theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Field Systems Designs 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 Field Systems Designs 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 Field Systems Designs Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Melinda Simmons DCMG
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Dame Melinda Simmons DCMG was appointed as British Ambassador to Poland in September 2025. She is a seasoned British diplomat and public servant with extensive experience in international development, conflict resolution, and national security. She served as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ukraine from 2019 to 2023, navigating complex geopolitical challenges during a critical period in the region. Prior to that, she held senior roles at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Department for International Development (DFID), including Deputy Director of the Conflict Department and Head of DFID Southern Africa in Pretoria. Her career spans key leadership positions in humanitarian response, European affairs, and Middle East and North Africa policy. In 2023 to 2024, she was appointed Honorary Professor at University College London, and she has undertaken full-time language training in both Ukrainian and Polish to support her diplomatic missions. Social media links Follow Melinda Simmons on X and LinkedIn .

Dame Melinda Simmons DCMG was appointed as British Ambassador to Poland in September 2025.

She is a seasoned British diplomat and public servant with extensive experience in international development, conflict resolution, and national security.

She served as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ukraine from 2019 to 2023, navigating complex geopolitical challenges during a critical period in the region. Prior to that, she held senior roles at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Department for International Development (DFID), including Deputy Director of the Conflict Department and Head of DFID Southern Africa in Pretoria.

Her career spans key leadership positions in humanitarian response, European affairs, and Middle East and North Africa policy. In 2023 to 2024, she was appointed Honorary Professor at University College London, and she has undertaken full-time language training in both Ukrainian and Polish to support her diplomatic missions.

Social media links

Follow Melinda Simmons on X (https://twitter.com/melsimmonsfcdo) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dame-melinda-simmons-146b4a13/).
Mitchell & Murdoch Care 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 Mitchell & Murdoch Care 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 Mitchell & Murdoch Care Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Northern Ireland waiting time statistics: outpatient waiting times September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Presents information on waiting times at the end of each quarter for a first consultant-led outpatient appointment and a first integrated clinical assessment and treatment services (ICATS) appointment.

Information is detailed on the number of patients waiting, and length of time waiting, for a first appointment at a consultant-led outpatient service and integrated clinical assessment and treatment services (ICATS) at health and social care (HSC) trusts in Northern Ireland. The publications report on the performance of HSC trusts against the ministerial waiting time target in Northern Ireland.
Recruitment for an IT Service and Operations Manager
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

IT Service and Operations Manager, working on the running and maintenance of the VMD services available to users.

We have a vacancy for an IT Service and Operations Manager.

Job Title

IT Service and Operations Manager

Grade

G7

Salary & Pension

£59,900 per annum with Pension Scheme

Annual Leave entitlement

Commencing at 25 days

Role

As the IT Service and Operations Manager, you will agree and monitor IT service levels across all relevant business functions, managing an operations team with a user-centric support approach, focused on service availability, security and performance.

How to apply

You must make your application via IT Service and Operations Manager - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK (https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=c2VhcmNoc29ydD1nZW9kaXN0YW5jZSZwYWdlYWN0aW9uPXZpZXd2YWNieWpvYmxpc3Qmc2VhcmNocGFnZT0xJm93bmVydHlwZT1mYWlyJmpvYmxpc3Rfdmlld192YWM9MTk1Mzk2OSZwYWdlY2xhc3M9Sm9icyZ1c2Vyc2VhcmNoY29udGV4dD0xMzQ0MTQyMDMmb3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZyZXFzaWc9MTc0ODQxNjEzNi1mNTZiYmM1NjZmZDk5ZjcyY2Y0OTk3ZDk3YWFlZmRhMGVjNTExMDFk) where you will find a full job description.

Closing Date

24 June 2025
PM meeting with Prime Minister of Bahrain: 19 June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

The Prime Minister welcomed His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain to Downing Street today.

The Prime Minister welcomed His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain to Downing Street today.

The leaders reflected on the strength of the UK-Bahrain relationship, and welcomed the UK becoming a full member of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) today. The agreement will deepen trilateral cooperation with Bahrain and the United States on regional security at a critical time, both agreed.

