theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Itseeze Website Design Colchester
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 Itseeze Website Design Colchester 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 Itseeze Website Design Colchester recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Oral health survey of 5 year old schoolchildren 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Results of the National Dental Epidemiology Programme (NDEP) survey, which took place in the school year ending 2024.

The results of the oral health survey of 5 year old schoolchildren 2024 show:
- disparities at both regional and local authority levels for both prevalence and severity of dentinal decay
- overall 22.4% of 5 year old children in England had experience of obvious dentinal decay. This was lower than the finding of the previous survey of 5 year old schoolchildren in 2022, where 23.7% of the surveyed children had experience of dentinal decay
This survey takes place every 2 years in order to collect oral health information of 5 year olds who attend mainstream, state-funded schools across England. It was carried out as part of the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) National Dental Epidemiology Programme (NDEP). The protocol associated with this survey (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/oral-health-survey-of-5-year-old-children-2023-to-2024-toolkit) was published in September 2023.

The aim of the survey was to measure the prevalence and severity of dentinal caries among 5 year old schoolchildren within each lower-tier local authority. This was to provide information to local authorities, the NHS and other partners on the oral health of children in their local areas and to highlight any inequalities.
Mr R Nowak v East Midlands International Airport Ltd: 6007445/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Nowak v East Midlands International Airport Ltd: 6007445/2024 - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69148f8aeba5bda2026fc847/Mr_Robert_Nowak_v_East_Midlands_International_Airport_Limited_6007445.2024_Withdrawal_Judgment.pdf).
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Americas annual review summaries 2021 to 2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This page includes 2021 to 2022 annual review summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund programmes in the Americas region.

All Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes are reviewed carefully each year. These reviews assess:

technical and programme management standards including financial and risk management, value for money, conflict and gender sensitivity

contextual factors such as changes to the political environment

the outputs and outcomes during the year

Lessons learned are also identified.

An expert team conducts these reviews and include at least one team member who is independent from the programme. The team assesses at 2 levels: output (the direct result of programme activities) and outcome (the changes that these outputs deliver). Assessment scores are on a scale of 4, where outputs or outcomes meet or exceed expectations, to 1, where most targets were not met.

The CSSF team aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons for this are:

to protect national security

for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments
Miss T R Megenis-Clarke v S L Packwood and Others: 3309373/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss T R Megenis-Clarke v S L Packwood and Others: 3309373/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68387b3b28c5943237ae6555/Miss_T_R_Megenis-Clarke___v_-_Sarah_Louise_Packwood___Others___3309373-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
EXPP6010 - General examination: examination selection
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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Mr G D A Goniyamaleemage v Stellantis & You UK Ltd: 6004624/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G D A Goniyamaleemage v Stellantis & You UK Ltd: 6004624/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679cefeb3f28b7444270a353/Mr_Gayan_Danushka_Aponsu_Goniyamaleemage_v_Stellantis___You_Liverpool_6004324_2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G D A Goniyamaleemage v Stellantis & You UK Ltd: 6004624/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678fc150c88969ba1bc2adaf/Mr_GDA_Goniyamaleemage_v_Stellantis___You_UK_Limited_-_6004624_2024_-_Reasons.pdf).
Mortgage Charter
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

This Charter sets out the standards lenders will adopt when helping their customers; signatories will provide borrowers with new flexibilities to manage their mortgage payments over a short period.

The government recognises that this is a concerning time for mortgage holders, and particularly those coming to the end of a fixed rate deal. High inflation harms everyone right across the economy, and the only way we can keep costs and mortgage rates down is to tackle the root causes of inflation.

However, as we have consistently shown through the pandemic, and the consequences of the war in Ukraine, we will always be on the side of households. That is why lenders, including the nation’s largest, the Financial Conduct Authority, UK Finance, the government and others including the Building Societies’ Association have come together to provide borrowers with this Mortgage Charter to give borrowers the necessary reassurance and support through these difficult times.
Evolution Medical Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Evolution Medical Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- 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.
Improving property level flood resilience: Bonfield 2016 action plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

This action plan sets out how businesses can make it easier for people to protect their homes from damage from flood water.

