theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Hartpury University
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 Hartpury University 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 Hartpury University recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Safety Report: Gold Class 3-Piece Children's Pink and Leopard Print Clothing Set (2502-0080)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Product Safety Report for Gold Class 3-Piece Children's Pink and Leopard Print Clothing Set presenting a high risk of strangulation.

Summary

Product: Gold Class 3-Piece Children’s Pink and Leopard Print Clothing Set

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of strangulation as there are excessively long decorative cords in the neck area.

Corrective action: We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of strangulation as it has decorative cords around the neck which exceed the maximum permissible length. While worn, the cord may become entangled and tighten across the child’s neck, leading to strangulation.

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

Corrective action

The product is no longer available for sale.

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2502-0080

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
J Sherman v S Sahota: 3301529/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Sherman v S Sahota: 3301529/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679771d24686aac158606306/Joanne_Sherman_v_Sandeep_Sahota_3301529-2024_judgment.pdf).
First inspection deferral for new dangerous goods vehicles entering into service
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Allows new tank vehicles to enter into service and be used on roads without an ADR1(C) certificate (authorisation 476).

This authorisation notice allows new tank vehicles to enter into service and be used on the roads of Great Britain without an ADR1(C) certificate.

ADR part 9 inspection and certification is required from the date that the vehicle was due to have its first roadworthiness inspection under the Goods Vehicle (Plating and Testing) Regulations 1988 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/338/contents/made) as amended.

The authorisation is valid until 31 August 2026.

See other authorisation notices for transporting dangerous goods (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/transporting-dangerous-goods).
Standard rules: environmental permitting
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

For each activity there is a set of rules and a risk assessment.

You can apply for a standard rules permit if your operation meets the relevant description and rules, but:
- you cannot vary (change) the rules and you have no right of appeal against them
- if you want to change your operations and so will no longer meet the rules then you will have to apply to change your standard permit to a bespoke permit instead
- if there is a change in your local environment after your permit has been issued (for example due to a change in the definition of a groundwater source protection zone or houses are built close to the site), you may need to upgrade the operation to a standard sufficient for the changed environment, or change to a bespoke permit
Before you submit your permit application you:
- must check your site meets the standard rules location criteria
- can use the pre-application advice service to make sure your permit application is correct (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-advice-before-you-apply-for-an-environmental-permit)
If your site does not meet the criteria we will return your application.
GR8 Guard 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 GR8 Guard 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 GR8 Guard 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
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Road Safety issues in Northern Ireland 2023/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

This report presents information from the 2023/24 Continuous Household Survey (CHS)

in relation to how people regularly use the transport network / modes of travel, when using the transport network who they consider themselves to be responsible for and which road safety issue is most important to them.
Product Recall: Sangamo Power Saver (2503-0041)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Product Recall for Sangamo Power Saver presenting a risk of Electric shock, Burns and Asphyxiation.

Summary

Product: Sangamo Power Saver

Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock and burns as a potential manufacturing defect may cause the products to overheat.

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

Product information

List of Affected Model Numbers and Barcodes

Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock and burns as a potential manufacturing defect may cause these products to overheat, particularly where used in high load and high ambient temperature applications.

The housing of the fused timer may become distorted, exposing the consumer to live parts. The consumer may use the product and touch the live part resulting in potential electrocution. The housing of the fused timer can overheat and melt resulting in potential burns and smoke inhalation, leading to asphyxiation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers should contact the distributor from which they purchased to request redress.

For further information, contact the ESP Customer Service Team on xx-xxxx-xxxx or xxx@xxx.xx

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2503-0041

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mrs R Murphy v Pinnacle Finance and Property Group Ltd: 6000667/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R Murphy v Pinnacle Finance and Property Group Ltd: 6000667/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842e550d25e6f6afd4c0118/R_Murphy__v_Pinnacle_Finance___Property_Group_Ltd_-_6000667_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
West Lothian College
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 West Lothian College 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 West Lothian College 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
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.
Deterioration of retrofit insulation performance
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

This report summarises current understanding of the impact of retrofit degradation over time.

