theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
The UK is committed to achieving our shared goals for sustainable development: UK National statement at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

As we mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, the United Kingdom is committed to working with you to achieve our shared goals for sustainable development.

With targets way off track, and five years to go, through the Pact for the Future, we have all committed to picking up the pace.

So, we must implement the shared vision we set out at the Financing for Development in Seville.

Harnessing the power of the private sector.

Raising revenue from domestic taxation and tackling illicit finance.

Making sure ODA plays a catalytic role.

With a roadmap to address unsustainable debt.

And the United Kingdom is championing innovative financing instruments, leveraging the City of London expertise.

This is part of how we renew confidence in multilateralism itself, but we also need a system that is more efficient, coherent and resilient.

That’s why, the UK is backing the Secretary General’s UN at 80 initiative, calling for the ambitious reform needed to build a development system fit for the future.

We are transforming the UK’s approach.

Prioritising climate and nature, health, humanitarian assistance, and making sure everyone feels the benefits, including women and girls.

Improving the systems every country needs to invest in public services that make a difference in people’s lives.

And protecting the health of people and economies from backing ambition on Non-Communicable Diseases, to pledging further support for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, and co-hosting the Global Fund replenishment alongside South Africa.

The last few months alone have seen success spanning Seville to the UN Ocean Conference.

So, be it the General Assembly, or COP30 in Brazil, let us make the most of opportunities to build on that, so we get back on track towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, in the months and years ahead.

Thank you.
ESG Security 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 ESG Security 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 ESG Security Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Decision No 2/2021 of the UK/Switzerland Trade Joint Committee of 16 July 2021 amending the Appendix to Annex 1 of the Trade Agreement between the Swiss Confederation and the United Kingdom [TS No.21/2025]
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-10)

This treaty was presented to Parliament in April 2025.

Published title: Decision No 2/2021 of the UK - Switzerland Trade Joint Committee of 16 July 2021 amending the Appendix to Annex 1 of the Trade Agreement between the Swiss Confederation and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, done at Bern on 11 February 2019.
Hewlett Packard Limited (Bracknell) Cain Road
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 Hewlett Packard Limited (Bracknell) Cain Road 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 Hewlett Packard Limited (Bracknell) Cain Road 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:

Two weeks additional paid leave for Reservists;

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Portkil Seaview Estate 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 Portkil Seaview Estate 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 Portkil Seaview Estate 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
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.
Ministers appoint Nigel Railton as permanent Post Office Chair
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

Nigel Railton confirmed as permanent Chair of Post Office Limited following his appointment as Interim Chair in May last year.

The Government has today (Wednesday 28 May 2025) confirmed the reappointment of Nigel Railton as Chair of Post Office Limited following a year in post as interim chair.

Since being appointed in May 2024, Nigel Railton has provided stable and considered leadership as the Post Office seeks to right the wrongs of the Horizon IT scandal and works to transform vital services for millions of customers.

This includes announcing his vision to deliver a New Deal for Postmasters, which aims to increase overall annual postmaster remuneration by £250 million, give a greater role to postmasters in the day-to-day operations of the business and provide an enhanced package of support from Post Office such as training and systems support.

To recognise the ongoing transformation and the importance of stable leadership at the Post Office, ministers have appointed Railton on a permanent basis with his contract set to run until May 2028.

On confirming the appointment, Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas said:

Nigel Railton has been a steady hand guiding Post Office over the last year, providing a clear direction for the future of the organisation and certainty to postmasters.

I’m pleased to see him appointed on a permanent basis and I look forward to working closely with him and the leadership team to deliver a better Post Office for customers and postmasters alike.

Nigel Railton, Post Office Chair, said:

I feel honoured to have my tenure as Chair of the Post Office extended. In the past year, we have begun the necessary work to transform this vital national institution and deliver a ‘New Deal for Postmasters’.

I look forward to collaborating with my Board colleagues, many of whom have recently joined and have brought expertise in the fields of technology, government, and organisation transformation, as well as two new serving Postmaster Non-Executive Directors.

Together as a Board, working closely with the new CEO and Executive team at the Post Office, I am determined to deliver increases to postmaster pay and strengthen their voice at the centre of decision-making at the Post Office.
Remote Operator Training and Certification Pilot Framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-29)

This Remote Operator Training and Certification Pilot Framework sets out a voluntary pilot scheme developed by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), in collaboration with industry and academia. This sets out the proposed generic training and certification of Remote Operators (ROs) undertaking watchkeeping duties.

