theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
The Hertfordshire Agricultural Society
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Hertfordshire Agricultural Society recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces 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.
NIM29012 - Special cases: Class 1 - mariners: DL prescribed secondary contributor
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)


Note: A new International NICs manual is under development and will be published in due course.

Regulation 122 of the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 (SSCR 2001) (SI 2001 No 1004)

Liability to pay secondary Class 1 NICs rests with the employer. If the employer of a mariner does not satisfy the residence or place of business conditions NIM29009 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim29009) but the person who actually pays the mariner does satisfy the conditions then that person is treated as the secondary contributor.
Dr C Mackenzie v Principal, Fellows and Scholars of Homerton College in the University of Cambridge: 3311366/2024 and 3311367/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr C Mackenzie v Principal, Fellows and Scholars of Homerton College in the University of Cambridge: 3311366/2024 and 3311367/2024 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68627f3f354985706f111ae4/Dr_C_Mackenzie_v_Principal__Fellows_and_Scholars_of_Homerton_College_in_the_University_of_Cambridge_3311366.2024___other_PH_Judgment.pdf).
Victoria Busby OBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Vic Busby became His Majesty’s High Commissioner to Malta in September 2025. Before this, Vic was Director Protocol and Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) from September 2020 to July 2025. From September 2019 to September 2020, Vic was Chief Operating Officer for the COP26 UN Climate Summit. In this Cabinet Office role, Vic led on event management, communications, finance, HR and engagement with the Devolved Administrations. Previously, Vic worked in the Prime Minister’s Office for seven years as Deputy Director, Events and Visits, leading on all aspects of public engagement for David Cameron and Theresa May. From 2010 to 2012, Vic was Head of Communication in the Government Olympic Executive. In this role Vic ran campaigns to help build awareness of legacy objectives for the London Olympic Games and led the government’s media operation at the Olympic Park. Vic started her Civil Service career in 2006, working in a variety of communications posts at the Department for Work and Pensions, the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office. Vic studied English language and literature at Keble College, Oxford, and spent her early working years in the private sector, including a role at Christie’s auction house. Vic was honoured to receive the Freedom of the City of London in September 2025. In 2019 she was awarded an OBE for public service.

Vic Busby became His Majesty’s High Commissioner to Malta in September 2025. Before this, Vic was Director Protocol and Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) from September 2020 to July 2025.

From September 2019 to September 2020, Vic was Chief Operating Officer for the COP26 UN Climate Summit. In this Cabinet Office role, Vic led on event management, communications, finance, HR and engagement with the Devolved Administrations.

Previously, Vic worked in the Prime Minister’s Office for seven years as Deputy Director, Events and Visits, leading on all aspects of public engagement for David Cameron and Theresa May.

From 2010 to 2012, Vic was Head of Communication in the Government Olympic Executive. In this role Vic ran campaigns to help build awareness of legacy objectives for the London Olympic Games and led the government’s media operation at the Olympic Park.

Vic started her Civil Service career in 2006, working in a variety of communications posts at the Department for Work and Pensions, the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office.

Vic studied English language and literature at Keble College, Oxford, and spent her early working years in the private sector, including a role at Christie’s auction house.

Vic was honoured to receive the Freedom of the City of London in September 2025. In 2019 she was awarded an OBE for public service.
Electronic Monitoring Statistics Publication, September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Covers the use and delivery of electronic devices, including location monitoring devices and alcohol monitoring devices, for England and Wales.

The Electronic Monitoring Statistics publication is published to ensure transparency of the use and delivery of electronic monitoring across England and Wales. It contains details of the number of individuals with an active electronic device fitted, the numbers of new notification orders and the completed orders. This publication covers the period up to 30 September 2025.

