theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
The Spark Labs
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 Spark Labs 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 Spark Labs 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.
Mrs M Griffiths v The Body Shop International Ltd c/o FRP Advisory Trading  Ltd: 1601023/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Griffiths v The Body Shop International Ltd c/o FRP Advisory Trading Ltd: 1601023/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6867cacd10d550c668de3b2e/1601023.2024_M_Griffiths_v_The_Body_Shop_International_Limited_c.o_Frp_Advisory_Trading_Limited_SO_Judgment.pdf).
Ms P Prieto v Bishop Challenor School (in voluntary liquidation): 2305642/2023 and 2301259/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms P Prieto v Bishop Challenor School (in voluntary liquidation): 2305642/2023 and 2301259/2024 - Judgment and Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f74d952f0fc56403a3d14a/Ms_Patricia_Prieto_v_Bishop_Challenor_School__in_voluntary_liquidation__2305642-2023___2301259-2024__Judgment_24-09-2025.pdf).
Stoke-on-Trent City Council: External assurance review
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

External assurance review of Stoke-on-Trent City Council led by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) undertaken in September 2024.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council was one of a number of local authorities to request Exceptional Financial Support for the financial year 2024-25.

The government agreed to the support, conditional on an external assurance review. CIPFA’s external assurance review sets out detailed findings, including conclusions, evidence and methodology used, and includes recommendations for the future.

The review was undertaken in September 2024 and its content is based on the fieldwork completed within this timeframe.
Mr N Tipper v Syn Restaurant and Bar Ltd: 6005405/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Tipper v Syn Restaurant and Bar Ltd: 6005405/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a050a1c041dcc469daea6/Mr_N_Tipper_v_Syn_Restaurant_and_Bar_Ltd_6005405-2024.pdf).
SPM167400 - Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP) - general information: Neonatal Care Pay Period
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


NCPP is the period for which SNCP is payable.

The main features are:
- The NCPP is one week for every period of 7 days that the child is in receipt of neonatal care without interruption.
- in relation to each separate occasion that the child receives neonatal care, the first period of 7 days begins with the day after the day on which the neonatal care starts.
- it lasts for up to 12 complete weeks whether or not the employee intends to return to work for the liable employer after the child’s birth.
- it must end within 68 weeks of the child’s birth.
- it ends if the employee starts work for a new employer after the start of the NCPP.
- if an employee is entitled to SNCP from more than one employer each NCPP could be different
- the employee is excluded from SNCP for any weeks in which they are paid SSP
- released without charge,
- found not guilty and released, or
- convicted of an offence but not given a custodial sentence
Legislation

Regulations 7, 10, 12, 13, and 23(4) of the Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (General) Regulations 2025.
Privacy information: children, young people and care leavers
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

Details of the personal data the Department for Education (DfE) processes for under 18s that are not in mainstream education, or care leavers up to age 25.

The personal data that DfE processes for children and young people who are aged under 18 and not in mainstream education, and care leavers up to age 25.

We have privacy notices for:
- Learners: early years foundation stage to key stage 3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/privacy-information-early-years-foundation-stage-to-key-stage-3)
- Learners: key stage 4 and 5 and adult education (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/privacy-information-key-stage-4-and-5-and-adult-education)
Ms F Radford v Secretary of State for Justice:  2216146/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms F Radford v Secretary of State for Justice: 2216146/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686be628a08d3a3ca3b67840/Ms_F_Radford_v_Secretary_of_State_for_Justice_-_2216146-2024.pdf).
UK-Australia Financial Regulatory Forum: Joint Statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

A collection of Joint Statements from the annual UK-Australia Financial Regulatory Forum which discusses bilateral cooperation on financial regulatory issues.

This is a collection of the Joint Statements from the annual UK-Australia Financial Regulatory Forum held between HM Treasury and the Australian Treasury and representatives from their respective supervisory authorities. These documents are released following meetings between the UK and Australia financial regulatory authorities to discuss bilateral cooperation on financial regulatory issues. The Joint Statements are published to reflect the outcomes and shared commitments.
Influenza A (H5): incubation and infectious period in non-human mammals
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

This rapid evidence summary identified and summarised evidence relating to the infectious and incubation period of influenza A (H5) in non-human mammals.

