theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Shane Lycett
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr Shane Lycett

Teacher reference number: 3438414

Teacher’s date of birth: 2 December 1985

Location teacher worked: Kent, South East England

Date of professional conduct panel: 23 May 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Shane Lycett formerly employed in Kent, South East England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
NHS Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees CCG
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 NHS Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees CCG 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 NHS Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees CCG 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
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.
Storing PAS 100 and PAS 110 compliant material at site of production: RPS 358
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Environment Agency regulatory position on the storage of BSI PAS 100 compliant compost and PAS 110 compliant digestate at the site of production before dispatch to the customer.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit for storing BSI certified PAS 100 compost or PAS 110 digestate made from waste on the site of production before dispatch to a customer, when you do not have the records to meet the requirements of the:
- anaerobic digestate: resource framework (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/anaerobic-digestate-resource-framework)
- compost: resource framework (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/compost-from-waste-resource-framework)
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in the RPS.

The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Indefinite Direction to exclude open access at Sealand Ranges
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Consultation on a new Indefinite Direction under Section 28 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW) to exclude open access designation at Sealand Ranges.

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is seeking to apply a new Indefinite Direction under Section 28 of CROW to exclude open access designation for the purposes of defence at Sealand Ranges on the Dee Estuary.

The documents explain the justification for the Direction including a map of the proposed Section 28 Direction area, additional information and glossary.

Background information

Section 28 of the CROW Act allows the Secretary of State for Defence to exclude or restrict access by direction to any land if this is felt necessary for the purposes of defence or national security.

A Direction can be made indefinitely or for short and long term periods. All Indefinite Section 28 Directions must be reviewed every 5 years.

Public access to military areas (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/public-access-to-military-areas)

Local government byelaws - Ministry of Defence (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/local-government-byelaws-ministry-of-defence)
Hurdle rate estimates for electricity sector technologies
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Research carried out in 2024, on estimates of hurdle rates for a range of different electricity generation technologies.

DESNZ commissioned CEPA to undertake this research covering updates to the hurdle rate assumptions for the following technologies:
- renewable generation
- other low carbon generation
- thermal generation (both with and without carbon capture use and storage, or CCUS)
- storage technologies
- interconnectors
- hydrogen electrolysers
- demand response.
The evidence drawn from research reviews in the Generation Costs Series informs:
- cost estimates and technical assumptions within the Generation Costs Reports
- administrative strike prices (ASP) analysis for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) renewables deployment scheme
- power sector modelling
Home Office workforce diversity statistics: 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Official statistics on the diversity of the Home Office workforce.

This release presents statistics on the diversity of the Home Office workforce. These statistics are in development, and formerly described as ‘experimental statistics’, in line with Guidance on producing official statistics in development (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/guidance-on-producing-official-statistics-in-development) published by the Office for Statistics Regulation. The statistics in this release are based on data from the Home Office’s HR system for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. This publication forms part of the Home Office’s response (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/windrush-lessons-learned-review-response-comprehensive-improvement-plan) to Recommendation 28 of the Windrush Lessons Learned Review (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/windrush-lessons-learned-review). The data we are publishing goes beyond the recommendation and covers broader identity categories, where possible examining representation by grade, and by different areas within the Home Office.

If you have queries about this release, please email the Home Office Statistical Transformation Team mailbox (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Home Office statisticians are committed to regularly reviewing the usefulness, clarity and accessibility of the statistics that we publish under the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/).

We are therefore seeking your feedback as we look to improve the presentation and dissemination of our statistics and data in order to support all types of users.
Sigma Studies
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 Sigma Studies 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 Sigma Studies recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
State Pension underpayments: progress on cases
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Collection of management information relating to the Department for Work and Pensions' LEAP exercise to correct underpayments of the State Pension.

In 2020, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) became aware of a number of individuals who had not had their State Pension increased, in accordance with the law, automatically when this should have occurred. This prompted the department to take action to investigate the extent of the problem.

