theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
FLM Training 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 FLM Training 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 FLM Training 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
- 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.
Miss E Vass v Aspen Waite Foods Ltd: 1403450/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E Vass v Aspen Waite Foods Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6862936108bf2f5376121a23/Miss_E_Vass_-vs-_Aspen_Waite_Foods_Ltd._-_Judgment.pdf).
OLGA Agency LLP
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 OLGA Agency LLP 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 OLGA Agency LLP 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:

-Working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children claim form
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Use this claim form to apply for DLA for children under 16, in England and Wales.

Read the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children guidance (https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children) before you claim.

Before you start this form

If you’re using a mobile phone or tablet

You cannot complete the form using a mobile phone or tablet. You have to either:
- use a desktop or laptop computer
- print the form and complete it by hand
Call the DLA helpline (https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/how-to-claim) to ask for a paper form.

If you’re using a desktop or laptop computer

Use a PDF reader to open and fill in this form. You can download a free PDF reader online.

If you are using screen reader software to access the form, we recommend that you review all of the notes and the questions on the form before you complete it. As you complete the form, you will be guided through the questions based on the responses you provide.

Do not use your computer’s browser or, if you are an Apple Macintosh user, the Preview application.

You can save data typed into this form if you use a PDF reader. This means that you do not have to fill in the form in one session.

There are reliability issues with some assistive software, which may mean the form will not save properly.

This form will only save if it is both:
- saved onto your computer
- opened in a recent version of PDF reader
The form will not save in:
- versions of Acrobat Reader older than version XI
- some other PDF readers, for example Preview on a Mac or Foxit on a PC
Help using this PDF claim form

For help and advice on the information you need to put on the form or about DLA for children, contact the Disability Living Allowance helpline (https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/how-to-claim).

Contact the DWP Online Helpdesk, if you are having technical difficulties:
- downloading the form
- navigating around the form
- printing the form
DWP online helpdesk

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm Closed weekends and all public and bank holidays

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

Where to send the form

Send the completed form to:

Freepost DWP DLA Child

Do not write anything except the freepost address on the envelope. You do not need a postcode or a stamp.

If you’ve received a paper form, you can use the envelope included to return it.

If you need this form in a different format

Contact the Disability Living Allowance helpline (https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/how-to-claim) to ask for:
- a printed copy of the form
- a different format, such as large print, braille or audio CD
Purpose of this handbook
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Details what is and is not included in this handbook.

Included within the handbook

In this handbook applicants will find details on how customs authorisations are applied for, granted and managed post authorisation. This handbook contains technical guidance to support customs authorisation users and applicants in managing their authorisation and authorisation applications. They will also find the application questions for each customs authorisation and details on what to expect when problems arise and authorisations are not used as they are intended.

Not included within the handbook

This handbook does not include information on operating specific customs authorisations. That information is provided in the relevant customs technical handbooks (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks).
AAIB Update: Air India flight AI171
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Update on the fatal accident which occurred in Ahmedabad, India on 12 June 2025

A team of four investigators from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has arrived in India. They have expertise in aircraft operations, engineering and recorded data. Their role is to provide additional support and expertise to the safety investigation being led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.

The UK AAIB has ‘Expert’ (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-aaibs-role-in-aircraft-accident-and-serious-incident-investigations-overseas/the-aaibs-role-in-aircraft-accident-and-serious-incident-investigations-overseas#experts) status in the Indian safety investigation. In accordance with international protocols (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-aaibs-role-in-aircraft-accident-and-serious-incident-investigations-overseas/the-aaibs-role-in-aircraft-accident-and-serious-incident-investigations-overseas#international-protocols), release of information on the investigation rests solely with the Indian authorities.

British nationals who require consular assistance or have concerns about friends or family should call the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO): xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Wymondham 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 Wymondham 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 Wymondham 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
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-recognising financial constraints to armed forces members and providing assistance when possible -support the employment of veterans by encouraging armed forces personnel to seek teaching and support service careers with our organisation

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.
Clarification of the Immigration Advice Authority's jurisdiction
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-20)

Clarification from the Immigration Advice Authority in relation to its jurisdiction.

This document clarifies the jurisdiction of the Immigration Advice Authority in relation to:
- change of conditions forms
- fee waiver applications
- direct exceptional case funding applications
- referrals to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for victims of trafficking
Salisbury Cathedral
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 Salisbury Cathedral 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 Salisbury Cathedral 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.
Local authority homelessness workforce report
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Research on the challenges and opportunities facing the homelessness and rough sleeping workforce including recruitment and training.

