theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Honey and other apiculture products intended for human consumption to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8391
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export honey and other products from bees from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export honey and other apiculture products to the EU or to move them to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904e1e4c0dc8f12484174dd/8391NFG_Nov25_v6.pdf) and specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904e1d419a898f0b18980e0/8391_EN_V5_SPECIMEN.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8391EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal) from 1 January 2021.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard template
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

A template for public sector organisations to share information about how and why they are using algorithmic tools.

The ATRS template is available in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets formats. It is divided into 2 tiers.

Tier 1:
- is aimed at the general public, and as such should be clear and simple in language
- comprises a single sheet within the template, called Summary Information.
Tier 2, whilst still accessible to the general public, is aimed at specialist audiences such as:
- civil society
- journalists
- academic researchers
- other public sector organisations wishing to learn from their peers
Tier 2 is also split across eight further sheets.

You should complete all sections of the template.

For further assistance read the guidance to using the ATRS (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-organisations-using-the-algorithmic-transparency-recording-standard).

Email the completed template to the ATRS team on xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for publication to the ATRS repository (https://www.gov.uk/algorithmic-transparency-records).
Government Major Projects Portfolio: Accounting Officer assessment NS&I
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

A summary of an Accounting Officer assessment completed for the NS&I Business Transformation Programme (formerly known as the Rainbow Programme) on the Government Major Projects Portfolio.

NS&I is delivering a significant transformation of its outsourced business process services. As it is normal practice for Accounting Officers to scrutinise major projects which form part of the Government’s Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP), the Chief Executive Officer of NS&I has conducted an Accounting Officer assessment for NS&I’s Business Transformation Programme (formerly known as the Rainbow Programme).
Mr J Kimberley v Kingshurst Parish Council: 6015667/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Kimberley v Kingshurst Parish Council: 6015667/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f8dd5225d7d8af156dc2b1/Mr_J_Kimberley_v_Kingshurst_Parish_Council_-_6015667_2024_-_Preliminary.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Kimberley v Kingshurst Parish Council: 6015667/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692f078da245b0985f03441b/John_Kimberley_v_Kingshurst_Parish_Council_-_Recon_Judgment_-_6015667.2024.pdf).
3Rio Group 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 3Rio Group 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 3Rio Group Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
SPE16140 - Aircraft and their parts: relief from VAT
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).

There is a separate relief from VAT for certain parts and equipment to be incorporated in qualifying aircraft. However, raw or bulk materials, partly processed parts or equipment, and also non-specialist goods or appliances are excluded from zero rating.

Details can be found in Notice 744C Ships, trains, aircraft and associated services (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-744c-ships-aircraft-and-associated-services/vat-notice-744c-ships-aircraft-and-associated-services)

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.
Rooksgrove Farm overhead line, S37 Consent, Electricity Act 1989
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Screening decision to upgrade approximately 1350 metres of 11kV overhead line to 3 phase and replace 7 poles.

Secretary of State’s screening decisions in accordance with the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017.

Date of decision

19 June 2025

Location

Rooksgrove FarmSouth DownsSussex

Type of project / consent requested

Section 37 consent to install or keep installed an electric line.
Mr N Came v Edmundson Electrical Ltd T/a Electric Centre: 6017929/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Came v Edmundson Electrical Ltd T/a Electric Centre: 6017929/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fcef81694d57c6b1cf8cbb/6017929.2024_N_Came_v_Edmundson_Electrical_Limited__t.a_Electric_Centre_-_Judgment.pdf).
Quince, Will - Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care , the Department for Health and Social Care - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

Advice to Will Quince, former Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care at the Department for Health and Social Care, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

Mr Quince left his role as Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care in November 2023

Solicitor, Thompson, Smith and Puxon

Will Quince sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Thompson, Smith and Puxon. The letter (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/quince-will-minister-of-state-for-health-and-secondary-care-the-department-for-health-and-social-care-acoba-advice/acoba-advice-letter-will-quince-thompson-smith-and-puxon?preview=8403163) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in October 2024 and the role was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/quince-will-minister-of-state-for-health-and-secondary-care-the-department-for-health-and-social-care-acoba-advice/acoba-advice-letter-will-quince-thompson-smith-and-puxon?preview=8403163)
Department for Business and Trade Hong Kong
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

