theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Environment Agency opens world of construction to young people
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Pupils from a local high school  joined the Environment Agency and project partners last week on the Bewdley Flood Risk Management Scheme in Worcestershire.

The day was part of a new social initiative Constructing Change which is encouraging young people, especially girls, to consider careers in the construction industry.

Founded last year by Elizabeth Griffin-Bennett and supported by the Environment Agency, Constructing Change is working to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within the construction industry.

A number of students from Bewdley High School are pictured on site where they received careers advice from Environment Agency officers, project designers ARUP and contractors Jackson Civil Engineering and NuWeld.

As part of the day, the group was safely escorted around the site and also joined in construction activities, such as bricklaying and surveying.

Constructing Change team at work

The first Constructing Change initiative was organised earlier this year by the project team for the Littleborough Flood Risk Management Scheme in Rochdale. Further events are being planned across the country.

David McKnight, Area Flood and Coastal Risk Manager for the Environment Agency, said:

“Constructing Change seeks to improve the diversity of the construction industry by bringing young people safely into construction sites.

“The Environment Agency fully supports this initiative and the opportunity to provide valuable insights into the construction methods we have employed in the Bewdley flood scheme.”

Ravi Darigala, Regional Director for Jackson Civil Engineering, said:

“Jackson are committed to investing in the next generation, challenging stereotypes and promoting an inclusive and diverse culture.

“We are delighted to be among the first to host a Constructing Change event, and welcome the opportunity to showcase the exciting and varied opportunities within the construction industry.

“The Bewdley Flood Risk Management Scheme aims to improve flood protection for the community, and we hope that it can also help to inspire industry professionals of the future.”

More Information on the Bewdley Flood Risk Management Scheme

https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/west-midlands/bealesfrms/
Ms T Williams v Countrywide Estate Agents Ltd T/a Hamptons: 2300533/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms T Williams v Countrywide Estate Agents Ltd T/a Hamptons: 2300533/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690e071177678398dc4627e0/Ms_T_Williams_v_Countrywide_Estate_Agents_Limited_t-a_Hamptons_2300533-2022_Judgment_19-June-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms T Williams v Countrywide Estate Agents Ltd: 2300533/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab340ad41dfb0b59cec46c/2300533-2022_Tina_Williams_v_Countrywide_Estate_Agents_PLC_Judgement....pdf).
Livestock populations in the United Kingdom
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Livestock numbers in the United Kingdom at June and December each year.

These publications give estimates of livestock populations for the United Kingdom in June and December each year. Results are sourced from the June Survey of Agriculture and Horticulture, other farm surveys and administrative sources from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Devolved Administrations.

Information about the uses and users of the June survey of agriculture and horticulture is available on gov.uk (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/654304/structure-juneusers-24oct17.pdf).

The next update will be announced on the statistics release calendar (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&organisations%5B%5D=department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs&order=release-date-oldest).

Defra statistics: farming

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

You can also contact us via Twitter: https://twitter.com/DefraStats
Mr A Sylla v DHL Services Ltd: 2409512/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Sylla v DHL Services Ltd: 2409512/2022 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6880e32c6a7ea0e1ce1d355f/Mr_A_Sylla_v_DHL_Services_Ltd_-_2409512_2022_-_Judgment.pdf).
Sarah Maclean CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

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

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

She has more than 20 years’ experience in the public sector including roles in the Department for Education and Cabinet Office.
Agent Dedicated Line: Debt Management
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Call HMRC if you're an authorised tax agent and need to discuss your client's debts.

Phone

Call HMRC if you’re an authorised tax agent and need to discuss your client’s debts.

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Closed bank holidays (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays).

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Related content

Guidance
- Check when you can expect a reply from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-expect-a-reply-from-hmrc)
- HMRC services for tax agents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmrc-online-services-for-agents)
HMRC contacts
- Agent Dedicated Line: Self Assessment or PAYE for individuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/agent-dedicated-line-self-assessment-or-paye-for-individuals)
- Agent Dedicated Line: tax credits (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/tax-credits-agent-priority-line)
- Central Agent Authorisation Team (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/central-agent-authorisation-team)
Food waste collections - additional funding for local authorities
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Additional food waste collection grant determination and funding allocations.

Defra has allocated funding to local authorities to support weekly food waste collections.

These grant determinations give details of additional and new funding allocations made in 2024 and 2025.

