theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Nichol Associates
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 Nichol Associates 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 Nichol Associates 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.
WA11 8AX, Miller Homes Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/GP3521LC/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

View the application submitted by Miller Homes Limited, Dial House Wood, Rookery Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AX

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
7 The Wharfe, Bedford, MK41 7XP: CAM/00KB/F77/2024/0604
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Eastern Region Mrs E Flint FRICS on 13 January 2025

Read the decision in full 7 The Wharfe, Bedford, MK41 7XP: CAM/00KB/F77/2024/0604 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6788ca675a1adfc79556dfcc/7_The_Wharfe_Bedford_reasons_fair_rent_-_Copy_-_Copy.pdf).
SPE06040 - Control, supervision and assurance of special procedures: assurance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn.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

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

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.
Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax: Supplementary draft guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

We welcome views on this supplementary release of draft HMRC guidance for Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax.

HMRC has published a document of supplementary draft guidance on Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax.

This release of draft guidance contains sections on flow-through entities, joint ventures, the insurance sector, additional top-up amounts, and other topics. It also contains draft guidance on the undertaxed profits rule (UTPR) and certain other provisions that have been amended or introduced in the current Finance Bill.

HMRC invites comments from stakeholders on this draft guidance, as well as any previously released draft guidance. This will be the final release of draft guidance before publication of the manual.

You can access previous releases of draft guidance on GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax).
Right to Buy: summary booklet
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

'Want to make your home your own?' Right to Buy summary booklet.

This summary booklet is for tenants interested in taking up their Right to Buy (https://www.gov.uk/right-to-buy-buying-your-council-home). It provides an overview of eligibility criteria, discount levels, the application process, how to take the next steps and useful contacts for free, unbiased advice.
Miss S F Tam v Stretched & Fired Operations Ltd: 6015735/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S F Tam v Stretched & Fired Operations Ltd: 6015735/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68075c940b24153af1e7c769/Miss_S_F_Tam_-_v_-_Stretched___Fired_Operations_Ltd_-_6015735-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Alibaba Mart Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Decision for applicant Alibaba Group Holding Limited against registration number 15147158 applicant successful.

Application number 4839

Applicant Alibaba Group Holding Limited objected to the name used by Alibaba Mart Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 9 January 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Alibaba Mart Ltd is changed to 15147158 LTD.
Mr T MacKay v Glasgow City Council: 4108321/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T MacKay v Glasgow City Council: 4108321/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c58d41be3f53ed5f452ed/Mr_T_MacKay_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4108321.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
UK Export Finance Country Heads and London Team - APAC
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-29)

How to contact UK Export Finance's Country Heads in the Asia Pacific regions.

Team Asia- Pacific (London Office)

Interim Global Co-Head of Origination

Alexander Milne

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

Regional Head

Sean Burnage

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

Senior Business Origination Officer

Jack Hebb

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

Regional Head, China

Francois Pannetier

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

Business Development Officer, China

Charlotte Kemp

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

Country Heads (By Region)

China

Jiang Wu 吴江

Based at the British Embassy Beijing11 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai100600 Beijing China

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

Indonesia and Singapore

Richard Michael

Based at the British Embassy JakartaJl. Patra Kuningan Raya Blok L5-6Jakarta 12950Indonesia

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

Korea

Chulbohm (CB) Kim

Based the British Embassy in SeoulConsular Section, British Embassy in Seoul Sejong-daero 19-gil 24 Jung-gu Seoul 04519 South Korea

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

Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand

Valentino Dass

Based at the British High Commission Kuala LumpurLevel 27 Menara Binjai, 2 Jln BinjaiKuala Lumpur50450Malaysia

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

Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

Harry Nguyen

25 Le Duan streetDistrict 01Ho Chi Minh cityVietnam

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Evidence and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports.

Our seas are vast and complex and there is much still to learn and understand about their delicate ecosystems. Access to high quality evidence is critical to this.

Evidence influences much of our work, ensuring we continue to make informed decisions using the most up to date research to manage the increasing demands on the marine environment and its resources

Evidence strategy

The Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Evidence strategy 2020 -2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evidence-strategy-for-the-marine-management-organisation-mmo-2021-2025) sets MMO priorities for evidence that will ensure our delivery is underpinned with excellent science delivered in the most efficient way over the next five years. This strategy readies MMO for the new challenges faced and builds from MMO previous Evidence Strategy 2015 to 2020 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evidence-strategy-for-the-marine-management-organisation-mmo) .

Evidence requirements

As part of the strategy development we reviewed our evidence requirements. Each evidence requirement has a more detailed Evidence Delivery Plan. This includes research requirements, how the evidence will be used, a proposed method for filling the gap and a summary of existing evidence and current activity.

