theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Eazitax
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 Eazitax 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 Eazitax 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
We also pledge the following:

Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community: Supporting the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process. Communications, engagement and outreach: Promoting the signing of this covenant and our appreciation of the Armed Forces across our media channels, literature and website

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.
Separated families statistics: April 2014 to March 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Official statistics on separated families and their child maintenance arrangements. These statistics also include additional tables on poverty and incomes by child maintenance arrangement type.

Due to 2 small data errors discovered during the production of the financial year ending 2024 publication, tables 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 should no longer be used. Revised data for the financial year ending 2023 has been included in the Separated families statistics: April 2014 to March 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/separated-families-statistics-april-2014-to-march-2024) publication.

These statistics provide estimates of the following:
- the number of separated families in Great Britain and the number of children in those families
- the proportion of separated families with a child maintenance arrangement and whether this arrangement is statutory or non-statutory
- the total amount of child maintenance received by parents with care, by arrangement type
- the net impact of child maintenance payments on the number of children in low-income households
- characteristics of separated parents and the impacts of child maintenance payments on where their households are represented in the income distribution
This release includes the following additional details on households in low income and incomes, by child maintenance arrangement type:
- the net impact of child maintenance payments on the number of children living in low income
- the percentage of children in parent with care households who remain in low income after child maintenance
- the position of separated parent households in the Great Britain income distribution
Mr A Burrows and Others v Firber Engineering Ltd (in administration) and The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (interested party): 2600251/2023 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Burrows and Others v Firber Engineering Ltd (in administration) and The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (interested party): 2600251/2023 and Others - Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b88f2b4ad141d9083533e0/Mr_A_Burrows___others_v_Firber_Engineering_Limited__In_Administration____Secretary_of_State_for_Business__Energy___Industrial_Strategy_2600251.2024_Judgment.pdf).
K Derbyshire v TBPG Falmouth Pubs Ltd: 6009273/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in K Derbyshire v TBPG Falmouth Pubs Ltd: 6009273/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b962e2536d629f9c82aa97/6009273.2025_K_Derbyshire_v_TBPG_Falmouth_Pubs_Ltd_R22_Judgment.pdf).
Report on review of cash allowance paid to asylum seekers
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Home Office reviews of the cash allowance paid to asylum seekers.

The level of asylum seekers’ cash allowance is reviewed each year to ensure that it is adequate. These reports explain how the level of cash allowance for asylum seekers’ essential living needs is reached.

We are aware this publication may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing it so that we can fix these.

Read more about our accessible documents policy (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/about/accessible-documents-policy).
Subcontracting funding rules for post-16 education and training
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

The rules providers must follow when using subcontractors to provide post-16 education and training (excluding apprenticeships).

We have published a single set of funding rules. It applies to:
- adult skills fund (ASF) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-funding-rules) provision (for learners in non-devolved areas)
- 16 to 19 funding (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/funding-education-for-16-to-19-year-olds)
Rules from previous years can be found on the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/timeline1/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/subcontracting-funding-rules-for-esfa-funded-post-16-funding-excluding-apprenticeships).

The apprenticeship funding rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules) are published separately.

Subcontracting funding rules for ESFA funded post-16 funding (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/timeline1/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/subcontracting-funding-rules-for-esfa-funded-post-16-funding-excluding-apprenticeships) from previous years can be found at the National Archives.
Ms J Isidore v Goldsmiths College: 6022428/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Isidore v Goldsmiths College: 6022428/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69317eb0502f392086ee8c0b/Ms_J_Isidore_v_Goldsmiths_College_6022428-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Solent Medical Skills
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

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 Solent Medical Skills 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 Solent Medical Skills 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:
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:
- Education: To ensure our learners are given the very best medical training that is suitable for their ongoing mission objectives.
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 UK urges all parties to show restraint and reduce tensions: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

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

President, the Security Council meets today at a dangerous moment.

