theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Northern Ireland Index of Production: Quarter 1 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Quarterly Index of the Northern Ireland private sector production output.

The Index of Production (IOP) is a National Statistics survey designed to measure changes in quarterly output for the production sector. The sampling frame used is Inter-departmental Business Register (IDBR). A stratified sampling technique known as the Neyman Allocation is used. The overall Index of Production is calculated by weighting together industry level indices that describe the activity of an industry sector using the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC). Weights are based on the relative share of regional GVA on an annual basis.
Banking Act – Wholesale Cash Oversight Orders
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Publication of wholesale cash oversight orders issued by HM Treasury for the purposes of the Bank of England’s wholesale cash oversight regime

On 12 June 2025, the Treasury confirmed which firms operating in the wholesale cash distribution system have been recognised under Part 5A of the Banking Act 2009 (the Act). This gives the Treasury the power to specify persons involved in wholesale cash distribution to be recognised for the purposes of the Bank of England’s wholesale cash oversight regime. Under the Act, the Bank of England is responsible for managing risks to the effectiveness, resilience and sustainability of wholesale cash distribution throughout the UK (or part of the UK).
Campylobacter infection: annual data
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Annual data of reported Campylobacter infections in England since 2006.

These documents summarise annual laboratory reports of Campylobacter infection cases.

The data includes:
- annual and regional statistics
- age and sex distribution
- seasonal variation
- information on foodborne outbreaks
Reports between 2006 and 2017 include data for England and Wales, and were produced by Public Health England (PHE). Reports since 2018 are for England only, and were produced by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

The 2006 to 2015 and 2007 to 2016 reports (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240314150609/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/campylobacter-infection-annual-data) are available on the National Archive.

2000 and 2012 data (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20161209072437/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/campylobacter-cases-2000-to-2012) is also available on the National Archive.
P2 Enterprises 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 P2 Enterprises 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 P2 Enterprises 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
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

Promote awareness of housing and homelessness services among the Armed Forces Community.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Lassa fever contact tracing underway
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

UKHSA is tracing contacts of a person who travelled to England with Lassa fever and has since returned to Nigeria, with overall public risk remaining very low.

The UK Health Security Agency has been informed under the International Health Regulations that an individual travelled to England from Nigeria while they were unwell with Lassa fever at the end of February. The individual returned to Nigeria where they were diagnosed.

We are now working to identify people who were in contact with the affected individual while they were in the country.

Lassa fever does not spread easily between people and the overall risk to the public is very low. If you have not been contacted by UKHSA then you are very unlikely to have had any exposure to Lassa fever and do not need to take action.

Lassa fever causes acute infections which can range from very mild symptoms through to a severe viral haemorrhagic fever. People usually become infected with Lassa virus through exposure to food or household items contaminated with urine or faeces of infected rats – present in some West African countries where the disease is endemic. The virus can also be spread between people through contact with infectious bodily fluids.

Dr Meera Chand, Deputy Director at the UK Health Security Agency, said:

Our Health Protection Teams are working at pace to get in touch with people who were in contact with this individual while they were in England, to ensure they seek appropriate medical care and testing should they develop any symptoms. The infection does not spread easily between people, and the overall risk to the UK population is very low.
Entries and late entries for GCSE, AS and A level: 2024 to 2025 academic year
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Statistics on the number of entries that were on time and late for GCSE, AS and A level.

Key headlines

This report presents statistics on the number of entries, late entries, and results issued for GCSE, AS and A level qualifications for the November 2024 and June 2025 series, along with historical data going back to 2021.

There were 5.7 million GCSE results issued in the 2024 to 2025 academic year, this is similar to the number of GCSE results issued in the 2023 to 2024 academic year.

The number of AS and A level results issued has decreased by 1.0%, with around 863,000 issued in the 2024 to 2025 academic year compared to around 871,000 in the 2023 to 2024 academic year.

The total number of GCSE component-level entries has decreased by 0.1% with just over 15.3 million GCSE entries in the 2024 to 2025 academic year compared to around 15.3 million in the 2023 to 2024 academic year.

The total number of AS and A level component-level entries has decreased by 0.8% with just over 2.6 million AS and A level entries in the 2024 to 2025 academic year compared to around 2.6 million in the 2023 to 2024 academic year.

