theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Northern Ireland Benefit Statistics Summary: May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Provides an up to date overview and history of the main benefits administered by the Department for Communities (DfC).

The benefits covered by this publication are: Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Employment & Support Allowance, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment and State Pension. Universal Credit figures are also included as Experimental Statistics.
Working for British Embassy Riga
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)


Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Riga or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in Latvia, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fcdo.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate)

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Kings Fine Cooked Meats
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 Kings Fine Cooked Meats 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 Kings Fine Cooked Meats 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.
CIRD89880 - R&D Tax reliefs: R&D expenditure credit (RDEC) scheme: capitalised revenue expenditure
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)


The credit does not affect the way in which capitalised revenue expenditure is treated and the guidance at CIRD81450 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird81450) still applies.

RDEC was abolished with affect for accounting periods which begin on or after 1 April 2024. Claims for RDEC may not be made for those periods.

Where revenue expenditure was incurred in earlier periods but is not an allowable deduction in calculating the profit chargeable to tax until an accounting period beginning on or after 1 April 2024 a claim should be made under the new RDEC scheme if the necessary conditions are met.
England biodiversity indicators
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

A snapshot of the current status of biodiversity in England and how it’s changing.

The England Biodiversity Indicators give a snapshot of the current status of biodiversity in England and how it’s changing. There is also a closely related suite of indicators at the UK scale (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/biodiversity-indicators-for-the-uk).

As an accredited official statistics compendium, their development and production is underpinned by the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value set out in the Code of Practice for Statistics.

The indicator suite is updated on an annual basis.

This publication contains information on the background and development of the England Biodiversity Indicators, contact details, and further information on official statistics. There are also webpages for each individual indicator and an overview of the latest results available.

Defra statistics: Biodiversity and Wildlife

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Fats (not for human consumption) - Import Information Notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing fats that are not for human consumption to Great Britain.

You must also read:

General information for imports of animal by-products - Import Information Note GEN/3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-information-for-imports-of-animal-by-products-import-information-note-gen3)

Clarifying information for imports of animal products - IIN GEN/4 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clarifying-information-for-imports-of-animal-products-iin-gen4)
Safer Streets summer town centre initiative
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

The Safer Streets summer town centre initiative will run from 30 June until 30 September, in over 500 town centres and high streets across England and Wales.

The aim of this summer’s initiative is to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour in town centres and ensure visible, meaningful consequences for those responsible.

The focus of the Safer Streets summer town centre initiative is visibility, prevention and enforcement. It is also about what can be delivered in partnership with councils, schools, health services, business, transport and community organisations.

Police and Crime Commissioners and deputy mayors have submitted delivery plans on how they and local partners intend to keep town centres safe this summer across their force areas.

Read more about the initiative (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/summer-blitz-on-town-centre-crime).
91 Home Farm, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7EQ: HAV/00HX/MNR/2025/0707
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Southern Region, Mr I Perry BSc FRICS and Mr S Hodges FRICS on 28 July 2025

Read the full decision in SN6 7EQ_HAV/00HX/MNR/2025/0707_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68df70ec750fcf90fa6ffd7c/91_Home_Farm__Decision.pdf) Read the summary reasons in SN6 7EQ_HAV/00HX/MNR/2025/0707_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68df7122750fcf90fa6ffd7d/91_Home_Farm__Summary_Reasons.pdf)
Ambassador Services 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 Ambassador Services 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 Ambassador Services 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
- 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.
T2: cleaning textiles to reuse or recycle
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

T2 exemption allows you to clean waste clothes and textiles to recover them for reuse or recycling.

There’s a charge for most waste exemptions

This exemption is in band 2. 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 include:
- laundering or cleaning waste clothes to recover them so they can be reused
- laundering or cleaning waste textiles so they can be used to make carpet underlay under another exempt waste operation
Types of activity you cannot carry out

You cannot:
- shred or bale any of the types of waste under this exemption (see related exemptions) (#RE2)
- clean textiles that aren’t going to be recovered or reused
- treat hazardous waste
Types of waste you can treat

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

Amount of waste you can treat

You can store or treat up to 20,000 tonnes of waste at any one time.

Key conditions

The waste must be stored and treated in a location with sealed drainage.

Other things you need to know

You must not discharge dirty water from laundering to surface water, groundwater or sewers without the correct consent.

