theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
West Yorkshire Police
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 West Yorkshire Police 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 West Yorkshire Police 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
- 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.
24Y Logistics Limited: [2025] UKUT 106 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Butler on 21 March 2025.

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f6802d555773bbf109e234/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T.pdf).

Judicial Summary

Where an operator had made a valid request for a period of grace it was procedurally unfair for the Traffic Commissioner not to deal with that request. It was also procedurally unfair to fail to follow up the operator’s lack of response to an email from the Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC), in circumstances where the OTC (a) had sent the operator other correspondence by recorded delivery and (b) knew there was an outstanding request for a period of grace that it had not dealt with.
2 Bowland Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7LX: LON/00BC/F77/2025/0088
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Sarah McKeown and Ms. Bygrave MRICS on 12 May 2025

Read the full decision in Decision - 2 Bowland Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 7LX (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683020feb33f68eaba953a05/Decision_-_2_Bowland_Road_Woodford_Green_Essex_IG8_7LX.pdf). Read the full decision in Reasons - 2 Bowland Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 7LX (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6830215bc054883884bff47a/Reasons_-_2_Bowland_Road_Woodford_Green_Essex_IG8_7LX.pdf).
Flat 6, Bramerton, 213-215 Willesden Lane, London NW6 7YT: LON/00AE/LSC/2022/0183
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Residential Property Tribunal decision Judge Nicol, Mr A Parkinson MRICS, Ms F McLeod MCIEH dated 14 February 2025.

Read the full decision in Flat 6, Bramerton, 213-215 Willesden Lane, London NW6 7YT: LON/00AE/LSC/2022/0183 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e5357287cebda7c4ca4c57/Flat_6_Bramerton_s27A_decision_14-2-25.pdf).
Optional key stage 1 national curriculum tests: information for parents
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Information for parents about the optional assessments at the end of key stage 1.

The end of key stage 1 national curriculum tests and teacher assessments became optional from the academic year 2023 to 2024. Schools may however choose to use these tests to help identify where pupils need additional support as they transition into key stage 2.

This information is for parents with a child in year 2 at primary school. It includes information about:
- the purpose of the optional tests
- how they work and when they may be administered
- how participating schools may use the results
PS752: Fifth anniversary statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a statement marking five years since the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752.

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development spokesperson said:

Today marks five years since Iran’s unlawful downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.

The UK, alongside our partners in Canada, Sweden and Ukraine, remains committed to delivering transparency, justice and accountability for the 176 innocent victims and their families, including UK nationals.

For five years, Iran has refused to take full legal responsibility for the downing, despite admitting its military shot Flight PS752 out of sky. This cannot stand. We will continue our pursuit of justice through the International Court of Justice and the International Civil Aviation Organization.

The UK is clear in its commitment to hold the Iranian regime accountable for its breaches of international law.

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.
Statutory homelessness in England: April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Accredited official statistics on statutory homelessness applications, duties, and outcomes for local authorities in England.

This release provides information on statutory homelessness applications, duties, and outcomes for local authorities in England. It also reports on households in temporary accommodation.

This quarterly release also includes publication of additional temporary accommodation data breakdowns. These are covered in the release and additional data tables.

Please note, the statutory homelessness data dashboard and infographic have not been published with this release this quarter. All information that would normally be displayed in these outputs are accessible in the detailed local authority tables, published with this and previous releases.

The performance dashboard will be added to this page in due course.

We are currently reviewing use of our data outputs, including the statutory homelessness data dashboard. You can provide feedback on the data outputs we provide via our user feedback survey (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EGg0v32c3kOociSi7zmVqJpK63nloLBJsLP3cUo-MvxUOE5aNU43MFdVSUJaQkJINVI1V0ZKRTNDSy4u) .
Buying statutory biodiversity credits
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

Buying statutory biodiversity credits is a last resort for developers who are unable to use on-site or off-site units to deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG).

You cannot use an agent or representative to act on your behalf to buy statutory biodiversity credits.

How to buy statutory biodiversity credits

You will need to:
- upload your statutory (official) biodiversity metric calculation tool
- confirm the development details
- add a purchase order number, if you have one
- add your statutory biodiversity credits from the metric
We will process your application.

