theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
APLEONA HSG 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 APLEONA HSG 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 APLEONA HSG 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
We also pledge the following:

AF Friendly Advocacy Flexibility with leave

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.
D Welch v Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company Ltd: 2305118/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Welch v Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company Ltd: 2305118/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b85d7acc8356c3c882aa37/Duncan_Welch_-v-_Brighton___Hove_Bus_and_Coach_Company_Ltd_2305118-2023_Strike-Out_Judgment_10.08.2025.pdf).
Challenge the government to sell land or property (Right to Contest)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

If you believe land or property is not needed and could be put to better economic use, then you can challenge the government by submitting a Right to Contest application.

The application process has two strands:
- Strand 1: land owned by a central Government department and their arms length bodies
- Strand 2: land owned by a local authority or certain other public bodies
You’ll need to contact the relevant strand when submitting the form. The contact details for each are on the application form.

For more information see the guidance on challenging the government to sell land or property (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/right-to-contest).
Post-16 budget grant
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-19)

The post-16 budget grant will help institutions with their overall costs in the 2024 to 2025 financial year, following confirmation of the 2024 teacher pay award.

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) closed on 31 March 2025. All activity has moved to the Department for Education (DfE). You should continue to follow this guidance.

Payments

We paid the post-16 schools budget grant for the period from September 2024 to March 2025 in:

November 2024 for local authorities

December 2024 for academies

From April 2025, the grant includes further education colleges and sixth-form colleges and is called the post-16 budget grant.

We will pay the post-16 budget grant payment in:

June 2025 for local authorities and further education settings

July 2025 for academies

Methodology

This sets out the methodology for each period of the grant

Conditions of grant

This sets out the terms and conditions that local authorities and settings must follow for each period of the grant.

Allocations

We have published 2 sets of allocations at an institutional level showing the funding amounts we have allocated:

Post-16 schools budget grant allocations September 2024 to March 2025

Post-16 budget grant allocations April 2025 to the end of the academic year 2024 to 2025
TSEM3014 - Trust income and gains: the charge on trustees : standard rate band - income and certain capital receipts
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)


From 2005-06 to 2023-24 tax years

The standard rate band (SRB) applied to any income or deemed income that was otherwise chargeable at the trust rates or dividend trust rates.

It therefore applied not only to income that can be accumulated or paid at discretion (ITA/S479) but also to certain capital receipts that are deemed to be income when received by both discretionary and non-discretionary trusts. See TSEM3018 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/trusts-settlements-and-estates-manual/tsem3018).

From 6 April 2024, the standard rate band provisions were withdrawn.
Complain to the Adjudicator's Office
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Use our form to complain against HMRC, the Valuation Office Agency, or the Adjudicator’s Office.

You can use this online form to contact the Adjudicator’s Office to:
- complain about HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
- complain about the Adjudicator’s Office service or a decision they have made
Before you start

Check if you can contact the Adjudicator’s Office to:
- complain about HMRC or the VOA (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-complain-to-the-adjudicators-office-about-hmrc-or-the-voa)
What you’ll need

You’ll need to sign in to complete the online form using either your:
- email address
- Government Gateway account, if you already have one
You’ll also need to:
- give your contact details, including your telephone number, postal address and email address
- explain why you’re contacting the Adjudicator’s Office
- suggest what you would like to happen next
If you’re representing someone else

You must also:
- give the postal address and email address of the person you’re acting for
- upload a scan or photo of a completed Authority to act form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/authorise-someone-to-deal-with-the-adjudicators-office-for-you) that the person you’re representing has signed
Complete the online form

Start now (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/submissions/new-form/adjudicators-office-complaint-or-review)

What happens next

We will review your request and send you an email with a link to our reply.

