theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Seeking consent for immunisations in schools
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Guidance on the statutory requirements to consent for immunisations in schools.

Statutory duties and delegations

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has a duty to provide vaccination services, which is set out in section 2A of the National Health Service Act 2006 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/section/11) in that the Secretary of State must take such steps as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for the purpose of protecting the public in England from disease or other dangers to health. The steps that may be taken include providing vaccination, immunisation, or screening services.

The Secretary of State has asked NHS England to fulfil this specific responsibility to commission services to vaccinate children and young people in schools (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/41/section/7A). This is documented in the annual NHS public health functions (section 7A) agreement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-2022-to-2023/nhs-public-health-functions-agreement-2022-to-2023) and Annex A lists the immunisations to be provided (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-2022-to-2023/annex-a-services-to-be-provided-2022-to-2023).

Personal data

Lawful basis for processing personal data (including confidential patient information) The lawful bases identified under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) for processing personal data in relation to young people’s vaccinations are as follows:

the exercise of official authority (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2016/679/article/6)

provision of healthcare (https://gdpr-info.eu/art-9-gdpr/)

public interest in the area of public health (https://gdpr-info.eu/art-9-gdpr/)

Section 2A of the National Health Service Act 2006 is the basis in law which provides justification for processing young people’s information for vaccinations.

However, as confidential patient information is required to be processed, a legal gateway that sets aside the common law duty of confidentiality (CLDC) is required in addition to the lawful bases detailed above.

To be clear, consent is not the lawful basis under the UK GDPR or the CLDC for processing children’s personal data for the purpose of vaccinations.

The CLDC is set aside by The Health Service (Control of Patient Information) Regulations 2002 regulation 3, which states that in relation to communicable disease and other risks to public health, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) and regulation 7, confidential patient information may be processed with a view to (d) monitoring and managing (iii) the delivery, efficacy, and safety of immunisation programmes.

In addition, regulation 4 – ‘Modifying the obligation of confidence’ states that anything done by a person that is necessary for the purpose of processing confidential patient information in accordance with these Regulations shall be taken to be lawfully done despite any obligation of confidence owed by that person in respect of it.
DSIT accounting officer system statement 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

This document sets out the accountability framework for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

The accounting officer system statement sets out all of the accountability relationships and processes within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), detailing where accountability sits at all levels of the system.
The Pension Provider Survey 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-20)

This report details the findings from a quantitative survey of pension providers

This report was commissioned to inform a broad programme of analysis and policy work following the Pension Schemes Bill announced in July 2024 and the second phase of the Pensions Investment Review which was already underway at the time of commissioning.

The survey was designed to gather data on key metrics relating to Defined Contribution pension schemes, covering both trust-based and contract-based schemes. The survey covered topics including asset distribution and performance, charges and decumulation.
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Flutiform 250 micrograms / 10 micrograms per actuation pressurised inhalation, suspension , CD Pharma Ltd, EL(25)A/35
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

CD Pharma Ltd have notified the MHRA of an error on the outer carton of the product for the batches listed in this notification. While the total active content statement is correct, the delivered dose content statement is incorrect. The other details on the carton are correct.

DMRC reference number

DMRC-36216704

Marketing Authorisation Holder

CD Pharma Ltd

Medicine Details

Flutiform 250 micrograms / 10 micrograms per actuation pressurised inhalation, suspension

PL: 20492/0724

Active Ingredient: fluticasone propionate/formoterol fumarate

SNOMED code: n/a

GTIN: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Affected Lot Batch Numbers:

Background:

CD Pharma Ltd have notified the MHRA of an error on the outer carton of the product for the batches listed in this notification. While the total active content statement is correct, the delivered dose content statement is incorrect.

The other product details on the carton, including the name, strength and pharmaceutical form of the medicine are correct. The quality of the medicine is not impacted by the labelling defect.

Advice for Healthcare Professionals:

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

Advice for Patients:

Patients who are taking Flutiform 250 micrograms / 10 micrograms per actuation pressurised inhalation, suspension should continue to take the medication as prescribed by their healthcare professional. This issue only impacts the statement related to the delivered dose and the other product details on the carton, including the name, strength and pharmaceutical form of the medicine are correct.

This is a wholesale and pharmacy level recall that will be actioned by a healthcare professional. There is no quality issue with the product and patients can continue to take their medicine as prescribed.

