theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Bird flu: near Loddon, South Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2025/12 formerly AIV SOS 2025/01)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in commercial poultry on 31 January 2025.

Case information

4 March 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Loddon, South Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2025/12), the 10km protection zone has been revoked.

23 February 2025

Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone around a premises near Loddon, South Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2025/12), the 3km protection zone has ended and the area that formed it becomes a surveillance zone.

31 January 2025

Following official testing at the premises, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Loddon, South Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV 2025/12 formerly AIV SOS 2025/01).

All affected poultry on the premises have been humanely culled.

A 3km protection Zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been put in place surrounding the premises.

29 January 2025

Following the report of suspicion of highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial poultry at a premises near Loddon, South Norfolk, Norfolk (AIV SOS 2025/01), a decision has been taken to pre-emptively cull the birds based on the clinical signs, post mortem findings and rapidly increasing mortality.

All affected poultry on the premises have been humanely culled.

A 3km temporary control zone A and a 10km temporary control zone B have been put in place surrounding the premises.

Download the declaration of the ending of a surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c7427a72e83aab48866e39/Revocation_of_surveillance_zone_DPR_2025_19_AIV2025_12_20250304.pdf)

This revokes: Download the declaration of the ending of a protection zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bb5835d157fd4b79addd0c/AIV_2025_12_Merge_PZ_with_SZ.pdf)

This revokes and replaces the declaration of a protection zone and a surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679ca659a9ee53687470a2f3/DPR_2025_19_Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_Declaration.pdf)

This revokes and replaces the declaration of an avian influenza temporary control zone A and temporary control zone B (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a99191b047a524f76ce2a/AIV_SOS_2025_01_Declaration_Temporary_Control_Zone_20250129.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: (AIV 2025/12)
UK NSC meetings and minutes
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Details of upcoming UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) meetings, plus minutes from past meetings.

The UK NSC usually holds 3 meetings a year to make recommendations on screening programmes. They are held in London twice a year, with the June meeting hosted by one of the other 3 UK countries on a rotating basis.

The next meetings are due to be held on:
- Thursday, 27 November 2025
- Thursday, 26 March 2026
- Thursday 25 June 2026
- Thursday 26 November 2026
The UK NSC usually publishes draft minutes and a summary of recommendations 6 weeks after each meeting.

For minutes from before 2015 please see the UK government web archive (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20150408181448/http://www.screening.nhs.uk/meetings).
Condition improvement fund: 2016 to 2017 outcome
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Information for schools and sixth-form colleges about the outcome of the condition improvement fund (CIF) 2016 to 2017.

We invited condition improvement fund-eligible (CIF) academies and sixth-form colleges in autumn 2015 to submit applications in December 2015. Over 3,500 applications were received.

We announced the outcome of CIF for 2016 to 2017 in March 2016, which invested over £435 million 1,276 projects across 1,030 academies and sixth-form colleges listed in ‘Condition Improvement Fund 2016 to 2017: successful projects’.

Following appeals in July 2016, an additional 57 projects were awarded funding (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/condition-improvement-fund-cif-outcome-of-appeals-2016-to-2017). One further project was also awarded funding in September 2016.

Final funding outcomes

We have published the final funding outcomes for the CIF 2016 to 2017 round.

Some figures for individual projects differ from previously published figures. To increase transparency and accuracy, we now publish the total amount of funding paid to individual projects. Previously, after the round had completed, we published the total amount of funding allocated to projects at the time projects were awarded.
A&M Security 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 A&M Security 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 A&M Security 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 Spouses And Partners
- 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.
Mr T Dosanjh v British Telecommunications plc: 1311885/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Dosanjh v British Telecommunications plc: 1311885/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69135c432017198896ad7fd3/Mr_T_Dosanjh_v_British_Telecommunications_Plc_-_Judgment_-_1311885.2024.pdf).
Changes to rules - the Care Quality Commission (easy read)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

This consultation is about 3 changes we want to make to rules that the Care Quality Commission will check (CQC for short).

CQC checks the standard of health and social care services in England.

The 3 changes we want to make are about:

replacing the end date of the regulations with a review date

healthcare at sports events and cultural events if someone gets hurt

reporting when someone with a learning disability is restrained

You can read more in the non-easy read version (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/changes-to-regulations-relating-to-the-care-quality-commission) of this consultation.