Evidence reports

Knowledge sharing and collaboration is an important part of our evidence strategy. All our evidence reports are published and available online.

Contact

For further information on our evidence strategy, evidence requirements or published reports email the MMO evidence team (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
HIV testing in community settings in England
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Annual survey results to monitor HIV testing activity in community-based testing services in England and evaluates the implementation of current guidelines.

The UK Health Security Agency conducts an annual survey of HIV testing in community settings in England to assess the implementation of current testing guidelines. The results of this survey are used to determine if targets are being achieved, how resources should be allocated and to identify areas for improvement.
CTM00530 - Introduction: company officers
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)


TMA70/S108

Under TMA70/S108, for the purposes of company taxation a company must act through its proper officer or, except where the company is in liquidation, through a person who at the time has the express, implied or apparent authority of the company to act on its behalf. Documents are served on a company by sending them to its proper officer. This is, however, without prejudice to the charge and assessment of tax on non-resident companies.
- In the case of a company which is a body corporate, the proper officer of a company is the secretary or person acting as secretary of the company.
- But where a liquidator or administrator has been appointed the liquidator or administrator is the proper officer.
- In the case of a company which is not a body corporate or for which there is no proper officer as above, the treasurer or the person acting as treasurer of the company is treated as the proper officer.
The proper officer of the company or any other person authorised by the company should sign the declaration in a tax return or amended return.
Design hearing decision: O/0644/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 16 June 2025.

Design Decision O/0644/25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687fb40c28f29c99778a74d6/o064425.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal Section,Intellectual Property Office,Concept House,Cardiff Road,Newport,South WalesNP10 8QQ
Sale of knives: executive sanctions
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

The government is consulting on proposals which would make senior executives of tech companies personally liable when the rules on the sale of knives are broken.

This consultation forms part of the wider package of measures including a ban on ninja swords.

This consultation will be running in parallel with the Prohibiting ninja swords – legal description and defences consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ninja-swords-legal-definition-and-defences).
Mrs S Morrison v Tradespeople Direct Ltd: 6003829/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Morrison v Tradespeople Direct Ltd: 6003829/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e3e8c7d052ace7e8977635/Mrs_S_Morrison_-vs-_Tradespeople_Direct_Ltd_-_6003829.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Social care common inspection framework (SCCIF): supported accommodation
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Guidance on how Ofsted inspects supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.

This framework sets out Ofsted’s process for inspecting supported accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.

Our approach is underpinned by the following 3 principles that apply to all social care inspections.
- to focus on the things that matter most to children’s lives
- to be consistent in our expectations of providers
- to prioritise our work where improvement is needed most
Together Housing Group Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Together Housing Group Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Iprosurv
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 Iprosurv 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 Iprosurv 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
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.
Military Medical Personnel
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 Military Medical Personnel 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 Military Medical Personnel recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Any additional commitments MMP could make

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 K Dilloway v Thames Water Utilities Ltd: 6027439/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Dilloway v Thames Water Utilities Ltd: 6027439/2025 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692dc858b3b9afff34e96325/Mr_Keith_Dilloway_v_Thames_Water_Judgment__2_6027439-2025.pdf).
Working for British Embassy Quito
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)


Current work opportunities

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

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

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

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

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

Get the latest news in our Twitter (https://twitter.com/ukinecuador) account or check out our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ukinecuador) page.
4 Crownstone Court, Crownstone Road, London, SW2 1LS: LON/00AY/HMF/2025/0643
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

First Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reasoned Decision of Judge S.J. Walker

Read Final Reasoned Decision in 4 Crownstone Court, Crownstone Road, London, SW2 1LS: LON/00AY/HMF/2025/0643 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c827e38dd3590c7dd7aeaa/250915_4_Crownstone_Court.pdf)
Wake (QA) 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 Wake (QA) 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 Wake (QA) Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
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.
Homes England Freedom of Information (FOI) compliance statistics — 2025 and 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

FOI compliance statistics detailing performance of the handling of requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

FOI compliance statistics reports for financial year 2025 and 2026 providing details on our performance regarding handling requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, following best practice as outlined in the Cabinet Office’s FOI Code of Practice.
MOD Quality Awards
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Nominations are now open for the MOD Quality Awards.

What are the MOD Quality Awards?

The MOD Quality Awards celebrate success, reward, and recognise those who have delivered significant business benefits and improvements through a quality approach. These awards are sponsored by Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).

There are 5 award categories:
- Rising Star
- Best Improvement
- Quality Ambassador
- Inspiring Leadership
- MOD Quality Supplier of the Year
Who should I nominate for an award?

The nominations are open to all service and civilian personnel, the MOD and Industry in all professions, not just Quality. It’s also open to MOD suppliers, including prime contractors, their suppliers and small to medium enterprises.

