theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Dan Rawes Training Services
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 Dan Rawes Training Services 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 Dan Rawes Training Services 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
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Education: As a training provider, recognise the skills already held by members of the armed forces and veteran communities during training.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr D S Saxton v Hinduja Global Solutions UK Ltd: 2305874/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D S Saxton v Hinduja Global Solutions UK Ltd: 2305874/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/667bfe724ae39c5e45fe4cb1/Mr_D_Saxton_v_Hinduja_Global_Solutions_UK_Ltd_2305874-2023_Full_Judgment_and_Written___Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D S Saxton v Hinduja Global Solutions UK Ltd: 2305874/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67addf91e270ceae39f9e148/Mr_David_Steven_Saxton_v_Hinduja_Global_Solutions_UK_Ltd_2305874-2023_Judgment.pdf).
Oil and gas: OPRED communications
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

OPRED communications to stakeholders.

Published communications issued to stakeholders relating to regulation of environmental and decommissioning activity for UK offshore oil and gas operations.

OPRED communications will be published here going forward.

Email updates

Sign up to updates for 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/email/subscriptions/single-page/new?topic_id=oil-and-gas-opred-communications-2025)
Inclusive Economy
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

On this page you can find out what the government is doing to help build an inclusive economy that works for everyone in society.

The government is committed to delivering an inclusive economy. Some of the ways it’s doing this include exploring innovative ways of commissioning and delivering public services, working with the finance sector to increase investment into tackling social problems, and growing the social enterprise and responsible business sectors.

Click the links below to find out more about how government is supporting these new ways of working to address society’s most challenging social issues, such as homelessness and youth unemployment.
Local government reorganisation: letter to leaders on publicity code
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Letter to inform council leaders in local government reorganisation areas about the publicity code.

On 19 November 2025, the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP, wrote to leaders of all councils in live local government reorganisation areas.

In the letter, the Minister reminded them that they need to adhere to the Publicity Code while developing and pursuing local government reorganisation proposals.
Official search: application (AC6)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Application form AC6 for an official search of the Register of Agricutural Charges

Use this form is to apply for a search of subsisting entries (existing entries) in the Register of Agricultural Charges against specified names.

Fee and address

To find out what fees are due for Agricultural Credits applications, see Agricultural Credits fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-agricultural-credits-fees).

To find out where to send the completed form, see HM Land Registry address for applications (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-address-for-applications#agricultural-credits).
UK NSC: about the UK National Screening Committee
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Information about the role and structure of the UK NSC.

Contact the UK National Screening Committee by email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

For screening programme operational queries contact NHS England: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
RSH corporate and business plans
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

The corporate and business plans detail how we aim to deliver our fundamental objectives.

The corporate plan outlines our objectives, priorities, values, and our annual budget and business plan. It also includes our performance measures, accommodation strategy and our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We will review this plan annually to ensure it takes account of any relevant significant changes in the external operating environment such as implementation of the proposals in the Social Housing White Paper (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-charter-for-social-housing-residents-social-housing-white-paper).
ISTAR Group UK
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 ISTAR Group UK 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 ISTAR Group UK 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.
New YJB report on standards for children in youth justice
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

A report from the Youth Justice Board (YJB) identifies critical themes in the treatment and outcomes of children and victims at court, offering a roadmap for future collaboration and improvements.

The Standards for Children is a framework for guiding youth justice agencies across England and Wales and setting expectations for ensuring that children receive the right interventions and support throughout their involvement with the justice system.

Analysis has been conducted of reporting on Standard 2 – At Court and focuses on ensuring that children are treated fairly and supported appropriately during court proceedings. This analysis and evaluation is presented in the Standards for children in the justice system: 2023 to 2024 audit (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standards-for-children-in-the-justice-system-2023-to-2024-audit)

The YJB’s report has identified several important system-wide themes, which highlight areas where improvements can be made. The scope of the work also includes support for victims.

