Care provider banned from running companies

Caring Carers Limited was incorporated in January 2011, trading out of premises in Weston Road, Southend-on-Sea.

The company provided care services to elderly and infirm residents in the Southend community and contracts for care were obtained through GPs, local hospitals, and the local authority.

Nomalisho Kawadza Moyo (46), from Southend-on-Sea was appointed director of Caring Carers shortly after incorporation. 9 years later, however, the care provider entered into creditors’ voluntary liquidation in February 2020.

The company’s insolvency triggered an investigation by the Insolvency Service before investigators discovered that from at least April 2017, Nomalisho Moyo failed to ensure Caring Carers registered for PAYE tax with the tax authorities. This resulted in a settlement worth more than £118,000.

Further enquires uncovered Nomalisho Moyo had failed to submit company tax returns and the company made no payments to the tax authorities from 2017 onwards despite making payments to a connected company of more than £30,000.

When Caring Carers went into liquidation, the tax authority was owed more than £296,000 including unpaid tax, penalties, the settlement due and interest.

On 23 February 2022, The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy accepted an undertaking from Nomalisho Moyo for 5 years.

Effective from 16 March 2022, Nomalisho Moyo is disqualified from acting as a director of a company and from directly, or indirectly, becoming involved in the promotion, formation or management of a company, without the permission of the court.

Lawrence Zussman, Deputy Head of Insolvent Investigations, said:

Whilst Nomalisho Moyo ensured her company provided care to residents in the local community, she totally neglected her company’s tax responsibilities. This is appalling behaviour and through her actions has deprived the public purse and caused suffering to the taxpayer.

This should serve as a stark warning to directors that they must pay their taxes and where abuse of the tax regime is uncovered, we will pursue sanctions against rogue directors.

Nomalisho Kawadza Moyo’s date of birth is March 1975.

Caring Carers Limited (Company Reg no. 07495685).

A disqualification order has the effect that without specific permission of a court, a person with a disqualification cannot:

  • act as a director of a company
  • take part, directly or indirectly, in the promotion, formation or management of a company or limited liability partnership
  • be a receiver of a company’s property

Disqualification undertakings are the administrative equivalent of a disqualification order but do not involve court proceedings. Persons subject to a disqualification order are bound by a range of other restrictions.

Further information about the work of the Insolvency Service, and how to complain about financial misconduct is available.

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Foreign Secretary statement on Hong Kong watch (March 2022)

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Foreign Secretary Liz Truss statement on the unjustifiable action taken against the UK-based NGO Hong Kong Watch

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said:

The unjustifiable action taken against the UK-based NGO Hong Kong Watch is clearly an attempt to silence those who stand up for human rights in Hong Kong.

The Chinese Government and Hong Kong authorities must respect the universal right to freedom of speech, and uphold that right in Hong Kong in accordance with international commitments, including the Joint Declaration.

Attempting to silence voices globally that speak up for freedom and democracy is unacceptable and will never succeed.

Published 14 March 2022




2022 Chevening Welcome Home Event

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On the 17th February 2022 the British High Commission in Windhoek hosted a welcome home reception for the newly returned 2022 Chevening scholars from Namibia.

British High Commissioner to Namibia, His Excellency Charles Moore pictured with returned 2021 Chevening alumni

The UK and Namibia continue to remain resolute in their shared commitment to education. On the 17th February 2022, The British High Commission in Windhoek welcomed members of the Chevening alumni community, friends, colleagues and partners to meet one another and share in the memories and achievements of the 2020-2021 Chevening cohort.

Having reached the end of their time in the UK as Chevening scholars: Mavis Elias, Abel Abel, Gideon Tutala Gideon, Maria Gift Nekanyala, Hendrick Kadhila, Antony Chatu, Menessia Diergaardt, Lavinia Mbongo, Anastasia Aluvilu, Jacinto Fekayamala, Margretha Kampulu, Martha Abner, Hortensia Uupindi, and Martha Nangolo returned home to Namibia with new skills and knowledge that will contribute to the country’s future economic development.

They were welcomed back home by the British High Commissioner to Namibia, His Excellency Charles Moore who recognised their resilience in withstanding a multitude of challenges brought forward by the COVID-19 pandemic. His Excellency Charles Moore was joined by one of Namibia’s most prominent Chevening alumni, His Lordship Peter Shivute, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Namibia, whose career trajectory embodies the principles and possibilities of the Chevening Scholarship scheme.

Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. The scholarships are an important element in Britain’s public diplomacy effort that allows young professionals, who have already displayed outstanding leadership talents, to study in the UK.