The first set of Grant Determination Letters (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/food-waste-collection-funding-2023-to-2024/food-waste-collection-grant-determination-2024-no-317069) were sent to local authorities in February 2024.
Issue briefing: Loan charge letters
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

This briefing explains how HMRC is liaising with customers during the independent review of the loan charge.

Introduction

This briefing explains the operational activity that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will undertake during the new independent review of the Loan Charge (‘the review’), for customers who have used disguised remuneration (DR) tax avoidance arrangements.

New independent review of the loan charge

The government announced a new independent review of the loan charge at Autumn Budget 2024.

The terms of reference for the review has been published by the government (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-the-loan-charge). They explain what the review will consider.

The review commenced on 23 January 2025 and is being led by the reviewer and his team, independent of government and HMRC.

Questions about the scope of the review or the terms of reference should be directed to HM Treasury. HM Treasury can be contacted by xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or by phone on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Decisions about the operation of the review are a matter for the reviewer and cannot be answered by HMRC. Contact details for the reviewer have been published by HM Treasury (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-the-loan-charge).

HMRC has now finished sending letters and a ‘question and answer’ document to customers to:
- give them a named HMRC contact
- set out whether HMRC think the disguised remuneration arrangements they used will be considered by the review or not, and explain what HMRC’s operational approach to customers will be in their case during the review
Copies of the letter text sent to customers can be found on this page:
- Letter 1: mixed disguised remuneration arrangements - considered by the review
- Letter 2: disguised remuneration arrangements – considered by the review
- Letter 3: settled disguised remuneration arrangements – considered by the review
- Letter 4: disguised remuneration arrangements – not considered by the review
For customers who have received a letter, if you think that you’ve received the wrong letter, or should not have received a letter, please tell the named contact included in your letter.

For customers who have not received a letter but think they should have received one, please contact us on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

HMRC won’t be able to tell customers exactly how they may be affected until both:
- the review is complete, and the findings are published
- the government issues its response to any review recommendations
HMRC will then write to customers again to update them on next steps.

For other general disguised remuneration enquiries, customers can continue to contact HMRC on xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Bolton Wanderers in the Community
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 Bolton Wanderers in the Community 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 Bolton Wanderers in the Community 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Parent of a child student: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

UK Visas and Immigration guidance on applications for parent of a child student visas.

The guidance contains details on:
- types and levels of funding UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) considers when assessing an application from a parent of a child student
- how UKVI considers an application for a parent of a child student where one parent has already been granted this visa
- considerations about the age of the student
- how UKVI treats applications for successive periods of leave as the parent of a child student
Ellis Mather Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Ellis Mather Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Chandlers 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 Chandlers 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 Chandlers Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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 York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 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 York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 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.
Thames Estuary Asset Management (TEAM) 2100 programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

The Environment Agency 10-year programme established in 2015 to refurbish and replace tidal flood defences in London and the Thames Estuary.

This reports on the 10-year Thames Estuary Asset Management (TEAM) 2100 programme.

The programme was established in 2015 to refurbish and replace tidal flood defences in London and the Thames Estuary.

The report includes:
- some background on the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan
- the purpose of TEAM2100
- the main outcomes of the Plan
- ways of working
- some case studies from the project
- the next steps
- how to get in touch
DVSA privacy notices
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Privacy notices for Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) activities and services.

These privacy notices explain how DVSA collects, uses and stores your personal information:
- during activities DVSA carries out
- when you use some DVSA online services
Most DVSA online services (https://www.gov.uk/search/services?organisations%5B%5D=driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency&parent=driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency) have a privacy notice link at the bottom of the service’s pages. If an online service does not yet have a privacy notice link at the bottom of its pages, it is listed on this page.

The DVSA personal information charter (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency/about/personal-information-charter) explains more about your rights over your personal data.
Sub-national residual fuel consumption data
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Estimates of non-gas, non-electricity and non-road transport energy consumption in the UK at a regional and local authority level.

This page contains UK sub-national (regional and local authority) level statistics showing energy consumption for non-gas, non-electricity and non-road transport statistics (known as residual fuel consumption).

These get combined with estimates of the subnational consumption of electricity (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sub-national-electricity-consumption-data), gas (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sub-national-gas-consumption-data) and road transport fuels (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/road-transport-consumption-at-regional-and-local-level) to produce statistics showing total energy consumption (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/total-final-energy-consumption-at-sub-national-level) for regions and local authorities in the UK.

Historical releases of the data are available on request from DESNZ xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
The Tax Treatment of Carried Interest – Call for Evidence
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

The government has published a call for evidence, inviting views from stakeholders on its plans to reform the tax treatment of carried interest.

