theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Project Gigabit network build contract – Mid West Shropshire
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Voneus is no longer delivering the Project Gigabit contract for Mid West Shropshire.

BDUK and Voneus have mutually agreed to terminate the Project Gigabit contract for Mid West Shropshire. BDUK is now moving swiftly to put in place alternative plans with other suppliers to connect premises that were due to be connected.

Voneus has not received any public funding for this contract.

In October 2025 BDUK agreed a contract change with Openreach to include premises in this area within the existing Project Gigabit contract (call-off three) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/project-gigabit-framework-agreement-openreach) which covers other parts of Shropshire.

Further information about Project Gigabit can be found on the BDUK website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/building-digital-uk) and under Project Gigabit: UK Subsidy advice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/project-gigabit-uk-subsidy-advice).
Exceptions and modifications to the EU guidance on good pharmacovigilance practices that apply to UK MAHs and the MHRA
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-19)

This guidance clarifies the expectations on the application of the EU guidance on good pharmacovigilance practices (GVP)

GVP are a set of measures drawn up to facilitate the performance of pharmacovigilance in the EU.

GVP apply to marketing authorisation holders (MAHs), the European Medicines Agency and medicines regulatory authorities in EU member states. They cover medicines authorised centrally through the EMA as well as medicines authorised at national level.

This guidance describes the aspects of the EU guidance on GVP that no longer apply to the MHRA and UK MAHs, or are to be read subject to modification.
Flat 10 St Helens, 3 – 5 The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex. TN34 2AA: CHI/21UD/LSC/2024/0016 and CHI/21UD/LAC/2024/0002.
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Southern Region Judge C A Rai on 6 February 2025.

Read the full decision in TN34 2AA_CHI/21UD/LSC/2024/0016 and CHI/21UD/LAC/2024/0002_Decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cf07726b7d7db56e77bd13/Flat_10_St_Helens_17_February_2025_Decision.pdf)
New Permanent Secretary at Department for Transport
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Jo Shanmugalingam has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Department for Transport, taking over from Bernadette Kelly

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Jo Shanmugalingam as the new Permanent Secretary of the Department for Transport (DfT).

Jo is currently the department’s Second Permanent Secretary, and has been serving as the Interim Permanent Secretary since Bernadette Kelly stepped down last month.

Jo started her career at the Department for Trade and Industry and spent six years at the Shareholder Executive (now UKGI). Her previous roles include Director General for Science, Innovation and Growth at the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

She will lead the department as the government rebuilds Britain through growth and investment under the Plan for Change, transforming transport infrastructure across the country and making it easier to build new roads and railways.

Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, said:

I’m delighted to have Jo appointed as Permanent Secretary for the Department for Transport. Having worked closely with her since taking up my role, I know she will provide exemplary leadership as we deliver for this government and the public.

I’d like to once again thank Bernadette Kelly for her many years of public service - I can think of no one better to take over the reins from Bernadette than Jo, and I look forward to working with her to deliver this government’s ambitious Plan for Change.

Cabinet Secretary, Sir Chris Wormald, said:

I congratulate Jo Shanmugalingam on her appointment as Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport. Jo’s valuable experience and impressive track record in delivery make her well suited to lead the department at such an important moment of infrastructure renewal under the Plan for Change - building transport services across the country that boost opportunity and growth for working people.

I would also like to thank Bernadette Kelly for her dedicated service over 39 years in the Civil Service, in particular for her eight years leading the Department for Transport.

Jo Shanmugalingam said:

I am honoured to be appointed Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport. Transport is fundamental to everything we do, connecting people to friends and family, jobs and training.

As a department we have a huge part to play at this critical time in driving economic growth. I’m incredibly fortunate to continue working with the talented team in DfT and across the transport system, who I know are all just as dedicated to delivering changes that make a real difference to people’s lives.

The appointment follows an external recruitment competition overseen by the independent Civil Service Commission.
Farmers backed to tackle endemic diseases with more funded vet visits
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Government funded vet visits to now include health assessments for multiple herds on the same farm helping to support better health and profitability within the sector.

Livestock farmers can now access funded vet visits for multiple herds or flocks belonging to the same farming business from today (26th June), helping to support better health and profitability within the sector.

The expansion to the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway provides farmers a more comprehensive understanding of livestock health on farms with many groups of animals, whether mixed holdings or larger farms with many groups of a single species.

