theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: annual review summaries for the Economic Deterrence Initiative 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

This page includes 2023 to 2024 annual review summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund programmes for the Economic Deterrence Initiative.

All Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes are reviewed carefully each year. These reviews assess:
- technical and programme management standards including financial and risk management, value for money, conflict and gender sensitivity
- contextual factors such as changes to the political environment
- the outputs and outcomes during the year
Lessons learned are also identified.

An expert team conducts these reviews and include at least one team member who is independent from the programme. The team assesses at 2 levels: output (the direct result of programme activities) and outcome (the changes that these outputs deliver). Assessment scores are on a scale of 4, where outputs or outcomes meet or exceed expectations, to 1, where most targets were not met.

The CSSF team aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons for this are:
- to protect national security
- for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments
Financial sanctions webinars and events
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation runs webinars and events to provide guidance on financial sanctions.

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation runs webinars and events to provide guidance on financial sanctions.

They cover a range of topics, including:
- how financial sanctions can impact you and your business
- how to make applications for licences
- how licences are assessed
- how to access guidance and information on financial sanctions
You can also email our team with your suggestions for future topics at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Upcoming webinars and events

Moving to a single list for UK sanctions designations

Wednesday 17 December 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Join the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) for a public webinar.

We will explain the upcoming move from the UK Consolidated List to a single list for UK sanctions designations. This change takes effect on 28 January 2026.

This is your opportunity to learn about the improvements being introduced and the steps you can take to prepare.

Register here (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/moving-to-a-single-list-for-uk-sanctions-designations-webinar-tickets-1976859852033?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)

How to register for our live webinars

You will need to sign up to get UK sanctions email alerts (https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKORGESO/subscriber/new) or check this page to find out about our live webinars and how to register.

Previous webinars and events

Watch recordings of our previous webinars on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@OFSI).

High Value Dealers & Art Market Participants webinar

High Value Dealers & Art Market Participants webinar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAUrP47NYTY)
Advanced Learner Loans paid in England AY 2024/25, Aug to Jul
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Advanced Learner Loans paid in England, academic year 2024/25, August 2024 to July 2025 inclusive.

Statistics on advanced learner loans issued to further education providers in England for their students.

This publication shows payments made from August 2024 to July 2025 and compares these with the same period in the previous two academic years.
Customs declaration completion requirements for Great Britain
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Use this guide as a supplement when using the CDS Declaration Instructions to import and export goods to and from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) after the end of the transition period.

This guidance supplements the Customs Declaration Service instructions when making declarations. It should be read in conjunction with the current CDS Declaration and Customs Clearance Request Instructions (UK Trade Tariff: volume 3 for CDS).

It provides high level information on the customs requirements and includes the specific changes and declaration completion requirements where they differ to the current published Tariff instructions.

You should make sure that the instructions specific to the declaration system being used are read.
David Peattie FREng FNucI
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

David Peattie was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer for the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in 2017, following a 33 year career in a number of technical, commercial and senior management positions in the oil and gas industry, including as Head of BP Russia, where he was responsible for BP’s interests in the TNK-BP joint venture as well as its businesses in the Russian Arctic and Sakhalin. He was also BP’s lead director on the board of TNK-BP and Chair of its Health, Safety and Environment Committee. With significant global experience of leadership in the energy, oil and gas industries, David has a strong track record in tackling complex commercial and engineering challenges in the UK and internationally. Prior to taking up his role at the NDA, David was Chief Executive Officer at Fairfield Energy, where he managed the performance of North Sea assets and oversaw the start of the decommissioning project for the Dunlin Alpha Platform. He is Chair of Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited, the international nuclear shipping company, partly owned by the NDA, and also served a term as Patron of Women in Nuclear UK from 2020 to 2022. David is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), and a Fellow of the Nuclear Institute. He has personally established and funds undergraduate bursaries for Engineering students at the University of Dundee.

David Peattie was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer for the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in 2017, following a 33 year career in a number of technical, commercial and senior management positions in the oil and gas industry, including as Head of BP Russia, where he was responsible for BP’s interests in the TNK-BP joint venture as well as its businesses in the Russian Arctic and Sakhalin. He was also BP’s lead director on the board of TNK-BP and Chair of its Health, Safety and Environment Committee.

With significant global experience of leadership in the energy, oil and gas industries, David has a strong track record in tackling complex commercial and engineering challenges in the UK and internationally. Prior to taking up his role at the NDA, David was Chief Executive Officer at Fairfield Energy, where he managed the performance of North Sea assets and oversaw the start of the decommissioning project for the Dunlin Alpha Platform.

