theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Helpline 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 Helpline 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 Helpline Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
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.
Mrs W Benzie v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4118385/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs W Benzie v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4118385/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c78a338753e5f0ce8ecf7/Mrs_W_Benzie_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_4118385.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
M Coyle v Orchard Children Homes Ltd: 6002471/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Coyle v Orchard Children Homes Ltd: 6002471/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68626dcfb77395b48b609cfc/Michael_Coyle_v_Orchard_Children_Homes_Limited_6002471.2023_Judgment.pdf).
Nova Studios 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 Nova Studios 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 Nova Studios 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

· We would offer a no profit fee to produce video content which specifically promotes the armed forces covenant

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.
LC Partnership 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 LC Partnership 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 LC Partnership 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
- Discounts
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 F Thorn v Nationwide Building Society: 1402955/2020 and others
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms F Thorn v Nationwide Building Society: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60a3d035e90e07357422eb5d/Ms_F_Thorn_v_Nationwide_Building_Society_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms F Thorn v Nationwide Building Society: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60ffe9f2d3bf7f044fbb0797/Ms_F_Thorn_v_Nationwide_Building_Society_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment_and_Written_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms F Thorn v Nationwide Building Society: xx-xxxx-xxxx and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/61276072e90e0705464fa4e4/Ms_F_Thorn_v_Nationwide_Building_Society_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx___xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_reconsideration_judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms F Thorn v Nationwide Building Society: xx-xxxx-xxxx and others - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63e25cb9e90e07626846be13/Ms_F_Thorn_v_Nationwide_Building_Society_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx__xx-xxxx-xxxx___xx-xxxx-xxxx-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms F Thorn v Nationwide Building Society: xx-xxxx-xxxx and others - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6411e6878fa8f5556db0a91a/Ms_F_Thorn_V_Nationwide_Building_Society_-_1402955___3_Others_-_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms F Thorn v Nationwide Building Society: xx-xxxx-xxxx and others - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ae138563d7f4cceef9e185/Ms_F_Thorn_-vs-_Nationwide_Building_Society_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_xx-xxxx-xxxx_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgement.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms F Thorn v Nationwide Building Society: xx-xxxx-xxxx and others - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d9a54b5bad4b1a7f01ed99/Ms_F_Thorn_-vs-_Nationwide_Building_Society_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx__xx-xxxx-xxxx___xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms F Thorn v Nationwide Building Society: xx-xxxx-xxxx and others - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692d6a38b3b9afff34e96297/Ms_F_Thorn_V_Nationwide_Building_Society_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx__xx-xxxx-xxxx__xx-xxxx-xxxx___Judgment....pdf).
Visit the UK to do research
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

What to do if you're visiting the UK to do research - check if you’re eligible and if you need a visa, what visa to apply for, what to do before you visit.

Check if you’re eligible

Find out what activities you can do and how to prove your eligibility if you’re:
- an academic visiting to do research (/standard-visitor/visit-as-an-academic)
- a student visiting to do research that’s relevant to your course overseas (/standard-visitor/visit-to-study)
You must meet the Standard Visitor eligibility requirements even if you do not need a visa.

Check if you need a visa

Depending on the country you’re from, you might be able to visit the UK without a visa or by applying for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).

Check if you need a visa or an ETA to come to the UK (/check-uk-visa)

Apply for a visa

Apply for a Standard Visitor visa (/standard-visitor/apply-standard-visitor-visa)

A Standard Visitor visa costs £127 and allows you to stay in the UK for up to 6 months.

If you’re an academic you can apply to stay for up to 12 months. This costs £220.

Apply for an electronic travel authorisation

Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) (/eta)

An ETA costs £16 and allows you to stay in the UK for up to 6 months.

You may want to apply for a Standard Visitor visa if your research will last longer than 6 months.

