theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
James Consulting Training Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

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

Communications, engagement and outreach: by helping homeless veterans off the street and in to work. Education: by providing discounted training opportunities to veterans and their families.

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.
Wild birds: licence to keep certain species for rehabilitation (GL07)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-01)

As an authorised person, use this general licence to keep disabled schedule 4 wild birds for up to 15 days to rehabilitate them.

As an authorised person, this licence lets you keep the following species for up to 15 days without registering:
- honey buzzards
- golden eagles
- white-tailed eagles
- peregrine falcons
- goshawks
- marsh harriers
- Montagu’s harriers
- merlins
- ospreys
You’re authorised to use this licence if you:
- previously kept birds under a licence that expired on 31 January 1996
- were the registered keeper of 3 disabled wild-bred schedule 4 birds that you returned to the wild and let the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs know
- are an RSPCA inspector
- are an RSPB official
You can only keep a bird with this licence if:
- the bird is disabled
- you plan to rehabilitate and release it
Within 15 days of first keeping a disabled bird, you must do one of the following:
- release it into the wild
- pass it to a vet who may keep it for up to 6 weeks under licence GL08 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-for-vets-to-rehabilitate-them)
- register (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bird-registration) it
You do not need to apply for this general licence but you must meet its conditions and follow its instructions.
Designated export place (DEP) codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Find a list of codes which can be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be declared for export at a designated export place (DEP) (Appendix 16K).

A list of the codes which may be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be declared for export at a designated export place (DEP).

Using the relevant codes from the list, enter the location where the goods are held at the time of making the declaration.

The code for the location to be declared in Data Element 5/23 is shown in column C.
MHRA approves aumolertinib to treat non-small cell lung cancer
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

As with all products, we will keep its safety under close review

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 3 June 2025, approved aumolertinib (Aumseqa) for adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Aumolertinib can be used in patients who have tested positive for a mutation in a gene called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and who have not yet received treatment for their cancer which has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic cancer). In certain circumstances it can be used even if the metastatic cancer has been treated before.

This medicine is administered in tablet form, to be taken orally.

Julian Beach, MHRA Interim Executive Director of Healthcare Quality and Access, said:

“Patient safety is our top priority, and I’m pleased to confirm that aumolertinib has met the MHRA’s standards for safety, quality and effectiveness.

“This approval offers a new treatment option for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have tested positive for EGFR mutations – a group for whom targeted therapies can be particularly important.

“As with all products, we will keep aumolertinib’s safety under close review.”

Aumolertinib works by blocking EGFR and may help to slow or stop the lung cancer from growing. It may also help reduce the size tumour.

In a Phase 3 clinical trial, aumolertinib was found to reduce the risk of disease progression or death by 54% in patients with advanced or metastatic NSCLC who had specific EGFR mutations, when compared to an already-approved cancer treatment called gefitinib.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects in some people. A full list of side effects can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) or the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), available on the MHRA website within 7 days of approval.

Anyone who suspects they are having a side effect from this medicine should talk to their doctor, pharmacist or nurse and report it directly to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme (https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/), either through the website or by searching the Google Play or Apple App stores for MHRA Yellow Card.

Notes to editors

The new marketing authorisation was granted on 3 June 2025 to SFL Pharmaceuticals Deutschland GmbH.

This product was submitted and approved via a national procedure.

More information can be found in the Summary of Product Characteristics and Patient Information leaflets which will be published on the MHRA Products website within 7 days of approval.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for regulating all medicines and medical devices in the UK by ensuring they work and are acceptably safe. All our work is underpinned by robust and fact-based judgements to ensure that the benefits justify any risks.

The MHRA is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care.

For media enquiries, please contact the xxx@xxx.xx, or call on xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Update on the International Civil Aviation Organization Council elections 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

The UK is re-elected to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council and welcomes the decision of the Assembly to reject Russia's candidacy.

