theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
HMP Isle of Wight
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 HMP Isle of Wight 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 HMP Isle of Wight 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
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.
Walk-in cold rooms, a practitioner’s technical guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Design and operation for precooling and storage of fresh produce in hot climates, in off-grid and unreliable grid situations.

Abstract

This guide consolidates the current state of the art and outlines 12 steps to follow when specifying, delivering and operating a walk-in cold room, covering both the technical and business perspectives.

The production of the guide is based on cooperation between the International Institute of Refrigeration and Efficiency for Access, with the contribution of the Energy Sector Management Assistant Program (ESMAP) Efficient Clean Cooling programme of the World Bank. It results from the collaboration of more than 40 leading experts and suppliers, particularly in Africa and India.

The guide presents accessible, practical guidance that enables developers, owners, operators, and suppliers to specify, install and operate effective, economically viable and appropriate precoolers and cold rooms. Priority is given to environmental sustainability through high energy efficiency and informed choice of components as well as refrigerants with a low Global Warming Potential.

The recommendations apply to all types of commercially available small walk-in cold rooms designed to precool and store fresh horticultural and agricultural produce near farms or at rural aggregation centres, communities or markets, using temperature, humidity, and gas-controlled conditions for maintaining the quality of produce.

This is part of the Transforming Energy Access programme.

Citation

Efficiency for Access and International Institute of Refrigeration. ‘Walk-in cold rooms: a practitioner’s Technical Guide” December 2023

Links

Walk-in cold rooms, a practitioner’s technical guide (https://efficiencyforaccess.org/publications/walk-in-cold-rooms-a-practitioners-technical-guide/)
Mr K A Berchie v Water Direct: 3305592/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K A Berchie v Water Direct: 3305592/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bdcd4c5d6b30e896ac6d13/Mr_K_Asiedu_Berchie_v_Water_Direct_3305592_2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K A Berchie v Water Direct: 3305592/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c818cf53f33f9d46e206ce/Mr_K_Asiedu-Berchie_v_Water_Direct___3305592.2024__Strike_out_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr K A Berchie v Water Direct: 3305592/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69175729bc34c86ce4e6e813/Mr_K_Asiedu_Berchie_v_Water_Direct_3305592_2024_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
T16: treating toner and ink cartridges for reuse
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

T16 exemption allows you to treat waste toner or ink cartridges by sorting, cleaning, dismantling or refilling them.

There’s a charge for most waste exemptions

This exemption is in band 2.

Read waste exemption charges (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-exemptions-how-to-choose-register-and-pay/waste-exemption-charges) to find out what the charges and charging bands are.

Types of activity you can carry out

This includes cleaning and refilling waste toner cartridges so they can be reused.

Types of activity you cannot carry out

You cannot:
- treat waste toner or ink cartridges that are hazardous waste
- treat waste toner or ink cartridges to dispose of them to landfill or incinerate them
Types of waste you can treat

The waste codes are those listed in the List of Wastes (LoW) Regulations. You need to make sure your waste fits within the relevant waste code and description.

Amount of waste you can treat

You can store and treat up to 150 tonnes of cartridges at any one time.

Key conditions

The treatment must be carried out indoors.

The waste must be treated in a location with sealed drainage.

Other things you need to know

Any waste toner or ink produced from the treatment activity should be stored to prevent it being released into the environment.

Related exemptions

S2 – storage of waste in a secure place (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/waste-exemption-s2-storing-waste-in-a-secure-place).

Register a T16 exemption

You need to register this exemption (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-waste-exemptions) with the Environment Agency if you meet the requirements.

Definitions

Hazardous waste – see how to classify different types of waste (https://www.gov.uk/how-to-classify-different-types-of-waste)

Sealed drainage – a drainage system with an impermeable surface that makes sure that:
- no liquid will run off the surface apart from through the system
- except where they may be lawfully discharged, all liquids entering the system are collected in a sealed sump
Breast screening quality assurance: local visit reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

Executive summaries from local screening quality assurance (QA) visit reports of breast screening services, including recommendations.

The screening quality assurance service (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-population-screening-quality-assurance) (SQAS) is committed to publishing the executive summaries of all QA visit reports.

