theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
The Digital, Data and Technology Playbook
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Playbook provides guidance on sourcing and contracting for digital, data and technology projects and programmes.

Description

The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Playbook provides guidance on sourcing and contracting for digital, data and technology projects and programmes.

There are 11 key policy reforms for how the government should assess, procure and deliver digital projects and programmes which all central government departments and their arms length bodies are expected to follow on a ‘comply or explain’ basis.

A guidance note on dealing with legacy IT (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-mitigate-and-prevent-legacy-it) has been published alongside the playbook.

Read The Digital, Data and Technology Playbook (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-digital-data-and-technology-playbook)
Mr N Capon v LBD Pubs Ltd: 8001362/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr N Capon v LBD Pubs Ltd: 8001362/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6835d9633dd61280f46c0407/Mr_N_Capon_v_LBD_Pubs_Ltd_-_8001362.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Third Review of State Pension age: Government Actuary’s Report Terms of Reference
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

These are the terms of reference for the Government Actuary’s report.

The Pensions Act 2014 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/19/section/27) requires the government to review the State Pension age every 6 years.

As part of this review, the Government Actuary must prepare a report for the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about State Pension age. The Government Actuary looks at whether the rules about pensionable age mean that, on average, a person who reaches pensionable age within a specified period can be expected to spend a specified proportion of their adult life in retirement.
Integrated Care Support Services
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Integrated Care Support Services recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
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 J Odibo-WIlson v Bavana Partners: 2216735/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss J Odibo-WIlson v Bavana Partners: 2216735/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/685a6f86e9509f1a908eb0ca/Miss_J_Odibo-Wilson_v_Bavana_Partners_-_2216735-2023_-_Strike_Out_-_Copy.pdf).
Regulatory Article (RA) 1300: release to service
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

RA covering the need for the release to service (RTS), its contents, defining the as flown configuration, limitations and the RTS recommendation.

The purpose of Regulatory Articles (RA) is to provide the framework of policy, rules, directives, standards, processes and the associated direction, advice and guidance, which governs military aviation activity and against which air safety is assessed. The regulator develops regulations in response to applicable UK law, MOD needs, legal changes and recommendations resulting from both assurance or investigation functions.

Related information:
- MAA regulatory publications (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications)
- Overarching documents (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-regulatory-publications-overarching-documents)
- 1000 series (GEN) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/1000-series-general-regulations-gen)
- 2000 series (FLY) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/2000-series-flying-regulations-fly)
- 3000 series (ATM) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/3000-series-air-traffic-management-regulations-atm)
- 4000 series (CAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/4000-series-continuing-airworthiness-engineering-regulations-cae)
- 5000 series (TAE) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/5000-series-design-and-modification-engineering-regulations-dme)
- MAA Manuals (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/maa-manuals)
Export sheep and goats for breeding or production to Azerbaijan: certificate 8849
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Apply online to export sheep and goats for breeding or production to the Republic of Azerbaijan

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/6924812eba812a67cb6a56af/8849NFG_.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export sheep and goats for breeding or production to Azerbaijan: certificate 8849 version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6924896cba812a67cb6a56bc/8849EHC_V1.pdf).

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/8849EHC)

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

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/6924812eba812a67cb6a56af/8849NFG_.pdf).

Download and fill in Export sheep and goats for breeding or production to Azerbaijan: certificate 8849 version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6924896cba812a67cb6a56bc/8849EHC_V1.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).
AJL Music Services 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 AJL Music Services 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 AJL Music Services 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
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

seeking to support the employment of veterans young and old and working with the Ca-reer 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.
IMPS03100 - Import entry procedures: deduction of input tax
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-09)


For input tax deduction purposes VAT registered taxable persons will usually receive a monthly import VAT certificate (Form C79) for VAT paid on imported goods, including goods removed from a suspensive regime. Alternatively, where they notify the use of Postponed VAT Accounting, they will need to access their monthly VAT statement to identify the import VAT that needs to be included in Box 1 and deducted (where appropriate) as input tax on their VAT return.
Background quality report: Annual savings statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-18)

Quality report for HMRC statistics on Individual Savings Accounts, Child Trust Funds and Help to Save accounts.

