theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Ingeus 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 Ingeus 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 Ingeus UK Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The wider economic impacts of emerging technologies in the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

This report aims to understand the possible economic impact of 15 emerging technologies by 2035, including the UK’s 5 critical technologies.

The report presents three scenarios for the economic growth impact of technology adoption, driven by different assumptions about business investment. The central scenario shows that when combined, these emerging technologies are likely to contribute to economic growth equivalent to 50% of the total achieved in the previous decade.

This research was conducted in 2023, under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government.
Ms C Taylor v Tasker Accounting Services Ltd: 6003989/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Taylor v Tasker Accounting Services Ltd: 6003989/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ac90a237726e9056af606f/Ms_C_Taylor_v_Tasker_Accounting_Services_Limited_-_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Mr A Frith v Logistic Moves by Ollerton Ltd: 2400802/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Frith v Logistic Moves by Ollerton Ltd: 2400802/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b8a509b3a80ad63e782c3f/Mr_A_Firth_v_Logistic_Moves_by_Ollerton_Limited_-_2400802_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms Q Zahid v Lloyds Bank plc: 8001169/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms Q Zahid v Lloyds Bank plc: 8001169/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dabc39a87d546feeda024d/Ms_Q_Zahid_v_Lloyds_Bank_PLC__-_8001169.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms Q Zahid v Lloyds Bank plc: 8001169/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d56bdf85b4b993fd752ea/Mr_Q_Zahid_v_Lloyds_Bank_PLC_-_8001169.2024_-_Oral_Judgment.pdf).
Essex Security Services (ESS)
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 Essex Security Services (ESS) 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 Essex Security Services (ESS) 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
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.
Ben Rimmington
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

Ben Rimmington is Director General, Net Zero Buildings and Industry at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ( DESNZ ). Ben previously held the same position in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy ( BEIS ) from June 2021 to February 2023. He moved to this role from the Department for Transport, where he was most recently the Director with responsibility for all EU Exit/Transition work relating to roads issues, from market access negotiations to delivery of traffic management infrastructure in Kent. Ben’s earlier career includes senior civil service roles dealing with a range of policies, including: company law and corporate governance business finance policy EU employment law negotiations management of the government’s relationship with the car industry

Ben Rimmington is Director General, Net Zero Buildings and Industry at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

Ben previously held the same position in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) from June 2021 to February 2023. He moved to this role from the Department for Transport, where he was most recently the Director with responsibility for all EU Exit/Transition work relating to roads issues, from market access negotiations to delivery of traffic management infrastructure in Kent.

Ben’s earlier career includes senior civil service roles dealing with a range of policies, including:
- company law and corporate governance
- business finance policy
- EU employment law negotiations
- management of the government’s relationship with the car industry
EU Settlement Scheme: customer granted pre-settled status
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with passport applications where the customer's parent was granted pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with passport applications where the customer’s nationality claim is through a parent who:
- was granted pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- has a Withdrawal Agreement right of permanent residence by carrying out a qualifying activity
CNC shortlisted for two Oscar Kilo awards
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

The CNC has been named finalists in two categories of the Oscar Kilo awards, which celebrate the best initiatives, teams and individuals across UK policing.

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has been shortlisted for two categories in the 2025 Oscar Kilo Awards, recognising the force’s outstanding commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

The CNC has been named a finalist in both the Healthy Living and Occupational Health categories — reflecting the Constabulary’s ongoing work to promote physical and mental wellbeing across the organisation.

Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Kerry Smith said: “We’re extremely proud to be shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Oscar Kilo Awards. This recognition reflects the hard work and commitment of our teams who continually strive to ensure the wellbeing of everyone who works within the CNC. Supporting our people is at the heart of everything we do.”

The Oscar Kilo Awards, organised by the National Police Wellbeing Service, celebrate the very best initiatives, teams, and individuals across UK policing who are leading the way in improving workforce wellbeing. The awards highlight that wellbeing in policing is not just a “nice to have”, but a core part of building resilient, healthy forces nationwide.
Breast screening: guidance on partial or incomplete screening mammography
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Guidance for breast screening services on managing a mammographic episode that cannot be completed.