On 29 July, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a commitment to take action in respect of the ‘carried interest’ loophole. Carried interest is a form of performance-related reward received by fund managers, primarily within the private equity industry.

This call for evidence confirms the government’s intention to take action against the carried interest loophole, and forms the basis for detailed engagement with expert stakeholders. It also sets out a series of areas where we would particularly value input from stakeholders.
A Pardo v Mobivape Ltd: 6008926/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Pardo v Mobivape Ltd: 6008926/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d3e8c0ca266424b221b27b/A_Pardo_v_Mobivape_Ltd_6008926-2025_Judgment_2.pdf).

Read the full decision in A Pardo v Mobivape Ltd: 6008926/2025 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c3e1bbd65a1a2a5172aa4d/A_Pardo_v_Mobivape_Ltd_6008926-2025_Judgment.pdf).
24 Eco Ltd v Mr J T Dack: 2306146/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in 24 Eco Ltd v Mr J T Dack: 2306146/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b7503e82af905c0ee6576f/24_Eco_Ltd_v_Mr_J_Tilford_Dack_2306146-2024_Counterclaim_Judgment.pdf).
Upper Tribunal procedure rules
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Rules for how cases are handled in the Upper Tribunal, in the Administrative Appeals, Immigration and Asylum, and Tax and Chancery chambers.

Includes rules on how to appeal, how hearings are conducted, and how the tribunal reaches decisions.

The rules are used in the following chambers:
- Administrative Appeals
- Immigration and Asylum
- Tax and Chancery
This version of the rules incorporates changes to the law since 2008.
Management of environmental protection in defence (JSP 418)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

JSP 418 provides the MOD with the direction and guidance on meeting Environmental Protection legislation/Regulations obligations.

Part 1: directive

Part 1 directive provides the direction that must be followed in accordance with statute or policy mandated by defence or on defence by central government.

Part 2: guidance

Part 2 guidance consists of a number of leaflets providing guidance and best practice that will assist the user to comply with the directive(s) detailed in Part 1. The Part 2 leaflets provide guidance on how Commanding Officers or Heads of Establishment in the Commands, Head Office, Defence Nuclear Organisation and the Enabling Organisations comply with regulatory or policy requirements.

Related information

Related content
- Defence health, safety and environmental protection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/defence-health-safety-and-environmental-protection)
- Management of radiation protection in defence (JSP 392) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/jsp-392-radiation-safety-handbook)
- Management of health and safety in defence (JSP 375) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/jsp-375-health-and-safety-handbook).
Fire safety risk assessment: 5-step checklist
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Checklist to help people responsible for the simplest premises to complete a fire safety risk assessment.

This 5-step checklist is to assist responsible persons, if they feel competent and capable of doing so, in conducting a fire risk assessment in the simplest of premises types.

Before using this template, if you have not already done so, it is recommended that you read the small premises guide associated with the type of premises in which you intend to complete a fire risk assessment.
National review of higher education student suicide deaths
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-20)

Research report on the national review of higher education student suicide deaths.

The national review of higher education student suicide deaths was conducted by The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) (https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/ncish/reports/national-review-of-higher-education-student-suicide-deaths/). It was produced to help learn from these incidents to prevent future deaths.
JB v The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: [2025] UKUT 353 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Ovey on 13 October 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-RP (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6914b4de493305b49ce6e6d6/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-RP.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The appellant attained pensionable age in November 2013 but deferred his retirement until April 2018. He chose to receive increased pension rather than a lump sum. He elected to de-retire in May 2021 and retired again in June 2022. His new pension was calculated on the footing that he was to be treated as if his claim was an entirely new claim and he had deferred his retirement from November 2013 to June 2022, that being the understanding of the Department of Work and Pensions of the relevant legislation (in particular ss.54 and 55 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992). The appellant contended that he continued to be entitled to pension at the rate he was receiving in May 2021, applying subsequent up-rating Orders, and that the period of deferment under the legislation was only the period May 2021 to June 2022. Despite the appelIant’s clear and forceful submissions, I conclude that the Department’s method of calculation was correct, reflecting as it did the statutory phrase “as if he had not become entitled” to his previous pension and a lengthy previous legislative history which consistently pointed to the same conclusion.
Asian Business Connexions (ABC) Trading 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 Asian Business Connexions (ABC) Trading 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 Asian Business Connexions (ABC) Trading 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Civil Service statistics data browser
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

The Civil Service statistics data browser provides access to more detailed data on the Civil Service workforce from the Annual Civil Service Employment Survey.