Thermal performance is often assumed to be constant over the service life of insulation. The aim of this project was to establish the existing evidence on the impact of retrofit degradation over time, and what it means for insulation performance.

This report summarises current understanding, classifying key mechanisms for degradation and makes recommendations for how to address identified knowledge gaps.

To request an accessible format of this document, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Amazon Courier Services Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Decision for applicant Amazon Technologies, Inc against registration number 15213975, applicant successful.

Application number 5008

Applicant Amazon Technologies, Inc objected to the name used by Amazon Courier Services Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.
Mr A Smirnov v Ramboll UK Ltd and Ramboll Danmark a/s: 2302989/2019 and 2305706/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Smirnov v Ramboll UK Ltd and Ramboll Danmark a/s: 2302989/19 and 2305706/19 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5fcf581bd3bf7f5d0a67acdb/Mr_A_Smirnov_v_Ramboll_UK_Ltd___Ramboll_Danmark_as_2302989-2019___2305706-2019.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Smirnov v Ramboll UK Ltd and Ramboll Danmark a/s: 2302989/2019 and 2305706/2019 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60af769c8fa8f520bde56d7c/Mr_A_Smirnov_v_Ramboll_UK_Ltd__1__Ramboll_Danmark_a-s__2__Reasons_2302989-2019_and_2305706-2019.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Smirnov v Ramboll UK Ltd and Ramboll Danmark a/s: 2302989/2019 and 2305706/2019 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6925b57c2945773cf12dd04e/Mr_A_Smirnov_v_Ramboll_UK_Ltd__1__Ramboll_Danmark_a-s__2__2302989-2019___2305706-2019_Judgment.pdf).
Sustainable procurement: the Government Buying Standards (GBS)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

GBS product specifications: mandatory for central government departments and related organisations; encouraged for wider public sector.

Defra is reviewing and updating the Government Buying Standards following a series of public webinars and feedback from a stakeholder survey.

All government departments and their related organisations must make sure that they meet the minimum mandatory Government Buying Standards (GBS) standards when buying goods and services. We also encourage the wider public sector to specify the minimum mandatory standards in tenders.

We encourage everyone to meet the best practice standards, which go further than the mandatory standards.

The product specifications set out in the Government Buying Standards are aimed primarily at public sector organisations procuring goods or services. However, any organisation concerned about sustainable procurement may choose to follow them or to specify them in tenders.

This forms part of sustainable procurement - the process whereby organisations meet their needs for goods, services, works and utilities in a way that benefits not only the organisation, but also society and the economy, while minimising damage to the environment.

The GBS are part of public procurement policy (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-sector-procurement-policy), with individual standards developed with input from across government, industry and wider stakeholders. The standards have been extensively reviewed with market research and analysis to establish criteria that take long-term cost effectiveness and market capacity into account.
Product Safety Report: Consignment of Findikci Jewellery (2505-0010, 2505-0011 and 2505-0012)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Product Safety Report for Consignment of Findikci Jewellery presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Consignment of Findikci Jewellery

Hazard: The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit.

Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market.

Product information

Hazard

The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain nickel at levels higher than the permitted limit. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.

Further information regarding nickel can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology.

The products do not meet the regulations of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The products have been withdrawn from the market.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2505-0010, 2505-0011, 2505-0012

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Nigel Baker OBE MVO
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Nigel Baker was appointed British Ambassador to Slovakia in September 2020. Previously he was the British Ambassador to the Holy See from September 2011 through July 2016. Nigel also served 8 years in Latin America, as Deputy Head of Mission in the British Embassy in Havana, Cuba (2003-6) and then as British Ambassador in La Paz, Bolivia (2007-11). Nigel is a career member of His Majesty’s Diplomatic Service. He joined the FCO in 1989, served four years in Central Europe (Czechoslovakia, then Czech Republic and Slovakia) between 1992 and 1996, and worked for two years on European security and defence issues between 1998 and 2000. Nigel also worked in the Private Office of the then HRH The Prince of Wales from 2000 to 2003. He was Head of Latin America Department at the Foreign Office from 2016-19. Between 1996 and 1998 Nigel lived and worked in Italy on an academic sabbatical to research and write about themes in 18th century European history. The research followed from his time as a student at Cambridge (1985-88) where he read history and was awarded a First Class Honours degree, followed by his MA in 1992. In addition to English, Nigel speaks Italian, French, Spanish and Slovak. Social media links Follow Nigel Baker on X .