Find out more about environmental permits for discharges to surface water and groundwater activities (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/discharges-to-surface-water-and-groundwater-environmental-permits).

To discharge dirty water to sewer you need consent from your local water company.

Related exemptions

If you want to bale waste textiles, you should consider:

T4 – preparatory treatments, such as, baling, sorting, shredding (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-exemption-t4-preparatory-treatments-baling-sorting-shredding-etc)

If you want to make finished goods from waste textiles you should consider:

U9 – use of waste to manufacture of finished goods (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-exemption-u9-using-waste-to-manufacture-finished-goods)

Registering a T2 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).

Definitions

Discharge consent – a consent issued under Chapter II of Part 3 of the Water Resources Act 1991 or Regulation of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010.

Hazardous waste – see how to classify different types of waste (https://www.gov.uk/how-to-classify-different-types-of-waste).

Sealed drainage – a drainage system with an impermeable surface that ensures:
- no liquid will run off the surface apart from via the system
- all liquids entering the system are collected in a sealed sump except where they may be lawfully discharged
CSM Segensworth 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 CSM Segensworth 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 CSM Segensworth 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The Forward Trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Forward Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The Promise School (Okehampton): warning notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-07)

Warning notice to Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust in relation to The Promise School.

Notice relating to: The Promise School (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/149041)

URN: 149041

Notice issued to: Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust

Reason for issue: Special measures Ofsted judgement (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/25/149041)

DfE regional director: Lucy Livings

DfE regional director office: South West

Local authority: Devon County Council
Reappointment of a member to the Family Procedure Rule Committee
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

The Lord Chancellor has announced the reappointment of Robert Edwards as a member of the Family Procedure Rule Committee.

The Lord Chancellor reappointed Robert Edwards as a member, nominated by Welsh Ministers to represent the interests of Welsh family proceedings officers, to the Family Procedure Rule Committee (FPRC) from 1 October 2024 until 28 February 2027.

The Lord Chancellor also confirmed the decision of previous ministers to extend Mr Edward’s tenure from 1 March to 30 September 2024.

The FPRC is a non-departmental public body, established - in 2004 - under the Courts Act 2003 (‘the Act’), to make Family Procedure Rules. Its aim is to make clear, easily understandable rules to create an accessible, fair, and efficient family justice system.

Appointments to the FPRC are made under Section 77(2) of the Act. The Act provides that a member is nominated by the Welsh Ministers to represent the interests of Welsh family proceedings officers and appointed by the Lord Chancellor in consultation with the President of the Family Division.

The appointment of the FPRC member, nominated by Welsh Ministers to represent the interests of Welsh family proceedings officers, is not regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

Biography

Robert Edwards is a lawyer at the Welsh Government and principal adviser to Cafcass Cymru, with responsibility for providing advice, representation and training to the organisation. Robert specialises in children law and previously worked in Welsh local authorities and private practice.
Applied Business Academy
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 Applied Business Academy 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 Applied Business Academy recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Safran Electrical Components UK 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 Safran Electrical Components UK 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 Safran Electrical Components UK 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
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.
Department for Business and Trade Ethiopia
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

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

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Ethiopia.

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 Ethiopia from the UK

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

Our export guide to Ethiopia (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exporting-to-ethiopia) 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 Ethiopia

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

Arms embargo and other restrictions on Ethiopia

Details of any arms embargoes, trade control restrictions, defence export policies and restrictions on terrorist organisations (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/current-arms-embargoes-and-other-restrictions) which may apply to Ethiopia.
Get SET Academy
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 Get SET Academy 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 Get SET Academy 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.
Functioning of the UK carbon market
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

A summary of the operational performance of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme for each scheme year.

These reports provide high-level operational summaries for each scheme year of the UK ETS, including:
- participant data (installation and aviation operators)
- supply of allowances through free allocation and auctions
- auction price data
- emissions and compliance data
Mr M Mubin v F Duerr and Sons Ltd: 6016622/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Mubin v F Duerr and Sons Ltd: 6016622/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b62b62c36111a67d5b816/Mr_Mudassar_Mubin_v_F_Duerr_Sons_Ltd_-_6016622_2024_-_Preliminary_-_Judgment.pdf).
Export cats and dogs to Japan: certificate 6407
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Apply online to export cats or dogs to Japan.

