theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
​​Supporting Children Experiencing Homelessness:​ funding allocations
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

​​Information regarding the 'Supporting Children Experiencing Homelessness' funding to increase access to support and services for children living in temporary accommodation.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is allocating £10.9 million funding in 2025 to 2026 across 61 local authorities in England with the highest numbers of children in temporary accommodation, to increase access to support and services.

This funding is via a top-up to the Homelessness Prevention Grant. Funding allocations have been made using the 2025 to 2026 formula. This funding will be added to the amount in the existing ringfence which requires local authorities to spend at a minimum 49% of their current Homelessness Prevention Grant allocation on prevention, relief and staffing activities. Full Homelessness Prevention Grant allocations, including the Supporting Children Experiencing Homelessness allocations, can be found here: Homelessness Prevention Grant allocations: 2025 to 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homelessness-prevention-grant-allocations-2025-to-2026).

Funding is intended to deliver positive benefits for children’s education and health outcomes, whilst considering local need. Recommended interventions include:
- access to basic facilities such as laundry services, Wi-Fi and storage
- assistance with paying energy bills, for food or local leisure facilities
- travel (to keep attending school or travel passes for emergency out of area placements to enable access to existing support e.g. playgroups/ healthcare)
- school uniforms and equipment (for example laptops) to help children access education
- improvement of communal spaces to enable children to complete homework or have play space
- provision of specialist support roles e.g. out of area, attendance, safeguarding and welfare posts
- staff training on managing temporary accommodation (including impacts on education)
Constructing Excellence North East
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 Constructing Excellence North East 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 Constructing Excellence North East 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
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.
Memorandum of understanding between the UK and India on cultural cooperation
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

MoU between the governments of India and the UK on a programme of cultural cooperation.

This memorandum of understanding (MoU) sets out an agreement between the UK and India to enhance cooperation and exchange in arts and culture, and to strengthen and to support mutual understanding and the diasporic relationship through such fields.

The areas of cooperation include:
- digital technologies
- exhibitions and collections
- performances and events
- cultural property
- sustainability
Ms J A Skonieczna and others v Signorelli’s Deli: 3305773/2024 and others
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J A Skonieczna and others v Signorelli’s Deli: 3305773/2024 and others- Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67adbaf869d39abb04adce14/Ms_J_A_Skonieczna__Miss_E_Convertino__Mr_B_Costa_-_v_-_Signorelli_s_Deli_-_3305773-5-2024_-_Judgement.pdf).
A level and other 16 to 18 results: 2025 (provisional)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

The attainment of students at the end of their 16 to 18 study in England.

Provisional information on the overall achievement of students at the end of their 16 to 18 study in England by the end of the 2024 to 2025 academic year.

For schools and colleges this includes:
- A levels and other academic level 3 qualifications
- technical certificate qualifications at level 2
- English and maths progress measures
Key headline statistics are broken down by:
- student characteristics
- institution type
- geographical areas based on school and college location
Mr J Scanlan v MML Leisure Ltd and others: 4104002/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Scanlan v MML Leisure Ltd and others: 4104002/2024 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6615488deb8a1bb45e05e2f8/4104002.2024_-_Jack_Scanlan_v_MML_Leisure_Limited___Others_-_Fair_Judgment6.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Scanlan v Pintplace Ltd and Mr W C McIntosh: 4104002/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66b9d384ab418ab0555935e1/Mr_J_Scanlan_v_Pintplace_Limited____other_-_4104002.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Scanlan v Pintplace Ltd and Mr W C McIntosh: 4104002/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/673f149c4a6dd5b06db95a47/Mr_J_Scanlan_v_Pintplace_Limited___Other_-_4104002.2024_-_Preliminary_-_Expenses_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Scanlan v Pintplace Ltd and Mr W C McIntosh: 4104002/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6891feaf23e00ee4ad463f4f/Mr_J_Scanlan_v_Pintplace_Limited___Mr_W_C_McIntosh_-_4104002.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Assure Collective 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 Assure Collective 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 Assure Collective 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
We also pledge the following:

Promoting Forces recruitment on our literature. Events Security and Close Protection. Security Training courses. Guidance for SIA Training. Participating in Community Service projects. Disability Confident employment.

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.
EIA Submissions and Decisions - 2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

2021 Submissions and Decisions

Projects subject to an EIA process under the 2020 EIA Regulations are listed below. Further information on the individual projects EIA and the decision status can be accessed by selecting the relevant link below. The link for each project will only be made accessible on receipt of the public notice as set out in regulation 11(8).
SFO secures £1.1 million with first Unexplained Wealth Order
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) secures first Unexplained Wealth Order following sale of Lake District property.

