theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
The Absolute Word
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 Absolute Word 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 Absolute Word 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
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 N Divani v Systems Mechanics Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 6017769/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Divani v Systems Mechanics Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 6017769/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6819d1bc024398c2d4f0ab85/Mr_N_Divani_v_Systems_Mechanics_Limited__in_voluntary_liquidation__6017769-2024_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).
APHA appoints new Chief Executive
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Richard Lewis will lead the Animal and Plant Health Agency in its drive to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy

Richard Lewis has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

His term will begin on 16 June 2025, following a competitive recruitment process. Richard will take on the role on a permanent basis, succeeding Dr Jenny Stewart, who has served as interim Chief Executive since 1 July 2024.

Richard Lewis, newly appointed Chief Executive of APHA, said:

It’s a real honour to be appointed Chief Executive of APHA.

Now more than ever, the UK needs a strong, science-led Animal and Plant Health Agency.

From protecting our borders against animal and plant threats to unlocking opportunities for trade and growth, I’m excited to champion APHA’s vital work — and to lead alongside the world-class scientists and experts who make it possible.

Richard Lewis biography
- Richard has previously served as the Chief Constable for both Dyfed-Powys Police and Cleveland Police.
- Richard has held several national portfolios for the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and was awarded a NPCC commendation for distinguished service.
- In Wales, Richard has also led for the police service on rural affairs such as habitat protection, rural crime and mental health in the agricultural community.
Notes for editors

The APHA safeguards animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.

APHA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs), the Welsh Government (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/welsh-government), and the Scottish Government. (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-scottish-government)
16 to 19 allocation data: 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Allocation data for 16 to 19 institutions funded by Department for Education (DfE) for academic year 2025 to 2026.

DfE funds colleges, schools, academies and other institutions. This information explains how we allocated funding for 16 to 19 education in academic year 2025 to 2026.

The workbook’s notes pages explain how to use the different sections of the documents and more about the datasets.

Related information
- 16 to 19 funding: allocations (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-education-funding-allocations#to-19-funding-information-for-academic-year-2023-to-2024)
- 16 to 19 funding: information for 2025 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-funding-information-for-2025-to-2026)
- Dance and Drama Awards guide: 2025 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dance-and-drama-awards-guide)
- Residential Support Scheme guide: 2025 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/residential-support-scheme-guide)
- Residential Bursary Fund guide: 2025 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/residential-bursary-fund-guide)
- Free meals in further education funded institutions guide: 2025 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/free-meals-in-further-education-guide)
- 16 to 19 Bursary Fund guide: 2025 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/16-to-19-bursary-fund-guidance)
Horstman Defence Systems 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 Horstman Defence Systems 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 Horstman Defence Systems 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
Mr O Amuzat v Midlands Protection (MPS) Ltd: 2601051/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Amuzat v Midlands Protection (MPS) Ltd: 2601051/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909c1bc19a898f0b18981db/Mr_O_Amuzat_v_Midlands_Protection___MPS___Limited_2601051_2024_Dismissal_Judgment.pdf).
Mr A Mabbett v Port of Dover: 2303881/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Mabbett v Port of Dover: 2303881/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679ca7711d14e76535afb62d/Mr_A_Mabbett_v_Port_of_Dover_2303881-2024_Judgment_23.01.25.pdf).
Gemma Marsh
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

Gemma is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Skills England. She formerly worked at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, where she most recently served as the Director of Education, Work, and Skills.

Gemma is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Skills England. She formerly worked at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, where she most recently served as the Director of Education, Work, and Skills.
UK territorial greenhouse gas emissions statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Final and provisional estimates of UK territorial greenhouse gas emissions from 1990.

This page contains the latest estimates of UK territorial greenhouse gas emissions (emissions that occur within the UK’s borders).

Final estimates of UK greenhouse gas emissions are published annually, covering emissions data from 2 years prior. The final estimates are presented by source in February each year, then updated in March to include uncertainties and estimates with energy supply emissions on an end-user basis, and again in June to include estimates by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC). These statistics are used to monitor progress against the UK’s emissions reductions targets.