The UK is honoured to have been successfully re-elected to Part 1 of the Council. A position that we have held since the organisation’s inception.

Membership of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council provides the UK with the best means to drive forward essential policy on ensuring the safety, security and sustainability of global aviation, delivering for UK passengers and industry. We will also use our position to hold those who violate ICAO’s rules to account.

The UK further welcomes the decision by Assembly to reject Russia’s attempts to join the ICAO Council. The 193 State ICAO Assembly has sent a strong and clear message that those who violate international law will be held to account and cannot expect to serve in leadership roles.

Russia’s continued breaches of the Chicago Convention (ICAO’s founding treaty) have threatened the safety and security of international aviation as well as the lives of civilian passengers.
Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd (RSA)
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 Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd (RSA) 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 Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd (RSA) 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
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.
Nationwide Assistance 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 Nationwide Assistance 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 Nationwide Assistance 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
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

As a company with strong forces connections, w at Nationwide Assistance Group recognise the sacrifice and commitment of military personnel and we are therefore committed to offering support to employees in line with our current HR policies.

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.
Top Cover Solutions 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 Top Cover Solutions 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 Top Cover Solutions Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
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.
Miss E Stone v Martin Ainscough Farms Ltd: 2402800/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E Stone v Martin Ainscough Farms Ltd: 2402800/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c5b8ed95bd109d30d76612/Miss_E_Stone_v_Martin_Ainscough_Farms_Limited_-_2402800.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss E Stone v Martin Ainscough Farms Ltd: 2402800/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffc80a393a986ec5cf8e43/Miss_E_Stone_v_Martin_Ainscough_Farms_Limited_-_2402800_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs E Carrigan v PCAS Kent Ltd: 2302775/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E Carrigan v PCAS Kent Ltd: 2302775/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6824b5f0aa3556876875ec68/Emelia_Carrigan_v_PCAS_Kent_Limited_2302775-2024_r22.pdf).
Great British Energy: developer role and partnership with National Wealth Fund
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

A statement on Great British Energy's (GBE) mandate and activities as a publicly owned energy developer, explaining how it will work in partnership with the National Wealth Fund.

This document provides greater clarity on GBE’s role within the current landscape of public investment bodies in the UK.

It explains how it will work in partnership with the National Wealth Fund and the key differentiators between the two entities’ roles and activities.
Mr C Campbell v Arcadian Living: 3313527/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Campbell v Arcadian Living: 3313527/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685556ef35070b6957ab9023/Mr_C_Campbell_v_Arcadian_living_3313527_2022_Judgment.pdf).
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: annual review summaries for the Overseas Territories 2021 to 2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This page provides 2021 to 2022 annual review summaries for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes in the Overseas Territories.

All Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes are reviewed carefully each year. These reviews assess:

technical and programme management standards including financial and risk management, value for money, conflict and gender sensitivity

contextual factors such as changes to the political environment

the outputs and outcomes during the year

Lessons learned are also identified.

An expert team conducts these reviews and include at least one team member who is independent from the programme. The team assesses at 2 levels: output (the direct result of programme activities) and outcome (the changes that these outputs deliver). Assessment scores are on a scale of 4, where outputs or outcomes meet or exceed expectations, to 1, where most targets were not met.

The CSSF team aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons for this are:

to protect national security

for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments
CH262400 - How to do a compliance check: authorised officer: classes of authorised officer: permission to undertake a visit with less than 7 days’ notice and applying to the tribunal for approval to undertake a visit
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.

Most of our Sch36, FA08 visits are made with more than 7 days’ notice and/or with the consent of the person whose tax position is being checked, see CH252500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch252500).

In some cases, for example VAT ‘pre-credibility checks’, we do make visits with less than 7 days’ notice but these are always at the person’s request or with their consent. In these situations you do not need to get authorised officer agreement to undertake a visit with less than 7 days’ notice.

In all other situations you must obtain the agreement of the authorised officer before you undertake a visit without giving at least 7 days’ prior notice.

