theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
John Virgoe
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

John Virgoe was appointed the UK government’s Envoy to the Commonwealth in June 2025. John was British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam from 2020 to 2024. Before this, he was Head of South-East Asia and Pacific Department at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London. A career diplomat, John joined the FCO in 1991. Over the course of his career, he has worked extensively on the Indo-Pacific, economic diplomacy, climate change, strategic finance and geopolitics. As well as Brunei, John has served in British diplomatic missions in Jakarta, Nairobi and Canberra. John’s previous leadership roles include Head of Policy Unit at the FCO (2013 to 2015) and a senior role in the Cabinet Office leading the UK government’s anti-corruption strategy (2015 to 2017). Outside government, John was South-East Asia Director for the conflict-prevention NGO, International Crisis Group (2007 to 2009). John has an MA in Theology and Religious Studies from the University of Cambridge, and a Masters in Public Policy (MPP) from Princeton University, USA. John Virgoe on Instagram

John Virgoe was appointed the UK government’s Envoy to the Commonwealth in June 2025.

John was British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam from 2020 to 2024. Before this, he was Head of South-East Asia and Pacific Department at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London.

A career diplomat, John joined the FCO in 1991. Over the course of his career, he has worked extensively on the Indo-Pacific, economic diplomacy, climate change, strategic finance and geopolitics. As well as Brunei, John has served in British diplomatic missions in Jakarta, Nairobi and Canberra.

John’s previous leadership roles include Head of Policy Unit at the FCO (2013 to 2015) and a senior role in the Cabinet Office leading the UK government’s anti-corruption strategy (2015 to 2017). Outside government, John was South-East Asia Director for the conflict-prevention NGO, International Crisis Group (2007 to 2009).

John has an MA in Theology and Religious Studies from the University of Cambridge, and a Masters in Public Policy (MPP) from Princeton University, USA.

John Virgoe on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/british.hc.bn/)
UK Export Finance Board Minutes 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Minutes of UK Export Finance Board meetings held in 2024.

The Chief Executive is responsible for all UK Export Finance activities as the department’s Accounting Officer, and is supported by the Executive Committee, the Board and the Export Guarantees Advisory Council (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/export-guarantees-advisory-council).
EXPP5130 - Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) export declarations: interrogation
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 following Brexit 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) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

The system will allow interrogation by trade declarants of the data they have input themselves.

You may access all data input to the system which your role allows you to interrogate.
Company insolvencies, April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-20)

Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers, rates and sectors of companies that have entered formal insolvency procedures in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Main messages for England and Wales

The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 2,053 in April 2025, 3% higher than in March 2025 (1,996) but 5% lower than the same month in the previous year (2,163 in April 2024). Company insolvencies over the past 12 months have been slightly lower than in 2023, which saw a 30-year high annual number, but have remained high relative to historical levels.

Company insolvencies in April 2025 consisted of 379 compulsory liquidations, 1,544 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 105 administrations, 24 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) and one receivership appointment. The (seasonally adjusted) number of compulsory liquidations in April 2025 was the highest monthly number since September 2014. The number of CVLs in April 2025 was similar to both March 2025 and the 2024 monthly average. Administrations were lower than in March 2025, while CVAs were higher.

One in 190 companies on the Companies House effective register (at a rate of 52.5 per 10,000 companies) entered insolvency between 1 May 2024 and 30 April 2025. This was a decrease from the 57.0 per 10,000 companies that entered insolvency in the 12 months ending 30 April 2024. Insolvency rates are calculated on a 12-month rolling basis as a proportion of the total number of companies on the effective register. The 12-month rolling rates show longer term trends and reduce the volatility associated with estimates based on single months.

While the insolvency rate has increased since the lows seen in 2020 and 2021, it remains much lower than the peak of 113.1 per 10,000 companies seen during the 2008-09 recession. This is because the number of companies on the effective register has more than doubled over this period.
Haemoglobin Lepore carrier: description in brief
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Information for pregnant women to understand what it means to be a haemoglobin Lepore carrier.

A blood test can identify adults who carry the gene for haemoglobin Lepore.

This publication explains about being a carrier and how this can affect an individual and their family.