Provide your feedback

We welcome your feedback on our publications. If you have any comments on this statistical release, or how to improve it to meet your needs, please complete our short survey (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=aWQzjmscC0ugbHSKfFhvfL3PBbqJor5EhEJSQVNES3JUMDZNMzVETlVTWUszWkRNV1BJQ1Y1NDFXOCQlQCN0PWcu&r5a0bc03bde26487fa4d235f5a20cde5a=%22Entries%20and%20late%20entries%C2%A0for%20GCSE%2C%20AS%20and%20A%20level%22) or email our statistics team (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
The Public Sector Contract - Call-off order form
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Call-off order form for the Public Sector Contract

When a buyer decides to buy from a supplier, they’ll complete an order form with important information about the call-off contract.

Buyers can change any of their chosen schedules by adding special terms in the call-off order form.

A completed order form will contain:
- what will be supplied
- how it will be supplied
- how much it will cost
- contact details for suppliers and buyers
- a list of all the call-off and joint schedules
The call-off contract will be created when both parties either agree to:
- sign a completed template order form
- create a binding electronic purchase order which includes the information in the template order form
This document is a draft version only, and should not be downloaded directly for use. CCS will customise the document for individual procurements and these will be found in the relevant bid pack.
Code on Genetic Testing and Insurance
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

The agreement between the government and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) on the use of genetic test results in underwriting insurance policies.

The Association of British Insurers (https://www.abi.org.uk/data-and-resources/tools-and-resources/genetics/code-on-genetic-testing-and-insurance/) (ABI) publishes:
- a full list of insurance companies who have signed up to the code
- its own annual report, which includes information on compliance and information on the insurance market
- consumer guide
- information on genetics, genetic testing and insurance
Mr Z Sundhu v East London Bus and Coach Co Ltd: 3201285/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Z Sundhu v East London Bus and Coach Co Ltd: 3201285/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66e942b4e4b40ed591881bf3/Mr_Z_Sundhu_-v-_East_London_Bus_and_Coach_Co_Limited_-_3201285_2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr Z Sundhu v East London Bus and Coach Co Ltd: 3201285/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af40492c594609b38acdf0/Mr_Z_Sundhu_v_East_London_Bus_and_Coach_Co_Limited_-_3201285_2023_-_Reasons.pdf).
Ms E Spallo v Alfaparcel Ltd: 6015168/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Spallo v Alfaparcel Ltd: 6015168/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846fbbb5e92539572806197/Ms_E_Spallo_v_Alfaparcel_Ltd_6015168.2024_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms E Spallo v Alfaparcel Ltd: 6015168/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846fbfe57f3515d9611f139/Ms_E_Spallo_v_Alfaparcel_Ltd_6015168.2024_written_reasons.pdf).
Knights Security 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 Knights Security 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 Knights Security 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.
The benefits of woodland creation: woods and water
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Find out about the benefits that tree planting and woodland creation bring to water management and water quality.

Planting the right tree in the right place can help reduce the impacts of storm and flood water and alleviate the impact of drought, improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, and help keep rivers cool.

Financial support and expert advice are available to help realise the benefits woodlands can have for you and the water on your land.
Mr R J Martin v Marshall Land Systems Ltd: 3306447/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R J Martin v Marshall Land Systems Ltd: 3306447/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69259788aca6213a492dd02b/Mr_R_J_Martin_v_Marshall_Land_Systems_Limited-xx-xxxx-xxxx-_Judgment.pdf).
PM call with the Sultan of Oman: 22 June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-21)

The Prime Minister spoke to the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Haitham bin Tarik al Said, this morning.

The Prime Minister spoke to the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Haitham bin Tarik al Said, this morning.

Discussing the developments in the Middle East overnight, they agreed on the grave threat posed by Iran’s nuclear programme and reiterated calls for them to return to the negotiating table.

An escalation of the conflict is in no-one’s interests and the focus must be on de-escalation, they added.

Both leaders agreed that the situation in Gaza is intolerable, and we must maintain momentum behind reaching an immediate ceasefire there.

They agreed to stay in close touch.
Agents, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Customer Survey 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

This report describes the main findings from the department's 2024 Agents, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Customer Survey.

The Agents, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Customer Survey supports HMRC’s customer-centric business strategy.