Pre-release list

The Electronic Monitoring Statistics publication is produced and handled by the Ministry of Justice’s (MOJ) analytical professionals and production staff. Pre-release access of up to 24 hours is granted to the following persons:

Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation (HMPPS)

Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, Permanent Secretary, Interim Chief Executive, HM Prison and Probation Service, Special Advisor, Electronic Monitoring SRO, Head of Electronic Monitoring Operations, Deputy Director of Prisons, Probation and Reoffending, and Head of Profession for Statistics, Head of Criminal Justic System Statistics, Deputy Director, Sentencing and Offender Management Analysis, Head of Electronic Monitoring Contract Management, Electronic Monitoring policy (x4), Press Officers (x4)

Home Office

Electronic Monitoring Service Delivery Lead
Miss B Connolly v Trentham Invest Ltd: 2303049/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss B Connolly v Trentham Invest Ltd: 2303049/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd1de9db5bf0deba4b501b/Miss_B_Connolly_v_Trentham_Invest_Ltd_2303049-2024_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss B Connolly v Trentham Invest Ltd: 2303049/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888cbd5048fff613a4d5af1/Miss_B_Connolly_v__Trentham_Invest_Ltd_Judgment__2_2303049-2024.pdf).
Change of personal circumstances: criminal conviction/arrest/caution
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Guidance on completing a CPC form if you hold a security clearance and you are arrested, refused bail, receive a caution or are convicted.

If you hold a DV, SC, Level 1B or CTC security clearance you should inform UKSV if you are arrested, refused bail, have received a police caution, reprimand or final warning or are convicted of an offence (other than minor road traffic offences).

UKSV requires Change of Personal Circumstances (CPC) forms to be submitted via the NSVS portal.

Click this link to access the CPC portal service via NSVS as a valid clearance holder. (https://nsv.mod.uk/)

In exceptional circumstances, please contact our UKSV Helpdesk for support completing the Change of Personal Circumstances (CPC) form manually.

How to contact UKSV (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-contact-us)

Once we authorise this request for the CPC form, you will then receive an email from UKSV which provides the form for completion, along with a secure link to a file-sharing service called Egress. This is used to ensure that any information shared either by you or with you is done so in a secure and safe manner. Instructions on how to upload and download information to and from Egress will be provided along with the link.
Bilal Zahid
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Mr Bilal Zahid has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Slovak Republic since September 2025. CURRICULUM VITAE           Full name:                               Bilal Zahid 2024 to present                      Full Time Language Training 2023 to 2024                           Kyiv, Minister Counsellor 2022 to 2023                           FCDO, Joint Head of Ukraine Campaign Unit 2020 to 2022                           FCO, then FCDO, Additional Director, Eastern Europe and Central Asia 2016 to 2020                           Northern Ireland Office, Deputy Director 2015 to 2016                           Northern Ireland Office, Head of Political Section 2013 to 2015                           Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs 2011 to 2013                           Cabinet Office, Policy Adviser, National Security Secretariat 2009 to 2011                           Northern Ireland Office, Fast Stream roles

Mr Bilal Zahid has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Slovak Republic since September 2025.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full name: Bilal Zahid

2024 to present Full Time Language Training

2023 to 2024 Kyiv, Minister Counsellor

2022 to 2023 FCDO, Joint Head of Ukraine Campaign Unit

2020 to 2022 FCO, then FCDO, Additional Director, Eastern Europe and Central Asia

2016 to 2020 Northern Ireland Office, Deputy Director

2015 to 2016 Northern Ireland Office, Head of Political Section

2013 to 2015 Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs

2011 to 2013 Cabinet Office, Policy Adviser, National Security Secretariat

2009 to 2011 Northern Ireland Office, Fast Stream roles
CALA Management 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 CALA Management 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 CALA Management 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Export offal and edible by-products from pigs to Chile: certificate 8887
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Apply online to export offal and edible by-products from pigs to Chile.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68246105aa3556876875ebc9/8887NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export offal and edible by-products from pigs to Chile: certificate 8887, version 1. (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682460f6ffcd6ecfbf1ab81e/8887EHC_V1.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8887EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68246105aa3556876875ebc9/8887NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export offal and edible by-products from pigs to Chile: certificate 8887, version 1. (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682460f6ffcd6ecfbf1ab81e/8887EHC_V1.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
CMA Strategy 2026 to 2029
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Strategy for 2026 to 2029.