It explains:
- what a haemoglobin Lepore carrier is
- possible conditions children could inherit from a carrier
- genetic inheritance for haemoglobin disorders
- what the result means for other people in the family
Refer to how to print digital leaflets (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-order-population-screening-leaflets#print) if you need to provide a copy of this guidance for someone who cannot access the internet.
Broadland Housing Association Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Broadland Housing Association Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Andrew Bennington
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

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 Andrew Bennington

Teacher reference number: 9910334

Teacher’s date of birth: 24 November 1973

Location teacher worked: Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber

Date of professional conduct panel: 7 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 Andrew Bennington, formerly employed in Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Mr N H Hood v London Underground Ltd: 3201195/2019 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N H Hood v London Underground Ltd: 3201195/2019 and Others - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c9cc3bae2aa47d2f5ae3e8/Mr_N_Hood_v_London_Underground_Ltd_-_3201195_20219___Others_-_Judgment.pdf).
Meadow Funeral Directors
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 Meadow Funeral Directors 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 Meadow Funeral Directors 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.
Dr Jeff James CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Jeff James has been Chief Executive of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) since June 2025. Jeff is a distinguished leader with over 30 years of experience across public service, national institutions, and military service, including 10 years as Chief Executive and Keeper of The National Archives UK, and 14 years in the Royal Navy.

Jeff James has been Chief Executive of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) since June 2025.

Jeff is a distinguished leader with over 30 years of experience across public service, national institutions, and military service, including 10 years as Chief Executive and Keeper of The National Archives UK, and 14 years in the Royal Navy.
Advertising Investigations: July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

Decisions made by the MHRA following investigations into complaints about advertising for licensed medicines.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have concerns with the advertising of medicines or write to:

Advertising Standards Unit, 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 4PU

Alternatively, contact the pharmaceutical self-regulatory bodies, the Proprietary Association of Great Britain (PAGB) (http://www.pagb.co.uk/) for advertising for over the counter medicines, or the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) (http://www.pmcpa.org.uk/Pages/default.aspx) for advertisements to health professionals for prescription medicines.

See the Blue Guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/blue-guide-advertising-and-promoting-medicines) for guidance on how medicines should be promoted or advertised in the UK.
Northern North Sea marine area site packages
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.

Use the interactive map attached to this page to find out the status of each marine advice package.

Packages marked ‘not yet available’ on the map have not been updated on the Designated Sites System but advice may still exist. These sites are not listed on this page.

You can search for all sites on the Designated Sites View site search (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteSearch.aspx). This will include links to any existing advice.

Advice packages are listed alphabetically.

Advice packages in the Northern North Sea

Aln Estuary Marine Conservation Zone (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UKMCZ0001) (UKMCZ0001) Formal

Berwickshire and North Northumberland Coast Special Area of Conservation (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UK0017072) (UK0017072) Formal

Berwick to St Mary’s Marine Conservation Zone (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UKMCZ0055) (UKMCZ0055) Formal

Coquet Island Special Protection Area (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UK9006031) (UK9006031) Formal

Coquet to St Mary’s Marine Conservation Zone (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UKMCZ0030) (UKMCZ0030) Formal

Farne Islands Special Protection Area (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UK9006021) (UK9006021) Formal

Flamborough and Filey Coast Special Protection Area (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UK9006101) (UK9006101) Formal

Flamborough Head Special Area of Conservation (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UK0013036) (UK0013036) Formal

Lindisfarne Special Protection Area (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UK9006011) (UK9006011) Formal

Northumberland Marine Special Protection Area (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UK9020325) (UK9020325) Formal

Northumbria Coast Special Protection Area (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UK9006131) (UK9006131) Formal

Runswick Bay Marine Conservation Zone (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UKMCZ0039) (UKMCZ0039) Formal

Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Special Protection Area (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UK9006061) (UK9006061) Draft

Tweed Estuary Special Area of Conservation (https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ConservationAdvice.aspx?SiteCode=UK0030292) (UK0030292) Formal
Mr C Griffiths-Gripton v Funeral Services Ltd T/a Co-op Funeral Services: 6004320/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Griffiths-Gripton v Funeral Services Ltd T/a Co-op Funeral Services: 6004320/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67977b35fe1eabe7d7a22c7e/Mr_C_Griffiths-_Gripton_v_Funeral_Services_Limited_ta_Co-op_Funeral_Services_6004320_2024_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Griffiths-Gripton v Funeral Services Ltd T/a Co-op Funeral Services: 6004320/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f7a5778b9b26024aef2ff4/Mr_C_Griffiths-Gripton_v_Funeral_Services_Limited_t.a__Co-op_Funeral_Services_-_6004320_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Nexus Investment Managers 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 Nexus Investment Managers 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 Nexus Investment Managers 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.
Charity Commission research into trusteeship and the trustee population
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Trusteeship – a positive opportunity. Understanding skills, experience and demographics in England and Wales.

