theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Archaeological Discoveries on Display at York Explore
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

A display at York Explore Library is showcasing artefacts uncovered during construction of the Environment Agency’s Flood Alleviation Scheme at Clifton Ings.

York Explore Library located at Library Square, Museum Street, York (Y01 7DS) is showcasing remarkable artefacts uncovered during the construction of the Environment Agency’s Flood Alleviation Scheme at Clifton Ings.

These 19th-century artefacts, originating from a former mental health institution, provide rare insights into the lives of past patients and staff. The display will be available until 27 February 2025.

Part of a £21 million investment to protect homes and businesses from flooding, the Clifton Ings Flood Alleviation Scheme not only enhances flood defences but has also led to the discovery of significant historical artefacts.

The discoveries, made in 2021-2022 by York Archaeology, originate from a rubbish dump associated with Clifton Hospital, formerly the North Riding Lunatic Asylum (established 1847) and later known as North Riding Mental Hospital.

The hospital was demolished in 1994, making these objects rare physical traces of its history.

Among the items on display are a fragment of a hot water bottle with its stopper still in place, an enamelled iron jug, and fragments of ceramic cups, saucers, plates, and dishes, some bearing the hospital’s initials.

Also featured are a bone toothbrush and dominoes made from bone and wood. These objects provide a rare and valuable insight into the everyday lives of both patients and staff.

An image showing an overview of the finds.

Mental health institutions have historically been overlooked in archaeological research, making these discoveries particularly significant.

The display sheds light on the lived experiences within Clifton Hospital and highlights the evolving history of mental health care.

After the display period at York Explore, the finds will be deposited with the Mental Health Museum in Wakefield, ensuring their preservation and continued study.
Mr I da Cruz v Sona Mandhira International: 6011480/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr I da Cruz v Sona Mandhira International: 6011480/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6752f48314973821ce2a6cc5/Mr_Igor_da_Cruz_v_Sona_Mandhira_International_-_6011480-2024.pdf).
Mr R Soler v White & Sterling Residential Care Ltd: 6022101/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Soler v White & Sterling Residential Care Ltd: 6022101/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fa0b96baf1f8c92fb5f923/Mr_R_Soler_v_White___Sterling_Residential_Care_Ltd_6022101.2024_R22_Judgment_.pdf).
William Grant & Sons / The Famous Grouse merger inquiry
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the anticipated acquisition by William Grant & Sons Group of The Famous Grouse, Naked Malt and affiliated brands.

Statutory timetable

Phase 1

CMA clearance decision

6 March 2025: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by William Grant & Sons Group of The Famous Grouse, Naked Malt and affiliated brands.
- Full text decision (PDF, 322KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ed3a1d9eae202448299bcc/WGS-TFG_-_full_text.pdf) (3.4.25)
Launch of merger inquiry

29 January 2025: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- Commencement notice (PDF, 83KB) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679916ae636f8db3c2707193/Commencement_notice.pdf) (29.1.25)
Invitation to comment: closed

29 January 2025: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.

To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.

Written representations about any competition issues should be provided by the deadline set out above.

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest issues to: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Your name and contact details are your personal data. In collecting, receiving, storing, accessing and using your personal data, the CMA, as controller, is processing your personal data. The CMA processes personal data in accordance with data protection law. The CMA is processing your personal data so that it can contact you again, should it need further help or information from you, in order to carry out its merger work under Part 3 of the Enterprise Act 2002. For more information about how the CMA processes personal data and your rights relating to that data, please see our Privacy Notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/competition-and-markets-authority/about/personal-information-charter).
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Bristol Laboratories Limited, Amlodipine Bristol Lab 2.5 mg Tablets, EL (25)A/04
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Bristol Laboratories Limited is recalling the batches specified in the table as a precautionary measure due to possible microbial contamination.

