theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Minister of State (Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

implementation of relevant SDR Vision and Recommendations oversight of the National Armaments Director Group departmental communications strategy and reform armed forces readiness and stockpiles Defence procurement, including reform and UK Defence Innovation submarine delivery Defence Industrial Strategy implementation and growth Defence Exports Campaign and Office Defence Readiness Bill Ukraine support - military aid and industrial partnerships, including HIRST and KINDRED Defence industry relationships and the Defence Industrial Joint Council acquisition reform/UK Defence Innovation climate change and sustainability Defence estates, accommodation and Defence Infrastructure Organisation artificial intelligence and innovation science and technology Defence Afghanistan Relocation and Assistance Programme (ARAP) including eligibility applications and asylum oversight of Parliamentary engagement

- implementation of relevant SDR Vision and Recommendations
- oversight of the National Armaments Director Group
- departmental communications strategy and reform
- armed forces readiness and stockpiles
- Defence procurement, including reform and UK Defence Innovation
- submarine delivery
- Defence Industrial Strategy implementation and growth
- Defence Exports Campaign and Office
- Defence Readiness Bill
- Ukraine support - military aid and industrial partnerships, including HIRST and KINDRED
- Defence industry relationships and the Defence Industrial Joint Council
- acquisition reform/UK Defence Innovation
- climate change and sustainability
- Defence estates, accommodation and Defence Infrastructure Organisation
- artificial intelligence and innovation
- science and technology
- Defence Afghanistan Relocation and Assistance Programme (ARAP) including eligibility applications and asylum
- oversight of Parliamentary engagement
Mr R Smith v Brightdesk Ltd in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation and Others: 6014871/2024 and 6019900/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Smith v Brightdesk Ltd in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation and Others: 6014871/2024 and 6019900/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e8c823b6ae95e3c769080a/Mr_R_Smith_v_Brightdesk_Limited_in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation___others_-_6014871_2024___6019900_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr M A Sharif v Slicker Recycling Ltd: 3322860/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M A Sharif v Slicker Recycling Ltd: 3322860/2021 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/651c291fe4e658000d59d8b5/Mr_M_A_Sharif_-_v_-__Slicker_Recycling_Limited_-_3322860-2021.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M A Sharif v Slicker Recycling Ltd: 3322860/2021 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678e2eb5ea48a571517acf59/Mr_M_A_Sharif_-_v_-__Slicker_Recycling_Limited_-_3322860-2021_-_RECONSIDERATION_JUDGMENT.pdf).
Government Operational Research Service
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

The home of Government Operational Research Service on GOV.UK. Using scientific and mathematical techniques to find better solutions to complex management problems and improve decision making in government.

Using scientific and mathematical techniques to find better solutions to complex management problems and improve decision making in government.

GORS is part of the Civil Service (/government/organisations/civil-service) and the Cabinet Office (/government/organisations/cabinet-office).
Public attitudes to police use of facial recognition technology
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

This report summarises survey findings on public awareness, attitudes, and opinions to facial recognition technologies used in policing in England and Wales.

The public attitudes to police use of facial recognition technology (FRT) survey focused on public awareness, attitudes, and opinions to facial recognition technologies used in policing in England and Wales. The survey found that a majority of the public support its use.

Many respondents consider that FRT can help solve crimes, find vulnerable or missing people, and improve public safety. However, concerns remain about privacy, potential misuse, and the risk of false identification.

Respondent views vary depending on how the technology is used, where it is deployed, and for what purpose. Acceptability tends to be higher when FRT is used for investigating severe offences or when it is deployed in higher-risk locations.
Diabetic eye screening: easy read guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

An easy to read leaflet explaining diabetic eye screening (DES).

This leaflet gives information about diabetic eye screening in an easy to read format.

A diabetic eye screening invitation letter template (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/diabetic-eye-screening-easy-read-invitation-letter-template) is also available in easy read format.
Associated British Ports (ABP)
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 Associated British Ports (ABP) 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 Associated British Ports (ABP) 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
We also pledge the following:

Support Veterans from allied countries who are employees, living and working in the UK, affording them the same support as afore mentioned above.

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.
Benefit Sanctions statistics to August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Statistics about sanctions on Universal Credit (UC). The data will be available as normal for analysis via Stat-Xplore.

This is the latest quarterly release of statistics on benefit sanctions and includes data up to August 2025.

The data is available for analysis on Stat-Xplore (https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/jsf/login.xhtml).
Ms B Kaur v Kraw Electronics: 3312438/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms B Kaur v Kraw Electronics: 3312438/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bed82cb0bb6528ee866ab3/Ms_B_Kaur_v_Kraw_Electronics_3312438_2023_Judgment.pdf).
Mr R Welton v L Jones and D Jones (a partnership T/a Roger Jones & Sons): 1600143/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Welton v L Jones and D Jones (a partnership T/a Roger Jones & Sons): 1600143/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d40ff5c908572e81248c7f/1600143.2025_R_Welton_v_Roger_Jones___Sons_R22_Judgment.pdf).
New Milton Infant School: 28 July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-27)

The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about New Milton Infant School.

