theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
KOPEK SECURITY 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 KOPEK SECURITY 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 KOPEK SECURITY 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
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.
Dr M Hassan v ABC International Bank plc: 6005897/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Dr M Hassan v ABC International Bank plc: 6005897/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f4cab8adf4250705c970d/Dr_Mohamad_Hassan_v_ABC_International_Bank_Plc_6025897-2024_-_PH_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Dr M Hassan v ABC International Bank plc: 6005897/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6925ca932945773cf12dd070/Dr_Mohamad_Hassan_v_ABC_International_Bank_Plc_-_6005897-2024.pdf).
DWP business appointment rules advice, April to June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

Summaries of advice given under the business appointment rules to applicants at SCS2 and SCS1 level and equivalents.

This page provides information about outside appointments or employment taken up by former members of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

It covers former staff at senior civil service levels SCS1 and SCS2 and equivalents that fall within the scope of the business appointment rules (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/crown-servants-new-jobs-and-business-appointments). It also covers special advisers of equivalent level.
PELA Systems 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 PELA Systems 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 PELA Systems 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
- 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.
Newfield Lodge Care Home
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 Newfield Lodge Care Home 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 Newfield Lodge Care Home 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 L Marcelo v Surrey and Borders NHS Foundation Trust: 2304920/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Marcelo v Surrey and Borders NHS Foundation Trust: 2304920/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6880fea3901d5f8d47120567/Mr_L_Marcelo_v_Surrey_and_Borders_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2304920-2023_Judgment_11-11-2024.pdf).
An introduction to the Restricted Patient System
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

This guidance informs stakeholders about upcoming introductions to the Restricted Patient System.

The Mental Health Casework Section (MHCS) runs online sessions on a quarterly basis.

These sessions provide a greater understanding of the Secretary of State’s (SofS) functions under the Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983.

This is a specialist and broad topic.

The presenter will aim to give you a greater understanding of MHCS responsibilities alongside particular sections of the act:
- Section 37 Hospital Orders
- Section 41 Restriction Orders
- Section 47/49 and 48/49 Transfers from prison
- Section 45A and 45B Hospital directions
Register to join the next session taking place on MS Teams in February 2026. (https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c6cefbfd-b26c-40e2-b839-e7ad34cc29b2@c6874728-71e6-41fe-a9e1-2e8c36776ad8)
Customs treatment of post and parcel exports
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-28)

We welcome views on the customs treatment of low-value post and parcel exports, in particular the Export Memorandum of Understanding and Extra Territorial Offices of Exchange.

This consultation seeks to understand who makes use of the Export Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Extra Territorial Offices of Exchange (ETOEs) and why, before looking at each procedure individually to establish ways in which the UK’s post and parcels export regime could be improved.

The objective is for HMRC to establish how the customs treatment of low-value post and parcel exports can be developed to enable the smooth flow of these goods out of the UK, while ensuring appropriate due diligence is applied to help protect the countries and territories we export to while complying with our international obligations.

This consultation will be of interest to express operators who are authorised to use the Export MoU; designated postal operators who operate ETOEs in the UK; and express operators who operate ETOEs in the UK. GB businesses that export low-value goods may also wish to read this consultation to better understand the post and parcel export industry.

HMRC will be holding webinars regarding this consultation where policy officials will explain the consultation questions and how to respond. If you would like to attend one of these webinars, please contact HMRC by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 12 May 2023.
Montvieux 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 Montvieux 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 Montvieux 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.
Premier People Midlands
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Premier People Midlands 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.
Pig: GB disease surveillance and emerging threats reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Quarterly reports about new and emerging diseases in pigs.

These reports are published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) as part of Defra’s disease surveillance programme.

Previous reports

See previous pig GB disease surveillance and emerging threats reports (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20200804132201/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pig-gb-disease-surveillance-and-emerging-threats-report-2019).
Private pension statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

HMRC statistics on personal pensions, the estimated cost of pension tax relief, the annual and lifetime allowances, and taxable flexible payments from pensions.

These statistics provide:
- the number of members and value of individual contributions to personal pensions
- the estimated cost of pension income tax and National Insurance contribution (NIC) relief
- statistics on annual allowance and lifetime allowance charges
- statistics on taxable flexible payments from pensions
Commentary is available in the main publication document. The methodologies used to produce these statistics are explained in the background and methodology document.

Some previous updates to these statistics can now be found on the National Archives website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/*/https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/personal-pensions-statistics).
Smart Secure Electricity Systems Programme (SSES): enduring governance
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

We're seeking views on the Enduring Governance of the SSES Programme, and the technical and security governance functions to be part of these arrangements.

The Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES) Programme is designed to create the technical and regulatory frameworks to enable the untapped flexibility from small scale devices, such as domestic electric vehicle charge points and heat pumps.

It should contribute to electricity system decarbonisation in a way that protects consumers and the electricity system and as such is a key enabler for consumer-led flexibility that will help consumers make energy bill savings and deliver the government’s Clean Energy Superpower Mission.

To make sure the technical and security requirements for energy smart appliances and flexibility services continue to meet the evolving needs of industry and government’s policy objectives, we plan to establish industry-led governance arrangements to manage these considerations and recommend any changes to government and regulators in light of emerging risks and market developments.

We are consulting on:
- our minded-to position for Elexon to be responsible for SSES Enduring Governance through modifications to the Balancing and Settlement Code
- the technical and security governance functions to be managed by the SSES Technical and Security Governance Groups
- the proposed membership arrangements for the SSES Technical and Security Governance Groups
- cost recovery proposals for Elexon to recover costs for managing the enduring governance functions
- the proposed code modifications to the Balancing and Settlement Code (Annex A)
This consultation builds on the policy proposals in both the 2024 Delivering a Smart Secure Electricity System (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/delivering-a-smart-and-secure-electricity-system-implementation) consultation and its government response, and is in the context of both the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clean-power-2030-action-plan) and Clean Flexibility Roadmap (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clean-flexibility-roadmap).

The consultation is open to anyone to respond, but will primarily be of interest to:
- energy and technology companies
- energy smart appliance manufacturers
- flexibility service providers and load controllers
- consumer and environmental groups
- innovators, and third-party intermediaries in energy and / or other sectors
- parties to the Balancing and Settlement Code
Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
Product Safety Report: Google Pixel 6a Smartphones (2509-0317)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Product Safety Report for Google Pixel 6a Smartphones presenting a risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Google Pixel 6a Smartphone

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the batteries may overheat during normal use.

Corrective action: Google initiated a remote firmware update in July 2025.

Product information

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a risk of fire as the batteries may overheat during normal use.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

This corrective action has been ongoing since July 2025.

Google initiated a remote firmware update in July 2025. Consumers with impacted units received email and on-device notifications of the firmware update, which was rolled out remotely and automatically to impacted devices. The update reduced the risk of the battery overheating by reducing its battery capacity and charging speed.

Consumers with impacted products may be eligible for a free repair, cash payment or Google Store hardware discount credit, depending on location. Access the Google website for further information, and to access the Registration Page, at the following link: g.co/pixel/6abattery (http://g.co/pixel/6abattery)

You do not need to contact Google if:

You have already received an appeasement

Google has already confirmed you do not have an impacted product

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0317

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
VSWB1050 - Roles and responsibilities
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)


VAT General Enquiries

VAT general enquiries deals with telephone and written enquiries from businesses and the general public about VAT and excise matters.

Contact details for VAT general enquiries are available at the following VAT: general enquiries (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/vat-enquiries).

VAT Units of Expertise

Any queries concerning this guidance (or relating to particular persons or general procedures) should be referred initially to

Unit

Area of responsibility

Personal Transport Unit (PTU (https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/personal-transport-unit-enquiries)) Belfast

All processing functions of the sailaway boat scheme, including approving and selecting applications for verification, and producing statistics

The Pleasurecraft UoE Portsmouth

Advises on operational and assurance issues concerning boats

VAT policy team

The VAT Fraud,Deductions & Imports policy team is responsible for the VAT Sailaway Boat scheme.

The team is the policy maker for the schemes.

If you are seeking policy advice on a particular case, you should submit either a General Advice Request or a Technical Advice Request. Please see VPOLADV for more information. All requests for advice must be first referred to the UoE who will advise if the question needs to be forwarded.

Policy teams do not deal directly with the public and the public should not be referred to them.
Ms A Sendula v Penrose Homes Ltd: 3207510/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Sendula v Penrose Homes Ltd: 3207510/2021 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f6925f563cc9c84bacc41f/Ms_A_Sendula_v_Penrose_Homes_Ltd_-_3207510_2021_-_Judgment.pdf).
Legislative reform of the Terminal Markets Order: Consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

A consultation on legislative reforms to modernise the legislation that underpins the VAT treatment of certain wholesale commodity transactions.

This consultation sets out how the Government proposes to modernise the legislation that underpins the VAT treatment of transactions that are in scope of the Terminal Markets Order (TMO), whilst maintaining the overall policy approach.

