theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Blind Mice Media Ltd (unLTD Business Magazine)
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 Blind Mice Media Ltd (unLTD Business Magazine) 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 Blind Mice Media Ltd (unLTD Business Magazine) 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:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Southern Quarter 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 Southern Quarter 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 Southern Quarter 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.
Mr G Hardman v First Choice Facilities Services Ltd (in administration): 2400524/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Hardman v First Choice Facilities Services Ltd (in administration): 2400524/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ceb6e654faabbadf91605a/Mr_G_Hardman_v_First_Choice_Facilities_Services_Limited__in_administration__-_2400524_2024.pdf).
BN v Wags and Whiskers Pet Hotel and Spa Ltd: 1401231/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in BN v Wags and Whiskers Pet Hotel and Spa Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915ceebeba5bda2026fc915/BN_-vs-_Wags_and_Whiskers_Pet_Hotel_and_Spa_Ltd_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr D Anthony v Talk 4 Business Ltd: 2304461/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Anthony v Talk 4 Business Ltd: 2304461/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65eadd4a3649a2c772ed6328/Darren_Anthony_v_Talk_4_Business_Ltd_2304461-2023_Judgment___Reasons_16.02.24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Anthony v Talk 4 Business Ltd: 2304461/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682ae5268999f671f3c243c7/Darren_Anthony_v_Talk_4_Business_Ltd_2304461-2023_-_Judgment_08-May-25.pdf).
Intravenous immunoglobulin for the treatment of  invasive PVL-SA
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

Use of intravenous immunoglobulin for the treatment of invasive PVL-SA infection in hospital inpatients.

This rapid systematic review identified and summarised evidence on the use of intravenous immunoglobulin as treatment for invasive Panton-Valentine Leukocidin Staphylococcus aureus infections in hospital inpatients.

This rapid systematic review searched for research published up to 18 December 2024. Seven case reports were included.
Mr A Lewis v Amicus Trust: 3303254/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Lewis v Amicus Trust: 3303254/2022 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66decfbf1eb5bc421f4011c3/Mr_A_Lewis_V_Amicus_Trust__3303254.2022__Costs_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Lewis v Amicus Trust: 3303254/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a34566d6ac02ee99d845b/Mr_A_Lewis_v_Amicus_Trust_Ltd_3303254.2022_FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Homewood?s Electrical & Mechanical 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 Homewood?s Electrical & Mechanical 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 Homewood?s Electrical & Mechanical Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms K Alcroft v Renfrew Transport Services Ltd: 8000777/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms K Alcroft v Renfrew Transport Services Ltd: 8000777/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b8341c3f3e5483efdba934/Ms_K_Alcroft_v_Renfrew_Transport_Services_Ltd_-_8000777.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
SGSAROA10000 - Assessment of risk and offence action - Cases to be reported to Customs Enforcement Policy Team
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.

While you may seek advice from line managers, you must get authority from Customs Enforcement Policy Team to seize in the cases where the goods are licensable only on end-use.
Food and Feed Law: legislation review
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

This series brings together all documents relating to Government Chemist reviews of changes in food and feed legislation affecting the UK.

This collection of quarterly reviews provides updates on developments in food and feed law and related scientific and regulatory issues. The reports track changes in food and agricultural legislation, concentrating on legislative changes that relate to chemical measurement and the role of the Government Chemist. They also includes general issues in food and feed to ensure contextual awareness.
Agent Update: Issue 129
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Get guidance from HMRC if you're a tax agent or an adviser

Agent Updates give guidance and news for tax agents and advisers.

If you would like to know when all future editions of the Agent Update are published, sign up to receive email reminders (https://subscriptions.hmrc.gov.uk/).

Older updates are on the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240103081638/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/agent-update).
International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: UK statement to the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

UK condemns atrocities by Russian forces in Ukraine.

