theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Optional key stage 1 teacher assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Information for schools carrying out optional teacher assessment at the end of key stage 1 (KS1).

Following the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report) and the associated government response (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report-government-response), future assessment arrangements are under review in line with the relevant recommendations. Assessment arrangements for the academic year 2025 to 2026 will remain unchanged.

Teacher assessment at the end of KS1 is optional, including any related moderation and reporting activities.

The KS1 teacher assessment guidance, frameworks and exemplification materials available in this collection remain available for schools that wish to use them to help:
- inform classroom practice
- measure pupil achievement
- identify where pupils need additional support as they transition into key stage 2
- prepare statutory annual reports for parents (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/reporting-to-parents-at-the-end-of-key-stages-1-and-2) about each pupil’s general progress in year 2
Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with W to Z)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

A snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment positions with individual trading and investment partners overseas, for partners whose name begins with W, X, Y or Z.

These factsheets present the latest statistics on trade and investment between the UK and individual overseas partners.

All the figures in the factsheets are the most up to date, as at time of publication, the sources are clearly stated and there is an update schedule for future releases.

DBT recommends downloading the latest factsheet to make sure you’re using the most up-to-date statistics. Some statistics are revised on a regular basis.

These files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of these documents in a more accessible format, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
SPE13115 - Discharge of IP - methods of disposal: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
On-screen assessment and mode effects
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

A review of the effects of on-screen assessment on levels of engagement, cognitive demands and performance.

Ofqual has conducted a wide-ranging research project into the risks, challenges, and benefits of using technology in assessment. Part of this research was concerned with the impact any move towards on-screen assessment (OSA) may have on students. Alongside primary research into the perceptions that students, teachers, and parents and guardians have of OSA, we undertook desk-based research to identify the evidence of the potential benefits and drawbacks of on-screen assessment. This review is one of the products of this desk-based research, and focuses on the effects of OSA on students’ engagement with, cognitive demands during, and performance in assessment.

Authors
- Harvey Dodds
- Yasmine El Masri
- Tim Stratton
With thanks to
- Zeek Sweiry
- Tom Bramley
How to cite this report:

Dodds, H. J., El Masri, Y., Stratton, T. (2025). On-screen Assessment and Mode Effects: A review of the effects of on-screen assessment on levels of engagement, cognitive demands and performance. (Ofqual research report 25/7280). Ofqual. Retrieved from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/on-screen-assessment-and-mode-effects
Right to be heard (RTBH)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on right to be heard.

When HMRC notify an applicant of an intended decision, they have 30 Calendar days to send HMRC any information they think might change our decision. This is called the right to be heard period (RTBH). The 30-day period starts from the date recorded on the communication. RTBH does not apply to excise authorisations and guidance should be sought from relevant excise guidance or team for details on the process when an application is refused.

HMRC responsibilities

HMRC will consider any information the applicant provides in their right to be heard before making a final decision.

Applicants’ responsibilities

If the applicant does not exercise their right to be heard within the 30-day period the intended decision will be implemented.
EXPP2170 - National Export System (NES) and authorisation procedures: action by the third party's local office
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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.

On receipt of the application the following should be addressed:
- third party compliance with the authorisation criteria and conditions including the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (code)
- the suitability of the applicant's system, including retention of documents
- details of goods exported and where the documentary evidence will be made available for inspection
- agree an intended date of commencement for 'live' transmissions for the applicant
- agree a testing procedure for the applicant
- issue the third party with appropriate authorisation letters.
List of Russia sanctions targets, 9 May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

This page provides detailed information on the entities, individuals and ships sanctioned on 9 May 2025 under the UK's Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

