theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
London Pacific Fashion
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 London Pacific Fashion 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 London Pacific Fashion recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Safety Report: Yidi Electric Golf Scooter (2508-0197)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

Product Safety Report for Yidi Electric Golf Scooter presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Yidi Electric Golf Scooter

Hazard: The electric golf scooter and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border

Product information

Hazard

The electric golf scooter and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures. There is no valid technical documentation for the product and no evidence of production control. There is a lack of labelling, marking and instructions. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the product, it may be possible for the charger and/or battery to overheat, causing a fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0197

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
English Housing Survey 2023 to 2024: leasehold experience - fact sheet
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

This fact sheet covers ground rent and service charges, demographics of leaseholders, dwelling characteristics and leaseholder complaints.

This fact sheet covers the amount of ground rent and service charge paid by leaseholders, the perceived fairness of service charge, demographic characteristics, and age and height of the dwellings where leaseholders reside. It also explores regional variation in leasehold characteristics, freehold owners of leasehold flats and complaints.
Sri Lanka: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape or sexual assault in Sri Lanka.

Includes information on:
- medical assistance
- the Sri Lankan legal system
- reporting assaults to the police
See also rape and sexual assault abroad: returning to the UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad-returning-to-the-uk).
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

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

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

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

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

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

We aim to respond to complaints relating to consular services within 20 working days. Find out more about our complaints procedure (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Customer research

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

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

Passports

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

Visas

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

Or if you have a query or feedback on UK visa services provided in Rwanda, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
CH229900 - How to do a compliance check: information powers: rules that apply to all notices: requiring original documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

If a person produces a copy of a document and you have a reason to need access to the original document, you can make a written request to the person to produce the original document. The request can specify:
- a reasonable period within which the original should be produced, and
- a reasonable time at which it should be produced, and
- by whatever reasonable means the original should be produced
You should not routinely request original documents if you have been supplied with a copy. However, it may be appropriate to request the original document, for example, where detail on the copy is unclear, incomplete or there is doubt about its authenticity.

It may be impractical for a person or third party to produce an original electronic document for some storage types, for example an internal hard drive, and a copy of the information may be produced instead.

If you encounter any difficulty with a request or requirement for the production of an original electronic document or copy, you should contact a Data Handling Specialist.
Apply to become an early years stronger practice hub
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

How early years practitioners can apply to become a stronger practice hub.

Overview

Early years stronger practice hubs:
- provide advice
- share good practice
- promote evidence-based professional development for early years practitioners
- work closely with local authorities, early years settings and other partners, playing a crucial role in delivery of the government’s early years strategy Giving every child the best start in life (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/giving-every-child-the-best-start-in-life)
There are currently 18 early years stronger practice hubs (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-stronger-practice-hubs) – 2 in each region in England. We plan to recruit an additional 18 hubs across England to make a total of 36 hubs.

Who can apply

To be eligible to lead an early years stronger practice hub, your setting must be:

a group-based early years setting, including:
- school-based
- private, voluntary or independent (PVI)
- rated good or outstanding by Ofsted
- providing pre-reception early education
How to apply

Early years settings can apply to become an early years stronger practice hub by completing the application form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69298c97ce50d215cae961dc/Early_Years_Stronger_Practice_Hubs_Application_Form_2025.docx) (MS Word Document, 182 KB). Refer to the application guide (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69298c0e345e31ab14ecf709/Early_Years_Stronger_Practice_Hubs_Application_Guide.pdf) (PDF, 582 KB, 27 pages) to help you complete the form.

All completed forms must be received by 11:59pm on 16 January 2026.

Contact details

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Arab Plan For Reconstruction of Gaza: foreign ministers' joint statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-08)

Foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the UK gave a joint statement welcoming the Arab initiative of a Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza.

Joint statement:

We, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom welcome the Arab initiative of a Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza. The plan shows a realistic path to the reconstruction of Gaza and promises – if implemented – swift and sustainable improvement of the catastrophic living conditions for the Palestinians living in Gaza. Recovery and reconstruction efforts must be based upon a solid political and security framework acceptable to both Israelis and Palestinians, which provides long term peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians alike. We are clear that Hamas must neither govern Gaza nor be a threat to Israel any more. We explicitly support the central role for the Palestinian Authority and the implementation of its reform agenda.