A third-party supplier will use your information for customer due diligence checks. These are to check you are who you say you are and to carry out anti-money laundering checks. Our privacy notice in the service tells you how we will be sharing your information.

If you do not pass the checks, you will not be able to continue with your application.

Once you have received your estimated credits cost, the service will guide through the process of what to do next in order to meet your BNG requirements.

VAT is not payable on statutory biodiversity credits.

Start now (https://manage-biodiversity-gains.defra.gov.uk/)

Signing into this service

You will need a Government Gateway account and a Defra account to sign into this service.

If you do not already have these accounts, or want to create new ones, you can set these up when you use this service.

You should use your own email address for these accounts, so we can contact you about your application. It can be either your personal email or your work email, if you are applying for an organisation.

Contact us if you need help

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times:
- March to September – Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
- October to February – Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm
Closed on public holidays.

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

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

We aim to reply within 10 working days.
Mr O Rowaiye v First West of England Ltd: 6009765/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Rowaiye v First West of England Ltd: 6009765/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ee5f9582670806f9d5e067/Mr_O._Rowaiye_v_First_West_of_England_Ltd_-_6009765.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Tunbury Primary School: 25 February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about Tunbury Primary School.

Decision reference: VAR2526 and VAR2527

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Kent County Council

Admission authority: local authority
Bass Management Group meeting minutes
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Meeting minutes from the Bass Management Group (BMG).

The establishment of the Bass Management Group was a main commitment of the bass fisheries management plan (FMP) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bass-fisheries-management-plan-fmp) published in December 2023.

The group meets quarterly, or more often if needed. Views and recommendations from any sub-groups will be brought to the group for review, with all final decisions taken by Defra.

If you have any questions about the group or to request information referred to in the minutes, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
OFSI General licence INT/2025/5810196
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Details for OFSI General licence - INT/2025/5810196, Syria humanitarian activity

- OFSI General licence - INT/2025/5810196
- OFSI General licence - INT/2025/5810196 Publication notice
On 12 February 2025, OFSI issued General Licence INT/2025/5810196 under all the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the Syria Regulations) which allows for payments to be made in respect of relevant humanitarian assistance activities.
Britannia Construction 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 Britannia Construction 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 Britannia Construction 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
5 Felstead Court, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 9EZ: BIR/37UD/MNR/2024/0616
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Midland Region Mr Nick Wint, Mrs Julie Rossiter and Mr Phillip Morris on 09 February 2025

Read the full decision in NG9 9EZ BIR_37UD_MNR_2024_0616 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67da8f9069606cdea9e087e3/NG9_9EZ_BIR_37UD_MNR_2024_0616.pdf)

Read the full reasons in NG9 9EZ BIR_37UD_MNR_2024_0616 (1) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67da8fc1b1857deda3da01d8/NG9_9EZ_BIR_37UD_MNR_2024_0616__1_.pdf)
Mr C Fullwood v Hamstead Social Club Ltd: 1300017/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Fullwood v Hamstead Social Club Ltd: 1300017/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685e7d6bc2633bd820a92b32/Mr_C_Fullwood_v_Hamstead_Social_Club_Ltd_1300017_2024.pdf).
Public health commissioning in the NHS: 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Information about NHS England's objectives and funding arrangements as it commissions public health services.

The NHS public health functions agreement sets out the arrangements under which the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care delegates responsibility to NHS England for certain public health services (known as section 7A services).

The services currently commissioned in this way are:
- national immunisation programmes
- national population screening programmes (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/population-screening-pathway-requirements-specifications)
- child health information services (CHIS)
- public health services for adults and children in secure and detained settings in England
- sexual assault services (sexual assault referral centres)
Our governance
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

The Skills England board and its members.

Our board

The board is responsible for advising on shaping the strategic direction of Skills England and ensuring it delivers on its vision. The board provides independent insight, challenge, and support to the executive team.