Please contact the relevant screening quality assurance service (SQAS) regional team (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-population-screening-regional-quality-assurance-teams-in-england) if you cannot see the executive summary you are looking for.
Law enforcement and judicial cooperation notifications made under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

These documents provide a record of the notifications made by each party in relation to part three of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).

Part three of the Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) covers Law Enforcement and Judicial Cooperation.

Some of the provisions require that the UK and EU notify each other of additional details to support the implementation and operation of the agreement.

This information will be regularly updated to reflect new or amended notifications.
Online Procedure Rule Committee: annual open meeting 20 October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

The first open meeting of the Online Procedure Rule Committee will take place on 20 October 2025 at 2:15pm via Microsoft Teams.

The first open meeting of the Online Procedure Rule Committee will take place on 20 October 2025 at 2:15pm via Microsoft Teams.

Guests are invited to attend as observers only. However, the Committee will answer pre-submitted guest questions at the end of the meeting.

Attendance

Due to limitations with the conferencing software, space is limited, and not all applicants may receive an invitation. Potential guests are asked to complete a short application form and return by 4pm on Monday 15 September 2025 to the email address below:

OPRC open meeting: application form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a46dc350939bdf2c2b5eaf/OPRC-annual-open-application-2025_v2.odt) (ODT, 27.9 KB)

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

Format of the meeting

Topics of discussion will include the responses to the public engagement document. The full agenda will be provided before the meeting.
Miss M Kasapis v Baaj Capital LLP and Reem Clothing Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 3302188/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Kasapis v Baaj Capital LLP and Reem Clothing Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 3302188/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692994aece50d215cae961ec/Miss_M_Kasapis_v_Baaj_Capital_LLP_and_Others-3302188-2025-Judgment.pdf).
Zika virus (ZIKV): clinical and travel guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Travel and clinical advice on Zika with respect to assessing pregnant women following travel, epidemiology, symptoms and transmission.

Zika is a mosquito-borne infection caused by Zika virus, a member of the genus flavivirus and family Flaviviridae. Zika virus was first isolated from a monkey in the Zika forest in Uganda in 1947.

Following the 2015 to 2016 outbreak in the Americas and Caribbean, Zika virus is now thought to be endemic in this region as well as in much of Africa and Asia.

Latest updates

Travellers should use the country information pages on the NaTHNaC website for up-to-date and detailed advice for those travelling to countries or areas affected by Zika virus (http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries). Information is found in the ‘other risks’ section for affected areas.

For further advice regarding:
- travel, see current NaTHNaC advice (http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/4/zika-virus--update-and-advice-for-travellers-including-pregnant-women-and-those-planning-pregnancy)
- assessment of pregnant women following travel, see algorithm (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/zika-virus-interim-algorithm-for-assessing-pregnant-women-with-a-history-of-travel)
- laboratory diagnosis, see sample testing advice (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/zika-virus-sample-testing-advice)
- those working in primary care, see primary care guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/zika-virus-infection-guidance-for-primary-care)
- deferral of blood donation, see JPAC statement (http://www.transfusionguidelines.org/dsg/wb/guidelines/tropical-viruses)
- fertility treatment and gamete donation, see HFEA website (https://www.hfea.gov.uk/)
- Zika virus for the public, see NHS.UK (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/zika/)
Ongo Homes Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Ongo Homes Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Police grant allocations: 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

We are seeking views on the provisional police grant report for England and Wales.

The provisional report sets out the aggregate amount of grants proposed for the police in England and Wales for 2025 to 2026.

It also includes the proposed amount of grant for each local policing body.
Working for British Embassy Sarajevo
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)


General information

Working in the British Embassy team offers a rewarding opportunity to support the continued partnership between the UK and BiH and to help the country on its path to EU and NATO membership. Our employment opportunities page is updated regularly. We encourage you to monitor our vacancies and submit an application following the instructions in the advert. Due to the large number of qualified applicants who apply, we are only able to respond to those candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Sarajevo, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate)

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Mr O Kuti v SPS Social Care Ltd: 8001335/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Kuti v SPS Social Care Ltd: 8001335/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c4079c3519dec072c8765f/Mr_O_Kuti_v_SPS_SOCIALCARE_LTD_-_8001335.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr E Omote v Balderton Capital (UK) LLP: 2223077/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Omote v Balderton Capital (UK) LLP: 2223077/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b39b002662c6f8ec2444d/Mr_E_Omote_v__Balderton_Capital__UK__LLP_-_2223077-2024.pdf).
Tax information and impact notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

The government publish tax information and impact notes (TIINs) for tax policy changes when the policy is final or near final.

