theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
SRL Traffic Systems Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 SRL Traffic Systems Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
MSV Consultancy
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 MSV Consultancy recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Quarterly Child Protection Statistics for Northern Ireland (September 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

This publication presents information on the number of children on the child protection register at the end of each quarter.

This publication presents information on the number of children on the child protection register at the end of each quarter by age, gender, category of abuse, legal status and duration on the register. The number of child protection referrals received during each quarter is reported by source of referral.
Participation Survey: July to September 2023 statistical release
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

The results of the Participation Survey covering the July to September 2023 quarter.

The Participation Survey (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/participation-survey) has run since October 2021 and is the key evidence source on engagement for DCMS. It is a continuous push-to-web household survey of adults aged 16 and over in England.

The Participation Survey provides reliable estimates of physical and digital engagement with the arts, heritage, museums & galleries, and libraries, as well as engagement with tourism, major events, digital sectors, and live sports.
- Released: 20 December 2023
- Period covered: July to September 2023
- Geographic coverage: National level data for England.
- Next release date: March 2024
The pre-release access list above contains the ministers and officials who have received privileged early access to this release of Participation Survey data. In line with best-practice, the list has been kept to a minimum and those given access for briefing purposes had a maximum of 24 hours. Details on the pre-release access arrangements for this dataset are available in the accompanying material.

This release is published in accordance with the Code of Practice for Statistics (2018) (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/), as produced by the UK Statistics Authority. The Authority has the overall objective of promoting and safeguarding the production and publication of official statistics that serve the public good. It monitors and reports on all official statistics, and promotes good practice in this area.

We are always interested in hearing your views on the Participation Survey. The latest publication releases include data to a higher level of granularity, which should aid those looking to conduct more in-depth analysis. Please contact us with any suggestions or feedback by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

The responsible statistician for this release is Ella Bentin. For any enquiries on this release, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
Meeting the Road Transport Security Standards
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

Find out about the road transport security standards for commercial vehicle operators, including how to comply, self-assess and improve your security practices.

As a commercial vehicle operator, the Road Transport Security Standards have been designed to help you better protect personnel, assets and vehicles from:
- theft
- hijacking
- sabotage
- being targeted for terrorist purposes, including attacks on crowded places or the transport system
The RTSS toolkit provides advice on how you can meet the standards.

You should read the toolkit before you complete the RTSS self-assessment.

Using the standards to assess security practices

Adoption of the RTSS will help your organisation to safeguard personnel, vehicles and other assets against a range of threats. It will also contribute to wider efforts to improve security and resilience in the transport sector.

The standards cover the following security practice areas:
- governance and security management
- risk assessment
- delivery planning
- security at base location
- security on the road
The standards follow the principles outlined in PAS 29000:2021 – commercially operated vehicles: how to prevent commercial vehicles being used for terrorism and other forms of serious and organised crime (https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/commercially-operated-vehicles-framework-for-mitigating-security-risks-from-malicious-use-specification). They are not exhaustive but provide a benchmark to ensure an organisation is well-prepared and demonstrates effective counter-terrorism and security practices.

Completing the RTSS self-assessment

Once you have read the toolkit, you can complete the RTSS self-assessment to find out if your organisation’s security practices meet the standards. Your responses will also allow the Department for Transport (DfT) to learn more about current security practices in the commercial vehicle sector.

After you submit the self-assessment, you will receive feedback on areas for improvement to match the security standards. Advice will be provided on changes you could make to improve your organisation’s performance.

To complete the RTSS self-assessment:
- you must be a security manager or equivalent
- your organisation must be a commercial operator of buses, coaches, vans, cars or freight vehicles.
Complete the RTSS self-assessment (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/JRHVAS/)

Further information for commercial vehicle operators

If you are involved with hiring plant or vehicles you should also refer to DfT’s Rental Vehicle Security Scheme (RVSS) guidance and code of practice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-to-the-rental-vehicle-security-scheme/rental-vehicle-security-scheme-guidance-and-code-of-practice).