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

Additional information:

For all further enquiries please contact xx-xxxx-xxxx or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

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

Yours faithfully

Defective Medicines Report Centre10 South ColonnadeCanary WharfLondonE14 4PU

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Download document

Class 2 Medicines Recall: Flutiform 250 micrograms / 10 micrograms per actuation pressurised inhalation, suspension , CD Pharma Ltd, EL(25)A/35 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6880e1def47abf78ca1d3561/EL_25_A35_Final.pdf)
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

The Department for Education’s (DfE) position on the use of generative AI in the education sector.

This document sets out DfE’s position on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) – including educational technology tools powered by generative AI and large language models such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot – in the education sector.

It is aimed at schools and colleges, with a particular focus on AI use in compulsory education. However, many of these considerations will also be relevant to other educational stages.

You should also use Generative AI: product safety expectations (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/generative-ai-product-safety-expectations).
Butler Fox 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 Butler Fox 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 Butler Fox 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:
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- 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.
Protective body armour for prison officers in high-security settings
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Frontline prison officers working in the highest risk areas of the prison estate will be issued protective body armour under swift Government action to improve their safety, the Lord Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 3 June).

- Lord Chancellor takes decisive action to protect frontline officers
- Decision follows snap review after attack on prison staff at HMP Frankland
- Independent review of separation centres ongoing
Following the horrific attack on three officers at HMP Frankland on 12 April, the Prison Service commissioned a snap review into whether protective body armour – also known as stab-proof vests – should be rolled out to staff.

The Lord Chancellor has now confirmed new protective vests will be made mandatory for prison officers working in Close Supervision Centres and Separation Centres which hold the most dangerous offenders in the estate.

Officers working with prisoners held in segregation units within the high-security estate will also benefit from the rollout.

Speaking in the House of Commons today, the Lord Chancellor, Shabana Mahmood said:

I know this House shares my anger at recent attacks against prison officers.

After the awful events at HMP Frankland, I commissioned a review of the use of protective body armour.

Today, I can announce I will mandate its use in Close Supervision Centres, Separation Centres, and Segregation Units in the High Security Estate.

When Jonathan Hall’s independent review into the Frankland attack reports, I will take any further steps necessary to protect our brave staff.

Today’s announcement follows extensive engagement with frontline staff, trade unions and uniformed services like the police who already use protective body armour.

As part of this engagement, some staff raised concerns on armour being rolled out more widely in prisons, in particular that it could be too heavy and restrictive for everyday use. It was also noted that officers already have equipment available to them to help reduce the risk of assaults including Body Worn Video Cameras, batons, PAVA spray and handcuffs.

The review concluded that more evidence is needed before rolling out vests to all prison officers. The Lord Chancellor will now take this forward and will not hesitate to go further if needed to keep staff safe.

The Lord Chancellor confirmed last month (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointment-of-jonathan-hall-kc-as-independent-reviewer) Jonathan Hall KC will chair the independent review into the events at HMP Frankland and whether separation centres are fit for purpose.
Mr P Ward v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502464/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Ward v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502464/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ffcfd04f66a92e285467b7/Mr_P_Ward_v_H_M_Revenue_and_Customs_-_2502464-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
FCDO annual evaluation report 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

This report outlines the FCDO’s work to improve the quality and use of evaluation in programmes and projects.

This Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) annual evaluation report for 2023 to 2024 outlines programme achievements during the year.

Find out more:
- FCDO evaluation strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fcdo-evaluation-strategy-2025)
- FCDO evaluation policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fcdo-evaluation-policy-2025)
1 Wheatley Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes MK4 2JL:CAM/00MG/MNR/2024/0602
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern Region by Tribunal Member P Roberts FRICS on 6 January 2025

Read the decision in full1 Wheatley Close, Emerson Valley, MK4 2JL :CAM/00MG/MNR/2024/0602 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68838c562f4f3f3c34bbebaf/1_Wheatley_Close_Emerson_Valley_MK4_2JL_Market_Rent_Reasons.pdf)
J Barry v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3311235/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Barry v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 3311235/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69385242e447374889cd8fbf/J_Barry__-_v_-_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_-__3311235-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Flat 6 Ledbury House, Portobello Court, Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2DH: LON/00AW/HMF/2024/0259
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Dutton and Mr A Lewicki BSc(Hons) FRICS MBEng on 5 June 2025

Read the full decision in Flat 6 Ledbury House, Portobello Court, Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2DH: LON/00AW/HMF/2024/0259 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68417722578282a4b102c070/Flat_6_Ledbury__Portobello_Court__Westbourne_Grove__London_W11_2DH_final.pdf)
MYLOCKUP.COM
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 MYLOCKUP.COM 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 MYLOCKUP.COM 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.
Three Hondurans selected for prestigious Chevening Scholarships
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

Three outstanding Honduran professionals are heading to the UK to pursue fully funded master’s degrees, having earned a place in the Chevening Scholarship programme.