Provisional greenhouse gas emission estimates are also published annually in March, covering emissions data from the previous calendar year. The provisional estimates are presented by source, and are based on provisional inland energy consumption statistics, which are published in our quarterly Energy Trends publication (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/energy-trends).

The provisional greenhouse gas emissions estimates do not provide as detailed information about the sources of emissions in the UK as the final estimates. However, the provisional statistics publication provides quarterly emissions estimates, as well as estimates on a temperature adjusted basis, which are not included in the final statistics publication.

Estimates of emissions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (https://naei.energysecurity.gov.uk/greenhouse-gases/devolved-administration-greenhouse-gas-emissions) (known as the devolved administration greenhouse gas inventories) are published each June on the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) website, with a precise date announced on the NAEI website in advance.

Projections of UK territorial greenhouse gas emissions are available from the energy and emissions projections (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/energy-and-emissions-projections) pages.

You can access past editions of both the final and provisional statistics below or via The National Archives (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130109092117/http:/www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/statistics/climate_stats/data/archive/archive.aspx).

The UK greenhouse gas emissions statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-greenhouse-gas-emissions-statistics) page brings together all available statistics publications on UK greenhouse gas emissions.

Please check our supplementary technical reports (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-greenhouse-gas-emissions-explanatory-notes) for more information about these statistics and answers to frequently asked questions about them.

Alternatively, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have any questions or comments about the information on this page.
Oliver Griffiths
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Oliver was Chief Executive of the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) from 2021 to 2025. The TRA defends UK economic interests against unfair international trade practices, such as the dumping of goods at prices below their normal value in the country of export. He was previously a Director in the Department for International Trade since its creation in 2016, with responsibility for the UK’s trade policy relationships with the Americas, including as UK Chief Negotiator in Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the US. Having started his career as a corporate lawyer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, between 2002 and 2013 Oliver worked as a civil servant, specialising in trade policy (in London and at the British Embassy in Washington DC) and corporate finance (including monetising the government’s student loan portfolio). Oliver was part of the UK Green Investment Bank’s leadership team between 2013 and 2015 and was then President at a FinTech start-up developing a capacity-based trading platform. Since 2023 Oliver has been on the Board of the Global Climate Partnership Fund.

Oliver was Chief Executive of the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) from 2021 to 2025. The TRA defends UK economic interests against unfair international trade practices, such as the dumping of goods at prices below their normal value in the country of export.

He was previously a Director in the Department for International Trade since its creation in 2016, with responsibility for the UK’s trade policy relationships with the Americas, including as UK Chief Negotiator in Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the US.

Having started his career as a corporate lawyer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, between 2002 and 2013 Oliver worked as a civil servant, specialising in trade policy (in London and at the British Embassy in Washington DC) and corporate finance (including monetising the government’s student loan portfolio). Oliver was part of the UK Green Investment Bank’s leadership team between 2013 and 2015 and was then President at a FinTech start-up developing a capacity-based trading platform. Since 2023 Oliver has been on the Board of the Global Climate Partnership Fund.
Wildlife: GB disease surveillance and emerging threats reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)

Annual and historic quarterly reports published by the GB Wildlife Disease Surveillance Partnership on the monitoring of disease in wildlife.

These reports are produced by the Great Britain Wildlife Disease Surveillance Partnership which monitor trends in wildlife diseases.

The documents provide a summary of disease surveillance of wildlife covering:
- notifiable disease
- zoonotic disease
- emerging and endemic diseases
- UK priority and conservation concern species
Previous reports

See previous wildlife GB disease surveillance and emerging threats reports (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20200804170507/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wildlife-gb-disease-surveillance-and-emerging-threats-reports-2019).
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate cut to 4.25%.
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 8 May 2025 to reduce the Bank of England base rate to 4.25% from 4.50%.

HMRC interest rates are linked to the Bank of England base rate.

As a consequence of the change in the base rate, HMRC interest rates for late payment and repayment will reduce.

These changes will come into effect on:
- 19 May 2025 for quarterly instalment payments
- 28 May 2025 for non-quarterly instalments payments
Information on the interest rates for payments (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-hmrc-interest-rates-for-late-and-early-payments) will be updated shortly.

How HMRC interest rates are set

HMRC interest rates are set in legislation and are linked to the Bank of England base rate.

