theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Oliver & Company Solicitors
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

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 Oliver & Company Solicitors 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 Oliver & Company Solicitors 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
- Armed Forces Charities
- Additional Leave for Reservists
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mrs Lesley Beuscher
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

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: Mrs Lesley Beuscher

Teacher reference number: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Teacher’s date of birth: 19 June 1963

Location teacher worked: Hertfordshire, East of England

Date of professional conduct panel: 15 to 17 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 Mrs Lesley Beuscher formerly employed in Hertfordshire, East of England.
Matthew Style
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Matthew Style was appointed Director General, System Development in November 2025. His previous roles include: Director General, Secondary Care and Integration at the Department of Health and Social Care Deputy Chief Finance Officer at NHS England and NHS Improvement Director of Local Government Finance (including adult social care) at the Department for Communities and Local Government Deputy Director, Public Services and Head of the Health and Social Care Team at HM Treasury He has also served as Private Secretary to the Prime Minister.

Matthew Style was appointed Director General, System Development in November 2025.

His previous roles include:
- Director General, Secondary Care and Integration at the Department of Health and Social Care
- Deputy Chief Finance Officer at NHS England and NHS Improvement
- Director of Local Government Finance (including adult social care) at the Department for Communities and Local Government
- Deputy Director, Public Services and Head of the Health and Social Care Team at HM Treasury
He has also served as Private Secretary to the Prime Minister.
86 Warwick Gardens, London N4 1JA: LON/00AP/MNR/2025/0732
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge (enter Judge and members) on Date (example 15 December 2018)

Read the full decision in 86 Warwick Gardens, London N4 1JA: LON/00AP/MNR/2025/0732 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690cc4fa276dd02bc451ab5b/290929_Decision_Judge_Jack_86_Warwick_Gardens.pdf)
Great Britain and Northern Ireland Variety Lists: application to maintain a plant variety
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

Form to apply to be a maintainer of a plant variety on the Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland (NI) Variety List.

For variety listing, the maintainer can be in a country granted equivalence. You can find a list of countries with species the UK will accept as meeting equivalence for variety maintenance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/countries-and-species-granted-equivalence-by-the-uk).

If a country has not been granted equivalence for maintenance of varieties, a UK maintainer will be required.

The Variety Lists are lists of varieties of agricultural crop and vegetable which have been approved for certification and marketing in Great Britain and NI.

To comply with the Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) 2001 and the Seeds (Variety Lists) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020, a plant variety on the Variety List must be maintained by at least one person who can maintain the variety in line with accepted practices.

Fill in this form to apply to maintain a plant variety. There are guidance notes at the end of the form.

Upload this form using the attachment section in UPOV PRISMA (https://www.upov.int/upovprisma/en/index.html) when applying.

For further information, see the guidance on variety listing of agricultural or vegetable crops (https://www.gov.uk/national-lists-of-agricultural-and-vegetable-crops).
J H Tsikudo v Matrix APA (UK) Ltd: 6009786/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J H Tsikudo v Matrix APA (UK) Ltd: 6009786/2025 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d3d27c2633bd820a92a83/J_H_Tsikudo_v_Matrix_APA__UK__Limited_-_6009786-2025.pdf).
Mr K Cathersides  v White & Sterling Residential Care Ltd: 3305883/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Cathersides v White & Sterling Residential Care Ltd: 3305883/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dc2cd6cb8c6838d74b4fdf/MR_K_CATHERSIDES___v_WHITE___STERLING_RESIDENTIAL_CARE_LTD__3305883-2024.pdf).
Chemicals: challenges for the water environment
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

The scale and impact of chemicals in the water environment. How the challenges are addressed and future challenges and actions.

The report describes:
- the sources of chemicals and their subsequent presence in the water environment
- measured impacts of chemicals on environmental quality standards
- how the challenge is addressed
- future challenges and actions
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
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 Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire 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 Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire 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
- 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.
Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 (HAR2): due diligence and cost assurance
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

A cost-reduction challenge to projects shortlisted for the Hydrogen Allocation Round 2, and guidance / forms for the due diligence and cost assurance process.