DMRC reference number

DMRC-34542920

Company name

Bristol Laboratories Limited

Amlodipine Bristol Lab 2.5 mg Tablets, PL 17907/0435

SNOMED Code

38095611000001108

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: amlodipine besilate

Brief description of the problem

Bristol Laboratories Limited is recalling the batches specified in the table as a precautionary measure due to possible microbial contamination.

Advice for healthcare professionals

Stop supplying the above batch immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.

Advice for patients

No further action is required by patients as this is a Pharmacy and Wholesaler level recall. There have been no reports of patients being harmed or becoming ill from taking this medicine. Patients should continue to take medicines from this batch as prescribed by your healthcare professional.

Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication, should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme (https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/).

Further Information

For medical information enquiries please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

For stock control enquiries please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Recipients of this Medicines Recall should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this notice. NHS regional teams are asked to forward this to community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information.

Yours faithfully

Defective Medicines Report Centre10 South ColonnadeCanary WharfLondonE14 4PU

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Download document

Class 2 Medicines Recall: Bristol Laboratories Limited, Amlodipine Bristol Lab 2.5 mg Tablets, EL (25)A/04 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679b475dabe77b74cc146be0/EL_25_A05_Class_2_Recall_BRISTOL_Amlodipine_2.5_mg_Tablets.pdf)
Ross Allen
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Ross was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Estonia in June 2021. Prior to that he served in a variety of roles within the UK civil service and on secondment to the private sector. Ross speaks Arabic and some German and French. He is learning Estonian. Curriculum vitae Dates Roles 2016 to 2020 Deputy Consul General New York and Deputy Trade Commissioner, North America 2015 to 2016 UK Trade and Investment (now Department for International Trade) 2014 to 2015 Head of Consular Assistance Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2013 to 2014 Secondment to Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, London 2010 to 2013 Private Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister, Cabinet Office 2008 to 2010 First Secretary, British Embassy, Washington DC 2007 to 2008 Press Officer to the Minister for Europe, FCO 2003 to 2006 Her Majesty’s Consul, Political, Jerusalem 2002 to 2003 Full time Arabic language training 2001 to 2002 Non-proliferation department, FCO 2001 BA (Hons), Theology, Trinity Hall, Cambridge Social media links Follow Ross Allen on X

Ross was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Estonia in June 2021. Prior to that he served in a variety of roles within the UK civil service and on secondment to the private sector.

Ross speaks Arabic and some German and French. He is learning Estonian.

Curriculum vitae

Social media links

Follow Ross Allen on X (https://twitter.com/rceallen)
Mr B Lasoju v XMA Ltd: 3311850/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Lasoju v XMA Ltd: 3311850/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6756e5477ec19a3516f79a30/Mr_Barry_Lasoju_v_XMA_Limited_3311850-2023_judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr B Lasoju v XMA Ltd: 3311850/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c934da5e09a4a59af0bf21/Mr_B_Lasoju_v_XMA_Limited_3311850.2023_Reconsideration_Judgment_.pdf).
Premier Forest Products 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 Premier Forest Products 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 Premier Forest Products 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
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.
Osurnia Ear Gel for Dogs – SPC change
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics for Osurnia Ear Gel for Dogs.

Following monitoring of pharmacovigilance data, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for Osurnia Ear Gel for Dogs has been updated.

Information relating to the occurrence of eye disorders, despite no direct ocular contact, has been removed from section 4.5.

Instead, section 4.6 (Adverse reactions) has been updated to indicate that, in very rare cases, the following eye disorders have been reported in treated dogs:
- neurogenic keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- corneal ulcer
- blepharospasm
- eye redness
- ocular discharge
Additionally, the following have been reported in very rare cases:
- ataxia
- internal ear disorders (mainly head tilt)
- facial paralysis
- nystagmus
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:

very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))

common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)

uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)

rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)

very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports).

Any veterinary medicinal product which is authorised for marketing in the United Kingdom will have its Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) available on our Product Information Database (https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/productinformationdatabase/).

