theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Sdo Associates 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 Sdo Associates 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 Sdo Associates 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
- 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.
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Fucidin 250 mg Tablets, LEO Laboratories Ltd trading as LEO Pharma, EL(25)A/38
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

LEO Pharma is recalling the affected batch as a precautionary measure due to out of specification results for impurities during routine stability testing.

DMRC reference number

DMRC-36306427

Marketing Authorisation Holder

LEO Laboratories Ltd trading as LEO Pharma

Medicine Details

Fucidin 250 mg Tablets

PL: 00043/5000R

Active Ingredient: Sodium Fusidate

SNOMED code: 3670711000001108

GTIN: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Affected Lot Batch Numbers

Background

LEO Pharma is recalling the affected batch as a precautionary measure due to out of specification results for impurities during routine stability testing.

Advice for Healthcare Professionals

Stop supplying the above batch immediately. Quarantine all stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.

LEO Pharma can confirm 1,848 packs of this batch have been released and distributed. No related adverse event reports or product quality complaints have been received related to this defect.

Advice for Patients

No further action is required by patients as this is a Pharmacy and Wholesaler level recall related to a specific batch of Fucidin 250 mg Tablets.

Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme. (https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/)

Additional information

For all enquiries and information on this product, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx and press 2 for Medical Information.

Recipients of this Medicines Recall should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this notice. NHS regional teams are asked to forward this to community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information.

Yours faithfully

Defective Medicines Report Centre10 South ColonnadeCanary WharfLondonE14 4PU

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Download document

Class 2 Medicines Recall: Fucidin 250 mg Tablets, LEO Laboratories Ltd trading as LEO Pharma, EL(25)A/38 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890d39cdc6688ed508783fb/C2_MEDICINES_RECALL_Fucidin_250mg_Tablets_003.pdf)
SPE15500 - Common storage: establishing eligibility
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

Before authorising common storage, the following criteria must be satisfied:

Are the goods the same?

That is, do the goods have the same 8-digit CN code, the same commercial quality, the same technical characteristics and the authorisation holder cannot, and does not, differentiate between the goods.

Is assurance affected?

You must ensure that the granting of common storage will not adversely affect assurance, for example goods subject to anti-dumping duty.

Are the records capable of monitoring activities?

The authorisation holder records must be able to identify what goods are the same and be able to monitor them correctly. This includes ensuring that safeguards are in place to prevent removals to free circulation where restrictions apply, for example, that there is an appropriate valid licence available for goods subject to licensing.

You must be satisfied from the information provided in the records that you will be able to verify, on a risk assessment basis, that the goods are the same. Normally, criteria detailed in Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use)should be sufficient; this will avoid costly and time-consuming analysis of goods.

However, trade or independent analysis will normally be required for agricultural goods or bulk goods such as oils and chemicals. If you have any doubts that the goods are the same, then you must take samples for laboratory analysis. Further samples may be required, on a risk basis and at periodic intervals, to ensure that the common storage criteria continue to be met.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Mr S Jervis v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502456/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Jervis v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502456/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffc9fa393a986ec5cf8e46/Mr_S_Jervis_v_H_M_Revenue_and_Customs_-_2502456-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Miss L Traynor v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112979/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss L Traynor v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112979/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798b0034686aac1586063af/4112979.2019_-_Miss_L_Traynor_v_Cornerstone_Community_Care_-_Judgment_Issued_21.08.2023.pdf).
Mr A Iddon v Leeds City Council: 6008055/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Iddon v Leeds City Council: 6008055/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f67283b7e44efc70acc408/6008055.2024_Adam_Iddon_v_Leeds_City_Council.pdf).
Jean-Christophe Gray
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Jean-Christophe Gray is the Interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA). Prior to this, Jean-Christophe was a member of the Strategic Defence Review Expert Team, and before that Director General of the No10 and Cabinet Office Delivery Group. He has spent most of his career in HM Treasury, including five years as Director Public Spending with responsibility for Defence, Education, Home Office and Ministry of Justice and Devolved Administration expenditure. His roles on secondment outside of HM Treasury include Prime Minister’s Official Spokesperson (2013-15) and Private Secretary and Head of Household to HRH The Prince of Wales (2021-24). Jean-Christophe was appointed a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year’s Honours 2016 and a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2024.