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/685c16a20433072fce0e104a/6407EHC-guidance.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate EHC 6407, version 4: Export cats and dogs to Japan (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc60322ed915d0ad7db6cc1/6407EHC_V4.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/6407EHC)

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
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/685c16a20433072fce0e104a/6407EHC-guidance.pdf).

Download and fill in EHC 6407, version 4: Export cats and dogs to Japan (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc60322ed915d0ad7db6cc1/6407EHC_V4.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).
Stephen Dance
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Stephen Dance is a Chartered Surveyor and Director of Infrastructure Strategy at the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA). He holds current non executive directorships in Local Partnerships LLP (a joint venture between HM Treasury and Local Government Association), The Thames Estuary Growth Board and Northern House Multi Academy Trust. Stephen has more than 35 years of experience in social and economic infrastructure projects. Before joining the public sector in 2010 he was a Director of international property advisers DTZ specialising in complex development transactions in the fields of infrastructure privatisation, urban regeneration and Public Private Partnerships. He joined Partnerships UK in 2004, where he headed the major projects team and delivered the innovative MoDEL project for the MoD, structured the delivery agreements for Crossrail and chaired the Compliance and Oversight Group to assure the venues and infrastructure procurements for the London 2012 Olympics. In 2010 Stephen joined Infrastructure UK (a unit of HM Treasury) as Head of Infrastructure Delivery. He was actively engaged in development of the UK’s first National Infrastructure Plan and delivery of key projects including Thames Tideway Tunnel, The Northern Line Extension to Battersea Power Station, Mersey Gateway Bridge, Hinkley Point C and HS2.

Stephen Dance is a Chartered Surveyor and Director of Infrastructure Strategy at the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA). He holds current non executive directorships in Local Partnerships LLP (a joint venture between HM Treasury and Local Government Association), The Thames Estuary Growth Board and Northern House Multi Academy Trust.

Stephen has more than 35 years of experience in social and economic infrastructure projects. Before joining the public sector in 2010 he was a Director of international property advisers DTZ specialising in complex development transactions in the fields of infrastructure privatisation, urban regeneration and Public Private Partnerships. He joined Partnerships UK in 2004, where he headed the major projects team and delivered the innovative MoDEL project for the MoD, structured the delivery agreements for Crossrail and chaired the Compliance and Oversight Group to assure the venues and infrastructure procurements for the London 2012 Olympics.

In 2010 Stephen joined Infrastructure UK (a unit of HM Treasury) as Head of Infrastructure Delivery. He was actively engaged in development of the UK’s first National Infrastructure Plan and delivery of key projects including Thames Tideway Tunnel, The Northern Line Extension to Battersea Power Station, Mersey Gateway Bridge, Hinkley Point C and HS2.
Student Loans in Scotland: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Statistics of Scottish domiciled student loans borrowers and the change in debt in the financial year.

Student Loans for Higher Education in Scotland: Financial Year 2024-25

This publication provides statistics on loan outlays, repayments and borrower repayment status for Scotland domiciled students studying in Higher Education (HE) in the UK and EU students studying in Scotland.

The figures cover Income Contingent Loans (ICR), which were introduced in 1998/99, for financial years up to and including 2024-25.
OPSS launches new baby sleeping products resources
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

New resources launched to raise awareness about unsafe baby sleeping products.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has launched new resources to raise awareness about unsafe baby sleeping products.

To tie in with The Lullaby Trust’s ‘Safer Sleep Week’ in March, OPSS has linked up with the Trust and Netmums to reach those purchasing products for children under 12 months old and professionals who work with families. The resources cover a range of baby sleeping products and warn that products sold online may be unsafe.

OPSS has produced a checklist for parents and carers that includes key messages on shopping for baby sleeping bags, checking the safety labels and considering where best to purchase.

View the baby sleeping products resources. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/child-safety-baby-sleep-products)
Download the HMRC app
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

How to download and access the HMRC app on a mobile device to get information about your tax, National Insurance and benefits.

Watch our YouTube video to find out what you can use the HMRC app for:

Make life easier with the HMRC app (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuhQWSOvQSM).

