theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort
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 Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort 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 Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Castell Howell Foods 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 Castell Howell Foods 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 Castell Howell Foods 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
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.
Self Assessment: online technical support
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Use the online forms or call HMRC for help with filing your Self Assessment tax return online, or if you have lost your sign in details.

Online

Get help with problems signing in (https://www.gov.uk/log-in-register-hmrc-online-services/problems-signing-in) Find out what to do if you’ve lost your:
- user ID
- password
- activation code
You can check your tax records online, tell us about a change to your personal details (https://www.gov.uk/tell-hmrc-change-of-details) and more in:
- the official HMRC app (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/download-the-hmrc-app)
- your personal tax account (https://www.gov.uk/personal-tax-account) or business tax account (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sign-in-to-your-hmrc-business-tax-account)
Another way to find answers to your questions is to chat with HMRC online (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/ask-hmrc/chat/online-services-helpdesk).

Phone

Call HMRC to get support with:
- problems logging on or registering for an online service
- problems submitting forms
- error messages in your online account or on HMRC forms
- downloading and using HMRC free software and tools
You can also call if you need extra support (https://www.gov.uk/get-help-hmrc-extra-support) because your health condition, disability or personal circumstances make it difficult for you to use HMRC online services.

Find your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) (https://www.gov.uk/find-utr-number) and have it with you when you call.

Before you call, you can find out how to:
- file your Self Assessment tax return online (https://www.gov.uk/log-in-file-self-assessment-tax-return)
- use helpsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/self-assessment-helpsheets-main-self-assessment-tax-return) to help you complete your Self Assessment tax return
Call waiting times vary and can be up to 45 minutes.

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Textphone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Outside UK: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Closed bank holidays (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays).

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Related content

Guidance
- File your Self Assessment tax return online (https://www.gov.uk/log-in-file-self-assessment-tax-return)
- Self Assessment tax returns (https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns)
HMRC contacts
- Self Assessment: general enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/self-assessment)
- Self Assessment: forms ordering (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/self-assessment-forms-ordering)
- Self Assessment: payment enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/self-assessment-payment)
Consistent financial reporting 2025 to 2026: technical specifications
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Data submission specifications for the consistent financial reporting 2025 to 2026.

This document gives technical information about submitting data for 2025 to 2026 consistent financial reporting. It describes:
- the data items collected
- changes to the previous years
- how to structure the data in XML format
- how to check the data against the validation rules
This document is for software suppliers and users of school and local authority management information systems.

Read more about consistent financial reporting (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consistent-financial-reporting-framework-2025-to-2026).
Global Challenges Research Fund: value for money assessment
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Findings from the value for money (VfM) assessment of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF).

This study is part of the 5-year evaluation of GCRF (2020 to 2025) that aims to assess whether GCRF’s realised outputs and achievements are in line with its expected outcomes.
- Year 4 value for money (VfM) assessment of GCRF (published, May 2025).
- Year 5 value for money (VfM): evaluation of the GCRF (published, September 2025).
The study assesses the performance of 50 GCRF awards using an innovative, rubric-based instrument. This assessment rubric includes 3 components:
- characteristics of the award
- dimensions and subdimensions
- performance standards, rated on a five-point scale
Both reports were produced in 2024. The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-challenges-research-fund) has now closed. Since then, the government has taken the difficult decision to temporarily reduce Official Development Assistance (ODA) to the equivalent of 0.3% of gross national income (GNI) by 2027 to fund an increase in defence spending. The government remains committed to international development and to returning ODA to 0.7% of GNI when fiscal conditions allow.
Reducing reoffending evidence synthesis
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

This synthesis provides an overview of evidence on what works to reduce reoffending, updating evidence previously published by the MOJ in 2013 and 2014.

Given the breadth of different activities and interventions that exist to reduce reoffending, this summary focuses upon the evidence base for some of the key areas of MOJ policymaking, but it is clearly not exhaustive. It revisits some of the same areas as previous reviews, including more recent evidence and incorporating new areas such as debt and community ties.

