theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Greggs 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 Greggs 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 Greggs 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:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
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.
Phonics screening check data collection: guide to submitting data
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

How local authorities should collect phonics screening check data from all local-authority-maintained schools, academies and free schools.

Phonics teaches people to read by relating sounds with letters and words. The phonics screening check is designed to check whether pupils understand phonics to an appropriate standard.

The phonics screening check data collection is an annual statutory data collection that takes place each June.

Local authorities must complete statutory data collections by law unless there is a very good reason not to.

You must submit phonics screening check assessment data for year 1 pupils in all:
- schools maintained by the local authority
- academies (https://www.gov.uk/types-of-school/academies)
- free schools (https://www.gov.uk/types-of-school/free-schools)
- special schools (schools for children with special educational needs or disabilities)
Important dates

Dates for the 2025 data collection:
- collection opens: 9 June 2025
- deadline for submitting data: 18 July 2025
Submit your data

You’ll need to:
- register and log in with DfE Sign-in (https://services.signin.education.gov.uk)
- use COLLECT to submit your data
Please contact your school or local authority approver, if:
- you want to request a DfE Sign-in username or password so you can access COLLECT
- ‘phonics screening check data’ is not on the list of collections you can see in COLLECT
Get help using DfE Sign-in

If you do not know who your approver is, use the DfE Sign-in request form (https://help.signin.education.gov.uk/contact/form).

If you’ve forgotten your password, use DfE Sign-in (https://services.signin.education.gov.uk) to reset it. You will need to click ‘start now’ and then the ‘I’ve forgotten my password’ link.

We’ll only be able to change the status of your data submission to ‘authorised’ once you’ve cleared all errors in the data in COLLECT.

Collection documents

The following guides will help you complete the return:
- Phonics screening check data collection: guide (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phonics-screening-check-data-collection-guide)
- Phonics screening data collection: technical specification (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phonics-screening-data-collection-technical-specification)
- COLLECT guides for schools and local authorities (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/collect-guides-for-schools-and-local-authorities)
Get help submitting data

Use the service request form (https://www.education.gov.uk/form/data-collection-request-form) if you have any questions about your data. We aim to answer your question within 5 working days.

For general enquiries about administering the phonics screening check (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-1-phonics-screening-check-administration-guidance), contact the national curriculum assessments helpline on xx-xxxx-xxxx or xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Ms J Naidoo v Hertfordshire County Council: 3300140/2022 and 3313453/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Naidoo v Hertfordshire County Council: 3300140/2022 and 3313453/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a475cb246cc964c53d29d7/Ms_Jheshalya_Naidoo_v_Hertfordshire_County_Council_3300140_2022_and_3313453_2023_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms J Naidoo v Hertfordshire County Council: 3300140/2022 and 3313453/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693061270cf0b7e681ff41c2/Ms_Jheshalya_Naidoo_v_Hertfordshire_County_Council_3300140.2022___other_written_reasons.pdf).
Whitehill Town Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Whitehill Town Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed 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.
Horse passport issuing organisations in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

List of organisations that issue horse passports in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Contact details for horse passport issuing organisations in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

All horses, ponies, donkeys and related animals (including zoo species like zebras) must have a horse passport.

Find out how to get and use a horse passport (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/horse-passports-keep-buy-sell-move-or-treat-an-equine-animal).
RH Advertising
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 RH Advertising 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 RH Advertising 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.
Mr T Munkley v Pagets Builders Merchants Ltd: 1800767/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Munkley v Pagets Builders Merchants Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690a04acc22e4ed8b0518459/Tom_Munkley_v_Pagets_Builders_Merchants_Ltd_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Cowes Harbour Commission
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 Cowes Harbour Commission 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 Cowes Harbour Commission recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Commercial support: Offering a free use of Council facilities for 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.
Mr J McFarlane v Birmingham City Council: 1308709/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J McFarlane v Birmingham City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690cbf5268fffdd77951ab32/Mr_J_McFarlane_v_Birmingham_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_judgement.pdf).
Dr Alan Whitehead CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)

