theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Global Partnership Training Academy
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 Global Partnership Training Academy 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 Global Partnership Training Academy 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
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.
RDRM72100 - Temporary repatriation facility: Qualifying overseas capital: Overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


Individuals do not have to remit their pre-6 April 2025 income and gains during the temporary repatriation facility (TRF) period in order to benefit from the low tax rate, although they can if they choose to. Instead, individuals designate amounts on which they pay the TRF charge, which can then be remitted in the future without incurring any further tax charges.

In order to be designated, amounts must meet the definition of ‘qualifying overseas capital’.

There are, broadly, six types of qualifying overseas capital:

First are amounts that arose in the tax year 2024-25 or an earlier tax year as personal foreign income or gains when the individual was subject to the remittance basis – see RDRM72200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm72200) for the relevant criteria. This includes amounts that have either not been remitted to the UK or are remitted during the TRF period.

Secondly, former remittance basis users may have amounts overseas that they are uncertain as to the source. These amounts can also be qualifying overseas capital – see RDRM72300 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm72300).

Third are capital payments received in tax years 2025-26 to 2027-28 matched to section 1(3) TCGA 1992 amounts that arose within an offshore structure (or migrated settlement) prior to 6 April 2025 see RDRM72400 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm72400) for the relevant criteria.

Fourth are amounts treated as being the individual’s income under the settlements legislation because of benefits received from a non-resident trust in any of the tax years 2025-26 to 2027-28 that is matched with pre-6 April 2025 protected foreign source income or transitional trust income of a non-resident trust– see RDRM72500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm72500) for the relevant criteria.

Fifth are amounts that would have been treated as being the individual’s income in tax years before 2025-26 because of them being the settlor of a settlement but were not because it was treated as arising only when remitted – see RDRM72500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm72500) for the relevant criteria.

Sixth are amounts treated as being the individual’s income in any of the tax years 2025-26 to 2027-28 because of receiving a benefit from a non-resident trust that is assessable under the transfer of asset abroad legislation where the benefit is matched with relevant foreign income arising before 6 April 2025 – see RDRM72550 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm72550).

For details of how to designate qualifying overseas capital see RDRM73000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm73000) onwards.
Associated Seafoods 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 Associated Seafoods 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 Associated Seafoods Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Use of Military Aerodromes by Civil Aircraft (JSP 360, Part 2)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

JSP 360 part 2 is designed to provide direction and guidance on the use of Ministry of Defence (MOD) aerodromes by civilian aircraft.

JSP 360 Part 2 contains guidance to enable civilian flying activity at MOD aerodromes. Where appropriate, within the boundaries of the overriding policies set out in other JSPs, individual units should have their own policies in terms of access, fees and flexibility.

Civil use of MOD aerodromes is encouraged but will be weighed against the operational output and wider impact on Defence resources. There is no legal obligation on a CO/HoE to grant any request and any request may be refused where it would impact on operational output (including safety and security) and/or impact on defence resources. The JSP consists of guidance on access. Insurance, Security, Ground Facilities and General procedures relating to civilian operators on MOD aerodromes.
Personal Development Planning 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 Personal Development Planning 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 Personal Development Planning 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 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.
Committee on Fuel Poverty: summer update
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

This is a summer update from the Committee on Fuel Poverty.

The Committee on Fuel Poverty has decided to publish their Annual Report once the government’s new Fuel Poverty Strategy, the Warm Homes Plan and updated Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards regulations are all produced.

This allows the committee to comment and review the new strategy in the light of their work since the last update of the Strategy, in 2021, under the previous administration.
Miss C Gregory and Others v Dnormand Ltd: 2404922/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C Gregory and Others v Dnormand Ltd: 2404922/2024 and Others - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6807b8544dd7e0f8897a61b5/Miss_C_Gregory___others_v_DnormanD_Limited_-_2404922_2024___others_-_Judgment.pdf).
Lincolnshire County Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Lincolnshire County Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
SFO sets out route for businesses to avoid prosecution
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today launched new guidance for corporates about self-reporting, co-operation and Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs).

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today launched new guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sfo-corporate-guidance), stating for the first time that if a corporate self-reports suspected wrongdoing and co-operates fully with investigators, it can expect to be invited to negotiate a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) rather than face prosecution, unless exceptional circumstances apply.

At a legal conference in London, SFO Director Nick Ephgrave introduced new corporate co-operation guidance that will make it simpler for corporates to report suspected wrongdoing by a direct route to the SFO’s Intelligence Division via a secure reporting portal.

