theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
SAS Global Communications 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 SAS Global Communications 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 SAS Global Communications 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
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.
Product Safety Report: JOYINLED Mini LED Spotlight sold via Amazon (2511-0131)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Product Safety Report for JOYINLED Mini LED Spotlight presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.

Summary

Product: JOYINLED Mini LED Spotlight

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as live parts can be accessed without tools.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as live parts can be accessed without tools. If the user touched these parts, they could receive an electric shock. The product also has a PCB track instead of a fuse. A correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

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

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0131

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Non-association independent schools statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Ofsted statistics on the inspections and outcomes of non-association independent schools in England and data on unregistered schools investigations.

We release non-association independent schools official statistics once a year, inspection data three times annually and investigation data on unregistered schools twice annually.

Sign up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?content_store_document_type=all_research_and_statistics&level_one_taxon=206b7f3a-49b5-476f-af0f-fd27e2a68473&level_two_taxon=20eb4e84-98ee-404b-a4bd-fe8a36d5d71d&organisations%5B%5D=ofsted&order=updated-newest) when we publish new data.

For the latest individual inspection reports, please visit our reports website (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/).
P B Smith v CHLancaster Ltd: 6009278/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in P B Smith v CHLancaster Ltd: 6009278/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f79296fd57416292f12deb/P_Baudains_Smith_v_CHLancaster_Ltd_-_6009278_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Consumer protection: enforcement guidance (CMA58)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

The CMA’s role in consumer protection and its approach to compliance and enforcement of consumer law.

This guidance provides an overview of the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) role, functions and powers in relation to consumer protection.

It covers:
- our approach to enforcing consumer protection law
- our consumer protection powers, including direct enforcement powers, civil court-based enforcement powers, criminal powers and investigatory powers
- how we engage with others (both in the UK and internationally) on consumer protection issues
Read our simple guide to how we gather information about potential breaches of consumer law (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-the-cma-gathers-information-to-enforce-consumer-law).
Offender employment outcomes, update to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Performance statistics release on employment outcomes for people supervised by the probation service.

The ‘Offender employment outcomes’ statistics publication covers the employment status of people on probation, including breakdowns on region, sex, age, ethnicity, offence type and sentence length.

Due to the introduction of Probation Reset, there has been a break in the time series for Employment at 6 weeks post release from custody (MI016 and MI016R) and Employment at 6 months post release or community disposal (MI017a, MI017Ra, MI017b and MI017Rb). Publication data for 2019/20 to 2023/24 performance years can be accessed on the offender employment outcome statistics collection page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/offender-employment-outcome-statistics).

There is discontinuity in comparability due to the break in the time series. Data from May 2024 onwards cannot be compared to data for the period up to April 2024, or any other pre–Probation Reset performance data or management information.

Pre-release access

The Offender employment outcomes, update to March 2025 publication is produced and handled by the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) analytical professionals and production staff. Pre-release access of up to 24 hours is granted to the following persons:

Secretary of State and Lord Chancellor; Minister of State (Prisons and Probation); Minister for Sentencing & Youth Justice; Special Adviser (x4); Permanent Secretary; Director General Policy - Prisons, Offenders and Analysis; Director of Prison Policy; HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Director General CEO; HMPPS Director General Operations; HMPPS Chief Probation Officer; HMPPS Exec Director, Change; Director, Planning and Performance; Interim HMPPS Exec Director, Strategy and Performance; Head of News; Deputy Head of News; Press Office Deputy Head of News; Senior Press Officer (x6); Chief Press Officer; HMPPS Deputy Director Performance Assurance and Risk; HMPPS Deputy Director Community Delivery Group; HMPPS Senior Responsible Officer Commissioned Rehabilitation Services; Chief Executive, New Futures Network; Director, Probation and Reducing Reoffending; Deputy Director, Reducing Reoffending; Head of Offender Employment Policy; Head of Policy, Offender Accommodation and Family Engagement; Deputy Director, Employment, Skills and Education; Deputy Director Accommodation and Priority Projects; Head of Assurance and Performance for Director General of Operations ; Chief Operating Officer of Prisons; Deputy Director Improvement Support Group; Head of Performance, Risk and External Scrutiny; Head of Performance Intelligence; Head of Youth Custody Service (YCS) Executive Office; Head of Community Accommodation Service Tier3; Director of Analysis; Head of Prisons, Probation and Reoffending, and Head of Profession for Statistics; Deputy Director of Reducing Reoffending Analysis; Head of Education, Employment & Reoffending Insights & Evidence (EERIE), Analysis Directorate; Head of Accommodation and Justice Data Lab Analysis; Head of HMPPS Performance.
36 Park Drive, Ascot, SL5 0BD; CAM/00ME/MNR/2025/0604
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region, Peter Roberts FRICS CEnv, 17 March 2025

