theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Childcare in Northern Ireland 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

This publication presents information gathered from the Northern Ireland (NI) Childcare Survey 2024.

This publication presents information gathered from the Northern Ireland (NI) Childcare Survey 2024 on childcare use; type and amount of childcare used; childcare cost; Summer holiday childcare; financial support claimed; the NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme; direct payments; factors when choosing childcare; affordability and quality of childcare; and the impact of childcare needs on work, education or training.
Ownership of children’s social care providers in England 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Information about the ownership of children’s social care in England as at 31 March 2025.

This is the first release of this publication as official statistics in development.

These statistics covering ownership in children’s social care in England are made up of:

main findings

tables, charts and individual provider-level data in ODS format

quality and methodology report

pre-release access list

Official statistics in development are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Rotork plc
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 Rotork plc 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 Rotork plc recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

Committing to attempt to find alternative employment within the business in another location if relocation is required to accompany their partner Consider whether special paid leave is appropriate for employees who are bereaved or whose loved ones are injured

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.
Pendergate Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Pendergate 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 Pendergate 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr S Taylor v ISS Facility Services Ltd: 6014305/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Taylor v ISS Facility Services Ltd: 6014305/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681392a7b0ef2c9850525460/Mr_S_Taylor_v_ISS_Facility_Services_Limited_-_60143052024_-_Strike_Out.pdf).
J Proctor v Serious Waste Management Ltd: 6002458/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Proctor v Serious Waste Management Ltd: 6002458/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69396b7433c7ace9c4a41f2d/Jeremy_Proctor_v_Serious_Waste_Management_Limited_6002458.2024_Written_Reasons.pdf).
MCA approved doctors for shipping companies
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

A list of shipping companies, and the doctors who are approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals for their employees.

If you’re a seafarer employed by any of the companies listed, and need to get an ENG 1 medical fitness certificate, contact your company directly for the doctor’s contact details.

Accessible and PDF version of the table listing the MCA approved company doctors attached, correct as of the date given.
Animals of the family Hippopotimidae to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8455
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export hippopotamus from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export hippopotamus to the EU or to move them to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

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/6900d335b5b9ff4331fc2b32/8455NFG_Oct25_v5.pdf) and specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900d327ab5cc9c8937994cc/EN_8455_SPECIMEN.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/8455EHC)

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
Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal) from 1 January 2021.

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).
Services for NHS England public health staff: UKHSA Knowledge and Library Services
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-27)

This page details the Knowledge and Library Services (KLS) available to NHS England public health staff.

UKHSA Knowledge and Library Services provide access to resources and professional library services to public health colleagues in NHS England (NHSE).

Access to resources

All staff working in NHS England in public health roles are entitled to an NHS OpenAthens account (https://openathens.nice.org.uk/). This will allow access to:

MyAthens (https://my.openathens.net/auth?entityID=https%3A%2F%2Fidp.eduserv.org.uk%2Fopenathens): your starting point for evidence searching. It will allow you to search the literature and evidence resources available to you. It provides links to databases, journals and eBooks.

Discovery Search (https://research.ebsco.com/c/7gj3ct/?acr_values=guest): use this to find a specific article or item. It looks for evidence provided by UKHSA, the NHS, and open access sources. It provides easy access to full text using the ‘Get PDF’, ‘Linked Full Text’, and ‘Access Item’ links.

BrowZine (https://browzine.com/libraries/3418/subjects): to browse or search for journals

You can register for an OpenAthens account here: NICE OpenAthens (https://openathens.nice.org.uk/)

When asked for your organisation name, type ‘Public health - NHS England’ and use your workplace email address when registering. You should then receive an email confirmation with a link to create your own password.

Expert literature searching and information retrieval

A responsive mediated literature searching service (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/literature-search-service-ukhsa-knowledge-and-library-services) is available.

Request journal articles

You can request the full text of an article if it isn’t available through OpenAthens. Visit our guide on accessing journals and articles (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/access-journals-and-articles-ukhsa-knowledge-and-library-services) for more information.

