theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Mr Z Fabian v SKF UK Ltd: 6000487/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Z Fabian v SKF UK Ltd: 6000487/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6827380002662c6f8ec243a8/Mr_Z._Fabian_-vs-_SKF_UK_Ltd_-_6000487.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr Z Fabian v SKF UK Ltd: 6000487/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686295e03464d9c0ad609d2d/Mr_Z._Fabian_-vs-_SKF_UK_Ltd_-_Written_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr Z Fabian v SKF UK Ltd: 6000487/2024 - Amended Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688c79ec6c7eb66caea94e13/Mr_Z._Fabian_-vs-_SKF_UK_Ltd_-_6000487.2024_-_Amended_Reasons_.pdf).
Safety Alert issued for baby sleep pillows
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

OPSS has issued a Safety Alert for baby sleep pillows following child fatalities.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a Safety Alert for baby sleep pillows following child fatalities in the UK and overseas.

The alert identifies the products as pillows or cushions for babies to sleep – or be placed – on unsupervised. Risks to the baby include suffocation and overheating which can lead to injury or, in some cases, death.

The term ‘Baby Sleep Pillows’ covers a range of products marketed under names that include baby comfort cushions, sleeping pillows or exhaust pillows. The Safety Alert gives a fuller list of common names on the market.

Parents and carers are urged not to use these products for babies under 12 months old or to place them in a cot or crib. If the product was marketed for baby sleep or to be used unattended, parents and carers should contact the business directly to discuss redress.

Read the Safety Alert. (https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-baby-sleep-pillows-psa8)
SAS Commodities 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 SAS Commodities 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 SAS Commodities Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
JKN RENEWABLES 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 JKN RENEWABLES 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 JKN RENEWABLES LTD. recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
Hydrazine: general information and incident management
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Information on hydrazine for use in responding to chemical incidents.

These documents provide information on the health effects of exposure and material for responding to a chemical incident.

Hydrazine is also known as diamide, diamine and nitrogen hydride.

Feedback survey

Help us improve the Compendium of Chemical Hazards by taking our short survey.

Start now (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mRRO7jVKLkutR188-d6GZg6d2bXEicBDucWgh_RXu3BURUlaWjBGUklNU0Q1NkdDVkwxM0YyM1dCTC4u&wdLOR=c1C32D18D-8781-417B-BE28-3E8C4C7B8FFE)
UK competent authorities for pesticide residues in food: annual report for 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Summary of the work carried out by the Health and Safety Executive on the control plans for pesticide residues in food in 2023.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the UK competent authority for pesticide residues in food. HSE is responsible for producing annual reports on the monitoring of pesticides in food in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland.

These annual reports summarise the work and results of the control plan for pesticide residues in food. The data is published on data.gov.uk (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/5d5028ef-9918-4ab7-8755-81f3ad06f308/pesticide-residues-in-food).

The results of the pesticide testing programme for 2021 and 2022 were published on UK competent authorities for pesticide residues in food: annual reports, 2021 and 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-competent-authorities-for-pesticide-residues-in-food-annual-report). Before 2021, the results of the pesticide testing programme were published in the Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF) annual report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/expert-committee-on-pesticide-residues-in-food-prif-annual-report).
Mr T Van Goor Den Oosterlingh v Gibex One Ltd: 6007852/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Van Goor Den Oosterlingh v Gibex One Ltd: 6007852/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6883479d2b6fd60b7c16105e/Mr_T_Van_goor_den_oosterlingh_-vs-_Gibex_One_Ltd_-_Judgment.pdf).
VATRESNI1400 - Introduction: Roles and responsibilities
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


The role of VAT: general enquiries

VAT: general enquiries deals with routine telephone and written queries from:
- businesses – e.g. requests for VAT Retail Export Scheme leaflets and VAT 407(NI) forms; and
- the public – e.g. travellers who want to know why a retailer does not operate VAT retail export scheme.
VATRESNI8000 contains draft letters for responding to the most common queries or complaints.

The role of the Retail Unit of Expertise (UoE)

The Retail UoE has functional responsibility for the operation of VAT Retail Export Scheme in Northern Ireland. It acts as a central contact point for:
- technical enquires from staff regarding the operation of VAT retail export scheme;
- liaison with Border Force;
- assistance with assurance of the refund companies.
The role of Border Force

Border Force has functional responsibility for the customs controls in relation to VAT retail export scheme in Northern Ireland. This includes systems and procedures at exit points from Northern Ireland for:
- verifying goods are being exported;
- Authorising the VAT407(NI) by applying a Customs Stamp; and
- Dealing with questions and complaints from travellers about the operation of the scheme at these exit points.
The role of VAT policy team

The policy team responsible for VAT retail export scheme is the VAT Fraud, Deductions & Imports Supply Policy Team.