To better understand who serves on today’s charity boards, the Charity Commission for England and Wales has been working with Pro Bono Economics (PBE) (https://www.probonoeconomics.com/), experts in social sector-based research, to conduct a new national survey of charity trustees.

The survey was developed in consultation with organisations from across the charity sector. Fieldwork was undertaken by BMG Research (https://bmgresearch.com/) in July and August 2024.

PBE’s analysis of the findings forms the basis of this report.
Defence Cyber Protection Partnership
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

A joint Ministry of Defence and industry initiative to improve the protection of the defence supply chain from the cyber threat.

Letter to Defence Industry CEOs/Defence Leads about driving cyber resilience in the supply chain (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-from-the-second-permanent-secretary-dg-chief-information-officer-and-dg-commercial-to-defence-industry-ceosdefence-leads)

Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) is a joint Ministry of Defence (MOD) and industry initiative to improve the protection of the defence supply chain from the cyber threat.

The DCPP reports into the Defence Suppliers’ Forum (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-suppliers-forum).

The membership of the DCPP includes:
- UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence)
- National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/)
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology)
- ADS (a UK trade association representing small and medium enterprises in the aerospace, defence, security, and space sectors) (https://www.adsgroup.org.uk/)
- Specified Defence prime suppliers
Further information
- The Cyber Security Model (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cyber-security-model)
- Secure by Design portal (https://mod.defencegateway.mod.uk/securebydesign/)
Queries

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

Responses will normally be provided within two working days.
MOJ Business Appointment Rules
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Summary of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.

Transparency information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of MoJ at SCS1 and SCS2 level and equivalents (including special advisers of equivalent standing), and which fall within the scope of the Business Appointment Rules (https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/xx-xxxx-xxxx/Business_Appointment_Rules__2014_.pdf).

During the period June to July 2016, The Ministry of Justice did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules.

During the period July to September 2016, The Ministry of Justice did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules.

During the period January to March 2018, The Ministry of Justice did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules.

During the period October to December 2018, The Ministry of Justice did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules.

During the period July to September 2019, The Ministry of Justice did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules.

During the period April to June 2020, Ministry of Justice did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules.

During the period January to March 2021, Ministry of Justice did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules.

During the period October to December 2021, Ministry of Justice did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules.

During the period July 2022 to September 2022, Ministry of Justice did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules.

During the period October to December 2023, Ministry of Justice did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules.

During the period April to June 2025, the Ministry of Justice did not issue any decision on any application submitted under the Business Appointment Rules
C Philoxenides v Waste Managed Ltd: 2501269/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Philoxenides v Waste Managed Ltd: 2501269/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d3e73e44db4975be00aaa/C_Philoxenides_v_Waste_Managed_Limited_2501269-24_Judgment.pdf).
CH880000 - Agent operational guidance: dishonest tax agents: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.
Carer who sexually abused disabled child has sentence increased
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

A carer who sexually abused a disabled child in his care has had his sentence more than doubled increased following an intervention by Solicitor General.

Jamil Talukder, 23, from Sheffield, has had his sentence increased by five years after it was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The court heard that Talukder arrived in the UK from Bangladesh in October 2022 to study for a marketing degree.

He was employed as a carer and began caring for a severely disabled child in October 2023. However, covert recording by the child’s mum, who became suspicious, revealed that Talukder sexually abused the child on several occasions.

Victim personal statements reveal that the child distrusts male carers since his assault by Talukder.

The court also heard that Talukder sexually abused another child and was caught out when it was discovered that he had recorded the abuse on his phone.

Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

Jamil Talukder preyed on a vulnerable child he was meant to be taking care of, as well as another young child.

He abused the trust that was placed in him for his own sexual gratification, and I welcome the Court’s increase to his sentence. I would like to extend my sympathies to his victims and their families.

On 27 February 2025, Jamil Talukder was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment at Sheffield Crown Court for six sexual abuse offences.

On 22 May 2025, his sentence was revised to eight years after it was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
Domestic energy price statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Data on average prices paid by United Kingdom households for their energy, and the methods used to pay for it.

These domestic energy price statistics focus on the average prices paid by households for their energy (predominantly gas and electricity) and the methods they use to pay for it. We present regional customer number proportions to illustrate the state of the UK domestic energy market.

They provide data on:
- households using gas within Great Britain, by region
- households using electricity within United Kingdom, by region
- payment types
- types of contract households have with energy companies
Data on competition in the market is presented through the energy company switching statistics.