These templates and guidance are for projects shortlisted for the next stage of the HAR2 process (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hydrogen-allocation-round-2-har2-projects/hydrogen-allocation-round-2-har2-shortlisted-projects).

Cost challenge: guidance for shortlisted projects on being cost competitive

The Cost Challenge document sets out a cost-reduction challenge. This underscores the government’s commitment to driving down hydrogen production costs and ensuring the affordability of hydrogen through the HAR programme.

Shortlisted projects should show clear and measurable plans to achieve as low a hydrogen production cost as possible, taking in to account project configuration. They should aim to achieve lower average hydrogen production costs than in HAR1.

Due diligence and cost assurance guidance and supporting documents

A shortlisted project will need to pass a rigorous due diligence stage in order to progress to the next stage of the allocation process. Our decisions on which projects will be successful will be based on value for money and affordability.

The due diligence and cost assurance guidance is for projects participating in the process. Alongside it we have published:
- Request for Information (RFI) template - this is to check the progress made since the original submission and gather more information to address any areas of concern highlighted during previous assessments
- Financial Statement Form – financial information which will be used alongside information in the RFI template to understand the financial health of the entity/(ies) being assessed
- Project Datasheet (April 2025) - key information about the project, including estimated production costs, offtaker information and hydrogen production volumes
BIM42551 - Specific deductions: advertising: launch costs
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)


This page concerns the initial costs of establishing a market niche for an intangible asset such as a new product or brand, or a magazine title.

An asset of this kind is normally developed from scratch in-house though a concern may sometimes build up acquired intangibles, for example rights in an invention, or a struggling magazine title purchased from the previous owner. Assets of this kind often turn out to be marketable and may change hands for large sums, which are normally capital.

There is general guidance on the distinction between capital and revenue expenditure in BIM35000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim35000) onwards.

If a company incurs costs of this type, the expenditure will fall within the intangible assets regime unless the asset already existed on 31 March 2002; see BIM35501 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim35501).

Intangible rights or assets located offshore

Where substantial expenditure is incurred on launch costs that add value to rights or intangible assets held offshore referral should be made to a Transfer Pricing Specialist to consider a challenge under the transfer pricing legislation (see INTM482000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm482000)onwards).
MSI Defence Systems 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 MSI Defence Systems 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 MSI Defence Systems Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK 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.
Onshore wind: community benefits and engagement best practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Guidance on community benefits and engagement for onshore wind farm developers, communities living near wind farms, and local authorities in England.

The Community Benefits Guidance sets expectations for onshore wind developers when providing community benefits packages to host communities in England. It covers:
- the criteria for providing community benefits, including expected funding values
- best practice principles of community engagement
- common models of community benefit available to communities
- additional support available for communities
- treatment of community benefits when project circumstances change
The Community Benefits Resource Kit is to help developers and host communities configure long-term relationships that suit local circumstances. It includes information on:
- case studies
- community action plans
- guidelines for applicants
- community benefits agreements
The Community Engagement Guidance provides more detail on the best practice principles of:
- engaging communities early
- maintaining communication throughout the project
- ensuring transparency at every stage
Mr D Farmer v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 6007349/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Farmer v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 6007349/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677d20a599c93b7286a39749/Mr_D_Farmer_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_-_6007349-2024.pdf).
Pathfindr
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 Pathfindr 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 Pathfindr 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
We also pledge the following:

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 Armed Forces Community and our customers on how we are doing

