theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Phoenix Sport and Media Group Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Phoenix Sport and Media Group Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- 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.
Mrs E Segal v Clarion Housing Association Ltd: 2303802/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E Segal v Clarion Housing Association Ltd: 2303802/2024 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691480199d50fc2fe8161693/Mrs_E_Segal_v_Clarion_Housing_Association_Ltd_2303802-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Product Recall: Toshiba AC Adapters for Laptops (2502-0032)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Product Recall for Toshiba AC Adapters presenting a risk of fire and burns.

Summary

Product: Toshiba AC Adapters for Laptops

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire and burns as they may overheat during use.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

It has been identified that the laptop AC adapters can overheat and spark, presenting a risk of fire and burns.

The affected products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The products have been recalled from end users.

Consumers are advised to check their AC adapter’s part number and if affected, they should turn off the laptop and unplug the AC adapter immediately.

Please access the Dynabook manual checker (https://acadaptercheck.dynabook.com/AdapterUpdate/ManualCheck?region=TEG&lang=en&country=GB) to check if your adapter is affected and therefore qualifies for a replacement. The checker also includes details on how to locate your adapter’s part and serial number.

For further information, please access the Dynabook recall page: AC Adapter Replacement Information (https://acadaptercheck.dynabook.com/AdapterUpdate/Information?region=TEG&country=GB&lang=en).

Alternatively, consumers may contact Dynabook Customer Support at: https://public.support.emea.dynabook.com/

Additional information

PSD notification: 2502-0032

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Net zero: Investigating the role of site-based regulation in developing a circular economy
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-02)

Investigates how circular economy principles have been adopted within ten industry sectors.

This project investigated how circular economy principles have been adopted within ten industry sectors.

It explored the metrics they use to measure the impact of these practices, and the barriers and drivers they face adopting them.
Crovect 1.25% w/v Pour-on Solution for Sheep - Recall alert
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Product defect recall alert for Crovect 1.25% w/v Pour-on Solution for Sheep, GB  & NI  authorisations by Elanco Animal Health.

We wish to inform wholesalers and SQP retailers that Elanco Animal Health has initiated a Class II recall to wholesaler level with immediate effect for one batch of Crovect 1.25 % w/v pour-on solution for sheep used for GB Vm 52127/5079 & NI Vm 52127/3014

The reason for the recall is that the colour of the product is paler than usual and does not leave a stain on treated sheep.

This recall is for the below mentioned batch only and no other batches are affected.

Elanco Animal Health is contacting wholesalers and SQP retailers to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products, subject to this recall.

For further information regarding the recall, please contact via email at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Alternatively call xx-xxxx-xxxx.
IAA promotional materials: Tigrinya
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Digital posters and leaflet designed for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to easily download, share, and distribute.

These resources are designed to inform advice seekers about the IAA’s services and provide guidance on what to do if they have concerns about their adviser or the services provided. The materials have been translated into Tigrinya to ensure accessibility for a wider audience.
DWP complaints: Annual reports by the Independent Case Examiner
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

Annual reports on complaints about the Department for Work and Pensions received by the Independent Case Examiner.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has a complaints procedure (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/complaints-procedure).

If a complainant is unhappy with the final response from the DWP, they can ask the Independent Case Examiner (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/independent-case-examiner) to investigate their complaint.

These reports explain the Independent Case Examiner’s work on the complaints it receives.
Children Adopted from Care in Northern Ireland 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

This annual publication details statistical information on children adopted from care in Northern Ireland.

