theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Cambrian Construction Equipment 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 Cambrian Construction Equipment 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 Cambrian Construction Equipment 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
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.
BIM57610 - Franchising: initial lump sum received by franchiser
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)


Intangible assets regime for companies

Where a company acquires or sells a franchise, the Corporation Tax intangible assets regime applies. The regime is introduced at BIM35501 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim35501), and covered more fully in the CIRD manual. Where the intangible assets regime applies then it takes precedence over the guidance here.

However, since the initial lump sum fee is normally a revenue receipt for the franchiser, then the treatment under either the intangible assets regime, or by normal trade profits principles, is usually the same.

Trade profits treatment

Initial sums are generally intended to be consideration for the grant of the franchise and also perhaps, the initial services of the franchiser.

Lump sum fees are normally earned when the initial services are provided.

You should critically review cases where initial sums are spread. Before challenging a timing basis adopted in the accounts, see BIM31000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim31000) onwards and BIM34000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim34000) onwards.

Goodwill

The franchiser has not disposed of any goodwill. The franchiser’s goodwill may even be strengthened by the extension of its reputation through franchising. For further guidance on this point, see CG68270 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg68270).

Revenue receipt

As noted above, the initial lump sum is normally a revenue receipt in the hands of the franchiser. This is supported by the House of Lords decision in the case Jeffrey v Rolls-Royce Ltd [1962] 40 TC 443, where the company made agreements with several overseas companies for the sale of know-how relating to aero-engine manufacture. The view of the House of Lords was that the repetitive exploitation of know-how was simply an extension of the existing trade. The lump sums received under these agreements were held to be revenue receipts.

Most of the reasons for treating Rolls Royce's receipts as revenue are equally applicable to franchising receipts, for example
- the transactions were repeated (franchisers usually have offered, or intend to offer, more than one franchise),
- there was a deliberate policy of expansion by granting licences,
- benefits other than know-how were provided,
- no capital asset diminished in value; know-how can be imparted to others without necessarily diluting its value.
There is also a useful review of the case law by Goulding J (from page 178) in Coalite & Chemical Products Ltd v Treeby [1971] 48 TC 171.

For guidance on the capital/revenue divide generally, see BIM35000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim35000) onwards.
Greater compensation for victims of Miscarriages of Justice
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Victims of miscarriages of justice will be eligible for greater compensation to rebuild their lives following a proposed increase in the compensation cap.

- Uplift to compensation cap for victims of miscarriage of justice
- 30% increase to cap, including within the armed forces
- Justice for the wrongly convicted vital to Government’s ambition to restore trust in the system as part of its Plan for Change
Currently, the maximum amount of compensation payable under the miscarriage of justice system in England and Wales is £1 million for 10 or more years imprisonment or £500,000 for up to 10 years.

The caps will be raised by 30%, taking the maximum amounts to £1.3 million and £650,000 respectively. This is an important part of the government’s Plan for Change, creating a fairer and better justice system.

Lord Chancellor, Shabana Mahmood, said:

Fairness is the ideal that underpins our justice system. Where it has failed to meet that ideal, victims of devastating miscarriages of justice must be able to rebuild their lives.

This uplift will ensure victims are compensated for the crimes they did not commit and the years they cannot get back.

Once eligible, the level of compensation is decided by an independent assessor. Caps on compensation were introduced in 2008 and have not been increased since.

The miscarriage of justice compensation scheme is designed to help individuals restart and rebuild their lives. It is just one route in which an individual can receive compensation for a wrongful conviction, with other options including suing public bodies.

In order to be eligible for a payment under the scheme individuals must:
- Apply within 2 years of being pardoned or having their conviction reversed as a result of a newly discovered fact
- Have been pardoned had their conviction reversed on the basis of a new fact which demonstrates beyond reasonable doubt they did not commit the offence
- Not be responsible for the non-disclosure of the new fact
This increase is also applicable to wrongful convictions in the Armed Forces.

Further information
- Statutory caps on miscarriages of justice sit in the Criminal Justice Act 1988, and the Armed Forces Act 2006.
- Previously, the cap for 10 years or more was £1 million
- For less than 10 years it was £500,000
- You can apply to Miscarriage of Justice Application Service (MOJAS) for compensation if your conviction has been quashed by the courts. These conditions apply:
- Your appeal was successful and it was submitted 28 days or more after your conviction in the Crown Court, or 21 days or more after sentencing for a conviction in a magistrate’s court
- Your conviction was overturned after it was referred to the Court of Appeal by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC)
- You’ve been granted a free pardon
Mr S Lukauskas v BCA Logistics Ltd: 6009714/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Lukauskas v BCA Logistics Ltd: 6009714/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d4fd2930734bac9ba0fc8f/Mr_S_Lukauskas_-vs-_BCA_Logistics_Limited_-_6009714.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
NHS general ophthalmic service fees and optical voucher values from April 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-06)

Letter and directions setting out general ophthalmic services fees, payments, optical voucher values and hospital eye service charges from 1 April 2024.