The team is the administrator and policy maker for the VAT Retail Export Scheme. Advice or guidance may be needed where the facts are clear but the published guidance cannot be applied or does not cover the particular situation. If you have a query about a policy matter, follow the procedure explained in VPOLADV. In any submission you must:
- use the correct submission template
- state the point of issue;
- quote the guidance consulted;
- state the questions that need answering;
- set out all the relevant facts including any representations by traders or their advisers or representatives - include copies of all contractual evidence and official documents that are relevant - and
- include your recommendation for consideration.
All submissions must be sent to the Retail UoE in the first instance, failure to do so may cause delays in getting advice.

Policy teams do not deal directly with the public and the public should not be referred to them.
Ms L A Morrison v Glasgow City Council: 119975/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L A Morrison v Glasgow City Council: 119975/2008 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cae2fda175f08d198d80d7/119975.2008_LA_Morrison_v_Glasgow_City_Council.pdf).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Christopher Small
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

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

Teacher’s name: Mr Christopher Small

Teacher reference number: 1244996

Teacher’s date of birth: 7 January 1990

Location teacher worked: Bedworth, West Midlands

Date of professional conduct panel: 3 November 2025 to 6 November 2025

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 Mr Christopher Small formerly employed in Bedworth, West Midlands.

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.
Right to work checklist
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

A list for employers to check if their staff have the right to work in the UK.

This checklist explains the types of documents that are acceptable for checking an employee’s right to work and how long the check is valid for.

Check if someone can work in the UK (https://www.gov.uk/legal-right-work-uk) using our quick answer tool.

If you’re reasonably satisfied that the worker has an outstanding application with the Home Office that was made before their previous leave expired or has an outstanding appeal against a Home Office decision, you can get a Positive Verification Notice from the Employer Checking Service (https://www.gov.uk/employee-immigration-employment-status).

The illegal-working penalties collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/employers-illegal-working-penalties) includes all documents for employers on preventing illegal working.
S Cunnington v Tyne Coast College: 6002164/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Cunnington v Tyne Coast College: 6002164/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68400da539a53c0dca9fe77f/Stuart_Cunnington_v_Tyne_Coast_College_6002164-2025_judgment.pdf).
Farm incomes in Northern Ireland: 2023/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Incomes, financial position, enterprise performance and fixed costs for the main farm types and sizes in Northern Ireland.

This is an annual publication based on accounting information collected in the Farm Business Survey(FBS). The sample of farms in the FBS is representative, in terms of types and sizes, of almost all of the population of farm businesses above 0.5 Standard Labour Requirements (SLRs) in Northern Ireland.
Mark Lewis Adventures
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 Mark Lewis Adventures 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 Mark Lewis Adventures 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.
Mrs A M Tomlinson v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 115477/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A M Tomlinson v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c08dae72e83aab48866c0f/Mrs_A_M_Tomlinson_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgement.pdf).
Data for Theme C: Seas and Estuaries
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Data for 'Theme C: Seas and Estuaries' indicators of the Environmental Indicator Framework.

This document contains data corresponding to the ‘Theme C: Seas and Estuaries’ indicators of the Environmental Indicator Framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/environmental-indicator-framework).
Dengue fever: guidance, data and analysis
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

The symptoms, diagnosis and epidemiology of dengue.

Dengue fever (also known as break-bone fever) is a severe flu-like illness caused by a viral infection spread by Aedes mosquitoes. Dengue fever does not occur in the United Kingdom. All cases reported have been acquired as a result of travelling to endemic areas, the majority to South and South East Asia, South and Central America, Africa and the Caribbean.

Health professionals should be alert to the possibility of dengue in those who have recently returned from an endemic area presenting with a fever or flu-like illness.

More information about dengue fever is available from NHS.UK (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dengue/), World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/topics/dengue/en/) and the National Travel Health Network and Centre (https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsheet/13/dengue).

