theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
The Mentor Ring 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 The Mentor Ring 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 The Mentor Ring 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
- 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.
Vetro Recruitment Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Vetro Recruitment Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mortgage Guarantee Scheme Quarterly Statistics: 19 April 2021 to 31 December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

This statistical release presents official statistics on the government’s 2021 mortgage guarantee scheme.

These statistical releases present Official Statistics on the government’s mortgage guarantee scheme. They present statistics on the number of mortgage completions, types and values of properties, borrower incomes and breakdowns by geographical area. The data is provided by National Savings and Investments (NS&I) who administer the scheme on behalf of the Treasury.
Export casings for human consumption to Turkey: certificate 8878
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Apply online to export casings for human consumption to Turkey.

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/67864660f029f40e50881756/8878NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export casings for human consumption to Turkey: EHC 8878, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678647313a9388161c5d2382/8878EHC_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/8878EHC)

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 blocks of certificates delete if not applicable
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/67864660f029f40e50881756/8878NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export casings for human consumption to Turkey: EHC 8878, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67864c12f041702a11ca0f4b/8878EHC_V1_NI.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).
Miss A Francis v Azebra Pay Ltd: 3313554/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Francis v Azebra Pay Ltd: 3313554/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ecfa17f159f887526bbd84/Miss_A_Francis_v_Azebra_Pay_Limited_3313554_2023_Judgment.pdf).
CIV APP3: application for legal aid in family proceedings
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Family help (higher) and legal representation in family proceedings.

Use CIV APP5 for Special Children Act 1989 cases (as defined in the Civil Legal Aid (Merits Criteria) Regulations 2012) where the applicant is a child, parent or person with parental responsibility in those cases.
Civil Service Fast Stream: recruitment data 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Government Skills has published data on Civil Service Fast Stream recruitment for 2025

The Fast Stream is the Civil Service’s flagship graduate-level leadership and management development programme. It aims to equip some of the brightest citizens with the knowledge, skills and networks they need to be future Civil Service leaders and managers, capable of delivering better policy-making and better public services for the country. This recruitment data is used to help continuously improve the Fast Stream programme.
2B Edgar Road, South Croydon, Surrey CR2 0NG: LON/00AH/LBC/2024/0609
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Tueje on 13 June 2025

Read the full decision in 2B Edgar Road, South Croydon, Surrey CR2 0NG: LON/00AH/LBC/2024/0609 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c37acdf3ce2ce31e3f9a3/250613_FINAL_DECISION_for_LON-00AH-LSC-2024-_0609__2B_Edgar_Road_CR2_0NG_.pdf)
Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship (closed for applications)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship is a career development programme for investment professionals with a focus on science and technology.

The Fellowship is a first-of-its-kind career accelerator for ambitious, mid-career investment professionals in the UK with a strong interest in science and technology.

It creates a network of next generation leaders by providing bespoke learning and professional development opportunities across the UK’s world-leading Deep Tech and Life Sciences ecosystem.

Eligibility

Candidates for the Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship should be:
- currently living and working in the UK venture capital industry with a minimum of 3 years of investing experience, or;
- currently working in other asset classes in UK based and registered firms with at least 3 years of investing experience (e.g. family office, university investing, angel investing, secondaries, accelerator).
The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship programme is delivered by Imperial College London and the Royal Academy of Engineering (https://enterprisehub.raeng.org.uk/programmes/science-and-technology-venture-capital-fellowship) and supported by DSIT.

Application timeline

Delivery partners

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has selected Imperial College London & the Royal Academy of Engineering as delivery partners for this Fellowship.

Sponsorship

We want to collaborate with partners from industry, philanthropy and the investment community, who are committed to commercialising and scaling the UK R&D base and in supporting the growth of the UK’s investor network in science and technology.

Please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if interested in learning more about partnership opportunities.

Prospective sponsors should be aware that they will be subject to due diligence checks from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to comply with UK government standards.
Lewes District Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Lewes District Council is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.
Travel time measures for the Strategic Road Network and local ‘A’ roads: April 2024 to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Congestion on the Strategic Road Network (motorways and ‘A’ roads managed by National Highways), and on locally managed ‘A’ roads for April 2024 to March 2025.

