theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Boost for travelers and businesses as Germany opens up eGates
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

UK and Germany agree to phased opening of German eGates for UK travellers

- Germany agrees to phased opening of e-gates for the over 3 million Brits visiting each year
- Follows UK-EU Summit in May and agreement that there were no legal barriers to allow UK citizens access to e-gates in more EU Member States after the introduction of the EU’s Entry/Exit System
Millions of UK travellers to Germany will be able to use e-gates in the future thanks to a new agreement made between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz today (Thursday 17 July). Part of a landmark bilateral treaty between the two countries.

Germany will roll out the first phase of e-gates access for UK travellers by the end of August, starting with frequent travellers such as Brits with family in Germany or who travel regularly for business. Access for all UK nationals will be possible once Germany has completed technical updates to its entry systems as it introduces the new EU’s Entry/Exit System.

3.2 million Brits visited Germany in 2023, with numbers growing steadily since the Covid pandemic. Opening up e-gates in Germany, and across the EU, will support UK trade and tourism and boost growth through the Plan for Change.

The agreement follows the successful UK-EU Summit in May, where the UK and EU made clear that there were no legal barriers to even more EU countries allowing UK citizens to use eGates at airports. EU Relations Minister Nick Thomas Symonds also visited Berlin in June to discuss e-gates, among other issues, with German ministers.

Since then, the UK has secured e-gates access for UK citizens traveling to Bulgaria and now into Germany. Other countries and airports have also opened up access, including Portugal (Faro airport) and the Czech Republic (Prague airport) and Estonia has confirmed they will open up access at (Tallinn airport) in 2026.

EU Relations Minister, Nick Thomas-Symonds said:

eGates can make the slog of travelling through an airport that bit easier, which is why I have been working with the EU and member states to get more airports opened up to Brits abroad.

With £30 billion of services trade between the UK and the EU, this agreement isn’t just good for holidaymakers, it’s good for British businesses too. Making traveling easier between Europe’s biggest economies, to get deals done and boost growth.

The UK and Germany have a trading relationship worth almost £150 billion a year. Germany is the UK’s second largest trading partner behind the USA, where the UK agreed a new trade deal last month.

The UK exports almost £30 billion worth of services to Germany each year, a growing market for British service providers. Services trade, like financial services, IT and consultancy are heavily reliant on face to face meetings and this e-gates agreement will save British firms valuable time.

While many EU countries now allow UK citizens to use e-gates, the government is continuing to work with others to do so.

ENDS
M Cameron v The Riverside Group Ltd (formerly One Housing  Group Ltd): 2203556/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Cameron v The Riverside Group Ltd (formerly One Housing Group Ltd): 2203556/2020 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688cbbe9e8ba9507fc1b0954/M_Cameron_v_The_Riverside_Group_Ltd_-_2203556_-_2020_-_Judgment_and_Reasons_final.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Dinosaur-Themed Children's Scooter (2502-0079)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Product Safety Report for a Dinosaur Scooter presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Dinosaur-Themed Children’s Scooter

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the height adjustment feature on the steering column includes two locking compartments that may fail to stop the column dropping during use.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the height adjustment feature on the steering column includes two locking compartments that may fail to stop the column dropping during use. This may therefore present a potential fall hazard to the user, resulting in injuries. The product also does not come with the appropriate instructions for use when folding and unfolding the scooter, which may also pose a risk of injuries to the user.

The product may also pose a risk of asphyxiation as the plastic bag containing the top part of the steering column could be placed fully over a young child’s head.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2502-0079

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Latvia: Kathy Leach
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Ms Kathy Leach has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia in succession to Mr Paul Brummell CMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.  Ms Leach will take up her appointment during August 2025.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Kathy Leach

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Mr S Colbourne v JPC Capital Property Ltd: 6010774/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Colbourne v JPC Capital Property Ltd: 6010774/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6814e7303c3bba3526f03b8e/Mr_S_Colbourne_-vs-_JPC_CAPITAL_PROPERTY_LIMITED_-_Judgment.pdf).
Health spa pedicures: preventing infections
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Guidance on the management of the public health risks from fish pedicures.

