theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Pendyne Innovative Solutions
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 Pendyne Innovative Solutions 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 Pendyne Innovative Solutions 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.
42-45 Church Street, Ware, Hertfordshire  SG12 9EW: CAM/22UD/LDC/2024/0618
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region [Judge JR Morris]

Read the decision in full 42-45 Church Street, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 9EW: CAM/22UD/LDC/2024/0618 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bf2d8816dc9038974dbbb1/DECISION_42-45_Church_Street_Ware.20ZA.25.pdf)
Nuthampstead Parish Meeting
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 Nuthampstead Parish Meeting 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 Nuthampstead Parish Meeting 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.
Clennell Vehicle Repairs 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 Clennell Vehicle Repairs 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 Clennell Vehicle Repairs 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-promoting the fact that we are an armed forces-friendly organisation, by publicising our Covenant on our website and displaying the Covenant logo

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.
Complying with seafarer wage requirements
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Instruction, for operators and harbour authorities, on complying with seafarer wage regulations.

Guidance to assist harbour authorities and service operators comply with the Seafarers’ Wages Act 2023 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/8/contents) and the Seafarers’ Wages Regulations 2024 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1015/contents/made).

The guidance provides practical advice and examples explaining:
- the duties on harbour authorities
- providing the national minimum wage equivalence declarations
- surcharges for failing to provide a declaration
- the refusal of access to ports for failure to pay a surcharge
- calculating pay
Mr R Botha v Blue Crocodile Money Ltd: 1801644/2024 and 1801646/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Botha v Blue Crocodile Money Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683ef5b37cbfa6ac6e0d32c2/R_Botha_v_Blue_Crocodile_Money_Ltd_-_1801644_2024_1801646_2024_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
CH407630 - Charging penalties: recording and calculating penalties on the National Penalties Processing System (NPPS): about NPPS: how to access NPPS
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the 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 can access the NPPS system from CRMM,Caseflow or directly using the NPPS icon, see COG90060 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-operational-guidance/cog90060).

Access from Caseflow (#IDAEHA2H)Access from CRMM (#IDAVBA2H)Access directly using the NPPS icon (#IDAAD5OH)Further guidance (#IDA2H5OH)

Access from Caseflow

When you select ‘Yes’ in response to the question ‘NPPS Applies?’ this will open the Potential NPPS amount field. Enter the amount of tax/duty (PLR) on which a penalty can be charged, authorised on NPPS. An additional button appears: Create New Penalty.

When you select Create New Penalty you are taken into NPPS to create a penalty case.

You can navigate back to the Caseflow system by selecting:
- Process Work at the top of the screen or
- Source Tab, then select:
- the blue arrow next to ‘Returns’
- ‘Back To: Caseflow Reference Number.’
To view an open case in NPPS from Caseflow, select the NPPS tab.

Access from CRMM

When you select ‘Yes’ in response to the question ‘NPPS Applies?’ this will open the Potential NPPS Amount field. Enter the amount of tax/duty (PLR) on which a penalty can be charged, authorised on NPPS. An additional button appears: Create New Penalty.

When you select Create New Penalty the NPPS screen will appear in the CRMM environment.

The NPPS penalty case and the CRMM Caseflow case are linked while the NPPS case is open and working. You can continue to work both cases through CRMM, toggling between the two systems without logging out of one and into the other.

Access directly using the NPPS icon

If you are not working the case within Caseflow you can access NPPS via My Workplace. Your line manager will need to request access for you through SRS. Once access has been given, the icons are located in My Workplace>Corporate Services>Tools.

You can then create a new penalty case as described in CH407710 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch407710).

Further guidance

If you have any difficulties with the NPPS functions, you may find it useful to go to:
- guidance at COG90000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-operational-guidance/cog90000)
- the Online Learning: Caseflow: National Penalty Processing System (NPPS) Phase 2 e-learning - Prospectus code 0013840.
Hilary Meredith Solicitors
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 Hilary Meredith Solicitors 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 Hilary Meredith Solicitors 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
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.
Night Shelter Transformation Fund: 2022 to 2026 funding allocations
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Areas that successfully applied for Night Shelter Transformation 2022 to 2025 funding.

The government has announced an extension of the Night Shelter Transformation Fund for 2025/2026. A further £3.5 million revenue funding has been allocated to existing 2024/2025 grantees to build on and embed the benefits from the original grant programme (2022-2025).

The Night Shelter Transformation Fund is a fund for faith and non-commissioned shelters designed to create a diverse range of quality, dignified accommodation and support to enable improved outcomes for people experiencing rough sleeping.

Through this fund MHCLG are supporting organisations to achieve 3 main objectives:
- improving the quality of off the street accommodation
- helping to reduce the number of people sleeping rough or requiring emergency shelter
- making long-term transformations to the services provided by non-commissioned night shelter providers
CTM17505 - Distributions: purchase of own shares: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)


CA06/PART18 permits companies to purchase and redeem their own shares provided certain conditions are satisfied, a power originating in CA81.

