theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Unlocking potential: How social protection can improve disadvantaged children’s foundational cognitive skills
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Presents new evidence from Young Lives longitudinal data showing how social protection can have a positive impact on children’s foundational cognitive skills.

Abstract

This policy brief examines how 2 different social protection programmes, in 2 very different country contexts, the Productive Safety Net Programme (PSNP) in Ethiopia and JUNTOS programme in Peru, can mitigate the negative effects of early poverty and climate shocks to improve disadvantaged children’s foundational cognitive skills.

This is an output of the Young Lives at Work programme.

Citation

Ford K, Von Russdorf S and Ahlborn L. ‘Unlocking potential: How social protection can improve disadvantaged children’s foundational cognitive skills’ 2023

Link

Unlocking potential: How social protection can improve disadvantaged children’s foundational cognitive skills (https://www.younglives.org.uk/publications/unlocking-potential-how-social-protection-can-improve-disadvantaged-childrens)
IMEXPG603000 - Appendix C: Offshore Oil Fields on the Continental Shelf which load into tankers
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)


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

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ICare Nottingham 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 ICare Nottingham 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 ICare Nottingham 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
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Case Allocation: PI 05/2014, PSI 14/2014
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Details the criteria to be applied for allocating cases once sentenced at court.

This policy applies to all staff involved in offender case management. It details the processes to be followed to allocate cases following sentence, including the criteria which must be applied/assessed in order to reach a decision about suitability.
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

We provide a free, independent complaint resolution and investigation service for those who are unhappy with the Home Office’s final response to their complaint.

The Independent Examiner of Complaints (IEC)

The Independent Examiner of Complaints is Moi Ali. Moi has a background in the independent review of complaints. Previously she served as:
- the Crown Prosecution Service Independent Assessor of Complaints
- chair of the Independent Complaints Review Panel at Postwatch
- Scotland’s first Judicial Complaints Reviewer
- a review body member in the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office
She has also had a role in overseeing complaints about senior police officers, and is again involved in senior officer complaints for another police force.

Moi is passionate about providing a genuinely independent service, and about helping organisations to identify learning and wider lessons from complaints in order to improve their service.

Her approach is to understand the complainant’ s journey and perspective, and to support staff to provide a complainant centred service, while maintaining her impartiality.

Responsibilities of the IEC

The IEC is responsible for:
- undertaking case specific examinations in response to complaints of maladministration (service failure)
- in cases that cannot be resolved or settled to the complainant’s satisfaction, reaching a finding on whether to uphold the complaint and if appropriate, making recommendations on how to put things right
- helping the Home Office learn from complaints by providing meaningful, actionable insight
- identifying wider issues or learning, which could affect the service provided by the Home Office
Complaint handling member of the Ombudsman Association

The Ombudsman Association is a professional association for public and private sector ombudsman schemes and complaint handlers across the UK, Ireland, British Overseas Territories and British Crown Dependencies.

The Ombudsman Association aims to:
- support and promote an effective system of complaint handling and redress
- encourage, develop, and protect the ombudsman’s role in both the public and private sectors as the ‘best practice’ model for resolving complaints
- provide an authoritative voice and promote best practice for those involved in complaint handling and redress to ensure an effective service for the public
- support open and transparent accountability and endorse principles of good complaint handling
Ms A Seaward v North Northamptonshire Council: 3312217/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Seaward v North Northamptonshire Council: 3312217/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c031db750837d7604dbc0d/Ms_A_Seaward_v_North_Northamptonshire_Council_3312217-2023_judgment.pdf).
Mrs K Tyers v Teapot Cafe Burton Ltd: 2600228/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K Tyers v Teapot Cafe Burton Ltd: 2600228/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688cb52825ba7325501b095f/Karen_Tyers_v_Teapot_Cafe_Burton_Limited_2600228.2025.pdf).
Miss K Stevens v Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd: 2307558/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss K Stevens v Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd: 2307558/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692712102a37784b16ecf550/Miss_K_Stevens_v_Virgin_Atlantic_Airways_Ltd_2307558-2020_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).
CIL Appeal 1829888 – 22 Dec 23 – Barn conversion
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-14)

Conversion of Barn to no. 1 dwelling (part retrospective)

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be published by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in a redacted anonymous form.

In making decisions available to the public, useful lessons about CIL regulations and appeals can be shared. Publication will also allow any precedents to be understood more widely.

