theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Columbus Telecom 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 Columbus Telecom 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 Columbus Telecom ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Personal Tax: Offshore Anti-Avoidance external engagement
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

The government will adopt a co-creation approach involving a small group of external expert alongside wider stakeholder engagement to help shape reform.

The government has committed to an ambitious approach and intends to substantially simplify the legislation in this area to ensure it is fit for the modern world.

To support this, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will invite representative bodies to collaborate- alongside wider stakeholder engagement – in designing new policy and modernised legislation in this area.

The government will continue to periodically update this page with details of ongoing engagement in respect to the review of the Personal Tax Offshore Anti Avoidance legislation.
Awaab’s Law: Guidance for tenants in social housing
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Guidance to help tenants in social housing understand their rights and the responsibilities of their landlord under Awaab’s Law.

A note on this guidance

This non-statutory guidance is being published in relation to the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 also known as Awaab’s Law. These regulations came into force on 27 October 2025.

Separate guidance on Awaab’s Law for social landlords (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awaabs-law-guidance-for-social-landlords) is available.

We welcome any feedback on where further clarification or additional information would be helpful. Please send any feedback to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
85 Williamson Height 5 South Way Wembley London HA9 0JZ: LON/00AE/MNR/2024/0506
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr N Martindale FRICS on 26 November 2024

Read the full decision in 85 Williamson Height 5 South Way Wembley London HA9 0JZ: LON/0AE/MNR/2024/0506 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6752fa9ce40c78cba1fb0021/Williamson_Heights_85__5_South_Way_HA9_0JZ_FORM.pdf). Read the full reasons in 85 Williamson Height 5 South Way Wembley London HA9 0JZ: LON/0AE/MNR/2024/0506 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6752faab7e5323915d6a03c3/Williamson_Heights_85__5_South_Way_HA9_0JZ_Reasons.pdf).
Price transparency: CMA209
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Complying with the law on unfair commercial practices relating to price transparency.

This guidance explains how businesses and traders must be transparent when displaying pricing information.

It covers:
- what to include in your pricing information (including mandatory fees, taxes and charges)
- ‘drip pricing’ (this is when prices are added as consumers proceed with a transaction)
- ‘partitioned pricing’ (this is when component parts of a price are given, but the overall price a customer would pay is not)
Find out more about treating customers fairly when selling online (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/treating-customers-fairly-when-selling-online), including:
- getting consent for additional charges (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/getting-consent-for-additional-charges-when-selling-online)
- unfair commercial practices: CMA207 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unfair-commercial-practices-cma207)
Renewed education inspection framework: supporting evidence base
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Statutory and non-statutory guidance, professional standards and relevant research that Ofsted reviewed to inform and develop the renewed education inspection framework and toolkits.

These references relate to the development of the following inspection guidance:

Early years inspection: toolkit, operating guide and information (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-inspection-toolkit-operating-guide-and-information)

State-funded school inspection: toolkit, operating guide and information (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-inspection-toolkit-operating-guide-and-information)

Non-association independent school inspection: toolkit, operating guide and information (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-school-inspection-toolkit-operating-guide-and-information)

Further education and skills inspection: toolkit, operating guide and information (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-education-and-skills-inspection-toolkit-operating-guide-and-information)

Initial teacher education inspection: toolkit, operating guide, information and framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-education-ite-inspection-toolkit-operating-guide-and-framework)

Our renewed education inspection framework (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-inspection-framework) is for use from 10 November 2025.
Digital tools that support volunteering
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Research exploring how digital tools support volunteering in England and how their role in sustaining and promoting volunteering in the future could be improved

This research was conducted by a consortium led by Basis Social alongside London Economics and New Philanthropy Capital, as part of the Volunteering Research Managed Service (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/volunteering-research-managed-service-2022-2024).