Late payment interest is currently set at base rate plus 4.00%. Repayment interest is set at base rate minus 1%, with a lower limit – or ‘minimum floor’ – of 0.5%.

The differential between late payment interest and repayment interest is in line with the policy of other tax authorities worldwide and compares favourably with commercial practice for interest charged on loans or overdrafts and interest paid on deposits.

The rate of late payment interest encourages prompt payment and ensures fairness for those who pay their tax on time, while the rate of repayment interest fairly compensates taxpayers for loss of use of their money when they overpay.
Barratt Developments Plc Head Office
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 Barratt Developments Plc Head Office 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 Barratt Developments Plc Head Office 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
We also pledge the following:

Recognising the valuable skills and experience that Service Leavers and Veterans can bring to Barratt Developments by advertising with CTP as appropriate

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.
Rental e-scooter trials
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Regulatory and policy background to the trials of electric scooters in England.

The Department for Transport (DfT) made regulations allowing trials of rental e-scooters in July 2020.

This document explains the historic timelines and legal changes made to enable the trials.

Read separate guidance for local authorities and rental operators on running an e-scooter trial (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/e-scooter-trials-guidance-for-local-areas-and-rental-operators).
Hipco Yorkshire 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 Hipco Yorkshire 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 Hipco Yorkshire 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
- 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.
Jubilee flood relief channel
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

How the Environment Agency is reducing the risk of flooding in Maidenhead, Windsor, Eton and Cookham.

The Jubilee flood relief channel is part of the Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton flood alleviation scheme.

This document explains how the Jubilee flood relief channel works to reduce the risk of flooding to over 3,000 properties in:
- Maidenhead
- Windsor
- Eton
- Cookham
Monthly Occupancy Statistics, July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

The monthly occupancy survey provides information on the occupancy rates and rooms and beds sold in Northern Ireland.

The monthly hotel occupancy survey provides information on the occupancy rates and rooms and beds sold in hotels in Northern Ireland. This update links to tabular output for the most recent monthly data.

The monthly small service accommodation occupancy survey provides information on the occupancy rates and rooms and beds sold in small service accommodation (including bed&breakfasts, guest accommodation and guesthouses) in Northern Ireland. This update links to tabular output for the most recent monthly data.
Evelyn Ashton-Griffiths
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Evelyn Ashton-Griffiths took up the position of Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Agencies in Rome in February 2024. Most recently, Evelyn was Deputy Political Counsellor at the British High Commission in New Delhi and she led the UK’s global and multilateral cooperation with India. She also worked temporarily in the British High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Previously, Evelyn was Private Secretary to Secretaries of State for International Development where she worked on ministerial priorities with a focus on the Middle East and Indo-Pacific, and on humanitarian, conflict, migration, and global health. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Evelyn worked on equitable access to vaccines as Deputy Head of Department. Evelyn started her career at the Department for International Development (DFID) and has expertise on development diplomacy. Evelyn previously worked at the British Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – leading UK engagement on humanitarian, development and economic issues in Yemen. Social media links Evelyn Ashton-Griffiths on X .

Evelyn Ashton-Griffiths took up the position of Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Agencies in Rome in February 2024.

Most recently, Evelyn was Deputy Political Counsellor at the British High Commission in New Delhi and she led the UK’s global and multilateral cooperation with India. She also worked temporarily in the British High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Previously, Evelyn was Private Secretary to Secretaries of State for International Development where she worked on ministerial priorities with a focus on the Middle East and Indo-Pacific, and on humanitarian, conflict, migration, and global health. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Evelyn worked on equitable access to vaccines as Deputy Head of Department.

Evelyn started her career at the Department for International Development (DFID) and has expertise on development diplomacy. Evelyn previously worked at the British Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – leading UK engagement on humanitarian, development and economic issues in Yemen.

Social media links

Evelyn Ashton-Griffiths on X (https://twitter.com/eashgriffiths).
Returning to Bangladesh
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Support for Bangladeshi nationals returning from the UK (reintegration services).

If you are a Bangladeshi national who has returned, or will be returned from the United Kingdom, IRARA can help you rebuild your life in Bangladesh.

