theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
WestFab Engineering
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 WestFab Engineering 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 WestFab Engineering 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
We also pledge the following:

-Guarantee an interview to members/ex members of the armed forces and their spouses for any vacancies they are suitably qualified for

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.
Registered provider social housing stock and rents in England 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Data on stock owned and managed by registered providers in England on 31 March 2025.

This statistical release presents details of the stock owned by registered providers of social housing in England on 31 March 2025. Based on data from the Regulator of Social Housing’s Local Authority Data Return (LADR) and Statistical Data Return (SDR), it provides details of registered providers’ owned social housing stock and rents reported for low cost rental accommodation (social and Affordable Rents) providing comparisons of private registered providers and local authority registered providers stock and rents.

The release comprises a briefing note, a dynamic look-up tool (Excel based) allowing users to view details of stock in individual local authority areas and regions, additional data tables and technical documentation.

These statistics are based on data from the SDR and LADR. These returns collect data on stock size, types, location and rents as at 31 March. For details on the individual data sets please see the respective local authority registered provider and private registered provider statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/regulator-of-social-housing/about/statistics) as published by the RSH.

The registered provider social housing stock and rents in England statistics are considered by the United Kingdom Statistics Authority’s regulatory arm – the Office for Statistics Regulation – to have met the highest standards of trustworthiness, quality and public value, and are considered an Accredited Official Statistic. For more information see the data quality and methodology note.

The responsible statistician for this statistical release was Amanda Hall. The lead official was Will Perry.

Statistical queries on this publication should be directed to the Referrals and Regulatory Enquiries team on xx-xxxx-xxxx or mail xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Users are encouraged to provide comments and feedback on how these statistics are used and how they meet their needs either through our feedback rating icons on all published documents or through direct email contact (please send these entitled “RP statistics feedback” to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)). Previous releases of these statistics are available on the Registered Provider statistical releases collections page (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/registered-provider-social-housing-stock-and-rents-in-england).

An accessible HTML summary of the key findings from the report has been included on this page. If you require any further information, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mr A Bennett v Peak Production Equipment Ltd: 6007829/2024 and 3311341/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Bennett v Peak Production Equipment Ltd: 6007829/2024 and 3311341/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e42a4791bb4d8c309a041/Mr_Ashley_Bennett_v_Peak_Production_Equipment_Ltd_3311341_2024_and_6007829_2024_PPH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Bennett v Peak Production Equipment Ltd: 6007829/2024 and 3311341/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68add810bceafd8d0d96a1d3/Mr_Ashley_Bennett_v_Peak_Production_Equipment_Ltd_6007829_2024_and_3311341_2024_Reasons.pdf).
IEIM8000520 - Relevant transaction
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)


The term “relevant transaction” means:

Exchange transactions:
- Exchanges between relevant cryptoassets and fiat currencies
- Exchanges between one or more forms of relevant cryptoassets, and
Transfers of relevant cryptoassets:
- Reportable retail payment transactions (a transfer of relevant cryptoassets in consideration of goods or services for a value exceeding USD 50,000)
- Other transfers to and by a reportable user
- Transfers to external wallet addresses
Further transfer types detailed in the XML schema (see below, for example wrapping, collateral, crypto loans) are required to be used where an RCASP has knowledge of them.
Mr Lyward v Rother Valley Press Ltd: 2306831/2023 and 2303641/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Lyward v Rother Valley Press: 2306831/2023 and 2303641/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842b7950392ed9b784c00e5/Mr_Lyward_v_Rother_Valley_Press_2306831-2023_-_Judgment_28-May-25.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr Lyward v Rother Valley Press Ltd: 2306831/2023 and 2303641/2024 - Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692dc4ed9c1eda2cdf0343b2/Mr_Lyward_v_Rother_Valley_Press_Ltd_2306831-2023___2303641-2024_-_Corrected_Judgment_28-May-25.pdf).
ATACPD22000 - Glossary
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.