If you are a bus or coach operator you should also refer to DfT’s guidance on bus and coach security best practice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bus-and-coach-security-recommended-best-practice).
Mrs J Perkin v Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust: 2403401/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Perkin v Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust: 2403401/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66f28bb78cd0464135f12b7b/Mrs_J_Perkin_v_Northern_Care_Alliance_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2403401_2023.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs J Perkin v Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust: 2403401/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677407304961c1185ea21b4c/Mrs_J_Perkin_v_Northern_Care_Alliance_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2403401_2023_.pdf).
Jo Lenaghan
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Jo Lenaghan was appointed Interim Director General, People in November 2025. Jo has more than 25 years’ experience in the NHS. Her experience has included working in the strategy teams as a strategic health authority Executive Director, Chief Adviser to Sir David Nicholson as Chief Executive of the NHS, followed by working as Director of Strategy and Workforce Planning at Health Education England.  Jo also worked in Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for a year, where she worked with local leaders to create a strategy for the workforce, before being appointed as Director of Workforce Strategy and Planning in NHS England. In this role, she worked closely with DHSC to develop the people workstream of the 10 Year Health Plan.

Jo Lenaghan was appointed Interim Director General, People in November 2025.

Jo has more than 25 years’ experience in the NHS. Her experience has included working in the strategy teams as a strategic health authority Executive Director, Chief Adviser to Sir David Nicholson as Chief Executive of the NHS, followed by working as Director of Strategy and Workforce Planning at Health Education England.

Jo also worked in Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for a year, where she worked with local leaders to create a strategy for the workforce, before being appointed as Director of Workforce Strategy and Planning in NHS England. In this role, she worked closely with DHSC to develop the people workstream of the 10 Year Health Plan.
Miss L Mumford v Boots: 3313360/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Mumford v Boots: 3313360/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6791141eb1e4f5cbd3a34e11/Miss_L_Mumford_v_Boots__3313360.2023__PH_Judgment.pdf).
DWP Government Major Projects Portfolio data, 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) March 2024 Government Major Projects Portfolio data that supports the 2023-24 Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) annual report.

Each government department has published detailed information about projects on the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP). This includes a Delivery Confidence Assessment rating, financial information (whole life cost, annual budget and forecast spend), project schedule and project narrative.

The data reflects the status of the GMPP at 31 March 2024 and is published in support of the 2024 Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) annual report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infrastructure-and-projects-authority-annual-report-2023-24).
Mr J Cook v Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 8001452/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Cook v Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 8001452/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6787c8115a1adfc79556df5c/8001452.2024_-_Mr_J_Cook_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Business___Trade_-_Judgment_Issued_19.12.2024.pdf).
Mr I Famotibe v Jenolite UK Ltd: 3304285/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Famotibe v Jenolite UK Ltd: 3304285/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d81bd99dc953ac3bfe9301/Mr_Israel_Famotibe___v_-_Jenolite_UK_Ltd___3304285-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Parkside Medical Centre
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 Parkside Medical Centre 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 Parkside Medical Centre 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
- 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.
Additional elective operations, appointments and tests to February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Information relating to the 2024 Labour manifesto commitment to deliver an extra two million NHS operations, scans and appointments.

An initial publication of the data for the period from July 2024 to November 2024 was released as management information in February 2025. As the manifesto commitment was presented as a means to “cut NHS waiting times” the scope of these data is limited to elective services consistent with consultant-led referral to treatment waiting times. The data cover the three types of activity referred to in the manifesto: operations, appointments and scans.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Voluntary scheme aggregate net sales and payment information: May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

Information on how the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) is controlling spend on branded medicines in the NHS.

This document sets out the NHS’s quarterly aggregate net sales and payment information on pharmaceuticals for May 2025.