The Remote Operator Training and Certification Pilot Framework sets out a generic pathway for the training and certification of Remote Operators undertaking duties for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). This initiative may be adopted by organisations wishing to develop Remote Operator training programmes. The framework has been established to set an initial benchmark for the education of Remote Operators (RO), so that they can perform their role(s) safely and effectively.

The application of MGN 703, remains unchanged during the piloting of this framework.

The pilot framework has been developed by stakeholders across industry, academia and the MCA. It is an initial package of work, of which the purpose is to pilot, review and amend the framework. The objective of the framework is to ensure a standardised level of competence and experience can be adopted across UK industry and academia to ensure safe remote operations.

These documents should be read in conjunction with MSN 1865 (M) as amended (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/msn-1865-m-amendment-1-uk-requirements-for-emergency-occupational-safety-security-medical-care-and-survival-functions), MIN 643 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/min-643-m-maritime-and-coastguard-agency-mca-short-course-approval-process-guidance), MGN 703 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-703-information-concerning-the-training-and-competence-of-remote-operators-working-with-remotely-operated-unmanned-vessels-rouvs-certified-und) and The Workboat Code Edition 3 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-workboat-code-edition-3).

Stakeholders wishing to pilot this programme or provide continuous feedback on these documents should contact the MCA via Seafarers Technical Delivery Branch at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Ambulance Quality Indicators Clinical Outcomes for May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

Monthly clinical outcomes for patients transported by Ambulance Services in England following cardiac arrest, stroke, or heart attack.

For patients transported each month by each of the eleven Ambulance Services in England:

Cardiac arrest: return of spontaneous circulation, survival at 30 days, and receipt of care bundle.

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a type of heart attack: time to clinical intervention in hospital, and receipt of care bundle.

Stroke: time to hospital arrival, CT scan, and thrombolysis.

For a sample of patients attended by an Ambulance Service because they have fallen and cannot get up: receipt of appropriate care bundle.

Accredited official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.
Personal possessions and Capital Gains Tax (Self Assessment helpsheet HS293)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-05)

Use this helpsheet to understand how personal possessions, or chattels, are treated for Capital Gains Tax and how to calculate gains or losses.

This guide explains what personal possessions are and how they are treated for Capital Gains Tax.

You can also find out:
- whether you’ve made a gain
- how to calculate gains and losses
- about sets of personal possessions
- about wasting assets
- about business assets
N Mekheimar v J Kenyon and C Kenyon T/a The Children's Day Nursery and Others: 3310718/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in N Mekheimar v J Kenyon and C Kenyon T/a The Children’s Day Nursery and Others: 3310718/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68501da277c424182b0c4e9a/Nicola_Mekheimar_-_v_-_John_Kenyon_and_Claire_Kenyon_t-a_The_Children_s_Day_Nursery___Others___3310718-2024___Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Mr L Sykes v Spa Medica Ltd: 6018922/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Sykes v Spa Medica Ltd: 6018922/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d503d59ce370a7e0a0fc92/Mr_Lewis_Sykes_v_Spa_Medica_Limited_-_6018922.2024.pdf).
Steven O’Donoghue
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Steve O’Donoghue has been our Director of Corporate Services since February 2021 and was appointed an Executive Director of the Board in June 2021. He was our Interim Chief Executive from 14 March to 31 May 2025. Steve is passionate about people leadership and has extensive experience in public sector finances, corporate governance, risk management and strategic HR. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). He was previously Director of Finance & HR at Audit Wales and the public spending watchdog in Wales. His career also spans the Welsh Parliament Commission, where he led the finance, HR and governance teams. Prior to that, he worked in local government bodies in Wales for 15 years. Steve lives in South Wales with his partner Jonathan and enjoys granddad duties and walks by the sea.

Steve O’Donoghue has been our Director of Corporate Services since February 2021 and was appointed an Executive Director of the Board in June 2021. He was our Interim Chief Executive from 14 March to 31 May 2025.

Steve is passionate about people leadership and has extensive experience in public sector finances, corporate governance, risk management and strategic HR. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). He was previously Director of Finance & HR at Audit Wales and the public spending watchdog in Wales. His career also spans the Welsh Parliament Commission, where he led the finance, HR and governance teams. Prior to that, he worked in local government bodies in Wales for 15 years.