These publications include information on the progress of the Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice (LEAP) exercise to check and correct individual cases, and the amount of arrears repaid to date.
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) competitiveness and growth reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

The FCA’s reports on how it is embedding its secondary to facilitate, subject to aligning with relevant international standards, the international competitiveness of the economy of the United Kingdom (including in particular the financial services sector), and its growth in the medium to long term.

This is a collection of the FCA’s reports on how it is embedding its secondary to facilitate, subject to aligning with relevant international standards, the international competitiveness of the economy of the United Kingdom (including in particular the financial services sector), and its growth in the medium to long term. These documents were presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 26 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023.
CH207200 - How to do a compliance check: establishing the facts: the informal approach
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

You can usually get the information you need without giving information or inspection notices.

This informal approach often allows you to establish a good working relationship with the person from the start of your check.

Adopting a formal approach at the start of a compliance check can cause unnecessary worry, especially for individuals and the owners of small businesses, and make people reluctant to discuss tax and/or duty matters with you.

An informal approach can result in more openness and co-operation with your check, allowing problems to be identified and resolved more quickly than in a formal process where the person may take more time complying with information and inspection notices.

However, all officers who carry out compliance checks using the informal approach must understand, and act within, the legal framework that FA08/Sch36 or CEMA79 provides.

You cannot carry out inspections under FA08/Sch36 without following the legal requirements for notices and authorisation, see CH250000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch250000).

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Mr S Richardson v LKQ Group (UK) Ltd: 3300920/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Richardson v LKQ Group (UK) Ltd: 3300920/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b866b6bb4c44f0805e7f6/Mr_S_Richardson_v_LKQ_Group__UK__Limited_3300920_2024_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Richardson v LKQ Group (UK) Ltd: 3300920/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c98829696e4984ea4cf2f7/Mr_S_Richardson_v_LKQ_Group__UK__Limited_3300920_2024_Written_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Richardson v LKQ Group (UK) Ltd: 3300920/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffc3c2712bf73dea135550/Mr_S_Richardson_v_LKQ_Group__UK__Limited__3300920.2024__Reconsideration_Judgment_with_right_case_number__previusly_uploded_on_21_March_.pdf).
Mr J Gilmartin v Leopard Hotels Ltd and Others: 6006521/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Gilmartin v Leopard Hotels Ltd and Others: 6006521/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904cb6119a898f0b18980c0/Mr_J_Gilmartin_v_Leopard_Hotels_Limited___Others_-_6006521_2024.pdf).
VISA EUROPE 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 VISA EUROPE 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 VISA EUROPE 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 Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Yes

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.
Absolute Defence
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 Absolute Defence 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 Absolute Defence recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Vote in UK elections
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Vote in UK elections and referendums, register to vote, check what ID you need, and apply to vote by post or by proxy.

Check if you can vote

Check which elections you can vote in (/elections-in-the-uk)

Register to vote

You’ll need to be registered to vote to take part in elections and referendums. You’ll need to register again if you change your name, address or nationality.

Register to vote - apply online (/register-to-vote)

Register to vote - apply by post (/government/collections/register-to-vote-paper-forms)

Decide if you want to vote in person, by post, or by proxy

Find out the different ways you can vote (/voting-in-the-uk)

Get ready to vote in person

Check what ID you need to vote (/how-to-vote/photo-id-youll-need)

If you do not have photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.

Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate)

Contact your electoral registration office to find your polling station or to find out what to do if you have accessibility needs.

