theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: easy guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

An easy read leaflet about abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening for people with learning disabilities.

Healthcare professionals, family and carers can use this leaflet to explain abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening to people with learning disabilities.

The AAA screening: invitation leaflet (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening-invitation-leaflet) is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Gujarati, Punjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Urdu.

An AAA screening invitation letter template (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aaa-screening-easy-read-invitation-letter-template) is also available in easy read format.

To request another format, you can phone xx-xxxx-xxxx or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Freedom of Information statistics: April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

This page gives Freedom of Information statistics for central government bodies from April to June 2025.

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/contents) (FOI Act) and the associated Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/3391/contents) (EIRs) came fully into force on 1 January 2005.

This bulletin presents statistics on their implementation within the central government monitored bodies for the quarterly period of January to March 2025.

Statistics standards and policies

These statistics have been independently reviewed by the Office for Statistics Regulation (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/what-we-do/) (OSR). They comply with the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-code/). Accredited official statistics are called National Statistics in the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/18/contents).

Accreditation signifies their compliance with the authority’s Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-code/) which broadly means these statistics are:
- managed impartially and objectively in the public interest
- meet identified user needs
- produced according to sound methods
- well explained and readily accessible
Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR).

OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-code/) that all producers of official statistics should adhere to.

These statistics were independently reviewed by the OSR in June 2017. See Assessment Report 328 Freedom of Information Statistics - implementation in Central Government (https://uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/assessment-of-freedom-of-information-statistics-implementation-in-central-government/). Since this review by the OSR, we have continued to comply with the Code of Practice for Statistics.

All Cabinet Office official statistics are governed by the standards set out by the UK Statistics Authority in their code of practice. These can be found on our statistics standards and policies page (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cabinet-office-statistics-standards-and-policies). Further detail on the production of the FOI statistics can be found on our FOI statistics supporting documents page (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/foi-statistics-supporting-documents).

Tell us what you think

We would welcome views on Freedom of Information Statistics. Please fill in our user feedback form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdANtqjWv8V6W4CuiUmMnPRFuSKYayHKuKjneHd-jpxDXnPYQ/viewform?c=0&w=1) or email us at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Feedback received will contribute to future development of these statistics.
Abstract or impound water: hydrological and hydraulic information needed for your licence application
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-29)

The hydrological and hydraulic information the Environment Agency may need when you apply for a water abstraction or impounding licence.

If you plan to abstract or impound water, the Environment Agency may need you to provide flow data with your application. If you want to clarify whether data is needed and what type, you can get advice before you apply for a licence to abstract or impound water. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-advice-before-you-apply-for-a-water-abstraction-or-impounding-licence)

The flow data normally needed includes:
- flow duration statistics including the mean flow value
- details of how you have produced the flow duration statistics
- flow measurements to validate the flow duration statistics
- hydrographs showing the impact of your proposal
‘Abstract or impound water: hydrological information needed for your licence application’ guidance explains what these terms mean and how you can get the information.

The Environment Agency may also need you to provide hydraulic information about the structures associated with your application.

The structure information needed may include:
- drawings of your structure including details of the dimensions – this may include a detailed survey if the structure already exists, especially if it is non-standard
- calculations using the appropriate equation to work out the river flow or abstraction rates
- a list of assumptions you have made during these calculations
- flow measurements to understand flow around and over structures at the site
After your abstraction or impoundment licence has been issued, the Environment Agency may need:
- confirmation that the structures were constructed in line with the drawings we agreed during licence determination
- flow measurement to validate the calculations provided during determination
- ongoing maintenance and calibration of structures to ensure you continue to comply with your licence conditions
‘Abstract or impound water: hydraulic information needed for your licence application’ guidance explains what these terms mean and how you can get the information.
Department for Business and Trade Venezuela
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Venezuela, and Venezuelan companies set up and invest in the UK.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have any enquiries about this market.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Venezuela from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Venezuela.

Our export guide to Venezuela (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exporting-to-venezuela) provides essential information for new and established exporters.

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for Venezuela

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/starting-to-export/licences).

Financial sanctions on Venezuela

Information on any financial sanctions imposed in the UK towards Venezuela (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/financial-sanctions-regime-specific-consolidated-lists-and-releases).
Service Police Complaints Commissioner (SPCC): annual report 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

This annual report provides an overview of activities undertaken by the Office of the Service Police Complaints Commissioner (SPCC) during the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.