Jean-Christophe Gray is the Interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).

Prior to this, Jean-Christophe was a member of the Strategic Defence Review Expert Team, and before that Director General of the No10 and Cabinet Office Delivery Group. He has spent most of his career in HM Treasury, including five years as Director Public Spending with responsibility for Defence, Education, Home Office and Ministry of Justice and Devolved Administration expenditure.

His roles on secondment outside of HM Treasury include Prime Minister’s Official Spokesperson (2013-15) and Private Secretary and Head of Household to HRH The Prince of Wales (2021-24).

Jean-Christophe was appointed a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year’s Honours 2016 and a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2024.
Tell HMRC about an exit charge on assets in a trust (IHT100c)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Use this form to tell us that Inheritance Tax is due on an exit from a trust.

Use the IHT100c to tell HMRC that Inheritance Tax is due on a trust.

Find older versions of this form by visiting the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/*/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inheritance-tax-assets-ceasing-to-be-held-on-discretionary-trusts-proportionate-charge-iht100c).

How to complete the form

You need to:
- Download and save the form on your computer.
- Open it using Adobe Reader. You can find the latest free version of Adobe Reader using the Adobe website (http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/).
- Complete it on-screen. The form may not work if you try to open it in your internet browser. If the form does not open, contact online services support for more help (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/online-services-helpdesk).
British Sign Language 5-year plan: Attorney General's Office
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

This plan sets out how the Attorney General's Office (AGO) plans to improve the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications in the next 5 years.

The BSL Act 2022 requires that named ministerial government departments must report on how they are promoting or facilitating the use of BSL in their communications with the public.

Each ministerial department has been asked to produce a 5-year BSL plan, setting out how they plan to improve the use of BSL within their departments.

These are published alongside the third BSL report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-sign-language-bsl-third-report-may-2024-to-april-2025), which summarises work being done across the government to improve the use of BSL.

Departments will be asked to update on progress against their 5-year plan in the fourth BSL report. This is due to be published in July 2026.
PE and sport premium: conditions of grant 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Allocations for academic year 2025 to 2026 and the terms and conditions that local authorities, maintained schools and academies must follow.

Conditions of grant

Schools and local authorities must follow the terms and conditions set out in the PE and sport premium conditions of grant.

Any use of the PE and sport premium must be in accordance with the terms outlined in this document.

Allocations

We will have now published the 2025 to 2026 allocations for PE and sport premium. (https://skillsfunding.service.gov.uk/view-latest-funding/)

Further information

We have also published guidance on how to use the PE and sport premium. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pe-and-sport-premium-for-primary-schools)
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 26 January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-26)

The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump today.

The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump today.

President Trump opened by sending his condolences to the Prime Minister on the loss of his brother. The Prime Minister thanked President Trump for his kind words and congratulated him on his inauguration.

The Prime Minister paid tribute to President Trump’s role in securing the landmark ceasefire and hostages deal in Gaza. The President welcomed the release of Emily Damari and sent his best wishes to her family. They discussed the importance of working together for security in the Middle East.

They also discussed trade and the economy, with the Prime Minister setting out how we are deregulating to boost growth.

The two leaders stressed the importance of the close and warm ties between the UK and the US, and the President spoke of his respect and affection for the Royal Family.

They agreed to meet soon and looked forward to further discussions then.
Wrexham AFC 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 Wrexham AFC 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 Wrexham AFC 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
We also pledge the following:

HR policy that allows reservists 10 days paid leave for annual training. Provide training and development opportunities within our football club.

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.
DBT Government Major Projects Portfolio data, 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) 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).
Live bivalve molluscs, echinoderms, tunicates, marine gastropods and products from these animals intended for human consumption to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8364
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export live bivalve molluscs, echinoderms, marine tunicates and products from these animals from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export live fish and fishery products to the EU or to move them to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

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/6936a6efb612700b2cb73602/8364NFG_Dec25-v18.pdf) and specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6936a6e170840a535475d3f3/8364_EN_V6_Specimen.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/8364EHC)

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
Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal) from 1 January 2021.