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

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Consulate-General in Hong Kong.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Hong Kong from the UK

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

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to Hong Kong (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/hong-kong-china/)
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for Hong Kong

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

Arms embargo and other restrictions on Hong Kong

Details of any arms embargoes, trade control restrictions, defence export policies and restrictions on terrorist organisations (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/current-arms-embargoes-and-other-restrictions) which may apply to Hong Kong.
P3M Works 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 P3M Works 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 P3M Works 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 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.
Aprocitentan approved to treat adults with hypertension whose blood pressure cannot be controlled by other medications
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the medicine aprocitentan (Jeraygo) to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults whose blood pressure cannot be adequately controlled by at least three other medicines (also known as resistant hypertension).

High blood pressure (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure/) (also called hypertension) can lead to serious problems like heart attacks or strokes. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Aprocitentan belongs to the class of medicines called endothelin receptor antagonists. It works by helping to stop the blood vessels from tightening. As a result, the blood vessels relax, and blood pressure is lowered.

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of aprocitentan under close review. Anyone who suspects they are having a side effect from this medicine are encouraged to talk to their doctor, pharmacist or nurse and report it directly to the Yellow Card scheme, either through the website (https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/) or by searching the Google Play or Apple App stores for MHRA Yellow Card.

Ends

Notes to editors

The new marketing authorisation was granted in 106 days on 8 January to Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Deutschland GmbH under International Recognition Procedure (IRP) Route B.
- The Reference Regulator (RR) was the European Medicines Agency (EMA), with the procedure number (EMEA/H/C/006080/0000).
- More information can be found in the Summary of Product Characteristics and Patient Information leaflets which will be published on the MHRA Products website (https://products.mhra.gov.uk/) within 7 days of approval.
- The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for regulating all medicines and medical devices in the UK by ensuring they work and are acceptably safe. All our work is underpinned by robust and fact-based judgements to ensure that the benefits justify any risks.
- The MHRA is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care.
- For media enquiries, please contact the xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx), or call on xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Flat 2, 47 Lambs Conduit Street, London WC1N 3NG: LON/00AG/F77/2024/0659
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mrs S Phillips MRICS Valuer Chair on 5 February 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 2, 47 Lambs Conduit Street, London WC1N 3NG: LON/00AG/F77/2024/0659 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ada2b437726e9056af60d6/Fair_Rents_Decision_Form_Flat_47_Lambs_Conduit_Street_WC1N_3NG.pdf). Read the summary reasons in Flat 2, 47 Lambs Conduit Street, London WC1N 3NG: LON/00AG/F77/2024/0659 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ada2d448169f7508af60cf/Summary_Reasons_Fair_Rent_Flat_2_47_Lambs_Conduit_Street_WC1N_3NG.pdf).
C Blakemore v SBD Apparel Ltd: 6016044/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Blakemore v SBD Apparel Ltd: 6016044/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691db856e39a085bda43ef91/Mr_C_Blakemore_v_SBD_Apparel_Ltd_6016044.2024.pdf).
Connectivity Tool
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Tool to help built environment professionals to understand how sustainably located a place is and the transport interventions needed to support it.

What the tool does

The Connectivity Tool helps built environment professionals and others to understand the connectivity of places in England and Wales. You can use the tool to:
- display how any location in England and Wales is connected to everyday services by walking, driving, cycling and public transport
- plot new transport routes to understand how these would affect an area’s connectivity
There is also a limited version of the tool (Connectivity Tool Lite) (#connectivity-tool-lite---no-registration-needed) that anyone can access.

Who can use the tool?

The Connectivity Tool is available to built environment professionals in the public or private sector.

If you you’re a built environment professional, you can request access to the tool by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Anyone can use the Connectivity Tool Lite version of the tool (#connectivity-tool-lite---no-registration-needed).