Nominations are invited from organisations, project teams, individuals, and their suppliers.

How can I get involved?

If you know of anyone who is worthy of these prestigious awards, please complete the nomination form (https://forms.office.com/e/aWy7TLWNFk) by 31 July 2025.

Judging and ceremony

The judging panels will take place in September with independent people invited from MOD, and the Chartered Quality Institute. In addition, the Defence Quality Assurance Field Force will be invited to participate for the Quality Supplier of the Year award. Should nominations be close, nominees may be asked to attend a virtual interview by the panel.

The award and certificate will be presented to successful recipients at The MOD Quality Awards Ceremony taking place in November.

For further information or advice, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Category descriptions

Rising Star

An individual new to Quality who has excelled, demonstrated clear potential to succeed and displayed appropriate behaviours such as enthusiasm, proactiveness and professionalism that delivers significant outcomes and benefits to the business. It is normally considered within their first 2 or 3 years in a Quality role.

John Bullock Quality Ambassador

An individual who is seen as a role model and has gone above and beyond, promoting good behaviours such as helping to embed new cultures, mentoring, coaching, and sharing best practice with others, that delivers significant outcomes and benefits to the business.

Inspiring Leadership

A team or individual who inspired and motivated others to achieve their potential with clear direction and strategy while achieving significant outcomes and benefits to the business.

Best Improvement

A team or individual who has gone above and beyond to implement an improvement that delivers significant outcomes and benefits to the business.

MOD Quality Supplier of the Year

Recognition of Defence Supplier for excellence in their approach to Governance, Assurance, Improvement and Leadership. The ability to demonstrate significant evidence of Root Cause Analysis, investment in resources, continual improvement and adopting a position of leadership.
Industrial emissions: modernising environmental permitting
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Seeking views on regulatory reforms to the environmental permitting framework for industrial emissions.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on proposed reforms to environmental permitting for industry.

The proposed reforms will support the government’s missions and priorities on growth, clean energy, health, the circular economy and environmental improvement.

There are proposals about:
- enabling innovation and encouraging new technologies and techniques
- agile standards – a rapid, predictable and integrated approach to standard setting
- proportionate regulation and coherence in the environmental permitting framework
- regulator effectiveness and efficiency
- creating a transparent environmental permitting framework
Defra will use your feedback to develop policy related to the proposals. We will hold another consultation on the detail of this policy.
Ms L Finnie v North Lanarkshire Council: 4102551/2017
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Finnie v North Lanarkshire Council: 4102551/2017 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c597160f66b9c23b00c73/Ms_L_Finnie_v_North_Lanarkshire_Council_-4102551.2017_-_Judgment.pdf).
Product Recall: DT Swiss ERC/CRC/HEC/ARC Bicycle Wheels (2511-0243)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Product Recall for DT Swiss ERC/CRC/HEC/ARC Bicycle Wheels presenting a risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: DT Swiss ERC/CRC/HEC/ARC Bicycle Wheels

Hazard: The product presents a risk of injuries as the outer carbon layers of the bicycle wheels can delaminate during use.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of injuries as the outer carbon layers of the bicycle wheels can delaminate during use. This structural weakening may cause the wheel rim to fail, leading to falls and injuries.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. It is recommended that owners stop using the product immediately and visit the DT Swiss recall website for further information, including on how to identify if you own an affected product: https://www.swissside.com/pages/hadron-product-recall.

Madison Cycles UK, the UK supplier for these products can also be contacted via xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0243

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Ms V Tait v J Rubython: 3303898/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms V Tait v J Rubython: 3303898/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b280b010c5c28d1c7e7d3/Ms_V_Tait_v_James_Rubython_3303898.2023_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Exclusion from protection grounds: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Immigration staff guidance on assessing whether someone is excluded from Asylum or Humanitarian Protection.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff assess the following:
- whether an application for entry clearance, permission to enter or permission to stay should be refused on the grounds that the applicant is excluded from protection, or would have been excluded if they had made a protection claim, or if their previous claim was determined without consideration of whether they should be excluded from protection
- whether someone’s entry clearance or permission should be cancelled on the grounds that they are excluded from protection, or would have been excluded if they had made a protection claim, or if their previous claim was determined without consideration of whether they should be excluded from protection
V C Rocas v J Cusworth: 6010822/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in V C Rocas v J Cusworth: 6010822/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6862b327b466cce1bb121a57/6010822.2025_V_C_Rocas_v_Mr_Jeffrey_Cusworth_Judgment.pdf).
Preparing a hydrogeological impact assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

When and how to prepare a hydrogeological impact assessment (HIA) before you apply for a groundwater abstraction licence.