We commend the serious efforts of all involved stakeholders and appreciate the important signal the Arab states have sent by jointly developing this recovery and reconstruction plan. We are committed to working with the Arab initiative, the Palestinians and Israel to address those issues together, including security and governance. We urge all parties to build on the plan’s merits as a starting point.

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Eos Risk Management 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 Eos Risk Management 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 Eos Risk Management 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
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.
Treating solid waste from composting toilets: RPS 318
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Environment Agency regulatory position on treating solid waste from portable composting toilets at the depot where the toilets were hired.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit for a waste operation when you treat waste from portable toilets.

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in the RPS.

The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
18 St Johns Square, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3EY: CHI/23UD/MNR/2024/0169
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Southern Region, Mrs A Clist MRICS (Chairman) and Mrs J Coupe FRICS on 15 October 2024

Read the full decision in GL14 3EY_CHI/23UD/MNR/2024/0169_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a38ecead556423b636cad2/18_St_Johns_Square__Decision.pdf) Read the full reasons in GL14 3EY_CHI/23UD/MNR/2024/0169_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a38f0c08d82b458c553cd6/18_St_Johns_Square__Full_Reasons.pdf)
PM's engagements with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Macron of France, Chancellor Merz of Germany and European partners: 8 December 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, to Downing Street today.

The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, to Downing Street today.

The leaders discussed the importance of the US-led peace talks for European security and supported the progress made. They instructed their National Security Advisors to continue discussions over the coming days. The leaders underscored the need for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, which includes robust security guarantees.

The leaders agreed that, while diplomatic efforts continue, Europe must stand with Ukraine, strengthening its ability to defend against relentless attacks that have left thousands without heat or light. They also discussed positive progress made to use immobilised Russian sovereign assets to support Ukraine’s reconstruction.

Following the meeting with the leaders of France, Germany and Ukraine, the Prime Minister convened a call with other European allies alongside President Zelenskyy to update them on the latest situation. The leaders all agreed that now is a critical moment and that we must continue to ramp up support to Ukraine and economic pressure on Putin to bring an end to this barbaric war.

They agreed to keep in touch.
Better Regulation Framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Guidance to help government officials use the 2023 version of the Better Regulation Framework.

This guidance is for government officials developing or implementing policy that will regulate or deregulate business or civil society organisations.

The guidance explains how to comply with the Better Regulation Framework (the framework) to ensure that regulatory provisions are appropriately considered and scrutinised.

Objectives of the framework

The framework is a robust process that seeks to ensure that the costs of new regulation to business or others are justified.

Its objectives are:

to increase the consideration and use of alternatives to regulation

earlier and more holistic scrutiny of regulatory proposals through consideration of wider impacts beyond direct costs to business

earlier and more consistent evaluation of whether implemented regulations are achieving their aims

Completing options assessments, impact assessments and post-implementation reviews

Find guidance and tools to help you complete options assessments, impact assessments and post-implementation reviews (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/using-the-better-regulation-framework).

Previous framework guidance

In rare cases, you may need to use the previous guidance on the Better Regulation Framework. This will only apply to a small number of measures which received collective agreement under the previous framework.
Navigating post-16 careers guidance: supporting learners from lower socioeconomic backgrounds
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Ofsted's findings on how further education providers are supporting students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to make career decisions.

This review focuses on the careers guidance that students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds receive from further education providers.

Research visits for this review were carried out in the 2024 summer term and included visits to:
- 3 secondary schools
- 19 general further education colleges
- 6 sixth-form colleges
We also carried out interviews with 7 local authorities, 2 focus groups with employers, and a survey of parents from the schools and colleges we visited.

The purpose of this review is set out in the terms of reference (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofsteds-thematic-review-of-careers-guidance-terms-of-reference).

This report is the third in a series of studies commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) looking at careers guidance. Read the other 2 reviews:
- Independent review of careers guidance in schools and further education and skills providers (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-careers-guidance-in-schools-and-further-education-and-skills-providers)
- Independent review of careers guidance in specialist settings (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-careers-guidance-in-specialist-settings)
CNC Annual Business Plan 2025/26 maps out drive to succeed
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-13)

The CNC has launched an ambitious Annual Business Plan that builds on its core role protecting civil nuclear material.

