theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Combat Laser Games 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 Combat Laser Games 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 Combat Laser Games 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:

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.
Maritime Transport 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 Maritime Transport 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 Maritime Transport 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
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.
More detail announced on the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

3,000 additional neighbourhood police officers and police community support officers will be in post within the next 12 months, the government has confirmed.

The news was announced today by the Prime Minister during a visit to Cambridgeshire, as further detail was made public on the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.

As part of this, every neighbourhood in England and Wales will have dedicated teams spending their time on the beat, with guaranteed police patrols in town centres and other hotspot areas at peak times such as Friday and Saturday nights.

Communities will also have named, contactable officers to tackle the issues facing their communities.

There will be a dedicated antisocial behaviour lead in every force, working with residents and businesses to develop tailored action plans to tackle antisocial behaviour, which is blighting communities.

These measures will be in place from July, in addition to the new neighbourhood officers who will be in their roles by next April.

The Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee will put 13,000 more officers into communities by 2029, an increase of more than 50%. The early focus of the plan will be to establish named local officers, target town centre crime and build back neighbourhood policing.

Under these plans, communities across the country will, for the first time in 15 years, be able to hold forces to account and expect a minimum standard of policing in their area.

The government’s new Police Standards and Performance Improvement Unit will ensure police performance is consistently and accurately measured.
Mr J Goulder v Bibby Energy Solutions Ltd: 2400953/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Goulder v Bibby Energy Solutions Ltd: 2400953/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b03cd5fef950b0909c1758/Mr_J_Goulder_v_Bibby_Energy_Solutions_2400953_2025.pdf).
AI Cyber Security Code of Practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

The code of practice and implementation guide sets out measures to address cyber security risks to artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our daily lives. As the technology continues to evolve and be embedded, it is crucial that efforts are taken to protect AI systems from growing cyber security threats.

This Code of Practice sets out baseline cyber security principles to help secure AI systems and the organisations which develop and deploy them. Addressing the cyber risks to AI will protect our citizens and our digital economy while ensuring the many benefits of AI can be realised.

This Code of Practice has been updated following global stakeholder feedback gathered via a call for views (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/cyber-security-of-ai-a-call-for-views) which was held in summer 2024.

Please read the press notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/world-leading-ai-cyber-security-standard-to-protect-digital-economy-and-deliver-plan-for-change) for further information.

An overarching theme which arose from responses to the Call for Views was that organisations would benefit from additional guidance that explained how to implement the AI Cyber Security Code of Practice. DSIT commissioned John Sotiropoulos, Senior Security Architect at Kainos and co-lead of the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, to create this implementation guide. Each iteration was reviewed by DSIT and NCSC officials.

Following support for our approach, DSIT, in close collaboration with NCSC, will submit the Code and the implementation guide in the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) where it will be used as the basis for a new global standard (TS 104 223) and accompanying implementation guide (TR 104 128). The Government will update the content of the Code and Guide to mirror the future ETSI global standard and guide.

This is part of the government’s wider work to protect and promote the UK online, including securing the next generation of connected technologies.

To support policy in this area the government has published several research reports on AI cyber security, including surveys and literature reviews. Please visit the AI cyber security collection page (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/research-on-the-cyber-security-of-ai) for further details.
Mrs M J Baroch v Axis Chiropractic Newport Ltd: 1604163/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M J Baroch v Axis Chiropractic Newport Ltd: 1604163/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b70fb111b4ded2da19fd44/1604163.2024_M_Johnston_Baroch_v_Axis_Chiropractic_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr K Luong and Others v Mr R D Cafagna and All 4 One Catering Ltd: 2306502/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Luong and Others v Mr R D Cafagna and All 4 One Catering Ltd: 2306502/2024 and Others - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6808cc890324470d6a394eec/Mr_K_Luong_and_Others_v__1__Mr_R_D_Cafagna__2__All_4_One_Catering_Ltd_2306502-2024_and_Others_Judgment.pdf).
S Masud v Pinnacle Finance Mortgage Adviser and Specialist Lending Brokers: 6016508/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Masud v Pinnacle Finance Mortgage Adviser and Specialist Lending Brokers: 6016508/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f63b1d1c9076042263f0b5/S_Masud_v_Pinnacle_Finance_Mortgage_Adviser_and_Specialist_Lending_Brokers_-_6016508_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
ATACPD05900 - Procedures at the office of export/exit - UK issued carnets: unusual circumstances
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.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
MCA previously approved doctors
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

A list of doctors who were previously approved to carry out ENG 1 medicals but whose approval has lapsed.

