theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Nominate someone for the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Use this form to nominate someone for a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.

The Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service is for individuals who have set an outstanding example to others by their devotion to duty or exemplary service.

Who can you nominate for a medal?

You can nominate anyone who is serving, or has served, in the Merchant Navy or fishing fleets of the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, the Channel Islands or the British Overseas Territories.

Your nomination will need to demonstrate why they deserve to be awarded the medal.

Do not tell the person you are nominating about the nomination.

Who can make a nomination?

Anyone can make a nomination. You are not allowed to nominate yourself.

When to make a nomination

You can make a nomination whenever you want. If you want a nomination to be considered for that year’s awards, you will need to submit it by 31 May.

What you will need to complete the form

To complete the nomination form you will need to provide:
- a description of what the person has done to deserve the medal
- letters of support from at least 2 other people who know the nominee professionally
- personal and contact information for the person you are nominating
- employment details for the person you are nominating
Start your nomination

Use this online form to make a nomination.

Start now (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/merchant-navy-medal/)

Other ways to make a nomination

The online form allows you to save your progress. It is the easiest way to make a nomination.

If you would prefer to send us a document with your nomination, you can:
- download this medal nomination form
- return the completed form to the email / postal address in the document
Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service download form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a9fe813b41f783cca461ff/merchant-navy-medal-download.docx) (MS Word Document, 178 KB)

Number of medals awarded

We award a maximum of 20 medals each year.

Not everyone who is nominated may receive a medal, and individual nominations may be unsuccessful.

Unsuccessful nominations and re-nominations

If a nomination is unsuccessful, you may re-nominate the same person. It is unlikely the nomination will succeed unless your nomination can demonstrate additional achievements.

We announce the people who have been awarded a medal towards the end of each year.

If you have not heard that your nomination is successful within 2 years, you can assume that it was not successful.

Support

If you have any questions about how to nominate someone, you can contact us on xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

We cannot respond to enquiries asking about the progress of a nomination.
RISE school improvement resources: North East
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

The regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) programme, support, networks, hubs and education advisers for the North East region.

RISE advisers are educational experts with direct experience of improving schools. They work as part of a wider RISE team within the Department for Education (DfE).

The document contains details and contact information for RISE advisers and hubs in the North East region.
Sport in Mind
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 Sport in Mind 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 Sport in Mind 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Susan Carol
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 Susan Carol 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 Susan Carol 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
We also pledge the following:

Any additional commitments the company wishes to make.

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.
Restart Scheme statistics to April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Statistics in development including demographics and volumes of referrals, starts, first earnings, job outcomes and performance by contract area, month, and cohort.

This release of statistics covers data from July 2021 to the end of October 2024 on:
- referrals to Restart
- starts to Restart
- first earnings from employment
- job outcome rates and performance by contract area, month, and cohort
- participant demographics – gender, age
Feedback

We welcome user feedback on plans for the release of these statistics and their scope. If you have comments, email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
DESNZ: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, October to December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Data on ministers’ overseas travel and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- Ministerial travel and meetings with external organisations (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/2673218b-0888-4617-a94e-9df90f75117f/ministerial-gifts-hospitality-travel-and-meetings-with-external-organisations)
Pow, Rebecca - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Correspondence with Rebecca Pow, former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Ms Pow left her role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in July 2024.

Ambassador, CHASE Africa

Ms Pow sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a commission with CHASE Africa. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a86d572588f4188620726/Advice_letter_-_Rebecca_Pow__Ambassador__CHASE_Africa.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in April 2025; and the appointment was announced in June 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/pow-rebecca-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-at-the-department-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs/advice-letter-rebecca-pow-ambassador-chase-africa?preview=8700054)

Co-Chair, Environmental industries Association

Ms Pow sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a commission with the Environmental industries Association. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a821d41d77db4f68eb0f8/Advice_letter_-_Rebecca_Pow__Co-Chair__Environmental_Industries_Association.pdf.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in March 2025; and the appointment was announced in June 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/pow-rebecca-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-at-the-department-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs/advice-letter-rebecca-pow-co-chair-environmental-industries-association?preview=8699747)

Trustee, Hestercombe Gardens Trust

Ms Pow sought the Committee’s advice about an appointment that she had taken up with Hestercombe Gardens Trust. ACOBA refused to provide advice (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e6e52ab79d8c9841eade24/Letter_to_Rebecca_Pow_-_breach_Hestercombe_Gardens_Trust.pdf) as a result of this breach of the Rules. An accessible version of the correspondence is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/pow-rebecca-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-at-the-department-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs/correspondence-from-acoba-to-ms-pow-regarding-her-application?preview=8545144)

