theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Sport Wales
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 Sport Wales 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 Sport Wales 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
We also pledge the following:

Supporting individuals with disabilities due to military service through the guaranteed interview scheme.

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.
TTM06001 - Relevant shipping profits: Outline
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


Tonnage tax profits replace relevant shipping profits

Tonnage tax profits replace relevant shipping profits in a company’s calculation of profits chargeable to tax. The provisions are set out in FA00/SCH22/PART6 (PARA44 to PARA51) with further details on qualifying secondary activities in SI00/2303/REG3.

Tonnage tax profits also replace losses

But tonnage tax profits also replace any losses incurred by a company on activities that, if profitable, would have produced relevant shipping profits.

Thus a company can be subject to Corporation Tax on tonnage tax profits even in a year when it suffers overall losses.

Only applies to tonnage tax companies

The concept of relevant shipping profits only has application for a company with tonnage tax profits, which it substitutes for its relevant shipping profits. This means that if a company does not operate or manage any ships, it has no relevant shipping profits, even if it carries out ship-related activities on behalf of other members of the group. In such a case all of its income is outside the tonnage tax ring-fence.
Mrs S Allan v Kent County Council: 2303781/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Allan v Kent County Council: 2303781/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6932c9de502f392086ee8caf/Mrs_S_Allan_v_Kent_County_Council_2303781-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
Mr A Lloyd-Penny v Automobile Association Developments Ltd: 3311886/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Lloyd-Penny v Automobile Association Developments Ltd: 3311886/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798e0f94686aac158606409/Mr_A_Lloyd-Penny_v_Automobile_Association_Developments_Limited_3311886.2023_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Lloyd-Penny v Automobile Association Developments Ltd: 3311886/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b5b4c7b56d8b0856c2feb3/Mr_A_Lloyd-Penny_-_v_-_Automobile_Association_Developments_Limited_-_3311886-2023_-_REASONS.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Lloyd-Penny v Automobile Association Developments Ltd: 3311886/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b023460ea6e479d1af225d/Mr_A_Lloyd-Penny___v_-_Automobile_Association_Developments_Limited___3311886-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Lloyd-Penny v Automobile Association Developments Ltd: 3311886/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68efa57d8427701993d5e0fb/Mr_A_Lloyd-Penny_v_Automobile_Association_Developments_Limited_3311886_2023_Reasons.pdf).
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Early Education)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

The minister’s responsibilities include: early years education including for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) childcare and the home learning environment early years workforce early communication skills and early intervention Best Start Family Hubs and parenting breakfast clubs school food, including free school meals holiday activities and food (HAF) programme school attendance, including register of children who are not in school mental health support in schools behaviour, preventing bullying and exclusions in schools school uniform independent schools use of data, digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in education

The minister’s responsibilities include:
- early years education including for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- childcare and the home learning environment
- early years workforce
- early communication skills and early intervention
- Best Start Family Hubs and parenting
- breakfast clubs
- school food, including free school meals
- holiday activities and food (HAF) programme
- school attendance, including register of children who are not in school
- mental health support in schools
- behaviour, preventing bullying and exclusions in schools
- school uniform
- independent schools
- use of data, digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in education
Helen Williamson Financial Planning
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 Helen Williamson Financial Planning 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 Helen Williamson Financial Planning recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Offering a free financial guidance when required and needed to members of the Armed Forces Community.

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.
Immediate support for returning British families fleeing crisis
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-16)

New emergency rules will exempt British nationals and their family members from a residence test when fleeing major international crises

- New emergency rules will exempt British nationals and their family members from a residence test when fleeing major international crises
- Changes will ensure returning families can access benefits, homelessness support and apply for social housing upon arrival in the UK
British nationals fleeing major international crises will now be able to access homelessness support and apply for social housing and benefits faster, thanks to new emergency legislation laid today (Thursday 17th July).

In response to recent crises, including in the Middle East, the Foreign Office assisted British nationals and their family members to return to the UK, with those who needed it receiving emergency short-term support, such as short-stay accommodation, food bags and medical care.

