theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
MHRA outlines intent to speed up patient access to innovative medical devices
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Statement of Policy Intent sets out initial thinking on a new Early Access service to help patients benefit sooner from innovative medical devices that address unmet clinical needs.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is setting out its intention to enable earlier access to innovative medical devices that address unmet clinical needs within the NHS. As part of this, capability will be invested to establish a new Early Access service to provide time-limited, conditional access to promising technologies ahead of full regulatory approval, where there is clear clinical need and supporting evidence of benefit for patients.

Designed to support innovators, including small and medium-sized enterprises, the Early Access service aims to help bring safe and effective medical devices to patients more quickly. Focus initially will be on innovative diagnostic devices, particularly those supporting the NHS’s most urgent needs.

This forms part of the MHRA’s wider contribution to the UK Government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan and the 10-Year Health Plan, and supports the UK’s ambition to be a global leader in medical device innovation.

The Early Access service will use learnings from the Unmet Clinical Need Authorisation (UCNA) tool piloted in the Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP), and be shaped by stakeholder engagement with key sector representatives.

The initiative sits within a broader programme of regulatory reform, including strengthened post-market surveillance and increased international collaboration. The MHRA will continue to work with industry, clinicians, NHS leaders and other partners to shape the pathway and support growth across the UK MedTech sector.

Notes to editors

For more information on the statement of policy intent, visit Statement of Policy Intent: Early Access to Innovative Medical Devices - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statement-of-policy-intent-early-access-to-innovative-medical-devices)

For more information on the Innovative Devices Accelerated Pathway (IDAP) visit the MHRA website: The Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-innovative-devices-access-pathway-idap)
The Perfect Image (Derby) 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 The Perfect Image (Derby) 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 The Perfect Image (Derby) Ltd. recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

5 days leave for reservists and CFAVs

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.
Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programme 2025 to 2026: updated funding allocations
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment component of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Grant - updated 2025 to 2026 allocations.

In December 2024, the government announced £58.7 million for the Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment (RSDAT) component (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rough-sleeping-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-grant-2025-to-2026-funding-allocations) of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Grant (DATRIG), providing funding to 83 local authorities across England to support people experiencing, and at risk of, rough sleeping who have substance misuse health needs. This commitment funds local areas to implement evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment and wrap around support for people sleeping rough or at risk of sleeping rough, including those with co-occurring mental health needs.

​The government recognises that homelessness and rough sleeping numbers remain high and that many people experiencing rough sleeping have substance misuse needs and can struggle to access the support they need. To tackle the continued pressures local authorities are facing, the government has provided an additional £3 million for the year 2025, to enable the local authorities currently receiving this funding to continue to support the most vulnerable in society.

The purpose of the funding is to:
- Improve substance misuse outcomes and recovery for people experiencing or at risk of rough sleeping
- Reduce the numbers of people sleeping rough as a result of substance misuse
- Reduce the number of deaths of people sleeping rough or experiencing homelessness from drug and alcohol poisoning
​The funding table attached represents the revised total allocation per authority to date for the Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment funding for 2025 to 2026, which now totals £61.7 million. This forms part of the £1 billion investment in homelessness and rough sleeping services this year.
CTM36190 - Particular topics: company winding up etc.: schemes of arrangement
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)


A scheme of arrangement is a court-approved procedure, provided for under the CA06/PART26, enabling a company to come to an arrangement with its shareholders regarding a reorganisation of its share capital, which becomes binding.
Direction: Zafar Iqbal Khan barred from managing independent schools
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

A decision from the Secretary of State to direct that Mr Zafar Iqbal Khan should be prohibited from the management of independent schools.

The Secretary of State for Education finds Mr Zafar Iqbal Khan unsuitable to take part in the management of an independent school (including an academy or free school) under section 128 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/25/section/128).

The barring decision also has the effect of disqualifying the person from being a governor at a local-authority-maintained school.