The annual survey covers a broad range of measures, focusing on the areas that our analysis shows are the priorities for HMRC’s customers.

The survey measures customers’ experience of interacting with HMRC, their perceptions of compliance and HMRC’s reputation for 3 customer groups:
- Agents
- Small Businesses
- Mid-Sized Businesses
This report presents the results from the annual survey for 2024 for each customer group.
Research exploring UK trading businesses' responses to future customs processes
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Research to understand businesses' awareness and responses to changes in customs processes, linked to staged customs controls from January 2021.

Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UK entered a transition period with the EU, during which there were no customs requirements for traders moving goods between the UK and EU member states.

New customs requirements for trade with the EU began on 1 January 2021. To allow traders importing goods a period of adjustment to the new requirements, Staged Customs Controls (SCC) were introduced from January until July 2021. Full customs controls, applying the same import processes as are applied to goods imported into the UK from the rest of the world, were introduced for different types of goods in different stages. For businesses exporting goods to the EU, the new customs requirements began in full on 1 January 2021 with no staged introduction period. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published a Border Operating Model (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-operating-model) outlining these arrangements, in July 2020.

In the context of this new landscape, HMRC commissioned Ipsos (formerly Ipsos MORI) in order to:
- explore businesses’ current approach to moving goods and customs processing
- explore businesses’ understanding of upcoming changes
- understand how businesses proposed to navigate changes to customs processes, particularly in light of the impact of COVID-19 on preparations
- understand knowledge and experience of, and capability to undertake, customs processes among small and medium enterprises trading in the UK and with the EU but not with the rest of the world
- inform customer support provided by HMRC, to minimise burden for businesses and maximise compliance
This qualitative research project involved undertaking 35 in-depth interviews with UK businesses that traded with businesses in the EU. Interviews were 60 minutes in length and conducted by telephone between 20 August and 21 September 2020.
Bird flu: near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/37)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 30 March 2025.

Case information

6 May 2025

Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding the premises near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/37), the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.

30 April 2025

Following the successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the zone surrounding the premises near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/37), the 3km protection zone has ended. The area that formed it becomes part of the 10km surveillance zone.

30 March 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry and other captive birds at a premises near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, North Yorkshire (AIV 2025/37).

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. All affected birds on the premises have been humanely culled.

Declarations

Download the:

declaration of the revocation of a surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681a35bc80efd795d6b8e0e5/Revocation_of_surveillance_zone_AIV2025_37.pdf)

This revokes: declaration of the ending of a protection zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68122b93e8156d34b0e72775/Declaration_of_the_ending_of_a_Protection_Zone__AIV202537_.pdf)

This revokes and replaces the: declaration of an avian influenza protection zone and surveillance zone (PDF) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e9723b085277e9961b206a/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_DPR_2025_61_AIV_2025_37.pdf).

Further information

Check the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d).

Check if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences).

Case number: AIV 2025/37
Mintridge Management Services
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 Mintridge Management Services 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 Mintridge Management Services recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Woodland House Darlington 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 Woodland House Darlington 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 Woodland House Darlington 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.
East Devon 4x4 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 East Devon 4x4 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 East Devon 4x4 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
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

encouraging employees to volunteer and raise funds for Armed Forces Charities through our CSR volunteering programme. offering a discount to members of the Armed Forces Community of 10% off a Half day experience

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.
Government commits to crackdown on fraud, bribery and corruption with further investment
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Victims of fraud and economic crime will be better protected through a funding boost outlined in the Spending Review for the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) as part of the government’s Plan for Change to cut crime and plan to invest in Britain’s renewal.

- Serious Fraud Office receives further investment to tackle serious economic
- Funding will be used to build the SFO’s intelligence function to intercept criminality earlier in complex cases
- Funding will be used to improve digital capabilities and streamline resources
More than £8 million of investment over the next three years will be spent on strengthening the SFO’s intelligence and information-gathering work and continuously expanding the agency’s use of technology to assist with disclosure.

The extra funding, which is in addition to the £9.3 million of funding announced in the Budget (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fraud-crackdown-as-government-provides-funding-to-sfo), will be used to bolster SFO’s intelligence capabilities so it can proactively identify and progress the biggest and complex economic crimes.

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC said:

“Fraud and serious economic crime destroy people’s finances and hurts the reputation of doing business in the UK.