Where you intend to carry out an unannounced inspection see CH254000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch254000).

Where you require tribunal approval for the inspection see CH255000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch255000).
Mr S Cassidy v Tayside Contracts: 4110345/2014
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Cassidy v Tayside Contracts: 4110345/2014 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe3827712bf73dea13545e/Mr_S_Cassidy_v_Tayside_Contracts_-_4110345.2014__-_Judgment.pdf).
When people travel
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Data about when people travel by time of day, daily and monthly patterns, produced by Department for Transport.

Accessible Tables and Improved Quality

As part of the Analysis Function Reproducible Analytical Pipeline Strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standards-for-official-statistics-published-by-the-department-for-transport/analysis-function-rap-strategy-2023-implementation-plan-at-dft), processes to create all National Travel Survey (NTS) statistics tables have been improved to follow the principles of Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP). This has resulted in improved efficiency and quality of NTS tables and therefore some historical estimates have seen very minor change, at least the fifth decimal place.

All NTS tables have also been redesigned in an accessible format where they can be used by as many people as possible, including people with an impaired vision, motor difficulties, cognitive impairments or learning disabilities and deafness or impaired hearing.

If you wish to provide feedback on these changes then please contact (#contact) us.

Trips by time of day

NTS0501: Trips in progress by time of day and day of week - index: England, 2002 onwards (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a437a4cd7b7dcfaf2b5e88/nts0501.ods) (ODS, 65.8 KB)

NTS0502: Trip start time by trip purpose (Monday to Friday only): England, 2002 onwards (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a437a3f49bec79d23d2992/nts0502.ods) (ODS, 145 KB)

Daily and monthly trip patterns

NTS0504: Average number of trips by day of the week or month and purpose or main mode: England, 2002 onwards (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a437a4246cc964c53d2997/nts0504.ods) (ODS, 148 KB)

Contact us

National Travel Survey statistics

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

To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/dftstats).
HMPPS Annual Digest, April 2023 to March 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Range of detailed statistics and measures for prisons and probation

Details

The HMPPS Annual Digest statistics cover performance data on prisoner escapes, absconds, temporary release failures and releases in error; Prison population and crowding; foreign and national offender referrals; Prisoner earnings; random mandatory drug testing; Protesting behaviour; Finds in prison; incentives and earned privileges; mother and baby units, pregnant prisoners and births; Community Accommodation Services; Staff in post.

Pre-release list

The following post holders are given pre-release access up to 24 hours before release. Lord Chancellor, Private Office of the Lord Chancellor (x1), Permanent Secretary, Minister of State (Prisons), Private Office of the Permanent Secretary (x1), Director-General, Performance, Strategy and Analysis, Press Officer (x6), Joint deputy head of operational policy, Policy head (MBUs and Maternal Separation), Senior Area Contract Manager, MoJ Chief Statistician, Deputy Director, Substance Misuse Group, Joint head of Prison Security Policy, Policy lead (Releases in Error), Programme Manager (Workforce and Capability), Data Manager (Custodial Capacity), Policy Advisor (Employment). Production Staff: MoJ Deputy Director of Courts and People, MoJ Head of Equalities and Statistical Methodology, MoJ Head of Workforce Statistics and Analysis, MoJ Analyst (x11)
Neath Town Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

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

2.1 Neath Town Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Cadets
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:
- Ensure the upkeep of war memorials/cenotaphs and war graves (with support from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission) in our area of responsibility.
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.
Working for British Embassy Baku
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)


Current work opportunities

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

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

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

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

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Mr A Bradsell v State Oil Ltd: 2502159/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Bradsell v State Oil Ltd: 2502159/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68501e6729fb1002010c4ea5/Mr_A_Bradsell_v_State_Oil_Limited_2502159-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Natural England board member reappointed
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Clare Fitzsimmons has rejoined the board for a second term

Clare Fitzsimmons has today (Friday 28 March) been reappointed to the board of Natural England.