Read the decision in full 36 Park Drive, Ascot, SL5 0BD; CAM/00ME/MNR/2025/0604 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68484691944a600f13bcb8aa/36_Park_Drive_Ascot_SL5_0BD_Market_Rent__Decision_Sheet__002_.pdf) 36 Park Drive, Ascot, SL5 0BD; CAM/00ME/MNR/2025/0604 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684846b0d0ca5d7801e4e6df/36_Park_Drive_Ascot_SL5_0BD_Market_Rent_Reasons.pdf)
Product Safety Report: Kidilo G10 Khaki Baby Stroller (2410-0116)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Product Safety Report for Kidilo G10 Khaki Baby Stroller presenting a high risk of choking.

Summary

Product: Kidilo G10 Khaki Baby Stroller

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of choking due to the presence of easily detachable small parts.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of choking as it has been identified that the label on the restraint strap may become loose and detach, producing a small part capable of fitting entirely inside of a small parts cylinder. A young child may put the label in their mouth and choke.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD number: 2410-0116

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Stephen Morris
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Stephen Morris

Teacher reference number: 9536716

Teacher’s date of birth: 8 January 1973

Location teacher worked: Brighouse, Yorkshire and The Humber

Date of professional conduct panel: 13 August 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Stephen Morris formerly employed in Brighouse, Yorkshire and The Humber.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Rules of procedure for merger, market and special reference groups: CMA17
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Procedural rules for CMA panel member groups conducting phase 2 merger or market investigations or certain regulatory references or appeals.

CMA17 sets out the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) procedural rules for merger, market and special reference groups.

2 January 2025: revised rules published

The revised rules reflect the changes to the mergers regime made by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA24) which commenced on 1 January 2025 as well as recent developments and current practice.

The revised rules take effect on 1 January 2025 and will apply to all cases referred to Phase 2 (including under sections 22, 33, 45 and 62 of the Enterprise Act 2002) on or after 1 January 2025 (a reference is made to the chair of the CMA for the constitution of a group under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013). For all cases referred to Phase 2 prior to 1 January 2025, the April 2024 rules will continue to apply.

For more information, see the updated mergers guidance consultation page (https://connect.cma.gov.uk/draft-updated-mergers-guidance-documents).

Summary of transitional provisions

The parts of the revised rules dealing with penalty powers introduced by the DMCCA24 (paragraphs 10.2 and 17.4) are subject to the transitional provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No.1 and Savings and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/1226) (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1226/contents/made). The new penalty powers will apply in relation to section 109 notices issued on or after 1 January 2025 or false or misleading information provided in relation to a section 109 notice or a section 5 information request issued on or after 1 January 2025. The new penalty powers in relation to breaches of undertakings and orders (including interim measures) will apply in relation to undertakings and orders accepted/made on or after 1 January 2025.
Bucklow Manor Care Home
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 Bucklow Manor Care Home 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 Bucklow Manor Care Home 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
- 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.
Give authority to act for Council Tax challenges
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-19)

Fill in a form to give someone else authority to challenge your Council Tax band on your behalf.

Submit this form to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to appoint someone to challenge your Council Tax band on your behalf. This could be an agent, friend or family member.

This will also give the VOA authority to share information about the property with the person you have named. This includes any previous contact you’ve had with the VOA about the property.

This form overrides any previous authority given to VOA. We hold this authority until you either:
- tell us otherwise
- instruct us that the details have changed
- send us an updated form
You must fill in a Council Tax challenge form (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/council-tax-band-challenge-form) and send both forms to the VOA together. If you do not send both forms together, your challenge may be marked as invalid.