We would like to congratulate the following applicants who will continue to elevate Honduras in various academic fields. They are:
- Iliana Licona will study a master’s degree in International Social and Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science in England.
- Kiomi Perdomo will study a master’s degree in International Public Health at Liverpool John Moores University in England.
- Manuel Rodríguez will study a master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.
Each will undertake a one-year master’s programme at leading UK universities, representing Honduras with excellence and ambition.

Chevening is a transformative opportunity, funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations, to empower future leaders from around the world to study in the UK, build global networks, and gain the skills to drive positive change in their home countries.

Chevening Scholars return home after their studies to contribute to their communities and join a global network of over 55,000 alumni who are making an impact across sectors and borders.

Applications for Chevening Scholarships are open until 7 October 2025. Learn more and apply at the Chevening Website (https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/honduras/).
Miss K Dailyeva v JTL: 2305822/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss K Dailyeva v JTL: 2305822/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6870db712cfe301b5fb67a8d/Miss_K_Dailyeva_v_JTL_2305822-2023_reserved_judgment_10-07-25.pdf).
IHTM17026 - Pensions: types of pension scheme: Section 615(3) schemes
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


Section 615(3) schemes are schemes that meet the provisions of ICTA1988/S615. They are occupational pension schemes set up under irrevocable trusts to provide superannuation benefits for non-resident (IHTM13025 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm13025)) scheme members by employers whose business is carried out wholly or partly outside the UK. Additional contributions into section 615(3) schemes cannot be made after 6 April 2017.

These schemes are entitled to same Inheritance Tax treatment as registered pension schemes (IHTM17035 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm17035)).
Product Safety Report: Power Tool Battery Charger DCB104 (2508-0009)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

Product Safety Report for Power Tool Battery Charger DCB104 presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Power Tool Battery Charger DCB104

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the primary and secondary circuits.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the primary and secondary circuits. Over time, the insulation can wear down and expose live wires, which may result in the user receiving an electric shock. Improvements are also required to product labelling, instructions and marking.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2508-0009

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
A Fowler v Mojo Coffee Lewes Road Ltd (in liquidation) and The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: 6014698/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Fowler v Mojo Coffee Lewes Road Ltd (in liquidation) and The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: 6014698/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684063848dd459f8c947b430/Annette_Fowler_v_Mojo_Coffee_Lewes_Road_Limited_-_6014698-2024__Judgment_.pdf).

Read the full decision in A Fowler v Mojo Coffee Lewes Road Ltd (in liquidation) and The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: 6014698/2025 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a2f8b5cc5ef8b4c5fc44f8/Annette_Fowler_v__1__Mojo_Coffee_Lewes_Road_Ltd__in_liquidation___2__The_Secretary_of_State_for_Business__Energy_and_Industrial_Strategy_6014698-2025_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Design hearing decision: O/0091/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 31 January 2025.

Design Decision O/0091/25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a48b5d8259d52732f6ad9a/o009125.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal Section,Intellectual Property Office,Concept House,Cardiff Road,Newport,South WalesNP10 8QQ
Dr G Lloyd v Insensys Ltd: 1403467/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr G Lloyd v Insensys Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0e3a628f6872f1663ef5f/Dr_Glynn_Lloyd_-vs-_Insensys_Limited_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Komatsu Forest
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 Komatsu Forest 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 Komatsu Forest 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.
Vaccine update: issue 355, February 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners.

This issue includes:
- annual flu letter for 2025 to 2026
- updated vaccine coverage data
- routine and non-routine vaccine supply
A PDF version (https://find-public-health-resources.service.gov.uk/Vaccine%20update%20issue%20355%2C%20February%202025/VU355) is available to download.
MCADD: information for parents
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)

Information and advice for parents of babies with suspected medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD) following a baby’s screening test result.

