theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
High Wycombe Business Improvement District
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 High Wycombe Business Improvement District 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 High Wycombe Business Improvement District 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.
The Environment Agency is proposing to revoke (cancel) 3 abstraction licences 5 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

The Environment Agency has made this proposal as part of a programme to help restore sustainable abstraction and to conserve and secure the proper use of water resources.
View the notice below for full details of the proposal.

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.

These notices explain:

what the application is about

which Environment Agency offices you can visit to see the application documents on the public register

when you need to comment by
Miss J Ahmed v Anglo Ltd: 6006560/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Ahmed v Anglo Ltd: 6006560/2024 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674efa71d7e2693e0e47cfe7/J_Ahmed_v_ANGLO_Limited__6006560.2024__IRF_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss J Ahmed v Anglo Ltd: 6006560/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680f912d172df773f0305f19/Miss_J_Ahmed_v_Anglo_Limited_6006560_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Kirby Bellars Parish Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Kirby Bellars Parish Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mumps: epidemiology, surveillance and control
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

The characteristics, diagnosis and epidemiology of mumps. Includes immunisation information for health professionals and immunisation practitioners.

Mumps is a viral illness caused by a paramyxovirus. Transmission is by direct contact with saliva or droplets from the saliva of an infected person.

Early symptoms include a headache and fever characterised by swelling of the parotid glands which may be one or two sided. Other symptoms include pancreatitis, neuritis, arthritis, mastitis, nephritis, thyroiditis and pericarditis. Mumps is rarely fatal but complications include swelling of the ovaries (oophoritis), swelling of the testes (orchitis), aseptic meningitis and deafness.

Mumps is a notifiable disease (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/notifications-of-infectious-diseases-noids) in England and Wales.

Mumps is vaccine preventable. In the UK children receive 2 doses of the combined measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule.

For more information about mumps, visit NHS.UK (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mumps/).
Provincial Grand Lodge of Yorkshire (North & East Ridings)
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 Provincial Grand Lodge of Yorkshire (North & East Ridings) 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 Provincial Grand Lodge of Yorkshire (North & East Ridings) 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
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.
Capital grants agreements: Terms and Conditions 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Countryside Stewardship agreement holders must follow these terms and conditions if they applied for an agreement on or after 2 January 2025.

These Terms and Conditions apply in England to the following schemes which are part of Countryside Stewardship:
- Capital Grants
- Capital grants plans
- Higher Tier Capital Grants
- Protection and Infrastructure grants
- Woodland Management Plan grant
- Woodland Tree Health grants
MGN 436 (M+F) Amendment 5 whole body vibration
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole-body vibration on small vessels.

This notice should be read with MGN 636 (M) amendment 4 the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (health and safety at work) regulations 1997 and MGN 353 amendment 2 the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (control of vibration at work regulations 2007 and replaces MGN 436 Amendment 4.

Notice to:
- operators
- managers
- owners
- builders of small vessels
FSA Register of Senior Civil Servant secondary paid employment
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

The register sets out the detail of any paid or otherwise remunerated outside employment, held by members of the Senior Civil Service.

All Senior Civil Servants are required to disclose any paid, or otherwise remunerated outside employment, via the process for the declaration and management of outside interests.

The purpose of this list is to meet the requirements of the declaration and management of outside interest in the Civil Service policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/declaration-and-management-of-outside-interests-in-the-civil-service). This policy states departments should publish the name of the individual, job title and the company name of the secondary employment held.
Mr C Woolgar v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police: 2303161/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Woolgar v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police: 2303161/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6925b10847904590c9da2cf8/Mr_C_Woolgar_v_Chief_Constable_of_Thames_Valley_Police_2303161-2022.pdf).
Climate adaption reporting fourth round: information and communication technology
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-14)

Adaptation reports to Defra by the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. Part of the fourth round of the adaptation reporting process under the Climate Change 2008 Act.

These reports set out how ICT regulators and trade bodies are taking action to adapt to climate change, by reporting on how they are addressing current and future climate impacts.

These reports were invited by Defra under the adaptation reporting power under the Climate Change Act 2008.
Equipment interference: code of practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

This code of practice relates to the exercise of functions conferred by virtue of part 5 and chapter 3 of part 6 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.