This annual publication details statistical information on children adopted from care in Northern Ireland during the last financial year. A range of information is available about these children and their adopters as well as the duration between the various stages of the adoption process.
Mr A N Simpson v Ingenia Resourcing & Recruitment Ltd: 6021513/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A N Simpson v Ingenia Resourcing & Recruitment Ltd: 6021513/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68308f34baff3dab997752df/Mr_A_N_Simpson_v_Ingenia_Resourcing_and_Recruitment_Limited_6022513-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Crusoe's Street Food
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 Crusoe’s Street Food 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 Crusoe’s Street Food recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
L Norton v SS&C Financial Services International Ltd: 6003974/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in L Norton v SS&C Financial Services International Ltd: 6003974/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b4e79a509761441437f06/Mr_L_Norton_v_SSC_Financial_Services_Interntaional_Ltd_-_6003974_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Harry MacDonald
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Harry MacDonald took up his appointment as High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Lesotho in September 2022.  Prior to this appointment he was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. He has previously held diplomatic positions in Indonesia, Austria, and Afghanistan as well as appointments in London for the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, HM Treasury, and HM Revenue & Customs.  Find out more about Harry MacDonald . Follow Harry on X .

Harry MacDonald took up his appointment as High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Lesotho in September 2022. Prior to this appointment he was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. He has previously held diplomatic positions in Indonesia, Austria, and Afghanistan as well as appointments in London for the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, HM Treasury, and HM Revenue & Customs.

Find out more about Harry MacDonald (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-lesotho-harry-macdonald).

Follow Harry on X (https://twitter.com/HarryMacDonald0).
Irwell Valley Homes
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 Irwell Valley Homes 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 Irwell Valley Homes recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
We also pledge the following:

Awarding extra need category points to those leaving the armed forces on thier application for housing. Offer support to who are and have served. Equality and Diversity group ensuring our policies and working pratices do not disadvantage members of the armed forces.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr M Worsdale v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: 2413678/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Worsdale v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: 2413678/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6888a84b048fff613a4d5ac0/Mr_M_Worsdale_v_The_Commissioners_for_His_Majesty_s_Revenue_and_Customs_2413678_2023.pdf).
Sir Joseph Isherwood 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 Sir Joseph Isherwood 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 Sir Joseph Isherwood 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 Reservists
- 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.
Turners Coachways (Bristol) 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 Turners Coachways (Bristol) 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 Turners Coachways (Bristol) 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
- 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.
97 Churchill Road, Langley, Slough, SL3 7RD; CAM/00MD/MNR/2024/0610
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region, Mr P Roberts FRICS CEnv, 14 February 2025

Read the decision in full CVP 97 Churchill Road Langley SL3 7RD Market Rent Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6840549e4d433cd95b9fe80b/CVP_97_Churchill_Road_Langley_SL3_7RD_Market_Rent_Reasons.pdf) InlineAttachment:97_Churchill_Road_Langley_Slough_SL3_7RD_Market_Rent__Decision_Sheet.pdf[]
Alison Baptiste CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Alison Baptiste is the Director of Public and Security Services at the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA). Alison has extensive strategic and operational project and programme leadership experience gained both in private and public sectors. As Director of Strategy and Investment at the Environment Agency, she led both infrastructure and transformation projects and held senior operational delivery and emergency response roles reporting to COBR. Alison is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Alison was appointed as Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to the environment in the 2019 New Years Honours.

Alison Baptiste is the Director of Public and Security Services at the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).

Alison has extensive strategic and operational project and programme leadership experience gained both in private and public sectors. As Director of Strategy and Investment at the Environment Agency, she led both infrastructure and transformation projects and held senior operational delivery and emergency response roles reporting to COBR. Alison is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Alison was appointed as Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to the environment in the 2019 New Years Honours.
Cyber Local projects 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

A list of Cyber Local projects which received funding in 2025.

Cyber Local is a UK government scheme to deliver tailored support for the cyber security sector across regions of England and Northern Ireland. It is part of the government’s work to kickstart economic growth and ensure good jobs, skills and growth benefit every part of the country. It supports the government’s work to improve UK cyber defences and ensure citizens, businesses and essential public services are secure online.

For more information, read the press notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-regional-skills-projects-to-bolster-uk-cyber-defences-and-deliver-on-plan-for-change).

By tapping into local know how, Cyber Local funds initiatives which directly address the cyber skills needs of individual areas – whether it’s through apprenticeships or companies developing new forms of cyber security.

The full list of projects which successfully bid for Cyber Local funds is available at the top of this page.