Information and advice for parents of babies with suspected MCADD following newborn blood spot screening (https://www.nhs.uk/bloodspot). Healthcare professionals should use it to support them in their conversations with parents.
Herman Miller 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 Herman Miller 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 Herman Miller 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:
- 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
We also pledge the following:

Promote the Armed Forces Covenant. Appoint an Armed Forces Champion within your organisation, to enable staff members with an Armed Forces connection to meet and support one another and provide feedback to you as an organisation.

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.
Ms C O’Donnell v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd: 8001166/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C O’Donnell v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd: 8001166/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6842ca0fd25e6f6afd4c0100/Ms_C_O_Donnell_v_Network_Rail_Infrastructure_Ltd_-_8001166.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Badgers: licence to interfere with setts for development purposes (A24 and LR24)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Apply for a licence to interfere with badger setts during development work and find out how to report your actions.

Use application form A24 to apply for a licence to interfere with badger setts during development work. The licence covers housing developments, the construction of pipelines and the building of new fences.

Apply for an A24 licence

Complete licence application form A24.

You must have the required permission or consent to carry out the work. You need to include copies of documents to show this with your application form or Natural England will reject your application.

You must explain how:
- the proposed development work will interfere with the badger setts
- you’ll carry out any mitigation work
Natural England will decide whether to issue a licence within 30 working days of receiving your application and supporting documents.

When you need to pay

You may need to pay for an A24 licence. Natural England will assess your A24 form and tell you:
- if you need to pay
- how much you’ll pay
Read the terms and conditions for paying for a wildlife licence (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/terms-and-conditions-for-paying-for-a-wildlife-licence).

When you do not need to pay

You may not need to pay for a licence for:
- householder home improvements such as an extension, garage, car port, wall or fence
- historic building conservation - a scheduled monument, listed building or registered place of worship
How to pay

Natural England will send you an invoice when it approves your application.

You can pay by:
- electronic bank transfer
- debit or credit card by telephone - except American Express
- cheque
Your invoice will give payment method details.

VAT does not apply to charges for wildlife licences.

You need to include your invoice number with your payment.

Natural England accepts purchase orders. If you want Natural England to add a purchase number to your invoice, you must include it in the invoice details in your A24 form.

Report your actions

You must report any actions you took using this licence on the report form LR24.

You must report within 2 weeks of your licence expiring, even if you’ve taken no action.

Send your completed form by post or email to Natural England using the details on the form.
Homewood School & Vi Form Centre
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Homewood School & Vi Form Centre recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Reservists
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.
Aspris Children?s Services 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 Aspris Children?s Services 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 Aspris Children?s Services Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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 V L Beswick v Lorraine Susan Everett T/a Café Retreat: 3313018/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss V L Beswick v Lorraine Susan Everett T/a Café Retreat: 3313018/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68502b919d538361ad2da751/Miss_V_L_Beswick_v_Lorraine_Susan_Everett_t.a_Caf%C3%A9_Retreat_3313018_2023_Judgment.pdf).
ECSH40540 - Evidence required to confirm that a business is registered with another regulatory body
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)


Supervisory bodies

If a business advises that it has or has previously had supervision with another supervisory body you can ask the business for evidence of its supervision. This will usually be evidenced by a document from the supervisory body confirming membership. A professional body may have different membership packages which means that being a member of a professional body does not always include supervision under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017).

You must ensure that the evidence provided specifically states that business is supervised under MLR 2017 by the professional body.

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

If a business advises that it has anti-money laundering supervision with the FCA you can check this by going to the FCA website and searching the (https://register.fca.org.uk/s/https://register.fca.org.uk/s/)FCA (https://register.fca.org.uk/s/https://register.fca.org.uk/s/)register (https://register.fca.org.uk/s/https://register.fca.org.uk/s/) with the business name and postcode. You can also use the FCA reference number to search the register if it has been provided to you.

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
DANSP19500 - Decision types: Statutory payments decisions: Recovery of statutory sick pay and statutory maternity pay and NIC compensation decisions
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-06)


Social Security (Contributions) (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (Transfer Act)

Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (Transfer Order)

Decisions about whether an employer can
- recover any part of the Statutory Payments they pay to employees, and/or
- claim National Insurance contributions (NIC) compensation
are made under section 8(1)(g) of the Transfer Act or Article 7(1)(g) of the Transfer Order.