Researches the challenges and opportunities facing the homelessness and rough sleeping workforce (recruitment and retention and training and development) following the introduction of the Homelessness Reduction Act in 2018.
Mr B Kirkman v Priory Asset Management LLP: 2401943/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Kirkman v Priory Asset Management LLP: 2401943/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67aa1e1831fb10faa31484a2/Mr_B_Kirkman_v_Priory_Asset_Management_LLP_-_2401943_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr W Blackwood v DVP Logistics Group Ltd: 6015172/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Blackwood v DVP Logistics Group Ltd: 6015172/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6827421b50dbd3ce8372ab4b/Mr_W_Blackwood_v_DVP_Logistics_Group_Ltd_-_6015172_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
General authorisation for OVs and ATTs: pre- and post-movement TB testing of cattle
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

General authorisation for Official Veterinarians and Approved Tuberculin Testers to carry out pre- and post-movement testing of cattle to control the spread of bovine TB.

Approved Official Veterinarians (OVs) in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Approved Tuberculin Testers (ATTs) in England and Wales must follow the conditions of the general authorisation when carrying out compulsory pre-movement and post-movement TB testing of cattle.
MA Consulting 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 MA Consulting 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 MA Consulting 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
We also pledge the following:

-support and promote ex forces to help fill the national cyber security skill gap

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.
West Lindsey District Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 West Lindsey District Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
INTM601600 - Transfer of assets abroad: The benefits charge: Amount or value of benefit
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


In determining what amount is to be treated as income arising to an individual under the benefits charge, ‘the amount or value’ of benefits received by the individual in question has to be taken into account. The amount or value of the benefit must be determined from all the relevant facts in the absence of a specific meaning to the term.

Before any amount or value can be considered, it is first necessary to identify exactly what the benefit is that the individual has received, as it will be on this that the amount or value of the benefit will be determined.

In many cases it will be obvious and straightforward what the benefit is, for example where the individual receives a one-off payment of money in sterling. In other cases, there may be no immediately obvious measure of the amount or value of the benefit. This might occur for example where an individual has the use of an asset owned by a person abroad. In cases where the amount or value of a benefit is not obvious or needs to be checked, help may be available from HMRC’s Shares and Assets Valuation team or in cases involving properties from the Valuation Office Agency.

INTM601620 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm601620) looks at a few of the more common forms of benefit received which may help to indicate the considerations needed to determine the amount or value of the benefit.

With the expansion of the benefits charge to include non-UK domiciled and deemed UK domiciled transferors, it was considered that a more formal approach was needed to the valuation of benefits for the purposes of the transfer of assets abroad legislation. Therefore, Schedule 14 of Finance (No. 2) Act 2017 introduced ITA07/S742B to S742E to set out how certain benefits were to be calculated.

The legislation provides rules for calculating the value of a benefit provided in relation to the following and each will be looked at in turn in these pages of guidance:

INTM601645 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm601645) - A payment by way of a loan (ITA07/S742C)

INTM601650 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm601650) - The making available of movable property without any transfer of ownership of the property (ITA07/S742D)

INTM601655 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm601655) - The making available of land without any transfer of the ownership of the land concerned (ITA07/S742E).

Note

Although these valuation rules for certain benefits were included as part of the deemed domicile package of changes to the transfer of assets abroad legislation, the rules apply to the valuation of these benefits in all scenarios with effect from 6 April 2017. These rule changes are not restricted to the valuation of benefits arising in protected settlements only.

It should also be noted that the same valuation rules apply with effect from 6 April 2017 for the purposes of TCGA92/S87 for CGT (see CG38625 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg38625p) onwards).
TAG unit M5-3 supplementary economic modelling
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Transport analysis guidance (TAG) on applying supplementary economic models in transport appraisals.

This document gives modelling principles for supplementary economic models in transport appraisals.

The previous version of this guidance (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206114549/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/webtag-tag-unit-m5-3-supplementary-economic-modelling-may-2018) was published in November 2024.

TAG (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transport-analysis-guidance-tag) provides information on the role of transport modelling and appraisal, and how the transport appraisal process supports the development of investment decisions to support a business case.
Jonathan Duff
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

Jonathan Duff started his role as Regional Director for the East of England in September 2022. He was previously the Regional Schools Commissioner for East of England and North-East London. Prior to this, Jonathan was Director of Services and Operations for the Department for Education Regional Delivery Directorate. Before that, he was Director of the Regional Schools Commissioner’s Office for South-East England and the South of London. Earlier in his career, Jonathan has also worked on: delivery of the academies programme reforms to teachers’ pay and conditions legislation for young people aged 16 to 25 with special educational needs qualifications delivery and curriculum policy

Jonathan Duff started his role as Regional Director for the East of England in September 2022.