A person in receipt of a decision given under section 128 has a right to appeal to the first-tier tribunal in accordance with the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2699/made). The person has 3 months to appeal from the date on the decision letter.
Huddersfield Electrical Contractors
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 Huddersfield Electrical Contractors 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 Huddersfield Electrical Contractors 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.
SN2 2DJ, Thames Water Utilities Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/BP3590SR/C002
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

View the permit issued for Swindon Sludge Treatment Centre, Swindon under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Thames Water Utilities Limited

Installation name: Swindon Sludge Treatment Centre

Permit number: EPR/BP3590SR/C002
CNC officers praised after safely escorting MOX shipment to Japan
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Specialist officers safely escorted MOX fuel from Europe to Asia, earning praise for their maritime security and showcasing strong global nuclear partnerships.

Officers from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) Strategic Escort Group (SEG) have been praised after completing a major international operational deployment, ensuring the secure transit of nuclear material to from France to Japan.

The officers were deployed throughout the voyage on board the Pacific Heron and Pacific Egret.

They were met in Japan by Chief Constable Simon Chesterman, who was hosted by Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) and the Japanese at the unloading of the nuclear material.

He was able to personally thank the SEG officers for their outstanding professionalism while deployed in a protracted and complex operation at sea.

The two vessels arrived safely in Japan, completing the delivery of 32 Mixed Oxide (MOX) fuel assemblies to the Takahama Nuclear Power Station.

Operated by Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd (PNTL), part of NTS, the purpose-built vessels are among the most advanced in the world for transporting nuclear materials.

Over the past 50 years, PNTL has maintained a flawless nuclear safety and security record, supported by expert nuclear mariners and specialist armed policing provided by CNC officers.

Chief Constable Chesterman highlighted SEG’s contribution to the successful operation. He said: “Our officers deliver unique specialist armed policing to complex maritime missions. Their work ensures the security of the material as it travels across the world. I am immensely proud of their outstanding capabilities and performance.”

The successful completion of the shipment once again demonstrates the CNC’s critical role in global security and the strength of long-standing partnerships across the international nuclear sector.
Forge Medical Practice
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 Forge Medical Practice 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 Forge Medical Practice recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
K Jones v Purple Panda Services Ltd: 6018184/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in K Jones v Purple Panda Services Ltd: 6018184/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688caae8486754ec28878357/K_Jones_v_Purple_Panda_Services_Ltd_-_6018184_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
UK CBAM International Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

The UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) international group will be used to communicate UK CBAM policy updates and receive feedback on specific UK CBAM policy design from international stakeholders.

The UK government recognises that the CBAM is of significant international interest and we want to continue to engage with international stakeholders who have an interest in the functioning of the UK CBAM. This is why, at Autumn Budget 2024, the government announced the introduction of the UK CBAM international group.

This group will serve as a forum through which the UK government can communicate updates to UK CBAM policy design. It will also serve as a feedback forum where it would be helpful for us to gather views from other governments. Countries are invited to apply for membership to this group via the email address set out in the Terms of Reference. The group will meet at least annually with the possibility of further meetings where needed.
Department for Business and Trade Thailand
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Thailand, and Thai 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 Embassy in Thailand.

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 DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Thailand from the UK

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

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to Thailand (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/thailand/)
- 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/)
Export licensing and special rules for Thailand

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
Teleperformance 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 Teleperformance 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 Teleperformance Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Regulatory Policy Committee - Case Histories
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

RPC case histories provide practical guidance, with case study examples, of how the better regulation framework has been applied by the committee.

RPC case histories

RPC case histories explain how the RPC has addressed new and/or challenging methodological issues in its scrutiny of impact assessments. They are intended to provide a guide for departments and regulators in their preparation of impact assessments.

A consolidated volume of case histories was published in December 2016. This is being updated on a modular basis and individual updated sections will be placed on the RPC case histories page as they are produced. The first three of these sections were published in March 2019. These and subsequent updated sections supersede the relevant sections in the December 2016 volume. For sections not yet updated, please refer to the December 2016 volume.

The RPC welcomes any feedback on our guidance. Please contact us here (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/contact) to give us feedback or if you have any questions about RPC case histories.

(Photo by a.canvas.of.light on Flickr. Used under Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/))
FrontFoot Life
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 FrontFoot Life 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 FrontFoot Life 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
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Agriculture water quality Environment Act target delivery plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to agriculture water quality.

The Environment Act target delivery plan for agriculture water quality.

The Environment Act 2021 set out a series of legally binding statutory targets to significantly improve the natural environment and leave it in a better state for future generations.