TIINs give a clear explanation of the policy objective together with details of the tax impact on:
- the Exchequer
- the economy
- individuals
- businesses
- civil society organisations
- any equality or other specific area of impact
The National Archives website has details of TIINs published:
- from June 2013 to December 2016 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20170612092047/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/tax-information-and-impact-notes-tiins)
- before June 2013 (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130605075729/http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/thelibrary/tiins.htm)
ESM11036 - Check Employment Status For Tax: Mutuality of Obligation
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)


CEST asks: ‘Do you have, or will there be, a contract in place?’

This question is to establish if there is, or will be, a contract in place to determine the basic requirements for Mutuality of Obligation - Without Mutuality of Obligation there can be no contract of any kind.

A contract is an agreement between two or more parties which is intended to be legally binding. It can be written, oral, implied or a combination of these.

Revenue and Customs v Professional Game Match Officials Ltd [2024] reaffirmed that the basic requirements to determine whether there is a contract in existence at all are:
- that the engager must be obliged to pay a wage or other remuneration, and
- that the worker must be obliged to provide his or her own work or skill.
This has been the long- standing position and prerequisite for using CEST. This question and guidance replaces a previously displayed disclaimer and allows the user to confirm they understand.

Where you answer ‘no’ to this question you will be unable to continue through the tool. This is because there must be a contract to consider whether that engagement is either self-employed or employed.

Where you answer ‘yes’ to this question you can continue to use the tool. This question does not impact your determination
Joanna Davinson
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Joanna Davinson was previously Interim Government Chief Digital Officer, from December 2024 to September 2025, with overarching leadership responsibility for the digital centre. Joanna was previously the Head of Profession of the Digital and Data Function across government. She was also previously Director General at Central Digital and Data Office ( CDDO ). Joanna has a wealth of experience in shaping, delivery and assuring complex technology-based programmes. Joanna has held a number of high-profile business and technology leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. Previously, she had a successful and varied 30-year career as a management consultant and programme director in PWC and as a senior leader in IBM. In her last role in IBM she was general manager of its European Public Sector Consulting and Systems Integration business. She has a wealth of experience in shaping, delivery and assuring complex technology-based programmes.

Joanna Davinson was previously Interim Government Chief Digital Officer, from December 2024 to September 2025, with overarching leadership responsibility for the digital centre.

Joanna was previously the Head of Profession of the Digital and Data Function across government. She was also previously Director General at Central Digital and Data Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/central-digital-and-data-office) (CDDO). Joanna has a wealth of experience in shaping, delivery and assuring complex technology-based programmes.

Joanna has held a number of high-profile business and technology leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. Previously, she had a successful and varied 30-year career as a management consultant and programme director in PWC and as a senior leader in IBM. In her last role in IBM she was general manager of its European Public Sector Consulting and Systems Integration business. She has a wealth of experience in shaping, delivery and assuring complex technology-based programmes.
National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Vaccination Training
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

This document sets the standards and lists the essential topics which should be incorporated into immunisation training.

It is important that all practitioners involved in immunisation have a high level of knowledge and are confident in immunisation policy and procedures. This is to ensure the ongoing delivery of a high quality, safe and effective immunisation programme that achieves high uptake,

To gain this, they need to get comprehensive foundation training, regular updates, supervision and support.

The aim of the national standards is to describe the training that should be given to all practitioners engaging in any aspect of immunisation so that they are able to confidently, competently and effectively promote and administer vaccinations.

This guidance was updated in June 2025 and replaces the previous training standards for registered healthcare practitioners and healthcare support workers in a single document that describes the training that should be provided for all healthcare staff with a role in delivering vaccination programmes.

Appendix A Vaccinator competency assessment tool workbook

This workbook can be downloaded and printed out to complete the vaccinator assessment offline. It must be used in conjunction with the national minimum standards and core curriculum for immunisation training.
RFIG21120 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Split year treatment: Case 2 - The UK and overseas parts of the tax year
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


The UK part of the tax year is the period from the start of the tax year until the start of the overseas part.