ACOBA reported this breach to government (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e6e42137baea91c58ca04b/Letter_to_the_Cabinet_Office_-_breach_Rebecca_Pow_Hestercombe_Gardens_Trust.pdf). An accessible version of the correspondence is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/pow-rebecca-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-at-the-department-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs/correspondence-from-acoba-to-the-cabinet-office-breach-of-the-rules-hestercombe-gardens-trust?preview=8545143)
Agreement holder’s guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants, and Protection and Infrastructure grants 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Read about the requirements and procedures you will need to follow, and how you will need to manage your agreement once you're an agreement holder.

This agreement holder’s guide covers the following capital grants:
- Capital Grants
- Higher Tier Capital Grants
- Protection and Infrastructure Grants
The agreement holder’s guide gives information about the requirements and procedures you need to follow and how to manage your agreement, including how to claim for payment.
ERSM100060 - University Spin-outs
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)


Researchers’ shares in a spin-out: treatment from 2 December 2004

The legislation in Chapter 4A, Part 7 of ITEPA 2003 prevents an Income Tax and NICs charge arising on researchers:
- on an increase in the value of the shares in the spin-out company that is caused by the transfer of designated intellectual property (IP) from the Research Institution and
- where the researchers acquire shares after any IP transfer, the value of the IP will not be reflected in considering whether they have acquired the shares at undervalue.
Theses rules have applied since 2 December 2004. If either the acquisition of shares or the IP transfer agreement (or both) were made on or after that date, then the relief will apply.
Ms E Alegado v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust: 2304871/2021 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Alegado v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust: 2304871/2021 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686d3b2881dd8f70f5de3ca2/Ms_E_Alegado__v_Guy_s_and_St_Thomas__Nhs_Foundation_Trust_2304871-2021......pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms E Alegado v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust: 2304871/2021 and Others - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686d3b7e2557debd867cbe2e/Ms_E_Alegado_v_Guy_s_and_St_Thomas__NHS_Foundation_Trust__2304871-2021_-_Judgment_-18.Dec-23.pdf).
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025.
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

UK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.

Thank you, Mr President.

We wholly condemn Israel’s strikes on Doha, we stand in full and unwavering solidarity with Qatar and extend our condolences for the Qatari personnel tragically killed and injured.

As the High Commissioner stressed last week, such action poses a serious risk to mediation efforts in Gaza and risks further escalation in the region.

The UK firmly supports the efforts of Qatar, the US and Egypt to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, to secure the release of the hostages and to end this conflict. We urge all parties to re-engage meaningfully to reach a negotiated deal.

Mr President, the conflict in Gaza continues to have a devastating impact. The hostages have endured unimaginable suffering for almost two years. Palestinian civilians face repeated displacement, death and injury. And it is abhorrent that famine is unfolding in parts of Gaza City.

We reiterate our unequivocal condemnation of Hamas, and the atrocities committed on October 7th. Hamas must release all the hostages and can play no part in the future governance of Gaza.

However, the strikes on Qatar are unacceptable and will do nothing to deliver peace in the Middle East, or to safeguard Israel’s long-term security.

A political solution is the only way to achieve lasting peace and security for Palestinians and Israelis alike.
Mr E Claye v BAE Systems Services Ltd: 6010870/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Claye v BAE Systems Services Ltd: 6010870/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e20c8791bb4d8c309a01c/Mr_E_Claye_-vs-_BAE_Systems_Services_Limited_-_Judgment.pdf).
OT21705 - Energy Profits Levy: Introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)


With effect from 26 May 2022, the Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy Act 2022 (EPLA22) introduced a new, temporary, levy on the profits of companies producing oil and gas in the UK or on the UK Continental Shelf. The levy applies to a company’s ring fence profits computed with a number of adjustments and is charged as if it were an amount of Corporation Tax.

From 26 May 2022 to 31 December 2022 the rate of the levy was 25%. From 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2028 the rate of the levy is 35%. The legislation relating to the increase (and associated consequential changes) is to be found at FA23\S1-3.

The levy includes an investment allowance for qualifying expenditure which can be used in the year of expenditure to reduce profits subject to the levy.

From 26 May 2022 to 31 December 2022 the rate of the investment allowance was 80%. From 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2028 the rate of the allowance is 29%.

The rate of the investment allowance for decarbonisation expenditure is 80%. See OT21750 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/oil-taxation-manual/ot21750).