To ensure no returning family is left without help once this emergency support ends, the government has now fast-tracked new emergency rules to exempt all British nationals and eligible family members escaping international crisis from the Habitual Residence Test (HRT), and the Past Presence Test (PPT). This also will apply for all future crises where the government has advised British nationals to leave or arranged evacuation of British nationals from the country or territory.

Currently, British nationals returning home to the UK from a crisis have to wait up to 3 months before becoming eligible for housing or homelessness assistance, or up to two years for some government benefits. This gap in support can leave local councils with very limited tools to offer support to vulnerable people.

The new rules will mean fleeing British families can acquire homelessness support, apply for social housing, and access benefits that they’re otherwise entitled to straight away. This will help them rebuild their lives more quickly, alongside easing pressure on councils by enabling early, preventative support, and avoiding more complex emergency responses.

This exemption applies following the government advising British nationals to leave a country or territory or beginning evacuations. It will also cover people who are not subject to immigration control, if they already have the right to public funds, and don’t have a sponsor responsible for their accommodation. The new measures are expected to come into force shortly.

Further information:

The emergency exemptions from the Habitual Residence Test (HRT) and the Past Presence Test (PPT) apply in situations where the government has:
- Provided public information to advise British nationals to leave a specific country or territory and/or
- Arranged the evacuation of British nationals from that country or territory.
The exemption will apply for 6 months, from the date the government first advised departure or the first day of an evacuation operation.
Debarment investigations into Grenfell suppliers paused to safeguard integrity of criminal proceedings
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Debarment investigations into seven organisations criticised by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have been paused to prevent any impact on criminal investigations

Debarment investigations into seven organisations criticised by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, relating to their eligibility for public contracts, have been paused to prevent any impact on criminal investigations.

The Metropolitan Police launched a criminal investigation following the Grenfell Tower tragedy on 14 June 2017, with a dedicated team of 180 officers and staff working to identify any offences and those responsible. The Government fully supports the Metropolitan Police in its investigation.

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report laid bare an appalling catalogue of failures leading up to the fire, and the Prime Minister has made clear that there must be full accountability - including through the criminal justice process.

The Metropolitan Police and Crown Prosecution Service informed the Cabinet Office that continuing the debarment investigations could unintentionally prejudice the criminal investigation and any future criminal proceedings.

To ensure the Metropolitan Police’s criminal investigation and any future proceedings remain the priority, the Cabinet Office has paused its separate, non-criminal debarment investigations at the request of the Crown Prosecution Service and the Metropolitan Police. This decision has been made to safeguard the integrity of the Metropolitan Police’s criminal investigation.

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, told Parliament of the need to maintain the integrity of criminal proceedings in the pursuit of justice for the Grenfell community. The Deputy Prime Minister is writing to the bereaved, survivors and residents in the immediate community to share this decision and reaffirm the government’s commitment to holding organisations to account.

Investigations into the seven organisations, under new powers of the Procurement Act 2023, were announced immediately after the Act came into force in February.

The Act allows the government to investigate suppliers and, if certain grounds are met, add them to a published debarment list. Public sector organisations covered by the Act must have regard to this list when carrying out new procurements that are covered by the Act’s remit, and can rely on this list to exclude a supplier where appropriate.

When a supplier is added to the debarment list on a mandatory ground, they must be excluded from all procurement activity within scope of the Act, except in very limited circumstances. If an organisation is convicted of a criminal offence that is a mandatory exclusion ground under the Act, this would potentially enable the government to take stronger action.
TransPennine Express Railways 2023 OLR rail services contract
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Services contract and ancillary legal documents for DfT OLR Holdings Limited and TransPennine Trains Limited.

The direct award services contract between the Secretary of State for Transport, DfT OLR Holdings Limited and TransPennine Trains Limited dated 26 May 2023, with a core term of 25 May 2025 and a possible extension to 30 May 2027.

This contract replaces First TransPennine Express Limited 2021 national rail contract (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/first-transpennine-express-limited-2021-rail-contract).

