theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Mar-Key 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 Mar-Key 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 Mar-Key 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 Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ukrainian nationals in the UK: visa support
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Ukrainians already in the UK with a visa may be able to extend their stay by extending their visa or switching to another immigration route, where eligible, even if their visa does not normally allow them to do so.

Biometric residence permit

If you previously had been issued a Ukraine Scheme visa you may have been issued a biometric residence permit (BRP).

If you have a BRP, please keep hold of it as it will be requested as part of the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) Scheme application process.

Ukraine Extension Scheme

The scheme then closed to all applications on 4 February 2025.

Other options are available below, depending on what kind of visa you have.

Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

If you have been given permission to be in the UK under one of the Ukraine Schemes, you may be able to apply for a further 18 months permission to stay in the UK under the new Ukraine Permission Extension scheme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/applying-to-the-ukraine-permission-extension-scheme). The scheme opened to applications on 4 February 2025.

Visitors

If you are a visitor

If you are in the UK on a visitor visa and cannot return to Ukraine you may be able to apply to switch to another visa. You will need to meet the requirements of that immigration route.

Skilled Workers

If you are here on a Skilled Worker visa

If you are on a Skilled Worker visa that is due to expire you can apply to extend your permission or apply for settlement if you meet the Immigration Rules.

Full details can be found in the Skilled Worker visa guidance (https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa).

Students

If you are here on a Student visa

If you are on a Student visa that is due to expire you can apply to extend your permission, switch to a Graduate visa, or switch to another type of visa if you meet the Immigration Rules.

Full details can be found in the Student visa guidance (https://www.gov.uk/student-visa).

Seasonal Workers

If you are here on a Seasonal Worker visa

You must continue working in a job permitted by the Seasonal Worker route, with the same Scheme Operator (your sponsor).

You may be eligible to make an application under other immigration routes before your visa expires.

Check which visas you may be able to apply for (https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa).

If you need support

If you are in the UK and need assistance, contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk).
Fertiliser Statistics Northern Ireland 2025 - Quarter 3
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Quantities of fertilisers delivered in Northern Ireland, published quarterly.

Fertiliser statistics show the quantities of compound, blended and straight fertilisers delivered in Northern Ireland by Northern Ireland fertiliser firms for agricultural and commercial horticultural use
CMA response to the UK government’s consultation on the resale of live events tickets
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

The CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) has published its response to the Department for Business and Trade / Department for Culture, Media and Sport consultation on the resale of live events tickets.

The CMA responded to the UK government’s consultation on putting fans first: consultation on the resale of live events tickets (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/putting-fans-first-consultation-on-the-resale-of-live-events-tickets) in March 2025. The CMA’s response sets out considerations to help government take forward its proposal for a resale price cap for live events tickets, and outlines a model for efficient, targeted enforcement that would help to ensure that any cap met the government’s objectives.

For queries relating to the response, please contact the CMA advocacy team by email at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mrs N Habib v Leightons Ltd: 2304293/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs N Habib v Leightons Ltd: 2304293/2022 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6645ff1bbd01f5ed32793d28/Mrs_N_Habib_v_Leightons_Limited_2304293-2022_certificate_of_correction_10-05-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs N Habib v Leightons Ltd: 2304293/2022 - Corrected Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6646012ebd01f5ed32793d2b/Mrs_N_Habib_v_Leightons_Limited_2304293-2022_corrected_judgment_10-05-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs N Habib v Leightons Ltd: 2304293/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d177cd74ec357ef25c32c6/Mrs_Nesrin_Habib_v_Leightons_Limited_2304293-2022_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs N Habib v Leightons Ltd: 2304293/2022 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68750d74cfc3756455bb69b5/Mrs_Nesrin_Habib_v_Leightons_Limited_2304293-2022_Written_Reasons_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs N Habib v Leightons Ltd: 2304293/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6810b395d521737e2f0f4a5f/Nesrin_Habib_v_Leightons_Limited_2304293-2022_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs N Habib v Leightons Ltd: 2304293/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686ba0f510d550c668de3b98/Nesrin_Habib_v_Leightons_Limited_2304293-2022_Reconsideration_Judgment_11_June_2025.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs N Habib v Leightons Ltd: 2304293/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689b0eb5eb300a86d83d0bea/Nesrin_Habib_v_Leightons_Ltd_2304293-2022_Reconsideration.pdf).
UK NSC blood spot task group meeting notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Summaries of UK National Screening Committee blood spot task group (BSTG) meetings.

