theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Nick Payne
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Nick Payne joined the CNPA Board as an Independent Member in July 2025. He has worked in a variety of senior finance, commercial, and operational roles across Government, policing, and the private sector. Nick is a qualified accountant of more than 30 years, being a fellow of both the Chartered Association of Certified Accounts ( FCCA ) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( FCMA ), and a qualified commercial professional, being a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply ( MCIPS ) for 15 years. Since November 2022, Nick has been working as the Chief Financial Officer for the Construction Industry Training Board. In addition, he has corporate responsibility for sustainability, business continuity, and health and safety. Nick’s most recent roles have included serving as the Chief Operating Officer for the Northern Ireland Office, the Finance Operations, and Digital Director at the Government Legal Department, and the Director of Commercial Scrutiny and Industrial Policy at the Ministry of Defence. Nick currently sits on the East of England Board for the King’s Business in the Community initiative. He has previously served as an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committees of Ofqual and UK Trade & Investments and also sat on the External Governance Board of the National Cyber Security Centre. Nick has a first-class BSc (Hons) degree in Technology, an MBA, and diplomas in Design & Innovation, and Systems Practice. He also graduated from the Royal College of Defence Studies in 2012.

Nick Payne joined the CNPA Board as an Independent Member in July 2025. He has worked in a variety of senior finance, commercial, and operational roles across Government, policing, and the private sector.

Nick is a qualified accountant of more than 30 years, being a fellow of both the Chartered Association of Certified Accounts (FCCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA), and a qualified commercial professional, being a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) for 15 years.

Since November 2022, Nick has been working as the Chief Financial Officer for the Construction Industry Training Board. In addition, he has corporate responsibility for sustainability, business continuity, and health and safety.

Nick’s most recent roles have included serving as the Chief Operating Officer for the Northern Ireland Office, the Finance Operations, and Digital Director at the Government Legal Department, and the Director of Commercial Scrutiny and Industrial Policy at the Ministry of Defence.

Nick currently sits on the East of England Board for the King’s Business in the Community initiative.

He has previously served as an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committees of Ofqual and UK Trade & Investments and also sat on the External Governance Board of the National Cyber Security Centre.

Nick has a first-class BSc (Hons) degree in Technology, an MBA, and diplomas in Design & Innovation, and Systems Practice. He also graduated from the Royal College of Defence Studies in 2012.
Post Office Limited: shareholder relationship framework document (July 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Framework document between Post Office Limited and its shareholder, the Department for Business and Trade.

This document sets out:
- the broad framework within which Post Office Limited will operate
- the relationship the Post Office will have with DBT as the shareholder, and with UK Government Investments (UKGI) as the shareholder representative
Budget 2025 tax related documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

All HMRC tax related documents and other announcements for Budget 2025.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon. Rachel Reeves MP, delivered Budget 2025 to Parliament on 26 November 2025.

Full details of all announcements, supporting documents and information are available. Read:
- Budget 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/budget-2025) for full details of the announcements
- an overview of tax legislation and rates (OOTLAR) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2025-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar) for a list of the announced tax policy measures
- the impact definitions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2025-overview-of-tax-legislation-and-rates-ootlar/annex-b-impact-assessments-in-tax-information-and-impact-notes)
IHTM27164 - Foreign property: Double Taxation Conventions: exchange of information: information bulletin procedure with convention partners (form 730)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


If the taxpayer is:

Domiciled, resident in or

owns property in any country with which the UK has a double taxation convention, you will need to consider sending an Information Bulletin (form 730).

The table at IHTM27165 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm27165) gives details of when you must send a form 730 and states what property to include on the form. Foreign property can be found anywhere in the account. Although the taxpayer should list assets on the form IHT417, they will often be listed elsewhere. For example, on the IHT403, if the asset has been gifted, or foreign shares may be found on a schedule of stocks and shares. You must take care to check whether there is any foreign property when examining the account and schedules.

If a form 730 is required you must complete one in every case, even if the foreign assets are exempt from tax in the UK.

You must provide all the details and give:

a full description of the assets, or

a global figure and attach a copy of explanatory schedules (for example a valuation of a share portfolio).

You can find a copy of the form and instructions on how to complete it, and where to send the completed form to, in your local operating procedures.