“This government is committed to kick-starting economic growth and this additional funding to SFO will modernise their services to tackle serious economic crime, while continuously improving their capabilities to seize assets and make returns to the taxpayer.”

Nicholas Ephgrave QPM, Director of the Serious Fraud Office, said:

“This settlement, which provides long-term funding for the Serious Fraud Office recognises the essential work we do in tackling the most serious economic crimes and safeguarding the UK economy so it can continue to thrive.

“This settlement will allow us to invest in our intelligence capability, expand our investigative reach and strengthen our ability to recover criminal assets, including crypto assets, wherever they may be.”

For background
- SFO’s current (24/25) budget is £89.34m. This announcement confirms that over the next three years SFO budget will rise by £8.30m across three years to £97.64m.
- The additional investment will primarily support the development of SFO’s intelligence work: Director Ephgrave’s speech at RUSI 13 February 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/director-ephgraves-speech-at-rusi-13-february-2024)
- Funding will also support SFO’s ongoing development of proceeds of crime capability and use of tech on disclosure: Fraud crackdown as government provides funding to SFO (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fraud-crackdown-as-government-provides-funding-to-sfo)
Crisis 24 Protective Solutions 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 Crisis 24 Protective Solutions 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 Crisis 24 Protective Solutions 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.
Ms M Mercier v HCRG Care Ltd: 2301654/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Mercier v HCRG Care Ltd: 2301654/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686ba1ff81dd8f70f5de3bb4/Ms_M_Mercier_v_HCRG_Care_Ltd_2301654-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Timber procurement: checklists for submitting category B evidence
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

How to demonstrate evidence of compliance under Category B of the timber procurement policy.

You should use the Category B checklists to demonstrate evidence of compliance under the Timber Procurement Policy.

There are two checklists available to use:
- checklist 1 – supply chain information
- checklist 2 – forest source information for sustainability
Checklist 1 should be used to confirm which forest or forests the product originates from.

Checklist 2 should be used to confirm the forest or forests of harvest meets sustainable criteria.
Y Hanson v Alder Hey Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 2402144/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Y Hanson v Alder Hey Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 2402144/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685025c906337b7382f79e94/Y_Hanson_v_Alder_Hey_Children_s_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2402144_2024_.pdf).
GOV.UK Chat: privacy notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Find out how GOV.UK Chat collects and uses your data.

This notice explains how data is processed as part of providing GOV.UK Chat.

GOV.UK Chat is an experimental AI feature available to iOS test users of the GOV.UK app.

It is provided by the Government Digital Service (GDS) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-digital-service/about), which is part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology).

Privacy notices explain what we do with your data and how to contact us with any questions.
Digital mental health technology: qualification and classification
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Helping manufacturers define the characteristics of their devices and determine the appropriate regulatory qualification and classification.

Digital mental health technologies (DMHTs) are software products and related hardware that aim to support mental health and wellbeing. For the purposes of regulation, there are two important characteristics:

Intended purpose: what the manufacturer intends it to be used for. For example, whether it is to support wellbeing or to aid treatment of a mental health condition.

Functionality: how the product works, and how the different applications of the DMHT are delivered through the device. For example, functionalities can include, but are not limited to, education modules about understanding mental health and wellbeing, AI algorithms and chatbots.

If the device is intended to have a medical purpose and the product functionality is considered complex, a DMHT needs to be regulated as a software as a medical device (SaMD) product. This means that the manufacturer must meet the requirements of the medical device regulations. They will have to evidence product safety and effectiveness according to recognised standards.

This guidance document helps manufacturers identify the specific characteristics of their DMHT and determine whether it is considered as SaMD. If it is SaMD, the guidance will help determine the appropriate device classification.

Class I is for the lowest risk medical devices, which manufacturers can self-certify before putting them on the market. Class IIa, IIb, and III are for increasingly higher-risk medical devices and will require approved/notified body assessment to achieve the appropriate regulatory certification in the UK or Europe.
Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) v1.1
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

An updated version of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) is available.

An updated version of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), referred to as v1.1, has been published on GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recycling-assessment-methodology-how-to-assess-your-packaging-waste).

RAM v1.1 has been created following feedback from industry on RAM v1, which was published on 23 December 2024.

