theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Golden Friendships SCIO
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 Golden Friendships SCIO 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 Golden Friendships SCIO 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.
Miss B Bonner v Rentokil Initial UK Ltd: 6002925/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss B Bonner v Rentokil Initial UK Ltd: 6002925/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678fa931c88969ba1bc2ad6c/Beth_Bonner_v_Rentokil_Initial_UK_Limited_6002925-2024.pdf).
SPE15420 - Temporary removals: viewing/display of goods on retail premises and galleries
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn.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

Temporary removal for viewing solely for the purpose of viewing is permitted. Viewing in this context cannot be applied to items temporarily removed for display at a venue which allows public access, for example, fairs, galleries or exhibitions.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Aspire
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 Aspire 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 Aspire recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms L Prymula v Restaurant Story Ltd: 6001741/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Prymula v Restaurant Story Ltd: 6001741/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68498b4f38cd4b88e2c7db00/Ms_Luiza_Prymula_v_Restaurant_Story_Limited_6001741_2025_Judgment_.pdf).
Special Children Act (SCA) case outcomes reporting changes
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

We are making changes to the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) to automatically lodge Case Outcomes on Associated Cases in SCA matters.

Changes are being made to automatically lodge outcomes on linked cases where the lead matter is reported. This removes the requirement for solicitors to lodge the case outcome on any associated case with a zero cost limit.

Why is this happening?

We want to remove the labour intensive requirement to report outcomes on every linked associated case.

Given the details entered are the same on the associated cases as the lead case it is purely an administrative process which solicitors are often not paid for.

What does this mean for providers?

This will remove the requirement under Phase 1 of the changes to report case outcomes on any associated case with a zero cost limit.

The option to report outcomes on associated cases will be greyed out and triggered automatically when the lead outcome is reported.

Historic matters where outcomes have not been reported on associated cases will be shut down by a script. This will happen where a Lead case has been reported but the associated cases remain unreported.

A ‘nill bill’ is still required on all these cases under Phase 1 of the changes.

When are the changes being made?

We intend making the changes on the evening of 24 February 2025. There will be downtime to CCMS on the evening.

Further information

https://legalaidlearning.justice.gov.uk/improvements-to-special-cases-act-sca-multiple-client-process/
Mr C Roche v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2215285/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Roche v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2215285/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66336c621834d96a0aa6cfcd/Mr_C_Roche_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_-_2215285-2023_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Roche v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2215285/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66336cc84d8bb7378fb6c120/Mr_C_Roche_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_-_2215285-2023_-_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Roche v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2215285/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6731e5c52cccb48648badae1/Mr_C_Roche_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_-_2215285-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Roche v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2215285/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b383050dbd3ce8372abf2/Mr_C_Roche_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_-_2215285-2023.pdf).
Brucella canis: testing dogs before import
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

From 7 October 2025, dogs commercially imported from Romania must have a negative Brucella canis test result. Find out how to send samples to Great Britain for testing.

These rules apply from 7 October 2025.

You must also have Approved Importer status (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-approved-importer-status) to commercially import dogs from Romania.

Which dogs must be tested before import

The rules relating to Brucella canis apply to the commercial import of dogs into Great Britain, if they originate in or are dispatched from Romania.

You must follow commercial import rules if there will be a sale or transfer of ownership (including to rehome rescue animals).

Pet owners must also follow commercial import rules to travel with more than 5 dogs (unless they are attending a competition, show, sporting event or related training).

Sending samples to Great Britain

An authorised veterinarian in Romania must take a sample and send it to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in Great Britain for testing, prior to import.

Complete a test submission form and send it with the sample. We recommend using a serum gel sample tube.

Find the submission form, and information about fees and sending samples, on the APHA Weybridge: general testing form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apha-weybridge-general-testing-form-lsw008) page.

When completing the form, you must select 2 tests: Brucella canis ELISA and Brucella canis SAT.

When sending the sample, you must comply with the conditions in the general authorisation to import research and diagnostic samples (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67644e003229e84d9bbde90f/IMP-GEN-2024-13_research_and_diagnostic_samples.pdf). A copy of the authorisation must accompany the sample.

Getting test results

APHA laboratory reports with the test results are sent by email.