Subsequent amendments

If the taxpayer or agent tells us about any additional relevant assets or revised values are agreed, send a further form 730. You should make it clear on the form 730 that this is a supplementary form, which revises the information already supplied.
2nd Floor Flat, 201 Graham Road, London,  E8 1PE: LON/00AM/F77/2025/0093
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of MR J A NAYLOR FRICS on 23rd May 2025

Read the full decision in 2nd Floor Flat, 201 Graham Road, London, E8 1PE: LON/00AM/F77/2025/0093 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6840a4fb1d85c6606009cd64/DECISION_-_2ff_201_Graham_Road.pdf). Read the full reasons in 2nd Floor Flat, 201 Graham Road, London, E8 1PE: LON/00AM/F77/2025/0093 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6840a50739a53c0dca9fe823/REASONS__2ff_201_Graham_Road.pdf).
Mr S Smith v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 1602291/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Smith v Royal Mail Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b7af09ef97b58cce3e549/Stephen_Smith_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Smith v Royal Mail Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684042a54d433cd95b9fe7ef/Mr_S_Smith_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Written_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Smith v Royal Mail Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68502ca606337b7382f79e9f/Mr_S_Smith_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment_on_Application_for_Reconsideration.pdf).
Public Procurement Review Service Annual Reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

These reports identify trends in raised referrals to the Public Procurement Review Service and outline key findings and recommendations for improvement.

The Public Procurement Review Service (PPRS) provides a route for suppliers to raise concerns about public procurement practice. Concerns can relate to any stage of a procurement or can relate to the late payment of invoices. PPRS publishes findings, makes recommendations and aims to improve standards in public procurement practice.
Official Statistics on the mortgage guarantee scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Official Statistics on the mortgage guarantee scheme.

These statistical releases present Official Statistics on the government’s mortgage guarantee scheme. They present statistics on the number of mortgage completions, types and values of properties, borrower incomes and breakdowns by geographical area.
The Bridge Project
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 Bridge Project 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 Bridge Project 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.
Mr M Earnshaw v I-Motion (Rotherham) Ltd (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 1800991/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Earnshaw v I-Motion (Rotherham) Ltd (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890c3a2486754ec288783e5/Mr_M_Earnshaw_v_I-Motion__Rotherham__Limited__In_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation__xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Port freight quarterly statistics: January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled by UK major ports for January to March 2025.

When comparing January to March 2025 with January to March 2024 through UK major ports:

total freight tonnage increased by 5% to 107.4 million tonnes

inward tonnage increased by 7% to 72.8 million tonnes

outward tonnage showed little change, increasing by just under 1%, to 34.6 million tonnes

total volume of unitised traffic increased by 3% to 4.8 million units

inward units increased by 3% to 2.6 million units

outward units increased by 2% to 2.2 million units

When comparing the rolling year to March 2025 with March 2024 through UK major ports:

total tonnage increased by 2% to 425.9 million tonnes

total volume of unitised traffic increased by 2% to 21.3 million units

Detailed final annual statistics for 2025 will be published in summer 2026. Annual trends can be explored using our maritime statistics dashboard (https://maps.dft.gov.uk/maritime-statistics/index.html).

Contact us

Maritime and shipping statistics

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

Media enquiries xx-xxxx-xxxx

To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/DfTstats).
Employers recognised for their defence support with 2025 ERS Silver Awards
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

The Ministry of Defence is pleased to announce that 307 organisations have been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2025.

The ERS Silver Award recognises employers who have shown exceptional support to the armed forces community, including reservists, veterans and military families. These employers have gone beyond their Armed Forces Covenant commitments to embed supportive HR policies, promote defence values, and advocate for service personnel in the civilian workforce.

Awardees typically demonstrate:
- paid leave for reservist training and mobilisation
- active veteran recruitment and retention policies
- flexible support for military families
- visible leadership endorsement of the Armed Forces Covenant
Major General Jamie Gordon, Chief Executive of the Council of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations, said:

These Silver Award winners are trusted allies of defence. They don’t just talk about support—they show it, every day, through flexible policies, visible advocacy, and long-term commitment to those who serve. This is about more than good intentions, it’s about practical, sustained support that strengthens our national resilience. It is very pleasing that they have been recognised for all they do for our reservists, veterans and cadets.

The announcement forms part of defence’s broader strategy to build closer relationships with industry and civil society in support of a modern, adaptable armed forces.

Find out how your organisation can support the armed forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme:
- Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme)
- Armed Forces Covenant (https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/)
Join the conversation

Awardees and partners are encouraged to engage with the announcement and share their support via social media.