This document sets out our approach over the next 3 years to promote competition and protect consumers, with a clear end goal in mind: to drive economic growth and improve household prosperity.

Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, launched the Strategy at her speech at Chatham House in November 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/promoting-competition-and-protecting-consumers-to-drive-growth-and-improve-household-prosperity).
Help a chymorth
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Dewch o hyd i help, gan gynnwys help gan CThEF, os oes ei angen arnoch.

Gall unig fasnachwyr, landlordiaid a’u hasiantau cael gwahanol fathau o gymorth gyda’r cynllun Throi Treth yn Ddigidol ar gyfer Treth Incwm.

Os nad ydych wedi cofrestru ar gyfer y cynllun Troi Treth yn Ddigidol ar gyfer Treth Incwm

Cyn cofrestru, darllenwch drwy ein harweiniad yn gyntaf i ddysgu’r canlynol:

pwy all defnyddio’r gwasanaeth a phryd

sut i ddewis meddalwedd sy’n gweithio gyda’r cynllun Troi Treth yn Ddigidol ar gyfer Treth Incwm

sut y gallwch gofrestru

beth sy’n digwydd ar ôl i chi gofrestru

Gallwch hefyd ddefnyddio ein canllawiau cam wrth gam i’ch helpu i ddeall ym mha drefn y dylech ei ddefnyddio’r cynllun Troi Treth yn Ddigidol ar gyfer Treth Incwm:

Troi Treth yn Ddigidol ar gyfer Treth Incwm i unigolion: cam wrth gam (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/troi-treth-yn-ddigidol-ar-gyfer-treth-incwm-i-unigolion-cam-wrth-gam.cy)

Troi Treth yn Ddigidol ar gyfer Treth Incwm fel asiant: cam wrth gam (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/troi-treth-yn-ddigidol-ar-gyfer-treth-incwm-fel-asiant-cam-wrth-gam.cy)

Os na allwch ddod o hyd i’r hyn rydych chi’n chwilio amdano, cysylltwch â CThEF (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helplines) ar gyfer ymholiadau cyffredinol.

Os ydych wedi cofrestru ar gyfer y cynllun Troi Treth yn Ddigidol ar gyfer Treth Incwm

Os oes angen help arnoch neu’ch cleient i ddefnyddio’r cynllun Troi Treth yn Ddigidol ar gyfer Treth Incwm yn ystod y cyfnod profi, gallwch gysylltu â thîm cymorth penodedig CThEF. Byddwn yn cynnwys y rhif ffôn pan fyddwn yn ysgrifennu atoch i’ch croesawu ac i gadarnhau eich bod wedi cofrestru.

Sut all y tîm helpu

Gall y tîm helpu gyda’r canlynol:

incwm a threuliau i’w cynnwys mewn cyflwyniadau

taliadau ac ad-daliadau

dyddiadau cyflwyno

cosbau

rhoi gwybod am wallau ar gyfrifiadau, datganiadau a thaliadau yn deillio o gyflwyniadau

Hunanasesiad a Threth Enillion Cyfalaf yn cynnwys blynyddoedd cyn y cynllun Troi Treth yn Ddigidol ar gyfer Treth Incwm

TWE yn cynnwys codau treth

Ni allant helpu gyda Threth Gorfforaeth, TAW, neu Yswiriant Gwladol (ac eithrio Hunanasesiad). Ni allant gynnig cyngor cynnyrch meddalwedd chwaith.

Gall y tîm dim ond helpu gydag ymholiadau treth ar gyfer unig fasnachwyr a landlordiaid sy’n defnyddio’r cynllun Troi Treth yn Ddigidol ar gyfer Treth Incwm.