Diagnosis

Send the appropriate samples (with a full clinical and travel history) to the UK Health Security Agency’s Rare and imported pathogens laboratory (RIPL) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/rare-and-imported-pathogens-laboratory-ripl). RIPL is a specialist centre for advice and diagnosis for a wide range of unusual viral and bacterial infections including dengue fever.
Transferable Skills 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 Transferable Skills 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 Transferable Skills 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
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers -Engaging in provision of educational courses in support of our sister company Battling-on

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.
David Knott
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

David was Director of the Office for Civil Society (now the Civil Society and Youth directorate), within the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, from November 2017 - September 2020. He was previously Deputy Director of OCS. Among other roles he has worked in the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit, the Cabinet Office, Department for International Development, and as an adviser on public administration reform in more than a dozen countries. David holds two economics degrees and a Masters of Public Policy from the LSE and is a Fellow of the RSA.

David was Director of the Office for Civil Society (now the Civil Society and Youth directorate), within the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, from November 2017 - September 2020.

He was previously Deputy Director of OCS. Among other roles he has worked in the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit, the Cabinet Office, Department for International Development, and as an adviser on public administration reform in more than a dozen countries.

David holds two economics degrees and a Masters of Public Policy from the LSE and is a Fellow of the RSA.
Mr J Normington v Think Best Practice Ltd: 3200292/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Normington v Think Best Practice Ltd: 3200292/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69245d3aba812a67cb6a567c/Mr_J_Normington_v_Think_Best_Practice_Ltd_-_3200292_2025_-_Judgment_.pdf).
B Royce v Spork Digital Ltd: 6011329/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in B Royce v Spork Digital Ltd: 6011329/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6928328dce50d215cae9610c/Mr_B_Royce_v_Spork_Digital_Ltd_-_6011329_2025_-_Rule_47_Judgment.pdf).
UK steel strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

Announcements related to the UK steel industry and the government's development of the steel strategy.

The steel strategy will set our long-term vision for a revitalised and sustainable industry, with greater steel-making capabilities, and enable a competitive business landscape so we can have a bright future for steel here in the UK. The government has taken a series of steps to support the industry and will publish the full strategy later in the year.

The government stands by its manifesto commitment to spend up to £2.5 billion to rebuild the UK steel sector. This is being delivered in part though the National Wealth Fund (https://www.nationalwealthfund.org.uk/). The National Wealth Fund is operationally independent, and financing is already accessible to projects that meet the investment principles (https://www.nationalwealthfund.org.uk/investment-principles). Companies across the UK are already engaging with the National Wealth Fund on projects within the steel sector. To find out more, contact the National Wealth Fund (https://www.nationalwealthfund.org.uk/contact-us).
Dr Bekou v University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and NHS England: 6000476/2023 and 6000707/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr Bekou v University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and NHS England: 6000476/2023 and 6000707/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680b77eb11d566056bcae8c2/Dr_Bekou_-vs-_University_Hospitals_Sussex_NHS_Foundation_Trust___1_other_-_Judgment.pdf).
7 Castle Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 4QE: LON/00AJ/F77/2024/0266
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr D Jagger on Date 11 February 2025

Read the full decision in 7 Castle Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 4QE: LON/00AJ/F77/2024/0266 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc533a4ad141d908353441/Summary_reasons_-_7_Castle_Road__Southall__Middlesex__UB2_4QE.pdf). Read the Summary reasons in 7 Castle Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 4QE: LON/00AJ/F77/2024/0266 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc533a4ad141d908353441/Summary_reasons_-_7_Castle_Road__Southall__Middlesex__UB2_4QE.pdf).
Scottish Secretary Increases Scottish Government Borrowing Powers
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

The Scottish Government will have increased borrowing powers following an Order made in Parliament this week by Scottish Secretary.

Ian Murray has laid the ‘The Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2025’ which increases the Scottish Government’s borrowing limits to a cumulative total of £3 billion for capital and £629 million for resource.

The Scottish Government’s borrowing limits (both annual and cumulative) are uprated annually in line with inflation, as set out in the Fiscal Framework. As the cumulative limits are legislated for under the Scotland Act 1998, secondary legislation is required to make the annual changes. The annual limits are non-legislative so no legislative change is required to amend these.

Speaking after laying the Order, Mr Murray said:

“I’m very pleased to have laid this Scotland Act Order which increases the Scottish Government’s cumulative borrowing limits to a total of £3.6 billion. The Autumn Budget provided an additional £4.9 billion for the Scottish Government, ending austerity. These borrowing powers are on top of the Scottish Government’s record funding settlement of £47.7 billion this financial year. We have reset the relationship with the Scottish Government, and this order is a key part of our commitment to maintain the devolution settlement.”