Both tests must be negative. The dog can then enter Great Britain no later than 30 calendar days from when the blood sample was taken. To enter at a later date, a new test is required.

If either test result is positive, you cannot import the dog.

Adding test results to your import notification on IPAFFS

You should wait for the test results before you submit your import notification on IPAFFS.

You must add your laboratory report showing the negative test results to your import notification 2 working days before arrival.

Check the Approved Importer conditions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-approved-importer-status) for guidance on submitting your import notification.
Supporting all readers in secondary school
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

A short course for secondary school staff and leaders to support readers at all levels.

There is one training pathway suitable for all secondary staff and another for secondary school leaders.

The course can be completed in around an hour, either individually or in groups. Both pathways include:
- all secondary school staff (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXjcCX3hH9LUJ2rOfYcKkkUkH898128VQ)
- school leaders (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXjcCX3hH9LX2Od1Yc2DsHQHO8EXLaedb)
- guidance and workbook for reflecting and making notes
The training outlines theory and research findings, and provides practical strategies that can be implemented in any secondary classroom.

The course was developed for DfE by Professor Jessie Ricketts of Royal Holloway, University of London. It was created in collaboration with teachers and school leaders with expertise in reading and secondary contexts.
Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) evaluation
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Findings from the interim evaluations into the administration, delivery and impacts of the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES).

The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-network-efficiency-scheme-hnes) opened to applicants in February 2023, offering capital grants (supporting delivery of performance improvement measures) and revenue grants (supporting optimisation studies). These publications evaluate the process and impact of HNES across its early funding rounds, as well as optimisation studies funded through the preceding HNES Demonstrator (2021 to 2022):

HNES Phase 2 report - Process evaluation of HNES (funding rounds 1 and 2) and impact evaluation of the demonstrator revenue scheme. Includes an annex of optimisation study analysis, outlining the key themes of recurring areas of sub-optimal network performance from the 73 demo optimisation reports.

HNES Phase 3 report - Interim impact evaluation of revenue projects, and second process evaluation. Includes main scheme revenue optimisation report findings highlighting common issues and their suggested improvements in the optimisation studies.

The evaluation explores how projects were mobilised, the effectiveness of optimisation studies, and what the next steps for revenue projects are. It identifies what has worked well, what challenges were encountered, and how learnings can inform future rounds and wider heat network policy. The report also includes interim findings on contribution claims and recurring themes of poor performance.

The evaluation was commissioned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and undertaken by a consortium of RSM UK and partners.

This also includes a policy response, which reflects on the evaluation findings, provides further context and highlights where changes have been made to HNES design and delivery since the reports were written.

Related content
- Evaluation of the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-green-heat-network-fund-ghnf-transition-scheme)
- Evaluation of the Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-heat-networks-investment-project-hnip-scheme)
- Evaluation of the Heat Networks Delivery Unit (HNDU) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-heat-networks-delivery-unit)
Understanding asylum seeker and refugee vulnerabilities and needs (2022)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

This report explores asylum seeker and asylum-route refugee vulnerabilities across the migratory journey to the UK, within the UK asylum system and during integration.

The focus of this 2022 study is to better understand asylum seeker and refugee vulnerabilities and the challenges across the asylum journey.

This research was commissioned by the last Conservative government, prior to 5 July 2024.
Mr I Ullah and Mr A Khattak v Advanced Secured Solutions Ltd and MPD FM Ltd: 3301820/2025 and 3301821/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Ullah and Mr A Khattak v Advanced Secured Solutions Ltd and MPD FM Ltd: 3301820/2025 and 3301821/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69395f145cc812f50aa41f16/Mr_I_Ullah_and_Mr_A_Khattak___v____1__Advanced_Secured_Solutions_Ltd___2__MPD_FM_Limited___3301820-2025___3301821-2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms K Shah v The Home Office: 2303280/2020 and 2304997/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K Shah v The Home Office: 2303280/2020 and 2304997/2020 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693060bc5b5198836f303ffe/Ms_K_Shah_v_Home_Office_2303280-2020_-_Judgment_on_Withdrawal_01-Jul-24.pdf).
Company Tax Return taxonomies accepted by HMRC
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Find out about which version of a taxonomy you should use to file a Company Tax Return.