To ensure progress, the Environment Act requires that each statutory target has at least one interim target set in the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) which covers the 5 years from publication of the latest revision of the EIP.
Mr B Wilson v NewsTeam Group Ltd: 2302792/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Wilson v NewsTeam Group Ltd: 2302792/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bd861dd157fd4b79adddea/Mr_B_Wilson_v_NewsTeam_Group_Limited_2302792-2024_Judgment_21.02.25.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr B Wilson v NewsTeam Group Ltd: 2302792/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689dcba507f2cc15c9357257/Mr_B_Wilson_v_NewsTeam_Group_Limited_2302792-2024_Written_Reasons_12-08-25.pdf).
Families First Partnership Programme Transformation (Revenue) Grant Determination 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Grant Determination for the Families First Partnership Programme Transformation (Revenue) Grant 2025 to 2026.

This is the grant determination for the Families First Partnership Programme Transformation (Revenue) grant for 2025 to 2026. This is a one-off grant, ringfenced for direct investment in additional transformation activity to support local areas to implement the Family Help, multi-agency child protection and family group decision making reforms through the Families First Partnership programme. This grant should be used alongside the Children’s Social Care Prevention Grant, and the Children and Families Grant, both ringfenced for children’s social care prevention investment.
Mansion House, Fleet Avenue, Hartlepool TS24 0WN : MAN/00EB/HTA/2023/0001
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Northern region Member Mr J Platt and Mr A Davis sitting on 4 July 2024

Read the full decision in Mansion House, Fleet Avenue, Hartlepool TS24 0WN : MAN/00EB/HTA/2023/0001 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684dd83b928e5ebb68e3fa19/mansion_house_decision.pdf)
Improving Farm Productivity grant round 2: guidance for invited applicants (closed)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

A closed grant to help fund farm and horticulture productivity.

Round 2 of the Improving Farm Productivity grant is closed for applications.

Find out about other grants and funds (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-for-farmers).

Round 2 of the Improving Farm Productivity grant is for capital items to improve farm and horticulture productivity.

Grant value: between £25,000 and £500,000 for robotic or automatic equipment.between £15,000 and £100,000 for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Mr L Curtis v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd: 1301486/2022 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Curtis v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx and Others - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2af057596dbfa052bfe92/xx-xxxx-xxxx_-Leon_Curtis_v_Jaguar_Land_Rover_Ltd_-_judgment_.pdf).
B Rathore v Community Health Partnerships Ltd: 6017889/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in B Rathore v Community Health Partnerships Ltd: 6017889/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680b686211d566056bcae8af/B_Rathore_v_Community_Health_Partnerships_6017889_2024.pdf).
SPE13380 - Equivalence: time limits for importing replacement goods under PEE
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

If prior export equivalence is approved, the authorisation letter must state how long the authorisation holder will have to import goods after the equivalent goods have been exported.

The time limit for importing agricultural goods in Chapters 1 to 24 of the Tariff cannot be extended. The 6 month time limits for any other goods can be extended provided the period does not exceed 12 months from the date the equivalent goods were exported, applications to extend may also be considered even where the original 6 month period has expired.

(NI ONLY) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447, Article 269

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-similar-goods-to-replace-customs-speci... (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-similar-goods-to-replace-customs-special-procedure-goods)

Note - Northern Ireland (NI) Customs Authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979
Mr B Ahmed v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2201684/2023 and 2202591/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Ahmed v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2201684/2023 and 2202591/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68625aa9b77395b48b609ce8/Mr_Bashir_Ahmed_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_-_2201684-2023___2202591-2023.pdf).
Waste exemptions: how to choose, register and pay
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Find out what waste exemptions are and when you need to register them. Understand waste exemption conditions and charges.

A waste exemption is a waste management activity that is exempt from needing an environmental permit. There are conditions that must be met. Most businesses must pay a charge to register waste exemptions. See Waste exemption charges (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-exemptions-how-to-choose-register-and-pay/waste-exemption-charges).

You can register and pay for most exemptions through the waste exemption service (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-waste-exemptions).

Multiple sites and linear networks

You need to use the registration form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-exemptions-bulk-registration-form) to register:
- the same exemptions at 30 or more sites – known as multiple site registrations
- exemptions along a linear network such as a railway, canal, river or road
Businesses that do not have to pay

Exemptions are free if you are a charity. To be a charity, your organisation’s aims and purposes must be exclusively charitable and your organisation must operate for the public benefit.