Dr Alan Whitehead CBE was appointed as a Minister of State in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on 11 November 2025. Education Alan studied Politics and Philosophy at the University of Southampton, later receiving a PhD in Political Science from the institution. Political career Alan served as Labour MP for Southampton Test between 1997 and 2024. He has previously been Parliamentary Under-Secretary in the Department of Transport, Local Government and Regions from 2001 to 2002, been a member of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee from 2009 to 2015, and served as Shadow Minister for Energy Security from 2016 to 2024. Career outside politics From 1979 to 1982 he was Director of OUTSET charity, then from 1983 to 1992 he worked for the BIIT charity, where he was also a director. He was elected to Southampton City Council between 1980 to 1992, and was the Leader of the Council between 1984 to 1992, where he championed innovative energy projects such as geothermal heating for the Civic Centre. He became Professor of Public Policy and Administration at Southampton Institute in 1992.

Dr Alan Whitehead CBE was appointed as a Minister of State in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on 11 November 2025.

Education

Alan studied Politics and Philosophy at the University of Southampton, later receiving a PhD in Political Science from the institution.

Political career

Alan served as Labour MP for Southampton Test between 1997 and 2024.

He has previously been Parliamentary Under-Secretary in the Department of Transport, Local Government and Regions from 2001 to 2002, been a member of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee from 2009 to 2015, and served as Shadow Minister for Energy Security from 2016 to 2024.

Career outside politics

From 1979 to 1982 he was Director of OUTSET charity, then from 1983 to 1992 he worked for the BIIT charity, where he was also a director.

He was elected to Southampton City Council between 1980 to 1992, and was the Leader of the Council between 1984 to 1992, where he championed innovative energy projects such as geothermal heating for the Civic Centre.

He became Professor of Public Policy and Administration at Southampton Institute in 1992.
Mr J Buckley v Kent County Council: 2304263/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Buckley v Kent County Council: 2304263/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6932cb11502f392086ee8cb0/Mr_J_Buckley_v_Kent_County_Council_2304263-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
​​Employer National Insurance Contributions Grant for Combined Authorities and Combined County Authorities: Explanatory Note​
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

This note sets out the final position, and methodology, that has been used to determine allocations of the National Insurance Contributions grant for CAs and CCAs.

​​This note sets out the final position, and methodology, that has been used to determine allocations of the National Insurance Contributions grant for Combined Authorities (CAs) and Combined County Authorities (CCAs).

​​Some CA or CCAs are responsible for fire services or are Police and Crime Commissioner for their areas. Spend on these services is excluded as the institution will be separately recompensed for these costs via the Local Government Finance Settlement and Police Settlement.
Umbrella Cyber
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 Umbrella Cyber 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 Umbrella Cyber 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.
Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Directions
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)

Directions for the NHS from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care relating to Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contracts in general practice.

The Alternative Provider Medical Services Directions set out the legal framework governing APMS contracts in general practice.

Previous APMS Directions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-provider-medical-services-apms-directions-previous-directions) are published for public reference.
LGM Aviation 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 LGM Aviation 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 LGM Aviation 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.
Incentivising Employees to Engage in Knowledge Asset Management
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Guidance supporting Public Sector Bodies to develop or renew their Employee Incentives Policy.

The Incentivising Employees to Engage in Knowledge Asset Management guide supports Public Sector Bodies (PSBs) in developing and updating their Incentives Policy as part of their Knowledge Asset Management Strategy (KAMS).

This guidance provides a practical framework for creating an Incentives Policy that encourages employees to engage effectively with Knowledge Asset management.