Membership
- Phil Smith CBE (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/phil-smith), Chair
- Sir David Bell (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/david-bell--2), Vice Chair
- Dr Fiona Aldridge (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/fiona-aldridge), Board member
- Dr Fazal Dad CBE (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/fazal-dad), Board member
- Sian Elliott (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/sian-elliott), Board member
- Nicki Hay MBE (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/nicki-hay), Board member
- Brian Holliday (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/brian-holliday), Board member
- Anthony Impey MBE (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/anthony-impey), Board member
- Dame Fiona Kendrick (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/fiona-kendrick), Board member
- Zoe Lewis CBE (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/zoe-lewis), Board member
- Sara Todd (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/sara-todd), Board member
- Andy Westwood (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/andy-westwood), Board member
- Helen Woodward Davies (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/helen-woodward-davies), Board member
- Tessa Griffiths CBE (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/tessa-griffiths), Chief Executive Officer (jobshare)
- Sarah Maclean CBE (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/sarah-maclean), Chief Executive Officer (jobshare)
- Gemma Marsh (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/gemma-marsh), Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Equality and diversity across HMRC
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Find data including gender pay gap reports, Equality Act compliance and equality schemes.

HMRC equality objectives

HMRC’s equality objectives for 2024 to 2028 (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/about/equality-and-diversity#hmrc-equality-objectives-2024-to-2028) were published on 30 April 2024.
Craig Mills PhD
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Craig Mills has been Minister Counsellor at the British Embassy Warsaw since June 2025. Prior to this role, he was Deputy Director Geopolitics, leading the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s engagement through the G7 and G20, and establishing the FCDO’s Geopolitical Impact Unit. During his FCDO career, he has worked on Europe, European Union and multilateral issues. Craig has previously been posted to the UK’s Mission to the United Nations in New York, focusing on Africa and peacekeeping, and NATO’s International Staff, where he developed NATO’s first policy to combat sexual exploitation and abuse. Before joining the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in 2012, Craig held several roles in the Department for Transport, leading on aviation security and low carbon fuels, and the Food Standards Agency. Craig holds a DPhil in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry from the University of Oxford.

Craig Mills has been Minister Counsellor at the British Embassy Warsaw since June 2025.

Prior to this role, he was Deputy Director Geopolitics, leading the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s engagement through the G7 and G20, and establishing the FCDO’s Geopolitical Impact Unit. During his FCDO career, he has worked on Europe, European Union and multilateral issues. Craig has previously been posted to the UK’s Mission to the United Nations in New York, focusing on Africa and peacekeeping, and NATO’s International Staff, where he developed NATO’s first policy to combat sexual exploitation and abuse.

Before joining the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in 2012, Craig held several roles in the Department for Transport, leading on aviation security and low carbon fuels, and the Food Standards Agency.

Craig holds a DPhil in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry from the University of Oxford.
Product Safety Report: Baoshishan Electric Rotating Display Stand sold via Amazon (2504-0100)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

Product Safety Report for Baoshishan Electric Rotating Display Stand sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Baoshishan Electric Rotating Display Stand sold via Amazon

Hazard:The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the insulation could break down during normal use, exposing live parts.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the insulation could break down during normal use. If the user were to touch the metal part of the casing whilst the item is switched on and the insulation fails resulting in the item becoming live, the user could receive an electric shock.

The product’s plug is non-compliant as the dimensions of the sleeved parts of the pins differed from the metal parts of the pins. This resulted in a distinct step between the two and may cause damage to the socket and undue wear and tear to the sleeve.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2504-0100

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Forensic Science Regulator 2024 conference: summary and questions
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-19)

Answers to questions raised by delegates at the 2024 Forensic Science Regulator conference.

Full responses to the 32 questions raised by delegates.