This action plan sets out recommendations from the Property Level Flood Resilience Roundtable, chaired by Peter Bonfield.

In 2015, the roundtable was asked to look at ways to help people protect their property and businesses from the effects of flooding. This action plan sets out what the group has done so far, what it plans to do in the future, and its recommendations to government.

In January 2025 the Environment Agency commissioned ‘Floodproof: an action plan to build resilience’. This is a new independent review of property flood resilience (PFR). You can read the terms of reference (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/floodproof-an-action-plan-to-build-resilience) for this review.
Universal Credit: alternative payment arrangements
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Alternative payment arrangements for Universal Credit claimants who cannot manage their single monthly payment.

This guidance sets out the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) approach to providing alternative payment arrangements (APA), where appropriate, for Universal Credit claimants who cannot manage their single monthly payment.
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner appointed
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

A statement from Professor William Webster, recently appointed as the new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.

A statement from the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Professor William Webster.

I am delighted to have been appointed as the next Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, and I look forward to a busy and challenging time in the role. I am committed to playing an active role in meeting the challenge that developments in new technology pose, for example around biometrics, overt surveillance and artificial intelligence.

As I carry out my role, I will actively seek the views of stakeholders and encourage participation in the debate on the regulatory landscape for biometrics and surveillance cameras, and on how we safeguard the rights of citizens while contributing to keeping the UK safe and secure.

Read more about the appointment (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-biometrics-and-surveillance-camera-commissioner-announced).
Mr A Brocklehurst v Home Bargains: 6012826/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Brocklehurst v Home Bargains: 6012826/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ad92bb2f1856648215581e/Mr_A_Brocklehurst_v_Home_Bargains_-_6012826_2025_-_Preliminary_-_Judgment.pdf).
Renown Engineering
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 Renown Engineering 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 Renown Engineering 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
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.
David Thomas
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

David (Dave) Thomas is currently the Deputy Head of Mission in British Embassy Bangkok. Prior to his appointment, Dave was the Deputy British High Commissioner to Malaysia from 2018 to 2022. He joined the FCO in 1996 and has served at Posts in Lagos, Pretoria, Washington DC and Madrid. Dave has expertise in safety, security and justice and climate change issues and in Project and Programme Management. He also worked as the Tech Overhaul Programme Director in the Knowledge and Technology Department in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Social media links David Thomas on X .

David (Dave) Thomas is currently the Deputy Head of Mission in British Embassy Bangkok. Prior to his appointment, Dave was the Deputy British High Commissioner to Malaysia from 2018 to 2022.

He joined the FCO in 1996 and has served at Posts in Lagos, Pretoria, Washington DC and Madrid. Dave has expertise in safety, security and justice and climate change issues and in Project and Programme Management. He also worked as the Tech Overhaul Programme Director in the Knowledge and Technology Department in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Social media links

David Thomas on X (https://twitter.com/DaveThomasFCO).
CIL Appeal 1867342 – 08 Jul 25  – Demolition of building and multi-storey construction
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Developed building to be used as self-storage (Class B8), and associated landscaping, car parking, and refurbishment of the Locally Listed Building to the front of the site.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be published by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in a redacted anonymous form.

In making decisions available to the public, useful lessons about CIL regulations and appeals can be shared. Publication will also allow any precedents to be understood more widely.

Personal information will be redacted before publication. This could be information such as the:
- name of the appellant
- collecting authority
- address of the property
- amount of CIL payable
Edinburgh College
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 Edinburgh College 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 Edinburgh College 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
We also pledge the following:

-promoting education to Veterans and their families and ensuring recognition of their prior learning is observed

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.
Interim Biometrics Commissioner announced
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

The Minister for Policing and Crime Prevention has appointed Francesca Whitelaw KC as the interim Biometrics Commissioner.

The role of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner has been vacant since August 2024. The government is actively recruiting the next permanent Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, through open competition.

While this campaign is ongoing, the minister has decided to appoint Francesca as the interim Biometrics Commissioner. Francesca has been appointed in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

Francesca will undertake the casework functions of the Biometrics Commissioner set out under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, providing oversight of National Security Determinations and applications made under section 63G PACE by the police.