Please tag and follow DRM on:
- X (formerly Twitter): @DRM_UK (https://twitter.com/DRM_UK)
- LinkedIn: Defence Relationship Management (https://www.linkedin.com/company/defencerelationshipmanagement)
- Instagram: @UK.DRM (https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fuk.drm%3Figsh%3DMXNwejdtemppZG11aQ%3D%3D&data=05%7C02%7CDDC-MODInternet%40mod.gov.uk%7C051a0e50c3714352b86c08ddaa58aaa7%7Cbe7760ed5953484bae95d0a16dfa09e5%7C0%7C0%7C638854020008433843%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BxTXa4sXeWjC%2FLQOz1Zna1%2FzKnCCpfej978MxCw6EpA%3D&reserved=0)
For more information and media enquiries:

Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Reforming the law of apologies in civil proceedings
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

A consultation to establish how to improve the law of apologies.

Section 2 of the Compensation Act was brought in to make it easier for organisations to apologise, without admitting liability.

This consultation on the role of apologies in civil proceedings will consider whether the existing legislation in the Compensation Act 2006 is adequate, or whether legislative provisions to clarify or amend the current law would be useful.
Stickland, Charlie - Chief of Joint Operations for the Permanent Joint Headquarters, Ministry of Defence - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Advice to Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Stickland KCB OBE RM, former Chief of Joint Operations for the Permanent Joint Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Lt Gen Sir Charlie left his role at the Ministry of Defence in October 2024.

Chairman, REACT

Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Stickland KCB OBE RM sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with REACT. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d17b378c739d679fb1dc13/Advice_Letter_-_Charlie_Stickland__Chairman__REACT.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in September 2025 and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/stickland-charlie-chief-of-joint-operations-for-the-permanent-joint-headquarters-ministry-of-defence-acoba-advice/advice-letter-charlie-stickland-chairman-react?preview=8845942)
MOT tester eligibility: acceptable qualifications
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Qualifications or accreditations that are accepted if you want to qualify to become an MOT tester for cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.

You must have an accepted qualification or accreditation if you want to become an MOT tester and test class 3, 4, 5 or 7 vehicles (cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles).

This document lists all the qualifications and accreditations that are accepted.
Pertussis: the green book, chapter 24
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Pertussis (whooping cough) immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

Chapter 24 update patches, for editions prior to 2013 (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130123170526/http://immunisation.dh.gov.uk/green-book-chapters/chapter-24/)

Whooping cough (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/whooping-cough/) is a highly infectious disease that is usually caused by Bordetella pertussis. A similar illness is caused by B. parapertussis, but this is not preventable with presently available vaccines.

The complete immunisation schedule (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-complete-routine-immunisation-schedule) detailing when to give doses is available.
Stopping up orders
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Stopping up is the legal process to remove highway rights to permanently close or divert a highway.

All public rights of way - whether open to vehicles, horse riders, cyclists or pedestrians - are highways.

Stopping up orders are made under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Different sections of the act allow stopping up for different reasons.
Leidos Innovations UK 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 Leidos Innovations UK 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 Leidos Innovations UK Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Guaranteed interview scheme - Veteran, Reserves, Spouses.

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.
SPE15590 - Discharge of the customs warehousing procedure: overview
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).

This Section covers the information requirements and the procedures required to be in place to discharge the customs warehousing procedure taking into account the methods of disposal used. Discharge of the procedure when the goods are being removed for export is covered in SPE15800 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe15800). The methods for calculating the charges legally due on release to free circulation can be found at SPE13225 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe13225).

The customs warehouse procedure is discharged when the goods are entered to another customs procedure or approved treatment or use and the necessary evidence of discharge is held.

A customs approved treatment or use is defined as the placing of goods under a customs procedure, for example free circulation or inward processing relief, export or destruction.

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.
NE49 0EX, Jobling Purser Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/EP3922LD/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

View the application submitted by Jobling Purser Limited for Jobling Purser Waste Recovery Facility, Haltwhistle.

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)
Minister of State for Health (Secondary Care)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

The Minister of State for Health (Secondary Care) is responsible for: NHS secondary care NHS workforce NHS capital, land and estates NHS finance urgent and emergency care health and social care integration

The Minister of State for Health (Secondary Care) is responsible for:
- NHS secondary care
- NHS workforce
- NHS capital, land and estates
- NHS finance
- urgent and emergency care
- health and social care integration
Miss C Read v Howden Joinery Ltd: 6004940/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C Read v Howden Joinery Ltd: 6004940/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b30211d15c152ea555bde8/Miss_C_Read_v_Howden_Joinery_Ltd_-_6004940_2024.pdf).
Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee’s report on animal welfare legislation enforcement
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Response to the Animal Sentience Committee’s report on whether the government has all due regard to the welfare of animals as sentient beings in relation to animal welfare legislation surveillance and enforcement.

