theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Mr Peter Sabourin v BT Group Plc [2025] EAT 171
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Auerbach on 4 November 2025.

Read the full judgment in Mr Peter Sabourin v BT Group Plc [2025] EAT 171 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6925c0a12945773cf12dd064/Mr_Peter_Sabourin_v_BT_Group_Plc__2025__EAT_171.pdf).
RotoSpa 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 RotoSpa 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 RotoSpa 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.
Mr S Wilkinson v Mr R Eggleston T/a Wyken Provisions: 3302753/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Wilkinson v Mr R Eggleston T/a Wyken Provisions: 3302753/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686b8c13fe1a249e937cbd25/Mr_S_Wilkinson_v_Mr_R_Eggleston_t.a_Wyken_Provisions_3302753_2023_FMH_Judgment.pdf).
Tilbury to Gravesend Tunnel Replacement Project: Section 37 consent, Electricity Act 1989
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Consent issued by the Secretary of State on the overhead lines relating to the Tilbury to Gravesend Tunnel Replacement Project.

Consent issued by the Secretary of State, including Secretary of State’s reasoned conclusions on an Environmental Impact Assessment Report, on the overhead lines relating to the Tilbury to Gravesend Tunnel Replacement Project

Date of decision

25 September 2025

Company/Location

National Grid PLCLondon

Type of Project

Overhead Electricity Transmission lines, S37 Consent, Electricity Act 1989
Low code community
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

A community for colleagues across the UK Government departments and agencies who are interested in Low Code platforms and their application in government operations.

The Low code community exists to foster a collaborative environment where members can share knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions related to low code applications development and platforms.

Through meetings, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions, this community focuses on building a supportive network that encourages continuous learning, professional growth, and the effective use of low code platforms to solve real world challenges.

This community strives to empower individuals and organisations to leverage low code technologies to accelerate digital transformation, enhance productivity, and enhance public sector delivery.

The ambition of this community is to be regarded as the key stakeholder for the development and implementation of a Low Code strategy across the UK Government, encompassing people, processes and technology, and offer expertise and support when relevant and available.

Who the community is for

The community is open to people across UK Government departments and agencies.

Members of the cross-government Low code community must:
- demonstrate a genuine interest in low code platforms and their application in government operations
- commit to actively participating in community meetings, events, and activities
- be willing to share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned with other community members
- have support from their department or agency leadership to participate in the community and contribute to its objectives
- be a civil servant or contractor working in a UK government department or agency
How to join the community

You can join the community by completing this form (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=BXCsy8EC60O0l-ZJLRst2B3zUsnqqAFNnusGvekXpZlUM0VCTDcyQUtHSVYwU1NJTE1QTFM1SE9NVi4u&route=shorturl).

To contact the Low Code Community committee you can send an email to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Statutory Maternity Pay: employee not entitled – form for employers
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

A form for employers to fill in and give to employees who aren't entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay.

This form is for employers to fill in and give to employees who aren’t entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay.

Read the Statutory Maternity Pay employer guide (https://www.gov.uk/employers-maternity-pay-leave) for more information

If you need this form in a different format

Contact the Maternity Allowance helpline (https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus/existing-benefit-claims) to ask for:
- a printed copy of the form
- a different format, such as large print, braille or audio CD
Climate adaption reporting fourth round: heritage
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-14)

Adaptation reports to Defra by the heritage sector. Part of the fourth round of the adaptation reporting process under the Climate Change 2008 Act.

These reports set out how heritage regulators and operators are taking action to adapt to climate change, by reporting on how they are addressing current and future climate impacts.

These reports were invited by Defra under the adaptation reporting power under the Climate Change Act 2008.
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO & UN, Simon Manley.

Special Rapporteur,

Your report and presentation this morning are clear: the human rights situation in Iran remains appalling.

Iran has bolstered its surveillance practices to target women and girls. The temporary suspension of the hijab and chastity bill is simply not enough. Iran must repeal mandatory veiling laws and permanently cease plans for mandatory citizen surveillance.

Religious minorities continue to face systemic targeting and repression. The past year has seen an escalation in the arrest and detention of Baha’i women as authorities seek to suppress their religious identity and autonomy as women.