Evidence is drawn primarily from a series of Rapid Evidence Assessments (REAs) conducted by academics working in the field of reducing reoffending. REAs were used to compile sections on: Accommodation, Education, Employment, Finance, Benefits and Debt, and Community Ties. The REAs focused upon the effectiveness of these types of interventions to reduce reoffending but included some additional follow up questions such as features of effective interventions of different types, and for whom they may be most effective. A REA was also commissioned on theories of desistance. For the remaining sections, MOJ analysts conducted internal reviews of recent evidence. When assessing effectiveness, findings from meta-analyses were used where available, as there can be greater confidence in findings drawn from a series of studies than from single evaluations. Studies that included any comparison group were eligible for inclusion, with a focus on evidence drawn from England and Wales (although international studies were eligible for inclusion).
The Schomberg Society
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 The Schomberg Society 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 The Schomberg Society recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Statutory declaration for changing a child's name by deed poll: Form LOC024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

This form must be completed by someone that knows you and the child. Send it with your application to enrol the child's change of name to the Royal Courts of Justice.

Before applying by post you should first read the full guide on changing a child’s name by deed poll (https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll).

You must also complete and include:
- a child deed poll form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/enrol-a-deed-poll-with-the-court-to-change-a-childs-name-form-loc022) if applying by post (not needed for online applications)
- an affidavit (statement) of best interest (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/affidavit-statement-of-best-interest-for-a-child-deed-poll-loc023)
- photocopies of certain documents – these will be your ‘exhibits’. See the full guide for information about the documents you must include
- a cover sheet for each exhibit – you can use our template exhibit cover sheet (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exhibit-cover-sheet-for-changing-a-childs-name-by-deed-poll-form-loc028)
Check court and tribunal fees (https://www.gov.uk/court-fees-what-they-are) and find out if you can get help with fees (https://www.gov.uk/get-help-with-court-fees).

Find more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms) by category.

Open a document

You can download and open PDF documents on your device. Downloading enables more features to be used, such as printing.

Adobe Reader is a free to use PDF viewer. You can use this to view, fill in and print PDF documents. You do not need to sign up for a free trial.

Follow these steps:
- Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.
- Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.
- Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).
- Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.
If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you need a printed version contact your local court (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Request accessible formats

You can request:
- a Braille version
- a large print version
- an easy read version
Request an accessible format by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is not generally suitable for our documents. You can only request a conversion of a PDF form to Word format as a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010. Find out more about the Equality Act 2010 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance#equalities-act-2010-legislation) in the guidance.

Find out how HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.
Miss A Lanuszka v Accountancy MK Services Ltd: 3311839/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Lanuszka v Accountancy MK Services Ltd: 3311839/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/672b971540f7da695c921c5f/Miss_A_Lanuszka_v_Accountancy_MK_Services_Limited_3311839.2023_PPH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Lanuszka v Accountancy MK Services Ltd: 3311839/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b5a5dab0a373a01819fce0/Miss_A_Lanuszka_v_Accountancy_MK_Services_Limited_3311839.2023_FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
PAYE92066 - Reconcile individual: posting EOY information to individual records: under-deductions
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)


Where you have reason to review a customer record you may identify that their employer or pension payer has under-deducted tax. Alternatively the employer themselves may let you know prior to any reconciliation of the customer record.

Scottish tax only applies from 2016 to 2017 onwards. See PAYE100035 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/paye-manual/paye100035) for further information on Scottish income tax.

Note: The Welsh Government has been able to set their own income tax rates from 6 April 2019. Where Welsh income tax is applicable the tax code will have a C prefix e.g. C1100L, CBR, C0T, CD0, CD1. Further information is given at PAYE100040 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/paye-manual/paye100040).

Under-deductions of PAYE tax should always be requested from the employer in the first instance. In all cases you should follow Action guide tax80129.

PAYE Credit

The PAYE Regulations at Regulation 185(5) confirm that an employee is due a PAYE credit for tax deducted or tax treated as deducted (where an error occurred) that should be restricted as necessary to prevent any repayment to the employee for that employment. This is because the employee has not paid the tax deduction.

You should create a Notional credit on the employee’s record when the following scenarios occur
- HMRC receives payment from the employer but no amended return is received
- A Refusal Notice is issued to the employer and there has been no appeal received within 30 days and no payment has been made by the employer
- A Contract Settlement or Regulation 80 determination is issued to the employer for the tax (PAYE54000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/paye-manual/paye54000) onwards)
Guidance on creating a notional credit on the PAYE Service can be found at PAYE93036 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/paye-manual/paye93036).