Francesca was appointed King’s Counsel in 2023 and is a leading specialist in public law, police, government, information law and human rights. She has expertise in biometrics and national security, working on several inquiries and inquests.

She will take up her post from today, Tuesday 1 July 2025, for a period of up to 6 months, until the new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner is appointed. The Surveillance Camera Commissioner post will also remain vacant until this point.
Annual Investment Allowance Efficacy Review
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

HM Revenue and Customs commissioned IFF to conduct a qualitative evaluation of the Annual Investment Allowance tax relief, sometimes known as AIA in 2018.

The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a relief that can be claimed by businesses on the cost of plant and machinery. In 2018, a business could claim up to 100% of an investment up to a value of £200,000 to help reduce the potential tax liability for that business.

The 2018 research aimed to:
- gather evidence on the efficacy of the AIA
- the extent to which it is considered when investments are made
- whether or not it is meeting its aims of increasing investment and simplifying tax affairs for SMEs
IFF conducted 21 in-depth interviews with 16 claimants of AIA from the 2015 to 2016 tax year, 3 non-claimants, and 2 ‘non-informed’ claimants to explore the reasons for not claiming AIA and any differences in their investment behaviour.
Justin Dionne
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Justin has served in the agency for 27 years, after joining as a trainee examiner in 1997. He worked for 21 years in Official Receiver Services, becoming Official Receiver for Southend, London and, more recently, Public Interest Unit in 2018.  He became Chief Technical Officer in 2018, successfully leading the transition to one  agency technical team  and planning for a number of national interest compulsory liquidation cases, including Thomas Cook and British Steel.  Based in our  South East Regional Centre  in Croydon, Justin is also the Senior Responsible Officer for the centre – a role he will continue to hold.   Justin is a qualified accountant and a member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association; having passed his Joint Insolvency Board Examinations in November 2014. Although his two young children keep him occupied, he has a keen interest in cricket and enjoys the cinema and going to the gym.

Justin has served in the agency for 27 years, after joining as a trainee examiner in 1997. He worked for 21 years in Official Receiver Services, becoming Official Receiver for Southend, London and, more recently, Public Interest Unit in 2018.

He became Chief Technical Officer in 2018, successfully leading the transition to one agency technical team (https://intranet.insolvency.gov.uk/node/14363) and planning for a number of national interest compulsory liquidation cases, including Thomas Cook and British Steel.

Based in our South East Regional Centre (https://intranet.insolvency.gov.uk/node/3233) in Croydon, Justin is also the Senior Responsible Officer for the centre – a role he will continue to hold.

Justin is a qualified accountant and a member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association; having passed his Joint Insolvency Board Examinations in November 2014.

Although his two young children keep him occupied, he has a keen interest in cricket and enjoys the cinema and going to the gym.
NIM33665 - Inbound Employee
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)


Sections 1 – 3 and 6 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (SSCBA 1992)

Where an employed earner is paid earnings in the UK for work carried out wholly or partially outside the UK, a NICs liability only arises on any earnings earned whilst the employed earner is resident, present or ordinarily resident in the UK at the time of the employment.

Different rules may apply if an employee is covered under:

A Social Security Agreement see NIM33670 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim33670)

Regulation 145)(2) SSCR 2001 see NIM33675 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim33675)

Example 1

Stevie lived and worked in South Africa, a country with which the UK does not have a social security agreement, before permanently moving to the UK on 1 October 2023 to continue working for the same UK based employer. Stevie does not meet the criteria in Regulation 145(2) SSCR 2001 and for that reason became immediately subject to UK social security legislation when he moved to the UK. In March 2024 Stevie was paid a bonus of £30,000 for his employment covering a 12-month period from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024. During this period Stevie worked 8 months in South Africa and 4 months in the UK.

Stevie was an employed earner in the UK at the time the bonus was paid, however, the bonus was earned partially outside the UK when Stevie was not subject to UK social security legislation or any social security agreement. As Stevie only satisfied the required criteria for liability to Class 1 NICs for 4 out of the 12 months, Stevie is only liable to pay Class 1 NICS on 4/12 (£10,000) of the bonus.