Applications for Cyber Local (https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2037/overview/d949561f-60cd-4e50-8edf-be85c29eaaf5), also known as the Cyber Regional Grants programme, were opened in September 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-convenes-global-coalition-to-boost-cyber-skills-and-tackle-growing-threats).

The scheme is delivered in partnership with Innovate UK (https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/), part of UK Research and Innovation.
Directions issued to Starling Bank about breaches of the Retail Banking Order
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Directions issued by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to Starling Bank to ensure it complies with Part 3 and Article 45 of the Retail Banking Order.

Part 3 of the Order provides the Service Quality Indicator (SQI) remedy. The purpose of the SQI remedy is to provide consumers and SMEs with the results of surveys on banks’ quality of service. This helps consumers and SMEs to decide which banks they would like to bank with. Specifically, Article 16 requires banks to provide details of customers to a market research company, who will undertake the surveys. Starling Bank breached Article 16 within Part 3 of the Order by excluding around 17% of Starling Bank’s Personal Current Account (PCA) customers from the data provided to the market research company in both December 2023 and June 2024.

Article 45 of the Order requires banks to provide the number of PCA and Business Current Account customers they have to the CMA. This in turn allows the cost of the SQI surveys referred to above to be split fairly between the banks. Starling Bank breached Article 45 of the Order between 2020 and 2023 by over-reporting the number of accounts held by their customers, as part of their annual report to the CMA.
Explore Plant and Transport Solutions
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 Explore Plant and Transport Solutions 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 Explore Plant and Transport Solutions 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
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 C J Owen v J and U Services Ltd and Others: 1303076/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C J Owen v J and U Services Ltd and Others: 1303076/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688cdc67e8ba9507fc1b0970/Ms_C_J_Owen_v_J_and_U_Services_Limited_and_others_-_1303076.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
RFIG22120 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): supplementary guidance: home and accommodation for SRT purposes: The second automatic UK test and the concept of a 'home'
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


This guidance is intended primarily to help individuals apply the second automatic UK test, (paragraph 8 of Schedule 45), to establish their UK residence position. However, this guidance applies to the term ‘home’ used throughout the SRT.

As the meaning of ‘home’ can vary according to its context, it is not possible for this guidance to provide an absolute definition of the term. What this guidance does is to give indicators outlining the characteristics that a home will generally have.

There are some general examples of what a home may or may not be. Whether a place is or is not a home will always be dependent on the facts and circumstances of its use by the individual. HMRC may choose to enquire into those facts and circumstances.

For the purpose of the SRT, HMRC consider that a person’s home is a place that a reasonable onlooker with knowledge of the material facts would regard as that person’s home.

The concept of home as described in this guidance relates only to the SRT. The guidance does not apply for the purpose of applying the Residence Article under a double taxation agreement. Double taxation agreements have additional qualifiers that are not included as part of the SRT and so the 2 terms do not have the same meaning.

It is possible to have more than 1 home, either in the same country or in more than 1 country.

The vast majority of individuals will have only one place where they live and this will be their home. If an individual has more than 1 place to live then each of those places may be a home. In this situation, whether or not either place is a home will be determined by the facts.

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Norfolk Community Health And Care 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 Norfolk Community Health And Care 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 Norfolk Community Health And Care 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.
DBT: spending over £500, October 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

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

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).
DN8 5JT, CP Energy Centre Ltd: environmental permit issued – EPR/RP3727SJ/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

View the permit issued for CP Energy Centre, Doncaster under the Industrial Emissions Directive.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

Operator name: CP Energy Centre Ltd

Installation name: CP Energy Centre

Permit number: EPR/RP3727SJ/A001
R Moag v Tradeway Import & Export Ltd: 6013451/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R Moag v Tradeway Import & Export Ltd: 6013451/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68de696b8c1db6022d0ca035/Roisin_Moag_v_Tradeway_Import_and_Export_Ltd_6013451_2024.pdf).
Casterton College Rutland
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 Casterton College Rutland 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 Casterton College Rutland 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.
Dolphin Appliance Care
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 Dolphin Appliance Care 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 Dolphin Appliance Care 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.
Suzanne McCarthy reappointed to the GLAA board
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Suzanne McCarthy has been reappointed as a GLAA board member for a third term, for a period of 2 years.