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).
SS v The Disclosure and Barring Service: [2024] UKUT 442 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge HHJ Oliver on 29 December 2024

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-V (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678f7ec71784b7a1338e9d9d/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-V.pdf).

Judicial Summary

A nurse with 11 years experience was found asleep with records pre-completed whilst supposed to be on night duty. Held: Although many of the grounds of appeal were dismissed, there was a mistake of fact in assessing the likelihood of re-occurrence. The case was remitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to make a fresh decision.
Whitetree Group 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 Whitetree Group 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 Whitetree Group 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.
A Squared Business Solutions 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 A Squared Business Solutions 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 A Squared Business Solutions 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
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Provisional woodland statistics 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Provisional UK statistics on areas of woodland, certified woodland, planting and the Woodland Carbon Code.

This release provides initial estimates of woodland area, certified woodland area, planting and uptake of the Woodland Carbon Code for the UK and for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the latest year.
Honorary Knighthood medal presented to Sunil Bharti Mittal
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-22)

Mr Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has today (22 February) received the insignia of the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE).

He was presented the medal at a special investiture ceremony in the presence of friends and family at the British High Commissioner’s residence in New Delhi.

The ceremony follows the announcement in 2024 that His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to confer Mr Mittal the Honorary Knighthood for services to UK-India business relations.

Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India, said:

I was delighted to present Sunil Bharti Mittal the KBE medal on behalf of His Majesty the King. Mr Mittal is a great friend of the UK – with significant investments, including BT, Gleneagles, Norlake Hospitality, and OneWeb.

Mr. Mittal’s leadership has made a lasting impact on the UK-India partnership, including through his work with the India-UK CEO Forum. Most recently, he led a senior Indian business delegation to the UK to meet with Prime Minister Starmer, the Foreign Secretary, the Chancellor, and other Cabinet Ministers to identify opportunities for accelerating economic growth across both nations. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Mr Mittal and congratulate him once again.

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman and Founder, Bharti Enterprises, said:

It is an honour to have received the KBE from His Majesty, King Charles III.

As India and the United Kingdom continue to chart remarkable scale in our bilateral relations, I acknowledge this recognition both as a privilege and a responsibility. I remain committed to working with stakeholders in our nations towards advancing India – UK business relations.

On the occasion of this very special milestone, I extend my gratitude to all for their support through this journey.

Further information
- download free-to-use images (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ukinindia/) from the investiture
- Mr Mittal was recognised in the Honorary British awards for foreign nationals (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/honorary-british-awards-to-foreign-nationals-2024) that His Majesty The King approved during 2024. KBE is among the highest honours awarded by His Majesty The King to foreign nationals for pre-eminent contributions in various fields
Media

For media queries, contact:

David Russell,Communications Counsellor and SpokespersonBritish High Commission,Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021. Tel: 24192100

Media queries: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Follow us on X (https://twitter.com/ukinindia), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bhcindia), Instagram (https://instagram.com/ukinindia), Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ukinindia), Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8211DFD44B2BAECA) and LinkedIn (https://in.linkedin.com/company/ukinindia)
ETASSUM39130 - Schedule 3 SAYE option schemes: Supplementary and Defined terms: Schedule 3 SAYE specimen option certificate
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)


Please see specimen option certificate for Schedule 3 SAYE option schemes (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/gds/etassum/attachments/etassum39130_schedule_3_saye_optioncertificate.doc) which has been provided for guidance.
Parc prison: Action plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Parc prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.

This action plan is the HMPPS and MoJ response to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection of Parc prison:

HMIP inspection of Parc prison - 6 to 17 January 2025 (https://hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_reports/hmp-parc-3/)
Mr S Callaghan v Independent Coffee Roasters Ltd: 3304579/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Callaghan v Independent Coffee Roasters Ltd: 3304579/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67869559f0528401055d23e5/Mr_S_Callaghan_v_Independent_Coffee_Roaster_Limited__3304579-2024_judgment.pdf).
Ian Workman
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Ian joined Homes England in 2022, having worked for over 30 years in the banking industry. He spent much of his career at Barclays in both retail and commercial banking and was most recently the managing director for SME and business banking relationships for the UK. After leaving Barclays, Ian worked with Recognise Bank, a challenger bank, and Yorkshire Building Society. At Homes England he leads the Social Housing, Safety and Ownership Directorate, comprising Help to Buy, Building Remediation and Affordable Housing Grants. Ian completed his master’s degree in Equity and Diversity in Society in 2024 and is also a non-executive director at Newbury Building Society.