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 W Hazell v Tata Technologies EU Ltd: 6012296/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Hazell v Tata Technologies EU Ltd: 6012296/2024 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/671a1cdc6018ea87ac85a578/W_Hazell_v_Tata_Technologies_EU_Ltd_6012296-2024_-_Judgment_and_Reasons_-_No_Sig_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr W Hazell v Tata Technologies EU Ltd: 6012296/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691463b5db01ecfcf96fc80d/Wayne_Hazell_v_Tata_Technologies_Europe_Ltd_-_Judgment_-_6012296.2024_Withdrawal.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr W Hazell v Tata Technologies EU Ltd: 6012296/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6870f747a08d3a3ca3b67abf/Wayne_Hazell_v_Tata_Technologies_Europe_Ltd_-_Judgment_-_6012296.2024.pdf).
25 Whitstone Drive Blakehall Skelmersdale WN8 9BD : MAN/30UP/MNR/2024/0061
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Northern Region Judge Rimmer and Tribunal Member Mr Faulkner sitting on 15 August 2024

Read the full decision in 25 Whitstone Drive Blakehall Skelmersdale WN8 9BD : MAN/30UP/MNR/2024/0061 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6830e3c2baff3dab997752f9/25_whitstone_decision.pdf)
ROQ
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 ROQ 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 ROQ 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.
Mr J Sibley v Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd: 1401686/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Sibley v Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d52207c908572e81248cc9/Mr_J_Sibley_-vs-_Sainsburys_Supermarkets_Limited_-_Judgment.pdf).
CH155393 - Penalties for Failure to Pay on Time: Rules for specific taxes: Excise Duty – excise goods for use on a ship, aircraft or train as stores: Penalties: Failure to pay all or part of amounts due - default penalty
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)


A person can incur a default penalty where they do not pay excise duty in respect of goods for use on a ship, aircraft or train as stores by the due date. The penalty is incurred on the penalty date.

Calculate the default penalty

To calculate the default penalty for duty unpaid at the penalty date, follow these steps,
- Take the number of failures in the penalty period. A failure is a failure to pay all of the duty by the due date.
- Use the number of failures to work out the number of defaults in the penalty period. A default is any failure to pay an amount of duty in full by the due date, except the first such failure.
- Use the table below to find the penalty rate for a failure, which depends on the number of previous defaults in that penalty period.
- Apply the percentage from the table to the amount of duty not paid by the due date, even if part or all of these amounts have been paid in the meantime.
Table of default penalty rates

The penalty period ends 12 months after the due date for the person's most recent failure. If the person fails to pay any amount of duty by the due date after the penalty period has ended, then a new penalty period starts and this is the first failure in the new penalty period, and does therefore does not attract a default penalty.

All failures, whether or not they attract a default penalty, where payment continues not to be made within 6 and 12 months after the due date attract one or two further penalties, see .

FA09/ SCH56/PARA3 FA14/SCH21
OFSI General licence INT/2025/6279615
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-20)

Details for OFSI General licence INT/2025/6279615, Deposit Insurance Agency Permitted Payments

- OFSI General licence INT/2025/6279615
- OFSI General licence INT/2025/6279615 Publication notice
On 20 May 2025, OFSI issued General Licence INT/2025/6279615 under regulation 64 of The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“the Russia Regulations”) which allows for persons to make insurance premiums payments to the Deposit Insurance Agency.
Companies House recognised for exemplary workplace culture with top award
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Companies House has been awarded the highest level award for workplace wellbeing by Investors in People.

Companies House has been recognised with the ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’ platinum award from Investors in People.

The achievement follows an in-depth assessment of the agency’s workplace culture. This involved detailed staff engagement and included one-to-one interviews, focus groups, observations of key meetings and people surveys.

Investors in People is the international standard for people management. The wellbeing award is achieved by making an outstanding effort to support each other’s social, physical and psychological wellbeing in the workplace.

Platinum is the highest level of accreditation it’s possible to achieve for the ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’ award.

Companies House Chief Executive Louise Smyth said:

This outcome is an excellent achievement for us at Companies House, particularly during a period of significant transformation. It reflects the commitment and care our people bring to fostering a positive, supportive working environment – one where wellbeing is prioritised to help our culture thrive.

As I reach the end of my time as chief executive, I do so with immense confidence for the future of this organisation. I know Companies House will continue to evolve in ways that support both professional excellence and the wellbeing of everyone who works here.

Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, said:

We would once again like to congratulate Companies House for receiving platinum accreditation. Platinum accreditation on We invest in wellbeing is a fantastic effort for any organisation, and places Companies House in fine company with a host of organisations that understand the value of wellbeing.

As well as platinum ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’ accreditation, Companies House also achieved Investors in People’s ‘We Invest in People’ platinum award in 2023.

Companies House is creating hundreds of new posts to enable digital transformation and legislative reform. Find further information about working for Companies House and details of current vacancies (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house/about/recruitment).
Oaker Wood Leisure
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 Oaker Wood Leisure 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 Oaker Wood Leisure 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:

Commercial Support we work closely with local military units and related organisations and offer group discounts on bookings made. Encourage all staff, their families, and friends to support The Poppy Appeal Day and Remembrance activities

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.
Universal Credit for armed forces personnel posted overseas
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

How armed forces personnel serving overseas can claim Universal Credit.

Eligibility

Serving personnel and families are entitled to claim Universal Credit, regardless of their location. This means families stationed overseas can submit claims in the same way as those in the UK.

How to claim

The Universal Credit account does not accept the standard British Forces Post Office (BFPO) address format. If you are currently posted, or soon to be posted overseas, you must use the following address format when claiming Universal Credit:

UNIT or REGIMENTOPERATIONBARRACKS or CAMP or RAF STATION or NAVAL SHIP (if applicable)BFPO numberPOSTCODE: HA4 6NG

A team of DWP Armed Forces Champions will support Universal Credit claims for personnel serving overseas. Using the above address will ensure your claim goes to this team.

This is a temporary process while we enable the Universal Credit account to accept overseas addresses for armed forces personnel.

Find out more about how to claim Universal Credit (https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/how-to-claim).

If you’re already serving overseas and claiming Universal Credit

If you already get Universal Credit and are serving overseas, you should sign into your Universal Credit account and update your address by reporting a ‘change of circumstances’. This will enable your claim to be managed by the DWP Armed Forces Champions.

Detailed guidance

Defence Instruction Notice (DIN) Universal Credit - BFPO location claim process, address format (https://modgovuk.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/DINs/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B8886E51C-D9FB-44D8-91F9-87E59ED3B0BA%7D&file=2024DIN01-109-Universal%20Credit%20-%20BFPO%20location%20claim%20process%2C%20address%20format%20%20.docx&action=view&mobileredirect=true&DefaultItemOpen=1&clickparams=eyAiWC1BcHBOYW1lIiA6ICJNaWNyb3NvZnQgT3V0bG9vayIsICJYLUFwcFZlcnNpb24iIDogIjE2LjAuMTczMjguMjA2NDgiLCAiT1MiIDogIldpbmRvd3MiIH0%3D&CID=7A125A56-3BA0-42E8-A9EE-582AD4E0F8AE&wdLOR=cE4534731-89E3-4085-8B37-B5DF0D06B087) (internal MOD access only) has more detailed guidance.

Improving overseas armed forces claims

In the long-term we will improve overseas claims by:
- enabling the Universal Credit account to accept BFPO addresses and postcodes
- updating Universal Credit staff guidance to confirm that serving personnel and families are entitled to submit Universal Credit claims when posted overseas, and adding specific guidance for completing Universal Credit forms
- updating JSP 770, the internal Defence Instruction Notice (DIN), and relevant GOV.UK pages when the Universal Credit account can accept BFPO addresses and postcodes
Contact
- DWP Regional Armed Forces Champion team: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
- Armed Forces Covenant team: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
- Armed Forces Families & Safeguarding (AFFS) policy team: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
CMA board meeting minutes: April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Minutes of the CMA board meeting on 23 April 2025.

The CMA board met on 23 April 2025 in the Cabot, London and online.

Find out more about our board (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/our-governance#cma-board).
Competition law warning and advisory letters register
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

A record of the warning and advisory letters about competition law issues sent by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

The CMA uses warning and advisory letters to follow up businesses if we have concerns about possible law breaking and promote compliance with competition law.

This register gives details about warning and advisory letters that the CMA has sent to businesses.