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

Term

Definition

Where to get more information

AIT (Alliance Internationale de Tourisme)

One of the two international organisations, along with the FIA which administers the CPD carnet system

AIT website (http://www.ait-touringalliance.com/)

ATA carnet

An international customs document for the temporary importation/exportation of goods, excluding means of transport, and regulated under the terms of the ATA and Istanbul Conventions

Take goods temporarily out of the UK (http://www.gov.uk/taking-goods-out-uk-temporarily/get-an-ata-carnet)

ATA convention

An international customs convention on the use of ATA carnets for temporary importation/exportation

World Customs Organisation webpage (http://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/facilitation/instrument-and-tools/conventions/pf_ata_system_conven.aspx)

Certificates of location

Document issued in the UK by the NCU in response to a third country enquiry about the whereabouts of goods

See paragraph 14000 and 16000

CPD (Carnet de passages en Douane) carnets

An international customs document administered by AIT and FIA for the temporary importation/exportation of motor vehicles. Regulated by the ATA and Istanbul Conventions

See Section 12000

UK/CPD/China-Taiwan carnet

Carnet used for the temporary importation/exportation of goods between the UK and China-Taiwan. Follows the same procedures as an ATA carnet without being regulated by the ATA/Istanbul conventions. The carnet itself varies slightly from the ATA carnet

See Section 11000

FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automoblile)

One of the two international organisations, along with the AIT which administers the CPD carnet system

FIA web pages (http://www.fia.com/)

Istanbul Convention

An international customs convention on the use of ATA carnets for temporary importation/exportation

Istanbul Convention Handbook

NCU (National Carnet Unit)

The UK supervising office for all third country carnet holders

See Section

Office of departure

The office where the goods are presented for entry to the export procedure

See paragraphs 05000

Office of exit

The last customs office before the goods leave the UK

See paragraphs 05000

UoE

Unit of Expertise

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

Replacement carnets

Document that is used to extend the period of validity of a carnet or transfer the benefit of the carnet to another person

See paragraphs 09350

Substitute carnets

Carnet issued when the original has been lost or stolen

See paragraph 09350
ATACPD09350 - National Carnet Unit (NCU): replacement and substitute carnets
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.

Where a carnet holder temporarily visiting the UK requires either a replacement or substitute carnet, they must obtain the approval of the National Carnet Unit (NCU) prior to applying to the authority that issued the original carnet, please see ATACPD04450 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd04450) and ATACPD04500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd04500).

A replacement carnet extends the life of an existing carnet whereas a substitute is used when a carnet is lost or stolen and will not extend the life of the carnet.

Normally approval will be given but special attention should be paid to ensure that issue of a substitute or replacement carnet will not permit the maximum period for which the goods can be temporarily imported into the UK to be exceeded. This is particularly important in the case of replacement means of production, see ATACPD07300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/ata-cpd-carnets/atacpd07300) which can only remain in the UK for six months.

A simple written response confirming the UK’s decision to accept or refuse a substitute or replacement carnet will suffice. This letter should also contain any restrictions as regards time limits that the NCU wish to place upon its use.

On receipt of the substitute or replacement carnet, the holder should forward it immediately to the NCU.

Action completed by the National Carnet Unit

For replacement carnets the NCU will complete the following:

On the original carnet
- note and certify that a replacement carnet has been issued on both the re-exportation voucher and the re-exportation counterfoil.
The NCU will then keep the voucher for its records.

On the replacement carnet
- note the details of the original carnet on the importation voucher and the importation counterfoil
- note the original date for re-export plus the new date on the importation voucher and the counterfoil
- detach and retain the importation voucher.
For substitute carnets there is a similar procedure but as the original has been lost it cannot be certified.
Qualifications funding approval manual: from August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

This manual describes how and when the Department for Education (DfE) will approve technical and non-technical qualifications up to level 3 for funding for post-16 learners in England.

Non-technical qualifications are qualifications which are not based on the occupational standards, such as alternative academic qualifications.

These qualifications will be taught from 1 August 2026, for qualifications approved in the spring 2025 approval window.

Who this manual is for

This manual is for Ofqual-regulated awarding organisations.

When the manual will be reviewed

The manual will be updated to include additional information to support you with the funding approval process where required.

