacturing Site, Northwich 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: Winnington CHP Limited
- Installation name: Winnington Sodium Carbonate Manufacturing Site
- Permit number: EPR/EP3337NY
Section 2: Glossary of terms
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

A glossary of Rent Officer terms.

v2 2017

The following list comprises commonly used Rent Officer terms, and has simple but non-exhaustive definitions. Greater details about these terms may be found elsewhere within the Rent Officers Handbook.
FES FM 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 FES FM 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 FES FM 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Publicising through our literature and on our website -Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers, by providing vacancy information through CTP, providing an avenue to interview and employment if considered the best candidate for the position

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.
SPE11070 - Reviews and appeals: non-appealable seizures
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).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) 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).

The Customs Directorate National Reviews and Appeals Team do not deal with the seizure or any action linked to the seizure of goods as it is not an appealable matter under the Finance Act 1994. The Post Seizure Unit at Plymouth can offer advice on the original restoration/non-restoration and deal with any other matters related to the seizure.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
SGSELSG7010 - Identifying goods requiring a specific licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Step 2

Request a rating from the DBT Technical Assessment Unit via SPIRE.
Special Ambulance Transfer Service 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 Special Ambulance Transfer Service 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 Special Ambulance Transfer Service 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
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms J Talbot v Par Market Ltd: 1402497/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Talbot v Par Market Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/643514efddf8ad000cac0f7d/Ms_J_Talbot_v_Par_Market_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms J Talbot v Par Market Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6573356133b7f20012b7215a/Ms_J_Talbot_v_Par_Market_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms J Talbot v Par Market Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a3043a39e422368d10e26/Ms_J_Talbot_v_Par_Market_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Costs_Judgment.pdf).
L French v Egerton Ce Primary (vc) and Kent County Council: 2306491/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L French v Egerton Ce Primary (vc) and Kent County Council: 2306491/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0b5982adc28a81b4ad16a/L_French_-v-_Egerton_Ce_Primary_vc___Kent_County_Council_2306491-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_11.10.25.pdf).
2025 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

2025 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statement. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

The United Kingdom would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Bangladesh for its generous hospitality in hosting so many Rohingya refugees since 2017.

We also wish to express our deep appreciation to all the humanitarian partners, their staff and the volunteers on the ground, who have provided vital assistance in this ongoing crisis.

The UK remains steadfast in our commitment to supporting the Rohingya people while they remain in Bangladesh. Since 2017, we have provided £405 million for the Rohingya and host communities in Bangladesh. We have also contributed £105 million to the response in Rakhine, with £52 million of this supporting Rohingya and other Muslim minorities.

Through our role as penholder at the Security Council, the UK convened six meetings on Myanmar in 2024, and one earlier this year, to ensure continued attention on the crisis.

In November, our Minister for the Asia Pacific visited Bangladesh, where she reiterated the UK’s unwavering support for Bangladesh and the Rohingya people.

So we are also pleased to welcome this year’s Joint Response Plan, aimed at assisting both the Rohingya refugees and the vulnerable host community members living in Bangladesh. We continue to see it as important that we target our support to ensure protection of the most vulnerable.

We recognise the immense challenges that Bangladesh faces in hosting such a large refugee population, including the pressures on security and infrastructure in the camps. The UK is committed to:
- Continuing our partnership with Bangladesh and our international partners to find sustainable solutions,
- Working with Bangladesh to offer the Rohingya refugees greater self-reliance,
- Improving the safety and security of the camps,
- Coordinating with international partners to achieve the maximum impact with the resources available.
As this crisis continues to evolve, we will continue to do everything we can to support those in need, while actively working towards a safe, dignified, and sustainable future for the Rohingya people.