The TMO is a revenue neutral tax simplification measure for certain wholesale commodity transactions made by members on named commodity exchanges or market associations, called “Terminal Markets”.

While the UK was a member of the European Union, the TMO could not be updated to keep pace with the changing commodity market. Following EU exit, the Government is taking the opportunity to update the legislation to clarify the VAT treatment of exchange traded commodity transactions. This will ensure that the legislation reflects how the markets operate today and provides greater certainty in relation to the VAT treatment.

The Government is also consulting on proposals to amend the TMO legislation to fulfil its commitment to bring the UK Emissions Trading Scheme fully into the scope of the TMO.
Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers
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 Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers 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 Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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.
Ms M Awolowo v London Borough of Havering: 3200033/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms M Awolowo v London Borough of Havering: 3200033/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6899e051ad0cbc0e27643205/Ms_M_Awolowo_-v-_London_Borough_of_Havering__-_3200033_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamshire
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 Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamshire 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 Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamshire 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.
Electricity network infrastructure: consents, land access and rights
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

We are seeking views on proposed changes to land rights and consents processes for electricity network infrastructure.

Update: 30 July 2025

The consultation document has been updated to include further information on how we will process consultation responses.

DESNZ may share consultation responses with the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) who are carrying out analysis of consultation responses using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool.

Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).

Fair and proportionate land rights and consents processes are crucial to enabling us to meet the country’s need to build more electricity network infrastructure. By land rights and consents processes, we refer to the processes and permissions which enable network operators to access private land for the purposes of building and maintaining electricity infrastructure. It is vital that these processes protect the rights of landowners, local stakeholders and the environment, while enabling the timely delivery of important infrastructure. Network investment is critical, not just for the energy transition, but also to support economic growth.

To ensure the system is fit for purpose, the government has reviewed existing processes to assess whether they are sufficient to support our clean power ambitions, Net Zero goals, and energy security transformation. This consultation is the result of that review and proposes a range of reforms to these processes to enable the rapid deployment of future network connections, while ensuring that the rights of landowners are respected.

We welcome responses from any interested party. These proposals may be of particular interest to electricity network operators, energy developers, landowners, local authorities, and local communities.

Online responses are preferred. If you need to send your response via email or post, we strongly recommend that you use the template provided to submit your response.

Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, May 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-08)

Ambassador Holland welcomes the work of the OSCE Mission towards preventing escalation and finding practical solutions to issues, amid the challenging backdrop of energy shortages during the reporting period.

Thank you, Mr Chair.

I would like to offer a warm welcome to Ambassador Keiderling for the final time at the Permanent Council as Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova. Thank you to you and your team for the Mission’s work over the last six months, and for the comprehensive presentation this morning.

The United Kingdom fully supports the work of the Mission towards preventing escalation, mitigating a deterioration of relations between Chisinau and Tiraspol and finding practical solutions to the challenges of everyday life for all citizens on both banks of the Nistru. We regret Russia’s continued instrumentalisation of the Mission’s mandate and reiterate our call for a return to a full 12-month directive to ensure the Mission has the stability and predictability it needs to fulfil its vital role.

The UK commends the Mission’s efforts across its three lines of action during the reporting period, amid the challenging backdrop of energy shortages on both banks. We appreciate the constructive engagement between Chisinau and Tiraspol and the Mission’s role in facilitating dialogue through the Chief Negotiators and Working Groups. We also welcome the engagement of Special Representative Thomas Lenk during this period.

The UK again notes the lack of progress Russia has made in withdrawing its illegally stationed troops from Moldovan sovereign territory, which runs in direct contradiction to other efforts. Russia must remove its forces without delay and present a considered proposal to resume the process of removal and destruction of ammunition from the Cobasna site.

As our Foreign Secretary stated during his visit to Moldova in November, the UK will not stand by as the Kremlin attempts to undermine democracy, stability and security across Europe. As shown by the signing last year of the UK-Moldova Defence and Security Partnership, the UK is strengthening its commitment to Moldova’s security. At the UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue yesterday, our officials were proud to reaffirm UK support on cyber, counter-disinformation and judicial cooperation to help Moldova to defend its democratic institutions from malign interference.

To conclude, Ambassador Keiderling, the UK highly appreciates the energy and dedication that you have brought to the role and towards advancing a peaceful resolution. As we look ahead to parliamentary elections in September, the United Kingdom will continue to support the OSCE Mission in fulfilling its mandate, and to support peace and stability for the people of Moldova.
Maclean, Rachel - Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Advice to Rachel Maclean, former Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Ms Maclean left her role at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in November 2023.