What you need to use the tool

To use the Connectivity Tool you will need to:
- have been granted access to the tool
- be signed into GOV.UK One Login (https://www.gov.uk/using-your-gov-uk-one-login)
Your GOV.UK One Login must be under your work email address.

If you don’t have a GOV.UK One Login under your work email address, you will need to create one.

Start using the Connectivity Tool

If you are signed into GOV.UK One Login with a valid work email address, you can start using the tool. If you are not signed in, you will be redirected to create or sign in to your GOV.UK One Login.

Start now (https://connectivity-tool.dft.gov.uk)

Connectivity Tool Lite - no registration needed

Connectivity Tool Lite (https://connectivity-tool-lite.dft.gov.uk) is available to anyone without registration.

You can use Connectivity Tool Lite to see how any location in England and Wales is connected to everyday services by walking, driving, cycling and public transport.

It doesn’t include interactive features, such as plotting new transport routes.

Understand the data

Read about the method used to calculate connectivity scores and download the data (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transport-connectivity-metric).

Support and feedback

If you have any problems using the tool or you want to provide feedback, you can contact us at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Pre-release access lists: COVER programme quarterly data
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Lists of those receiving pre-release access to UK Health Security Agency cover of vaccination evaluated rapidly (COVER) programme quarterly data

To ensure that appropriate individuals are able to respond to questions arising from information in our official statistics releases, we give them access to documents 24 hours before publication on GOV.UK. In doing this we follow the rules and principles set out in the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2998/contents/made).

For more information, see our policy on pre-release access (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukhsa-official-statistics-compliance-documents/pre-release-access-policy).

The lists on this page show the individuals who have been given pre-release access to the cover of vaccination evaluated rapidly (COVER) programme 2023 to 2024 quarterly data (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cover-of-vaccination-evaluated-rapidly-cover-programme-2023-to-2024-quarterly-data).

As the lists are not updated at regular intervals but only when a change has been made, each list will likely cover a different period from the one before.
Mr W Matthaus v Huntswood CTC Ltd and Others: 2409527/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Matthaus v Huntswood CTC Ltd and Others: 2409527/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebca8ae9c76fa33048c582/Mr_W_Matthaus_v_Huntswood_CTC_Limited___Others_-_2409527_2023.pdf).
Striking off or dissolving a limited liability partnership
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

How a limited liability partnership (LLP) can be removed from the Companies House register.

This guidance explains how an LLP can be removed from the register of companies, known as ‘striking off’ or ‘dissolving’.

This is covered under law in part 31 of the Companies Act 2006, as applied to LLPs by the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1804/part/13/made).

This guidance does not cover unusual or complex circumstances, or circumstances when an LLP is dissolved after formal insolvency proceedings (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/liquidation-and-insolvency). If you’re not sure about your responsibilities after reading this guidance, you may wish to seek professional advice.
CTM34180 - Residence: outward company migration: penalties for non- compliance
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)


If a company ceases to be resident without satisfying the requirement to give notice and to make arrangements, it is liable under TMA70/S109C to a penalty up to the amount of its outstanding liabilities at the date of migration. The directors of the company and of its controlling companies and the controlling companies themselves may also each be liable to a similar penalty.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000).
Mr A Ahir v Scot Group Ltd T/a Switch Car Rental and Thrifty Car and Van Rental: 6013581/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Ahir v Scot Group Ltd T/a Switch Car Rental and Thrifty Car and Van Rental: 6013581/2024 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675ae312e7584f3b63de16b9/Mr_A_Ahir_v_Scott_Group_Ltd_trading_as_Switch_Car_Rental_and_Thrifty_Car_and_Van_Rental_6013581.2024_IRF_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Ahir v Scot Group Ltd T/a Switch Car Rental and Thrifty Car and Van Rental: 6013581/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a237d6567402152f553c1e/Mr_A_Ahir_v_Scott_Group_Ltd_trading_as_Switch_Car_Rental_and_Thrifty_Car_and_Van_Rental_6013581.2024_IRF_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Equiniti 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 Equiniti 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 Equiniti Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

offering 5 trial attachments of 6 each weeks for service leavers; supporting ABF The Soldiers Charity

