theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Rescue Services Rutland (Cobalt Rescue)
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 Rescue Services Rutland (Cobalt Rescue) 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 Rescue Services Rutland (Cobalt Rescue) recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- 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.
Shropshire Regimental Museum
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 Shropshire Regimental Museum 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 Shropshire Regimental Museum 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Offering free entrance to the Museum to serving members of the Armed Forces, and a discount for members of the Armed Forces Community. Engaging with the local community through relevant displays, activities and events at the Museum to raise the profile of the armed forces.

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.
Export ovine or caprine embryos to Morocco: certificate 8828
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Apply online to export ovine or caprine embryos to Morocco.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6808bdc4148a9969d2394edf/8828NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export ovine or caprine embryos to Morocco: EHC 8828, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe543fb73354468d135480/8828EHC_V1.pdf) and Support document: 8828SPT, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe5458712bf73dea13546c/8828SPT_V1.pdf).

2. Apply online

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

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8828EHC)

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

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

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

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for multiple certificates
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6808bdc4148a9969d2394edf/8828NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export ovine or caprine embryos to Morocco: EHC 8828, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe543fb73354468d135480/8828EHC_V1.pdf) and Support document: 8828SPT, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe5458712bf73dea13546c/8828SPT_V1.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
a1printservices 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 a1printservices 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 a1printservices limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
Land registration: Practice guides
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

A collection of HM Land Registry practice guides.

Land registration is complex, designed to protect legal and financial interests in property. There can be significant consequences for any error. Please consider seeking legal representation. Before making an application without legal representation, it is important to consider the benefits of using a conveyancer. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-an-application-without-legal-representation)

This collection is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cofrestru-tir-cyfarwyddiadau-ymarfer.cy).

To help improve the accessibility of the guides and further meet the needs of our customers, we would like to encourage anyone who could integrate our practice guides into their software or service to do so. This content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for further information.

Please use our contact form (https://customerhelp.landregistry.gov.uk/guide-page-external/?stepid=2b31bc48-eb96-eb11-b1ac-002248413956) for land registration queries.
Tiffany Sadler, UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes to visit Kigali
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-03)

The UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes, Tiffany Sadler, will be in Kigali next week, after visiting Kinshasa and Kampala.

The Special Envoy to the Great Lakes, Tiffany Sadler, will meet representatives of government, business, and civil society during her visit to Rwanda; all of which provide an opportunity to discuss the current conflict and to reiterate the UK’s commitment to the region’s stability and long-term prosperity.

This is Ms. Tiffany Sadler’s second visit to Rwanda since taking up her position in September 2024.

The Special Envoy to the Great Lakes, Tiffany Sadler, said:

I am delighted to be back in Rwanda during this critical and solemn time. The agreement signed between DRC and Rwanda in Washington, and the joint statement issued by DRC and M23 after their meetings in Qatar are very good news.

I will be discussing with the government, civil society, and business what the UK can do to sustain this positive momentum. Security and prosperity will lead to huge benefits for all. The region deserves to live in peace.

She will also experience the long-standing UK-Rwanda education partnership in practice, with a visit to a school in the northern province.

As her trip to Rwanda is during the solemn period of Kwibuka (remembrance), she will listen firsthand to the testimony of survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Finally, she will visit the Ruzisi III hydropower site with Minister of Infrastructure, Dr Jimmy Gasore. This signals the UK’s strong and ongoing commitment to the project and the benefits it will bring to the people of Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi by increasing their energy supply.
A career in R&D: barriers to entry and retention
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-10)

A report on what works to attract and retain people in Research and Development (R&D).

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) commissioned this report from the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) to better understand the barriers to attract, develop, and retain people in Research and Development (R&D) careers.

The research findings specifically consider barriers to entry and retention for people in higher education and employment and proposes solutions to these barriers.

The 4 barriers identified are:
- Barrier 1: lack of awareness and understanding of R&D
- Barrier 2: lack of diversity and inclusion in R&D
- Barrier 3: poor working conditions
- Barrier 4: skills gaps
Ms S Trainor v Futures UK Group Ltd: 6003738/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Trainor v Futures UK Group Ltd: 6003738/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689f3dff07f2cc15c9357327/Ms_S_Trainor_v_Futures_UK_Group_Limited_rule_22_Judgment_6003738-2024.pdf).
Mr J Koroveshi v Sussex Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps Ltd: 6003808/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Koroveshi v Sussex Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps Ltd: 6003808/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dbd78e3306a7b486d70acb/Mr_J_Koroveshi_v_Sussex_Air_Conditioning___Heat_Pumps_Ltd_6003808-2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Koroveshi v Sussex Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps Ltd: 6003808/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686b9ff6a08d3a3ca3b677d6/Mr_J_Koroveshi_v_Sussex_Air_Conditioning___Heat_Pumps_Ltd_-_6003808-2024__SO_judgment_.pdf).
Application under regulation 6 of the Mobile Homes (Site Licensing) (England) Regulations 2014 ('the 2014 regulations') with regard to the local authority's refusal to issue, or consent to the transfer of, a site licence: Form PH16
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Use this form to make an application under regulation 6 of the Mobile Homes (Site Licensing) (England) Regulations 2014 ('the 2014 regulations') with regard to the local authority's refusal to issue, or consent to the transfer of, a site licence.