Director of Strategy, The Conservative and Unionist Party

Ms Maclean sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with the Conservative and Unionist Party. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684167c158bd5a53d0211ca7/Advice_letter_-_Rachel_Maclean__Director_of_Strategy__The_Conservative_and_Unionist_Party.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in December 2024 and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/maclean-rachael-minister-of-state-for-housing-and-planning-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government-acoba-advice/advice-letter-rachael-maclean-director-of-strategy-the-conservative-and-unionist-party?preview=8536225)
CTM40330 - Particular bodies: friendly societies: pension business
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)


Position before 1 January 2013

Pension business was outside the scope of the exemption for life or endowment business, irrespective of the level of premium (ICTA88/S460 (2)(b)). It could therefore give rise to profits chargeable to Corporation Tax.

Individual Savings Account (ISA) business and Child Trust Fund (CTF) business were also outside the scope of the exemption for life or endowment business, irrespective of the level of premium (ICTA88/S460 (2)(ba)) and could give rise to profits chargeable to CT.

For accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008 and ending on or after 12 March 2008, pension, CTF, ISA and overseas life assurance business categories were taxed as a single category called gross roll up business (ICTA88/S460 (2)(ba)). This remained outside the exemption for life or endowment business and so could give rise to profits chargeable to CT.

Position on or after 1 January 2013

Although protection, pension, CTF, ISA and overseas life assurance businesses are all separately defined in statute, from 1 January 2013 these business categories are all taxed, along with permanent health insurance, as part of a single category, referred to as non-BLAGAB: FA12/S68.

The profits of non-BLAGAB are charged as profits of a trade under CTA09/S35. It follows for a mutual insurer that non-BLAGAB is not chargeable to CT. Friendly societies attract the same treatment.
Appeal as a landlord against local council action on a failure to address electrical safety concerns: Form ESS02
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Landlords can use this form to appeal a local council’s decision to take remedial action on electrical safety concerns and appeal council demands for the recovery of costs.

Form ESSO2 is for landlords to appeal a local council’s decision to take remedial action on the landlord’s failure to address electrical safety concerns.

This form can also be used by landlords to appeal against a demand from the local council for the recovery of their costs in taking remedial action.

Relevant legislation:
- The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/312/contents/made)
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Apply to the Rental Vehicle Security Scheme
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Form and guidance to apply to join the Rental Vehicle Security Scheme.

Form for UK vehicle rental companies to apply to register under the Rental Vehicle Security Scheme (RVSS).

The RVSS aims to reduce the risk of rental vehicles being used in terror attacks. It does this by embedding a proactive security culture within the vehicle rental industry.

Please read the code of practice and supporting guidance on this page before applying to the scheme.

Annex C – security plan proforma is provided as an editable ODT document.
FLAT 35 OTFORD HOUSE STAPLE STREET TABARD GARDENS LONDON SE1 4LS - LON/00BE/HMF2024/0622
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

First - Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reason Decision of Judge Tagliavini and Mrs A Flynn MRICS

Read Final Reason Decision in FLAT 35 OTFORD HOUSE STAPLE STREET TABARD GARDENS LONDON SE1 4LS - LON/00BE/HMF2024/0622 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685570a376eec44bf9d71d99/Flat_35_Otford_House_.pdf)
Mortality profile: May 2025 update
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

This tool brings together a selection of mortality indicators in order to make it easier to assess outcomes across a range of causes of death in England.

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has updated mortality rates for integrated care boards (ICBs) and NHS regions, and has added Lower layer Super Output Area (LSOA) based deprivation deciles within England in the mortality profile (https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/mortality-profile).

This profile provides trends in mortality rates for a wide range of causes of death, allowing outcomes to be easily compared. Rates for sub-national geographies allow comparisons between areas.
Supply unlicensed medicinal products (specials)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Guidance on manufacturing, importing, distributing and supplying specially manufactured or ordered products, including cannabis-based products for medicinal use in humans (CBPMs), known as 'specials'

This Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidance is for those who want to manufacture, import, distribute or supply unlicensed medicines for human use (also known as ‘specials’), including CBPMs.

‘Specials’ are products which have been specially manufactured or imported for the treatment of an individual patient after being ordered by a:
- doctor
- dentist
- nurse independent prescriber
- pharmacist independent prescriber
- supplementary prescriber
Persons authorised to procure unlicensed CBPMs in the UK are:
- doctors on the GMC Specialist Register
- specialist Importers with a Home Office import and Domestic licence and MHRA licence
- registered pharmacies or retail pharmacy businesses (with Home Office Domestic licences, where appropriate)
- licensed wholesale dealers for supply to the order of any of the above