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

On the Strategic Road Network (SRN) for the year ending March 2025, the average delay is estimated to be 11.8 seconds per vehicle per mile (spvpm), compared to free flow, an 11.3% increase on year ending March 2024.

The average speed is estimated to be 55.8 mph for the year ending March 2025, down 1.9% from March 2024.

On local ‘A’ roads for the year ending March 2025, the average delay is estimated to be 47.9 seconds per vehicle per mile (spvpm) compared to free flow. This is up 2.4% on year ending March 2024.

The average speed is estimated to be 23.1 mph for the year ending March 2025, down 1.3% on year ending March 2024.

Contact us

Road congestion and travel times

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

Media enquiries xx-xxxx-xxxx

To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/dftstats).
Animal by-product operating plants: approved premises
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Details of approved and registered animal by-product (ABP) operating plants in Great Britain and the Channel Islands.

Premises in Great Britain and the Channel Islands must be approved by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to operate as an ABP plant.

The list of details follows the format laid down by the European Commission and is arranged in sections according to plant type:
- intermediate plants
- storage plants
- incineration plants
- processing (rendering) plants
- oleo-chemical plants
- biogas plants
- composting plants
- pet food plants
- specific users
- purposes outside of the food chain
- collection centres
- organic fertiliser or soil improver plants
- other registered plants
A list of approved and registered premises in the European Union is available on the European Commission website (https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-products/approved-establishments-abp_en).
NHS public health functions agreements
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Agreements setting out the outcomes to be achieved and the funding provided for NHS England to commission public health services.

The NHS public health functions agreement sets out the arrangements under which the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care delegates responsibility to NHS England for certain public health services (known as section 7A services).

The services currently commissioned in this way are:
- national immunisation programmes
- national population screening programmes (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/population-screening-pathway-requirements-specifications)
- child health information services (CHIS)
- public health services for adults and children in secure and detained settings in England
- sexual assault services (sexual assault referral centres)
Mr N Moore v Shepherd Neame Ltd: 6009709/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Moore v Shepherd Neame Ltd: 6009709/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68236035eef73e50f3644ac6/Mr_Neil_Moore_v_Shepherd_Neame_Ltd_6009709-2024_Judgment_17-Apr-2025.pdf).
Ms G McGarrity v Glasgow City Council: 4102543/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms G McGarrity v Glasgow City Council: 4102543/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2b5975698d84e39cfdac7/Ms_G_McGarrity_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4102543.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
Monark Security and Risk Solutions
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 Monark Security and Risk Solutions 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 Monark Security and Risk Solutions 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
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.
Kenton Black Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Kenton Black Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
197b St Pauls Avenue, London HA3 9PT : LON/00AQ/OLR/2024/0698
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr Holdsworth Mr I B Holdsworth FRICS - RICS Registered Valuer - dated 21 January 2025.

Read Final Reason Decision in DECISION -197b St Pauls Avenue, London HA3 9PT - LON_00AQ_OLR_2024_0698 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67937d261e5e5352cb24bf24/DECISION_-197b_St_Pauls_Avenue__London_HA3_9PT_-_LON_00AQ_OLR_2024_0698.pdf)”
Design hearing decision: O/0949/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 9 October 2025.

Design Decision O/0949/25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ff72ecd81972ecd2df5daa/o094925.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal Section,Intellectual Property Office,Concept House,Cardiff Road,Newport,South WalesNP10 8QQ
Mr G Rogers v S Martin: 2501965/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Rogers v S Martin: 2501965/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebbe7ce9c76fa33048c56a/Mr_G_Rogers_v_Scott_Martin_2501965-2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Rogers v S Martin: 2501965/2024 - Certificate of Correction and Corrected Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a3367f246cc964c53d296e/Mr_G_Rogers_v_Scott_Martin_2501965-24_CERT_OF_CORRECTION.pdf).
Product Recall: Wave Builder Hair Products (2504-0283)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Product Recall for Wave Builder Hair Products presenting a risk of non-compliance.