The legislation includes a sunset clause, which provides that the levy will no longer apply from 31 March 2028.
CloudSecure 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 CloudSecure 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 CloudSecure Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
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.
North Wales Dragons 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 North Wales Dragons 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 North Wales Dragons 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
- 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.
CH910000 - Contact link (technical guidance only)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)


To ask the technical specialist team about a case, or for other advice about the tax administration frameworkYou may need to contact the technical specialist team. How to do this depends on the nature of your query. Please follow the guidance on the Technical specialist teams sharepoint page.

Contact the technical specialist team about the Compliance HandbookIf you
- have a query about the content, accuracy or clarity of this guidance, or
- want to give the technical specialist team feedback on this manual, please follow the guidance on the Technical specialist teams sharepoint page.
Product Safety Report: AFM Europe Ltd / Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine (2510-0199)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Product Safety Report for Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine presenting a high risk of entrapment and injuries.

Summary

Product: AFM Europe Ltd / Pearson Hydraulic Shearing Machine

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of entrapment and injuries as there is inadequate safety guarding around the moving parts at the rear of the machine.

Corrective action: The manufacturer, AFM Europe Ltd, has been instructed not to supply further machines until they can ensure the machines are compliant.

Product information

Hazard

The product has inadequate safety guarding around the moving parts at the rear of the machine. The machine user could access these moving parts, leading to a risk of entrapment and/or crushing or impact injury.

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

Corrective action

HSE has instructed the manufacturer, AFM Europe Ltd, not to supply any further machines until they can ensure that the machines conform to the applicable Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2510-0199

Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
WD3 9SQ, Biffa Waste Services Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/XP3705MV/V003
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

View the permit issued for Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works, Rickmansworth 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: Biffa Waste Services Limited
- Installation name: Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works
- Permit number: EPR/XP3705MV
GSTS
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 GSTS 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 GSTS 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
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.
Introduction of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This tax information and impact note is about the new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) tax.

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will make sure that highly traded, carbon intensive goods imported into the UK face a comparable carbon price to that paid by manufacturers in the UK.

This will apply from 1 January 2027 to goods from the following industrial sectors:
- aluminium
- cement
- fertiliser
- hydrogen
- iron and steel
Disclosure of civil servant roles and salary information
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Information on roles and salaries for members of the Department for Education (DfE) and its arm’s length bodies (ALBs).

DfE salary data and organograms showing the costs associated with each of our directorates. We update and republish the data quarterly.

The latest files include:
- senior data (CSV format) providing a job description for each of the senior posts in DfE, remuneration information and details of who they report to
- junior data (CSV format) providing the number of full-time equivalent junior staff reporting to each senior post, and the pay scales for each grade
DfE’s organisation and costs are also available as a series of organograms on the data.gov.uk (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/5a1f3831-86d6-4979-9164-99e982361ca4/organogram-department-for-education) site.
North Tower Consulting 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 North Tower Consulting 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 North Tower Consulting 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
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Veterans and Service Leavers will be offered advice on applying for opportunities

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.
2 Cumberland Road, London, W7 2EA: LON/00AJ/F77/2025/0201
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Ian B Holdsworth FRICS on 02 September 2025

Read the full decision in 2 Cumberland Road London W7 2EA FR Decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b9828ad723ba6f74dba9e2/2_Cumberland_Road_London_W7_2EA_FR_Decision.pdf). Read the full decision in Rev 2 Cumberland Road London W7 2EA SR (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b982bd11b4ded2da19fe1e/Rev_2_Cumberland_Road_London_W7_2EA_SR.pdf).
TAG Estate Services 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 TAG Estate Services 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 TAG Estate Services 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.
Water resources planning guideline update
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

We want your feedback on the Environment Agency’s proposed update of the water resources planning guideline for England.

This consultation is about the Environment Agency’s proposed updates to the water resources planning guideline.

The consultation information explains:
- why we are consulting and what we aim to achieve
- the questions we have for you
- how you can respond
The consultation asks you to consider whether the guideline allows water companies to produce plans with secure and resilient water supplies which protect the environment.
The NDA group Draft Strategy 2025 for public consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is consulting on its draft strategy for the safe, secure and sustainable decommissioning of the UK’s legacy nuclear sites

At the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), we have an obligation, under the Energy Act (2004) (ref 1), to decommission the UK’s earliest nuclear sites safely, securely and sustainably, with care for the environment and the communities adjacent to our sites.