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) set up the blood spot task group (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/uk-nsc-blood-spot-task-group-bstg) (BSTG) to identify practical and innovative approaches to help researchers and others develop evidence that can help the committee make good recommendations.

BSTG discussions feed into policy development and are therefore confidential. However, these summary notes from each meeting have been prepared for sharing more widely for input and discussion by interested stakeholders.

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have any queries about this publication, making sure you include its full title.
Export bovine semen to Jordan: certificate 6286
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Use these forms and guidance documents to export bovine semen to Jordan.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691c5f3321ef5aaa6543eeeb/6286NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export bovine semen to Jordan: certificate 6286, version 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bbf29f040f0b63870687835/6286EHC_V2.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

a Government Gateway account

a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/6286EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:

see the status of your applications

always use the latest version of the EHC

copy existing applications

apply for multiple certificates delete if not applicable

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691c5f3321ef5aaa6543eeeb/6286NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export bovine semen to Jordan: certificate 6286, version 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bbf29f040f0b63870687835/6286EHC_V2.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board: terms of reference
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

These terms of reference explain the BSL Advisory Board's role, objectives, membership rules, and how meetings are conducted.

The BSL Advisory Board (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/british-sign-language-bsl-advisory-board) is a non-statutory board of predominantly BSL users which was formed to advise the government on matters of importance to Deaf people and on the implementation of the BSL Act.

The purpose of the terms of reference is to define the role of the BSL Advisory Board. It details the responsibilities and authority afforded to each board member, and to the board as a collective, to dispense proper governance throughout the running of the BSL Advisory Board.
Blade Roofing
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 Blade Roofing 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 Blade Roofing 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
- 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.
Patrick Reilly
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Patrick Reilly took up his appointment as the Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Ireland in July 2025. He has previously served as Deputy Head of Mission at the British High Commission in Wellington . Patrick is a career diplomatic service officer. He joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1995 and worked on the conflict in the former Yugoslavia before being posted to South Africa as a political officer in 1997. He returned to London in 2000 to work on European Union internal policy before being posted to Dublin as First Secretary working on the Northern Ireland peace process. Patrick returned to London in 2006 to lead the UK team responsible for the negotiation and ratification of the EU Lisbon Treaty. He then became Deputy Head of Afghanistan Department including a stint in the Cabinet Office as Secretary to the Afghanistan-Pakistan Cabinet Sub-Committee. Patrick was appointed first head of the National Security Council Secretariat following the election of the coalition Government in May 2010. Patrick has an Honours Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University. He is married to Sara who is also a diplomat. They have one son, James, born in 2009.

Patrick Reilly took up his appointment as the Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Ireland in July 2025.

He has previously served as Deputy Head of Mission at the British High Commission in Wellington .

Patrick is a career diplomatic service officer. He joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1995 and worked on the conflict in the former Yugoslavia before being posted to South Africa as a political officer in 1997.

He returned to London in 2000 to work on European Union internal policy before being posted to Dublin as First Secretary working on the Northern Ireland peace process.

Patrick returned to London in 2006 to lead the UK team responsible for the negotiation and ratification of the EU Lisbon Treaty. He then became Deputy Head of Afghanistan Department including a stint in the Cabinet Office as Secretary to the Afghanistan-Pakistan Cabinet Sub-Committee.

Patrick was appointed first head of the National Security Council Secretariat following the election of the coalition Government in May 2010.

Patrick has an Honours Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University.

He is married to Sara who is also a diplomat. They have one son, James, born in 2009.
Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

The Digital Inclusion Action Plan aims to close the digital divide in the UK, ensuring that the benefits of technology can be felt by all.

We know that digital exclusion is a significant challenge in the UK today and that it takes many forms, such as people who may not have:

access to a stable and affordable internet connection

the right sort of device

the skills needed to complete tasks confidently and safely online

Over the next 12 months, this action plan will kickstart our drive to improve digital inclusion. Digital inclusion means ensuring everyone has the access, skills, support and confidence to engage in our modern digital society and economy, whatever their circumstances.

The first 5 actions are:

1. Local-level support: Launch a new Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to support local community initiatives to get people online.