No medicine is 100% risk free, the SPC includes information on what adverse events have been known to occur following administration of a particular product, these can be found in either section Adverse events (3.6) or Adverse reactions (4.6).

All updates to SPCs other than template changes, are published in the medicine updates section of VMD Connect (https://www.vmdconnect.uk/medicines-update).
Key information table for business rates pools: final local government finance settlement 2025 to 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Key information table for business rates pools for the final local government finance settlement 2025 to 2026.

This table sets out the key information for business rates pools and their constituent authorities for the local government finance settlement 2025 to 2026.

It shows figures under 50% business rates retention arrangements (i.e. in the absence of bespoke ‘increased’ retention arrangements).
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Duncan Kenric Swift 27 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

On 27 March 2025 a Disciplinary Consent Order was made against Mr Duncan Kenric Swift FCA

Complaint 1A

On or around 10 January 2019, Mr Duncan Swift FCA, facilitated an engagement letter dated 10 January 2019, between his firm “A” and “B” Ltd, a prospective buyer of “C” in the liquidation of the “D”, which created a conflict of interest for him in his capacity as a Trustee in Bankruptcy over Mr and Mrs “X”, compromising his business judgement contrary to section 120 of the Code of Ethics (effective 1 January 2011 to December 2019).

Mr Swift is liable to disciplinary action under Disciplinary Bye Law 4.1a (effective from 14 October 2018 to 13 October 2019).

and/or

Complaint 1B

On or around 10 January 2019, Mr Duncan Swift FCA, failed to recognise that his facilitation of an engagement letter dated 10 January 2019 between his firm “A” and “B” Ltd, a prospective buyer of “C” in the liquidation of the “D”, created a conflict of interest for him in his capacity as a Trustee in Bankruptcy over Mr and Mrs “X”, and compromised his business judgement contrary to section 120 of the Code of Ethics (effective 1 January 2011 to December 2019).

Mr Swift is liable to disciplinary action under Disciplinary Bye Law 4.1b (effective from 14 October 2018 to 13 October 2019).

Complaint 2

On 15 January 2019, Mr Duncan Swift FCA, granted a licence to occupy “C” to “B” Ltd, when he did not have sufficient right or title to do so contrary to section 120 of the Code of Ethics (effective 1 January 2011 to December 2019). Mr Swift is liable to disciplinary action under Disciplinary Bye Law 4.1b (effective from 15 October 2018 to 13 October 2019)
Lift This Life
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 Lift This Life 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 Lift This Life recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Working with the 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.
The Construction Hub Academy Wales 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 The Construction Hub Academy Wales 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 The Construction Hub Academy Wales 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Continuing to be an ELCAS provider

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.
DESNZ: senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Data on senior officials’ (SCS2+) business expenses, hospitality, and meetings with external individuals and organisations.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) publishes details of the Permanent Secretary, Directors General, Finance Directors, Commercial Directors and Directors who are senior responsible owners in the Government’s Major Projects Portfolio meetings with external individuals and organisations, and senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality every quarter.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DESNZ: senior officials business expenses, hospitality and meetings (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/d6da4831-de12-4a2b-958b-c0c0bfe61e05/desnz-senior-officials-business-expenses-hospitality-and-meetings)
Ms M Sneddon v Glasgow City Council: 120391/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Sneddon v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c41e902662c6f8ec24498/Ms_M_Sneddon_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_120391_-_Judgment.pdf).
Alfa Industrial Services Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Alfa Industrial Services Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Dodd Group 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 Dodd Group 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 Dodd Group Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
5 Exmouth Road London UB4 8LL: LON/00AS/MNR/2024/0368
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of J A Naylor FRICS & Mr O Miller on 13th December 2024