Nigel Baker was appointed British Ambassador to Slovakia in September 2020.

Previously he was the British Ambassador to the Holy See from September 2011 through July 2016. Nigel also served 8 years in Latin America, as Deputy Head of Mission in the British Embassy in Havana, Cuba (2003-6) and then as British Ambassador in La Paz, Bolivia (2007-11).

Nigel is a career member of His Majesty’s Diplomatic Service. He joined the FCO in 1989, served four years in Central Europe (Czechoslovakia, then Czech Republic and Slovakia) between 1992 and 1996, and worked for two years on European security and defence issues between 1998 and 2000. Nigel also worked in the Private Office of the then HRH The Prince of Wales from 2000 to 2003. He was Head of Latin America Department at the Foreign Office from 2016-19.

Between 1996 and 1998 Nigel lived and worked in Italy on an academic sabbatical to research and write about themes in 18th century European history. The research followed from his time as a student at Cambridge (1985-88) where he read history and was awarded a First Class Honours degree, followed by his MA in 1992.

In addition to English, Nigel speaks Italian, French, Spanish and Slovak.

Social media links

Follow Nigel Baker on X (https://twitter.com/NigelMBaker1).
Iran: doctors and medical facilities
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

List of medical facilities and practitioners for British nationals in Iran.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of service providers for information only, to assist British nationals who may need support overseas. This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change at any time. None of the service providers are endorsed or recommended by the FCDO. You should research whether a service provider will be suitable. The FCDO does not accept any liability arising to any person for any loss or damage suffered through using these service providers or this information.
Industrial Strategy Advisory Council meeting minutes, 13 February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Summary of the second meeting of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC).

The second meeting of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council took place at Sony Music Entertainment’s UK headquarters on Thursday 13 February 2025.

It was chaired by Clare Barclay and attended by:
- ISAC members
- ISAC secretariat
New UK Town of Culture competition to celebrate our national story
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

The contributions of towns across the UK to our national life will be celebrated through a new competition, the Culture Secretary has announced today.

The UK Town of Culture competition will see multiple towns competing to win the title with the winning town delivering a cultural programme, which will help to boost pride in place by shining a spotlight on multiple towns and enabling them to tell their unique story.

The competition will build on the success of the UK City of Culture programme, which has seen significant lasting impacts across winning cities of Derry/LondonDerry, Hull and Coventry.

The current UK City of Culture, Bradford, is delivering significant benefits. Within the first six months of the programme:
- Over 11,000 school children have benefitted from Bradford 2025 education programmes
- Over 40,000 local people participated in cultural events in the programme
- Over 2,000 people from every ward in the district have volunteered, and
- Over 4,000 people have benefitted from Bradford 2025 training programmes.
The new competition will sit alongside the existing UK City of Culture initiative. The Culture Secretary has confirmed that the department will be running a UK City of Culture competition for 2029, which will launch shortly.

Further details on both competitions will be shared in due course.
Exeter Royal Academy For Deaf Education
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 Exeter Royal Academy For Deaf Education 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 Exeter Royal Academy For Deaf Education recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Homes England RFI releases for May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Our responses to Freedom of Information requests for May 2024.

You can read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make an information request at the bottom of the Homes England homepage (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england).

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 require us to disclose information that is held at the time we receive a request. Information in our disclosure log is subject to change and information contained within a historic request may now be out of date.
International search and rescue cooperation data: Passenger ships
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

International index of search and rescue (SAR) data providers for passengers ships.

All passenger ships must carry plans for co-operation with search and rescue (SAR) services. Copies of the plans are held by all relevant SAR services. For passenger ships that trade through many SAR regions copies are held by a SAR data provider.

The international SAR co-operation plans index enables users to identify the SAR data provider for each ship’s plan.