Example

Peter is Amanda’s husband (see example 2 at RFIG21080 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig21080)). He too lived in the UK for all his life and was resident in the UK for tax purposes. He travels with Amanda on 8 January 2014 to live with her in India, having given up his job. Amanda and Peter have let their flat in the UK for a 3 year period, commencing on 9 January 2014.

Once in India Peter spends his time following his lifelong hobby as a lepidopterist, and catalogues Indian butterflies. He spend all his time there, except for the Christmas trips to the UK with Amanda.

Peter will receive split year treatment for the tax year 2013-2014, as he meets the Case 2 conditions:
- he has no home in the UK after 8January 2014
- he was resident for 2012-2013
- he is non-UK resident for 2014-2015
From 8 January 2014 until 5 April 2014 Peter spends less than the permitted limit of 22 days in the UK, (table at RFIG20170 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig21070)).

For Peter the UK part of the tax year will end on 7 January 2014, and the overseas part of the tax year will start on 8 January 2014, the day he joined Amanda to live together in India.

If an individual separates from their partner after the deemed date of departure (the day the overseas part of the split year started from), they will still be given split year treatment, provided they meet all the other conditions for Case 2.

The overseas part of the year is the part beginning with the deemed departure day and ending on the last day of the tax year.
Management of health and safety in defence – chapter 17: Stress in the workplace (JSP 375, volume 1)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Direction, guidance and good practice to help with the management and control of stress in the workplace across Defence.

JSP 375, volume 1, chapter 17 is split into 2 parts: Part 1 Directive, which provides direction that you must follow to help you comply with (keep to) health and safety law, government policy and defence policy; and Part 2 Guidance, which provides the guidance and good practice that should be followed and will help you to keep to this policy.

Annexes A to D, and MOD Form 5001 contain supplementary guidance that may be useful.
Bird flu: near Newington, Swale, Kent (AIV 2025/71)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Newington, Swale, Kent (AIV 2025/71) on 27 October 2025.

Case information

27 October 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in other captive birds at a premises near Newington, Swale, Kent (AIV 2025 71) on 27 October 2025.

A 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been declared around the premises.

Declarations

Download the Declaration of a Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone (AIV 2025/71) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ffd5add81972ecd2df5ddc/Declaration_of_a_Captive_Bird__Monitoring__Controlled_Zone__AIV_2025_71_.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/71
GPA Annual Report and Accounts
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

The Government Property Agency (GPA) publishes its Annual Report and Accounts each year looking at the previous reporting year.

Our vision is to create a transformed, shared, sustainable and value for money Government estate supporting civil servants to work productively in every nation and region of the UK.

The GPA is a public sector property holding company creating great places to work for civil servants. We define the strategy, and deliver outcomes, for the Government’s office and warehouse portfolios; We act as the single landlord for our Government department clients; We provide workplace services to our clients, where required; And, using our Civil Service know-how and commercial expertise, we are transforming the estate to be shared, sustainable and value for money.

Our Annual Reports and Accounts present a fair and robust overview of the previous years’ reporting period. They set out our activities, performance and governance arrangements, and include an account of our financial statements.

Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report is also available to view here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gpa-environmental-social-and-governance-reports)
Richard Turfitt
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-01)

Richard Turfitt joined the Health and Safety Executive in 1999 and helped establish their Litigation and Enforcement Advisory team. Richard helped to found the Health and Safety Lawyers’ Association and is a serving Justice of the Peace. Richard Turfitt was appointed as Traffic Commissioner for the East of England in May 2008. Richard was appointed and served two terms as Senior Traffic Commissioner between June 2017 and May 2025. He was appointed Acting Traffic Commissioner for Scotland on 1st April 2025. Career Richard left independent practice in 1997 to prosecute on behalf of the Departments of Social Security and Health. In 1998 he moved to the Treasury Solicitor’s Department to undertake personal injury litigation. He was also responsible for managing the representation of the Prison Service at inquests throughout England and Wales.

Richard Turfitt joined the Health and Safety Executive in 1999 and helped establish their Litigation and Enforcement Advisory team. Richard helped to found the Health and Safety Lawyers’ Association and is a serving Justice of the Peace.