We are aware this publication may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing it so that we can fix these.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Ms H Browne v LAVAT Consulting Ltd T/a PSTAX: 3308896/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms H Browne v LAVAT Consulting Ltd T/a PSTAX: 3308896/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ed1ce3e7b6794c076bbdb8/Ms_H_Browne_v_LAVAT_Consulting_Limited_T.A_PSTAX_3308896.2024_FMH_Judgment_.pdf).
Mr A MacPhee v J.A.M. Drilling Ltd (In Liquidation): 8001926/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A MacPhee v J.A.M. Drilling Ltd (In Liquidation): 8001926/2024 -Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68484f9d89d002b886e7880d/Mr_A_A_MacPhee_v_J.A.M._Drilling_Limited__in_liquidation_-_8001926.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
PE23 5AL, RHJ Farms Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/JP3628LG/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

View the application submitted by RHJ Farms Ltd for New Lane Poultry Unit, Spilsby.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Product Recall: Antari Fog Machine F-80Z (2412-0145)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Product Recall for Antari Fog Machine presenting a serious risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Antari Fog Machine F-80Z

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because it is possible to access live parts.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by Highlite International BV.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because there is a risk of direct contact with live parts due to the type of connector supplied with the machine.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Owners should stop using the product immediately and return affected Antari F-80Z fog machines for a refund or a replacement item of equal value. To do this, owners should submit an RMA request via the Highlite website at highlite.com/en/support/customer/returns/. Alternatively, Highlite can be contacted at: xxx@xxx.xx

For further information, please access the following webpage: https://www.highlite.com/en/recall-60650uk

Additional information

PSD case number: 2412-0145

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Recognition of tenants' association: Property Tribunal (T545)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

What happens when taking part in an application to the First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber (Residential Property) for a certificate of recognition of a tenants’ association.

Tenants can use Form TA to apply to the Tribunal for recognition of a tenants’ association (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-ta-application-for-recognition-of-a-tenants-association) where a landlord has refused or withdrawn recognition.

Find out if you can get help with fees (https://www.gov.uk/get-help-with-court-fees).

Read the online guide if you need to solve a residential property dispute (https://www.gov.uk/housing-tribunals).

Find out more about the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) (https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals/first-tier-tribunal-property-chamber).
105 Roding Road, London, E5 0DR​ - LON/00AM/MNR/2025/0799​
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber Decision of Mr Charles Norman FRICS and Mr John Francis QPM, Dated 16th October 2025

Read Full Reasons in - 105 Roding Road, London, E5 0DR​ - LON/00AM/MNR/2025/0799​ (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f62a7628f6872f1663f0b4/251020_-_105_Roding_Rd_Full_Reasons.pdf) Read Final Decision in - 105 Roding Road, London, E5 0DR​ - LON/00AM/MNR/2025/0799​ (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f62a8806e6515f7914c80d/251020_-_105_Roding_Rd_Signed_Decision_.pdf)
Belgo-British Conference 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

The biennial conference saw business, academia, government and civil society debate shared challenges in national security, public health and societal cohesion.

On Tuesday 25 March, the 25th anniversary edition of the Belgo-British conference was hosted by the Belgian FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation at the Egmont Palace.

Justice Ministers from both the UK and Belgium, Minister Annelies Verlinden and Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, gave opening remarks on the topic of Belgium and the United Kingdom: Resilient Partners in a Changing World.

Theo Francken, Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade, gave a closing speech.

Professor Alexander Mattelaer and Michelle Haas, moderators from the Egmont Institute, and moderator Sir Robin Niblett, from the UK’s Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), facilitated discussions on national security, public health sector, and bridging generational and societal divides from expert speakers including decision-makers from politics, civil society, business and academia from both the UK and Belgium.

The Belgian Ambassador to the UK, Jeroen Cooreman, and British Ambassador to Belgium, Anne Sherriff, were present.

Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden said:

Since my appointment as Minister of Justice and the North Sea, I have placed particular importance on our bilateral relationship with the United Kingdom. Our legal challenges transcend borders. The challenges we face whether at sea, against organised crime or in the fight against climate change are complex and interconnected. But Belgium stands ready to lead and to partner with the UK, with our neighbours and with the world.

Justice Minister Lord Ponsonby said:

I am delighted to attend the Belgo-British Conference to discuss the important ways our two great nations can co-operate with each other on security, trade, and innovation. In this uncertain world, it is vital that we work closely with our allies, like Belgium, so we are prepared to face current, emerging, and new challenges as one. We have enjoyed a close relationship for many years, and I look forward to our continued co-operation which will help boost security and growth in both our countries and across Europe.
X v Harrow Council: 3302394/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in X v Harrow Council: 3302394/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d3f218275fc9339a248c61/X_v_Harrow_Council-_3302394-2023-_Judgment.pdf).
Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

The 86th monthly data release regarding building safety remediation.

