theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Wingerworth Parish Council
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 Wingerworth Parish Council 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 Wingerworth Parish Council 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
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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.
Register an adoption support agency: guidance for applicants
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with an adoption support agency.

This guidance explains the policies and registration requirements Ofsted uses to assess your application to run an adoption support agency. It also outlines what to expect after your adoption support agency is registered.
Rutpen 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 Rutpen 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 Rutpen Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Move to Universal Credit, July 2022 to end June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

These official statistics under development cover the number of people who have been sent managed migration notices inviting them to claim Universal Credit.

The statistics are also released via Stat-Xplore (https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/jsf/login.xhtml) and contain an additional breakdown of detailed legacy benefit type and whether an extension to the claim deadline was granted.
MTT55450 - Administration: Compliance: Penalties: Penalties for inaccuracies
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


HMRC is responsible for making sure that everyone pays the right amount of tax. Most people do pay the right tax at the right time and take care with the documents they submit. The purpose of the penalty provisions is to seek to influence behaviour by supporting those who try to meet their obligations and penalising those who do not. People expect reassurance from HMRC that there is no advantage for those who do not comply.

To provide this assurance, HMRC will charge penalties where people do not pay the right tax at the right time because the documents they submit to HMRC contain an inaccuracy, or because they fail to take reasonable steps to notify HMRC where an HMRC determination understates their liability to tax.

There are different circumstances under which HMRC may issue a penalty assessment. Penalties for inaccuracies are specifically for when a person carelessly or deliberately:
- understates the tax they owe, or
- makes a false or inflated statement of a loss or a claim for repayment of tax.
A filing member may be liable to a penalty for inaccuracies under Schedule 24 of Finance Act 2007 in relation to relevant documents (and the information provided with them) which must be submitted to HMRC for MTT purposes.

The filing member has 30 days to pay the penalty from the point at which the penalty is raised.

This is set out in paragraph 45, schedule 14 to Finance (No.2) Act 2023.

Relevant documents

The relevant documents are:
- information returns and overseas return notifications (see MTT52010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt52010)).
- self-assessment returns and below-threshold notifications (see MTT53000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt53000)).
A filing member may also be liable to a penalty under Schedule 24 FA07 if it is issued with an HMRC determination which understates the amount of MTT which is due, and it fails to take reasonable steps to notify HMRC of the understatement. See MTT55350 for further guidance on HMRC determinations.

Further guidance

Further guidance can be found in the Compliance Handbook at the following pages:
- to determine when a penalty for inaccuracy or failure to notify an under-assessment is payable, see CH81010
- to identify the types of inaccuracies, see CH81100
- to calculate the penalty due, see CH82000
- to process the penalty, see CH83000
- to deal with appeals against a penalty, see CH84000
- to consider miscellaneous issues that may affect the penalty, see CH84500
HMRC can agree to a special reduction of the penalty in special circumstances. See CH82490.

There are also specific rules covering:
- how the penalty provisions apply in relation to agents and companies
- what happens if a person incurs a penalty for an inaccuracy, and also incurs another penalty on the same tax.
The penalty provisions in Sections 100 to 103 of TMA 1970 do not apply to a penalty under Schedule 24 FA 2007.
English Housing Survey data on stock profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Data on stock profile.

Table on stock profile.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f649d8adf4250705c9769/DA1101_Stock_profile.ods)

DA1101: stock profile (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f649d8adf4250705c9769/DA1101_Stock_profile.ods)

ODS, 151 KB

This file is in an OpenDocument (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-open-document-formats-odf-in-your-organisation) format
(Flats) 9 &12 Mulberry House, Osborne Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1GQ: CAM/00MF/LSC/2023/0072/0079/0068
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Eastern [Judge A. Arul & Gerard F. Smith MRICS FAAV]

See the decision in full (Flats) 9 &12 Mulberry House, Osborne Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1GQ: CAM/00MF/LSC/2023/0072/0079/0068 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e923eb1c8b2a3b50690867/DECISION_Flats_9___12_Mulberry_House.pdf)
Housing Benefit subsidy audited final claims: Apr 2021 to Mar 2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

This is the local authority Housing Benefit audit final claims expenditure and subsidy data for the financial year 2021 to 2022.

The data table shows the local authority Housing Benefit (HB) subsidy audited final claims for expenditure and subsidy of HB for England, Scotland and Wales.

These figures are the actual HB payments for the financial year 2021 to 2022 and form the basis for the subsidy settlement for that year.

The guidance notes and forms have been added to explain the cell data given in the data table.
Geological disposal: scrutiny of Nuclear Waste Services' work - annual reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Environment Agency and Office for Nuclear Regulation report on their scrutiny of Nuclear Waste Services' work to develop geological disposal.