Steve lives in South Wales with his partner Jonathan and enjoys granddad duties and walks by the sea.
Dr J Ilangaratne v Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust: 6002480/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr J Ilangaratne v Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust: 6002480/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687791b9f5eb08157f3637e9/Jayantha_Ilangaratne_v_Humber_Teaching_NHS_Foundation_Trust_6002480-2024.pdf).
Miss D Smith v HealthRota Ltd: 3200153/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss D Smith v HealthRota Ltd: 3200153/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67acb6dbe400ae62338324e6/Miss_D_Smith_v_HealthRota_Ltd_-_3200153__2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Issue Briefing: Direct Recovery of Debts
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

This briefing explains how HMRC recovers tax debt by requiring banks and building societies to pay us directly from the customer’s accounts where they refuse to pay, subject to strict safeguards.

The tax we collect from individuals and businesses is vital to fund public services.

The vast majority of people pay their taxes in full and on time. Last year, HMRC brought in £858.9 billion in taxes and about 90% was paid on time but the rest became a debt.

Direct Recovery of Debts (DRD) allows HMRC to recover tax debts from people and businesses from their bank and building society accounts. It is used when an individual or business can afford to pay what they owe but are choosing not to.
South Sudan sanctions: guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Guidance on the South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

The South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/438/introduction/made) came fully into force on 31 December 2020.

This guidance assists people in implementing and complying with the regulations. It covers the prohibitions and requirements imposed, and provides guidance on best practice for:
- complying with the prohibitions and requirements
- enforcing them
- circumstances where they do not apply
This guidance should be read alongside more detailed sanctions guidance published by departments including the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Home Office and HM Treasury, through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI).
Public sector spectrum framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

The public sector spectrum framework will ensure that Crown spectrum users have access to the spectrum they need to support strategic government priorities and deliver critical services.

Radio spectrum (spectrum) refers to the range of invisible electromagnetic waves that enable all wireless technology, from mobile phones, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices to aircraft navigation, satellite and military applications, among many others.

Spectrum also has an enabling role to play in addressing major upcoming policy challenges, including in space-based science, defence applications and enabling resilient, reliable clean energy supplies.

About the public sector spectrum framework

This new cross-government framework will promote efficient use of spectrum across Crown users of spectrum, while supporting pro-growth commercial applications where possible.

This framework will drive growth through supporting increased spectrum access and innovation in both public and private sector spectrum use. It will also improve the performance and productivity of government by maximising the efficiency of Crown spectrum use.

Our primary goals in developing this framework are to:

1. ensure that Crown spectrum users have access to the spectrum needed to support strategic government priorities and deliver critical services 2. take advantage of opportunities to maximise spectrum value and support growth by sharing spectrum with civil applications, wherever possible and appropriate.

Our intention is to establish an enduring framework with a focus on periodic reviews of Crown spectrum demand - reviewed alongside inputs from Ofcom on areas where there is demand for spectrum access from civil users - and innovative approaches to enabling shared use of spectrum.
Highline Roadmarkings 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 Highline Roadmarkings 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 Highline Roadmarkings 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
- 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.
CT21 4NJ, Natalie Lacey and Tom Browne: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/JP3121LG/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

View the application submitted by Natalie Lacey and Tom Browne - Botolphs Bridge Barn, Burmarsh Road, CT21 4NJ

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
Draft guidance on Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-09)

We welcome views on this partial draft guidance on Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax.

HMRC has published further draft guidance on Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax in advance of implementation on 31 December 2023.

Multinational Top-up Tax is a new tax on multinational groups with annual revenue of €750m or more. A top-up tax may be charged on UK parent members when a subsidiary is located in a non-UK jurisdiction, and the group’s profits arising in that jurisdiction are taxed at a rate below the minimum effective tax rate of 15%.

Domestic Top-up Tax applies the rules of Multinational Top-up Tax to the UK operations of groups and certain entities, to ensure that UK entities will be taxed at the minimum rate.

This release of draft guidance updates the previously-released pages on chargeability, scope, and administration. It also includes a new section on calculating the effective tax rate, and new pages which cover the application of Multinational Top-up Tax and Domestic Top-up Tax to particular types of entity.

HMRC invites comments from stakeholders on this draft guidance.