We are deeply concerned by Israel’s strikes on sites in Iran, as well as the Iranian military action we’ve already seen in response.

There is a clear risk that this crisis escalates, with serious implications for peace and security across the region and beyond.

This is in no-one’s interests.

Colleagues, our first priority must be to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

We urge all parties to urgently step back, show restraint and reduce tensions.

The UK did not participate in this action.

And let me say clearly and unequivocally that Russia’s claims that the British sovereign bases on the island of Cyprus were in any way involved is nonsense.

It is deeply irresponsible at moments like this for Russia to be spreading disinformation.

We firmly support any diplomatic efforts to return to stability.

Today, we have spoken to Israel at the highest levels, and our Foreign Secretary has also spoken to Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi.

We have urged both sides to show restraint and de-escalate tensions.

We continue to engage partners across the region to ensure we are collectively doing our utmost to push for a peaceful outcome.

The UK, in partnership with the E3, has always championed a diplomatic solution to address Iran’s nuclear escalation, which has no credible civilian justification.

We will not be deterred from this.

As my Prime Minister said today, we have long held concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme as documented by the IAEA. Israel also needs to protect its people and security.

It is therefore in the interests of all actors to stop military confrontation and pursue a negotiated solution.

President, this is time for a strong, united position from members of this Council.

We must take urgent action to de-escalate and provide an opportunity for a return to diplomacy.
British Sign Language 5-year plan: Scotland Office
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

This plan sets out how the Scotland Office plans to improve the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications in the next 5 years.

The BSL Act 2022 requires that named ministerial government departments must report on how they are promoting or facilitating the use of BSL in their communications with the public.

Each ministerial department has been asked to produce a 5-year BSL plan, setting out how they plan to improve the use of BSL within their departments.

These are published alongside the third BSL report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-sign-language-bsl-third-report-may-2024-to-april-2025), which summarises work being done across the government to improve the use of BSL.

Departments will be asked to update on progress against their 5-year plan in the fourth BSL report. This is due to be published in July 2026.
Savvy Care Courses
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 Savvy Care Courses 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 Savvy Care Courses 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
- 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.
1-38 Garden Close,Ruislip,HA4 6DB:  LON/00AS/LSC/2024/0030
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-27)

Residential Property tribunal decision of Judge N O’Brien and Ms M Krisko FRICS on 16 January 2025

read the full decision in 1-38 Garden Close,Ruislip,HA4 6DB: LON/00AS/LSC/2024/0030 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678a44dcd0561c11b91d0584/Garden_Close_Determination_16_Jan_2025.pdf)
Road to recovery: the government's 2025 mandate to NHS England
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

The government’s mandate to NHS England sets out the objectives they should seek to achieve.

The government’s mandate to NHS England sets out the objectives they should seek to achieve.

This mandate will apply from 30 January 2025, until it is replaced.

Financial directions provide further details on how NHS England’s budget is broken down each financial year. See the 2024 to 2025 financial directions to NHS England. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2024-to-2025-financial-directions-to-nhs-england)
Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA): Corporate Plans
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Corporate Plans setting out the strategic objectives for the SDA.

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence. The vision and primary purpose of the SDA is to lead a high-performing, industrial enterprise to deliver the United Kingdom’s submarine capability safely and securely, and more effectively and cost-efficiently every year. These corporate plans set out the organisation’s vision, purpose and strategic objectives.
Mr O Kadioglu v Alva Tech Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 3311621/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr O Kadioglu v Alva Tech Ltd (in voluntary liquidation): 3311621/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab3b38a270d8f9e7ed88e1/Mr_O_Kadioglu_-_v_-_Alva_Tech_LTD__In_voluntary_liquidation__-_3311621-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Product Safety Report: GMAX Pro Electric Scooter (2509-0092)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Product Safety Report for GMAX Pro Electric Scooter presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: GMAX Pro Electric Scooter

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. There is no valid technical documentation for the product, and the machinery is not marked with required information. Improvements are also required for the product instructions. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the product, it may be possible for it to overheat and catch fire.