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured £1.1 million from the sale of a Lake District house in an investigation involving its first use of an Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO).

Investigators traced criminal funds to a five-bedroom property called ‘Hope Springs House’ belonging to Claire Schools, ex-wife of convicted fraudster Timothy Schools.

The house, which includes a two-bedroom lodge and views of Lakeland Fells, was purchased using money from School’s former husband’s multi-million-pound investment scheme fraud involving no win, no fee law firms.

The UWO was granted at the High Court in January this year, with Claire Schools selling the property in April.

Schools’ ex-husband, Timothy, was convicted in 2022 and sentenced to 14 years in prison for defrauding investors via a scheme that sold investment in legal cases.

Timothy Schools diverted funds from the scheme to himself, receiving over £19 million in benefits.

After Schools was convicted, he conceded he had transferred £1,083,067 in proceeds of crime to others, mainly family members.

The SFO’s investigation into Timothy Schools’ assets is ongoing with the next hearing scheduled for 26th September at City of London Magistrates’ Court.

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

We will use all the tools at our disposal to recover proceeds of crime from those associates and family members who seek to benefit from the criminal activity of others.

Unexplained wealth orders offer investigative opportunities to pursue assets on behalf of victims and taxpayers. This is our first successful use of this legislation and it certainly won’t be the last.

The Solicitor General Rt Hon Ellie Reeves MP said:

Fraud is a pernicious crime. It hurts individuals and businesses, and harms business confidence.

I welcome the SFO’s successful recovery of more than £1 million from a convicted fraudster – one of the first law enforcement bodies to use such powers. This is money that will go straight back to the public purse and deny a prolific fraudster’s family benefiting from his criminal activities.
Miss M Thwaites v Paignton Ltd: 2500008/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Thwaites v Paignton Ltd: 2500008/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846f5584d039a010411f116/Miss_M_Thwaites_v_Paignton_Limited_2500008-2025_Judgment.pdf).
Millwood Servicing 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 Millwood Servicing 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 Millwood Servicing Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Alcohol profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

The alcohol profile provides information to monitor the services and initiatives that have been put in place to prevent and reduce the harmful impact of alcohol.

Alcohol use has health and social consequences borne by individuals, their families and the wider community.

The local alcohol profile has been designed to provide information for local government, health organisations, commissioners and other agencies to monitor:
- the impact of alcohol on local communities
- services and initiatives that have been put in place to prevent and reduce the harmful impact of alcohol
View the alcohol profile on Fingertips (http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/local-alcohol-profiles).
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mrs Kathryn Sharp
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mrs Kathryn Sharp

Location teacher worked: Hereford, West Midlands

Date of professional conduct panel: 11 to 13 June 2025

Outcome type: no order made

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mrs Kathryn Sharp, formerly employed in Hereford, West Midlands.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Your guide to NHS cervical screening
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

This leaflet is sent to all women invited for NHS cervical screening.

This publication explains NHS cervical screening.

It includes information about:
- who is eligible for screening
- the cervical screening process
- what screening looks for
- human papillomavirus (HPV) testing
- what HPV is
Free printed copies of this leaflet are provided for national call and recall to send to people with their screening invitations.

This information is available in HTML format to print out and provide for people who cannot access digital information (see list above), and language translations are also available in 30 languages.

A simple animation showing screening tests offered to women throughout their lives, including cervical screening, is available:
- in English (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-population-screening-explained#lifetime-screening-pathways)
- in the 10 other most requested languages (https://www.vimeo.com/user/61483278/folder/3963113)
To request another format, you can phone xx-xxxx-xxxx or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mr U Mbonu v Secretary of State for Justice: 2301981/2022 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr U Mbonu v Secretary of State for Justice: 2301981/2022 and Others - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee72459eae202448299c72/Mr_Uzoukwu_Mbonu_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_2301981-2022__2301459-2023____2304957-2023_Judgment_with_Written_Reasons.pdf).
Walter Evans C of E Primary & Nursery School
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Walter Evans C of E Primary & Nursery School recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed 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.
Reducing marine noise
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-21)

This paper sets out the steps the UK government is taking to reduce the impacts of noise in the marine environment.

Marine noise made by human activities is increasing in our seas and can interfere with or obscure the ability of marine animals to hear natural sounds.