This rapid evidence summary identified and summarised evidence relating to the timeframe of transmitting an infection between 2 non-human mammals (the infectious period). It also identified and summarised time between contracting an infection and symptom onset (incubation period) of influenza A (H5) in non-human mammals (search up to 26 April 2024).

Eight studies were included, 7 experimental studies and 1 observational study.
UK Guidance on the approval of radar reflectors for liferafts, lifeboats and rescue boats: UK25/L002
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

UK approved recommendation 1/10/25 on the testing of radar reflector for liferafts, lifeboats and rescue boats under category UK/1.33 and UK/4.39

Question

Does a radar reflector supplied within an approved liferaft, lifeboat or rescue boat need to be UK approved separately?

Recommendation

Yes, a radar reflector that is supplied as part of the equipment within a liferaft, lifeboat or rescue boat, is required to be UK approved by being tested and certificated to the following standards, as detailed in MSN 1874 as amended:

EN ISO 8729:1998, IEC 60945:2002 including IEC 60945corr.1:2008

or

ISO 8729-1:2010, EN 60945:2002 including IEC 60945 corr.1:2008

or

ISO 8729-1:2010, IEC 60945:2002 including IEC 60945 corr.1:2008

It is noted that significant stock of radar reflectors that may not be approved to the above standard may exist in the marketplace, and considering this, the MCA will allow existing radar reflectors to continue to be used until 30th January 2027. After this date all radar reflectors placed as equipment within a liferaft, lifeboat or rescue boat must comply with the required standards and be UK approved by a UK Approved body.

If a UK Approved body is approving a liferaft, lifeboat or rescue boat that contains a radar reflector that is not UK approved, the Approved body must annotate the certificate accordingly and advise the MCA of the non-compliance.

Please also see ‘Approved Recommendation UK/24L002’ - UK guidance on approving lifeboats with non-UK approved internal components.

References:
- MSN 1874 as amended
- The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended
Items affected:
- UK/4.39
- UK/1.33
More information

Maritime and Coastguard AgencyBay 2/21Spring Place105 Commercial RoadSouthamptonSO15 1EG

Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Website: https://www.gov.uk/mca
Child Poverty Strategy: Evidence Pack
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Summary of the key evidence and context that has informed the development of the Child Poverty Strategy.

This evidence pack forms part of the Child Poverty Strategy publication. Whilst it cannot comprehensively and succinctly summarise all available evidence, it provides a summary of the key evidence and context that has informed the development of the Child Poverty Strategy.

The aim of the pack is to summarise ‘the problems’ that the Child Poverty Strategy is seeking to address, examining key trends and drivers over time with a focus on the period from 2010 to 2011 to the present. It doesn’t include the policies and interventions adopted by the Strategy in response to these problems, as those are covered in the Strategy and separate accompanying publications.
EIM35040 - Travelling expenses: Non-resident and qualifying new resident employees working in the United Kingdom: meaning of a country outside the United Kingdom in which the employee normally lives
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)


Sections 373 to 375 ITEPA 2003

The phrase:

a country outside the United Kingdom in which the employee normally lives at the time the journey is made

may not be easy to apply in some cases. In order to satisfy the condition, it is not necessary for the employee to maintain a residence in that country.

Example

A Canadian citizen who has lived in Canada for most of his life should be regarded, for the whole of the five-year period (see EIM35060 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim35060)), as living there normally. This will apply even if his family relocates to the United Kingdom and sets up home here.

Alasdair is a Canadian citizen and lives with his wife and family in Toronto. In January 2025 he is sent by his employer to complete a 10-month secondment in Los Angeles (LA). Alasdair rents an apartment in LA but his wife and children do not join him. Alasdair is only able to return to Toronto once during his secondment. In November 2025, having been successful on the secondment, Alasdair is offered a 3-year contract in London starting immediately. Alasdair moves directly from LA to London whilst his family remains in Toronto. Despite the fact that Alasdair's last residence was in LA he still considers his house in Toronto to be his home and so this will continue to be the place where he normally lives. Canada will therefore continue to meet the condition of being "a country outside the United Kingdom in which the employee normally lives" for the purposes of s.373 and s.374.

