theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Force Forward 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 Force Forward 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 Force Forward Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Wellbeing: Support, help and empower the physical and mental wellbeing of the ex-forces community.

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 Port of Grimsby (Closure of the No.2 Fish Dock extension) Harbour Revision Order
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

On 16 May 2024, Associated British Ports (“the applicant”) made a formal application to the Marine Management Organisation (“MMO”) under Section 14 of the Harbours Act 1964 for a Harbour Revision Order (“HRO”).

If made, the HRO would close the No.2 Fish Dock extension in the Port of Grimsby. Upon the closure of the extension, the No.2 Fish Dock extension would cease to form part of the Port of Grimsby, all rights duties and obligations imposed on the applicant as a statutory harbour authority under any enactment with respect to or in connection with the No.2 Fish Dock extension would cease and any and all rights of navigation within the No.2 Fish Dock extension would be extinguished.

The statutory 42-day public consultation on the HRO starts on 9 May 2025. As the consultation will run across 1 public holiday, the MMO is agreeable to consider consultation responses received up 1 day beyond the 42-day consultation period. The final date for consultation responses to be received is therefore 20 June 2025.

The draft order and accompanying documents are also available for inspection at the offices of the MMO in Newcastle Upon Tyne by appointment at the email address below or may be viewed on the MMO’s website. (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/harbour-orders-public-register)

Any person desiring to make an objection or representation concerning the application should write to:

Harbour Orders Team, Marine Management Organisation, Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 7YH

or email to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

An objection or representation should:
- be received before the expiry of a period of 42-days consultation period
- be made in writing quoting reference HRO/2024/00002;
- state the grounds of the objection or representation;
- indicate who is making the objection or representation; and
- give an address to which correspondence relating to the objection or representation may be sent.
Commissum Associates
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 Commissum Associates 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 Commissum Associates 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.
Working for British High Commission Nairobi
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)


Current opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Nairobi or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in Kenya, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

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

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

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

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

The British High Commission will never ask you to pay any fees or money for any part of the recruitment process.

Regional Advisor: North Rift

The British High Commission in Nairobi is looking to hire a Regional Advisor to enhance UK influence by establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with government at the county level (both national and county government), the private sector, and civil society, improving coordination with government and other stakeholders. You will have a deep understanding of the priorities, opportunities and challenges within the NOREB region.
- job profile (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/621762cdd3bf7f4f0feef01f/KEN0322_SEO__A2L__Regional_Advisor_North_Rift_Job_Profile.odt) (ODT, 39.7 KB)
- vacancy advert (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/621762e6e90e0710abe649d0/KEN0322_SEO_A2L__External_Advert_230222.odt) (ODT, 28.2 KB)
- external application form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/621762ff8fa8f5490801c1ba/KEN0322_SEO_A2L__External_Application_form_230222.odt) (ODT, 37.6 KB)
Closing date for applications is 13 March 2022.
6 Enfield Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9NA: HAV/45UE/F77/2024/0603
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Southern Region, Mr R Waterhouse FRICS and Mr M Donaldson FRICS MCIArb MAE on 26 November 2024

Read the full decision in RH11 9NA_HAV/45UE/F77/2024/0603_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5e5634e79a175a4c2ff0c/6_Enfield_Road__Decision.pdf) Read the full reasons in RH11 9NA_HAV/45UE/F77/2024/0603_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5e5b5bd116e3d7b1cf2b1/6_Enfield_Road__Full_Reasons.pdf)
What are Community Diagnostic Centres?
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) are places you can get tests, checks and scans, faster and closer to home

What are community diagnostics centres?

Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) are places you can get tests, checks and scans, faster and closer to home.

They offer services like CT scans, blood tests, ultrasounds and X-rays quickly and easily and are right there in your community.

They’re separate from the hospital and you might find them on the high street or in shopping centres.

What is the government doing to improve access to CDCs?

We’re increasing opening hours at many CDCs across the country to 12 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can get appointments in the evenings or on the weekends.

You’ll need to be referred for your appointment by your GP or hospital care team.

How are CDCs bringing down the NHS waiting list?

Longer opening hours mean more treatments, tests and scans for patients - with over two million more NHS appointments delivered since July.

This is helping to bring down waiting lists, and means thousands of patients have received vital scans, treatments, and consultations earlier than planned.