This reappointment, commencing on 15 January 2025, has been made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

A former UK Immigration Services Commissioner, Suzanne was also CEO of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and the first CEO of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. During her central Whitehall career she worked at both HM Treasury and the Home Office, serving as private secretary to 2 Home Secretaries.

Her current non-executive director (NED) roles include:
- Chair of the Fire Standards Board
- Chair Right to Succeed and Board Member
- Chair of the Audit Committee, College of Policing
Working for British Embassy Skopje
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

Employment opportunities at the British Embassy Skopje

General information

Job opportunities at the British Embassy Skopje are rare. When there is a new opportunity, we advertise it below and also in the local press and our digital channels.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Skopje or one of the other UK delegations, DIT offices, other government departments or consulates in North Macedonia, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fcdo.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate)

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Ms A Byczko v Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: 2404789/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Byczko v Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: 2404789/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6756e62cf1e6b277c4f79a2e/Ms_A_Byczko_v_Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2404789_2022_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms A Byczko v Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: 2404789/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677d0a2ed721a08c006654ee/Ms_A_Byczko_v_Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2404789_2022.pdf).
Mr J Mudekunye v Wye Valley NHS Trust: 1304518/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Mudekunye v Wye Valley NHS Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6744a66781f809b32c856961/Mr_J_Mudekunye_v_Hereford_County_Hospital_Wye_Valley_NHS_Trust_xx-xxxx-xxxx_Strike_Out_Judgment__-__No_Sig_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr J Mudekunye v Wye Valley NHS Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f8db060794bb80118bb76d/Mr_Jaspan_Mudekunye_v_Wye_Valley_NHS_Trust_-_1304518_2023_-_Recon.pdf).
Procurement at DIO
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Details of Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) procurement plans and contracts.

DIO Procurement Webinar – 2 December 2025

We’re pleased to announce the next DIO Procurement webinar will take place on Tuesday, 2 December 2025.

Mike Green, DIO CEO will open the session, followed by speakers from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and the DIO Security Team, sharing insights on commercial best practice and security priorities.

Senior DIO leaders and subject matter experts will provide updates on key programmes, highlight upcoming opportunities, and answer your questions

If you’re already registered with the DIO SRM Team, your invite will be sent shortly.

Sign up here (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5aT1fAf54GJPtKX9oSlGFL9URDJFTjZMRVZSUlFQU0xMOUlTSlQ3RUgxSyQlQCN0PWcu) or email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 27 November 2025 to join.

What we do

What we deliver every day (https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=ntCkwzqcJHE3AYSO&v=eXfsr_VtjSM&feature=youtu.be) (Youtube video)

Doing business with DIO - entering the supply chain

Procurement at MOD (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence/about/procurement): This page outlines the many ways in which you can do business with the Ministry of Defence.

Find a Tender (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/): This central digital platform is where suppliers submit their core business information, which is then shared across multiple bids and customers.

CCS (Crown Commercial Services) Frameworks (https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/information-for-buyers-and-suppliers/start-supplying): Search for existing suppliers on relevant frameworks and lots. To become a supplier through CCS you have to respond to a contract notice and succeed in the tender process. Details of how to register your interest in a tender are contained in the contract notice.

DIO Opt in for Updates and Events (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5QZ1XaOZ5HBDguEU0NG4CFdURDJFTjZMRVZSUlFQU0xMOUlTSlQ3RUgxSy4u): By completing this short opt in form you will be added to the mailing list to receive DIO and event notifications.

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Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) FOI releases
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

The Freedom of Information Act (FOI) gives people the right to ask any public sector organisation for all the recorded information they have on any subject.

The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) is an independent statutory body that provides impartial advice on social security and related matters. It scrutinises most of the complex secondary legislation that underpins the social security system.