Open a document

You can download and open PDF documents on your device. Downloading enables more features to be used, such as printing.

Adobe Reader is a free to use PDF viewer. You can use this to view, fill in and print PDF documents. You do not need to sign up for a free trial.

Follow these steps:
- Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.
- Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.
- Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).
- Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.
If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you need a printed version contact your local court (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Find more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms) by category.

Find out how HM Courts & Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.
CAPI07900 - CAP import licences: retention/monitoring of copy preferential paper licences
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

In order to satisfy EU requirements the office accepting the declaration of release for free circulation must keep a copy of all paper licences, including extracts, presented that give entitlement to a preferential duty.

A list of these licences and all relevant information, including nil returns, must be forwarded to the CAP UoE at the end of each month.

The UoE will select certain licences for verification by the issuing authority.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Magora Systems Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Decision for applicant Thinking Fish Limited against registration number 14890712, applicant successful.

Application number 5350

Applicant Thinking Fish Limited objected to the name used by Magora Systems Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 6 October 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Magora Systems Limited is changed to 14890712, Ltd.
Sample letters to get evidence of domestic abuse
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Use these letters to ask for documents from the police, courts, and other agencies to help you get legal aid.

You need to provide 1 piece of written evidence of domestic abuse (https://www.gov.uk/domestic-violence-and-abuse) to get legal aid in a divorce or separation.

You can use any of these sample letters to ask for proof.

If you have a lawyer, they will be able to help you complete the letters and get the evidence.

Find out more about how to apply for legal aid (https://www.gov.uk/legal-aid/overview).

If you’re a professional who works with victims of domestic abuse and have been asked to provide evidence for a legal aid application, please use the relevant sample letter below to reply.
Hydrogen Allocation Rounds
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

The Hydrogen Allocation Rounds allocate revenue support through the Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM) to  hydrogen production facilities across the UK.

The Hydrogen Allocation Rounds (HARs) are a government funding mechanism to support low carbon hydrogen production across the UK.

Low carbon hydrogen is essential to achieve the government’s Clean Energy Superpower and Growth Missions. It will be a crucial enabler of a low carbon and renewables-based energy system and will help to deliver new clean energy industries which can support good jobs in our industrial heartlands and coastal communities.

Hydrogen presents significant growth and economic opportunities across the UK, by enhancing our energy security, providing flexible, cleaner energy for our power system and helping to decarbonise vital UK industries. We have the strong domestic expertise and favourable geology, geography and infrastructure to develop a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK.

The HARs allocate Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM) revenue support funding to successful projects over a 15-year period, to overcome the operating cost gap between low carbon hydrogen and high carbon counterfactual fuels. Successful projects are awarded and sign a Low Carbon Hydrogen Agreement (LCHA).

In the Autumn Budget 2024, we confirmed support for 11 green hydrogen projects from Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1), which comprised £90 million in capital grant support through the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund and over £2 billion of revenue support through the HPBM. We expect these projects to become operational between 2025 and the end of 2026.
The Greyfriars Bar Limited - DO NOT CONTACT
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 Greyfriars Bar Limited - DO NOT CONTACT 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 Greyfriars Bar Limited - DO NOT CONTACT 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
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.
Colostrum based products of cows, ewes, goats, buffaloes and dromadaries for human consumption to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8358
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export colostrum based products from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, from 1 January 2021 you’ll need to apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export to the EU or to move colostrum products to Northern Ireland.

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

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904e816823bdda9488b252f/8358_EN_V4_SPECIMEN.pdf) and guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904e8275e080b12248980ed/8358NFG_Nov25_v13.pdf).

2. Apply online

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

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8358EHC)

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

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

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

Find out more

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

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

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

Help with your application

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

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

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
DBS reinforces commitment to safeguarding in Wales
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-10)

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has hosted its ‘Enhancing Safeguarding in Wales – Developing and maintaining a collaborative approach' conference in Cardiff.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has hosted its ‘Enhancing Safeguarding in Wales – Developing and maintaining a collaborative approach’ conference in Cardiff.