We are making sure patients can get back on with their lives and back to work sooner, and it is all part of our plan to deliver an NHS fit for the future.
ACRE advice: application for a field trial of genetically modified wheat (22/R55/01)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

ACRE's advice on an application to carry out a field trial of genetically modified wheat.

These documents are the advice of the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) to government on an application from Wild Bioscience Ltd to carry out a field trial of genetically modified wheat.

The committee advised that the risks to human health and the environment from this trial are extremely low.
Mrs L Scofield v St Stephens Pre School CIC: 6014251/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs L Scofield v St Stephens Pre School CIC: 6014251/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691f1595c62d57eb3a710818/Mrs_L_Scofield_v_St_Stephens_Pre-School_CIC_-_6014251_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Consultation on the International Council for Harmonisation Guideline E20 for adaptive clinical trial design
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

The MHRA is consulting with UK stakeholders to gather feedback and comments on ICH E20, a new international guideline.

The MHRA is consulting with UK stakeholders to gather feedback and comments on a new international guideline on the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of adaptive clinical trials that provides a transparent and harmonised set of principles for the regulatory review of these studies in a global drug development program.
Lianhetech Europe 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 Lianhetech Europe 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 Lianhetech Europe Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr G Cummings v Sandmaster (UK) Holdings Ltd: 6015184/2024 and 1300031/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Cummings v Sandmaster (UK) Holdings Ltd: 6015184/2024 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67473e2ecf0d45234dd8d0d8/Mr_G_Cummings_-v-_Sandmaster__UK__Holdings_Ltd_-_6015184.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Cummings v Sandmaster (UK) Holdings Ltd: 6015184/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a21c117da1f1ac64e5fe62/Mr_G_Cummings_v_Sandmaster__UK__Holdings_Ltd_-_6015184.2024_-_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Cummings v Sandmaster (UK) Holdings Ltd: 6015184/2024 and 1300031/2025 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6889d8758b3a37b63e738fc4/Mr_G_Cummings_v_Sandmaster__UK__Holdings_Ltd_6015184.2024___1300031.2025_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Cummings v Sandmaster (UK) Holdings Ltd: 6015184/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c80f515e09a4a59af0bea7/Glenn_Cummings_v_Sandmaster__UK__Holdings_Ltd_-_Judgment_-_6015184.2024.pdf).
Ministerial letter on cyber security to small businesses
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Ministers and the National Cyber Security Centre have written an open letter to small businesses and business representative organisations about cyber security.

Hostile cyber activity in the UK is growing more intense, frequent and sophisticated. In light of recent cyber incidents, the government has written an open letter to industry trade bodies and business representative organisations with advice to help ensure small businesses are best protected against cyber threats.

The letter sets out two key actions small business owners and entrepreneurs can take to improve their cyber resilience:

Use the new Cyber Action Toolkit (https://cybertoolkit.service.ncsc.gov.uk/?utm_source=DSIT&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=PublicBeta), a free, personalised cyber security solution from experts at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) which sets out simple, achievable steps for small businesses.

Adopt Cyber Essentials (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberessentials), the government’s highly effective scheme to protect against common cyber attacks. It includes free cyber insurance, access to a 24/7 emergency helpline and opens doors to government contracts and enhanced business opportunities. Organisations with Cyber Essentials are 92% less likely to make a claim on their cyber insurance.

If businesses do face an incident, help is available round the clock. Fraud and cyber crime can be reported to Action Fraud (https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/), or by calling 101 in Scotland.

This open letter has been sent to a wide range of industry trade bodies and business representative organisations, who are encouraged to share this information with their members and networks.
Experian 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 Experian 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 Experian 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 Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

Dedicated page on Experian.co.uk to help AF community better understand and improve their credit ratings, with information tailored to the concerns of AF personnel, e.g. the costs incurred from moving; Support service friendly recruitment and CTP;

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 Mortgage Hub
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 Mortgage Hub 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 Mortgage Hub 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.
Ms A Campbell v Glasgow City Council: 121139/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Campbell v Glasgow City Council: 121139/2008 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d3fe944047b1c7801b5baf/Ms_A_Campbell_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_121139.2008_-_Judgment.pdf).
Miss E O’Halloran v Mr R Khodabux and NSSL Group Ltd: 6013530/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E O’Halloran v Mr R Khodabux and NSSL Group Ltd: 6013530/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684ac66224224d02f84137e8/Miss_E_O_Halloran_v_Mr_R_Khodabux_and_other__6013530.2024__PH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss E O’Halloran v Mr R Khodabux and NSSL Group Ltd: 6013530/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a8804fbceafd8d0d96a126/Miss_E_O_Halloran_v__1__Mr_R_Khodabux_and_other__6013530_2024_Reasons.pdf).
VPS (UK) 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 VPS (UK) 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 VPS (UK) Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community Linking with forces resettlement team to give advanced notice of opportunities within VPS. Communications, engagement and outreach Attending forces job fairs where these opportunities exist