This document reflects the SPCC’s progress and outlines key areas for future focus. The report is organised into six chapters, addressing the following areas:
- the context in which the Office of the SPCC operates
- the SPCC’s regulations and governance
- the establishment of the Office of the SPCC
- data collection and analysis
- the Service Police super-complaints system
- concluding remarks: priorities and summary of recommendations
Ms N McLeod v North Lanarkshire Council: 4102652/2017
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N McLeod v North Lanarkshire Council: 4102652/2017 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c7810a4a41a5b3eb00c8f/Ms_N_McLeod_v_North_Lanarkshire_Council_-_4102652.2017_-_Judgment.pdf).
DWP register of board members’ interests
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

This collection is a register of the private interests declared by Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) board members.

DWP maintains a register of the private interests held by members of its board. The purpose of the register is to give board members the mechanism to publicly declare any private interests which may conflict, or may be perceived to conflict, with their public duties. This collection is a record of the private interests declared by DWP board members and it is updated annually.
Measles: guidance, data and analysis
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

The symptoms, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology of measles.

Measles is caused by a morbillivirus of the paramyxovirus family. Early symptoms include the onset of fever, malaise (aches and pains), coryza (head cold), conjunctivitis (red eyes) and cough.

The most common complications of measles include pneumonia, ear infection, diarrhoea and convulsions. Rarely, measles can cause encephalitis and death.

Measles is a notifiable disease (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/notifications-of-infectious-diseases-noids) in England and Wales. Health professionals must inform local health protection teams of suspected cases.

Measles is vaccine preventable. In the UK children receive 2 doses of the combined measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule.
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Service
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 Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Service 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 Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Service 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
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.
Miss A Ayling v The Moody Goose Ltd: 1401201/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Ayling v The Moody Goose Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915d9a2493305b49ce6e766/Miss_A_Ayling_-vs-_The_Moody_Goose_Ltd_-_Judgment.pdf).
Innovative hydrogen-to-power projects
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

We're seeking views on the potential for innovative hydrogen to power projects to accelerate deployment readiness and support technical demonstration.

The government is seeking technical evidence on innovative hydrogen to power projects that can deliver by 2030, ahead of large scale enabling hydrogen infrastructure.

Specifically, this call for evidence seeks technical information to help us understand in more detail the type of innovative H2P projects that could deliver rapidly, including the scope of planned projects, timescales, costs and barriers. The call for evidence is therefore aimed at stakeholders with existing plans for deployment of innovative hydrogen to power projects before large scale hydrogen infrastructure is available, such as the energy industry and project developers. This will help government consider the value, potential options, and risks associated with innovative projects that plan to deliver by 2030.

Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
CTAG 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 CTAG 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 CTAG 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
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.
PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 18 June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani this evening.

The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani this evening.

The leaders began by discussing the developments in the Middle East in recent days, and both echoed the need for de-escalation and diplomacy.

Underscoring the deep defence and security relationship between the two countries, the Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s support for Qatar and leaders discussed how both countries could further support regional stability.

Turning to Gaza, the Prime Minister reiterated the intolerable situation on the ground and underlined the UK’s support for an immediate ceasefire.

The leaders agreed to stay in close touch.
The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty, stability and prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq.

As the UN Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI) closes this month and Iraq continues to progress, the United Kingdom encourages a continued focus on priorities that will underpin Iraq’s long-term stability and prosperity.

These include upholding Iraq’s sovereignty and constructive engagement with international partners, strengthening the rule of law and the effectiveness of state institutions, and delivering urgent economic reforms to create opportunities for all Iraqis.

We also urge greater efforts to tackle corruption and diversify Iraq’s economy. The United Kingdom stands ready to support Iraq in making progress on these objectives.

The recent parliamentary elections were a significant milestone, and we commend the determination of the Iraqi people to shape their future through the ballot box. We hope to see a swift conclusion to the process of government formation.

We also commend the efforts of all those involved in delivering the electoral process including the support offered by UNAMI.

As this UN Security Council chapter closes, we hope that Iraq will continue to partner with the United Nations, particularly on human rights. The United Kingdom welcomes steps to improve women’s political participation in Iraq.