These documents form part of the Public Register of Rail Passenger Contracts (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts).
Product Safety Report: Igloo 90-Quart Flip & Tow Coolers (2502-0086)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

Product Safety Report for Igloo 90-Quart Flip & Tow Coolers presenting a risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Igloo 90-Quart Flip & Tow Coolers

Hazard: The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the cooler, posing a crushing hazard and potential risk of fingertip amputation.

Corrective action: The manufacturer has intiated a modification programme to address the risk.

Product information

Hazard

The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the cooler, posing a crushing hazard and potential risk of fingertip amputation.

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

Corrective action

Consumers in possession of a cooler manufactured between August 2018 and December 2023 should stop using the product immediately and contact their place of purchase to request a replacement tow handle kit.

Further information is also available on the Igloo website: https://www.igloocoolers.com/pages/safety-alerts?srsltid=AfmBOoo_JI260NFLiI174vyxBa_VoJV3Gu39BTY-Innp-a1vrFUQzGYF

Additional information

PSD case number: 2502-0086

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (CST) is responsible for public expenditure including spending reviews and strategic planning; in-year spending controls; and driving efficiency and value for money. Specific areas of focus in relation to public expenditure includes: Treasury’s interest in mission delivery and public service reform (noting that responsibility for the Growth Mission sits with the Chancellor of the Exchequer) Public sector pay Annual Managed Expenditure and welfare spending Tax credits policy Childcare, including tax free childcare Infrastructure spending Digital and technology spending Treasury interest in devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Public Works Loan Board The CST also has responsibility for capital investment, driving private sector investment in infrastructure and value for money on large national infrastructure projects. This includes being the Treasury lead on housing, planning and infrastructure reform. The CST is the responsible minister for the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority.

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (CST) is responsible for public expenditure including spending reviews and strategic planning; in-year spending controls; and driving efficiency and value for money.

Specific areas of focus in relation to public expenditure includes:

Treasury’s interest in mission delivery and public service reform (noting that responsibility for the Growth Mission sits with the Chancellor of the Exchequer)

Public sector pay

Annual Managed Expenditure and welfare spending

Tax credits policy
- Childcare, including tax free childcare
Infrastructure spending

Digital and technology spending

Treasury interest in devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Public Works Loan Board
The CST also has responsibility for capital investment, driving private sector investment in infrastructure and value for money on large national infrastructure projects. This includes being the Treasury lead on housing, planning and infrastructure reform. The CST is the responsible minister for the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority.
Names: aligning names on foreign documents: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with passport applications where the name a customer applies in does not match the name on their foreign documents.

This guidance tells HM Passport Office staff:
- what the customer must do (before we issue them with a passport)
- when we will consider issuing a passport using the name on a passport application (even if it does not match the name on the customer’s foreign document)
Animo et Fide 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 Animo et Fide 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 Animo et Fide 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.
The Model Services Contract (Scotland)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

The Model Services Contract for Scotland

The Model Services Contract is the contract between you and the supplier. These are the Scottish versions of the Front Sheet, Core Terms and combined Schedules. These combined schedules (Scotland) are also available as separate schedules. Please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you would like a zip file containing these.
CAPI11200 - Control procedures on importations of basmati rice: control
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

The Regulation requires that samples be taken for the purpose of DNA testing to confirm the variety of rice. A CHIEF profile provides details of the action to be taken, and the percentage of imports for which samples should be taken. If selected for sampling, a request for this to be done should be sent to the UKBA providing them with clear instructions about what they should do. It should include an instruction that the sample must be at least 500 grammes.

The samples will be sent by the UKBA to the competent body, responsible for issuing the certificate, in the originating country as detailed below:

India

Pakistan

Export Inspection CouncilDepartment of CommerceMinistry of Commerce & IndustryNDYMCA Cultural Central Bulk1 Jaisingh RoadNew Delhi 1 10 001India

Trading Corporation of Pakistan Ltd4th and 5th FloorFinance & Trade CentreSharah-e-FaisalKarachi 75530Pakistan

The letter accompanying the samples to India and Pakistan should be written in the following form:

Subject: Basmati rice sample for DNA testingEnclosed herewith is a sample from an importation into the European Community of Basmati rice under EC Regulation 972/2006. It was accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of which is attached. In accordance with the above Regulation, could you please carry out a DNA variety test on the sample and advise if the rice corresponds to the variety stated on the Certificate.Could you please forward the results of your test to the following address:Pauline BrownCAP Unit of ExpertiseHM Revenue & CustomsCustom HouseTilbury DockTilbury Essex RM18 7EJUnited Kingdom Please quote Entry Number and Test Note Number in your reply.