In addition to providing insight into the work being done to assess and improve the youth justice system, the report provides a pathway for further collaboration and agreed action with youth justice agencies across the sector, aimed at creating more positive outcomes for children, while creating fewer victims and safer communities.

In the coming months, the YJB will collaborate with key stakeholders to discuss these findings and agree actionable steps to address the themes identified. The YJB is committed to this being a collaborative effort and believes this is essential to making meaningful changes and enhancing the experiences and outcomes for children in court.

The YJB is encouraging partner agencies across the youth justice sector to engage with this report and recognise the importance of the findings.

The YJB will continue to monitor progress and facilitate collaboration across the sector to bring about positive change.

Chief Executive of the YJB, Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, says:

As an evidence-based organisation, the YJB is committed to translating the data and insights we capture into practical, sector-wide recommendations. These recommendations will focus on improving outcomes not only for children but also for victims and communities at large. The goal is to ensure a justice system that works more effectively, equitably, and compassionately for all involved.

More information
- Standards for children in the justice system: 2023 to 2024 audit (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standards-for-children-in-the-justice-system-2023-to-2024-audit)
- Standards for children in the youth justice system (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-standards-for-youth-justice-services)
- Case management guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/case-management-guidance)
O Burlison v Blue Diamond UK Ltd: 6009274/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in O Burlison v Blue Diamond UK Ltd: 6009274/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689c917ad2a1b0d5d1bb128b/Orren_Burlison_-vs-_Blue_Diamond_UK_limited_-_6009274.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
UK Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP): annual report
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Annual summary of the work carried out by the UK Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP).

These reports summarise the work of the UK Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP) each year.

The committee provides independent, impartial advice to the government on matters relating to pesticides.

You can read more information about the work of the UK Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP) (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/expert-committee-on-pesticides).
Mr M E Mohammed v Essence Mediacom Holdings Ltd: 2216274/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M E Mohammed v Essence Mediacom Holdings Ltd: 2216274/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6790e3afe2b9324a911e2680/Mr_M_E_Mohammed_v_Essence_Mediacom_Holdings_Ltd_-_2216274-2023.pdf).
CAIS Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 CAIS Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
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.
IHTM27141 - Foreign property: securities issued by international organisations: list of non-UK situs organisations
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


From 6 April 2025, for inheritance tax purposes, domicile is replaced by long-term UK residence and you can find details of these rules at IHTM47000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000). Unless they are bearer securities (IHTM27076 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm27076)) and situated physically in the UK, securities issued by the following organisations are effectively outside the charge to IHT where:

Before 6 April 2025 and/or where a settlor has died before 6 April 2025

they form part of the estate of a person domiciled outside the UK, or

they are comprised in a settlement and the settlor was not domiciled in the UK at the time the settlement was made

On or after 6 April 2025

they form part of the estate of a person who is not a long-term UK resident, or

they are comprised in a settlement and:

the settlor was not a long-term UK resident at the date the charge arises; or

If the settlor has died, the settlor was not a long-term UK resident at their death.

the International Monetary Fund:

The Bretton Woods Agreement Order in Council, 1946 ((SR & O) 1946 No 36)

the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development:

The Bretton Woods Agreement, as above

the International Finance Corporation:

The International Finance Corporation Order, 1955 (SI 1955 No 1954] )

the International Development Association:

The International Development Association Order, 1960 (SI 1960 No 1383])

This list of organisations may not be complete.
Crime Contract verification: Admission to the October 2025 Rota
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Stage 1 applicants have a final chance to join the October 2025 Duty Rotas. Compliant verification information must be submitted by 31 March 2025

In February 2025, we advised all applicants in Stage 1 of the Crime Contract tender process that we wished to give as many applicants as possible the opportunity to join the October 2025 Duty Rotas. In order to do so we would continue to review verification information submitted after the 31 January deadline.

It will soon be necessary to commence production of the October 2025 Duty Rotas. Therefore, the final date for Applicants to submit compliant verification information to secure acceptance to the October 2025 Duty Rotas will now be 31 March 2025.