In April 2026 Alasdair's wife and children relocate to London as they want the family to be together. Even though they sell their family home in Toronto, Alasdair's parents-in-law remain in Toronto and the family do intend to return to Toronto after the end of Alasdair's contract. Canada will therefore continue to meet the condition of being "a country outside the United Kingdom in which the employee normally lives" for the purposes of s.373 and s.374 even though Alasdair does not own a property in the country.

In November 2028, Alasdair's contract in London ends and he is offered a 1-year contract to work in Singapore. As Alasdair and his family have never lived in Singapore, this cannot qualify as "a country outside the United Kingdom in which the employee normally lives" for the purposes of s.373 and s.374. If Alasdair returns to Toronto to live with his parents-in-law prior to his secondment, Canada will continue to meet the condition of being "a country outside the United Kingdom in which the employee normally lives" for the purposes of s.373 and s.374.
Consistent financial reporting framework 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Guidance to help schools collect information about their income and expenditure.

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) closed on 31 March 2025. All activity has moved to the Department for Education (DfE). You should continue to follow this guidance.

The consistent financial reporting (CFR) framework provides a template for schools to report their income and expenditure by financial years.

The CFR framework applies to maintained schools and pupil referral units. It is optional for nurseries and non-maintained special schools.

If you have any questions about this guidance, please contact us via the customer help portal (https://customerhelpportal.education.gov.uk/).
UK-US Financial Innovation Partnership (FIP): Joint Statements
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

A collection of Joint Statements from the UK-US Financial Innovation Partnership (FIP) which discusses regulatory and industry engagement on emerging FS innovations.

This is a collection of the Joint Statements from the annual Financial Innovation Partnership (FIP) held between HM Treasury and the US Treasury on emerging trends in financial services innovation. This will include encouraging collaboration in the private sector, sharing information and expertise about regulatory practices and promoting growth and innovation. The FIP was established in 2019.
Export hides and skins to Thailand: certificate 6941
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Apply online to export unprocessed hides and skins to Thailand.

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/6853e373f812712f845814e9/6941EHC-guidance.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate EHC 6941, version 1: Export hides and skins to Thailand (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bd1b19940f0b604bd0ba510/6941EHC_V1.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/6941EHC)

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/6853e373f812712f845814e9/6941EHC-guidance.pdf).

Download and fill in EHC 6941, version 1: Export hides and skins to Thailand (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bd1b19940f0b604bd0ba510/6941EHC_V1.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).
Active Travel Fund tranche 2: evaluation baseline
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Baseline report setting out the methodology for the evaluation of the Active Travel Fund.

The Department for Transport awarded funding to local authorities to produce walking and cycling facilities via the Active Travel Fund, with tranche 1 funding allocated in 2020 and tranche 2 funding allocated in 2021.

The report describes the approach that the evaluation will take and outlines the 4 themes:
- cycle tracks
- low traffic neighbourhoods
- school streets
- process evaluation
It provides some preliminary analysis of baseline data and describes the steps to be taken between the baseline report and the final report.

Related content
- Active Travel Fund tranche 2: stage 1 process evaluation (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/active-travel-fund-tranche-2-stage-1-process-evaluation)
- Active Travel Fund tranche 2: stage 2 process evaluation (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/active-travel-fund-tranche-2-stage-2-process-evaluation)
- Active Travel Fund tranche 2: government response and peer review (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/active-travel-fund-tranche-2-government-response-and-peer-review)
Report your Capital Gains Tax on UK property by post
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-11)

Use this form to report Capital Gains Tax on UK property or land, if you cannot use our online service.

If you’re a UK resident, you do not need to report if your total gains are less than the tax-free allowance (https://www.gov.uk/capital-gains-tax/allowances).

If you’re not a UK resident, work out if you made a taxable gain or loss. Report all sales and disposals of UK property or land (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/capital-gains-tax-for-non-residents-uk-residential-property) by the deadline, even if you have no tax to pay.

