theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Bank of England
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 Bank of England 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 Bank of England 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
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.
Notify HMRC of cash payments for alcoholic products in duty suspension
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Tell HMRC about cash payments for alcoholic products or alcoholic product-related services in duty suspension, using form W7.

You must complete this form if you’re either:
- a warehousekeeper registered under the Warehousekeepers and Owners of Warehoused Goods Regulations 1999
- a person approved under section 82 of Finance (No.2) Act 2023
Email HMRC to ask for this form in Welsh (Cymraeg) (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/welsh-language-helplines#email-title).

How to use the print and post form

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

Send completed forms by email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

You must send completed forms before you despatch goods or provision of services.

For more advice on completing this form, contact HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/excise-warehousing-excise-goods-movements-and-alcohol-duties-enquiries).
Leicester City Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Leicester City Council is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
IHTM43043 - Domicile/long term residence: calculation where the domicile/long term residence of the survivor at the first death is outside the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


On the death of a first spouse or civil partner, IHTA84/S18 exemption (IHTM11031 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm11031)) is limited where the transferor was domiciled (IHTM13000) (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm13000) in the UK (to 5 April 2025) or a long term UK resident (IHTM47000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000)) (from 6 April 2025) and the transferee is domiciled outside the UK (to 5 April 2025) or not a long-term resident from (6 April 2025). The limit is imposed by IHTA84/S18(2). Since 6 April 2013 the limit has been equal to the nil-rate band at the date of transfer. Prior to that date the limit was £55,000.

If the entire estate passed to the surviving spouse or civil partner, anything over the S18(2) limit is a chargeable legacy. Where the net estate is above the nil rate band plus the S18(2) limited exemption there will be no nil rate band to transfer, as illustrated below.

Example

Susan died on 1 June 2008, domiciled in the UK. She left an estate worth £450,000 all to her husband Lars who is domiciled in Sweden.

Unused nil rate band calculation

M = £312,000

VT = £395,000 (Estate of £450,000 less limited spouse exemption of £55,000)

M is not greater than VT, so there is nothing to transfer.

Where the net estate is less than the nil rate band plus the S18(2) limit, there will still be an amount of nil rate band available to transfer. The following example shows how both the amount that the net estate is below the nil rate band, and limited spouse exemption, combine to produce the amount of nil rate band available to transfer.

Example

Charles died on 8 April 2025 and was a long-term UK resident. He left an estate worth £520,000 all to his wife Helga who is not a long-term UK resident .

Unused nil rate band calculation

M = £325,000

VT = £195,000 (Estate of £520,000 less limited spouse exemption of £325,000)

M is greater than VT by £130,000.

Transferable nil rate band calculation

E =£130,000

NRBMD = £325,000 so

(130,000 ÷ 325,000) × 100 = 40.0000%

On Helga’s death, the nil rate band on her death would be uprated by 40%. This approach will be appropriate on the death of the survivor when either

they remain domiciled abroad/not a long-term UK resident and their UK assets exceed the single nil rate band, or

between the first death and their own, they became domiciled, deemed domiciled in the UK, or became a long-term UK resident

However, if Helga elects to be treated as if she is domiciled in the UK(IHTM13040 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm13040))/ a long term UK resident under the provisions of IHTA84/S267ZA and S267ZB from a date before Charles’s death, the limit on the amount of spouse exemption will not apply and the nil rate band on her death would then be uprated by 100%.
Home Office social value and SME case studies
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Case studies demonstrating how government actions are increasing contracts with small and medium enterprises.

The documents above give an overview of the department’s actions to increase the number of contracts with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and successful case studies.