HMRC will publish a complete draft version of the guidance manual in due course. This will include a section on determining top-up tax amounts (covering chapters 6-8 of Part 3 of Finance (No.2) Act 2023), further guidance relating to particular types of entity and structure, and updated versions of the pages of draft guidance published here.
NETWORK PRIVATE HIRE 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 NETWORK PRIVATE HIRE 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 NETWORK PRIVATE HIRE 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.
ARTG8420 - First-tier and Upper Tribunals: Preparing for tribunal: HMRC not to defend case at tribunal
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)


If the Litigator considers the case and thinks that it should not be defended at tribunal, they should discuss the case with the decision maker and the review officer, together with other relevant stakeholders.

If, following consultation with departmental stakeholders, it is decided that the case should not be defended, the litigator may make positive suggestions to the decision maker on finalising the case. Following any suggestions from the litigator, the decision maker should tell the customer, finalise the appeal, and close the case.

If an agreement is made under TMA s54 / VATA s85 the Litigator should tell the tribunal about the agreement: this finalises the appeal and the tribunal needs to know that such an agreement has been made so they can update their records, see ARTG8460 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/appeals-reviews-and-tribunals-guidance/artg8460).

If HMRC withdraw from a case without entering into a formal s54 / s85 agreement the decision maker should also invite the customer to withdraw their appeal, see ARTG8460 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/appeals-reviews-and-tribunals-guidance/artg8460).

There is currently conflicting case law as to what action should be taken if the customer refuses to withdraw their appeal. If the customer does not agree to withdraw their appeal, the litigator should contact the technical specialist team for advice, see CH910000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch910000).

In Legal Group, it is the Litigator and their manager rather than the decision maker who 'own' the case until it is decided not to take the case to tribunal, they are responsible for the decision on whether to defend the case at tribunal.
‘Pre-Exit’ European Assessment Documents: construction products
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Notices of publication and a consolidated list of references of pre-Exit European Assessment Documents for construction products.

Notices of publication from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities are provided for ‘pre-Exit’ European Assessment Documents (EADs) for construction products. This supports Regulation 305/2011, as amended by the Construction Products (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

A pre-Exit EAD means:

a) A European Assessment Document for which

i. A reference was published in the Official Journal of the European Union under Article 22 as it had effect immediately before 31 December 2020; and

ii. The reference was not removed from publication before 31 December 2020; or

b) Guidelines published before 1 July 2013 under Article 11 of Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products which, immediately before 31 December 2020, could be used for the purposes of issuing European Technical Assessments under this Regulation. These guidelines are referred to as European Technical Approval Guidelines (ETAGs).

These pre-Exit EADs, together with the relevant horizontal standards on assessment methods (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/horizontal-test-specifications-for-construction-products), allow for UK approved bodies to produce UK Technical Assessments (UKTAs).

The following list of pre-Exit EADs will be kept up to date to include references to the versions adopted by UK Technical Assessment Bodies (TABs).

European Assessment Documents

European Technical Approval Guidelines (ETAGs)

The following list of ETAGs recognised as ‘pre-Exit’ EADs does not include references to documents that have been superseded by EADs. Those particular documents can be found in the full list of ETAGs, accessible on the EOTA website (https://www.eota.eu/etags-archive).

End note

The development of these pre-Exit EADs was funded in part by the European Commission.
Stagecoach Group Plc
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 Stagecoach Group Plc 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 Stagecoach Group Plc 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:

Free Travel: Stagecoach provides free bus travel for veterans and service personnel on specific days like Armed Forces Day and Remembrance Day, allowing them to attend related events.

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.
Countryside Stewardship extended to support farming and nature
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-15)

Thousands of farmers will receive extensions to continue restoring nature and farming sustainably, supporting long-term food security.

Farmers will continue to be rewarded for their vital role in sustainable food production and nature’s recovery with the offer of one-year extensions to their Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements, Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle confirmed today (Wednesday 15 October).

Countryside Stewardship gives farmers and land managers the opportunity to be paid for environmental work – such as planting wildflower margins that boost pollinators and managing hedgerows to create vital habitats for birds and small mammals – alongside sustainable food production.

With agreements set to expire on 31 December this year, the targeted, time-limited extension is being offered to ensure farmers have the support they need to continue their vital activities to restore nature and produce food sustainably. This is part of our plan to give farmers long term strategic certainty.