The data browser is available for the years 2021 to 2025.

The Civil Service statistics browser provides access to detailed information on the UK Civil Service workforce as at 31 March each year, including on pay, diversity and location.

Data are sourced from all Civil Service organisations via the Annual Civil Service Employment Survey (ACSES).
Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA): cars
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-15)

Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) if you’re making or importing a single car or a very small number of cars (also known as IVA 1C).

You must apply to get a car or passenger vehicle with no more than 8 seats approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if the vehicle has been:
- built
- rebuilt
- radically altered
- reconstructed from a classic vehicle
- imported
How much it costs

The fee will depend on the test you need and the class of vehicle you want to approve.

You can pay online when you apply by:
- credit or debit card
- using a pre-funded account (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vosa-pre-funded-customer-account-application-form)
Check the IVA application fees for car and passenger vehicles. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/individual-vehicle-approval-inspection-fees/vehicle-approval-test-costs-cars)

Apply for IVA for cars online

You’ll need:
- the vehicle identification number (VIN) or chassis number
- the vehicle registration number (if registered)
- a clear scan or photo of any evidence that supports your application – for example a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certificate-of-conformity-for-new-vehicles)
- your username and password if you’ve used the service before
You can register in the service if you’ve not used it before.

Once you’ve started your application you can save your form and complete it later.

Start now (https://www.manage-your-vehicle-testing.service.gov.uk/)

What happens next

DVSA will send you an email to let you know the outcome. You’ll usually get a response within 10 working days.

Other ways to apply

The quickest way to apply is to apply online. You can apply by post if you cannot use the online service.

How to apply by post

Download and fill in the application form.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b9aa8111b4ded2da19fe4a/apply-for-individual-vehicle-approval-cars.pdf)

IVA application form: passenger cars (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b9aa8111b4ded2da19fe4a/apply-for-individual-vehicle-approval-cars.pdf)

PDF, 1.95 MB, 9 pages

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Read the guidance on filling in the IVA application form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68498d5b38cd4b88e2c7db0b/iva-guidance-notes-passenger-cars-1c.pdf) (PDF, 742 KB, 11 pages) before filling in the form.

Where to send the form

Send the application by post.

DVSAApprovals TeamThe EllipsePadley RoadSwansea SA1 8AN

Help with your application

Contact DVSA if you need help with your application.

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)
VATGPB9500 - Government departments and health bodies: supplies to departments and health bodies
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


Supplies to government departments and health bodies are subject to the normal VAT rules and are generally treated the same as a supply to any other customer. However, there are two specific exceptions to this rule:

International Collaboration Defence Projects (ICDPs)

Certain supplies made in connection with ICDPs are zero-rated. The relief only applies to supplies made to or received from either:
- an overseas authority or body responsible for managing a qualifying project, or
- an overseas authority, body or trader under direct contract to a UK or overseas authority responsible for managing a qualifying project.
For further information about the treatment of IDCPs, customers should contact their customer contract manager.

A list of all current ICDP Agreements is updated periodically, following consultation with the Ministry of Defence (MoD). See VATGPB9510 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-government-and-public-bodies/vatgpb9510)

Supplies of aid to overseas governments, paid for by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

The FCDO is the Central Government Department charged with the formulation and delivery of the UK Government's international aid programme. It carries this out by funding various bodies, including humanitarian aid charities, to undertake detailed project work and consultancy on the ground in the overseas countries concerned.

Where the FCDO is funding the carrying out of the overseas aid programme of the UK, and the supplies are delivered directly to the non-UK recipient(s), the department is making third party payments to the UK contractors, holding on account the money for the overseas government(s).

This is not grant funding, but HMRC has agreed that the UK contractor's activities take place outside the UK, even though they are paid for by the FCDO. Such supplies are therefore outside the scope of UK VAT with the right to recovery of input VAT. It is the responsibility of the supplier to establish if the conditions in this guidance are met, and to determine the appropriate liability of the supply. If in doubt about those conditions, suppliers should contact the FCDO in the first instance.

However, this does not include supplies made by third parties to the contractor in order to aid their delivery of the overseas aid package. Supplies by third parties to the UK aid provider will be treated in the normal way.