Ukraine has now endured over three years of Russia’s illegal war. Throughout this time, we have witnessed a growing body of evidence of atrocities committed by Russian forces. These include relentless attacks on civilians across Ukraine, including the wilful erasure of cultural identity, the forced deportation and indoctrination of children, and the torture and sexual abuse of civilians and prisoners of war.

The latest Moscow Mechanism report details how widespread, systematic and deliberate Russia’s policy to dehumanise Ukrainians has become. This includes the torture and inhuman treatment of Ukrainian Prisoners of War at every stage of captivity. Methods include severe beatings, electric shocks, mock executions, sexual violence, forced nudity and psychological humiliation. It found that Ukrainian Prisoners of War have been arbitrarily killed and executed. The report concluded that these Russian violations may “constitute war crimes and, in some cases, arguably, crimes against humanity”.

This report builds on the 7th interim ODIHR report released in June this year which also documents extensive violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.

We have the means - and the responsibility - to hold those behind the invasion of Ukraine to account and to support the healing that must follow. The UK is proud to have championed accountability: as early supporters of the Special Tribunal, as Chair of the Register of Damage, through the establishment of the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group, and by leading the largest group referral to the ICC in its history. We will continue to support the Ukrainian government in tracing and verifying illegally deported children and supporting them and their families through their rehabilitation.

The UK’s support to Ukraine remains steadfast, for as long as it takes. We remain absolutely committed in our pursuit of a just and enduring peace.
CA23083 - PMA: Qualifying expenditure: Annual Investment Allowance (AIA): Pre-commencement expenditure
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)


CAA01/S38A

The AIA was first introduced on 1 April 2008 for CT purposes and 6 April 2008 for IT purposes. Expenditure must be incurred on or after these dates to qualify for AIA.

Pre-commencement expenditure is expenditure incurred before the first day on which the business is carried on. Normally, such expenditure is treated for capital allowances purposes as if it had been incurred on the first day on which the business is carried on (CAA01/S12) (CA23020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-allowances-manual/ca23020)).

There is a rule in CAA01/S38A(4) which provides that in determining whether expenditure is AIA qualifying expenditure, the effect of CAA01/S12 on the time at which it is to be treated as having been incurred is disregarded. This rule prevented expenditure from qualifying for the AIA if the expenditure was actually incurred before 1/6 April 2008. However, the rule has no practical significance for expenditure that is actually incurred on or after 1/6 April 2008. It does not prevent pre-trading expenditure that is actually incurred on or after 1/6 April 2008 from qualifying for the AIA.

Example 1

John incurred pre-trading expenditure of £20,000 on a van in January 2008 and began trading on 6 April 2008. In terms of CAA01/S12, the expenditure is deemed to have been incurred on 6 April 2008, but for the purpose of determining whether the expenditure is AIA qualifying expenditure, the effect of CAA01/S12 is disregarded. As the expenditure was actually incurred before 1/6 April 2008, it did not qualify for AIA.

Example 2

Jason incurred pre-trading expenditure of £40,000 on a van in January 2024 and began trading on 6 April 2024. In terms of CAA01/S12, the expenditure is deemed to have been incurred on 6 April 2024, but for the purpose of determining whether the expenditure is AIA qualifying expenditure, the effect of CAA01/S12 is disregarded. However, as the expenditure was actually incurred at a time when the AIA was in force, the rule in CAA01/S38A(4) does not prevent Jason from claiming AIA when he begins to trade.
When someone dies in China
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in China.

Includes information on:
- what to do when someone dies in China
- burial and cremation
- returning bodies to the UK (repatriation)
See also what to do when someone dies: death abroad (https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/death-abroad).
Family Resources Survey: financial year 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Results from the Family Resources Survey (FRS) for the financial year 2023 to 2024, providing information on income and circumstances of UK households.

Cite this statistical release

Add the following citation to any analysis shared or published:

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), released 27 March 2025, GOV.UK website, statistical release, Family Resources Survey: financial year 2023 to 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/family-resources-survey-financial-year-2023-to-2024).

The FRS is a continuous household survey which collects information on a representative sample of private households in the United Kingdom.