Summary

Product: Wave Builder Hair Products

Hazard: The product presents a risk of non-compliance as affected batches do not meet the required standards for laelling and consumer safety information.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product information

Hazard

The packaging of the affected batches does not meet the required standards for labelling and consumer safety information. The absence of mandatory labelling may result in inadequate information being available to consumers.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products are advised to stop using them and return the product to the original point of purchase for a full refund or exchange. For further information, please contact HAZ BEAUTY at xx-xxxx-xxxx or via email at xxx@xxx.xx.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2504-0283

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mr G Virgil v TATA Consulting Service Ltd: 2302668/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Virgil v TATA Consulting Service Ltd: 2302668/2024 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c1904b68a61757838d20f8/Mr_G_Virgil_v_TATA_Consulting_Service_Limited_2302668-2024_Costs_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Virgil v TATA Consulting Service Ltd: 2302668/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6810b01abb145081834d623e/Mr_G_Vigil_v_TATA_Consultanting_Service_Limited_Reconsideration_Judgment_2_2302668-2024.pdf).
New Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner announced
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Professor William Webster has been appointed as the new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner.

Professor William Webster has been appointed as the new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, following an open competition and in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

The role had been vacant since August 2024, with Francesca Whitelaw KC serving as Interim Biometrics Commissioner since 1 July 2025.

As Commissioner, Professor Webster’s statutory function includes:
- overseeing the retention, use, and destruction of DNA samples, DNA profiles, and fingerprints by police forces in England and Wales
- promoting compliance with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice
Professor Webster is currently Professor of Public Policy and Management at the University of Stirling, and Director of the Centre for Research into Information Surveillance and Privacy (CRISP). He has played a significant role in shaping national policy on biometrics and surveillance.

He formally started in the role on 1 November 2025, which will last for 2 years.

Responding to the announcement, Professor Webster said:

I am delighted to have been appointed as the next Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner. Developments in new technology, around for example biometrics and artificial technology, mean that this office will play an increasingly important role in safeguarding the rights of citizens whilst contributing to keeping the UK safe and secure.

My focus will be to oversee police applications to retain biometric material and the evolution of, and adherence to, the Home Secretary’s Surveillance Camera Code of Practice.

I bring to the office over 25 years of academic experience researching the governance of surveillance, with specific expertise in the regulation and provision of surveillance cameras, surveillance ethics, oversight mechanisms and digital government.

I look forward to working with stakeholders and the office in shaping the regulatory landscape around biometrics and surveillance cameras, and in fulfilling the significant statutory roles associated with this position.

Policing and Crime Minister, Sarah Jones said:

I welcome Professor Webster’s appointment to this vital role. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the field. I look forward to working with him to ensure our use of biometrics and surveillance continues to uphold public trust, safeguard privacy, and support effective policing.
Tollhouse Point 1-17, 220 London Road, St Albans AL1 1NU: CAM/26UG/LDC/2024/0601
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-25)

Eastern Region, Mary Hardman FRICS IRRV(Hons) on 29 January 2025

Read the decision in full Tollhouse Point 1-17, 220 London Road, St Albans AL1 1NU:CAM/26UG/LDC/2024/0601 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b5737abe77b74cc146c16/Tollhouse_Point_1-17_220_London_Road_St_Albans_AL1_1NU_s20ZA_-_3.pdf).
VCM40130 - Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS): SEIS disposal relief: identification of disposals
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)


TCGA92/S150E (6) and (7)

There is no pooling of shares that have attracted SEIS relief and the ordinary share identification rules do not apply. Instead for determining whether a disposal relates to shares to which SEIS Income Tax relief is attributable and, if so, which, the Income Tax rules in ITA07/S257HA apply. Disposals are identified first against the earliest acquisition. For same day acquisitions the order of disposal is set out at ITA07/S257HA(3), see VCM37020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/venture-capital-schemes-manual/vcm37020).

Example

An investor subscribed £20,000 for 20,000 new shares in a SEIS company. These shares were issued to her on 1 December 2012 and were the only shares in a SEIS company issued to her in 2012-13. She claimed Income Tax relief on all £20,000.

On 1 July 2014 she bought a further 15,000 shares from a third party for £15,000. These shares did not attract any SEIS reliefs.

On 1 January 2016 the taxpayer sold 25,000 shares for £50,000.