For additional detail on today’s sanctions:
- Prime Minister to announce largest ever sanctions package targeting shadow fleet as UK ramps up pressure on Russia (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-to-announce-largest-ever-sanctions-package-targeting-shadow-fleet-as-uk-ramps-up-pressure-on-russia)
- UK and international partners confirm support for Special Tribunal on Crime of Aggression as Foreign Secretary visits Lviv (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-international-partners-confirm-support-for-special-tribunal-on-crime-of-aggression-as-foreign-secretary-visits-lviv)
View the full UK Sanctions List (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list) and more information on UK sanctions relating to Russia (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-sanctions-on-russia).
Mr A N Bailey v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd: 2213587/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A N Bailey v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd: 2213587/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66aa417ba3c2a28abb50daf2/Mr_Ai_Neville_Bailey_v_Network_Rail_Infrastructure_Limited_-_2213587-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A N Bailey v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd: 2213587/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d3ab1ce65dc716bfb1dcb5/Mr_Ai_Neville_Bailey_v_Network_Rail_Infrastructure_Limited_-_2213587-2023_.pdf).
Obsidian Healthcare Group 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 Obsidian Healthcare Group 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 Obsidian Healthcare Group 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:
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
PAYE81501 - PAYE operation: international employments: overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-06)


This 'International Employments' section of the manual covers problems that arise when the employer of an employee performing duties in the UK has no UK presence, or for employees who come to, or go outside, the UK to work.

Although not a statutory term, for the purposes of this guidance where an employee comes to, or goes outside, the UK to work they are referred to as a Globally Mobile Employee ("GME").

The Employment Income Manual explains how an employee's residence status for a tax year affects their liability on, to UK income tax on their employment income (see EIM40000+).

This section shows how the PAYE system needs to be adapted to fit international employers and globally mobile employees. Employers are required to operate PAYE on payments of PAYE income which they make during a tax year. When an employee is globally mobile this can affect the amount of their employment income which is PAYE income.

For example when an employee is not UK resident for a tax year and performs their duties both in and outside the UK, ordinarily only their employment income which relates to their UK duties will be chargeable to UK income tax. This means that only part of the employment income paid may be PAYE income.

As such, a GME may have income paid to them which is not taxable in the UK and so is not PAYE income. However, it may not be possible for the employer to determine the extent that the payment is PAYE when it is made.

Such uncertainty could make it difficult for an employer to correctly operate PAYE on payments they made to their employees.

There are specific provisions in Part 11 ITEPA 2003 which can apply to modify the operation of PAYE where an employee either works in the UK for an employer based outside the UK, or is globally mobile, to address any difficulties:
- Section 689 - employees of a non-UK employer
- Section 690-690C - internationally mobile employees
- Section 690D-690E - qualifying new residents
Guidance of these provisions is set out in the International Employments section of the manual.
MCERTS personnel competency standard: manual stack emissions monitoring
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

How to become certified to monitor pollution released from chimney stacks – the experience and training you need and the exams you must take.

We set up our Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) to provide a framework of standards you can use to monitor things that affect the environment. MCERTS covers:
- the performance standards your monitoring equipment must meet
- the level your staff must be qualified to
- how to accredit laboratories and inspect sites in line with European and international standards
This standard sets out what you must do if you want to become certified to monitor pollution released from chimney stacks. It focuses on your experience and training and the exams you must take.

You can apply to MCERTS as an individual or as an organisation. This document sets out the standards you must meet to be certified as an individual.

We have also published the standard for organisations (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mcerts-performance-standard-for-organisations-monitoring-manual-stack-emissions).
Hepatitis B vaccine for at-risk infants aide memoire
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Summary of hepatitis B vaccine schedule, advice and guidance for pregnant women and new mothers.

This is a guidance document for healthcare professionals (mainly in primary care) on the hepatitis B vaccination schedule and testing for babies born to women living with hepatitis B. It acts as a reminder of the vaccination doses and testing schedule for the child.

Healthcare professionals can also use this guidance along with the patient leaflet to advise mothers on the hepatitis B immunisation schedule for their child.

The routine childhood vaccination schedule changed on 1 July 2025 and as a result, all babies born on or after 1 July 2024 will routinely receive an additional hepatitis B dose as part of the DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB hexavalent vaccine at 18 months of age. The vaccination schedule for babies born to women with hepatitis B has been amended to reflect these changes for children born on or after 1 July 2024 so it is important that healthcare practitioners ensure they are following the correct schedule depending on the date of birth of the child.

This document can be ordered for free using the product code: HEPB24AM (https://www.healthpublications.gov.uk/ViewProduct.html?sp=Shepatitisbvaccineforatriskinfantsaidememoire) (for babies born on or before 30 June 2024) and HEPB25AM (https://www.healthpublications.gov.uk/ViewProduct.html?sp=Shepatitisbvaccineforatriskinfantsaidememoire-4673) (for babies born on or after 1 July 2024).