Apply for a family permit

You may be able to visit on a family permit if you have a family member who is:
- a citizen of an EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
- a Person of Northern Ireland
- a British citizen
Check if you can apply for a family permit (/family-permit)

Check what you can bring with you

Check what you can bring with you (/uk-border-control) Check what food, animals or plants you can bring into the UK (/bringing-food-animals-plants-into-uk)

Check what you need to show at the UK border

Check what you need to show at the UK border (/uk-border-control/at-border-control)
C Dimler v Visiting Angels Care Ltd: 6021676/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Dimler v Visiting Angels Care Ltd: 6021676/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689c9a619a65499b446361f0/C_Dimler_v_Visiting_Angels_Care_Limited_-_6021676.2025.pdf).
Mr M Rahman v Serco Ltd: 3302912/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Rahman v Serco Ltd: 3302912/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b5a5233f3e5483efdba889/Mr_Mohammed_Rahman_v_Serco_Limited_3302912.2024_PPH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Rahman v Serco Ltd: 3302912/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692460765f7777c304ba7ec9/Mr_M_Rahman_v_Serco_Limited_3302912_2024_Judgment.pdf).
CH258200 - How to do a compliance check: using inspection powers: invigilation: when and how to use invigilation
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.

When to use invigilation

An invigilation is an inspection and the same rules apply:
- You can only enter premises to carry out an invigilation after an inspection has been arranged or authorised
- The invigilation must be carried out within the framework for either an announced or unannounced inspection, see CH25420 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch25420)
- The information to be obtained must be required to check the tax position or liability to duty of a business
Invigilation may be undertaken when:
- you have evidence or a reasonable suspicion of undeclared or misdeclared sales
- it is not possible to rely on the records kept by the trader to quantify the amount of unpaid tax
Invigilation must not be used as a credibility check before you have reasonable grounds for suspicion that sales have been suppressed. For further guidance on using invigilation and the powers to invigilate, see CH258300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch258300).

How to use invigilation

The general principle of invigilation is to quantify the takings figure by monitoring sales over a representative period of time for comparison with declared takings in previous periods.

If the declarations show significantly different:
- levels of sales
- proportions of cash sales or standard rated sales
then the ratio established during invigilation in the representative period can be used to calculate the correct sales and VAT output tax figures.

Direct monitoring can be achieved by attending a customer’s business premises during the hours of trading and observing the number and level of transactions taking place.
Housing potential at Thamesmead Waterfront and Beckton - joint policy statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

The Housing Secretary and the Mayor of London committed to bringing forward ambitious plans for housing delivery at Thamesmead Waterfront and Beckton.

Following the announcement at Budget that the Mayor of London will deliver an extension of the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead and Beckton, supported by HM Government, we are reiterating a shared commitment to working together to unlock up to 25,000 new homes and 10,000 new jobs.
Drought: how it is managed in England – proposed updated response framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

We want your comments on our proposed updated national drought response framework.

The Environment Agency is responsible for monitoring, reporting and acting to reduce the impact of drought on the natural environment.

The ‘Drought: how it is managed in England’ document is the updated version of the ‘National Drought Response Framework’ released in 2017. It describes:
- how drought affects England
- how the Environment Agency works with government, water companies and others to manage the effects on people, business and the environment
Each of the Environment Agency’s 14 operational areas also produce their own area drought plans, which serve as operational guidelines for their response to drought. The ‘Drought: how it is managed in England’ document supports the area drought plans by providing:
- a strategic overview for how we manage a drought to minimise damage to the environment, agriculture and to secure essential public water supply
- information for our staff, government departments and stakeholders to use in planning for and managing drought
This consultation will help us to gather feedback and input on the document, and to draw out any area-specific concerns that should be considered by our operational areas as they update their area drought plans.
Mrs D Patel v Woodside Community Association: 3301419/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs D Patel v Woodside Community Association: 3301419/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b5a7abb0a373a01819fce4/Mrs_Debra_Patel_v_Woodside_Community_Association_-_3301419.25-R-22_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Bazinaw v Royal United Bath NHS Foundation Trust: 1401592/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Bazinaw v Royal United Bath NHS Foundation Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688c868ddc6688ed508782dc/Mr_Jeremy_Bazinaw_-vs-_Royal_United_Bath_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Bazinaw v Royal United Bath NHS Foundation Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c3da327596dbfa052bfefb/Mr_Jeremy_Bazinaw_-_Royal_United_Bath_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Savage v Akela Construction Ltd: 4100006/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Savage v Akela Construction Ltd: 4100006/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c9565b2ecc810ad1fc6600/Mr_J_Savage_v_Akela_Construction_Ltd_-_4100006.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mnara Health Ltd v HM Revenue and  Customs: 3311752/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mnara Health Ltd v HM Revenue and Customs: 3311752/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d29f57ca266424b221b1b0/Mnara_Health_Limited__v_HM_Revenue_and_Customs-3311752-_2024-Judgment.pdf).
Gender analysis: informal waste pickers in Indonesia’s plastics recycling supply chain
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