Taxonomies are updated to reflect changes to legislation and accounting standards.

Use the guidance to find out about when you should use a particular version of a taxonomy to file your Company Tax Return.
HM Land Registry government procurement card: expenditure over £500
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Expenditure over £500 by HM Land Registry using the government procurement card (GPC) since April 2013.

HM Land Registry publishes details of all GPC transactions of £500 and over.

Previous monthly HM Land Registry GPC expenditure reports can be found on the National Archive (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140709064818/http:/www.landregistry.gov.uk/public/about-us/organisation/expenditure#gpc).
Oak National Academy annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Oak National Academy annual report and accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025.

This report sets out the performance and expenditure of Oak National Academy over the period 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Oak National Academy (https://www.thenational.academy/#teachers) is publicly funded by grant-in-aid from the Department for Education and is a non-departmental public body.
Getting through the UK border faster
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Advice for avoiding delays at UK border control, including how to use ePassport gates.

This guide contains advice on faster travel through the UK border, including:
- using ePassport gates (eGates)
- travelling as a family
- travelling by coach or minibus
You should check what you need to do to enter the UK (https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control).
Check if you have to pay tax on your pension
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Find out if you have to pay Income Tax when you get your pension.

You may have to pay tax on your pension depending on your income.

The result you get from this tool will be based on you having the standard Personal Allowance (https://www.gov.uk/income-tax-rates) of £12,570 (the amount you can earn before you have to pay tax).

Who cannot use this tool

You cannot use this tool if you get:
- any foreign income
- Marriage Allowance
- Blind Person’s Allowance
Check if your pension payments will be taxed

Before you can check, you’ll need to know:
- if you have a State Pension or a private pension
- how much State Pension and private pension income you will get this tax year (6 April to 5 April)
- the amount of any other taxable income you’ll get this tax year (for example, from employment or state benefits (https://www.gov.uk/income-tax/taxfree-and-taxable-state-benefits))
Check now (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-to-pay-tax-on-your-pension)
Flat 3, Meade House, Warren Close, Hayes UB4 0XT: LON/00AS/LSC/2024/0216
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Robert Latham on 29 July 2025.

Read the full decision in Flat 3, Meade House, Warren Close, Hayes UB4 0XT: LON/00AS/LSC/2024/0216 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888b6456478525675738f5a/Pentagon_House___Others-_final_decision__29.7.25___002_.pdf)
Environment Agency corporate scorecard
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

The corporate scorecard outlines the Environment Agency's performance against our corporate measures.

The Environment Agency corporate scorecard shows a high level overview of our performance against our environmental and business aims.

The Environment Agency’s executive directors and board review the corporate scorecard every 3 months. It is also shared with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). We report on several scorecard measures alongside other Defra performance indicators in Defra’s single departmental plan.

Targets are set for each of these measures. For each measure, we show how we’re currently performing and whether or not we’re on track to achieve our target performance by the end of the year. Each measure has a more detailed ‘insight report’ that tells the story of how we’re performing as well as showing trends and future forecasts.

Quarterly reporting periods are:
- quarter 1 is from 1 April to 30 June
- quarter 2 is from 1 July to 30 September
- quarter 3 is from 1 October to 31 December
- quarter 4 is from 1 January to 31 March
Corporate scorecards before 2022

Please visit the National Archives. (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230902103110/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/environment-agency-corporate-scorecard)

Corporate scorecard update for 2019 to 2020 quarter 3

We did not produce a corporate scorecard update for 2019 to 2020 quarter 3. This was because there wasn’t a board meeting in quarter 3, due to COVID-19.
Screening tests for you and your baby: easy guides
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

These 8 easy read guides explain the screening tests offered during and after pregnancy for people with learning disabilities.

Health professionals should download and print off copies of these easy guides to use when explaining screening tests offered during and after pregnancy to people with learning disabilities.

These easy guides are adapted from the Screening tests for you and your baby (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/screening-tests-for-you-and-your-baby) information provided to women when they book their pregnancy.

If possible, you should print them in colour and single sided to improve understanding and accessibility for people with learning disabilities.