This data release reports on building safety remediation, current at 31 December 2024. There is also an accompanying dashboard (https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiZmEwOWZjOTEtMmQxMC00NzQ0LWI2MjYtNWUwYzdmNzg1MDgzIiwidCI6ImJmMzQ2ODEwLTljN2QtNDNkZS1hODcyLTI0YTJlZjM5OTVhOCJ9).

​It includes remediation progress of buildings in the ACM programme, Building Safety Fund (BSF), Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), developer remediation contract, and reported by registered providers of Social Housing. It also includes data on local authority enforcement action taken against 11m+ buildings with cladding defects.

​The management information tables also include data on the progress of the Waking Watch Relief and Replacement Funds.
Scott Aerospace 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 Scott Aerospace 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 Scott Aerospace 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
We also pledge the following:

Registered with ACCT UK to partner with Cadet Units to offer support.

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.
National Museum Of the Royal Navy
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 National Museum Of the Royal Navy 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 National Museum Of the Royal Navy 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.
HOOPLA ANIMATION LIMITED  (FORMERLY KNOWN AS DAISY BOO AND MONKEY TOO LIMITED) v THE COMMISSIONERS FOR HIS MAJESTY’S REVENUE AND CUSTOMS   [2025] UKUT 00028 (TCC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of JUDGE SWAMI RAGHAVAN and JUDGE NICHOLAS ALEKSANDER on 23 January 2025

Read full decision Hoopla Animation Limited (Formally Known as Daisy Boo and Monkey Too Limited) v The Commissioners of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67935c4e7b75412c254f4ad6/Hoopla_Animation_Limited_v_HMRC_final_decsion_for_issue_to_parties_and_publication.pdf)

INCOME TAX – Enterprise Investment Scheme – s175A Income Tax Act 2007 – whether FTT erred in law in holding there were disqualifying arrangements - no – Coconut Animated Island Ltd v HMRC [2024] UKUT 75 (TCC) followed - appeal dismissed
Mr N Lindley v Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd: 2407534/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Lindley v Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd: 2407534/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab45ac4a8e03aa8a56aa30/Mr_N_Lindley_v_Ainscough_Crane_Hire_Limited_-_2407534_2023.pdf).
Pinnacle Risk Consultancy
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 Pinnacle Risk Consultancy 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 Pinnacle Risk Consultancy 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.
Miss A Hayler v M Meyer and D Dior T/a Beachcombers: 2306228/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Hayler v M Meyer and D Dior T/a Beachcombers: 2306228/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d477ae44db4975be00ab6/Miss_Abigail_Hayler_v_Michelle_Meyer_and_Deborah_Dior_t-a_Beachcombers_-_2306228_2023__Judgment_with_Reasons_.pdf).
VAT: overseas repayments for non-UK businesses enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Contact HMRC about reclaiming VAT paid in the UK if your business is based overseas.

Email

Email HMRC about reclaiming VAT paid in the UK if your business is based overseas: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

HMRC will only correspond with you by email where you have given us permission to do so.

Email agreement

When we receive your application for VAT refunds, we will send you a copy of the ‘email disclaimer’. Once you’ve read this and accepted the contents, this agreement will apply to all future correspondence on that enquiry.

For a new enquiry or if a period of 12 months or more has elapsed since the last email was sent, we will issue a further ‘email disclaimer’ and ask for email agreement again.

Agents

You must provide a letter of authority from your client agreeing that you may act on their behalf. This is in addition to the email agreement, which must be accepted by both you and your client.

To protect your data, there are certain confidential items which HMRC is prevented from providing by email. If we need to contact you about anything confidential this will continue to be done by phone or post. You can read our scams and phishing guidance (https://www.gov.uk/report-suspicious-emails-websites-phishing/report-hmrc-phishing-emails-texts-and-phone-call-scams) to find out how to avoid and report internet scams and phishing.