The research explores how digital tools are currently supporting volunteering in England, and how their role in sustaining and promoting volunteering in the future could be improved, focused on four key research questions:

To what extent do digital tools currently support VIOs and volunteers at different stages in the volunteering journey (i.e. recruitment, onboarding, management and gathering feedback)?

Where digital tools aren’t supporting VIOs in the volunteering user journey, for what reasons are they not?

What kind of digital infrastructure can help to harness digital tools to support volunteering?

What, if any, are the opportunities for government and/or voluntary sector intervention to enhance the role of digital tools to support volunteering?

Key findings include:

There is wide-ranging consensus among experts, digital tool providers, volunteer-involving organisations (VIOs) and volunteers that digital tools benefit volunteering. Yet there remain barriers to the access to and use of digital tools for many.

The digital marketplace is fragmented, with limited interoperability between tools. This could be acting as one of the barriers to the use of digital tools.

Experts, digital tool providers and VIOs called for digital tools and a digital tools marketplace that is: strategic; financially sustainable; open to new market entrants, innovations and technologies; easily navigable and better sign-posted; and, interoperable and integrated with local volunteering infrastructure organisations such as Volunteer Centres (VCs) and Councils for Voluntary Services (CVSs).
Product Safety Report: E-Bike Conversion Kit (2511-0171)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Product Safety Report for E-Bike Conversion Kit presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: E-Bike Conversion Kit

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the assembly instructions are inadequate, and the converted bike may operate at speeds in excess of the maximum permissible limit.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the assembly instructions are inadequate and required safety warnings are not present, which could lead the user to convert their bicycle in an unsafe manner. Additionally, the product has a maximum speed of 52mph, which is in excess of the maximum permissible for use on UK roads as an Electrically Power-Assisted Cycle (EPAC).

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0171

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Bilsthorpe Parish Council
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 Bilsthorpe Parish Council 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 Bilsthorpe Parish Council 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
- 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.
Measles: protect yourself, protect others
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

This leaflet gives information about measles, and the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine.

This content was originally produced by Public Health England (PHE). This content is now owned and managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

This leaflet, aimed at adults as well as parents of older children and teenagers, gives information about measles, and the vaccine MMR which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.

Order hard copies of this leaflet (https://www.orderline.dh.gov.uk/ecom_dh/public/home.jsf).
Climate change and resilient woodlands
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Practical advice and guidance on climate change for local authorities, farmers and woodland owners and managers.

Trees, woodlands and forests play an important role in greenhouse gas removal, but trees can only help reduce the negative impacts of a changing climate if they are resilient to those challenges themselves.

For more information on protecting our woodlands and forests from the impacts of climate change, visit Forest Research’s Climate Change Hub (https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/climate-change/).
Mr P Allwright v Wells Fargo Bank National Association and Others: 6011690/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Allwright v Wells Fargo Bank National Association and Others: 6011690/2025 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683d92ec81deb72cce2680b7/Mr_P_Allwright_v_Wells_Fargo_Bank_National_Association___Others_-_6011690-2025.pdf).
M Coffey v The Takeaway Group Ltd: 6023211/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Coffey v The Takeaway Group Ltd: 6023211/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c292fbd35d2f88bcba2f4/M_Coffey_v_The_Takeaway_Group_Limited_-_6023211_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Product Recall: The White Company Jingle Christmas Range Pyjamas, Sleepsuits and Hooded Towel (2501-0166)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Product Recall for The White Company pyjamas, sleepsuits and hooded towels presenting a serious risk of choking.

Summary

Product: The White Company Jingle Christmas Range Pyjamas, Sleepsuits and Hooded Towel

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking as the red pom-pom attachments may detach, producing a small part.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

List of Affected Products

Hazard

The products present a serious risk of choking as it has been identified that the red pom-pom attachments can become fully or partially detached from the garment. The detached pom-poms could be swallowed by a child, potentially causing them to choke.

The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The products have been recalled from end users.

Consumers in possession of any of the affected garments should stop using the products immediately and return to any The White Company store for a full refund.