This support is available for up to 12 months following your return to Bangladesh.
ATACPD04450 - ATA carnet procedures: extending the period of validity
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

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).

Replacement Carnets(Istanbul Convention Article 7(2))

Eligibility

Where the carnet holder requires a period of temporary export in excess of the ‘normal’ 12 months, it is their responsibility to:
- confirm with the customs authorities in the country where the goods are located that they are prepared to accept a replacement carnet. In the UK, this will be the National Carnet Unit (NCU)
- confirm with the customs authorities where the goods entered the UK that they are prepared to process a replacement carnet
- approach the issuing association to issue a replacement carnet.
The UK will normally permit the use of replacement carnets.

Procedures to be followed for non-UK country Carnets

If a replacement carnet is issued, the carnet holder should forward the old and replacement carnet to the responsible office in the Member State named in Box H(e) of the white exportation voucher. In the UK, this will be the NCU.

The responsible office will:
- discharge the original carnet
- endorse the replacement
- return it to the carnet holder.
Details of the action to be taken by the NCU can be found in ATACPD09350 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09350) NCU replacement and substitute carnets.

If a replacement carnet cannot be obtained, the goods will need to be re-exported before the carnet expires or put to one of the procedures described in ATACPD08000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd08000) Disposal other than by export.

Procedures to be followed for UK issued Carnets
- The Carnet holder must ask the country of importation if they are willing to allow a replacement carnet
- If permission is given apply to the issuing Chamber of Commerce for a replacement Carnet
- Forward both Carnets to the NCU for certification
Details of the action to be taken by the NCU can be found in ATACPD09350 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd09350) NCU replacement and substitute carnets.
Ms G Spencer v Schenider Electric UK Ltd: 1301186/2022 and 1308378/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms G Spencer v Schenider Electric UK Ltd: 1301186/2022 and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66ab8ccefc8e12ac3edb0958/Ms_G_Spencer_v_Schenider_Electric_UK_Limited1301186.2022_xx-xxxx-xxxx__-_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms G Spencer v Schenider Electric UK Ltd: 1301186/2022 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fcc8d88b9b26024aef30e5/Ms_G_Spencer_v_Schneider_Electric__U.K.__Limited_-_1301186_2022_-_Remedy.pdf).
Miss F Kirun v Secretary of State for Justice: 3305359/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss F Kirun v Secretary of State for Justice: 3305359/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678528d3f0528401055d233f/Miss_Faiza_Kirun_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_3305359_2023_FMH_Judgment.pdf).
RSV older adults vaccination coverage in England
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Insights on the vaccine uptake and commentary on the RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccination programme for older adults.

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) adult vaccination programme was introduced in England in September 2024 as a single-dose vaccine for adults turning 75 years old, with a catch-up programme covering those up to 79 years of age.

Previous reports are available at: RSV immunisation for older adults and pregnant women: vaccine coverage in England (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rsv-immunisation-for-older-adults-and-pregnant-women-vaccine-coverage-in-england)
Report 03/2025: Derailment of a passenger train at Roudham Heath
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Derailment of a passenger train at Roudham Heath, Norfolk, 6 February 2024.

R032025_250203_Roudham Heath (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679cb40fc496e5d3ddafb63c/R032025_250203_Roudham_Heath.pdf)

Summary

At around 20:53 on 6 February 2024, a passenger train travelling at 83 mph (134 km/h) through Roudham Heath, Norfolk, struck two trees which had fallen onto the track. As a result, the train derailed and travelled for around 680 metres before coming to a stop.

One of the 31 passengers on board suffered a minor injury. There were no other injuries to the passengers or staff on the train. The train and infrastructure both suffered damage, and the line was closed for a day while repairs took place.

The two trees were part of a forest adjacent to the railway that is owned and managed by Forestry England. One of the trees, a twin-stemmed pine tree, fell first, landing on and felling an adjacent oak tree. The pine tree suffered from a loss of root anchorage, primarily because it was standing in highly saturated, sandy soil. Because of the way the pine tree had grown and its proximity to the railway, it was more likely to land over the tracks in the event of it falling. Inspections of the trees by Network Rail and Forestry England had not identified any cause for concern, and so no action had been taken to reduce the likelihood of the tree falling.