This report examines the living and working conditions of informal women waste pickers in Indonesia's plastics recycling supply chain.

This report is part of the FCDO’s Work and Opportunities for Women Programme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-and-opportunities-for-women). It was developed in collaboration with the Fair Circularity Initiative (FCI).

These women face significant inequalities, including pay imbalance compared to their male counterparts, workplace hazards, limited economic opportunities, and the burden of unpaid care responsibilities.

The report provides targeted recommendations for companies to advance women’s economic empowerment and address social norms, fostering more inclusive and equitable recycled plastics supply chains.
Company Names Tribunal decision: East Midlands Fencing and Landscaping Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Decision for applicant East Midlands Landscaping Ltd against registration number 15170751, applicant successful.

Application number 5042

Applicant East Midlands Landscaping Ltd objected to the name used by East Midlands Fencing and Landscaping Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 31 January 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of East Midlands Fencing and Landscaping Ltd is changed to 15170751 LTD.
Understanding the Lifetime ISA: LISA holder quantitative research
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

HMRC commissioned IFF Research to undertake quantitative research with those who have ever held a Lifetime ISA.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) commissioned IFF Research to undertake quantitative research with those who had ever held a Lifetime Individual Savings Account (LISA).

The overall aim of this research was to provide a deeper understanding of holders’ demographics, experiences and intentions, in addition to their comprehension of the LISA’s terms and conditions.

Between September and November 2024, IFF Research conducted a survey with 1,613 participants who had ever held a LISA, including those who had not withdrawn from their LISA, those who had withdrawn to purchase a home, and those who had made an unauthorised withdrawal.

The views in this report are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect those of HMRC.
My Language Hub 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 My Language Hub 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 My Language Hub 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
- Discounts
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.
Urgent notification issued for Oakhill STC after inspectors find profound and systemic failures
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

In response to the serious risk of harm to children, Ofsted, CQC and HMI Prisons have issued an urgent notification about Oakhill STC to the Secretary of State for Justice, Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP.

The urgent notification comes after an inspection earlier this month found a palpable change in culture at Oakhill Secure Training Centre (STC) since its last inspection. Inspectors uncovered serious and systemic failures at the centre, with safeguarding systems in disarray.

Read the letter from Martyn Oliver to the Secretary of State for Justice about Oakhill Secure Training Centre (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-from-martyn-oliver-to-the-secretary-of-state-for-justice-about-oakhill-secure-training-centre)

Inspectors reported that Oakhill is no longer child-centred and staff conduct is of significant concern. Twenty-three staff were suspended between November 2024 and 13 July 2025, including 16 in response to allegations about their conduct with children. Since 14 July 2025, 7 more staff members have been suspended relating to their conduct with children.

Inspectors found a fractured leadership team. The centre director and one of the two deputy directors are suspended from their duties, and the other deputy director was recently dismissed from employment. An interim director and new deputy director have started work at the centre, but have had limited opportunity to make any meaningful impact.