To request another format, you can phone xx-xxxx-xxxx or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mr C McKay v Culture and Sport Glasgow T/a Glasgow Life: 4107181/2015
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C McKay v Culture and Sport Glasgow T/a Glasgow Life: 4107181/2015 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dbf2250f38d929e57ee31d/Mr_C_McKay_v_Culture___Sport_Glasgow_Trading_As_Glasgow_Life_-_4107181.2015_-_Judgment.pdf).
Permitted ingredients for Cider Duty
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Check which ingredients to use to make cider or perry that qualifies for Cider Duty rates. If you use other ingredients, you must pay Wine Duty rates instead.

You can only pay Cider Duty rates if the cider you make contains only the permitted ingredients below, and within the limits for each ingredient.

If your cider or perry contains other ingredients, it’s classed as ‘made-wine’ and you’ll need to register and submit returns for Wine Duty (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wine-duty).

Ingredients

Sugars and sugar syrups

Sugars and sugar syrups include:
- high fructose corn syrup or high fructose syrup
- fructose Hydrolysed starch or hydrolysed starch syrup
- glucose
- liquid sugars
- sucrose
- sugar
Apple and pear aromas

You can only use natural pear and apple aromas to produce cider or perry. This means that you can only derive aromas from pears and must keep the typical characteristics of pears.

Pear and apple aromas and how you use them must conform to the National Association of Cider Makers (http://www.cideruk.com/) (NACM) Code of Practice: ‘Restoration Aromas - Conditions for Use’. You can only use pear and apple aromas to restore flavour.

Additives

The following additives are allowed but are limited by the current food legislation limits.

Colouring

You can use colouring in cider or perry, but only to make cider or perry that’s straw, gold or golden brown colour. The permitted colourings are:

Processing aids

There are no restrictions on the use of processing aids to make cider or perry, as long as they do not change or alter the characteristics of the cider or perry.

Residual traces of these aids may stay in the final product as long as they do not change the colour or flavour of the cider or perry.

In some ciders, yeasts and bacteria may be present in considerable numbers.

Adding new permitted ingredients

If you want to add a permitted ingredient to the list, you must discuss if the ingredient is a suitable additive with the NACM.

If they think your proposal reasonably falls within the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979 definition of cider, you must submit your application to Excise warehousing, excise goods movements and alcohol duties: enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/excise-warehousing-excise-goods-movements-and-alcohol-duties-enquiries) along with the NACM’s written endorsement.

HMRC will not approve applications to add herbs or spices, fruit juices other than apple or pear, or flavours of any type other than those specified in the current permitted ingredients list.
Apply for criminal court costs from central funds (form PP1)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Form for private prosecutors to apply for the costs of magistrates' and Crown Court cases.

If you require an expanded version of this form with more claim lines, contact us before completing the PP1.

Email your claim and accompanying documents to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
5 Gooden Court, South Hill Avenue,  HA1 3PZ: LON/00AQ/MNR/2025/0849
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Ms S Beckwith MRICS & Mr N Miller on 21 October 2025

Read the full decision in 5 Gooden Court, South Hill Avenue, HA1 3PZ: LON/00AQ/MNR/2025/0849 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69089983823bdda9488b259a/Gooden_Court_Market_Rent_Decision_Form.pdf). Read the full reasons in 5 Gooden Court, South Hill Avenue, HA1 3PZ: LON/00AQ/MNR/2025/0849 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908999bef26c341988b2597/Gooden_Court_Reasons.pdf).
David Fuller inquiry: phase 2 report
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

The independent inquiry’s concluding report on whether procedures and practices in hospitals and other settings safeguard the security and dignity of deceased people.

This is the phase 2 report by the independent inquiry into the issues raised by the David Fuller case (https://fuller.independent-inquiry.uk/). A phase 1 report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/david-fuller-inquiry-phase-1-report) presenting findings and recommendations of an investigation into how David Fuller was able to carry out inappropriate and unlawful actions in the mortuary of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust and why they went apparently unnoticed, for so long, was published in November 2023.

This phase 2 report presents the findings of the inquiry’s ongoing investigations, which have looked at the broader national picture, and considered if procedures and practices in other hospital and non-hospital settings, where deceased people are kept, safeguard the security and dignity of the deceased. A phase 2 interim report on the funeral care sector (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/david-fuller-inquiry-phase-2-interim-report) was published in October 2024.