Information for businesses (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/warning-and-advisory-letters-essential-information-for-businesses) about when the CMA may decide to send a warning or advisory letter and what to do if you receive one.

Warning and advisory letter maps (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/warning-and-advisory-letter-maps) show where in the UK the CMA has sent warning and advisory letters about competition law issues.
Update on the Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Richard Hughes has today (1 December) written to the Chancellor to resign as Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

The Chancellor has thanked him for his dedicated public service and leadership of the OBR. (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692ded16345e31ab14ecf854/CX_letter_for_gov.uk.pdf) (PDF, 88.4 KB, 1 page)

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said:

I want to thank Richard Hughes for his public service and for leading the Office for Budget Responsibility over the past five years and for his many years of public service.

This government is committed to protecting the independence of the OBR and the integrity of our fiscal framework and institutions.

The Treasury will launch a competitive external recruitment process in the coming weeks to appoint a new Chair.

As with all appointments to the Budget Responsibility Committee, the appointment of the new Chair will be made by the Chancellor and will be subject to the consent of the Treasury Committee.
Ms B Subrian v Gilbert Colvin Primary School: 3202315/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms B Subrian v Gilbert Colvin Primary School: 3202315/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a5e7d2f425d97ff6c49881/Ms_B_Subrian_v_Gilbert_Colvin_Primary_School_-_3202315.2023_-_Judgment_and_Reasons_.pdf).
DWP benefits statistical summaries: policies and statements
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Policies and statements for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits statistical summaries.

The policies and statements on this page are for the DWP benefits statistical summaries (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dwp-statistical-summaries).

We’ve also published:

benefit sanctions statistics: background information and methodology (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/benefit-sanctions-statistics-background-information-and-methodology)

other policies and statements related to DWP statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dwp-statistics-policies-and-procedures)

There is more about our statistics on the Statistics at DWP (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/statistics) page.
Quarterly Employment Survey: June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

The release provides short-term employee jobs estimates for NI on a quarterly basis, which are also used by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to feed into the calculation of the quarterly workforce jobs estimates for the UK as a whole.

The report is produced by the Economic and Labour Market Statistics Branch which is part of the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). It is published on a quarterly basis for Northern Ireland.
Flat 4, 71 Beaumont Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 9BW: HAV/00HG/MNR/2025/0718
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Southern Region, Mr J G G Wilson MRICS and Mr P E Smith FRICS on 11 August 2025

Read the full decision in PL4 9BW_HAV/00HG/MNR/2025/0718_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e69a2ec487360cc70ca295/Flat_4__71_Beaumont_Road__Decision.pdf) Read the full reasons in PL4 9BW_HAV/00HG/MNR/2025/0718_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e69a65dadf7616351e4f9a/Flat_4__71_Beaumont_Road__Full_Reasons.pdf)
HGV conspicuity marking rules
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

How to follow the rules about the conspicuity markings that must be fitted to all HGVs.

This guide provides details of and how to comply with European conspicuity marking legislation which says they must be fitted to all HGVs.

Conspicuity markings illuminate the outline of HGVs at night by reflecting the headlights of the vehicles following behind. DfT research estimates they would potentially prevent 76 deaths and serious accidents each year if they were fitted to all goods vehicles.

The guide is not intended to be a substitute for the full legislative details contained in UN ECE Regulations or the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989.
D Hutsby v Cable and Splicing Services Ltd: 6011198/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Hutsby v Cable and Splicing Services Ltd: 6011198/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692ef9d7345e31ab14ecf8c4/Daniel_Hutsby_v_Cable___Splicing_Services_Ltd_-_6011198_2025_-_Strike_Out.pdf).
Kings Park Village, Kings Park, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 8HE: CAM/22UE/PHC/2023/0009
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Eastern Region, Mrs M Hardman FRICS IRRV(Hons) and Dr J Wilcox FRICS on 23 December 2024

Read the full decision in Kings Park Village, Kings Park, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 8HE: CAM/22UE/PHC/2023/0009 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/676a76d33229e84d9bbdea3b/Kings_Park_Village_Canvey_Island_SS8_8HE.pdf).
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

The Secretary of State has overall responsibility for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. See junior ministers roles for individual portfolio areas. Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation Minister of State Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

The Secretary of State has overall responsibility for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. See junior ministers roles for individual portfolio areas.
- Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/patrick-vallance)
- Minister of State (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/ian-murray)
- Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/kanishka-narayan)
Strategic compensation measures for offshore wind activities: Marine Recovery Fund interim guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Guidance for offshore wind developers on strategic compensation measures for offshore wind activities prior to the Marine Recovery Fund becoming operational.