Presenting networking opportunities for invited safeguarding professionals, the conference has sought to develop and strengthen strategic alliances across the safeguarding landscape in Wales to advance shared safeguarding objectives.

A recurring theme discussed during candid sessions included – how organisations can work with DBS to ensure quality referrals are made at the right time, ensuring that those who pose a risk to the vulnerable are barred from working in regulated activity in a timely way.

DBS, an arm’s length body of the Home Office, helps employers make safer recruitment decisions (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about) each year by processing and issuing DBS checks for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

It is also responsible for maintaining the Adults’ and Children’s Barred Lists, determining whether individuals should be barred from engaging in regulated activities with vulnerable groups, including children.

Jeff James, Chief Executive of the Disclosure & Barring Service, said: “DBS is keen to showcase its ongoing commitment to safeguarding in the region, promoting key messages around protecting those at risk of harm, collaborating with partners and stakeholders and raising the profile of DBS’ regional outreach support that is available to organisations across Wales.”

As part of DBS’ ongoing commitment, the organisation is working closely with local partners and organisations to ensure that the most up to date safeguarding best practice is shared and enacted.

Further guidance and support provided by DBS’ Regional Outreach Service, spanning Wales, can be found here: The DBS Regional Outreach service - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-dbs-regional-outreach-service)
Mr M Gossop v Swift Group Ltd: 1805396/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Gossop v Swift Group Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c5c008a0f0c95a498d21e2/Mr_M_Gossop_v_Swift_Group_Ltd_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Final.pdf).
Home-Start Richmondshire
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 Home-Start Richmondshire 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 Home-Start Richmondshire recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- 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.
Mrs H Proszowska v International Procurement & Logistics Ltd: 1810627/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs H Proszowska v International Procurement & Logistics Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68921518f15b237bf661099b/1810627.24_Mrs_H_Proszowska_v_International_Procurement___Logisitics_Ltd.pdf).
CIC37: application to convert a company to a CIC
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)

The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CIC Regulator)'s form for applying to convert a company to a CIC.

When applying to convert a company to a community interest company (CIC), this form should be submitted to the CIC Regulator alongside the appropriate Companies House forms, articles of association, Special Resolution and payment.
Report fraud and corruption to APHA
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Report fraud, bribery and corruption to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

If you know or suspect that someone has committed fraud or corruption in relation to the safeguarding of animal and plant health, you must report them to APHA.

You can report:
- theft or misuse of assets and property
- ‘false representation’ meaning lying or hiding information and facts
- procurement, contractual, credit, or payment fraud
- payroll fraud and errors in allowances
- misuse of Defra property or services such as commercial vehicles, hire cars, plant and equipment
- cybercrime and identity related fraud
We will treat all information provided to us in confidence (privately) and in accordance with our obligations under data protection legislation.

How to send a report

You can send information anonymously, but this limits our ability to investigate and provide feedback.

Make the report as soon as you become aware of or suspect something.

Telephone:
- in the UK: xx-xxxx-xxxx
- outside the UK: xx-xxxx-xxxx
Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Post:

Defra HelplineSeacole Building2 Marsham Street LondonSW1P 4DFUnited Kingdom

What to include

Do not try to gather more supporting evidence without contacting us first. Doing this may put you at risk and could invalidate investigations by us or the police.

You can ask for anonymity, but we may not be able to guarantee it, for example in a criminal case. We will contact you to discuss any likelihood of disclosure of your identity.

When sending the report, include:
- your full name and contact details
- a description of the issue - include as much information as you can such as significance or value, names, dates, times, locations, contract details, payments
- whether the issue has been reported before
- whether you have any documentation or other evidence – do not send this yet, we may ask for it at a later date
How we protect whistleblowers

You may be acting as a whistleblower (usually an employee of the organisation or company you’re reporting). In this case, we will do our best to keep your identity confidential from your employer or managers, unless you choose otherwise.

If you’re an employee of Defra Group, refer to the whistleblowing guidance on the relevant staff intranet for more information on protections.

If you are not sure whether a disclosure is protected, you should get independent advice (https://protect-advice.org.uk/).

Reporting fraud to others

There are also other organisations who may investigate or give advice.

Contact the police (https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-us/what-and-how-to-report/how-to-report/) if you suspect a crime has been committed.

Contact HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/report-tax-fraud) if you have concerns related to tax, for example money laundering and tax evasion.

You can also report fraud, phishing and scams to Action Fraud (https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/reporting-fraud-and-cyber-crime).
Best Value Inspection of the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority: privacy notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Privacy notice for the Best Value Inspection of the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority.

