theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
The Patent Office annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-13)

Information on expenditure and performance of the Intellectual Property Office, 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

This report sets out the activities of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) over the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

It contains our:
- performance report
- accountability report
- financial statements
The accounts contain detailed accounting and expenditure information for the financial year 2024 to 2025.
SPE13110 - Import to IP and goods declared to IP from another Customs procedure: industrial goods entered to IP from Turkey
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

NI ONLY PAGE

The Customs Union between the EU and Turkey was completed on 01 January 2001, under which industrial goods released to free circulation are traded between the EU and Turkey. Industrial goods arriving from Turkey that are not accompanied by an ATR (see also SPE13170 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe13170)) may be entered to IP. If goods imported from Turkey are accompanied by an ATR preferential movement certificate, there is no need for IP to be authorised as no duty is due in the EU. You should take action to ensure that where full duty rates are subsequently charged, VAT is calculated on the duty inclusive value. Conversely where preferential rates are subsequently allowed and VAT has been calculated at the full duty rate, the difference should be refunded.

Note - Northern Ireland (NI) Customs Authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979
Near miss with staff at London Bridge
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Near miss between a passenger train and possession support staff between Blackfriars and London Bridge, 30 July 2025.

At 00:40 on Wednesday 30 July 2025, the driver of a passenger train made an emergency brake application when they observed two track workers on the line ahead of them as the train neared London Bridge station. The track workers quickly climbed onto an adjacent walkway on seeing the approaching train.

The track workers involved had just placed a possession limit board in error on a section of line which remained open to trains. The train was travelling at less than 20 mph when the near miss occurred and stopped before reaching the possession limit board. There were no injuries, and no damage was caused during the incident.

We have undertaken a preliminary examination (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/raibs-response-to-accident-and-incident-notification#preliminary-examination) into the circumstances surrounding this incident. Having assessed the evidence which has been gathered to date, we have decided to publish a safety digest (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/raibs-response-to-accident-and-incident-notification#how-raib-selects-accidents-to-investigate).
Early years census
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

How local authorities should collect and submit data about providers of early years education to complete the annual early years census.

The early years census is a statutory census that takes place every January. All local authorities must submit data for this census.

Software suppliers should read the business and technical specification (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-census-technical-specification).

For queries about submitting your data, contact us using our data collections service request form (https://form.education.gov.uk/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-2b61dfcd-9296-4f6a-8a26-4671265cae67/AF-Stage-f3f5200e-e605-4a1b-ae6b-3536bc77305c/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen).
Challenges
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Provides the list of challenges overcome during the investigation.

These challenges may not feature in all investigations, but it is worth being alert to challenges such as these or of a similar nature. The following is a list of challenges which the case team had to overcome during the investigation:
- the OCG were surveillance aware, making it difficult to conduct more common surveillance practices, the case team had to seek unique alternatives such as using account monitoring orders to monitor live transactions
- the OCG made frequent use of ‘burner phones’ with frequent switches
- the OCG adopted a ‘flood and go’ technique involving opening bank accounts, flooding the accounts with cash deposits, transferring the funds overseas, leaving the banks with no choice but to close the accounts — this methodology abuses the banks’ obligations to a risk-based approach, should a financial institution have suspicions around a bank account they have to report it to the UKFIU and take appropriate action to mitigate the risk, such as closing the bank account, this in turn assists the OCG as it leaves little trace of the former bank account, and when investigators are trying to locate bank account details, depending on the time passed, details of the closed bank account may not be available due to the bank only holding data for a maximum of 6 years — it is sometimes useful for investigation teams to work with financial institutions to arrange a ‘keep open’ request which prevents the bank account from closing whilst maintaining the obligations of the financial institution
- the international letter of request (ILOR) to the UAE was prepared and submitted to the UAE via the UKCA however unbeknown to the CPS the ILOR did not make it to the authorities in the UAE, this meant a large amount of potential evidence was not possible to obtain — in court, the defence team used this lack of evidence to build upon their defence case, causing additional stress to the prosecution team
- the start of the trial was delayed due to the principal suspect’s changing his legal team on more than one occasion, resulting in a postponement of the trial each time — this, coupled with the already significant delays with court listings generated as a result of Covid-19, meant the conclusion of the case was later than perhaps was necessary
ACMD appoints new members
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-10)

Four more experts have been appointed members to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.