You must prepare a hydrogeological impact assessment (HIA) before you apply for a groundwater abstraction licence to:
- work out the risks
- design mitigation measures which manage the impact to other abstractions and the environment
This guidance explains when and how to prepare a HIA before you apply for a groundwater abstraction licence.
F.N.V. Security & Training 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 F.N.V. Security & Training 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 F.N.V. Security & Training 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.
Use of the code 'other' in alternative provision placement reasons
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Research into placement reasons provided by local authorities and schools in our data collections when placing a pupil in alternative provision.

The Department for Education conducted this research to better understand the placement reasons provided by local authorities and schools in our data collections when placing a pupil in alternative provision.

In this research, the term ‘schools’ include mainstream, alternative provision and special schools.
Exercising devolved adult education functions
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Statutory guidance for combined authorities exercising devolved adult education functions.

Certain adult education functions are due to be devolved to specified combined authorities under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/20/contents).

Combined authorities should follow this guidance, which covers the:
- functions transferred to the combined authority
- approach a combined authority should take when commissioning adult education provision
- things a combined authority should consider when making and communicating decisions about adult education funding
BOC Group Plc
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 BOC Group Plc 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 BOC Group Plc recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr S V Howell v Barminster Investments Ltd T/a Barminster Property Services: 3302198/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S V Howell v Barminster Investments Ltd T/a Barminster Property Services: 3302198/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c5b6e2750837d7604dbda1/Stephen_Victor_Howell_-_v_-_Barminster_Investments_Limited_t-a_Barminster_Property_Services_-_AMENDED_JUDGMENT.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S V Howell v Barminster Investments Ltd T/a Barminster Property Services: 3302198/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c5b79db0bb6528ee866d16/Stephen_Victor_Howell_-_v_-_Barminster_Investments_Limited_t-a_Barminster_Property_Services_-_3302198-2024_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
DHSC: ministerial gifts, hospitality, overseas travel and meetings
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

All data on gifts that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) ministers gave and received, their external meetings and any overseas travel.

Government publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations, gifts (given and received), hospitality and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

Under the new Ministerial Code (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministerial-code), from 5 July 2024 onwards, ministers’ gifts and hospitality data are being published by the Cabinet Office as part of a central Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/register-of-ministers-gifts-and-hospitality).
Product Recall: Landis + Gyr B2 and B3 Smart Meter Bridge (2504-0289)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

Product Recall for Landis + Gyr B2 and B3 Smart Meter Bridge presenting a risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Landis + Gyr B2 and B3 Smart Meter Bridge

Hazard: This product presents a risk of electric shock due to missing earth continuities.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock as some units are missing earth continuities. This could lead to the user receiving an electric shock during normal use of the product.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

Recall of the product from end users. Energy suppliers have contacted their end consumers with information on addressing the safety risk.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2504-0289

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Ms G Harvey v St Elizabeth’s Centre: 3314788/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms G Harvey v St Elizabeth’s Centre: 3314788/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64ef215fda84510014632430/Ms_G_Harvey_-v-_St_Elizabeth_s_Centre_-_3314788-2022_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms G Harvey v St Elizabeth’s Centre: 3314788/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678e2c711bc5bb4c4a9bdada/Miss_Gail_Harvey_v_St_Elizabeth_s_Centre_3314788-2022_judgment.pdf).
Miss A Hughes v Link Academy Trust: 6002003/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Hughes v Link Academy Trust: 6002003/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a17fc85c5e43aa3d10de2/Miss_Angela_Hughes_v_Link_Academy_Trust_-_6002003.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs P Richardson v Glasgow City Council: 121281/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs P Richardson v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af3f09a1d2c59f9ba29b73/Mrs_P_Richardson_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Department for Culture, Media & Sport: Concordat to Support Research Integrity 2024-25
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Department for Culture, Media & Sport Annual Statement of Compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity, 2024-25.

In order to better understand the diverse and multi-capital impact of culture, arts, media, sport, tourism, and civil society, and to ensure government policy and delivery are supported by the best available evidence, the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) undertakes, commissions and uses a variety of research that primarily falls within social sciences and humanities disciplines, including economics, social research and statistics. This is complemented by an emerging data science and data analysis function. To ensure that this research forms a reliable evidence base for well-informed policy development, DCMS is committed to research integrity across all its work.

This statement summarises DCMS’ activities in support of research integrity over the financial year 2024-2025. This is the first such annual statement that DCMS has produced.
Mrs M Running v Glasgow City Council: 107411/2011
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Running v Glasgow City Council: 107411/2011 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67caf1ffade26736dbfa0041/107411.2011_Mrs_M_Running_v_Glasgow_City_Council.pdf).