theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Home Building Fund — Esquire Developments Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

How Homes England supported an ambitious developer based in Kent.

Home Building Fund Developer Case Study: Esquire Developments Ltd (https://youtu.be/xy3477E8nhE)

Esquire Developments Ltd (https://www.esquiredevelopments.com), an award-winning SME housebuilder, was established in 2011 and currently delivers approximately 120 homes annually across Kent and the South East.

Esquire Developments approached Homes England to support their project Millers Field (https://www.esquiredevelopments.com/developments/millers-field/), a 1.21-acre site in Maidstone, Kent and we provided a £2.68 million loan to transform the site into 9 attractive family homes.

Esquire Developments is known for its dedication to quality and sustainability, achieving up to 50% carbon reduction in their developments compared to current building standards. They also prioritise sourcing materials and supply chains locally, and all the homes in this project were equipped with air source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging stations.

Following the successful completion of Millers Field, Homes England has supported Esquire Developments with a second scheme, Hill Farm (https://www.esquiredevelopments.com/developments/hill-farm/) in Sittingbourne, which is made up of 30 homes, 3 key worker homes and an overflow carpark for Demelza Children’s Hospice (https://www.demelza.org.uk/) situated next to the development.

More information about the Home Building Fund can be found on our Home Building Fund — development finance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/levelling-up-home-building-fund-development-finance) page, or you can get in touch with one of our regional specialists. You can:
- Call xx-xxxx-xxxx
- Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
- Enquire about the Home Building Fund online (https://partners.homesengland.org.uk/Bids/Enquiries/InitialEnquiryPage1?init=true)
Commercial Occupational Health Services 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 Commercial Occupational Health Services 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 Commercial Occupational Health Services Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Reservists
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.
CH223700 - How to do a compliance check: information powers: taxpayer notice: requests for additional time
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.

You should consider carefully any reasonable request for more time to comply with the information notice. If the person has good reason for needing more time you can agree a revised time scale for production of the information.

Send a letter to the person (copied to the agent where one is acting) saying that you have agreed to allow further time for compliance with the notice dated [dd/mm/yy] and that the information should now be provided by [dd/mm/yy]. You need not take any further action if this deadline is met.

If you do not consider an extension of the time limit to be appropriate, or you are not satisfied with the person’s explanations you should advise the person (or agent) giving your reasons for refusing the request for more time. You should set out your reasons in writing.

You should be aware that there may still be a right of appeal against the notice, in which case the person (or agent) may appeal on the grounds that you have not allowed sufficient time.
Flat 5, Q Block, Peabody Estate, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 9QU : LON/00AN/LSC/2024/0123
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tagliavini and Mrs S Redmond MRICS on 25 February 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 5, Q Block, Peabody Estate, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 9QU : LON/00AN/LSC/2024/0123 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bf268ca0f0c95a498d1fca/Decision_Flat_5__Q_Block_doc.pdf).
Miss E James v Intesa Communications Ltd: 6020187/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E James v Intesa Communications Ltd: 6020187/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a4a6e20e720adbd4f6adca/6020187.2024_E_James_v_Intesa_Communications_Ltd_-_Rule_22_Judgment.pdf).
Employment analysis of UK armed forces veterans
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Analysis of employment, skills and volunteering-related responses to the Veterans’ Survey 2022.

This report provides analysis of responses to the Veterans’ Survey 2022, with focus on:
- employment
- skills
- volunteering
Estimates of veteran responses are provided by personal and service-related characteristics. All UK estimates are weighted. Qualitative analysis contained in this report is unweighted.
Pow, Rebecca - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - advice under the Business Appointment Rules
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Advice provided to Rebecca Pow, former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on appointments and employment taken up within two years of leaving office

Director of the Shows Board, Royal Bath and West of England Society

Ms Pow received advice (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/pow-rebecca-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-at-the-department-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs-advice-under-the-business-appointmen/advice-letter-rebecca-pow-director-of-the-shows-board-royal-bath-and-west-of-england-society?preview=9005971) from the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards on an unpaid appointment with the Royal Bath and West of England Society. The advice was provided in November 2025 and the appointment was taken up in December 2025.

Board member, Somerset Cricket Foundation

Ms Pow received advice (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/pow-rebecca-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-at-the-department-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs-advice-under-the-business-appointmen/advice-letter-rebecca-pow-board-member-somerset-cricket-foundation?preview=8951233) from the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards on an unpaid appointment with the Somerset Cricket Foundation. The advice was provided in November 2025 and the appointment was taken up later that month.