This background quality report relates to the official statistics publication Annual Savings Statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/annual-savings-statistics). Its purpose is to provide users with information about the quality of the outputs as set out by the Code of Practice for Statistics (https://code.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/).

The Annual Savings Statistics publication covers Individual Savings Accounts, Child Trust Funds and Help to Save accounts.
How to watch the 2025 Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-02)

Guidance on watching and attending the VE Day 80 procession and flypast (5 May 2025)

The 2025 VE Day events celebrate 80 years since Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. “VE Day 80” events will take place from 5 May 2025 to 8 May 2025, to honour veterans and commemorate the end of the Second World War.

On 5 May 2025, there will be a procession and flypast in London which will be broadcast on national television. This guidance tells you how you can watch the events in London by attending one of the viewing areas around the procession route.

If you wish to watch in person, please read the guidance above so you know how to get to the viewing areas and what to expect. This guidance provides information on accessible viewing and transport options for people with access requirements, and includes a British Sign Language (BSL) guidance video.

There is also a dedicated website with information about other events and plans to mark the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) and Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) in 2025. Find out more about VE Day and VJ Day and how to get involved. (https://ve-vjday80.gov.uk/)
Field Safety Notices: 23 to 27 June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

List of Field Safety Notices from 23 to 27 June 2025.

Overview

If you receive a field safety notice (FSN) from a manufacturer you must always act on it.

MHRA publishes the following for information only.

If you have a question about a particular FSN contact the manufacturer.

Latest FSNs

View the latest FSNs (https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/s/o/WMkkhSciV4nLs1gr)

View a list of FSNs published since January 2020 (https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/s/9g5cLjjFatXruS5U/d)

View FSNs since November 2014 (https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/s/ZOxdOzRzP22RziUW/fo). FSNs before this date are on the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/*/http:/www.mhra.gov.uk/index.htm)

bioMérieux SA: VIDAS® HIV DUO AG/AB

25 June 2025

Corrupted MLE while using VIDAS® KUBE

Ref. 424480

Model: Refer to FSN

MHRA reference: 35980998 (https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/s/d/qsogqCkwRo3S9m86) 2025/006/xx-xxxx-xxxx

Covidien llc/Medtronic: Covidien Nellcor™ Bedside SpO2 Patient Monitoring System

24 June 2025

Medtronic Reference: FA1489

Pulse oximeter

Model: Refer to FSN

MHRA reference: 35966997 (https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/s/d/10pTSZxHjEJQe7GY) 2025/006/xx-xxxx-xxxx

GS Elektromedizinische Geräte G. Stemple GmbH: Corpuls3

13 June 2025

Physiologic-monitoring defibrillation system

Model: Refer to FSN

MHRA reference: 35967333 (https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/s/d/Tfe4Ot5S2pG3wtdj) 2025/006/xx-xxxx-xxxx

Medline International France SAS: Sterile surgical procedure drape and Sterile Drape Packs

23 June 2025

Medline ref. FSN-25/02

Model: Refer to FSN

MHRA reference: 35953666 (https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/s/d/mySfa9McEORWF3tf) 2025/006/xx-xxxx-xxxx
Mr K Price v Mitie Ltd: 2309083/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Price v Mitie Ltd: 2309083/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692043bdcf3db184075cfd91/Mr_K_Price_v_Mitie_Ltd_2309083-2024_Judgment_15-Oct-25.pdf).
Fees calculator: new and variation applications for animal medicines in Northern Ireland
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-03)

Fees are charged for new marketing authorisation (MA) applications and variations to MAs.

Due to the complexity involved for fees specific to Northern Ireland, you can use the fees calculator to help you work out what the fee will be for a new marketing authorisation or variation. However, not all selections available within the calculator are valid. For example, UK can no longer be a lead assessment authority (RMS).

Fees are charged as set out in Schedule 7 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2033/schedule/7). A breakdown of fees relating to veterinary medicines (to include parallel submission administrative reductions) is available on Fees applied to animal medicine authorisation applications (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-applied-to-veterinary-medicine-authorisation-applications-in-northern-ireland).

The fees calculator is a tool to help you work out how much your application for a new Marketing Authorisation (MA) or a variation to an existing MA is likely to cost.