Previous versions of the manual are available in the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230905060312/https:/www.gov.uk/guidance/qualifications-funding-approval-manual-2025-to-2026).
84 Stubbington Avenue, Portsmouth PO2 0JG: HAV/00MR/HNA/2024/0609
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

Southern Region, Judge H Lumby, Mr D Cotterell FRICS and Ms T Wong on 15 April 2025

Read the full decision in PO2 0JG_HAV/00MR/HNA/2024/0609_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68134804ee9d78cbe60117fb/2025_Apr_16_84_Stubbington_Avenue_Portsmouth_PO2_0JG__Decision_financial_penalty.pdf)
Social media use
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Follow the news and activities of the British Embassy in Montenegro.

Social media continues to evolve into one of the most important ways to communicate online. We are developing a strong presence across a range of channels, making us more accessible, more open and more transparent in the way we communicate.

You can follow us on:
- Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ukinmontenegro)
- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ukinmontenegro)
- X (https://x.com/ukinmontenegro).
CIRD61420 - Land Remediation Relief: What is "land in a contaminated state"? Natural contaminants: Radon
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)


This section applies to expenditure incurred on or after 1 April 2009

CTA09/S1145 (3) & SI09/2037/REG3

The requirement that contamination must be present as a result of industrial activity does not apply to radon.

Radon is a naturally occurring colourless and odourless gas that is chemically inert. Radon is dangerous because it gives off alpha rays. Alpha rays are particularly damaging if the Radon is inhaled. Although often associated with the West Country, Radon is also found in other parts of the UK, such as Northamptonshire and Aberdeenshire.

In some areas the underlying geology means that the level of radon is high enough to pose a potential risk to health, and remedial action is needed.

HMRC accepts that the test for harm is satisfied where the level of radon exceeds the UK Health Security Agency Action Level (as applying at the time of the work being carried out).

Action Levels for workplaces are 300 becquerals, and 200 becquerals for domestic properties.

Examples of how work on minimising the threat from radon qualifies for Land Remediation Relief can be found in CIRD61425 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird61425).

For guidance on other gases present in the ground see CIRD61540 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird61540)
COM33020 - Background: typical case examples: new company, Section 55 Finance Act 2004 information not provided
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)


A new company is incorporated, but does not comply with the normal requirement to provide necessary information. The example covers live Accounting Periods (APs), dormant periods and the use of appropriate COTAX update functions.

The events are numbered in date order, and identified as follows:
- Business Event - action taken or arising outside HMRC
- Automatic Event - automatic COTAX action within HMRC
- Procedural Action - action taken by an operator
Order & Type of Event

Action(s) Taken

1 Business Event

Co B Ltd formed and registered with Companies House.

2 Automatic Event

COTAX record for Co B Ltd set up automatically from information provided by the data feed from Companies House.

3 Automatic Event

COTAX Assigns UTR number, Creates the first AP from the date of incorporation for 12 months and a second from the day after the end of the first period to the Accounting Reference Date, Issues form CT41G to explain what information the new company must supply.

4 Business Event

Company does not supply the information required by S55 FA 2004 and despite enquiries no further information is received.

COTAX issues a notice to deliver with payslip, Calculates the filing date, Records the specified period and the issue of the notice to deliver, Creates the next AP on the COTAX record

COTAX captures the return details automatically and records the self assessment. Please note that: Strictly there is no self assessment as the period covered by the return is not an AP, but in practice COTAX records a Nil self assessment in cases in which the return is delivered by the filing date.

See:
- COM33011 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com33011) for a list of forms relevant to this subject
- COM33012 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com33012) for a list of functions to use in particular situations
- COM33013 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com33013) for legislation applying to this subject
Vinovium Associates 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 Vinovium Associates 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 Vinovium Associates 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.
EXPP8150 - Guidance on other procedures: exports of fish to foreign factory vessels
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.

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From time to time, foreign factory vessels anchor in British waters and buy fish caught by British fishing vessels.

Such transactions are regarded as exports for statistical purposes.

Agents acting on behalf of the factory vessels submit weekly declarations to Customs.