2. Skills: Enhance the support for the framework that helps people and businesses get the essential skills they need to get online safely and with confidence.

3. Devices: Pilot a proof-of-concept multi-department device donation scheme with the Digital Poverty Alliance to provide re-purposed government laptops to those that need them.

4. Accessible government services: Make government digital services easier to use with a renewed focus on digital inclusion, for example by improving the whole experience for users and increasing the number of services that use GOV.UK One Login.

5. Evidence: Measure what works on digital inclusion, identify where the need is greatest, and establish the economic and social value of upskilling adults with digital skills.

To tackle digital exclusion, the government will focus on 5 groups of people:

young people

older people

people with disabilities

people currently out of work

low-income households

We have also identified 4 focus areas as the framework for future work. These are:

open up opportunities through skills

tackle data and device poverty

break down barriers to digital services, and

build confidence

The action plan initiates our commitment to work with the digital inclusion community; listening to experiences; learning from innovative scalable projects; and inviting challenge on a long-term ambition to drive meaningful change. It builds on a long term approach to reach everyone across the country, in partnership with industry, charities, devolved governments and local authorities.

Call for evidence

Working in partnership is essential, so we are asking for your views in our call for evidence. We welcome comments on the action plan and on our next steps (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/digital-inclusion-action-plan).

The call for evidence is open until 11:55 pm on 9 April 2025.

BSL video: summary of the Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps

Summary of the Digital Inclusion Action Plan - First Steps (https://youtu.be/W831kcAJod0)
Attorney General’s undertaking to the Southport Inquiry
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

The Attorney General has provided an undertaking to the Southport Inquiry.

The undertaking means that the evidence given to the Inquiry will not be used in any investigation or prosecution of the witness who gave it, either generally or for specific offences.

This strengthens the inquiry’s powers to compel evidence and meet the Inquiry’s timelines as set out in the terms of reference.
Request to remove or change information on the property agent's database: Form APAD1
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Use this form to appeal a local housing authority's decision to include your name on the database, or to refuse to change information on the database of property agents.

Find out more about the Housing Act 2004, and Housing and Planning Act 2016 cases (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-act-2004-and-housing-and-planning-act-2016-cases-t543#full-publication-update-history).

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

Find out how HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.

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).
Companies House forms for limited liability partnerships
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Paper forms that a limited liability partnership (LLP) can file with Companies House.

You must send all paper forms to the correct Companies House office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house/about/access-and-opening).

Any form that is completed and sent to us will be published on the Companies House register (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/your-personal-information-on-the-public-record-at-companies-house). Your information, including any personal data, will be available to the public (apart from any protected information).

Information can only be amended or removed in certain circumstances. Read our personal information charter (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house/about/personal-information-charter) for more information.
Ms M Pirie v Orka Artisan Café Ltd and HR Services Scotland Ltd: 8000051/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Pirie v Orka Artisan Café Ltd and HR Services Scotland Ltd: 8000051/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65e5eba22f2b3bd5107cd7e6/Pirie_v_Orka_Artisan_Cafe_Ltd_+_Other_-_8000051.2023_-_Preliminary_Strike_Out.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms M Pirie v Orka Artisan Café Ltd: 8000051/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689f1de507f2cc15c935730b/8000051.2023_Ms_M_Pirie_v._Orka_Artisan_Cafe_Limited_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms M Pirie v Orka Artisan Café Ltd: 8000051/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b16615f31f3b16cee0e96e/8000051.2023_Ms_M_Pirie_v._Orka_Artisan_Cafe_Limited_Judgment_and_Reasons.-.pdf).
Biofactory Inaugurated in Sinuapa to Boost Sustainable Agriculture
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

The new facility will produce bio-inputs to improve soil health, reduce production costs, and strengthen crops through eco-friendly practices.

A new biofactory was inaugurated in the community of San Francisco Sumpul, Sinuapa, Ocotepeque in Western Honduras. The facility will produce bio-inputs that reduce the use of agrochemicals and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Its goal is to increase the production of vegetables and other crops while lowering costs and improving profit margins for local farming families.

This initiative is part of the Biodiversity Landscape Fund project (BLF), funded by the UK Government’s International Development funds. The project is implemented by WCS, CATIE, Plan Trifinio, and other local partners, who work to promote environmentally resilient farming and improve rural livelihoods. The biofactory is one of 12 supported by the BLF in the Trifinio region through construction, equipment, and technical assistance.