Thank you.
Ms J Kasprzak v Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: 1801143/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Kasprzak v Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: 1801143/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d52f3c30734bac9ba0fcd0/1801143.24_Kasprzak_v_Hull_University_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.pdf).
Flat C, 32 Hazlitt Road, London W14 0JY:LON/00AN/F77/2025/0026
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tagliavini

Read the full decision Flat C, 32 Hazlitt Road, London W14 0JY:LON/00AN/F77/2025/0026 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67efeda9cb0feef57df7e591/250402__Flat_C__32_Hazlitt_Road_-Decision___1_.pdf) Flat C, 32 Hazlitt Road, London W14 0JY:LON/00AN/F77/2025/0026 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67efedd7d065389a655cefce/250402__Flat_C__32_Hazlitt_Road_Reasons__1_.pdf)
Calian UK Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Calian UK Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- 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
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.
Parallel Security 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 Parallel Security 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 Parallel Security Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Responses to Commonly Asked Questions
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Quarterly publication of queries received by the SSRO and the responses. If you have any queries about the responses which the SSRO has published, please email helpdesk@ssro.gov.uk. Someone from the SSRO will be able to contact you to discuss your query.

Introduction

The queries set out in this publication are based on those which the SSRO has received through its helpdesk or other engagement with stakeholders. The SSRO aims to publish new responses on a quarterly basis but will keep this frequency under review.

Disclaimer

The responses provided do not constitute a formal opinion or determination of the SSRO under the Defence Reform Act 2014 (Act) or the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014 (Regulations), and are not designed to replace a party’s need to make a formal referral on specific areas under relevant sections of the Act and Regulations. The responses do not take priority over statutory guidance or other SSRO publications. The responses represent the SSRO’s position at the date of publication. However, it reserves the right to subsequently modify its position, including because it has considered new evidence, or in the event of a referral for an opinion or determination by an SSRO Referral Committee.

To the extent the responses seek to interpret provisions of the Act or Regulations, they should serve as a guide only. Parties should seek their own independent legal advice as required regarding the interpretation of the legislation, and its application to their business.

If you cannot find the answer to your specific question or would like any further information on any of the queries or responses included in this document, please contact the SSRO helpdesk by email at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or call xx-xxxx-xxxx.

The SSRO also welcomes feedback on how useful these responses are to its stakeholders. Feedback can also be provided to the SSRO via its helpdesk.
SPE15930 - Simplified procedures: re-exports
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).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) 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).

Export simplified procedures are also applied to re-exports (which are subject to a customs declaration).

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Climate services for a Net Zero resilient world
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

A research programme to help the UK adapt and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Climate Services for a Net Zero Resilient World (CS-N0W) is a £5.5 million research programme that will use the latest scientific knowledge to inform UK climate policy and help us meet our global decarbonisation ambitions.

CS-N0W aims to enhance the scientific understanding of climate impacts, decarbonisation, climate action and improve accessibility to the UK’s climate data. It will contribute to evidence-based climate policy both in the UK and internationally, and strengthen the climate resilience of UK infrastructure, housing and communities.

The programme will run for 4 years, from 2021 to 2025.

Who is involved

CS-N0W will be delivered by a consortium of world-leading research institutions from across the UK, including:
- Ricardo
- University College London (UCL)
- Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
- British Antarctic Survey (BAS)
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS)
- National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO)
- National Oceanography Centre (NOC)
- Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)
- UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)
The consortium will work on behalf of the UK government and the following institutions and audiences:
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
- Department for Transport (DfT)
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- Environment Agency (EA)
- Ofgem
- Climate Change Committee (CCC)
- UK local enterprise partnerships and local authorities
- international policy makers
Contact us

If you have any questions about CS-N0W, contact the team at: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
UK Soft Power Council, April 2025: minutes
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Abridged minutes from the UK Soft Power Council's second meeting on 29 April 2025.

The UK Soft Power Council (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-soft-power-council-membership-and-terms-of-reference) is an advisory board to the UK government. The Council held its second meeting on 29 April 2025 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Evaluation of the Accelerating Reform Fund
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

An evaluation of the Accelerating Reform Fund, which aimed to address barriers to adult social care innovation and improve support for unpaid carers in England.