Find public health resources

Find this resource on www.gov.uk/publichealthresources where you can view, download or order resources free of charge. Alternatively, you can get in touch by phone or email. Please have the product code with you when you contact us.

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

Contact form https://www.gov.uk/gui... (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-public-health-resources)

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
Ambulnz 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 Ambulnz 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 Ambulnz 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
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
AB v Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board: 1600330/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in AB v Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6773b6c5e8ca4d66bc4c941a/xx-xxxx-xxxx_AB_v_Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Local_Health_Board_-_Restricted_Judgment_for_Publication_No_Sig.pdf).
Belay 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 Belay 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 Belay Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (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.
Hampden Consultancy Group 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 Hampden Consultancy Group 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 Hampden Consultancy Group 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:

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.
British Consulate General Jeddah
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

The British Consulate General in Jeddah represents the UK government in Saudi Arabia.

Find out more on our UK and Saudi Arabia news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/saudi-arabia/news). We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Saudi Arabia. You can access UK government services in Saudi Arabia (https://www.gov.uk/world/saudi-arabia).

If you’re travelling in Saudi Arabia, see our travel advice for Saudi Arabia (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia).

You can contact us online (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/saudi-arabia/british-consulate-general-jeddah) if you have a query that is not covered by reading the travel advice.

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who’s died
Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/saudi-arabia/british-consulate-general-jeddah)

Visiting British Consulate General Jeddah

You can visit the British Consulate General in Jeddah by appointment only. To book an appointment, use our online contact form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/saudi-arabia/british-consulate-general-jeddah).

If you are a British national living in Saudi Arabia, subscribe to receive travel advice updates by email (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/email-signup) and follow the Embassy Facebook page UK in Saudi Arabia (https://www.facebook.com/ukinsaudiarabia).

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document)

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/saudi-arabia/british-consulate-general-jeddah).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
Key Traffic Commissioner Resources
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Helpful links to guidance from and publications by the Traffic Commissioners.

Traffic commissioners licence and regulate:
- heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators
- public service vehicle (PSV) operators
- large good vehicle (LGV) vocational drivers
- passenger-carrying vehicle (PCV) vocational drivers
in England, Scotland and Wales.

The Traffic Commissioners publish the following on data.gov:
- goods and public service vehicle operator licence records (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/2a67d1ee-8f1b-43a3-8bc6-e8772d162a3c/traffic-commissioners-goods-and-public-service-vehicle-operator-licence-records)
- local bus service registration (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/9ea90ed8-de54-4274-92c6-272edd518bfb/traffic-commissioners-local-bus-service-registration)
Please note although these pages display a last update in 2014, this is an issue and is in fact the date that the dataset was first updated. As detailed on the page, the data is updated weekly on a Sunday.

The below links are some key resources that Traffic Commissioners regularly refer to.
Government announces preferred candidate for S4C Chair
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Delyth Evans is the Government’s preferred candidate for the S4C Chair, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced today.

Delyth Evans

Delyth started her career as a journalist at HTV Wales, working on the flagship current affairs programme ‘Y Byd ar Bedwar’ for S4C. She subsequently worked as a reporter on BBC Radio Four’s ‘World at One’ and ‘PM’ programmes. Delyth became a Labour Member of the Welsh Assembly (now the Senedd) in 2000, representing the Mid and West Wales constituency, and was a deputy minister for Culture, Environment and Rural Affairs. After stepping down from politics Delyth worked in the charity sector as Chief Executive of Smart Works, a women’s employment charity. Delyth is currently a Board member at Sport Wales, a Governor at Coleg Gwent, and a trustee of the Alacrity Foundation and the Urdd.

Delyth will now appear on 23 April before MPs on the Welsh Affairs Committee for pre-appointment scrutiny.

This process for appointing the Chair of S4C is set out in the Broadcasting Act 1990.

Ministers were assisted in their decision-making by an Advisory Assessment Panel which included a departmental official and a senior independent panel member approved by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. The Welsh Government and UK Government Wales office were also represented on the Panel.

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said:

“Delyth began her career as a broadcast journalist, and her vision for S4C’s future reflects a deep understanding of the Welsh cultural and media landscape, as well as an enduring commitment to public service.

