theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Miss H Simpson v Huffmans Ltd: 4100361/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss H Simpson v Huffmans Ltd: 4100361/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687e433792957f2ec567c5f0/Miss_H_Simpson_v_Huffmans_Limited_-_4100361.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
John A. Stephens 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 John A. Stephens 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 John A. Stephens 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
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.
Kode Fitness
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 Kode Fitness 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 Kode Fitness 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
- 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.
British protected persons: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with passport applications for customers who hold British protected persons status.

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with passport applications from customers who hold British protected persons (BPP) status.

Only examiners with the correct level of training must deal with BPP cases.
Miss M Waskowska v Warrens Warehouse & Distribution (Midlands) Ltd: 3314766/2023 and 3311816/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Waskowska v Warrens Warehouse & Distribution (Midlands) Ltd: 3314766/2023 and 3311816/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68078a2b3bdfd1243078e6c9/Miss_M_Waskowska_v_Warrens_Warehouse___Distribution__Midlands__Limited__3314766.2023__3311816.2024__PH_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs A Williams v Plas Garnedd Llanberis Ltd: 1602991/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Williams v Plas Garnedd Llanberis Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment by Consent (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69032fa120da736e65913100/Ms_A_Williams_-v-_Plas_Garnedd_Llanberis_Ltd_xx-xxxx-xxxx__T-A_Snowden_Care_Home__Judgment.pdf).
Great British Energy funding boost for Scottish communities
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

£4m Great British Energy funding scheme to target clean energy projects in Scottish communities.

- Community-owned energy projects in Scotland to get access to funding from Great British Energy
- new investment will help communities install clean power projects to cut bills and provide energy security
- joint fund with the Scottish Government will give communities a stake in their local energy supply
Communities across Scotland can today apply for new funding from a £4 million Great British Energy scheme.

The funding targets local clean energy projects – from community-led onshore wind, to solar on rooftops and hydropower in rivers – generating profits which could be reinvested into community projects or take money off people’s bills.

Great British Energy, the government’s publicly-owned clean power company, is giving communities a stake in generating their own energy so people can reinvest profits where it really matters.

Great British Energy’s £4 million funding is part of the £8 million Community Energy Generation Growth Fund, with the remaining funding coming from the Scottish Government.

Minister for Energy Michael Shanks said:

This is our clean energy superpower mission in action – putting communities in the driving seat of energy generation and making sure people profit.

Great British Energy wants to kickstart a community energy revolution, empowering our towns and villages to become mini energy producers and reinvest profits back into the local community.
Ultra 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 Ultra 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 Ultra 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:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Support to Charity Flexibility for Service and Partners

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.
Digital violence, real world harm: evaluating survivor-centric tools for intimate image abuse in the age of generative AI
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-20)

A global review of tools and strategies to prevent and respond to intimate image abuse in the age of AI, authored by Humane Intelligence.

Intimate image abuse is a prevalent form of technology-facilitated gender-based violence, disproportionately affecting women, girls, LGBTQI+ people – and increasingly, boys and young men. This review provides a global landscape analysis of the ecosystem and trends around intimate image abuse. It also reviews tools and strategies to prevent harm and support victim-survivors.

The foreword is by The Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse, comprising of 16 countries (Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of South Korea, Spain, Sweden, UK and the US) and a multi-stakeholder Advisory Group. The Global Partnership is a majority-based decision-making organisation.
Flats 4 & 6, 54-56 Norwood Road, Herne Hill, London SE24 9BH : LON/00AY/LSC/2024/0669 & LON/00AY/LSC/2024/0698
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge DDJ Samuel, Sarah Beckwith MRICS and Owen Miller BSc on 2 July 2025

Read the full decision in Flats 4 & 6, 54-56 Norwood Road, Herne Hill, London SE24 9BH : LON/00AY/LSC/2024/0669 & LON/00AY/LSC/2024/0698 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68752707352c290d20dcae0e/Decsion_Flat_4__6_54-56_Norwood_Road_Herne_Hill_London_SE24_9BH.pdf).
CH24360 - Information & Inspection Powers: Information Notices: Appeals: Appealing against a taxpayer notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)


A person who has received a taxpayer notice may appeal to the tribunal against
- the notice, or
- any requirement within the notice
except that there is no right of appeal against
- a notice (or any requirement in the notice) that has been approved by the tribunal, see CH24120 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch24120). The tribunal’s decision to approve a notice or not is final. Any challenge to a tribunal approved notice would be through an application for judicial review, or
- a requirement in a notice to provide any information, or produce any document, which forms part of the person’s statutory records, CH21700 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch21700), or
- a notice (or any requirement in the notice) that refers to any person’s statutory records relating only to
- the supply of goods or services or
- the importation of goods in the course of carrying on a business.
See CH21700 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch21700) for guidance on resolving disputes about whether a document is or is not a statutory record. See the Appeals, Review & Tribunals Guidance (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/appeals-reviews-and-tribunals-guidance/artg) (ARTG) for full guidance on the appeal and review procedure.

