theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Armed Forces training of high standard, but too many trainees wasting time in holdover
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Ofsted has today published its 17th annual report on the effectiveness of care, welfare and training arrangements for recruits, trainees and officer cadets in the Armed Forces.

This year’s report finds that training continues to be strong, with no establishments judged inadequate. One establishment, The Infantry Training Centre at Catterick in Yorkshire was rated outstanding at its inspection in October.

Read the ‘Welfare and duty of care in Armed Forces initial training (https://gov.uk/government/publications/welfare-and-duty-of-care-in-armed-forces-initial-training)’ report.

In all institutions, recruits, trainees and officers received good or outstanding training, and effective care and welfare arrangements. Senior officers and staff at all establishments make training, care and welfare a high priority, allowing the next generation of soldiers, sailors and aviators to gain a good foundation towards becoming professional and skilled members of the Armed Forces.

However, the report also finds that the number of trainees in holdover – a period where they must wait to begin the next phase of their training – remains too high. Holdover happens for a variety of reasons, including injury and a lack of availability of courses. At some establishments trainees were frustrated that their courses were postponed and staff did not provide enough structure or meaningful activity to keep them motivated and help maintain their military or technical skills.

While improvements have been made, inspectors found for the fourth consecutive year that female and smaller male recruits continue to be issued with clothing and equipment that does not fit them correctly. Ill-fitting equipment, such as webbing or rucksacks, prevents recruits from participating fully in training, and in combat situations it poses a very serious risk.

Inspectors also highlighted the continued deterioration of the ageing infrastructure, the poor state of much accommodation, and the negative impact this has on trainee and staff morale. For example, at one establishment inspectors found leaking urinals and showers where the water temperature fluctuated uncontrollably.

Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver said:

I am impressed that, in all the establishments we visited, recruits and trainees received a high standard of training and I’m even more pleased to see that they all have very effective care and welfare arrangements in place.

However, it remains the case that more needs to be done to address the issues we have repeatedly identified with infrastructure, kit and ensuring purposeful activity for those waiting to start further training.

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Digital Channel Shift Campaign Evaluation 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Research to evaluate the effectiveness of the 2024 to 2025 Digital Channel Shift advertising campaign.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) commissioned the independent research organisation, YouGov, to undertake quantitative research about the effectiveness of the Digital Channel Shift advertising campaign.

This research aimed to understand the effectiveness of the campaign in 2024 to 2025 and address whether the campaign has:
- affected customers’ awareness levels of HMRC’s digital services (on GOV.UK and the HMRC app)
- resulted in an increase in the proportion of customers who agree it is beneficial for them to use HMRC digital services
- affected the percentage of customers who say they will download the app or go online for HMRC services as a first choice when they can
- demonstrated a difference in effectiveness of different campaign channels
This research was conducted with 15,660 participants over 3 phases - 3,500 participants in Phase 1 pre-campaign, 6,021 participants in Phase 2 post-campaign, and 6,139 participants in Phase 3 post-campaign.

On this page you will find the final research report.
J6 Solutions
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 J6 Solutions 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 J6 Solutions 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 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.
Time limits and speed of working in assessments
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Research into when, and to what extent, speed of working should be part of what is assessed

This report reviews theoretical positions and research evidence describing how and when the speed at which an individual completes tasks should be a part of what an assessment measures. A variety of different assessment contexts are discussed in which this may or may not be a design intention. For high stakes written tests of knowledge, skills and understanding, speed of working is rarely, if ever, an explicit intention. However, there is some evidence that test time limits may sometimes limit an individual’s ability to fully demonstrate what they know and can do. In other words, some tests are speeded.

The report describes the factors that may influence how fast an individual works in such tests, and the relationship between speed and ability. It goes on to consider methods that have been devised to measure test speededness, and the extent to which these may be applied to the testing context in England. It notes that it is important to be clear when speed of working is an intended part of what an assessment aims to assess, but acknowledges the challenges of including speed of working as part of the design of handwritten paper-and-pen tests.
Togo: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Information for British nationals who are survivors of rape and sexual assault in Togo.