Cael help gyda’ch meddalwedd

Ni all y tîm cymorth penodedig CThEF rhoi cymorth ynghylch cynhyrchion meddalwedd penodol. Bydd pob cynnyrch yn gweithio’n wahanol yn dibynnu ar faint mae’r darparwr meddalwedd wedi ei ddatblygu. Dylai’ch darparwr meddalwedd gael arweiniad ar sut i ddefnyddio ei feddalwedd.

Cysylltwch eich darparwr os oes angen unrhyw gymorth ychwanegol arnoch.
Mr M Czupryniak v THG plc: 2400732/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Czupryniak v THG plc: 2400732/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d00753ad017430364eeebe/Mr_M_Czupryniak_v_THG_PLC_-_2400732_2024_-_Judgment_-_Preliminary.pdf).
Police funding: special grant applications
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

Applications for special grant funding made by police and crime commissioners to the Home Office.

Police and crime commissioners can apply to the Home Office for special grant funding to meet additional costs that would be incurred from policing unexpected and exceptional events within their areas. These tables show the applications and the outcome of each one.
IPGN2400 - General principles: tariff quotas
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Once a quota is exhausted, the full rate of duty is charged, unless the goods are entitled to relief under other preferential arrangements.

Semi-sensitive goods are restricted by quotas which are fixed by the EU for each calendar year. Most of the goods which are affected by this form of restrictions can be searched for here

UK Integrated Online Tariff: Look up commodity codes, duty and VAT rates - GOV.UK (trade-tariff.service.gov.uk) (https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/quota_search)

For more information on the allocation of tariff rate quotas please see here

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-tariff-rate-quotas-allocation-of-co-efficients
M Ralph v G2V Recruitment Group Ltd: 6004292/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Ralph v G2V Recruitment Group Ltd: 6004292/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6762e428e6ff7c8a1fde9b1c/M_Ralph_-vs-_G2V_Recruitment_Group_Ltd_-_Judgement.pdf).
Rules and processes relating to outward processing
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on rules and processes relating to outward processing.

Outward Processing

Outward processing is a procedure that allows goods to be temporarily exported from the UK for repair or processing, and then reimported to the UK without payment of UK customs duty or import Value Added Tax (VAT) on the full value of the goods.

For example fabric sent out to be made into garments or goods sent out for repair. When the goods are returned, they would be liable to duty based on the full value of the goods. This is the Union Customs Code (UCC) position for goods re-imported to Northern Ireland. However, under Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act (TCTA ) (GB) if OP is used, this value is reduced by the value of so much of the exported goods as can be identified in the re-imported product.
TECHVETS
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 TECHVETS 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 TECHVETS recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-Employing only veterans and service spouses or partners

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.
Export Working Capital Scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Find out about our Export Working Capital Scheme: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.

Our Export Working Capital Scheme helps UK exporters access working capital finance for specific export-related contracts.

We can provide partial guarantees covering up to 80% of the risk to lenders to cover the credit risks associated with export working capital facilities both pre- and post-shipment.

There is no minimum or maximum value for the working capital facility.

How it works

Export Working Capital Scheme (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEkWCv1481g)

Benefits

The scheme is particularly useful when a UK exporter wins an overseas contract that is higher in value than they can typically fulfil or succeeds in winning more overseas contracts than it has done before.

The lender is protected, to the extent of our guarantee, against the failure of the UK exporter to repay amounts due under the working capital facility.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for support under our Export Working Capital Scheme, the transaction must satisfy UKEF’s eligibility criteria, which includes the requirements that:
- the exporter must be carrying on business in the UK, Isle of Man or Channel Islands
- the exporter must have entered, or be intending to enter, into a contract for the supply of goods and/or services with a company or other organisation that carries on business outside the UK
All transactions supported by UKEF must satisfy:
- our foreign content policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukefs-approach-to-foreign-content)
- our anti-bribery and corruption (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-export-finance-financial-crime-compliance) and environmental, social and human rights due diligence processes (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ukef-environmental-social-and-human-rights-risk-management)
The transaction may not be supported if there are sanctions imposed on the country of the overseas customer.