This table contains the names of doctors who were previously approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) but whose approval has lapsed during the last two years, showing the date when they ceased to be approved.

Approval can lapse for a variety of reasons, including retirement, change of address, or no longer wishing to carry out ENG 1 examinations.

The table listing MCA previously approved doctors is correct as of the ‘last updated’ date.
DBS Privacy Policies and Notices
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

A collection of the Disclosure and Barring Service's (DBS) Privacy Policies and Notices in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Our Privacy Policies and Notices explain how we will use your personal data within each of our services and outline your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation.

It is important that you read the relevant Privacy Policies and Notices before you submit an application to the DBS. If you are using a Responsible Organisation or Registered Body, they must record that you have read any Privacy Policies and Notices that are relevant to your application.

If any of the above Privacy Policies or Notices are required in an alternative language, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Carrier Landscapes 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 Carrier Landscapes 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 Carrier Landscapes 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Kuenssberg, David -Director General, Corporate and Delivery, Home Office -ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Advice to David Kuenssberg, former Director General, Corporate and Delivery, Home Office on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Mr Kuenssberg left his role at the Home Office in July 2025.

Chief Finance Officer, London Borough of Redbridge

Mr Kuenssberg sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with the London Borough of Redbridge. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68838c731e72aed40611af24/Advice_letter_-_David_Kuenssberg__Chief_Finance_Officer__London_Borough_of_Redbridge.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in June 2025 and the appointment was taken up in July 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/kuenssberg-david-director-general-corporate-and-delivery-home-office-acoba-advice/advice-letter-david-kuenssberg-chief-finance-officer-london-borough-of-redbridge?preview=8765109)
Apply to be a Regional Stakeholder Network Chair
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

The Regional Stakeholder Network helps to ensure disabled people's views and voices across the regions of England are at the heart of what this government does.

The Disability Unit is seeking applications for a new chair for our Regional Stakeholder Network in the North East of England.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 25 April 2025.

See the Documents (#documents) section for:
- an overview and information pack (available as Easy Read)
- an application form (Easy Read, Word and OpenDocument)
If you need the documents in a different format, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
ECSH45813 - What is tested - financial soundness
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)


HMRC’s fit and proper (F&P) technical guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-apply-for-the-fit-and-proper-test) states that we consider financial soundness, including tax affairs, as an element of the F&P test.

When determining whether a business and all of its beneficial owners, officer and managers (BOOMs) are fit and proper (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh45030), you will need to consider whether they are financially sould

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Factors to consider

To determine a person’s financial soundness, HMRC will have regard to any factors including, but not limited to:

(1) Whether the person has been the subject of any judgment debt or award, in the UK or elsewhere, that remains outstanding or was not satisfied within a reasonable period.

(2) Whether, in the UK or elsewhere, the person has made any arrangements with their creditors, filed for bankruptcy, had a bankruptcy petition served on them, been adjudged bankrupt, been the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order (including an interim bankruptcy restrictions order), offered a bankruptcy restrictions undertaking, had assets sequestrated, or been involved in proceedings relating to any of these.

(3) Whether the tax affairs of the person or any business or other entity owned, controlled, or managed by them, are up to date, in that declarations or returns due from them have been made by the due date. HMRC will also have regard to whether any taxes, duties, levies, or similar sums due were paid by the due date. (This does not preclude the person being involved in requests for reconsiderations of rulings or decisions, appeals or similar proceedings in respect to matters of liability to taxes etc).

The fact that a person may be of limited financial means will not, in itself, affect their suitability to perform a role.
SY6 6AX, Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/KP3320LH/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

View the application submitted by Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited for Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited, Church Stretton.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:

*installations

The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- how to view and comment on the proposed variation
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:

*whether to grant or refuse the application

*what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
CIRD61300 - Land Remediation Relief: What is “land in a contaminated state”?: "Relevant Harm: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)


This section applies to expenditure incurred on or after 1 April 2009

CTA09/S1145

Land is in a contaminated state if relevant harm is being caused or there is a serious possibility that relevant harm will be caused.

“Relevant harm” is defined as meaning:
- death of living organisms or significant injury or damage to living organisms,
- significant pollution of controlled waters,
- a significant adverse impact on the ecosystem, or
- structural or other significant damage to buildings or other structures or interference with buildings or other structures that significantly compromises their use.
HMRC accept that the likelihood of relevant harm occurring varies according to the land use.