We prefer you to use the online form to respond to this consultation. If you cannot use the online form and need a postal response form, you can email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to ask for one.
Mr A Matys v Next Distribution Ltd: 6005863/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Matys v Next Distribution Ltd: 6005863/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bae38b3f3e5483efdbaa66/Mr_A_Matys_v_Next_Distribution_Limited_-6005863-2025-Judgment.pdf).
Hertford Regional College
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 Hertford Regional College 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 Hertford Regional College 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.
Mr M Montaser v Elekta Ltd and Others: 2308959/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Montaser v Elekta Ltd and Others: 2308959/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68948a089c63e0ee8765697f/Mr_Mohamed_Montaser_v_Elekta_Ltd___ors_2308959_2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Montaser v Elekta Ltd and Others: 2308959/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d66096e65dc716bfb1de1b/Mr_Mohamed_Montaser_v_1__Elekta_Ltd_2__Mr_Ian_Stocker_3__Ms_Sacha_Bettinson_2308959-2024_Written_Reasons.pdf).
Lok?nStore 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 Lok?nStore 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 Lok?nStore Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Publicising the armed forces covenant logo on our website and indeed page -Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mrs M Balfour v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4117175/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Balfour v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 4117175/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c76e55ba51be7c0f45310/Mrs_M_Balfour_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_4117175.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Evaluating UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Sets out findings from the independent evaluation of the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme.

The Department for Transport (DfT) launched the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme in March 2022. With total funding of £236 million, the programme was designed to reduce maritime emissions and create skilled jobs across the country by accelerating the research into and development of clean maritime technologies.

This research report includes an early evaluation of the processes and impact of the UK SHORE programme as a whole and of its schemes.

DfT has commissioned Frontier Economics and SYSTRA Ltd to complete this research.
Valuation Office Agency: Freedom of Information disclosure log
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Listed in the disclosure log are requests that we believe may be of wider public interest, as well as supplementary data.

For supplementary data, we are including tables related to, but not included in, our various statistical releases (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics?departments%5B%5D=valuation-office-agency).

For disclosures issued prior to January 2015 please visit the National Archive website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20141002130923/http://www.voa.gov.uk/corporate/About/Policy/disclosureLog.html).
Mortgages for the Forces
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 Mortgages for the Forces 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 Mortgages for the Forces recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Aiming to never charge any fee for our mortgage brokering service to any member of the armed forces community

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 Crown Estate annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

The Crown Estate has published its annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

This is the organisation’s 13th integrated report – a concise communication about how the organisation has created value in the short, medium and long term. The document provides information for stakeholders to assess its performance, business model and strategy.
Local authority capital expenditure and receipts in England final outturn time series
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Statistics on the final outturn figures of local authority capital expenditure and receipts in the financial years 2018-19 to 2023-24.

This release provides the final outturn for local authority capital expenditure and receipts in the financial years 2018-19 to 2023-24.

The final outturn information is derived from capital outturn returns (COR) submitted by local authorities in England.
Reform of the Alcohol Duty System
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

This measure makes changes to the duty system for alcoholic products, establishing common tax bands based on strength and introduces 2 new reliefs and a temporary easement for the wine industry.

This measure:
- replaces previous methods for working out Alcohol Duty with a standard method for all alcohol products, based on the litres of pure alcohol they contain
- replaces provisions in existing primary legislation and removes outdated provisions
- replaces and extends Small Brewers Relief, with Small Producer Relief (small businesses who produce qualifying alcoholic products will be eligible for reduced rates of Alcohol Duty)
- introduces a new Draught Relief to reduce the tax burden on products sold in on-trade venues, such as pubs
- introduces temporary provisions for qualifying wine products for 18 months, to manage the transition to the new method of calculating Alcohol Duty
- includes the final consultation response (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-new-alcohol-duty-system-consultation)
SGSELSG3070 - Issuing and presentation of licences: Open General Export Licences (OGELs)
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.

There are a number of different OGELs in existence which permit the exportation of many types of licensable goods to various destinations, removing the need for exporters to apply for specific licences. Any exporter, provided they fulfil the conditions and have not been barred, can export goods under an OGEL by quoting on the commercial and official documentation that the goods are being exported under a particular OGEL.

An export declaration is required, on which the exporter or agent must quote the relevant document code and licence reference number in box 44. Current OGELs can be found on the DBT website at http://www.bis.gov.uk/whatwedo/europeandtrade/strategic-export-control/licences/ogels/index.html (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/open-general-export-licences-ogels)
SPE15010 - Duty management and closing stock balance systems: overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

This Section provides a brief explanation on what a duty management system is and provides details of one type, which uses the closing balance method. If you require further advice on whether the system being used meets the requirements for the customs warehousing arrangements contact the Customs Warehousing Unit of Expertise (UoE).