Simplifications informed by the value chain

PackUK carried out a RAM simplification sprint in February 2025. The aim of the sprint was to reduce complexity of the RAM and increase the viability of producers being able to fully complete RAM assessments in 2025.

The sprint involved gathering feedback on the first iteration of the RAM and offering up simplifications, which have been incorporated into the newly released v1.1.

The sprint was positively received by industry. A broad range of stakeholders contributed a variety of comments and content suggestions for v1.1, including targeted feedback from retailers and brands with large and complex product portfolios.

The suggestions were cross-referenced against industry standards and technical feedback was sought from industry material associations to ensure accuracy and consistency.

On 8 April 2025, PackUK sent a final technical draft of RAM v1.1 out to packaging producers. The technical draft aimed to provide stakeholders with as much lead in time as possible, ensuring they can apply the guidance in 2025.

What this means

The RAM methodology will enable large packaging producers to assess the recyclability of their household packaging and produce a red/amber/green output which will inform the level of fee modulation payable for that material from year 2 of pEPR.

Producers are required to apply the methodology for household packaging placed on the market from 1 January 2025, with the first reporting deadline being 1 October 2025.

Only large producers (also known as ‘large organisations’, including online marketplaces), must report their recyclability assessment data. Find out about small and large producers (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-who-is-affected-and-what-to-do#what-you-may-need-to-do).

You only need to collect and report recyclability assessment data if you are responsible for household packaging (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-how-to-assess-household-and-non-household-packaging).

Please direct any questions about RAM v1.1 to the xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
SGSAROA6010 - Offences: Initial Enquiries
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.

If the goods hit a profile or you suspect that they may be subject to licensing and either
- No licence has been presented or quoted on the entry; or
- The licence presented or quoted does not appear to cover the goods;
Then
- Detain the goods/ask for the goods to be detained
- Notify the exporter of the reason why the goods have been stopped and issue the 8 questions below. These will get all the information you need to refer the goods to technical experts in the Export Control Joint Unit (DBT licencing authority). Ensure that you provide contact details. Notify the agent by placing a query on the CHIEF notice board.
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION USING THE NUMBERED FORMAT AS BELOW

1. INVOICE PLUS ANY UK EXPORT LICENCE, GOODS RATING OR END-USER

ADVICE RULINGS.

2. FULL TECHNICAL INFORMATION (EG. DATASHEETS, DRAWINGS, BROCHURES)

FOR EACH ITEM. NB. WEB LINKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

3. FULL DETAILS OF THE PURPOSE EACH ITEM WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED

AND IF DESIGNED FOR MILITARY OR NUCLEAR USE OR TO USE CRYPTOGRAPHY.

4. WHAT THE ITEM(S) WILL BE USED FOR (THE END-USE).

5. WHO WILL BE USING THE ITEM(S) (ULTIMATE END-USER) PLUS POSTAL

ADDRESS.

6. THE EXPORTERS COMPANIES HOUSE REGISTRATION NO. FOR LTD COMPANIES.

EMAIL AND PHONE DETAILS FOR OTHER BUSINESSES/NON-COMMERCIAL COMPANIES

7. THE EXPORTERS POSTAL ADDRESS AND NAME OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE

FOR EXPORTS.

8. COPIES OF COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT DOCUMENTATION.

THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE EMAILED TO ................................................

PROCESSING OF THIS ENTRY IS WITHELD PENDING COMPLETION OF ALL CHECKS.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION BY THE ADVISED DATE MAY RESULT IN

CIVIL PENALTY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOUR COMPANY.
- Contact the Export Control Joint Init for a ruling on whether the goods are licensable. SGSELSG sets out the steps that you should go through to determine whether the goods, if licensable, will require a specific export licence.
Fraud Investigation Service (Customs Team B) holds considerable intelligence on goods and companies of concern and may be able to offer advice. You should not however seize goods on the basis of Investigation advice - you must always get a rating from DBT.

If you get a ruling that the goods are not licensable, keep a record of the details. The information kept should be full and in sufficient detail to assist you in clearance of future consignments of the same goods, with the same technical specifications to the same end user.

This action should help to speed up clearance and avoid repeated detention of the same goods, with the same technical specification to the same end user. Where you are considering clearing goods based on information held and without reference to DBT you must always contact the profile holder to apprise them and to ensure that there aren’t any additional reasons for withholding clearance.