Read the full decision in 5 Exmouth Road London UB4 8LL: LON/00AS/MNR/2024/0368 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677eb841d721a08c006655b7/5_Exmouth_Road_Decision.pdf). Read the full reasons in 5 Exmouth Road London UB4 8LL: LON/00AS/MNR/2024/0368 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677eb8566f01ae28ab5c051c/5_Exmouth_Road_Reasons.pdf).
Matthew Fell
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-03)

Matthew is Director of Competitiveness at BusinessLDN. He is responsible for a programme of work on competitiveness, including regulatory, fiscal and economic measures that support growth and make London a compelling destination for investment. Prior to joining BusinessLDN, Matthew was Chief Policy Director at the CBI, responsible for shaping its policy agenda spanning decarbonisation, innovation, employment & skills, international trade, regional policy and health. Matthew has considerable experience of engaging with Government, regulators and senior business leaders. Matthew was appointed to the Low Pay Commission on 9 August 2021 and his appointment ends on 8 August 2027.

Matthew is Director of Competitiveness at BusinessLDN.

He is responsible for a programme of work on competitiveness, including regulatory, fiscal and economic measures that support growth and make London a compelling destination for investment.

Prior to joining BusinessLDN, Matthew was Chief Policy Director at the CBI, responsible for shaping its policy agenda spanning decarbonisation, innovation, employment & skills, international trade, regional policy and health.

Matthew has considerable experience of engaging with Government, regulators and senior business leaders.

Matthew was appointed to the Low Pay Commission on 9 August 2021 and his appointment ends on 8 August 2027.
Buy or hire ivory items
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

How to check if an ivory item you're buying or hiring has been registered or certified as exempt, and what you need to do as a new owner.

How to check if an ivory item you’re buying or hiring has been registered or certified as exempt, and what you need to do as a new owner.

You must not buy or hire items made of or containing ivory from species listed in the Ivory Act 2018 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/30/contents/enacted), unless they are registered or certified as exempt.

Banned ivory species are:
- elephant
- hippopotamus
- killer whale
- narwhal
- sperm whale
Before you buy or hire items made of or containing listed ivory species you should check they:
- have been registered or certified as exempt – you should ask for the registration number or exemption certificate
- meet the exemption conditions
You could be committing an offence under the act if you do not carry out due diligence.

What you should check

You should check the information in the exemption certificate or registration matches the item you’re buying or hiring. This includes:
- the type of item
- which parts of the item are made of ivory
- any distinguishing features
- photographs of the item
You can ask the person selling or hiring out the item for copies of the documents and supporting evidence they used to get a registration or exemption certificate.

You can also email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to request photographs and information about the item. You’ll need to give them the registration or exemption certificate number.

Notify APHA about a change of ownership

You must tell APHA at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you’re the new owner of an ivory item that’s registered or certified as exempt. You’ll need to provide:
- the item’s registration or exemption certificate reference number
- your name
- your postal address
- your email address
There is no fee to update these details as a new owner.

Selling or hiring out an item you’ve bought

To sell or hire out an item that’s previously been registered under a standard exemption, you’ll need to make a new registration and pay the registration fee.

Find out how to register items made of or containing listed ivory species that you want to sell or hire out. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dealing-in-items-containing-ivory-or-made-of-ivory)

Items with existing exemption certificates

If you are not the named owner on the exemption certificate for an item you plan to sell or hire out, you must notify APHA (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/dealing-in-items-containing-ivory-or-made-of-ivory). You do not need to re-apply for an exemption certificate. Instead, provide details to APHA and pay the £20 fee to change the ownership details on the certificate.

When you sell the item you must give the exemption certificate to the new owner.
COM124030 - Repayments/reallocations: repayment/reallocation authorisation: reallocation authorisation - Government Banking and Payments Offices
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)


COTAX automatically selects some reallocations made by HMRC Payments or Government Banking and Payments office operators for checking.

These cases appear on the RLAU (Reallocations For Authorisation List) work list.

The Repayment/Reallocation Authoriser in the HMRC Payments or the Reallocation Authoriser in the Debt Management office reviews these cases.