Cost

The guaranteed lender pays us a guarantee fee. This is a proportion of the interest margin received from the UK exporter for providing the working capital facility.

How to apply

To access Export Working Capital Support, exporters should discuss their potential application with their bank.

Exporters who bank with one of the names listed below may be able to benefit from a streamlined process.

To find out more about our Export Working Capital Scheme or to discuss eligibility for our support, contact our customer services team.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or call xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Contact details for approved lenders

Access our Export Working Capital Scheme directly through your bank

More information
- Read our guide for applicants on business processes and factors (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/processes-and-factors-in-uk-export-finance-consideration-of-applicants), to find out how we make decisions on applications
- Read our position on Financial Crime Compliance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-export-finance-financial-crime-compliance)
Mrs J Ganvir-Roche v Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust: 6012410/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Ganvir-Roche v Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust: 6012410/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693702fe7b258b4b5257439a/Mrs_J_Ganvir-Roche_v_Northern_Care_Alliance_NHS_Foundation_Trust_6012410_2024.pdf).
Retail Crime Forum: minutes
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

Meeting minutes including agenda items, discussion points and actions.

The Retail Crime Forum, established to tackle retail crime, is a ministerial led meeting between government and representatives of:
- the retail sector
- policing and security providers
- trade associations
- trade unions
- academia
Pesticide residues in food: quarterly monitoring results for 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Results from the quarterly monitoring programme to check UK grown and imported food for pesticide residues.

Quarterly results from the government’s monitoring programme to check UK grown and imported food for any pesticide residues.

The data from the monitoring programme is published on data.gov.uk (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/5d5028ef-9918-4ab7-8755-81f3ad06f308/pesticide-residues-in-food).

Supporting documents for the reports can be found at Quarterly reports on the pesticide residues monitoring programme: background and methodology (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/quarterly-reports-on-the-pesticide-residues-monitoring-programme-background-and-methodology).

Contact the Pesticide Residues Monitoring Team

For further details on information contained in these reports, previous surveys or information concerning pesticide residues in food, contact:

Pesticide Residues Monitoring TeamHealth and Safety Executive (HSE), Chemicals Regulation DivisionMallard HouseKings PoolPeasholme GreenYorkYO1 7PX

Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Very Important Person (VIP) Delegate visa
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Information on what a Very Important Person (VIP) Delegate visa is and how to apply for one.

Overview

The Very Important Person (VIP) Delegate visa is for government officials who are coming to the UK with a Head of State or a serving government minister on an official visit.

There’s a limit on how many people can come with each official visitor. There can be:

up to 20 people with a Head of State

up to 10 people with a government minister

You can enter the UK once with each VIP Delegate visa. If you need to come for another official visit, you will need to reapply.

Your application for a VIP Delegate visa must be approved before you travel to the UK.

Who can apply

You can apply if you:

are aged 18 or over

are a serving government official coming to the UK with a group of government officials on an official visit

have a written notification (Note Verbale) from your government confirming your name, date of birth, passport number and role

You do not need to apply if:
- you are exempt from immigration control (you should apply for an exempt vignette instead (https://www.gov.uk/exempt-vignette))
What you can do with a VIP Delegate visa

With a VIP Delegate visa, you can:

visit the UK for an official trip with your Head of State or government minister

stay in the UK for the duration of your official visit (up to 1 month), plus 3 extra days before and after travel

You cannot:

settle in the UK

bring dependents

study or work

switch to another visa route

How to apply

You must apply online.

Start now (https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/uk-visit-visa)

You need to click on Exempt Vignette and put in the country you are applying from. You can then choose Very Important Person (VIP) Delegate visa from the list.

