theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards
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 The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards 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 The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards 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
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.
Life Academies Trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Life Academies Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
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.
UK/France: Agreement on Safety and Interoperability Requirements in the Channel Fixed Link [CS France No.1/2025]
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-25)

This treaty was presented to Parliament in April 2025.

Published title: Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the French Republic on Safety and Interoperability Requirements in the Channel Fixed Link.
PL19 9ES, Pamela Haines plus 3 others: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/KP3123MZ/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

View the application submitted by Pamela Haines, John Rea, Caroline Courtis and Steven Weaver for Grenofen Manor, Grenofen, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9ES.

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)
Going Out UK
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 Going Out UK 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 Going Out UK 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.
West Sussex: Local government reorganisation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Documents relating to the government’s programme of local government reorganisation in West Sussex.

Timeline

5 February 2025

The invitation letter (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-government-reorganisation-invitation-to-local-authorities-in-two-tier-areas/letter-west-sussex) sent to West Sussex councils set out their milestones for reorganisation.

They were invited to submit final proposals by 26 September 2025.

19 November 2025

A written ministerial statement (https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-11-19/hcws1071) was made to Parliament. This set out that a consultation on local government reorganisation in West Sussex (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove-and-west-sussex) was launched.

​For the purposes of the consultation the proposals in West Sussex and East Sussex and Brighton and Hove have been grouped together.

On the same day, the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP, wrote to the leaders of councils in West Sussex to thank them for their proposals and to inform them of the consultation.
Key Security 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 Key Security 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 Key Security 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
- 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.
Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

MAA issuing of an NPA allows a consultation period to be undertaken on a proposed amendment or the implementation of new regulation.

If consultation is to be undertaken on an amendment to the regulations or the implementation of new regulation, the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) will issue an NPA. The NPA will explain the rationale behind the amendment, the possible impact on the regulated community (developed into an impact assessment (IA)) and set the deadline for comment/feedback; feedback is important to further develop the IA.
Andrew Wathey has been reappointed as Chair of The National Archives
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

The Secretary of State has reappointed Andrew Wathey as Chair of The National Archives for a five year term from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030.

Andrew Wathey

​Professor Andrew Wathey CBE was Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Northumbria University from 2008 to 2022, and previously Senior Vice-Principal and Professor of Music History at Royal Holloway University of London. Since 2023 he has been an External Member of the Council of the University of Cambridge.

Andrew is a graduate of the University of Oxford, where he also took his doctorate in Music. He has held posts in the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Lancaster. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and of the Society of Antiquaries. He was a Visiting Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford in 2023-24.

Andrew chaired the UK Standing Committee for Quality Assessment from 2016 to 2022. He was a Non-Executive Director of the Student Loans Company 2018-23, and a Council Member of the All Party Parliamentary Universities Group, 2013-22. He was appointed a CBE in 2016 for services to Higher Education.

Remuneration and Governance Code

This role is remunerated at £20,000 per annum. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/578498/governance_code_on_public_appointments_16_12_2016.pdf). The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election. Andrew has not declared any significant political activity.
JB Properties
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 JB Properties 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 JB Properties recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
CH204040 - How to do a compliance check: notebooks for compliance checks: reducing data security risks of notebooks
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)


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

Note: For the purpose of this guidance, a page is both sides of a sheet of paper and each side must be numbered.

In order to reduce the risks associated with data security and optimise their evidential value, managers should make sure
- they record the issue, retention and destruction date of assurance notebooks used by their team to record details of compliance checks
- they put in place comprehensive management checks to make sure that the process for the issue of the notebooks, recording of the information and retention of the notebooks when complete is followed by all caseworkers
- small single customer notebooks are used for compliance checks on Large & Complex customers or where the number of customers dealt with during the year is low
- caseworkers use a standard notebook containing no more than 100 pages or individual sheets of paper so that the number of customers covered in any single notebook is reduced when they record details of their compliance checks
- notebooks are kept for the required period of 6 years from the date of the last entry and then destroyed in year 7, unless any cases are still open and the records are likely to be required for disclosure purposes or as evidence at a tribunal, see Notebooks retention schedule
- the destruction date is marked clearly on the front of the notebook
- notebooks are stored securely in a way that makes it easy for caseworkers to retrieve the notebooks where they are required for disclosure purposes or as evidence at a tribunal.
UK Export Finance Country Heads and London Team - South Asia
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

How to contact UKEFs Country Heads and London Team for South Asia.