If you are unable to visit a store, please contact The White Company’s customer service team on xxx@xxx.xx or xx-xxxx-xxxx.

For further information, please access the White Company’s recall site here: https://www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/help/jingles-product-recall

If you purchased your item from Selfridges, please visit their recall page at the following link for further information: https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/features/info/faqs/#Product%20Recall1

Additional information

PSD notification: 2501-0166

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
IHTM13061 - Domicile: Finance (No 2) Act 2017 changes: deemed domicile - number of years
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


From 6 April 2025, for inheritance tax purposes, domicile is replaced by long-term UK residence and you can find details of these rules at IHTM (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000)47000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000).

Until 6 April 2017 the Inheritance Tax (IHT) legislation treated an individual as UK domiciled at the relevant time if they were resident in the UK in not less than 17 of the 20 years of assessment ending with the year in which the relevant time falls (IHTM13024 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm13024)). The new rules with effect from 6 April 2017 change the 17 years to 15, and the 20 year period will be the 20 years prior to the relevant year. It is still the case that an individual may be treated as UK domiciled even though they are not resident in the UK at the relevant time.

Example 1

The relevant time is in 2020/21. Under the old rules, the 20 years were 2001/02 to 2020/2021 inclusive. Under the new rules (effective from 6 April 2017) the 20 years are 2000/01 to 2019/20 (the 20 years immediately preceding 2020/21).

Alan has a non-UK domicile of origin. He has been resident in the UK for all years 2003/04 to 2018/19 (16 years). He is not UK resident in 2019/20 and 2020/21. Under the old rules, he would not have been deemed UK domiciled in 2020/21 as he would have been UK resident for only 16 years of the 20 years to 2020/21. Under the new rules, he is deemed UK domicile in 2020/21 as he has been UK resident for 16 of the 20 years to 2019/20. Indeed he became deemed domicile under the new rules in his 16 year (2018/19) and retains that domicile in 2019/20 and 2020/21.

Example 2

The relevant time is 2020/21. Under the new rules the 20 years are 2000/01 to 2019/20. Akram has a non-UK domicile of origin. He has been resident in the UK for all years 2005/06 to 2019/20 (15 years). He is deemed UK domiciled in 2020/21 as he has been UK resident for 15 of the 20 years to 2019/20. This is true even if he is non-resident in 2020/21.

But if Akram is non-UK resident in 2019/20 then he would have been resident for only 14 out of the 20 years preceding the relevant time in 2020/21 and so he would not be deemed UK domiciled in 2020/21.

There is a transitional rule. The 15 out of 20 year test does not apply to people leaving the UK before 6 April 2017 provided that they do not return, as shown in the following example.

Example 3

Ralph has a German domicile of origin. He has been resident in the UK from 2002/03 to 2016/17 (15 years). Even if he is non-resident for the whole of 2017/18, he would normally become deemed domiciled under the new 15/20 rule in the 16 year. However, if the first year in which he would otherwise have been deemed UK domicile is 2017/18 and he does not resume UK residence then the transitional rule applies and he is not UK deemed domicile.
Miss C Procter-Harris v UK NRG Ltd: 6008276/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C Procter-Harris v UK NRG Ltd: 6008276/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fb7effe200d653d8b637ad/Cerys_Procter-Harris_v_UK_NRG_LTD_-_Judgment_-_6008276.2024.pdf).
Foreword
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Why we think you should read this biscuit book.

In recent years artificial intelligence (AI), data science and machine learning (ML) have rapidly risen to prominence, offering breakthroughs in many areas previously beyond the capabilities of traditional approaches to computing. They offer the ability for machines to provide new insight into the vast quantities of data that are produced at an ever-greater rate and sophisticated actions to be performed that previously could only be accomplished by humans.

Such ability has become possible due to a combination of the volume of data produced and increased computational capability. In particular, these advances have been made possible through the development of machine learning methods; so while this guide will cover AI and data science, mostly it is about ML.