The Order will take effect on 30 June 2025. There will be a debate in the House of Commons before then.

The 2023 Fiscal Framework Agreement between the Scottish and UK Governments sets out the Scottish Government’s funding arrangements, including budget management tools such as borrowing powers.

Officials in both the UK Government and the Scottish Government worked together to deliver the Order, as they do with all Scotland Act Orders.
CIL Appeal 1860098 –  03 Apr 25 – Use of ancillary outbuilding changed to short-term holiday let
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Change of use of ancillary outbuilding to provide a short-term holiday let.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be published by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in a redacted anonymous form.

In making decisions available to the public, useful lessons about CIL regulations and appeals can be shared. Publication will also allow any precedents to be understood more widely.

Personal information will be redacted before publication. This could be information such as the:
- name of the appellant
- collecting authority
- address of the property
- amount of CIL payable
Mining Remediation Authority financial transactions April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Data set showing financial transactions by the Mining Remediation Authority.

The government is committed to setting new standards for transparency so the public can more easily see how and where taxpayers’ money is being spent and hold politicians, government departments and public bodies to account.

This set shows monthly financial transactions made by the Mining Remediation Authority, as part of the government’s commitment to transparency in expenditure.
SPE Contracting 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 SPE Contracting 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 SPE Contracting 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
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Browne, Anthony - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Transport - ACOBA Advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Advice to Anthony Browne, former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Mr Browne left his role at the Department for Transport in July 2024

Independent Consultancy, operating as Grand Strategy

Mr Browne sought the Committee’s advice about setting up an independent consultancy. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67be14ba44ceb49381213ca2/2024-10_Final_advice_AB_Grand_Strategy.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed was sent in October 2024; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter can be found here. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/browne-anthony-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-department-for-transport-acoba-advice/advice-letter-anhony-browne-independent-consultancy).
Various properties of West Kent Housing Association :  HAV/29UK/LDC/2024/0645
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Southern Region, Regional Judge Whitney,  Mr A Crawford MRICS  and Mr E Shaylor MCIEH  on 27 May 2025.

Read the full decision in Various properties of West Kent Housing Association_HAV/29UK/LDC/2024/0645_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853f89d1203c00468ba2b13/20250609_Various_of_West_Kent_Housing_Association.pdf)
Additional inspections of independent schools: handbook for inspectors
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

This document provides guidance to help Ofsted inspectors in carrying out additional inspections of independent schools.

This handbook sets out the main activities for conducting inspections of independent schools that are commissioned by the Department for Education outside of the normal inspection cycle. These inspections are known as ‘additional inspections’: pre-registration inspections of proposed schools under section 99 of the Education and Skills Act 2008, and material change, progress monitoring and emergency inspections under section 109(1) and (2) of the Education and Skills Act 2008.

This handbook also covers welfare-only additional inspections of independent schools, conducted under the Children Act 1989.

It sets out the purpose of each type of additional inspection and explains the judgements that inspectors will make and on which they report.

This handbook also sets out how inspectors evaluate schools’ action plans to rectify regulatory failures.
Germany: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

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

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

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy and parental responsibility
- adoptions
- surrogacy
- gender recognition
- civil partnership and marriage
- documents from Germany
MTT31010 - Calculating top-up amounts: Total top-up amount for a territory
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


The total top-up amount for the territory is determined by the following process, which is set out in section 194 of Finance (No.2) Act 2023.

The total top-up amount is calculated separately for standard members, investment entities and minority owned subgroups within a territory.

Step 1: Subtract the effective tax rate of the members in the territory from 15% (see MTT20000+ (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt20000)for guidance on calculating the effective tax rate). If the result is nil or less, the total top-up amount for that territory is nil.

Step 2: Subtract the sum of the losses of those members of the group that made an adjusted loss for the period (see MTT21000+ (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt21000) for guidance on calculating the adjusted profits) from the sum of the profits of those members of the group that made an adjusted profit. The result is the aggregate adjusted profits for the standard members in the territory.

Step 3: Subtract the substance-based income exclusion amount (see MTT32000+) (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt32000) from the result of Step 2. If the result is nil or less, the total top-up amount for that territory is nil.

Step 4: Multiply the result of Step 1 (which will be a percentage) by the result of Step 3.

Note that the total top-up amount will be reduced where there is a QDT credit amount (see MTT31020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt31020)).