Team South Asia (London Office)

Interim Global Co-Head of Origination:

Alexander Milne

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

Regional Head:

George Hames

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

Senior Business Origination Officer:

Jack Hebb

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

Business Origination Officer:

Bradley Poku

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

A full collection of UKEF’s Country Heads by region can be found here (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/contacting-ukefs-global-team-teams-by-region)
Mrs G Kaur v Age UK Derby and Derbyshire: 6001199/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs G Kaur v Age UK Derby and Derbyshire: 6001199/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cac5f25993d41513a45c03/Mrs._G_Kaur_v_Age_UK_Derby___Derbyshire_6001199.2023_Judgment.pdf).
Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

All Planning Inspectorate spending over £250 during October 2025

The Planning Inspectorate has determined that the publication of spend data that does or is likely to identify those individuals’ supplying planning appeal decisions services, regardless of the way they supply the services, would pose a credible threat to their personal security. We used the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) as our frame of reference to make this judgement. More specifically that the publication of these spend data is “exempt under FOI to protect the identities of companies and individuals providing services to HM Government”, in particular “where disclosure of either paying department or recipient would pose a personal security threat”. The very real likelihood of a personal security threat is sufficient grounds for redacting spend data that we would ordinarily publish.
25-30 Hill Court, Hanger Lane, Ealing, London W5 3DE: LON/00AJ/LCP/2024/0007
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Residential Property Tribunal decision of Ms S Phillips on 18 November 2024

Read the full decision in 25-30 Hill Court, Hanger Lane, Ealing, London W5 3DE: LON/00AJ/LCP/2024/0007 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6814945a3c3bba3526f03b29/241118_Decision_in_25-30_Hill_Court_W5_3DF.pdf)
Immigration and protection data: Q4 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Data on immigration and protection activities.

This document contains data on:
- appeal representation rate
- the volume of oral hearings represented by the Home Office divided by the total number of oral hearings
- the decision quality percentage of decisions sampled
- percentage of asylum operations applications processed within 6 months
- age of asylum operations initial decision work in progress - applications made from 1 October 2006
- asylum operations work in progress
- breakdown of asylum operations costs and productivity
- breakdown of asylum productivity
- number of HR complex applications received and input, or applications that are submitted online
- percentage of HR complex applications processed within service standards
- HR complex work-in-progress and outstanding not input
- no recourse to public funds (NRPF) - destitution change of conditions applications and outcomes
- NRPF - destitution change of conditions application by age group
- NRPF - destitution change of conditions nationality of applicants
- NRPF - destitution change of conditions gender of applicants
- NRPF - destitution change of conditions pivot table
- NRPF - destitution change of conditions pivot table data
- NRPF - destitution change of conditions multiple applications
- fee waiver applications - family and human rights
- fee waiver applications - out of country
- fee waiver applications - nationality
- deprivation orders: people deprived British citizenship on the grounds of fraud
- status of the Older Live Cases Unit (OLCU) 41k cohort of pre-March 2007 unconcluded people previously owned by case resolution directorate (CRD)
- breakdown of the status of the OLCU 41k cohort of pre-March 2007 unconcluded people previously owned by case resolution directorate (CRD)
- breakdown of the status of the people transferred out of the OLCU 41k cohort
- breakdown of additional records identified of pre-March 2007 unconcluded people previously owned by case resolution directorate (CRD)
Mr J Da Silva v Getronics Services UK Ltd and Others: 2303160/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Da Silva v Getronics Services UK Ltd and Others: 2303160/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863ab32b77395b48b609d7c/Mr_J_Da_Silva_v_1__Getronics_Services_UK_Ltd__2__Intelligence_Resource_Ltd__3__Mr_A_Holmes_and_4__Mr_J_Patel_2303160-2023_Partially_Reserved_Judgment_12.05.25.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Da Silva v Getronics Services UK Ltd and Others: 2303160/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6874cf8093d52d8659e4652d/Mr_J_Da_Silva_v_Getronics_Services_Ltd___Others_2303160-2023_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Da Silva v Getronics Services UK Ltd and Others: 2303160/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dbd66349e17d00a56ffc1e/Mr_J_Da_Silva_v_Getronics_Services_UK_Ltd___Ors_2303160-2023_Judgment_22-08-2025.pdf).
Design hearing decision: O/1139/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Outcome of request to invalidate, decision issued on 5 December 2025.