For CGT purposes the taxpayer has two separate blocks of shares in the SEIS company.
- 20,000 shares acquired 1 December 2012 any gain on the disposal of which after three years is not chargeable.
- 15,000 shares acquired on 1 July 2014 which are not exempt. These form a single asset, the Section 104 holding, see CG/APP10
The shares sold on 1 January 2016 are identified:
- firstly with the 20,000 shares issued on 1 December 2012. As these have been held for more than 3 years no chargeable gain arises on their disposal, and
- secondly with 5000 of the shares from the Section 104 holding. The chargeable gain is calculated:
Disposal proceeds (5,000 non-exempt shares) £10,000

Less cost £15,000 x 5,000

15,000 = £5,000

Chargeable gain = £5,000

Examples involving the disposal of shares that were acquired on the same day are at VCM45140 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/venture-capital-schemes-manual/vcm45140).
DfI Driver, Vehicle, Operator & Enforcement Statistics-2025-26-Q1
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

This is a quarterly release of information on the testing, licensing and enforcement/compliance activities of the Driver and Vehicle Agency in Northern Ireland.

This is a quarterly release of information on the testing, licensing and enforcement / compliance activities of the Driver and Vehicle Agency in Northern Ireland. The statistics reported within this publication include summary key business volumes and transactions for drivers, vehicles, operators and in the area of regulation and enforcement during the first quarter of 2025-26 (i.e. April 2025 to June 2025).
Allied Site Logistics 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 Allied Site Logistics 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 Allied Site Logistics 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
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Endeavouring to offer work experience and job shadowing opportunities for service leavers. Recognising military skills and qualifications when recruiting Promoting and including our business and staff in fundraising events

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.
16 Barkham Terrace, Southwark, London SE1 7PS: LON/00BE/MNR/2025/0875
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge R Waterhouse FRICS and J Francis QPM
on 18 November 2025.

Read the full decision in 16 Barkham Terrace, Southwark, London SE1 7PS: LON/00BE/MNR/2025/0875 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69246b7ef2b88d41c7ba7ec2/A_251122_FINAL_16_Barkham_Terrace.pdf). Read the full reasons in 16 Barkham Terrace, Southwark, London SE1 7PS: LON/00BE/MNR/2025/0875 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69246b9e367485ea116a5694/A__251122_FINAL_16_Barkham_Terrace-Full_Reasons.pdf).
Enabling remote attendance and proxy voting at local authority meetings
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

This consultation seeks views on introducing remote attendance and proxy voting in local authority meetings in England.

This consultation seeks views on the detail and practical implications of allowing remote and hybrid attendance at local authority meetings.

It also tests views on the possible introduction of proxy voting for those occasions when an elected member, due to personal circumstances, may be unable to attend even remotely. For example, during maternity, paternity or adoption leave.
Mr T Chowdry v Royal Borough of Greenwich: 2304977/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Chowdry v Royal Borough of Greenwich: 2304977/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e2a75791bb4d8c309a029/Mr_T_Chowdry_v_Royal_Borough__of_Greenwich_-_2304977-2022__Judgment_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T Chowdry v Royal Borough of Greenwich: 2304977/2022 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e4d723ef1c2f72bc1e4e70/Mr_T_Chowdry_v_Royal_Borough_of_Greenwich_2304977-2022_Written_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T Chowdry v Royal Borough of Greenwich: 2304977/2022 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ed08cce7b6794c076bbd98/Mr_T_Chowdry_v_Royal_Borough_of_Greenwich_2304977-2022__Costs_Judgment_.pdf).
Education for wellbeing programme findings
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

Findings from evaluation of mental health interventions in schools.

These reports show the findings of research from the education for wellbeing programme.

The Department for Education funded the programme.

The programme tested the effectiveness of 5 ways of supporting pupils’ mental health and wellbeing in schools.
Ms M Rakova v London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust: 3334352/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Rakova v London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust: 3334352/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b315fbd15c152ea555be0d/Ms_M_Rakova_v_London_North_West_University_Healthcare_Nhs_Trust_3334352_2018_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
We urge all parties to sustain the ceasefire deal: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.

We welcome the return of the hostages during Phase One, after an appalling ordeal.

And we call for the release of all the remaining hostages, including Avinatan Or, who also has links to the UK.

We mourn the death of Oded Lifshitz, who had strong links to the UK, and we strongly condemn the vile killing of the Bibas family and the lack of dignity provided to deceased hostages.