Through their joint scrutiny work, the Environment Agency and the Office for Nuclear Regulation (http://www.onr.org.uk/index.htm) (ONR) provide regulatory advice to Nuclear Waste Services about implementing geological disposal.

These annual reports explain what the regulators examined through their scrutiny work and the main comments provided to Nuclear Waste Services. They also highlight areas where Nuclear Waste Services needs to improve.

The Environment Agency and ONR will make sure that any future geological disposal facility meets their high standards for environmental protection, safety, security, radioactive waste transportation and safeguards.

Nuclear Waste Services (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about) launched on 31 January 2022. ‘Nuclear Waste Services’ is a trading name of LLW Repository Ltd and Radioactive Waste Management Ltd. The references to RWM on this page mean Radioactive Waste Management, the predecessor organisation to Nuclear Waste Services.

For more information email the Environment Agency at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Product Safety Report: Online Home Shop OHS Electric Over Blanket (5 Styles) (2504-0176)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Product Safety Report for Online Home Shop OHS Electric Over Blanket (5 Styles) presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Online Home Shop OHS Electric Over Blanket (5 Styles)

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire or electric shock as the mains cable can deteriorate over time, exposing live parts.

Corrective action: Modification programme. Consumers in possession of any of the affected blankets should cease use immediately and contact Online Home Shop to request a free replacement controller.

Product information

Affected products

Batch codes (located on the care label): 2324, 2325, 2326, 2327, 2328, 2329, 3016, 3017, 3276, 3277, 3278

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire or electric shock as the mains cable can deteriorate over time, exposing live parts. If a user touches the product, they may receive an electric shock. The live parts could also emit sparks, potentially leading to fires.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

Modification programme.

Consumers in possession of any of the affected blankets should cease use immediately and contact Online Home Shop to request a free replacement controller.

Please access The Online Home Shop recall site here: https://www.onlinehomeshop.com/product-safety-recalls for further details and to complete the online replacement form. Discard your existing controller and store the electric blanket away until your free replacement controller arrives.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2504-0176

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
Mrs A C T Kuzu v ESX Clothing Ltd: 6002802/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A C T Kuzu v ESX Clothing Ltd: 6002802/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68307a077fb7a7d9cd775292/Ayse_Ceyda_Tengiz_Kuzu_v_ESX_Clothing_Ltd_6002802_2025.pdf).
The Arts Council of England framework document 2025 to 2028
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

Framework Document signed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and The Arts Council of England (ACE).

The framework document sets out the broad governance framework within which ACE and DCMS operate. It sets out ACE’s core responsibilities, describes the governance and accountability framework between DCMS and ACE and sets out how the day-to-day relationship works in practice, including in relation to governance and financial matters.
Fortis 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 Fortis 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 Fortis 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
- 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.
Mr Slater v The Sempere Group Ltd: 6002591/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Slater v The Sempere Group Ltd: 6002591/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b845bf4ad141d90835338f/Mr_Slater_-vs-_The_Sempere_Group_Limited_-_6002591.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ashbourne Insurance
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 Ashbourne Insurance 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 Ashbourne Insurance 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.
Fishing opportunities for British fishing boats: summary of current determinations
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Summary of the determinations that set out current fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks.

This document summarises the Secretary of State determinations that set out current fishing opportunities for British fishing boats for certain fish stocks.

You can also read the official Secretary of State determination documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/international-fisheries-management#fishing-opportunities-for-british-fishing-boats).
Gun Trade Association
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 Gun Trade Association 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 Gun Trade Association 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Registered Firearms Dealer Education (RFD) Civic responsibilities, particularly with issues pertaining to the gun trade

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.
Scope of this qualification funding approval manual
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Summary of what this manual includes and where to find additional information.

This section explains:
- who this manual is for
- what it includes
- when it will next be updated
- what the manual does not include
Who this manual is for

This manual is for awarding organisations who intend to submit the following qualifications for funding approval in England:
- level 3 technical qualifications, excluding technical qualifications in T Levels
- level 3 alternative academic qualifications
We are considering qualifications for funding approval in a phased way, these will be called windows. We will provide more information on the timing of these windows following the conclusion of the curriculum and assessment review (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/curriculum-and-assessment-review).

What it includes

This manual explains how we will approve qualifications for funding to be taught from 1 August 2026.