Oakhill was judged inadequate at its last full inspection in October 2024. Since 2017, it has not been judged higher than ‘requires improvement to be good’.

The Secretary of State now has 28 days to respond with an action plan for improvement at the centre.

Notes to editors

The inspection of Oakhill Secure Training Centre took place from 21 to 25 July 2025; the full report will be published in line with Ofsted’s usual inspection timelines.

Press office

8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday xx-xxxx-xxxx
RMS UXO Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

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 RMS UXO 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 RMS UXO 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
- Armed Forces Charities
- Additional Leave for Reservists
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.
INCHP09300 - Examinations of goods: standard scale of examination
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Ms Cretu v DHL Services Ltd: 2304032/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms Cretu v DHL Services Ltd: 2304032/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64be7a449c2df000129402e8/Angela_Cretu_v_DHL_Services_Limited_-_2304032-2022_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms Cretu v DHL Services Ltd: 2304032/2022 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64e75985db1c07001422b3b8/Ms_A_Cretu_v_DHL_Services_Limited_2304032-2022_Judgment_on_a_Preliminary_Hearing__with_reasons__8-Aug-23.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms Cretu v DHL Services Ltd: 2304032/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a45871a66f515db6934402/Ms_A_Cretu_v_DHL_Services_Ltd_2304032-2022_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Children in need census 2025 to 2026: guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Guide for local authorities submitting children in need census 2025 to 2026 returns.

This guide is for local authorities preparing a children in need census (https://www.gov.uk/children-in-need-census) 2025 to 2026 return.

It includes information on:
- submission deadlines
- validation checks
- year-on-year checks
- data modules
Off-Farm Income
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Estimates of Off-Farm Income from the Farm Business Survey (FBS).

This release uses information collected in the Farm Business Survey (FBS) to present data on Off-Farm Income in England. This release provides the proportion of farms earning each type of Off-Farm Income as well as average (median) total Off-Farm Income (equivalised and unequivalised). Breakdowns are shown for farm type, farm business size, tenure type and economic performance band. This release includes data from 2021/22 to 2023/24.
Facilitation Fund: Countryside Stewardship
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

What individuals or organisations need to know when they become a facilitator, and how to manage the Grant Funding Agreement (GFA).

The Facilitation Fund is part of Countryside Stewardship (CS). The fund supports individuals who act as facilitators to bring together groups of farmers, foresters and other land managers to improve environmental outcomes in their local area.

There won’t be any further rounds of the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund opening. Existing agreements will still be funded.

Information for existing agreements holders

Existing agreements that started on 1 June 2024 and end in December 2027

Agreement holders should follow the Agreement holder’s guide: Facilitation Fund 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/facilitation-fund-2024-countryside-stewardship/agreement-holders-guide-facilitation-fund-2024) and the Terms and conditions: Facilitation Fund 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/facilitation-fund-2024-countryside-stewardship/terms-and-conditions-facilitation-fund-2024) to manage their agreement.

Existing agreements that started on 1 June 2023 and end in December 2026

Agreement holders should follow the Agreement holder’s guide and the terms and conditions of the Facilitation Fund 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/facilitation-fund-2023-countryside-stewardship) to manage their agreement.

Existing agreements that started on 1 June 2022 and end in December 2025

Agreement holders should follow the terms and conditions of the Facilitation Fund 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/countryside-stewardship-facilitation-fund-2022-scheme-manual) to manage their agreement.

Existing agreements that started from 1 January 2019 and end in December 2022

Agreement holders should follow the terms and conditions of the Facilitation Fund 2019 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/facilitation-fund-2019-countryside-stewardship) to manage their agreement.

Facilitation Fund forms

Forms you need (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/facilitation-fund-forms-countryside-stewardship) to apply for, or manage your Facilitation Fund agreement.

Contact details

Contact RPA

You can contact RPA by email, phone or post.

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

Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, except bank holidays)

Rural Payments Agency (CS) PO Box 324 Worksop S95 1DF

Please quote your single business identifier (SBI) and agreement number in all enquiries.