This privacy notice explains how the Best Value Inspection of the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (“BVI”) collects and uses personal information and informs you of the nature of the personal information that the BVI collects about you and how it is processed in line with the obligations under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Microsoft 365 Copilot pilot: DBT evaluation report
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

An evaluation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot pilot by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), which took place from October to December 2024.

This evaluation report includes information on:
- Microsoft 365 Copilot and the pilot conducted in the Department for Business and Trade
- the aims of the evaluation
- the evaluation methodology
- the findings of the evaluation
Building materials and components statistics: July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Statistics and analysis on the construction sector for July 2025.

This publication presents information on selected building materials, including monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks. It also provides quarterly data on sand and gravel, slate, concrete roofing tiles, ready-mixed concrete and imports and exports of construction products.

We are currently unable to provide statistics on Construction Material Price Indices (Table 1) and Producer Price Indices (Tables 2 and 3) as a result of the ONS pause on publication of Producer Price Indices (https://www.ons.gov.uk/news/statementsandletters/producerpricespublicationsupdate) due to data quality issues. ONS currently aim to resume publication later in the summer, at which point revisions to the back series of data are expected.
Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES): energy
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

DUKES chapter 1: statistics on overall energy production and consumption.

Enquiries about these statistics should be directed to:
- for tables 1.2, 1.3 and 1.1.6, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
- for all other tables, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with.

We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/cuba/british-embassy-havana), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction TeamConsular DirectorateRoom WH4.36Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH

We aim to respond to complaints relating to consular services within 20 working days.

Find out more about our complaints procedures (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research.

Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure).

Or if you have a query, question or feedback on visas from (post name) please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).

General complaints

In the first instance, please address these to:

Deputy Head of MissionBritish Embassy, HavanaCalle 34 No 702 e/ 7ma y 17 Miramar,La Habana, 11300,Cuba

In all cases please provide your name, address and telephone number, a clear description of your complaint and as much detail of names, dates, places and other background information as possible. We will take your complaint seriously, and try to provide a full reply within 10 working days. If we cannot do so, we will tell you when we expect to be able to respond.
Vice Admiral Ahlgren reiterates UK support to Lebanon’s stability
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

The election of a President and the formation of a new government signals a new chapter for Lebanon’s security, stability, and prosperity.

The UK Defence Senior Advisor to the Middle East and North Africa (DSAME) Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren ended a two-day visit to Lebanon where he met with senior Lebanese and UN officials. Vice Admiral Ahlgren congratulated President Aoun on his election as President and the formation of a new government, which shows hope and change for the future. Vice Admiral Ahlgren reiterated the UK’s support for Lebanon’s long-term stability and security.

Vice Admiral Ahlgren held meetings with President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, Defence Minister Michel Menassa, acting Army Commander Major General Hassan Audeh, Head of LAF Operations, General Rudolph Heykel, and UNIFIL Chief of Staff in Naqoura, Major General Jean-Jacques Fatinet. He was accompanied by the UK Chargé D’Affaires Victoria Dunne and Defence Attaché Lieutenant Colonel Charles Smith.

At the end of the visit Chargé D’Affaires, Victoria Dunne said:

The election of a President and the formation of a new government signals a new chapter for Lebanon’s security, stability, and prosperity. As close partners of Lebanon, we discussed the government’s proposed road map for the country’s recovery and future prosperity. This includes the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement agreed in November 2024.

Vice Admiral Ahlgren said:

It was a pleasure to meet President Joseph Aoun again following his election in January. The UK will continue to work closely with the Lebanese state and support the Lebanese Armed Forces, as the sole legitimate military force. During our visit to Naqoura, we reiterated the UK’s support to UNIFIL peacekeepers’ work as a vital tool for Lebanon’s security.

Lebanon’s future stability is also crucial to regional stability. The UK remains a long-standing friend of Lebanon and the LAF.
Firearms licensing: sound moderators
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

We are consulting on a proposal to use a legislative reform order to remove sound moderators from firearms licensing controls.

We are seeking views on our proposal to use a Legislative Reform Order made under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 to remove a firearm accessory, known as a sound moderator, from firearms licensing controls.

Sound moderators currently need to be covered by a firearms certificate, issued by the police. Sound moderators are not dangerous as firearms, and removing them from firearms licensing controls does not have any implications for public safety.

The proposal is to amend the definition of firearm in section 57(1)(d) of the Firearms Act 1968 to remove the reference to sound moderators.
National Mentoring Day
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 National Mentoring Day 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 National Mentoring Day recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.