The ceremony was attended by Doris Gutiérrez, Presidential Delegate of Honduras; Jorge Aguilar, Executive Director of Plan Trifinio Honduras; Marvin Valle, President of the local Caja Rural; César Augustín, Mayor of Sinuapa; and Juan José Sosa, BLF Project Coordinator at CATIE.

Their participation reflects the strong collaboration between government institutions, civil society, and international partners in advancing sustainable development in the region.
Ms L Giles v Platinum Housing Support and Care Ltd: 6004755/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Giles v Platinum Housing Support and Care Ltd: 6004755/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee63fd98b3bac1ec299c42/Ms_Lauren_Giles_v_Platinum_Housing_Support_and_Care_Ltd_6004755-2024_Judgment.pdf).
FTS 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 FTS 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 FTS 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 Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Donating a percentage of our net profit to charities that support the Armed Forces Community such as BLESMA and Combat Stress.

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.
CH407820 - Charging penalties: recording and calculating penalties on the National Penalties Processing System (NPPS): amending or cancelling a penalty case in NPPS: appeals: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the 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.

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SPE15375 - Temporary removals: application for authorisation
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).

Subject to prior authorisation, goods may be removed temporarily from a customs warehouse. All customs warehouses are automatically authorised to apply to make temporary removals on a case-by-case basis.

Para 17(3) The customs (Special Procedures and Outward Processing) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1249/part/4/chapter/1/made)Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 Article 240 (1) for NI

Applications to remove goods temporarily from a customs warehouse are made in writing to the supervising office on a case-by-case basis. Applications must contain sufficient information to allow the supervising office to make a decision. This information must include the:
- tariff trade description, manufacturers marks, serial numbers and illustrations or technical description as appropriate
- quantity
- details of the Usual Forms of Handling (UFH) being undertaken
- details of the premises the goods are being temporarily removed to
- intended date of removal and expected date of return
- reason for the temporary removal, and
- stock rotation or reference number.
Where temporary removal is to be a regular part of the authorisation holder's activities, for example, vehicles requiring SVA tests, general permission may be granted within the authorisation.

General authorisation removes the requirement to submit a separate notification for each removal and return - instead, the required information is noted in the stock records. It should be remembered however that a general authority is a simplification and as such the warehouse keeper must have a compliant history. Any contraventions of these conditions should result in the removal of the general authority with a reversion to individual notification.

For additional information on authorisation for temporary removal for viewing, see SPE15425 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe15425) and SPE15430 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe15430).

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.
COM61030 - CT Online Service: Your Tax Account: group payment arrangement
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)


See COM96000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com96000) for full details of Group Payment Arrangements (GPAs).

After registration, the nominated company and the agent acting for the GPA can access Your Tax Account for that GPA. HMRC staff who deal with GPAs can access the record through the CT View L and P application.

A nominated company or agent may view any open or closed Group Payment Periods (GPPs) and the detail for each period.

Depending on whether the GPP is open or closed, the nominated company and agent can see:
- which participating companies have delivered returns
- their tax liability
- all payments made for the period
- the tax liability for each of the participating companies when the GPP was closed
- how payments were apportioned to each participating company on closure
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Parish Council
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 Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Parish Council 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 Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Parish Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Two decades of improving railway safety
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Today, 17 October 2025, RAIB marks 20 years of independently investigating accidents and incidents on the UK railway.

Railway and tramway passengers and workers have benefited from safer journeys and working environments following two decades of independent safety investigations by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).

Since becoming operational on 17th October 2005, RAIB has deployed investigators 777 times across Britain’s railway network. The organisation’s 427 published reports have generated 1,891 safety recommendations and 447 learning points that have directly contributed to improved safety standards across the industry.

The organisation has issued 52 urgent safety advice notifications when immediate action was needed to protect lives. Its 138 safety bulletins and digests have highlighted 278 critical safety messages to the industry.

Andrew Hall, Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents said:

Learning from accidents is a fundamental way of improving safety and the railway has a long history of doing so, going back to the 19th century. Today our anniversary feels poignant, as it is also 25 years since the tragic accident at Hatfield, which took the lives of four people and injured 70 more.