FA08/SCH36/PARA29
James Lowe Partners LLP
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 James Lowe Partners LLP 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 James Lowe Partners LLP 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 Reservists
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.
Interministerial Group for Health and Social Care communiqué, 30 April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Details of the second meeting held by the Interministerial Group (IMG) for Health and Social Care.

The aim of the Interministerial Group (IMG) for Health and Social Care is to enhance intergovernmental working between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the devolved governments of the UK. The IMG complements existing channels of communication and engagement between the department and devolved governments.

For the second meeting of the IMG for Health and Social Care, ministers from the 4 devolved governments discussed shared priorities in:
- mental health
- pandemic preparedness
- NHS reforms
- collaborative approaches to performance and innovation
Ask Jay Handyman Services
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

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

2.1 Ask Jay Handyman Services recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- Additional Leave for Reservists
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.
T&R Theakston 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 T&R Theakston 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 T&R Theakston 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:

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.
Mr J McLear v Rural Payments Agency: 2401222/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J McLear v Rural Payments Agency: 2401222/2024 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6613e928c4c84de468346a58/Mr_J_McLear_v_Rural_Payments_Agency_2401222_2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J McLear v Rural Payments Agency: 2401222/2024 - Judgment on Liability (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6800dfe3e16c376084e7c6f7/Mr_J_McLear_v_Rural_Payments_Agency_2401222_2024...pdf).
Homes England contracts and tenders
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Transparency data for Homes England tenders and contracts of £10,000 and over, including framework agreement terms and conditions.

The government has set out the need for greater transparency across its operations to enable the public to hold public bodies and politicians to account. This includes commitments relating to public expenditure, intended to help achieve better value for money.

As part of the transparency agenda, the government has made the following commitments with regard to procurement and contracting:
- All new central government ICT contracts over the value of £10,000 to be published in full online from July 2010.
- All new central government tender documents for contracts over £10,000 to be published on Contracts Finder from September 2010, with this information to be made available to the public free of charge.
- New items of central government spending over £25,000 to published online from November 2010, Homes England will publish all items of £250 and over.
- All new central government contracts of £10,000 and over to be published in full from January 2011.
Suppliers and those organisations looking to bid for public sector contracts should be aware that if they are awarded a new government contract, the resulting contract between the supplier and Homes England will be published. In some circumstances, limited redactions will be made to some contracts before they are published in order to comply with existing law.
Supporting compliance and taking regulatory action
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

How Ofqual will use statutory powers to take regulatory action and other less formal action to support awarding organisations to comply with their conditions of recognition.

This document explains how Ofqual intends to use its statutory powers to take regulatory action as well as describing other less formal action we take more frequently to support awarding organisations to comply with the conditions to which their recognition is subject.

From time to time we will evaluate our approach and revise this document as appropriate. We will consult when we propose to make any changes.

This is the third version of our Taking Regulatory Action policy. It has been revised to reflect our regulatory strategy and our experience of using our powers to take regulatory action since the policy was last updated in May 2012. We now call the policy ‘Supporting compliance and taking regulatory action’.

A list of regulatory actions and interventions taken by Ofqual can be seen here (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-actions-and-interventions-by-ofqual).
Workplace temperatures
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

There is no law for a minimum or maximum temperature, but during working hours the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be reasonable

During working hours the temperature in all indoor workplaces must be reasonable.

There’s no law for minimum or maximum working temperatures, for example when it’s too cold or too hot to work.

However, guidance suggests a minimum of 16ºC or 13ºC if employees are doing physical work.

There’s no guidance for a maximum temperature limit.

Employers must stick to health and safety at work law, including:
- keeping the temperature at a comfortable level
- providing clean and fresh air
Employees should talk to their employer if the workplace temperature is not comfortable.
British Ambassador pays courtesy visit to Guatemalan Minister of Education
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

Ambassador Juliana Correa and Minister Anabella Giracca met to explore ways to further deepen UK-Guatemala educational ties.

The meeting highlighted the potential of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE)—the world’s largest fund dedicated to transforming education in lower-income countries, with the UK as its leading donor. Discussions focused on leveraging this platform to support Guatemala’s education priorities.