Menessia Diergaardt, cuts the cake on behalf of her fellow Cheveners to symbolise their triumphant return to Namibia

Martha Abner, gives a speech detailing her time in the UK and her hopes for the future

His Lordship Peter Shivute pictured with His Excellency Charles Moore and the recently returned Cheveners

Chevener Mavis Elias has a conversation with His Excellency Charles Moore

Published 14 March 2022




The United Kingdom shares best practices on Cyber Security with the Philippines

The British Embassy Manila in partnership with the Bankers Association of the Philippines held the virtual UK-PH Cyber Security Forum on 11 March 2022.

The British Embassy Manila – Department for International Trade (DIT) in partnership with the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) held the virtual UK-PH Cyber Security Forum on 11 March 2022 to discuss the growing relevance of Cyber Security in the country. DIT Country Director Richard Colley shared that the forum “aims to help forge relationships and build connections between the UK and the Philippines and work together in addressing cyber security risks. The UK is open to collaborate internationally especially with countries that share our values of democracy and transparency, like the Philippines.”

The strategic relevance of the ASEAN region, including the Philippines, makes it a prime target for cyberattacks. The growth in trade, capital flows, and cyber linkages between the Philippines and other countries implies that its cyber threat landscape will become even more complex in the future, further escalating its cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Mr Ramon L Jocson, Vice-Chairman of the BAP Cyber Security Committee talked about the cyber threats that Philippine banks and financial intermediaries are facing including the prevalence of ransomware and supply chain attacks, but also shared BAP’s initiatives and collaboration with Government and public agencies to address cyber issues.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), UK’s think tank and implementer of cyber strategies and programmes shared how the organisation plays its role in supporting the Financial Services Sector and presented its 2022 National Cyber Strategy which underscores the Government’s action to protect its citizens, companies and international partners. NCSC also explained how they help realise the vision of cyberspace as a reliable and resilient place for people and business to flourish.

To demonstrate the UK’s capabilities and cyber security solutions, three cutting edge companies presented their technologies during the forum and explained how they can further support the Philippines in becoming cyber-resilient in the fast moving digital world. To date, many UK tech companies are already working with Philippine partners and clients, but there are still many opportunities for collaboration, particularly on cyber security.

To know more about the UK’s cyber security solutions contact dit.manila@fcdo.gov.uk.

Published 14 March 2022
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UK Government to donate generators to provide vital power for Ukraine

  • The UK Government has unveiled plans to provide vital energy support to Ukraine through the Ukraine Electricity Network Support Taskforce.
  • Portable generators will be sent to the country to support access to power for thousands of essential services in Ukraine, including hospitals and shelters.
  • Donation comes in response to direct request from President Zelenskyy and Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko.

The UK will donate more than 500 mobile generators to help keep the lights on in Ukraine, the government has announced today.

The generators have been directly requested by President Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK in recent discussions with the Prime Minister and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng.

They will provide much needed energy to essential facilities across Ukraine, including hospitals, shelters and water treatment plants which have lost power during the ongoing Russian invasion.

The UK Government has created a dedicated taskforce, including distribution network operators and the Energy Networks Association, to source and send the generators to Ukraine which could provide enough to power around 20,000 homes or equivalent buildings.

This will provide a timely boost to Ukraine’s war efforts, safeguarding Ukrainian people’s access to energy, ensuring that essential services can continue to run and weakening Russia’s attempts to strike at Ukraine’s power supply.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said:

We are seeing the tragic consequences in Ukraine from Putin’s grave mistake every day, and we will continue to do everything we can to support Ukraine’s resistance against this illegal invasion through economic, diplomatic and humanitarian measures, as well as providing defensive military equipment.

We will now be sending generators to ease the difficulties caused by the current power outages and help keep vital services running so the people of Ukraine can continue to defend their country.

Business & Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said:

Sending portable electricity generators to Ukraine will help keep essential services running, weaken Putin’s attempts to cripple Ukraine’s power supply, and help support the extraordinarily brave Ukrainian response to the Kremlin’s war waging.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said:

Putin’s inhumane efforts to knock out Ukraine’s power supplies are wreaking more misery on millions of innocent civilians. The UK is stepping up and providing generators that will keep hospitals running,and ensure the supply of food and water. We will keep the lights on in Ukraine.

We are playing a leading role in the humanitarian effort, delivering vital supplies and life-saving medical aid to help those Ukrainians most in need.

The generators will be provided by UK commercial suppliers, who will provide their available stocks of generators to the effort.

It is expected that suppliers will be able to deliver a large proportion of these generators to Ukraine via neighbouring countries.

The Ukrainian Government and the country’s energy networks will distribute the generators to areas of need across the country, ensuring they reach those who need power the most.

Members of the Ukraine Electricity Network Support Task Group include:

  • Energy Networks Association

  • Electricity North West

  • Western Power Distribution

  • UK Power Networks

  • Northern PowerGrid

  • Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks

  • Scottish Power Energy Networks

  • National Grid Electricity System Operator

  • National Grid Transmission System Operator