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Taverham Parish Council
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 Taverham Parish Council 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 Taverham Parish Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:

promote the fact that we are an Armed Forceswfriendly Council, to our members and wider public; celebrating the work of the Armed Forces and encouraging positive interaction between them and members of the public;

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.
Apply to become a Kinship Allowance Pilot provider
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Guidance for local authorities on how to express an interest in applying to become part of the Kinship Allowance Pilot.

The Kinship Allowance Pilot will fund selected local authorities to provide a weekly financial allowance to eligible kinship carers. The allowance is to support them with the additional costs incurred when taking the parental responsibility of a kinship child.

This funding is for local authorities. All local authorities are eligible to apply, except those that:
- have received a section 114 notice that is still in effect at the time of the publication of this expression of interest
- already offer a regular financial allowance that matches the foster care national minimum allowance (https://www.gov.uk/support-for-foster-parents/help-with-the-cost-of-fostering) to kinship carers with legal orders (obtained) that meet the eligibility criteria for this pilot – local authorities are not eligible to apply if their existing financial offer matches the pilot offer
Refer to the ‘Supporting guidance for local authorities’ for information on the application process.

How to apply

Email your application to:

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

You must do this by 23:59 on 15 July 2025.

Your email must include the completed expression of interest:
- application form
- kinship population estimates spreadsheet
- kinship weekly financial allowance spreadsheet
Applications received after 23:59 on 15 July 2025 will not be accepted.
Mrs P Travil v Kent County Council: 2304114/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs P Travil v Kent County Council: 2304114/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d169bac908572e81248b2e/Mrs_P_Travil_-v-_Kent_County_Council_2304114-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_20.09.25.pdf).
Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels
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 Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels 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 Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels 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.
How to trace, weigh and distribute fish products
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Fishery products must be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catch or harvest to retail sale.

Guidance on traceability, weighing and distribution of fish and fisheries products up to the point of first sale. For full details see Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:112:0001:0153:EN:PDF) of 8 April 2011 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy.

Fishery products must be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catch or harvest to retail sale. As with all other European Union fisheries legislation, this continues to apply to UK vessels and waters.
Joint letter from Ofqual and UCAS to students, summer 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

A letter to students, explaining how exam marking and grade boundaries work, what to do if results aren't what you expected and how to prepare for results day.

What you need to know at a glance:
- The tried and tested process for marking and grading continues - the standard of work needed to achieve any particular grade is the same each year.
- Your grade will be determined by your performance in your exams and assessments.
- Most people get their first university choice, your UCAS ‘firm choice’. If you don’t, or you change your mind, there are plenty of options available, with around 28,000 courses in Clearing offering you choice and flexibility.
Good Day Out 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 Good Day Out 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 Good Day Out Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

offering special small group sessions for any sufferers of PTSD where possible striving to support the employment of Service spouses and partners should any employment opportunities arise offering a 10% discount to members of the Armed Forces Community when booking direct

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.
H Johnson v S Martin: 2501966/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in H Johnson v S Martin: 2501966/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6787d2103f1182a1e258a29c/Hannah_Johnson_v_Scott_Martin_2501966-2044_Judgment.pdf).
Electronic travel authorisation: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Staff guidance on how to consider applications for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).

This guidance is for decision makers who are responsible for considering applications for an ETA, where either:
- the applicant’s identity cannot be established automatically
- the applicant may be unsuitable for an ETA
Parity Trust
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Parity Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr R Carman v The Concrete and Corrosion Consultancy Practice Ltd: 2303012/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Carman v The Concrete and Corrosion Consultancy Practice Ltd: 2303012/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678f6ed3e94a1e07c3ef849e/Mr_R_Carman_v_The_Concrete_and_Corrosion_Consultancy_Practice_Ltd_2303012-2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr R Carman v The Concrete and Corrosion Consultancy Practice Ltd: 2303012/2024 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a85aa454906840a44d5e0/Mr_R_Carman_v_The_Concrete_and_Corrosion_Consultancy_Practice_Ltd_2303012-2024_Costs_Judgment.pdf).
XL Engineering (Trading) 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 XL Engineering (Trading) 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 XL Engineering (Trading) 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
University of the Highlands and Islands
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 University of the Highlands and Islands 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 University of the Highlands and Islands recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