This code of practice is intended for use by the public authorities able to authorise equipment interference activity under the Investigatory Powers Act, namely:
- the Security Service
- the Secret Intelligence Service
- the Government Communications Headquarters
- law enforcement agencies (listed at schedule 6 of the Investigatory Powers Act)
- Defence Intelligence
These authorities are collectively referred to as the equipment interference authorities.

The code also allows other interested bodies to understand the procedures to be followed by the equipment interference authorities.

This code is publicly available and should be readily accessible by members of any of the equipment interference authorities seeking to use the Investigatory Powers Act to authorise equipment interference.
Evelyn Dickey
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Evelyn Dickey was a Non-Executive Member of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Board from June 2015 to 31 July 2024 and was also chair of the NDA Remuneration Committee. Evelyn has extensive human resources experience, leading design and delivery of major change programmes, business restructuring, employee relations, resourcing, executive remuneration, organisational capability and performance management initiatives. Evelyn has worked in HR consultancy and as HR Director (HR Operations) for Boots the Chemist, before joining Severn Trent’s HR function in November 2006, retiring as Director of HR in 2017. Evelyn is also a member of the independent panel for Menopause Friendly Accreditation. Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Board Appointed Non-Executive Member: June 2015 Reappointed: 1 February 2022 (for a 3rd term) Term ended: 31 July 2024

Evelyn Dickey was a Non-Executive Member of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Board from June 2015 to 31 July 2024 and was also chair of the NDA Remuneration Committee.

Evelyn has extensive human resources experience, leading design and delivery of major change programmes, business restructuring, employee relations, resourcing, executive remuneration, organisational capability and performance management initiatives.

Evelyn has worked in HR consultancy and as HR Director (HR Operations) for Boots the Chemist, before joining Severn Trent’s HR function in November 2006, retiring as Director of HR in 2017. Evelyn is also a member of the independent panel for Menopause Friendly Accreditation.

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Board

Appointed Non-Executive Member: June 2015

Reappointed: 1 February 2022 (for a 3rd term)

Term ended: 31 July 2024
Mid Tier and Wildlife Offers manual for 1 January 2021 agreements: Countryside Stewardship
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2021

Use the manual to understand the rules and conditions that apply to Mid Tier and Wildlife Offer agreements that started on 1 January 2021.

Use the options, supplements and capital items documents:
- to understand the rules for each option, supplement and capital item
- for advice on carrying out options, supplements and capital items
Use the Countryside Stewardship (CS) forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/countryside-stewardship-forms).

The manual has been designed with portrait and landscape pages. To make sure these print correctly, select ‘auto rotate’ in your printer settings before you print.
Mr J Mattis v Cleaners Clean and Others: 3312412/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Mattis v Cleaners Clean and Others: 3312412/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f2a43464d9c0ad609de1/J_Mattis_v_Cleaners_Clean___Others_-_3312412-2023-_Judgment.pdf).
IEIM111030 - Exchange of Information: Outward requests: How to make a request
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)


The request can be made at the risk assessment stage, during the course of an enquiry, or, in certain cases, even after a closure notice has been issued. Best practice is to seek information as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the information to be provided by the overseas tax administration.
Who should read this
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

You should read this guidance if you report benefits in kind and expenses to HMRC on behalf of your employees, provide payroll services to employers, develop payroll software, or provide benefits in kind to employers.

This note is aimed at employers, payroll professionals, software providers and tax agents to help these customers and stakeholders prepare for the introduction of this change.

This note provides an overview of how the new benefits in kind (BiKs) reporting system will operate from April 2027 to help businesses prepare for the new reporting system. However, this note is subject to change as the policy positions may be further refined until the legislation is finalised in Autumn 2026.
MOT inspection manual: motorcycles
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Inspection processes and rules for motorcycle, scooter, moped and motorcycle combination (class 1 and 2 vehicle) MOT tests.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Guidance for Northern Ireland (https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/publications/motor-bicycle-inspection-manual-dva)

There are different MOT inspection manuals for cars and passenger vehicles (/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles), heavy goods vehicles (/government/publications/hgv-inspection-manual) and public service vehicles (/government/publications/psv-inspection-manual).
Vehicle Market Surveillance Unit emissions testing results, 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

Findings from the vehicle emissions testing done during 2024 to check vehicles conformed to European emission standards.