Following the announcement of 10 leading experts joining the ACMD’s Advisory Council in January, 4 more appointments have been made today.
- Professor Karen Ersche
- Professor Sunjeev Kamboj
- Doctor Lorna Nisbet
- Jon Privett
The 4 will be joining the ACMD which provides advice and makes recommendations to the government on the harms caused by drugs.

Professor Ersche is Professor of Addiction Neuroscience at the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, whilst Professor Kamboj is Professor of Translational Clinical Psychology at the Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology at University College London.

Doctor Nisbet is Senior Lecturer (teaching and research) at the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, at the School of Science and Engineering, University of Dundee.

Jon Privett will bring his extensive knowledge as an expert witness in drug trafficking with the Metropolitan Police to the ACMD.

The appointments have been made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
Shared Ownership and Affordable Homes Programme 2016 to 2021 — model leases
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

Shared Ownership leases for homes funded through Homes England’s Shared Ownership and Affordable Homes Programme (SOAHP) 2016 to 2021.

For more information on the model leases, which one to use and the fundamental clauses refer to Homes England’s Capital Funding Guide - Shared Ownership (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/capital-funding-guide/1-help-to-buy-shared-ownership) chapter, sections 5 and 11.

Read key information documents for the Shared Ownership and Affordable Homes Programme (SOAHP) 2016 to 2021 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/shared-ownership-and-affordable-homes-programme-2016-to-2021-key-information-documents).
Complexity application routing solution (family reunion): caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Immigration staff guidance on applications from customers applying for a visa under Appendix Family Reunion (Protection).

This guidance sets out the arrangements which Visa, Status and Information Services (VSI) Family Reunion operations must follow from 2 April 2025, when routing and processing applications from customers applying for a visa under Appendix Family Reunion (Protection).
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council is meeting regulatory standards.

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

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

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

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Kaotic Angel Foundation
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 Kaotic Angel Foundation 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 Kaotic Angel Foundation 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
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: Experiences and attitudes of adults in Northern Ireland in 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

This report contains findings from the Gender Based Violence module of the 2024 Northern Ireland Life and Times survey.

This report contains findings from the Gender Based Violence module of the 2024 Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey. Experiences of gender based violence are outlined, alongside attitudes to personal safety. Results are presented by various demographic characteristics and comparisons with the previous year are included where possible.
Stephen Hardy announced as the new Certification Officer
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Hardy will be responsible for statutory functions relating to trade unions and employers' associations.

The Department of Business and Trade has today (1st October) announced the appointment of Stephen Hardy as the new Certification Officer.

The independent Certification Officer is responsible for statutory functions relating to trade unions and employers’ associations.

Stephen Hardy will take up his role on 1 October 2025, replacing Sarah Bedwell, who has held the post since 2017.

Biography

Stephen Hardy is a Professor of Employment Law and formerly the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Law & Politics at the University of Hull (2020-2024). He has over 3 decades experience in higher education and was a practising Barrister, specialising in Employment and Public law, instructed in complex trades union, equality, redundancy, dismissal and judicial review cases; including being appointed Regional Treasury Counsel and on the Panel of Preferred Counsel of the Equality Human Rights Commission. Since 2011, he has been a Fee-paid Judge of the First-Tier Tribunal and was a member of the Judicial Pensions Board (2019-2023). Currently, he is a member of the Social Security Advisory Committee. In 2021 he was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and since 2022, has been a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do daily activities

You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.

The Equality Act 2010 does not apply to Northern Ireland (http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/definition-of-disability).

What ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ mean
- ‘substantial’ is more than minor or trivial, for example it takes much longer than it usually would to complete a daily task like getting dressed
- ‘long-term’ means 12 months or more, for example a breathing condition that develops as a result of a lung infection
There are special rules about recurring or fluctuating conditions (/government/publications/disability-equality-act-2010-guidance-on-matters-to-be-taken-into-account-in-determining-questions-relating-to-the-definition-of-disability), for example arthritis.

Progressive conditions

A progressive condition is one that gets worse over time. People with progressive conditions can be classed as disabled.

However, you automatically meet the disability definition under the Equality Act 2010 from the day you’re diagnosed with HIV infection, cancer or multiple sclerosis.