Financial and non-financial rewards act as positive reinforcement. By embedding these within an Incentives Policy alongside existing HR policies, Public Sector Bodies can motivate public servants to participate in:
- research
- intellectual property protection
- patent development.
This guide covers:
- the different types of rewards and recognition
- a practical structure for an Incentives Policy
If you have any queries about this guidance, please email the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Mrs J Briddon v L Marshall: 2602072/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Briddon v L Marshall: 2602072/2023 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/669fbd67ab418ab055592b74/Mrs_Briddon_v_Lindsay_Marshall_2602072.2023_Strike_Out_UDL_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs J Briddon v L Marshall: 2602072/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679cf57f3bd16ee4b57adf60/Mrs_J_Briddon_v_Lindsay_Marshall_2602072.2023__SO_judgment.pdf).
Claire Flint
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Claire Flint is an experienced Non-executive Director, and Remuneration Committee Chair with particular interest in strategy formulation and implementation and organisational change. She is passionate about organisational purpose, engagement and brand. She is currently Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at AWE. She is Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration and Appointments Committee for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Non-executive Director and Chair of the People and Remuneration Committee at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). She was previously Human Resources and Brand Director for Oxford Instruments plc, a leading nanotechnology tools provider. Before that she worked for Diageo plc, Bass Brewing and the National Westminster Bank in a variety of Human Resources roles. She has worked internationally in a number of her positions. Claire has a BA in history from London University and has a post graduate diploma in labour studies.

Claire Flint is an experienced Non-executive Director, and Remuneration Committee Chair with particular interest in strategy formulation and implementation and organisational change. She is passionate about organisational purpose, engagement and brand.

She is currently Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at AWE. She is Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration and Appointments Committee for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Non-executive Director and Chair of the People and Remuneration Committee at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).

She was previously Human Resources and Brand Director for Oxford Instruments plc, a leading nanotechnology tools provider. Before that she worked for Diageo plc, Bass Brewing and the National Westminster Bank in a variety of Human Resources roles. She has worked internationally in a number of her positions.

Claire has a BA in history from London University and has a post graduate diploma in labour studies.
F I Glarentzos v Impact Business Shared Services Ltd (In voluntary liquidation): 3311670/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in F I Glarentzos v Impact Business Shared Services Ltd (In voluntary liquidation): 3311670/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dd13f449e17d00a56ffc82/F_I_Glarentzos_-_v_-_Impact_Business_Shared_Services_Ltd__In_voluntary_liquidation____3311670-2024_--_Judgment.pdf).
Flats 1-3 Bank Chambers, Radlett, Herts, WD7 7AB : CAM/26UE/LDC/2025/0617
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern Region, N. Martindale FRICS, Determined on 8 May 2025

Read the decision in full Flats 1-3 Bank Chambers, Radlett, Herts, WD7 7AB : CAM/26UE/LDC/2025/0617 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68da836d8c1db6022d0c9e86/08_05_2025_PM_Decision-13_05_2025_08_51__2_.pdf)
Ecosafe Heating 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 Ecosafe Heating 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 Ecosafe Heating 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.
Mrs J Frewer v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502427/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs J Frewer v HM Revenue & Customs: 2502427/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe7f95712bf73dea1354cf/Mrs_J_Frewer_v_H_M_Revenue_and_Customs_-_2502427-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
Miss M Boal v Healthera Ltd: 3313588/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Boal v Healthera Ltd: 3313588/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681a28b8a8cdfb0ccdb8e0d7/Miss_M_Boal_v_Healthera_Limited_3313588.2023_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss M Boal v Healthera Ltd: 3313588/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d2a4bc275fc9339a248bbd/Miss_M_Boal_v_v_Healthera_Ltd_3313588_2023_Reasons.pdf).
EIM15048 - Employer-financed retirement benefits schemes: definition of 'scheme'
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)


Section 393A(4) ITEPA 2003 and Statement of Practice 13/91

There must be a 'scheme' for a charge to arise under the employer-financed retirement benefits scheme legislation.

The definition of scheme states that it 'includes a deed, agreement, series of agreements or other arrangements' providing for relevant benefits (see EIM15021 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim15021) for the definition of relevant benefits). The definition therefore has a wide scope.

Statement of Practice 13/91 explains that, in HMRC’s view, the term 'arrangement' in this context goes wider than any prior formal or informal understanding between the employee and the employer. It also includes any system, plan, pattern or policy connected with the payment of a 'relevant benefit' (see EIM15021 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim15021)). A scheme may be quite informal. It includes, for example:
- a decision at an employer's meeting
- a decision by an employee with delegated authority or in accordance with a policy
- a situation where it is common practice for an employer to make a payment to a particular class of employees
Although the Statement of Practice was withdrawn with effect from 6 April 2006 following the introduction of the simplified tax regime for registered pension schemes that does not affect the validity of the Statement’s explanation of HMRC’s interpretation of the word “scheme”.
Secretary of State Extends Timeframe for Legacy Investigation Reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

The Secretary of State has today, 28 April, extended the timeframe for Legacy investigation reports

The Secretary of State has today signed a six month extension to a transitional provision made under the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, to allow investigating bodies to carry out post-investigative tasks until 31st October 2025.