This product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0092

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The state of cyber security in adult social care
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

A report examining the knowledge and understanding of cyber security, and level of cyber resilience, in the adult social care sector.

This research was commissioned under the previous government (11 May 2010 to 5 July 2024).

This research report is intended to equip adult social care providers and their suppliers with the evidence and data needed to understand the extent of the risks posed by cyber.

It was commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care.

The project was conducted by Ipsos UK in partnership with the Institute of Public Care at Oxford Brookes University between July 2023 and May 2024.
Antony Phillipson CMG
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Antony Phillipson took up his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa in July 2021. Antony joined the Civil Service in 1993 and has held a number of posts in the UK government. Previous roles include: Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Counsellor at the Embassy in Washington Prime Minister’s Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs Head of the FCO Iran Coordination Group High Commissioner to Singapore Director (EU External), European and Global Issues Secretariat, Cabinet Office Director of Trade and Partnerships in the Department for Exiting the European Union (DexEU) Antony has a degree in modern history from the University of Oxford. Social media links follow Antony Phillipson on X

Antony Phillipson took up his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa in July 2021. Antony joined the Civil Service in 1993 and has held a number of posts in the UK government.

Previous roles include:
- Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
- Counsellor at the Embassy in Washington
- Prime Minister’s Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs
- Head of the FCO Iran Coordination Group
- High Commissioner to Singapore
- Director (EU External), European and Global Issues Secretariat, Cabinet Office
- Director of Trade and Partnerships in the Department for Exiting the European Union (DexEU)
Antony has a degree in modern history from the University of Oxford.

Social media links
- follow Antony Phillipson on X (https://twitter.com/AJPhillipson)
Company insolvencies, October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Monthly tables and commentary on the numbers, rates and sectors of companies that have entered formal insolvency procedures in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 2,029 in October 2025, 2% higher than in September 2025 (1,995) and 17% higher than the same month in the previous year (1,739 in October 2024). Monthly company insolvency numbers so far in 2025 have been slightly higher than in 2024, but slightly lower than in 2023, which saw a 30-year high annual number of insolvencies.

Company insolvencies in October 2025 consisted of 301 compulsory liquidations, 1,592 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 119 administrations and 17 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs). There were no receivership appointments. The number of compulsory liquidations was 8% higher than September 2025 and was higher than both October 2024 and the 2024 monthly average. The number of CVLs in October 2025 was similar to both September 2025 and the 2024 monthly average. Administrations were lower than in September 2025, while CVAs remained the same.

One in 187 companies on the Companies House effective register (at a rate of 53.4 per 10,000 companies) entered insolvency between 1 November 2024 and 31 October 2025. This was a decrease from the 53.9 per 10,000 companies that entered insolvency in the 12 months ending 31 October 2024. Insolvency rates are calculated on a 12-month rolling basis as a proportion of the total number of companies on the effective register. The 12-month rolling rates show longer term trends and reduce the volatility associated with estimates based on single months.

While the insolvency rate has increased since the lows seen in 2020 and 2021, it remains much lower than the peak of 113.1 per 10,000 companies seen during the 2008-09 recession. This is because the number of companies on the effective register has more than doubled over this period.
Trinnovo 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 Trinnovo 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 Trinnovo 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
- 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.
Fertiliser usage
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

Results from the British Survey of Fertiliser Practice.

Introduction

The British Survey of Fertiliser Practice (BSFP) is an annual survey based on the selection each year of a representative sample of farms from mainland Britain. The main purpose of the survey is to estimate average application rates of nitrogen, phosphate and potash used for agricultural crops and grassland. Information is also collected on applications of sulphur fertilisers, organic manures and lime.

User engagement

Data from the BSFP is an invaluable evidence base for policy makers, academics and researchers. The data is also heavily relied upon by farmers and industry professionals to inform decision making and recommendations of fertiliser application rates, timings of application and coverage.

