theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
East Lindsey District 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 East Lindsey District 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 East Lindsey District 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.
Mr C Brown and Mr M Lavery v Takeover Distribution Ltd (In creditors voluntary liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 2403604/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Brown and Mr M Lavery v Takeover Distribution Ltd (In creditors voluntary liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 2403604/2024 and Others - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b01f6b0ea6e479d1af225a/Mr_C_Brown___Mr_M_Lavery_v_Takeover_Distribution_Limited___Secretary_of_State_for_Business_and_Trade_-_2403604_2024___others_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms S McNee v Glasgow City Council: 119865/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S McNee v Glasgow City Council: 119865/2008 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e142ef70323a45fe6a6fde/Ms_S_McNee_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_119865.2008_-_Judgment.pdf).
CTM34560 - Residence: dual resident companies: definition - investing company
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)


Companies engaged in ordinary trading activities are generally excluded from the scope of the legislation. This is done by specifying conditions A, B and C, any of which, if met, prevent the company surrendering losses or other amounts and make it a dual resident investing company rather than by attempting to define what is meant by a 'company engaged in ordinary trading activities'.

The conditions are:

Condition A

The company is not a trading company throughout the surrender period.

Condition B

In the surrender period the surrendering company carries on a trade of such a description that the company’s function, or one of its main functions, consists of one or more of the following activities:
- Acquiring or holding shares, securities or investments of any other kind (directly or indirectly);
- Making, under the loan relationships provisions, payments under which debits fall to be brought into account for the purposes of CTA09/PART5;
- Making payments which are qualifying charitable donations;
- Making payments similar to those in activity 3 but which are deductible in calculating the profits of the surrendering company for Corporation Tax purposes;
- Obtaining funds for the purposes of, or otherwise in connection with, activities 1 to 4.
Condition C

In the surrender period the surrendering company carries on one or more of the activities in activities 1 to 5
- to an extent that does not appear to be justified by any trade that it carries on, or
- for a purpose that does not appear to be appropriate to any such trade.
ELM Group (Stafford) 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 ELM Group (Stafford) 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 ELM Group (Stafford) 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
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss A Rys v Humankind Charity and others: 3313579/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Rys v Humankind Charity: 3313579/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/673b6a3249ce28002166a9d1/Miss_A_Rys_-_v_-_HumanKind_Charity_-_3313579-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Rys v Humankind Charity and others: 3313579/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67adb6ae48e2d90159f8abf2/Miss_Alicia_Rys_-_v_-_HumanKind_Charity__and_Others_-_3313579-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Rys v Humankind Charity and others: 3313579/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee66da98b3bac1ec299c4f/Miss_A_Rys_-_v_-_Humankind_Charity___Others___3313579-2023_-_REASONS.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss A Rys v Humankind Charity and Others: 3313579/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a98b145eea7ef2e620742/Miss_Alicia_Rys_-_v_-_Humankind_Charity___Others___3313575-2023___Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Ms J Darko v Mix Diversity Developers Ltd and others: 2305740/2023 and 2306861/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Darko v Mix Diversity Developers Ltd and others: 2305740/2023 and 2306861/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915b9e5bc34c86ce4e6e725/Ms_J_Darko_v_Mix_Diversity_Developers_Limited___Others_2305740-2023_2306861-2023_Partial_Dismissal_Judgment..pdf).
Ms E Mathew v Isle of Wight NHS Trust: 6002165/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Mathew v Isle of Wight NHS Trust: 6002165/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af510da1d2c59f9ba29b8c/Ms_E_Mathew_-vs-_Isle_of_Wight_NHS_Trust_-_6002165.2023_-_Judgement.pdf).
Mrs R McArthur v Glasgow City Council: 121219/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R McArthur v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b6ecb8ae5d020b0914bbf7/xx-xxxx-xxxx_Mrs_R_McArthur_v_Glasgow_City_Council.pdf).
Working for British Embassy Beirut
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)


General information

The British embassy is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to deliver highest possible standards of service.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Beirut or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in Lebanon, 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.
Scottish Income Tax Outturn Statistics: 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Annual release of statistics relating to Income Tax from Scottish taxpayers' NSND Income Tax. Also includes comparable figures for those in the rest of the UK.

Contact details

Enquiries about these statistics should be directed to the statistician who is responsible for this publication:

Statistical contact: N Duncan and L Green

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

Knowledge, Analysis and IntelligenceHM Revenue and Customs100 Parliament StreetLONDONSW1A 2BQ

Any media enquiries should be directed to the HMRC Press Office contacts listed on the front page of this release.