Personal information will be redacted before publication. This could be information such as the:
- name of the appellant
- collecting authority
- address of the property
- amount of CIL payable
Ms S Brown v Shifrank Ltd (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation): 2401073/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Brown v Shifrank Ltd (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation): 2401073/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6784fce9f029f40e508816e0/Ms_S_Brown_v_Shifrank_Ltd__in_creditors__voluntary_liquidation__-_2401073_2024.pdf).
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with. We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided please email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). We aim to respond to complaints relating to consular services within 20 working days. Find out more about our complaints procedures (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure).

If you would like to tell us about a technical problem you encountered visiting our website, please send an email to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research. Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure)

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure)

Or if you have a query, question or feedback on visas from France please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)
Mr R Ioannides v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd: 6005759/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Ioannides v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd: 6005759/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68aeeb9e9e1cebdd2c96a1f8/Mr_R_Ioannides_v_Bidvest_Noonan__UK__Limited_-_6005759-2024.pdf).
Final permit consultation for Lower Hare Farm landfill, Devon
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

The Environment Agency has launched its final consultation today on a permit application to open a landfill site at Lower Hare Farm in Whitestone near Exeter.

GRS Stone Supplies Ltd needs an environmental permit from the Environment Agency to operate the proposed site. The company has provided all the information needed, and the Environment Agency is now likely to grant the permit, unless new information gives a reason not to.

Two previous consultations by the Environment Agency received a good deal of interest, resulting in the site being declared as one of “High Public Interest”.

An environmental permit sets the conditions which GRS Stone Supplies Ltd must meet when operating the landfill site. It covers the management and operation of the site and the control and monitoring of emissions.

When the Environment Agency considers a permit application, it reviews the design of the proposed site, how it will be operated, the emissions it will generate (to air, water and land) and whether it will meet the required standards. Partner organisations, including the UK Health Security Agency, are consulted as part of the process.

Issues such as suitability of the site, operating hours and traffic management to and from it, are matters for the planning authority, not the Environment Agency. The Environment Agency can only consider issues covered by the environmental permit and can only refuse a permit application based on technical information.

Once the consultation closes, all the comments received will be reviewed before a final decision is made. GRS Stone Supplies Ltd has the right to appeal if the permit is refused. The company will need to have both an environmental permit and planning permission in order to operate a landfill site.

Anyone wishing to comment on the application, can do so by using the online consultation portal, Citizen Space: https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/psc/ex4-2hw-grs-stone-supplies-limited-epr-lb3502ht-a (https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/psc/ex4-2hw-grs-stone-supplies-limited-epr-lb3502ht-a/)

or by:

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

Post:

Environment Agency Permitting and Support Centre,Land Team,Quadrant 2,99 Parkway Avenue,Sheffield,S9 4WF.

If you need help accessing this consultation in another format, please contact us by:
- Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
- Phone: 03708 506 506
We may charge for copying costs.

Please use the application reference number, EPR/LB3502HT/A001. The consultation closes at 11.59pm on 10 March, 2025.
Vigilant Security Services UK 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 Vigilant Security Services UK 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 Vigilant Security Services UK 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
- Discounts
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.
Precision Resource Group 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 Precision Resource Group 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 Precision Resource Group 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
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.
29 Warwick Chambers, Pater Street, W8  6EW: LON/00AW/F77/2025/0210
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArb on 9 September 2025

Read the full decision in 29 Warwick Chambers, Pater Street, W8 6EW: LON/00AW/F77/2025/0210 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbd446c908572e812489de/Fair_Rents__Decision_Form_Warwick_Chamb.pdf). Read the summary reasons in 29 Warwick Chambers, Pater Street, W8 6EW: LON/00AW/F77/2025/0210 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbd45ba1e4472207995d23/Summary_Reasons_Fair_Rent_Warwick_Chambers.pdf).
Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited: annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited annual report and accounts for financial year April 2024 to March 2025.

This report covers the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. It was presented to Parliament pursuant to Article 6 of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Audit of Non-profit-making Companies) Order 2009.

Ordered by the House of Commons to be printed on 10 July 2025.

Find out more about the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (https://www.wfd.org/).
DBT: spending over £500, December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).
Nairobi: city report
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Analyses Nairobi’s politics of development, key challenges, and opportunities for equitable change.

Abstract

The authors conducted 4 domain studies focused on housing (safety and security, health, wellbeing and nutrition, and structural transformation) in Nairobi, Kenya. The authors findings indicate that poorly integrated, low-quality systems have major negative knock-on effects for housing which especially burden Nairobi’s low-income residents. They identify several opportunities for holistic, joined-up interventions to foster inclusive urbanisation pathways in Nairobi.