Information skills training

A range of information skills training is available, covering topics such as evidence searching and reference management.

For more information, view our training and events (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/training-and-events-ukhsa-knowledge-and-library-services) page.

Current awareness alerts

We provide current awareness alerts (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/current-awareness-alerts-ukhsa-knowledge-and-library-services) to help you stay up to date with research in a range of fields.

Borrow print books

Browse our book collection using the KLS library catalogue (https://ukhsa.koha-ptfs.co.uk/) to find items you would like to borrow.

Visit our page on borrowing books (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/borrow-books-ukhsa-knowledge-and-library-services) for more information.

Contact us

For further information or queries, contact us.

Get in touch (https://forms.ukhsa.gov.uk/kls-enquiries)

Feedback

This is a new service. Help us improve it by providing feedback (https://submit.forms.service.gov.uk/form/7932/give-feedback-on-knowledge-and-library-services).
Sharpe, Andrew - Parliamentary Under Secretary, Home Office - advice under the government's Business Appointment Rules
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Advice provided to the Lord Sharpe of Epsom OBE, former Parliamentary Under Secretary, Home Office, on appointments and employment taken up within two years of leaving office

Advisor, Vindo Technology Limited

Lord (Andrew) Sharpe received advice (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/sharpe-andrew-parliamentary-under-secretary-home-office-advice-under-the-governments-business-appointment-rules/advice-lord-sharpe-advisor-vindo-technology-limited?preview=8918579) on taking up a paid role with Vindo Technology Limited,

This advice was considered and provided by ACOBA before it closed on 12 October 2025. The Independent Adviser has not had a role in determining this advice.

ACOBA published on its website advice provided to Lord Sharp (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sharpe-andrew-parliamentary-under-secretary-home-office-acoba-advice) before its closure.
Product Safety Report: Air Compressor Pump for Inflatable Training Mat sold via Amazon (2505-0146)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Product Safety Report for Air Compressor Pump for Inflatable Training Mat sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Air Compressor Pump for Inflatable Training Mat sold via Amazon.

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is supplied with a 3-pin ‘clover’ style plug which does not have the facility for a fuse link.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as it is supplied with a 3-pin ‘clover’ style plug which does not have the facility for a fuse link. If a fault occurred while in use, the plug may overheat and catch fire. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2505-0146

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Peachy Digital Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Peachy Digital 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 Peachy Digital Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
FITASYLUM 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 FITASYLUM 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 FITASYLUM 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.
Net Zero Innovation Portfolio
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

From 2021 to 2025, the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio provided funding for low carbon technologies and systems, to help enable the UK to end its contribution to climate change.

Innovation is critical in the transition towards net zero. To meet the UK’s net zero target, key technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions must be commercialised, scaled and deployed across the country.

The government has accelerated the technical and commercial readiness of these technologies and stimulated private sector investment through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and Advanced Nuclear Fund, collectively referred to as NZIP. The UK government allocated a total of £1.3 billion to NZIP over 2021 to 2025 supporting 10 different priority themes, which are critical for achieving the UK’s net zero target.

The thematic areas of NZIP are designed to accelerate the development and deployment of low-carbon technologies, systems, and business models in their respective fields.

They are:
- future offshore wind
- nuclear advanced modular reactors (supported through the aligned Advanced Nuclear Fund)
- energy storage and flexibility
- bioenergy
- hydrogen
- homes
- direct air capture and greenhouse gas removal (GGR)
- advanced carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS)
- industrial fuel switching
- disruptive technologies
The Net Zero Innovation Portfolio succeeded the BEIS Energy Innovation Programme (EIP) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-innovation#beis-energy-innovation-programme-funding-closed) which ran from 2015 to 2021.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Steven William Spong
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Steven William Spong

Teacher reference number: 1987590

Teacher’s date of birth: 6 January 1995

Location teacher worked: Colchester, East of England

Date of professional conduct panel: 3 July 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Steven William Spong formerly employed in Colchester, East of England

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
28 Drayton Place, London, SW3 2SB: LON/00AW/LDC/2025/0648
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge N Hawkes and Mr S Wheeler MCIEH CEnvH dated 28 May 2025.