If you have any further questions regarding SMEs please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
F McLaughlin and M Walsh-Pammen (Personal Representatives of The Estate of Mr B Walsh, Deceased) v Morrison Data Services Ltd: 3315415/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in F McLaughlin and M Walsh-Pammen (Personal Representatives of The Estate of Mr B Walsh, Deceased) v Morrison Data Services Ltd: 3315415/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66b0adb8a3c2a28abb50dcb1/F_McLaughlin___M_Walsh-Pammen__Personal_representative_of_the_estate_of_Mr_B_Walsh_deceased_v_Morrison_Data_Services_Ltd_-_331545_2022_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in F McLaughlin and M Walsh-Pammen (Personal Representatives of The Estate of Mr B Walsh, Deceased) v Morrison Data Services Ltd: 3315415/2022 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680a38476d6ac02ee99d8460/Fiona_McLaughlin___Mary_Walsh_Pammen__personal_reps_of_the_estate_of_Mr__Walsh__deceased__v_Morrison_Data_Services_Ltd_-_3315415_2022_-_Judgment.pdf).
Key stage 2: returning test scripts
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Guidance for completing attendance registers and returning key stage 2 (KS2) test scripts for marking.

We will update this guidance in March 2026 for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

This is a digital version of the printed guidance schools receive within their key stage 2 test materials consignment. It explains:
- what stationery items schools will receive
- how to complete test attendance registers
- how to send scripts for marking
The accompanying video below provides additional support and clarification, by demonstrating how schools should complete the attendance registers and pack pupils’ test scripts, ready to send for marking:

Key stage 2 tests: returning test scripts (https://youtu.be/MowhlRRH8lg)
Louise De Sousa
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Louise joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1991 after a short period in the private sector following completion of her degree at Bristol University in ancient history and archaeology. Before beginning her appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Chile in March 2021, Louise was previously Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Tunisia. Louise has also headed the Mediterranean Department in the Europe Directorate, and before that she led the Human Rights and Democracy Department. Louise has been posted to Brasilia as Second Secretary (1993 to 1996), Maputo as Deputy High Commissioner (2003 to 2006) and Nairobi as Deputy High Commissioner (2007 to 2011). Her roles in London have also covered environment policy, international drugs and crime policy and the Overseas Territories. She was Secretary to the FCO’s Board of Management from 1998 to 1999. Social media links Follow Louise De Sousa on X . Follow Louise De Sousa on Instagram .

Louise joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1991 after a short period in the private sector following completion of her degree at Bristol University in ancient history and archaeology.

Before beginning her appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Chile in March 2021, Louise was previously Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Tunisia. Louise has also headed the Mediterranean Department in the Europe Directorate, and before that she led the Human Rights and Democracy Department.

Louise has been posted to Brasilia as Second Secretary (1993 to 1996), Maputo as Deputy High Commissioner (2003 to 2006) and Nairobi as Deputy High Commissioner (2007 to 2011).

Her roles in London have also covered environment policy, international drugs and crime policy and the Overseas Territories. She was Secretary to the FCO’s Board of Management from 1998 to 1999.

Social media links

Follow Louise De Sousa on X (https://twitter.com/LouiseADeSousa).

Follow Louise De Sousa on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/louise.desousa.56/).
Wyldecrest Parks Management Ltd v Rushcliffe Borough Council: 2600239/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Wyldecrest Parks Management Ltd v Rushcliffe Borough Council: 2600239/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67489d145ba46550018cebde/Wyldecrest_Parks_Management_Limited_v_Rushcliffe_Borough_Council_2600239.2024_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Wyldecrest Parks Management Ltd v Rushcliffe Borough Council: 2600239/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6773ea849d03f12136308cc8/Wyldecrest_Parks_Management_Limited_v_Rushcliffe_Borough_Council_2600239.2024_..Judgment.pdf).
External temporary storage facilities codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Find the codes which can be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be examined for an external temporary storage facility (ETSF) (Appendix 16F).

Using the relevant codes from the list, enter the location where the goods are held at the time of making the declaration.

The code for the location to be declared in Data Element 5/23 is shown in column 3.
Manchester United Football Club
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Manchester United Football Club recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Teachers’ Pension Scheme regulations: 2024 proposed amendments
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

We would like views on the proposed changes to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) regulations.

Changes to the TPS regulations are necessary to adjust the member contribution rates following the most recent valuation and to update the existing Fair Deal provisions to include further education colleges.