Changes across the energy sector and new powers afforded through section 55A of the Energy Act 2004 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/section/55A) see the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) launch an ambitious Annual Business Plan for the 2025/26 period.

In the same year the organisation celebrates 20 years safeguarding civil nuclear sites, CNC looks to a future where its position as a unique part of the wider police family, combined with sector expertise and armed policing capability, enable further development and expansion.

Chief Constable, Simon Chesterman, said: “The CNC has a winning strategy. Uniquely in policing we are expanding, this is enabling us to deliver enhanced national security and better protection for the public.

“Our ambition is to be recognised nationally and internationally as the leading organisation for armed protective security within the critical national infrastructure of the United Kingdom.

“This ambition builds on our core role protecting the nation’s civil nuclear material across Great Britain and in transit globally and includes a successful operation protecting passengers on cross-channel ferries. We have also taken responsibility for providing armed police protection at four non-nuclear sites.

“Our strategy of expansion provides better security for the public and better value for money for the organisations that fund us.

“Our Annual Business Plan underpins our strategy and demonstrates our desire to do more in support of national security requirements. Its goals and priorities focus the efforts of every police officer and staff member on maintaining the core mission, delivering armed protective security beyond nuclear and better value for money. It places equal importance on an inclusive culture and drives our commitment to the highest standards of integrity and standards of behaviour.”

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary Annual Business Plan is published today (14 April) and can be downloaded from the CNC website (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cnc-annual-business-plan-202526).
Sale Sharks
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 Sale Sharks 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 Sale Sharks 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:

-Striving to support military personnel if they wish to pursue a role In rugby coaching -Looking for funding to help military personnel in some capacity -Continuing to deliver the Sharks Forces Project -Exploring opportunities in partnership with HQ NW to develop young people

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

-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.
Bryburn 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 Bryburn 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 Bryburn 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
- 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.
Applications for reviews on patent opinions
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Information about applications received for the review of a patent opinion.

Use this table to get information about applications we have received for the review of a patent opinion and to see what stage each application has reached. You can see whether
- you can file a statement supporting or opposing the application or whether the period for doing so has expired
- we have issued a decision. You can view this in our decisions database
- the person who filed the application for a review has withdrawn it
- we have refused the application for a review where we have issued a decision refusing the application. You can view this in our decisions database
If you would like more information about a particular review application, then contact our opinions team:

Phone: xx-xxxx-xxxx or xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Analytical quality assurance at the Department for Education
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Guidance on how to use the quality assurance framework and maturity model to assess and improve quality assurance processes across an organisation.

This guidance is for:
- Department for Education (DfE) analysts
- external analysts working on behalf of DfE
- those who commission or are accountable for analysis at DfE, such as senior responsible owners and policy or delivery commissioners
The framework explains the responsibilities and expectations around assuring the quality of analytical work.

The maturity model can be used by any organisation to assess the strength of their quality assurance processes.
DBS Update Service: employer guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

As an employer, you can access the Update Service to do status checks on an individual’s standard or enhanced DBS certificate, if they've joined the service.

You don’t need to register or pay to carry out a status check, however you must be legally entitled to carry out a check (https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/arranging-checks-as-an-employer) and have the person’s permission.

Currently the Update Service is only available for standard and enhanced checks. The Update Service cannot be used for basic checks.
Mr C Humphries v Midlothian Council: 4118491/2014
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Humphries v Midlothian Council: 4118491/2014 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dbe8d3db5bf0deba4b4f6b/Mr_C_Humphries_v_Midlothian_Council_-_4118491.2014_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs J McGuiness v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 114916/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J McGuiness v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c4af838753e5f0ce8ecc1/Mrs_J_McGuiness_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr N Murphy v Rift Ltd: 6008373/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Murphy v Rift Ltd: 6008373/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6826fd9a85c0250741b01548/Mr_N_Murphy_v_Rift_Limited_6008373-2025_Judgment_01-04-2025_.pdf).
HMRC: spending over £500, February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

HMRC publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (http://data.gov.uk/dataset/government-procurement-card-use-hmrc).
Z Firkins v Castle Hill Community Primary School and Kent County Council: 2306463/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Z Firkins v Castle Hill Community Primary School and Kent County Council: 2306463/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0bbeef5d433238a14c678/Z_Firkins_-v-_Castle_Hill_Community_Primary_School__Kent_County_Council_2306463-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_11.10.25.pdf).
International Coalition on Cyber Security Workforces
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

The International Coalition on Cyber Security Workforces is working to develop and maintain skilled cyber security workforces.

The International Coalition on Cyber Security Workforces (ICCSW) is a group of nations working together to develop and maintain skilled cyber security workforces.

This page includes a joint statement on the work of the ICCSW, terms of reference and a shared glossary of terms.

Also published here is report of the inaugural summit at Wilton Park (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-convenes-global-coalition-to-boost-cyber-skills-and-tackle-growing-threats) in September 2024 and a research report on how cyber security qualifications can be aligned across nations.

The members of the ICCSW include the UK, Canada, Dubai, Ghana, Japan and Singapore.

The ICCSW was announced on 31 January 2025 as part of a wider government announcement on cyber security. Please read the press notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/world-leading-ai-cyber-security-standard-to-protect-digital-economy-and-deliver-plan-for-change) for further details.

The ICCSW is part of the UK government’s wider work to improve cyber security skills and ensure we have the people we need to protect the UK digital economy, now and in the future.
How to apply for a Flag State Endorsement
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Complete application form MSF 4203 to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).

You should use this form whether you are applying for your first FSE, revalidation or upgrade.

Please email your completed application form (including seafarer signature page) and supporting documents to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

If you have any queries, please see our detailed guidance on how to apply for a Flag State Endorsement (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-FSE-for-deck-and-engineer-officers).

We aim to process FSE applications within 20 working days (roughly 4 weeks) subject to receiving timely CoC verification from the other flag state.

Please note that we are unable to provide a counter service.
Selden Research 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 Selden Research 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 Selden Research 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
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Stranraer Football Club
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 Stranraer Football Club 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 Stranraer Football Club 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
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.
Product Safety Report: Z Mayabbo Peg Puzzle sold via Amazon (2507-0166)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Product Safety Report for Z Mayabbo Peg Puzzle presenting a serious risk of choking.

Summary

Product: Z Mayabbo Peg Puzzle sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking as it contains small parts.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking as the letters - “F”, “I”, “J” and “L” - fit wholly inside a small parts cylinder. If a child under 3 placed these small parts in their mouth, they may choke. In addition, some of the required documentation and markings were not present.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2507-0166

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Shameem Akhtar
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Shameem joined Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) in September 2024 and holds the position of Human Resources Director. Prior to joining NWS, Shameem held HR leadership roles at Aston Martin, Saint Gobain and Air Liquide. With over two decades of experience within prominent organisations, Shameem has a proven history of delivering HR models/functions that are fit for purpose. She has created environments and cultures that are inclusive, led teams through high-value organisational change, and supported the build of sustainable high-performing teams, which drive organisational excellence. Shameem is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).

Shameem joined Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) in September 2024 and holds the position of Human Resources Director. Prior to joining NWS, Shameem held HR leadership roles at Aston Martin, Saint Gobain and Air Liquide.

With over two decades of experience within prominent organisations, Shameem has a proven history of delivering HR models/functions that are fit for purpose. She has created environments and cultures that are inclusive, led teams through high-value organisational change, and supported the build of sustainable high-performing teams, which drive organisational excellence.

Shameem is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).
60 Ashleigh Road, London SW14 8PX: LON/00BD/F77/2025/0117
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tagliavini and Mrs S Redmond MRICS on 3 June 2025

Read the full decision in 60 Ashleigh Road, London SW14 8PX: LON/00BD/F77/2025/0117 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684053384d433cd95b9fe808/60_Ashleigh_Road_DN.pdf). Read the summary reasons in 60 Ashleigh Road, London SW14 8PX: LON/00BD/F77/2025/0117 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68405354cb73e8b12647b401/60_Ashleigh_Road-Summary_reasons.pdf).