Read the full decision in 28 Drayton Place, London, SW3 2SB: LON/00AW/LDC/2025/0648 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68386a38e0f10eed80aafaed/25_5_28_Decision_s20ZA_28_Drayton_Place_London_SW3_2SB_.pdf).
Mr G Paul v Morrison Data Services Ltd: 3304574/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Paul v Morrison Data Services Ltd: 3304574/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e3bfa9750fcf90fa6ffe29/Mr_G_Paul_v_Morrison_Data_Services_Limited_3304574_2024_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
IDG60251 - Public Interest Disclosures: principles to follow: flowcharts: potential Public Interest Disclosure process
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)


Potential item for disclosure

Decision

Action

Is there an appropriate statutory gateway for disclosure?

Yes

Public interest disclosure is not appropriate - consider using the existing statutory gateway

No

Is the disclosure for one of the purposes set out in the CRCA? These purposes are specified at IDG60220 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg60220).

No

Public interest disclosure is not appropriate. You must not disclose the information. However, a Grade 7 may consider contacting their Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP) to recommend that Regulations be made to permit such a disclosure in the future. The Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP) will in turn contact the Information Policy and Disclosure Team.

Yes

Is the disclosure covered by a general instruction within IDG60233 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg60233)?

No

You may consider disclosing the information under a specific authorisation from an authorised HMRC officer. Go to flowchart 3 at IDG60253 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg60253)

Yes

You may consider disclosing the information under a general instruction. Go to flowchart 2 at IDG60252 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/information-disclosure-guide/idg60252).

NOTE: if in doubt as to the answer to any of these questions, do not assume. Seek guidance from your line manager or from your Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP).
TTM03540 - Qualifying companies and ships: Categories of use
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)


Qualifying ships

To be a qualifying ship, a vessel must be used for one or more of the following categories of activity:
- Carriage of passengers by sea - see TTM03545 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm03545);
- Carriage of cargo by sea - see TTM03550 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm03550);
- Towage, salvage or other marine assistance carried out at sea, see TTM03560 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tonnage-tax-manual/ttm03560).
CAPI05150 - Import procedures: checking of declarations
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.

Current practice restricts the checking of declarations to the requirements set out in generated profiles.

These requirements must be completed as prescribed in the reason for check contained within the profile.

These checks are not fully inclusive and may not cover general risks such as valuation, classification, duty calculations etc.

Any other checks would result from post entry assurance activities.
Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Spain
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Statement by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, at Spain's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Thank you Mr President,

Welcome to the Secretary of State.

The United Kingdom welcomes Spain’s strong commitment to human rights.

We commend the passing of the new Cross-Party Pact against gender-based violence. We urge Spain to continue to develop and implement a comprehensive national action plan to address human trafficking.

We also recognise efforts to address its housing crisis with the Law on Housing Rights. However, we are concerned about the barriers hindering its effective implementation.

We recommend that Spain:

Develops a strategic housing plan with sufficient funding for social housing to meet the objectives of recent Spanish legislation.

Enhances support services for migrant children by integrating their specific needs into the national framework to protect and promote their rights.

Develops and implements a National Action Plan that adequately addresses all forms of human trafficking, including that of women and girls.

Thank you.
Mr O Otuonye v Hawthorne Trust Ltd: 2305649/2023 and 2306432/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Otuonye v Hawthorne Trust Ltd: 2305649/2023 and 2306432/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682474aeaa3556876875ebee/Mr_O_Otuonye_-v-_Hawthorne_Trust_Ltd_2305649-2023_2306432-2023_Judgment_on_PH_17.03.2025.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr O Otuonye v Hawthorne Trust Ltd: 2305649/2023 and 2306432/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cd4492a1e4472207995dc4/Mr_O_Otuonye_-v-_Hawthorne_Trust_Ltd_2305649-2023_2306432-2023_Reconsideration_Judgment_10.09.2025.pdf).
Miss L Osborne v Upfields Complete Bathrooms Ltd: 2305213/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Osborne v Upfields Complete Bathrooms Ltd: 2305213/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5fb1032b2aab18314bbe8/Miss_L_Osborne_v_Upfields_Complete_Bathrooms_Ltd_2305213-2023_Judgment_17-Jan-25.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss L Osborne v Upfields Complete Bathrooms Ltd: 2305213/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cefee875d299c71177bd0a/Miss_L_Osborne_v_Upfields_Complete_Bathrooms_Limited__2305213-2023_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Target Sports Centre 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 Target Sports Centre 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 Target Sports Centre Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Settle for Safety 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 Settle for Safety 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 Settle for Safety 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:
- 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.
Working for British Embassy Panama City
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Panama City or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in Panama, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate)