Detailed guidance on the examination and sampling of rice may be found in the Basmati Rice and Examination and Sampling Good Practice Guides, accessed via the CAP UoE Intranet site.
SPE15625 - Discharge of the customs warehousing procedure: duty point for removals to circulation
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

Duties become payable when an entry is presented and accepted by HMRC. For removals using a manual SAD C88, the removal entry is presented to the accounting centre before the goods are removed from the customs warehousing arrangements. Once the warehouse keeper has evidence that the entry has been accepted, a duty point is created and the goods can be entered in the stock account and physically removed from the storage facilities. (The date of acceptance of the declaration establishes the duty rates that apply.)

Where removals are made using the simplified Customs Declaration Process (SCDP), the date of entry into EIDR the removal constitutes the acceptance date and sets the date for submission of the Supplementary Declaration from warehouse (SDW). The acceptance date, which is recorded on the SDW, also sets the duty point.

Schedule 2 Para. 18, 19 & 20 Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/22/schedule/2/part/7/enacted)Para. 43 The Customs (Special Procedures and Outward Processing) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1249/regulation/43)

(952/2013 Article 215 for NI)

2015/2447 Article 264

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
THE KILMARNOCK FOOTBALL CLUB 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 THE KILMARNOCK FOOTBALL CLUB 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 THE KILMARNOCK FOOTBALL CLUB 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
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.
Mitchells & Butlers Retail 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 Mitchells & Butlers Retail 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 Mitchells & Butlers Retail 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Where possible, to offer catering apprenticeship opportunities to suitable members of the Sea, Army and Air cadet Forces.

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.
Liberate IT Services
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Liberate IT Services recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Health: Offering private health insurance for all our veteran employees. Education: Supporting veterans we employee through in work training, and certified training courses to upskill and promote them.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Company Names Tribunal decision: Carpet Superstore Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Decision for applicant Carpet Ltd registration number 15921920, applicant successful.

Application number 5062

Carpet Ltd objected to the name used by Carpet Superstore Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was defended. ‘Defended’ refers to decisions where there has been a defence or where there are other issues of note.
UK international sea passengers: December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-12)

Monthly statistics on UK international and domestic sea passengers.

Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics that all producers of official statistics should adhere to. You are welcome to contact us directly by emailing us (#contact) with any comments about how we meet these standards.

Monthly statistics on the number of sea passengers arriving to and departing from UK sea ports.

Information included in SPAS0107 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/sea-passenger-statistics-spas#all-uk-international-short-sea-long-sea-and-cruise-passengers):

SPAS0107_All contains a table with monthly figures including all passengers arriving and departing.

SPAS0107_Arrivals contains a table with the monthly figures of all passengers arriving.

SPAS0107_Departures contains a table with the monthly figures of all passengers departing.

Contact us

Sea passenger statistics

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

Media enquiries xx-xxxx-xxxx

To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/dftstats).
DESNZ: spending over £500, June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) over £500.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS replaced the government procurement card (GPC).

This data is also available on data.gov.uk:
- DESNZ spending over £500 (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/b6e1afac-1a7a-4c31-ae99-6550b198963a/desnz-spending-over-500-also-known-as-epcs-electronic-purchasing-card-solution-or-gpc-government-payment-card)
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate statistics 2025: Second provisional release
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Supply of sustainable aviation fuel under the SAF Mandate for January to December 2025.

The SAF Mandate statistics are a new set of statistics with the first publication coming out in August 2025. This aligns with the publication cycle of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/renewable-transport-fuel-obligation-rtfo-statistics).

The data tables report on aviation fuel supplied to the UK under the SAF Mandate, which came into effect as of 1 January 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Statistics on the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), reported under the SAF Mandate for 2025, based on data available as of 27 October 2025.