When you must report by post

You must send your form by post if you:
- have submitted a Self Assessment return for the same tax year
- need to amend a paper form already sent to us
- are a corporate trustee
- are a personal representative who needs to amend a report sent to us
- cannot use the online service
You must use this form to amend a report sent to us if you:
- are an appointee
- have power of attorney
- are acting for someone else in a similar legal capacity
If none of this applies to you, report and pay your Capital Gains Tax on UK property using our online service (https://www.gov.uk/report-and-pay-your-capital-gains-tax/if-you-sold-a-property-in-the-uk-on-or-after-6-april-2020).

Before you start

To report using this form, you’ll need to:

Work out your gain and how much tax you owe (https://www.gov.uk/tax-sell-property/work-out-your-gain).

Make sure you have all the information you need (https://www.gov.uk/report-and-pay-your-capital-gains-tax) to complete the form.

If you’re reporting for a trust, you’ll need its Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) or Unique Reference Number (URN). If your trust does not have either, you’ll need to register your trust (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-a-trust-as-a-trustee) with us before using this form.

Report Capital Gains Tax on UK property

Get all of your information together before you start. You will fill this form in online and you cannot save your progress.

Fill in the form online.

Save and print the completed form.

Sign the declaration — get your client to sign it if you’re an agent.

Include any supporting evidence that supports your return.

Post it to us, using the postal address shown on the form.

Start now (https://tax.service.gov.uk/guidance/Send-your-Capital-Gains-Tax-on-UK-property-disposal-to-HMRC)

After you send your form

We will send you a 14-digit payment reference starting with ‘x’.

You’ll need your payment reference to pay what you owe (https://www.gov.uk/report-and-pay-your-capital-gains-tax/ways-to-pay) within the deadline.

Request a paper form

You need to contact us (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/capital-gains-tax-enquiries-for-individuals-employees-and-self-employed) to request a paper form if you either:
- cannot use this online form
- need to report your Capital Gains Tax on UK property for the 2020 to 2021 tax year
Hungary: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

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

Knowledge Base is an information resource for HM Passport Office staff.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy and parental responsibilities
- surrogacy
- documents from Hungary
RFIG41000 - FIG regime: Introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


From 6 April 2025, all UK residents are taxed on the arising basis of assessment on their worldwide income and gains. For details of the remittance basis of assessment which was available prior to 6 April 2025 see RDRM31030 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm31030).

Individuals who come to the UK after a period of at least 10 consecutive tax years of non-UK residence are able to claim UK tax relief on foreign income and gains that accrue during their first 4 years of UK residence.

The regime that provides for these reliefs for qualifying new residents is known as the FIG regime. Individuals with foreign employment income who are eligible for the FIG regime may also be able to claim relief in respect of their foreign employment income; for further details of new Overseas Workday Relief see EIM43550 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim43550).

What it means to be a ‘qualifying new resident’ and the eligibility criteria is set out at RFIG44000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig44000). Although the regime started on 6 April 2025, an individual may already be a qualifying new resident if they came to the UK, or returned to the UK, in the 2022-23 tax year or later. Neither an individual’s nationality, domicile at any time nor their ability to claim the remittance basis in previous years affects eligibility for the FIG regime.

Claims must be made for the reliefs to be available and can be made for the 2025-26 tax year onwards; see RFIG42100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig42100) for details on making a claim. RFIG43000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig43000) provides guidance on how a claim may impact allowances and other tax reliefs. Most, but not all, types of foreign income and gains are able to be relieved under the regime – see RFIG45100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig45100) onwards.

Individuals are not required to bring their tax-relieved foreign income and gains to the UK, and if they choose to, there is no tax liability when they do.