Archive​

Previous editions of the data are available from The National Archives (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20180716133346/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/quarterly-energy-prices).

Contact us​

If you have questions about this content, please email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
The qualiﬁcation of the workforce in Cameroon: social capital, a hindrance or a lever?
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

This study aims to analyse the effects of social capital on the qualiﬁcation of workers in the Cameroonian labour market.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyse the effects of social capital on the qualiﬁcation of workers in the Cameroonian labour market. For a complete and contextual understanding of social capital, Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) is used to construct a composite index of social capital combining the structural, relational, and cognitive dimensions. The data used come from the fourth Cameroonian household survey conducted by the National Institute of Statistics in 2014.

This research is part of the G2LM Gender, Growth and Labour Markets in Low-Income Countries programme.

Citation

Njiepue Nouffeussie AC and others. ‘The qualiﬁcation of the workforce in Cameroon: social capital, a hindrance or a lever?’ G2LM LIC Working Paper No. 96, 2025

Links

The qualiﬁcation of the workforce in Cameroon: social capital, a hindrance or a lever? (https://g2lm-lic.iza.org/publications/wp/the-quali%EF%AC%81cation-of-the-workforce-in-cameroon-social-capital-a-hindrance-or-a-lever/)
CDS Defence & Security
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 CDS Defence & Security 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 CDS Defence & Security recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

aiming to actively participate in Armed Forces Day by allowing employees to wear uniform to work and having a presence at the local armed forces parade.

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.
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) prompt payment data April to June 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

How long the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) took to pay invoices in the period April to June 2024.

Department for Business and Trade (DBT)’s percentage of invoices paid within 5 days and within 30 days of receipt. The data is in yearly quarters.

Data from before the creation of the Department for Business and Trade is available on the DIT prompt payment data page (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dit-prompt-payment-data).
Henderson Design Group 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 Henderson Design Group 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 Henderson Design Group 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
- 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.
First ever MPA byelaw prosecution secures guilty plea and £40,000 financial order
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-05)

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has secured the first successful prosecution for a contravention of an MMO marine protected area (MPA) byelaw.

On 2 May 2025, at Newcastle Magistrates Court, Christoph Gouy, Master of the French-registered fishing vessel Pierre D’Ambre, pleaded guilty to using bottom towed fishing gear in a prohibited area of the Offshore Brighton Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) in April 2024 and other related offences.

The case resulted in the master and owner receiving over £40,000 in fines, victim surcharge and costs for illegal bottom towed fishing activity within the Offshore Brighton Marine Conservation Zone and other linked offences.

The Marine Protected Areas Bottom Towed Fishing Gear Byelaw 2023 came into force on 22 March 2024. A 50-day notification period preceded the byelaw’s implementation and was widely communicated. The day before the offences took place the vessel was also notified about the upcoming restrictions.

The Offshore Brighton MCZ, located approximately 45km south of Selsey Bill, West Sussex, protects 862km² of biodiverse seabed habitats including coarse sands, gravels, and exposed bedrock. These habitats support a variety of marine life essential for a healthy and functioning marine ecosystem, including burrowing worms and sea anemones.

The MMO introduced the byelaw following a detailed impact assessment, evidence gathering and public consultation on proposed measures for 13 marine protected areas (MPAs). The ban on bottom towed fishing gear in specified areas within these MPAs is in place to ensure the conservation and recovery of these vulnerable habitats and species.

Peter Clark, Director of Operations at MMO, said:

This landmark case demonstrates MMO’s commitment to protecting our precious marine environment. Effective enforcement of byelaws like this one is essential to ensure our MPAs deliver real ecosystem benefits. Healthy seas are the foundation of a thriving, sustainable fishing industry. This successful prosecution shows that we will act decisively to uphold the rules and safeguard the long-term future of our marine environment.

This case marks a significant step towards MMO upholding its commitment to sustainable fisheries management and marine conservation.

Find out more: www.gov.uk/marine-protected-areas (https://www.gov.uk/marine-protected-areas)
Mr E Kukucionis v GXO Logistics FST Ltd: 3300525/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Kukucionis v GXO Logistics FST Ltd: 3300525/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6939604a7a605b2d61cd904a/Mr_E_Kukucionis_-_v_-_GXO_Logistics_FST_Ltd___3300525-2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Telecoms pricing and transparency: letter from the Chancellor and DSIT Secretary of State to Ofcom
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology has written to Dame Melanie Dawes, CEO of Ofcom regarding telecoms pricing and transparency.
CG25312 - Using the remittance basis
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)


Changes from 6 April 2025

The remittance basis has been abolished and new rules have been introduced from the 2025/26 tax year.