It sets out:
- DfE’s funding approval criteria
- DfE’s process to approve qualifications for funding including how and when we will review qualifications
- how and when the moratorium on approving newly regulated qualifications for funding will change
- what will happen to qualifications currently approved for funding
- a summary of how we will review funding approval outcomes
It should be read alongside:
- the guide to post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below in England (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/post-16-qualifications-at-level-3-and-below-for-the-2025-to-2026-academic-year), which provides an overview of the post-16 qualification review reforms and timelines
- the outcomes of the review of the post-16 qualifications reform (https://support.tlevels.gov.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/20323058751634-The-outcomes-of-the-Review-of-Qualifications-Reform-at-Level-3-in-England)
What the manual does not include

This manual does not include information about the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) general conditions of recognition (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ofqual-handbook) or qualification level conditions for AAQs and technical qualifications (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/regulating-alternative-academic-and-alternative-technical-qualifications-at-level-3). This manual also does not include information about qualification criteria approval of technical qualifications (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/qualifications/).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mrs Helen Barrance
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mrs Helen Barrance

Teacher reference number: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Teacher’s date of birth: 21 March 1984

Location teacher worked: Manchester, North West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 24 April 2025 to 25 April 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mrs Helen Barrance formerly employed in Manchester, North West England

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Synergy Security UK Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Synergy Security UK Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (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.
Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson CBE was Lead Non-Executive Director at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ( DESNZ ) from February 2024 to May 2025. He was also Non-Executive Chair of the Nominations and Governance Committee. Until June 2022, Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson, worked for EDF UK, most latterly as Managing Director ( MD ) of its Nuclear Development business. In his 20-year EDF career, he led the team that delivered Hinckley Point C into construction and acted as non-exec Chairman for HPC Generation Company Ltd and Chairman and CEO of Sizewell C Generation Company Ltd. Prior to becoming MD , Humphrey was MD of Nuclear New Build (2009 - 2017) and CFO (2003-2009). Before joining EDF, Humphrey was Executive Director of SEEBOARD Group, formerly Southeastern Electricity Board. His early career was with KPMG from 1984 1991.

Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson CBE was Lead Non-Executive Director at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) from February 2024 to May 2025.

He was also Non-Executive Chair of the Nominations and Governance Committee.

Until June 2022, Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson, worked for EDF UK, most latterly as Managing Director (MD) of its Nuclear Development business. In his 20-year EDF career, he led the team that delivered Hinckley Point C into construction and acted as non-exec Chairman for HPC Generation Company Ltd and Chairman and CEO of Sizewell C Generation Company Ltd. Prior to becoming MD, Humphrey was MD of Nuclear New Build (2009 - 2017) and CFO (2003-2009).

Before joining EDF, Humphrey was Executive Director of SEEBOARD Group, formerly Southeastern Electricity Board. His early career was with KPMG from 1984 1991.
Future-proofing Biosecurity by Strengthening the UK’s Microbial Forensics Capability
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition, being run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), seeks proposals that address challenges within the field of Microbial Forensics.

DASA, in conjunction with Dstl, is seeking innovative proposals that will strengthen the UK’s Microbial Forensics Capability. The following research areas are of particular interest for this competition:

Computational tools that improve the opportunity to detect anomalies in genome sequencing data, including evidence of biological engineering.

Technologies that allow the identification and / or computational analysis of other omic signatures for novel Microbial Forensic capabilities.

Please read the competition document in full for all details of the competition scope and challenge areas.

Total funding available

The total possible funding available for this competition is £1 million (excluding VAT).

We are looking to fund a minimum of 4 and up to 10 projects, each up to a maximum value of £250,000.

Submission deadline

12:00 midday on 18 February 2025 (GMT)

Where do I submit my proposal?

Via the DASA Online Submission Service (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/defence-and-security-accelerator-submit-your-research-proposal) for which you will require an account. Only proposals submitted through the DASA Online Submission Service will be accepted.
IHTM04299 - Government securities in foreign ownership: conversion to FOTRA gilts and the relevant property trust charge
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


A charge to tax arises when property (IHTM04030 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04030)) in a relevant property trust ceases to be relevant property (IHTM04096 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04096)). Where property in a relevant property trust becomes excluded property (IHTM04251 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04251)) it ceases to be relevant property, IHTA84/S58 (1)(f) and a charge to tax arises. However, where property ceases to be relevant property by reason only of its investment in FOTRA gilts (IHTM04291 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04291)), the charge does not apply to such a conversion if :

the chargeable event is on or after 6 April 2025

The settlor is alive and is not a long-term UK resident;

The settlor died on or after 6 April 2025 and was not a long-term UK resident immediately before they died; or

The settlor died before 6 April 2025 and was not domiciled in the UK when the property became comprised in the settlement, or

If the chargeable event was before 6 April 2025 and the settlor was not domiciled in the UK when the property became comprised in the settlement.

See IHTA84/S65 (8) and (8ZA). From 6 April 1998 onwards, all non-FOTRA gilts issued prior to that date without conditions were deemed to be FOTRA gilts. As a result of this change, it was possible that property held in a relevant property trust could be reclassified as excluded property. FA98/S161 (3) prevents a charge to tax under IHTA84/S65 where it would arise solely because of this change.
CG65715 - Transfer of a business to a company: conditions for relief: meaning of ‘business’
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)


TCGA92/S162 (1) refers to the transfer of a `business' rather than a `trade'.