We cannot guarantee admission to the duty rotas where verification information is received after this date, or where the information submitted is non-compliant.

Where applicants are unable to meet this deadline, their verification documentation will continue to be processed in accordance with the stage 2 verification deadlines.

For full details of the procurement process please read the Application Guide which is available at Crime Contract 2025 Tender - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/crime-contract-2025-tender)
The Boeing Company / Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc. merger inquiry
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the anticipated acquisition by The Boeing Company of Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc.

Statutory timetable

Phase 1

CMA clearance decision

8 August 2025: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by The Boeing Company of Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc.
- Full text decision (PDF, 267KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68adb9cc969253904d155845/full_text_decision.pdf) (27.8.25)
Launch of merger inquiry

30 June 2025: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- Commencement notice (PDF, 91KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68623bb2f85b4b993fd75406/Commencement_notice.pdf) (30.6.25)
Invitation to comment: closed

26 June 2025: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.

To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Your name and contact details are your personal data. In collecting, receiving, storing, accessing and using your personal data, the CMA, as controller, is processing your personal data. The CMA processes personal data in accordance with data protection law. The CMA is processing your personal data so that it can contact you again, should it need further help or information from you, in order to carry out its merger work under Part 3 of the Enterprise Act 2002. For more information about how the CMA processes personal data and your rights relating to that data, please see our Privacy Notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/personal-information-charter).
Mrs M S Cheema v Roxburghe Handknits Ltd: 8000647/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M S Cheema v Roxburghe Handknits Ltd: 8000647/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685bdac34cd6b031687097ed/Mrs_M_S_Cheema_v_Roxburghe_Handknits_Limited_-_8000647.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr T Mitchell v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd: 1305978/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Mitchell v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment on Liability (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6749afc224108edc3c8cec6a/Troy_Mitchell_v_Jaguar_Land_Rover_-_1305978_2024_-_Final.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T Mitchell v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b872c3ba253db298782c29/Mr_T_Mitchell_v_Jaguar_Land_Rover_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T Mitchell v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682205ffc66deec8488f7f5d/Mr_T_Mitchell_v_Jaguar_Land_Rover_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T Mitchell v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68adab19bceafd8d0d96a1a0/Mr_T_Mitchell_v_Jaguar_Land_Rover_Ltd_-_Costs_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Onshore wind and solar cost and technical assumptions
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

This report provides an update to information on cost and technical assumptions for onshore wind and solar.

DESNZ commissioned Arup to undertake this research covering updates to the cost and technical assumptions for the following technologies:
- onshore wind
- large-scale solar PV (>5MW)
The evidence drawn from research reviews in the Generation Costs Series informs:
- cost estimates and technical assumptions within the Generation Costs Reports
- administrative strike prices (ASP) analysis for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) renewables deployment scheme
- power sector modelling
Eastdowns Farmhouse, Old London Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5 XE: CAM/38UF/MNR/2024/0103
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Eastern Region, Mr P Roberts FRICS CEnv

Read the decision in full Eastdowns Farmhouse, Old London Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5 XE: CAM/38UF/MNR/2024/0103 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6736291e37aabe56c41611c7/Decision_Eastdowns_Farmhouse.pdf)
Working for British High Commission Kampala
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)


Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Kampala or one of the other UK delegations, DIT offices, other government departments or consulates in Uganda, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

The British High Commission will never ask you to pay any fees or money for any part of the recruitment process.