Includes information on:
- medical assistance
- the legal system in Togo
- reporting assaults to the police
See also our general guidance for victims of rape and sexual assault abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/victim-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad).
M Twyman v  Herne Church of England Infant School and Kent County Council: 2307007/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Twyman v Herne Church of England Infant School and Kent County Council: 2307007/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682af2c9256994af4172ab87/mS_m_Twyman_Herne_Church_of_England_Infant_School_and_KCC_2307007-2020___s-o_jud.pdf).
ABT Products 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 ABT Products 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 ABT Products 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
- 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.
Mr D Nixon v Wizz Air UK Ltd: 6016770/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Nixon v Wizz Air UK Ltd: 6016770/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69174c13b49cc44345161810/Mr_Daniel_Nixon_-_v_-_Wizz_Air_UK_Limited___6016770-2024-_Judgment.pdf).
Candy Capital 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 Candy Capital 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 Candy Capital 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Herts Urgent Care
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 Herts Urgent Care 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 Herts Urgent Care 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 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.
Church Cottage, Bradstone, Milton Abbot, Devon, PL19 0QS: HAV/18UL/F77/2024/0606
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Southern Region, Mr I Perry BSc FRICS and Mr B Bourne MRICS on 2 December 2024

Read the full decision in PL19 0QS_HAV/18UL/F77/2024/0606_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a391047da1f1ac64e5ff24/Church_Cottage__Decision.pdf) Read the summary reasons in PL19 0QS_HAV/18UL/F77/2024/0606_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a39162ad556423b636cad3/Church_Cottage__Summary_Reasons.pdf)
AI, Data Science and Machine Learning: a Dstl biscuit book
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

A short guide to artificial intelligence (AI), data science and machine learning, explaining the terminology and helping you use and apply the latest advances.

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) delivers high-impact science and technology for the UK’s defence, security and prosperity.

Our world-leading AI, data science and machine learning work involves working in partnership with specialists from industry, academia and allied nations. We look at everything, from very-early research looking at how machines interact with humans, to applying data science to real-world challenges and operational requirements. This is the future, not only of defence and security, but of the world we live in.

In our role, we are able to provide clear guidance on the engagement with and use of AI, data science and machine learning in a defence and security environment.

This biscuit book has been developed by Dstl with input from the AI Micropedia Dr Mercedes Torres Torres 2019, with the kind permission of the author.

View our series of biscuit books (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dstl-biscuit-books).
Affordable Homes Programme 2021 to 2026 — model leases
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

Shared Ownership model leases for homes funded through Homes England’s Affordable Homes Programme (AHP) 2021 to 2026.

For more information on the model leases, which one to use and the fundamental clauses, refer to Homes England’s Capital Funding Guide - Shared Ownership (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/capital-funding-guide/1-help-to-buy-shared-ownership) chapter, sections 5 and 11.

Read key information documents for the Affordable Homes Programme (AHP) 2021 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/affordable-homes-programme-2021-to-2026-key-information-documents).
Automated vehicles: statement of safety principles
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Seeks views on what safety standards should be sought for automated (self-driving) vehicles in the UK.

We are calling for views on what safety standards should be sought for automated (self-driving) vehicles in the UK.

Section 2 of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/10/section/2) requires the Secretary of State for Transport to prepare a Statement of Safety Principles that apply to automated vehicles.

This statement will be used in different ways across the safety framework, including:
- when authorisation authorities carry out vehicle type approval and authorisation checks (pre-deployment)
- when regulators carry out in-use monitoring and regulatory compliance checks (post-deployment)
- for annual assessments on the overall performance of automated vehicles
We want to understand how:
- the safety principles may be used
- the safety standard may be described
- safety performance could be measured
Some questions ask about the development of the safety principles themselves, while others ask how the safety principles may be used in practice.

View this consultation in Welsh (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/cerbydau-awtomataidd-datganiad-o-egwyddorion-diogelwch.cy)
Half-masting of flags following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-21)

Flags will be flown at half mast on UK Government Buildings today until 20.00hrs on Tuesday 22nd of April 2025

It is with great regret that we learn of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis,

Flags will be flown at half mast on UK Government Buildings today until 20.00hrs on Tuesday 22nd of April 2025.

Other organisations and local authorities may follow suit.
Mr T El-Tawil v AECOM Ltd and Heathrow Airport Ltd: 3312385/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T El-Tawil v AECOM Ltd and Heathrow Airport Ltd: 3312385/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904da7114e0c1d9784174cf/Mr_T_El-Tawil_V_Aecom_Limited_and_others__3312385.2023__PH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T El-Tawil v AECOM Ltd and Heathrow Airport Ltd: 3312385/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c3f9872e2ed81c079706a/Mr_T_El-Tawil_v_AECOM_Limited___other_3312385.2023_Strike_out_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T El-Tawil v AECOM Ltd and Heathrow Airport Ltd: 3312385/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d28a43275fc9339a248b94/Mr_T_EL-TAWIL_v_AECOM_LIMITED__1__and_other_3312385_2023_PPH_Judgment.pdf).
Edwin Doran Sports Tours
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 Edwin Doran Sports Tours 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 Edwin Doran Sports Tours recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Assington Autos 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 Assington Autos 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 Assington Autos 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
- 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.
VATREVCON32400 - How the construction reverse charge works: Who needs to apply the construction reverse charge: Undisclosed agents
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)