You’ll need to:

provide a passport-sized photo that meets UK passport standards (https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports)

submit your passport at a visa application centre (VAC) (https://www.gov.uk/find-a-visa-application-centre) (this must be the original version, not a photocopy)

provide a Note Verbale from your government

You or someone authorised by your government (such as a delegate from your Ministry of Foreign Affairs) must submit your documents in person at a VAC.

Note Verbale

The Note Verbale must:

be written by the government that’s sending you

list everyone travelling with the Head of State or government minister

It must include:

your name, date of birth and passport number

the reason for the visit

confirmation that the government supports the application

the dates the visit will happen

proof that you have enough money to pay for your visit

How much it costs

It’s free to apply for a VIP Delegate visa.

After you apply

The VAC will email you with your decision within 10 working days.

If your application is successful, you’ll get a visa valid for the official visit stated in the Note Verbale.

You can only use the visa for this visit.
The Albion Foundation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Albion Foundation 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
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.
IEIM402515 - Due Diligence: General Requirements: Timetable
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)


General Requirements: Timetable

Due diligence requirements apply for ‘new’ accounts [see IEIM403120 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim403120)] and ‘pre-existing’ accounts [see IEIM402640 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim402640)].

For new accounts, due diligence should be carried out at onboarding, see IEIM (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim403120)403120 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim403120) (Individual Accounts) and IEIM403440 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim403440) (Entity Accounts).

CRS

For preexisting accounts, the timetable for carrying out due diligence is as shown below:

Individual High Value accounts (see IEIM (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim402900)402900 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim402900)) by 31 December 2016

Individual Lower Value accounts (see IEIM (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim402650)402650 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim402650)) by 31 December 2017

Entity accounts (see IEIM (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim403220)403220 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim403220)) by 31 December 2017

CRS2.0

For preexisting accounts that are Financial Accounts solely due to the implementation of CRS2.0, the timetable for carrying out due diligence is:

Individual High Value accounts (see IEIM402900 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim402900)) by 31 December 2026

Individual Lower Value accounts (see IEIM402650 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim402650)) by 31 December 2027

Entity accounts (see IEIM (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim403220)403220 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-exchange-of-information/ieim403220)) by 31 December 2027

Where accounts are:

Financial Accounts solely due to the implementation of CRS 2.0 and

Pre-existing Accounts by virtue of the Commentary to Section VIII of the CRS, paragraph 82

then Financial Institutions may rely on the original due diligence.
Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF) annual report
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Summary of the work carried out by the Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food.

These annual reports summarise the work of the Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF). The Expert Committee provides independent advice to the government on the monitoring of pesticide residues in food.

From 2021 onwards, the results of the pesticide testing programme are published in the UK competent authorities for pesticide residues in food: annual report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-competent-authorities-for-pesticide-residues-in-food-annual-report).

You can read more information about the Expert Committee on PRiF (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/expert-committee-on-pesticide-residues-in-food-prif).
SAM40020 - Construction industry cases: construction industry cases: transfer of responsibility (Action Guide)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)


If you wish to transfer responsibility to PAYE or retain temporary responsibility within SA until the record can be transferred to PAYE, consider steps 1 - 10 below. The guide is presented as follows

Initial action (#IDAAPBEH) - Steps 1 - 3

For details of how to access any of the SA functions, select ‘Index Of Functions’ on the left of the screen.

Initial action

1. Use function MAINTAIN SOURCES to identify the source you wish to cease and enter the reference of that source in the Select Source Ref field and
- Select the [View] button. You will then be taken to function MAINTAIN TRADE or MAINTAIN PARTNER
- In function MAINTAIN TRADE or MAINTAIN PARTNER select the [Update] button. The screen will be returned in update mode
- Enter the cessation date in the End Date field and select the [OK] button
2. If there is another live trade or partner source on the SA record the system will nominate a new main source and the transfer prompt may be presented
- If so, do not accept the proposed transfer
- Enter ‘N’ in the Please Confirm If Transfer Required? field
3. Use function MAINTAIN RETURN PROFILE to note that the taxpayer will require both the self-employment and the employment supplementary pages to be issued with the SA return

More information on the taxpayer return profile is provided in section ‘Return Issue’ in business area ‘Returns’ (SAM120000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/self-assessment-manual/sam120000) onwards)

The next action to be taken will depend upon whether office responsibility is to be transferred or retained
Country names
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Spellings of country names as recommended by the Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN).