The guidance also provides greater clarity on what the SFO views as ‘genuine co-operation’, including preservation of digital and hard copy material, presenting the facts on suspected criminal conduct and early engagement with the SFO on any internal investigation. The guidance also gives examples of what the SFO views as uncooperative conduct, including attempts to “forum shop” by unreasonably reporting offending to another jurisdiction for strategic reasons and attempts to minimise or obfuscate the involvement of individuals.

In return, a self-reporting company can expect the SFO to:

Contact it within 48 business hours of a self-report or other initial contact.

Provide a decision whether to open an investigation within six months of a self-report.

Conclude its investigation within a prompt time frame.

Conclude DPA negotiations within six months of sending an invite.

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

We are determined to lead the fight against serious and complex fraud, bribery and corruption at home and side by side with international partners. Our new guidance sets out how corporates can report suspected criminality to us and what we expect from cooperating corporates.

If you have knowledge of wrongdoing, the gamble of keeping this to yourself has never been riskier.

The new guidance comes amidst a push by the SFO to optimise its operating environment to tackle top-tier criminality, including by advancing plans to incentivise whistleblowers, supporting reform of outdated disclosure practice, trialling new technology and setting up a taskforce to tackle international bribery and corruption with key partners.

Press Office

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

Out of hours press office contact number xx-xxxx-xxxx
PM meeting with President Andrzej Duda of Poland: 17 January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

The Prime Minister met President Andrzej Duda of Poland today in Warsaw.

The Prime Minister met President Andrzej Duda of Poland in Warsaw this afternoon.

The leaders reflected on the strength of the UK-Poland relationship, agreeing that our countries are the strongest of allies and our partnership will endure for generations to come.

They welcomed the launch of negotiations on the new UK-Poland Defence and Security Treaty. In the face of increasing threats to Europe’s security, they agreed the treaty would bring our two countries closer together to tackle shared threats such as Putin’s aggression and the vile people smuggling gangs wreaking havoc at our borders.

They also underscored the vital importance of NATO, which underpins Euro-Atlantic security.

The Prime Minister reflected on his visit to Ukraine, and both leaders agreed that President Zelenskyy can count on the support of the UK and Poland for as long as it takes.
Department for Business and Trade Cambodia
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Cambodia, and Cambodian companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Cambodia.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Cambodia from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Cambodia.

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to Cambodia (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/cambodia/)
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for Cambodia

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
Update to Independent Water Commission Advisory Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Additional member appointed to Independent Water Commission Advisory Group

Douglas Millican, former CEO of Scottish Water (2012 – 2023), has been appointed by Sir Jon Cunliffe as an additional member to the Independent Water Commission Advisory Group (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/expert-advisory-group-appointed-by-independent-water-commission).

He brings direct operational experience from the water industry to the group, alongside the expertise represented from areas including the environment, public health, consumers, infrastructure and investors.

Before joining the water sector, Douglas worked with Price Waterhouse in the UK and New Zealand.

The Independent Water Commission published its eight week Call for Evidence last month (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-invited-to-have-say-on-water-sector-fit-for-the-future).

Sir Jon Cunliffe will provide final recommendations to both UK and Welsh governments in the summer.
Product Safety Report: Letterbox Lab Explore Box 9 and Investigate Box 9 Child's Science Experiment Kit containing Water Beads (2501-0087)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Product Safety Report for Letterbox Lab Explore Box 9 and Investigate Box 9 presenting a serious risk to health.

Summary

Product: Letterbox Lab Explore Box 9 and Investigate Box 9 Child’s Science Experiment Kit containing Water Beads

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk as it contains water beads which can expand when soaked, causing blockages within the digestive tract.

Corrective action: Letterbox Labs have warned owners of the risks of water beads, and withdrawn water beads from their experiment kit boxes.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious health risk as it includes water beads that expand to more than 50% of their original size within 12 hours of soaking them in water. If the small, dehydrated bead is swallowed by a young child, the bead may expand inside the digestive tract causing a blockage. The product also presents a risk of asphyxiation as if a bead is swallowed in its hydrated form, it may block a young child’s airway leading to aspiration.

OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for water beads, which can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-water-beads-psa7

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989.

Corrective action

Letterbox Lab have issued a safety warning to affected consumers advising them of the risks associated with water beads.

Affected consumers should dispose of the water beads immediately with your household waste or ensure that they are stored safely out of reach of children and animals. Letterbox Lab have removed all water beads from Letterbox Lab Boxes.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2501-0087

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mrs C Radley v York Hogroast (Trading) Ltd: 1809011/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs C Radley v York Hogroast (Trading) Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c36a4da3d1b49e679706c/1809011.23_Chaan_Radley_v_York_Hogroast__Trading__Limited.pdf).
Foreign Secretary statement: response to famine in Gaza Governorate
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement in response to the famine declared in the Gaza Governorate as determined by the Famine Review Committee.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said:

The confirmation of famine in Gaza City and the surrounding neighbourhood is utterly horrifying and is wholly preventable.