What is not counted as a disability

There’s guidance on conditions that are not covered by the disability definition (/government/publications/disability-equality-act-2010-guidance-on-matters-to-be-taken-into-account-in-determining-questions-relating-to-the-definition-of-disability), for example addiction to non–prescribed drugs or alcohol.
S Barnard v EatDrinkJazz Ltd: 6014289/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Barnard v EatDrinkJazz Ltd: 6014289/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e387488c74f0fd15c96ac/Sam_Barnard_v_EatDrinkJazz_Ltd_6014289.2025.pdf).
Amethyst Academies 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 Amethyst Academies 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 Amethyst Academies 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 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.
Steve Murphy
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Steve Murphy holds several non-executive and advisory positions: AIF Rail Ltd – Owner DfT Operator Limited – non-executive director Irish Rail – non-executive Chair Network Performance Board – Chair HaslerRail (in their development of safety data relating to train driver performance) – Advisor Steve was CEO of MTR UK from 2020 to 2024, overseeing the delivery of full Elizabeth line services, the joint venture on South Western Railway and the start-up of both infrastructure and property development businesses, designed to bring new solutions to the UK industry. Steve had previously led the award-winning train company MTR Elizabeth line ( MTREL ) as Managing Director, since its inception in 2015, achieving first-place sector status for measurements as wide-ranging as on-time running, safety standards, workplace diversity and customer service. Steve has been credited as the driving force behind MTREL ’s escalating success story. From the start of his career over 30 years ago as a British Rail graduate trainee and following leadership roles with Chiltern Railways, Irish Rail, Deutsche Bahn and London Overground, Steve’s approach has been the catalyst for dynamic growth in the industry through constant innovation and an unwavering focus on safety, reliability and customer service.

Steve Murphy holds several non-executive and advisory positions:
- AIF Rail Ltd – Owner
- DfT Operator Limited – non-executive director
- Irish Rail – non-executive Chair
- Network Performance Board – Chair
- HaslerRail (in their development of safety data relating to train driver performance) – Advisor
Steve was CEO of MTR UK from 2020 to 2024, overseeing the delivery of full Elizabeth line services, the joint venture on South Western Railway and the start-up of both infrastructure and property development businesses, designed to bring new solutions to the UK industry.

Steve had previously led the award-winning train company MTR Elizabeth line (MTREL) as Managing Director, since its inception in 2015, achieving first-place sector status for measurements as wide-ranging as on-time running, safety standards, workplace diversity and customer service. Steve has been credited as the driving force behind MTREL’s escalating success story.

From the start of his career over 30 years ago as a British Rail graduate trainee and following leadership roles with Chiltern Railways, Irish Rail, Deutsche Bahn and London Overground, Steve’s approach has been the catalyst for dynamic growth in the industry through constant innovation and an unwavering focus on safety, reliability and customer service.
Miss M Day v Hrafn Shetland Ltd: 4105556/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Day v Hrafn Shetland Ltd: 4105556/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68af1bd3bceafd8d0d96a246/4105556.2022_Miss_M_Day_v._Hrafn_Shetland_Ltd_Rule_21_Default_Judgment.pdf).
Wiltshire College & University Centre
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 Wiltshire College & University Centre 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 Wiltshire College & University Centre recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Intellectual Property Office Corporate Plan 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

This plan outlines our main activities and focus in the second year of our strategy, Intellectual Property (IP) for a creative and innovative UK 2024 to 2027.

Intellectual property (IP) is a powerful enabler of innovation and creativity across the UK economy. The government has set out a clear plan to deliver change and we will make sure that IP plays a crucial role in encouraging creativity, accelerating innovation and driving economic growth, in support of its national missions.

In May 2024, we published our strategy for 2024 to 2027. It provides the framework for how we will deliver our mission to help people grow the UK economy by providing an IP system that encourages investment in creativity and innovation.

This corporate plan sets out what we plan to deliver and focus on in the second year of this strategy.

Some of the important activities within our corporate plan for this year are:
- launching our One IPO patents service to all customers
- starting the next phase of our transformation programme, which focuses on our trade marks, designs and tribunals services
- continuing to develop our IP crime centre of excellence and deliver our counter infringement strategy, strengthening enforcement efforts and collaboration to tackle IP crime
- supporting small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) with access to finance and empowering them to make informed decisions and manage their IP effectively for growth
- continuing to shape the international IP system so that it supports UK and global innovation
- working with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to develop practical measures which progress the government’s priorities on copyright and AI
- implementing our strategic workforce plan, ensuring we have the skills, capability and capacity to achieve our priorities effectively
- reviewing our current fees across all registered rights to ensure cost pressures are met and we remain self-funded and financially sustainable
If you need to print or download this report, please select the ‘print this page’ button and choose the option to print to PDF.
Mr M Scott v Elite EMS: 1302673/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Scott v Elite EMS: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d7f92a1d56337f06b11f40/Mr_M_Scott_v_Elite_EMS_-_1302673_2024_-_Strike_Out.pdf).
Provincial Grand Lodge of Bedfordshire
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 Provincial Grand Lodge of Bedfordshire 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 Provincial Grand Lodge of Bedfordshire recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
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.
Family Resources Survey: release strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

This release strategy acts as the formal notice of changes to future releases of the Family Resources Survey (FRS) publication.