Education Adviser

The British High Commission in Uganda is looking to hire an Education Adviser. In this role, you will play a strong role in the development and implementation of Uganda’s education portfolio at a critical time globally as well as at a key time in the UK education portfolio. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the UK’s objectives through the provision of education expertise across the mission.
- job advert (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/620e10988fa8f549055b63d2/UGA0122_G7_A2__External_Advert_140222.odt) (ODT, 26 KB)
- job profile (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/620e15a38fa8f54916f45e75/UGA0122_Education_Adviser_G7__JOB_PROFILE_140222.odt) (ODT, 48.7 KB)
- application form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/620e15bdd3bf7f4f058799ba/UGA0122_G7_A2__External_Application_form_140222.odt) (ODT, 36.2 KB)
- HMG Civil Service behaviours (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf)
- FCDO Education technical competency framework (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/928599/FCDO-Education-TCF-2020.pdf)
Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on 8 March 2022.
Mr A Ali v Rradar Ltd: 6001176/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Ali v Rradar Ltd: 6001176/2024 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690a09b9c22e4ed8b0518461/Mr_A_Ali_v_Rradar_Limited_-_Judgment_-_6001176.2024.pdf).
The Honourable Company of Air Pilots
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 The Honourable Company of Air Pilots 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 The Honourable Company of Air Pilots 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 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.
Working for GDS
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

How to apply for jobs at the Government Digital Service (GDS).

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology). We are the digital centre of government.

We are a team of more than 1,000 product managers, software engineers, designers, researchers, technical architects and other specialists working with colleagues across government to advance users’ experience of digital government.

Our software products and services are used by more than 20 million people each week and are relied upon by more than 1,900 public sector organisations across central and local government, NHS and schools.

If you’d like to be part of a passionate and talented team that makes a difference to the lives of millions of people, we’d like to hear from you.

Find out more about working at GDS (https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/gds-hub/).

Apply for a job

See open roles at GDS (https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi).

Contact details

For any further enquiries, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
International Alliance on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

The Alliance is a group of states, multilateral partners, civil society organisations and survivors that coordinates action on conflict-related sexual violence.

Lord Ahmad announced the formation of the Alliance at the November 2022 Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative International Conference (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/countries-agree-concrete-change-to-end-sexual-violence-in-conflict).

The Alliance is an important forum for strengthening work on preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence, sharing lessons and supporting survivor-centred action.

There are 29 members of the Alliance:

State members:
- Australia
- Colombia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- France
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kosovo
- Liberia
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Nigeria
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Timor-Leste
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Non-state members:
- UN Women
- Global Survivors Fund
- Mukwege Foundation
- PSVI Survivor Advisory Group
- Karim Khan KC
- Dr Mukwege
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Derbyshire firm to pay nearly £90,000 for breaking waste permit
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

The Environment Agency has prosecuted a recycling company for breaking an environmental permit requiring it to keep all waste within its site boundary.

- Environment Agency investigation ends in successful prosecution
- Court told large amounts of ash spread over five acres of adjoining land without permit
- Sentencing hearing at Nottingham Magistrates on Friday 7 November 2025
At Nottingham Magistrates Court on 7 November 2025, Johnsons Aggregates and Recycling Ltd of Crompton Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, were fined £40,000 and ordered to pay costs of £49,886.75.

The company had pleaded guilty at a previous hearing on 19 July 2025.

Ash spread on neighbour’s land

The court was told the Environment Agency started monitoring sites in March 2021 at Hallam Fields Industrial Estate, Ilkeston, due to complaints about dust, odour and noise.

Officers attended land adjacent to the defendant company’s land, they discovered that a large amount of waste material was on the land. The waste was a type of ash which is commonly used as an aggregate in construction.

Company officials said that the land was owned by someone else and was in the early stages of being developed. They also said that waste on the land had been placed there with the landowner’s permission and for the landowner’s use.

However, the company later accepted that it had made mistakes in dealing with waste and that it had breached its permit by placing the waste on the land.

Deadline to clean up missed

The Environment Agency issued a compliance assessment report requiring the company to operate within the boundary of the permit.

The officers returned to the site on 11 May 2021 where they observed that large amounts of waste remained on site.

Company officials said the waste had accumulated and had been more difficult to dispose of due to Covid.

The company was told to remove the ash from the land by 3 January 2022.