Direction issued

Where you receive a case back from DMB PEU and a Direction has been issued to the employee, this means that the tax is payable by the employee and no credit should be given or it should be removed if already given.

Notes:

1. PAYE Directions carry a right of appeal which may be overturned by a Tribunal Review

2. Employers also have the right of appeal against a Refusal to Direct which, if successful will mean that any credit should be removed.
CAM/38UF/F77/2025/0013 : 48 Webb Crescent, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5HU
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern Region - N. Martindale FRICS. Determined on 19 May 2025.

Read the decision in full CAM/38UF/F77/2025/0013 : 48 Webb Crescent, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5HU (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68da77b1750fcf90fa6ffb6d/23_05_2025_Decision_reasons-02_06_2025_03_28.pdf)
Spolton Mortgages
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 Spolton Mortgages 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 Spolton Mortgages 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with 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.
Project ADDER evaluation: Report for practitioners
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

The report presents findings from the Project ADDER process evaluation, including examples of best practice from, and challenges faced by, local area projects.

Project ADDER aims to promote an intensive whole systems approach (WSA) to tackling drug use and its consequences. The Home Office commissioned Verian to conduct an independent evaluation of Project ADDER involving a scoping phase to develop theories of change and an evaluation framework; a process evaluation, to understand the facilitators of and barriers to implementation; and an impact evaluation, to measure whether the intended effects have been achieved.

This report presents the findings from the scoping and process evaluation and shares examples of best practice and challenges faced by Project ADDER sites. The process evaluation identified several elements of good practice. Police and treatment practitioners across the programme spoke positively about the benefits of the WSA and how it drives better outcomes. The evaluation also pointed to the benefits of smaller treatment caseloads allowing staff to devote time to valuable activities like assertive outreach. Users of drug treatment services themselves said they had noticed better access to support.
Pocklington School
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 Pocklington School 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 Pocklington School recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Aligning gender-related activities to EU regulations: an overview of EU reporting and disclosure topics
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

This report outlines how organisations, based or trading in the EU, can report against their gender-related activities in line with current and emerging EU regulations.

This report is part of the Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-and-opportunities-for-women).

The main sustainability regulations discussed in this report include:
- EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
- EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
- EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR)
- EU Forced Labour Regulation
This work is accurate as of January 2025, and therefore does not include any changes to the EU regulatory landscape that emerged after this date.
Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection manual: vans and light goods vehicles
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

How vans and light goods vehicles are inspected when they're being approved under the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme to make sure they're safe to be used.

You can use the IVA scheme (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/individual-vehicle-approval) if you’re making or importing a single light goods vehicle or a very small number of vehicles.

These vehicles are classed as category N1 in the EU vehicle categories (https://www.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/vehicle-type-approval/what-is-vehicle-type-approval).

The manual sets out how Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency examiners will inspect vehicles to make sure they meet the necessary standards.

You can use the manual to find out more about the detailed requirements and processes.
Highfield Hall Community 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 Highfield Hall Community 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 Highfield Hall Community 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
UK Announces £1.33 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Support Pakistan’s Monsoon Response
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

The United Kingdom has announced £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to support Pakistan’s response to the devastating effects of the 2025 monsoon season. This funding will help more than 223,000 people across seven flood-affected districts in Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The UK’s support is enabling a wide range of emergency and early recovery efforts. These include the provision of dry food rations, search and rescue operations, mobile medical camps, rehabilitation of drinking water systems, restoration of irrigation channels, and support for livelihoods and agriculture.

British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG, OBE said:

Through UK-funded programmes, vital assistance is reaching communities affected by flooding and landslides. Working closely with national and provincial authorities and partners, the UK remains committed to strengthening Pakistan’s disaster response and resilience.

As part of this support, the UK has trained 2400 community volunteers for search and rescue operations, across Pakistan’s vulnerable districts. 25 volunteers from Charsadda have joined Rescue 1122’s efforts in Buner, providing crucial help at a time when many people remain missing or trapped under debris.

Mobile medical camps are being set up in areas where health clinics have been damaged, ensuring continued access to essential healthcare. Non-food items, food rations, shelter materials, and dignity kits for women, are being distributed to displaced families. Meanwhile, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA ) District Coordinators in Swat and Buner are helping to coordinate the work of humanitarian organisations on the ground, ensuring aid is delivered effectively and efficiently.