The strategy describes the potential release of new statistics within the 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026 publication and announces any other developments.

The FRS release strategy is not a static document; it will be updated as plans develop, to provide users with details of latest developments.
Product Safety Report: Newborn 0-6 Month White Fluffy Hooded Teddy Baby Sleeping Bag sold via eBay (2503-0136)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Product Safety Report for Newborn 0-6 Month White Fluffy Hooded Teddy Baby Sleeping Bag sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of suffocation.

Summary

Product: Newborn 0-6 Month White Fluffy Hooded Teddy Baby Sleeping Bag sold via eBay

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of suffocation as the product has no arm openings, and a baby may slip down into the sleep bag while unattended.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of suffocation as the product has no arm openings. This could lead to the suffocation of the baby if they slip down into the sleep bag while unattended, and the garment covers their face.

The product has a hood which is not permitted in the relevant standard, BS EN 16781:2018. If a baby is placed inside a hooded sleeping bag and left unattended, the baby’s natural movement may cause the hood to cover the head/face, presenting a suffocation hazard.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2503-0136

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Smart meter statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Quarterly statistics on the roll-out of smart meters in Great Britain, covering meters operating and meters installed.

These quarterly updates on the smart meter roll-out in Great Britain report on the numbers operated and installed for:
- smart meters in domestic properties
- smart and advanced meters in smaller non-domestic sites
Data on large suppliers is updated each quarter, with an end-year update which includes details on the whole energy market.

Historical releases prior to 2017 are available on request.

Contact us

If you have questions about these statistics, please email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Adversa Recruitment Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Adversa Recruitment Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
SPE13540 - Supply Balance (economic code 05): period of validity of the authorisation/period for discharge
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

An IP authorisation can only be issued during the period of validity of the supply balance certificate.

Note - Northern Ireland (NI) Customs Authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979
Treth Incwm, Hunanasesiad a mwy
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Cysylltwch â CThEF am help gyda Threth Incwm, Hunanasesiad, credydau treth, Yswiriant Gwladol, TWE a mwy.

Ar-lein

Ffurflen Ymholiadau Cyffredinol (https://online.hmrc.gov.uk/shortforms/form/EHL_SP_Welsh) Gwneud cais am Ddull Amgen o Ddatrys Anghydfod (ADR) i setlo anghydfod treth (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tax-disputes-alternative-dispute-resolution-adr.cy) Ffurflen Drosglwyddo ar gyfer Angen Cefnogaeth Ychwanegol (ACY) (https://online.hmrc.gov.uk/shortforms/form/NESWelshHandoverTS) Gallwch hefyd gael gwybodaeth drwy’r canlynol:
- ap swyddogol CThEF (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/download-the-hmrc-app.cy)
- eich Cyfrif Treth Personol neu Gyfrif Treth Busnes gan ddefnyddio gwasanaethau ar-lein CThEF (https://www.gov.uk/gwasanaethau-cthem-mewngofnodi-neu-gofrestru)
E-bost

E-bostiwch xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx):
- os oes gennych ymholiadau ynghylch treth
- i ofyn am ffurflen yn Gymraeg
Nodwch eich enw a’ch rhif ffôn. Os ydych yn gwneud cais am ffurflen yn Gymraeg, ychwanegwch enw a rhif y ffurflen (os yw’r wybodaeth honno ar gael).

Os yw CThEF yn ateb eich ymholiad drwy e-bost, nid yw’r wybodaeth yn ddiogel. Os oes angen iddynt gysylltu â chi ynglŷn ag unrhyw beth cyfrinachol, byddant yn gwneud hynny drwy lythyr neu dros y ffôn.

Ffôn

Ffoniwch CThEF am help gyda threth.

Mae gan ymholiadau tollau, ecséis a TAW rif gwahanol i’w llinell gymorth (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/vat-customs-and-excise-and-duties-enquiries-for-welsh-speaking-customers).

