theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Department for Business and Trade Jordan
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

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

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

Set up a business and invest in the UK

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

Buy from the UK

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

Export to Jordan from the UK

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

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

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
The UK remains concerned at the volatile security situation across the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on MINUSCA.

The United Kingdom joins USG Lacroix and other Council members in expressing our condolences to all of those affected by the tragic incident at Barthelemy Boganda High School in Bangui yesterday.

We would also like to express our condolences to the family of the Zambian peacekeeper killed on 20 June.

As the USG has said, this marks the third deadly attack against MINUSCA patrols since the beginning of 2025, and it serves as a stark reminder of the volatile security situation the mission operates in.

The UK strongly condemns all attacks on UN peacekeepers.

President, I will make three points.

Firstly, the United Kingdom welcomes progress on electoral preparations by the Government of CAR, in coordination with MINUSCA, including the completion of the first and second phases of voter registration.

We call for the final voter list to be published in a timely and transparent manner.

The upcoming elections represent a significant milestone in the country’s consolidation of a sustainable peace.

We call on the Government of the CAR, with the support of MINUSCA, to ensure a safe environment during all stages of the electoral cycle.

Secondly, President, the United Kingdom welcomes the 19 April announcement that the leaders of armed groups 3R and UPC agreed to cease hostilities and rejoin the 2019 Peace Agreement.

We also take note of the progress made on the extension of state authority in some areas of the country.

However, the UK remains concerned at the volatile security situation across the CAR.

This includes attacks by armed groups against civilians, humanitarian workers, national defence and security forces and MINUSCA.

We encourage the Government of CAR to further consider its security partners, to ensure that the people of CAR achieve the peace they deserve.

The UK also remains concerned by the impact of the Sudan conflict on the CAR.

And we encourage the Government of CAR to enhance border management with Sudan to support refugees and to prevent their exploitation by armed elements.

Thirdly, the United Kingdom is concerned by the 15 percent increase in human rights abuses and violations across CAR, as detailed in the Secretary-General’s report.

We urge the Government of CAR to continue to take action against the perpetrators of human rights violations and abuses, including those committed by Wagner Ti Azande as well as other armed groups.

President, to conclude, the United Kingdom remains committed to supporting the Government and people of CAR to consolidate genuine long-term peace, security and prosperity.
Mr L Johnson v Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd: 1304464/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Johnson v Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937ed1233c7ace9c4a41e16/Mr_L_Johnson_v_Nelson_Recruitment_Services_Ltd_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
ER Global 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 ER Global 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 ER Global Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
Marcus Bokkerink
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-22)

Marcus was Chair of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Board from 7 September 2022 to 21 January 2025.  He chairs the Development Board of Pembroke College, Cambridge and serves on Board of Governors of the Manchester Grammar School.   Previously, he was an investor in startups and advisor to the entrepreneurs who founded them. He was also a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), leading the firm’s UK and European Consumer Practice, Strategy Practice and a range of global client teams. He also established and developed BCG’s China business.

Marcus was Chair of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Board from 7 September 2022 to 21 January 2025.

He chairs the Development Board of Pembroke College, Cambridge and serves on Board of Governors of the Manchester Grammar School.

Previously, he was an investor in startups and advisor to the entrepreneurs who founded them. He was also a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), leading the firm’s UK and European Consumer Practice, Strategy Practice and a range of global client teams. He also established and developed BCG’s China business.
Hendy 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 Hendy 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 Hendy 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
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The Handsome Devils Club
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 The Handsome Devils Club 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
- 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.
End of life vehicles used for training at educational establishments: RPS 328
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Environment Agency regulatory position on the storage of end of life vehicles (ELVs) that will be used for training at educational establishments.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit for a waste operation when you store or use ELVs that will be used for training in educational establishments.

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in the RPS.

The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

These Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate statistics cover assaults, self-harm, separations, use of force and deaths in the Children and Young People Secure Estate in England and Wales.

Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate statistics captures information on assaults, self-harm, use of force, separations and deaths for all sectors within the Youth Custody Service: Young Offender Institutes (YOIs), the Secure Training Centre (STC), Secure Children’s Homes (SCHs) and Oasis Restore Secure School (ORSS).