These may be on an Export Safety and Security (EXS) or CHIEF declaration.
Safety digest 01/2025: Manor Park
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

RAIB has today released its safety digest into overspeeding near Manor Park, 24 September 2024.

Safety digests are a way of quickly sharing important safety messages when we have decided not to undertake a full investigation for any of the following reasons:
- the safety learning has already been covered by a previous recommendation or will be addressed by an ongoing investigation
- the safety learning mainly relates to compliance with existing rules, procedures or standards
Government to introduce legislation on High Seas Treaty by end of year
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

•	Bill to be introduced by end of year to enable ratification of the treaty

- The treaty will protect marine life around the globe
- Delivering on the Government’s commitment to protect 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030
The Government will introduce a bill by the end of the year, to enable ratification of the BBNJ Agreement (sometimes referred to as the High Seas Treaty), the Marine Minister has announced today (Tuesday 10th June 2025).

Reinvigorating the UK’s international leadership on climate and nature, the ground-breaking Agreement will provide the first legal mechanism for the creation of protected areas in international waters, helping to conserve marine life in parts of the ocean outside national jurisdiction (approximately two-thirds of the world’s ocean).

These Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) will help conserve rare, valuable and important marine life of the high seas, enhancing their resilience to stressors such as unsustainable fishing and industrial activities, helping them to recover faster.

Sharks, whales, sea turtles and many more important species of our ocean will be better protected, supporting the development of a healthy, thriving ocean from which all of nature can benefit.

Marine Minister Emma Hardy said:

“Our oceans are dying. Without urgent action, they will be irreversibly destroyed.

“That is why the UK will introduce legislation by the end of the year in order to enable ratification of the High Seas Treaty, a landmark in protecting marine life around the globe.”

The Agreement is a major victory for marine protection, and will be crucial to restoring our ocean to good health.

Elsewhere at the United Nations Ocean Conference, the UK joined over 90 countries in reiterating its commitment to agreeing an ambitious Plastic Pollution Treaty when negotiations resume in Geneva this August.

It follows the government’s proposal to ban destructive bottom trawling (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fnews%2Fgovernment-proposes-to-extend-ban-on-destructive-bottom-trawling&data=05%7C02%7CSamantha.Watts%40defra.gov.uk%7C5c36ddc4214d47081a4f08dda8450d49%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638851736759639579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qMAngJklSxvfuxKR5GQyiBJfS8CO3KNJgz6CDdL8O7A%3D&reserved=0) in more Marine Protected Areas in English Waters, which will help protect rare marine animals and the delicate seabeds on which they rely.

Notes to editor:
- Marine Protected Ares (MPAs) are areas of the ocean established to protect habitats and species essential for healthy marine ecosystems, allowing vulnerable, rare and important marine life to recover from damaging human activities.
ENDS
CG13022 - Capital sums derived from assets: section 22(1) TCGA 1992: extra statutory concession D33 amended from 27 January 2014: Claims received before a return is due
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)


An individual or company receiving a payment of more than £500,000 on the disposal of a right of action in circumstances that do not involve an underlying asset can make a claim to HMRC for the amount above £500,000 to be exempt. The exemption claim can be made to HMRC once the amount of the sum is known to give the individual or company certainty regarding the tax treatment of the sum above £500,000 when they come to complete a tax return.

Action on receipt of a claim

Where a claim is received in advance of a return HMRC aims to provide a decision within 30 working days. Where it will take more than 30 working days to provide a decision the reviewer should contact the claimant to agree a date by which the decision will be provided.

If the reviewer needs to request further information from the claimant then the clock will stop on the date the reviewer requests the information. The clock then starts up again when the information is received by HMRC. It is therefore very important that a claim is looked at as soon as possible after receipt to establish early on if there is a need to go back to the claimant.

Action after the claim is checked

Once the reviewer has reached a decision it is mandatory to refer the claim to the Capital Gains Technical Group to authorise the exercise of the Commissioner’s collection and management powers.