If you cannot use the online form

If you are unable to use the online form, you can send your request by post (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ask-the-adjudicators-office-to-investigate-a-complaint-or-review-a-decision).
Small commercial vessel codes of practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Collection of documents relating to the codes of practice for the safety of small (up to 24m) vessels in commercial use

Small commercial vessels operating under the UK flag and in UK waters must comply with the merchant shipping regulations or an MCA code of practice.

small workboats and pilot boats

small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure
Mr T Skinner v Aberdeenshire Council: 4108153/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Skinner v Aberdeenshire Council: 4108153/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/653fa7d446532b000d67f50d/Skinner_v_Aberdeenshire_Council_-_4108153.2023_-_Final.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr T Skinner v Aberdeenshire Council: 4108153/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6790f86b20bce57216a2f165/4108153.2022_-_Mr_Tim_Skinner_v_Aberdeenshire_Council__Reconsideration_Judgment_Issued_26.10.2023.pdf).
Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Simon Hicks 16 April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

On 16 April 2025 a Regulatory Penalty was made against Simon Hicks of Newnham

Summary of complaint: This was for including holiday for directors and employees, on Forms RP14A for two liquidations, without verifying these claims, and without informing the Redundancy Payments Service that they had not been verified
Discipline 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 Discipline 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 Discipline Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- 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.
Investment and competition over the business lifecycle
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Review of the existing literature on the relationship between competition and investment as a business grows.

The Competition and Markets Authority’s Microeconomics Unit (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/microeconomics-unit-research) has reviewed the academic literature on the link between competition and investment over a business’ lifecycle.

Competition plays a crucial role in creating incentives for businesses to invest, but the relationship is complicated by businesses facing different competitive pressures throughout their lives. Businesses also use distinct sources of funding to invest in a variety of ways, both of which change as they grow.

This review discusses the constraints businesses face from start-up to scale-up to becoming an established business. It highlights:
- the different pressures businesses face at each stage
- what we can learn from the literature across a range of settings
- the implications for policymakers
The review presents evidence for the UK, and calls for further research on specific questions.

Email any comments or questions about this review to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx), and any comments or questions about the CMA’s wider investment programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/competition-investment-and-scale-ups) to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

We have also published a policy discussion paper (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/scale-ups-and-competition-policy) that explores how competition policy, together with other policy tools, can support businesses as they scale up in the UK.
Product Safety Report: 3.8m Telescopic Ladder (KIKO 5301-9) (2509-0263)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Product Safety Report for 3.8m Telescopic Ladder (KIKO 5301-9) presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: 3.8m Telescopic Ladder (KIKO 5301-9)

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the metal bends and could collapse under repeated normal use.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the metal bends and could collapse under repeated normal use. If the ladder were to collapse while in use, the user could fall and receive serious injuries.

As the ladder is over 3 metres it should be supplied with a stabilizer bar, which was missing. Additionally, when the locking mechanisms are released to collapse the ladder, the rungs fall with a force, posing a cutting hazard. The product requires improvements to marking and labelling.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0263

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Export bovine semen collected in Great Britain to the Isle of Man: certificate 5723
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Apply online to export bull semen collected in Great Britain to the Isle of Man.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f24b671c9076042263f039/5723EHC-guidance.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export bovine semen collected in Great Britain to the Isle of Man: EHC 5723, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f24c6e06e6515f7914c797/5723EHC_V3_FF.pdf).

This certificate must be countersigned by an APHA Veterinarian. Apply for this countersignature by downloading an ET145 document from Improve International (https://www.improve-ov.com/instructions/instructions.php?ta=ta_search)

2. Apply online

You’ll need:
- a Government Gateway account
- a Defra account
If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/5723EHC)

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

Applying online means you can:
- see the status of your applications
- always use the latest version of the EHC
- copy existing applications
- apply for multiple certificates
Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f24b671c9076042263f039/5723EHC-guidance.pdf).

Download and fill in Export bovine semen collected in Great Britain to the Isle of Man: EHC 5723, version 3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f24c6e06e6515f7914c797/5723EHC_V3_FF.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).
Albion Water Treatment
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 Albion Water Treatment 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 Albion Water Treatment recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss A Henry v Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust: 1800905/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Henry v Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ac934b37726e9056af6071/Miss_A_Henry_v_Leeds_Community_Healthcare_NHS_Trust_-_1800905_2024_PH_Judgment.pdf).
Registering and inspecting school-based provision
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-10)

Guidance on registering and inspecting school-based early years and childcare provision with Ofsted.