This guidance applies to cases where it has not been possible to perform an optimal mammogram, or where no mammogram has been taken because the woman withdrew consent during the appointment. It also contains situations where partial mammography should not be used.
Digital Remit
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 Digital Remit 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 Digital Remit 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.
Hot weather risks and their impact on health
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Aims to raise awareness of the health impacts of hot weather.

The aim of this slide set is to:
- raise awareness of the health impacts of hot weather
- provide a resource that can be used to engage with partners
- aid in planning and decision-making for the summer
It gives an overview of the evidence base and epidemiology of heat-associated deaths.

Links to additional resources are also provided.

This material is tailored to:
- national institutions, such as UKHSA, NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities
- commissioners of health and social care
- local authorities, integrated care boards, integrated care partnerships, directors of public health, local resilience forums and health and wellbeing boards
- providers of health, primary care, secondary care, social care providers
- community and voluntary sector
Mr S B A Shah v LHR Airports Ltd: 3308696/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S B A Shah v LHR Airports Ltd: 3308696/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6925b94033d088f6d5da2d05/Mr_S_B_A_Shah_v_LHR_Airports_Ltd-3308696-2024-Judgment.pdf).
COM23020 - Assessing: CTSA assessments: arithmetical and other errors in self assessments
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)


Validation rules make sure that the figures on the CT600 of a return submitted through the CT Online Service are arithmetically correct. However, function RAMA (Record/Amend Assessment) automatically checks the figures and can correct any that are wrong. (This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000).

In function RAMA, COTAX displays a screen with:
- the figures entered from the return displayed in blue on the left side, which you cannot change
- the figures calculated by COTAX displayed in black on the right side of the screen, which you can change
If COTAX has corrected an arithmetical error, the figure is highlighted in magenta.

You can change entries or make new ones using the [Amend] button.

COTAX does not let you enter a figure that is arithmetically incorrect or does not comply with its validation rules. For example, if you try to change the financial years so that they are not correct for the Accounting Period (AP), COTAX changes your figures to the correct ones and redisplays them to you using the appropriate colour combination.

If you try to enter a figure for marginal relief and COTAX calculates that it is not due, it removes the figure without highlighting the change.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

You may want to record the self assessment exactly as captured from the return where the company’s calculation is correct but, for example, COTAX ‘corrects’ the tax rate to the small profits rate when the case is a close investment holding company within Part 3 Section 34 Corporation Tax Act (CTA) 2010 and therefore liable at the main CT rate.

Provided the figure you enter is entered as a whole number or a decimal as appropriate, COTAX lets you replace its recalculated figure but highlights the entry in green.

See:
- COM23011 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com23011) for a list of forms relevant to this subject
- COM23012 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com23012) for a list of functions to use in particular situations
- COM23013 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com23013) for legislation applying to this subject
MGN 701 (M) - Application of the industrial personnel code and the special purpose ships code
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Updated guidance on the above regulations following the implementation of new SOLAS Chapter XV and the mandatory application of the SPS Code 1983 and 2008.

Notice to all Shipowners, Masters, Managers, Crew, Charterers, Shipbuilders, Project Managers, Employers, Surveyors, Recognised Organisations, Contractors and other providers of shipboard personnel

This Marine Guidance Note replaces MGN 674.

This Note should be read in conjunction with the Merchant Shipping (Safety Measures for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel and Special Personnel) Regulations 2025, MGN 701, MSN 1919 (M) Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 2008 and MSN 1920 (M) Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 1983.
TSEM3023 - Trust income and gains: the charge on trustees: the tax pool - trustees pay excess tax
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)


If the tax in the tax pool is not enough to cover the tax credit needed for the payments to beneficiaries, the trustees must pay the difference in their Trust & Estate Self Assessment Tax Return for the year. The relevant legislation is at ITA/S496.

For example, in 2024-2025 the trustees make discretionary payments from income to beneficiaries totaling £5,000.

This is treated as a net amount from which tax at the trust rate of 45% has been deducted.