Key areas of potential collaboration included enhancing early English language learning and expanding Guatemalan participation in the UK’s prestigious Chevening Scholarship programme at the postgraduate level.

Ambassador Correa also expressed the UK’s interest in supporting national initiatives such as the “Scholarships for Our Future” programme, recognizing its transformative impact on the lives of Guatemalan youth.

In closing, the Ambassador commended Minister Giracca’s efforts to expand educational access, improve learning outcomes, and promote equity and inclusion across the country’s education system.
ONE SC MEDIA 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 ONE SC MEDIA 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 ONE SC MEDIA LTD recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Evaluation of the Better Care Fund Support Programme 2023 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-29)

Findings of the evaluation of the 2023 to 2025 BCF Support Programme, which supports local areas to commission and deliver integrated health and care services.

The Department of Health and Social Care commissioned Ipsos UK, in partnership with the Institute of Public Care at Oxford Brookes University, to conduct an evaluation of the Better Care Fund (BCF) Support Programme 2023 to 2025 (https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/partners-care-and-health/better-care-fund-support-programme-2023-25).

This evaluation explores local authorities’ perceptions of:
- the design and delivery of the BCF Support Programme
- the enablers and barriers to effective implementation of changes identified through support
- elements of ‘good practice’ and how this ‘good practice’ can be further strengthened across the support programme
- the outcomes generated by the BCF Support Programme to date
- collaboration and joint partnership working across health, social care and housing
- person-centred outcomes for care users
- discharge arrangements and performance
- non-discharge aspects of integrated working and transformation
Privacy information: early years foundation stage to key stage 3
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Details of the personal data the Department for Education (DfE) processes for learners from the early years foundation stage to key stage 3.

This document details what personal data we process about learners in the following:
- early years foundation stage (EYFS), which covers nursery and reception years – learners are 3 to 5 years old
- key stage 1 (KS1) – learners are 5 to 7 years old in years 1 to 2
- key stage 2 (KS2) – learners are 7 to 11 years old in years 3 to 6
- key stage 3 (KS3) – learners are 11 to 14 years old in years 7 to 9
This includes pupils and learners in schools, academies and independent schools, as well as learners in hospital schools, alternative provision or who are home educated.

Privacy notices are available for:
- children, young people and care leavers (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/privacy-information-children-and-young-people-under-18)
- Learners: key stage 4 and 5 and adult education (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/privacy-information-key-stage-4-and-5-and-adult-education)
Mercury Construction (South West) 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 Mercury Construction (South West) 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 Mercury Construction (South West) 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
- 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.
Ms A Durodola v Emsworth Solutions Ltd and RL Recruit Ltd: 3311689/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Durodola v Emsworth Solutions Ltd and RL Recruit Ltd: 3311689/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f67e4fe3c60873d6c90dee/Ms_A_Durodola_v_EMSWORTH_SOLUTIONS_LTD_and_other_3311689_2024_Judgment.pdf).
CMA refers B2B used car auction merger for Phase 2 investigation
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

Constellation’s purchase of Aston Barclay will move to an in-depth Phase 2 investigation after the CMA identified potential competition concerns.

Constellation Developments Limited (Constellation), through its British Car Auctions (BCA) business, is the largest provider of business-to-business (B2B) used vehicle auction services in Great Britain (GB). ABVR Holdings Limited (Aston Barclay) is the third largest supplier in the same market.

BCA and Aston Barclay compete closely for similar customers across GB, both offering large-scale used vehicle auctions and having a broad geographic reach. Constellation’s acquisition of Aston Barclay significantly increases its already strong market position. Aside from one supplier, other competitors only exert a limited competitive constraint on BCA, given their smaller scale and more limited geographic coverage.

Having conducted a Phase 1 merger investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned the merger may reduce competition, potentially leading to higher prices and/or a reduction in choice for customers using used vehicle auction services, with a subsequent impact on the prices consumers pay for used vehicles. More information about the CMA’s concerns can be found in the decision summary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68da345cdadf7616351e4b3b/Summary_of_phase_1_decision.pdf).

Constellation did not offer any remedies, so the CMA has therefore referred this case to an in-depth Phase 2 inquiry which will be led by an independent panel of experts.

Further information is available on the Constellation / ABVR (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/constellation-developments-limited-slash-abvr-holdings-limited) case page.

Notes to editors:
- All enquiries from journalists should be directed to the CMA press office by email on xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or by phone on xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Heat technical research
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Technical research covering aspects of low carbon heating technologies.