This content was originally produced by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). This content is now owned and managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

This guidance covers:
- precautions to prevent fish spreading infections from fish to person
- relevant legislation
Mercian Logistics 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 Mercian Logistics 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 Mercian Logistics 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
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.
DLT Training 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 DLT Training 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 DLT Training 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.
INTM600990 - Transfer of assets abroad: The income charge: Power to enjoy - right to recovery of tax paid
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)


Finance Act 2025 introduced a general right to recovery for individuals who are liable to a charge to tax under ITA07/721. The right to recovery legislation can be found at ITA07/S725A.

The right to recovery came into effect from 6 April 2025 and gives an individual who is assessable on the income of a person abroad as a result of ITA07/S720 the right to recover the tax paid from the person abroad.

For the purposes of recovering the tax the individual can request a certificate from an officer of HMRC specifying the amount of income tax paid. Any tax recovered from the person abroad will not be treated as a benefit for the purpose of the benefits charge under ITA07/S731 or ITTOIA05/S643A should either be in point. Likewise, any tax recovered will not be treated as a capital payment for the purpose of TCGA92/S87. As a result of the right to recover the settlor will not be treated as having an interest in a settlement or reserving a benefit where this would otherwise not have been the case.

Example

Mr A is the settlor of a Jersey Trust which holds shares in a British Virgin Islands company, A Ltd. In 2025-2026 A Ltd receives income of £500,000 and Mr A is charged to income tax on this income under ITA07/S720. Mr A pays tax on this income of £225,000. Mr A can ask A Ltd to re-imburse him for the tax paid of £225,000. In support of his claim for reimbursement Mr A can ask HMRC to provide him with a certificate that specifies how much tax Mr A has paid in respect of the income of the person abroad that is treated as his.
Military Court Service sentencing remarks 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Transcripts of sentencing remarks from Service Court hearings in the Court Martial from 2025.

This page contains transcripts of the Judge Advocate’s sentencing remarks in selected cases in the Court Martial.

Transcripts of the judge advocate’s sentencing remarks in cases heard after 1 January 2025 in which the sentence includes dismissal from His Majesty’s Service will be considered for publication by the Judge Advocate General, who will determine whether a transcript is to be published.

Transcripts are redacted to comply with the law relating to the identification of witnesses in sexual offences and cases involving children, and as directed by the Judge Advocate General.

Transcripts will remain on this page for up to 12 months from the date of conviction. This process will be subject to regular review by both the Judge Advocate General and the Director Military Court Service.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Soutthall Travel Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Decision for applicant Southall Travel Limited against registration number 15420626, applicant successful.

Application number 5112

Applicant Southall Travel Limited objected to the name used by Soutthall Travel Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.
Ascot Care North East 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 Ascot Care North East 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 Ascot Care North East 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
We also pledge the following:

Organise veterans community days and other services that will help veterans. Signpost to like minded organisations where we think there is synergy.

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.
CCL Solutions Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We CCL Solutions Group will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 CCL Solutions Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- 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 S Macken v BNP Paris London Branch: 2200609/2024 and 2200726/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Macken v BNP Paris London Branch: 2200609/2024 and 2200726/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6744870aece939d55ce92fda/Ms_S_Macken_v_BNP_Paris_London_Branch_-_2200609-2024___2200726-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms S Macken v BNP Paris London Branch: 2200609/2024 and 2200726/2024 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677d2897d119b34537665515/Ms_S_Macken_v_BNP_Paris_London_Branch_-_2200609-2024___2200726-2024_-_Certificate_of_Correction.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms S Macken v BNP Paris London Branch: 2200609/2024 and 2200726/2024 - Corrected Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677d27a822a085c5ff5c0435/Ms_S_Macken_v_BNP_Paris_London_Branch_-_2200609-2024___2200726-2024_-_Corrected_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms S Macken v BNP Paris London Branch: 2200609/2024 and 2200726/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677d29856f01ae28ab5c045b/Ms_S_Macken_v_BNP_Paris_London_Branch_-_2200609-2024___2200726-2024_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
Starting again
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

What you need to know if you were a director of a company that became insolvent and you want to start another one.

Starting a new company

Not all companies succeed. If you were a director of a company that has closed, you may want to start another one. You can do this if you are not bankrupt or disqualified from acting as a director. The new company can trade a similar business to the closed one but there are restrictions on reusing an insolvent company’s name (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/director-information-hub-restrictions-on-reusing-an-insolvent-company-name).

Using Assets from a Closed Company

An asset of a company is anything that it owns. Assets can be almost anything that has value, for example machinery, tables, laptops, good will or company name, and cash.