Design Decision O/1139/25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937f62233c7ace9c4a41e21/o113925.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal Section,Intellectual Property Office,Concept House,Cardiff Road,Newport,South WalesNP10 8QQ
Flat 1, 7 Furzehill Parade, Shenley Road, WD6 1DX:CAM/26UE/MNR/2025/0672
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern region Mr P Roberts FRICS CEnv

Read the decision in fullFlat 1, 7 Furzehill Parade, Shenley Road, WD6 1DX:CAM/26UE/MNR/2025/0672-Market rent decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b6f10acc8356c3c882a9c2/Flat_1_7_Furzehill_Parade_Shenly_Road_WD6_1DX_Market_Rent__Decision_Sheet.pdf)Flat 1, 7 Furzehill Parade, Shenley Road, WD6 1DX:CAM/26UE/MNR/2025/0672 - Market rent reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b6f130cc8356c3c882a9c3/Flat_1_7_Furzehill_Parade_Shenly_Road_Borehamwood_WD6_1DX_Market_Rent_Reasons.pdf)
Cyber Security Breaches Survey
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

This series brings together all the releases of the Cyber Security Breaches Survey.

The government has surveyed UK businesses and - since the 2018 report - charities to find out how they approach cyber security and help them learn more about the cyber security issues faced by organisations. The research informs government policy on cyber security and how government works with industry to make Britain one of the most secure places to do business online.
AAA Caring Caretaker 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 AAA Caring Caretaker 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 AAA Caring Caretaker 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.
Palletline 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 Palletline 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 Palletline 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.
NRS transforms Harwell Campus skyline
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

A historic reactor complex has been demolished, creating a new skyline at Harwell site - the birthplace of pioneering nuclear research and innovation.

The complex originally housed the UK’s first fast fission reactor Zephyr, followed by Dimple - a multi-purpose, zero power, water moderated reactor. These played a central role in providing the data measurements used to support the first generation of nuclear reactor designs. In its latter years, the building hosted research into prosthetic limbs and vehicle emissions under AEA Technology.

Demolition works began in August 2024 with the safe removal of over 19 tonnes of asbestos waste. The building’s final structure was razed to the ground in March 2025, followed closely by the removal of its sub-structure base slab and two four-metre-deep underground basements that once housed some of the reactor and drainage systems.

Mid demolition

A comprehensive radiological survey confirmed the absence of contamination, enabling the one-metre-deep demolition void to be filled with over 500 tonnes of locally sourced topsoil safely and efficiently.

Rob Squires, Harwell site delivery manager, said:

This fantastic achievement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Harwell Campus. Removing this complex has cleared a 1,498m2 footprint ready for its next use and honoured the legacy of the groundbreaking work that once took place within its walls.

In total, 232 lorry movements removed almost 4,000 tonnes of re-useable demolition waste from the site and delivered 528 tonnes of topsoil. A scrap metal contract also raised almost £30,000 income to offset decommissioning costs.

The final remediation works - including improvements to the North Apron Pavement - were completed two days ahead of schedule on 16 July 2025.