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.
Exportation of cannabis from Thailand to the UK is prohibited
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Exportation of cannabis from Thailand and Importation of cannabis to the UK is prohibited

Cannabis is a Class B controlled drug under Part II, Schedule 2, of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (MDA 1971). It is also listed in Schedule 1 to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (MDR 2001) and designated under the Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order 2015. As such, it is unlawful to possess, supply, produce, import or export this drug except under a Home Office licence. It is also an offence to cultivate any plant of the genus Cannabis except under a Home Office licence.

People travelling with the drugs as couriers reported being told by their recruiters that they were only risking a fine if caught. However, the maximum sentence for cannabis importation in the UK is up to 14 years in prison. Read more (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cannabis-cbd-and-other-cannabinoids-drug-licensing-factsheet/drug-licensing-factsheet-cannabis-cbd-and-other-cannabinoids)

Cannabis is officially a controlled herb under Thai law. Those who wish to export or sell cannabis products are required to obtain a licence under Section 46 of the Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional Medicine Knowledge Act BE 2542. Read more (https://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2542/A/120/49.PDF)

Any person who imports goods, which have been passed through or being passed through a customs formality into, or exports such goods out of the Kingdom, in any manner to avoid or attempt to avoid restrictions or prohibitions of such goods, shall be liable to an imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand baht or both under section 242 and 244 of the Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017) Read more (https://www.customs.go.th/data_files/9b58e9c383e05163c0223e8e2e7e6991.pdf)
Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (LAD) and Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) release, January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (LAD) and Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) schemes in England.

This release includes measures installed under the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (GHG LAD) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-homes-grant-local-authority-delivery-scheme-entering-a-bid) and Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-the-sustainable-warmth-competition) schemes.

The statistical release includes analysis on:
- measures installed
- homes upgraded
- installation rates
- installations by region, local authority and parliamentary constituency
- carbon, bill and energy savings
- changes in Energy Performance Certificate
As part of the scheme monitoring, the analysis is shown by geographical region. The scheme covers England only. Data provided in the monthly release is 2 months in arrears.

These statistics are provisional and are subject to future revisions.

For further information or questions about these statistics, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
VATREC15020 - Other Invoicing arrangements: Self-billing: Legal basis
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)


Regulation 13(3) of the VAT Regulations 1995, provides the legal basis:

13.(3) Where a registered person provides a document to himself ("a self-billed invoice") that purports to be a VAT invoice in respect of a supply of goods or services to him by another registered person, that document shall be treated as the VAT invoice required to be provided by the supplier under paragraph (1)(a) if it complies with the conditions set out in paragraph (3A) and with any further conditions that may be contained in a notice published by the Commissioners or may be imposed in a particular case.

Regulations 13(3B) and 13(3C) specify further the conditions that are required for a valid self billing agreement and 13(3D) provides the legal basis for HMRC to impose further conditions, either in the Public Notice or in individual cases.

Self-billing (VAT Notice 700/62) - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/self-billing-notice-70062) describes the regulatory conditions in regulation 13(3A) and contains some additional rules made under the regulations.
16 Claremont Villas, Trinity Road, Darlington, DL3 7AW: MAN/00EH/LSC/2023/0022
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Northern Tribunal Judge W L Brown and Tribunal Member I R Harris sitting on 20 May 2024

Read full decision in 16 Claremont Villas, Trinity Road, Darlington, DL3 7AW: MAN/00EH/LSC/2023/0022 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68093f57e4d2b76ccfb527a2/16_Claremont_Villas_Decision.pdf)
Implementing a data standard for road condition monitoring
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

Research paper indicating our preferred option for introducing a data standard for road condition monitoring in England.