He is Chair of Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited, the international nuclear shipping company, partly owned by the NDA, and also served a term as Patron of Women in Nuclear UK from 2020 to 2022.

David is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), and a Fellow of the Nuclear Institute.

He has personally established and funds undergraduate bursaries for Engineering students at the University of Dundee.
Childminder agencies
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Information about childminder agencies (CMAs), organisations that register and quality assure childminders.

A childminder agency can register and quality assure childminders and providers of childcare on domestic premises as an alternative to registering with Ofsted.

This document provides information about what childminder agencies do and why they were created.
Social housing lettings
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

This collection brings together all documents relating to social housing lettings collected through the Continuous Recording (CORE) system.

The continuous recording of lettings and sales in social housing in England (referred to as CORE) is a national information source that records information on the characteristics of both private registered providers and local authority new social housing tenants and the homes they rent.

This collection provides all of the statistical information that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government produces on social housing lettings and includes:
- trends in social housing lettings over time
- characteristics of tenants with new social housing lettings
- types of tenancy agreements
Summary information about characteristics of the tenants and the properties are available in the annual statistical releases below.

As well as CORE, information about social housing is available from other sources. Details about some of these different data sources which are used to generate the latest available data tables (live tables) can be found in Rents, lettings and tenancy data (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rents-lettings-and-tenancies-data-notes-and-definitions-for-local-authorities-and-data-analysts).

General information about social housing (https://www.gov.uk/council-housing) is also available.

Feedback

We are interested in understanding more about how our data is used and the decisions they inform. This is important for us so we can provide a high quality service which meets users’ needs. Please contact us with feedback at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
COM110180 - Pursuit: automatic and clerical pursuit: referring papers to another debt management office
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)


You can refer papers for an Accounting Period (AP) from one Debt Management Office to another where transfer of case responsibility is not appropriate. An example of this is where you are referring the papers for pursuit by a personal call.

For a list of forms relevant to this subject, see COM110181 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com110181).
Vigilance Properties 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 Vigilance Properties 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 Vigilance Properties 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
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.
Calculate interest and penalties for tax years ending 5 April 2006 to 5 April 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Use this form to work out interest and penalties for tax years ending 5 April 2006 to 5 April 2024.

Before you start

This form is interactive (one that you complete on screen) and you must use Adobe Reader to complete it.

How to complete the form

You need to:

Download and save the form on your computer.

Open it using the latest free version of Adobe Reader (http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/).

Complete it on-screen.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68be8048cc8356c3c882abb3/20years-calc_Aug2025.pdf)

Interest and penalty calculator for the tax years ending 5 April 2006 to 5 April 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68be8048cc8356c3c882abb3/20years-calc_Aug2025.pdf)

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Miss K Gleeson v Shaw Trust Ltd and others: 1306434/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss K Gleeson v Shaw Trust Ltd and others: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3eb5353505b2ca44eff3d/Miss_K_Gleeson_v_Shaw_Trust_Limited___Others_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms W Montague-Bugg v St Stephens Pre-School Community Interest Company: 6013036/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms W Montague-Bugg v St Stephens Pre-School Community Interest Company: 6013036/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f22402e8e4040c38a3d02c/Ms_W_Montague-Bugg_v_St_Stephens_Pre_School_Community_Interest_Company_-_6013036_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Business Appointment Rules
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

What to do when you are leaving, or have left, Crown service or ministerial office, and you're starting another role.

Ministers and Crown servants at all levels, including all civil servants, diplomats and special advisers are subject to the Business Appointment Rules when accepting new appointments after Crown service. Applications from other senior Crown servants, for example members of the military, should contact their department for further information who can provide further advice on the process to follow. Depending on an individual’s seniority, these Rules apply for either one or two years after leaving their role.

The aims of the Rules are to avoid:
- suspicion that an appointment might be a reward for past favours
- the risk that an employer might gain an improper advantage by appointing a former civil servant or minister who holds sensitive information about its competitors, or about impending government policy
- the risk of a former civil servant or minister improperly exploiting privileged access to contacts in government
- unfair questioning or criticism of the integrity of former ministers or civil servants
The page provides links to the Rules, guidance, and publications on decisions taken on applications from senior Crown servants and ministers.