This report provides results from the 33 vehicles tested in the 2023 vehicle emissions testing programme.

This included:
- diesel cars
- petrol cars
- light vans
- plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV)
- hybrid cars (also known as self-charging hybrid cars)
- heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
- public service vehicles (PSVs)
They’re carried out by the Vehicle Market Surveillance Unit (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dvsa-vehicle-market-surveillance-unit), part of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
Mrs C Bodo v Serco Ltd: 2303675/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C Bodo v Serco Ltd: 2303675/2023 - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69149aa59d50fc2fe81616b4/Ms_C_Bodo_v_Serco_Ltd_-_2303675.2023_-_Judgment_on_withdrawal.pdf).
CTM40525 - Particular bodies: registered societies: returns of gross payments
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)


Payments of share and loan interest within ITA07/S887 and payments in respect of transactions with the society are made gross.

The society should make a return of the gross payments of share and loan interest. ITA07/S887 requires the society to make a return within three months of the end of each accounting period of all payments over £15 made to any person. In practice returns are required only for payments of £250 and over to any person.

The return should include the name and address of each person to whom such a gross payment of £250 or more has been made and the amount paid to each.

There is information on how the process works for registered societies at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notes-for-submitting-a-return-under-section-887-of-the-income-tax-act-2007-on-a-spreadsheet-industrial-and-provident-society-ips-5fa

There is similar guidance for credit unions at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notes-for-submitting-a-return-under-section-887-of-the-income-tax-act-2007-on-a-spreadsheet

If the return is not delivered then the society will not be entitled to relief from its profits for the amounts paid (CTA09/S500).
J P Flint v Wilson James Ltd and Jones Lang Lasalle Ltd: 3302108/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J P Flint v Wilson James Ltd and Jones Lang Lasalle Ltd: 3302108/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6760472398302e574b915466/J_P_Flint_v_Wilson_James_Ltd___Other_3302108.2022_PPH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in J P Flint v Wilson James Ltd: 3302108/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b308315968f11ced5b7db/JP_Flint_v_Wilson_James_Ltd_3302108.2022_Strike_out_Judgment_.pdf).
We must reinvest in efforts to achieve a two-state solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.

The human cost on October 7th was horrific. And since that day, the hostages have endured unimaginable cruelty, and Palestinians have faced relentless death and destruction.

We welcome President Abbas’s call for the hostages to be released, and we echo that call. We also need a return to the ceasefire to end the terrible bloodshed.

We are deeply concerned by the World Food Programme’s announcement on Friday that its food stocks in Gaza have run out.

It is unacceptable that Israel has blocked humanitarian support from entering Gaza for nearly two months, meaning that Palestinian civilians, including one million children, are facing starvation, disease and death.

UN and other workers must be able to deliver life-saving assistance safely, and in line with humanitarian principles.

We are outraged by recent attacks, including the killing of Palestinian Red Crescent workers and the hit on a UN compound on 19th March. Israel has admitted that this was caused by one of their tanks, despite the compound being known to the IDF as a UN humanitarian facility.

This is inexcusable.

We urge Israel to ensure accurate public statements on such grave incidents. It must conduct full and transparent investigations into these incidents, hold those responsible to account and reinstate an effective deconfliction system to prevent such tragedies.

President, the UK believes that lasting peace and security can only be achieved through a two-state solution.

And we thank France and Saudi Arabia for their leadership in preparing for the conference in June. We should build on the Arab plan for Gaza’s future and develop credible security and governance plans acceptable to both Israelis and Palestinians. Hamas must no longer govern Gaza or pose a threat to Israel and we should build the capability of the Palestinian Authority, which will be central to a future State.

Finally, we must seize the opportunity to build lasting peace across the region. There has been important progress in Lebanon, where the government has committed to crucial reforms, and in Syria, with moves towards an inclusive political transition.

The United Kingdom will continue to support the Lebanese and Syrian people to build on this momentum and we urge all parties to avoid destabilising actions and abide by their international obligations.