Ian joined Homes England in 2022, having worked for over 30 years in the banking industry.

He spent much of his career at Barclays in both retail and commercial banking and was most recently the managing director for SME and business banking relationships for the UK. After leaving Barclays, Ian worked with Recognise Bank, a challenger bank, and Yorkshire Building Society.

At Homes England he leads the Social Housing, Safety and Ownership Directorate, comprising Help to Buy, Building Remediation and Affordable Housing Grants.

Ian completed his master’s degree in Equity and Diversity in Society in 2024 and is also a non-executive director at Newbury Building Society.
Key stage 2 tests: 2025 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test modified materials
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-22)

Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2025 key stage 2 (KS2) English grammar, punctuation and spelling test.

KS2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests were administered in schools in May 2025. Modified test materials, test administration instructions and mark scheme amendments are also provided.

Please refer to the copyright ownership report for details of how schools, educational establishments and third parties can use these materials.

We revised the formats for the 2025 KS2 MLP test papers based on additional research about their accessibility and adaptability, as well as feedback from users. They are available in:
- A4 portrait, 24 point, non-adaptable PDF format (used to produce printed booklets for schools)
- A4 portrait, 24 point, adaptable Word format (for pupils requiring an A4 24pt version that requires further modification)
- A4 portrait, 18 point, adaptable Word format (for pupils requiring this font size, also if further modifications are required)
- A3 portrait, 36 point, adaptable Word format (for pupils requiring this font size, also if further modifications are required)
- A3 landscape, 48 point, adaptable Word format (for pupils requiring this font size, also if further modifications are required)
Schools that wish to use the adaptable formats to make further adaptations to the materials for their pupils should refer to the guidance on making adaptations to KS2 MLP test materials (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/key-stage-2-tests-making-adaptations-to-modified-large-print-test-materials).
EIM34180 - Foreign travel rules: P11D form and exemptions granted to employers
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


The expenses incurred by the employer should be shown on forms P11D unless covered by an exemption. Exemptions for travel expenses (unless covered by Sections 337 to 340 ITEPA 2003) can only be given in respect of named individuals. Employer's should consider Chapter 7 of booklet 490 when considering an application.

An employer can apply for an exemption if they want to apply for a bespoke or industry scale rate for reporting non-taxable expenses and benefits. You do not need to apply for an exemption if you’re paying HMRC’s benchmark rates for allowable expenses.

Where the exemption applies, PAYE does not apply to the payments or benefits concerned. The employer does not need to show the particular payments or benefits on the annual returns (forms P11D) they make to HMRC and the employee does not need to show them in their tax return.

You can only use bespoke rates for up to 5 years from the date they were last agreed.

The legislation covering exemptions can be found at s.289A to 289C ITEPA 2003. For more information about exemptions, please go to EIM30200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim30200).

Other points
- No exemption should be given for travelling expenses of the employee's family (see EIM34050 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim34050)).
- Any expenses that have been apportioned as being private should be excluded from the exemption.
SPE15150 - Receipt into customs warehouse: over shipments
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

Goods received in excess of the quantity entered to the procedure must be regarded as dutiable and warehoused provisionally until the matter is resolved. Where the warehouse keeper wishes to enter over shipments to the customs warehouse arrangements, the entry declaration should be amended accordingly.

Para. 15 & 16, TCTA 2018(952/13 Article 173 Council Delegated Regulation 2015/2446 Article 148 for NI)

If the warehouse keeper/depositor does not wish to warehouse any excess goods, the original declaration will not require amendment but an additional declaration to free circulation will be required to cover the over shipped goods (and the customs duty/import VAT paid as for a normal free circulation entry).

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Legal Aid Agency data breach
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

An update following a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services.

On Wednesday 23 April, we became aware of a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services.

These are the services through which legal aid providers log their work and receive payment from the Government.

In the days following the discovery, we took immediate action to bolster the security of the system, and informed all legal aid providers that some of their details, including financial information, may have been compromised.