The rule used to be that, when a company purchased its own shares, the shares were immediately treated as cancelled. The company’s accounts show a reduction in issued share capital matched by credit to a capital redemption reserve.

The Companies (Acquisition of Own Shares) (Treasury Shares) Regulations, SI2003/1116 enabled from 1 December 2003 listed companies to hold their own shares (‘in treasury’) and the Companies Act 2006 (Amendment of Part 18) Regulations 2013, SI2013/999 extended the ability to do so to all companies, public and private, subject to certain exceptions. This means companies can hold the shares and sell them for cash (to raise funds or under an option scheme) or transfer them for the purposes of employee share schemes.

To effect a valid purchase the company must make full cash payment on purchase. The transfer of any other asset or the creation of a loan account because, say, the company does not have sufficient cash available does not represent payment. In such circumstances, the shares are not treated as cancelled and legal ownership remains with the vendor. The tax treatment following from an invalid purchase of own shares depends upon the actions taken (if any) to rectify matters.

If the amount the company pays on redemption or purchase exceeds the amount of capital originally subscribed for the shares, see CTM15350 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm15350), a distribution will arise under CTA10/S1000 (1) B, see Moody v Tyler (2001) 72TC536. The distribution may arise when a purchase of own shares is made by either a quoted company or, alternatively, by an unquoted company where any of the conditions of CTA10/S1033 onwards (exempt purchase of own shares) are not satisfied, see CTM17510 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm17510).
Quality of employment in Cameroon: does social capital matter?
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Examines the effect of social capital on the quality of employment in Cameroon.

Abstract

This working paper examines the effect of social capital on the quality of employment in Cameroon, using data from the Fourth Cameroon Household Survey carried out by the National Institute of Statistics (NIS) in 2014.

This research is part of the G2LM Gender, Growth and Labour Markets in Low-Income Countries programme.

Citation

Claudel A and Bernard C. ‘Quality of employment in Cameroon: does social capital matter?’ G2LM LIC Working Paper No. 94, 2025

Links

Quality of employment in Cameroon: does social capital matter? (https://g2lm-lic.iza.org/publications/wp/quality-of-employment-in-cameroon-does-social-capital-matter/)
Mr T Karaiskos v KM Renovations Ltd: 3306012/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Karaiskos v KM Renovations Ltd: 3306012/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d8101a9dc953ac3bfe92f4/Mr_T_Karaiskos_v__KM_Renovations_Ltd__3306012-2024.pdf).
River Thames: boat registration and application forms
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Guidance, application forms and charges information to apply for a boat registration (licence) on the River Thames.

All vessels on Environment Agency waterways must be registered. A vessel includes not only boats such as narrowboats, cruisers and barges, but also unpowered enclosed boats, canoes and rowing skiffs.

Registration costs for powered boats are based on the area of your boat calculated in square metres by multiplying the length by the beam (width). There is a set charge for unpowered open boats (excludes unpowered enclosed boats).

To calculate the charge for your registration, visit our charges sheet (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/river-thames-boat-registration-charges).

The Environment Agency doesn’t currently offer an online boat registration renewal service. To renew your boat registration, contact the boat registration team.

The Environment Agency aim to process your application as quickly as possible. At busy times it can take up to 10 working days from the day of receipt to issue your registration, please allow additional time for postage.

You can buy a visitor registration for either a powered or an unpowered open boat at any River Thames lock when there is a lock keeper on duty (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/river-thames-locks-and-facilities-for-boaters#lock-keeper-hours-of-duty). To buy your visitor registration at the lock you must complete the registration form they provide you with onsite, we cannot accept any other forms.

Environment Agency boat registration team

PO Box 544RotherhamS60 1BY

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

Telephone 03708 506 506

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

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

Once you are registered, you will receive a registration certificate and plate by email. The plate must be printed and displayed on your boat.

We can print and post a registration certificate and plate to you if you do not have access to a printer. This may take a little longer than normal.

For further information about boat registration see Register a boat (https://www.gov.uk/register-a-boat/overview).