Information for ORSS is not included in the accompanying tables.

Information on assaults, self-harm and deaths will be published quarterly, in January, April and October.

Information on assaults, self-harm, use of force, separations and deaths will be published annually in July.

This publication is released by the Youth Custody Service, HMPPS and produced in accordance with arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.

Pre-release list

Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate statistics are produced and handled by the Ministry of Justice’s (MOJ) analytical professionals and production staff. Pre-release access of up to 24 hours is granted to the following persons:

Ministry of Justice

Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State; Minister of State for Justice; Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister for victims, youth and family justice; Permanent Secretary; Director General, Policy, Communications and Analysis; Director, Prison Reform Policy; Director, Communication and Information; Director, Analytical Services; Deputy Director, Prison Safety and Security Policy; Deputy Director, Head of Prison and Probation Analytical Services; Director General, Performance, Strategy & Analysis; Head of Prison Reform Policy; Head of Prison, Probation, Reoffending and PbR Statistics; Prison Statistics Team Lead; press officer (x8); private secretaries (x9).

HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)

Director General CEO, HMPPS; Chief Operating Officer, HMPPS; Director, Security, Order & Counter Terrorism; Deputy Director, Head of Safer Custody and Public Protection Group; Head of Executive Management Team, HMPPS; Head of Safer Custody; Director General CEO’s Office; Operational Lead for the Safety Programme; Business Manager in Executive Management Team; Business Manager to CEO, HMPPS; Prison Safety Team; Executive Director, YCS; Head of Business Development and Improvement, YCS; Briefing and Communications, YCS; Safety Lead, YCS.
Meat (excluding minced meat and mechanically separated meat) of farmed rabbits to the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8380
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export meat of farmed rabbits from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move it to Northern Ireland.

Apply for an export health certificate online

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for an export health certificate (EHC) using the online service to export these products to the EU or to move them to Northern Ireland.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you do not need an EHC to export to the EU. Contact DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx to find out what you need to do.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the specimen certificate (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904dc54823bdda9488b251f/8380_EN_V4_SPECIMEN.pdf) and guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904dc6319a898f0b18980d8/8380NFG_Nov25_v11.pdf).

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8380EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for blocks of certificates
Find out more

Stay up to date with any changes to EHCs by signing up for email alerts (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/email-signup).

Find out about getting an EHC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-an-export-health-certificate).

Find out about exporting live animals and animal products (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal) from 1 January 2021.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Shortlist Of Design Teams Announced For National Memorial For Queen Elizabeth II
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

The Government is pleased to announce the shortlisted design teams for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II.

The Government is pleased to announce the shortlisted design teams for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II.

The shortlisted design teams include:
- Foster + Partners with Yinka Shonibare and Michel Desvigne Paysagiste
- Heatherwick Studio with Halima Cassell, MRG Studio, Webb Yates and Arup
- J&L Gibbons with Michael Levine RDI, William Matthews Associates, Structure Workshop and Arup
- Tom Stuart-Smith with Jamie Fobert Architects, Adam Lowe (Factum Arte) and Structure Workshop
- WilkinsonEyre with Lisa Vandy and Fiona Clark, Andy Sturgeon Design, Atelier One and Hilson Moran
The finalists were shortlisted following the first stage of a two-stage open competition. Designers were required to submit examples of previous projects relevant to the vision for the memorial set out by the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, alongside details of the unique skills of their multi-disciplinary teams. The competition attracted a wide range of excellent creative talent from across the UK and internationally. The shortlisted teams will be required to submit their design concepts later in the Spring.

The winning design team will be announced in Summer 2025 after the Selection Panel reviews the five shortlisted teams’ concepts. Design teams have been asked to create a memorial masterplan that celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s extraordinary life of service and provides a space for pause and reflection. The designs will also be assessed against wider criteria, including value for money, placemaking and visitor experience.

The team that is ultimately selected following the competition will add, in discussion with the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, an artist or sculptor for the figurative representation of Her Late Majesty, and this appointment will be announced in Summer 2025.

The site for the new national Queen Elizabeth II Memorial will include the area of St James’s Park adjacent to The Mall at Marlborough Gate, and land surrounding the pathway down to the lake, including the Blue Bridge. The site was chosen because of its proximity to the ceremonial route of The Mall, its historical and constitutional significance and personal connection to Queen Elizabeth.