How to fill in the form

You can either:
- download the form and fill it in on-screen
- print the form and fill it in by hand
(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef94e4f159f887526bbea8/council_tax_and_non_domestic_rating_authority_to_act_form_england.docx)

Authority to act form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef94e4f159f887526bbea8/council_tax_and_non_domestic_rating_authority_to_act_form_england.docx)

MS Word Document, 74.6 KB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Where to send the form

Attach the completed form to an email. Send it to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you prefer, you can send the completed form by post to:

Valuation OfficerWycliffe House Green Lane Durham DH1 3UW
Accessible Housing Scotland
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 Accessible Housing Scotland 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 Accessible Housing Scotland 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.
Ms E Oldershaw v Simply Conveyancers Ltd: 6015179/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Oldershaw v Simply Conveyancers Ltd: 6015179/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d97affa87d546feeda018a/Ms_E_Oldershaw_-_v_-_Simply_Conveyancers_Limited_-_6015179_-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
UK official holdings of international reserves: September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK government.

This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.
Miss O Tilley v Barnwood Trust: 6000762/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss O Tilley v Barnwood Trust: 6000762/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64ae91affe36e000146fa79b/Miss_O_Tilley_V_Barnwood_Trust_-_6000762.2023_-_Strike_out_Judgment__Part_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss O Tilley v Barnwood Trust: 6000762/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d840ad1d56337f06b11f94/Olivia_Tilley_-vs-_Barnwood_Trust_-_6000762.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss O Tilley v Barnwood Trust: 6000762/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68679731d520affe4e581cc9/Olivia_Tilley_-vs-_Barnwood_Trust_-_6000762.2023_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
Mr C Cowan v Gray River NE Ltd: 6012639/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Cowan v Gray River NE Ltd: 6012639/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69282c06ce50d215cae960f5/Mr_J_Cowan_v_Gray_River_NE_Ltd_-Final_6012639.2025.pdf).
African swine fever: evaluation of the protection zone in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Evaluation of the implementation of the African Swine Fever Protection Zone in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.

The report sets out the findings and conclusions of the inspection carried out by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Puerto Rico between 24 and 28 July 2023.

The inspection reviewed the measures in place for the implementation of the Protection Zone for African Swine Fever in the United States (US) territories of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

This page also includes the recommendations from the report and responses from the competent authority in Puerto Rico and Great Britain.
Manhealth Northumberland
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 Manhealth Northumberland 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 Manhealth Northumberland 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.
Low risk impounding activities: RPS 302
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Environment Agency regulatory position on low risk impounding activities.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have and comply with an impounding licence (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-a-licence-to-impound-water) when you either:
- construct or alter any impounding works on any watercourse
- cause the flow of any watercourse, including some lakes, reservoirs and ponds, to be obstructed by impounding works
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in the RPS.

The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
The North Sea Marine Protected Areas Fishing Gear Byelaw 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.

This draft byelaw covers ICES areas 4a and 4b and includes measures for the following MPAs:

Farnes East – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

Foreland – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

Fulmar – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

Goodwin Sands – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MMO portion of the MPA, prohibition of traps and bottom-set nets and lines across the Ross worm reefs in the MMO portion of the MPA.

Haisborough, Hammond and Winterton – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MMO portion of the MPA, prohibition of traps across the Ross worm reefs in the MMO portion of the MPA.

Holderness Offshore – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

Kentish Knock East – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

Margate and Long Sands – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MMO portion of the MPA.

Markham’s Triangle – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

North Norfolk Sandbanks and Saturn Reef – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA, prohibition of traps over the site’s Ross worm reefs.

Orford Inshore – prohibition of bottom towed gear across the whole of the MPA.

Swallow Sand - prohibition of bottom towed gear across the MPA except in the far north west corner where no designated features are present.

In addition, this draft byelaw also incorporates existing measures for:

Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge - existing prohibition of bottom towed fishing gear across the sandbanks and reefs, and of bottom-set nets and lines and traps over reefs.

Dogger Bank – existing prohibition of bottom towed fishing gear across the whole of the MPA remains in place.
Mr S Ali v Corps Security (UK) Ltd: 6006234/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Ali v Corps Security (UK) Ltd: 6006234/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c96b71ae2aa47d2f5ae35a/Mr_S_Ali_v_Corps_Security__UK__Ltd_-_6006234-2024.pdf).
LU1 3TS, Thames Water Utilities Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/TP3505MK/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

View the permit issued for East Hyde Sludge Treatment Centre, East Hyde under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

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

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: Thames Water Utilities Limited

Installation name: East Hyde Sludge Treatment Centre

Permit number: EPR/TP3505MK/A001
DT6403 - Double Taxation Relief Manual: Guidance by country: Ecuador
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)


The table summarises the provisions of the treaty as they relate to income beneficially owned by UK residents. The rate shown is the ‘treaty rate’ and does not reflect taxes chargeable under domestic law before relief is given under the provisions of the treaty. The ‘treaty rate’ is the maximum rate at which Ecuador is permitted to tax income in the relevant categories under the treaty. Rates chargeable under domestic law may be higher or lower.