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
MONARCH SECURITY SERVICES LTD
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We MONARCH SECURITY SERVICES LTD will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 MONARCH SECURITY SERVICES LTD recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Commercial: We will promote commercial discounts for members of the Armed Forces Housing: We will promote awareness of housing and homelessness services among the Armed Forces Community Civic responsibilities: We will facilitate and take part in Remembrance activities.

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 C Reilly v Glasgow City Council: 121268/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Reilly v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af5053a1d2c59f9ba29b8a/Ms_C_Reilly_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Swangey Lakes
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 Swangey Lakes 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 Swangey Lakes 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
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr J Harrison v Mr D May T/a Leeds Gymnastics Academy: 6000187/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Harrison v Mr D May T/a Leeds Gymnastics Academy: 6000187/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6772acea743b5171e596ac9f/Mr_J_Harrison_v_Mr_D_May_T.a_Leeds_Gymnastics_Academy_-Final_6000.2014...pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Harrison v Mr D May T/a Leeds Gymnastics Academy: 6000187/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6793ad75e863a0e7724f4b31/Mr_J_Harrison_v_Mr_D_May_T.a_Leeds_Gymnastics_Acadamy_-Reasons_6000187.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Harrison v Mr D May T/a Leeds Gymnastics Academy: 6000187/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bf278aa0f0c95a498d1fcc/Mr_J_Harrison_v_Mr_D_May_T.a_Leeds_Gymnastics_Academy_-Reconsideration_Judgment_6000187.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Harrison v Mr D May T/a Leeds Gymnastics Academy: 6000187/2024 - Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a8210e9509f1a908eb0eb/Mr_J_Harrison_v_Mr_D_May_T.a_Leeds_Gymnastics_Academy_-Corrected_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Harrison v Mr D May T/a Leeds Gymnastics Academy: 6000187/2024 - Corrected Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a8243454906840a44d5dd/Mr_J_Harrison_v_Mr_D_May_T.a_Leeds_Gymnastics_Academy_-Reasons.pdf).
Removal of uninsured drivers’ access to property damage compensation
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

Proposes denying property damage compensation for uninsured road vehicle drivers involved in accidents with other uninsured or untraced drivers.

We are proposing the reintroduction of an exclusion previously removed because of incompatibility with European Union (EU) law, so that uninsured drivers are no longer able to claim compensation for property damage from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). Currently, uninsured drivers are able to claim this compensation if involved in an accident with:
- other uninsured drivers
- untraced drivers
The MIB is responsible for compensating drivers involved in an accident with an uninsured or untraced driver. The MIB covers its costs by means of a levy on all motor insurance companies, which might in turn pass this particular cost onto law-abiding premium-paying motorists who do insure their vehicles.

Now the UK is outside the EU we are no longer required to be subject to EU law and can proceed to make this change.
Responding to the climate emergency with new trees and woodlands
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Guidance for local authorities and landowning businesses to help achieve net zero emissions through woodland creation.

Trees, woods and forests play a vital role in mitigating the effects of climate change. Placing woodland creation at the heart of any response will result in efficient and effective carbon capture, as well as a other benefits.

This guidance contains:
- tips on creating and managing woodland
- tips on reducing the use of non-renewable resources through wood and timber products
- sources of further information on grant funding
Read further guidance on managing England’s woodlands in a climate emergency (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-englands-woodlands-in-a-climate-emergency).