The final design will be formally announced in April 2026, to coincide with what would have been Queen Elizabeth’s hundredth birthday year.

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee was established by the UK Government and Royal Household in 2023 and comprises eight senior figures from across British public life, selected for their expertise, and chaired by The Late Queen’s former Private Secretary Lord Robin Janvrin.

The Committee is also continuing its work to develop proposals for a UK-wide legacy programme to commemorate Queen Elizabeth.
UK summons Israeli Ambassador following approval of E1 settlement plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Israeli Ambassador today following the Israeli Higher Planning Commission's decision to approve the E1 settlement plan

An FCDO spokesperson said:

Today, the Ambassador of Israel to the United Kingdom was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Her Excellency Tzipi Hotovely was summoned in response to the Israeli Higher Planning Committee’s decision to approve plans for settlement construction in the E1 area, East of Jerusalem.

The UK and 21 international partners (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/occupied-palestinian-territories-joint-statement-21-august-2025) have written to condemn this decision in the strongest terms. If implemented, these settlement plans would be a flagrant breach of international law and would divide a future Palestinian state in two, critically undermining a two-state solution.

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Payments for contracted Ofsted inspectors
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Find out how much you would be paid as a contracted Ofsted inspector for the different tasks you would perform.

The amount you will be paid when contracting as an Ofsted inspector will depend on which remit you are working in and the role you perform.

All the amounts are inclusive of travel and subsistence.

Shadow and sign-off inspections form part of your training to become an Ofsted inspector, and you will not be paid for these.

Schools and further education and skills

If you are inspecting a school or a further education and skills provider, you will be paid a daily rate. This rate will depend on the type of role you are taking.

Inspections vary in length depending on the size of the provision and the remit.

As a team inspector, you will receive £335 per day.

Specialist activities

For any additional specialist activities you carry out, such as quality assurance or complaints investigation, you will receive £392 per day.

A full day is likely to include the quality assurance of an average of 3 inspection outputs and summary evidence.

Early years

You will be paid £300 if you:
- carry out a registration and approval visit for a childminder or childcarer
- inspect a childminder
- are an additional inspector of a larger provision
Other roles

You will be paid between £300 and £500 for an inspection of other providers on the Early Years Register. The payment will depend on the type of setting and how it operates.

If you carry out an inspection of a childcare provider registered only on the Childcare Register, you will be paid £145.

Specialist activities

For any quality assurance reports you work on, you will receive £35 per report, up to £210 per day. A full day is likely to include the quality assurance of an average of 6 inspection outputs and summary evidence.

If you work on a complaint investigation, you will be paid £325. These usually take a day and a half to complete.

Social care

For social care inspections, you will be paid between £250 and £335 per day depending on the type of inspection. Inspections can vary in length depending on the size of the provision, the remit or the inspector role.

These rates are normally inclusive of travel and subsistence.
Mr M D Aboua v West London College Ltd: 6010659/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M D Aboua v West London College Ltd: 6010659/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc585e4ad141d908353449/Mr_M_D_Aboua_v_West_London_College_Limited_-_6010659-2024.pdf).
Mr S Hadley-Clarke v The Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police: 6002287/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Hadley-Clarke v The Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police: 6002287/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684ab2f01c8d5c94e201ab75/Mr_S_Hadley_Clarke_v_The_Chief_Constable_of_West_Yorkshire_Police_6002287.2024_-Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Earth-i 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 Earth-i 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 Earth-i 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- 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.
R Sunder v Royal Mail Ltd and others: 1401270/2024 and 2226866/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R Sunder v Royal Mail Ltd and others: xx-xxxx-xxxx and 2226866/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690c9168d4c5f31272d3e68b/Mr._R._Sunder_v_Royal_Mail_Ltd___Others_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_and_2226866.2024___Judgment___21.5.25.pdf).