Contact your electoral registration office (/contact-electoral-registration-office)

Apply for a postal vote

In England, Scotland or Wales:
- apply online for a postal vote (/apply-postal-vote)
- apply by post for a postal vote (/government/publications/apply-for-a-postal-vote)
Apply in Northern Ireland - by post only (https://www.eoni.org.uk/Vote/Voting-by-post-or-proxy)

Find out more about voting by post (/how-to-vote/postal-voting)

Apply for a proxy vote

In England, Scotland or Wales:
- apply online for a proxy vote (/apply-proxy-vote)
- apply by post for a proxy vote (/government/collections/proxy-voting-application-forms)
Apply in Northern Ireland - by post only (https://www.eoni.org.uk/Vote/Voting-by-post-or-proxy)

Find out more about voting by proxy - including when you must apply by (/how-to-vote/proxy-voting)

Get ready to vote as a proxy

Check what ID you need to vote (/how-to-vote/photo-id-youll-need)

Contact the electoral registration office of the person you are a proxy for to find their polling station or to find out what to do if you have accessibility issues.

Contact the electoral registration office (/contact-electoral-registration-office)

Vote in person

Vote in person (/how-to-vote/voting-in-person)

Vote by post

Vote by post (/how-to-vote/postal-voting)

Vote as a proxy for someone else

Vote as a proxy for someone else (/how-to-vote/voting-as-proxy-for-someone-else)
Mr P McAuley v The Law Society of Scotland and Scottish Legal Complaints Commission: 8001535/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P McAuley v The Law Society of Scotland and Scottish Legal Complaints Commission: 8001535/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842d4674d039a010411f037/Mr_P_McAuley_v_The_Law_Society_of_Scotland___Scottish_legal_complaints_commission_-_8001535.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Product Safety Report: VIKTORIA Grills (2510-0083)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Product Safety Report for VIKTORIA grills presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.

Summary

Product: VIKTORIA Grills

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire and electric shock as it is supplied with a plug that is not permitted for sale on the UK market.

Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock and fire as the the plug does not have a fuse and does not meet the requirements of BS 1363. A fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the plug under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug becoming live, overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.

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

Corrective action

The product has been withdrawn from the market.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2510-0083

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
INCHP08150 - Risk analysis: Part 3: risk profiles
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.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Brixworth Parish Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Brixworth Parish Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
DAO 04/25 letter: New guidance on publishing business cases for major projects and programmes
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

'Dear Accounting Officer' letters provide advice on accountability, regularity, propriety, value for money and annual accounting exercises.

Accounting officers shall publish a Summary Business Case, Full Business Case or Programme Business Case for relevant projects and programmes on the Government Major Projects Portfolio. Each Accounting Officer should ensure they and relevant staff in their organisations are familiar with the relevant Treasury guidance.
Maritime Aviation
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 Maritime Aviation 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 Maritime Aviation recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
2 Hannay Close, Barrow In Furness, Cumbria LA14 1SZ : MAN/16UC/F77/2024/0624
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Northern Region Judge J.M.Going & Tribunal Member J.Faulkner FRICS

Read the full decision in 2 Hannay Close, Barrow In Furness, Cumbria LA14 1SZ : MAN/16UC/F77/2024/0624 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6841a53f58bd5a53d0211d07/2_Hannay_Close_decn.pdf)
Mr N Brodie v Bespoke Joinery Edinburgh Ltd: 4100299/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Brodie v Bespoke Joinery Edinburgh Ltd: 4100299/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6839c995e0f10eed80aafb75/Mr_N_Brodie_v_BESPOKE_JOINERY_EDINBURGH_LTD_-_4100299.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Statistics: initial teacher training
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Statistics on initial teacher training (ITT) recruitment, allocations and performance data.

Statistics from May 2010 onwards are published on GOV.UK. You can find our archived statistics in the National Archives (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151655/http:/www.education.gov.uk/researchandstatistics/statistics). The search function is not available for archived content, so you should use the filters on the left of each page.
Product Safety Report: Jovicos Light Up Stars sold via Amazon (2507-0054)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Product Safety Report for Jovicos Light Up Stars presenting a serious risk of choking.

Summary

Product: Jovicos Light Up Stars sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking as it may fall from the ceiling and break into small parts.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking as it can break into small parts upon impact. A young child could pick up one of these small parts and mouth it, potentially leading to choking.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2507-0054

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with.