It is intended that this phase 2 report will assist the government to take essential steps to effectively safeguard the security and dignity of the deceased in all settings where they are cared for, examined or stored across England.

This report represents the conclusion of the inquiry.
Capital Grants 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 3 January 2024 until 31 December 2024.

The Capital Grants 2024 manual consists of:
- applicant’s guidance
- agreement holder’s guidance
- terms and conditions
Read the agreement holder’s guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/agreement-holders-guide-capital-grants-higher-tier-capital-grants-and-protection-and-infrastructure-grants-2024) to find out how to manage your agreement.

Read how to make a claim for payment (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-make-a-capital-or-revenue-claim-for-countryside-stewardship).

Capital Grants are 3-year agreements offering capital items to achieve specific environmental benefits within 4 groups:
- boundaries, trees and orchards
- improved water quality
- improved air quality
- improved natural flood management
Contact Rural Payments Agency (RPA)

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

Rural Payments Agency (CS)PO Box 324WorksopS95 1DF
Miss M Mitrovic v TT Pub Management Ltd: 6023852/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Mitrovic v TT Pub Management Ltd: 6023852/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a5b19b2a1dfc29763d5150/6023852_2025_M_Mitrovic_V_TT_Pub_Management_UDLdocx.pdf).
Environmental capacity for industrial clusters
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Investigation into the environmental capacity for deploying carbon capture and hydrogen production decarbonisation technology in key English industrial clusters.

These documents present findings of government sponsored work by the Environment Agency (EA) to investigate the environmental capacity for deploying carbon capture and hydrogen production technology in key English industrial clusters.

They include:
- a snapshot view of industry plans at a cluster level
- a full review of evidence on water availability and quality and air quality
- a partial review of the risk of flooding
- impacts that deployment may have on the receiving environment, including habitats
- consideration of how these factors will be influenced by a changing climate
The findings from these reports will help government, industry and regulators to consider and find solutions to the challenges facing the environment from these technologies.
Storing and depressurising nominally empty nitrous oxide canisters: RPS 289
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Environment Agency regulatory position on the temporary storage and controlled depressurising of nominally empty discarded nitrous oxide canisters.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have and comply with an environmental permit for a waste operation when you store discarded nitrous oxide canisters and depressurise them. Storage and controlled depressurisation must be at a collection site or a site operated by the waste producer.

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in the RPS.

The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
CTM40162 - Particular bodies: credit unions: returns required
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)


ITA07/S887

Credit unions (as for all registered societies/industrial and provident societies) are required to make returns under ITA07/S887 (2) of share interest paid – ITA07/S874 (5). Such payments of share interest are made gross.

ITA07/S887 requires the society to make a return within 3 months of the end of each accounting period of all payments over £15 made to any person. In practice returns are required only for payments of £250 and over.

The return should include the name and address of each person to whom such a gross payment of £250 or more has been made and the amount paid to each.

Returns should be submitted to HM Revenue and Customs Data Acquisition electronically.

There is information on how the process works for credit unions at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notes-for-submitting-a-return-under-section-887-of-the-income-tax-act-2007-on-a-spreadsheet

If the return is not delivered then the society will not be entitled to relief from its profits for the amounts paid (CTA09/S500).
RG22 4DQ, Retyre Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/MP3129LS/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

View the application submitted by Retyre Limited for Retyre Lister Site, Basingstoke.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Hong Kong: funeral directors
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

List of English-speaking funeral directors for British nationals abroad in Hong Kong.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) does not accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this information or from any failure to give information.
CH265010 - How to do a compliance check: applying to tribunal for approval to give a Sch36 FA08 notice and preparing for the hearing: overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

This guidance describes the steps that should be followed once you have decided to make an application for approval of an information or inspection notice under Schedule 36 FA08, and assumes that you have read the guidance up to the point of seeking tribunal approval. For example, for a taxpayer notice you have read the guidance from CH223100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch223100) to CH223400 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch223400).
- CH265020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch265020) explains what to consider before making an application to the tribunal
- CH265040 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch265040) explains the need to obtain the agreement of an authorised officer
- CH265060 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch265060) explains how to prepare the application on form IIP20
- CH265080 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch265080) explains about without notice and in private applications
- CH265110 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch265110) explains how to put together a brief to accompany the application
- CH265130 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch265130) explains how to make the application
There is further guidance about how to prepare a bundle of documents for the hearing and how many copies of which documents to take at CH265140 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch265140).