This paper is part of the African Cities Research Consortium programme.

Citation

Sverdlik A and others. ‘Nairobi: city report’ ACRC Working Paper 2024-24, African Cities Research Consortium, The University of Manchester 2024

Links

Nairobi: city report (https://www.african-cities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ACRC_Working-Paper-24_February-2025.pdf) (PDF, 2.6 MB)
Hepatitis B: antenatal screening and selective neonatal immunisation pathway
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

Guidance on the delivery of antenatal screening and selective neonatal immunisation services for pregnant women living with hepatitis B and their babies.

This document provides a chronological description of the hepatitis B antenatal screening and selective neonatal and infant immunisation pathways with required actions and signposting to patient information and resources to support safe and effective delivery of the services.
Miss A Rezin v Robert Gordon University: 8000027/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Rezin v Robert Gordon University: 8000027/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6751a1b144885d072cecbd36/8000027.2024_-_Miss_Audrey_Rezin_v_Robert_Gordon_University_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Rezin v Robert Gordon University: 8000027/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6880f90e901d5f8d4712055e/8000027.2024_Miss_Audrey_Rezin_v._Robert_Gordon_University_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Rezin v Robert Gordon University: 8000027/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e52f8ac487360cc70ca1f3/8000027.2024_Miss_A_Rezin_v._Robert_Gordon_University_Judgment_with_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Rezin v Robert Gordon University: 8000027/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e3e5fd750fcf90fa6ffe4f/8000027.2024_Miss_A_Rezin_v._Robert_Gordon_University_Reconsideration.pdf).
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report translations
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Translations of the September 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report summary update.

Translations of the September 2025 Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report: summary update (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-government-progress-report/progress-report-summary-update).
Product Safety Report: Sistaco Rapid Removal Hub (2510-0208)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Product Safety Report for Sistaco Rapid Removal Hub presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Sistaco Rapid Removal Hub

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because it is fitted with a counterfeit fuse which does not meet the requirements of BS 1362.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire because it is fitted with a counterfeit fuse which does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. In the event of a failure in the electrical system, the fuse may not function as expected and therefore will be unable to prevent fire/ explosion. Improvements are also required to product documentation, marking and labelling.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2510-0208

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Statutory intervention: Spelthorne Borough Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Documents relating to the statutory intervention in Spelthorne Borough Council.

This page collates all publications relating to the statutory intervention in Spelthorne Borough Council.

As of March 2023, relative to size, Spelthorne’s debt was the second highest level of debt for a district authority in England (£1.096 billion). The government commissioned the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) to undertake a detailed capital assurance review of Spelthorne Borough Council.

CIPFA’s review concluded the portfolio of debt-funded investments for Spelthorne Borough Council was very large and that there were serious financial concerns relating to the Council’s affordable housing plans. Considering the review’s findings, together with the Council’s response and other related assessments, ministers took the view that there were clear financial risks, and, if they materialise, that would likely have significant impact on local residents and some impact on the national public purse.

Accordingly, to support the Council to make arrangements to secure continuous improvement, Lesley Seary, Mervyn Greer, Peter Robinson and Deborah McLaughlin were appointed to inspect Spelthorne Borough Council’s compliance with its Best Value Duty.

On 17 March 2025, the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE MP, announced in a written ministerial statement (https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-03-17/hcws527) the publication of the Best Value Inspection report and that he was minded to exercise powers of direction under section 15(5) and 15(6) of the Local Government Act 1999, to ensure the Spelthorne Borough Council’s compliance with the Best Value Duty. He also invited representations from the Council and other interested parties on both the report, and the proposal for a statutory support package by 28 March 2025.

On 8 May 2025, in a written ministerial statement (https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-05-08/hcws620), the Minister of State for Local Government and Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE MP, announced that, after consideration of the representations received, he was using his powers under the Local Government Act 1999 to intervene at the Council. Ministers have appointed the Inspection Team as Commissioners until January 2026, and issued Directions to the Council to be in place until 31 May 2030.

On 28 October 2025, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP, confirmed his decision to implement a proposal for 2 unitary councils in Surrey. Subject to Parliamentary approval, the area of Spelthorne Borough Council will be within the new West Surrey Council. The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP, wrote to Spelthorne Commissioners to clarify their role in this next stage of local government reorganisation.
Total Factor Productivity of the Food Chain
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Information about the UK food chain.