Officers visited the land on 4 January 2022 and found that the mounds of waste, though reduced in size, were still being stored and covered approximately 5 acres.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said:

This case shows that operators in the waste sector should realise we will not tolerate illegal waste activities.

We will take enforcement action to protect the environment, people and legitimate businesses.

Anyone with suspicions of waste crime can call our incident hotline, xx-xxxx-xxxx, or Crimestoppers, on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Background

Charges:
- Prior to and between 22 March 2021 and 13 June 2022 Johnsons Aggregates and Recycling Ltd, did fail to comply with condition 2.2.1 of Environmental Permit EPR/MP3430AM (the Permit) by failing to ensure the permitted activities did not extend the site. This being the land shown edged in green on the site plan at schedule 7 of the permit. Contrary to Regulations 12 (1) (a) and Regulation 38 (2) of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.
Mr J Squier v Native Land Ltd: 6022779/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Squier v Native Land Ltd: 6022779/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685bc78ec07c71e5a87097c2/Mr_J_Squier_v_Native_Land_Ltd_6022779-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Squier v Native Land Ltd: 6022779/2024 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69317da35b5198836f30407b/Jonathan_Joseph_Squier__v_Native_Land_Limited_6022779-2024_Remedy_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).
Rotherham Titan Rugby Club
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 Rotherham Titan Rugby Club 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 Rotherham Titan Rugby Club 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 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.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Jason Harrison
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Jason Harrison

Teacher reference number: 1260131

Teacher’s date of birth: 25 November 1989

Location teacher worked: Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber

Date of professional conduct panel: 17 to 18 June 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Jason Harrison, formerly employed in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Apply for automotive funding via the DRIVE35 programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Guidance on how to apply for automotive funding through the DRIVE35 programme and how to find the right funding stream for your project.

The government’s DRIVE35 programme is open for applications. DRIVE35 will support the latest research and development, accelerate commercial scale-up, and unlock capital investment in zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and their supply chain. Read this guidance to find the right funding stream for you, before you apply for the programme on the APC website (https://www.apcuk.co.uk/funding/).

DRIVE35 introduction

DRIVE35 (Driving Research & Investment in Vehicle Electrification) is a new £2.5 billion programme of capital and R&D funding, announced as part of the government’s Industrial Strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industrial-strategy) and Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advanced-manufacturing-sector-plan).

This new programme will build on the success of the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) and the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) programmes to support the UK automotive industry.

DRIVE35 eligibility

Applicants must be UK-registered businesses. DRIVE35 has funding available for businesses of all sizes, including collaborations.

DRIVE35 will support projects which help the UK automotive sector’s transition to zero emission vehicle manufacturing. This includes enabling the latest research and development, accelerating commercial scale-up, and unlocking capital investment.

DRIVE35’s has support on offer for a wide spectrum of technology readiness levels (TRLs) between TRL 3 to TRL 9. See individual competition pillars for further detail.

DRIVE35 funding details

A total of £2 billion of capital and R&D funding is available to 2030, with an additional £500 million of R&D funding over a further 5 years, to 2035.

DRIVE35 is composed of 3 funding pillars, ‘Transformation (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/drive35-funding-programme-transformation)’, ‘Scale-Up (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/drive35-funding-programme-scale-up)’ and ‘Innovation (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/drive35-funding-programme-innovation)’, each with individual competition streams. The funding amount available for applicants varies according to each stream.
64th Round of the Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCE
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Ambassador Holland welcomes the discussions held during the 64th round, and commends the Co-Chairs for their continued efforts to facilitate dialogue among all participants.

The United Kingdom reaffirms its strong support for the Geneva International Discussions (GID) as a vital platform for addressing the consequences of the 2008 conflict in Georgia and promoting long-term peace and stability in the region. We commend the Co-Chairs for their continued efforts to facilitate dialogue among all participants.

The UK reaffirms its full support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. We continue to call on the Russian Federation to reverse its recognition of the so-called independence of Georgia’s Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions.