Detailed information is recorded on each respondent:
- their incomes, from all sources including self-employment
- housing tenure
- caring needs and responsibilities
- disability
- expenditure on housing
- education
- pension participation
- childcare
- family circumstances
- child maintenance
- household food security and food bank usage
We have also published a background information and methodology report, and accompanying data tables in Excel (XLS) and open document spreadsheet (ODS) formats.
M J Arnado v SJA Accommodation Ltd T/a Francesca's Restaurant: 2404604/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M J Arnado v SJA Accommodation Ltd T/a Francesca’s Restaurant: 2404604/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68664bcee134dfbc2e9e6cfb/March_Joy_Arnado_v_SJA_Accommodation_Limited_trading_as_Francesca_s_Restaurant_-_2404604_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Adaptor supplied with Christine Shelly Cordless UV LED Nail Lamp (2506-0016)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Product Safety Report for adaptor supplied with Christine Shelly Cordless UV LED Nail Lamp presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Adaptor supplied with Christine Shelly Cordless UV LED Nail Lamp

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the power supply plug does not meet constructional or dimensional requirements.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Hazard

The adaptor presents a serious risk of fire and electric shock as the power supply plug does not meet the constructional or dimensional requirements of BS 1363. As the plug does not make a proper connection with the socket, it could overheat and cause a fire. The user could also receive an electric shock when inserting or removing the plug from the socket.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2506-0016

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: solar capacity update - letter to NESO
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Letter confirming adjustments to the solar capacity allocations for 2031 to 2035 in the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.

The Minister for Energy has written to the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to advise that government is republishing the connections reform annex of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clean-power-2030-action-plan/clean-power-2030-action-plan-a-new-era-of-clean-electricity-connections-reform-annex). The update is intended to address a misalignment between solar capacity allocations and the solar pipeline for 2031 to 2035.

This technical update will enable NESO to allocate network capacity to the most well-developed solar projects across transmission and distribution in each region. The overall solar capacity allocation remains as in the original publication.
Green Label Pre-Hospital & Emergency Medicine Education 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 Green Label Pre-Hospital & Emergency Medicine Education 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 Green Label Pre-Hospital & Emergency Medicine Education 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 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.
ARK At Egwood C.I.C
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 ARK At Egwood C.I.C 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 ARK At Egwood C.I.C 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.
Unilec Supplies 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 Unilec Supplies 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 Unilec Supplies 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.
The United Kingdom urges the parties in eastern DRC to continue to engage in the ongoing peace processes: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-12)

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

First, the United Kingdom urges the parties in eastern DRC to continue to engage in good faith in the ongoing peace processes facilitated by the United States and Qatar.

These processes, alongside leadership by the African Union, provide the best opportunity to deliver the peace, prosperity and security that the people of eastern DRC deserve.

We thank all the facilitators for their efforts.

Now it is time for the commitments to be implemented.

Second, the United Kingdom calls on all parties in eastern DRC to protect civilians and to facilitate humanitarian access in accordance with international humanitarian law.

The United Kingdom continues to support humanitarian efforts in eastern DRC through the provision of approximately $80 million of lifesaving assistance this financial year.

We are greatly concerned by continued reports of human rights violations and abuses, including conflict related sexual violence, by the parties to the conflict, and in particular by M23 and Wazalendo.

We remind all parties of their obligations under international human rights law and humanitarian law, and the clear demands of the Council set out in Security Council resolution 2773.

This includes the withdrawal of Rwandan Defence Forces from the DRC’s territory.

The United Kingdom emphasises its full support to MONUSCO and its leadership and looks forward to upcoming discussions on MONUSCO’s mandate.

We stress that obstructions to MONUSCO’s operations, particularly in areas occupied by M23, are unacceptable and must stop.

Third, the United Kingdom notes with concern the growing constraints on civil space and freedom of expression across the region, as highlighted in the latest report by the Secretary-General.

We underscore the importance of safeguarding these fundamental rights, which are essential for inclusive governance, accountability, and long-term stability.