Executions have reached a critical level – over 900 people put to death last year – with an increasing number of them women. Many of those were put to death following unfair trials and for offences that simply do not meet the most serious crimes threshold. Only 10 per cent of these executions were publicly announced.

Mr President,

It has been more than 2 years since the Iranian people took to the streets to call for Woman Life Freedom. More than 2 years since the brutal crackdown on these nationwide protests. More than 2 years and accountability, sadly, remains a distant hope. The Fact Finding Mission has clearly stated – investigations must continue. This Council must not let impunity prevail. The Iranian people deserve justice.
Project Gigabit National Rolling Open Market Review January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

A National Rolling Open Market Review request for information for all suppliers to submit information about their existing and planned build at premises level over the next 3 year period across the UK.

Building Digital UK (BDUK) has launched a National Rolling Open Market Review (NR OMR) to confirm where gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure currently exists or is planned to be built in the UK over the next 3 years. The NR OMR takes place three times a year in January, May and September.
Water abstraction: application form to renew a licence
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Use this form to apply to renew your water abstraction licence with the same terms.

You need to submit your application form and supporting information at least 3 months before your licence expires. See the guidance on how to apply to renew a water abstraction licence (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-renew-a-water-abstraction-licence).
Mrs A S Khan v Tesco Stores Ltd: 2302697/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A S Khan v Tesco Stores Ltd: 2302697/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66f2d2357e1625ee0d0c6ec8/Mrs_A_S_Khan_v_Tesco_Stores_Ltd_2302697-2022_Reserved_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs A S Khan v Tesco Stores Ltd: 2302697/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b34159d15c152ea555be3b/Alfaz_Sani_Khan_v_Tesco_Stores_Ltd_-_2302697-2022__Judgment___Written_Reasons_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs A S Khan v Tesco Stores Ltd: 2302697/2022 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b342017c070e71525f5825/Alfaz_Sani_Khan_v_Tesco_Stores_Ltd_-_2302697-2022__Remedy_Judgment_.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Night Light (2509-0278)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Product Safety Report for Night Light presenting a high risk of Electric Shock.

Summary

Product: Night Light

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock due to poor quality soldering, including mains potential wires soldered directly to the PCB..

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock due to poor quality soldering, including mains potential wires soldered directly to the PCB. The plug face also does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0278

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
South West Maritime Academy 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 South West Maritime Academy 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 South West Maritime Academy 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.
Wallace Contracts (NI)
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 Wallace Contracts (NI) 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 Wallace Contracts (NI) 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:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Children in low income families: local area statistics 2014 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Annual statistics on the number and proportion of children living in low income families.

This release has replaced DWP’s Children in out-of-work benefit households (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/children-in-out-of-work-benefit-households--2) and HMRC’s Personal tax credits: Children in low-income families local measure (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/personal-tax-credits-children-in-low-income-families-local-measure-2016-snapshot-as-at-31-august-2016) releases.

For both Relative and Absolute measures, Before Housing Costs, these annual statistics include counts of children by geography, including by:

local authority

Westminster parliamentary constituency

Ward

Middle Super Output Area

year (2014 to 2023)

age of child

gender of child

family type

work status of the family

Explore the statistics with our interactive tool

Find further breakdowns of these statistics on Stat-Xplore (https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/), an online tool for exploring some of DWP’s main statistics.

Future releases and developments

Find future release dates in the statistics release calendar (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&order=updated-newest) and more about DWP statistics on the Statistics at DWP page (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/statistics).

Future developments to DWP official statistics and any changes to statistical methodology are outlined in the statistical work programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dwp-statistical-work-programme).

Tell us what you think

Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/the-code/) that all producers of official statistics should adhere to. You are welcome to contact us directly with any comments about how we meet these standards.

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

Alternatively, you can contact OSR by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or via the OSR website (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/).

For media enquiries please contact the DWP press office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/media-enquiries).
Oliver Mulvey
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Oliver Mulvey became Director of Policy at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in November 2025. Oliver joined the Civil Service in 2003 and has spent most of his career in the Department for Transport, also holding roles in the Cabinet Office, and independent bodies including the Airports Commission.