We welcome the discussions held during the 64th round, particularly the focus on security arrangements, non-use of force and humanitarian issues – including freedom of movement, documentation, and the rights of displaced persons. We regret that the agenda item on internally displaced persons and refugees could not be addressed due to a walkout by some participants, and we urge all parties to engage constructively in future rounds.

The UK remains deeply concerned by the ongoing restrictions on freedom of movement and the human rights situation in the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. We again call for full access for international humanitarian and human rights mechanisms.

We look forward to the next round of discussions in November 2025 and encourage all parties to engage in good faith to achieve tangible progress for the benefit of all conflict-affected communities.

Thank you, Madam Chair.
Ms E Lewis v Veolia ES UK Ltd: 6012378/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Lewis v Veolia ES UK Ltd: 6012378/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689f186a07f2cc15c9357306/6012378.2024_E_Lewis_v_Veolia_ES_UK_Ltd._-_Judgment.pdf).
Miss J Plowright v Werner de Bruin: 1400729/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss J Plowright v Werner de Bruin: 1400729/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a3c296907bee181d3146e/Miss_Jenny_Plowright_v_Werner_de_Bruin_-_1400729.2024_-_Rule_21_Judgment.pdf).
10 Charles Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AG : MAN/00CK/HMF/2024/0011
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Northern Region Judge J Murray & Tribunal Member C Snowball

Read the full decision in 10 Charles Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AG : MAN/00CK/HMF/2024/0011 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684994427cba25f610c7db29/250602__--__Final_Reasoned_Decision-04_06_2025_02_11.pdf)
19 Cromwell Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4BL : MAN/00BY/MNR/2023/0150
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Northern Region Judge McLean and Tribunal Member Mr I James sitting on 19 October 2023

Read the full decision in 19 Cromwell Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4BL : MAN/00BY/MNR/2023/0150 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680e6a9dfaff81833fcae91c/19_Cromwell_Road_Ellesmere_Port.pdf)
Changes to Contact Centre hours
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Users of the Catch Recording and Fish Export Service helplines need to be aware that the contact centre’s hours of operation are changing from April 1 2025.

However, MMO’s existing out of hours 24-hour support to users for the Fish Export Service and Catch Recording, will still continue so support for industry will remain.

What is happening

The opening hours for the Fish Exports and Under 10m Catch Recording Helplines are being reduced by three hours from 01/04/2025.

The new operating times will be 8am to 6pm (previously 7am to 8pm).

Outside of these hours there will remain 24/7 cover with calls still being automatically routed:

Fish Exports helpline xx-xxxx-xxxx) - callers will come through to the United Kingdom Fisheries Monitoring Centre for enquiries relating to significant IT issues / outages

Under 10m Catch Recording helpline xx-xxxx-xxxx) – calls will continue to access the automated service to enable fishers to log catch records

Who will this impact?

Users of the Fish Exports helpline and under-10m Catch Recording helpline.

Why is it happening?

The challenging economic climate means that all Government departments must seek efficiency savings and operate within budgetary constraints

By making these changes we are ensuring that the Fish Exports and Under 10m Catch Recording helplines remain affordable and support for users is maintained.

Call volumes have changed with less demand from industry. The changes have also been made reflecting where call volume is lowest.

As a result, the service will be more cost-effective and provide more value for money.

When is it happening?
- The new hours of operation will come into effect on April 1 2025 .
Processing
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on processing in relation to inward processing.

Processing can be anything from simply sorting or repacking goods up to the most complicated manufacturing. This may also include goods subject to any operation designed to preserve them, improve their appearance or marketable quality, or otherwise prepare for distribution or resale.
90 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AX: CAM/00KA/MNR/2023/0129
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

Eastern Region, Mr P Roberts FRICS CEnv on 14 November 2024

Read the decision in full CAM/00KA/MNR/2023/0129: 90 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AX (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674734f6886c31e352d8d0d0/90_Biscott_Road_Luton_Market_Rent_Reasons.pdf).