In all cases other conditions for relief (e.g. beneficial ownership) will have to be met before relief is due under the treaty. The text of the treaty itself should be consulted for the full details. The text of the treaty can be found on gov.uk.

Subject

Comments

Article

Portfolio dividends

10% (Note 1)

10

Dividends on direct investments

5% (Note 1)

10

Conditions for lower rate on dividends on direct investments

A company which controls, directly or indirectly, at least 25% of the capital of the company paying the dividends

10

Property income dividends

15% (Note 1)

10

Interest

10% (Note 2)

11

Royalties

10%

12

Government pensions

Taxable only in Ecuador unless the individual is a resident and national of the UK.

19

Other pensions

Taxable only in the UK.

18

Arbitration

No

N/A

Note 1: Other than where the beneficial owner of the dividend is a pension scheme in which case the dividend is exempt from tax.

Note 2: Interest is taxable only in the UK where the beneficial owner of the interest is:
- the UK government, a political subdivision or local authority of the UK or any agency or other entity wholly-owned by any of these authorities
- the Bank of England
- a UK resident financial institution
- a UK resident pension scheme
Animals in Science Regulation Unit
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Find out about the unit that oversees the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act and how to access information on scientific procedures carried out on animals.

This collection brings together information about the Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) and provides links to information about procedures carried out on animals.

If you plan to use living animals in scientific procedures, you can read guidance and regulatory advice including how to apply for licences and comply with legislation (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/research-and-testing-using-animals).

About ASRU

The purpose of ASRU is to protect animals in science by managing compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA). It is part of the Home Office.

ASRU:
- gives advice on the regulations
- manages the licences required by ASPA
- works to make sure licence holders comply with ASPA and the terms of their licences
Contact and more information

Sign up for email updates on this topic (https://www.gov.uk/email-signup/?topic=/business-and-industry/animal-research-and-testing).

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

Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986

The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) is the act which allows the use of animals in scientific research. It sets out restrictions on which animals can be used and why. The act says you must:
- replace animals with non-animal alternatives wherever possible
- reduce the number of animals used to the minimum needed to achieve the programme’s objectives
- refine the procedures carried out as much as possible to minimise suffering
These principles are known as the 3Rs: replacement, reduction and refinement.

The government is committed to the implementation of the 3Rs. ASRU requires that all applications for licences under ASPA must strongly demonstrate how the research proposal will apply the 3Rs.

You can read more about the 3Rs and how licence applicants should apply them (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-operation-of-the-animals-scientific-procedures-act-1986/the-operation-of-the-animals-scientific-procedures-act-1986-aspa-accessible#the-3rs-and-choice-of-methods).

ASPA is overseen and enforced by the Home Office in England, Scotland and Wales and by the Department for Health, Social Security and Public Safety in Northern Ireland.

The operation of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-operation-of-the-animals-scientific-procedures-act-1986)
TTM05010 - The 75% limit on charters-in: Outline
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)


Conditions to be satisfied

It is a requirement of entering or remaining within tonnage tax-
- in the case of a single company, that not more than 75% of the net tonnage of the qualifying ships operated by it is chartered-in;
- in the case of a group, that not more than 75% of the aggregate net tonnage of the qualifying ships operated by the members of the group that are qualifying companies is chartered-in.
See TTM05100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm05100)for the meaning of ‘chartered-in’.In practice this test is applied by comparing:
- the total tonnage of qualifying ships ‘chartered-in’ across the ring fence, and
- the total tonnage of the qualifying ships operated by the group.
Where this test applies to an accounting period, the computation is made by reference to the average tonnage chartered-in/operated in that period (see TTM05200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm05200)).See also:
- TTM05120 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm05120) for details of the charters to be taken into account
- TTM05300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm05300) for the consequences of exceeding the 75% limit
References
S Scott v The Discovery School and Kent County Council: 2306862/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Scott v The Discovery School and Kent County Council: 2306862/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bfff1aa74b1137c7edd767/S_Scott_v_The_Discovery_School_and_Kent_County_Council_2306862-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
Room 7, 2nd Floor,12A Deer Park Road,London,SW19 3TL - LON/00BA/HMB/2024/0602
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

First-Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reason Decision of Tribunal Judge H Lumby and Mr S Wheeler MCIEH CEnvH

Read Final Reason Decision in Room 7, 2nd Floor,12A Deer Park Road,London,SW19 3TL - LON/00BA/HMB/2024/0602 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900b840b5b9ff4331fc2b12/2025_10_9_-_Room_7_2nd_Floor_12a_Deer_Park_Road_Merton_London_SW19_3TL-_Rent_Repayment_Order_decision.pdf)
Claim a refund if you've paid tax on your savings and investments
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

If Income Tax has been deducted from your savings and investments, get a refund using form R40.