In the wake of this revolution, there is left a trail of bewildering terminology and hype.

This short guide is intended to provide some explanation of the most common terminology and help you separate fact from fiction.
FOI requests: SIA performance report
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

A quarterly report on how well the SIA has done in responding to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.

1 October 2022 onwards

The reports for the period 1 October 2022 to now contain information about:
- the requests we received - how many we received and how many we were still processing at the end of the reporting period
- the responses we gave - how many we provided, how many were within 20 working days and how many took us longer than that
- the information we provided - for example, how many of our responses provided the requested information and how many did not (either because of a legal exemption or because we did not hold that information)
- internal reviews - how many responses were referred for internal review, and what the outcomes of those reviews were
- ICO reviews - how many responses were referred to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for review, and what the outcomes of those reviews were
Prior to 1 October 2022

The reports for the period 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2022 contain information about:
- the requests we received - how many we received and how many we were still processing at the end of the reporting period
- the responses we gave - how many we provided, how many were within 20 working days and how many took us longer than that
- the information we provided - for example, how many of our responses provided the requested information and how many did not (either because of a legal exemption or because we did not hold that information)
Miss A O Kuchler v NHS Professionals Ltd: 6016691/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A O Kuchler v NHS Professionals Ltd: 6016691/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc92d64ad141d908353488/Miss_A_O_Kuchler_v_NHS_Professionals_Limited_-_6016691_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
COM52015 - Claims/reliefs: CTSA claims frameworks: Corporate Interest Restriction
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)


Following the introduction of the Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR) legislation in Finance (No 2) Act 2017, this guidance introduces the process for dealing with CIR Appointments, Returns, Elections and Company Amendments, which will be handled by the Business Tax and Customs area of Customer Services Group.

Most multinational groups have external borrowings on which they pay interest and other financing costs. CIR legislation has been designed to combat attempts to obtain excessive tax relief for net interest and similar financing costs in line with Action 4 of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) work on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project (BEPS). The aim of these new rules is to restrict deductions for a group’s net interest and similar financing costs to an amount that is in line with the activities taxed in the UK.

Any group with net financing costs of more than £2 million per annum may be affected. If a group is affected, they are required to:
- appoint a reporting company for the group
- submit a CIR return annually (which may be abbreviated or full depending on particular circumstances)
- submit elections, either for the group or individual companies, if they want certain conditions to apply
- each company within the group is required to restrict the interest expense they claim to the amount allocated to them and this may involve submitting an amended company return after the normal CT amendment time limit has expired
Tuberculosis awareness posters for prisons
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

Printable tuberculosis (TB) awareness posters for use in prison environments.

A suite of printable tuberculosis (TB) awareness posters for use in prisons, including information on TB symptoms, risks and treatment.

Please note: for accessibility purposes, each printable PDF is accompanied by an HTML equivalent giving the same information in plain text.
All British Precision
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 All British Precision 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 All British Precision recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Resettlement support: Seeking to support the employment of veterans young and old, offering training and guidance into engineering, quality and administrative roles.

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.
Apply to be a certified motorcycle instructor
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Apply to be authorised as a certified motorcycle instructor to conduct compulsory basic training (CBT) courses.

To apply to be authorised as a certified motorcycle instructor, download the application form, fill it in and send it to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) with 2 signed and dated passport-sized photos.

You’ll need to send 2 other forms (https://www.gov.uk/set-up-run-motorcycle-approved-training-body-atb/apply-to-become-an-atb) at the same time if you’re setting up an approved training body.

CBT Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency 1 Unity Square Nottingham NG2 1AY

Read the DVSA personal information charter (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency/about/personal-information-charter) to find out how DVSA collects, uses, stores and shares your personal data.
New minister appointed with responsibility for intellectual property
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

The Intellectual Property Office CEO has welcomed the new minister.