Ffôn: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Oriau agor: Dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener, 8.30am i 5pm. Ar gau ar wyliau banc (https://www.gov.uk/gwyliau-banc).

Darganfyddwch am gostau galwadau (https://www.gov.uk/costau-galwadau)

Post

Anfonwch eich holl ohebiaeth Gymraeg sydd at sylw CThEF i’r cyfeiriad hwn:

Does dim rhaid i chi gynnwys enw stryd, enw dinas na blwch Swyddfa’r Post pan fyddwch yn ysgrifennu i’r cyfeiriad hwn.

Dylai negeswyr ddefnyddio cyfeiriad gwahanol (yn agor tudalen Saesneg) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/couriers).

Gwasanaeth Cwsmeriaid Cymraeg CThEFHMRCBX9 1STUnited Kingdom

Cynnwys cysylltiedig

Arweiniad
- Cynnwys yn yr iaith Gymraeg sydd ar gael ar GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/cymraeg)
Cysylltiadau CThEF
- Taliadau (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helpline-for-debt-management)
- Ymholiadau TAW, Tollau ac Ecséis (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/vat-customs-and-excise-and-duties-enquiries-for-welsh-speaking-customers)
- Budd-dal Plant: ymholiadau cyffredinol (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/budd-dal-plant-ymholiadau-cyffredinol)
- Llinell Gymorth y Gwasanaeth Gofal Plant (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/llinell-gymorth-y-gwasanaeth-gofal-plant)
GFSL Board adopt Institute of Directors Code of Conduct
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

GFSL's (Gov Facilities Services Ltd) Board of Directors has recently committed to adopting the Institute of Directors' Code of Conduct.

What is the Code?

The Code of Conduct establishes 6 key principles:
- leading by example (demonstrating exemplary behaviour)
- integrity (acting with honesty, ethics)
- transparency (communicating openly, honestly, clearly)
- accountability (taking personal responsibility for actions/consequences)
- fairness (treating people equitably)
- responsible business (ESG)
Why have we adopted the Code?

The voluntary adoption of the Code underpins our existing approach to ethical governance and responsible business, with the values guiding our Directors’ professional behaviour and decision-making, and it consolidates public trust in GFSL. The principles outlined in the Code complement our GFSL values of Pride in People, One Team and Do the Right Thing.

How will the Code impact on GFSL employees?

Employees can be confident that business decisions will be made with the highest ethical standards at their core, based on the key principles of the Code. In accordance with the way in which we operate, particular emphasis will be placed on delivering honest, open communications about decisions and actions that stem from them.

How will the Code support our Directors?

The Code supports our existing approach to leadership and governance, helping Directors to fulfil their responsibilities by outlining what good practice looks like. It lays out guiding principles for Directors to refer to when asking themselves ‘What would a responsible Director do in this situation?’. Designed as a practical tool, the Code helps Directors think clearly, make good decisions and promote high levels of integrity across GFSL.

How will the Code support GFSL more widely?

The intended outcomes of adopting the Code of Conduct will reinforce our commitments to being a responsible and respected organisation, building increased trust, confidence and respect among stakeholders, thus growing GFSL’s reputation. In turn, this will enhance relationships with stakeholders and help bolster our legitimacy and resilience.

The Institute of Directors’ Code of Conduct (https://www.iod.com/resources/iod-code-of-conduct-for-directors) can be found on their website.
Rail fares freeze: passenger savings estimate
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Explains the data and calculation behind the estimated savings for rail passengers as a result of the fares freeze.

The government has frozen rail fares to help commuters with living costs and boost the economy.

Department for Transport analysis shows that the fares freeze is expected to save existing rail passengers £600 million in 2026 to 2027.

This analysis is based on data for the 14 train operating companies (TOCs) managed by the Department for Transport (DfT).
ARCADIS (UK) LIMITED
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 ARCADIS (UK) LIMITED recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

seeking to support our employees who choose to be members of the Reserve forces, including by accommodating their training and deployment where possible, as enshrined within our Public Duties Leave Policy

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 D Adenigbagbe v International Automotive Components Group Ltd: 1307787/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss D Adenigbagbe v International Automotive Components Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a22125b74b3d9dfe36ca10/Miss_D_Adenigbagbe_v_I_A_C_Group_Ltd_-_1307787_2023_-_Dismissal_Costs_Order.pdf).