President, a better future in the Middle East is possible.

To realise it, we must return to a ceasefire in Gaza, reinvest in efforts to achieve a two-state solution and pursue wider normalisation of relationships for the benefit of Palestinians, Israelis, and all those living in the region. I thank you.
A Matthews v Madginford Primary School and Kent County Council: 2306710/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Matthews v Madginford Primary School and Kent County Council: 2306710/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b84a86b0a373a01819fda2/A_Matthews_v_Madginford_Primary_School_and_Kent_County_Council_2306710-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
RFIG21730 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Transitional provisions: Application of the SRT rules for tax year before 2013 to 2014 for someone who dies on or after 6 April 2013
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


In the fourth automatic UK test, someone who dies during the tax year under consideration must have met 1 of the automatic UK tests and not met any of the automatic overseas tests for the previous 3 tax years.

If the previous years in question are before tax year 2013 to 2014, these conditions should be read as simply requiring the deceased person to have been resident in those tax years.

In the fifth automatic overseas test, someone who dies during the tax year under consideration must have met the third automatic overseas test, (modified if the earlier of those years is a split year), for both the 2 previous tax years.

If the years in question are before tax year 2013 to 2014, this condition should be read as simply requiring the deceased person to have been non-resident in those previous tax years. The earlier year meeting this condition if ESC A11 applied to the deceased on leaving the UK that year.

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Housing Benefit subsidy initial pre-audit final claims: Apr 2022 to Mar 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

This is the local authority Housing Benefit initial pre-audit final claims expenditure and subsidy data for the financial year 2022 to 2023.

The data tables show the local authority Housing Benefit (HB) subsidy initial pre-audit final claims for expenditure and subsidy of HB for England, Scotland and Wales.

These figures are the actual HB payments for the financial year 2022 to 2023 and, subject to audit certification, form the basis for the subsidy settlement for that year.

The guidance notes and forms have been added to explain the cell data given in the data table.
The YOU Trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The YOU Trust 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
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-Providing legal advice on debt, welfare, housing issues, consumer matters and employment through our legal advice service -Supporting with issues relating to, but not limited to: domestic violence and abuse, mental ill health, homelessness and providing respite if they are carers or being cared for -Providing counselling support

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.
Statement of Intent: UK Veterinary Vaccine Availability
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

This Statement of Intent sets out a strategic framework for future cross-sector action to address issues concerning veterinary vaccine availability.

Veterinary vaccines are essential medicines which play a key role in protecting animal health and welfare and supporting antimicrobial stewardship. As such, they also contribute to One Health outcomes, food security and economic growth.

Stakeholder concerns and a recent National Audit Office report on national resilience to animal diseases have highlighted issues concerning veterinary vaccine availability. The complex, multifactorial nature of these availability issues highlights the need for strategic, multi-stakeholder action.

This Statement of Intent sets out a strategic framework for future cross-sector action to address mismatch in supply and demand for existing vaccines, and to facilitate the pipeline of innovative products to address existing and emerging therapeutic gaps. It will be followed by collaborative development of a five-year UK action plan by stakeholders from across the animal health sector.
Installation Technology 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 Installation Technology 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 Installation Technology Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Diplomatic Visa Arrangement (DVA)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Information on what a Diplomatic Visa Arrangement is and how to apply for one.

Overview

The Diplomatic Visa Arrangement (DVA) is a UK visitor visa for people who have diplomatic passports from:
- China
- Indonesia
- South Africa
- Turkey
- Vietnam
You must apply for a DVA visa before travelling to the UK.

This visa is for official diplomatic visits, but you can also use it for personal travel.

Who can apply

You can apply if you:

have a valid diplomatic passport from one of the eligible countries

are aged 18 or over

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

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

With a DVA visa, you can:
- visit the UK for up to 6 months at a time
- enter the UK multiple times during the 2-year validity period
You cannot:
- settle in the UK
- study
- work or switch to another visa route
How to apply

You must apply online.

Start now (https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/country-selection)

You need to click on Exempt Vignette and put in the country you are applying from. You can then choose Diplomatic Visa Arrangement from the list.