You can claim a tax refund using this form if your:
- gross income from savings and investments is £10,000 or less
- gross income from land and property is £10,000 or less
- net income from land and property is £2,500 or less
- income from foreign dividends is within this year’s dividend allowance (https://www.gov.uk/tax-on-dividends)
Do not use this form to claim back tax if:
- your income was higher than these limits or you’re registered for Self Assessment — you must complete a tax return (https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns)
- you live outside of the UK — there’s a different form to claim personal allowances and tax refunds if you live abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-personal-allowances-and-tax-refunds-if-you-live-abroad)
Before you start

You can make a claim for the current tax year and the previous 4 years. You need to submit a separate application for each tax year.

You’ll need to give details of your income from:
- employment, pensions and state benefits
- interest and dividends
- trusts, settlements and estates
- land and property
- foreign sources
To find this information, check:
- your P60 or P45
- bank and building society statements
- letters you’ve received from the Department for Work and Pensions
- income statements from trusts and estates
- dividend vouchers
Claiming a refund of tax deducted from interest

To get a refund of tax that was deducted from interest, you need to give evidence of the tax you’ve paid.

Send us a document from the company that paid you showing the:
- gross interest
- tax deducted from interest
- net interest
If you do not have this, you can request it from the company that paid you.

You must send the document by post, to:

Pay As You EarnHM Revenue and CustomsBX9 1ASUnited Kingdom

If your claim is for any other type of repayment, do not send us evidence. We’ll contact you if there is anything we need.

Claiming on behalf of someone else

You must apply by post to claim on someone else’s behalf. Start your claim online and you’ll get a link to the postal form.

Complete the form with their details and sign your own name in the declaration.

If you want the repayment to be paid to you, find out how to receive tax repayments on behalf of others (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/receive-income-tax-or-paye-repayments-on-behalf-of-others).

Make your claim

Get all of your information together before you start.

Start now (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-repayment-of-tax-deducted-from-savings-and-investments-r40)

After you apply

We’ll contact you once we’ve processed your claim — check when you can expect a reply (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-expect-a-reply-from-hmrc).

We’ll let you know whether you’re entitled to a refund. If you are, we’ll tell you how it’ll be paid.
The Combined Services Provider 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 The Combined Services Provider 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 The Combined Services Provider 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
- 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.
Levels 2 and 3 exam resource book
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Resource book for level 2 and 3 exams for the Immigration Advice Authority.

This resource book contains the information you need for reference during Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) level 2 and 3 exams.

The exam resource book is dated February 2025 and in the interests of fairness to exam candidates, IAA assessment questions will be based on the law contained within these documents at the time of writing.
Inheritance Tax liabilities statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Statistics and statistical tables relating to Inheritance Tax. These data are provided for the year in which the wealth transfer took place.

This series contains statistics on Inheritance Tax (IHT) and estates passing on death. They include information on the numbers of estates that pay IHT, their size and location and the assets contained in those estates. Information is also provided about certain IHT trust charges.

These statistics include information based on IHT returns, and more information on this can be found in the published commentary.

Tables for previous years

Following the outcome of a consultation on changes to HMRC statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-changes-to-hmrc-statistics-publications/outcome/responses-to-publication-specific-feedback#inheritance-tax-statistics), there were changes to the statistics included in this release from the 2023 publication onwards. The table numbers were also reordered, and so are different from previous releases. For a comparison of table numbers in this release compared to previous publications, please see the tables for previous years (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/comparison-of-tables-across-publications) page.

Updates to these statistics published on or after July 2013 can be found on the National Archives website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/*/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/inheritance-tax-statistics).

The National Archives website also contains updates to the statistics published online between February 2006 and May 2013 (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/*/http://hmrc.gov.uk/stats/inheritance_tax/menu.htm), and some updates published online between January 2003 and March 2005 (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/*/http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/stats/inheritance_tax/iht_b_1.htm).