It should be remembered that, in order to comply with UK legislation for NI, the overarching criteria that must be met before any type of duty management system is authorised is that it:
- allows a full audit of the customs warehousing arrangements and that if required it is possible to carry out physical examinations and that any documentation for release to free circulation can be related to the goods
- together with the commercial stock records it can be considered to contain all the relevant information necessary for the operation, validation and integrity of the customs warehousing arrangements, and that this can, and has been, tested
- is able to identify goods for which a tariff preference/quota or licensing restriction applies and ensure that the appropriate certificate/license is available prior to removal of the goods to free circulation.
Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
E3 leaders’ declaration on the situation in the Middle East / Declaration des dirigeants des E3 sur la situation au Moyen orient
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-22)

E3 Leaders' Statement on the Middle East.

We have discussed the latest developments in the Middle East earlier today.

We reiterate our commitment to peace and stability for all countries in the region. We affirm our support for the security of Israel.

We have consistently been clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and can no longer pose a threat to regional security.

Earlier today, the United States has conducted targeted military strikes against nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Our aim continues to be to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

We call upon Iran to engage in negotiations leading to an agreement that addresses all concerns associated with its nuclear program. We stand ready to contribute to that goal in coordination with all parties.

We urge Iran not to take any further action that could destabilize the region.

We will continue our joint diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions and ensure the conflict does not intensify and spread further.
Allpower Solutions 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 Allpower Solutions 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 Allpower Solutions 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:

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 S Whitston v La Planta Ltd: 6008562/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Whitston v La Planta Ltd: 6008562/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d7feb4d29c27fe69fe92e3/Mr_S_Whitston_v_La_Planta_Ltd_6008562-2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Whitston v La Planta Ltd: 6008562/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6870d7f0a08d3a3ca3b67a98/Mr_S_Whitston_v_La_Planta_Ltd_6008562-2024_Reconsideration_Judgement.pdf).
Foot and mouth disease posters
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

A collection of posters about foot and mouth disease.

Download and print posters to help you raise awareness of the risks of foot and mouth disease.

Read our guidance on how to spot and report foot and mouth disease (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/foot-and-mouth-disease).
Grenfell Tower site update June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

A summary of current activity at the Grenfell Tower site.

In this community update, we provide information on the next steps for Grenfell Tower, the eighth anniversary Tower illumination, plus site works and maintenance, air quality monitoring, health and wellbeing support, and our contact email address. You will also find details of our next drop-in where you can talk to us about the Grenfell Tower site and and ask us any questions you may have.

You can watch a recording of the update on the MHCLG YouTube channel:

Grenfell Tower site update June 2025 (https://youtu.be/T7P3afwfL2k).
Capital Gains Tax and employee share schemes (Self Assessment helpsheet HS287)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

How to complete the Capital Gains Tax summary of your tax return for share and security schemes.

This guide explains how to report employee share and security schemes for Capital Gains Tax, including:
- approved Share Incentive Plans
- other approved schemes
- transfers to Individual Savings Accounts
- transfers to certain pension schemes
- Enterprise Management Incentives
- unapproved share schemes
- same day share acquisitions (after 5 April 2002)
- relief on certain disposals of unlisted shares to an approved share incentive plan
Mike Brown
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Mike was appointed as the Chair of HS2 in July 2025. He is Chair of Affinity Water Ltd and a Non-Executive Board member of Translink. Previously he was the non-executive Chair of the Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority for the Houses of Parliament, an Advisor to Mott MacDonald and also Chair of their Shareholder Committee.  He was also Chair of the Railway Safety and Standards Board. In his executive career, Mike was the Commissioner for Transport for London for 5 years during a period of significant capital delivery enhancements and operational improvements.  He was previously the Managing Director of London Underground and London Rail including leading public transport services for the successful Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.  He also was the Managing Director of Heathrow Airport and was instrumental in leading the turnaround in performance following the challenges of the opening of Terminal 5. Mike is passionate about skills and apprenticeships in the transport sector and the potential opportunities for young people. He was appointed as member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in 2002 by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and a CBE in 2020. He has also been awarded an honorary doctorate from Queen’s University, Belfast.

Mike was appointed as the Chair of HS2 in July 2025.

He is Chair of Affinity Water Ltd and a Non-Executive Board member of Translink.

Previously he was the non-executive Chair of the Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority for the Houses of Parliament, an Advisor to Mott MacDonald and also Chair of their Shareholder Committee. He was also Chair of the Railway Safety and Standards Board.

In his executive career, Mike was the Commissioner for Transport for London for 5 years during a period of significant capital delivery enhancements and operational improvements. He was previously the Managing Director of London Underground and London Rail including leading public transport services for the successful Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. He also was the Managing Director of Heathrow Airport and was instrumental in leading the turnaround in performance following the challenges of the opening of Terminal 5.

Mike is passionate about skills and apprenticeships in the transport sector and the potential opportunities for young people.