Former remittance basis users who return to the UK after 10 consecutive tax years of non-UK residence and are eligible for the FIG regime cannot claim relief for any foreign income and gains that accrued prior to 6 April 2025 when they were UK resident and using the remittance basis. This is the case whether or not they remit the income and gains within the first 4 years of returning. These individuals may, however, want to use the temporary repatriation facility (TRF) to take advantage of a lower tax rate by designating their pre-6 April 2025 foreign income and gains and paying the TRF charge – see RDRM71000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm71000) onwards.
Guidance on applying human factors to medical devices
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Guidance on the importance of applying human factors to medical devices, so they are designed and optimised to minimise patient and user safety risks.

This guidance is primarily aimed at manufacturers of all device classes and developers of medical devices and drug-device combination products, and UK approved bodies responsible for assuring the quality of those devices.

To be read in conjunction with the guidelines on post-market surveillance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-devices-post-market-surveillance-requirements).

It applies to the design of future products and changes in user interfaces of existing products, rather than those already on the market.

The guidance clarifies that usability engineering is an iterative process, involving design, testing and validation of design stages; it also requires attention to the post-market phase, since evidence may come to light while a device is being used in clinical practice that the design requires further improvement.

A usability engineering process can, and should, be applied by device manufacturers in the identification, assessment and mitigation of potential patient and user safety risks; also in the analysis of incidents that have occurred, in order to identify learning and put into place corrective actions to improve device design.
Mr L Smith v Kier Group plc: 6017283/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Smith v Kier Group plc: 6017283/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6840446fe550203c8209cd14/Mr_L_Smith_-vs-_Kier_Group_Plc_-_Judgment.pdf).
Voi Technology UK Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Voi Technology UK Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- 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.
CDS Declaration Completion Instructions for Exports
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

This guide provides detailed completion instructions for data elements when making a written export declaration to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).

This guide does not cover completion instructions for import customs declarations or Customs Clearance Requests ((CCRs) inventory releases previously referred to as C21s).

For data element completion guidance for imports and CCRs, please refer to the appropriate Declaration Completion Guide.
Mrs M Sandhu v Department for Work and Pensions: 2302036/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M Sandhu v Department for Work and Pensions: 2302036/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a097b93bd16ee4b57adf92/Mrs_M_Sandhu_v_Department_for_Works_and_Pensions_2302036-2023_Full_Judgment.pdf).
Mr E Ekeledo v Winchester City Council and D Adey: 1406383/2023 and 1406403/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Ekeledo v Winchester City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66277ec1838212a903a7e554/Mr_E_Ekeledo_v_Winchester_City_Council___1_Or_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx___1_Or_-_SO_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr E Ekeledo v Winchester City Council and D Adey: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2a0b85698d84e39cfdaac/Mr_E_Ekeledo_-vs-_1._Winchester_City_Council___2._Dawn_Adey_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Close Observations 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 Close Observations 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 Close Observations 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.
Combatting fraud in universal credit self declaration 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-22)

This Data Usage Agreement for combatting fraud in universal credit self declaration and was put in place in 2023

This agreement is published as part of the Code of Practice for public authorities disclosing information under chapters 1, 3 and 4 (Public Service Delivery, Debt and Fraud) of part 5 of the Digital Economy Act 2017.

The purpose of this data share is to allow Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to check the feasibility of merging HMRC Construction Industry Scheme and DWP Universal Credit data to estimate the level of potential fraud within the Universal Credit population. The data share will enable estimation of the likely scale of fraud due to under-reporting of earnings in Universal Credit by subcontractors.
Mr C Smith v Ernest Cooper Ltd: 6018838/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Smith v Ernest Cooper Ltd: 6018838/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686be3782557debd867cbd8f/Craig_Smith_v_Ernest_Cooper_6018838-2024.pdf).
OL1 3LA, Recycling PVC Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3621SS/A002
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

View the application submitted by Recycling PVC Limited for Recycling PVC, Oldham.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:

waste and mining waste operations

installations

water discharge and groundwater activities

medium combustion plant and specified generators

The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:

what the application is about

when you need to comment by

The Environment Agency will decide:

whether to grant or refuse the application

what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
SPE13305 - VAT only IP: authorisation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

The same conditions and requirements of IP authorisation will apply except:
- specific IP VAT only CPCs must be used (refer to UK Tariff Volume 3) and
- (NI ONLY) authorisations involving more than one Member State cannot be accepted as most Member States do not authorise use of IP for goods liable to import VAT only.
Note - Northern Ireland (NI) Customs Authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979
Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (August 2025)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-19)

Monthly reports of construction noise and vibration monitoring for HS2, taken within local authorities along the Phase One (London to West Midlands) route.