Closures and restrictions take place on the River Thames throughout the year. Please check restrictions and closures (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/river-thames-restrictions-and-closures) information before you plan your journey.
Mr M A Elbadry v Cocina 'El Mexicana': 3309700/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M A Elbadry v Cocina ‘El Mexicana’: 3309700/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b16a7f7ec3dab8f55a0387/Mr_M_A_Elbadry_v_Cocina__El_mexicana___-3309700-2022-_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Export dogs to New Zealand: certificate 6026
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Apply online to export pet dogs to New Zealand.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c33cc367dbaeb97a13e39a/6026NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export dogs to New Zealand: EHC 6026, version 5 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d1968b0f8734b8791a1d8b/6026EHC_V5_-_FF.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/6026EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c33cc367dbaeb97a13e39a/6026NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export dogs to New Zealand: EHC 6026, version 5 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d1968b0f8734b8791a1d8b/6026EHC_V5_-_FF.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Central Laundry 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 Central Laundry 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 Central Laundry Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
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.
Coventry City FC
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 Coventry City FC 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 Coventry City FC 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.
ISHelp.co.uk 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 ISHelp.co.uk 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 ISHelp.co.uk Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru: Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Mrs Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Peru in succession to Mr Gavin Cook

Mrs Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Peru in succession to Mr Gavin Cook who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrs Garbett-Shiels will take up her appointment during January 2026.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels

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.
Lithuania: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Lithuania

Includes information on:
- medical assistance
- the legal system in Lithuania
- reporting assaults to the police
See also our general guidance for victims of rape and sexual assault abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/victim-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad).
Tree pests and diseases
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Identify, report, prevent and minimise the introduction, spread and impacts of tree pests and diseases in the UK.

There are many things you can do to prevent or minimise the introduction, establishment, spread and impacts of tree pests and diseases, including:
- recognising and reporting pests and diseases of concern
- adopting good biosecurity practice to avoid the spread of organisms
- not bringing soil or plants back from holidays abroad
Understand the threat to our trees

The damage to our trees, woods and forests from insects, pests, and organisms such as bacteria and fungi is significant. The rapid increase in movements of goods and people between countries has increased the risk of spreading pests and diseases. They can travel hidden in:
- plants and plant products
- packaging
- wood
- vehicles
- holidaymakers’ luggage
- soil carried on shoes
Some of these pests and diseases do little harm in their native environments, where predators, environmental factors and co-evolution with their host plants keep them in check. But they can cause significant damage to trees and plants in other countries where those limiting factors are not present.

Some species of insect, fungus or bacterium can damage or kill dozens of different plant species, including trees. This can cause economic losses for the forestry, timber and plant-based industries. They can disrupt other sectors, such as tourism, and threaten woodland biodiversity, ecosystems and native species.

Contact us and further resources

Get in touch about tree, woodland and forest health in England by contacting the tree health team (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission/about/access-and-opening#plant-health-forestry).

Find more information on scientific research into tree pests and diseases (https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/tools-and-resources/pest-and-disease-resources/).

Get notifications about tree pests and diseases:
- sign up for the Plant Health Forestry newsletter (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sign-up-for-updates-from-the-forestry-commission#sign-up-to-plant-health-forestry-news)
- follow the us on Twitter/X. (https://twitter.com/ForestryComm)
UKHSA issues Cold-Health Alert as low temperatures forecast
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Cold-Health Alerts in place for all of England until the weekend.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for the Yorkshire & Humber, North West and North East regions of England.

All other regions in England will be under a yellow alert from 12pm on Monday 17 November to 8am on Saturday 22 November.

Expected low temperatures are likely to result in increased use of health care services by vulnerable people and an increase in risk to health for individuals aged 65 years and over, those with pre-existing health conditions (including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases) and some other vulnerable groups, such as those sleeping rough. UKHSA has published guidance for professionals protecting vulnerable people and for the public (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cold-weather) on staying safe during periods of cold weather.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said:

This is the first prolonged cold spell of the season, and it is therefore vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours that are most vulnerable.

The forecasted temperatures can have a serious impact on the health of some people, leading to increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections, particularly for individuals over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Under the Weather Health Alerting system introduced by UKHSA and the Met Office, an amber Cold-Health Alert means that cold weather impacts are likely to be felt across the whole health service for an extended period of time, with potential for the whole population to be at risk and where other sectors may also start to observe impacts, indicating a coordinated response is required.

The Met Office may issue National Severe Weather Warnings (for example, snow and ice) with short notice, so you can take appropriate action. Check the Met Office website (https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/) to see the National Severe Weather Warnings currently in place.

While the Cold-Health Alerts focus on health impacts of adverse weather for vulnerable groups in England – helping health and social services prepare – the National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS) provides broader warnings on severe weather risks across the UK. Check the UKHSA Blog (https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/) to see how Weather-Health Alerts differ from the NSWWS.
CAPI15000 - Regulatory control procedures on the importation of residues from the manufacture of starch from maize from the United States of America
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

Under Commission Regulation 1375/2007, residues from the manufacture of starch from maize (2309 9020), sometimes known as corn gluten, imported into the EU from the USA, are subject to examination and sampling by laboratory analysis if not accompanied by a certificate issued by the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) and a certificate issued by the USA wet milling industry.

If either or both of the certificates are not presented, check with the importer that they definitely do not have them before sending a request for examination and sampling.