Decision reference: VAR2602

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: community

School phase: infant

Local authority: Hampshire County Council

Admission authority: local authority
Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria
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 Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria 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 Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
Automobile Association 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 Automobile Association 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 Automobile Association Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Working with Mission Motorsport FOC training

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.
J-Tomlinson & Sons 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 J-Tomlinson & Sons 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 J-Tomlinson & Sons 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.
Company Names Tribunal decision: P & O Ship Procurements Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Decision for applicant The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company registration number 16400353, applicant successful.

Application number 5532

Applicant The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company objected to the name used by P & O Ship Procurements Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.
Cover of vaccination evaluated rapidly (COVER) programme 2025 to 2026: quarterly data
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

UK quarterly data and commentary on coverage achieved by the UK childhood immunisation programme.

The Cover of Vaccination Evaluated Rapidly (COVER) programme evaluates childhood immunisation in England, collating data for children aged 1, 2 and 5. Data is collected by financial year.

Vaccination coverage statistics quarterly data tables are provisional and give an indication of current coverage.

Vaccination coverage by GP practice and integrated care board (ICB) data tables are supplementary and should be viewed with caution.

View the pre-release access lists (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pre-release-access-lists-cover-programme-quarterly-data) for these reports.

Quarterly data

Previous quarterly reports published by UKHSA are also available for the financial years:
- 2024 to 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cover-of-vaccination-evaluated-rapidly-cover-programme-2024-to-2025-quarterly-data)
- 2023 to 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cover-of-vaccination-evaluated-rapidly-cover-programme-2023-to-2024-quarterly-data)
- 2022 to 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cover-of-vaccination-evaluated-rapidly-cover-programme-2022-to-2023-quarterly-data)
- 2021 to 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cover-of-vaccination-evaluated-rapidly-cover-programme-2021-to-2022-quarterly-data)
For earlier quarterly reports, published by Public Health England (including Q1 of 2021 to 2022), see Cover of vaccination evaluated rapidly (COVER) programme 2021 to 2022: quarterly data (Government Web Archive) (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20211123180403/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cover-of-vaccination-evaluated-rapidly-cover-programme-2021-to-2022-quarterly-data)

Quarterly reports published prior to 2012 (pre-PHE) (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140713020827/http://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1211441442288).

Annual data

Annual data (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cover-of-vaccination-evaluated-rapidly-cover-programme-annual-data) for England, by financial year, is collected by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) under the COVER programme with further checks and final publication by NHS Digital as national statistics. Annual data is more complete and should be used to look at longer term trends.

Vaccination coverage data for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales:
- Scotland (https://publichealthscotland.scot/publications/childhood-immunisation-statistics-scotland/childhood-immunisation-statistics-scotland-quarter-and-year-ending-31-march-2023)
- Northern Ireland (https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/directorate-public-health/health-protection/vaccination-coverage)
- Wales (https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/cover-national-childhood-immunisation-uptake-data/)
Enquiries or feedback

For any enquiries or feedback, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Audere Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Audere Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Interest rate reductions on the Court Funds Office special and basic accounts: 30 May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

Reduction of interest rates for Court Funds Office special and basic accounts from today (30 May 2025).

In response to the decrease in the Bank of England base rate on 8 May 2025, the Court Funds Office (CFO) rates of interest payable to clients have been reviewed and from 30 May 2025 these will change to the following:
- Special Account – decreased from 4.50% to 4.25%
- Basic Account – decreased from 3.38% to 3.19%
The decision was made to ensure that the running costs of the CFO service can continue to be met whilst still providing an affordable rate of interest payable to clients.

If you wish to discuss further, please contact the CFO on xx-xxxx-xxxx or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
GLASGOW PRESTWICK AIRPORT 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 GLASGOW PRESTWICK AIRPORT 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 GLASGOW PRESTWICK AIRPORT LIMITED recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
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 S Hussain v London Borough of Newham: 6002722/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M S Hussain v London Borough of Newham: 6002722/2025 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685bff744cd6b03168709821/Mr_M_S_Hussain_v_London_Borough_of_Newham_-_6002722_2025_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M S Hussain v London Borough of Newham: 6002722/2025 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f22ee41c9076042263f012/Mr_M_S_Hussain_v_London_Borough_of_Newham_-_6002722_2025_-_Reasons.pdf).
Mr B Hammond and Mr M Roberts v Duffy SBB Ltd: 3314805/2022 and 3314828/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Hammond and Mr M Roberts v Duffy SBB Ltd: 3314805/2022 and 3314828/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fa2d6bb3e33205c4e6f029/Mr_B_Hammond_and_other_v_Duffy_SBB_Limited__3314805.2022__3314828.2022__Judgment.pdf).
Northumberland County Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Northumberland County Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
AI Airlock Simulation Workshops
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Key insights of three simulation workshops from the AI Airlock pilot testing programme. Please note that these documents are not formal guidance.