Since funded vet visits began in 2023 there have been more than 8,000 visits benefiting hundreds of thousands of animals, with over 95% of farmers saying that they have or will take action based on the advice of their vet. The strong uptake and implementation of the advice supports increased disease resilience meaning healthier animals and greater food security which in turn will boost farmers profits. In simple terms healthier, happier cows produce more milk.

The application is quick taking less than 90 seconds to apply and less than 3 minutes to claim for the funding.

Daniel Zeichner, Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, said:

Increased disease resilience means healthier animals and greater food security, boosting farmers profits.

The vet visit roll-out gives eligible farmers access to tailored support to each herd or flock. It is one step in the Government’s plan to protect rural livelihoods, tackle disease and safeguard high welfare standards across our food chain.

Bryan and Liz Griffiths, Livestock farmers in North Devon, said:

We have received government supported vet visits since the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway began. These have allowed us to focus on issues specific to our farm as well as the set program.

Going forward the new multi-flock and herd option along with the multi-species option will allow funding for a review and follow up for each flock and species on the farm, all through one agreement, which is great.

Keepers of beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep or pigs, can all apply for a vet of their choice to assess all their herds and flocks along with an optional, funded, follow-up assessment.

Visits will be able to support monitoring and treatment of diseases including conditions Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) in cattle, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) in pigs, and worming resistance in sheep.

Applications take just 90 seconds and can be applied for here: Apply for funding to improve animal health and welfare - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/farmers-how-to-apply-for-funding-to-improve-animal-health-and-welfare))
Magnus 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 Magnus 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 Magnus 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 Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Brecon Retreat
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 Brecon Retreat 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 Brecon Retreat recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- 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.
Healthy women, children and newborns: a coordinated approach to ending preventable deaths, narrative report
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

This report outlines the UK government’s work to end preventable maternal, child and newborn deaths, since the 2021 approach paper.

This narrative report follows the Ending preventable deaths of mothers, babies and children approach paper (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ending-preventable-deaths-of-mothers-babies-and-children-by-2030) published in 2021.

The report provides an overview of progress made in supporting global efforts to end preventable maternal, child and newborn deaths, in line with Sustainable Development Goal targets since 2021. This includes reporting against planned actions outlined in the approach paper.

The report highlights the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s multi-sectoral approach to:
- end preventable deaths through strengthening health systems
- promote comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, improved nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, and climate resilience in health
The report also provides case studies covering a range of countries including Nigeria, Malawi, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Somaliland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Pakistan.
Excellerator 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 Excellerator 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 Excellerator Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Azerbaijan: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

This document contains information about Azerbaijan to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

Knowledge Base is an information resource for HM Passport Office staff.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy and parental responsibility
- adoption
- surrogacy
- gender recognition
- civil partnerships and marriage
- documents from Azerbaijan
N Summers v Auto Restore: 3309086/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in N Summers v Auto Restore: 3309086/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798e444419bdbc8514fdf7a/N_Summers_v_Auto_Restore_3309086_2022_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
CTM34530 - Residence: dual resident companies: definition
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)


A company is a dual resident company in any accounting period in which it is resident in the UK, under the UK’s central management and control test, if it is also within the charge to tax under the laws of a territory outside the UK by reason of certain conditions. 'Territory' is a wider term than 'country' and encompasses a state or other political sub-division.

To be a dual resident company a company must be within the charge to tax in a territory because one of the following applies.
- It derives its status as a company under the general body of law in that territory. This covers countries that tax by reference to the place of incorporation, such as the United States and Australia.
- Its central place of management is in that territory. This covers countries that regard a company as resident in a territory because of the location of the management or 'real seat' of business, such as Germany, subject to some aspects of EU law.
- It is for some other reason treated as resident for the purposes of the charge under the overseas law relating to taxation. This covers states that tax on a basis similar to the UK test of central management and control, such as the Republic of Ireland.
Keeping commercial vehicles safe to drive (roadworthy)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.

This guide explains the responsibilities and systems involved in keeping vehicles in a roadworthy condition, regardless of operating conditions, fleet size or vehicle type. This includes HGVs, vans, buses and coaches.

It includes guidance on:
- daily checks and inspections
- inspection and repair facilities
- regular safety inspections
- responsibilities for roadworthiness
- monitoring
You cannot buy printed copies of the guide, but you’re allowed to print your own copies.
Mrs N Seal v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business & Trade: 3305224/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs N Seal v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business & Trade: 3305224/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ed195f9eae202448299b99/Mrs_N_Seal_v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation____Other__-__3305224-2023__-_Judgment.pdf).
Killian Construction 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 Killian Construction 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 Killian Construction 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

RMA: We will offer support to the Royal Marines Association, as and when we are aware of local events

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.
Product Recall: Black Heated Mouse Pad sold via Amazon (2505-0074)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Product Recall for Black Heated Mouse Pad presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Black Heated Mouse Pad

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it has no temperature controls to prevent it from overheating during normal use.

Corrective action: The authority has required the recall of the product from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as it has no temperature controls to prevent it from overheating during normal use. If it is paired with a lithium battery item (for example a rechargeable mouse), the mouse pad could cause the battery-powered product to overheat and ignite, causing a fire. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The authority has required the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2505-0074

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
St Giles Academy (Lincolnshire): warning notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Warning notice to Harbour Learning Trust in relation to St Giles Academy.

Notice relating to: St Giles Academy (https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/146561)

URN: 146561

Notice issued to: Harbour Learning Trust

Reason for issue: ‘special measures’ Ofsted judgement (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/146561)

DfE regional director: Carol Gray

DfE regional director office: East Midlands

Local authority: Lincolnshire County Council
Mr B Prentice v Openreach Ltd: 1600191/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Prentice v Openreach Ltd: 1600191/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a85b4c969253904d1557b3/1600191.2025_Mr_B_Prentice_v_Open_Reach_-_Judgment.pdf).
Flat 16 South Mill Apartments, Hebden Street, E2 8FZ: LON/00AM/MNR/2024/0342
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Mr O Dowty MRICS and Mr C Piarroux on Date 28 October 2024

Read the full decision in Flat 16 South Mill Apartments, Hebden Street, E2 8FZ: LON/00AM/MNR/2024/0342 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67641da9cdb5e64b69e30883/Decision_-_Flat_16_South_Mill_Apartments__Hebden_Street__E2_8FZ.pdf). Read the full reasons in Flat 16 South Mill Apartments, Hebden Street, E2 8FZ: LON/00AM/MNR/2024/0342 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67641dd1be7b2c675de3087c/Full_reasons_-_Flat_16_South_Mill_Apartments__Hebden_Street__E2_8FZ.pdf).
COM94020 - Payments: payments work lists: payments for APs cleared NAR/NDR list (PNAR)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)


This subject is presented as follows

Purpose of the list (#IDAFBN4B)How often should the list be reviewed? (#IDA2BN4B)Who does what? (#IDAECN4B)When are new entries added? (#IDAMCN4B)Reasons for entry (#IDAUCN4B)Sorting and filtering - Options and recommendations (#IDA2CN4B)The normal next action function (#IDAWEN4B)Automatic deletion (#IDA4EN4B)Manual deletion (#IDARFN4B)

Purpose of the list

There are two versions of the Payments For Accounting Periods (APs) Cleared NAR/NDR List:
- function PNAR is the update version
- function PNAV is the view only version
The purpose of the work list is to show you cases where a payment has been received for a CTSA AP that has cleared NDR. You must decide whether a revenue determination is required, or whether the payment needs to be reallocated.

How often should the list be reviewed?

You should review the list monthly.

Who does what?

A CT Co-ordinator normally reviews and controls the list. If the CT Co-ordinator decides that an assessment or revenue determination is required, they may refer those cases to a Technical Caseworker.

When are new entries added?

COTAX adds a new entry to the Payments For Accounting Periods (APs) Cleared NAR/NDR List when a payment is received for a CTSA AP that has been cleared no determination required (NDR).

Reasons for entry

Cases appear on the work list when a payment is received for an Accounting Period (AP) that has been cleared NDR. This gives you the opportunity to decide whether an assessment or revenue determination is required for the AP, or whether you need to reallocate the payment.

Sorting and filtering - Options and recommendations

Before you start to work cases, you may want to sort and filter the work list to make it more manageable. You can do that by using any of the criteria below:
- File number
- Name
- Amount paid
- AP end date
- B/F date
- B/F note
- Entry date
- NAR or NDR
- Reference
The criteria you may find most useful when filtering or sorting the list are:
- Amount paid
- B/F note
- Entry date
Top of page (#Top)

The normal next action function

The normal next action function for the Payments For APs Cleared NAR/NDR List is VPPD (View Payment and Posting Details).

Top of page (#Top)

Automatic deletion

Cases are automatically deleted from the work list when any of the following apply:
- the ‘NDR’ signal is unset
- the case is transferred to a new office. The case automatically appears on the new office work list
Top of page (#Top)

Manual deletion

You can manually delete an entry from the list.

See:
- COM94011 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com94011) for a list of forms relevant to this subject
- COM94012 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com94012) for a list of functions to use in particular situations
Communications resources to help you move goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Information and resources to help businesses use the Windsor Framework changes for parcels and freight.

This page brings together resources, information and links to help you understand the Windsor Framework.

Guidance

These materials should be used alongside the core guidance on moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/internal-market-movements-from-great-britain-to-northern-ireland).

Moving post and parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland

Read statutory guidance on future arrangements for moving parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-parcels-from-great-britain-to-northern-ireland-under-the-windsor-framework).

Fact sheets

You can share this fact sheet with your members or relevant businesses and partners:
- Trader Support Service users: Information about moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
- business-to-business parcel movements under the Windsor Framework
Videos

You can watch a video that explains the steps that businesses need to take to be able to make business parcel movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework.

Webinars

You can access webinars from this page:
- webinar for hauliers: sending Parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland (HMRC, 4 March 2025)
- webinar for businesses: sending Parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland (HMRC, 24 February 2025)
- webinar for hauliers: Parcel movements under the Windsor Framework (HMRC, 3 December 2024)
- webinar on the Trader Support Service and Windsor Framework changes (Northern Ireland Customs Academy)
- webinar for businesses: business-to-business parcel movements under the Windsor Framework (HMRC, 21 November 2021)
Checklists

Use these to help you:
- moving business-to-business (B2B) parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
- making freight movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework
OPSS launches new online product safety campaign
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

New resources launched to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online.

Ahead of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas sales season, OPSS is warning that even well-known and trusted online marketplaces sometimes list unsafe products. The public is being urged to pause and carry out simple checks before purchasing.

These include checking the seller’s details, looking for UKCA or CE marks and looking for verified purchase reviews that might mention safety issues.

OPSS will be targeting 16–25-year-olds across social media platforms in the campaign’s first phase before Christmas. This age group is more likely to make frequent impulse purchases but is also highly influenced by social media.

The campaign messaging will target older age groups in early 2026.

View the online product safety resources. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/my-safety-online-shopping)
Sir Roy Stone
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Sir Roy Stone was a non-executive director at the Department of Health and Social Care from April 2023 to January 2025. He has extensive experience as a former senior civil servant. He has been a Government Affairs and Parliamentary Consultant, having previously been a specialist adviser to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and former No 10 Chief of Staff. Other experience includes being the Director of House Commons Business Manager where he was the principal adviser to the Leader of the House of Commons, Chief Whip and their respective ministerial teams, Principal Private Secretary to the Government Chief Whip and Private Secretary to the Government Chief Whip. Other career history includes being a Parliamentary clerk to Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher, John Major and Tony Blair and the Duty Clerk for 10 Downing Street. He started his career in the Ministry of Defence working in supply and the Procurement Executive.

Sir Roy Stone was a non-executive director at the Department of Health and Social Care from April 2023 to January 2025.

He has extensive experience as a former senior civil servant. He has been a Government Affairs and Parliamentary Consultant, having previously been a specialist adviser to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and former No 10 Chief of Staff.

Other experience includes being the Director of House Commons Business Manager where he was the principal adviser to the Leader of the House of Commons, Chief Whip and their respective ministerial teams, Principal Private Secretary to the Government Chief Whip and Private Secretary to the Government Chief Whip.

Other career history includes being a Parliamentary clerk to Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher, John Major and Tony Blair and the Duty Clerk for 10 Downing Street. He started his career in the Ministry of Defence working in supply and the Procurement Executive.
IMPS03400 - Import entry procedures: imports of precious metals on behalf of non-resident owners
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)


Where a member of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) acts as an agent for a non-resident owner in the importation of bullion or gold coins, and subsequently supplies it as an agent for that owner, the provisions of Section 47 of the VAT Act 1994 apply.

As a result the bullion is treated as being imported and supplied by the LBMA member. This means that the LBMA member may complete the import documentation in their own name, and pay (or defer) the import VAT. This may then be deducted as input tax subject to the normal rules. Subsequent sales of the bullion on the London Bullion Market by an LBMA member will be subject to the conditions of the VAT (Terminal Markets) Order 1973, or the trade agreement between Customs and the LBMA.

Any queries should be referred to Deductions and Financial Services Team.

Further information is available in Notice 700/57 section 1.
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7: allocation framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

The Allocation Framework sets out the rules for Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7 (AR7) and the eligibility requirements applicants must satisfy.

Contract Allocation Framework for CfD Allocation Round 7

The final Allocation Framework for CfD Allocation Round 7 (AR7) sets out:
- the rules for Allocation Round 7
- the eligibility requirements that applicants must satisfy
VCHAR14150 - Medical and scientific equipment (“relevant goods”): What are relevant goods?
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)


The term “relevant goods” appears in items 4, 5 and 6 and is defined by Note (3) to Group 15. The legal note forms a comprehensive list of items. We have not reproduced the full text of the note here, but some examples of “relevant goods” are medical equipment for use in medical training, and equipment designed for use in medical training, ambulances, vehicles designed, or adapted, to carry disabled people in wheelchairs and heat-seeking equipment for use in rescue.

Please see VCHAR14800 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-charities-manual/vchar14800) and VCHAR14850 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-charities-manual/vchar14850) for more guidance on determining whether “relevant goods” have been supplied.
AB Security Solutions Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

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 AB Security Solutions 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 AB Security Solutions 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 Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Additional Leave for Reservists
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.
North Sea catering merger set for in-depth investigation
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Aramark’s completed purchase of Entier will move to an in-depth Phase 2 investigation after the CMA identified a potential concern.

Aramark is a US food services company which bought a 90% stake in Entier, a Scottish catering company based near Aberdeen, in January 2025. Entier had a turnover of approximately £83 million worldwide in 2024, with around £70 million from its operations in the UK.

Aramark and Entier both provide catering and ancillary facilities management services to the offshore energy sector in the UK North Sea, providing food and housekeeping for people working on oil rigs and building wind farms.

Having conducted a Phase 1 merger investigation, concluding on 22 July 2025, the CMA is concerned the deal may lead to higher prices and/or a lack of choice for companies which need to provide on-site catering to their staff based at sea. More information about the CMA’s concerns can be found in the decision summary (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/aramark-slash-entier-merger-inquiry).

Aramark and Entier did not offer any Undertakings in Lieu, so the CMA has therefore referred this case to an in-depth Phase 2 inquiry which will be led by an independent panel of experts.

More information on the case is available on the Aramark / Entier case page (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/aramark-slash-entier-merger-inquiry).

Notes to editors
- All enquiries from journalists should be directed to the CMA press office by email on xxx@xxx.xx or by phone on xx-xxxx-xxxx.
C Glasgow v Love @ Care Ltd:8000958/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Glasgow v Love @ Care Ltd:8000958/2025 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68272d57010c5c28d1c7e725/8000958.2025_-_C_Glasgow_v_Love___Care_Ltd_-_Judgment_Issued_13.05.2025.pdf).
K Robinson v City Electrical Factors: 6021737/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in K Robinson v City Electrical Factors: 6021737/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd64f10114b0b86e59f43c/Keylan_Robinson_v_City_Electrical_Factors_-_6021737.2024_-_Judgment_+_Reasons.pdf).
State boarding schools: charging for boarding provision
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

How state boarding schools should charge for the boarding provision they offer.

This advice is for state boarding schools, including:
- schools maintained by the local authority
- academies (https://www.gov.uk/types-of-school/academies)
- free schools (https://www.gov.uk/types-of-school/free-schools)
It explains the concept of full cost recovery and helps schools understand how to set the right fees for the boarding provision they offer.
Keir Mather MP
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Keir Mather was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Transport on 7 September 2025. He was previously Assistant Whip, House of Commons between 10 July 2024 and 7 September 2025. He was elected as the MP for Selby in July 2024.

Keir Mather was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Transport on 7 September 2025.

He was previously Assistant Whip, House of Commons between 10 July 2024 and 7 September 2025. He was elected as the MP for Selby in July 2024.
Ofsted's ethical research policy
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

We explain how we carry out research in an ethical way.

Ofsted is fully committed to high-quality research carried out according to ethical principles.

We aim to ensure that all research by Ofsted employees, or on behalf of Ofsted, is carried out in a way that protects all those doing the research as well as those taking part in it. This document sets out how we carry out ethical research and provides information to anyone carrying out research on behalf of Ofsted.
PLEXSYS Interface Products UK Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 PLEXSYS Interface Products UK Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- 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.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Oracle IT Solutions Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Decision for applicant Oracle International Corporation against registration number 15941538, applicant successful.

Application number 5240

Applicant Oracle International Corporation objected to the name used by Oracle IT Solutions Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.