Read the Charity Commission’s list and descriptions of charitable purposes (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charitable-purposes/charitable-purposes) to find out if your organisation falls within one of the 13 areas of charitable activity.

T28 exemption (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-exemption-t28-sort-and-denature-controlled-drugs-for-disposal) is free. You must be an authorised person under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3998/contents) to register T28.

Call the Environment Agency to register free exemptions.

Contact the Environment Agency

General enquiries

National Customer Contact Centre PO Box 544RotherhamS60 1BY

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

Telephone 03708 506 506

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Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
UK and African business leaders arrive in Togo to create trade and investment deals
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

The event brings together delegations from ten African nations alongside leading UK companies and investors to advance partnerships that promote economic growth and jobs.

Business leaders representing 200 million people across ten rapidly growing African economies are gathering in Lomé, Togo this week for a trade summit with the UK. Over 560 delegates from 442 companies are expected to attend.

The West and Central Africa Forum (WCAF) IV, taking place on 12-13 November 2025, marks the first time the event has been held outside London since its launch in 2022, signalling the UK’s deepening commitment to African partnerships.

The two-day forum will see high-level bilateral meetings and panel discussions focused on infrastructure development, renewable energy, green growth and digital transformation sectors critical to both African development and UK export opportunities.

Through WCAF, UKEF helps Francophone private-sector companies access competitive financing whilst opening new markets for UK exporters, creating a pipeline of opportunities that drives growth and jobs in both regions.

Since last year’s forum, UKEF - the UK’s export credit agency and ministerial government department - has supported projects including an $11 million guarantee for a local mining contractor in Guinea through Dints, directly linking UK expertise with Guinean enterprise and job creation.

John Humphrey, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, said:

Africa is home to some of the world’s fastest growing markets. It is a diverse, vibrant, innovative, and abundant continent, offering a vast array of opportunities for UK businesses looking to export and invest. WCAF IV is a powerful platform to deepen our partnerships, drive inclusive growth, and unlock the potential of UK-African collaboration.

DMA Invest CEO, Atam Sandhu, said:

This year’s WCAF IV represents a high watermark in the trading relationship between the UK and the Francophone nations of West and Central Africa with over 600 government and industry leaders travelling to Lomé with the largest single delegation made up of the UK’s private sector.

The choice of Togo is significant; a signal that the UK’s commitment is not distant or occasional, but local, practical and long-term - built on mutual confidence, strengthened bilateral ties, and a shared determination to be partners for the long-term.

UKEF CEO, Tim Reid, said:

WCAF provides an excellent opportunity for UK businesses to build long-term partnerships across Africa, promoting jobs and growth at home.

We’ve seen numerous deals agreed in previous years, showcasing how UKEF can make a real difference around the world whilst filling the order books of UK companies. I’m sure WCAF IV will be no different.

UKEF organises the summit alongside DMA Invest. Since 2022, the forum has become a cornerstone platform for strengthening UK-Africa trading relationships.

Contact

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Mr J Singh v Mitchells and Butlers Retail Ltd: 3305085/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Singh v Mitchells and Butlers Retail Ltd: 3305085/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678a1f952080f65f988bd345/Mr_J_Singh__-_v_-_Mitchells_and_Butlers_Retail_Ltd_-_3305085-2024_-_Judgement.pdf).
Report your medical condition (form K1V)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Report kidney problems to DVLA if you're a lorry, bus or coach driver.

Use this form to report these medical conditions:
- kidney dialysis (https://www.gov.uk/kidney-dialysis-and-driving)
- kidney problems (https://www.gov.uk/kidney-problems-and-driving)
- other related conditions
Check the list of health conditions (https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving) if yours isn’t listed.

Find out what happens after you tell DVLA (https://www.gov.uk/driving-medical-conditions/what-happens-after-you-tell-dvla).
Application to register as British overseas territories citizen
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

Form to register as a British overseas territories citizen after giving up (renouncing) citizenship: form RS2.

Use this form if you previously gave up British overseas territories citizenship and now want to get it back. You should also read the guidance.