Legislation about recovery and NIC compensation is in
- the Statutory Maternity Pay (Compensation of Employers) and Miscellaneous Amendment Regulations 1994 (1994/1882)
- regulation 3 of the SPP and SAP Administration Regulations 2002 (2002/2820)
- regulation 3 of Statutory Shared Parental Pay (Administration) Regulations 2014 (2014/2929)
- regulation 3 of Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (Administration) Regulations 2020 (2020/246)
- regulation 3 of Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (Administration) Regulations 2005 (2025/206)
Guidance about what can be recovered starts at SPM180000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/statutory-payments-manual/spm180000).

Decisions under section 8(1)(g) of the Transfer Act or Article 7(1)(g) of the Transfer Order include decisions about whether
- a person can recover and, if they can, how much they can recover from payments to HMRC in respect of payment of SMP, SAP, SPP, ShPP, SPBP or SNCP to their employees,
- a person liable to pay SMP, SAP, SPP, ShPP, SPBP or SNCP is a small employer entitled to NIC Compensation in respect of SMP,
- a person liable to pay SMP, SAP, SPP, ShPP, SPBP or SNCP has claimed within specified time limits.
DANSP37000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/decision-and-appeals-for-national-insurance-contributions-and-statutory-payments/dansp37000) explains how to word such decisions.
Appendix Child Relative (Sponsors with Protection): caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Immigration staff guidance on children staying with or joining a close relative.

This guidance tells decision makers how to consider applications for a child seeking to stay with or join a close relative with protection status in the UK.

We are aware that this publication may have accessibility issues. We are working on an accessible version.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Packaging waste: environmental responsibilities
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Packaging regulations: environmental requirements, recycling

You must follow environmental regulations when designing, filling or importing packaging.

Amount of materials used

Packaging must meet the minimum weight and volume needed to keep the product safe and hygienic.

Hazardous substances

Packaging materials must not exceed heavy metal concentration limits of 100ppm (parts per million). The heavy metals these limits apply to are cadmium, mercury, lead and hexavalent chromium.

Recyclable packaging

Recyclable packaging must be designed so that a certain percentage of the materials used are recyclable.

Packaging for energy recovery

Packaging designed to be disposed of through energy recovery (energy through burning materials) must contain at least 50% of organic materials that burn, such as paper, wood or cardboard.

Biodegradable packaging

Packaging designed for composting must be biodegradable.

Reusable packaging

Reusable packaging must be designed so that it can be used several times. Once it has been reused, it must meet the requirements for recycling, energy recovery or composting.

Read the detailed guidance on packaging design (/government/publications/packaging-essential-requirements-regulations-guidance-notes).
The SS Richard Montgomery: Information and survey reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Background information on the wreck of SS Richard Montgomery, and survey reports from 1995 to present.

This information is for anyone interested in the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery, and the continuing work by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to protect and survey her.

Future work

Following an Expert Advisory Group’s recommendation, work to remove the SS Richard Montgomery’s (SSRM’s) masts was announced in 2021. This will decrease any strain placed on the deck plating from their weight and eliminate the potential of a collapse into the cargo hold.

Essential preparatory work was undertaken in autumn 2022. This included highly detailed surveys of the wider wreck site and seabed. These surveys identified several potential challenges to successful completion of the project using the preferred methodology. As a result of this new information, it has been necessary to review the project to determine alternative solutions for the safe and effective removal of the masts.

The Department for Transport remains committed to the removal of the SSRM’s masts and is working hard to progress this project. The work completed so far has been extremely valuable in further enhancing our understanding and providing additional information which will inform the future management of the site. This work is being taken forward as part of the Department for Transport’s policy to continually reduce the risk posed by the SSRM and ensure the safety of the public.
Mr R Godfrey v Mizuho International plc: 2207164/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Godfrey v Mizuho International plc: 2207164/2020 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6149d8dfd3bf7f05b3fbd8f0/Mr_R_Godfrey__vs_Mizuho_International_Bank_Plc.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Godfrey v Mizuho International plc: 2207164/2020 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/624c1596e90e075f07426f18/Mr_R_Godfrey_vs__MIZUHO_INTERNATIONAL_PLC.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Godfrey v Mizuho International plc: 2207164/2020 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fa29a2b3e33205c4e6f024/Mr_R_Godfrey_v_Mizuho_International_Plc_-_2207164-2020_.pdf).