Research into introducing a data standard for road condition monitoring in England. The information:
- reviews the options for implementing the standard
- states a preferred option for standard creation
- gives a potential timeline for implementation
The data standard was published 28 May 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/road-condition-monitoring-standard-pas-2161).
Basildon Court 28 Devonshire Street London W1G 6PP     LON/00BK/LDC/2024/0243
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge N O’Brien  on Date 20 January 2025

Read the full decision in Basildon Court 28 Devonshire Street London W1G 6PP LON/00BK/LDC/2024/0243 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc7fb1b3a80ad63e782cbe/20250120_Decision_Basildon_Court_Dispensation_O_Brien.pdf)
Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Sweden
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-05)

UK Statement on Sweden, delivered at Sweden's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Thank you, Mr Vice President.

The United Kingdom welcomes Sweden’s long-standing commitment to promoting and protecting human rights. The creation of the Swedish Institute for Human Rights is an important and positive development. We commend Sweden’s steadfast contribution to human rights internationally.

We recommend that Sweden:
- Ensures the institutional independence and provision of sustainable resourcing for the Swedish Institute for Human Rights, so that it delivers on its mandate to promote and protect human rights in Sweden.
Works with The Truth Commission for the Sami People to ensure its forthcoming proposals to redress and promote reconciliation are considered in good faith and fairly implemented.
- Continues to combat gender-based violence and oppression, including through implementation of the government action plan.
The UK thanks the delegation for their participation in this review meeting.

Thank you.
Communities Fiji, Britain
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 Communities Fiji, Britain 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 Communities Fiji, Britain 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
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

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.
Equine semen collected, processed and stored before 1 September 2010 and dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8409
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export equine semen from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move it to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export equine semen to the EU or to move it to Northern Ireland.

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

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900aebb84b816d72cb9aa61/8409NFG_Oct_v3.pdf) and specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904e16a5e080b12248980e4/8409_V4_Specimen.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8409EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for multiple certificates
Find out more

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

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

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

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
UK elevates regional AI partnership to drive growth
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

The UK is partnering with Malaysia to host the UK-ASEAN AI Innovation Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

This is the biggest event the UK is hosting with Malaysia during its ASEAN Chair year, underlining the UK’s ambition to elevate its AI partnership with Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region as a catalyst for growth.

The opening of the three-day Summit was attended by Seema Malhotra, Minister for the Indo-Pacific at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Malaysia’s Minister of Digital, Gobind Singh Deo and Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn.

Over 120 regional delegates across government, academia, industry and civil society convened to discuss and advance shared priorities in AI, which will support ASEAN’s strategic ambitions, as well as respective national and regional AI ecosystem.

At the opening today, Minister Malhotra said:

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship has set a bold and exciting agenda, putting digital innovation and artificial intelligence at the heart of ASEAN’s growth.

ASEAN and the UK can do more together. The UK is committed to being a trusted partner for this region. There are many opportunities for research, innovation, and building commercial partnerships that strengthen our economies

The UK is a committed Dialogue Partner to ASEAN including in the areas of tech and AI. This multilateral summit focused on Business and Innovation partnerships, creating opportunities for collaboration between UK and ASEAN businesses in AI technology development and implementation.

The summit also explored AI solutions to enhance efficiency and accessibility of government and public service across ASEAN nations. In addition, the event showcased frameworks for ethical AI implementation that balance innovation with appropriate safeguards aligned to the ASEAN Responsible AI Roadmap.

Tech and digital is also a key pillar of the UK-Malaysia Strategic Partnership agreed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in January 2025.

Minister Gobind said:

Malaysia is building an AI ecosystem that is innovative, trusted, and connected to the region and the world. The challenge before us is not about who reaches the frontier first, but how we get there responsibly, inclusively, and for shared prosperity.

Malaysia stands ready to partner with the UK to co-innovate, co-invest, and co-lead in the AI era, ensuring that artificial intelligence becomes a true driver of growth for all.

Minister Malhotra is currently on her first overseas visit to Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore since being appointed the Minister for Indo-Pacific in September. Her visit aims to build enduring relationships across the three Commonwealth partners and fellow members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

During her visit to Malaysia, Minister Malhotra also met Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad bin Alamin and interim Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister, Johari Abdul Ghani. A climate adaptation project launch and engagement with university students rounded up her programme in Malaysia.
Naval Military Bible Society
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 Naval Military Bible Society 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 Naval Military Bible Society recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Providing bespoke Bibles, New Testaments and other Scripture based material for Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans, military families and cadet units.

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.