Kanishka Narayan MP has been confirmed as the new Minister with responsibility for intellectual property (https://www.gov.uk/government/ministers/parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-minister-for-ai-and-online-safety) following their appointment as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on 7 September 2025.

Commenting on the announcement, Intellectual Property Office CEO Adam Williams said:

I am delighted to welcome Kanishka Narayan MP as the new Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, with responsibility for intellectual property.

The UK is widely recognised as having one of the world’s leading IP systems, and intellectual property plays a crucial role in unlocking the creative and innovative potential across our economy. I look forward to working with Minister Narayan to continue supporting the government’s growth mission by helping ensure brilliant ideas are protected, commercialised and supported to thrive.
MSN 1790 Stability requirements for ro-ro passenger ships
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Guidance that meets article 4 (2) of directive 98/18/EC as amended.

This notice is for all:
- masters
- operators
- owners
- naval architects
- ship builders
- ship repairers
- surveyors
This MSN should be read in conjunction with MSN 1790 Amendment 1: stability on roll-on and roll-off ships (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/msn-1790-amendment-1)
Mr M Gallarotti v Amazon UK Services Ltd: 2212007/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Gallarotti v Amazon UK Services Ltd: 2212007/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e130e464220b68ed6a6fd5/Mr_M_Gallarotti_v_Amazon_UK_Services_Limited_-_2212007-2022.pdf).
Jerome Glass CB
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Jerome Glass was appointed Chief Operating Officer at the Home Office in June 2025.   Prior to this, Jerome served as Director General for the Ministry of Justice’s (MOJ) Policy and Strategy Group from November 2020 to June 2025. Jerome joined the MOJ in 2016 and held several senior roles including Principal Private Secretary to the Lord Chancellor, Director of Strategy and Director of Prison Policy.   Jerome previously worked at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, where he led on domestic climate change strategy. His career also includes experience in finance and operations at the BBC, and in investment banking at Lazard & Co.

Jerome Glass was appointed Chief Operating Officer at the Home Office in June 2025.

Prior to this, Jerome served as Director General for the Ministry of Justice’s (MOJ) Policy and Strategy Group from November 2020 to June 2025.

Jerome joined the MOJ in 2016 and held several senior roles including Principal Private Secretary to the Lord Chancellor, Director of Strategy and Director of Prison Policy.

Jerome previously worked at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, where he led on domestic climate change strategy. His career also includes experience in finance and operations at the BBC, and in investment banking at Lazard & Co.
Statistics: children's social work workforce
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Annual statistics on children and family social workers including agency children and family social workers in England.

Children’s social work workforce statistics are now available on the statistics platform Explore Education Statistics(EES) (https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/children-s-social-work-workforce).
Mr P Slater v Glasgow City Council: 4123701/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Slater v Glasgow City Council: 4123701/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66ab640bab418ab055593172/Mr_P_Slater_-_4123701.2018_-_R37_-_25.07.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P Slater v Glasgow City Council: 4123701/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c7afd1be3f53ed5f4530a/Mr_P_Slater_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4123701.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Apply for a conditional order to annul your marriage or civil partnership: Forms D84NVA and D84NV
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

Apply for a conditional order confirming the court agrees your marriage or civil partnership can be annulled. If your marriage or civil partnership was legally valid but voidable, use the D84NVA. If it was never legally valid (void), use the D84NV.

To understand if your marriage or civil partnership is either voidable or void, read the guidance on how to annul a marriage (https://www.gov.uk/how-to-annul-marriage).

Only use these forms if the court issued your application on or after 6 April 2022. If your application was issued before 6 April 2022, you will need to use a different form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-d84-application-for-a-decree-nisi-conditional-order-or-judicial-separation-decreeorder).

View more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms).