We encourage the Iraqi authorities to enact robust child protection and women’s rights legislation, and to ensure all survivors of sexual and gender-based violence receive the accountability and support they deserve.

On the missing persons file, we welcome the recent handover of 400 boxes of Kuwaiti national archive materials by Iraq. We commend the cooperation on this important issue between all relevant stakeholders, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, and we echo the Secretary-General’s call for continued efforts in this regard.

We look forward to the upcoming appointment of a Senior Representative to support meaningful cooperation on this file, particularly around identifying new witnesses, harnessing modern technology, and sustaining momentum on outstanding cases of missing Kuwaiti and third country nationals.

The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty, stability, and prosperity, and stands ready to support the swift and full implementation of Resolution 2792 on missing persons.

Allow me to close by expressing our deep appreciation to SRSG Al Hassan and to all those who have served in UNAMI over the years, for their invaluable contribution to Iraq’s stability.
Transport hazard summary: surface water flooding
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Provides information about surface water flooding and its impact on safety, damage to vehicles and disruption to transport services.

This summary identifies some of the main risks caused by surface water flooding, such as sudden flash flooding in busy areas and how they can impact transport. It also provides advice to help mitigate and plan for these risks.

Direct impacts from surface water flooding include:
- impacts to safety due to rapid flooding trapping vehicles and passengers
- damage to vehicles and disruption to transport services
This forms part of the Transport hazards summaries series (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/transport-hazard-summaries), which helps organisations understand hazards that can impact UK transport.
Monthly statistics: Patents, trade marks and designs: May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

These statistics include monthly data for patents, trade marks and designs.

The statistics in this release provide factual information relating to monthly applications and registrations of intellectual property registered rights (patents, trade marks and designs).

Due to upcoming changes in The One IPO Transformation Programme, there is a chance of disruption in IPO’s Monthly Statistics publication for May and June 2025. Currently, this will only involve Patent application and registration data, and they should be regarded as provisional estimates. The figures for these two months will be corrected in proceeding publications.
De Novo Consulting Services 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 De Novo Consulting Services 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 De Novo Consulting Services Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss L Rawling v Farmhouse Bakery: 3306069/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Rawling v Farmhouse Bakery: 3306069/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680f56175072e9b7db83ccef/Lottie_Rawling_v_Farmhouse_Bakery-3306069.2023-_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
TA5 1UD, NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited: environmental permit variation application advertisement - EPR/JP3122GM/V013
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

View the application submitted by NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited for Hinkley Point C construction site, Wick Moor Drove, near Bridgwater, TA5 1UD.

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
- how to view and comment on the proposed variation
- 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)
Schmallenberg virus
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Guidance for vets on schmallenberg virus (SBV) from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

Information notes provide vets with further guidance for circumstances such as:
- unusual seasonal events
- emerging diseases
- outbreaks of non-statutory disease
Guidance from APHA’s Surveillance Intelligence Unit (SIU).
Mrs M Payne v Indigo Service Solutions Ltd: 2300960/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Payne v Indigo Service Solutions Ltd: 2300960/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64b93f03ef5371000d7aefa7/Mrs_Mandy_Payne_v_IndigoService_Solutions_Limited_2300960-2022_judgment_and_reasons_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs M Payne v Indigo Service Solutions Ltd: 2300960/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bb63e5ce1fd0da7b5936d8/M_Payne_v_Indigo_Service_Solutions_Ltd_2300960-2022_Reserved_Judgment___Reasons_19-Jul-24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs M Payne v Indigo Service Solutions Ltd: 2300960/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a4869c8259d52732f6ad8b/Ms_Mandy_Payne_v_Indigo_Service_Solutions_Limited_2300960-2022_Judgment_29-01-25.pdf).
George Edward Smart Homes
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 George Edward Smart Homes 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 George Edward Smart Homes 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:

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr J Ciuch v P J Long, W S Long and the personal representations of P W Long (deceased) T/a Lutton Farm Partnership and Others: 3306037/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Ciuch v P J Long, W S Long and the personal representations of P W Long (deceased) T/a Lutton Farm Partnership and Others: 3306037/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f6b48f2ecaeb756d0e1cb/Mr_Janusz_Ciuch_v_Patrick_James_Long_William_Stephen_Long___the_personal_representations_of_Patrick_William_Long__deceased__t-a_Luton_Farm_Patnership___others_3306037_2024_Judgment.pdf).
CTM08780 - Corporation Tax: change of ownership: companies with investment business: excess over profits
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)


CTA10/S679 onwards

Where CTA10/S677 applies
- any profits of the company that relate to an accounting period (or notional AP) ending after the change in ownership cannot be reduced by any excess of management expenses, charges and interest that accrued before the change in ownership,
and
- the extent to which loan relationship debits (and non-trading loan relationship deficits for changes in ownership on or after 10 February 2005) can be brought into account in computing the profits of APs that follow the change in ownership is restricted.
Advent IM 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 Advent IM 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 Advent IM 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- 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.
Revised direction to Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council: September 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Revised statutory direction issued to Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, relating to poor performance in children's social care services.

This direction requires the council to take steps to improve the exercise of its children’s social care functions.

These include the requirement to:
- engage with the Non-Executive Children’s Services Commissioner
- comply with the recommendations set out in the report from the Commissioner for Children’s Services in Tameside (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tameside-metropolitan-borough-council-commissioners-report)
This direction replaces the earlier statutory direction issued to the council in March 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/direction-issued-to-tameside-metropolitan-borough-council-march-2024).

This direction is closed. A revised direction issued to Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council in August 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/revised-direction-to-tameside-metropolitan-borough-council-august-2025) replaces it.
Resources to support data protection in schools
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Download resources to help with data protection in schools, including posters, templates, and learning materials.

This page offers resources to support data protection in schools, including printable posters.

We are open to feedback on what would be most helpful for data protection officers. Fill in our survey (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-WPHxkSPLCVBpB8IQnXO5S9UM0RSSlIxRk5ONzM5SzQwR0w0Mk5BTkVWNi4u&route=shorturl) to share your suggestions and help us improve.

Posters

Use our posters to remind staff at your school about the important aspects of data protection.

Artificial intelligence

Do you need to use AI? Need, Read, Proceed (PDF, 205 KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d055737c42acbece502c64/Do_you_need_to_use_AI_-_Need_Read_and_Proceed.pdf)

Do you need to use AI? Need, Read, Proceed - low ink version (PDF, 186 KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d05591299d44ed3590d713/Do_you_need_to_use_AI_-_Need_Read_and_Proceed_-_Low_ink_version.pdf)

Protect children’s privacy when using AI (PDF, 168 KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d055ec59b0ec2e151f8498/Protect_childrens_privacy_when_using_AI.pdf)

Protect children’s privacy when using AI - low ink version (PDF, 152 KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d05609011f08ebe0502c63/Protect_childrens_privacy_when_using_AI_-_Low_ink_version.pdf)

Checklist to protect children’s privacy when using AI (PDF, 187 KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d05a3a011f08ebe0502c6c/Checklist_to_protect_childrens_privacy_when_using_AI.pdf)

Checklist to protect children’s privacy when using AI - low ink version (PDF, 169 KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d05a5059b0ec2e151f84a6/Checklist_to_protect_childrens_privacy_when_using_AI_-_Low_ink_version.pdf)

Videos

Protecting children’s privacy when using artificial intelligence. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs6gmNoMhqM)

What is data protection? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v6o6ArBi3s)
Skills Bootcamps training providers
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Employers can use this list of local area contacts to find providers to work with to recruit new staff, train existing employees, or design bespoke Skills Bootcamps.

A list of local areas in each region that received government funding to run Skills Bootcamps. The list includes the website and contact details for each local area.

It’s free to use Skills Bootcamps to recruit new employees. If you use Skills Bootcamps to train existing employees, you may be able to access funding for up to 90% of the training costs (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esfa-skills-bootcamps/dfe-skills-bootcamps-technical-funding-guide-from-august-2025#co-funding-for-all-skills-bootcamps).
Student finance application forms and notes for new part-time students for a course that started after September 2012 and before August 2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Application forms and guides for new part-time students for a course that started after September 2012 and before August 2018.

If you’re a new student applying for a course that started after September 2012 and before August 2018, for Tuition Fee Loan only, you’ll need to complete and send a PTL1 form for the relevant academic year.