Our nationally important mission spans several decades and this revised strategy sets out a clear roadmap for how we’ll manage one of the UK’s most complex long-term environmental challenges, delivering a positive and long-lasting legacy for future generations.

In this consultation, the NDA wants to hear from members of the public, nuclear regulators, employees from within our NDA group operating companies, subsidiaries, trade unions, local authorities, Site Stakeholder Groups (SSGs), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and any other organisation or public body. In your response, please state whether you are responding as an individual or representing the views of an organisation. If you are responding on behalf of an organisation, please make it clear who the organisation represents and, where applicable, how you assembled the views of members.

The consultation focusses on a series of questions throughout the draft strategy document. However, we are happy to receive all comments on how our strategy or its implementation can be improved and we will consider where appropriate. We are also consulting on our Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) reports associated with the draft strategy.

The public consultation is open for 12 weeks until 29 September 2025.
Mr D Bowen v London Underground Ltd (sued as TfL): 6014077/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Bowen v London Underground Ltd (sued as TfL): 6014077/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6773fa6e6a79200ddfa21b41/Mr_D_Bowen_v_London_Underground_Ltd__sued_as_TfL__-_6014077-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Bowen v London Underground Ltd: 6014077/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b74c2e32b2aab18314bcce/Mr_D_Bowen_v_London_Underground_Limited_-_6014077-2024.pdf).
Design hearing decision: O/0299/23
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 24 March 2023.

Design decision O/0299/23 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6423daf460a35e00120cb001/o029923.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
TSEM7406 - Deceased persons: administration period: responsible office
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)


Administration of Estates Cardiff, are responsible for the administration period for complex estates where the personal representative is required to complete Trust and Estate Self Assessment tax returns.

The only exceptions will be where there is an open enquiry into the tax affairs of the deceased and the office handling the enquiry has agreed with Administration of Estates Cardiff that they should also take responsibility for the administration period of the estate.

Informal payments

Most estates will be straightforward, with tax liabilities (if any) of less than £10,000. In such cases, personal representatives may make an informal one-off payment to cover the tax liability arising during the administration period of the estate.

Further guidance on reporting requirements for using informal payments is at TSEM7410 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/trusts-settlements-and-estates-manual/tsem7410) and informal payments procedures at TSEM7413 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/trusts-settlements-and-estates-manual/tsem7413).

Responsible Office - special cases

In the majority of cases PAYE & SA Cardiff or Administration of Estates Cardiff will be responsible for dealing with the liability arising during the administration period of the deceased’s estate.

The exceptions to this general rule are:
- If the deceased was a Lloyds underwriter, WMBC Wealthy Bradford will be responsible for dealing with the liability arising during the administration period of the estate.
- The deceased's lifetime tax affairs were dealt with by Public Department 1 (PD1) - they will retain responsibility for the dealing with the liability arising during the administration period of the estate.
In these circumstances the informal procedures at TSEM7410 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/trusts-settlements-and-estates-manual/tsem7410), for dealing with the estate`s tax liability are not appropriate.
Mr K El-Badry v Global Banking School Ltd and Global Edu Services Ltd: 3311584/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K El-Badry v Global Banking School Ltd and Global Edu Services Ltd: 3311584/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890b44623e00ee4ad463eaf/Mr_K_El-Badry_v_Global_Banking_School_Limited_and_Others-3311584-2023-_Preliminary_Hearing_Judgment.pdf).
Six Inches of Soil documentary screening in Ashgabat
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

The United Kingdom and Turkmenistan explore sustainable agriculture through “Six Inches of Soil” screening and panel discussion.

On 15 May, the British Embassy in Turkmenistan hosted another successful screening of the British documentary Six Inches of Soil as part of the official visit of Dr Undala Alam, FCDO’s Regional Central Asia Climate Adviser.

Discussion with Dr Undala Alam, FCDO’s Regional Central Asia Climate Adviser, after the screening of the documentary Six Inches of Soil.

The event brought together experienced farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, senior government officials, academics, and researchers to discuss the critical role of regenerative agriculture in addressing today’s environmental and agricultural challenges.

Screening of the British documentary Six Inches of Soil in Ashgabat.

Following the film, Dr Alam led an interactive and thought-provoking discussion where participants raised insightful questions, shared local expertise, and expressed great interest in applying regenerative practices in Turkmenistan.

Discussion with Dr Undala Alam, after the screening of the British documentary.

This discussion underlined the region’s growing concern for climate resilience and food security. The UK Government remains committed to supporting the countries of Central Asia in their transition towards more sustainable and climate-friendly agricultural systems.