And we urge all countries in the Great Lakes region, but particularly those approaching elections, to make every effort to uphold civic space and to protect freedom of expression.
Export day old chicks and chicken hatching eggs to Kenya: certificate 419
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Use these forms and guidance document to export day old chicks and hatching eggs to Kenya.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

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

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

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d441a8a4075fa7b9851dcb/419EHC-guidance.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export day old chicks and hatching eggs to Kenya: EHC 419 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc4c746ed915d0af77f2e50/419EHC_V1.pdf) and Supplementary page: EHC 419 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc4c76940f0b63860f6d624/419SUP_V1.pdf).

You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Live Animals) V3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634ead33d3bf7f6183b857a3/Postcode_Schedule__Live_Animals__V3.xlsx) with your application.

2. Apply online

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

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/419EHC)

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

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

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

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

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

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d441a8a4075fa7b9851dcb/419EHC-guidance.pdf).

Download and fill in Export day old chicks and hatching eggs to Kenya: EHC 419 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc4c746ed915d0af77f2e50/419EHC_V1.pdf) and Supplementary page: EHC 419 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc4c76940f0b63860f6d624/419SUP_V1.pdf).

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

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

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

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

How to complain when you are not happy with the service we provide, including our service standards, contact information and the complaints procedure.

UKAEA upholds high standards of integrity and professionalism in all areas of our operations. We recognise that we need to be responsive where these standards are challenged and that complaints can be valuable aids to improving our operations and services. In the first instance we ask that you attempt to resolve your complaint directly with the person at UKAEA dealing with the issue. If the complaint is not resolved and you wish to raise a formal complaint please follow the processes outlined below.

Making a complaint

Complaints must be made in writing, by email. Verbal complaints must be submitted in written form to enable formal investigation to take place. Complaints should be directed to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

To help us deal with your complaint, please provide the following information:
- the area of UKAEA relevant to the complaint, with a contact name if possible
- if this is a first-time complaint or a follow-up to an earlier complaint that was not dealt with satisfactorily
- a clear description of the complaint and what you consider should be done
- your contact details, including a phone number and e-mail address, if available
You will receive written acknowledgement of receipt of your complaint within 5 working days.

What to do if you’re not satisfied

External review

If you are still dissatisfied having followed all the stages of the UKAEA internal complaints system, you may escalate to the Department for Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ) Complaints Manager (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero/about/complaints-procedure).

Freedom of information

If your complaint is about a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) and you are not content with the outcome of the UKAEA internal review, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office, the independent body that oversees the Freedom of Information Act:

Information Commissioner’s OfficeWycliffe HouseWater LaneWilmslowCheshireSK9 5AF

ICO Website (https://ico.org.uk)
Kate Critchley
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Kate Critchley is Director of Communications at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Before this, Kate served as Executive Director of Global Communications at The ONE Campaign and held senior roles at Girl Effect, Oxfam GB, and the UK’s Department for International Development.

Kate Critchley is Director of Communications at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Before this, Kate served as Executive Director of Global Communications at The ONE Campaign and held senior roles at Girl Effect, Oxfam GB, and the UK’s Department for International Development.
Global Technology Solutions
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Global Technology Solutions recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed 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.
Evaluation of AI trials in the asylum decision making process
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

This research note summarises the evaluation findings from the pilots of the Asylum Case Summarisation and the Asylum Policy Search tools.

Asylum decision-makers spend a substantial amount of time analysing asylum interview transcripts and finding country policy information. As part of a wider asylum system programme of change, Home Office trialled 2 tools to help speed up these processes.

The Asylum Case Summarisation tool uses artificial intelligence to summarise asylum interview transcripts, and the Asylum Policy Search tool is an AI search assistant that finds and summarises country policy information. Small-scale pilots were conducted and evaluated between May and December 2024 to explore the feasibility, accuracy, and impact of the tools. This report summarises the approach to the evaluation of these tools and the key findings that emerged.
VOA Government Major Projects Portfolio data, 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) March 2024 Government Major Projects Portfolio data that supports the 2023-24 Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) annual report.