This is the second provisional report for 2025 and contains an incomplete dataset for the year. The complete and finalised dataset will be published in November 2026 alongside the final report for 2025.

The tables include information on the:
- amount of UK aviation fuel from low carbon and fossil fuel
- number of SAF Certificates (SAFCs) which have been issued to fuel meeting the sustainability requirements
- balance of SAFCs by obligation period
- trades of SAFCs between suppliers and traders
- carbon and sustainability characteristics of the SAF to which SAFCs have been issued
- voluntary scheme data of SAF
For more details, see the notes and definitions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/renewable-fuel-statistics-information).

Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics that all producers of official statistics should adhere to. You are welcome to contact us (#contact-us) directly with any comments about how we meet these standards.

Contact us

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate statistics

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

To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/DfTstats).
Flat 218, Sussex Mansions, Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3JZ - LON/00AW/F77/2025/0234
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber Decision of Judge S.J. Walker and Tribunal Member Mr. S. Johnson MRICS, Dated 6th October 2025

Read Final Decision - Flat 218, Sussex Mansions, Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3JZ - LON/00AW/F77/2025/0234 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e51da2750fcf90fa6ffeb7/251006_-_Signed_Dec_Flat_218_Sussex.pdf)

Read Reasons - Flat 218, Sussex Mansions, Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3JZ - LON/00AW/F77/2025/0234 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690cc028276dd02bc451ab53/251007_-_Flat_218_Sussex_Summary_Reasons.pdf)
Product Safety Report: Ceramic Infrared Cooker (2509-0179)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Product Safety Report for Ceramic Infrared Cooker presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Ceramic Infrared Cooker

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse within the plug has insufficient granular filler and does not meet the requirements of BS 1362.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse within the plug has insufficient granular filler and does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. There is also no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied.

This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0179

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Transit newsletters — HMRC updates
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

Check for the latest updates about moving goods using transit and the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS).

These newsletters are published by HMRC to update you on the latest news and updates for moving goods using transit.

You can find earlier newsletters on the National Archives website for:
- 2023 — January to December (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20231228084956/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-common-transit-and-tir-newsletters)
- 2020 to 2022 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230125173038/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-common-transit-and-tir-newsletters)
- 2017 to 2019 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20200414190131/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-common-transit-and-tir-newsletters)
- 2014 to 2016 (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20170131013720/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-common-transit-and-tir-newsletters)
Using outward processing for zero rate of dutiable goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on using outward processing for zero rate of dutiable goods.

Zero rate of duty includes non-UK goods released for free circulation at a zero rate prior to their temporary export such as in the framework of a free trade agreement, Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) or an autonomous Tariff suspension.

If any of the goods exported for processing carry a zero rate of duty, the exporter will need to show the origin of these goods and demonstrate that commercial activity takes place in the UK prior to entry to outward processing (or that they are non-commercial goods for the processed products to benefit from OP. To prove origin (as defined under the non-preferential rules they will need to produce:
- a non-preferential Certificate of Origin which are available from the local Chamber of Commerce or Advance Origin Ruling (AOR)
- any form which may have covered the zero-rated goods, and which declares that they are of UK origin
DCMS: senior officials' expenses, hospitality & meetings Q1 25/26
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

DCMS senior officials' business expenses, hospitality and meetings in period 1 April to 30 June 2025.

Data on senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, and meetings with external organisations and individuals held by the department Permanent Secretary, Directors General, Finance Directors, Commercial Directors and Directors who are senior responsible owners in the government’s Major Projects Portfolio. These data sets covers the period of 1 April to 30 June 2025.
Industrial Strategy Zones Action Plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-22)

This Action Plan announces reforms and additional government support for Freeports and Investment Zones as part of the Industrial Strategy.

The Industrial Strategy Zones Action Plan brings the Freeports and Investment Zones programmes together as Industrial Strategy Zones (ISZs), a key element of the UK’s Industrial Strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-uks-modern-industrial-strategy-2025). The Action Plan announces reforms to ensure ISZs are ready to take on this role and sets out a wide range of additional government support to help ISZs to deliver transformative growth in their areas.