Business Appointment Rules advice provided by the Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission provides advice under the government’s Business Appointment Rules for Crown servants to former civil servants at grade SCS3 and equivalent and above (including special advisers and those in the Diplomatic Service). The advice is published on the Civil Service Commission’s website at the link below.

Civil Service Commission (https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/)
Alan Morris
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

Alan has over 38 years’ experience in delivery of complex heavy civil engineering mega-projects – the majority of which has been in delivery of new build railway projects from design through to operations.  Alan joined HS2 in 2025 and is the Executive Director responsible for Construction Delivery of Civils (tunnels, viaducts, cuttings, embankments etc) and Stations between Birmingham and London.  In addition, Alan is also responsible for Utilities and Logistics for the project. Before joining HS2, Alan was the Construction Director for a number of successfully delivered railway projects (Metros, Interurban, Freight and High Speed) in the Middle East, South East Asia and Australia.  Alan has a degree in Civil Engineering and is a Chartered Civil Engineer (C.Eng) and Fellow of The Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE).

Alan has over 38 years’ experience in delivery of complex heavy civil engineering mega-projects – the majority of which has been in delivery of new build railway projects from design through to operations. Alan joined HS2 in 2025 and is the Executive Director responsible for Construction Delivery of Civils (tunnels, viaducts, cuttings, embankments etc) and Stations between Birmingham and London. In addition, Alan is also responsible for Utilities and Logistics for the project.

Before joining HS2, Alan was the Construction Director for a number of successfully delivered railway projects (Metros, Interurban, Freight and High Speed) in the Middle East, South East Asia and Australia. Alan has a degree in Civil Engineering and is a Chartered Civil Engineer (C.Eng) and Fellow of The Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE).
Recognition for Sellafield’s inclusion trailblazers
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Two Sellafield Ltd colleagues, Anouschka Van Mourik and Kiara Orchard, have been nominated as ‘Future List Game Changers’ in the Northern Power Women Awards.

The awards recognise and celebrate trailblazing individuals who are driving inclusion and innovation across the north of the UK.

With a record-breaking 1,600 nominations across 12 categories and 3 Game Changer lists, the awards celebrate those shaping a more equal and sustainable future.

Anouschka Van Mourik, a commissioning engineer at Sellafield Ltd, has worked within the company for just over 2 years, starting as a graduate.

Anouschka was shortlisted due to her work in championing gender equality and inclusion, co-chairing the Sellafield Gender Balance Network, and her role as a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) ambassador where she encourages young people to pursue education and understand the vast range of STEM careers available.

Anouschka said:

It has been great to play a part in the rollout of diversity initiatives at Sellafield and I’ve found the experience really rewarding. Inspiring young people as a STEM ambassador and working with a fantastic team has also been an honour, and I look forward to continuing this important work this year.

Being recognised alongside so many inspiring women is truly humbling, and I’m really looking forward to attending the ceremony in March at Manchester Central Convention Complex.

Joining Anouschka on the shortlist is Kiara Orchard, an assistant project manager at Sellafield, who started in 2019 as an apprentice.

Kiara received recognition from the awards due to her support in delivering gender equality and inclusion initiatives in the workplace, which has included co-chairing the Sellafield Menohub.

Kiara said:

I’ve always been passionate about fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment in the workplace. Championing initiatives has been incredibly fulfilling and it’s been an honour to see how these changes make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Being recognised for my efforts is a tremendous honour, and I’m proud to be recognised and stand alongside other remarkable women who are leading the way in creating positive change.

The awards ceremony will take place on 6th March 2025.
Tribuild Solutions 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 Tribuild Solutions 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 Tribuild Solutions 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.
Miss H Thompson v GIG Hospitality Ltd: 6000082/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss H Thompson v GIG Hospitality Ltd: 6000082/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6807a1440324470d6a394e71/Miss_H_Thompson_v_GIG_Hospitality_Limited_6000082-2025_Judgment_.pdf).
CTM17630 - Distributions: purchase of own shares: from a dealer
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)


Where a company purchases its own shares from a 'dealer', the payment to the dealer will be a trading receipt.

This did not apply to certain preference shares where the dividend was paid before 2 July 1997, see CTM17650 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm17650).

There were formerly rules in ICTA88/S95, which was briefly re-enacted following Tax Law Rewrite in similar form as CTA09/S130. However, when the treatment of distributions in the hands of a corporate recipient was recast by FA09/SCH14, which introduced CTA09/PART9A, CTA09/S130 was amended (by FA09/SCH14/PARA20) so as to apply only to long term life insurance business. CTA09/S931W provides the general rule that gives trading income precedence over distribution treatment.