If you want to use the assets of the closed company in a new one, you should speak to the closed company’s Liquidator or Administrator. Even if you believe the asset has minimal or no value to others, it must still be properly transferred over to the new company. This makes sure the asset transfer is fair to everyone.

Impact on Staff

You may want staff who worked for the old company to work for the new company. You should seek professional advice on this from your Liquidator or Administrator. Your employee’s rights may be protected by TUPE, which you can read more about on the ACAS website (https://www.acas.org.uk/tupe).

Impact on new company

HMRC may require a new company to pay a cash deposit or bond where they believe there is a risk of non-payment of tax. This cash deposit is known as a ‘security’ which can be retained by HMRC if a company fails to pay the tax they owe. Securities can be required for a variety of tax schemes including but not limited to VAT (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/securities-in-respect-of-vat-at-risk) and for PAYE and National Insurance Contributions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/securities-in-respect-of-paye-and-national-insurance-contributions).
Mr A Lidyard v Caer Health Services Ltd: 6008872/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Lidyard v Caer Health Services Ltd: 6008872/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6807961e4dd7e0f8897a6187/6008872.2025_A_Lidyard_v_Caer_Health_Services_Ltd_SO_Judgment.pdf).
Statistics: education and training
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Statistics on education and training in the UK, including schools, post compulsory education, qualifications and education expenditure.

Statistics from May 2010 onwards are available on GOV.UK. You can find our archived statistics on the National Archives (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151655/http:/www.education.gov.uk/researchandstatistics/statistics).
Great Western Railway - HO
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 Great Western Railway - HO 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 Great Western Railway - HO 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
- 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.
UK REACH authorisation for ADCR Consortium (anodise sealing), review report, 24 February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Decision on application for authorisation (review report) under UK REACH.

Decision on an application for authorisation (review report) under UK REACH.

Substance names
- Potassium dichromate
- Sodium dichromate
- Sodium chromate
Authorised use

Anodise sealing using potassium dichromate, sodium dichromate and/or sodium chromate in aerospace and defence industry and its supply chains.

Holder of the authorisation and authorisation number

ADCR Consortium:
- Wesco Aircraft EMEA Ltd (UKREACH/25/10/00, UKREACH/25/10/01, UKREACH/25/10/02)
- Brenntag UK Ltd (UKREACH/25/10/03, UKREACH/25/10/04)
Date of decision

24 February 2025
We Fight Any Claim 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 We Fight Any Claim 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 We Fight Any Claim Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
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.
M & G Plc
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 M & G Plc 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 M & G Plc recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Register an independent fostering agency: guidance for applicants
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

How to register with Ofsted and apply to open, manage, or be associated with an independent fostering agency.

This guidance explains the policies and registration requirements Ofsted uses to assess your application to run a independent fostering agency.

It also outlines what to expect after your independent fostering agency is registered.
Miss K Contell v Northampton School For Girls: 3305122/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss K Contell v Northampton School For Girls: 3305122/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fce7a1694d57c6b1cf8cb3/Miss_K_Contell_v_Northampton_School_For_Girls_3305122_2024_PPH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Heartbeats and Milliseconds 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 Heartbeats and Milliseconds 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 Heartbeats and Milliseconds 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.
British Gypsum 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 British Gypsum 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 British Gypsum 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
- 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.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: ultrasound equipment guidelines
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

This document sets out guidelines for quality assurance of ultrasound equipment for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening providers.

Explanation of the 4 specific elements of quality assurance testing for ultrasound equipment used in the NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programme. These are:
- acceptance testing on delivery of new equipment
- safety checks
- monthly performance tests
- annual performance checks
The AAA screening equipment evaluation report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening-equipment-evaluation) describes the evaluation exercise undertaken to select ultrasound scanners for use in the AAA screening programmes in England and Wales.

This publication was previously published by Public Health England, which closed on 30 September 2021.
Scientific Management International 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 Scientific Management International 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 Scientific Management International 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 Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Senior Salaries Review Body remit letter: 2026 to 2027
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Letter about the pay round for the financial year 2026 to 2027 from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to the Senior Salaries Review Body.

This letter to the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) sets out the remit from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to the SSRB.

It concerns the pay round for the financial year 2025 to 2026.
Mr S Phillips v Coniston House: 3302606/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Phillips v Coniston House: 3302606/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679360ae1e5e5352cb24befc/Mr_S_Phillips_v_Coniston_House_3302606.2023_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).