Other minor amendments also need to be made to ensure the regulations are up to date and accurately reflect Department for Education policy. This consultation seeks responses from those likely to be affected by the proposed regulations.
IAA promotional materials: Urdu
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Digital posters and leaflet designed for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to easily download, share, and distribute.

These resources are designed to inform advice seekers about the IAA’s services and provide guidance on what to do if they have concerns about their adviser or the services provided. The materials have been translated into Urdu to ensure accessibility for a wider audience.
Mr D Afful v Ramsey Health Care UK Operations Ltd: 6008911/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Afful v Ramsey Health Care UK Operations Ltd: 6008911/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e2ca72dcd2d93561195b63/Mr_D_Afful_-vs-_Ramsey_Health_Care_UK_Operations_Limited_-_6008911.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr A Rowell v AJ Civil and Engineering Ltd: 6002255/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Rowell v AJ Civil and Engineering Ltd: 6002255/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685d2d9561d68e6ee1a92a64/Mr_A_Rowell_v_AJ_Civil_and_Engineering_Limited_6002255-25_Judgment.pdf).
Regulatory Article (RA) 1030: defence aeronautical information management
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

RA covering the responsibilities for developing and maintaining Aeronautical Information policy.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Borderline products: medical devices and other products
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

How the MHRA makes decisions on whether a borderline product is a medical device and whether medical devices regulations should apply.

This guidance explains when a product would be considered a medical device within the terms of Part II of the Medical Device Regulations 2002.

This guidance is specific to products placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). Find out how medical devices are regulated in Northern Ireland (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/medical-devices-eu-regulations-for-mdr-and-ivdr).
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

We’re the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), maintaining nearly 53 million driver records and more than 47 million vehicle records. Last year (2024 to 2025), we collected £8.4 billion in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).

We maintain the registration and licensing of drivers in Great Britain. We also maintain the registration and licensing of vehicles, together with the collection and enforcement of VED, in the UK.

This information helps us get the right drivers and vehicles taxed and on the road, as simply, safely and efficiently as possible.

Responsibilities

We’re responsible for:
- recording driver endorsements, disqualifications and medical conditions
- issuing photocard driving licences
- issuing vehicle registration certificates to vehicle keepers
- taking enforcement action against vehicle tax evaders
- registering and issuing tachograph cards
- selling DVLA personalised registrations
- helping the police and intelligence authorities deal with crime
- providing anonymised data to those who have the right to use the service
Priorities

Our strategic priorities are to:
- drive up digital
- be resilient
- deliver great customer service
- develop our skilled, motivated and flexible workforce
Further information on our strategic priorities can be viewed in our business plan 2024 to 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dvla-business-plan-2024-to-2025).

Who we are

We’re an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT) with sites in Swansea and Birmingham, employing more than 6,000 people.

We’re a digital-first organisation with the vast majority of our many services available online so customers can choose how, when and where they access our services.
Explora Security 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 Explora Security 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 Explora Security 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.
Mr M Mostafa v K Julier and C Slater: 2304625/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Mostafa v K Julier and C Slater: 2304625/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/667eb894c7f64e234209014b/Mr_M_Mostafa_v__1__Katie_Julier__2__Chloe_Slater_2304625-2023_Preliminary_Judgment.pdf)

Read the full decision in Mr M Mostafa v K Julier and C Slater: 2304625/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c7063a6ee7cf37845c293c/Mr_M_Mostafa_v__1__Katie_Julier__2__Chloe_Slater_2304625-2023_Judgment_and_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Mostafa v K Julier and C Slater: 2304625/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6819cef6359707ba3d4467bb/Mr_M_Mostafa_v__1__Mrs_K_Julier__2__Miss_C_Slater_2304625-2023_Judgment.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 Smart Watches (2509-0315)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Product Safety Report for Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 Smart Watches presenting a risk of burns.

Summary

Product: Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 Smart Watches

Hazard: The product presents a risk of burns as the batteries may overheat during normal use.

Corrective action: Fitbit LLC initiated a remote firmware update in January 2025.

Product information

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a risk of burns as the batteries may overheat during normal use. If this occurs while the watch is in use, the user may receive burns to the wrist.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

This corrective action has been ongoing since January 2025.