The Total Factor Productivity web pages have undergone a review and redesign in order to improve the user experience. With effect from June 2025, food and drink industry total factor productivity publications will be published here in a topic specific collection page enabling users to find content more quickly and more easily. The previous collection page can be found at:

Food chain analysis collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/food-chain-productivity): attitudes and behaviour around sustainable food purchasing, estimating food and drink elasticities, links between food and drink waste and purchases.

This series examines the total factor productivity of the United Kingdom food chain. This is examined within the four main food industry sectors and compared to the wider economy.
Inspirare 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 Inspirare 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 Inspirare 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

offering a discount to members of the Armed Forces Community when they use us for one to one support to develop their career objectives

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr S Cresswell v High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd and others: 2300933/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Cresswell v High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd and others: 2300933/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65bd0072c43191000d1a44b7/Mr_S_Cresswell_v_1.HS2_Ltd__2.Talascend_Ltd__3.Atkins_Ltd_2300933-2023_-_Judgment_and_Reasons_03-Nov-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Cresswell v High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd and others: 2300933/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66cee4dc8e33f28aae7e1f9b/Cresswell_v_HS2_Limited_2300933-2023_-_Judgment_19-Jul-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Cresswell v High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd: 2300933/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682f2e9eb33f68eaba9539b6/Stephen_Cresswell_v_HS2_Limited_2300933-2023_Remedy_Judgment_13-May-25.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Cresswell v High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd: 2300933/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e4dd2849e17d00a56ffe73/Mr_Stephen_Cresswell_v_High_Speed_Two__HS2__Ltd_2300933-2023_Written_Reasons_2-Oct-25.pdf).
S Asim v TSB Bank plc: 8000646/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Asim v TSB Bank plc: 8000646/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6787c8ab3f1182a1e258a28f/8000646.2024_-_Sadia_Asim_v_TSB_Bank_plc_-_Judgment_Issued_20.12.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in S Asim v TSB Bank plc: 8000646/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a9c1814f0b4d23193a2112/8000646.2024_-_Mrs_S_Asim_v_TSB_Bank_plc_-_Judgment_Issued_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Ms S Slater v Happy English UK Ltd (In voluntary liquidation): 2600064/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Slater v Happy English UK Ltd (In voluntary liquidation): 2600064/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cab90e2fe4b313286c9feb/Sarah_Slater_v_Happy_English_UK_Ltd_2600064.2025.pdf).
Collaborating with the Australian Public Policy Institute
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

The Open Innovation Team (OIT) has begun a two-year collaboration with the Australian Public Policy Institute (APPI).

The Open Innovation Team (OIT) has begun a collaboration with the Australian Public Policy Institute (https://appi.org.au/) (APPI), a government–university joint venture dedicated to evidence-based policy research.

Over the next two years, the partnership will allow us to exchange ideas and share learning on how to strengthen the use of research and innovation in government.

The collaboration will focus on three main areas of shared interest:
- Rapid policy projects: exploring ways to bring academic expertise into live policy questions quickly and effectively.
- Academic engagement: developing practical approaches to involve researchers in policy work and increase the impact of academic research.
- Capability and fellowship programmes: exchanging experience on initiatives that build policy capability and support professional development across government.
Through this partnership, the OIT aims to learn from APPI’s methods and experience in Australia, while sharing insights from our own work across the UK civil service.

Notes:
- APPI is a unique joint-venture between the government and a university, working to transform the way public policy is made. The Institute harnesses Australia’s cutting-edge university research in response to government priorities, mobilising expertise when it matters most. Established in 2021 as an independent, non-partisan institute with charitable status, APPI has already had a substantial impact, promoting evidence-based policymaking for the public good across a wide range of issues.
- The Open Innovation Team was founded in 2016 as a cross-government unit that works with experts to generate analysis and ideas for policy, helping government colleagues review evidence, engage experts, develop policy and evaluate impact.
Ms R Sutton v Ribble FM C.I.C: 2401354/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms R Sutton v Ribble FM C.I.C: 2401354/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67891ab1d0561c11b91d0508/Ms_R_Sutton_v_Ribble_FM_C.I.C._-_2401354_2024.pdf).
BLM12005 - Lease accounting: operating lease accounting: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)


This manual is being updated to reflect FRS 102 (2024 amendments). For guidance on the tax treatment of accounts prepared under IFRS 16 or the revised FRS 102, please refer to pages within the BLM50000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm50000) chapter.

This section is applicable to entities applying FRS 102 pre 2024 amendments or FRS 105, and for lessors only under IFRS 16 and FRS 102 (2024 amendments).