Find out how HMCTS uses personal information you provide in a form (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter).
Mr N Bradly v British Airways plc: 3314220/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Bradly v British Airways plc: 3314220/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678680a1f041702a11ca0f6c/Mr._N._Bradly_v_British_Airways_Plc_3314220-2023_judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr N Bradly v British Airways plc: 3314220/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee633098b3bac1ec299c3d/Mr_N_Bradly_v_British_Airways_PLC_3314220.2023_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
UKHSA National Patient Safety Alerts
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

National Patient Safety Alerts (NatPSAs) are official notices giving instructions to NHS bodies on how to prevent risks which might cause serious harm or death.

NatPSAs are only issued for safety-critical reasons that will impact on patient safety, with strict criteria.

The threshold is ‘more likely than not of one or more potentially avoidable deaths or disability in healthcare in England in a year’.

NatPSAs are targeted at senior management in healthcare organisations for system-wide action, sent through the Central Alerting System (CAS).

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is accredited to publish NatPSAs to ask healthcare providers to take action to prevent or reduce the impact of a threat to public health from:
- communicable diseases, such as outbreaks of infectious disease, microbial contamination of products (but not medical devices)
- non-infectious hazards, such as exposure to radiation and chemicals
- supply disruption such as vaccines
In line with UKHSA’s responsibilities for public protection, the organisation will, from time to time, need to issue such alerts.

Links to UKHSA NatPSAs are provided below:

26 June 2025: Potential contamination of non-sterile alcohol-free skin cleansing wipes with Burkholderia spp: measures to reduce patient risk (https://www.cas.mhra.gov.uk/ViewandAcknowledgment/ViewAlert.aspx?AlertID=103263)

7 December 2023: Potential contamination of some carbomer-containing lubricating eye products with Burkholderia cenocepacia (https://www.cas.mhra.gov.uk/ViewandAcknowledgment/ViewAlert.aspx?AlertID=103243)

7 July 2022: Contamination of hygiene products with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (https://www.cas.mhra.gov.uk/ViewandAcknowledgment/ViewAlert.aspx?AlertID=103209)

4 March 2022: Potential contamination of Alimentum and Elecare infant formula food products (https://www.cas.mhra.gov.uk/ViewandAcknowledgment/ViewAlert.aspx?AlertID=103198).

11 November 2021: The safe use of ultrasound gel to reduce infection risk (https://www.cas.mhra.gov.uk/ViewandAcknowledgment/ViewAlert.aspx?AlertID=103181).

18 August 2021: Potent synthetic opioids implicated in increase in drug overdoses (https://www.cas.mhra.gov.uk/ViewandAcknowledgment/ViewAlert.aspx?AlertID=103167).
Child development outcomes at 2 to 2 and a half years: annual data April 2020 to March 2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-14)

Annual datasets and commentary for local authority metrics on outcomes for children at 2 to 2 and a half years as measured by the Ages and Stages Questionnaire 3 (ASQ-3).

Annual experimental statistics on child development at 2 to 2 and a half years. Information is presented at a local, regional and national level.

The latest annual data covers the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. Data from previous years was published by Public Health England.

The metrics presented are ‘the percentage of children who were at or above the expected level’ in these areas of development:
- communication skills
- gross motor skills
- fine motor skills
- problem solving skills
- personal-social skills
- all 5 areas of development
The data was collected through an interim reporting system (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childrens-public-health-0-to-5-years-national-reporting) set up to collect health visiting activity data at a local authority resident level. It is collected from the health visitor reviews completed at 2 to 2 and a half years using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire 3 (ASQ-3). Data was submitted by local authorities on a voluntary basis.

Local authority commissioners and health professionals can use these resources to track the extent to which children aged 2 to 2 and a half years in their local area are achieving the expected levels of development.