CH265170 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch265170) explains what happens at the hearing and how to conduct yourself.

Training

It is advisable for individuals who are inexperienced in presenting cases at tribunals to undertake the presentation skills training. The courses in the Learning Prospectus which prospective presenters may find useful are:
- Presentation Skills
- Powers, deterrents and safeguards guidance
- Sch36 FA08 Compliance Checks High Level Awareness
Insights from the UK innovation diffusion and adoption survey
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

A report of the results and findings from the UK innovation diffusion and adoption survey.

This report provides information about the adoption and diffusion of 20 innovations and/or technologies by UK businesses. The information covers several themes of adoption and diffusion, including:
- drivers and enablers
- financial and non-financial support received
- cost incurred and time taken
- source country
Commodity codes for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Commodity codes for products that need individual labels under the NIRMS for phases 1 and 2, and the exempt products for phase 3.

Some products need to be individually labelled with the words ‘Not for EU’ to move from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to Northern Ireland under the NIRMS.

Use these lists to check:
- which products you need to individually label in phases 1 and 2
- which products are exempt and do not need labelling for phase 3
You can search the lists using either the commodity code for the goods or commonly used product descriptions for tariff or goods movements.

Read guidance on the labelling requirements for moving goods to Northern Ireland under NIRMS (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/labelling-requirements-for-certain-products-moving-from-great-britain-to-retail-premises-in-northern-ireland-under-the-retail-movement-scheme), including product descriptions for each phase.
Apply for a judicial separation: Form D8S
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Use this form to apply to a court to legally separate from your husband, wife or civil partner without getting divorced.

Read more about getting a judicial separation (https://www.gov.uk/legal-separation).

Find out how much you’ll need to pay (https://www.gov.uk/court-fees-what-they-are) and whether you can get help with fees (https://www.gov.uk/get-help-with-court-fees).

Open a document

You can download and open PDF documents on your device. Downloading enables more features to be used, such as printing.

Adobe Reader is a free to use PDF viewer. You can use this to view, fill in and print PDF documents. You do not need to sign up for a free trial.

Follow these steps:

Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.

Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.

Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).

Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.

If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you need a printed version contact your local court (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

View more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms).

Find out how HMCTS uses personal information you provide in a form (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter).
United Living Group
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 United Living Group 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 United Living Group 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 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.
Minister of State (Minister for Social Security and Disability)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Disability policy and x-Gov responsibility for disabled people  Health and disability reform  Universal Credit and Legacy Benefits Delivery  Contributory Benefits, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)  Carer’s Allowance (CA)  Housing  Access to Work  ALB: Health and Safety Executive  Serious Case Panel  Uprating and Benefit Cap  Oversight of Disability Unit (DU)

Disability policy and x-Gov responsibility for disabled people

Health and disability reform

Universal Credit and Legacy Benefits Delivery

Contributory Benefits, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Carer’s Allowance (CA)

Housing

Access to Work

ALB: Health and Safety Executive

Serious Case Panel

Uprating and Benefit Cap

Oversight of Disability Unit (DU)
Summit Learning Trust
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 Summit Learning Trust 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 Summit Learning Trust 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.
Mr S Boyce v Opentext: 6009322/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Boyce v Opentext: 6009322/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68271cc296a230471ac7e717/6009322.2025_S_Boyce_v_Opentext_UDL_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
G Pearson v Mace Consult Ltd: 2202085/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in G Pearson v Mace Consult Ltd: 2202085/2024 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674461a281f809b32c8568c8/George_Pearson_v__Mace_Consult_Limited_-_2202085-2024_-_certificate_of_correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in G Pearson v Mace Consult Ltd: 2202085/2024 - Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674461d0e26d6f8ca3cb3549/George_Pearson_v_Mace_Consult_Limited_-_2202085-2024_-_Corrected_judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in G Pearson v Mace Consult Ltd: 2202085/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6752e35414973821ce2a6ca9/2202085-2024_-_George_Pearson_v_Mace_Consult_Limited_Written_Reasons....pdf)