RAIB’s investigation identified that the risk imposed by trees standing in saturated soil was not being effectively managed by either Forestry England or Network Rail. This was an underlying factor to this accident.

There was no significant deformation of the train’s cab structure following the collision, and an axle-mounted brake disc on the train engaged with one of the rails which helped to contain the train’s path during the derailment.

Recommendations

RAIB has made two recommendations, one addressed to Forestry England and one to Network Rail. Both recommendations ask the respective organisations to review their processes for inspecting and managing trees that are within falling distance of the railway, to consider the effects of high soil saturation levels on the risk of trees falling, and to make any appropriate changes.

Response to recommendations:
- RAIB will periodically update the status of recommendations as reported to us by the relevant safety authority or public body
- RAIB may add comment, particularly if we have concerns regarding these responses.
RAIB Recommendation response for Roudham Heath (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3ac077ed82b90fcf5bf9e/03_2025_Roundham_Heath.pdf)
Greenfield investment and value-chain integration: Evidence from Africa
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

Examines the effects of both inward and outward African greenfield investment.

Abstract

The authors examine the effects of both inward and outward African greenfield investment on host and source countries’ participation in global value chains (GVCs) over 2003-22 in a gravity framework.

This is an part of the Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) programme.

Citation

Shingal A and Agarwal P. ‘Greenfield investment and value-chain integration: Evidence from Africa’ STEG Working Paper, 2025

Links

Greenfield investment and value-chain integration: Evidence from Africa (https://steg.cepr.org/publications/greenfield-investment-and-value-chain-integration-evidence-africa)
Mr I Crighton v Semco Maritime Ltd: 4102337/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Crighton v Semco Maritime Ltd: 4102337/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd78f8d8e313b503358c2d/4102337.2022_-_Mr_I_Crighton_v_Semco_Maritime_Ltd_-_Judgment_Issued_03.10.2022.pdf).
Student Loans in Northern Ireland: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Statistics of Northern Irish domiciled student loans borrowers and the change in debt in the financial year.

Student Loans for Higher Education in Northern Ireland: Financial Year 2024-25

This publication provides statistics on loan outlays, repayments of loans and borrower activity for Northern Ireland domiciled students studying in Higher Education (HE) and European Union (EU) students studying in Northern Ireland.

The figures cover Income Contingent Loans (ICR), which were introduced in 1998/99, for financial years up to and including 2024-25.
Technical Metals 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 Technical Metals 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 Technical Metals 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.
Science and Technology Framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

An enduring, systems-level approach to driving government ambition and growth through science and technology.

The Science and Technology (S&T) Framework provides a holistic set of 10 critical levers that government can use to embed a full range of considerations into decision-making:
- Developing and deploying critical technologies
- Signalling UK strengths and ambitions
- Investment in research and development
- Talent and skills
- Financing innovative science and technology companies
- Procurement
- International opportunities
- Research and innovation infrastructure (physical and digital)
- Regulation and standards
- Innovative public sector
The government is committed to applying these levers to ensure that S&T is at the centre of delivering our core priorities including the National Missions and Plan for Change (https://www.gov.uk/missions) and the Industrial Strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/invest-2035-the-uks-modern-industrial-strategy).
CIRD11610 - Intangible assets within CTA09/PART8: FA02 rule: general conditions: asset acquired on or after 1 April 2002 from an unrelated party
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)


CTA09/PART8/S882(1B)(a) and old CTA09/S882(1)(b)

FA02 rule

An intangible fixed asset held by a company satisfies the general conditions (CIRD11520 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird11520)) if both of the following apply:
- it was acquired by the company between 1 April 2002 and 30 June 2020, and
- it was acquired from a person who was not a ‘related party’ in relation to the company at the time of the acquisition.
It is not necessary to determine an actual date for the acquisition of the asset. It is only necessary to determine whether the asset was acquired between those dates.

Exceptions

An intangible fixed asset which satisfies this test may remain excluded from CTA09/PART8 if the exceptions listed in CIRD11520 apply.

See CIRD11665 (http://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird11665) for the time when an asset is regarded as acquired for the purpose of this rule.