The Prime Minister also welcomed the signing of the Strategic Investment and Collaboration Partnership, building on the two-way investment partnership between the countries, and how this will unlock new investment, growth and jobs into the UK, delivering on the Plan for Change.

The leaders also underscored the importance of the new Defence Cooperation Accord between the two countries, deepening joint military training and building on the two nations’ strong naval ties.

Highlighting the strength of the 200-year relationship between both nations, the leaders looked forward to further cooperation, including trade negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Turning to the situation in the Middle East, the leaders called for de-escalation and both agreed on the need for enduring and closer relationships across the region to support stability.

The Prime Minister and Crown Prince looked forward to speaking again soon.
Make an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate and associated guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Planning Inspectorate appeals and other casework: detailed information

A collection of the different types of appeals and their guidance.

Associated guidance

How to appeal a planning decision: An overview of the planning appeals process (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Iev7Fv45iE)

Search or comment on a planning appeal on the new appeals service (https://appeal-planning-decision.service.gov.uk/comment-planning-appeal/enter-appeal-reference)

Appeals: how long they take (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/appeals-average-timescales-for-arranging-inquiries-and-hearings)

Claim planning appeal costs (https://www.gov.uk/claim-planning-appeal-costs)

Planning appeals & related casework: Inquiry guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/casework-dealt-with-by-inquiries)

Taking part in a planning, listed building or enforcement appeal (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/taking-part-in-a-planning-listed-building-or-enforcement-appeal)
University of Salford
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 University of Salford 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 University of Salford recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
EXPP6230 - General examination: principle of proportionality
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Note: This manual is under review following Brexit 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) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

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Export meat and meat products to Senegal: certificate 7230
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

Apply online to export fresh or frozen meat, or products containing meat, to Senegal.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a4938f81828dd65c16a801/7230NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export meat and meat products to Senegal: EHC 7230, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a493818259d52732f6ada5/7230EHC_V3.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/7230EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a4938f81828dd65c16a801/7230NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export meat and meat products to Senegal: EHC 7230, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a493818259d52732f6ada5/7230EHC_V3.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Access and fairness
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

This consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme covers a number of proposals relating to pension benefits for scheme members.

This consultation covers a range of proposals relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales (‘the LGPS’).

The government believes that the LGPS is a good pension scheme which should be available to all those who provide the services for which local government is responsible. It provides security in older age for millions of members who have spent their lives in public service, many of whom have been low paid throughout their working lives. Much of this consultation focusses on equal access to the scheme and its benefits.
TSEM9750 - Ownership and income tax: implied trust: constructive trust - evidence
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)


If taxpayers wish to argue constructive trust, you should ask for a full and detailed account of those facts together with all the relevant evidence, as if the claimant were presenting the claim to a court of law. Unless the case is sufficiently strong that you think it would be upheld by the courts, you should reject the claim.

While you may reject a ‘constructive trust’ claim, do not accept a ‘constructive trust’ claim in the income tax context without consulting Trusts Technical. See TSEM11100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/trusts-settlements-and-estates-manual/tsem11100).
Ms L Owen v Crest Nicholson Operations Ltd: 2301888/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Owen v Crest Nicholson Operations Ltd: 2301888/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67939ed17b75412c254f4b17/Ms_Lucie_Owen_v_Crest_Nicholson_Operations_Limited_2301888-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Ms S J Pearson v Mereview Taverns Ltd: 3311047/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S J Pearson v Mereview Taverns Ltd: 3311047/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ecf21aa8398380cb4acfad/Ms_S_J_Pearson_v_Mereview_Taverns_Ltd-3311047-2024-_Rule_22_Judgment.pdf).
Class 3 Medicines Recall: Kimmtrak 200 micrograms/mL concentrate for solution for infusion, Immunocore Limited, EL(25)A/28
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Immunocore Limited is recalling the batches listed below as a precautionary measure. The recall is due to a decrease in potency identified during stability testing. All other stability test results remain within specification.

DMRC reference number

DMRC-35860567

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Immunocore Limited

Medicine Details

Kimmtrak 200 micrograms/mL concentrate for solution for infusion

PLGB: 36781/0001

Active ingredient: tebentafusp

SNOMED code: 274087000

GTIN: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Affected Lot Batch Numbers

*distributed in Northern Ireland only

Background

Immunocore Limited is recalling the batches listed above as a precautionary measure. The recall is due to a decrease in potency identified during stability testing. All other stability test results remain within specification.