Get the app

You can download the app from the:

(https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id514561561?pt=1130072&ct=govuk&mt=8)

(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.gov.hmrc.ptcalc&referrer=utm_source%3Dgovuk)

What the app does

The HMRC app is a quick and easy way to get information about your tax, National Insurance and benefits.

You can use it to check your:
- tax code
- National Insurance number
- income and benefits
- employment and income history from the previous 5 years
- Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) for Self Assessment
- Self Assessment tax and how much you owe
- Child Benefit
- State Pension forecast
- gaps in National Insurance contributions
You can also use it to:
- get an estimate of the tax you need to pay
- make a Self Assessment payment
- make a Simple Assessment payment
- set a reminder to make a Self Assessment payment
- access your Help to Save account
- use our tax calculator to work out your take home pay after Income Tax and National Insurance deductions
- track forms and letters you have sent to us
- claim a refund if you have paid too much tax
- ask HMRC’s digital assistant for help and information
- update your name
- update your address
- save your National Insurance number to your digital wallet
- check for gaps in your National Insurance contributions and the benefits of paying them
- check if you can make a payment for gaps in your National Insurance contributions
- choose to be contacted by HMRC electronically, instead of by letter
How to access the app

Open the app and enter your Government Gateway user ID and password to sign in for the first time. If you do not have a user ID, you can create one via the app.

You’ll then be able to access the app quickly and easily by signing in using either:
- a 6-digit PIN
- your fingerprint
- facial recognition
If you do not have a UK address and you do not know your National Insurance number, follow the guidance to find a lost National Insurance number (https://www.gov.uk/lost-national-insurance-number).

Accessibility of the app

We want as many people as possible to be able to use the HMRC app. Our accessibility statements describe how the app works with assistive technologies:
- Android accessibility statement (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/accessibility-statement/hmrc-android-app)
- iOS accessibility statement (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/accessibility-statement/hmrc-ios-app?_ga=2.197471656.6629699.1674548498-1924196644.xx-xxxx-xxxx)
Privacy notice: GRADE (Grading and Admissions Data for England)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

How data related to grading in summer 2017 to 2020 will be used for a data-sharing project and the safeguards in place.

The GRADE (Grading and Admissions Data for England) data sharing project is a joint initiative by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), the Department for Education (DfE) and the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Our main objective is to provide accredited external researchers, and analysts within our Organisations (Ofqual, DfE, UCAS), with access to data concerning examinations and admissions to conduct research on educational and assessment systems in England and learn lessons from 2020 summer awarding arrangements. Analysis of this dataset has also the potential to provide valuable insight into the assessment of regulated qualifications and to be used as evidence to guide arrangements for awarding qualifications and university admissions policy and practice in England.

The data will be shared with accredited researchers through the Office of National Statistics Secure Research Service and a number of controls have been put in place to protect the confidentiality and security of your data.
Find a registered building inspector in Wales
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Find details of a building inspector listed on the register of building inspectors for Wales.

All building inspectors who do building control work in Wales must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

The register shows:
- building inspector name
- registration number
- employer’s or business name and address
- registration class
- categories of buildings the inspector is registered to work on
- start and end date of registration
- details of any conditions of registration
There is a different register of building inspectors for England (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-a-registered-building-inspector-in-england).

Search the register

You can search by building inspector name, the building control body they are employed by, or a combination of both.

Search (https://www.register-building-inspector.service.gov.uk/public-register-wales)

Competency assessment extension period

The competency assessment extension period for Wales ended on 1 October 2024. This means that experienced RBIs registered as class 1 can no longer carry out regulated activities without supervision.

How to register as a building inspector

If you want to carry out BSR-regulated activities such as assessing plans and inspecting, you must register as a building inspector online (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-as-a-building-inspector).

If you need help using the register

Contact BSR (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contact-the-building-safety-regulator) if you need help with the building inspector register.
2024-25 British Business Survey Results
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

This latest edition of the British Business Survey was conducted by the British Office Taipei between October 2024 and January 2025.

This latest edition of the British Business Survey was conducted by the British Office Taipei between October 2024 and January 2025, in collaboration with the British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei. The aim was to generate up-to-date information on current sentiment among British firms active in Taiwan about the outlook for business in both an international and Taiwanese context, to determine their concerns, and highlight what they consider the most pressing issues that should be addressed in UK government policy and in bilateral exchanges between Westminster and Taipei.