He was previously the Regional Schools Commissioner for East of England and North-East London.

Prior to this, Jonathan was Director of Services and Operations for the Department for Education Regional Delivery Directorate. Before that, he was Director of the Regional Schools Commissioner’s Office for South-East England and the South of London.

Earlier in his career, Jonathan has also worked on:
- delivery of the academies programme
- reforms to teachers’ pay and conditions
- legislation for young people aged 16 to 25 with special educational needs
- qualifications delivery and curriculum policy
McCullagh Security Consultancy 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 McCullagh Security Consultancy 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 McCullagh Security Consultancy Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
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.
Digital service users may need to update browsers
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Users of HM Land Registry’s digital services may need to update their web browsers or operating systems.

As part of routine security maintenance, users of the HM Land Registry portal, Sign your mortgage deed, or Local Land Charges’s (LLC) Maintain service may face an error message when visiting the page for the first time. Most users will be unaffected as their systems and browsers will automatically update to ensure the latest public root CA (certificate authority) certificates are installed.

The SSL (secure sockets layer) security certificates are being updated for all HM Land Registry domains to ensure services remain current and secure.

If the user’s web browser is up to date but the issue continues, more guidance is available on our service maintenance page (https://hmlandregistry.blog.gov.uk/service-status/).
N Kitaruth v OCS Security Ltd: 2202013/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in N Kitaruth v OCS Security Ltd: 2202013/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6dd11a0f0c95a498d2251/Nicholas_Kitaruth_v_OCS_Security_Limited_-_2202013-2024.pdf).
Residues: Statutory Surveillance Results
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Information on substances found in the UK and what action is being taken to avoid unacceptable residues in the future.

In accordance with EU Legislation the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) runs a surveillance programme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/residues-surveillance) to monitor the use of veterinary medicines and prohibited substances in UK produce.

These papers provide information on substances found in UK animal produce and what action is being taken to avoid unacceptable residues in the future.
Mr S Berns v Department for Work and Pensions: 1304626/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Berns v Department for Work and Pensions: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67335c61bfc4a11a0612205c/Mr_S_Berns_v_Department_for_Work_and_Pensions_xx-xxxx-xxxx_Judgment_No_-_Sig_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Berns v Department for Work and Pensions: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6871120afe1a249e937cc06f/Mr_S_Berns_v_Department_of_Work___Pensions_xx-xxxx-xxxx-Certifiate_of_Correction_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Berns v Department for Work and Pensions: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Corrected Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6871123e10d550c668de3eb9/Mr_S_Berns_v_Department_of_Work___Pensions_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Lebanon (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) sanctions: guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Guidance on the Lebanon (Sanctions) (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

The Lebanon (Sanctions) (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/617/contents/made) came fully into force on 31 December 2020.

This guidance assists people in implementing and complying with the regulations. It covers the prohibitions and requirements imposed, and provides guidance on best practice for:
- complying with the prohibitions and requirements
- enforcing them
- circumstances where they do not apply
This guidance should be read alongside more detailed sanctions guidance published by departments including the Home Office and HM Treasury, through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI).
RFIG31130 - Residence for tax years before 2013-14: general information: case of doubt or difficulty
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


This chapter only applies to tax years up to and including 2012-2013. From 6 April 2013 the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) applies. For guidance on the SRT please see RFIG20000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig20000) onwards

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Mr M De Loureiro v Clarion Housing Association Ltd: 2310228/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M De Loureiro v Clarion Housing Association Ltd: 2310228/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693164d3cdec734f4dff420f/Mr_M_De_Loureiro_v_Clarion_Housing_Association_2310228-2025_Limited_Judgment.pdf).
David Clay MBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

David Clay has been a member of the Diplomatic Service since 2005, and has been appointed as the next British Consul General to New England. David was joint head of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Iraq and Arabian Peninsula Department. In this role he oversaw all aspects of the UK’s relationship with Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This included UK security cooperation with the Gulf, launching Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2022, and the Qatar World Cup. He then worked on the UK’s response to the conflict in Israel/Gaza from 2023 to 2024. From 2016 to 2020, David worked as Deputy Political Counsellor and then Counsellor at the UK’s Mission to the UN in New York. He covered peace and security issues in the UN Security Council and General Assembly. This involved regularly representing the UK in the Security Council and overseeing negotiations on many resolutions on conflicts, ranging from Yemen and Mali to Sudan and Colombia. Earlier in his career, David worked for the Foreign Office in Libya before and during the revolution in 2011, and then in Egypt from 2013 to 2016. He speaks Arabic and has a Masters (Distinction) in Middle East politics. Before joining the Foreign Office, David taught English in the east of Sudan. Social media Follow David on X: @dave_clay