A supplier may bill specified services via an ‘undisclosed agent’. This is where the supplier raises a VAT invoice to the agent, and the agent then raises a VAT invoice to the customer. While the contractual relationship is only between the supplier and the customer, the whole chain is subject to the reverse charge. The supplier is making a supply to the undisclosed agent, and must apply the reverse charge, and the undisclosed agent is making a supply to the customer, and must also apply the reverse charge. For more information on such billing arrangements, see VTAXPER37900 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-taxable-person/vtaxper37900).
Permanent Futures 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 Permanent Futures 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 Permanent Futures 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
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr J Hewitt v Newport City Council: 6005505/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Hewitt v Newport City Council: 6005505/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dfce74c487360cc70ca0e8/6005505.2025_J_Hewitt_v_Newport_City_Council_-_Judgment.pdf).
UKHO Tidal Prediction Service Sample Formats
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

UKHO Tidal Prediction Service Sample Formats

This section details the various formats in which the Tidal Prediction Service can provide data. The PDF formats and ASCII/data files can be sent by e-mail as a file/attachment or can be made available on an FTP site.

How to order and pay

Once you have chosen the formats, ports and years you require, you can order and pay for what you need via our ADMIRALTY Tidal Prediction Service website. (https://tps.admiralty.co.uk/)

If you intend to reproduce the data in any way, you will need to apply online for a copyright licence (http://www.ukho.gov.uk/copyright/index.aspx). Depending on the purpose of the reproduction, there may be a licence fee. Once you have a copyright licence, we will send you a PayPal invoice for the cost of the predictions. We will send you the predictions once we have had confirmation of payment.

Have a question?

If you have any questions or you would like to order over 25 items, please contact Customer Services at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
COM94010 - Payments: payments work lists: payments after cessation list (CPYT)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)


This subject is presented as follows

Purpose of the list (#IDAR2L4B)How often should the list be reviewed? (#IDAJ3L4B)Who does what? (#IDAR3L4B)When are new entries added? (#IDAZ3L4B)Reasons for entry (#IDAB4L4B)Sorting and filtering - Options and recommendations (#IDAJ4L4B)The normal next action function (#IDAQAM4B)Automatic deletion (#IDAYAM4B)Manual deletion (#IDAABM4B)

Purpose of the list

There are two versions of the Payments After Cessation List:
- function CPYT is the update version
- function CPYE is the view only version
The purpose of the work list is to show you cases where a payment is received for an Accounting Period (AP) ending after the recorded date of cessation or striking off.

How often should the list be reviewed?

Local management should ensure that the work list is reviewed on a monthly basis.

Who does what?

An CT Co-ordinator normally reviews and controls the list, identifying new cases and existing cases where the BF date has expired.

When are new entries added?

COTAX adds new entries to this list daily.

Reasons for entry

COTAX enters a case on the Payments After Cessation List when a payment is received for an Accounting Period (AP) after the recorded date of cessation or striking off, which results in the AP being overpaid. If there is an existing entry for the AP on LOPU ((Overpayments Review List) Recovery), LOPD ((Overpayments List) District) or ORUR (Overpayments Requiring Urgent Review), there is no entry on CPYT.

Sorting and filtering - Options and recommendations

Before you start to work cases, you may want to sort and filter the work list to make it more manageable. You can do that by using any of the criteria below:
- File number
- Name
- Amount of payment
- AP end date
- AP number
- B/F date
- B/F note
- Ceased date
- Entry date
- FT or NFT
- Reference
The criteria you may find most useful when filtering or sorting the Payments after Cessation list is File number.

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The normal next action function

The normal next action function for the Payments After Cessation List is ACTP (Amend CT Payer Details).

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Automatic deletion

Cases are automatically deleted from the work list when the case is transferred to a new office. It populates the work list in the new office.

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Manual deletion

You can delete the case manually from the list when you have taken the action as shown in the action guide.

See:
- COM94011 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com94011) for a list of forms relevant to this subject
- COM94012 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com94012) for a list of functions to use in particular situations
European leaders set to travel to Kyiv as the US, France, Germany, Poland and the UK call for 30-day ceasefire
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

The leaders of France, Germany, Poland and the UK will be in Kyiv tomorrow as calls intensify for Russia to agree a ceasefire and come to the negotiating table.

The leaders of France, Germany, Poland and the UK will be in Kyiv tomorrow as calls intensify for Russia to agree a ceasefire and come to the negotiating table.

President Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are expected to meet President Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Saturday morning, underlining their steadfast commitment to Ukraine.