The Department of Health and Social Care commissioned Ipsos UK to conduct an evaluation of the Accelerating Reform Fund (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accelerating-reform-fund-for-adult-social-care) (ARF) and the Social Care Institute for Excellence’s (SCIE) associated support offer (https://www.scie.org.uk/innovation/accelerating-reform-fund/).

Process elements of the report focus on the national evaluation of the fund, and impact elements focus on impact measurement at a local system level. The evaluation took a mixed-methods approach including:
- scoping research and evaluation co-design
- surveys and interviews with various stakeholder groups
- reviews of supplementary evidence and management information
The core evaluation questions were:
- has the ARF supported local areas to create the conditions for the embedding and scaling of innovations in adult social care?
- has the ARF and/or SCIE’s support offer helped local areas to overcome barriers and embed and scale innovation in adult social care?
- what are the impacts of embedding and scaling innovative approaches to delivering care and supporting unpaid carers?
Benin: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Information for British nationals who are survivors of rape and sexual assault in Benin.

Includes information on:
- medical assistance
- the legal system in Benin
- reporting assaults to the police
See also our general guidance for victims of rape and sexual assault abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/victim-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad).
Product Recall: Longyanquanhengxinxijishuyouxiangongsi 0.5L Scuba Diving Cylinder sold via eBay (2511-0030)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Product Recall for Longyanquanhengxinxijishuyouxiangongsi 0.5L Scuba Diving Cylinder presenting a serious risk of drowning.

Summary

Product: Longyanquanhengxinxijishuyouxiangongsi 0.5L Scuba Diving Cylinder

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 (eBay).

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.

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

Consumers who own the product are advised to stop using it immediately and contact the distributor for redress.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0030

Lead Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Disability Confident promotional material and case studies
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Promotional material that can used by Disability Confident employers to promote the scheme.

The Disability Confident campaign (https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/) works with employers to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential.

Use these materials in your internal communications, on your website and on social media to support the Disability Confident campaign.

If you need any of the materials in an alternative format, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
14 Mallard Close Ramsey Cambs PE26 2AE:CAM/12UE/MNR/2025/0656
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region Mr Neil Martindale FRICS

Read the Decision in full14 Mallard Close Ramsey Cambs PE26 2AE:CAM/12UE/MNR/2025/0656 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68481d3489d002b886e787d5/Mallard_Close_14_Ramsey_PE26_3AE_FORM.pdf)14 Mallard Close Ramsey Cambridgeshire PE26 2AE:CAM/12UE/MNR/2025/0656 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68481d60860362efc8e787e4/Mallard_Close_14_Ramsey_PE26_3AE_Reason.pdf)
Ms J Miller v University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust: 1401200/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Miller v University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890949edc6688ed508783b4/Ms._Julia_Miller_v_Univeristy_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Altek
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 Altek 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 Altek 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.
Marine Equipment Regulations consultation launched
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-13)

A six-week public consultation on revoking and replacing the UK Marine Equipment Regulations following the UK's exit from the EU will begin on Monday 14 April.

A six-week public consultation on revoking and replacing the UK Marine Equipment Regulations aims to provide and improve clarity for shipowners, operators and equipment manufacturers following UK’s exit from the EU.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s proposals revoke the 2016 Regulations and the amendments made in 2019 and replace them with a single new regulation.

The UK Mark of Conformity for marine equipment - the ‘Red Ensign’ - became mandatory on 1 January 2023 and applies to all marine equipment placed on board all UK vessels that was previously subject to the European Union’s Mark of Conformity for marine equipment (the ‘Wheel Mark’).

The proposed Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2025 will include the ability to grant exemptions (in areas of technical innovation), through the ‘Red Ensign’.

Equipment manufactured before January 2023 remains out of scope of the proposed Regulations. These Regulations will also provide vessels with the opportunity to apply for a ‘Letter of acceptance’ to install non-UK approved equipment.

The amendments will also include requirements and standards for Ballast Water Management Systems to be installed on UK ships.