David Clay has been a member of the Diplomatic Service since 2005, and has been appointed as the next British Consul General to New England. David was joint head of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Iraq and Arabian Peninsula Department. In this role he oversaw all aspects of the UK’s relationship with Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This included UK security cooperation with the Gulf, launching Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2022, and the Qatar World Cup. He then worked on the UK’s response to the conflict in Israel/Gaza from 2023 to 2024.

From 2016 to 2020, David worked as Deputy Political Counsellor and then Counsellor at the UK’s Mission to the UN in New York. He covered peace and security issues in the UN Security Council and General Assembly. This involved regularly representing the UK in the Security Council and overseeing negotiations on many resolutions on conflicts, ranging from Yemen and Mali to Sudan and Colombia.

Earlier in his career, David worked for the Foreign Office in Libya before and during the revolution in 2011, and then in Egypt from 2013 to 2016. He speaks Arabic and has a Masters (Distinction) in Middle East politics. Before joining the Foreign Office, David taught English in the east of Sudan.

Social media

Follow David on X: @dave_clay (https://twitter.com/dave_clay)
Mr S Epaminondas and Mr A Griffiths v Easy Auto Lease Ltd: 3309129/2024 and 3309130/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Epaminondas and Mr A Griffiths v Easy Auto Lease Ltd: 3309129/2024 and 3309130/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f8b308bf2f5376121af3/Mr_S_Epaminondas___Other_v_Easy_Auto_Lease_Ltd_3309129-2024___Other__Rule_22_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Epaminondas and Mr A Griffiths v Easy Auto Lease Ltd: 3309129/2024 and 3309130/2024 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f7a853f038caddfad11aba/Mr_S_Epaminondas_an_other_v_Easy_Auto_Lease_Ltd_3309129_2024___3309130_2024_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Louisa Yakit
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

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: Ms Louisa Yakit

Teacher reference number: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Teacher’s date of birth: 26 October 1981

Location teacher worked: Kent, South East England

Date of professional conduct panel: 31 March 2025 to 4 April 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 Ms Louisa Yakit formerly employed in Kent, South East England.

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.
Health protection in children and young people settings, including education
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

A practical guide for staff on managing cases of infectious diseases in children and young people settings, including education.

Attending face-to-face education or childcare is hugely important for children and young people’s health and their future.

This guidance has been updated to provide a practical guide for staff in children and young people settings, including education, those working in children and young people’s social care and across the secure estate, on managing a range of infections, and minimising disruption. This includes advice on managing coronavirus (COVID-19) and other infections. Further and higher education providers should also take note of this guidance.

Within the tools and resources, there is an exclusion table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/children-and-young-people-settings-tools-and-resources#exclusion-table) with guidance to indicate the time period an individual should not attend a setting to reduce the risk of transmission during the infectious stage.

While this guidance may be of use to all children and young people settings, it is recognised that there are some differences for residential children’s homes and secure settings, which means that aspects of this guidance may not be applicable. This guidance should be used alongside the emergency planning and response for education, childcare, and children’s social care settings (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/emergency-planning-and-response-for-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care-settings) published in April 2022.

This guidance is not intended to be used as a tool for the diagnosis of infections. The information is designed for use by staff members in children and young people settings (for example teachers, managers, teaching assistants, and cleaners) to prevent and respond to infection, incidents and outbreaks.

For additional information about what infections are and why they can be prevented, access the Preventing and managing infections in childcare and pre-school online course (https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/preventing-and-managing-infections-in-childcare-and-pre-school-settings).

To complement the guidance and support its implementation, we recommend educating children and young people on hygiene, germs (microbes), vaccination, and antibiotics. A range of interactive lesson plans for ages 3 to 16 have been developed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with teachers and are available for free at e-Bug.eu (http://www.e-bug.eu/). These are designed to promote healthy behaviours among students and provide additional support and guidance to educators, to contribute to the prevention of infections in the school setting.

To provide feedback on this guidance, please send details to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Westminster Drug Project
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 Westminster Drug Project 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 Westminster Drug Project 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.