Guidance for when a maintained or independent school must register its early years or childcare provision with Ofsted (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/childminders-and-childcare-providers-register-with-ofsted).
203 and 401 Braid Court , 27 Nellie Cressall Way, London, E3 4RW: LON/00BG/LSC/2025/0650
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Shepherd and Louise Crane MCIEH
 on 12 August 2025

Read the full decision in 203 and 401 Braid Court , 27 Nellie Cressall Way, London, E3 4RW: LON/00BG/LSC/2025/0650 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f399912f0fc56403a3d09f/250818_J_Shepherd_Braid_Court_decision_final.pdf).
Media enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)


Journalists with enquiries can contact the UK Space Agency communications team at:
- xx-xxxx-xxxx (xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx))
- xx-xxxx-xxxx (xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx))
- xx-xxxx-xxxx (xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx))
The desk operates from 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Urgent media calls will be answered out of hours by calling xx-xxxx-xxxx.

If you are not a member of the media, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
William O. Roberts
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

William Roberts was appointed Acting Deputy High Commissioner to Belize in August 2025. He joined the Diplomatic Service in 2022, following two years at the UK Health Security Agency during the COVID-19 pandemic. In London, William served as an Assistant Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary, a role that took him to over 40 countries. Most recently, he worked across the British Overseas Territories portfolio for the Minister of State.

William Roberts was appointed Acting Deputy High Commissioner to Belize in August 2025.

He joined the Diplomatic Service in 2022, following two years at the UK Health Security Agency during the COVID-19 pandemic. In London, William served as an Assistant Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary, a role that took him to over 40 countries. Most recently, he worked across the British Overseas Territories portfolio for the Minister of State.
The Environment Agency's regulation of waste pneumatic tyres and their export
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Findings of the internal review into the Environment Agency's regulation of waste pneumatic tyres and their export, focussing on the export of this waste to India.

This report sets out the findings of the internal review into the Environment Agency’s regulation of waste pneumatic tyres and their export, with a focus on the export of this waste to India.

The Environment Agency focussed this review on waste tyre exports to India as 89% of the UK’s waste rubber is exported to India for recovery into secondary products. We have also received numerous stakeholder enquiries related to the environmentally sound management of waste pneumatic tyres in India.

Some information is redacted for legal reasons.

The Environment Agency welcomes comments and suggestions from stakeholders on implementation of the actions in this report. These can be emailed to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Enhanced verification of waste tyre exports to India – Effective 1 October 2025

From 1 October 2025, exporters subject to an information notice must provide evidence demonstrating that the waste tyres exported to India will be recovered in an environmentally sound manner. This process is known as enhanced verification. They must also provide the Annex VII movement forms for all exports of waste tyres from the 28 October 2025.

These checks aim to address concerns that UK waste tyres are being diverted from the facilities listed on the Annex VII document and are instead ending up at illegal pyrolysis sites in India.

If the Environment Agency is not satisfied with the evidence provided, it will use its legal powers to prevent the export of waste tyres on a shipment-by-shipment basis.
[2025] UKUT 00127 (TCC) L-L-O Contracting Limited and others v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Judge Cannan and Judge A Scott on 15 April 2025

Read full decision L-L-O Contracting Limited and others v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fe3a9c4f66a92e285466d7/L_L_O_Contracting_Final_Decision__002_.pdf)

Stamp Duty Land Tax – failure to claim multiple dwellings relief – claims for relief for overpaid tax – paras 34 and 34A Schedule 10 Finance Act 2003 – Case A – whether HMRC liable to give effect to the claims
Miss J Pavier v The 79th Group Ltd (In Administration): 6016838/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss J Pavier v The 79th Group Ltd (In Administration): 6016838/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6895ddad9c63e0ee87656a11/Miss_J_Pavier_v_The_79th_Group_Ltd__In_Administration__-_6016838_2025_-_Preliminary_-_Judgment.pdf).
SA-Twelve Group 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 SA-Twelve Group 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 SA-Twelve Group Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for Service Leavers

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.
Report exports that arrived or left a UK port that were not notified in CDS
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Use this service to tell HMRC about exports that were not notified through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), when they arrived or left the UK port.