The project was delivered in partnership with KDC Veolia, part of the Celadon Alliance, under the NRS demolition and remediation framework contract. Their proactive approach to safety, environmental compliance, and collaborative working helped ensure zero lost time accidents throughout the project.

Base slab demolition

Doug Fox, acting project manager, KDC Veolia, said:

This demolition project has been a true pleasure to deliver alongside the NRS team. Through our strong partnership approach, we combined specialist equipment – including a low-impact wheeled excavator – with careful topsoil management to ensure efficient and sustainable project delivery.

This successful outcome demonstrates what is achievable when teams work together to maintain high environmental and safety standards.

As Harwell continues to evolve, the successful completion of this project reflects the commitment to safe, sustainable transformation across the site.
Radiotherapy: advancing safer radiotherapy
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Guidance for radiotherapy providers on improving patient safety.

‘Advancing safer radiotherapy’ has been designed by the multi-disciplinary radiotherapy community to provide guidance on how to place a greater focus on the patient as an active, valued participant in safety. It develops existing national recommendations, in place since the publication of ‘Towards Safer Radiotherapy’ in 2008, to reflect and consolidate contemporary approaches to patient safety.

Safer radiotherapy e-bulletins

Previous editions of our Safer radiotherapy e-bulletins (https://khub.net/web/phe-national/public-library/-/document_library/v2WsRK3ZlEig/view/280803556) are available online.

The aim of the e-bulletin is to provide a regular update on the analysis by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) of radiotherapy event (RTE) reports.

Subscribe to the Safer radiotherapy publications (https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHPA/subscribers/new?preferences=true).
Defence research security
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Researchers should use this guidance to understand the security measures you need to follow and how to apply them when working with defence research.

This guidance is for universities and researchers working with the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Ministry of Defence (MOD). It will help you understand the security rules you need to follow when working with us.

These measures help protect the UK and our Armed Forces from current and future threats.

Dstl worked with the Higher Education Export Control Association (HEECA) national security subgroup on producing this guidance.
FCDO Official Development Assistance programme allocations 2025 to 2026: equality impact assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

An equality impact assessment of the FCDO's proposed Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme allocations for financial year 2025 to 2026.

This equality impact assessment demonstrates the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)’s compliance with:
- legal requirements to consider the desirability of providing development and humanitarian assistance in ways that reduce gender inequality in accordance with the International Development 2002
- FCDO policy to consider the Public Sector Equality Duty where relevant and proportionate
This assessment details the anticipated impacts on equalities of the proposed Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations for financial year 2025 to 2026 before they are finalised. The assessment aggregates the total expected impacts on equalities based on ministerial decisions taken throughout the allocations process and sets out mitigations to aid current and future decision-making.

As confirmed by the EIA, the allocations process for 2025 to 2026 has protected against disproportionate impacts on equalities. We will continue to mitigate some of the negative impacts on equalities, including by putting women and girls at the heart of everything we do.

The FCDO’s 2025 to 2026 ODA programme allocations are in annex A of the FCDO annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fcdo-annual-report-and-accounts-2024-to-2025).
Annex B: Useful documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

This Annex provides a glossary of helpful links.

The resources listed below are referenced in the guidance and may be useful to refer to when considering or whilst applying for a remediation contribution order.

Appealing a decision of the First-tier Tribunal

Application for permission to appeal against a decision of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-t602-application-for-permission-to-appeal-against-a-decision-of-the-first-tier-tribunal-property-chamber-in-england-or-a-leasehold-valuation)

Corporate ownership in the UK

Companies House (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house)

Insolvency

Options for when a company is insolvent (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/options-when-a-company-is-insolvent/options-when-a-company-is-insolvent)

Property ownership in England

Guidance on the leasehold system of property ownership (https://www.gov.uk/leasehold-property)

HM Land Registry (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry)