This report is a response to the recommendations made in the Animal Sentience Committee’s report on the due regard to animal welfare – legislative compliance and enforcement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/animal-sentience-committee-report-on-the-due-regard-to-animal-welfare-legislative-compliance-and-enforcement).

The Animal Sentience Committee (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/animal-sentience-committee) is an independent committee of experts that was established by the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022. It is hosted by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

The Committee helps Parliament consider how ministerial decisions take the welfare of sentient animals into account. The Committee has a statutory ability to produce reports for Parliament and following publication of a report, the relevant Secretary of State has a statutory duty to lay a response before Parliament within 3 months.
Ms M Cameron v Glasgow City Council: 121134/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Cameron v Glasgow City Council: 121134/2008 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d3ff724047b1c7801b5bb1/Ms_M_Cameron_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_121134.2008_-_Judgment.pdf).
ENGINEERING SUPPLY CO (SCOTLAND) 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 ENGINEERING SUPPLY CO (SCOTLAND) 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 ENGINEERING SUPPLY CO (SCOTLAND) 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
- 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.
Rheinmetall Electronics UK 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 Rheinmetall Electronics UK 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 Rheinmetall Electronics UK 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 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.
Research Ventures Catalyst
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

A pilot programme that is stimulating the creation of novel research ventures, via entrepreneurial team-based approaches in collaboration with partners drawn from the public sector, industry and the third sector.

The RVC programme invited initial proposals to establish new organisational models to tackle a research challenge across any discipline.

Background information

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) invited bids for up to £100,000 of ‘seed corn’ funding to support successful applicants in developing full plans for their new research ventures. Of applicants that applied to stage 1 of the programme, only applicants that were successful in receiving seed corn funding were invited to submit full plans. These plans were assessed via peer review and an independent expert panel to determine which proposals received substantive funding from DSIT of up to £25 million per successful application. Proposals were also required to attract co-investment from partners in industry, philanthropic organisations or other third sector bodies.

Some research efforts can be hindered by the incentive structures of typical research performing organisations like universities, businesses, or public bodies; whether that be because researchers work in disciplinary silos, or chase publications or profit over significant but distant research breakthroughs. The RVC aims to seed, and ultimately back with multi-million-multi-year funding, new ways of performing research.

Research Ventures Catalyst seeks to bring together researchers, experts and operators from different scientific and industrial disciplines and sectors, or with complementary forms of technical expertise, to tackle a complex problem in a new organisational setting. A core objective of the programme is to create and stimulate deeper public-private partnerships around a research agenda.

For further information on the programme, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Informal guidance on Builders Merchants Federation’s supply chain initiative
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

The CMA has issued informal guidance to Builders Merchants Federation on its proposal relating to the industry using a recommended single supply chain assurance services provider.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provided informal guidance to Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) in relation to a proposed environmental sustainability agreement. The informal guidance has been issued as part of the CMA’s ‘open-door’ policy, which is set out in the CMA’s Green agreements guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-environmental-sustainability-agreements).

BMF is a trade association that represents the interests of merchants and their suppliers of building materials and services in the UK and Ireland.

What this informal guidance is about

The request relates to a proposal developed by BMF to recommend that the industry use a single provider of supply chain assurance services to administer a standard environmental, social and governance (ESG) platform. Under the proposal, BMF would select a company called ‘Verisio’ to provide the single preferred platform initially – with a competitive process being held to determine future providers on an ongoing basis at regular intervals. The stated objective of the proposal is to make it easier for merchants to assess the impact of their supply chains by providing ESG information on a consistent basis and for suppliers to improve their processes and policies. BMF considers that the single preferred platform will help suppliers avoid having to put increasing resources into providing information on their supply chains to multiple merchants and assurance providers. As part of the proposal, BMF will work with Verisio to develop a standard ESG questionnaire, with input from its members and non-members, to test that it genuinely represents their needs. This questionnaire will be made available to the wider industry, including other supply chain assurance providers.

BMF approached the CMA in the early stages of developing this proposal to help it assess any potential competition law risks prior to implementation.

Based on the information provided by BMF, the CMA has advised that we would not expect to take enforcement action in respect of the proposal.

Why the CMA has published this informal guidance

The CMA has published this informal guidance to support similar agreements by other businesses and industries so that they may proceed with greater confidence as to how to remain on the right side of competition law.

How to contact the CMA

Send any requests for informal guidance to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Diagnostic waiting times and activity for April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Diagnostic waiting times and activity for 15 key diagnostic tests and procedures. The data is available through a monthly collection.

The monthly diagnostics collection collects data on waiting times and activity for 15 key diagnostic tests and procedures. Data are shown at provider organisation level, from NHS Trusts and Independent Sector and other providers. Data are also shown by Commissioning organisation, which are mainly Integrated Care Boards, but in addition, NHS England also nationally commissions some specialised services. Data for this collection is available back to January 2006.