Across the UK, we are taking action to tackle marine noise.

This policy paper sets out Defra’s ongoing work and upcoming plans to minimise noise in our seas.
Simon Ridley CB
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Simon has previously served as: Head of the Cabinet Office COVID-19 Taskforce, from March 2020 to March 2022 Director General, Withdrawal Agreement, Transition Taskforce, from January 2020 to March 2020 Director General Future Economic Partnership, Department for Exiting the European Union, from July 2019 to January 2020 Director General, Decentralisation and Growth, Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government, from 2015 to 2019 Chief Executive, Planning Inspectorate, from 2014 to 2015 Simon served as Acting Permanent Secretary at the Home Office from 28 March until 14 April 2025.

Simon has previously served as:
- Head of the Cabinet Office COVID-19 Taskforce, from March 2020 to March 2022
- Director General, Withdrawal Agreement, Transition Taskforce, from January 2020 to March 2020
- Director General Future Economic Partnership, Department for Exiting the European Union, from July 2019 to January 2020
- Director General, Decentralisation and Growth, Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government, from 2015 to 2019
- Chief Executive, Planning Inspectorate, from 2014 to 2015
Simon served as Acting Permanent Secretary at the Home Office from 28 March until 14 April 2025.
Chester Court, Lissenden Gardens, London, NW5 1LY 27 and 29 Belmont Street, London, NW1 8HJ: LON/00AG/LVL/2025/0004
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-08)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Robert Latham on 16 September 2025.

Read the full decision in Chester Court, Lissenden Gardens, London, NW5 1LY 27 and 29 Belmont Street, London, NW1 8HJ: LON/00AG/LVL/2025/0004 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbccbab6d7ea468dbea62c/Chester_Court_-_decision.pdf).
Southampton Shipowners' Association
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 Southampton Shipowners’ Association 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 Southampton Shipowners’ Association 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The new authorities must build a democratic state representative of Syria’s rich diversity: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

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

I will make three points today.

First, as we mark the start of this new year, the first for over half a century without the Assad family in power in Syria, this is a moment of hope for the future of Syria and the Syrian people.

But rebuilding a country is not a place for quick fixes.

So we call on all involved to focus on the opportunity to build a democratic state, representative of Syria’s rich diversity and to take the necessary steps to establish participation across all of Syria’s society.

We’re encouraged by the new interim authorities’ timelines for drafting a new constitution and holding elections and national dialogue.

We are encouraged by early engagement with the international community and call for continued cooperation with the UN throughout the transitional period.

Second, there is much to be done, as we’ve heard, in the short term to protect civilians and ensure that humanitarian aid reaches the 17 million people who need it.

We call on all parties to stop activity that could lead to further escalation or suffering for the civilian population and to protect vulnerable displaced populations.

Since the fall of Assad, the UK has committed a further $76 million to support vulnerable Syrians in Syria and across the region. Third, Syria must eliminate the chemical weapons the Assad regime used against its own citizens.

Colleagues, now is the moment to close the Syria chemical weapons file once and for all.

We welcome the interim authorities’ commitment to secure chemical weapons stocks and their commitment to engage constructively with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to fully declare and verify the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons.

I encourage members of this Council to support cooperation between the interim authorities and the OPCW, to ensure these appalling weapons can never be used again.

In conclusion, President, we look forward to working together, across the Security Council, to support the Syrian people in moving towards a Syrian-led, Syrian-owned political transition leading to an inclusive, non-sectarian and representative government.
(1)	ELPHYSIC LIMITED (2)	PHYARREIDON LIMITED (3)	ROSSCANA LIMITED (4)	ZRAYTUMBIAX LIMITED v  THE COMMISSIONERS FOR HIS MAJESTY’S REVENUE AND CUSTOMS  [2025] UKUT 00236 (TCC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of MR JUSTICE RAJAH and JUDGE ANDREW SCOTT on 17 July 2025

Read full decision: Elphysic Ltd and Others v The Commissioners of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68931b00f15b237bf66109d9/Elphysic_and_Others_v_HMRC_Final_Decision_to_parties.pdf)

Value added tax and national insurance contributions – power to de-register a company for VAT purposes pursuant to CJEU decision in Ablessio where there was a VAT fraud – whether requirement that the directors of company must have known, or should have known, of the fraud – no – whether the pleading by HMRC about the fraud was sufficient – yes
Ferrovial Construction UK 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 Ferrovial Construction UK 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 Ferrovial Construction UK 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
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Reserves - 5 days leave Internal Military Network Educate and support spouses into construction careers Work with Buildforce

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.
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

The Forestry Commission increases the value of woodlands to society and the environment.