Once the reviewer has received authorisation from the Capital Gains Technical Group the claimant should be informed in writing of the decision. As the claim relates to the application of an extra statutory concession the claimant has no right of appeal against the reviewer’s decision. This does not affect the claimant’s right to complain to HMRC if they are unhappy with how they have been treated in relation to their claim. The reviewer needs to make the claimant aware of their rights and should be directed to complain about hmrc (https://www.gov.uk/complain-about-hmrc) within the decision letter.

If the claimant has already submitted a return this may need to be amended. If this is the case the reviewer should inform the claimant of the need to amend their return either within 90 days of the date the claim was rejected or the statutory time limit for making an amendment (whichever is the shortest period). The claimant’s record should then be noted to ensure that the expected amendment is received. If the amendment to the return is not received, normal follow up action to pursue the amendment should be taken.
Home Instead Senior Care (Andover and East Wiltshire)
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 Home Instead Senior Care (Andover and East Wiltshire) 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 Home Instead Senior Care (Andover and East Wiltshire) 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
We also pledge the following:

Guaranteed interview for members of the service community

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.
The UK welcomes the formation of the new Syrian government: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.

I will make three points.

First, since this Council last met, Syria has made further positive progress in its political transition.

The UK welcomes the announcement on the formation of the new Syrian government.

And we look forward to the protection of human rights, unfettered access of humanitarian aid, the safe destruction of chemical weapons and the combatting of terrorism and extremism.

The government’s formation marks an important milestone in the transition.

We hope this spirit of inclusive representation will be carried forward in state institutions and in any further appointments, including to the Legislative Committee, and to a clear timeline for the next phases of the transition.

The UK stands ready to work with the Syrian government to this end and to support an inclusive, stable and prosperous future for the Syrian people.

Second, this opportunity for stability is being threatened by the continued violence.

We are concerned by Israeli strikes and incursions into Syria, with reports of civilian deaths.

These actions risk destabilising Syria and the wider region.

And this is in no one’s interest.

We recognise Israel’s focus on protecting the security of its borders and its people, but the actions it takes must be proportionate and in line with international law.

We call on all actors to uphold the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, respect Syrian territorial integrity and prioritise diplomacy over force.

Third, it is the Syrian people who will suffer the most from this worrying escalation.

After fourteen years of tyranny and conflict at the hands of the Assad regime, the Syrian people still face a staggering humanitarian crisis.

And that is why the UK has recently pledged up to $207 million in critical humanitarian assistance.

Our focus should now be on supporting Syrians to rebuild their country.

Therefore we call on all parties to ensure that humanitarian access remains possible across Syria and that civilian lives are protected.

The UK will continue to work with our international partners to support Syrians as they look to build a better future.
SPE15815 - Removals for export: Customs Procedure Codes (CPC) for export
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

Customs Warehousing goods must be declared for re-export using the appropriate Customs Procedure Code (CPC) detailed in the customs warehouse authorisation letter.

Failure to do so could leave the warehouse keeper liable for a customs debt, see the Special procedures generic guidance.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Wound aware: a resource for drug services
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-08)

Information for drug services to help them prevent, identify, treat and manage wounds in people who inject drugs.

This resource supports local areas and drug services to be ‘wound aware’ and help prevent, identify, treat and manage wounds in people who inject drugs.

Local areas can do this through an integrated, multidisciplinary approach that looks at wound care, harm reduction, drug treatment and recovery, pain management and social circumstances. The approach can include a range of services and groups including:
- drug services (including needle and syringe programmes)
- local authority commissioners
- GPs
- wound care services
- local health protection teams
- A&E
- housing services
- other services for people who experience homelessness
The resource includes practice notes aimed at service users and examples of good practice.
Flat 2, 11 Carnarvon Road, Reading, Berkshire,  RG1 5SB: CAM/00MC/LBC/2024/0006
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern Region, Judge S Evans and Mrs S Redmond  BSc ECON MRICS on 27 June 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 2, 11 Carnarvon Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SB: CAM/00MC/LBC/2024/0006 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6895c4ca586f9c9360656a04/Flat_2_11Carnarvon_Road_Reading_RG1_5SB.pdf).
Company insolvencies, June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers, rates and sectors of companies that have entered formal insolvency procedures in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 2,043 in June 2025, 8% lower than in May 2025 (2,230) and 16% lower than the same month in the previous year (2,430 in June 2024). Monthly company insolvency numbers in the first six months of 2025 were slightly higher than the second half of 2024, but remain lower than the 30-year annual high seen in 2023.

