theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Fetal anomaly screening programme (FASP) screening laboratory annual standards return
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Fetal anomaly screening programme (FASP) screening laboratory annual standards return 2024 to 2025

The data template is for screening laboratories to submit fetal anomaly screening programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme-standards/fetal-anomaly-screening-standards-valid-for-data-collected-from-1-april-2022#fasp-s03-diagnosis-or-intervention-test-turnaround-time-quantitative-fluorescence-polymerase-chain-reaction-qf-pcr) annual standards data. The data collected provides the metrics to assess the programme.

Please download and complete this version of the data collection template. Once complete, return to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 31st July 2025.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) with any queries.
National school breakfast club programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Support for school breakfast club provision.

Overview

The national school breakfast programme (NSBP) will continue for the 2025 to 2026 academic year for participating schools. Further applications to join the programme will not be accepted, and the programme will end in July 2026.

For the academic year 2025 to 2026, all participating NSBP schools will continue to receive a 75% subsidy for the food and delivery costs of breakfast club provision, with schools contributing 25% of costs. All pupils in participating schools must be offered breakfast supplies at no cost to them or their parents.

From the start of the academic year 2026 to 2027, participating schools with primary-aged pupils will be offered a place on the free breakfast club programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-free-breakfast-clubs-to-tackle-cost-of-living-head-on) to start in September 2026. NSBP participating schools with secondary-aged pupils will also continue to be provided with support, to an equivalent value of what they receive on the NSBP. Further details on this will follow in spring term 2026.

School eligibility

Participating schools are in disadvantaged areas with 40% or more pupils in bands A-F of the income deprivation affecting children index (IDACI). This includes state-funded primary, secondary, special schools and alternative provision.

Types of food

All breakfast products offered through the programme meet the school food standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standards-for-school-food-in-england). Schools will be able to choose and order the food products and quantities they need for their pupils.

The supplier for this contract, Family Action (https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/breakfast/), sources and delivers breakfast food products to participating schools.

Contact

Further information for participating schools is available on the Family Action website (https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/breakfast/).

If you are already an NSBP participating school and need help, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or call xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Miss E Knowles v The Moody Goose Ltd: 1401199/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss E Knowles v The Moody Goose Ltd: 1401199/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915d53cb49cc4434516175c/Miss_E_Knowles_-vs-_The_Moody_Goose_Ltd_-_Judgment.pdf).
Northern Ireland Child Maintenance Service: Data to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

This provides an overview of the performance of the Child Maintenance Service in Northern Ireland and contains information up to the quarter ending March 2025.

This quarterly statistics publication provides an overview of the performance of the Child Maintenance Service in Northern Ireland. This has been prepared by the Analytics Division of the Department for Communities (DfC).
Historical statistics notices on agricultural price indices, 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Previously published monthly Accredited Official Statistics publications on the agricultural price index (API). A set of indices of the prices paid and received by UK farmers for agricultural goods and services.

The API is a measure of the monthly price changes in agricultural outputs and inputs for the UK. The output series reflects the price farmers receive for their products, also referred to as farm gate price. Information is collected for all major crops (for example wheat and potatoes) and on livestock and livestock products (for example sheep, milk and eggs). The input series reflects the price farmers pay for goods and services. This is split into two groups: goods and services currently consumed; and goods and services contributing to investment. Goods and services currently consumed refer to items that are used up in the production process, for example fertiliser, or seed. Goods and services contributing to investment relate to items that are required but not consumed in the production process, such as tractors or buildings.

The current indices are based on the year 2015 =100. The methodology used is standardised across EU member states and is described in the Handbook for EU Agricultural Price Statistics (https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/methodologies/consumerpricesindicestechnicalmanual2019?:uri=economy/inflationandpriceindices/methodologies/consumerpricesindicestechnicalmanual2019#:~:text=The%20Technical%20Manual%20is%20a,Retail%20Prices%20Index%20(RPI)).

Defra statistics: prices

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

You can also contact us via Twitter: https://twitter.com/DefraStats
River Mease SAC: nutrient neutrality calculator
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

Calculate nutrient budgets for developments in the catchment of River Mease SAC.

Use this calculator to work out the nutrient budget for proposed developments in the catchment of River Mease SAC.

The calculator includes all the wastewater treatment work upgrades required under the new Water Industry Act 1991 duty, as announced in May 2024.

It also reflects improvements that will be made to wastewater treatment works between 2025 and 2030 under the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) as published in January 2025.

It also reflects earlier completion dates for select wastewater treatment work permit upgrades within the River Mease catchment.

Instructions are given in the calculator, but you should also read the guidance document.