A CHIEF profile is set, and imports under this procedure must be notified to:

Frontiers10th Floor CentralAlexander HouseSouthend-on-SeaEssex

with copies of the:
- import declaration
- both accompanying certificates, and
- RPA import licence.
Member States are required to notify the Commission of all consignments from the USA accompanied by these certificates, on a monthly basis.

For examination and sampling procedures, refer to the Examination and Sampling Good Practice Guide.
CIRD61500 - Land Remediation Relief: What is "land in a contaminated state"? Relevant Contaminated Land Remediation: Contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)


CTA09/S1146

Relevant contaminated land remediation involves:
- preventing or minimising, or remedying or mitigating the effects of, any relevant harm, by reason of which the land is in a contaminated state.
The legislation allows for expenditure on specific methods of land remediation to be excluded by Treasury Order. This may be done where alternative methods are seen as environmentally preferable. At present these powers have been used to exclude the removal of Japanese knotweed to Landfill (a process known as “dig and dump”).

Any method of dealing with the contamination that is not specifically excluded, may qualify for Land Remediation Relief, provided that the other tests are met.

The question of what is the appropriate method of dealing with the contamination is entirely a matter for the company, local planning authorities or appropriate regulatory body. It is not for HMRC to second guess the appropriateness of a particular method in a particular case.

This section contains the following further guidance:
Health and social care statistical outputs
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

We are seeking views on health and social care statistical outputs published by DHSC (including OHID), NHSBSA, UKHSA, ONS and NHS England.

We would normally have responded to this consultation within 12 weeks but due to the pre-election period we are delaying this.

We are seeking views on possible changes to the health and social care statistical products published by the:
- Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), including the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID)
- NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA)
- UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
- Office for National Statistics (ONS)
- NHS England (NHSE)
We are also seeking an understanding of how clear and valuable users find the current statistical system.

All types of users are encouraged to respond to this consultation - whether in academia, government, the local or national healthcare system or industry, or as interested members of the public.

We are interested in understanding both the user needs of individuals and groups that we may not typically frequently engage with, and our regular users.
Miss S Burd v Retro Pink @ Blue Barbers Club Ltd: 6002736/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Burd v Retro Pink @ Blue Barbers Club Ltd: 6002736/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863b45808bf2f5376121a86/Miss_S_Burd_v_Retro_Pink___Blue_Barbers_Club_Ltd_6002736-2025_Judgment.pdf).
Gascoigne, Ben - Government Whip - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Advice to Lord Gascoigne, former Government Whip, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Lord Gascoigne left his role as a Government Whip in July 2024.

Non-Executive Director, Conservative Environment Network

Lord Gascoigne sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with the Conservative Environment Network. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681cd2909ef97b58cce3e60b/Advice_letter_-_Ben_Gascoigne__Non-Executive_Director__Conservative_Environment_Network.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in April 2025; and the appointment was announced in May 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/gascoigne-ben-government-whip-acoba-advice/advice-letter-ben-gascoigne-non-executive-director-conservative-environment-network?preview=8619206)
Mr S Connaughton and others v Monarch Aircraft Engineering Ltd (In administration) and Morson Projects Ltd: 3314480/2019 to 3314493/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Connaughton and others v Monarch Aircraft Engineering Ltd (In administration) and Morson Projects Ltd: 3314480/2019 to 3314493/2019 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64ef1cf013ae15000d6e3060/Mr_S_Connaughton___others_v_Monarch_Aircraft_Engineering_Limited__In_administration_____other_3314480.2019___other_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Connaughton and others v Monarch Aircraft Engineering Ltd (In administration) and Morson Projects Ltd: 3314480/2019 to 3314493/2019 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/627277288fa8f57a3b41bc6e/Mr_S_Connaughton___Otrs_v_Monarch_Aircraft_Engineering_Limited__in_administration____Otrs_3314482_2019___Otrs_-_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Connaughton and others v Monarch Aircraft Engineering Ltd (In administration) and Morson Projects Ltd: 3314480/2019 to 3314493/2019 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62727741d3bf7f0e73864585/Mr_S_Connaughton___Otrs_v_Monarch_Aircraft_Engineering_Limited__in_administration____Otrs_3314482_2019___Otrs_-_Reconsideration_J.pdf).
VATREC2050 - The obligation to keep records: The VAT account
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)


Every taxable person must keep a VAT account summarising the totals of the output tax and the input tax for each tax period. The content of the VAT account is prescribed in VAT Regulations 1995, regulation 32. Further information, including an example of a VAT account, is contained in Notice 700: The VAT Guide (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-guide-notice-700).
Supply Issues
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Notification to the VMD if they have a reason to suspect, or know of, a threat to the continued supply of a veterinary medicine.

- It is the responsibility of the wholesale dealer to notify the VMD if they have a reason to suspect, or know of, a threat to the continued supply of a veterinary medicine. Reports must be sent to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)