This file may be opened in Firefox, Internet Explorer or Google Chrome. You may find it difficult to open this file if Microsoft Edge is set as your default browser.

It is an interactive form, as you answer one question the next relevant question will appear.

From 28th Jan 2022

The terms used for variations are changing on 28 January 2022. The fees’ calculator hasn’t been updated yet to reflect these new terms, so we have included some guidance below.

We also strongly encourage you to read the revised variation guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-change-a-marketing-authorisation-for-an-animal-medicine) before submitting a variation application.
- A Type IA variation is now known as a Variation Not Requiring Assessment (VNRA)
- A Type IB variation is now known as a Variation Requiring Assessment (VRA) – reduced
- A Type II variation is now known as a Variation Requiring Assessment (VRA) – standard / extended
- You cannot include a VNRA (Type IA) in a national or European grouped variation
- The workshare and grouped VNRA (Type IA) options are no longer applicable for national applications
For advice on use of the fees’ calculator, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Ms V Madhavji v Watson Ramsbottom Ltd: 2404873/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms V Madhavji v Watson Ramsbottom Ltd: 2404873/2024 - Interim Relief (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67570173a63e1781efb877bf/Ms_V_Madhavji_v_Watson_Ramsbottom_Ltd_-_2404873_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms V Madhavji v Watson Ramsbottom Ltd: 2404873/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6757019ef96f5424a4b877c4/Ms_V_Madhavji_v_Watson_Ramsbottom_Ltd_-_2404873_2024_-_Reconsideration.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms V Madhavji v Watson Ramsbottom Ltd: 2404873/2024 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ed5223632d0f88e8248c12/Ms_V_Madhavji_v_Watson_Ramsbottom_Ltd_-_2404873_2024_-_Costs.pdf).
Frank Rainford
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Frank joined the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in February 2017. He has responsibility for security, cyber, information governance, ICT, the CEO’s Office, the Project Management Office and the provision of other Corporate Centre services. Prior to joining the NDA, Frank spent 3 years as the Executive responsible for the GE Aviation Aero-structures business in the UK. Previously he had spent 21 years with BAE Systems and predecessor companies in the UK and Saudi Arabia, holding several senior roles including Transformation and Project Management Director. Frank studied at Lancaster University gaining an MBA and MSc in Project Management.

Frank joined the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in February 2017. He has responsibility for security, cyber, information governance, ICT, the CEO’s Office, the Project Management Office and the provision of other Corporate Centre services.

Prior to joining the NDA, Frank spent 3 years as the Executive responsible for the GE Aviation Aero-structures business in the UK. Previously he had spent 21 years with BAE Systems and predecessor companies in the UK and Saudi Arabia, holding several senior roles including Transformation and Project Management Director. Frank studied at Lancaster University gaining an MBA and MSc in Project Management.
IDG80300 - Appendices: further guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)


Links to further guidance

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

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Gender Recognition guidance(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)FIS Handbook(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)Witness Statements guidance (This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)

Data Protection Zone

Data and Information Governance

Freedom of Information

Human Rights homepage

Complaints to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/complaints-handling-guidance/chg1205) (also referred to as Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration)

(This content has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
The Wallace Collection Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

This document details the annual report and accounts for the Wallace Collection for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

The annual report and accounts for the Wallace Collection 2023 to 2024 was laid before Parliament on 14 July 2025. Please read the attached document for details of the Wallace Collection’s performance.
Mr S C Mirauta v CC Construction Building Ltd: 3306579/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S C Mirauta v CC Construction Building Ltd: 3306579/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f10ea228f6872f1663ef89/Mr_S_C_Mirauta_v_CC_CONSTRUCTION_BUILDING_LIMITED_3306579_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Northern Lights Learning 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 Northern Lights Learning 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 Northern Lights Learning 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
We also pledge the following:

offering support to pupils who have Service parents or carers

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.
Respond to a notice of reference – Electronic Communications Code: Form RPEC4
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Use this form to respond to an application made by an electronic communications network provider or provider of systems of infrastructure to install and maintain apparatus on land.

You can also use this form to respond to an application made by a site owner under the Electronic Communications Code.