Dealer

A person is a 'dealer' in relation to shares of a company if the price received on their sale by that person otherwise than to the company would be a trading receipt in their hands. This definition covers not just a conventional dealer who holds shares as trading stock. It also covers banks and certain other financial concerns. If such a concern would include a profit on a sale of the shares in its trading profits then it will be a dealer in relation to those shares. This was confirmed in Bibby v Prudential Assurance Ltd and Oakes v Equitable Life Assurance Society (2001) 73TC235. Further guidance on the treatment of distributions received by banks and other financial concerns is available in the Corporate Finance Manual.

Insurance companies

An insurance company could be a dealer for distributions made before 2 July 1997 if it satisfied all the conditions in ICTA88/S95 (1). Insurance companies were excluded from the definition of dealer for distributions made on or after 2 July 1997. The current legislation is at CTA09/S130 as amended by FA09/SCH14. Further guidance on the treatment of distributions received by insurance companies is available in the Life Assurance Manual and in the General Insurance Manual.

Purchase of shares

This includes not only a reference to the redemption or repayment of shares. It also includes the purchase of rights to acquire shares.

It does not include the redemption of certain preference shares before 2 July 1997, see CTM17650 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm17650).

Purchase price

This includes a reference to any sum payable on redemption or repayment.

It does not include a sum payable on the redemption of certain preference shares before 2 July 1997, see CTM17650 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm17650).
CTM41050 - Particular bodies: retirement benefits schemes
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)


Any profits accruing to a corporate trustee of a retirement benefits scheme, whether registered or not, would accrue to the company in a fiduciary capacity. CTA09/S3 (2) provides the profits are not within the charge to Corporation Tax. But Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax would be chargeable on any income or chargeable gains that are not exempt.

See the Pensions Tax Manual (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/pensions-tax-manual/ptm011000) (PTM).

ITA07/S946 (collection of income tax from companies) does not apply to payments made or income received if it is held in trust. If the trustee of a retirement benefits scheme is a limited company, the payments which the company makes out of the trust fund in its capacity as trustee, and the taxed income it receives, are dealt with in the usual way for Income Tax and are excluded from the machinery of ITA07/PART15/CHAPTER15.

CTM60290 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm60290) explains how to decide whether a company is close if its shares are held by the trustees of a registered pension scheme.
Flats 1, 2 and 4 Sycamore Court, Sandcliff Road, Erith DA8 1NB - LON/00AD/LSC/2023/0275
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Nicol and Mr M. Cairns on 24 March 2025

Read the full decision in Flats 1, 2 and 4 Sycamore Court, Sandcliff Road, Erith DA8 1NB - LON/00AD/LSC/2023/0275 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ea612dea9f8afd81056229/Sycamore_Ct_s27A_decision_24-3-25.pdf).
TS10 4RG, Power Minerals Limited: permit surrender issued - EPR/DB3606TQ/S002
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

View the surrender issued for Biolite Treatment Centre, Middlesbrough under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the surrender letter and decision document for:
- Operator name: Power Minerals Limited
- Installation name: Biolite Treatment Centre
- Permit number: EPR/DB3606TQ/S002
Ms B Lundberg v Unikey Ltd: 3300946/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms B Lundberg v Unikey Ltd: 3300946/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b66563ea083bc5f30eb10/Ms._B._Lundberg_v_Unikey_Limited_3300946-2024_judgment_and_reasons.pdf).
Ms J Ryan and Mr P Nikolov v Amyris UK Trading Ltd (in liquidation) and Beauty Labs International Ltd (in liquidation): 3309360/2023 and 2212608/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Ryan and Mr P Nikolov v Amyris UK Trading Ltd (in liquidation) and Beauty Labs International Ltd (in liquidation): 3309360/2023 and 2212608/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d00d3ef5aaff610c9f5ef2/Ms_J_Ryan_and_other_v_Amyris_UK_Trading_Limited__In_Liquidation__and_other_3309360_2023_and_2212608_2023_Judgment.pdf).
10 Pentillie Crescent, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6NY: HAV/00HG/MNR/2025/0681
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Southern Region, Mr J Wilson MRICS, Mr P Cliffe-Roberts FRICS and Judge Rai on 9 June 2025

Read the full decision in PL4 6NY_HAV/00HG/MNR/2025/0681_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689b53057b0b51a850e94095/10_Pentillie_Crescent__Decision.pdf) Read the full reasons in PL4 6NY_HAV/00HG/MNR/2025/0681_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689b535beb300a86d83d0c42/10_Pentillie_Crescent__Full_Reasons.pdf)
Basic check guidance and policies
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

A collection of guidance and policy documents relating to the submission of basic checks, for Responsible Organisations.