Since then, we have worked closely with the National Crime Agency and National Cyber Security Centre as well as informing the Information Commissioner.

On Friday 16 May we discovered the attack was more extensive than originally understood and that the group behind it had accessed a large amount of information relating to legal aid applicants.

We believe the group accessed and downloaded a significant amount of personal data from those who applied for legal aid through our digital service between 2007 and 16 May 2025 when the systems were taken offline.

This data may have included contact details and addresses of applicants, their dates of birth, national ID numbers, criminal history, employment status and financial data such as contribution amounts, debts and payments. In some instances, information about the partners of legal aid applicants may be included in the compromised data.

We would urge all members of the public who have applied for legal aid in this time period to take steps to safeguard themselves. We would recommend you are alert for any suspicious activity such as unknown messages or phone calls and to be extra vigilant to update any potentially exposed passwords. If you are in doubt about anyone you are communicating with online or over the phone you should verify their identity independently before providing any information to them.

An injunction has been put in place to prohibit sharing of this data. Anyone who does so could be sent to prison.

Further information on how to protect yourself from the impact of a data breach can be found on the NCSC website (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/data-breaches).

Related links

Legal Aid Agency cyber security incident - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/legal-aid-agency-cyber-security-incident)

Data breach FAQs (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/legal-aid-agency-cyber-security-incident-frequently-asked-questions#data-breach)
Product Safety Report: Baoshishan Hot Pot & BBQ 2 in 1 Cooker sold via Amazon (2504-0093)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-25)

Product Safety Report for Baoshishan Hot Pot & BBQ 2 in 1 Cooker sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Baoshishan Hot Pot & BBQ 2 in 1 Cooker sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the live and neutral pins are too short and do not meet the dimensions of BS 1363.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the live and neutral pins are too short and do not meet the dimensions of BS 1363. The product does not provide the level of earthing protection required and so could arc, causing sparks which could potentially cause a fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2504-0093

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Hartlepool Golf Club
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Hartlepool Golf Club recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Prisoner discipline procedures (adjudications) policy framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

This policy framework applies for any adjudications begun on or after 31 May 2024 and includes rules and guidance for prison staff on how to carry out a disciplinary hearing when a prisoner is alleged to have broken prison rules.

For adjudications begun before 31 May 2024, these must be completed in compliance with PSI 05/2018 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prison-adjudications-policy-psi-052018)

This policy framework contains general guidance and detailed information about the duties and roles of prison and YOI staff when laying a disciplinary charge and carrying out a disciplinary hearing (adjudication) if a prisoner (or child held in a YOI) is alleged to have broken Prison or YOI Rules.

It includes information on administering, scheduling and conducting:
- governor adjudications
- independent adjudications
- it also includes details about the role and powers of adjudicators and the types of punishments that can be given out
This policy framework is in effect from 31 May 2024.
EIA afforestation application form
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Use this form to apply to the Forestry Commission to assess the environmental impact of converting land into woodland.

Read the afforestation application guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eia-afforestation-application-form/guidance-forestry-eia-application-form-afforestation) when completing this form.

Submit your form to your local administrative hub (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission/about/access-and-opening).

Read more about forestry Environmental Impact Assessments (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/environmental-impact-assessments-for-woodland).
J Burke v LKQ Group (UK) Ltd: 3305611/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Burke v LKQ Group (UK) Ltd: 3305611/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6e82872e83aab48866dcb/Jordan_Burke_-_v_-_LKQ_Group__UK__Limited_-_3305611-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Wyatt v Bicester Maids: 3305134/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Wyatt v Bicester Maids: 3305134/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f64b49914d1f63267c6ab/Mr_J_Wyatt_-_v_-_Bicester_Maids___3305134-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Storage and retention of original will documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

A consultation on storage and retention of wills and other documents submitted in applications for probate.

At present all of the wills and documents submitted in support of probate (legal authority to manage larger estates of deceased persons) are preserved indefinitely in the original paper form. These records date back to 1858.

This consultation paper proposes a reform that will enable older wills and documents to be converted to a digital form and then destroyed, with the wills of famous persons preserved. Views are sought on the proposals from interested parties.