Contact Natural England

You can contact Natural England by email, phone or post.

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

Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Natural England County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester WR5 2NP

Contact other organisations

You may also need to:
- contact the Forestry Commission (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission/about/access-and-opening)
- contact Historic England (https://historicengland.org.uk/about/contact-us/)
- contact Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/catchment-sensitive-farming-officer-contacts)
Mrs A Fashina v Exceptional care at home: 3305759/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Fashina v Exceptional care at home: 3305759/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6813439b175749cfa59a896f/Mrs_A_Fashina_v_Exceptional_Care_At_Home_3305759-2024_Strike_out_Judgment.pdf).
Taunton Rugby Football Club
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 Taunton Rugby Football Club 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 Taunton Rugby Football Club 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 N Joshi v BDO Services Ltd: 2218673/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss N Joshi v BDO Services Ltd: 2218673/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680753e890dd6a0497e28847/Miss_N_Joshi_v_BDO_Services_Limited_-_2218673-2024_-_Strike_Out.pdf).
Kim Thistlewaite Relationship Counselling
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 Kim Thistlewaite Relationship Counselling 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 Kim Thistlewaite Relationship Counselling 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
- 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.
Heropreneurs
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Heropreneurs is a charity that supports entrepreneurial business ventures within the military community.

About Heropreneurs

Heropreneurs is a charity that offers business mentoring support to members of the military community. They are part of the Forces Employment Charity.

Their services are open to veterans, serving military personnel and their families (including spouses, partners and children aged 16-24 with a serving parent) who have a strong business idea.

Support on offer includes free one-to-one mentoring and practical guidance from some of the country’s most successful business leaders.

Get in touch with Heropreneurs

Online

Website: Heropreneurs (https://www.heropreneurs.co.uk/contact-us)
Mr M Okoro v Diamond Hangar Ltd: 3201623/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Okoro v Diamond Hangar Ltd: 3201623/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c1e97e16dc9038974dbd2a/Mr_M_Okoro_v_Diamond_Hangar_Ltd_-_3201623_-_2024_-__Judgment_and_Reasons_.pdf).
CH206400 - How to do a compliance check: data-gathering powers: before issuing a notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


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.

Note: the guidance below is only for caseworkers using data-gathering powers in one-off cases, not for CNI who issue large numbers of notices.

Before issuing a data-gathering notice it is important that you have
- checked data is not already held on departmental systems such as TPI Mart and Connect see CH206380 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch206380)
- checked with CNI that they have not already issued a notice for the data you require see CH206360 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch206360).
- asked the person to supply the information informally, see CH206410 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch206410). Please note that the data-holder is less likely to appeal a notice if they are fully aware of the data required, have been given the opportunity to discuss the most convenient way to supply the data and had an opportunity to agree a timetable.
- confirmed with the data-holder what data they hold and how the data is kept
- obtained Customer Compliance Manager’s (CCM) permission (in cases involving Large Business) prior to making contact with the data-holder. It would be advisable that any contact or notice is issued in conjunction with the CCM as they would have already been dealing with and be familiar with the customers.
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.

There are 2 statutory EYFS frameworks:
- EYFS statutory framework for childminders
- EYFS statutory framework for group and school-based providers
Providers are responsible for ensuring they follow the current version of the framework for their provider type.

The EYFS framework:
- sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure children learn and develop well
- ensures children are kept healthy and safe
- ensures children have the knowledge and skills they need to start school
The statutory framework also includes the early years qualification requirements and standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualification-requirements-and-standards) document.

The frameworks that came into force in September 2025 include new requirements on references. The early years employment reference template (https://gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-employment-reference-template) supports providers to give references for current or former staff.

Help for early years providers and childminders (https://help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk/) working with 0- to 5-year-olds is available.

Further supporting materials for settings and practitioners are available on the Foundation Years (https://foundationyears.org.uk/) website.