We are aware this publication may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing it so that we can fix these. Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy)
Mrs J McKee v Glasgow City Council: 121287/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J McKee v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c4a471be3f53ed5f452d4/Mrs_J_McKee_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Estimating your academy funding allocation
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

A guide for schools opening as academies to estimate their revenue funding.

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) closed on 31 March 2025. All activity has moved to the Department for Education (DfE). You should continue to follow this guidance.

This guide explains how to estimate a new academy’s revenue funding, known as the general annual grant (GAG). It links to online data and has examples for each of the main elements of the GAG.

For free schools, studio schools and university technical colleges (UTCs) we have published further supporting information to assist you to estimate your funding:
- free schools, including special schools and alternative provision (AP) free schools (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/opening-a-free-school)
- UTCs and studio schools (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/opening-a-utc)
NAILESH MANUBAI TERAIYA v THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY [2025] UKUT XXXXXX (TCC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of JUDGE JONATHAN CANNAN on 31 January 2025

Read full decision Nailesh Manubai Teraiya v The Financial Conduct Authority (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab10ba31fb10faa31484d4/Teraiya_v_FCA_Preliminary_Issue.pdf)

Procedure – whether to make a direction for a preliminary issue – whether the Authority is a “qualifications body” for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010
EU Settlement Scheme: community support for vulnerable citizens
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Organisations funded to provide support to vulnerable and at-risk EU citizens applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Charities and voluntary organisations across the UK are being funded to provide help and information to vulnerable EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Practical support is available for a range of needs including:
- disabled people
- children
- people with severe mental health conditions
- victims of human trafficking
- victims of domestic abuse
- people without a permanent address
- homeless people
- elderly or isolated people
Four grant-funded national organisations in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and 13 OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) level 2+ organisations, will make sure UK-wide coverage and services are available to the people who need them.
P Vince v FrankBrown Aviation Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 3311368/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in P Vince v FrankBrown Aviation Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 3311368/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f659b21c9076042263f0db/P_Vince_v_FrankBrown_Aviation_Ltd._in_voluntary_liquidation_-3311368-2024-Judgment.pdf).
The Silver Threads Hall
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 The Silver Threads Hall 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 The Silver Threads Hall recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Using the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme logos in our communications and marketing.

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.
Mr J Hodson v Hughes TV and Audio Ltd: 3306083/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Hodson v Hughes TV and Audio Ltd: 3306083/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b2be61affbf4bedb7b12c/Mr_J_Hodson___v_-_Hughes_TV_and_Audio_Limited___3306083-2024___Judgment-Reasons.pdf).
Environmental capacity for industrial clusters: project summary
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

A summary of the work, key findings and recommendations of the 4-year environmental capacity for industrial clusters project review of environmental capacity in key English low carbon industrial clusters.

The project, funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, examined environmental challenges – and identified potential impacts – associated with water availability, water quality, air quality, flood risk, and climate impacts in the Humber, Teesside, and HyNet industrial areas.

The report summarises the work and findings created across the four phases of this project and makes recommendations for government, regulators, industry and local authorities on how to address challenges, including utilising HMG’s current policy initiatives - clean energy mission, planning reforms, innovation for growth, reforms to Defra ALBs and environmental permitting and more.
RFIG30980 - Residence for tax years before 2013-14: particular occupations: Lloyds underwriters
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


This chapter only applies to tax years up to and including 2012-2013. From 6 April 2013 the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) applies. For guidance on the SRT please see RFIG20000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig20000) onwards.

If an individual is a non-resident involved in underwriting activities with Lloyds of London, they will be liable to UK tax on any profit which they receive in connection with those activities.
Flat 6, Herons Court, Radlett, Herts WD7  7FA: CAM/26UE/LSC/2023/0045
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region [Tribunal Judge Stephen Evans & Ms Sarah Redmond MRICS]

See the decision in full Flat 6, Herons Court, Radlett, Herts WD7 7FA: CAM/26UE/LSC/2023/0045 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6840301dcb73e8b12647b3d5/CAM-26UE-LSC-2023-0045_Flat_6_Herons_Court_WD7.pdf)
J Norris v Kent County Council: 2304278/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Norris v Kent County Council: 2304278/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fb5d1930c331c88be6f09c/J_Norris_-v-_Kent_County_Council_2304278-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_18.10.25.pdf).