The letter provides guidance for:
- all staff dealing with general ophthalmic services
- the hospital eye service
- optometrists
- ophthalmic medical practitioners
It sets out:
- NHS sight test fees from 1 April 2024
- NHS optical voucher values from 1 April 2024
- hospital eye service charges from 1 April 2024
- continuing professional development payment for 2023, payable in 2024 with details of how to claim during the claim window of 1 July to 31 October 2024
- the grant payable to supervisors of pre-registration trainees from 1 April 2024
- NHS sight test fee for sight tests undertaken in special educational settings from 20 December 2024
The NHS optical voucher values and hospital eye service maximum charges set out in the attached letter are also applicable to the 2025 fees (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-optical-voucher-values-and-hospital-eye-service-charges-from-april-2025).
UK regional trade in goods statistics, fourth quarter, October to December 2024: business counts data
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

This spreadsheet provides supplementary data to that in the release of the UK regional trade in goods statistics from HM Revenue & Customs.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d9a343b1857deda3da01bb/Business_Counts_Data_2024_Q4.xlsx)

Fourth quarter 2024, UK regional trade in goods statistics: business counts (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d9a343b1857deda3da01bb/Business_Counts_Data_2024_Q4.xlsx)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 2.99 MB

This enables further analysis and comparison of UK regional trade in goods statistics data and contains information that includes:
- quarterly information on the number of goods exporters and importers, by UK region and destination country
- data on number of businesses exporting or importing
The spreadsheet provides data on businesses using both the whole number and proportion number methodology.

The spreadsheet covers:
- Importers by whole number business count
- Importers by proportional business count
- Exporters by whole number business count
- Exporters by proportional business count
The Exporters by proportional business count spreadsheet (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regional-goods-export-data) was previously produced by the Department for International Trade.
The United Kingdom condemns the detentions of at least 22 United Nations personnel by the Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.

I will make 3 points.

First, the United Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms the detentions of at least 22 UN personnel by the Houthis, as well as the forced entry into premises of the World Food Programme and UNICEF, and the seizure of UN property.

I welcome this Council’s strong condemnation of the detentions through our Press Statement last week.

The safety and security of UN personnel, as well as the inviolability of UN premises, must be guaranteed at all times.

We demand the immediate and unconditional release of all UN, NGO, civil society and diplomatic mission personnel detained by the Houthis, including those held since 2021.

Threats against humanitarian workers are unacceptable and risk exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Second, we condemn the ongoing and persistent Houthi aggression, with continuing missile and drone attacks against Israel, and against shipping in the Red Sea.

We are clear about Israel’s right to self-defence against these attacks. But this must be done in compliance with Israel’s IHL obligations, including the need to avoid damage to critical civilian infrastructure.

We call on the Houthis to stop this reckless escalation, which has already resulted in significant civilian casualties.

We urge all parties to exercise restraint.

And third, the UK reiterates our concern at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen as set out by USG Fletcher.

The number of people who are food insecure is likely to rise to over 18 million in the next six months.

And the UK has dedicated $79 million this year specifically to address food insecurity.

We must work together to ensure that the international community remains focused on the humanitarian response and to galvanise donors to fill critical funding gaps.

We also encourage the UN to ensure that resources are prioritised to mitigate the worst impacts of this looming crisis.

President, the UK remains resolute in our support to the efforts of the Special Envoy and his team in charting a path towards lasting stability and security in Yemen.
Microeconomics Unit research
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) research into competition, innovation, productivity and growth.

Part of the CMA, the Microeconomics Unit carries out economic research focusing on issues of competition, innovation and productivity to support growth in the UK economy.

The Unit provides expertise to the CMA and wider UK government, helping them to stay informed of emerging economic trends. This supports the CMA in its work to help people, businesses and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour.