Example

A group has two members in Territory A. One had an adjusted profit of £10,000 and the other had an adjusted loss of £2,000. The effective tax rate is determined to be 10% for the period and the substance-based income exclusion amount is £1,000.

There is no QDT credit for the territory.

Step 1: The effective tax rate of 10% is subtracted from 15% to arrive at 5%.

Step 2: The aggregate adjusted profits are (£10,000 - £2,000) = £8,000.

Step 3: Subtract the substance-based income exclusion amount (£8,000 - £1,000) = £7,000.

Step 4: The total top-up amount for Territory A is (5% of £7,000) = £140.
Using data in reflective practice to support safe care
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

NDG statement on accessing confidential patient information for reflective practice, including safeguards, limits, and links to staff guidance.

Reflective practice is an important part of professional standards in health and social care. It helps staff to learn from their work and directly improves the safety and quality of care.

The National Data Guardian has published a position statement that explains when regulated health and social care professionals may access confidential patient information as part of reflective practice. The statement sets out:
- why reflective practice is vital for safe, high-quality care
- how it relates to the definition of direct care in the Information Governance Review (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7a035fe5274a34770e3a01/2900774_InfoGovernance_accv2.pdf)
- the safeguards and limits that apply when confidential information is accessed
- how the Caldicott Principles (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-caldicott-principles) apply to reflective practice
The NDG’s position gives clarity to staff, employers and regulators. It underpins guidance developed by NHS England (https://transform.england.nhs.uk/information-governance/guidance/using-information-for-reflective-practice/) and published on 27 November 2025.
Plant Health News
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Read the latest Plant Health News from the Forestry Commission. Sign up to the plant health newsletter to receive up-to-date forestry trade news.

Sign up to receive the plant health newsletter by email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Older versions of the newsletter can be found on the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20250204200234/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/plant-health-news) or on Mailchimp (https://us9.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=1959888ad83d12679ec98a699&id=0fc997f566).
SPE06020 - Control, supervision and assurance of special procedures: methods of control/supervision
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).

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

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
IPS for alcohol and drug dependence: data linkage outcomes 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

A report on the outcomes of the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) for adults in treatment for alcohol and drug dependence in England.

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an intervention that helps people to find and stay in paid employment.

Following a study between 2018 and 2021, IPS for adults in treatment for alcohol and drug dependence was rolled out to the remaining local authorities in England between 2022 and 2025.

This is the second report of the outcomes of the expansion. It summarises the results of linking data on alcohol and drug treatment, held by the Department of Health and Social Care, with employment records, held by HM Revenue and Customs.
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms M Kissi v Ocado Central Services Ltd: 3304191/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Kissi v Ocado Central Services Ltd: 3304191/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908b5a1ef26c341988b25ad/Ms_M_Kissi_v_Ocado_Central_Services_Limited_3304191-2024.pdf).
Mr J Eyles v Ministry of Defence: 3301405/2022 and 2212721/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Eyles v Ministry of Defence: 3301405/2022 and 2212721/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684806c096e63bce58e4e68e/Mr_J_Eyles_v_Ministry_of_Defence_3301405.2022___other_FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Eyles v Ministry of Defence: 3301405/2022 and 2212721/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689f505e31afb0b64efc44e7/Mr_James_Eyles_v_Ministry_of_Defence_3301405_2022__2212721_2023_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
A process evaluation of the English Hubs Programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Research report covering views of hubs and their partner schools on how the programme was delivered and experienced.

The English Hubs Programme (EHP) was established in 2018. 34 hubs were selected for their expertise in teaching early reading. Hubs work with selected schools in their surrounding area to help them provide excellent teaching in phonics and early reading.

This report outlines findings based on interviews and surveys with hubs and their partner schools. This covers how the programme was delivered and experienced and key challenges.
The Online Procedure (Core Rules and Pilot Schemes) Rules 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

This consultation seeks views on the first Online Procedure Rules to be made by the OPRC. These rules will apply to all proceedings where there are Online Procedure Rules.

The Online Procedure Rule Committee (OPRC) is responsible, under the provisions of the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022, for making rules for online procedure in the civil, family and tribunals jurisdictions. These rules are to be for specific kinds of online proceedings, as agreed by Parliament.

This consultation seeks views and comments on the first Online Procedure Rules to be made by the OPRC. These rules will, in the future, apply to all proceedings where there are Online Procedure Rules. To begin with, they will apply only to possession proceedings.