The one-off investment of up to £70m supports more than 5,000 farmers and reflects our commitment to working with the sector to build a stronger, more profitable farming future. There are currently more than 77,000 live agri-environment agreements – the highest number in history – and half (4.3m hectares) of farmed land in England is actively managed in these schemes.

Funding for farmers through the Environmental Land Management schemes, which include the Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier scheme, will increase by 150% to £2 billion by 2029, helping to boost rural economies, strengthen domestic food production and enhance the UK’s natural environment for future generations.

Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle said:

We’re backing farmers with the largest investment in nature-friendly farming in history, underpinning our cast iron commitment to food security.

This targeted extension to Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements ensures farmers have the certainty and support they need to continue to grow their businesses, get more British food on our plates, and help restore nature.

Plans for the Sustainable Farming Incentive are currently being reviewed to ensure the available funding for that scheme is distributed more efficiently and more fairly. The government will publish information on the next iteration of the scheme in due course.

Investing in nature through the government’s Plan for Change is central to securing Britain’s future economic growth, developing a sustainable, resilient and profitable farming sector, and ensuring long-term food security.

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will write to eligible farmers with details about their extension offer. The letter will contain details of how they accept their extension and the deadline they need to meet for it to be processed.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr William Atkins
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-04)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Mr William Atkins

Teacher reference number: 0163107

Teacher’s date of birth: 13 August 1980

Location teacher worked: Nantwich, North West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 28 and 29 May 2025

Outcome type: Prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr William Atkins formerly employed in Nantwich, North West England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Accepting e-bikes at waste treatment sites: RPS 343
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-27)

Environment Agency regulatory position on accepting e-bikes at waste treatment sites under a waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) permit or T11 waste exemption.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to comply with the conditions of your environmental permit or the T11 waste exemption when accepting e-bikes without waste code 16 01 04* in your permit or in the T11.

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with these legal requirements if you meet the requirements in this RPS.

The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Introduction to the sponsorship management system: SMS manual 1
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-01)

Introduction to using SMS for licensed sponsors.

To help sponsors log into SMS for the first time, change your password, manage SMS users and view important messages posted by the Home Office.

In addition, this guide explains who should use SMS and for what purpose. The guide features a full introduction to SMS as well as a comprehensive troubleshooting section.
Angola-UK trade: export and investment guidance and support
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

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

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Angola.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

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

Buy from the UK

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

Export to Angola from the UK

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

Our export guide to Angola (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exporting-to-angola) provides essential information for new and established exporters.

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

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/starting-to-export/licences).
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-24 Comanche, D-EKKE
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Landing gear collapse on landing, Solent Airport, Hampshire, 14 March 2025

After a short local flight, D-EKKE was on approach to Runway 05 at Solent Airport when the landing gear light did not illuminate when the gear was selected DOWN. After several attempts to lower the landing gear normally, the pilot used the emergency procedure and the control tower visually confirmed the landing gear was down. The pilot recalls hearing the gear lock on extension and so continued with a normal landing. The aircraft touched down but during the latter stage of the landing roll the landing gear slowly collapsed and the aircraft slid on its underside for approximately 100 m. The pilot and passenger exited the aircraft unaided and without injury.

Download the report:

Piper PA-24 Comanche, D-EKKE 08-25 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b4057a509761441437ef9/Piper_PA-24_Comanche_D-EKKE_08-25.pdf)

Download glossary of abbreviations:

Glossary of abbreviations (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b407515968f11ced5b7e7/Abbreviations.pdf)
Bessie Woodhouse
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Bessie’s father was infected with Hepatitis B and C, and was treated with Interferon.  She is a carrier of Haemophilia. Bessie has an academic interest in the subject, with her undergraduate degree focusing on how societies of the past process death and post-graduate degree focusing specifically on public monuments and memorialisation.  Bessie works for the Cabinet Office and is based in Glasgow. She brings an understanding of Government processes having worked as a policy advisor to the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee.

- Bessie’s father was infected with Hepatitis B and C, and was treated with Interferon. She is a carrier of Haemophilia.
- Bessie has an academic interest in the subject, with her undergraduate degree focusing on how societies of the past process death and post-graduate degree focusing specifically on public monuments and memorialisation.
- Bessie works for the Cabinet Office and is based in Glasgow. She brings an understanding of Government processes having worked as a policy advisor to the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee.