theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Annual review of funerals sector 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

The CMA has published its third and final annual review of market outcomes in the funerals sector.

This report sets out our analysis and review of the funerals sector.

This funerals annual review is part of the Competition and Market Authority (CMA)’s funerals market investigation (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/funerals-market-study) into the supply of services by funeral directors at the point of need and the supply of crematoria services.

Use our guidance on Working with the Funerals Market Investigation Order (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-with-the-funerals-market-investigation-order) for further help.

Send funeral or crematorium information to the CMA (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/send-funeral-or-crematorium-information-to-the-cma)
Wellbeing and engagement in culture, arts, heritage and sport by adults in Northern Ireland, 2023/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

An annual publication containing survey results on wellbeing and engagement in culture, arts, heritage and sport by adults in Northern Ireland.

This bulletin contains information on wellbeing and engagement with the arts, use of the public library service, visited a museum or science centre, visited PRONI, visited a place of historic interest, volunteering and participation in sport. The bulletin is an Official Statistics publication which is produced annually by Analytics Division of the Department for Communities. This bulletin provides findings from the 2023/24 Continuous Household Survey.
Identifying New Growth Opportunities Within the UK-Singapore DEA
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

An overview of digital economy developments, utilisation of the UK-Singapore DEA, and potential growth opportunities

The UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (DEA), signed in February 2022, was the first DEA between Singapore and a European country. This established an ambitious framework for digital cooperation between our two countries.

This assessment confirms that the UK-Singapore DEA remains best-in-class, setting high standards for digital trade that reflect shared values of openness, innovation and fair competition. It also identifies several promising areas for further development: streamlined paperless trading systems, enhanced cybersecurity cooperation including quantum-resistant technologies, improved regulatory coherence in cross-border data governance, and deeper collaboration on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain.
Park Tennis Court Programme: completed projects
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Details of completed projects for the Park Tennis Court Programme.

Details

Over £30 million has been invested through the Park Tennis Court Programme, delivered by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Tennis Foundation, to renovate and improve over 3,000 park tennis courts across Great Britain.

This page provides details of projects completed so far, supported by both the LTA and government.

Completed projects

The list below provides details of projects completed so far. This list is correct as of 26 June 2025 and will be updated regularly.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685c1d46c779b80d9a0e1034/QA_Park_Tennis_Court_Programme_-_completed_projects__June_2025___4_.ods)

Park Tennis Court Programme: completed projects (June 2025) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685c1d46c779b80d9a0e1034/QA_Park_Tennis_Court_Programme_-_completed_projects__June_2025___4_.ods)

ODS, 72.6 KB

This file is in an OpenDocument (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-open-document-formats-odf-in-your-organisation) format

Map of completed projects

Please note: the map was last updated on 9 June 2025. It will be updated shortly to reflect the most recent project list.

View a map of projects completed so far. (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1tTKv9oXI98UDbImBdtrnRv-7kYqFeZ4&ll=53.03607291150193%2C-0.7364198771870343&z=8)
R Javian-Lennard v Mind In Croydon Ltd: 6002910/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R Javian-Lennard v Mind In Croydon Ltd: 6002910/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6914a358493305b49ce6e6c3/R_Lennard_v_Mind_In_Croydon_LTD_Judgment_2_6002910-2024.pdf).
Bird flu: near Lakenheath, West Suffolk, Suffolk (AIV2025/70)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-26)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in large commercial poultry at a premises near Lakenheath, West Suffolk, Suffolk on 26 October 2025.

Case information

26 October 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry premises near Lakenheath, West Suffolk, Suffolk.

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Declarations

Declaration of a protection zone and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fe5e62baf1f8c92fb5f9fe/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_DPR_2025_157_AIV_2025_70.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/70
Mrs F Cope v The Park Pre-School Ltd. T/a Cheeky Little Monkeys Nursery: 2310950/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs F Cope v The Park Pre-School Ltd. T/a Cheeky Little Monkeys Nursery: 2310950/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68138a77ee9d78cbe6011856/Mrs_F_Cope_v_The_Park_Pre-School_LTD._t-a_Cheeky_Little_Monkeys_Nursery_2310950-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Mr N Crombie v Principal Building Ltd: 8000274/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Crombie v Principal Building Ltd: 8000274/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683995e5210698b3364e86e4/Mr_N_Crombie_v_Principal_Building_Ltd_-_8000274.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
CITES: UK import suspensions (negative opinions)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Check if a CITES item that you want to import is listed as having an import suspension due to its trade being considered unsustainable.

You need a permit to import specimens of species listed by CITES (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cites-imports-and-exports) (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).

A specimen is a living or dead animal or plant or any of its parts, or an item made from these.

You should check the import suspensions before you apply for a permit. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is not likely to give you a permit if your specimen is listed as having an import suspension.
Product Safety Report: L'Agraty Electric Blanket sold via Amazon (2510-0161)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Product Safety Report for L'Agraty Electric Blanket presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: L’Agraty Electric Blanket sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and therefore cannot make a secure connection with the socket. This may result in the appliance sparking, overheating and catching fire.

This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

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

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2510-0161

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Flat 58, Prospect House, Donegal Street, N1 9QD: LON/00AU/LSC/2024/0734
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Residential Property Tribunal decision of Judge N Carr on 25 April 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 58, Prospect House, Donegal Street, N1 9QD: LON/00AU/LSC/2024/0734 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680f5c1211d566056bcae935/250425_Flat_58__Prospect_House_N1_9QD__Determination_and_transfer.pdf)
British Ambassador discusses economic growth, trade opportunities and investment climate with Minister of Economy
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Economy, Gabriela Garcia-Quinn on 5 March.

The Ambassador and the Minister reviewed key areas of bilateral and international economic collaboration between the UK and Guatemala noting their shared values and interests, and their desire for increased cooperation.

Ambassador Correa welcomed Guatemalan efforts to enhance economic security, strengthen the resilience of critical supply chains and to coordinate efforts to address future challenges and build prosperity.

Amongst these, the UK commends the advancements made on the Competition Law, the openness to foreign investment, improved steps in the fight against corruption and continued collaboration to increase the UK-Guatemala trade figures through the UK-Central America Association Agreement.

According to Guatemala’s trade figures, bilateral trade in 2024 was US$155.7 million, an increase of 4.8% compared to the previous year. Exports of Guatemalan products were US$102.4 million, a decrease of -0.8%; while imports of British products were US$53.3 million, an increase of 17.6%.

Finally, Ambassador Correa agreed to continue building up on economic opportunities detected by UK companies, share experiences that would benefit the business environment and work together to uphold and promote the rules-based international economic system, including free and open trade.
Student Finance England mailing list 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Students from England can sign up to our mailing list to be told when full-time undergraduate applications open.

Mailing list for 2025 to 2026

Student Finance England (SFE) students can sign up to our mailing list (https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/student-finance/get-ready-find-out-when-to-apply-for-student-finance) to find out when full-time undergraduate applications open!

It’s important for new and continuing SFE students to stay up to date so they can apply early for student finance for 2025 to 2026.

They can find the sign up page through our social media posts and on our campaign page (https://studentfinance.campaign.gov.uk/).

Students, parents and university and college staff can also sign up to the mailing list (https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/student-finance/get-ready-find-out-when-to-apply-for-student-finance) to find out when applications open.

Part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students

Postgraduate applications will be available at the end of April. Part-time applications will be available from May.

Social media

Follow us for regular updates throughout our campaign!

Student Finance England

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SFEngland/

X – https://x.com/SF_England

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/studentfinance_england/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/SFEFILM
Employing disabled people and people with health conditions
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

How to attract, recruit and retain disabled people.

Get guidance on supporting and managing employees with health conditions and disabilities at work (https://www.support-with-employee-health-and-disability.dwp.gov.uk/).

This guidance will help employers to become more confident when attracting, recruiting and retaining disabled people.
Mr N Middleton v The Hawk and Owl Trust Ltd and Mr A Blumfield: 3309451/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Middleton v The Hawk and Owl Trust Ltd and Mr A Blumfield: 3309451/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689c8ab5e95097004f723f14/Mr_N_Middleton_-_v_-__1___The_Hawk_and_Owl_Trust_Ltd__2__Mr_Adrian_Blumfield_-__3309451-2023_-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr N Middleton v The Hawk and Owl Trust Ltd and Mr A Blumfield: 3309451/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69272f319c1eda2cdf03412f/Mr_N_Middleton_v__1_The_Hawk_and_Owl_Trust_Limited_and_other_3309451_2023_Judgment.pdf).
Lesaffre / Biorigin merger inquiry
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the anticipated acquisition by Compagnie Des Levures Lesaffre of a majority shareholding of Biorigin S.A.

Statutory timetable

Phase 1

Clearance decision

8 May 2025: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Lesaffre of a majority shareholding of Biorigin.
- Full text decision (PDF, 355KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684986f338cd4b88e2c7daf7/Full_text_decision__.pdf) (12.6.25)
Launch of merger inquiry

18 March 2025: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- Commencement notice (PDF, 89KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d80d909dc953ac3bfe92f1/Commencement_notice_.pdf) (18.3.25)
Invitation to comment: Closed

18 March 2025: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.

To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.

Written representations about any competition issues should be provided by the deadline set out above.

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Your name and contact details are your personal data. In collecting, receiving, storing, accessing and using your personal data, the CMA, as controller, is processing your personal data. The CMA processes personal data in accordance with data protection law. The CMA is processing your personal data so that it can contact you again, should it need further help or information from you, in order to carry out its merger work under Part 3 of the Enterprise Act 2002. For more information about how the CMA processes personal data and your rights relating to that data, please see our Privacy Notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/personal-information-charter),
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Rev Ross Bullock
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

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: Rev Ross Bullock

Teacher reference number: 3453848

Teacher’s date of birth: 7 July 1958

Location teacher worked: Hatfield, East of England

Date of professional conduct panel: 20 to 23 October

Outcome type: Prohibition order

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 Rev Ross Bullock formerly employed in Hatfield, East of England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Mr K Kabbani v Scottish Police Authority: 4104454/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Kabbani v Scottish Police Authority: 4104454/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee79a4199d1cd55b48c732/Mr_K_Kabbani_v_Scottish_Police_Authority_-_4104454.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms R Tapping v Peterborough City Council: 3308103/2023 and 3313510/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms R Tapping v Peterborough City Council: 3308103/2023 and 3313510/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915c8a2eba5bda2026fc908/Ms_R_Tapping_v_Peterborough_City_Council__3308103.2023__3313510.2023__Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Officer Cadet Survey: financial year 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Summary statistics on officer cadets’ experience of training, facilities, food, support, fairness of treatment and hopes for the future.

The Officer Cadet survey (OCS) was established to monitor officer cadets’ experience of training at all 4 initial officer training colleges. It records views on perceptions of training, facilities, food, support, fairness of treatment and hopes for the future.
CG30781 - Death and Personal Representatives: Period of administration and ascertainment of residue: Personal representatives: residue: early date
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)


If there is a will the personal representatives and legatees may claim that administration has ceased and residue has been ascertained at an early date if:
- the legatees would be liable at a lower rate of Capital Gains Tax than the personal representatives on the disposal of assets in the estate
- the legatees have any unused annual exemption that could be used to cover the gains
- the legatee is a charity and any gain on the disposal would be exempt.
In cases of intestacy you will only see claims under the first two bullet points as a charity will not qualify as a legatee under the rules of intestacy.

Applying the rule that assets remain vested in the personal representatives until residue has been ascertained unless specific steps have been taken to vest the assets in advance of ascertainment of residue usually defeats unwarranted claims in this area.
EL v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP): [2025] UKUT 282 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on 18 August 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d6b419c487360cc70c9e34/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-PIP.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) held a remote telephone hearing of the Appellant’s Personal Independence Payment (PIP) appeal. The Appellant’s representative also attended remotely, but was unable to take part in the hearing for at least 15-20 minutes due to technical difficulties. The Appellant appealed on two grounds, being (1) procedural irregularity and breach of natural justice; and (2) the FTT’s treatment of PIP daily living activity 9 (engaging with other people face to face). The Upper Tribunal allowed the Appellant’s appeal on both grounds and remitted the case for re-hearing.
AB v Grafters Group Ltd (ta CSI Catering Services International): [2025] EAT 126
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Tayler on 28 August 2025.

Read the full judgment in AB v Grafters Group Ltd (t/a CSI Catering Services International): [2025] EAT 126 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b0232ece0a11bb78a4f12c/AB_v_Grafters_Group_Ltd__ta_CSI_Catering_Services_International___2025__EAT_126.pdf).
Measles: the green book, chapter 21
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Measles immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

Measles (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/) is an acute viral illness caused by a morbillivirus of the paramyxovirus family. This chapter describes the MMR vaccine, its presentation and administration.
Regulated aerodrome location codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Find a list of the codes which may be used to identify the location where goods may be examined for regulated aerodromes (Appendix 16B).

Using the relevant codes from the list, enter the location where the goods are held at the time of making the declaration.

The code for the location to be declared in Data Element 5/23 is shown in column 2.
SPR Training
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 SPR Training 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 SPR Training 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Will not cancel courses, once date is confirmed due to numbers

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.
Mprove
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 Mprove 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 Mprove 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Cod Beck Blenders 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 Cod Beck Blenders 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 Cod Beck Blenders 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 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.
London abstraction licensing strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

The Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the London catchment.

This abstraction licensing strategy is for the London catchment in the Thames river basin district.

Our approach ensures that we:
- meet river basin management plan (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/river-basin-management-plans-updated-2022) objectives for water resources activities
- avoid deterioration within the catchment
Our guidance on managing water abstraction (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-water-abstraction) gives the technical explanation, legal and policy requirements behind the strategy.

Please see our guidance if you need to:
- check if you need a licence to abstract water (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-a-licence-to-abstract-water)
- check if you need a licence to impound water (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-a-licence-to-impound-water)
- apply for an abstraction or impounding licence (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/water-management-apply-for-a-water-abstraction-or-impoundment-licence)
Clinical Trials Regulations webinar recordings
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Webinar recordings providing information about plans for implementing the new Clinical Trial Regulations.

Webinars supporting implementation of the new Clinical Trials Regulations will be published on this page.

Webinars

Watch the MHRA webinar on Implementing the new UK Clinical Trials regulations, which took place on Tuesday 25 February 2025.

UK Clinical Trials Regulations (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEmnOliW2Gg)

Watch the MHRA webinar on Implementing the new UK Clinical Trials regulations, which took place on Tuesday 15 October 2024.

Implementing the new UK Clinical Trials regulations (https://youtu.be/aGYMB4TkJYM)
Flat 58 Page High, 4 Lymington Avenue, London, N22 6JQ: LON/00AP/F77/2024/0067
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Flint on 17 April 2024

Read the full decision in Flat 58 Page High, 4 Lymington Avenue, London, N22 6JQ: LON/00AP/F77/2024/0067 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6645e223bd01f5ed32793cfd/Flat_58_Page_High_Dec_24.pdf) Flat 58 Page High, 4 Lymington Avenue, London, N22 6JQ: LON/00AP/F77/2024/0067 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6645e2a3f34f9b5a56adc91e/Flat_58_Page_High_Reasons_24.pdf)
UK Ambassador Visits San Miguel Community in Poptún
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

The visit highlighted progress made through a UK project which supports sustainable development and environmental conservation in southern Petén.

UK Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, visited the community of San Miguel in Poptún on 13 August, where the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) is investing approximately £16,000 to support local initiatives.

The project has provided piped water access to 38 families (benefiting around 210 people), supported environmental protection systems for 21 families, and helped 14 families revive traditional bean cultivation practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and wildfire risks.

During the visit, the ambassador learned about community conservation efforts, including more than 50 environmental monitoring tours, maintaining firebreaks across an area of 551 hectares, and strengthening local governance in collaboration with Guatemala’s National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP).

San Miguel has been a benchmark in the region, promoting cooperation agreements that have inspired other communities to follow similar processes. The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to working alongside Guatemala to address the effects of climate change, protect biodiversity, and combat poverty.
L Coombes v Mr N Williamson: 6015282/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Coombes v Mr N Williamson: 6015282/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a4a0b7baccec3af36b3c33/6015282.2024_L_Coombes_v_Mr_Neil_Williamson_UDL_SO_Judgment.pdf).
Mr M Knake v Home Harmony Ventures Ltd: 1401334/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Knake v Home Harmony Ventures Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b447beb56d8b0856c2fdcd/Mr_M_Knake_v_Home_Harmony_Ventures_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Rule_21_Judgment.pdf).
Jack Boyer OBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

Jack Boyer served as a non-executive board member of the Department for Education from May 2022 to May 2025. Jack is chair of the board of trustees at the University of Bristol and was previously chair of Academies Enterprise Trust, the deputy chair of independent school Godolphin & Latymer and a non-executive director at the University of Southampton. Other past roles include council member of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and member of the Higher Education Funding Council England Research Excellence Framework 2014 Main Panel B. He is currently the senior independent director of TT Electronics plc and Elcogen plc and a non-executive director at the Sir Henry Royce Institute and Ricardo plc. Jack was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2015 for services to science and engineering.

Jack Boyer served as a non-executive board member of the Department for Education from May 2022 to May 2025.

Jack is chair of the board of trustees at the University of Bristol and was previously chair of Academies Enterprise Trust, the deputy chair of independent school Godolphin & Latymer and a non-executive director at the University of Southampton. Other past roles include council member of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and member of the Higher Education Funding Council England Research Excellence Framework 2014 Main Panel B.

He is currently the senior independent director of TT Electronics plc and Elcogen plc and a non-executive director at the Sir Henry Royce Institute and Ricardo plc.

Jack was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2015 for services to science and engineering.
ISS Labour Ltd HQ
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 ISS Labour Ltd HQ 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 ISS Labour Ltd HQ recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Decision makers’ guide: Vols 8 and 9: Employment and Support Allowance: staff guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Guidance for DWP decision makers on decision making and appeals.

This guidance is for DWP staff who make decisions about benefits and pensions. It helps them make decisions that are accurate and consistent.

The introduction of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment affects the guidance DWP staff use.

DWP decision makers now use Advice for decision making (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advice-for-decision-making-staff-guide) (instead of the DMG) for decisions that involve:
- Universal Credit
- Personal Independence Payment
- contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance and contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance for people who are eligible for Universal Credit (https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/eligibility)
Why we publish this guide

We publish this guide to help people understand how we make decisions.

Information for claimants

Information for claimants about eligibility and how to claim:
- benefits (https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits)
- pensions (https://www.gov.uk/browse/working/state-pension)
Turnpike House, 270 Stamford Hill, Hackney, N16 6TY - LON/00AM/HMF/2024/0104
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

First Tier Tribunal - Final Reason Decision of Judge Pittaway and Mr M Cairns dated 14 April 2025

Read Final Reason Decision in Turnpike House, 270 Stamford Hill, Hackney, N16 6TY - LON/00AM/HMF/2024/0104 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ff8611712bf73dea135506/270_Stamford_Hill_25.3.17.pdf)
HMCTS Crime Reform Evaluation: fair processing notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Crime Reform Evaluation is being conducted by IFF Research on behalf of HMCTS.

If you have been invited to take part in an interview or survey as part of the evaluation, this page provides details about the evaluation itself, the type of data that will be collected, how the data will be used, and where to find more information.
Alison Kemp
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

Alison Kemp was appointed Deputy Director, Overseas Territories Strategy and Delivery Department, FCDO in May 2025. Alison’s previous roles include: Deputy Director, Mediterranean Department, FCDO (2021 to 2025) Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Montenegro (2017 to 2020) Deputy Head of Mission in the British Embassy in Sana’a (2013 to 2015) Head of Policy Unit, FCO (2010 to 2012) Deputy Director Estates and Sustainability, FCO (2008 to 2010) Consul General Kurdistan Region and Northern Iraq (2007) Political Chargé Monrovia (2006 to 2007)

Alison Kemp was appointed Deputy Director, Overseas Territories Strategy and Delivery Department, FCDO in May 2025.

Alison’s previous roles include:
- Deputy Director, Mediterranean Department, FCDO (2021 to 2025)
- Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Montenegro (2017 to 2020)
- Deputy Head of Mission in the British Embassy in Sana’a (2013 to 2015)
- Head of Policy Unit, FCO (2010 to 2012)
- Deputy Director Estates and Sustainability, FCO (2008 to 2010)
- Consul General Kurdistan Region and Northern Iraq (2007)
- Political Chargé Monrovia (2006 to 2007)
2024 VPAG operational review minutes
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Minutes of meetings held between the government, NHS England and ABPI about the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG).

This collection brings together minutes of meetings held between the UK and devolved governments, NHS England, the Office for Life Sciences and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) to review the operation of the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2024-voluntary-scheme-for-branded-medicines-pricing-access-and-growth) (VPAG).

A separate collection – VPAG quarterly net sales and payment information (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/vpag-quarterly-net-sales-and-payment-information) – provides information on how the scheme is controlling spend on branded medicines in the NHS.
Mr B Curwood v Morgan Woods Ltd: 2601888/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Curwood v Morgan Woods Ltd: 2601888/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679906991c041dcc469dadfe/Ben_curwood_v_Morgan_Woods_Ltd_2601888-2024.pdf).
IDG51550 - Information disclosure gateways with other government departments: Financial Conduct Authority: information held by HMRC in connection with its functions as a supervisory authority under the Money Laundering Regulations
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)


Regulation 52 of The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 permits HMRC to share certain information held for money laundering supervisory functions where this can assist other supervisory authority functions. Both HMRC and the FCA are money laundering supervisory authorities listed in regulation 7 of the 2017 regulations.

Information that can be supplied

Information held by HMRC in connection with its functions as a supervisory authority under regulation 7 of The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 may be disclosed to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) .

Permitted purpose of disclosure

For any purpose connected with the effective exercise of the FCA's functions as a supervising authority outlined in regulation 7 of The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017.

Further information

If you require further information please consult with your Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP) in the first instance.
Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) infection (CDI): annual data
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Annual counts and rates of C. difficile infections (CDI) by acute trust and sub-integrated care board location (SICBL) in patients aged 2 years and over.

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We’d like your feedback on how you use these UKHSA surveillance data.

Take a short survey to tell us what works, what doesn’t, and how we can make it better for you.

Take the survey now (https://snapsurvey.phe.org.uk/snapwebhost/s.asp?k=174591968925)

The latest annual publication for C. difficile infection includes the following data:

From September 2023

Results by NHS acute trust and sub-integrated care board location (SICBL)
- financial year counts and rates of C. difficile infection and by prior trust exposure from April 2007 to March 2023
From September 2021

Results by NHS organisation
- financial year counts and rates of C. difficile infection and by prior trust exposure from April 2007 to March 2021
From July 2018

Results by NHS acute trust
- quarterly counts of C. difficile infection by NHS acute trust and by onset status from April 2007 to March 2018 (table 7)
- financial year counts and rates of C. difficile infection by NHS acute trust and by onset status from April 2007 to March 2018 (table 8)
Results by clinical commissioning group (CCG)
- quarterly counts of C. difficile infection by CCG and onset status from April 2009 to March 2018 (table 9)
- financial year counts and rates of C. difficile infection by CCG and by onset status from April 2009 to March 2018 (table 10)
For commentary on this data see MRSA, MSSA and Gram-negative bacteraemia and C. difficile infection: annual epidemiological commentary (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mrsa-mssa-and-e-coli-bacteraemia-and-c-difficile-infection-annual-epidemiological-commentary).

From July 2014

Results by NHS acute trust
- quarterly counts of C. difficile infection by NHS acute trust from April 2007 to March 2017 - all reported cases (table 7a)
- quarterly counts of C. difficile infection by NHS acute trust from April 2007 to March 2017 - trust-apportioned cases only (table 7b)
- financial year counts and rates of C. difficile infection by NHS acute trust from April 2007 to March 2017 - all reported cases (table 8a)
- financial year counts and rates of C. difficile infection by NHS acute trust from April 2007 to March 2017 - trust-apportioned cases only (table 8b)
Results by CCG
- quarterly counts of C. difficile infection by CCG from April 2009 to March 2017 (table 9)
- financial year counts and rates of C. difficile infection by CCG from April 2009 to March 2017 (table 10)
For older C. difficile data (January 2004 to March 2007), see the UK Government Web Archive (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140629102627/http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1195733750761).
Department for Business and Trade Cameroon
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Cameroon, and Cameroon companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British High Commission in Cameroon.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with the DBT’s Find a Supplier service (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Cameroon from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Cameroon.

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
You can find services and information at Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/). Our export guide to Cameroon (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cameroon-business-guides-part-1) provides essential information for new and established exporters.

Export licensing and special rules for Cameroon

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).

Arms embargo and other restrictions on Cameroon

Details of any arms embargoes, trade control restrictions, defence export policies and restrictions on terrorist organisations (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/current-arms-embargoes-and-other-restrictions) which may apply to Cameroon.