“I’m pleased to recommend her for the role of Chair, in which she will no doubt be a proud champion of Welsh-language broadcasting. This marks an exciting chapter for S4C as we develop plans to boost the job opportunities and growth potential of the creative industries in Wales and the rest of the UK.”

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said:

“Delyth has a great track record in broadcasting and wealth of experience in public service to bring to the role of S4C Chair. “S4C plays a pivotal role in Wales, sustaining and promoting the Welsh language and strengthening our unique identity and culture. The channel is a cornerstone of the strong creative sector in Wales which is vital for economic growth.”

Remuneration and Governance Code
- S4C (Sianel Pedwar Cymru, meaning “Channel 4 Wales”) is a British Welsh-language free-to-air television channel.
- The Chair of S4C is remunerated at £40,000 per annum and the time commitment will be equivalent to an average of two days a week.
- This appointment process was run in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/578498/governance_code_on_public_appointments_16_12_2016.pdf).
- The Broadcasting Act sets out how the Chair will be appointed.
Product Safety Report: Baoshishan Mini Bench Polisher sold via Amazon (2504-0094)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Product Safety Report for Baoshishan Mini Bench Polisher sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Baoshishan Mini Bench Polisher sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the manual indicates the base can be removed without unplugging the item.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the instructions do not provide clear steps for safe usage and indicate that the base of the product can be removed while the product is plugged in. If a user followed these steps and touched the accessible live parts of the product, they could receive an electric shock.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification: 2504-0094

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mr R Dhillon v Wynden Stark Ltd: 6018258/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Dhillon v Wynden Stark Ltd: 6018258/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe6335ed87b816085466ec/Mr_Rajan_Dhillon_v_Wynden_Stark_Ltd_6018258-2024_Judgment.pdf).
SPE13545 - Supply Balance (economic code 05): entry of the goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

Once authorised, the authorisation holder can enter the goods to IP at any time during the period of validity of the authorisation. This can be carried out under one entry or under several entries. There is no need to present a copy of the certificate with the entry declaration. CPC 51 00 000 should be used on the Customs declaration for entry to IP.

Note - Northern Ireland (NI) Customs Authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979
AI-assisted vs human-only evidence review
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

An exercise to investigate the robustness and reliability of using generative AI to help produce evidence reviews, compared to those only using human input.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) commissioned the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) in 2024 to run a comparative exercise to investigate the robustness and reliability of using generative AI to help produce rapid evidence reviews, compared to those produced only using human input.

Two BIT researchers separately conducted reviews on the topic ‘How technology diffusion impacts UK growth and productivity’. Both received the same briefing and inclusion criteria, but one review was produced by ‘human-only’ means whilst the other was ‘AI-assisted’, using a mix of AI tools supplemented by manual checks and edits to the AI-written output.

The AI-assisted output was completed in 23% less time and sped up the process of analysing and synthesizing studies. However, the initial draft of the AI output was also judged to be less fluent and required more revisions than the ‘human’ version.

This study is effectively a case-study, and therefore the results are not generalisable. The ability of both humans and AI models to review literature will vary substantially, including by topic. However, the authors conclude that AI has the potential to enhance the process of conducting rapid evidence reviews, although at the time of conducting the research AI still produces errors that require manual verification. They posit that AI is improving and these issues might be reduced in future.

The authors therefore recommend that more work be undertaken to understand how and when AI can be implemented in evidence reviews. In this case study, Large Language Model (LLM) tools were found, on this occasion, to have sped up the process of analysing selected literature – for this phase of the literature review, the AI-assisted process took 56% less time. They also proved effective in synthesising credible overall summaries. However, it is important that researchers take the time needed to learn to use these AI tools effectively: precise, detailed and explicit prompts were found to impact these tools’ efficacy. Further research is needed to clarify the benefits and limitations of the technology.
Mr P Martin v Bodmin Town Council: 6022661/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Martin v Bodmin Town Council: 6022661/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692d78b72a37784b16ecf796/Mr__Peter_Martin_-vs-_Bodmin_Town_Council_-_6022661.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mexico: legal and prison systems
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Explanation of the legal and prison system for British nationals in Mexico.