Richard Turfitt was appointed as Traffic Commissioner for the East of England in May 2008. Richard was appointed and served two terms as Senior Traffic Commissioner between June 2017 and May 2025.

He was appointed Acting Traffic Commissioner for Scotland on 1st April 2025.

Career

Richard left independent practice in 1997 to prosecute on behalf of the Departments of Social Security and Health. In 1998 he moved to the Treasury Solicitor’s Department to undertake personal injury litigation. He was also responsible for managing the representation of the Prison Service at inquests throughout England and Wales.
Ebola virus disease: clinical management and guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Guidance, resources and information for professionals about Ebola virus disease, a severe viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF).

Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a rare but severe infection in humans and non-human primates. It is caused by the Ebola virus, a filovirus that:
- was first recognised in 1976
- has caused sporadic outbreaks since in several African countries
See information about current Ebola outbreaks (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ebola-and-marburg-haemorrhagic-fevers-outbreaks-and-case-locations)

These documents provide guidance for professionals. Members of the public can find information and advice on NHS.UK (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ebola/).
Mrs Ashford v Wandsworth Oasis Trading Company Ltd: 2303633/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs Ashford v Wandsworth Oasis Trading Company Ltd: 2303633/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bd87c5729cf14d438d7636/Mrs_Ashford_v_Wandsworth_Oasis_Trading_Company_Ltd_2303633-2023_Judgment_13.02.25.pdf).
MHRA Real-World Evidence Scientific Dialogue Programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

A programme to help decision making across the lifecycle of products, benefitting both regulatory and health technology assessment (HTA) evaluations.

The MHRA data strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mhra-data-strategy-2024-2027/mhra-data-strategy-2024-2027#theme-1-support-data-driven-innovation-early-access-and-interdisciplinary-data-science-to-underpin-our-regulatory-framework) sets out an ambition to promote data-driven innovation and early access to innovative products through real-world evidence (RWE) and proactive approaches to safety surveillance.

In support of this, we are launching a pilot RWE Scientific Dialogue Programme in 2025. This initiative is designed to help innovators refine their evidence generation strategies while providing clear guidance on regulatory expectations.
Counter Terrorism Policing North West
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 Counter Terrorism Policing North West 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 Counter Terrorism Policing North West recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Revenue and Customs Brief 7 (2025): Revised VAT grouping rules and the Skandia judgment
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This brief explains HMRC's revised position on the VAT treatment of overseas establishments of businesses which are VAT grouped in the UK.

This brief explains HMRC’s revised position on the UK VAT treatment of intra-entity services involving establishments located in an EU member state that are part of a UK VAT group.

The brief also provides details for businesses that may have previously accounted for VAT under the ‘reverse charge mechanism’, in line with the previous position.
GRS Roadstone
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 GRS Roadstone 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 GRS Roadstone 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 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.
Mr S Friligkos v The Real Greek Food Company Ltd: 3300529/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Friligkos v The Real Greek Food Company Ltd: 3300529/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66e00a099210ba34a3ebac09/Mr_S_Friligkos_v_The_Real_Greek_Food_Company_Ltd_3311407.2023_PPH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Friligkos v The Real Greek Food Company Ltd: 3300529/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee74219eae202448299c73/Mr_S_Friligkos_v_The_Real_Greek_Food_Company_Ltd_3300529.2023_PPH_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Chloë Jayne Adams
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

Ms Chloë Adams joined the FCO in 2004. She has been British Consul General Montreal from 2018 to 2024. Her previous overseas postings include British Embassy Paris (from 2014 to 2018) and the UK Mission to the United Nations in New York (2008 to 2012). Her London-based roles have included working on European Union affairs, Consular issues and Cuba policy. Ms Adams graduated from University of Bristol, UK, with a Master’s Degree in Geography in 2002. Follow Ms Adams on Twitter

Ms Chloë Adams joined the FCO in 2004. She has been British Consul General Montreal from 2018 to 2024. Her previous overseas postings include British Embassy Paris (from 2014 to 2018) and the UK Mission to the United Nations in New York (2008 to 2012). Her London-based roles have included working on European Union affairs, Consular issues and Cuba policy.