You’ll need to:
- upload a digital photo that meets UK passport standards (https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports)
- submit your diplomatic passport at a visa application centre (VAC) (https://www.gov.uk/find-a-visa-application-centre) (this must be the original version, not a photocopy)
- provide a Note Verbale from your government
You or someone authorised by your government (such as a delegate from your Ministry of Foreign Affairs) must submit your documents in person at a VAC.

Note Verbale

The Note Verbale must:
- be written by the government that’s sending you
It must include:
- your name, date of birth, role and passport number
- confirmation that the government that’s sending you supports the application
How much it costs

It’s free to apply for a Diplomatic Visa Arrangement.

After you apply

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

If your application is successful, you’ll get a visa valid for 2 years. You can visit the UK multiple times, but each visit must be no longer than 6 months.

There is no limit on how often you can visit.

You cannot extend this visa. If it expires, you must apply again.
1st Shield Security Services
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 1st Shield Security Services 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 1st Shield Security Services 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.
Adverse possession of (1) unregistered land and (2) registered land where a right to be registered was acquired before 13 October 2003 (PG5)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

Guidance on adverse possession where a right to be registered was acquired before 13 October 2003 (practice guide 5).

Aimed at conveyancers, this guide explains HM Land Registry’s approach to applications based on adverse possession for (1) first registration of unregistered land and (2) registration as proprietor of registered land where a squatter was in adverse possession for the requisite limitation period so as to have acquired a right to be registered as proprietor before 13 October 2003. It also explains the procedures for making such applications, and the options available to those served with notice of them.

Practice guide 4: adverse possession of registered land (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adverse-possession-of-registered-land) deals with adverse possession applications in respect of registered land under the new regime set out in Schedule 6 to the Land Registration Act 2002.

We only provide factual information and impartial advice about our procedures. Read more about the advice we give (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-service-standards/our-service-standards#advice).

Webinars

You can join our free webinars (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-webinars) for advice on a range of land registration topics and how to prepare quality applications.
Mrs R Parker v Staffordshire County Council: 1307811/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R Parker v Staffordshire County Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684811f7860362efc8e787d1/Mrs_R_Parker_v_Staffordshire_County_Council_-_1307811_2023_-_Final.pdf).
Statistical Bulletin: Cases Involving Hate Crime 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

The statistical information includes caseloads, prosecutorial decisions and the outcomes of prosecutions at court in respect of cases involving hate crime.

The PPS publishes annual statistics on Cases Involving Hate Crime. The statistics are set out in two parts: In Part One, Tables 1 – 6 present key statistics in relation to cases involving hate crime submitted to the PPS by the PSNI. In Part Two, Tables 7 - 10 present key statistics in relation to cases considered by a prosecutor to have involved hate crime which was ‘aggravated by hostility’.
Reported road casualties in Great Britain, involving illegal alcohol levels: 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

2023 statistics on drink-drive collisions and casualties.

Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics that all producers of official statistics should adhere to. You are welcome to contact us directly by emailing (#contact) us with any comments about how we meet these standards.

Estimates of casualties in collisions involving at least one driver or rider over the drink-drive limit in Great Britain for 2023 show that:
- between 230 and 290 fatalities, with a central estimate of 260 fatalities, a decline of 14% from 2022
- about 1,860 people killed or seriously injured, a decline of 3% from 2022
- around 6,310 casualties of all severities, a decline of 6% from 2022
Alongside these statistics, we have updated the feasibility study on drugs in reported road fatalities (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/developing-drug-driving-statistics) to include 2023 data.

Alongside this publication, we shared a survey to collect feedback on the changes we proposed and how they would impact on the usefulness of the published statistics. The survey is now closed and a summary of the feedback (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-involving-illegal-alcohol-levels-2023/user-feedback-request-proposed-changes-to-drink-drive-statistics) we received as well as the decisions we have made regarding each of the changes is available.

A technical note (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-involving-illegal-alcohol-levels-2023/proposed-changes-to-drink-drive-methodology-technical-note) describing a proposed methodology change is also included alongside this release.

Contact us

Road safety statistics

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

To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/dftstats).
Ivory Worldwide 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 Ivory Worldwide 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 Ivory Worldwide 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:

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.