Thankfully over the last 20 years, the railway has become statistically safer. Technological advancements, organisational change and a better understanding of risk have all contributed. Such improvements are no small part due to the structural changes brought about by the Cullen Inquiry and the consequent establishment of the tripartite railway safety structure: RAIB; ORR; and the railway industry, including RSSB.

RAIB’s role today is the same as it was on day one, to independently investigate accidents to improve railway and tramway safety and inform the industry and the public. After a significant accident or incident, the travelling public must be assured that a thorough and independent investigation will be conducted and that the causes will be published so that everyone can understand what happened and learn the lessons.
Consumer savings schemes legislation for businesses
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Guidance on the new legal duties to protect money held in 'consumer savings schemes' under the Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

From 1 January 2026, businesses that run consumer savings schemes, such as Christmas savings clubs, must protect customer payments and provide clear information about how they are safeguarded. This guidance explains what the new law requires and how to comply.
Ms S Legore v Porthaven Care Homes Ltd: 2407252/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Legore v Porthaven Care Homes Ltd: 2407252/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b03692ce0a11bb78a4f148/Ms_Sherell_Legore_v_Porthaven_Care_Homes_2407252_2024.pdf).
Ms J Osei v St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2304062/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Osei v St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2304062/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674745b9a72d7eb7f348c08e/Ms_J_Osei_v_St_George_s_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2304062-2023_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms J Osei v St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 2304062/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe57bd4f66a92e285466df/Josephine_Osei_v_St_George_s_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2304062-2023_-_Judgment_20-Feb-24.pdf).
Enda Ridge
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Enda Ridge is Senior Staff Data Scientist for Google Commerce. He leads the EMEA Data Science team and is a member of the Commerce Merchant leadership team. Previous to Google, Enda was Chief Data Scientist at Sainsbury’s where he created their first data science and machine learning teams as well as jointly leading the data organisation’s migration to Cloud computing and Agile ways of working. He has also worked in data analytics consulting roles with KPMG and EY. Enda is a published book author on methods for operating data science teams efficiently as well as an author of peer reviewed research. Enda graduated with a PhD in Computer Science from the University of York, UK and a Bachelors of Engineering (Mechanical) from the University of Galway, Ireland.

Enda Ridge is Senior Staff Data Scientist for Google Commerce.

He leads the EMEA Data Science team and is a member of the Commerce Merchant leadership team.

Previous to Google, Enda was Chief Data Scientist at Sainsbury’s where he created their first data science and machine learning teams as well as jointly leading the data organisation’s migration to Cloud computing and Agile ways of working.

He has also worked in data analytics consulting roles with KPMG and EY.

Enda is a published book author on methods for operating data science teams efficiently as well as an author of peer reviewed research.

Enda graduated with a PhD in Computer Science from the University of York, UK and a Bachelors of Engineering (Mechanical) from the University of Galway, Ireland.
SN10 2UB, Bellway Homes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/JP3127LR
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

View the application submitted by Bellway Homes Limited for Lock Keepers Garden, Coate Road, Devizes, SN10 2UB.

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)
Mantra Learning
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 Mantra Learning 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 Mantra Learning 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.
Consumer-led flexibility: consumer engagement
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

We're seeking views on proposals on the best approach to engage consumers on consumer-led flexibility.

We’re seeking feedback on the best approach to engage consumers on consumer-led flexibility to help optimise and sustain uptake, and want to determine the appropriate role for government and other organisations as a part of that.

This consultation presents a number of potential scope components that could inform the remit of a potential consumer engagement framework. Your feedback will inform which scope components could be considered for detailed proposals, which would be assessed against the continuation of current arrangements.

Any subsequent proposals would be subject to further consultation and would be expected to include the consideration of existing organisations that could be involved in such a framework.

We would like views from a wide range, including but not limited to:
- all consumers
- energy suppliers
- aggregators
- consumer bodies
- communication specialists
- trade associations
- academics
- think tanks
Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
​​Social Housing quality reforms: Letter to chief executives and council leaders​
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

​​A letter to chief executives of housing associations and councils about quality reforms in the social rented sector. ​

​​This letter outlines the headline policy from recently announced quality reforms in the social rented sector, including Awaab’s Law and Electrical Safety Standards regulations and joint work with the Ministry of Justice on tackling claims forms.​