Oliver Mulvey became Director of Policy at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in November 2025.

Oliver joined the Civil Service in 2003 and has spent most of his career in the Department for Transport, also holding roles in the Cabinet Office, and independent bodies including the Airports Commission.
Teacher misconduct
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

This collection contains information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with cases of serious misconduct.

This information will be of interest to:
- employers of teachers (including employment and supply agencies), to help them decide whether an allegation of teacher misconduct is sufficiently serious to be referred to the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA)
- teachers, to help them understand the potential consequences of serious misconduct
- teachers, witnesses and panel members who are involved in professional conduct hearings
- members of the public and press, to provide reassurance and transparency around the regulation process
anyone considering whether to refer a serious misconduct case
Welcome Back to Guatemalan Chevening Scholars 2023-24
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Ambassador Juliana Correa welcomed the Guatemalan Chevening Scholars who successfully completed their master's programs at prestigious UK universities.

Four Guatemalan scholars from the 2023-24 academic year pursued master’s degrees at various renowned British institutions.

The Embassy congratulated the scholars on the successful completion of their studies and for being outstanding representatives of Guatemala during their time in the UK.

Chevening is the UK government’s global scholarship program, offered by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in partnership with various organizations. Since 1983, Chevening has helped build bridges with over 160 different countries and territories, supporting the education and development of future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers worldwide.

The returning scholars are:
- Francisco Alejandro Pineda Suárez – LLM in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution, Queen Mary University of London.
- Ana Isabella González Palma – MSc in Medical Anthropology, University of Oxford.
- Jaquilin Anai Salazar – MSc in International Development, University of Bristol.
- Mario Andrea Yon Secaida – MSc in Public Policy and Administration, The London School of Economics and Political Science.
Chevening has fostered economic development and better business environments worldwide by funding scholars who have created businesses, become directors, and hold high-level positions in global organizations.

The application window for the 2025-2026 scholarships will open in August 2025. We strongly encourage mid-career professionals to apply for the program and sign up for alerts by visiting the Chevening (https://www.chevening.org/) website.
Digital traffic regulation orders D-TRO service
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

​Access the data from digital versions of traffic regulation orders via an API (application programming interface).

Traffic regulation orders

Traffic regulation orders (TROs) are legal documents that regulate or restrict the use of public roads. They are used to implement traffic management measures, such as speed limits, parking restrictions and one-way streets. TROs are essential for enabling authorities to enforce these regulations and ensure road safety. They are usually paper-based documents.

Digital traffic regulation orders

A digital traffic regulation order (D-TRO) is the digital version of a traditional traffic regulation order. It’s not a legal document, but rather a digital extract of the legal order.

It contains machine-readable data in a standardised format that can be easily shared and integrated with other digital systems.

The D-TRO service

The D-TRO service is a centralised repository to hold digital traffic regulation orders. These D-TROs are published to the service by traffic regulation authorities (TRAs) or their digital solution providers (DSPs).

The data, which is accessed via an API, can be used for purposes such as:
- improving existing services, for example, sat nav routing
- reducing enforcement and processing costs to highway authorities
- reducing congestion by providing information on road closures
- supporting the development of innovative new services
- providing the digital infrastructure for connected and automated vehicles
Access the service

Anyone can use the data in the service free of charge.

You will need to register the first time you access the service.

TRAs and their DSPs can also register as data publishers at the link below.

Access the D-TRO service (https://d-tro.dft.gov.uk)

Support and technical documentation

You can read more information about the D-TRO service on the Transport Technology Forum website (https://ttf.uk.net/digital-traffic-regulation-orders-d-tro/), or you can email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have a specific question.

Developers can find technical documentation about the service by following the Access the D-TRO service link above.
CIRD11675 - Intangible assets within CTA09/PART8: FA02 rule: time when asset treated as created or acquired: exceptions to expenditure incurred rule: overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)


CTA09/PART8/S884-886 - Overview

In considering the date of creation of assets, CTA09/S883 (asset created or acquired when expenditure is incurred) - see CIRD11670 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird11670) - is subject to important exceptions for:
- goodwill created by the company which holds it or by a related party (rather than acquired from an unrelated party) - CIRD11680 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird11680)
- assets built up out of expenditure which would not qualify for capital allowances under the law as it was before 1 April 2002 - CIRD11685 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird11685)
- assets representing production expenditure on films
These exceptions reflect the practical difficulties that would otherwise arise in having to determine to what extent the realisation proceeds of such an asset, partly created before and partly after 1 April 2002, fall within CTA09/PART8.