The historic visit, which is the first time the leaders of the four countries have travelled together to Ukraine – and Chancellor Merz’ first visit to Ukraine as Germany’s new Chancellor – comes as they and President Trump call for Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire to allow for unfettered peace talks.

In a joint statement, the leaders said:

“We, the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom will stand in Kyiv in solidarity with Ukraine against Russia’s barbaric and illegal full-scale invasion.

“We reiterate our backing for President Trump’s calls for a peace deal and call on Russia to stop obstructing efforts to secure an enduring peace.

“Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace.

“We are ready to support peace talks as soon as possible, to discuss technical implementation of the ceasefire, and prepare for a full peace deal.

“We are clear the bloodshed must end, Russia must stop its illegal invasion, and Ukraine must be able to prosper as a safe, secure and sovereign nation within its internationally recognised borders for generations to come.

“We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine.”

During the visit, the leaders are expected pay their respects to the fallen defenders and casualties of Russia’s war on the Maidan, where flags are placed by Ukrainians to remember those killed.

Later in the day, the leaders are expected to host a virtual meeting, alongside President Zelenskyy, to update leaders on the progress being made for a future coalition of an air, land, maritime and regeneration force that would help regenerate Ukraine’s armed forces after any peace deal and strengthen confidence in any future peace.
Class 3 Medicines Recall: Omeprazole 20 mg/15 ml Oral Solution, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd, EL(25)A/30
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Omeprazole Oral Solution as a precautionary measure due to an investigation following a customer complaint indicating precipitation and discoloration of the product in the bottles.

DMRC reference number

DMRC-35139406

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

Medicine Details

Omeprazole 20 mg/15 ml Oral Solution

PL: 25258/0383

Active ingredient: Omeprazole

SNOMED code: 42444511000001102

Affected Lot Batch Numbers

Background

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Omeprazole Oral Solution as a precautionary measure due to an investigation following a customer complaint indicating precipitation and discoloration of the product in the bottles. A root cause has identified that this is a result of an inadequate assembly of the plunger stem and the cup which could lead to a premature mixing of the two components of the medicinal product

Advice for Healthcare Professionals:

Stop supplying the above batch immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.

Advice for Patients:

No further action is required by patients as this is a Pharmacy and Wholesaler level recall. Patients should continue to take medicines from these batches as prescribed by your healthcare professional.

Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication, should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme (https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/).

Additional information:

For medical information enquiries please use the following options by phone xx-xxxx-xxxx or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

For stock control enquiries please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Recipients of this Medicines Recall should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this notice. NHS regional teams are asked to forward this to community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information.

Yours faithfully

Defective Medicines Report Centre10 South ColonnadeCanary WharfLondonE14 4PU

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Download document

Class 3 Medicines Recall: Omeprazole 20 mg/15 ml Oral Solution, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd, EL(25)A/30 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685e8bd6f85b4b993fd7536e/EL_25_A30_-_Final.pdf)
St Andrews House, 252 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8JT: LON/00AG/LSC/2024/0255
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Mark Jones and Mr John Naylor FRICS FIRPM on 10 February 2025.

Read the full decision in St Andrews House, 252 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8JT: LON/00AG/LSC/2024/0255 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67acc5472b19f423678324f5/LON00AGLSC20240255_-_St_Andrew_s_House_-_sc_Decision.pdf).
Miss S Robins v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305259/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Robins v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305259/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67caf7613f8b61c757fa0047/Miss_S_Robins_v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation____Other_-_3305259-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Wild Card PR
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 Wild Card PR 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 Wild Card PR 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 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.
Road investment strategy: post-2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Sets out the process developing the next 'Road investment strategy' to continue long-term improvements to our motorways and major roads.

The first Road investment strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/road-investment-strategy) (RIS 1), announced in December 2014, covered investment in England’s motorways and major roads – the strategic road network (SRN) – during the 2015 to 2020 road period. It outlined a multi-year investment plan covering costs of operating, maintaining, renewing and enhancing the SRN (including more than 100 major schemes) funded by £15.2 billion of public money. This was the initial step in a long-term programme to improve England’s motorways and major roads.

The process was repeated in developing the second road investment strategy (RIS2) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/road-investment-strategy-2-ris2-2020-to-2025) covering the second road period 2020 to 2025. Another £24.5 billion will be spent during the second RIS period.

A one-year interim settlement (2025 to 2026) is now in place to maintain stability of delivery and network performance while work continues to develop the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3).

RIS3 will cover the 5-year period from April 2026 to March 2031, ensuring long-term improvements to the road network can continue alongside essential operations, maintenance and renewal. The process for developing RIS3 follows 3 key phases:
- research
- decision
- mobilisation