The tax credit is £4,090.91 (£5,000 x100/55=£9,090.91).

If the amount in the tax pool is £2,500, the trustees have to pay a further £1,590.91 (£4,090.91 -£2,500=£1,590.91).

See TSEM3024 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/trusts-settlements-and-estates-manual/tsem3024)about how trustees can calculate the maximum discretionary payment to cover the additional tax under S496.
Police finance
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

A collection of police finance documents.

Police forces in England and Wales are each given funding from 3 main sources:
- Home Office
- Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) or the Welsh Assembly Government
- police precept component of local council tax
Since 2013 to 2014, DCLG formula funding was paid to local policing bodies by the Home Secretary. This is as a result of the government’s decision that local policing bodies should be funded from outside the business rates retention scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/business-rates-retention).

In addition to government grants and police precept, police and crime commissioners also generate income from charging for policing commercial events (this includes sporting and entertainment but excludes charity and some small community events) and from investments (both interest and dividends).

Police financial reserves by force area

Police and Crime Commissioners hold financial reserves to help manage financial risk and to fund future costs.

Police financial reserve levels from 2011 to 2021 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/police-financial-reserves)
P Heard v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2301131/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in P Heard v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: 2301131/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69134bdb8c90b927c818adcf/Mr_Paul_Heard_v_The_Commissioner_of_Police_of_the_Metropolis_2301131-2024_20-01-2025.pdf).
Watson v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (II): [2025] UKUT 365 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Stout on 23 October 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-II and ors (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6917475ceba5bda2026fc9c0/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-II+.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The appellant is a former professional footballer who has diagnoses of probable Alzheimer’s Dementia and probable Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, which he contends were caused by accidents arising out of and in the course of his employment so as to entitle him to Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992. The Secretary of State, and the First-tier Tribunal, accepted that the appellant had suffered ten specific, documented accidents during matches that took place between 1971 and 1983, but concluded that these had not caused his degenerative brain condition so that he was not entitled to Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. Rather, the First-tier Tribunal concluded that the effective causes of his degenerative brain condition included: (i) other undocumented incidents; (ii) routine heading of the ball; and (iii) a family history of dementia. The Upper Tribunal upholds the appeal and gives guidance as to the approach to be taken in such cases to the concepts of “injury”, “causation” and “accident”. The Upper Tribunal decides that the First-tier Tribunal in this case in particular erred in law by: (1) Considering the claim only by reference to the ten specific, documented accidents referred to in the claim forms. Applying Miah v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2024] EWCA Civ 186, [2024] 1 WLR 3012, the First-tier Tribunal’s task was to decide, on the basis of the evidence before it (which may include evidence that was not before the Secretary of State), whether the claimant had, at the time of the Secretary of State’s decision under appeal, suffered personal injury caused by an accident or accidents that occurred during the course of employment. The First-tier Tribunal should accordingly have considered whether the other undocumented incidents were accidents and, if so, whether, together with the documented accidents, they materially contributed to the nature or extent of his loss of faculty; (2) Failing to give adequate reasons for its conclusions that: (i) the undocumented incidents; and (ii) routine heading of the ball were effective causes of the appellant’s condition, but that the more significant head impacts that were documented at the time made no material contribution to the nature or extent of his loss of faculty; and, (3) Perversely concluding that the appellant’s family history of dementia was an effective cause of his loss of faculty in circumstances where the evidence in that respect was limited and the only members of the appellant’s family who had dementia were also former professional footballers.
ATACPD09700 - National Carnet Unit (NCU): transfer of benefit of an ATA carnet
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Third country carnets

Where a third country carnet holder wishes to transfer the benefit of a carnet to another individual, the following procedures must be carried out:

1. Both the current and prospective carnet holders must make a joint application in writing to the National Carnet Unit (NCU). 2. The NCU will consider the application to ensure that:
- the transfer is not taking place to hide any irregularities
- any ownership or residential requirements will be met by the new carnet holder.
3. If satisfied that the transfer can take place, the NCU will give their written approval to the applicants4. Both the current and prospective carnet holders must apply to the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry for a replacement of the original carnet.5. The LCCI transmits the request for a replacement carnet to the issuing association where the prospective carnet holder is established or resident.6. If satisfied, the issuing authority for the prospective carnet holder will issue the replacement carnet, in the name of the prospective holder, and send it to the LCCI.7. The authority which issued the replacement carnet informs the issuing authority of the original carnet that a replacement has been issued.8. The LCCI gives the replacement carnet to the new carnet holder.9. The original carnet holder and the new carnet holder apply to the NCU for the original carnet to be discharged and for the replacement to be validated.10. The NCU process the carnets as detailed in paragraph xx-xxxx-xxxx. The original carnet is given back to its original owner; the replacement is given to the new carnet holder.12. The original carnet holder returns the discharged carnet to the original issuing authority.
Residential holiday schemes for disabled children: inspection documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

The letter of notice and Annex A (request for information) for residential holiday schemes for disabled children inspections.

Schemes receive the letter notifying them of their inspection and then complete Annex A.

The letter and form are referred to in the social care common inspection framework for residential holiday schemes for disabled children (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-care-common-inspection-framework-sccif-residential-holiday-schemes-for-disabled-children).
Natural Skin By Lynne
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 Natural Skin By Lynne 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 Natural Skin By Lynne 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.
Flat 1, 20 Seaview Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire DN35 8EZ : MAN/00FC/MNR/2024/0713
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Tribunal Members Mr J Platt & Mr P Mountain Sitting on 6 May 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 1, 20 Seaview Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire DN35 8EZ : MAN/00FC/MNR/2024/0713 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6841a8e3280ec7236902c0b2/20_Sea_View_Street_Cleethorpes.pdf)
Virginity testing and hymenoplasty multi-agency guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Guidance for organisations and anyone who may come in to contact with women and girls affected by virginity testing and hymenoplasty.

This guidance offers advice for chief executives, directors, senior managers, frontline professionals within agencies and anyone else who may come in to contact with women and girls affected by virginity testing and hymenoplasty.

This guidance encourages agencies to co-operate and work together to protect and support those at risk of, or who have undergone, these procedures.

The Health and Care 2022 Act makes carrying out, offering, and aiding and abetting virginity testing and hymenoplasty illegal.

This follows the publication of the Tackling violence against women and girls strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tackling-violence-against-women-and-girls-strategy) confirming that the government would seek to ban virginity testing and the independent expert panel on hymenoplasty (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/expert-panel-on-hymenoplasty) that recommended to government that hymenoplasty be banned.

Video summary of this guidance

You can also see an animated NHS video summarising the government’s 2022 multi-agency guidance on virginity testing and hymenoplasty (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kknsFuCDMI).
Urban Base Lettings 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 Urban Base Lettings 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 Urban Base Lettings 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.
Ms M Lochran v North Lanarkshire Council: 4102625/2017
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Lochran v North Lanarkshire Council: 4102625/2017 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c7d2f38753e5f0ce8ecff/Ms_M_Lochran_v_North_Lanarkshire_Council_-_4102625.2017_-_Judgment.pdf).
Western Isles 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 Western Isles 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 Western Isles 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
Marine Electronic Systems 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 Marine Electronic Systems 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 Marine Electronic Systems 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli: guidance, data and analysis
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

The characteristics, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC).

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), previously known as Vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC), are a group of bacteria that cause infectious gastroenteritis. Historically the most frequently reported STEC strain to cause illness in England was STEC O157; however, in recent years reports of non-O157 STEC infections have increased. In England around 1,500 cases of STEC (O157 and non-O157) are reported each year.

Symptoms can range from mild gastroenteritis through to severe bloody diarrhoea.

Sometimes people with STEC infection can develop haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition affecting the blood, kidneys, and the central nervous system, which can also result in death.