Only the batches listed in the above table are impacted. This does not affect other batches that are available.

Advice for Healthcare Professionals:

Stop supplying the impacted batches immediately. Quarantine all stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process. The batches listed in the table are being recalled as a precautionary measure.

Advice for Patients:

Patients who are taking Kimmtrak 200 micrograms/mL concentrate for solution for infusion (tebentafusp) should continue to take the medication. This is a wholesale and pharmacy level recall that will be actioned by your healthcare professional.

Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme (https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/).

Additional information:

For all medical information enquiries and information on this product, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx), or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx (local toll) or xx-xxxx-xxxx (toll-free).

For stock control enquiries please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx), or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Recipients of this Medicines Notification should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this notice. NHS regional teams are asked to forward this to community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information.

Yours faithfully

Defective Medicines Report Centre10 South ColonnadeCanary WharfLondonE14 4PU

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Download document

Class 3 Medicines Recall: Kimmtrak 200 micrograms/mL concentrate for solution for infusion, Immunocore Limited, EL(25)A/28 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a9930db207fc18744d600/Class_3_medicines_recall_Kimmtrak.pdf)
Mr G Welch v Department for Work and Pensions: 2411321/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Welch v Department for Work and Pensions: 2411321/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66f1840f7aeb85342827ac27/Mr_G_Welch_v_Department_for_Work_and_Pensions_-_2411321_2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Welch v Department for Work and Pensions: 2411321/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69089b94c0dc8f124841756a/Mr_G_Welch_v_Department_for_Work_and_Pensions_2411321_2023...pdf).
RFIG30050 - Residence for tax years before 2013-14: Introduction: Who to contact
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


This chapter only applies to tax years up to and including 2012-2013. From 6 April 2013 the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) applies. For guidance on the SRT please see RFIG20000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig20000) onwards

If you have
- any difficulty in using this guide, or
- any difficulty in deciding whether an individual is resident or ordinarily resident in the UK, or
- (This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Specialist Quality Mark accreditation period increased
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

The Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) accreditation period has increased from 3 years to 5 years.

In June, the LAA published a news story saying it would be increasing the length of the SQM accreditation period from 3 years to 5 years from 1 October 2025.

We are pleased to announce these changes have now come into force. This means that SQM holders will not have to be audited as often to maintain their accreditation.

Will the change apply to my SQM?

Legal services providers need to go through the following stages to obtain their SQM accreditation:
- Pass a Desktop Audit
- Pass a Pre-Quality Mark Audit
Before their accreditation comes to an end, they need to have a Post-Quality Mark Audit to continue to hold the SQM.

The new accreditation period will apply to any SQM where a Pre-Quality Mark Audit or Post-Quality Mark Audit takes place on or after 1 October 2025. SQM accreditation awarded or renewed in these circumstances will now last 5 years instead of 3 years.

Where can I find out more?

Providers can speak to Recognising Excellence, the company that runs the SQM scheme on behalf of the LAA, if they have any questions about these changes.

Further information

Legal Aid Agency quality standards (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/legal-aid-agency-quality-standards) – for information on the SQM Standard and Guidance

SQM - Recognising Excellence (https://www.recognisingexcellence.co.uk/sqm/) – for information on how to apply for the SQM through Recognising Excellence
Rosebank Field Development
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Project Summary

Rosebank Field Development - Equinor UK Limited - 2022 - ES/2022/001 - Under Review