These documents are for Responsible Organisations who submit basic checks to DBS. Details of documents needed to verify a person’s identity are provided in the basic check identity guidance (see above).

Responsible Organisations who submit basic checks to DBS on behalf of individuals will need to comply with these terms and conditions, policies and guidance.
How self-catering holiday lets are valued for business rates
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Find out how the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) calculates rateable values for self-catering holiday lets.

How self-catering holiday lets are valued

Your self-catering holiday let must meet the eligibility criteria (https://www.gov.uk/introduction-to-business-rates/self-catering-and-holiday-let-accommodation) to be liable to pay business rates. If your property does not meet the eligibility criteria, you will be liable to pay Council Tax instead.

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) usually works out the rateable value of self-catering holiday lets using fair maintainable trade (FMT). This is the annual level of trade your property is expected to achieve if operated in a reasonably efficient way. We calculate FMT based on property:
- income and expenditure
- type
- location
- facilities, such as a hot tub
We compare similar properties in similar locations to work out the FMT of different kinds of self-catering holiday lets.

After we have worked out the FMT, the VOA applies a set percentage to work out the rateable value. We use different percentages depending on if your property is a:

single property or complex of up to 4 properties

complex with 5 or more properties

Single units and complexes up to 4 properties

The VOA values single units and complexes of up to 4 properties by bed space for each property.

To work out the value of each single bed space, we first analyse trade to understand the annual net profit that a property has achieved.

We divide this profit to allocate a fair income for the business operator and a remainder, which represents the property’s rateable value.

We divide the amount of the remainder by the number of single bed spaces within the property to calculate a figure that represents the rateable value for each bed space.

If we have limited evidence of a property’s income and expenditure, we compare it to a similar property type with the same number of bed spaces to work out the rateable value.

Complexes of 5 or more properties

For self-catering complexes with 5 or more properties, the VOA bases the rateable value on a percentage of FMT. We separate complexes into one of 3 categories, A, B and C. The percentage we use depends on which category the complex is in.

Category A is for complexes with very good facilities, for example swimming pools, tennis courts and games rooms. These complexes are valued at 11% of FMT.

Category B is for complexes that are of average quality and have few facilities. Most complexes fall into this category and are valued at 13.5% of FMT.

Category C is for basic quality complexes with no facilities. These complexes are valued at 16% of FMT.

Category A properties have a lower percentage as the cost of running the property is likely to be higher. Category C properties have a higher percentage as they do not cost as much to run.
A Hussain v Radio Fiza Ltd: 6002876/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Hussain v Radio Fiza Ltd: 6002876/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6788df5e93d4eae3088bd2a4/Arshad_Hussain_v_Radio_Fiza_Ltd_6002876_2024.pdf).
Intelligent Decisioning 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 Intelligent Decisioning 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 Intelligent Decisioning 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
- 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.
COM10105 - Appeals: handling appeals and postponements: appeal against penalty determination (Action Guide)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)


To deal with an appeal against a penalty determination, consider steps 1 - 5 below. The guide is presented as follows.

Receipt of appeal (#receipt)

Steps 1 - 2

Late appeals (#late)

Steps 3 - 5

Receipt of appeal

1. When you receive an appeal against a penalty determination, refer it to the decision maker. See COM10106 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com10106) for the relevant action guide.

2. If the decision maker accepts the appeal:
- use function HAPP (Handle Appeal) to record the appeal on COTAX and change the appeal status to ‘open’. Any penalty charged but currently unpaid is automatically stood over
- identify the case owner who must then actively manage the standover. See COM10120 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com10120) for further guidance
Late appeals

3. If you receive a late appeal against a penalty determination:
- use function HAPP (Handle Appeal) to stand over the unpaid tax informally
- refer it to the decision maker dealing with the case (see (Appeals, Reviews and Tribunal Guidance) ARTG2240 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/appeals-reviews-and-tribunals-guidance/artg2240))
4. If the decision maker accepts the late appeal use function HAPP to:
- reduce the informal standover to nil
- change the appeal status to ‘open’, which automatically stands over any penalty charged but currently unpaid
- identify the case owner who must then actively manage the standover. See COM10120 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com10120) for further guidance
5. If the decision maker rejects the late appeal, they write to the company explaining why and telling them to apply to the Tribunal to consider their request if they want to take the matter further (ARTG2240 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/appeals-reviews-and-tribunals-guidance/artg2240)).