Media contact: HMRC Press Office, xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

The aim of these statistics is to provide users with information of interest in relation to non-savings non-dividends (NSND) Income Tax for Scottish taxpayers.

The Scottish Income Tax (SIT) outturn in HMRC’s Annual Report and Accounts determines the Scottish Government’s Income Tax revenues while the equivalent outturn for Income Tax on NSND for Rest of UK (rUK) taxpayers in these statistics is used by HM Treasury to determine the Scottish Government’s Block Grant.
Mr M Chowdhury v Wembley Towers Ltd: 3304372/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Chowdhury v Wembley Towers Ltd: 3304372/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/644b959c2f62220013a6a263/Mr_M_Chowdhury_-v-_Wembley_Towers_Ltd_-_3304372-2022_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Chowdhury v Wembley Towers Ltd: 3304372/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65a7cd6694c9970013aeb8b5/Mr_M_Chowdhury_V_Wembley_Toiwers_Limited__3304372.2022__Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Chowdhury v Wembley Towers Ltd: 3304372/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65d4b36338fef90011b5b0b0/Mr_M_Chowdhury_v_Wembley_Towers_Limited_3304372.2022_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Chowdhury v Wembley Towers Ltd: 3304372/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6786659bc6428e013188177b/Mr_M_Chowdhury_v_Wembley_Towers_Limited_3304372.2022_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Chowdhury v Wembley Towers Ltd: 3304372/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6874d43982370235232f92fe/Mr_Mesbaque_Chowdhury_v_Wembley_Towers_Limited__3304372.2022__Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
Everyone Health 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 Everyone Health 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 Everyone Health 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
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.
Ms S Montgomery v Evox Therapeutics Ltd: 3315332/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Montgomery v Evox Therapeutics Ltd: 3315332/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a1b45a11f85999440925a/Ms_S_Montgomery_v_Evox_Therapeutics_Limited-3315332_2023_-Judgment.pdf).
Fishing vessel master and owner fined for fisheries offences
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Master and vessel owner guilty of fisheries offences in prosecution brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)

Darren Wilson, master of Northern Irish registered fishing vessel Northern Viking (N74), and owners Kearney Trawlers Ltd, were sentenced at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on 10 July 2025.

The court heard how Northern Viking, a 20.4 metre stern trawler, was boarded for a routine inspection by officers from MMO on 15 January 2022.

Upon boarding the vessel, it was noted that the satellite tracking system did not appear to be working. It is a legal requirement to have a fully operational system while undertaking fishing activity. Officers were also unable to view the electronic log, as the onboard laptop was not working, meaning the previous days catch had not been recorded.

When officers inspected the fish room, Mr Wilson was advised that the mixed fish in boxes needed to be sorted into separate species and logged, if the quantity was above 50kg. Upon further inspection, it was found that the weight of fish was higher than what was declared in the logbook and some sole and plaice were above or below the minimum conservation reference size, meaning they should have been stored separately.

Both parties pleaded guilty to all offences in court. Kearney Trawlers Ltd was fined £40,000, costs of £4,112.80 and a £190 victim surcharge. Darren Wilson was fined £1,195, costs of £457 and a £120 victim surcharge.

MMO Director of Operations, Peter Clark said:

It’s our responsibility to protect and manage fish stocks sustainably for the wider fishing industry and future generations. It is therefore important for owners and masters to follow the rules that are in place.

We will always take proportionate and appropriate action, including prosecution, to make sure that those who break the rules do not benefit from illegal activity.
DBS barring referrals: making representations
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

How to make representations to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) when you are being considered for barring.

When an employer or organisation has concerns that a person has caused harm, or poses a future risk of harm to vulnerable groups, including children, they will refer them to the Disclosure and Barring Service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-referrals-form-and-guidance) (DBS).

The person could be added to one or both of the DBS barred lists (https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/dbs-barred-lists)

As part of the barring decision making process, the referred person can make representations to to give their views and evidence.

Representations are an important part of making fair, consistent and thorough barring decisions.
462-470 Brixton Road & 2-12 Tunstall Road, Brixton SW9 8EA :  LON/00AY/LDC/2025/0834
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tagliavini on 4 November 2025

Read the full decision in 462-470 Brixton Road & 2-12 Tunstall Road, Brixton SW9 8EA : LON/00AY/LDC/2025/0834 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b5237c22e4ed8b05184ed/Decision_462-470_Brixton_Rd.pdf).
Stodmarsh SAC, Ramsar: nutrient neutrality calculator
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

Calculate nutrient budgets for developments in the catchment of Stodmarsh SAC, Ramsar.