`Business' is not defined for the purposes of TCGA 1992 so the word must be given its normal meaning. It should be treated as including a `trade' but it also goes wider than that. The terms `business' and `trade' are not synonymous.

It is a question of fact whether a particular activity constitutes a business. It is not easy to draw the line, and each case must be judged on its own facts.

The case of American Leaf Blending COSdn Bhd v Director-General of Inland Revenue [1978] 3 All ER 1185 (a Malaysian tax case heard by the Privy Council) is useful authority for what is meant by `business' and highlights the fact that what may constitute a business if carried on by a company may not be a business if carried on by a private individual.

The meaning of ‘business’ in the context of incorporation relief was considered by the Upper Tribunal in the case of Ramsay v HMRC [2013] UKUT 0226 (TCC). That decision confirms that where the Courts have considered the words elsewhere the particular context of the legislation involved often restricted the meaning. The First Tier Tribunal had misdirected itself by relying too much on such cases.

In his decision, Judge Berner set out the relevant factors to establishing whether if an individual is carrying on a ‘business’ for the purpose of incorporation relief:

Firstly, there are the factors that point to the activities involved being broadly what you would expect in a business:
- Is there a “serious undertaking earnestly pursued” or a “serious occupation”
- Is there an occupation or function actively pursued with reasonable or recognisable continuity?
- Is there a certain amount of substance in terms of turnover?
- Are the activities conducted in a regular manner and on sound and recognised business principles?
- Are they of a kind which, subject to differences of detail, are commonly made by those who seek to profit by them
An important additional factor is the extent of the activities. The First Tier Tribunal found against Mrs Ramsay partly because it considered that the activities she undertook in relation to her property were “normal and incidental to the owning of an investment property”. That was not the correct test in this context:

‘It is the degree of activity as a whole which is material to the question whether there is a business, and not the extent of that activity when compared to the number of properties or lettings’.

Mrs Ramsay was found to have worked on the property for about 20 hours per week which was found to be sufficient to indicate the carrying on a business.

You should accept that incorporation relief will be available where an individual spends 20 hours or more a week personally undertaking the sort of activities that are indicative of a business. Other cases should be considered carefully.
TSEM4207 - Settlement legislation: settlor retains an interest - exceptions - gifts to charities
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


ITTOIA/S628

The rule that where the settlor has retained an interest in property in a settlement the income arising is treated as the settlor’s income for all tax purposes (TSEM4200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/trusts-settlements-and-estates-manual/tsem4200)) does not apply to qualifying income which arises under a UK settlement if
- it is given by the trustees to a charity in the tax year in which it arises, or
- it is income to which a charity is entitled under the terms of the trust.
‘Qualifying income’ is defined in the legislation.

A UK settlement for this purpose means a settlement where the trustees are UK resident.
Multiplication tables check: information for parents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Information leaflet for parents about the multiplication tables check taking place in June 2025.

This leaflet is for schools to use with parents when explaining what the multiplication tables check is.

It includes information about:
- why schools are doing the check
- what happens during the check
- access arrangements
- how the results data is used
Henfield Medical Centre
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 Henfield Medical Centre 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 Henfield Medical Centre 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
We also pledge the following:

Armed Forces Network: support and work with the wider Sussex, Kent & Medway Armed Forces Network (Team) and support them to develop and promote access into NHS and wider services/providers

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.
OFSI General licence INT/2025/5635701
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Details for  OFSI General licence INT/2025/5635701, Russian Oil Majors Wind Down

- General licence INT/2025/5635701
- General licence INT/2025/5635701 Publication notice
On 10 January 2025, OFSI issued General Licence INT/2025/5635701 under regulation 64 of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“the Russia Regulations”) which allows for a wind down period of positions involving the Gazprom Neft and PJSC Surgutneftegas or any entity owned or controlled by Gazprom Neft and PJSC Surgutneftegas.
Register as a British Overseas Territories citizen (form BOTC (F))
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Application for registration as a British Overseas Territories citizen and British citizen by a person whose parents were not married (form BOTC(F)).

This form is for people who did not get British nationality at birth because their unmarried father could not pass on his status. You can register as a British Overseas Territories citizen (BOTC) and a British citizen at the same time.

You can only apply by post.

You should read:

the Form BOTC (F) eligibility guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registration-as-a-british-overseas-territories-citizen-botcf)

the nationality forms guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-forms-guide) to help you fill in the form

Send the form and payment slip (including the fee) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-for-citizenship-applications) and your documents to:

Department 162UK Visas and ImmigrationThe Capital BuildingNew Hall PlaceLiverpoolL3 9P
Phantom Flight School
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 Phantom Flight School 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 Phantom Flight School 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.