Where the appeal is refused by the Tribunal or it is withdrawn, use function HAPP to change the appeal status to ‘by determination’ or ‘withdrawn’ as appropriate. Doing that automatically releases for pursuit any stood over penalty charged but currently unpaid.
Risk assessment: airborne introduction of bluetongue virus
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

These weekly reports describe the risk of entry of bluetongue virus (BTV)- or epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV)-infected midges into Great Britain.

These weekly reports describe the retrospective risk of entry of bluetongue virus (BTV)- or epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV)-infected midges into Great Britain from the near Continent over the time period in question.

Each report only considers the risk over this particular time period and not the risk over any previous or subsequent periods.

These reports are produced by APHA, the Met Office and The Pirbright Institute.
Safety in custody: quarterly update to September 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Quarterly update on deaths, self-harm and assaults in prison custody in England and Wales. Annual detailed data on assaults and self-harm in prison custody.

Safety in custody statistics cover deaths, self-harm and assaults in prison custody in England and Wales. This publication updates statistics on deaths to the end of December 2024 and assaults and self-harm up to September 2024.

The annual publication for assaults and self-harm in custody are published in the Safety in Custody up to December publication, published in April. Annual tables provide further breakdowns and at a more granular level. Quarterly provisional updates are then published every July, October and January. Deaths data are published three months ahead of self-harm and assaults, therefore, the annual deaths tables are published in the Safety in Custody up to September publication, published every January. Quarterly provisional updates to deaths in custody are published every April, July and October.

The bulletin is released by the Ministry of Justice and produced in accordance with arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Millsike Prison
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Millsike is a privately run male prison in the village of Full Sutton, near York.

This prison is contracted out to Mitie.

For details on when and how to arrange visits, understand how the prison is run and how to get in contact, visit Millsike prison (https://www.mitie.com/all-services/care-custody/hmp-millsike/?at=visiting-the-prison).
Ultrasound gel: good infection prevention practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This is guidance on the safe use of ultrasound gel to reduce risk of transmission of infection during ultrasound and related procedures.

Standard ultrasound gel is not produced as a sterile product, although sterile versions are available. This document provides guidance on the safe use of ultrasound gel to reduce the risk of transmission of infection arising from these products.

This replaces interim guidance first published by Public Health England (PHE) in January 2021 and is an outcome of close collaboration between the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and key stakeholders with expertise relating to the use of ultrasound. This updated guidance clarifies the aims, implications and user groups targeted. It includes additional guidance on scenarios when sterile gel is recommended and which types of gel containers should be used.
Generative AI: product safety expectations
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Guidance on the safety expectations for using generative AI products and systems in educational settings.

Guidance on the capabilities and features that generative AI products and systems should meet to be considered safe for users in educational settings.

The safety expectations are for edtech developers and suppliers to schools and colleges.

You should also refer to Generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/generative-artificial-intelligence-in-education).
Working for British Embassy Ljubljana
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)


General information

The British diplomatic presence in Slovenia consists of the British Embassy in Ljubljana. Staff at the mission fall into two groups:

UK-based staff: career diplomatic staff, employed directly by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in London, and sent to work at posts abroad for periods of 3-5 years

locally employed staff: local residents, employed in accordance with local employment law and practices

If you are interested in career opportunities as a UK-based officer with the FCDO, please find further information at the FCDO recruitment page (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/recruitment).

Vacancies for local staff employed directly by the British Embassy in Ljubljana are rare. When positions become available, they are always listed on our website.

Please be aware that there are limited opportunities for promotion or progression, however, staff are encouraged to apply for other vacancies within the Embassy as they arise.

Internships

The Embassy doesn’t offer internships.

Students at UK universities who are British nationals and are considering a career in the Diplomatic Service can apply to the FCDO in London for a placement under the FCDO placement scheme or a variety of other schemes run by other government departments.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Ljubljana or one of the other UK delegations, DIT offices, other government departments or consulates in Slovenia, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate)

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Further education and skills inspections and outcomes as at 31 August 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Data for inspections and outcomes as at 31 August 2024 including data for inspections conducted between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024.

These inspections of further education and skills in England statistics are made up of:
- main findings
- tables, charts and individual provider-level data
- quality and methodology report
- pre-release access list
Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.