£30,000 (Bonus payment)

4/12 of £30,000 = £10,000

Stevie is liable to pay Class 1 NICs on £10,000

Example 2

Jim lived and worked in Australia, a country with which the UK does not have a social security agreement, for an Australian employer. In December 2023 Jim relocated permanently to the UK and became ordinarily resident in the UK and continued to work for the same employer in the UK. In February 2024 Jim received a bonus payment of £2,000 for work completed in November 2023, whilst Jim was working in Australia for the Australian employer.

Jim did not satisfy the Class 1 NICs criteria at the time that the bonus was earned. Jim was not an employed earner resident, present or ordinarily resident in the UK at the time the bonus was earnt, therefore there is no NICs liability on the bonus payment.

Example 3

Elaine is ordinarily resident in the UK and has worked for a UK employer in Dubai, a country with which the UK does not have a social security agreement, for 5 years. Elaine is paid on the last day of every month. On 25 October 2023, Elaine returns to work in the UK for the same employer.

Elaine is subject to UK social security legislation from her first day of employment in the UK, 25 October 2023. As Elaine is paid on a monthly basis, in her October salary she will only be liable to UK NICs on any earnings from 25 October to 31 October 2023.
Mr N Laurent v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3313367/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Laurent v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3313367/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683dc2fbd23a62e5d32680e2/Mr_N_Laurent_-_v_-_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd___3313367-2023_-_Preliminary_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr N Laurent v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3313367/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683dc31b8e9bdf1409b90b9c/Mr_N_Laurent_-_v_-_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd___3313367-2023_---_Judgment.pdf).
Amending the hydrofluorocarbon phasedown schedule
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Seeking views on a proposal to amend the phasedown schedule for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Great Britain to support the UK’s climate goals.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on proposed changes to the current HFC phasedown schedule in Great Britain.

HFCs are a type of fluorinated gas (F gas) with a high global warming potential. They are commonly used in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps.

The proposed changes would reduce the amount of HFCs that can be placed on the market in Great Britain beyond current legislative limits. This aims to help the UK to meet carbon budget commitments and continue to implement international obligations under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.

Respondents are invited to comment on the potential effects of the proposals, including any technical or economic challenges they may create.
IEIM405100 - Compliance: Penalties
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)


Compliance: Penalties

The International Tax Compliance Regulations 2015 set out the penalties that will be applicable where a Reporting Financial Institution fails to comply with the due diligence, record-keeping, reporting, notification and registration obligations set out in the regulations.

The revised penalty framework introduced by The International Tax Compliance (Amendment) Regulations 2025 applies to failures occurring on or after 16 July 2025, the date that these regulations came into force.

Example:

A Reporting Financial Institution makes a return for the calendar year 2024 on 29 May 2025. The return is subject to a compliance check and HMRC discovers due diligence and reporting failures. The Reporting Financial Institution remediates the deficiencies and submits an amended return for calendar year 2024 on 4 September 2025. Although the amended return is received after 16 July 2025, the due diligence and reporting failures occurred before that date. The previous penalty framework will therefore apply.
Abigail Fryer
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

Abigail Fryer started as Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Phnom Penh in August 2025. Prior to taking up her role, she led the UK’s human rights work in Ukraine 2021-2024, and was Consular Manager during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. She joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2018 and has worked on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and supported British nationals in Europe to prepare for Brexit. Abigail holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Exeter and has a Bachelor’s degree in History and Politics from the University of East Anglia. Abigail is married with one step-son. Social media links Follow Abigail on Facebook

Abigail Fryer started as Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Phnom Penh in August 2025. Prior to taking up her role, she led the UK’s human rights work in Ukraine 2021-2024, and was Consular Manager during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. She joined the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in 2018 and has worked on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and supported British nationals in Europe to prepare for Brexit.

Abigail holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Exeter and has a Bachelor’s degree in History and Politics from the University of East Anglia.

Abigail is married with one step-son.

Social media links

Follow Abigail on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DHMBEPP)
UK-AWaRe antibiotic classification
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

The UK Access, Watch and Reserve, and Other (UK-AWaRe) antibiotic classification list.

This resource provides the list of UK-AWaRe classifications for antibiotics as well as a summary of the evidence-based approach used to assign classifications and members of the core working group. The list has been ratified by all 4 UK nations.