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.
Gates MacBain Associates 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 Gates MacBain Associates 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 Gates MacBain Associates Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Appointment at Director level of a person to liaise and work with the RFCA and SaBRE appointed person sitting on the Armed Forces Day Organising Committee

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.
Reforms to the statutory consultee system
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

We are seeking views on reforming the role of statutory consultees in the planning system in England.

Statutory consultees play an important role in the planning application process by providing expert advice on significant environmental, transport, safety, and heritage issues.

However, local planning authorities and developers report that the statutory consultee system is not working effectively.

This consultation seeks views on reforming the role of statutory consultees in the planning system and covers the following proposals:
- removing statutory consultee status from certain bodies
- reviewing the scope of what statutory consultees advise on
- improving performance management across existing statutory consultee bodies in the planning system
Dangers of fraud
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

The Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, Richard Turfitt, has concluded a public inquiry into Transport Manager Louise Froggatt, resulting in a formal finding of dishonesty and an eight-year disqualification from acting as a Transport Manager.

The inquiry examined Ms Froggatt’s involvement in the submission of a falsified Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) on behalf of another individual, Joanne Louise Hewison. The certificate, purportedly issued by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK), was found to be fraudulent following a detailed investigation by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Evidence presented revealed that Ms Froggatt had facilitated the appeal of failed CPC exam papers through an unverified third party, allegedly connected to her former partner, Paul Marshall, who was serving a sentence at HMP North Sea Camp. The inquiry heard that Ms Froggatt paid £195 in cash for the appeal, which resulted in the production of a counterfeit certificate. Despite her claims of good faith, the Traffic Commissioner found her actions to be deliberate and misleading.

Commissioner Richard Turfitt said “Traffic Commissioners have to rely on the veracity of documentation provided to them. It is a testament to the professionalism of the caseworkers reviewing the document produced by Ms Hewison that this misleading documentation was identified. It is yet further illustration of the need for adequate gatekeeping, which allowed DVSA and CILT to then work together to identify the extent of the attempted fraud.”

The inquiry also noted that Ms Froggatt had published false employment information on her LinkedIn profile, claiming to have worked as a DVSA auditor, which was an assertion she later admitted was intended to mislead.

Citing the importance of trust and integrity in the transport industry, the Commissioner concluded that Ms Froggatt had lost her good repute and imposed an eight-year disqualification from relying on her CPC qualification. The decision underscores the seriousness with which attempts to deceive regulatory authorities are treated and reaffirms the commitment to maintaining high standards across the sector.

The decision can be found here. (https://www.gov.uk/traffic-commissioner-regulatory-decisions/decision-for-transport-manager-louise-froggatt?cachebust=xx-xxxx-xxxx)

For any further details or enquiries, please contact:

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
M Winwood v Hough Green Garage Ltd: 6022473/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Winwood v Hough Green Garage Ltd: 6022473/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a45bc650939bdf2c2b5ea3/M_Winwood_v_Hough_Green_Garage_Limited_-_6022473.2024_-_STRIKE_OUT.pdf).
Section 251 documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Documents to help local authorities comply with section 251 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) closed on 31 March 2025. All activity has moved to the Department for Education (DfE).

This page contains links to information to help local authorities prepare and submit annual budget and outturn statements about their planned and actual spending to the Secretary of State.

The statements cover spending for education and children’s social care functions as required under section 251 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/22/section/251).

Section 251 replaces section 52 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 in England. Section 52 still applies in Wales.

The statements are the primary means of informing schools and the public about local authority funding and spending plans. They provide detailed information in a form that allows benchmarking by schools forums and authorities.