Read the full decision in R Sunder v Royal Mail Ltd and others: xx-xxxx-xxxx and 2226866/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b975a43f3e5483efdba9c2/Raj_Sunder_-vs__1__Royal_Mail_Limited___2__Ms._A_Phillips__and__3__Ms._K._Robert_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx___2226866.2024_-_Reasons.pdf).
Professor Sir Robin Grimes FRS FREng
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Robin Grimes is the Steele Chair of Energy Materials at Imperial College. From 2017 to 2021 he was Chief Scientific Adviser (nuclear) to the Ministry of Defence and between 2013 and 2018 Chief Scientific Adviser to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.  He uses computer simulation techniques to predict the behaviour of materials for energy applications including nuclear fission and fusion, fuel cells, batteries and solar cells.  Robin is a Fellow of the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering and was knighted in 2022 for contributions to UK resilience and international science relationships.

Robin Grimes is the Steele Chair of Energy Materials at Imperial College. From 2017 to 2021 he was Chief Scientific Adviser (nuclear) to the Ministry of Defence and between 2013 and 2018 Chief Scientific Adviser to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. He uses computer simulation techniques to predict the behaviour of materials for energy applications including nuclear fission and fusion, fuel cells, batteries and solar cells. Robin is a Fellow of the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering and was knighted in 2022 for contributions to UK resilience and international science relationships.
Area SEND inspections and outcomes in England as at 31 December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Statistics from Ofsted on inspections of local area services for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

These statistics are about area SEND inspections in England and consist of:
- main findings
- tables and local area-level data in ODS format
- methodology
- pre-release access list
Official statistics are produced impartially and are free from political influence.
TTR50005 - Eligible expenditure: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)


A Theatrical Production Company (TPC) that qualifies for Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) in respect of a theatrical production is entitled to claim an additional deduction in computing the profit or loss arising from the separate theatrical trade for the production.

The additional deduction is based on the amount of core expenditure that is European expenditure or UK expenditure. Please see TTR50090 for details on which type of expenditure applies.

The computation itself is described at TPC55000. The first step is determining:
- the amount of core expenditure, and
- the extent to which that core expenditure relates to goods or services that: if European expenditure applies, are provided from within the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (EEA) (TPC50050), or, if UK expenditure applies, are used or consumed in the United Kingdom (TTR50080).
Smart Data opportunities in digital markets
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-27)

We are seeking views on whether and how to introduce a Smart Data scheme in digital markets, using the new powers provided under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

We are seeking views on how new powers granted by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 could be used in digital markets to support:
- innovation
- competition
- better outcomes for consumers and business
Smart Data enables the secure, consent-based sharing of customer and business data with authorised third parties. This will allow for the creation of innovative services that benefit consumers and support competition.

Digital markets are central to how individuals and businesses access goods, services, and content online. However, barriers to data portability, limited consumer control, and market concentration can reduce competition and limit innovation. A Smart Data scheme could help address these issues by enabling consumers and businesses to make better use of their data and supporting the development of new data-driven products and services.

This call for evidence will help the government assess whether there is a case for action in this area, and if so, how a scheme might be designed to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Responses to this call for evidence will inform the government’s next steps on the development of Smart Data in digital markets.
Late payments research: impact on the UK economy
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

This research estimates the total economic cost of late payments and their impact on the UK economy.

This research includes:

a quantitative survey of businesses affected by late payments, asking how late payments impacts their day-to-day operations and the mitigating actions they might take

econometric analysis of secondary data to assess the impact of late payments on business outcomes, like survival and investment

a quantification exercise which combines findings from the quantitative survey and econometric analysis and estimates the total economic cost for UK businesses and the wider economy
UK calls on Russia to treat all Prisoners of War in accordance with international law: UK statement to the OSCE
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, cites the latest OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on evidence that Russia’s treatment of Prisoners of War are a widespread and systematic violation of international law.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I echo the condemnation by our colleagues on Russia’s escalating airstrikes in Ukraine.

Last week, the Moscow Mechanism reported its latest findings on the treatment of Ukrainian Prisoners of War, by Russia. In addition to previous findings by the Mechanism, ODIHR and the UN, this latest report is also categorical. I quote: “the Russian Federation has engaged in widespread and systematic violations of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law in its treatment of Ukrainian Prisoners of War”. These violations include how Russia systematically denies Ukrainian soldiers and foreign members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces status as Prisoners of War. The report also evidences “arbitrary killings, torture, ill-treatment, denial of fair trial rights, and unsafe detention and transfer conditions”.