Find the guidance and all 27 calculators in the nutrient neutrality resources collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/tools-and-resources-for-calculating-nutrient-neutrality).
Mrs L Shaw v Barchester Healthcare Ltd: 1304665/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs L Shaw v Barchester Healthcare Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692d9ca8b3b9afff34e962dc/xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Mrs_L_Shaw_v_Barchester_Healthcare_Ltd_-_Final.pdf).
Adelaide Lodge Holt Fleet Road Ombersley Droitwich WR9 0HJ: BIR/47UF/MNR/2024/0161
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

Midland region, Mr N Wint, Mrs J Rossiter, Mr M Alexander on 13 February 2025

Read full decision in

Adelaide Lodge Holt Fleet Road Ombersley Droitwich WR9 0HJ-BIR_47UF_MNR_2024_0161 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d41f91b1e34f07631b5bc8/Adelaide_Lodge_Holt_Fleet_Road_Ombersley_Droitwich_WR9_0HJ-BIR_47UF_MNR_2024_0161.pdf)
CTM61570 - Close companies: arrangements conferring benefit on participators: TAAR: arrangements to which a close company becomes party on or after 20 March 2013
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


CTA10/S464A

CTA10/S455 and CTA10/S459 charge tax on any loans or advances to (or debts incurred by) close company participators and their associates which are made either directly (Section 455) or indirectly (Section 459).

However, increasingly, participators (or their associates) were extracting value out of their companies in untaxed forms in ways which did not, on the facts, amount to loans/advances/debts within the meaning of Sections 455/459 and may not have been charged by other taxing provisions either.

FA13 inserted a new Chapter 3A in Part 10 of CTA10 to charge such extractions and, mirroring CTA10/Chapter 3, to provide relief from the charge if the amount extracted is returned to the company. Equally, it is also subject to the new bed and breakfasting provisions so that any repayment must be enduring.

CTA10/Chapter3A is a Targeted Anti-Avoidance Rule (TAAR). It is widely drawn and should be considered in any case in which value is leaving a company and ending up in the hands of a participator, other than in the form of a loan/advance which is chargeable under Section 455. It is also specifically aimed at ensuring Section 455 tax cannot be avoided by the use of certain close company/partnership arrangements.

Section 464A applies where the company becomes party to arrangements on or after 20 March 2013 where:
- a close company is party to tax avoidance arrangements, and
- as a result of those arrangements a benefit is conferred, directly or indirectly, on an individual who is a participator or an associate of a participator
For further details of the meaning of various phrases see:
- CTM61580 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm61580) for ‘benefit conferred’
- CTM61575 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm61575) for ‘tax avoidance arrangements’
Where the value extracted is repaid or returned to the company (a ‘return payment’, before 30 October 2024), and no consideration is given for the return payment, then CTA10/S464B makes provision for relief to be available to the company from the charge in the same way as for loans repaid. The claim and timing provisions in CTA10/S464B (2) to (6) mirror those of CTA10/S458, see CTM61600 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm61600).

Relief is not available for return payments made on or after 30 October 2024.
Bruce's Executive Travel
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 Bruce’s Executive Travel 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 Bruce’s Executive Travel 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
- 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.
GD Environmental Services 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 GD Environmental Services 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 GD Environmental Services Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: Visa data by age and sex of applicant
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Visa data by age and sex in separate tables for UK, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Tables also include data relating to visas sponsored by the Scottish Government and Welsh Government.

This is an ad-hoc release of management information and does not constitute an Official Statistics or National Statistics release. It relates to Safe and Legal (Humanitarian) routes to the UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/immigration-system-statistics-year-ending-june-2024/safe-and-legal-humanitarian-routes-to-the-uk) and Immigration system statistics data tables (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/immigration-system-statistics-data-tables#ukraine-visa-schemes) published by the Home Office.

We have also published data broken down by local authority: Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: Visa data by country, upper and lower tier local authority (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ukraine-sponsorship-scheme-visa-data-by-country-upper-and-lower-tier-local-authority) and related data on Homelessness duties owed to Ukrainian nationals - for England, by lower tier local authority (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homelessness-management-information-ukrainian-nationals-england).

Find previously published data. (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20251118181500/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-for-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme-and-ukraine-family-scheme-visa-data-by-age-and-sex-of-applicant)
Element Integrated Systems 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 Element Integrated Systems 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 Element Integrated Systems Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
British Embassy Sofia
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

The British Embassy in Bulgaria maintains and develops relations between the UK and Bulgaria.

Our work covers a range of issues including the economy, energy policy, justice and home affairs and international security.