Notes to editors:
- Through the UK’s Subnational Governance programme, implemented by UNDP, support is also being provided to the Government of Sindh to improve disaster readiness.
- Initially piloted in Thatta, Naushero Feroz, and Jamshoro, the programme has led to the Sindh government approving and allocating funds to resource Disaster Risk Reduction Wings at both provincial and district levels.
- A disaster preparedness dashboard has also been developed and handed over to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority. It integrates district-level data—such as locations of safe shelters, medical supply inventories, and available equipment—with the provincial system to support faster and more coordinated emergency responses.
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National Education Nature Park funding allocations
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

The list of educational settings who have received grant funding from the National Education Nature Park programme.

The funding overview provides background information about the programme.

The eligible and funded settings spreadsheets detail previously eligible settings since September 2023 and whether grant funding was successfully applied for and allocated.

Read the 2025 to 2026 academic year funding criteria guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-education-nature-park-grant-funding).

Find more information about the National Education Nature Park programme (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/), including teaching resources and how to get involved.

Read about DfE’s sustainability and climate change strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainability-and-climate-change-strategy).
Pure Cremation Group
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 Pure Cremation Group 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 Pure Cremation Group 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
- 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.
Dr J Mullen v Melian Dialogue Research Ltd: [2025] EAT 179
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Tayler on 05 December 2025.

Read the full judgment in Dr J Mullen v Melian Dialogue Research Ltd: [2025] EAT 179 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6932b0f65b5198836f3040ec/Dr_J_Mullen_v_Melian_Dialogue_Research_Ltd__2025__EAT_179.pdf).
Mr C Furlong v Hazelcast UK Ltd: 6004999/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Furlong v Hazelcast UK Ltd: 6004999/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904d3845e080b12248980d2/Mr_C_Furlong_v_Hazelcast_UK_Ltd_-_6004999-2025.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Furlong v Hazelcast UK Ltd: 6004999/2025 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6932b513375aee4a15ee8c65/Mr_C_Furlong_v_Hazelcast_UK_Ltd_-_6004999-2025_-_Reasons.pdf).
VATRESNI2600 - Basic principles of the scheme: VATRESNI in conjunction with other schemes
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


Retail schemes

VAT retail export scheme sales made under the standard method (see VATRESNI3100) should be treated as a normal retail scheme sale under the method being operated. The VAT adjustment being made in the VAT account.

Retailers operating the direct reclaim system (see VATRESNI3200) are making business to business supplies to the refund agent for which a VAT invoice is issued. If the transaction itself is recorded as though it were a normal retail sale to the customer and the consideration included in the DGT then it can be treated as a retail scheme supply.

Second–hand schemes

The VAT retail export scheme may be used in conjunction with the second-hand margin scheme (https://www.gov.uk/vat-margin-schemes). In these circumstances, the VAT refunded will be the VAT on the margin and not on the whole value.

However, the VAT retail export scheme cannot be used in conjunction with global accounting. Antique dealers and similar retailers operating second hand schemes are often reluctant to show VAT on the VAT refund document, as the figure would provide a means of discovering their profit margin. Retailers selling goods under any of the second-hand schemes may adapt a VAT refund document as set out in Notice704 – Retail Export Scheme (Northern Ireland) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/retail-export-scheme-northern-ireland), paragraph 8.3.

Concession shops

Many larger stores operate concessions for other retailers within their own stores, where one counter or area sells goods from another retailer's range. Where the takings are rung through the main store's tills and subsequently adjusted out, it is acceptable for a VAT retail export scheme form to be issued by the host shop (typically at the main customer service desk). The host shop will refund the VAT by reducing their own output tax. However, where a concession operates its own tills and issues receipts in its own right showing its own name and VAT number, any VAT 407(NI)s relating to these purchases must be issued by the concession, and not the host shop.

Tax-Free Shopping Scheme (TFSS)

This scheme is similar to the VAT retail export scheme but operates for the recovery of customs duty in respect of goods originally entered by the retailer to inward processing. The scheme uses the VAT 407(NI), and the procedures follow those in place for VAT retail export scheme. Further information on TFSS may be obtained by contacting the IPR Unit of Expertise.
J G Fenn 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 J G Fenn 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 J G Fenn 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
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.