Correction notice

Hampshire County Council has identified an error where their health visiting service provider has been reporting some children as not reaching the expected level of development for personal-social skills, when they have reached the expected level. This was due to an error in the cut-off score being used. It affects data from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2024. The data has therefore been removed from the relevant indicator on personal-social skills at 2 to 2 and a half years in Fingertips (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/child-health-profiles/data#page/4/gid/xx-xxxx-xxxx/pat/159/par/K02000001/ati/15/are/E92000001/iid/93435/age/241/sex/4/cat/-1/ctp/-1/yrr/1/cid/4/tbm/1). No changes have been made to the data tables or commentary on this GOV.UK page. No other changes have been made to Fingertips.
Corporate Interest Restriction relief for certain capital expenditure in calculation of taxable earnings
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This tax information and impact note is about technical amendments to Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR) to ensure that the regime works as intended.

This measure makes a change to the calculation of taxable earnings (tax-EBITDA) in relation to certain capital expenditure.

The calculation of tax-EBITDA will be amended to exclude capital expenditure deducted for specific reliefs for:
- waste disposal site preparation and restoration
- cemeteries and crematoria
- flood and coastal erosion risk management projects
These changes take effect for periods ending on or after 31 December 2021.
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- 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.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures lifted
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-11)

Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across various counties to prevent the spread of bird flu, will be lifted from Thursday 15 May, the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed today.

Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across various counties to prevent the spread of bird flu, will be lifted from Thursday 15 May, the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed today.

The latest risk assessment supported by the best scientific evidence shows that the risk of avian influenza levels in wild birds and poultry has reduced. This means poultry and other captive birds will no longer need to be housed and can now be kept outside.

The lifting of housing measures applies to all areas unless keepers are in a Protection Zone or Captive Bird Monitoring (Controlled) Zone - these are areas where there has been a recent outbreak.

Scrupulous biosecurity is the best deterrent to stopping the spread of avian influenza. Birdkeepers are legally required to adhere to the highest biosecurity standards with an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) mandating strict biosecurity remaining in place in England, Scotland and Wales. This includes measures such as disinfecting footwear, clothing and vehicles and equipment before and after entering premises.

Bird gatherings, such as fairs and markets, remain banned.

UK Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Christine Middlemiss, said:

Following a sustained period of reduced risk from avian influenza, we are now able to lift the mandatory housing measures in effect in various counties, which is testament to the hard work and vigilance of bird keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.

While the lifting of mandatory housing measures will be welcomed by bird keepers, it is imperative that keepers continue to practice stringent biosecurity and that any suspicions of disease are reported to the Animal and Plant Health agency immediately.

Those who intend to allow their birds outside are advised to use the upcoming days to prepare their outside areas for the safe release of their birds, as ranges and outdoor areas may still be contaminated with avian influenzas virus. This will include cleansing and disinfection of hard surfaces, fencing off ponds or standing water and reintroduction of wild bird deterrents.

As birds have been housed for several months, it may be necessary for birds to be acclimatised and gradually released over a period of days to minimise welfare issues.

Keepers are encouraged to take action to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading. Be vigilant for signs of disease and report it to keep your birds safe.

Check if you’re in a bird flu disease zone on the map and check details of the restrictions (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england) for further advice and information.

You must register within one month of keeping poultry or other captive birds at any premises in England or Wales, further information is available.
5 Abbots House, St Mary Abbots Terrace, London,W14 8NU: LON/00AW/MNR/2024/0621
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mrs S Phillips MRICS on Date 10 March 2025

Read the full decision in 5 Abbots House, St Mary Abbots Terrace, London,W14 8NU: LON/00AW/MNR/2024/0621 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d04d47472ec44ed2307848/Decision_-_5_Abbots_House__St_Mary_Abbots__Terrace__London_W14_8NU.pdf). Read the full reasons in 5 Abbots House, St Mary Abbots Terrace, London,W14 8NU: LON/00AW/MNR/2024/0621 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d04d55472ec44ed230784b/Full_reasons_-_5_Abbots_House__St_Mary_Abbots__Terrace__London_W14_8NU.pdf).
BS37 7LP, Tan House Developments Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/GP3522LN/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

View the application submitted by Tan House Developments Limited for Plot 1, The Stables, Tanhouse Lane, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LP.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)