Contact the Microeconomics Unit: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

The Unit’s Growth Programme will analyse a range of issues, including:
- barriers to the spread of new technology and knowledge across the economy
- the role of competition in driving and directing productive investment
- the strength of competition along supply chains, and the impact of ‘upstream’ market power on downstream sectors – reflecting the importance of competitive markets for important inputs to UK economic performance and resilience
- pro-growth industrial policy interventions, and lessons from past experience and other countries, to help inform the UK government’s industrial strategy
Age Cymru West Glamorgan
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 Age Cymru West Glamorgan 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 Age Cymru West Glamorgan 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
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.
Great Witchingham Parish Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Great Witchingham Parish Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

appoint an Armed Forces Champion to promote support for the Armed 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.
Ms R Al Taweel v Stichting Female Journalists Network: 2303229/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms R Al Taweel v Stichting Female Journalists Network: 2303229/2020 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63316d368fa8f51d1f833950/Ms_R_Al-Taweel_v_Stichting_Female_Journalists_Network_2303229-2020_JR.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms R Al Taweel v Stichting Female Journalists Network: 2303229/2020 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64db31ab60d123000d32c4f4/Ms_R_Al_Taweel_v_Stitching_Female_Journalists_Network__2303229_2020__Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms R Al Taweel v Stichting Female Journalists Network: 2303229/2020 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a0943ac496e5d3ddafb6d4/Mr_R_Al_Taweel_v_Stichting_Female_Journalists_Network_Judgment__2_2303229-2020.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms R Al Taweel v Stichting Female Journalists Network: 2303229/2020 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890b05025ba7325501b09bb/Ms_Al_Taweel_v_Stichting_Female_Journalists_Network_Judgment__2_2303229-2020.pdf).
North Hollow overhead line (JO/FOIN E4L5), S37 consent Electricity Act 1989
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Screening decision to replace one wooden electricity pole on an 11kV overhead line approximately 196m .

Secretary of State’s screening decisions in accordance with the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017.

Date of decision

25 June 2025

Location

North HollowNew Forest National Park

Type of project / consent requested

Section 37 consent to install or keep installed an electric line.
Carrying out driving tests: examiner guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

The guidance driving examiners follow when they carry out driving tests in Great Britain. It's sometimes known as the 'DT1'.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

You can read this guidance if you want to understand the processes that driving examiners follow and how they make decisions about faults made in driving tests.
The Counselling Hub Charity
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 Counselling Hub Charity 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 Counselling Hub Charity 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
EW Solutions 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 EW Solutions 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 EW Solutions 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
- 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 V Abbas v ISS Facility Services Ltd: 8001678/2024 and 8002189/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss V Abbas v ISS Facility Services Ltd: 8001678/2024 and 8002189/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d6959f85b4b993fd75307/Miss_V_Abbas_v_ISS_Facility_Services_Limited_-_8001678.2024___8002189.2024_-_Judgment_and_Reasons_with_list_of_issues.pdf).
St Edward's School
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 St Edward’s School 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 St Edward’s School recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the 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.
Mr I Okiche v Double Check Security Group Ltd: 3200405/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Okiche v Double Check Security Group Ltd: 3200405/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f248751c9076042263f035/Mr_I_Okiche_v_Double_Check_Security_Group_Ltd_-_3200405_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Open letter to Co-op about land agreements restricting competition
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has published a letter to Co-operative Group Limited concerning 107 breaches of the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010.

At the CMA’s request, Co-operative Group Limited (Co-op) has reviewed all of its land agreements. The CMA has found that these agreements were not compliant with the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010 on 107 occasions.

Co-op has taken, and continues to take, steps to correct these breaches and the CMA has published a letter sent to Co-op following its investigation of these breaches. The CMA has also published a list of the locations affected by these breaches.

For more information, visit Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/groceries-market-investigation-controlled-land-order-2010).
PAAC IT 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 PAAC IT 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 PAAC IT Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Claire Hardgrave
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Claire joined the Insolvency Service in 2021 as Head of the Insolvency Practitioner Regulation Section. She now serves as co-Director of the Strategy, Policy and Analysis Directorate, working in a job-share partnership with Angela Crossley. Claire began her civil service career in 1995 as an Administrative Officer in the Home Office. A policy professional by background, she has held roles across several government departments, contributing to a wide range of legal, social, and economic policy areas. Her experience includes work on refugee protection, criminal justice, audit regulation, company law, and industrial strategies for key economic sectors. Alongside her passion for tackling complex public policy challenges, Claire is deeply committed to the development and wellbeing of colleagues. She is a dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion across the Civil Service.

Claire joined the Insolvency Service in 2021 as Head of the Insolvency Practitioner Regulation Section. She now serves as co-Director of the Strategy, Policy and Analysis Directorate, working in a job-share partnership with Angela Crossley.