The BSFP is the key data source for the UK Agricultural Inventory of Ammonia and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions (https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/reports/cat07/xx-xxxx-xxxx_UK_Agriculture_Ammonia_Emission_Report_1990-2022_23072024.pdf) legal reporting requirements and is heavily cited by the Climate Change Committee on progress towards Net Zero.

As part of our ongoing commitment to compliance with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/) we wish to strengthen our engagement with users of BSFP data and better understand the use made of them and the types of decisions that they inform. Consequently, we invite users to register as a “user of the BSFP” (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UCQKdycCYkyQx044U38RAvMEgOxhWuZCpr9kfPf834FUMDU2NUc3QldPRUdDR0NMVkFGNjRRV1lRTi4u), so that we can retain your details and inform you of any new releases of BSFP statistics and provide you with the opportunity to take part in user engagement activities that we may run. If you would like to register as a user of the BSFP, please provide your details in the attached form (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UCQKdycCYkyQx044U38RAvMEgOxhWuZCpr9kfPf834FUMDU2NUc3QldPRUdDR0NMVkFGNjRRV1lRTi4u).
Mayoral Development Corporations in combined authorities and combined county authorities: Guidance on legislation and scrutiny
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Guidance to mayoral combined authority and combined county authority officers and members on the legislation, responsibilities and governance of Mayoral Development Corporations.

MHCLG has produced guidance in response to a recommendation made to government in the Tees Valley independent review report (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/independent-review-teesworks-joint-venture), published 29 January 2024.

This guidance clarifies legislation in respect of Mayoral Development Corporations, including oversight, reserve matters and consent. The guidance provides an overview of:
- what a Mayoral Development Corporation is
- how legislation works, including consent
- dealing with liabilities following the closure of any subsidiary companies
- and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of mayoral combined and combined county authority members and officers
Altec Engineering 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 Altec Engineering 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 Altec Engineering 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
- 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.
GPS expansion pilot evaluation
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

This evaluation compared behaviours of tagged and non-tagged asylum seekers and suggested that electronic monitoring did not improve their compliance.

The GPS expansion pilot aimed to test the use of electronic monitoring (EM) as a condition of immigration bail. The intervention started in June 2022 and lasted until December 2023. The evaluation involved monitoring 2 groups of individuals: 1) tagged individuals experiencing EM and traditional face-to-face reporting; and 2) a control group experiencing traditional reporting only. This evaluation compared data on the behaviours of these 2 groups to understand if EM had an impact on compliance.

The analysis suggested that GPS tagging did not improve compliance behaviours of asylum claimants on bail conditions and was not a barrier to absconding. The pilot underwent significant challenges, from setting up reporting and tags efficiently to legal disputes. After 16 months, there was no statistically significant difference between the proportions of individuals out of contact (66% in both groups).

This research was commissioned by the last Conservative government, and prior to 5 July 2024.
M Aldridge v Downsview Primary (comm) and Kent County Council: 2306314/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Aldridge v Downsview Primary (comm) and Kent County Council: 2306314/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f89461f038caddfad11ad2/M_Aldridge_v_Downsview_Primary__comm__and_Kent_County_Council_2306314-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Safestyle Roofing and Driveways Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Decision for applicant Ashi Group Limited registration number 15284607, applicant successful.

Application number 5516

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

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.
Mr A A Kweku v Blue Fountain Care Ltd: 1403158/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A A Kweku v Blue Fountain Care Ltd: 1403158/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d83d30752bf117d6c15ea5/Mr_A_A_Kweku_-vs-_Blue_Fountain_Care_LTD_-_1403158.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Replace document not meeting requirements for a limited liability partnership (LL RP01)
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

File a replacement of a document for a limited liability partnership (LLP) previously delivered to Companies House that was either not properly delivered or contained unnecessary material.