Phone

Call HMRC if your business is based overseas and you have already submitted a claim for VAT paid in the UK.

Call the VAT: general enquiries helpline (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/vat-general-enquiries) for help with repayment eligibility or the repayment application process.

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Outside UK: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm. Closed bank holidays (https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays).

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

Post

Write to HMRC about reclaiming VAT paid in the UK if your business is based overseas.

HM Revenue and Customs - Compliance CentresVAT Overseas Repayment Unit S1250Benton Park ViewNewcastle upon TyneNE98 1YXUnited Kingdom

Related content

Guidance
- Refunds of VAT for non-EU businesses visiting the UK (https://www.gov.uk/vat-refunds-for-non-eu-businesses-visiting-the-uk)
HMRC contacts
- VAT: general enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/vat-enquiries)
Allied Joint Doctrine for Recovery of Personnel in a Hostile Environment (AJP-3.7)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

This publication provides the fundamental principles for the recovery of personnel in a hostile environment, taking into account each national responsibilities and considerations where applicable.

Allied joint publication (AJP)-3.7, Allied Joint Doctrine for Recovery of Personnel in a Hostile Environment (Edition B Version 1) is the Allied joint publication for the preparation, planning, execution and adaptation of personnel recovery (PR) across the full spectrum of Alliance missions, operations and to some extent activities in a hostile environment.

This publication will be published with UK national elements in due course.

Who should read this publication

AJP-3.7 provides direction and guidance to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) operational commanders and staffs with responsibilities related to the recovery of personnel

Related information
- Allied Joint Doctrine for the Conduct of Operations (AJP-3) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/allied-joint-doctrine-for-the-conduct-of-operations-ajp-3b)
- Allied Joint Doctrine for Force Protection (AJP-3.14) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/allied-joint-doctrine-for-force-protection-ajp-314)
- Allied Joint Doctrine for the Planning of Operations (AJP-5) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/allied-joint-publication-ajp-05a-allied-joint-doctrine-for-the-planning-of-operations)
TSI001150 - Introduction to Temporary Storage: What is Temporary Storage
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.

Temporary storage occurs when goods imported from outside the GB are temporarily stored under customs control before they are placed under a special procedure, released to free circulation or exported outside the GB.
Applications for the UK government’s Chevening Scholarships is now open
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Applications for prestigious Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open from 5 August to 7 October 2025.

The Chevening programme offers fully-funded master’s degrees at UK universities to individuals who are ready to lead positive change in their home countries and around the world. For more than 40 years, Chevening has attracted hundreds of thousands of applications globally. Successful applicants are individuals who can clearly demonstrate outstanding leadership, influence, and networking skills through compelling, evidence-based examples.

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke said:

The Chevening Scholarship programme continues to empower Bangladesh’s brightest minds, fostering leadership and innovation. We are proud to support these talented individuals as they pursue world-class education in the UK, building bridges for a stronger, more connected future.

Since the programme started in 1983, more than 372 Bangladeshi individuals have been awarded Chevening scholarships, demonstrating the UK’s commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow.

Prospective candidates can submit their applications from the application page (https://www.chevening.org/apply). Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to review the resources available on the Chevening website (https://www.chevening.org/guidance) and assess whether they are ready to present a competitive application.

Further information

Chevening is the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. The scholarships support one-year taught master’s degrees at UK universities for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers, and opinion formers.

Chevening began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international awards scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 160 countries and territories worldwide. There are over 60,000 Chevening Alumni around the world who comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.

More information is available on the Chevening website (https://www.chevening.org).
Mr F Frulio v Spire Global UK Ltd: 8001490/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr F Frulio v Spire Global UK Ltd: 8001490/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67efbd09cb0feef57df7e549/Mr_F_Frulio_v_Spire_Global_UK_Limited_-_8001490.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
A Trevathen v Sandling Primary School and Kent County Council: 2308990/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Trevathen v Sandling Primary School and Kent County Council: 2308990/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e683c9c487360cc70ca28c/A_Trevathen_-v-_Sandling_Primary_School__Kent_County_Council_2308990-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_04.10.25.pdf).