This section contains the following further guidance on establishing whether or not relevant harm is being caused or there is a serious possibility that relevant harm will be caused.

In many cases, the evidence needed to show whether or not these tests have been satisfied will have been gathered as part of the planning process, before the work is even carried out.
Nuffield Health
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 Nuffield Health 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 Nuffield Health recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

25% fitness and wellbeing membership discount to serving members of the Armed Forces Community.

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.
The Payment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025: impact assessment - RPC opinion (green-rated)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on His Majesty’s Treasury’s impact assessment (IA) in respect of the regulations

The Payment Services Regulations 2017 provide protection for payment service users by making provision for at least two months’ notice when payment service providers (PSPs) decide to terminate a payment service contract concluded for an indefinite period. The regulations propose amendment to the regulations, to enhance customer protections when PSPs terminate contracts with service users. These enhancements are to apply to framework contracts for payment services concluded for an indefinite period and entered into on or after 28 April 2026. They include extending the minimum notice period for contract terminations to 90 days, mandating PSPs to provide sufficiently-detailed and specific reasons for contract termination, so that users can understand why their contract is being terminated and inform them of any right they may have to complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service.

The RPC had, on first submission of the IA for RPC scrutiny, concerns about the equivalent annual net direct cost to business (EANDCB) figure, and also that the impacts on small and micro businesses, including whether they may be disproportionately affected, had not been considered adequately. Revisions to the IA have addressed these concerns satisfactorily. There remained, however, some weaknesses that needed to be addressed.

The IA (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukia/2025/83/pdfs/ukia_20250083_en.pdf) now identifies and quantifies the main costs of the proposals as the initial familiarisation and transitional costs of updating contract templates. Additionally, the IA discusses potential costs relating to ongoing compliance with the requirements and the knock-on effects of customers having increased time to contest their account terminations. The IA notes that there will be benefits to customers from an improved customer experience. It estimates the EANDCB figure for the proposals to be £6.7 million, with the net present value being estimated at -£57.3 million.
UK-Japan Financial Regulatory Forum Joint Statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

HM Treasury and Japan Financial Services Agency joint statement on the third meeting of the Financial Regulatory Forum.

This document is a joint statement between HM Treasury and the Japan Financial Services Agency, and is a public record of the third Financial Regulatory Forum meeting held on Thursday 30 January 2025. The statement outlines what was discussed at the Financial Regulatory Forum and key outcomes from the meeting.
Parliamentary Secretary
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

The Parliamentary Secretary is responsible for supporting the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Minister for the Cabinet Office on coordination and delivery of cross-government priorities. In particular, the Minister’s responsibilities are to support the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Minister for the Cabinet Office on: Inquiries policy Infected blood compensation delivery Public service reform Counter-fraud UK Statistics Authority sponsorship

The Parliamentary Secretary is responsible for supporting the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Minister for the Cabinet Office on coordination and delivery of cross-government priorities.

In particular, the Minister’s responsibilities are to support the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Minister for the Cabinet Office on:
- Inquiries policy
- Infected blood compensation delivery
- Public service reform
- Counter-fraud
- UK Statistics Authority sponsorship
CMA Growth and Investment Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-27)

The Growth and Investment Council is made up of the Competition and Market Authority (CMA) and major UK business and investor groups.

The CMA’s Growth and Investment Council exists to help ensure effective competition is a driver for growth and investment, with real benefits for consumers and businesses across the UK economy.

The Council includes UK business and investor groups.
Mr J Oosthuizen v Metaltech UK Ltd: 8000238/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Oosthuizen v Metaltech UK Ltd: 8000238/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888983e6478525675738f31/Mr_J_Oosthuizen_v_Metaltech_Uk_Ltd_-_8000238.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements: consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

This consultation seeks views on the introduction of new Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements that will allow social housing tenants and their representatives to access information related to the management of their housing.

The Social Housing White Paper included a commitment to introduce an access to information scheme for the social housing tenants of private registered providers (PRPs). The Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (STAIRs) will allow social housing tenants and their designated representatives to request access to information related to the management of their housing.

The Secretary of State has the power to direct the Regulator on certain aspects of its regulatory standards. We propose to use this power to direct the Regulator to introduce requirements for PRPs to comply with the requirements in the STAIRs policy statement. This consultation seeks views on the content of the policy statement, which outlines the requirements providers will need to meet under STAIRs.

The consultation also seeks views on a proposed direction from the Secretary of State to the Regulator of Social Housing (‘the Regulator’), using powers under section 197 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 as amended.
UK official holdings of international reserves: October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK government.