See CIRD45105 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird45105) onwards for the meaning of ‘related party’.
TV Licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

You need a TV Licence to watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device as they're broadcast, and to watch on-demand BBC programmes on iPlayer

You need a TV Licence if you:
- watch or record live TV on any channel or service
- use BBC iPlayer
You may be able to get a free or discounted TV Licence (/free-discount-tv-licence) if you’re 75 or over and get Pension Credit, or if you’re blind or in residential care.

You do not need a TV Licence to watch:
- streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus
- on-demand TV through services like All 4 and Amazon Prime Video
- videos on websites like YouTube
- videos or DVDs
How much it costs

A TV Licence costs £174.50 (£58.50 for black and white TV sets) for both homes and businesses.

If you live in a shared household

You need your own TV Licence if you have separate tenancy agreements and you watch TV in your own room.

You can have one TV Licence for the whole household if you either:
- watch TV in a single shared area
- have a joint tenancy agreement
Students

If you’re living in university accommodation you’ll need a TV Licence to watch TV in your own room. Shared areas may already be covered by a TV Licence.

If you live at another address outside of term time, you can use its TV Licence while you’re at university on any device that’s:
- battery powered
- not plugged in
- not connected to an aerial
Businesses

If your business offers overnight accommodation, for example a hotel, you need a TV licence for guests to watch TV in their room. A single TV Licence will cover up to 15 rooms or accommodation units.

Change or cancel your TV Licence

If you move home you can update your address on the TV Licencing website (https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/cs/update/multiple-changes/index.app).

You can cancel your TV Licence or apply for a refund on the TV Licencing website. (https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/cancellations-and-refunds-top7)

Apply by phone

TV Licensing Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Minicom: xx-xxxx-xxxx Find out about call charges (/call-charges)

Fines and penalties

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you watch or record live TV without a TV Licence.
Military families in Cambridgeshire receive biggest housing upgrade in over half a century
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Government’s Defence Housing Strategy will see biggest transformation of military housing in more than 50 years

Military families in Cambridgeshire are set to benefit from the biggest transformation of military housing in more than 50 years, as part of the Government’s Defence Housing Strategy (https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fnews%2Fdefence-housing-strategy-a-9bn-generational-renewal-for-forces-family-housing-and-100000-new-homes-on-mod-land-to-drive-growth&data=05%7C02%7CSharon.VanGeuns100%40mod.gov.uk%7Cc898342bad1b48ca5a0108de1d58ecb1%7Cbe7760ed5953484bae95d0a16dfa09e5%7C0%7C0%7C638980464918609964%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kkvJ2wz2%2BOLjxoXxQt9FA5DbEK5iC2vewV8AIY6iVrg%3D&reserved=0).

Almost half of the homes in Bassingbourn Barracks are set to benefit from the new Defence Housing Strategy, installing new heating systems and solar panels to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy bills for families.

The Minister for Veterans and People visited Bassingbourn Barracks today to see first-hand how homes are being upgraded through this funding, transforming the quality of housing for Serving Personnel and their families.

This is made possible following the government’s landmark Annington Homes deal earlier this year, which brought 36,000 properties back into public ownership, including around 150 homes in Cambridgeshire – allowing savings to be reinvested into fixing forces housing.

Service Personnel at the Barracks also spoke to the Minister about the impact the home upgrades will have on their quality of life and the money they will save on their energy bills.

Minister for Veterans and People, Louise Sandher-Jones MP said:

Our forces and their families make extraordinary sacrifices, and understanding their lived experiences helps ensure we deliver the homes they truly deserve.

Bassingbourn Barracks is a great example of the Defence Housing Strategy in action, helping to transform our heroes and their families’ quality of living and saving them money on their energy bills.

Service Personnel and their families will also benefit from a standalone Defence Housing Service, better managing military homes while keeping them in public hands, putting the voices of forces families at the forefront and delivering new homeownership opportunities for military personnel and veterans.
Ms M Polnik v Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust: 3313653/2022 and 3308932/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Polnik v Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust: 3313653/2022 and 3308932/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e413092957f2ec567c5ee/Ms_Malgorzata_Polnik_v_Northampton_General_Hospital_NHS_Trust_3313653_2022_and_3308932_2023__FMH_Judgment.pdf).