The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible for protecting, expanding and promoting the sustainable management of woodlands.

Introduction to the Forestry Commission (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smhPF7ITgGk)

Who we work with

We work with:

Forestry England (http://www.forestryengland.uk/) - who manage the nation’s forests

Forest Research (https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/) - Great Britain’s principal organisation for forestry and tree related research

Forestry England

National OfficeForestry Commission620 Bristol Business ParkColdharbour LaneBristolBS16 1EJPhone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Find out about the Forestry England board (https://www.forestryengland.uk/about-us)

Forest Research

Forest ResearchAlice Holt LodgeFarnhamSurreyGU10 4LHPhone: 0300 067 5600Fax: 01420 23653

Find out about the Forest Research board (https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/about-us/structure-governance/).

Priorities

Read our strategy 2023 to 2028 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/forestry-commission-strategy-2023-2028).

Reporting fraud

To report fraud or discuss fraud related concerns, email us at: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Senegal: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

This document contains information about Senegal to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

Knowledge Base is an information resource to support HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

This document contains useful information about Senegal which will assist HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

This document includes information about:
- legitimacy
- adoption
- civil partnerships and marriage
Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Voluntary Code for prize draws and competitions in Great Britain.

This is a voluntary code of conduct for prize draw operators, developed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in collaboration with the prize draw industry. It is a set of best practice standards intended to strengthen player protections, transparency and accountability across the sector. This Code is not legislation, and does not replace existing consumer or advertising laws. It serves as a voluntary code of conduct to raise standards and reduce harm to consumers. The success of this Code will determine whether the Government decides to take further action, including legislation.
Mrs J Bennett v J.O.T. Ltd T/a Care Select: 6005752/2024 and 6006679/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Bennett v J.O.T. Ltd T/a Care Select: 6005752/2024 and 6006679/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ed514453fa8521c3248c0a/Mrs_J_Bennett_v_J.O.T._Ltd._t.a.__Care_Select__-_6005752_2024___6006679_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Dr Marc Bailey
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Dr Bailey is a scientist who has significant regulatory experience. He has held senior roles within the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and led international research in quality systems and standardisation, including whilst working at the National Physical Laboratory.

Dr Bailey is a scientist who has significant regulatory experience.

He has held senior roles within the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and led international research in quality systems and standardisation, including whilst working at the National Physical Laboratory.
Sponsor a Scale-up Worker
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Guidance for employers on how to sponsor a worker on the Scale-up immigration route.

This document provides guidance for employers on how to sponsor a worker on the Scale-up immigration route.

The Scale-up route allows employers who are in a sustained period of high growth to recruit people to work in the UK in highly skilled roles.

The worker must have a high-skilled job offer from a qualifying Scale-up sponsor at the required salary level for a minimum period of 6 months.

We are aware of accessibility issues with these publications. We are working to fix these.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy)
Mr J August v  Chassis Cab Ltd: 3313416/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J August v Chassis Cab Ltd: 3313416/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b942b15f01fdf8e05e820/Mr_J_August_v_Chassis-Cab_Ltd_3313416_2023_FMH_Reserved_and_Reasons_.pdf).
SL1 4QZ, Virtus Holdco Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3945QX/V003
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

View the application submitted by Virtus Holdco Limited for LON4 Data Centre, Slough.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
when you need to comment by The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Understanding the Behavioural Response to the Universal Credit support offer
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Includes research into the earnings taper, work allowance, childcare support, and discretionary support beyond UC such as Restart, Access to Work, and passported benefits.

Research background

Universal Credit (UC) aims to help claimants move into work by providing a combination of incentives and personalised support as part of its basic structure. However, the Universal Credit Full Service Omnibus 2018 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-full-service-omnibus-survey) found that understanding of the UC support offer was limited. This research investigated why UC claimants had such a low understanding of the support offer, and what difference improved understanding of this support makes to claimants’ perceptions of UC and motivation to engage in the labour market.

Contribution to the evidence base

This research provided DWP with in-depth insight into claimants’ understanding of the UC support offer and the impact of improved claimant understanding on their labour market related activities and behaviours.