This guidance explains how to:
- arrange visits
- send money to a prisoner
- apply for a transfer to a UK prison
This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers (https://find-a-professional-service-abroad.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/find/lawyers?country=Mexico) for independent legal advice.
DRIVE35 Funding Programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.

Who it’s for

Applicants must be UK-registered businesses. DRIVE35 (Driving Research & Investment in Vehicle Electrification) has funding available for businesses of all sizes, including collaborations.

What you can get

A total of £2.5 billion of capital and R&D funding is available via DRIVE35, including £500 million to 2035 to extend R&D support for 10 years.

DRIVE35 is composed of 3 funding pillars, each with individual competition streams. The funding amount available for applicants varies according to each stream.

Find out more about the DRIVE35 Funding Programme and its 3 funding pillars (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/apply-for-automotive-funding-via-the-drive35-programme).

Organisers

DRIVE35 (Driving Research & Investment in Vehicle Electrification) is led and delivered by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in partnership with:
- the Advanced Propulsion Centre
- Innovate UK
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force officers complete leadership course in the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Two senior officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have successfully completed a five-week International Leadership Programme at the UK College of Policing this month.

Chief Superintendent Laisalyn Mua, also Chief of Staff and Chief Superintendent Francis Ramoni, Acting Supervising Assistant Commissioner – National Operations, were among other Pacific Islands Police Forces who attended the programme.

With both officers now back in the country, their attendance was made possible through the UK Integrated Security Fund under the Strengthening the Capacity of Pacific Island Policing project (https://www.picp.co.nz/post/pacific-policing-initiative).

The International Leadership Programme offered by the UK College of Policing (https://www.college.police.uk/about) provides senior police officers a unique development experience focusing on leadership skill development, legitimacy and consent, ethics and human rights. It is designed to help develop international policing leaders of tomorrow.

The strength of the programme lies in sharing learning and evidence of what works, with the opportunity to gain a fresh leadership perspective, new ways of working, and a valuable network of colleagues.

It is delivered by highly experienced and qualified trainers and subject matter experts from UK policing, with international experience.

Key benefits of attending the International Leadership Programme:
- the confidence to lead within an increasingly complex operational environment
- raised awareness of international policing issues
- international networking and opportunity to share good practice
- learning how to lead change in a dynamic policing environment
- tailored visits to UK police forces
- access to heritage sites and culture in different parts of the UK
- integration into UK policing, using highly trained and experienced international trainers, including serving officers
- a College of Policing certificate on successful completion of the programme
With their certificates in hand, both Chief Superintendents Laisalyn Mua and Francis Ramoni have joined a growing list of senior RSIPF officers that have benefitted from this UK – RSIPF (https://www.rsipf.gov.sb/) partnership which focuses on leadership.

We look forward to the officers sharing their experience back home in the Solomon Islands and utilising key learnings attained from the training in their future duties.
KH Heating 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 KH Heating 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 KH Heating Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
October 2025 Transaction Data
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in October 2025.

Please note this data shows what HM Land Registry has been able to process during the time period covered and is not necessarily a reflection of market activity.

In October:
- HM Land Registry completed over 2,089,280 applications to change or query the Land Register
- The South East topped the table of regional applications with 472,423
HM Land Registry completed 2,089,280 applications in October compared with 1,983,030 in September 2025 and 2,140,187 last October 2024, of which:

339,881 were applications for register updates compared with 325,589 in September

1,178,185 were applications for an official copy of a register compared with 1,114,585 in September

228,940 were search and hold queries (official searches) compared with 223,170 in September

90,427 were transactions for value compared with 86,570 in September

18,714 were postal applications from non-account holders compared with 15,389 in September

Applications by region and country

Top 5 local authority areas

October 2025 applications

Top 5 customers

October 2025 applications

Access the full dataset on our Use land and property data service (https://use-land-property-data.service.gov.uk/datasets/td/download).

Next publication

Transaction Data is published on the 15th working day of each month. The November 2025 data will be published at 11am on Friday 19 December 2025.
Mr C Clark v IAS Group Ltd: 8001580/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Clark v IAS Group Ltd: 8001580/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ac55536d708cd1c62660d2/Mr_C_Clark_v_IAS_Group_Ltd_-_8001580.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).