During the AI Airlock pilot phase, the MHRA hosted three Simulation workshops exploring key regulatory challenge areas: Explainability in AI as a Medical Device, Evaluating hallucinations in AI for healthcare and post-market surveillance and continuous monitoring for AI as a Medical Device.

Each session brought together a diverse group of representatives from across industry, clinical practice, regulation, academia and technology. Participants included experts from the MHRA, NICE, NHS and a range of partner organisations. Their insights and collaborative contributions were instrumental in shaping the discussions and recommendations outlined in these reports.
VOA Welsh Language Scheme Annual Monitoring Report 2022 to 2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

Details of our progress in meeting the commitments in our Welsh Language Scheme between November 2022 and October 2023.

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) Welsh Language Scheme Annual Monitoring Report aims to identify the Agency’s compliance with its Welsh Language Scheme, our progress in its implementation, and any relevant actions completed during the reporting period.

Welsh Language Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/valuation-office-agency/about/welsh-language-scheme)
Statistics: pupil attendance and absence
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Fortnightly pupil attendance statistics, and autumn, combined autumn and spring, and full year pupil absence statistics.

Pupil attendance statistics

Since September 2022, the Department for Education has collected pupil attendance stats from regular data which participating schools automatically submit.

We publish pupil attendance publication figures fortnightly. They can be an early indicator for the more detailed but less regular pupil absence statistics.

We also released pupil attendance statistics between 2020 and 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/attendance-in-education-and-early-years-settings-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak). We sourced these from the daily education settings status form and monthly local authority early years survey.

Pupil absence statistics

We derive pupil absence publication statistics from the termly school census.

We publish 3 pupil absence releases:
- autumn term, published in May
- combined autumn and spring term release, published in October
- full year, published in March
Pupil absence statistics from before May 2010 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20130411063554/https://www.education.gov.uk/researchandstatistics/statistics/statistics-by-topic/schoolpupilcharacteristics/absence) are available in the UK Government Web Archives.
ESS Support Services Worldwide
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 ESS Support Services Worldwide 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 ESS Support Services Worldwide recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Working with CTP, RCS and SaBRE

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.
Salt Separation Services
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 Salt Separation Services 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 Salt Separation Services 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
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.
Notice to exporters 2025/18: compound settlement for breaches of export control
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has concluded a compound settlement with UK exporter.

This notice advises of HMRC’s agreed compound settlement with UK exporter.

The notices to exporters collection (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/notices-to-exporters) brings together all published notices.
Mr P Mason v  GB Land Engineering Ltd: 8000770/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Mason v GB Land Engineering Ltd: 8000770/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679a5998a4f9eb2b483f7f6f/8000770.2024_-_Mr_P_Mason_v_GB_Land_Engineering_Limited_-_Judgment_Issued_27.01.2025.pdf).
Dstl to tackle emerging health threats
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-30)

A new collaboration between The Pandemic Institute (TPI) and Dstl, is set to fund vital research into emerging infectious diseases.

Researchers from both organisations aim to strengthen the UK’s ability to detect, understand and combat known and emerging pathogens.

Bringing together experts in infectious diseases and pandemic research from different organisations is essential for improving the UK’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from these threats.

This collaboration will support several research projects drawing on the expertise of both organisations. This includes developing new diagnostic tests, evaluating new therapeutics and using cutting edge technology to better understand viral pathogens.

There are 9 projects in total. One of which will use artificial intelligence (AI) to predict virus-host interactions, aiding the development of new diagnostics and therapeutics.

Professor Tom Solomon CBE, Director of The Pandemic Institute (TPI), emphasised the importance of the collaboration:

“The recent global health crises have shown us that we must be proactive rather than reactive when dealing with infectious threats. This collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will ensure that we are at the forefront of scientific innovation, developing tools that could be crucial in preventing future pandemics.”

Dr Stuart Perkins, Programme Manager at Dstl stated:

“This joint programme encourages and supports our scientists to work within national multidiscipline teams and will allow Dstl to access novel tools and products, being developed within academia, that could be utilised within the defence and security arena.

“It generates value for money and ensures cohesion across defence and academic research.

“The programme strengthens Dstl’s mission to ensure our armed forces maintain operational effectiveness at all times, even in the event they were exposed to infectious agents.”

This partnership represents an exciting step forward in pandemic preparedness, and helps the UK remain at the cutting edge of infectious disease research.

Find out more about Dstl’s work (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dstls-areas-of-work-programmes-and-project-portfolios) and funded projects at TPI (https://www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/funding/).
Mr T Robinson v Ormiston Academies Trust: 1304354/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Robinson v Ormiston Academies Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690e0be077678398dc4627e4/Mr_T_Robisnon_v_Ormiston_Academies_Trust_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T Robinson v Ormiston Academies Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2870c838e7712ea2bfe5b/Mr_T_Robinson_v_Ormiston_Academies_Trust_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Scent Pro
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 Scent Pro 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 Scent Pro recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.