Rules governing when expenditure on the creation or acquisition of intangible fixed assets is treated as incurred are outlined in CIRD11690 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird11690).

Whether expenditure is incurred on the creation of an intangible asset or on the enhancement of an asset already in existence is discussed in CIRD11678 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird11678).

Note that prior to FA09/S70 (see CIRD48290 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird48290)) the second exception - assets built up out of expenditure which would not qualify for capital allowances - applied only to internally generated assets.

Flowchart

See CIRD11530 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird11530) Flowchart B - Assets created by company
Council Tax statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

This collection brings together all documents relating to Council Tax statistics.

Statistics on:
- Council Tax rates levels set by English local authorities
- Council Tax and national non-domestic rates collection rates
- Council Tax precepts for town and parish councils in England
Feedback

We are interested in understanding more about how our data is used and the decisions they inform. This is important for us so we can provide a high quality service which meets users’ needs. Please contact us with feedback at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
2023 Industry Training Board (ITB) review
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Review into the role and effectiveness of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB).

A review of the two Industry Training Boards – the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board and the Construction Industry Training Board, along with the DfE’s response to the recommendations of the review.
Carousel Buses 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 Carousel Buses 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 Carousel Buses 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.
Ms N Crookes v Nexus Multi Academy Trust: 1800411/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N Crookes v Nexus Multi Academy Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690a05b388a98da87e29228a/Ms_N_Crookes_v_Nexus_Multi_Academy_Trust_Part_Withdrawal_Judgment_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Wagtail 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 Wagtail 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 Wagtail 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
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Any additional commitments Wagtail UK Ltd could make.

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.
Penalties for continued failure
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

The Deputy Traffic Commissioner in the North East of England, Gerallt Evans, has revoked the operator’s licence held by BTW Transport Ltd following a public inquiry that revealed extensive and repeated failures in vehicle maintenance, driver management, and regulatory compliance.

The inquiry concluded that the company, under the sole directorship of Byron Thomas Williams, showed a catalogue of errors and attempts to mislead.

Most seriously, Mr Williams consciously and deliberately allowed the operator’s vehicles to continue in use for three weeks when he knew the operator’s licence had been revoked on the 6th of November 2024. Even though Mr Williams was contesting that decision, he also knew that he had no authority to continue using the vehicles. He knowingly allowed vehicles to operate without valid excise duty, gaining unfair commercial advantage.

There were also inaccurate PMI records with references to components not fitted to the vehicles and there was no evidence of auditing or review of these records, an absence of brake efficiency testing after brake components were changed, indeed a lack of consistent brake testing in line with the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness. Defects found during PMIs were not reported by drivers and drivers submitted “nil” defect reports despite vehicles having serious faults.

In addition, serious tyre issues were found including multiple prohibitions issued for defective tyres, including “S” marked prohibitions (indicating serious safety risks).

So acute were the problems that in one roadside encounter, a vehicle and trailer were issued with eight immediate prohibitions!

Off the road, a change of maintenance provider was not reported to the Traffic Commissioner, breaching licence conditions. Vehicles were not inspected at the agreed six-week intervals.

Commissioner Evans said “Mr Williams’ evidence that at times was disingenuous. I consider that when challenged with difficult facts, he has a propensity to say the first thing that enters his mind to excuse or minimise the conduct alleged. That does not inspire confidence but is distinct from the behaviour of an individual who engages in calculated deception such as falsification of records.”

As a result, the licence will be revoked effective 22 October 2025 at 23:45. The company is disqualified from holding or obtaining any operator’s licence for 12 months, until 22 October 2026. Director Byron Williams is also disqualified from holding or being involved in any operator’s licence for the same period and former Transport Manager Nichola Ogilvie has been found to have lost her good repute and is disqualified from acting as a transport manager until further order.