The Israeli government’s refusal to allow sufficient aid into Gaza has caused this man-made catastrophe. This is a moral outrage.

The IPC report makes clear the sickening consequences, especially for children. The Government of Israel can and must immediately act to stop the situation deteriorating any further. It must immediately and sustainably allow unhindered food, medical supplies, fuel, and all types of aid to reach those who so desperately need them.

The Israeli government must allow the UN and international NGOs to carry out their life-saving work without obstruction. Aid must reach those in need urgently and without delay.

We desperately need an immediate ceasefire, to enable aid delivery at maximum speed and at the scale required. This includes halting the military operation in Gaza City which is the epicentre of the famine.

The UK reiterates its condemnation of this military action, which will only worsen the already catastrophic humanitarian situation and endanger the lives of the hostages held by Hamas. We urge the Israeli government to change course and halt its plans.

This terrible conflict must end. An immediate and permanent ceasefire is the only way to stop the suffering, secure the release of the hostages, achieve a surge in aid and deliver a framework for lasting peace.

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Ms J Hornsby v Pemberton AI Ltd: 6019599/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Hornsby v Pemberton AI Ltd: 6019599/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68949378a6eb81a3f9b2e217/Ms_J_Hornsby_v_Pemberton_AI_Limited_Judgment__2_6019599-2024.pdf).
Markey Group
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 Markey Group 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 Markey Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
B Baiashvili v Cyrus Kitchen: 8002106/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in B Baiashvili v Cyrus Kitchen: 8002106/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68381c96e11dd1e85b0cbb3f/B_Baiashvili_v_Cyrus_Kitchen_-_8002106.2024_-_Judgment_-_12.02.2025.pdf).
Golbourn Training 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 Golbourn Training 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 Golbourn Training 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
- 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.
DWP and CMG: spending over £500, August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Child Maintenance Group (CMG) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DWP and CMG ePCS transactions (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/c94529c9-2a1a-469d-a88a-1d52de05484f/dwp-government-procurement-card-payments)
Alexander MacGill
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Alexander ‘Mac’ MacGill joined the CNPA Board in November 2024 as a nuclear industry representative. Mac is currently NRS Dounreay’s Environmental, Health & Safety, Security and Quality ( EHSSQ ) Director having previously joined the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in 2018 as Dounreay’s Security and Resilience Director and carrying additional responsibilities such as Deputy Managing Director during his tenure. Prior to this, he spent 3 years as the principal consultant and director of an executive management consultancy, having enjoyed a diverse 24 year military career spanning highly demanding command, leadership and management appointments of military engineering, defence procurement, military training and war fighting / peace keeping operations. Mac brings a wealth of experience to the CNPA Board from several very different military staff and operational environments. He has extensive experience of high-risk safety and security, major change and digital transformation programmes, as well as a strong background in providing tactical leadership and improving operational performance. Mac holds a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng Hons) and is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership ( FiL ).

Alexander ‘Mac’ MacGill joined the CNPA Board in November 2024 as a nuclear industry representative.

Mac is currently NRS Dounreay’s Environmental, Health & Safety, Security and Quality (EHSSQ) Director having previously joined the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in 2018 as Dounreay’s Security and Resilience Director and carrying additional responsibilities such as Deputy Managing Director during his tenure.

Prior to this, he spent 3 years as the principal consultant and director of an executive management consultancy, having enjoyed a diverse 24 year military career spanning highly demanding command, leadership and management appointments of military engineering, defence procurement, military training and war fighting / peace keeping operations.

Mac brings a wealth of experience to the CNPA Board from several very different military staff and operational environments. He has extensive experience of high-risk safety and security, major change and digital transformation programmes, as well as a strong background in providing tactical leadership and improving operational performance.

Mac holds a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng Hons) and is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership (FiL).
APHA animal disease surveillance focus articles
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-11)

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) monthly focus articles published in the Veterinary Record.

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) publishes focus articles in the Veterinary Record in conjunction with its monthly disease surveillance report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apha-disease-surveillance-monthly-reports).

These focus articles cover seasonal disease threats and emerging disease trends and are accessible to everyone through toll-free links.

Go to the APHA animal disease surveillance reports collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/animal-disease-surveillance-reports) for further reports.
I Bower v Talbot Homes Ltd: 3305969/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in I Bower v Talbot Homes Ltd: 3305969/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6850368401d3b0e7b62da76e/Ian_Bower_-_v_-_Talbot_Homes_Ltd___3305969-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
HM Treasury minutes
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

This collection brings together all documents relating to HM Treasury minutes released since 2010.