MCA Director of UK Technical Maritime Services Fraser Heasley said:

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency regularly reviews legislation to ensure the UK’s commitment to safety at sea. Marine equipment, its standards and its conformities are crucial to that work.

Importantly, these proposals to update the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations, seek to combine the 2016 Regulations and amendments made in 2019 in the wake of the UK’s exit from the EU.

Further information

The six-week public consultation runs from Monday 14 April to Monday 26 May.

Click here (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-merchant-shipping-marine-equipment-regulations-2025-consultation) to take part in the consultation.

Press office

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

Press enquiries (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) xx-xxxx-xxxx

Outside these hours or on bank holidays and weekends, for media enquiries ONLY, please send an email outlining your query and putting #Urgent in the subject title.
Mr A Vernon v Chaseman Global Ltd: 2410874/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Vernon v Chaseman Global Ltd: 2410874/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65dc7622529bfa0011e95507/Mr_A_Vernon_v_Chaseman_Global_Limited_-_2410874_2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Vernon v SYS2014 Ltd (In compulsory liquidation): 2410874/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b59062c36111a67d5b803/A_Vernon_v_SYS2014_Limited__in_compulsory_liquidation_-_2410874_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Hen harriers: tracking programme update
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Data collected since 2002 on hen harrier dispersal behaviour.

The hen harrier is one of England’s rarest and most spectacular birds of prey. It breeds on heather moorland in uplands across the UK and in a range of upland and lowland habitats across Europe.

Read the tracking update (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hen-harriers-tracking-programme-update/hen-harrier-annual-tracking-update) attached to this page.

Natural England is working with a range of organisations to conserve hen harriers - see the joint action plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/increasing-hen-harrier-populations-in-england-action-plan) for details. This work contributes to ‘Action 1: Monitoring of populations in England and UK’.
Miss F Dollin v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305175/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss F Dollin v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305175/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c06b74750837d7604dbc6a/Miss_F_Dollin_v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation__-_3305175-2023__-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Nolan as Executor for the Late Mrs I Nolan v Glasgow City Council: 115158/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Nolan as Executor for the Late Mrs I Nolan v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689cb1dc87bf475940723f52/Mr_J_Nolan_as_Executor_for_the_Late_Mrs_I_Nolan_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms J Jura v Enable Leisure and Culture: 2306022/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Jura v Enable Leisure and Culture: 2306022/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682f2fb6e9440506ee9539c9/Ms_Jevgenija_Jura_v_Enable_Leisure_and_Culture_2306022-2023_Judgment_with_Written_Reasons.pdf).
Thomas Edward Coward
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Thomas Edward Coward was the British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru from 2021 to 2024. Before this, Tom worked as a Team Leader for the Inclusive Growth and Livelihoods Team at the British Embassy Yangon in Myanmar and as a Country Economist for the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tom previously worked in Solomon Islands as a Senior Research Analyst for the Central Bank of Solomon Islands from 2008 to 2010 under the Overseas Development Institute Fellowship Scheme. Read more about Tom . Social media links follow Tom on Twitter

Thomas Edward Coward was the British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru from 2021 to 2024.

Before this, Tom worked as a Team Leader for the Inclusive Growth and Livelihoods Team at the British Embassy Yangon in Myanmar and as a Country Economist for the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Tom previously worked in Solomon Islands as a Senior Research Analyst for the Central Bank of Solomon Islands from 2008 to 2010 under the Overseas Development Institute Fellowship Scheme.

Read more about Tom (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-her-majestys-high-commissioner-to-solomon-islands-and-nauru-thomas-edward-coward).

Social media links
- follow Tom on Twitter (https://twitter.com/TEC_uk)
Mr S Francis v Microtill Ltd: 6009391/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Francis v Microtill Ltd: 6009391/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69037c19fabc9f10a832a87f/Mr_S_Francis_v_Microtill_Ltd_-_6009391_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Francis v Microtill Ltd: 6009391/2024 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e5821a55be617e1490d68e/Mr_S_Francis_v_Microtill_Limited_-_6009391_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).