The main reservoir for STEC is cattle and other ruminants. Transmission to humans occurs through:
- consumption of contaminated food or water
- contact with animals or their faeces
- contact with a contaminated environment
- person-to-person spread, often resulting in multiple people in one household becoming infected
Outbreaks of STEC occur every year. UKHSA uses whole genome sequencing to identify groups of people with the same strain of STEC and then investigates these outbreaks at the national level with partner agencies. This enables controls to be implemented and stops more people becoming unwell. Most large outbreaks of STEC are foodborne, commonly identified food vehicles include meat (for example, under-cooked burgers), salad vegetables or dairy products.

For guidance on other non-STEC E. coli infections, see Escherichia coli (E. coli): guidance, data and analysis (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/escherichia-coli-e-coli-guidance-data-and-analysis).
UK, Philippines elevate trade ties through Inaugural Joint Economic Trade Committee
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

UK Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander and Philippine Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the Joint Economic and Trade Committee.

- UK and the Philippines recently held inaugural Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO)
- JETCO aims to realise potential for UK businesses to sell more to the Philippines, one of the fastest growing economies in Asia
- News follows recent win for UK beef industry after Philippine ban on UK beef was lifted in addition to the lifting of a poultry ban with both worth a combined £80m over five years.
Ministers from the UK and the Philippines met in London on Monday, 17 March for trade talks under the first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting. The JETCO aims to upgrade the bilateral trade relationship currently worth £2.8 billion in 2024.

UK Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander and Philippine Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty agreed to pursue closer cooperation and increased trade across sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and economic development.

Minister Alexander stated:

Today’s talks signify an important new chapter in our trading relationship with the Philippines, one of Asia’s fastest growing economies.

During the meeting, the UK and the Philippines also committed to progressing work towards a government-to-government Financing Framework Partnership that will expand access to £5 billion financing from UK Export Finance (UKEF) to support the delivery of sustainable public infrastructure and improve paths to UK expertise and technology in the Philippines.

Undersecretary Gepty said:

The UK’s strong presence in Southeast Asia is expected to help stabilise trade and investment relations among economies operating in the region. And the Philippines is able and willing to be UK’s strategic link in the region.

JETCO also underscored investment opportunities in the Philippines for UK agricultural companies and promoted imports of UK meat following the recent removal of bans on beef and poultry exports from the UK. This move allows Filipino consumers access to UK meats in local market.

Meanwhile, opportunities in offshore renewable energy will feature heavily in discussions. In 2024, the UK was the largest single investor in the Philippines, driven mainly by investments in renewables. Such opportunities for UK companies were enhanced in 2022 with the removal of foreign equity restrictions for renewable energy companies.

JETCO also celebrates the growing digital and tech trade between the UK and the Philippines. Next week will see the UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week in Manila which will bring together UK and Philippine leading tech companies, policymakers, and startups for two days of discussions, networking, and innovation showcases.
Exemption under RoHS regulations for mercury in discharge lamps for special purposes
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Consultation on an exemption renewal under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations to use mercury in discharge lamps for special purposes.

We want to know whether you think renewal of the exemption is justified. This includes gathering views on alternatives and substitutes, whether these are practical and any potential impact for end users.
Product Safety Report: Amy & Benton Party Favours (2501-0035)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Product Safety Report for Amy & Benton Party Favours presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Amy & Benton Party Favours

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of excess concentrations of phthalates.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the snap bands have an excessive concentration of phthalates. Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.

The product also presents risk of suffocation, as the plastic bag packaging supplied with the product does not meet the minimum requirement for the thickness for packaging. The balloons supplied with the product did not possess the required safety warnings.

The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008 and the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2501-0035

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Stiperstones National Nature Reserve: change to name and site area
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Find out about a change to the name of Stiperstones National Nature Reserve in Shropshire and an extension to the area covered by the site.

Stiperstones NNR (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/shropshires-national-nature-reserves/shropshires-national-nature-reserves#stiperstones) in Shropshire has increased in size and in future will be known as Stiperstones Landscape NNR.

This reserve is part of the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves which marks the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

The reserve will be managed by:
- Natural England
- Forestry England
- Linley Estate
- Middle Marches Community Land Trust
- Shropshire Council
- Shropshire Wildlife Trust
See the maps attached to this page for the areas of land affected.