Government departments respond to the Public Accounts Committee reports through a Treasury minute. This is a collection of all Treasury minutes previously published since 2010.

Find out about the Treasury minutes progress report here (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/treasury-minutes-progress-on-implementing-recommendations-of-public-accounts-committee).
N Mccarthy v Tesco Stores Ltd: 2300842/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in N Mccarthy v Tesco Stores Ltd: 2300842/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6776a840e8ca4d66bc4c94a5/Mr_N_Mccarthy_v_Tesco_Stores_Limited_2300842-2023_jmt.pdf).

Read the full decision in N Mccarthy v Tesco Stores Ltd: 2300842/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6808b411148a9969d2394ecd/Mr_N_McCarthy_v_Tesco_Stores_Limited_2300842-2023_Judgment.pdf).
Mr D Thomas v Kee Safety Logistics Ltd: 1311539/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Thomas v Kee Safety Logistics Ltd: 1311539/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68220726d9c9bb76078f7f56/Mr_D_Thomas_v_Kee_Safety_Logistics_LTD_-_1311539.2024_-_UDL_SO_Judgment.pdf).
Alternative provision census
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

How local authorities should submit data for the alternative provision (AP) census.

The AP census is a statutory census of children placed by local authorities in non-state placed funded provisions, that takes place in January. Reading this guide will help you prepare for the 2026 AP census.

MIS software providers and users in local authorities should also read the technical and business specification (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-provision-census-technical-specification).

For queries about submitting your data, contact us using our data collections service request form (https://form.education.gov.uk/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-2b61dfcd-9296-4f6a-8a26-4671265cae67/AF-Stage-f3f5200e-e605-4a1b-ae6b-3536bc77305c/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen).
Miss C Harwood v Bolton NHS Foundation Trust: 2409845/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss C Harwood v Bolton NHS Foundation Trust: 2409845/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b302b97c070e71525f57d9/Miss_C_Harwood_v_Bolton_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2409845_2022.pdf).
Aerossurance 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 Aerossurance 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 Aerossurance Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Being registered the Career Transition Partnership and ensuring all advertised vacancies are available to the CTP; Seeking to fully recognise relevant military skills, experience and qualifications when assessing candidates;

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.
Dartford Crossing charge update
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

From 1 September 2025, an increase in charges for car drivers will be a maximum of £1, with significant discounts for local residents and account holders.

The Dartford Crossing is the only fixed road crossing of the River Thames, east of London, and one of the most important links in the strategic road network.

To manage demand and protect the crossing’s role as a vital component of the nation’s economic infrastructure, a user charge has been collected at the crossing since 2003. In 2014, the tollbooths were removed to help make journeys smoother and the charge was increased to help manage increased demand. This was the last time that charges were increased for all vehicles.

In the 11 years since, demand at the crossing has grown 7.5%, with the crossing now used by an average of over 150,000 vehicles every day and up to 180,000 vehicles on the busiest days. These traffic levels are well in excess of the crossing’s design capacity, causing delays for drivers using the crossing, congestion and journey disruption to drivers on the M25 and a range of knock-on impacts for local communities.

Current charging levels are no longer sufficient to achieve their stated aim of managing demand so that the crossing works well for users and local people. The need to increase the charges to manage traffic highlights the need for the additional capacity that LTC, for which the government confirmed new funding yesterday, will provide.

To secure the effective operation of the crossing, I have, therefore, decided to increase the charges for all vehicle types that currently pay to use the crossing from 1 September 2025. The new tariff is given below.

The increase in charges for car drivers will be a maximum of £1, with significant discounts for local residents and account holders. The new charges will be significantly lower than if they had increased in line with inflation since the tariff was last fully revised in 2014.

I am aware that these necessary changes to the charges will be unwelcome news for users of the crossing. However, we will continue to support local people through the local resident discount scheme and I have been determined to keep the nominal fee paid by local people as low as possible, as many rely on the crossing to get around their local area. Drivers who live in Dartford or Thurrock and who have signed up to the scheme will pay £25 for unlimited annual crossings from 1 September 2025 – a small increase from the current annual fee.

There are no other changes to the charging scheme. Journeys made between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 will continue to be free, when there is no need to manage demand, as will those made by motorcycles at any time and the bicycle pick-up service.
Mr G Hitchman v Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 6001958/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Hitchman v Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 6001958/2023 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690cad17276dd02bc451ab31/Mr_G_Hitchman_v_Gloucestershire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust___6001958.2023___Judgment___5.8.25.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Hitchman v Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 6001958/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690cad42b5e5a06aefd46b4c/Mr_G_Hitchman_V_Gloucestershire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_6001958.2023_-_Judgment_-_26.08.2025.pdf).