COTAX records the entry of a case on this work list in function DIAW (Display Immediate Action Work Lists).

If you are the Repayments/Reallocations Authoriser in the HMRC Payments or Reallocation Authoriser in the Debt Management office, you should carry out the necessary checks on cases appearing on your lists immediately.

See:
- COM126000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com126000) for more information about this work list
- COM124031 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cotax-manual/com124031) for a list of functions to use in particular situations
Patrick Lynch
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Patrick Lynch took up his post as UK Ambassador to Madagascar in September 2024.  He is accompanied by his wife, Katy, and their two children. Patrick has held a number of senior positions in UK government departments in Belfast, London and overseas. Most recently, he served as High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles.  Previous postings include Washington D.C, Abu Dhabi and Kabul. He holds an Undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Aberdeen and a Master’s degree in Comparative Ethnic Conflict from the Queen’s University of Belfast. Know more about Patrick Lynch . Social media links Patrick Lynch on X .

Patrick Lynch took up his post as UK Ambassador to Madagascar in September 2024. He is accompanied by his wife, Katy, and their two children.

Patrick has held a number of senior positions in UK government departments in Belfast, London and overseas. Most recently, he served as High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles. Previous postings include Washington D.C, Abu Dhabi and Kabul.

He holds an Undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Aberdeen and a Master’s degree in Comparative Ethnic Conflict from the Queen’s University of Belfast.

Know more about Patrick Lynch (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-madagascar-patrick-lynch).

Social media links

Patrick Lynch on X (https://twitter.com/HCPatrickLynch).
Maps of UK Investment Zones
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Use these maps to find Investment Zones in the UK, their outer boundaries and the tax sites within them.

The Investment Zone tax sites are marked on these Investment Zone maps for convenience only and to provide an overview. They do not show the legal boundaries of the Investment Zone tax sites.

You can check previous maps of UK Investment Zones on the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20240105145019/https:/www.gov.uk/government/publications/maps-of-uk-freeports).

Check the full list of Investment Zone maps and the Investment Zone tax site locations within them (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maps-of-investment-zones-and-investment-zone-tax-sites).
Sight Cymru
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 Sight Cymru 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 Sight Cymru 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.
Mr R Morgan and Mrs J Morgan v SMS Farming Ltd: 3315216/2023 and 3315217/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Morgan and Mrs J Morgan v SMS Farming Ltd: 3315216/2023 and 3315217/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cefc4a9e1670eb1afaa649/_1__Mr_R._Morgan__2__Mrs_J._Morgan__-_v_-_SMS_Farming_Limited_-_3315216-2023___3315217-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) national IT system: what to do if it's unavailable
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

A list of actions providers need to carry out if S4N is unavailable for a period of time.

SMaRNIPET4 (S4N) is the national IT system for the NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Screening Programme (NIPE) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/newborn-and-infant-physical-examination-screening-programme-overview).

This publication was previously published by Public Health England, which closed on 30 September 2021.
Ms A M Vernel v Glasgow City Council: 4101424/2019
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A M Vernel v Glasgow City Council: 4101424/2019 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c822e38753e5f0ce8ed0b/Ms_A_M_Vernel_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4101424.2019_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr B Vaughan v Worthing Theatres and Museum: 6008141/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Vaughan v Worthing Theatres and Museum: 6008141/2025 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b63563f1c73824ee3e519/Mr_B_Vaughan_-vs-_Worthing_Theatres_and_Museum_-_6008141.2025_-_Judgment.pdf).
Trevally Engineering
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 Trevally Engineering 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 Trevally Engineering 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
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Laing O'Rourke Plc Bridge Place
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 Laing O’Rourke Plc Bridge Place 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 Laing O’Rourke Plc Bridge Place 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
We also pledge the following:
- Strengthen our forces network - Ties with local units - work placement opportunities - granting leave for spouses - 10 days paid leave for reserves
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.