Use this calculator to work out the nutrient budget for proposed developments in the catchment of Stodmarsh SAC, Ramsar.

The calculator includes all the wastewater treatment work upgrades required under the new Water Industry Act 1991 duty, as announced in May 2024.

It also reflects improvements that will be made to wastewater treatment works between 2025 and 2030 under the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) as published in January 2025.

Instructions are given in the calculator, but you should also read the guidance document.

Find the guidance and all 27 calculators in the nutrient neutrality resources collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/tools-and-resources-for-calculating-nutrient-neutrality).
Building fairer futures: women’s economic empowerment in the face of climate change
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Shares how climate shocks impact women’s education, health, opportunities and participation in climate transition.

Abstract

This policy brief shares Young Lives findings on how climate shocks impact women’s and girls’ education, health, economic opportunities, and ability to access green jobs and participate in the climate transition. Evidence reveals the long-term effects of climate change on young women and girls, highlighting the need for targeted policy interventions that address their distinct climate related vulnerabilities, including social protection, education and training.

This brief is part of the Young Lives programme.

Citation

Ford K and others. ‘Building fairer futures: women’s economic empowerment in the face of climate change’ Young Lives Policy Paper 2025

Links

Building fairer futures: women’s economic empowerment in the face of climate change (https://www.younglives.org.uk/publications/building-fairer-futures-enabling-womens-economic-empowerment-face-climate-change)
HIV: Yorkshire and Humber annual data spotlight
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Reports presenting annual epidemiological data for HIV in Yorkshire and Humber.

This report summarises:
- trends in new diagnoses of HIV
- prevalence of diagnosed HIV across the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) centre
- risk groups
- public health implications
- advice for stakeholders
- recommendations for the public
A previous report by Public Health England (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230711025222/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hiv-yorkshire-and-humber-annual-data-spotlight) is available on the UK Government Web Archive.
CTM17650 - Distributions: purchase of own shares: redemption of certain preference shares held by a dealer before 2 July 1997
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)


ICTA88/S95 (4)

ICTA88/S95 (4) applied to redemptions of certain preference shares before 2 July 1997.

It ensured that treatment as a dealer did not apply to:
- the redemption of fixed rate preference shares, or
- the redemption, on terms settled or substantially settled before 6 April 1982, of other preference shares issued before that date
if, in either case, the shares were issued to and continuously held by the person from whom they were redeemed. For this purpose 'fixed rate preference shares' were shares which:
- a company issued wholly for new consideration, see CTM15130 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm15130),
- did not carry any right either to conversion into shares or securities of any description, or to the acquisition of additional shares or securities, and
- - were of a fixed amount or at a fixed rate percentage of the nominal value of the shares, and
- - together with any sum paid on redemption, represented no more than a reasonable commercial return on the consideration for which the company issued the shares.
A broad view was taken as to what constituted a 'reasonable commercial return'. For example, an apparently excessive premium on redemption may be reasonable if the relevant shares carry a relatively low rate of dividend.

Most cases to which this provision applied involved corporate shareholders. Their business often involves the provision of finance by subscription for redeemable preference shares with:
- a right to relatively small dividends, but
- a relatively high premium on redemption.
Such companies would normally be dealers within ICTA88/S95. However, if the shares satisfied the relevant conditions, the premium would continue to be an income distribution in their hands, under ICTA88/S209 (2)(b) (what is now CTA10/S1000 (1) B, see CTM15350 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm15350)).
Outlook South West
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Outlook South West recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Active MOT test stations
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

A list of all the MOT testing stations in England, Scotland and Wales.

The MOT test station list contains:
- the MOT test station name
- the address
- telephone number
- class of vehicle tested
This list is updated every 3 months. Some MOT testing stations may have opened or closed since the last update.
Stonestreet Green Solar development consent decision announced
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

The Stonestreet Green Solar DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

The scheme comprises a solar photovoltaic array plus energy storage with associated infrastructure and grid connection, with a generating capacity greater than 50MW.

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by EPL 001 Limited on 11 June 2024 and accepted for examination on 09 July 2024.

Following an examination during which the public, statutory consultees and interested parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, recommendations were made to the Secretary of State on 11 August 2025.

This is the 99th energy application out of 166 applications examined to date and was again completed by the Planning Inspectorate within the statutory timescale laid down in the Planning Act 2008.

Local communities continue to be given the opportunity of being involved in the examination of projects that may affect them. Local people, the local authority and other interested parties were able to participate in this six-month examination.