See BLM17000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm17000) for lessee accounting under the on-balance sheet model under IFRS 16 and FRS 102 (2024 amendments).

When accounting for operating leases accountants generally follow the legal form of the transaction: payments for the hire of an asset.

Generally accepted accounting practice under FRS 102 (pre 2024 amendments) and FRS 105 treats the lessor as the owner of the asset, and not the lessee. The lessor recognises the asset in the balance sheet and recognises the gross rentals as income. The lessee recognises the gross rentals paid as lease rental expenses.

An operating lessor records the leased asset on its balance sheet in the same way as it records any other fixed asset and it should be depreciated over its useful life in the normal way.

All the rentals receivable are recognised as income, usually on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. This means adding up all the rents for the entire period of the lease and spreading them evenly over the whole period. See BLM12010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm12010)

Similarly, an operating lessee’s rentals are charged to the profit and loss account, usually over the term of the lease and on a straight- line basis. See BLM12020. An operating lessee does not record the asset on its balance sheet. Only the rentals pass through its profit and loss account.

Operating lease accounting is very simple compared with finance lease accounting or the on-balance sheet model for lessees under FRS 102 (2024 amendments) and IFRS 16. However, care should still be taken when considering depreciation of operating lease assets, initial indirect costs for lessors (BLM12015 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm12015)) and operating lease incentives (BLM12025 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-leasing-manual/blm12025)).
Tax credits: tell HMRC about an adult disability backdating decision (TC-DB1)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

Use this form  to tell HMRC about a backdated disability benefit decision if you're an adult.

To qualify for the disability element of Working Tax Credit, you must tell HMRC within one month of the disability benefit provider’s decision.

You’ll also need to meet the 3 conditions outlined in the Tax credits: disability helpsheet TC956 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tax-credits-disability-helpsheet-tc956).

Email HMRC to ask for the form in Welsh (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helplines#email).

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.
- Send it to HMRC (using the email address given in the ‘what you need to do now’ section of the form).
The form may not work if you try to open it in your internet browser. If the form does not open, contact online services support for more help (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/online-services-helpdesk).
Cervical screening: support for people who find it hard to attend
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Guidance to support people who find it hard to attend cervical screening due to a mental health condition, previous traumatic experience or sexual and/or domestic abuse.

This information is for people who find it difficult to attend cervical screening because of:
- a mental health condition
- previous cervical screening experience(s)
- previous traumatic experience(s)
- sexual and/or domestic violence
- dysphoria
Local screening providers should direct people who feel anxious about attending cervical screening for one of the above reasons to this information. Individuals can then use this information to help decide whether to attend, and to plan for their screening appointment.

People can also find it hard to attend cervical screening for a number of other reasons. Separate national information and guidance to reduce barriers to screening is available for:
- trans and non-binary people (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-population-screening-information-for-transgender-people)
- carers (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-population-screening-support-for-carers)
- people with severe mental illness (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/population-screening-access-for-people-with-severe-mental-illness)
- people with a learning disability (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/population-screening-supporting-people-with-learning-disabilities)
- people in secure settings (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/population-screening-reducing-inequalities-in-secure-settings)
This publication is adapted from a leaflet developed by Dr Frederique Lamontagne-Godwin, which was based on research with users of mental health services (https://www.surrey.ac.uk/research-projects/mental-health-friendly-health-check-resources-health-and-social-care-professionals). This work was supported by:
- Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
- NHS Dorset Healthcare University Foundation Trust
- Public Health England
- University of Surrey
- University of West London
- West London NHS Trust
We are grateful to all the patients, service user groups, professionals and frontline staff who helped in the making of that leaflet.
Trad Group
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 Trad Group 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 Trad Group 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Complying with any recommendations made by our trade body, the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation

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.
Benefit Sanctions statistics to November 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Statistics about sanctions on Universal Credit (UC). The data will be available as normal for analysis via Stat-Xplore. This release of statistics will also include the UC Sanction Rate broken down by ethnic group.

The latest release of these statistics can be found in the collection of benefit sanctions statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/jobseekers-allowance-sanctions).

This release of statistics on Benefit Sanctions includes data up to November 2024.

The next statistics release will be 13 May 2025.
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Nicholas Stratten  20 February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

On 20 February 2025 a Regulatory Penalty was made against Mr Nicholas Stratten of Birmingham

Summary of complaint: Unauthorised remuneration drawn as a result of the insufficient notice of the decision procedure on an administration and for applying the wrong percentage fee on a liquidation resulting in drawing more fees than authorised.