Research value

This research has helped the Department to better understand claimants’ engagement with the UC support offer and improve the information provided to customers so they are more likely to understand the work incentives provided by Universal Credit. It also provided some qualitative insight into the effectiveness of existing work incentives on UC, such as the taper and work allowance.
NISTA Annual Report 2024-2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

The Annual Report on the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) from the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).

The NISTA Annual Report for 2024 to 2025 supports the government’s commitment to transparency, improving the delivery of infrastructure and major projects and delivering public services effectively and efficiently. It shows the progress made on those projects included in the Government Major Project Portfolio (GMPP) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/major-projects-data).

The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) became the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) on 1 April 2025. The GMPP data presented here was reported to the IPA by departments on 31 March 2025, before this transition.

Access the Annual Report dashboard (https://ar25.nista.grid.civilservice.gov.uk/report).
DHSC: spending over £500, March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Department of Health and Social Care spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis.

The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).
Ms A Constable v Choice Support: 2304206/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Constable v Choice Support: 2304206/2023 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691492eb493305b49ce6e6ac/Ms_A_L_Constable_v_Choice_Support_-_2304206_2023_dismissal_upon_withdrawal.pdf).
Transforming IPO's services
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Find out about our new digital services.

The IPO will be launching a suite of new digital services that represent the biggest change in our history.

Find out more about our plans as we prepare to launch the One IPO patents service, and work gets underway on the One IPO trade marks service.
Report your medical condition (form STR1V)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Report certain types of medical conditions to DVLA if you're a lorry, bus or coach driver.

Use this form to report these medical conditions:
- intracerebral haemorrhage (https://www.gov.uk/intracerebral-haemorrhage-and-driving)
- stroke (https://www.gov.uk/stroke-and-driving)
- other related conditions
Check the list of health conditions (https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving) if yours is not listed.

Use a different form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/str1-online-confidential-medical-information) to report these conditions if you only have a car or motorcycle licence.

Find out what happens after you tell DVLA (https://www.gov.uk/driving-medical-conditions/what-happens-after-you-tell-dvla).
Condition of funding interactive tool
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Check if your students are compliant with the maths and English condition of funding.

This interactive tool presents the maths and English condition of funding in a step-by-step user friendly way.

You can view the policy in an easy to navigate flow chart or series of interactive questions and answers. It will be particularly useful to business managers and staff responsible for preparing and submitting individualised learner record or school census returns.

The interactive tool is not intended to be exhaustive. We recommend that schools and colleges use the tool in conjunction with our detailed guidance on maths and English condition of funding (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-funding-maths-and-english-condition-of-funding).

Institutions risk losing funding in future years if a student is identified to be not compliant with the funding condition.

The guidance is in an Excel workbook. In order for the workbook to function properly, it is recommended to download the tool and enable macros after opening.

Contact us

If you have questions after reading our guidance, or if there’s anything else you need help with, you can find more support in our customer help centre (https://customerhelp.education.gov.uk/hc/en-gb).
Share Your Skills: stakeholder toolkit
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Toolkit providing information on how you can support the campaign.

Toolkit providing information on how you can support the campaign, including background of the campaign, how you can get involved, campaign messages, suggested marketing copy and links to campaign films.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Everest Roofing Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Decision for applicant Ashi Group Limited registration number 15243495, applicant successful.

Application number 5447

Applicant Ashi Group Limited objected to the name used by Everest Roofing Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

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

Signed order

On the 21 November 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Everest Roofing Limited is changed to 15243495 Ltd.
Bees' Needs
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-13)

Learn how to enter the Bees’ Needs Champion Awards and get involved in Bees’ Needs Week, with posters and activity sheets to download and use.

Pollinators are a priority for the UK government. Bees, and other pollinating insects, are an essential part of our environment. They play a crucial role in food production.

Find out how you can:
- get involved in Bees’ Needs week, which happens every year
- enter the Bees’ Needs champion awards
Bees’ Needs Week 2025 promotional pack

Bees’ Needs Week 2025 runs from 14 to 20 July and helps raise awareness of how everyone can support bees and other pollinators.

To support the week, you can download a free promotional materials pack, whether you are planning an event or simply want to help spread the word.

The promotional pack includes:
- a poster showing 5 simple actions you can take to help pollinators
- a blank event poster you can customise to promote your own Bees’ Needs Week activities
- activity sheets for children
Applying for a Bees’ Needs champion award 2026

Applications have closed for our 2025 Bees’ Needs champion awards. Applications for our next round of Bees’ Needs champion awards will open in early 2026.