He was appointed as member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in 2002 by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and a CBE in 2020. He has also been awarded an honorary doctorate from Queen’s University, Belfast.
Table 3.6 Profit, employment and pension income
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

These tables show income chargeable under the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003.

These tables only cover individuals with some liability to tax.

As of 2023 to 2024, these statistics have been reclassified from National Statistics to National Accredited Statistics.

You can find more information about these statistics and collated tables for the latest and previous tax years on the Statistics about personal incomes page. (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/personal-incomes-statistics)

Supporting documentation on the methodology used to produce these statistics is available in the release for each tax year.

Note: comparisons over time may be affected by changes in methodology. Notably, there was a revision to the grossing factors in the 2018 to 2019 publication, which is discussed in the commentary and supporting documentation for that tax year. Further details, including a summary of significant methodological changes over time, data suitability and coverage, are included in the Background Quality Report.
Tree health pilot scheme: grant funding agreement and terms and conditions
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

You must read and agree to the terms and conditions set out in this document to apply for the tree health pilot scheme.

Before you apply for the tree health pilot scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tree-health-pilot-scheme-2024), you must read and agree to the relevant terms and conditions.

Read the tree health pilot scheme grant funding agreement and terms and conditions, with the relevant date.

Read the Tree health pilot scheme: oak processionary moth grant funding agreement and terms and conditions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tree-health-pilot-scheme-oak-processionary-moth-grant-funding-agreement-and-terms-and-conditions) for oak with OPM grants, for local authorities.

Read the Tree health advice package: grant funding agreement terms and conditions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tree-health-advice-package-grant-funding-agreement-terms-and-conditions) for the advice package.

You can find previous terms and conditions on the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/timeline/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/tree-health-pilot-scheme).
Miss H Lau v Dragon Cat Ltd T/a Dragon Cat Cafe and Others: 2216707/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss H Lau v Dragon Cat Ltd T/a Dragon Cat Cafe and Others: 2216707/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d1518b0f8734b8791a1d2b/Miss_H_Lau_v_1._Dragon_Cat_Limited_t.a_Dragon_Cat_Cafe_2._Mr_Yohannes_Miller_3._Ms_Yen-Ting_Li_-_2216707-2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss H Lau v Dragon Cat Ltd T/a Dragon Cat Cafe and Others: 2216707/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68148c23409da0c3bbdb9bef/Miss_H_Lau_v__1__Dragon_Cat_Limited_t.a_Dragon_Cat_Cafe__2__Mr_Yohannes_Miller__3__Ms_Yen-Ting_Li_-_2216707-2023.pdf).
Miss M Riley v Achieving for Children and YMCA St Paul’s Group: 2303133/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Riley v Achieving for Children and YMCA St Paul’s Group: 2303133/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683f0774619fa00d0be98e09/Miss_M_Riley_v__1__Achieving_for_Children__2__YMCA_St_Paul_s_Group_2303133-2023_Judgment.pdf).
Defence security: scientific, technical and industrial security guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Defence security guidance on private venture (PV) grading, exhibition clearance and authored materials.

Information sheets providing guidance on private venture (PV) grading, exhibition clearance and authored materials.

Related information
- Ministry of Defence (MOD) F680 applications (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mod-f680-applications)
Makefast 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 Makefast 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 Makefast 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:

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.
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with.

We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/saudi-arabia/british-consulate-general-jeddah), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction TeamConsular DirectorateRoom WH4.36Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research. Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports, contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas, contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure).

Or if you have a query or feedback on UK visa services provided in Saudi Arabia, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
The 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth: payment percentage for 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Sets out the payment due from members of the voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth in 2026.

The 2024 voluntary scheme headline payment percentage for 2026 will be 14.5%. This document sets out how the level was set.

The 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) is a voluntary agreement between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS England and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI).

The voluntary scheme aims to:
- promote better patient outcomes and a healthier population
- support UK economic growth
- contribute to a financially sustainable NHS
Product Recall: My 1st Bath Toy Ducks (2409-0089)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Product Recall of My 1st Bath Toy Ducks presenting a serious risk of choking.

Summary

Product:My 1st Bath Toy Ducks

Hazard: This product poses a serious risk of choking as a small part was left inside following the removal of the squeaker.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. We recommend you stop using this product immediately and return it to the retailer for a full refund.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of choking as the toys contain a small part as received, which rattles inside of the product when shaken. When filled with water and squeezed, the small part can come out of the casing, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

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

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

We recommend you stop using this product immediately and return it to the retailer for a full refund. For further information please contact Padgett Bros on xxx@xxx.xx or Tel xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2409-0089

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Midlands Protection Services
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 Midlands Protection Services 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 Midlands Protection Services 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
- 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.