Section 251 queries

If you have questions or need further information about section 251, please contact us via our Customer Help Portal (https://customerhelpportal.education.gov.uk/).
Expansion of Shingrix® vaccine eligibility to all those who are severely immunosuppressed and aged 18 years and over letter
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Information relating to the expansion of Shingrix® vaccine eligibility to all those who are severely immunosuppressed and aged 18 years and over.

From 1 September 2025 eligibility for the shingles vaccination programme will change to allow all severely immunosuppressed people aged 18 years and over to receive the shingles vaccine. This letter and annexes provides information about the forthcoming change.
Drought: how it is managed in England
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

How the Environment Agency works with government, water companies and others to manage water resources during a drought in England.

This document sets out:
- the impacts of drought in England
- who is involved in planning, managing and responding and how we work together
- the actions we and others take to effectively manage droughts
- how we report on drought and communicate with others
- our role in recovery and learning from drought events
Related publications include:
- Water situation reports for England (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/water-situation-reports-for-england)
- Water resources planning: managing supply and demand (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-resources-planning-managing-supply-and-demand)
- Drought: how water companies plan for dry weather and drought (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/drought-managing-water-supply)
- Water company drought plan guideline, 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-company-drought-plan-guideline-2025)
Area drought plans

Environment Agency area drought plans are available on request from their National Customer Contact Centre.

General enquiries

National Customer Contact Centre PO Box 544RotherhamS60 1BY

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

Telephone 03708 506 506

Telephone from outside the UK (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm GMT) xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
United Sailing Academy Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 United Sailing Academy Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
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.
Niaxo 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 Niaxo 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 Niaxo Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
S Eaton v The Shambles - Mr George and D East: 6017234/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Eaton v The Shambles - Mr George and D East: 6017234/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd3bc664220b68ed6a6f21/Shannon_Eaton_v_The_Shambles_-_Mr_George_and_Denise_East.6017234.2024.SOJ..pdf).
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

The home of Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority on GOV.UK. CICA pays compensation to people physically or mentally injured because of a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales, or in an act of terror abroad.

CICA pays compensation to people physically or mentally injured because of a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales, or in an act of terror abroad.

CICA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice (/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice).
The GPA appoints contractor to deliver European weather centre
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has appointed Mace to deliver the new European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts headquarters in Reading.

Global delivery consultant and construction expert Mace has been appointed by the Government Property Agency (GPA) as the main contractor for its new cutting-edge weather centre.

The new headquarters of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), located on the University of Reading’s Whiteknights campus, is set to become a global hub for weather and climate research.

Mace was appointed through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework to deliver the state-of-the-art building alongside the GPA’s multidisciplinary consultant, AtkinsRéalis.

The new highly sustainable headquarters will feature a range of advanced facilities, including workspaces and meeting rooms, a lecture theatre, council chamber, and an interactive weather room. The building’s design incorporates numerous carbon reduction strategies, such as optimised solar shading and energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems, aligning with the 2030 LETI (Low Energy Transformation Initiative) standards for operational energy.

Georgina Dunn, Interim Director of Capital Projects at the GPA, said:

The new ECMWF headquarters will not only advance capabilities in weather and climate research but also bring significant benefits to the local community. By prioritising both embodied and operational carbon reductions, this project exemplifies our commitment to both sustainable development and scientific innovation.

Located next to the University of Reading’s renowned Department of Meteorology, the new ECMWF headquarters will accommodate up to 300 scientists and staff to support world-leading work on all aspects of weather prediction systems, forecast production, and research into climate change.

Rob Lemming, Managing Director, Public Sector and Life Sciences, Construction, UK at Mace, added:

This new state-of-the-art weather centre will be a global hub for scientists to advance numerical weather prediction and inform the fight against climate change. Our focus on sustainability and innovation for this project will help the new headquarters meet the highest environmental standards.

Every design decision has been driven by our commitment to reducing carbon emissions, in both operational and embodied carbon. This project exemplifies our dedication to creating a more sustainable future.

Construction is set to begin in early 2025 and the building is expected to be completed by early 2027.

Media enquiries: contact the Communications Team at the GPA on xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)