Other international development aid programmes

Other types of overseas aid development involve detailed project work and consultancy undertaken by humanitarian aid charities on the ground in overseas countries. Where such work is paid for by either the overseas governments concerned, the international aid department of third party governments, the EU, or the World Bank, such supplies are outside the scope of UK VAT, with the right to recover of input VAT.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Oliver Wood
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Oliver Wood

Teacher reference number: 1972137

Teacher’s date of birth: 07 July 1994

Location teacher worked: Crewe, North West of England.

Date of professional conduct panel: 27 to 30 January 2025

Outcome type: No order made

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Oliver Wood formerly employed in Crewe, North West of England.
Appointments made to National Park and National Landscape Conservation Boards
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

New board members will drive efforts to preserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and heritage of England's National Parks and Landscapes

A series of appointments to England’s National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards have been made.

National Park Authority (NPA) board members are responsible for ensuring that the Authority furthers the statutory purposes of the Park – specifically, to preserve and enhance its natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage, as well as to provide opportunities for the public to understand and enjoy their unique attributes.

19 members have been appointed for four-year terms, ending 30 June 2029:

Broads Authority: Gail Harris, Heather Hilburn, Curig Johnston and Tim Munday

Dartmoor NPA: Julia Galbenu

Lake District NPA: Mark Hatton

New Forest NPA: Ella Mason, Adarsh Parekh and James Wylor-Owen

Northumberland NPA: Jared Bowers, Mohammed Dhalech, Gillian Hall and Ian Kille

Peak District: Hannah Corran and Amanda Martin

South Downs NPA: Lara Sonola-Omitowoju​ and Soraya Abdel-Hadi (Soraya’s term will begin in 2026 and run to 30 June 2030)

Yorkshire Dales NPA: Daniel Holmes and Saira Ali

Members of National Landscape Conservation Boards are responsible for ensuring that the Conservation Board advances the statutory purposes set out in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 – specifically, to conserve and improve the natural beauty of their designated area. 11 members have been appointed for three-year terms, ending 30 June 2028:

Chilterns National Landscape: Baljit Dhillon, Catherine Moncrieff, Jennifer Morgan, Matthew Stanton, Nicola Thomas and Juliet Vickery

Cotswolds National Landscape: Andrea Graham, Jon Grantham, Nick Martell-Bundock, Hannah McDonnell and Anisa Saleh

Appointments are made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments. All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.
Restoring a limited liability partnership to the Companies House register
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

How a dissolved limited liability partnership (LLP) can be restored to the register of companies.

This guidance explains the ways a LLP can be restored to the Companies House register.

This is covered under law in part 31 of the Companies Act 2006 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/part/31) (as applied to LLPs by the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1804/part/13/made)).

This guidance may not cover unusual or complex circumstances. If you’re not sure about your responsibilities after reading this guidance, you may wish to seek professional advice.
C Sargent v Robinson Way Ltd: 2415272/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Sargent v Robinson Way Ltd: 2415272/2020 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6385f2758fa8f54d5da94a33/Ms_C_Sargent_v_Robinson_Way_Limited_-_2415272_2020_-_Reserved.pdf).

Read the full decision in C Sargent v Robinson Way Ltd: 2415272/2020 - Corrected Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd6f6b4fed20c7f559f440/Cara_Sargent_v_Robinson_Way_Limited_-_2405272_2020_-_Corrected_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in C Sargent v Robinson Way Ltd: 2415272/2020 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd185e0298101d2d671238/Cara_Sargent_v_Robinson_Way_Limited_-_2405272_2020_-_Certificate_of_Correction.pdf).
Mr M Carruthers v Transport for London and E Norman: 3201728/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Carruthers v Transport for London and E Norman: 3201728/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b6d3673f3e5483efdba8d8/Mr._M.Carruthers_v_Transport_for_London___others-_3201728.2023_-_Judgment_and_reasons.pdf).
Stirling Timepieces 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 Stirling Timepieces 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 Stirling Timepieces 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Government supports Jaguar Land Rover through provision of a guarantee for a commercial loan
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

The UK Government has instructed UK Export Finance to back Jaguar Land Rover with a guarantee for a commercial loan to help manage the impact of a recent cyber-attack.

The attached letters outline that the Secretary of State instructed UKEF to provide a guarantee to the commercial loan to Jaguar Land Rover to help it manage the impact of a cyber-attack, although it fell outside of UKEF’s customary risk parameters.

The first letter is from UKEF CEO Tim Reid to the Secretary of State, setting out his position as Accounting Officer for UKEF. The second is the letter from the Secretary of State, acknowledging Tim Reid’s position, and setting out his direction to UKEF to provide the guarantee.