If you’re a continuing student applying for a course that started after September 2012 and before August 2018 for Tuition Fee Loan only, you’ll need to complete and send a PTLC form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/student-finance-application-forms-and-notes-for-continuing-part-time-students-for-a-course-that-started-after-september-2012-and-before-august-2018).
Banks Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Banks Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Defence maritime regulations
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

This publication specifies the defence maritime regulations for health, safety and environmental protection for UK Ministry of Defence maritime activity.

These Ministry of Defence (MOD) maritime regulations are issued by the Defence Maritime Regulator and form the basis of MOD’s regulatory framework for MOD Maritime activities. They should be read by people and organisations conducting maritime activity on behalf of the MOD.

The goal of the regulations is to ensure that the management of safety and environmental protection of defence maritime activities can achieve outcomes at least as good as those governed by UK and international legislation.

The Compliance Matrix provides the Defence Maritime Domain with a downloadable file to aid the recording of compliance statements with the latest version of the DMR Regulations.

Key UK Acts are:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents)
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/contents)
- Diving at Work Regulations 1997 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2776/contents/made)
- Dockyard Ports Regulation Act 1865 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/28-29/125/contents)
- For MOD shipping, the goal can also be traced to the international baseline of UNCLOS through IMO (with MARPOL), SOLAS and the ILO.
The 2025 edition of the DSA02 - Defence Maritime Regulations for Health, Safety and Environmental Protection becomes effective from 1 January 2025. The latest version of the 2025 regulations remains extant until 31 December 2025.

The 2026 edition of the DSA02 - Defence Maritime Regulations for Health, Safety and Environmental Protection becomes effective from 1 January 2026.

There is an associated regulatory terms for the application of the regulations to MOD Shipping, and these may be requested from the Defence Maritime Regulator.

Access Defence maritime regulations: regulatory notices (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-maritime-regulations-regulatory-notices)
Community consultation and engagement within transport schemes
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Explains how authorities can include community engagement in the project development process for transport schemes involving active travel.

Community engagement and consultation can help to improve the way that changes to a road layout, town or city centre are introduced. It enables people to have their say and make sure transport projects support local people and businesses.

This guide aims to help people involved in the delivery of major transport teams to:
- include community engagement within transport projects, specifically with a focus on active travel
- set out best practice and case studies for both engagement and consultation
- follow a step-by-step process to include communities in their projects
Appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee extended
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-01)

Three committee member terms have been extended.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has extended the terms of three members of the Animal Welfare Committee.

Dr Jane Downes, Dr Troy Gibson, and Dr Dorothy McKeegan will serve on the committee for an additional nine months from 1 January 2025 until 30 September 2025.

The Animal Welfare Committee advises Defra, as well as the Scottish and Welsh Governments, on matters relating to animal welfare, including farmed, companion and wild animals kept by people.

Madeleine Campbell, Chair of the Animal Welfare Committee, said:

I am delighted that Dorothy, Troy and Jane have each agreed to continue their service on the Animal Welfare Committee. They bring diverse, much-valued expertise and practical experience to our evidence-based work.

Biographies

Dr Jane Downes:
- Jane is an independent veterinary consultant and has chaired the Animal Welfare Committee’s Welfare at Killing sub-committee, which advises Defra and the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish Governments on the protection of animals at the time of killing, for the past four years.
- She has expertise in animal welfare at slaughter and food safety. Jane is also the Chair of the Pig Health and Welfare Council and a Trustee of the University Federation for Animal Welfare/Humane Slaughter Association.
Dr Troy Gibson:
- Troy is an Associate Professor in Animal Welfare Science at the Royal Veterinary College, with specialisms in welfare at slaughter, livestock husbandry procedures and wildlife management.
- Troy is also a member of the Animal Welfare Committee at the Zoological Society of London and the Ethics Advisory Committee at the RSPB.
Dr Dorothy McKeegan:
- Dorothy is a Senior Lecturer in Animal Welfare and Ethics at the University of Glasgow, with specialisms in humane slaughter and welfare assessment.
- Dorothy is also a Trustee of the University Federation for Animal Welfare/Humane Slaughter Association and an Ethics Advisory Committee member at the RSPB.