Accredited official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
Erskine Auto Services
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 Erskine Auto Services 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 Erskine Auto Services 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community: where ever possible [pro-vide opportunities to ex forces and their families. Utilise the services of CTP and Forces fami-lies jobs. Communications, engagement and outreach: Attend and promote the RFCA and armed forces at local/national engagement events.

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.
Rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix®): patient group direction (PGD) template
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Patient group direction template to support the national rotavirus (Rotarix®) vaccination programme for infants.

This patient group direction (PGD) template is to support the rotavirus vaccination programme.

Rotavirus PGD version 7.00 is valid from 30 June 2025 to 30 June 2028.

Practitioners must not use this PGD template until it has been authorised in Section 2. This is a legal requirement see Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1916/contents/made). Practitioners should follow local policy/procedures to access authorised PGD documents.

This PGD template should be used with reference to current national guidance, the Green Book (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation-against-infectious-disease-the-green-book), and Summary of Product Characteristics (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc).
Regulation of end-point assessments: status
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Confirmed apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) for standards regulated by Ofqual.

Ofqual regulates apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs). The document above shows apprenticeship standards for which there is a regulated awarding organisation recognised to deliver the EPA and whether EPA is available to apprentices on Ofqual’s Register of Regulated Qualifications (https://www.gov.uk/find-a-regulated-qualification). Further information about an EPA’s availability can be found in the key dates section of its record on the Register.

Skills England publishes a list of apprenticeship standards that have been approved for delivery (https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/).

Status of Ofqual regulated apprenticeship end-point assessments

Ofqual regulates the apprenticeship end-point assessments listed in the above document.

Compliance with assessment plans

Where Ofqual regulates an apprenticeship end-point assessment, all assessments for that standard must comply with our General Conditions of Recognition (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ofqual-handbook) and EPA Qualification-level conditions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/epa-qualification-level-conditions-and-requirements).

Condition EPA1.1 requires an awarding organisation to comply with any requirements, and have regard to any guidance, contained in the relevant Assessment Plan for each EPA that it makes available or proposes to make available.

Under Condition EPA3.3, an awarding organisation is also required to notify Ofqual where the Assessment Plan for one of its EPAs is reviewed or amended.

An Assessment Plan is defined in Condition EPA6.4 as the version of an apprenticeship assessment plan, published under section A2(1) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, which is specified in a list published by Ofqual and revised from time to time.

This list is specified in the attached document “Confirmed Ofqual regulated end-point assessments”. The list indicates where there is a regulated awarding organisation with that particular standard in its scope and whether EPA is available to apprentices on Ofqual’s Register. You can find further information about an EPA’s availability in the key dates section of its record on the Register. In some cases, there may be a regulated awarding organisation with the standard in scope, but where an EPA is not yet available. This list is updated regularly to reflect where this position changes. Please note that only the versions of apprenticeship assessment plans listed in this document will meet the definition of an assessment plan in Condition EPA6.4. Ofqual will review any subsequent version of a plan and, where appropriate, amend the list to include that subsequent version.
TR12 6SW, Peter Taylor: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/RB3346KS/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

View the application submitted by Peter Taylor for Charleston Cottage, Polcoverack, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6SW.

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)
Marine licensing: fees
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.

Fees are payable for different types of project based on the time it takes the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science to process the application.

An MMO case manager will notify you of the suitable fee band for your application. This can be changed if new information about your project makes a different band more suitable. If your application is moved to a different band, MMO will seek your agreement before doing any further work.

Where an application is to carry out more than 1 licensable activity and they fall in different fee bands, the higher fee band is payable.

For example, an application to dredge material and dispose of it at sea includes a band 3 project (dredging) and a band 2 project (disposal – if fewer than 1 million cubic metres), so the fees applied to the application will be band 3.

From 1 April 2019, the MMO will recover the costs for carrying out marine licence monitoring inspections for all existing licences that expire after 1st April 2020 and all new applications received after 1st April 2019.

Further information

See how to get a licence for a burial at sea (http://www.gov.uk/burial-at-sea/).

Contact information

Contact the Marine licensing team (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contact-the-marine-licensing-team)
Mr M Jambunathan v Chordata Ltd: 6013281/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Jambunathan v Chordata Ltd: 6013281/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6810ef63fd5a4ef590e04231/Mr_Madhusudhanan_Jambunathan_v_Chordata_Ltd_-_6013281-2024__SO_Judgment_.pdf).