Company insolvencies in June 2025 consisted of 332 compulsory liquidations, 1,585 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 111 administrations and 15 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs). There were no receivership appointments. The number of compulsory liquidations was 6% lower than May 2025, but remained higher than both June 2024 and the 2024 monthly average. The number of CVLs in June 2025 was lower than May 2025, but was similar to the average numbers seen over the last 18 months. Administrations were lower than in May 2025, while CVAs were slightly higher.

One in 191 companies on the Companies House effective register (at a rate of 52.4 per 10,000 companies) entered insolvency between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. This was a decrease from the 55.8 per 10,000 companies that entered insolvency in the 12 months ending 30 June 2024. Insolvency rates are calculated on a 12-month rolling basis as a proportion of the total number of companies on the effective register. The 12-month rolling rates show longer term trends and reduce the volatility associated with estimates based on single months.

While the insolvency rate has increased since the lows seen in 2020 and 2021, it remains much lower than the peak of 113.1 per 10,000 companies seen during the 2008-09 recession. This is because the number of companies on the effective register has more than doubled over this period.
Ms J Hannan v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: 1602401/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Hannan v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c16c8da3d1b49e6797047/xx-xxxx-xxxx_J_Hannan_v_HMRC_-_Judgement.pdf).
IAA promotional materials: Traditional Chinese
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Digital posters and leaflet designed for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to easily download, share, and distribute.

These resources are designed to inform advice seekers about the IAA’s services and provide guidance on what to do if they have concerns about their adviser or the services provided. The materials have been translated into Traditional Chinese to ensure accessibility for a wider audience.
Family Resources Survey data on Stat-Xplore: user guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

A user guide to the Family Resources Survey data on Stat-Xplore.

Stat-Xplore (https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/jsf/login.xhtml) is a free online tool. You can use data on Stat-Xplore to create your own Family Resources Survey (FRS) analysis.

The FRS Stat-Xplore database provides information on individual and household incomes as well as characteristics and circumstances for a financial year.

Please add “Source: FRS Stat-Xplore” to any analysis shared or published.
Mr M Paton v The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland: 8000794/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Paton v The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland: 8000794/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689cb4ee9a65499b44636207/8000794.2024_Mr_M_Paton_v._The_Chief_Constable_of_the_Police_Service_of_Scotland_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).
Legitimacy and domicile: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Tells HM Passport Office staff about legitimacy and domicile for customers born before 1 July 2006, where the claim to British nationality is through a father.

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff about the laws on legitimacy and advises how to confirm a customer, born before 1 July 2006, is the legitimate child of their father, for nationality purposes.

It also tells staff how to confirm where the customer’s father was domiciled, if needed, to establish a claim to British nationality.
Mr I Forrest v Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council: 2404465/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Forrest v Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council: 2404465/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908a09814e0c1d978417550/Mr_I_Forrest_v_Tameside_Metropolitan_Borough_Council_-_2404465_2024.pdf).
19 Nelson Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3EJ: HAV/29UD/MNR/2024/0626
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

Southern Region, Mr I Perry BSc FRICS and Mr S Hodges FRICS on 17 March 2025

Read the full decision in DA1 3EJ_HAV/29UD/MNR/2024/0626_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffb7f2ed87b816085467bc/19_Nelson_Road__Decision.pdf) Read the summary reasons in DA1 3EJ_HAV/29UD/MNR/2024/0626_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffb827ed87b816085467bd/19_Nelson_Road__Summary_Reasons.pdf)
Bodiam 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 Bodiam 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 Bodiam 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
We also pledge the following:

Actively promote to clients and customers the benefits of employing ex forces candidates and working closely with prospective employers to help them understand the benefits they bring.

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.
Veterans in Property
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 Veterans in Property 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 Veterans in Property 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.