The latest guidance can be found in RFIG (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual) for Residence and RDRM (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis) for Domicile manuals.

Please note that cases which occur from 6 April 2025 onwards will be determined in accordance with the new rules

For years before 2008-09 the remittance basis in respect of gains on non-UK assets was automatic and mandatory where an individual was resident or ordinarily resident*, but not domiciled, in the United Kingdom.

For 2008-09 and later years the remittance basis may be available without making a claim in some cases but in many other cases it is conditional upon a valid claim being made (Section 809B ITA 2007). If there is no valid claim, and the conditions for using the remittance basis without a claim are not met, worldwide gains are charged on the arising basis in the same way as for UK-domiciled individuals, see CG25300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg25300).

The question whether the remittance basis applies to gains on non-UK assets must be addressed in each tax year in which such gains accrue. A claim applies to one year only and it is quite possible for an individual to change between remittance and arising bases from one year to another (but not part way through a year).

The terms and conditions of a claim, and the conditions for using the remittance basis without a claim, are the same for it to apply to chargeable gains on non-UK assets as they are for it to apply to non-UK income. They are contained in Chapter A1 of Part 14 of ITA 2007 and are explained in detail in the Residence, Domicile & Remittances Manual.

*For 2013/14 and subsequent years ordinary residence does not need to be considered.
Excel EMS
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 Excel EMS 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 Excel EMS recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Civil Society Covenant: Greater Manchester (GM) VCFSE Accord
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Recognising the potential of civil society to address inequalities in the city-region.

The Greater Manchester (GM) VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise) Accord (https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/communities/voluntary-community-faith-and-social-enterprise-accord/) was signed in November 2017 as a collaboration agreement between public bodies and civil society.

The Accord was established by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership with a group of GM-based civil society leaders to build a relationship that would recognise and unlock the full potential of civil society to address inequalities in the city-region for the public’s benefit.

A spotlight on civil society

The Accord has helped raise the profile of civil society organisations with local public sector leaders and put a spotlight on the value and expertise that they can bring. One resulting partnership is the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit (GMVRU) between government, police, health, education, youth justice services, local authorities, other statutory agencies and civil society. The GMVRU is committed to taking a community-led approach in its efforts to prevent violence. This approach acknowledges the value and strength of civil society organisations in working closely with communities, to understand their needs, challenges and strengths in relation to violence prevention. It also places decision-making in the hands of communities, including setting priorities and agreeing funding for projects and interventions aimed at engaging children, young people and families.

StreetDoctors

VRU Initiatives have included a civil society led StreetDoctors programme which delivers training sessions for young people to act in a medical emergency. This resulted in 95% of young people knowing what to do if someone is bleeding or unconscious, and 85% being willing to act in a medical emergency.

Enhancing the Accord’s visibility

An Interim Report (https://www.vcfseleadershipgm.org.uk/resources/greater-manchester-vcfse-accord-interim-progress-report) suggests enhancing the Accord’s visibility and embedding its principles across public sector organisations. This will enhance recognition of civil society’s value across GM, thereby supporting increased involvement of VCSEs and increasing citizens’ voices in GM wide work.
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Laurence Gerald Factor December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

In December 2024 a Regulatory Penalty was made against Laurence Gerald Factor of Newman & Partners Insolvency & Recovery Services Limited

Summary of complaint

In terms of Regulation 5.33 of the ICAS Insolvency Regulations, notice is hereby given that the ICAS Authorisation Committee has applied a regulatory penalty of £7,500 to the Insolvency Practitioner Laurence Factor in respect of the following two issues:
- Failure to hold estate funds in individual estate accounts, as required by Statement of Insolvency Practice 1; and
- Failure to investigate the validity and potential misuse of a Bounce Back Loan.
In calculating the level of penalty, the Committee consulted the Common Sanctions Guidance, which is shared by the Insolvency RPBs, and reached the following conclusions:
DA12 2QF, Southern Water Services Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/QP3337QC/V002
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

View the permit issued for Gravesend Sludge Treatment Centre and Gravesend Wastewater Treatment Works, Gravesend under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:
- Operator name: Southern Water Services Limited
- Installation name: Gravesend Sludge Treatment Centre and Gravesend Wastewater Treatment Works
- Permit number: EPR/QP3337QC/V002