ACOBA published on its website advice provided to Ms Pow (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pow-rebecca-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-at-the-department-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs) before its closure.
Cancelling passports: non-payment of child maintenance: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Tells HM Passport Office staff how to process notifications and cancel passports held by persons who have not paid child maintenance.

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff how to:
- process notifications from courts and the Department for Work and Pensions
- cancel passports held by persons who have not paid child maintenance
- deal with questions from customers and officials about this guidance
How interest is calculated - Plan 5
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Find out how interest is calculated and applied if you have a Plan 5 student loan.

When interest is applied

You’re charged interest from the day we make your first payment to you or to your university or college until your loan has been repaid in full or cancelled. Interest is added to your balance each month.

Annual interest rate changes

The interest rate is usually set on 1 September each year, based on the Retail Price Index of the previous March. The interest rate charged is normally the Retail Price Index.

However, during some periods we may apply an interest cap to ensure you’re not being charged a higher interest rate than comparable rates found in the commercial market.

What is the Retail Price Index?

It’s a measure of inflation, which measures changes to the cost of living in the UK.

What is the interest rate cap?

The Department for Education monitors comparable market rates using monthly data published by the Bank of England.

If the average comparable market rate is lower than the interest rate you’re being charged on your Plan 5 loan, we’ll apply a temporary interest rate cap, so you’re not disadvantaged. The comparable market rate is reviewed monthly and a change to the interest rate cap made if necessary.

The interest rate cap is not currently being applied.

Previous interest rates

The rates in the table apply to Plan 5 only.
WH Management 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 WH Management 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 WH Management 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Always encourage staff to wear their veterans badges Recruit those who support our Corporate Covenant

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.
Flood risk and differential firm investment: evidence from Dakar, Senegal
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

This working paper outlines a randomised experiment with small firms in Senegal.

Abstract

The author’s randomised experiment with small firms in Dakar, Senegal, decreased the cost of investment through vouchers for either cement or wooden pallets. Results suggested that coordination matters for defensive investments since uncoordinated investments can create negative spill overs for those nearby.

This paper is part of the Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL) programme.

Citation

Doruska M. ‘Flood risk and differential firm investment: evidence from Dakar, Senegal’ PEDL Working Paper, 2025

Links

Flood risk and differential firm investment: evidence from Dakar, Senegal (https://pedl.cepr.org/publications/flood-risk-and-differential-firm-investment-evidence-dakar-senegal)
Product Safety Report: Warm Air Blower WD-228 sold via Amazon (2511-0162)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Product Safety Report for Warm Air Blower WD-228 presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Warm Air Blower

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the mains supply cord has excessive resistance.

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

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the mains supply cord has excessive resistance. This could lead to the cable overheating and catching on fire if used for extended periods. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0162

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
MIN 580 New route to an UK Officer of the Watch (OOW) yachts Certificate of Competency
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

This MIN details a new route for applicants looking to gain an UK OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 Certificate of Competency.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e1633a0114b0b86e59f4e5/MIN_580_-_New_Route_to_OOW_II1_Yacht_3000GT_Certification__1_.pdf)

MIN 580 - New Route to OOW II/1 Yacht 3000GT Certification (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e1633a0114b0b86e59f4e5/MIN_580_-_New_Route_to_OOW_II1_Yacht_3000GT_Certification__1_.pdf)

PDF, 75.7 KB, 4 pages

As the average size of superyachts has increased and the superyachting industry has grown, opportunities for those working on larger yachts to gain the necessary experience on the relevant sized vessels needed to be eligible for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or the IYT Master of Yachts/Mate Limited 200 GT CoCs have become increasingly difficult to obtain. These CoCs are a mandatory pre-requisite for those who wish to obtain a UK Officer of the Watch (OOW) yachts, less than 3000 GT, unlimited area, II/1 CoC.

This MIN details a solution by introducing a new route that allows those working on yachts over 24 meters to count some of their sea time towards the issue of an RYA Yachtmaster Coastal CoC or IYT Master of Yachts Coastal/Mate less yachts, less than 200 GT CoC. These coastal level CoCs will allow a candidate the opportunity to progress within the industry to achieve yacht restricted Officer of the Watch (OOW), Chief Mate and Master qualifications.