This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.
EBB Paper
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 EBB Paper 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 EBB Paper 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.
Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) Statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) statistics including registered population, tonnages of declared plastic packaging and revenue data.

This publication presents an overview of Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) statistics, including registered population, tonnages of declared plastic packaging and revenue data.

Further details for this statistical release, including data suitability and coverage, are included within the Quality report: Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/quality-report-plastic-packaging-tax-ppt).

Archive versions of the Plastic Packaging Tax statistics published on GOV.UK (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240730222709/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/plastic-packaging-tax-ppt-statistics) are available via the UK Government Web Archive, from the National Archives.
MAC Surfacing 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 MAC Surfacing 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 MAC Surfacing 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
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 H O'Rourke v Glasgow City Council: 4102383/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms H O’Rourke v Glasgow City Council: 4102383/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687789d9f5eb08157f3637e5/Ms_H_O_Rourke_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4102383.2017_-_Judgment.pdf).
COM10060 - Appeals: handling appeals and postponements: determination of appeal
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)


Appeals are determined either by agreement between the decision maker and the company or by reference to the Tribunal.

Once they have sent an appeal to HMRC, the company may either:
- have a review, whether by accepting our offer or by requesting a review (ARTG4000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/appeals-reviews-and-tribunals-guidance/artg4000) onwards)
- notify the appeal to the Tribunal (ARTG2400 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/appeals-reviews-and-tribunals-guidance/artg2400)onwards)
For general information on appeals and postponements, see the Appeals, Reviews and Tribunals Guidance (ARTG) manual.

If the determination of the appeal alters the tax charged, you use function RAMA (Record/Amend Assessment) to revise the assessment. If it alters the penalty charged, you let COTAX issue it automatically or use function PPEN (Prepare Penalty Determination) to revise it.

In each of these functions there is a facility to indicate that the appeal is determined and that you want COTAX to add the appropriate appeal determination message on the amended notice and you can add a free format message.

If the appeal against an assessment, amendment or penalty determination is withdrawn or settled but there is no amendment required to the assessment or penalty, you must not use function RAMA, but instead use function HAPP (Handle Appeal) to record the determination of the appeal on COTAX and to release any postponed or stoodover amounts for collection.

If you don’t use function HAPP, HMRC cannot pursue outstanding amounts through the normal procedures for collecting tax.

When you use function HAPP to note the settlement of an appeal on the COTAX record, it automatically releases for collection any amounts postponed or stood over, but does not issue a notice of appeal determination. You must therefore write to the company or its agent confirming that the appeal is determined.

See:
- COM10061 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com10061) for a list of functions to use in particular situations
- COM10062 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com10062) for legislation applying to this subject
British Embassy Pyongyang
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

The British Embassy in North Korea maintains and develops relations between the UK and North Korea.

The British Embassy in North Korea is currently closed due to entry and exit restrictions put in place by the North Korean government in response to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Find out more about how we maintain and develop our relationship on the UK and North Korea news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/north-korea/news).

If you’re travelling in North Korea, see our North Korea travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/north-korea).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who’s died
Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/north-korea/british-embassy-pyongyang)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen)

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (#contact-us).
Jones Lang Lasalle
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 Jones Lang Lasalle 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 Jones Lang Lasalle 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
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.
IEIM8000650 - Reasonable Excuse
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)


A penalty is not due if the RCASP or self-certification provider, satisfies an officer of HMRC, or following a successful appeal to the tribunal, that they had a reasonable excuse for the failure to comply, if the failure is remedied without unreasonable delay, once the excuse has ceased.

Reasonable excuse is a widely used concept in tax law, and additional guidance on its general application may be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/tax-appeals/reasonable-excuses

The following are not considered reasonable excuses:
- An insufficiency of funds
- That the person relies upon another person to do something
Mr N Turner v The Flue House Ltd: 3301717/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Turner v The Flue House Ltd: 3301717/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675979ba51df3604e0a292cc/Mr_N_Turner_v_The_Flue_House_Ltd_3301717_2024_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr N Turner v The Flue House Ltd: 3301717/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679c9946c496e5d3ddafb622/Mr_N_Turner_v_The_Flue_House_Ltd_3301717-2024_judgment.pdf).
Mr F H Khani v Brake Bros Ltd: 3300603/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr F H Khani v Brake Bros Ltd: 3300603/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678645233ef063b15dca0f50/Mr_F_Haji_Khani_v_Brake_Bros_Limited_3300603.2024_FMH_Judgment.pdf).