Ms Adams graduated from University of Bristol, UK, with a Master’s Degree in Geography in 2002.

Follow Ms Adams on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ChloeJayneAdams)
The UK will continue to support UNIFIL’s essential role in maintaining calm along the Blue Line: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UNDOF and UNIFIL.

After over a year of conflict and suffering across the Middle East, we now stand at a moment of hope for the people of the region.

With the Syrian people free from Assad’s tyranny, political progress in Lebanon, and news that a ceasefire and hostage release deal have been finalised for Gaza.

The UK will continue to work tirelessly to ensure we seize this opportunity and deliver much-needed peace.

The past year has seen continuous and devasting violence across the Blue Line.

We strongly believe that a ceasefire and lasting political solution are the only viable route to peace, stability and security for the Lebanese and Israeli people.

As we approach the end of the 60-day ceasefire period, every effort must be made to continue the progress and avoid a return to conflict.

Violations of the agreement will only bring us back to the brink, and we call on parties to uphold the commitments they agreed to.

Against this backdrop, the UK commends UNIFIL for maintaining its visibility and operational activities in difficult circumstances.

The UK will continue to support UNIFIL’s essential role in maintaining calm along the Blue Line and enabling the enhanced Lebanese Armed Forces deployment to southern Lebanon, consistent with the ceasefire agreement and UNSCR 1701.

We have consistently condemned attacks on UN Peacekeepers.

They must never be targeted.

All parties have an obligation under international law to ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeeping personnel and premises.

Turning to UNDOF, the UN Disengagement of Forces Agreement remains vital for stability at this pivotal moment for Syria and the wider region.

Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected.

This is more important than ever as Syria embarks on a political transition in pursuit of a more secure and peaceful future.

The UK is clear that we expect Israel to adhere to their commitment that their presence in the Area of Separation is both limited and temporary.

We call on Israel to lay out timelines for their withdrawal from the Area of Separation.

Let me, once again, reiterate the UK’s long-standing position that the Golan Heights are occupied territory, and we do not recognise Israel’s annexation.

Finally, after months of despair, news of the agreement between Israel and Hamas offers much-needed hope.

The hostages and their families have endured unimaginable agony and the level of suffering in Gaza defies belief.

This deal is the basis for progress.

To bring the hostages home.

Bring relief, reconstruction and hope to long-suffering civilians.

And to achieve a long-awaited two-state solution with Palestinians and Israelis living in peace and security.
Ms Drake v Churchill Contract Services Ltd: 3303529/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms Drake v Churchill Contract Services Ltd: 3303529/2020 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/633c39ced3bf7f1879411c24/Ms_W_Drake_v_Churchil_Contract_Services_Limited_3303529.2020_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms Drake v Churchill Contract Services Ltd: 3303529/2020 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6368f79ce90e075c26ee33db/Ms_Drake_v_Churchill_Contract_Services_Limited_3303529.2020_written_reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms Drake v Churchill Contract Services Ltd: 3303529/2020 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686f943da08d3a3ca3b679dd/Mrs_W_Drake_v_Churchill_Contract_Services_Limited_-_3303529-2020_-_Judgment.pdf).
Nigel Hamilton
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Nigel had mild haemophilia, and was co-infected with both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C from contaminated blood products. Following a liver transplant in 2018 his Haemophilia was resolved. Nigel is the current Chair of Haemophilia Northern Ireland, and has supported the infected and affected community in this capacity.  He is a core participant to the Inquiry and is currently a registered volunteer with the Infected Blood Compensation Authority.

- Nigel had mild haemophilia, and was co-infected with both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C from contaminated blood products. Following a liver transplant in 2018 his Haemophilia was resolved.
- Nigel is the current Chair of Haemophilia Northern Ireland, and has supported the infected and affected community in this capacity. He is a core participant to the Inquiry and is currently a registered volunteer with the Infected Blood Compensation Authority.
Mr G Hanna v The Cave (Woodford) Ltd: 2305301/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Hanna v The Cave (Woodford) Ltd: 2305301/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6881037d2b6fd60b7c160f76/Mr_G_Hanna_v_The_Cave__Woodford__Limited_2305301-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Bromyard and Winslow Town 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 Bromyard and Winslow Town 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 Bromyard and Winslow Town 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
- 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.