This guidance is for offshore wind developers for use prior to the Marine Recovery Fund becoming operational.

The guidance provides further information on ornithological and benthic strategic compensations measures contained in the Library of Strategic Compensation Measures.
Ms L Whitthorn v T Richardson (T/a Injeanious Hair & Beauty): 1404025/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Whitthorn v T Richardson (T/a Injeanious Hair & Beauty): 1404025/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66b1d9e3fc8e12ac3edb0ac3/Ms_Louise_Whitthorn_-vs-_Tina_Richardson__trading_as_Injeanious_Hair___Beauty__-_1404025.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms L Whitthorn v Ms C Richardson T/a Injeanious Hair and Beauty: 1404025/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d845ae4e1deef5a8c15ec0/Ms_L_Whitthorn_-vs-_Ms_C_Richardson_t.a_Injeanious_Hair_and_Beauty_-_1404025.2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Land Registration Rule Committee
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

The home of Land Registration Rule Committee on GOV.UK. The Land Registration Rule Committee (LRRC) advises the Secretary of State on making land registration rules and specifying service fees for land registration and information services. This expert committee was established under the Land Registration Act 2002.

The Land Registration Rule Committee (LRRC) advises the Secretary of State on making land registration rules and specifying service fees for land registration and information services. This expert committee was established under the Land Registration Act 2002.

LRRC works with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-local-government).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Autumnpaper Group Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Decision for applicant Autumnpaper Limited against registration number 15781779, applicant successful.

Application number 5221

Applicant Autumnpaper Limited objected to the name used by Autumnpaper Group Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.
Sustainable Farming Incentive action uptake data January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Information on the number of Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements per ITL2 area, and number of agreements containing each action.

This publication gives statistics on the uptake of actions in agreements that were live as of 1st January 2025. The data does not include any agreements that went live after 1st January 2025 or any new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements that will go live in 2025. Information about the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme is also available on the farming blog: The Sustainable Farming Incentive - Farming (blog.gov.uk) (https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/13/sfi-pinned-post/)
Miss F Begum v Kier Ltd: 3309200/2024 and 2402875/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss F Begum v Kier Ltd: 3309200/2024 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebeaec199d1cd55b48c5ae/Miss_F_Begum_v_Kier_Limited__3309200.2024_-_IRF_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss F Begum v Kier Ltd: 3309200/2024 and 2402875/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69382c2033c7ace9c4a41e58/Ms_F_Begum_v_Kier_Limited__2402875.2024__3309200.2024__PH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
AAIB investigation to Socata TB-20 Trinidad, N33NW
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Collision with trees during takeoff, Langham Airfield, Norfolk, 10 October 2023

Shortly after taking off from an unlicensed airstrip, the aircraft drifted to the left, struck trees along the side of the runway and decended before striking the ground. A combination of turbulent air from the trees and a tailstrike is likely to have contributed towards the accident. The occupants were all seriously injured.

The position of the trees, in relation to the runway, was less than that recommended for unlicensed aerodromes in CAA Civil Aviation Publication (CAP) 793 ‘Safe Operating Practices at Unlicensed Aerodromes.’

Download report:

Socata TB-20 Trinidad, N33NW 02-25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a0a81082f8431ebeb04783/Socata_TB-20_Trinidad_N33NW_02-25.pdf)

Download glossary of abbreviations:

Glossary of abbreviations (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a0a848e04de3153316a3c6/Abbreviations.pdf)