We provide most notarial and documentary services (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-bulgaria--2) and marriage documents (https://gov.uk/marriage-abroad) services remotely. If you need a notarial or documentary service, please contact us (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/bulgaria/british-embassy-sofia).

Find out more on our UK and Bulgaria news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/bulgaria/news).

We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Bulgaria. You can access UK government services while in Bulgaria (https://www.gov.uk/world/bulgaria).

Read the latest information on the rights and status of UK nationals living in Europe (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-europe), including our practical guide to Living in Bulgaria (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-bulgaria).

If you’re travelling in Bulgaria, see our Bulgaria Travel Advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who’s died
Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/bulgaria/british-embassy-sofia)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/bulgaria/british-embassy-sofia).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
SPE15295 - Usual Forms of Handling (UFH), other processing and records: application for Usual Forms of Handling (UFH)
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).

Where UFH are to be a normal part of the warehouse operations, the applicant should have advised HMRC in their application for authorisation (Form SP2). When applying for authorisation to operate a customs warehouse the warehouse keeper should be asked to provide the following details of any UFH as we cannot request the warehouse keeper to inform us of the UFH after they are authorised.

Details to be provided by the warehouse keeper include:

1

The precise details of the operation being undertaken.

2

The location where the intended operation is to take place. This will allow the supervising office to check whether authorisation for temporary removal (see SPE15365 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe15365)) will be required.

3

The commodity codes of the goods before and after the operations have taken place.

4

Whether the operation is likely to be a regular feature in the future.

Note: Where a warehouse keeper applies for the use of other forms of handling not listed in the guidance (Item 22 of Annex 71-03, EU Regulation 2015/2447 for NI) you are advised to consult with your supervising office in all instances (this item can be open to misinterpretation and we are committed to ensure equity of treatment and be consistent in its application).

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.
WA3 6GR Sellafield Limited environmental permit variation advertisement – EPR/KP3690SX/V014
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

View the application submitted by Sellafield Limited for Sellafield Site, Cumbria.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain variations (changes) to radioactive substances permits.

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 variation is about
- how to view and comment on the proposed variation
- 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)
Safer Communities
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 Safer Communities 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 Safer Communities 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
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The MGA Academy of Performing Arts
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 MGA Academy of Performing Arts 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 MGA Academy of Performing Arts 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
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr A N Miralles v Bibi’s East Ltd: 4100585/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A N Miralles v Bibi’s East Ltd: 4100585/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685530b035070b6957ab900d/Mr_A_Nolan_Miralles_v_Bibi_s_East_Limited_-_4100585.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
How pubs are valued for business rates
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Find out how the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) calculates rateable values for public houses, inns and bars.

How pubs are valued

Watch a video on how the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) assesses pubs for business rates.

How we assess pubs for business rates (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HZdeGT0oTk)

The VOA usually works out the rateable value of pubs using fair maintainable trade (FMT). This is the annual level of trade (excluding VAT) your pub might be expected to achieve if operated in a reasonably efficient way. It’s based on factors such as:
- your trading information and patterns
- your pub’s design and location
- the services your pub offers, for example food, gaming, or sports screenings
- any income you make from accommodation
We then apply a percentage to work out the rateable value, based on:
- the operating style
- the operating costs
- profitability
You can find the percentages used for the 2023 valuations in the VOA’s valuation of public houses approved guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/valuation-of-public-houses).

The VOA engaged with industry bodies in the sector to develop our approach to valuing pubs.

2026 rateable values

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

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

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

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

Your rateable value is not the amount you have to pay. Local councils use rateable values to calculate business rates bills.
Easy read: Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-28)

These easy read guides explain how you can get help from Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and how to claim it.

These easy read guides tell you:
- what Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is
- how to get help from Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- how to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- what to expect at your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment
Easy read documents are designed to make information accessible to people with learning disabilities. If you do not need an easy read format, read the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) guidance (https://www.gov.uk/pip).
Department for Business and Trade Singapore
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Singapore, and Singapore 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 High Commission in Singapore.

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 Singapore from the UK

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

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to Singapore (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/singapore/)
- 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 Singapore

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
M De Rosa v Novita Diamonds Ltd: 6012641/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-06)

Employment Tribunal decision

Read the full decision in M De Rosa v Novita Diamonds Ltd: 6012641/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890d120dc6688ed508783f9/Maria_De_Rosa_v_Novita_Diamonds_Limited_-_6012641-2024.pdf).
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-20)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with. We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/written-enquiry), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction TeamConsular DirectorateRoom WH4.36Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH

Find out more about our complaints procedure (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research. Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports, contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas, contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure).