The Examining Authority listened and gave full consideration to all local views and the evidence gathered during the examination before making its recommendation to the Secretary of State.

The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation are publicly available on the project pages of the National Infrastructure Planning website. (https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/EN010135)

Journalists wanting further information should contact the Planning Inspectorate Press Office, on xx-xxxx-xxxx or xx-xxxx-xxxx or email:

xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Homes for Ukraine funding
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-31)

The Homes for Ukraine grant determination letters and funding allocations.

Councils have a critical role to play in the success of the Homes for Ukraine scheme and are uniquely placed to support local communities to offer people from Ukraine the warmest possible welcome to the UK.

This page contains the grant determination letters and funding allocations to councils from March 2022.
The Black Country Integrated Care System
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 Black Country Integrated Care System 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 Black Country Integrated Care System 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 G Gannon v Ms T Bicaku and others: 3306617/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms G Gannon v Ms T Bicaku and Ms S Tombazidou-Crawford T/a Ivory Dental Clinic: 3306617/2021 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634fd3668fa8f534695f3a57/Ms_G_Gannon_v_Ms_T_Bicaku___Others_3306617.2021_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms G Gannon v Ms T Bicaku and others 3306617/2021 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bcb5ebc909b91981323ded/Ms_G_Gannon_V_Ms_Teuta_Bicaku_and_Others__3306617.2021__FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms G Gannon v Ms T Bicaku and others: 3306617/2021 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e16b190114b0b86e59f4ed/Ms_G_Gannon__-_v_-_Ms_Teuta_Bicaku_and_Others___3306617-2021_-_Reconsideration.pdf).
Family Law in Egypt
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

This guide gives information on the general law that governs family and property relations in Egypt.

The British Embassy in Egypt provides this information for the convenience of British Nationals as a general guide only. Neither the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) nor any of its employees can provide any guarantees, conditions or warranties as to the accuracy of the information.

We do not accept any liability for any loss, costs, damage or expense, which you might suffer because of relying on the information supplied. It is not a substitute for obtaining your own legal advice.
Ms J Anthony v ASOS.com Ltd: 2216940/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Anthony v ASOS.com Ltd: 2216940/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686be5902cfe301b5fb6781e/Ms_Jasmine_Anthony_v_ASOS.com_Limited_-_2216940-2024.pdf).
Charlie Charlie One 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 Charlie Charlie One 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 Charlie Charlie One ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- 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.
CTM34130 - Residence: outward company or permanent establishment migration: liabilities arising: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)


Migration gives rise to possible 'exit charges' in relation to a number of tax provisions in the chargeable gains, loan relationships, derivative contracts, corporate intangibles and trading stock fields. These are
- when a company ceases to be UK resident, or
- when assets held for the purposes of a trade carried on by a UK permanent establishment cease to be in the UK, or
- when the trade of a UK permanent establishment ceases;
- when it ceases to be UK resident, or
- when it ceases to hold assets or liabilities for the purposes of a trade carried on by a UK permanent establishment;
- ceases to be UK resident, or
- ceases to hold assets for the purposes of a trade carried on by a UK permanent establishment;
- CTA09/S162 applied by CTA09/S41 (2)(b), see BIM33470 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim33470), revaluation of trading stock to open market value when company ceases to be within CT charge (when it migrates, unless the stock remains in a UK permanent establishment).
Permanent establishment broadly means a branch, agency or other fixed place of business through which the trade is carried on - see INTM264200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/international-manual/intm264200).

Tax charges that may be deferred include charges triggered which have already been postponed under the chargeable gains and corporate intangibles regimes, see CG42390 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg42390) and CIRD47040 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/corporate-intangibles-research-and-development-manual/cird47040).

CTM34131 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm34131) onwards explains the circumstances in which the exit charges may be deferred. These rules apply broadly with effect from 11 December 2012.
Miss S Glover v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 100653/2010
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss S Glover v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 100653/2010 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e14259d8e313b503358ca2/Miss_S_Glover_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_Judgment_-100653.2010.pdf).
National Tick Survey
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

The National Tick Survey (NTS) provides data on the number of ticks found in different locations in England and Wales, as well as data on the number of ticks that might be infected with pathogens,

CCHS navigation menu: CCHS homepage (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-centre-for-climate-health-security)Topic: health impacts (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/health-impacts) Vector-borne disease: ticks (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/ticks)Part of: tick surveys (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/summary-tick-surveys)

Key resources for tick surveys:
- National Tick Survey
More content:
- Tick surveillance scheme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tick-surveillance-scheme)
- Tick species profiles (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tick-species-profiles)
About the survey

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) works with park rangers and wardens from National Parks, National Landscapes and Forestry England to monitor ticks across England and Wales. Together, we carry out vegetation surveys to look for ticks in the environment. Ticks are then tested for a range of pathogens to help assess the potential public health risk. Our annual survey provides a snapshot of current tick activity and pathogen circulation in the UK tick population and informs our risk assessments.