We support all work, all efforts to hold to account Hamas, the PIJ and other terrorists who kidnapped so many innocents on October 7th.

And I recall that this Council has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages in all four of our resolutions since October 7th and I repeat that call today.

The ceasefire agreement reached on January 16th marked a crucial first step towards ending the devastation and suffering in Gaza and achieving a sustainable peace.

We are calling for three things.

First, Palestinian civilians should be able to return home and rebuild their lives.

The people of Gaza have suffered unimaginable horrors, with over 46,000 people killed, and homes and lives destroyed.

The UK supports regional efforts to cohere around a single plan for the next phase and reconstruction in Gaza.

These plans should be Palestinian led with the PA front and centre along with a strong role for civil society.

Second, we welcome the improvement in aid supplies since the ceasefire agreement. But make no mistake, the humanitarian situation remains dire.

We still need to see a sustained increase in the volume and types of goods reaching civilians, especially shelter and medical items.

There can be no backsliding on this.

We call for an urgent update to the “dual use list” to allow essential supplies in, and for commercial deliveries to be reinstated.

The ceasefire has demonstrated the central role of the UN and humanitarian actors, including UNRWA.

However, the humanitarian space is tightening with ongoing visa restrictions and legislative proposals impacting NGOs.

So we call on Israel to continue to work with the UN and partners to ensure aid reaches people in need.

Third, the UK is seriously concerned at the expansion of Israel’s operations killing and displacing civilians in the West Bank.

We recognise Israel’s right to defend itself, but it must show restraint and ensure its conduct is proportionate.

Restrictions on Palestinian movement in the West Bank are excessive.

These fuel further instability and jeopardise the prospects for long-term peace.

President, in conclusion, we urge all parties to sustain the ceasefire deal, implement the agreement in full and support efforts to move to phase two for the hostages and their families, for Gazan civilians and for all the Israeli and Palestinian people who deserve a peaceful and secure future on the basis of a two-state solution.
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

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/fiji/british-high-commission-suva), 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 procedure (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 or feedback on UK visa services provided in Fiji, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
CTM40345 - Particular bodies: friendly societies: partnership societies
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)


In the late 1980s it was realised that the creation of a friendly society offered small groups of individuals an attractive route to an Inland Revenue approved retirement annuity contract. As members of the society, and of its management committee, the individuals could retain control of the investment of their contributions.

During a brief period, prior to the advent of personal pension schemes, around 200 such societies were registered and obtained Inland Revenue approval for the retirement annuity contracts that they offered to their members. The personal pensions legislation introduced in 1987 gave the Inland Revenue greater control over the society's investment policy, which greatly reduced the attractiveness of such societies. Since its introduction only a small number of societies have been set up and the simplification of pensions legislation from 6 April 2006 is expected to reinforce this trend.

The rules of such a society will limit membership to a select group. This is normally the partners of a particular partnership, or the directors of a partnership service company, but will occasionally be broader. It may consist, for example, of the directors or employees of a family company. For convenience, societies in which
- membership is restricted to a narrow group of individuals, and
- objectives are limited to the provision of retirement annuity contracts or personal pensions, are known as 'partnership societies'.
The activities of a partnership society constitute pension business and as such are outside the exemptions from tax that are specific to friendly societies. They are therefore dealt with in the specialist insurance units in accordance with CTM40315 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm40315). If a case of this type is found in any other office, its file should be sent to BAI (Technical) who will arrange for its transfer.
A&E attendances and emergency admissions for October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Monthly A&E performance and emergency admissions for all A&E types, including Minor Injury Units and Walk-in Centres.

The total number of attendances in the month for all A&E types, including Minor Injury Units and Walk-in Centres, and of these, the number discharged, admitted or transferred within four hours of arrival. Also included are the number of emergency admissions via A&E, and any waits of over four hours for admission following decision to admit. Data are shown at provider organisation level, from NHS Trusts, NHS Foundation Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and Independent Sector Organisations.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Mr R Penten v OC Motor Repair Ltd: 6000667/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Penten v OC Motor Repair Ltd: 6000667/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6852a20eff16d05c5e6aa681/Robert_Penten_v_One_call_insurance_-6000667-2024_judgment.pdf).