Her second term will run for three years from 12 March 2025 until 11 March 2028.

This appointment has been made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments published by the Cabinet Office.

Natural England is the government’s statutory adviser for the natural environment in England. Its purpose is to help conserve, enhance and manage the natural environment for the benefit of present and future generations, thereby contributing to sustainable development.

Biography:

Clare Fitzsimmons is Professor of Marine Ecosystems and Governance at Newcastle University. She is Director of Business, Innovation and Skills in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences and chairs the External Advisory Board, gaining commercial experience in defence and consultancy sectors.

Clare is also a Marine Management Organisation-appointed member of the North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority. She is co-chair of Natural England’s Science Advisory Committee, multi-disciplinary experts to ensure the best available scientific advice is used to underpin decision-making for nature recovery.
Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary 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
- 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.
Mrs R Goldberg v Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust: 2412907/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R Goldberg v Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust: 2412907/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a2392eb74b3d9dfe36ca3c/Mrs_R_Goldberg_v_Mersey_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2412907.2023.pdf).
Mr T Anandrajmohan v Mr H R Atputhanath (T/a AH Services): 3305170/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Anandrajmohan v Mr H R Atputhanath (T/a AH Services): 3305170/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66b1ff7a49b9c0597fdb0b4c/Mr_T_Anandrajmohan_v_Mr_Henlly_Robert_Atputhanath_t.a_AH_Services_-3305170-2023-FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T Anandrajmohan v Mr H R Atputhanath (T/a AH Services): 3305170/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678a26899752f24aa1573573/Mr_T_Anandrajmohan__-_v_-_Mr_Henlly_Robert_Atputhanathan__t-a_AH_Services__-_3305170-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T Anandrajmohan v Mr H R Atputhanath (T/a AH Services): 3305170/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b451fd4a80c6718b55be90/Mr_T_Anandrajmohan_-_v_-_Mr_Henlly_Robert_Atputhanath__t-a_AH_Services__-_3305170-2023_-__Reasons.pdf).
Miss M Sperry v The Mates Group Ltd: 2407258/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Sperry v The Mates Group Ltd: 2407258/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e3eee955239fa04d411fc7/Miss_M_Sperry_v_The_Mates_Group_Ltd_-_2407258_2024.pdf).
Mr B Haddow v Highland Agricultural Labour Services Ltd: 8000539/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Haddow v Highland Agricultural Labour Services Ltd: 8000539/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689cb29a87bf475940723f53/8000539.2025_Mr_B_Haddow_v._Highland_Agricultural_Labour_Services_Limited_Strike_Out.pdf).
Mr D Miller v Inverde Ltd: 2210423/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Miller v Inverde Ltd: 2210423/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6875055955c4bd0544dcade8/Mr_Devon_Miller_v_Inverde_Limited_-_2210423.2023.pdf).
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
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 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust 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 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
SGSELSG4050 - Particular Goods: Ships and other vessels
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Note: This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

Two categories of vessel are subject to export control:
- vessels of war (as defined in Item ML9 in Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008 to all destinations.
- ‘restricted’ vessels (as defined in Items 8A001, 8A002 of the EC Regulation) which are licensable to all destinations and PL9008 of the Export Control Order 2008 which are licensable to certain specified destinations.
“Vessel” in the controls also includes the hull or part of the hull of a ship or other vessel.

Any movement beyond the seaward limits of a port constitutes exportation, but it is not practicable to apply the export controls so strictly.
Richard Pennycook CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Richard Pennycook was Chair of Skills England and Lead non-executive director at the Department for Education until March 2025. He was previously Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Co-op, stepping down in 2017 to pursue a portfolio career. He has over 30 years’ experience in retail, starting with the management buyout of Allders in the late 1980s. Over the years, he has been involved in the growth of J D Wetherspoon and the turnarounds of Laura Ashley, Welcome Break, Bulmers and Morrisons. He is currently chairman of On the Beach plc, Two Sisters Food Group and Wolf and Badger Ltd.