This list will support national Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and antibiotic usage targets within the 2024 to 2029 national action plan to confront antimicrobial resistance (AMR) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-5-year-action-plan-for-antimicrobial-resistance-2024-to-2029).

See further details on the development of the UK-AWaRe list (https://academic.oup.com/jacamr/article/7/1/dlae218/7955613), as published in JAC-AMR.
Code of Practice: prevention and control of rodent infestations on poultry farms
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Guidance from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for the prevention and control of rodent infestations on poultry farms.

Information notes provide vets with further guidance for circumstances such as:
- unusual seasonal events
- emerging diseases
- outbreaks of non-statutory disease
Guidance from APHA’s Surveillance Intelligence Unit (SIU).
Quickline Communications 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 Quickline Communications 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 Quickline Communications 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.
Commemorative marriage certificates
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Order a commemorative certificate for special wedding anniversaries by post.

You can also order a commemorative marriage certificate online or by phone (https://www.gov.uk/commemorative-marriage-certificate).

A commemorative marriage certificate is an authenticated copy of an entry in the marriage register certified by the General Register Office.

Commemorative certificates are available for silver (25th), ruby (40th), golden (50th) or diamond (60th) wedding anniversaries registered in England and Wales.

The General Register Office holds records for all births, marriages and deaths registered in England and Wales since 1 July 1837.
Velindre University NHS Trust
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 Velindre University NHS Trust 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 Velindre University NHS Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Peel Croft Surgery
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 Peel Croft Surgery 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 Peel Croft Surgery 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
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.
DSIT: spending over £500, February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DSIT spending over £500 (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/1f6d291e-fd0a-4651-9b1c-a67734cce90d/dsit-spending-over-500-also-known-as-epcs-or-gpc)
Ms G Ordon v Hellermann Tyton Ltd: 2413698/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms G Ordon v Hellermann Tyton Ltd: 2413698/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f3d9e830feae0e082ab8c1/Ms_G_Ordon_v_Hellermann_Tyton_Ltd_-_2413698_2023.pdf).
Social housing lettings in England, April 2024 to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Statistics on new social housing lettings in England in 2024/25 by local authorities and private registered providers, covering tenancies and tenants.

This release is part of the annual ‘Social housing lettings in England’ series, which has been badged as Accredited Official Statistics and is the most robust source of data on new social lettings.

It covers new Social Rent, Affordable Rent and Intermediate Rent lets, for both General Needs and Supported Housing.

The 2024/25 release is split into two reports.
- ‘Tenancies’ focuses on the tenancies, rents, properties and stock ‘churn’ – how frequently social housing is relet.
- ‘Tenants’ focuses on the people living in new social housing lettings – where they lived previously, their route into social housing, how long tenants spent on waiting lists, and information about the tenants themselves.
Summary tables, technical notes, sub-national dashboard and a quality report are published alongside the reports.
CTAD and GUMCAD reporting guidance for chlamydia
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Guidance to assist staff involved with the collection, recording, analysis and interpretation of data from CTAD and GUMCAD.

This document provides guidance for staff involved in the collection, reporting, analysis and interpretation of chlamydia data on how data for chlamydia tests and diagnoses is captured in CTAD and GUMCAD, the flow of the data and how the data is included in publications.

The guidance highlights the importance of accurate recording of data in both data sets and how data quality can be improved to provide more precise outputs.
Mr N Gevelis v Rexel UK Ltd: 1401283/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Gevelis v Rexel UK Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677ff497d119b34537665630/Mr_N_Gevelis_v_Rexel_UK_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx___Judgment___30.12.24.pdf).
Mrs Wong v Plymouth Grove Primary School: 2402199/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs Wong v Plymouth Grove Primary School: 2402199/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b32570421271d7e45f5802/Mrs_Wong_v_Plymouth_Grove_Primary_School_2402199_2024_.pdf).
J Webster vs Kimbardel (Eversfield) Ltd: 1406259/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Webster vs Kimbardel (Eversfield) Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d8385379f0d993dfb11f7c/J_Webster_-vs-_Kimbardel__Eversfield__Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in J Webster vs Kimbardel (Eversfield) Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68628976b466cce1bb121a21/Ms_J_Webster_-vs-_Kimbardel__Eversfield__Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).