A transitional provision was made under the Act which specified that, where all that remains to be carried out by the investigating body is the preparation of the investigation report or something subsequent to that, it may carry out those post-investigative tasks until 30th April 2025.

The Government received requests from the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, KENOVA and the Police Service of Northern Ireland to extend that provision in order to allow remaining post-investigative tasks to be carried out.

The Government is committed to ensuring families receive information as soon as possible about what happened to their loved ones, so has agreed to extend the provision until 31st October 2025.

The Government is committed to repeal and replace the Act. On 4 December 2024 the Secretary of State began this process by laying a proposed draft Remedial Order under the Human Rights Act. If adopted by Parliament, the Order will remedy all of the human rights deficiencies in the Act identified by the Northern Ireland High Court in February 2024 in the case of Dillon and Others and one issue from the Court of Appeal judgment in September 2024.

The Secretary of State has also committed to introduce primary legislation when parliamentary time allows, which will reform and strengthen the independence, powers and accountability of the Independent Commission on Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).
Opportunity to deliver HLPAS in Lancaster now extended
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Opportunity to deliver Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) in Lancaster

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funds the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) throughout England and Wales to provide:

• Early legal advice to anyone at risk of possession proceedings and loss of their home advice can be provided in relation to housing, debt and welfare benefits issues.

• In-court duty on the day emergency advice and advocacy to anyone facing possession proceedings.

The service enables anyone at risk of losing their home or facing possession proceedings to get free legal advice, and representation in court, regardless of their financial circumstances.

As a result of a review of coverage and a subsequent market engagement event, the LAA is inviting providers who hold a 2024 Standard Civil Contract in Housing and Debt to express an interest in delivering HLPAS in Lancaster.

The LAA intends to award a contract under this process to commence as soon as possible after the assessment process is complete, as described in the Expression of Interest documentation. The contract will run until 30 June 2028.

Next Steps

Please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 5pm on Tuesday 25 November 2025 to express your interest in delivery of the service, following which you will receive details of next steps.

The deadline for the receipt of applications will be 5pm on Friday 5 December 2025. This reflects the urgent need for the contract to be in place to ensure the provision of legal aid services. Late submissions will not be considered in any circumstances.

Further Information

Further information for organisations interested in delivering Housing Loss Prevention Advice Services and Housing and Debt services can be found at:

Housing Loss Prevention Advice Services 2025 - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-loss-prevention-advice-services-2025)

Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-loss-prevention-advice-service-hlpas).
Somalia: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

This document contains information about Somalia to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

Knowledge Base is an information resource to support HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

This document contains useful information about Somalia which will assist HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy
- adoption
- surrogacy
- civil partnerships and marriage
- documents from Somalia
Mr R Ahmed v Uber London Ltd: 3200282/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Ahmed v Uber London Ltd: 3200282/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69047ff95e080b1224898082/Mr__Ruhel_Ahmed_v_Uber_London_Limited__3200282.2025__Judgment.pdf).
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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 Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 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 Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr N S P Anaya v HCA Healthcare UK: 6008892/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N S P Anaya v HCA Healthcare UK: 6008892/2025 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ad8765960e2d135b4c8df7/Mr_N_S_Paria_Anaya_v_HCA_Healthcare_UK_-_6008892-2025.pdf).
Integrated Screening Outcomes Surveillance Service (ISOSS)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

This guidance is to help health professionals involved in collecting infectious diseases in pregnancy screening (IDPS) outcome data to understand and use ISOSS.

Collecting screening outcome data on infectious diseases in pregnancy screening (IDPS) programme will help the IDPS programme to:
- monitor performance
- review all positive cases
- identify new areas for further audit and research
This publication was previously published by Public Health England, which closed on 30 September 2021.