Before you start

You can use this service to tell HMRC when your goods:
- arrive at a UK port which does not use an inventory linked system for exports or the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) for exports (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/list-of-ports-using-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service) and an approved loader is not available
- depart from a UK port which does not use an inventory linked system for exports or GVMS for exports (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/list-of-ports-using-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service) and an approved loader is not available
- which use an inventory linked system for exports
- which use GVMS for exports (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/list-of-ports-using-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service)
- where an approved loader is available
- are exported, and you did not get clearance from HMRC in advance
What you’ll need

You’ll need to sign in to use this service. If you do not already have sign in details, you’ll be able to create them.

You’ll also need:
- the Declaration Unique Consignment Reference (DUCR)
- the Master Unique Consignment Reference (MUCR) if your goods were consolidated into a bigger consignment
- details of where you’re sending the export to and from
You must complete one of the following forms online, save a copy and send it to the email address provided in the form:
- to arrive goods (C1601) (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/print-and-post/form/Customs_D/1.0/BRC1601Arrival/c1601arrival.xdp)
- to depart goods (C1602) (https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/print-and-post/form/Customs_D/1.0/BRC1602Departure/c1602departure.xdp)
- to arrive and depart goods exported without clearance from HMRC in advance (C1603) (https://public-online.hmrc.gov.uk/lc/content/xfaforms/profiles/forms.html?contentRoot=repository:///Applications/Customs_D/1.0/BRC1603RetrospectiveArrival&template=C1603RetrospectiveArrival.xdp)
You cannot use C1603 for indirect exports from Northern Ireland through an EU country. Contact the Export Control System Helpdesk if you have any issues with indirect exports at: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

You’ll need to send all the paperwork that supports your declaration, for example:
- any licences or certificates
- commercial invoice
- transport documentation
- proof of export (C1602 or C1603)
Sending your documents

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Online services may be slow during busy times. Check if there are any problems with this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-documents-for-a-customs-check-service-availability-and-issues).
Rapid Technology Assessment: Humanoids
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Rapid technology assessment (RTA) looking at humanoids.

This report is a summary of a project completed in February 2025 (information cut-off date December 2024). This report provides an introduction to humanoid robots, recent developments, opportunities, and challenges identified through research and discussions with a range of experts.

We would like to thank the following for their contribution and expert review:

Dr Ingo Keller, The National Robotarium

Prof Ron Petrick

Prof Kaspar Althoefer, Queen Mary University of London

Prof Nick Hawes

Dr Esyin Chew, EUREKA Robotics Centre Cardiff School of Technologies

Dr Carl Strathearn, Edinburgh Napier University

Prof Subramanian Ramamoorthy, University of Edinburgh

Prof Gopal Ramchurn

Prof James Marshall

Prof Pietro Valdastri

Dr James Law

Dr Swen E. Gaudl, University of Gothenburg

Rich Walker, Shadow Robot

Matimba Swana

Professor Nathan Lepora

Dr Paul Bremner

Dr Antonia Tzemanaki

Dr Ruth Aylett

Dr Zaki Hussein, Touchlab

Samia Nefti-Meziani (OBE)

Dr Francesco Nori

Chris Gray, CMR Surgical

Alex Pejacsevich & Dominic Keen, Britbots

UKAEA

ARIA

NHS

NICE

EPSRC

DSIT
Mr M Blenkinsop v ASDA Stores Ltd: 2502087/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Blenkinsop v ASDA Stores Ltd: 2502087/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/669645a4fc8e12ac3edafd5f/Mr_M_Blenkinsop_v_ASDA_Stores_Limited_2502087-23_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Blenkinsop v ASDA Stores Ltd: 2502087/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689db31a1fedc616bb13399a/Mr._M_Blenkinsop_v_Asda_Stores_Limited_2502087-23_Reserved.pdf).
Wholesalers & manufacturers guidance following agreement of the Windsor Framework
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Actions QPs, RPis and RPs need to take following agreement of the Windsor Framework