Low carbon and renewable heating technologies are going to be essential to meet the UK’s legally binding climate change commitments.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and predecessor department, Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), funded or part funded a number of research projects in this area, covering amongst other topics:
- field trials of domestic heat pumps
- biomass boiler methodology studies
- heat metering accuracy testing
PIM1113 - Wayleaves and other income: Other property income
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)


The following rents and adjustments are treated as property income and charged under Part 3 of ITTOIA05 (income tax), but do not form part of a property business:

Chapter 7: adjustment income, see BIM34000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim34000).

Chapter 8: rent receivable in connection with a UK section 12 (4) concern, see PIM1117 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim1117).

Chapter 9: rent receivable for UK electric-line wayleaves, see PIM1118 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim1118).

Chapter 10: post-cessation receipts, see PIM3000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim3000).

The following rents and adjustments are treated as property income and charged under Part 4 of CTA09 (corporation tax), but do not form part of a property business:

CTA09/S261: adjustment on change of basis, see BIM34000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim34000).

Chapter 7: rent receivable in connection with UK section 39(4) concern, see PIM1117 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim1117).

Chapter 8: rent receivable for UK electric-line wayleaves, see PIM1118 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim1118).

Chapter 9: post-cessation receipts, see PIM3000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim3000).
How hotels are valued for business rates
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Find out how the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) calculates rateable values for hotels.

Small independent hotels

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) normally classes hotels as small if they have 20 or fewer bedrooms (50 in central London), do not have other facilities and are run as an individual business or as part of a small group

The VOA uses the rental comparison method to value small independent hotels. This involves reviewing how much small hotels were rented for on a set date. We group similar properties together to form valuation schemes. Find out more about the rental method (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-non-domestic-property-including-plant-and-machinery-is-valued).

The VOA uses ‘double bed units’ to compare and value small hotels as not every small hotel will be rented. A double room (including twin or king beds) is one double bed unit.

We collect a large amount of rental information from across the sector, looking at hotels’ location and facilities. We use this evidence to calculate a set value per double bed unit for every type of small hotel.

Example

If the rent of a hotel was £10,000 and it had 10 double bed units, the value per unit would be £1000. We can apply this set value per unit to similar hotels in similar locations to estimate their rent.

Large independent hotels and chain hotels

The VOA works out the rateable value of large hotels and chain hotels using fair maintainable trade (FMT). This is the annual level of trade your hotel might expect to achieve if operated in a reasonably efficient way. We apply a percentage to the fair maintainable trade to calculate the rateable value. We base FMT and the percentage on the:
- location of your hotel
- type of hotel
- services your hotel offers, such as food and drink, spa or conference facilities
- hotel’s expected profit and trading performance
2026 rateable values

A rateable value is an estimate of what it would cost to rent a property for a year, on a set date known as the Antecedent Valuation Date (AVD).

The most recent revaluation came into effect in England and Wales on 1 April 2023. It was based on the AVD 1 April 2021.

The next revaluation will come into effect in England and Wales on 1 April 2026. It will be based on the AVD 1 April 2024.

On the AVD 1 April 2021, hotels were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This meant most hotels were given much lower rateable values in the 2023 revaluation than they otherwise would have received. Increases in rateable values in the 2026 revaluation reflect the increase in hotels’ trade since 2021.

The VOA’s approach to valuing hotels for the 2026 revaluation has been agreed with leading agents representing ratepayers in the sector and trade body UK Hospitality.

Your rateable value is not the amount you have to pay. Local councils use rateable values to calculate business rates bills.
Interministerial Group for Business and Industry: terms of reference (2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

The aim of this Interministerial Group is to consider and consult on issues relating to business and industry policy.

The purpose of the Interministerial Group for Business and Industry is to support effective engagement and collaboration in areas of shared interest between the portfolio ministers leading on these issues within the UK administrations. These areas include:
- engaging on areas of shared interest across all business and industry policy areas in support of sustainable economic growth
- sharing, reviewing and coordinating relevant policy developments relating to industrial and economic strategies
The group is led by ministers from across the UK.

Read the communiqués from the group (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/interministerial-group-for-business-and-industry-communiques).
NIO Register of Interests as at 31 October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

This is a register of the private interests declared by the executive and non-executive Northern Ireland Office Board Members and Directors

The Northern Ireland Office maintains a register of the private interests held by NIO Senior Leadership Team (Directors) and NIO Departmental Board Members. The purpose of the register is to give Directors and non-executive Board Members the mechanism to publicly declare any private interests which may conflict, or may be perceived to conflict, with their public duties. Interests are reviewed at monthly Executive Committee meetings, quarterly Board meetings and are published bi-annually.