Please note that only ships that trade internationally are listed. For details of ships trading only in the UK SAR region, contact any UK coastguard centre, or refer to MSN 1878 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/msn-1878-arrangements-for-the-carriage-of-agreed-search-and-rescue-co-operation-plans-aboard-uk-passenger-vessels).

Ships are listed alphabetically by name with the following details:
- the ship’s radio callsign
- the maritime mobile service identity
- the name of the company operating the ship (as defined in SOLAS regulation IX/1)
- the name and 24-hour contact telephone number of the SAR data provider holding the ship’s SAR co-operation plan
To submit additions or amendments to the Index:

International SARCP Index

Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre, UK (JRCC)HM Coastguard, Unit 12, Kites Croft Business ParkFarehamHampshirePO14 4LW

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Fax xx-xxxx-xxxx

Entries should be made for all passenger ships using the SAR data provider system in accordance with the guidelines, for example, ships that trade through many SAR regions. Entries for other passenger ships trading internationally will also be accepted. Entries should include:
- ship’s name
- callsign
- MMSI
- company identity
- SAR data provider identity
- SAR data provider’s 24-hour contact telephone number.
SAR data providers are also requested to ensure that the index is kept up to date by checking it at intervals and submitting any amendments required.
Management requirements for woodland supplement 3 (squirrel control): operations note 60
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

This operations note is to be used to determine the appropriate works within woodland supplement 3: squirrel control and management.

This operations note only applies to those with an existing Countryside Stewardship woodland supplement 3 (WS3) agreement.

This does not apply to the new grey squirrel control and management (CWS3) option (https://www.gov.uk/find-funding-for-land-or-farms/cws3-grey-squirrel-control-and-management).

Find out more about applying to Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-get-ready-to-apply/countryside-stewardship-higher-tier-actions#species-recovery-and-management).

This guide includes information on:
- what you need to do
- how to submit and review documents
- further advice and contact information
The template ‘WS3.1’ (grey squirrel control plan) was removed. If you need a copy of this legacy document, contact the Forestry Commission.
A Mkhitaryan v University College London and Others: 2203338/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Mkhitaryan v University College London and Others: 2203338/2025 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6866533de134dfbc2e9e6d0a/Anna_Mkhitaryan_v_University_College_London___Others_-_2203338-2025.pdf).

Read the full decision in A Mkhitaryan v University College London and Others: 2203338/2025 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f76e87b391b93d5aa399c3/Anna_Mkhitaryan_v_University_College_London___Others_-_2203338-2025__-_Reasons.pdf).
Mr L Samnick v Barclays Execution Services Ltd and others: 3204704/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Samnick v Barclays Execution Services Ltd and others: 3204704/2021 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/633abda4d3bf7f6d272cec08/Mr_L_Samnick_-v-__Barclays_Execution_Services_Limited___Others_-_3204704_2021_-_Costs_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr L Samnick v Barclays Execution Services Ltd and others: 3204704/2021 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/642ebd9dddf8ad0013ac0f33/Mr_L_Samnick_v_Barclays_Execution_Services_Limited___Ors_-_3204704_2021_-_Prelim_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr L Samnick v Barclays Execution Services Ltd and others: 3204704/2021 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66604d127b792ffff71a875e/Mr_L_Samnick_-v-_Barclays_Execution_Services_Limited___Others_-_3204704_2021_-_Prelim___Costs_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr L Samnick v Barclays Execution Services Ltd and others: 3204704/2021 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692ecf8fa245b0985f0343db/Mr_L_Samnick_v_Barclays_Executive_Services___Others_-_3204704_2021_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms A Parr v Kent County Council: 2304262/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Parr v Kent County Council: 2304262/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6932cd6ccdec734f4dff430a/Ms_A_Parr_v_Kent_County_Council_2304262-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Electric Cooking Plate (2507-0057)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Product Safety Report for Electric Cooking Plate presenting a high risk of burns.