Offering appropriate and reasonable support and pastoral care for students who have serviced or currently serve in the Armed Forces, dependent upon individual need.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr M Robson v British Airways Pension Services Ltd: 3303020/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Robson v British Airways Pension Services Ltd: 3303020/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6867b147fe1a249e937cbcbb/Mr_M_Robson_v_British_Airways_Pension_Services_Limited_3303020_2023_FMH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Robson v British Airways Pension Services Ltd: 3303020/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689c76547b2e3844416361b7/Mr_M_Robson_v_British_Airways_Pension_Services_Limited_3303020_2023_Judgment__on_reconsideration_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Robson v British Airways Pension Services Ltd: 3303020/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689c766ed2a1b0d5d1bb126d/Mr_M_Robson_v_British_Airways_Pension_Services_Limited_3303020_2023_Judgment.pdf).
H Sweeney v Torus Safe to Speak: 6011014/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in H Sweeney v Torus Safe to Speak: 6011014/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c6c1d8b0bb6528ee866d85/H_Sweeney_v_TORUS_SAFE_TO_SPEAK_6011014_2024.pdf).
Pegasus Search & Selection
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 Pegasus Search & Selection 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 Pegasus Search & Selection 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
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
T Hazlewood v Sticky Connections Ltd: 6006882/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in T Hazlewood v Sticky Connections Ltd: 6006882/2024 - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691349b35dec0071ce4963b9/Ms_T_Hazlewood_v_Sticky_Connections_Ltd_-_6006882.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Proof of a referral to a domestic abuse support service
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Use this letter to get proof that an appropriate health professional referred you to a domestic abuse support service, if you're applying for legal aid.

To get proof of a referral to a domestic abuse support service, you should:
- fill in the sample letter as much as you can
- send it to the support service or to the health professional who referred you
You can use this as evidence if you’re applying for legal aid to help you divorce or separate from an abusive partner.

If you’re part of an organisation offering specialist support to victims of domestic abuse you can adapt this letter to give information about referrals made by health professionals, including doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, practitioner psychologists, paramedics, radiographers, and social workers.

You can adapt this sample letter if you’re an appropriate health professional and have been asked to provide evidence of referring someone to a specialist domestic abuse support service.

You can also use this sample letter if you’re an appropriate health professional and have access to relevant medical records but did not make the referral yourself.
FCDO archive inventory
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-12)

In line with our commitment to transparency, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) publishes an inventory of its paper archive records.

In line with our commitment to transparency, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) publishes an inventory of its paper archive records.

This inventory supersedes previously published versions of the FCDO archive inventory, and the archive inventory of the former Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

The FCDO inventory covers:
- all paper archive records managed centrally by the FCDO’s Archive Services teams and held in central departmental or commercial archive repositories
- paper archive records created before 2005 and held outside of the FCDO’s central archive repositories in FCDO UK departments
The FCDO archive inventory currently excludes paper archive records held by overseas posts. This will be added in due course once we complete a review.
Department for Business and Trade Brazil
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

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

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the:
- British Embassy in Brazil
- Consulates General in Belo Horizonte, Recife, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo
Set up a business and invest in the UK

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

Buy from the UK

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

Export to Brazil from the UK

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

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

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
Vanguard Training
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 Vanguard Training 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 Vanguard Training 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

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.
TR2 4AP, Paul George: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/XP3124SH/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-10)

View the application submitted by Paul George for Nansmerrow Farm, Truro.

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)
Aimtech Business Services 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 Aimtech Business Services 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 Aimtech Business Services Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- 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.
VPAG dispute resolution panel, June 2025: DHSC and Haleon UK Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

A decision from the VPAG dispute resolution panel that Haleon UK Ltd was subject to the VPAG scheme for the calendar year 2024.

The VPAG dispute resolution panel operates under the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2024-voluntary-scheme-for-branded-medicines-pricing-access-and-growth), to consider and provide reasoned decisions for disputes under the 2024, 2019, 2014, 2009, 2008 and 2005 schemes.

This dispute between Haleon UK Ltd and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) concerns the submission by a representative of Haleon of an application form to join VPAG in January 2024, and whether it is bound by the terms of VPAG if the form was submitted in error, including whether it is subject to the VPAG payment rebate mechanism.
Doug Gurr
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Doug was appointed the Interim Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on 21 January 2025. He is the Director of the Natural History Museum, Chair of the Alan Turing Institute, and until November 2020 was Country Manager of Amazon UK. He joined Amazon in December 2011 and was President of Amazon China from 2014 to 2016. His previous roles included: teaching mathematics and computing at the University of Aarhus in Denmark working for the UK government partner at consultancy firm McKinsey founder and CEO of internet start-up Blueheath 5 years on the Board of Asda-Walmart

Doug was appointed the Interim Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on 21 January 2025.

He is the Director of the Natural History Museum, Chair of the Alan Turing Institute, and until November 2020 was Country Manager of Amazon UK. He joined Amazon in December 2011 and was President of Amazon China from 2014 to 2016.

His previous roles included:
- teaching mathematics and computing at the University of Aarhus in Denmark
- working for the UK government
- partner at consultancy firm McKinsey
- founder and CEO of internet start-up Blueheath
- 5 years on the Board of Asda-Walmart
Regulator of Social Housing CEO Fiona MacGregor to step down
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

The Regulator of Social Housing has today (28 October 2025) announced that Fiona MacGregor has decided to step down as its Chief Executive after more than a decade leading the regulator.