Fitbit LLC initiated a remote firmware update in January 2025. Consumers with impacted products received an email and notifications on the watch and in the Fitbit app when the firmware was available to install. The update reduced the risk of the battery overheating by reducing its capacity. Where consumers did not manually update the firmware, the device experienced a factory reset until the firmware update was completed.

Consumers with impacted products may be eligible for an appeasement. Access the Fitbit Help Center for further information, and to access the Registration Page, at the following link: Sense and Versa 3 Battery Performance Program - Fitbit Help Center (https://support.google.com/fitbit/answer/15763108)

You do not need to contact Fitbit if:

You have already received an appeasement

Fitbit has already confirmed you do not have an impacted product

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0315

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
TONTI 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 TONTI 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 TONTI 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:

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.
DN14 5TG, Ingredion UK Limited: permit surrender issued - EPR/ZP3232DD/S002
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

View the surrender issued for Ingredion UK Limited, Goole under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the surrender issue letter and site condition report evaluation template for:

Operator name: Ingredion UK Limited

Installation name: Ingredion UK Limited

Permit number: EPR/ZP3232DD/S002
Horbury South West 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 Horbury South West 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 Horbury South West 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
We also pledge the following:

Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community: Yes we would be happy to engage in this , and promote and practice employment opportunities for ex forces etc.

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.
Ms L Branton v Mr P French: 2600951/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms L Branton v Mr P French: 2600951/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908cd1e823bdda9488b25e3/Layla_Branton_v_Mr_Peter_French_2600951.2024_Dismissal_Judgment.pdf).
Mr M Cleaver v Peterborough Bakery Ltd: 3306108/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Cleaver v Peterborough Bakery Ltd: 3306108/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68402e044d433cd95b9fe7c6/Mr_M_Cleaver_-_v_-_Peterborough_Bakery_Limited___3306108-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms V Owen v Kent County Council: 2304023/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms V Owen v Kent County Council: 2304023/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d135a5275fc9339a248b0b/Ms_V_Owen_-v-_Kent_County_Council__2304023-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_20.09.25.pdf).
British High Commission Honiara
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

The British High Commission in Solomon Islands maintains and develops relations between the UK and Solomon Islands.

We offer a wide range of services that include providing consular assistance to UK nationals, funding for Projects and scholarships for Masters degrees in the UK.

Find out more on our UK and Solomon Islands news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/solomon-islands/news). We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Solomon Islands, Nauru or Vanuatu. You can access UK government services while in the Solomon Islands (https://www.gov.uk/world/solomon-islands).

If you’re travelling in Solomon Islands, see our Solomon Islands travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/solomon-islands).

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/solomon-islands/british-high-commission-honiara)

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/solomon-islands/british-high-commission-honiara).

Other consular services

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
Flat 15 Daynor House, Quex Road, London NW6 4PR: LON/00AG/LBC/2024/0033
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge D Brandler and Mr A Fonka, FCIEH CEnvH M.Sc on 5 December 2024.

Read the full decision in Flat 15 Daynor House, Quex Road, London NW6 4PR: LON/00AG/LBC/2024/0033 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679246d3de39a2da43572d2a/Flat_15_Daynor_House__Quex_Road__NW6_4PR__BREACH_OF_COVENANT_DECISION.pdf).
British Sign Language 5-year plan: Department of Health and Social Care
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

This plan sets out how the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) plans to improve the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications in the next 5 years.

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

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

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

Departments will be asked to update on progress against their 5-year plan in the fourth BSL report. This is due to be published in July 2026.
Mr A Gajdosy v Big Issue Sharebike Ltd: 4104393/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Gajdosy v Big Issue Sharebike Ltd: 4104393/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67602de6cfbf84c3b2bcfa5c/4104393.2023_-_Mr_Adam_Gajdosy_v_Big_Issue_Sharebike_Limited_-_Judgment_Issued_11.04.2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Gajdosy v Big Issue Sharebike Ltd (in Liquidation): 4104393/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686cfadea08d3a3ca3b678a1/4104393.2023_Gajdosy_v_Big_Issue_Sharebike_Ltd_Judgment_with_Reasons.pdf).
Mrs S Griffiths v Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd: 2402204/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Griffiths v Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd: 2402204/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dae2391a60f79643028473/Mrs_S_Griffiths_v_Drive_DeVilbiss_Healthcare_Limited_-_2402204_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Rail interoperability: National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs)
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

UK railway technical standards, known as NTSNs, have replaced EU technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs).