Guidance to support manufacturers and wholesale dealers authorised by the MHRA and the associated qualified persons (QPs), responsible persons (RPs) and responsible persons for import (RPis), in order to implement the arrangements of the Windsor Framework for human medicines.
Ms I Williamson v Pet Healthcare Ltd: 3300941/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms I Williamson v Pet Healthcare Ltd: 3300941/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67cae94d5993d41513a45c34/Ms_I_Williamson_-_v_-_Pet_Healthcare_Ltd_-_3300941-2024_-_Strike_Out_Judgment.pdf).
Polio: the green book, chapter 26
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-02)

Information for public health professionals on polio immunisation including updates.

Chapter 26 update patches (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130123170526/http://immunisation.dh.gov.uk/green-book-chapters/chapter-26/)

Poliomyelitis (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-polio-syndrome/) is an acute illness that follows invasion through the gastro intestinal tract by one of the three serotypes of polio virus (serotypes 1, 2 and 3). The virus replicates in the gut and has a high affinity for nervous tissue.
Insolvency practitioner bulletin 5 (2025): excise and insolvency
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

This bulletin tells you about excise approvals and duty for insolvent customers.

This bulletin explains about how excise approvals and duty apply when an HMRC customer enters into insolvency. The bulletin covers:
- excise records
- excise goods in insolvency
- excise approvals
- alcoholic products producer approval (APPA)
- the alcohol wholesaler registration scheme (AWRS)
- denatured alcohol products
- duty free spirits
- warehousekeepers and Owners of Warehouse Goods (WOWGR)
- registered dealers in controlled oil (RDCO)
- tobacco manufacturers, factories, and stores
- Tobacco Products Duty: Raw Tobacco Approval Scheme (RTAS)
- temporary approvals
- pre-pack administrations
- excise goods owned by insolvent customers
Arches Housing Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well Arches Housing Limited is meeting regulatory standards.

Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/regulatory-standards-for-landlords). Each landlord’s page contains their current judgement.

See the regulatory judgements table (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-judgements-and-regulatory-notices) for a full list of judgements. You can find more information about how we approach regulatory judgements and gradings (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-approach-regulatory-judgements-and-gradings). An A-Z of providers is also available.

Archived regulatory judgements and PDF versions of regulatory judgements are available on request. Please contact the Regulator of Social Housing by emailing xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx with your request.

You can also create a PDF of a judgement using the ‘print this page’ button on the left side.
Software Security Code of Practice
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

This Code of Practice sets out expectations for the security and resilience of software.

This voluntary Software Security Code of Practice has been developed to improve the security and resilience of software that organisations and businesses rely on.

The Software Security Code of Practice will support software vendors and their customers in reducing the likelihood and impact of software supply chain attacks and other software resilience incidents. Often, these kinds of attacks and disruptions are caused by avoidable weaknesses in software development and maintenance practices. The impact of these kinds of incidents can also be exacerbated by poor communication between organisations and their software suppliers. This Code addresses those issues.

This Code - which is co-sealed by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security - is the product of extensive engagement and has been co-designed with technical experts at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and a group of industry and academic experts. It was also refined using feedback from a public call for views (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/a-code-of-practice-for-software-vendors-call-for-views) undertaken from May to August 2024. The government published its response on the code of practice for software vendors (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-response-on-the-code-of-practice-for-software-vendors) in March 2025.

The Code consists of 14 principles software vendors are expected to implement to establish a consistent baseline of software security and resilience across the market.

The Code was launched at the CyberUK 2025 event (https://www.cyberuk.uk/) on 7 May 2025 by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden.