Summary

Product: Electric Cooking Plate

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of burns as the instructions state that the thermostat cover can heat up during use.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of burns as the instructions state that the thermostat cover can heat up during use. This could lead to the user receiving burns. In addition, the supplied Declaration of Conformity and test reports could not be linked to the product. There is a lack of labelling, marking and clear instructions.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2507-0057

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Davidson 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 Davidson 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 Davidson 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
JP v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and LH (CSM): [2025] UKUT 162 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Citron on 30 May 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-CSM (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68516ae7d6806a88ce045493/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-CSM.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The Upper Tribunal decides that an error of law in relation to a variation to a child support maintenance calculation under regulation 69 or 69A of the Child Support Maintenance Calculation Regulations 2012, whose effect was to increase the non-resident parent’s gross weekly income from one figure in excess of the capped amount (£3,000), to another figure (even more) in excess of the capped amount, is not a material error, as it has no effect on the child support maintenance payable, which is the matter as to which the First-tier Tribunal has jurisdiction.
The Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance
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 Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance 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 Salisbury Diocesan Board Of Finance 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.
Financial Reporting Advisory Board annual report: 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

The twenty-eighth report of the Financial Reporting Advisory Board (FRAB) for the years 2024 to 2025.

In 2000 the Government Resources and Accounts Act set out that the Treasury shall consult a group of appropriate people to advise on financial reporting and standards. This role is fulfilled by FRAB, and put the existence of the board on to a more formal footing. This report summarises the work of the board in the 2024 to 2025 financial year.
UK envoy celebrates King Charles’ birthday in Malaysia
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

High Commissioner to Malaysia Ajay Sharma CMG hosted a grand reception in Kuala Lumpur today to mark His Majesty King Charles III’s 77th birthday.

The reception also celebrated the deep connection between UK and Malaysia. YB Dato’ Seri Johari bin Abdul Ghani, Minister of Plantation and Commodities, was the guest of honour representing the Malaysian Government at the event.

This was the first King’s Birthday Party reception hosted by High Commissioner Ajay Sharma in Malaysia – having arrived in the country only a few weeks ago. The reception was attended by over 700 guests including members of the Malaysian royalty, senior government officials, the diplomatic corps and the business community.

The reception kicked off with Minister Dato’ Seri Johari leading a toast to the good health and wellbeing of His Majesty King Charles III. The High Commissioner then reciprocated with a toast to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.

In his speech, High Commissioner Ajay Sharma spoke about the strategic partnership between the UK and Malaysia:

Our two Prime Ministers share an ambitious vision and have agreed to elevate the relationship between the UK and Malaysia to a Strategic Partnership, in particular in the areas of education, energy, defence and trade.

The list of our bilateral co-operation is endless. And most importantly, we shouldn’t take the relationship between our two countries for granted. We need to keep working at delivering for our people through this relationship.

The High Commissioner concluded his speech by expressing his hope for more shared success in the UK-Malaysia relations.

The theme of the celebration this year is the Great British Fantasia, inspired by King Charles’ interest in literature, and drawing inspiration from the fantastic and magical in UK literature – from the Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter, from Alice in Wonderland to The Chronicles of Narnia. Guests were treated to the best of British food; and were entertained by the UK’s Royal Marine Band and the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.
Mr R Duque v JD Wetherspoon plc: 1402964/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Duque v JD Wetherspoon plc: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/661e6d9dd4a839725cbd3e76/Mr_R_Duque_V_JD_Wetherspoon_Plc_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Duque v JD Wetherspoon plc: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b7c87155568d3da1d29f9/Mr_R_Duque_-vs-_J_D_Wetherspoon_PLC_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Duque v JD Wetherspoon plc: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6847e27f0392ed9b784c01f3/Mr_R_Duque_-vs-_J_D_Wetherspoon_PLC_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Duque v JD Wetherspoon plc: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ed0465f159f887526bbd99/Mr_R_Duque_-vs-_J_D_Wetherspoon_PLC_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Costs_Judgment.pdf).
5TH GENERATION SOLUTIONS 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 5TH GENERATION SOLUTIONS 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 5TH GENERATION SOLUTIONS 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
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.
Ms J Brisbane v Clackmannanshire District Council: 116027/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Brisbane v Clackmannanshire District Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68481ccdd0ca5d7801e4e6b1/Ms_J_Brisbane_v_Clackmannanshire_Council_-_116027_-_Judgment.pdf).