National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs) set standards for parts of the rail system in relation to:
- design
- construction
- placing in service
- upgrading
- renewal
- operation and maintenance
They also cover the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions of the staff who contribute to its operation and maintenance.

NTSNs are published by the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to regulation 3B of the Railways Interoperability Regulations 2011 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/3066/contents).

The first editions of the 11 NTSNs for Great Britain (GB) were published on 1 January 2021.

Following a substantial NTSN revision exercise, which was informed by an industry consultation (https://www.rssb.co.uk/standards/types-of-standards-and-how-they-work/national-technical-specification-notices), we published updated editions of 7 NTSNs on 2 May 2025. They apply in GB only.

A new NTSN, specifically for Northern Ireland, was published on 12 June 2025.

The 12 NTSNs are:
- Safety in Railway Tunnels (SRT)
- Control Command and Signalling (CCS)
- Operation and Traffic Management (OPE)
- Infrastructure (INF)
- Energy (ENE)
- Rolling Stock – Locomotive and Passenger (LOC and PAS)
- Rolling Stock – Noise (NOI)
- Rolling Stock – Freight Wagons (WAG)
- Accessibility (ACC) (formerly called Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM))
- Telematics Applications for Passenger Services (TAP)
- Telematics Applications for Freight (TAF)
- Northern Ireland (NI)
The Modules NTSN replaces and substantially reproduces requirements found within Commission Decision 2010/713/EU of 9 November 2010 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2010/713/contents) on modules for the procedures for assessment of conformity, suitability for use and EC verification to be used in the technical specifications for interoperability.

This NTSN concerns the assessment of interoperability constituents against UK-specific cases, including the further assessment of interoperability constituents which hold an EC declaration of conformity or suitability for use and sets out the procedure that must be followed in accordance with regulation 24(1) and (2) of the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/3066/regulation/24).

The Department for Transport (DfT) worked with RSSB to create the GB NTSNs.
First Response Group 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 First Response Group 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 First Response Group 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.
Green Book supplementary guidance: risk
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-11)

Supplementary guidance to the Green Book on risk

The Orange Book sets out a framework for the development and implementation of risk management processes in government organisations.

Risks must firstly be identified, then assessed through an evaluation of the likelihood of each risk occurring and an evaluation of the impact if the risk does occur, then addressed. There must be a sensible review and reporting framework in place, and a sensible communications framework.

Accompanying this guidance is further information on managing risk.

Access the Green Book in full (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-green-book-appraisal-and-evaluation-in-central-government).
Quality report: HMRC receipts
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Quality report for statistics relating to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) receipts.

This methodology and quality report relates to the National Statistic publication, HMRC Receipts and National Insurance Contributions for the UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/hmrc-tax-and-nics-receipts-for-the-uk), and the purpose is to provide users with background information on the methodology, and quality of the outputs such as data suitability and coverage.
Mr M Foote v SMG (UK) Ltd: 2411395/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Foote v SMG (UK) Ltd: 2411395/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a9ef2dacab8c9492a461ed/Mr_M_Foote_v_SMG__UK__Limited_-_2411395_2023.pdf).
Joint statement: first UK-Pakistan Trade Dialogue
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

Summary of the first ministerial Trade Dialogue between the UK and Pakistan, held on 14 July 2025.

On Monday 14 July 2025, the UK and Pakistan held the inaugural ministerial-led Trade Dialogue meeting in London.

The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security, Douglas Alexander MP, hosted the Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan to reaffirm the importance of the bilateral trade and investment relationship and discuss next steps to ensure it reaches its full potential.