We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.We welcome your views on the support we provide.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/madagascar/british-embassy-antananarivo), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction TeamConsular DirectorateRoom WH4.36Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH

We aim to respond to complaints relating to consular services within 20 working days. Find out more about our complaints procedure (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research. Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports, contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas, contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure).

Or if you have a query or feedback on UK visa services provided in Madagascar, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
Miss N Johnson v Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Hall: 3302387/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss N Johnson v Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Hall: 3302387/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cab2852fe4b313286c9fe0/Miss_N_Johnson_v_Bletchley_and_Fenny_Stratford_Town_Hall-3302387-_2025-Judgment.pdf).
Caple Security Services 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 Caple Security Services 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 Caple Security Services 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 blueprint for modern digital government
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

A long-term vision for digital public services, a 6-point plan for reform, and the role of the new digital centre of government.

The blueprint for modern digital government sets out:
- a case for change, reflecting on the State of Digital Government Review (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/state-of-digital-government-review)
- a long-term vision for digital public services
- a 6-point plan for public sector digital reform
- the role of the refreshed Government Digital Service in driving this change
Watch a video about the blueprint for modern digital government (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugvrHtn2STQ).
Access to Work statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Official statistics in development reporting on approval, payment and expenditure for Access to Work provision.

A potential issue with Access to Work approvals data has been identified and is currently being investigated. Users of these statistics should be aware that approvals figures may be subject to revision following this investigation. Further updates will be provided on the Access to Work statistics collection page.

These statistics are about 2 specific parts of the Access to Work (https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work) customer journey:
- approval of Access to Work provision
- payment of Access to Work provision
They show:
- the number of people who had Access to Work provision approved
- number of customers who received at least one Access to Work payment
- Access to Work expenditure
- average annual payment per customer for Access to Work provision
They are broken down by:
- financial year
- type of provision
- primary medical condition
- country or region
- age
- gender
- employer size
- employment status
If you have any views or comments on Access to Work statistics please send them to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Release Strategy

The Access to Work official statistics: release strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-work-official-statistics-release-strategy) acts as the formal notice of changes to future releases of the Access to Work official statistics publication.

The strategy describes the potential release of new statistics within the publications and announces any other developments.

The release strategy is not a static document; it will be updated as plans develop to provide users with details of latest developments.

The development of these statistics follows the Department for Work and Pensions’ statistical work programme.
Longleat Enterprises 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 Longleat Enterprises 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 Longleat Enterprises 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
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss S Oussaiden v The Newport Restaurant (Creditors voluntary liquidation): 4106035/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Oussaiden v The Newport Restaurant (Creditors voluntary liquidation): 4106035/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677e8b5399c93b7286a397dd/4106035.2024_Miss_S_Oussaiden_v_The_Newport_Restaurant__Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation_.pdf).
Uzbekistan: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Uzbekistan.

If you’ve been sexually assaulted it’s important to remember that it was not your fault. Rape and sexual assault is always wrong – no matter who commits it or where it happens. It is traumatic and it can affect you both physically and emotionally. Do not be afraid to get help.

This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:
- seek medical advice and attention
- report to local police
- engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas.
For information on support available in the UK, see Rape and Sexual Assault: Returning to the UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad-returning-to-the-uk).
Bank Referral Scheme: Consultation and call for evidence
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

This consultation and call for evidence sets out proposals and issues for examination relating to the Bank Referral Scheme.

The purpose of this consultation and call for evidence is to invite views on a range of issues and proposals aimed at enhancing the UK’s Bank Referral Scheme (BRS). Following the second Post-Implementation Review of the Scheme, the government committed to consult on the BRS at Autumn Budget 2024, to assess whether enhancements could be made to the Scheme in order to improve its performance. Depending on stakeholder feedback from this consultation, the Government may explore whether the existing legislation needs to be amended or whether the policy objectives can be achieved by alternative means such as through relevant guidance.