The reports contain monitoring data and interpretative results, including a summary of the construction activities occurring. This covers any complaints received, data recorded over the monitoring period, and periods which exceeded agreed trigger levels and the results of any investigations. Where High Speed Two (HS2) works have been identified as the source, the reports include actions taken to resolve the issue and to prevent a recurrence.

HS2 Ltd and its contractors are required to undertake construction noise and vibration monitoring, and produce monthly reports, to comply with the Code of Construction Practice (CoCP). The reports are specific to each local authority area along the Phase One route.
Design hearing decision: O/935/21
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 23 December 2021.

Design decision O/935/21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/61c4672ed3bf7f1f7036fb19/o93521.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
UK NSC open call: submitting a screening proposal
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

Open call for topics process for submitting proposals to the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC).

Any individual or organisation can submit a topic to the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) to consider. The UK NSC will consider whether the proposal is within the UK NSC remit and, if so, how the topic should be explored further.

See details and outcomes of previous open call submissions to the UK NSC (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-nsc-previous-annual-call-submissions).

During the 3-month open call for topics (previously known as the annual call), individuals or organisations can submit proposals for:
- new screening topics
- an early update for topics that the UK NSC has considered within the past 3 years
- modifications to, or the ceasing of, existing screening programmes
Proposals can cover population screening or targeted screening topics.

The next open call will run from 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026.

UK NSC may review proposals outside an open call period in exceptional circumstances. See UK NSC open call exceptions criteria (/government/publications/uk-nsc-annual-call-submitting-a-screening-proposal/uk-nsc-open-call-exceptions-criteria).

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have any queries about this publication, making sure you include its full title.
Our governance
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-01)

The main decision-making board and audit committee at the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).

LAA Board

The board is responsible for governance of LAA. It provides support and advice to the chief executive, and makes decisions on business priorities.

For more information on our board and committees, and a visual representation of the board structure, see pages 32 to 48 of our Legal Aid Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/legal-aid-agency-annual-report-and-accounts-2023-to-2024).

The board members are:
- Nick Campsie (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/nick-campsie), Non-executive Board Member and LAA Board Chair
- Ken Gill (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/ken-gill), Non-executive Board Member and LAA ARAC Chair
- Professor Suzanne Rab, Legal Non-Executive Board Member
- Jane Harbottle (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/jane-harbottle), Chief Executive, Legal Aid Agency
- Caroline Patterson, Finance Director
LAA Audit and Risk Committee

The audit and risk committee (ARAC) supports the board and the chief executive. They make decisions on internal and external audits, corporate governance, anti-fraud policies, internal control and risk management, and the agency’s annual accounts.

Its members are the LAA’s 2 non-executive board members:
- Ken Gill, Non-Executive Board Member and LAA ARAC Chair
- Professor Suzanne Rab, Non-Executive Board Member
Regular attendees also include an internal audit representative, National Audit Office representatives, as well as the LAA’s chief executive, finance and performance director and head of internal audit.

LAA framework document

Arrangements for the governance, accountability, financing, staffing and operation of the Legal Aid Agency are set out in the LAA framework document.

Legal Aid Agency Framework Document (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6602bed9f1d3a0666832ad92/Legal_Aid_Agency_Framework_Document.pdf) (PDF, 604 KB, 40 pages)

Public Bodies Review of the Legal Aid Agency

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) completed a review of the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). The review was part of the government’s Public Bodies Review Programme. It was started in August 2024 and concluded in November 2024.

Public Bodies Review of the Legal Aid Agency: review 2024 to 2025 - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-bodies-review-of-the-legal-aid-agency-review-2024-to-2025#:~:text=The%20Ministry%20of%20Justice%20(MOJ,and%20concluded%20in%20November%202024.))
Hubbleday Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Hubbleday Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.