Previous decisions on the Building Safety Act 2022 and accompanying Regulations

Residential Property Tribunal cases on the Building Safety Act 2022 and accompanying Regulations - Residential property tribunal decisions (https://www.gov.uk/residential-property-tribunal-decisions?tribunal_decision_category%5B%5D=building-safety-act)

Leaseholder protections

Building safety leaseholder protections: guidance for leaseholders (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/building-safety-leaseholder-protections-guidance-for-leaseholders)

Local regulators

Find your local authority (https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council)

Find your fire and rescue a (https://fireengland.uk/your-fire-and-rescue-service/find-your-service)uthority

Options for enforcing remediation contribution orders

County Court – about the court (https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/county-court/)

Applications and proceedings in relation to contempt of court (https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil/rules/part-81-applications-and-proceedings-in-relation-to-contempt-of-court) – guidance for prospective applicants.

Applying for civil contempt of court (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62bd65add3bf7f291ae26b34/N1.pdf)

Applying for a charging order (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-n379-application-for-charging-order-on-land-cpr-part-73)

Applying for a third-party debt order (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-n349-application-for-third-party-debt-order)

Applying for a warrant of control (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-n323-request-for-warrant-of-control)

Remediation orders

Guidance on the use of the use of remediation orders (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/guidance-on-the-use-of-remediation-orders#relevant-documents)

Responsible Actors Scheme

Responsible Actors Scheme regulations (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/753)

Responsible Actors Scheme members list (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/responsible-actors-scheme/responsible-actors-scheme-members-list)
Licence analysis review: response from the Home Office
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

The Home Office has responded to the Animals in Science Committee's licence analysis review.

The Home Office has written to the Chair of the Animals in Science Committee outlining the actions taken as a result of the recommendations made in their Licence Analysis Review (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/licence-analysis-review-report-by-the-animals-in-science-committee), published on 29 September 2020.
COM50081 - Claims / reliefs: loss and non-trading deficits carry-back: forms: changing the EDP
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)


The following forms are relevant to setting the clerical interest indicator (CII) see COM95015 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com95015) for more information.

CT250(P)

The form to send to the HMRC Payments Operations – Government Banking and Payments to assist with the manual calculation of interest for a case where you have displaced a relief that was previously available in the assessment and where the clerical interest indicator is set. It is a form that you can find in SEES. It should be sent via eforms (see COM129000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com129000)). You should send a CT250(P) to HMRC Payments Operations – Government Banking and Payments for all future amendments to the assessment.
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Counter Terrorism programme summaries 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This page includes summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Counter Terrorism programmes covering 2023 to 2024.

Programme summaries give an annual overview of each Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme. They explain what support the CSSF provided and intended outcomes, stating:
- where the programme worked
- what it is trying to achieve
- the budget
- the programme length
They break down programme activity into individual components or projects, with details of the lead UK government department and the organisations that are implementing the programme. View further detail on the programme summary form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-a-conflict-stability-and-security-fund-programme-summary).

The CSSF aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons are:
- to protect national security interests
- for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments
The UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-integrated-security-fund/about) replaced the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund in April 2024.
Wales Probation Service action plan and response letters
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

HMPPS action plans and response letters for Wales Probation Service, in response to HM Inspectorate of Probation’s (HMIP’s) inspections.

HMPPS action plans and response letters published following the HMIP inspection of Wales Probation Service.

This includes:

An inspection of probation services in Cardiff and the Vale PDU (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-cardiff-and-the-vale-pdu-2025/) - published December 2025.

An inspection of probation services in Gwent PDU (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-gwent-2025/) - published December 2025.

An inspection of probation services in North Wales PDU (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-north-wales-pdu-2025/) - published November 2025.

An inspection of probation services in Dyfed Powys PDU (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-dyfed-powys-pdu-2025/) - published October 2025.

An inspection of probation services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg PDU (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-cwm-taf-morgannwg-pdu-2025/) - published October 2025.

An inspection of probation services in Swansea Neath Port Talbot (https://hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/document/an-inspection-of-probation-services-in-swansea-neath-port-talbot-2025/) - published October 2025.