Or if you have a query or feedback on UK visa services provided in Afghanistan, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
Progression regimes
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

This policy framework supports both the progression regimes and the rest of the prison estate who will refer prisoners to them.

The framework sets out the formal progression regime model and provides direction in terms of mandatory requirements, supporting guidance and good practice.

This policy framework is aimed at staff working with indeterminate sentence and extended determinate sentence prisoners. A progression regime is an alternative environment for prisoners who meet the eligibility and suitability requirements, and who are assessed by those managing them to be in need of additional support to progress through their sentence.

Progression regimes are in operation at 4 prisons: HMPs Warren Hill, Buckley Hall, Erlestoke and Humber. They run a 3 stage approach through which prisoners can progress and gain greater levels of trust and independence as they do.

The framework sets out duties, rules and general guidance on what constitutes a progression regime, and who might benefit from participating in one.

Participation is voluntary, and prisoners do not have to spend a specific amount of time on a progression regime, nor do they need to progress through all the stages in order to achieve progression to an open prison or release via the Parole Board.
Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: programme summaries for the Economic Deterrence Initiative 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This page includes summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes for the Economic Deterrence Initiative covering 2023 to 2024.

Programme summaries give an annual overview of each Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme. They explain what support the CSSF provided and intended outcomes, stating:

where the programme worked

what it is trying to achieve

the budget

the programme length

They break down programme activity into individual components or projects, with details of the lead UK government department and the organisations that are implementing the programme. View further detail on the programme summary form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-a-conflict-stability-and-security-fund-programme-summary).

The CSSF aims to publish information for all programmes. However, because some of the CSSF’s work is very sensitive, we cannot publish details of all programmes. The 2 main reasons are:

to protect national security interests

for the safety and security of beneficiaries, partners and partner governments

The UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-integrated-security-fund/about) replaced the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund in April 2024.
Professor Christine Middlemiss CB
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Christine Middlemiss is the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer. She was appointed on 1 March 2018 having been working as the CVO in New South Wales, Australia since July 2016 where she led major improvements to biosecurity across many farming sectors. This work included implementation of new outcome focused, risk based biosecurity legislation; online animal certification processes; improving evidence and risk based disease control approaches. Prior to moving to Australia, Christine led Defra’s Animal Traceability and Public Health policy team, and also previously surveillance including detection and response to new and emerging diseases such as Schmallenberg and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea. She is an experienced veterinarian. Before joining the UK government services in 2008, Christine worked in private practice with specific interest in research, meat processing and livestock genetics for a number of years in Scotland and the north of England prior to joining the Animal Health Agency (now part of Animal and Plant Health Agency) as a Divisional Veterinary Manager in Scotland. She has been appointed as a Visiting Professor of Practice at Harper Adams University. Christine comes from a farming family in the Borders of Scotland, with a background in beef cattle and sheep.

Christine Middlemiss is the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer.

She was appointed on 1 March 2018 having been working as the CVO in New South Wales, Australia since July 2016 where she led major improvements to biosecurity across many farming sectors. This work included implementation of new outcome focused, risk based biosecurity legislation; online animal certification processes; improving evidence and risk based disease control approaches.

Prior to moving to Australia, Christine led Defra’s Animal Traceability and Public Health policy team, and also previously surveillance including detection and response to new and emerging diseases such as Schmallenberg and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea. She is an experienced veterinarian.

Before joining the UK government services in 2008, Christine worked in private practice with specific interest in research, meat processing and livestock genetics for a number of years in Scotland and the north of England prior to joining the Animal Health Agency (now part of Animal and Plant Health Agency) as a Divisional Veterinary Manager in Scotland.

She has been appointed as a Visiting Professor of Practice at Harper Adams University.

Christine comes from a farming family in the Borders of Scotland, with a background in beef cattle and sheep.
A case for change: the challenge to develop a better approach to assessing risk of cancer caused by chemicals
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

A guidance statement calling for improved, modern methods to assess cancer risk from chemicals, moving beyond binary classifications and animal testing.

The guidance statement outlines the Committee on Carcinogenicity’s call to reform how cancer risk from chemicals is assessed, advocating for a more modern, human-relevant, and risk-based approach. It highlights key areas for change, including:
- moving away from outdated binary classifications and animal testing
- embracing new approach methodologies (NAMs) and mechanistic data
- encouraging submissions of case studies using innovative methods
- sharing insights from workshops in agrochemical and cosmetics sectors
- addressing challenges in regulation and public communication
- aiming to enhance public health protection and reduce testing burdens
Helsing 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 Helsing 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 Helsing Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.