Fiona has spent her career working in housing and development, including roles at L&Q, the Housing Corporation, and the Homes and Communities Agency before moving into social housing regulation, firstly as Executive Director of Regulation and then as Chief Executive when RSH became a standalone body.

Bernadette Conroy, chair of RSH, said: “I am profoundly grateful for all the work Fiona has done in steering RSH through transition to a standalone body and the successful expansion of its remit to deliver effective consumer regulation alongside its existing economic regulation. Fiona leaves us with a lasting legacy that will benefit social housing tenants for many years to come.”

Fiona MacGregor said: “It has been a privilege to lead the regulator for so many years and to work with so many valuable colleagues both within the regulator and the wider sector. Nearly two years on from the expansion of our remit, it is good to see our new approach begin to drive improvement across the sector.”

Fiona will step down at the end of April 2026. The chair of RSH, Bernadette Conroy, will now work with colleagues in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to appoint a successor.

Note for editors

For general enquiries, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). For media enquiries please see our media enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/regulator-of-social-housing/about/media-enquiries) page.
SPE16050 - General relief conditions: rate of yield
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).

This term is used to express the quantity of processed product obtained from a unit quantity of imported goods. The rate of yield should be specified on the application, and verified by post authorisation checking of the processing records. It is important that the rate of yield is accurate. If too low, the authorisation holder could be fraudulently diverting goods to an ineligible use.

Where more than one product is obtained from the approved processing operations, you must establish a rate of yield for each distinguishable and marketable product. Where goods are used up during processing, for example, by loss through evaporation, desiccation, venting as gas or leeching, these production losses should be subtracted from the quantity of import goods prior to establishing the rate of yield.

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.
Miss A Powis v Richard Language College: 6014787/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Powis v Richard Language College: 6014787/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684837e096e63bce58e4e6cc/Miss_A_Powis_-vs-_Richard_Language_College_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr A Fraser v Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd and Mrs L Wallace: 4106635/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Fraser v Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd and Mrs L Wallace: 4106635/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691754b4b49cc44345161817/Mr_A_Fraser_v_Wesleyan_Financial_Services_Limited__Mrs_L_Wallace_-_4106635.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
S Grey v Achilles Ion Gabriel Ltd: 6002467/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Grey v Achilles Ion Gabriel Ltd: 6002467/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68529843679778c74ec15e37/Sophane_Grey_v_Achilles_Ion_Gabriel_Ltd_-_6002467-2025.pdf).
Bird flu: Near Lydd, Folkstone and Hythe, Kent (AIV 2025/113)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Lydd, Folkstone and Hythe, Kent on 25 November 2025.

Case information

25 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Lydd, Folkstone and Hythe, Kent.

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Declaration of a protection zone and surveillance zone (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69261995aca6213a492dd0a3/Protection_and_Surveillance_Zone_AIV_2025_113.pdf)

Further information

Check:
- the updated bird flu disease control zone map (https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d)
- if you need a licence to move poultry, poultry by-products, eggs, material or mammals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/bird-flu-avian-influenza-movement-licences)
Case number: AIV 2025/113
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

The Secretary of State has overall responsibility for the ministerial work of the Northern Ireland Office. The Secretary of State leads on: Engagement with the NI Executive (focusing on the Executive Office, Department of Justice, Department of Finance and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs); Political stability; Relationships with other governments; Implementation of the Windsor Framework; Legacy; National security; Work to ensure that NI is fully engaged in the development and delivery of new government policy, especially the Missions-led approach. He also has overall responsibility for the NIO’s parliamentary activity.

The Secretary of State has overall responsibility for the ministerial work of the Northern Ireland Office.

The Secretary of State leads on:
- Engagement with the NI Executive (focusing on the Executive Office, Department of Justice, Department of Finance and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs);
- Political stability;
- Relationships with other governments;
- Implementation of the Windsor Framework;
- Legacy;
- National security;
- Work to ensure that NI is fully engaged in the development and delivery of new government policy, especially the Missions-led approach.
He also has overall responsibility for the NIO’s parliamentary activity.
Mr J Revill v Beds of Paradise: 3300164/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Revill v Beds of Paradise: 3300164/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e0d4eeb238b20672aa02/Mr_J_Revill_v_Beds_of_Paradise_3300164_2023_CMPH_Judgment.pdf).
3 Pelling Street, London, E14 7EN and 80 Farrance Street, London, E14 7ES: LON/00BG/LRM2024/0609
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Tribunal Judge I Mohabir and Mr K Ridgeway MRICS
 on 29 April 2025

Read the full decision in 3 Pelling Street, London, E14 7EN and 80 Farrance Street, London, E14 7ES: LON/00BG/LRM2024/0609 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681a180cdf188ba858873ab0/250429_J_Mohabir_Decision.pdf).