Key Dates
- Date Environmental Statement received by the department - 03/08/2022
- Public notice commencement date - 12/08/2022
- Public notice closing date - 16/09/2022
- Further information public notice commencement date - 16/10/2025
- Further information public notice closing date - 20/11/2025
Environmental Statement & associated documents
- Summary of the Project - Received Date 03/08/2022
- Environmental Statement - Received Date 03/08/2022
- Public Notice - Received Date 12/08/2022 & 17/08/2022
- Replacement Public Notice – N/A
Further Information
- Secretary of State request for provision of further information - 09/12/2022, 15/02/2023 and 21/07/2025
- Developer response to Secretary of State request for provision of further information - 23/12/2022, 28/02/2023 and 25/09/2025
- Further information public notice - 16/10/2025
Decision made by the Secretary of State
- Secretary of State notice under Regulation 16(1) - 28/09/2023
- Secretary of State decision to agree to or refuse to agree to the OGA granting of consent - Letter to the developer - 16/06/2023
- Secretary of State decision to agree to or refuse to agree to the OGA granting of consent – 15/06/2023
TKO 'Training, Knowledge and Opportunities'
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 TKO ‘Training, Knowledge and Opportunities’ 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 TKO ‘Training, Knowledge and Opportunities’ 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.
Notice of proposed amendments (NPA) comment response sheets
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

NPA comment response sheets contains the collated MAA responses to individual NPA publications.

Related information:

NPA comment response sheets contain the collated MAA responses to individual NPA publications.

In the final preparation for publication similar Regulated Community comments have been consolidated into one response.

Some of the MAA responses to the Regulated Community comments may have been superseded by further internal review prior to the official publication of the new issue.
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Internal temporary storage facilities (ITSFs) codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Find a list of codes which can be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be examined for internal temporary storage facilities (Appendix 16D).

Using the relevant codes from the list, enter the location where the goods are held at the time of making the declaration.

The code for the location to be declared in Data Element 5/23 is shown in column 3.
Ms F Chiwetu v Clover Fostering Ltd: 3302967/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms F Chiwetu v Clover Fostering Ltd: 3302967/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd3e620114b0b86e59f407/Ms_F_Chiwetu_v__Clover_Fostering_Limited_3302967-2024.pdf).
Gold’s Gym (UK) Limited: consumer protection enforcement case
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating suspected infringements of consumer law in relation to the presentation of mandatory fees by Gold’s Gym (UK) Limited in the UK.

Case timetable

Case opening

17 November 2025: The CMA has opened an investigation into compliance with consumer protection law by Gold’s Gym (UK) Limited.

The CMA is investigating Gold’s Gym (UK) Limited over its presentation of mandatory fees, specifically whether these fees are included in the total price the consumer sees at the beginning of the purchase process.

The CMA will now engage with Gold’s Gym (UK) Limited and gather evidence to consider whether the CMA thinks the company has infringed consumer protection law.

At this initial stage, it should not be assumed that Gold’s Gym (UK) Limited has infringed consumer protection law and no finding has been made.
- Press release: CMA launches major consumer protection drive focused on online pricing practices (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-launches-major-consumer-protection-drive-focused-on-online-pricing-practices) (18.11.25)
Contact
- xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
- Andrew Groves, Director
- Hayley Fletcher, Senior Responsible Officer
Personal information

Your name and contact details are your personal data. The CMA may collect, use and share personal data for its consumer protection investigation under Part 8 the Enterprise Act 2002. This includes processing personal data for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018.

For more information about how the CMA handles personal information, please see our personal information charter (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/personal-information-charter).
Financial wellbeing: applying All Our Health
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Evidence and information for health and care professionals and the wider workforce to promote the benefits of financial wellbeing.

The resource illustrates how money can impact on wellbeing and identifies how frontline health and care staff can use their trusted relationships with patients, families and communities to promote the benefits of financial wellbeing.

It also recommends important actions that managers and staff holding strategic roles can take.
U13: spreading plant matter where it was grown, to benefit soil
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

U13 exemption allows you to spread cut plant material at the place of production for weed suppression or to provide nutrients to the soil.

There’s a charge for most waste exemptions

This exemption is in band 3. Read waste exemption charges (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-exemptions-how-to-choose-register-and-pay/waste-exemption-charges) to find out what the charges and charging bands are.

Types of activity you can carry out

These could include:
- you are strimming plants along the central reservation of a motorway and want to leave the plants where they are cut to provide nutrients to the soil
- you are strimming plants along the banks of a river or along a railway embankment and want to leave the plants where they are cut to stop weeds growing
Types of activity you cannot carry out

You cannot:
- bring in plant matter from other places to spread
- move plant matter from where it is grown to spread it somewhere else unless it is treated first, see related exemptions
Types of waste you can use

You need to make sure your waste fits within the waste code and the description.