PCGN works in conjunction with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to determine the list of country names and official state titles for use by all government departments. Country names usually reflect current British usage. The official state title, (ie. the form used in formal, legal or diplomatic contexts), where different, is shown and reflects the name used by the state itself. It is translated into English where necessary.

The list is arranged alphabetically by country name.

This information is also contained in the FCDO’s geographical names index (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/geographical-names-and-information).
Company Names Tribunal decision: S&P Ecommerce Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Decision for applicant S&P Global Inc. against registration number 15595886, applicant successful.

Application number 5338

Applicant S&P Global Inc. objected to the name used by S&P Ecommerce Ltd 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.
Mr R Leeman v Kentish Plumbers: 2302578/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Leeman v Kentish Plumbers: 2302578/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67769821e8ca4d66bc4c949a/Mr_R_Leeman_v_Kentish_Plumbers_2302578-2024_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).
Anne Sherriff
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Anne Sherriff was appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium in 2024. Anne has previously served in Paris as interim Deputy Trade Commissioner for Europe where she was responsible for supporting British business, trade and investment interests in France and in Dublin as Economic and Global Issues Counsellor where she led on economic, EU and global issues. Anne  has worked extensively on European issues, including as Deputy Director for Western Europe and on the EU’s relations with the Middle East.  Anne spent 4 years working   as Deputy Director in the FCDO’s Human Resources Directorate, focusing on  international HR issues. Anne started her career  with the Department of Trade and Industry and spent a year on secondment to the private sector. Anne has an MBA from the Open University and a BA in History from Stirling University.

Anne Sherriff was appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium in 2024.

Anne has previously served in Paris as interim Deputy Trade Commissioner for Europe where she was responsible for supporting British business, trade and investment interests in France and in Dublin as Economic and Global Issues Counsellor where she led on economic, EU and global issues.

Anne has worked extensively on European issues, including as Deputy Director for Western Europe and on the EU’s relations with the Middle East. Anne spent 4 years working as Deputy Director in the FCDO’s Human Resources Directorate, focusing on international HR issues. Anne started her career with the Department of Trade and Industry and spent a year on secondment to the private sector.

Anne has an MBA from the Open University and a BA in History from Stirling University.
Statement by CSPL Chair, Doug Chalmers CB DSO OBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

A statement by the Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life regarding the government's announcement of the Ethics and Integrity Commission.

“The Committee is pleased that its work over the last 30 years has been recognised and that the government wants to retain and build on this model.

Reporting annually to the Prime Minister on the health of the standards landscape and the government’s commitment to respond to the Ethics and Integrity Commission’s recommendations within a reasonable timeframe are both welcome and important changes, creating a more regular and visible dialogue on ethical issues across public life.

The other new role of engaging with public sector bodies on their codes of conduct and oversight mechanisms will take time to devise and implement as the EIC takes shape.

We look forward to further discussions with the government on the Terms of Reference and the resources needed to deliver the ambition set out for the Ethics and Integrity Commission”.
Newborn and infant physical examination: programme handbook
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

This document brings together all the guidelines that relate to the NHS newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) screening programme.

The purpose of this handbook is to inform and support best clinical practice in the NHS newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) screening programme.

This handbook offers guidance on the physical examination for newborns, infants, and babies in neonatal units. It refers to the 4 NIPE screening elements:
- eyes
- heart
- hips
- testes
This publication was previously published by Public Health England, which closed on 30 September 2021.