The 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2024-voluntary-scheme-for-branded-medicines-pricing-access-and-growth) (VPAG) is an agreement between the Department for Health and Social Care, NHS England and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry that aims to:
- promote better patient outcomes and a healthier population
- support UK economic growth
- contribute to a financially sustainable NHS
Geometric Manufacturing 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 Geometric Manufacturing 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 Geometric Manufacturing 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.
Mr A R Catterall v The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Ltd: 2403239/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A R Catterall v The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Ltd: 2403239/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a9cccc31fb10faa3148450/Mr_A_Rawlins_Catterall_v_The_Royal_London_Mutual_Insurance_Society_Ltd_-_2403239_2024.pdf).
BIR/00CN/EIA/2025/0652 Grand Buildings, Trafalgar Square and Standard House, 28 Northumberland  Avenue, London
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Midlands Region. D Jackson

Read full decision in…Cornerstone Telecommunications (Operator) Infrastructure Limited V Barlaya Limited (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6892fa5df15b237bf66109c5/250804_Decision_DJ.pdf)
The Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2025:  impact assessment – RPC statement of lateness
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

RPC statement about the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (DEFRA) late submission of the impact assessment relating to the regulations

Update 11 April 2025

The RPC has now completed its scrutiny of the impact assessment. It has made its opinion (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-persistent-organic-pollutants-amendment-regulations-2025-impact-assessment-rpc-opinion-green-rated) available to the Government and published it on the RPC’s website.

Original Statement of 18 March 2025

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) produces opinions of impact assessments (IAs) to help departments ensure that the evidence and analysis in them is sufficiently robust. We provide an independent opinion to assist ministerial decision making and parliamentary scrutiny of regulatory proposals. We publish these to assist parliamentarians and to ensure that they are available to external stakeholders. Government departments are expected to submit IAs to the RPC in time for the RPC to issue an opinion before the relevant legislation is laid before Parliament.

The Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2025 were laid before Parliament on 11 March 2025. The same day, DEFRA submitted an IA for RPC scrutiny. The RPC is currently reviewing the IA (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukia/2025/49/pdfs/ukia_20250049_en.pdf) and will produce an opinion when its scrutiny has been completed. This will be made available to the Government and Parliament and published on the RPC’s website, when this statement will be updated.
Walsall Metropolitan Borough 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 Walsall Metropolitan Borough 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 Walsall Metropolitan Borough 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
- 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.
Feed in Tariffs (FITs) determinations
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Determinations legally required for administration of the Feed-in Tariffs scheme.

In accordance with the Feed-in Tariffs Order 2012, Articles 37 and 38, the Secretary of State has made the following determinations legally required for administration of the scheme. These relate to:
- the percentage of electricity from each technology deemed to be exported
- how we recompense licensees’ administrative costs (QFCs)
- the collar and cap range for mutualisation payments.
Generation tariffs are not affected by this administrative process.
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire: John Marshall
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Mr John Marshall has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Togo.

Mr John Marshall has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Togo in succession to Ms Catherine Brooker who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Marshall will take up his appointment during June 2025.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: John Marshall

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Wilton Engineering
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Wilton Engineering recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service 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.
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Recommendations made by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry in its report of 4 September 2024

This dashboard records the recommendations made by the Inquiry and government’s response to them, and will be updated periodically to record implementation progress. The dashboard can be searched by individual recommendation; by recommendation ‘owner’ (for example, the Government) and by the nature of the response (whether the recommendation has been accepted in full or in principle).
HLMAD 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 HLMAD 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 HLMAD 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
We also pledge the following:

Armed forces friendly: displaying logo in each studio, and through corporate literature spouses: committing to attempt to find alternative employment within HLM, in another location, if they need to move to accompany their partner

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.
Apprenticeships bursary for care leavers
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Details of the bursary payment some apprentices may be entitled to if they are under 25 when they start an apprenticeship and they are or have been in care.

This guidance is about the apprenticeships care leavers’ bursary.