You can only use this form to file a replacement of a document for a limited liability partnership (LLP) that was previously delivered to Companies House on or after 1 October 2009, and was either not properly delivered or contained unnecessary material.
Experience-based route for early years practitioners
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

A technical consultation to test a proposed model for the experience-based route, proposed eligibility criteria and process requirements.

The consultation on proposed changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), launched on 31 May 2023, included a proposal to introduce a new experience-based route for early years practitioners to gain approved status to work within staff to child ratios.

Having considered all the responses to that consultation, the Department for Education noted its intention to proceed with this change in its response.

This is a technical consultation to test:
- a proposed model for the experience-based route
- proposed eligibility criteria
- process requirements
We are seeking views to help us reach well-informed decisions.
PIM4185 - Repeal of Furnished Holiday Lettings rules : Capital Gains Tax Reliefs
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)


The furnished holiday lettings rules cease to apply in tax years commencing on or after 6 April 2025 for Income Tax and for Capital Gains Tax, and 1 April 2025 for Corporation Tax and for Corporation Tax on chargeable gains.

Existing rules

Capital Gains Tax rules are applied to FHLs as if they were a trade.

You can get more information on how CGT rules apply to FHLs in the following helpsheets:

Helpsheet 275 Business Asset Disposal Relief. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/entrepreneurs-relief-hs275-self-assessment-helpsheet)

Helpsheet 290 Business Asset Rollover Relief. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-asset-roll-over-relief-hs290-self-assessment-helpsheet)

Helpsheet 295 Relief for gifts and similar transactions. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relief-for-gifts-and-similar-transactions-hs295-self-assessment-helpsheet)

Helpsheet 296 Debts and Capital Gains Tax (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/debts-and-capital-gains-tax-hs296-self-assessment-helpsheet) (This helpsheet includes information on relief for loans to traders, here the relief is for the person who makes the loan).

Treatment after repeal

The special treatment of furnished holiday lettings (FHL) for capital gains purposes no longer applies from 6 April 2025 and there are rules to deal with the consequences for the reliefs see -CG73505 - Furnished holiday lettings: consequences of abolition - HMRC internal manual - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/capital-gains-manual/cg73505)
Global Coalition on Telecommunications: principles on AI adoption in the telecommunications industry
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)

A joint statement from the Global Coalition on Telecommunications (GCOT) setting out principles on the adoption of artificial intelligence in the telecommunications industry.

The UK, Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States of America, as the Global Coalition on Telecommunications (GCOT), have published a joint statement outlining voluntary principles on the adoption of artificial intelligence in the telecommunications industry.

These principles are intended to guide industry leaders, researchers, and AI developers as they work on AI for telecoms.
27 Roland Gardens, London, SW7 3PF:LON/00AW/LAM/2024/0603
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Residential Property Tribunal decision of Judge N O’Brien and Mr Richard Waterhouse FRICS dated 19 June 2025.

Read the full decision in Roland Gardens, London, SW7 3PF:LON/00AW/LAM/2024/0603 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853febad5e318ffbfba2b09/27_Roland_Garden_Determination_17_June_2025.pdf)
Skills Construction Centre
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 Skills Construction Centre 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 Skills Construction Centre 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.
Export meat and meat products to Sierra Leone: certificate 7524
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Apply online to export meat or meat products to Sierra Leone.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67add608e270ceae39f9e12f/7524NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export meat and meat products to Sierra Leone: EHC 7524, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67add5a62c594609b38acd32/7524EHC_V3.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/7524EHC)

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
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67add608e270ceae39f9e12f/7524NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export meat and meat products to Sierra Leone: EHC 7524, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67add5a62c594609b38acd32/7524EHC_V3.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

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).
Miss B Scarfe v J Tunday T/a Nunneley House Dental Practice: 2600450/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss B Scarfe v J Tunday T/a Nunneley House Dental Practice: 2600450/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b452d275cb67b18d87001/Miss_Brodie_Scarfe_v_Jaswant_Tunday_T.A._Nunneley_House_Dental_Practice_2600450.2024_Judgment.pdf).