The full decision can be found here. (https://www.gov.uk/traffic-commissioner-regulatory-decisions/decision-for-btw-transport-ltd-ob2034896-and-former-transport-manager-nichola-ogilvie)

For any further details or enquiries, please contact:

Email : xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Mrs K Wills v Progressive Care Ltd: 6002769/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs K Wills v Progressive Care Ltd: 6002769/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dc13bec5528de3aa6711d1/Mrs_K_Wills_v_Progressive_Care_Limited__-_6002769.2023.pdf).
Mr A Goulbourn v Hendersons Pubs Ltd: 6008010/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Goulbourn v Hendersons Pubs Ltd: 6008010/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d15c8e0f8734b8791a1d42/Mr_A_Goulbourn_v_Hendersons_Pubs_Ltd_-_6008010_2024.pdf).
Energy Price Guarantee (EPG): payments made under the scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

Payments made between October 2022 and March 2025 to support discounted energy prices for domestic energy customers during the EPG scheme.

Domestic customers in the United Kingdom were provided with electricity and gas bill support, for consumption between 1 October 2022 and 30 June 2023. This was in the form of discounted electricity and gas prices by energy suppliers via the energy price cap.

Suppliers were reimbursed two weeks in arrears every two weeks during the operation of the scheme, based on electricity and gas settlement data and estimates of eligible customers in each supplier’s portfolio. Subsequent reconciliation payments made final corrections for settlement data and eligible customer numbers at a defined point after the scheme.

During the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), the discount provided varied between electricity and gas consumption and between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI), owing to the differences in how the energy system operates. The figures in the publication are broken down accordingly:

1) Total EPG payments or charges made to energy suppliers by energy type and scheme phase, for GB.

2) Total EPG payments made to electricity suppliers by scheme phase and meter type, for NI.

3) Total EPG payments made to gas suppliers by payment period, for NI.

These data do not constitute an Official or National Statistics release.
MMRV vaccination
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

A guide for parents and carers of children offered the MMRV vaccination which protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella.

From 1 January 2026 MMRV will replace MMR in the routine childhood schedule, this guide is for parents and carers of children who will be offered this vaccination as part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule.

You can view, download, or order printed copies of this leaflet for free from Find Public Health Resources (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-public-health-resources) using the product code: 9791EN002 (https://find-public-health-resources.service.gov.uk/A%20guide%20to%20the%20MMRV%20vaccination%20for%20parents/9791EN002). The poster is also available to view, download, or order printed copies using product code 9797EN001 (https://find-public-health-resources.service.gov.uk/MMRV%20Vaccination%20Poster/9797EN001).

For more information see:
- changes to the childhood vaccination programme: why are they happening (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-the-childhood-vaccination-programme-why-are-they-happening)
- complete routine immunisation schedule (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-complete-routine-immunisation-schedule)
- immunisation for children up to 13 months (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-guide-to-immunisations-for-babies-up-to-13-months-of-age)
- vaccinations for children aged 18 months (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vaccinations-for-children-aged-18-months)
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Risk Assessment Quarterly Publication Q1 2025/26
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Provider level information on the number and proportion of admitted adult patients who have been risk assessed for Venous thromboembolism (VTE).

The mandatory data collection started in June 2010; it was paused during the pandemic and following a consultation process, has been reinstated and is ongoing until further notice.

This data collection asks for the following information:
- number of patients (aged 16 and over at the time of admission) admitted as acute inpatients in the month who have been risk assessed for VTE within 14hrs of admission to hospital using the criteria in the NICE guidance
- total number of inpatients (aged 16 and over at the time of admission) admitted in the month
The percentage of inpatients (aged 16 and over at the time of admission) admitted in the month who have been risk assessed for VTE on admission is automatically calculated from items (1) and (2).

The collection opens on the first working day of the month following the end of the quarter data is being submitted for. The trusts are required to upload their data on VTE risk assessment onto SDCS and signed off before the submission deadline which is the last working day of the same month.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Chasetown Civil Engineering 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 Chasetown Civil Engineering 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 Chasetown Civil Engineering Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- 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.