It is for:
- training providers
- employers
- care leavers
- professionals working with care leavers
For more information on the requirements for employers and providers, including the evidence they must collect and hold, refer to the apprenticeship funding rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules).
Miss R Harry v The Salt Cave Ltd: 2308956/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss R Harry v The Salt Cave Ltd: 2308956/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f68eaee3c60873d6c90dfd/Miss_R_Harry_v_The_Salt_Cave_LTD_2308956-2024_Judgment.pdf).
ING Broking Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 ING Broking Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
The UK has information that Proxies directed by the Russian state have plans to interfere with CAR elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-20)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African Republic.

President, like others I extend condolences to the fallen Tunisian peacekeeper’s family, and express our gratitude for the personal sacrifices that peacekeepers and their families make in support of peace.

We condemn all attacks on UN peacekeepers.

I will make three points today.

First, the UK welcomes the work by the government of CAR, in coordination with MINUSCA, to advance voter registration for elections.

The elections should be an important milestone in expanding the political participation of all individuals in CAR.

However, the UK has information that Proxies directed by the Russian state have plans to interfere with CAR elections, including through suppressing political voices and conducting disinformation campaigns to interfere in political debate.

These actions demonstrate that Russian proxies act without regard for CAR’s sovereignty in order to secure continued support for their destabilising objectives.

Furthermore, they jeopardise the dedicated UN role, mandated by this Council, to help support inclusive, free and fair elections in 2025 and 2026.

Second, the UK also welcomes progress by the government of CAR to improve its security and accountability capacity.

This includes delivering the first disciplinary sanctions against magistrates since 2013.

However, as the Secretary-General’s report highlights, CAR faces many security challenges.

Attacks by Sudanese Rapid Support Forces in CAR threaten progress made in implementing the 2019 Political Agreement.

The UK calls on all actors to respect CAR’s territorial integrity.

We also encourage the government of CAR to enhance border management with Sudan to support refugees and prevent their exploitation by armed elements.

Third, we remain concerned at the human rights situation in the country.

The UK condemns reports of ‘Wagner Ti Azande’ and other armed groups committing atrocities against civilians, including conflict-related sexual violence.

Grave violations against children are also increasing.

We urge the government of CAR to enhance their efforts to identify recruited children and secure their handover to child protection actors.

We also call on all actors to the conflict to uphold their obligations under International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law.

President, to conclude, the coming year will be important for supporting peace and security in CAR, including through elections.

The UK remains committed to supporting MINUSCA and the government of CAR to embed genuine long-term security while preserving CAR’s sovereignty.
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for Costa Rica's UPR
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

UK Statement for Costa Rica's Universal Periodic Review Outcomes Session Statement. Delivered at the 58th HRC in Geneva.

Thank you, Mr President.

The UK welcomes the steps taken by Costa Rica to strengthen its approach to human rights, and the emphasis it places on opportunities to enact change. This includes Costa Rica’s creation of the Inter-Institutional Commission for the Monitoring and Implementation of International Human Rights Obligations. We look forward to following its progress.

We welcome Costa Rica’s acceptance of the recommendations made relating to freedom of the press and would welcome an update on Costa Rica’s plans to improve the protections for journalists and the media.

Finally, we welcome Costa Rica’s commitment to implement a new National Policy for a Society Free from Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Other Related Forms of Intolerance. In particular, we would welcome an increased focus on protection of women and girls, and the LGBT+ community.

As the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to launch a national strategy against hate speech and discrimination, we look forward to working with Costa Rica on these issues.

Thank you.
UK Armed Forces Deaths in Service: 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Summary statistics on deaths among the UK regular armed forces and the non-regular members of the UK armed forces who died whilst deployed on operation.

This annual Accredited Official Statistical Notice provides summary information on deaths whilst in service in 2024 among the UK regular armed forces, and trends over the ten-year period 2015-2024. This information updates previous notices and includes new data for 2024. The information presented has been compiled from data held by Defence Statistics on 21 February 2025.