Key conditions

You can only spread plant matter under this exemption if, at the time of spreading:
- the land has not been frozen for 12 hours or more in the preceding 24 hours
- the land is not waterlogged, frozen or covered with snow
The maximum amount you can spread over any 12 month period cannot exceed 50 tonnes per hectare.

You should only spread the minimum amount needed to provide benefits:
- except for plant tissue spread on the bank of a waterway, you must not spread waste within 50 metres of a watercourse, spring, well or borehole
- you should only use as much waste as is needed to achieve the intended benefit - if you apply more material than appears reasonable, the Environment Agency may consider this as disposal of waste
U13 related exemptions

If you want to spread waste plant matter somewhere other than where it was grown, you could compost the waste under T23: anaerobic composting (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-exemption-t23-aerobic-composting-and-associated-prior-treatment) and then spread it under either:
- U10: spreading waste to benefit agricultural land (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-exemption-u10-spreading-waste-to-benefit-agricultural-land)
- U11: spreading waste to benefit non-agricultural land (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-exemption-u11-spreading-waste-to-benefit-non-agricultural-land)
Or you may wish to shred it first under T6: treating waste wood and waste plant matter by chipping, shredding, cutting or pulverising (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-exemption-t6-treating-waste-wood-and-waste-plant-matter-by-chipping-shredding-cutting-or-pulverising) and then use it under U12: using mulch (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-exemption-u12-using-mulch).

Register a U13 exemption

You need to register this exemption with the Environment Agency if you meet the requirements:

Register an exemption (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-waste-exemptions).
UK-Kenya EPA Committee – decision No. 1/2023, 21 March 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Decision No. 1/2023 of the UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Committee adopting the rules of procedure for the EPA Council.

Decision No. 1/2023 of the EPA committee set up by the Economic Partnership Agreement between Kenya and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland adopting the rules of procedure for the EPA Council.
Ms L Tait v Kent County Council: 2304148/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Tait v Kent County Council: 2304148/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6927042ab3b9afff34e9602a/L_Tait_v_Kent_County_Council_2304148-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
UK's key business groups back government's modern Industrial Strategy
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Joint statement from business groups in support of the Industrial Strategy

“The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK—boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.

“From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.

“We welcome the government’s engagement with businesses across the UK. Much of what we’ve shared has been heard and reflected in this strategy. While there’s more to do, we are ready to support the next steps.

“We encourage businesses nationwide to get behind this strategy and champion the UK as the best place to live, work, invest, and do business.”

Joint statement from business groups on behalf of:

Shevaun Haviland, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce

Rain Newton-Smith, Director General, Confederation of British Industry

Aaron Asadi, Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Nation

Tina McKenzie, Policy and Advocacy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses

Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive Officer, Make UK

Michelle Ovens, Founder, Small Business Britain

Dom Hallas, Executive Director, Startup Coalition
Not A Statistic Northeast CIC
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 Not A Statistic Northeast CIC 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 Not A Statistic Northeast CIC 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.
SPE13095 - Import to IP and goods declared to IP from another Customs procedure: checks required
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 content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Miss V Abbas v ISS Facility Services Ltd and Mitie Ltd: 8000744/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss V Abbas v ISS Facility Services Ltd and Mitie Ltd: 8000744/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691739439d50fc2fe8161818/Miss_V_Abbas_v_ISS_Facility_Services_Limited___Mitie_Limited_-_8000744.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Dominican Republic: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in the Dominican Republic.

Guidance for victims of rape and sexual assault in the Dominican Republic.

Disclaimer

This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make decisions about whether and how to seek medical advice and attention; report to local police; and engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas.

For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/victim-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad)
Northern Ireland Homelessness Bulletin April - September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

A biannual statistics report which provides information on a range of topics surrounding homelessness in Northern Ireland.

The Northern Ireland Homelessness Bulletin is the thirteenth edition in a series of official statistics that has been prepared by Analytics Division of the Department for Communities (DfC). The report is currently divided into three sections which are: Homeless Presenters; Homeless Acceptances; and Temporary Accommodation.