Each government department has published detailed information about projects on the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP). This includes a Delivery Confidence Assessment rating, financial information (whole life cost, annual budget and forecast spend), project schedule and project narrative.

The data reflects the status of the GMPP at 31 March 2024 and is published in support of the 2024 Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) annual report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infrastructure-and-projects-authority-annual-report-2023-24).
National Wheelchair Data Collection Quarterly Publication Q2 2025/26
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

This Collection is for benchmarking and improving the commissioning of wheelchair services and outcomes for wheelchair users.

The national wheelchair data collection was introduced to establish a better understanding of the current situation of NHS wheelchair services in England and to support commissioners and providers to improve services. Wheelchairs provide a significant gateway to independence, well-being and quality of life for thousands of adults and children and the collection will enable benchmarking and the use of transparent data to drive improvements.

The collection is a quarterly Integrated Care Board (ICB) level collection that captures aggregate information on the number of registered users of NHS funded wheelchair services, time from referral to equipment delivery or modification. Data is also collected on expenditure on wheelchair services.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
Mr J Carty v Tayside Public Transport Company Ltd T/a Xplore Dundee: 4113669/2015
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Carty v Tayside Public Transport Company Ltd T/a Xplore Dundee: 4113669/2015 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dbff5c0f38d929e57ee331/Mr_J_Carty_v_Tayside_Public_Transport_Company_Limited_T.a_Xplore_Dundee_-_4113669.2015_-_Judgment.pdf).
Brayley-Willmetts (T): [2025] UKUT 217 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Buckley on 25 June 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6877b67f760bf6cedaf5bd44/UA_2024_001638_T.pdf).

Judicial Summary

The Traffic Commissioner’s decision was not plainly wrong or disproportionate and did not involve any error of law or mistake of fact as per the test in Bradley Fold Travel & Peter Wright v Secretary of State for Transport (2010) EWCA Civ.695
Statutory Maternity Pay: table of dates for employee entitlement
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Use these tables to check your employee started with you in time to qualify for maternity pay.

Use these tables, if you are calculating manually, to check the latest start dates for employment for Statutory Maternity Pay.

You can also use the maternity and paternity pay calculator (https://www.gov.uk/maternity-paternity-calculator).
GUMCAD: clinical coding guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Guidance for clinical staff in specialist and non-specialist services commissioned to provide sexual health services in England.

GUMCAD is the mandatory surveillance system for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and collects data on STI tests, diagnoses and services from all commissioned sexual health services in England.

These documents provide detailed guidance to facilitate the recording and reporting of GUMCAD data in England for frontline staff of:
- commissioned specialist (level 3) sexual health services (SHS)
- commissioned non-specialist (level 2) SHS
It includes GUMCAD minimum reporting guidance for online services, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) activity coding guidance and sexual health and HIV activity property types (SHHAPT) codes for the recording and reporting of GUMCAD data.

Please note that all NHS healthcare providers in England must now use SNOMED CT (https://digital.nhs.uk/services/terminology-and-classifications/snomed-ct) for capturing clinical terms within electronic patient record systems.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will continue to accept SHHAPT and Read Codes (https://digital.nhs.uk/services/terminology-and-classifications/read-codes) in GUMCAD extracts until service providers complete the implementation of SNOMED CT. Both SHHAPT and Read codes will be retired once all services are reporting SNOMED CT codes.
Miss A V Butani v Somcare Agency Ltd: 3313234/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A V Butani v Somcare Agency Ltd: 3313234/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d87ea0561701fa1c214e05/Miss_A_V_Butani_v_Somcare_Agency_Limited_3313234.2023_partial_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Butani v Somcare Agency Ltd: 3313234/2023 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ecf3d6a8398380cb4acfb2/Miss_A_Butani_v_Somcare_Agency_Limited_3313234_2023_Judgment.pdf).