The OSCE’s Code of Conduct compels States to ensure that their armed and security forces abide by international law. It makes clear that breaches of international law, including international humanitarian law, are a “direct and legitimate” concern for us all. That is why the UK calls for Russia to halt these violations, to recognise and protect Prisoner of War status, to end torture and executions and to allow unfettered international monitoring.

Thank you, Madam Chair.
Mr I Coyle v Sky Subscribers Services Ltd: 8000870/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I Coyle v Sky Subscribers Services Ltd: 8000870/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67975f8afe1eabe7d7a22c5c/8000870.2024_-_Mr_I_Coyle_v_Sky_Subscribers_Services_Limited_-_Judgment_Issued_20.01.2025.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr I Coyle v Sky Subscribers Services Ltd: 8000870/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f001af22a7bab256d956c3/8000870.2024_-_Mr_I_Coyle_v_Sky_Subscribers_Services_Ltd_-_Judgment_Issued_-_31.03.2025.pdf).
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs): challenges for the water environment
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

The sources of PBDEs and pathways into the environment, amounts in the water environment and restrictions of use.

This report describes:
- the sources of some PBDEs
- pathways of PBDEs into the water environment
- measurements of levels in the water environment and the trends that have been identified
control measures for PBDEs
Miss M Stephen v Oxygen Lifestyle Ltd T/a Oxygen Retail: 4104270/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Stephen v Oxygen Lifestyle Ltd T/a Oxygen Retail: 4104270/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c3402f057d859c0e8fa729/Stephen_V_Oxygen_Lifestyle_T-A_Oxygen_Retail_-_4104270-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss M Stephen v Oxygen Lifestyle Ltd T/a Oxygen Retail: 4104270/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/676572aa4e2d5e9c0bde9c95/Miss_M_Stephen_v_Oxygen_Lifestyle_Ltd_T.A_Oxygen_Retail_-_4104270.2024_-_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss M Stephen v Oxygen Lifestyle Ltd: 4104270/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe73b0712bf73dea1354ba/Ms_M_Stephen_v_Oxygen_Lifestyle_Ltd_-_4104270.2024_-_Fair_Judgment.pdf).
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 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
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Supporting the local Veteran Welfare Officer.

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.
DSIT: ministerial overseas travel and meetings, October to December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Data on ministers’ overseas travel and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) publishes details of ministers’ meetings with external organisations and overseas travel on a quarterly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- Ministerial travel and meetings with external organisations (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/dsit-ministerial-gifts-hospitality-travel-and-meetings-with-external-organisations)
Find a vehicle approval and specialist test centre
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Find a test centre where you can get an Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA), Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA) or Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF) test.

You can find a test centre that carries out:
- Individual Vehicle Approval (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/individual-vehicle-approval) (IVA)
- Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/motorcycle-single-vehicle-approval) (MSVA)
- Certificate of Initial Fitness (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval/certificate-of-initial-fitness) (COIF)
You need to say which of these test centres you want to use when you apply for a vehicle approval test (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-approval).
Astons Estate Agents
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 Astons Estate Agents 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 Astons Estate Agents 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.
DSIT: spending over £500
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

All data on departmental spending over £500 with an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) since August 2016.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) 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).

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DSIT spending over £500 (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/1f6d291e-fd0a-4651-9b1c-a67734cce90d/dsit-spending-over-500-also-known-as-epcs-or-gpc)
HMRC: business appointment rules advice, January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.

This page provides information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of HMRC.

It covers former staff at senior civil service levels SCS1 and SCS2 and equivalents that fall within the scope of the business appointment rules. It also covers special advisers of equivalent level.
Mr R Millar (deceased) v AKP Scotland Ltd: 8000215/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Millar (deceased) v AKP Scotland Ltd: 8000215/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6850025529fb1002010c4e7e/Mr_R_Millar__Deceased__v_AKP_Scotland_Limited_-_8000215.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
M Dilniak v Whitbread Group plc: 6017336/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Dilniak v Whitbread Group plc: 6017336/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692d7f55a245b0985f03432c/6017336_Monika_Dolniak_v_Whitbread_Group_PLC.pdf).