Claire began her civil service career in 1995 as an Administrative Officer in the Home Office. A policy professional by background, she has held roles across several government departments, contributing to a wide range of legal, social, and economic policy areas. Her experience includes work on refugee protection, criminal justice, audit regulation, company law, and industrial strategies for key economic sectors.

Alongside her passion for tackling complex public policy challenges, Claire is deeply committed to the development and wellbeing of colleagues. She is a dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion across the Civil Service.
Ms N G Mathieson v Glasgow City Council: 4103518/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N G Mathieson v Glasgow City Council: 4103518/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682dc62f7fb7a7d9cd775160/Ms_N_Gentile_Mathieson_v_Glasgow_City_Council__-_4103518.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Franchising in higher education
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)

We are seeking views on proposals to strengthen oversight of subcontracted delivery of higher education, also known as franchising.

These proposals aim to protect public money by strengthening oversight of franchising in higher education.

We propose that franchised delivery partners with 300 or more students must be registered with the Office for Students (OfS), for courses they deliver to be designated for student finance by the Student Loans Company.

The proposals include:
- some exemptions
- plans for a transition period
- consequences for exceeding the threshold without being registered with the OfS
Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-Sentence Reports) Bill
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Information relating to the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-Sentence Reports) Bill which was introduced to the House of Commons on 1 April 2025.

The aim of this Bill is to prevent potential differential treatment arising from the Sentencing Council’s Imposition guidelines, reinforce equal access to pre-sentence reports and support consistency in application across all demographic groups. It seeks to address concerns regarding the part of the guidance on the use of pre-sentence reports (‘PSRs’), contained in the draft Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline (the ‘Guideline’), which refer to particular ‘cohorts’ of offenders for whom a PSR will ‘normally be considered necessary’, and to prevent the Sentencing Council from reissuing guidance to the same effect.
SNO Holidays
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 SNO Holidays 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 SNO Holidays 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
We also pledge the following:

We are proud to help groups within the Armed Forces to train and ski in the alps each winter.

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.
Pippa Britton OBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Pippa Britton is a double Paralympian who competed on the GB archery team for 15 years and who represented the Welsh able-bodied team on more than 20 occasions. She achieved podium places at 6 consecutive World Championships and 24 International events and gained 11 world records along the way. Whilst competing she became the first para-archery athlete committee member at World Archery, representing archers all over the world, and after retiring from competing was inspired by this to move into governance. She is currently the Chair of Public Health Wales. She has previously been Vice Chair of the British Paralympic Association, Vice Chair of Sport Wales as well as the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and UK Anti-Doping (where she was also chair of the Audit and Risk Committee), and has held a number of voluntary roles, from Chair of Disability Sport Wales, Archery GB Board member, Wheelchair Advisory Group at International Rugby League and International Paralympic Committee Anti-Doping Committee member. She uses her lived and professional experience to contribute towards her passion of improving equity and inclusion, all with well-being and fairness at the heart.

Pippa Britton is a double Paralympian who competed on the GB archery team for 15 years and who represented the Welsh able-bodied team on more than 20 occasions. She achieved podium places at 6 consecutive World Championships and 24 International events and gained 11 world records along the way.

Whilst competing she became the first para-archery athlete committee member at World Archery, representing archers all over the world, and after retiring from competing was inspired by this to move into governance. She is currently the Chair of Public Health Wales.

She has previously been Vice Chair of the British Paralympic Association, Vice Chair of Sport Wales as well as the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and UK Anti-Doping (where she was also chair of the Audit and Risk Committee), and has held a number of voluntary roles, from Chair of Disability Sport Wales, Archery GB Board member, Wheelchair Advisory Group at International Rugby League and International Paralympic Committee Anti-Doping Committee member.

She uses her lived and professional experience to contribute towards her passion of improving equity and inclusion, all with well-being and fairness at the heart.
National Travel Survey 2024: Technical report
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

The technical report provides information on the design and operation of data collection and preparation for the National Travel Survey (NTS) in 2024.

Technical report for the 2024 National Travel Survey (NTS). The document contains:
- information about the survey design
- information on the sample selection and fieldwork, including how we responded to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
- details of the data processing conducted by the survey contractor National Centre for Social Research (NatCen)
- explanations of the weighting methodology used within the survey
- an extensive glossary of terms related to the survey
- appendices containing the original letters, questionnaire, show-cards used in the interview, and tables of weighting model parameters
An accessible version of the technical report is in development and is due to be released in autumn 2025.

Previous technical reports

The below technical reports reflect the status of the NTS in previous years:
- 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-travel-survey-2023-technical-report)
- 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-travel-survey-2022-technical-report)
- 2021 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-travel-survey-2021)
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