How we collect the data

Ticks are collected from the vegetation every May or June in over 40 different locations. We collect ticks by using a cotton cloth, brushing it over vegetation and collecting any ticks that latch on. We repeat our survey over several transects, to produce estimates of the density of ticks. Ticks are then screened for pathogens using molecular methods, to estimate the prevalence of pathogens.

What the data currently shows

On average, approximately 4 to 6% of ticks tested as part of this project are infected with the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease. Infection rates of another pathogen called Anaplasma phagocytophilum are similar, but rates of Babesia are much lower (less than 1%).

How to take part

If your organisation is interested in working with us on our survey, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to find out more.
Mr M J Lotycz v Lincolnshire County Council: 6010671/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M J Lotycz v Lincolnshire County Council: 6010671/2025 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b1a31df188ba858873adb/Mr_Mateusz_Jan_Lotycz_v_Lincolnshire_County_Council_6010671.2025_Judgment.pdf).
Finnmaster report published
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Auxiliary engine room fire on board the ro-ro cargo ship Finnmaster while departing Hull, England.

Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the auxiliary engine room fire on the Finland registered roll-on/roll-off cargo ship Finnmaster during departure from Hull, England on 19 September 2021.

The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened, subsequent actions taken and recommendations. (https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/auxiliary-engine-room-fire-on-board-the-ro-ro-cargo-ship-finnmaster)

Media enquiries (telephone only)

Media enquiries during office hours xx-xxxx-xxxx

Media enquiries out of hours xx-xxxx-xxxx
UK sea fisheries annual statistics report 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

The 2023 report on the UK commercial fishing industry including statistical tables and underlying data sets.

This is an official statistics release.

The aim of this publication is to provide a comprehensive picture of UK Sea Fisheries in 2023, recent trends and long-term historical context, back to 1938 in some instances.

This release was previously published as accredited official statistics (formerly known as National Statistics). However, the MMO has written (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence/rebekah-paul-to-ed-humpherson-temporary-suspension-of-accredited-official-statistics-status-of-sea-fisheries-statistics/) to the Office for Statistics Regulation to request a temporary suspension to the accredited official statistics designation for these statistics. This was agreed (https://osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence/ed-humpherson-to-rebekah-paul-temporary-suspension-of-accredited-official-statistics-status-of-sea-fisheries-statistics/) by the Director General for Regulation on 3 December 2024. For further details on the reason for the suspension and its impact please see the following statistical notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-sea-fisheries-statistics-temporary-suspension-of-the-accredited-official-statistics-designation).

The publication is a summary of:
- The UK fishing fleet (Section 1)
- Landings – how much fish are caught and landed (Section 2)
- Effort – how long is spent at sea (Section 3)
- Trade (Section 4)
You can find the 2023 Sea Fisheries Statistics StoryMap here (https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/323aefc54a87423fbfee59cc3f0c0d17).

View the accompanying tables for each section and underlying datasets above

For details on the methodology and revisions policy please refer to the annexes within the PDF document above.
Emergency Care Waiting Time Statistics (January - March 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Time spent waiting in emergency care departments in Northern Ireland for new and unplanned review attendances, and performance against the ministerial target.

Presents information on the time spent waiting in emergency care departments in Northern Ireland for both new and unplanned review attendances, and reports on the performance of trusts against the ministerial target in Northern Ireland.
Small business access to finance
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

This call for evidence seeks views, evidence and experiences of applying for and accessing debt finance in the UK for small businesses.

This call for evidence seeks views, evidence and experiences of applying for and accessing debt finance in the UK. It sets out our interpretation of the evidence and our understanding of the debt finance landscape for small businesses.

It covers all aspects of:
- the lending market
- the demand for finance
- the application and approval process
- alternative models of finance
- under-served customers
We are seeking your views and evidence to help us:
- assess how far our existing policies meet the needs of business and the lending sector in overcoming barriers to finance
- understand where we may be able to go further to create growth through our support for small businesses and the lending sector
We need the input of market participants to shape our understanding of the evidence on the main barriers to accessing debt finance.

We are looking for the experiences of:
- small businesses
- bank and non-bank lenders
- industry experts