Richard Pennycook was Chair of Skills England and Lead non-executive director at the Department for Education until March 2025.

He was previously Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Co-op, stepping down in 2017 to pursue a portfolio career.

He has over 30 years’ experience in retail, starting with the management buyout of Allders in the late 1980s. Over the years, he has been involved in the growth of J D Wetherspoon and the turnarounds of Laura Ashley, Welcome Break, Bulmers and Morrisons.

He is currently chairman of On the Beach plc, Two Sisters Food Group and Wolf and Badger Ltd.
General licence to move germinal product from designated premises within a restricted zone to premises outside a restricted zone (EXD658(EW))
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

Use this licence to move germinal product from designated premises within a bluetongue restricted zone to premises outside a bluetongue restricted zone.

References to ‘animals’ means ruminants (for example, cattle, sheep, goats and deer) and camelids (for example, llamas and alpacas).

If you are planning to move germinal product from a restricted zone to Scotland, you must follow the guidance on movement licences and pre-movement tests in Scotland (https://www.gov.scot/publications/bluetongue/pages/licensing/).

For any movement out of a bluetongue restricted zone make sure that you:
- only use a licence if you meet all the conditions
- use the latest version of the licence as they are occasionally updated
- keep a copy with you when you move animals under the licence
Participation Survey: January to March 2023 publication
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

The results of the January to March 2023 quarter of the Participation Survey.

The Participation Survey (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/participation-survey) has run since October 2021 and is the key evidence source on engagement for DCMS. It is a continuous push-to-web household survey of adults aged 16 and over in England.

The Participation Survey provides reliable estimates of physical and digital engagement with the arts, heritage, museums & galleries, and libraries, as well as engagement with tourism, major events, digital sectors, and live sports.
- Released: 20 July 2023
- Period covered: January to March 2023
- Geographic coverage: National and Regional level data for England.
- Next release date: September 2023
The pre-release access list above contains the ministers and officials who have received privileged early access to this release of Participation Survey data. In line with best-practice, the list has been kept to a minimum and those given access for briefing purposes had a maximum of 24 hours. Details on the pre-release access arrangements for this dataset are available in the accompanying material.

This release is published in accordance with the Code of Practice for Statistics (2018) (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/), as produced by the UK Statistics Authority. The Authority has the overall objective of promoting and safeguarding the production and publication of official statistics that serve the public good. It monitors and reports on all official statistics, and promotes good practice in this area.

Following on from feedback, we plan to remove the demographic tables from the Participation Survey quarterly publications, from September 2023. We would continue to include the demographic tables in the annual publications. If you are regularly using the quarterly demographic tables and this proposed change would cause you significant issues, please get in touch with DCMS Survey team xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx), outlining which particular breakdowns you would like us to prioritise, by the end of August 2023.

We are always interested in hearing your views on the Participation Survey. The latest publication releases include data to a higher level of granularity, which should aid those looking to conduct more in-depth analysis. Please contact us with any suggestions or feedback by email at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

The responsible statistician for this release is Kamila Verikaite. For any enquiries on this release, please contact the Participation Survey email inbox.
SO24 9DZ, Chesslands Estates Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3323MS/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

View the application submitted by Chesslands Estates Ltd for 1 & 2 Nythe Cottages, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9DZ.

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

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Ms N Harrington v Vodafone Group Services Ltd: 2211400/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N Harrington v Vodafone Group Services Ltd: 2211400/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a6a9a454906840a44d5b7/Ms_N_Harrington_v_Vodafone_Group_Services_Ltd_-_2211400-2022.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms N Harrington v Vodafone Group Services Ltd: 2211400/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6870d92a10d550c668de3e6c/Ms_N_Harrington_v_Vodafone_Group_Services_Ltd_-_2211400-2022_-_Polkey.pdf).