This Notice is for all Owners, Masters, Deck Officers and Crews of Commercially and Privately Operated Yachts and Sail Training Vessels, and those concerned with Maritime Training and should be read alongside MSN 1858 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/msn-1858-mf-uk-requirements-for-deck-officers-on-large-yachts-over-24m)

This MIN expires on the 31st March 2026
Northumberland Properties 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 Northumberland Properties 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 Northumberland Properties 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Offer free and non-committal advice/consultation to all serving members of the Armed Forces and Veterans Offer a 10% discount on all estate agency fees for all serving members of the Armed Forces and Veterans

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.
Regulatory Article (RA) 3232: provision of vectors to aircraft conducting radar to visual recoveries or short pattern circuits below the air traffic control unit terrain safe level
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

RA covering the requirement for the provision of vectors below TSL to aircraft carrying out certain procedures.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
PAYE21120 - Employer records: maintain employer record: incentive appeals
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)


Tax-free incentive payments will be made to small employers (0-49 employees) over a periodof five years if they use online filing to file their annual return. An employer can appeal against the failure to be awarded an incentive payment or the withdrawal of an incentive payment. For more information see subject 'Maintain Incentive Appeal' PAYE44025 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/paye-manual/paye44025).
Police powers and procedures England and Wales statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Statistics on arrests for recorded crime, stops and searches, breath tests and police action in relation to motoring offences.

Covers the following statistical series:
- Stop and search and arrests
- Other PACE powers
Feedback and enquiries

We welcome feedback on Policing Statistics. If you have any comments, suggestions, enquiries or need assistance in accessing the data, please email them to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Report a will is lost to support a probate application: Form PA13
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

Use this form to report that an original will is lost and you’re applying for probate. You must only use this form if you're representing yourself.

Open a document

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

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

Follow these steps:

Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.

Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.

Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).

Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.

If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

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

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

Find out how HM Courts and Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.
Mr G Forsyth and Others v Hadden Construction Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: 4107592/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Forsyth and Others v Hadden Construction Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: 4107592/2024 and Others - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67daaf7791e6e0492302840d/Mr_G_Forsyth__Others_v_Hadden_Construction_Limited_in_Administration__Others_-_4107592.2024_-_amended_judgement_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Ms L Musk v West Suffolk NHS Foundation  Trust: 6010260/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Musk v West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust: 6010260/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d2a081ca266424b221b1bd/Ms._L._Musk_v_West_Suffolk_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust_6010260_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Alpha zero thalassaemia carrier: description in brief
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Information for pregnant women to understand what it means to be an alpha zero thalassaemia carrier.

This information is for women who have had genetic (DNA) testing that confirms alpha zero thalassaemia carrier status.

It explains:
- how being a carrier can affect an individual and their family
- what an alpha zero thalassaemia carrier is
- the condition a carrier’s baby could inherit
- genetic inheritance of haemoglobin disorders
- what the result means for other people in the family
Refer to how to print digital leaflets (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-order-population-screening-leaflets#print) if you need to provide a copy of this guidance for someone who cannot access the internet.
BAB Business 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 BAB Business 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 BAB Business 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
- 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.
Confederation of Forest Industries
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 Confederation of Forest Industries 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 Confederation of Forest Industries 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:

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.
Redberth Croft CIC
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 Redberth Croft CIC 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 Redberth Croft CIC recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- 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.
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica and to the Republic of Nicaragua: Edward Stevens
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

Mr Edward Stevens has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica, and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Nicaragua, in succession to Mr Ben Lyster-Binns.

Mr Edward Stevens has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica, and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Nicaragua, in succession to Mr Ben Lyster-Binns, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

Mr Stevens will take up his appointment during March 2026.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Edward John Stevens

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
The Institute of Quarrying
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 Institute of Quarrying 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 Institute of Quarrying 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 Cadets
- Discounts
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
NHS Pension Scheme annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

The NHS Pension Scheme (incorporating the NHS Compensation for Premature Retirement Scheme) annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025.

The report provides a summary of the arrangements in place to make sure that the NHS Pension Scheme is managed effectively. The report gives a broad outline of the major benefits offered by the NHS Pension Scheme.
R.T.Pannell Services 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 R.T.Pannell Services 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 R.T.Pannell Services Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr J P Westcott v Greater Glasgow Health Board: 4107041/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J P Westcott v Greater Glasgow Health Board: 4107041/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68baf841d723ba6f74dbaa7a/Mr_J_P_Westcott_v_Greater_Glasgow_Health_Board__-_4107041.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Forces Transition 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 Forces Transition 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 Forces Transition 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
- UK Reservists
- 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.