Read the press notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cyber-sector-is-target-for-growth-as-government-supports-businesses-against-serious-organised-cyber-crime)

Read the speech (https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/cyber-is-a-poster-child-for-growth)

The government is monitoring uptake of this Code of Practice and seeking feedback. If you are using the Code of Practice, please fill out the monitoring and evaluation survey.

Evaluation survey for the Software Security Code of Practice - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/evaluation-survey-for-the-software-security-code-of-practice)

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have written a joint blog explaining the background to the Software Security Code of Practice. The blog explains the thinking behind the new Code and why technology - including software - needs to be ‘secure by design’. The NCSC has also provided further detail on the Code for developers, vendors and consumers.

Read the joint NCSC/DSIT blog on software security (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/software-code-of-practice-building-a-secure-digital-future)

See the NCSC pages on the Software Security Code of Practice (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/software-security-code-of-practice)
Ms N Bidwell v Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police: 2602580/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N Bidwell v Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police: 2602580/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908cddd19a898f0b18981ad/Ms_N_Bidwell_v_Chief_Constable_of_Nottinghamshire_Police_2602580.2022_Judgment.pdf).
Mixed Sex Accommodation breaches for July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

Number of breaches of the policy on mixed sex accommodation in relation to sleeping accommodation for the month.

From 1 December 2010, the collection of monthly mixed sex accommodation (MSA) breaches was introduced. NHS organisations submit data on the number of occurrences of unjustified mixing in relation to sleeping accommodation. The collection enables the analysis and publication of consistently defined data to allow patients and members of the public to understand the extent to which mixed sex accommodation is occurring at individual organisations.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from any political influence.
The Central Rating List
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

The central rating lists contain the rating assessments of the network property of major transport, utility and telecommunications undertakings and cross-country pipelines.

The central rating lists contain rating assessments of national transport, utility and telecommunications undertakings and cross-country pipelines.

There is a single entry in the rating list for each company named in The Central Rating List Regulations 2005. There are separate Regulations and lists for England (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/551/contents/made) and Wales (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2005/422/contents/made).

The Central List comprises a single aggregate rateable value shown for all the property occupied by the named company that falls within their definition in the Regulations.

The Central Rating List contains properties like:
- electricity, gas, and water supply networks
- cross country pipelines
- railways
- telecommunications networks
Any property occupied by a central list ratepayer that falls outside the definition is shown individually in a local rating list.

Most other properties are shown in local rating lists. There is a different process for checking or challenging these properties.

Find out more about the check and challenge service (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/check-and-challenge-step-by-step) for a local rating list property.

Rates on central rating list hereditaments in England are paid direct to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. In Wales the rates on central list hereditaments are paid to the Welsh Government. The lists show the rateable values currently in force for each ratepayer.

Check or challenge a central rating list entry

England and Wales

You first need to register (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/check-and-challenge-your-central-rating-list-business-rates-valuation-register-to-use-the-service) for the service and request a check. You can then challenge a valuation (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/challenge-the-valuation).

Business rates appeals are handled differently in Scotland (https://www.mygov.scot/business-rates-appeals/) and Northern Ireland (https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/appealing-your-valuation).
First Milk
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 First Milk 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 First Milk 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 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.
Romanization systems
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-28)

Collection of romanization systems and tables of correspondence approved by Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN) and the US Board on Geographic Names. Please note that the application of these systems should be in accordance with PCGN policy for the respective areas.

Guidance on BGN/PCGN romanization systems jointly agreed by the US Board on Geographic Names and PCGN for the romanization of non Roman script geographical names.

These are the romanization systems and tables of correspondences currently approved by PCGN and BGN. The date on each system is that of its joint adoption by BGN and PCGN. The systems and tables are regularly reviewed and all those listed here are in current use.

Please contact PCGN (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for more information or in case of uncertainty.

Related information

The Unicode Consortium (http://www.unicode.org) For more information on displaying and using letter-diacritic combinations and non-Roman characters.

The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names established a Working Group on Romanization Systems (http://www.eki.ee/wgrs/) to consider and reach agreement on romanization systems proposed by national official bodies for the treatment of names in non Roman scripts.