This form can be used by:
- an owner of land
- an occupier of land
- any person with an interest in land
Open a document

You can download and open PDF documents on your device. Downloading enables more features to be used, such as printing.

Adobe Reader is a free to use PDF viewer. You can use this to view, fill in and print PDF documents. You do not need to sign up for a free trial.

Follow these steps:

Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.

Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.

Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).

Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.

If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you need a printed version contact your local court (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).
Access to and use of buildings: research on demographic and ergonomic requirements
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

Final report for research undertaken by ARUP Consultants, commissioned by the then Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities.

This report and its appendices, produced by ARUP Consultants, summarises the research commissioned by government. The findings and recommendations do not represent government policy or guidance but form part of the technical review of the statutory guidance for accessibility in buildings in England given by Approved Document M (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-and-use-of-buildings-approved-document-m).

This research investigates how well the built environment in England meets the needs of disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. The study combines literature reviews, qualitative insights, and experimental data to understand barriers, helpful features, and spatial requirements for accessibility.
Miss J Ramswell v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305186/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss J Ramswell v Qube Qualifications and Development Ltd (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305186/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d2ef914702aacd2251cbdf/Miss_J_Ramswell_v_Qube_Qualifications_and_Development_Limited__in_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation____Other_-_3305186-2023__-_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs M S Almeda v Gratte Brothers Group Ltd and Others: 2203789/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs M S Almeda v Gratte Brothers Group Ltd and Others: 2203789/2022 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67adcee9e270ceae39f9e127/Mrs_M_Sabio_Almeda_v_Gratte_Brothers_Group_Ltd___Others_-_2203789-2022.pdf).
DC COMMUNITY TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE CIC
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 DC COMMUNITY TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE CIC 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 DC COMMUNITY TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE CIC 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
- 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.
Kuwait: translators
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

List of translators and interpreters for British nationals in Kuwait.

This list is provided by the British Embassy in Kuwait for the convenience of the enquirers, but neither HMG nor any official of the Embassy take any responsibility for the competence or probity of any firm on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice give.
Mrs F F Mohedeen Abdul Kather v Gulf Conferences Ltd: 3301469/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs F F Mohedeen Abdul Kather v Gulf Conferences Ltd: 3301469/2024 - Partial strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6778108a194b629ff7af9443/Mrs_F_F_Mohedeen_Abdul_Kather_-_v_-_Gulf_conferences_Limited_-_3301469-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs F F Mohedeen Abdul Kather v Gulf Conferences Ltd: 3301469/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68501e6306337b7382f79e8e/Fathima_Farvin_Mohedeen_abdul_Kather___v-_Gulf_Conferences_Ltd___3301469-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
D Wainwright v Department for Work and Pensions: 2403638/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in D Wainwright v Department for Work and Pensions: 2403638/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6850015601d3b0e7b62da728/D_Wainwright_v_Department_for_Work_and_Pensions_-_2403638_2022_-_Judgment.pdf).
GDP deflators at market prices, and money GDP December 2024 (Quarterly National Accounts)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

This document contains the latest gross domestic product (GDP) deflators. The GDP deflator can be viewed as a measure of general inflation in the domestic economy.

A series for the GDP deflator in index form is produced by the Treasury from data provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). GDP deflator outturn are based on the ONS Quarterly National Accounts release (at the end of each quarter). However, a more recent version of ONS GDP outturn may be used depending on when the OBR updates its GDP deflator forecasts (usually at Budget and Autumn Statement).

Outturn data covering the years 1955-56 to 2023-24 (1955 to 2023) are based on the Quarterly National Accounts, 23 December 2024.

Forecasts covering periods 2024-25 to 2029-30 (2024 to 2029) are from the OBR as at the Autumn Budget 30 October 2024.

GDP deflators for financial years 1955-56 to 2023-24 have been taken directly from ONS series L8GG. GDP deflators for calendar years 1955 to 2023 have been taken from ONS series MNF2. Non-seasonally adjusted money GDP for calendar and financial years are taken from ONS series BKTL. For financial years only, seasonally adjusted money GDP series YBHA has also been included.

The next GDP deflator update will be shortly after both the Spring Statement (26 March 2025) and the ONS Quarterly National Accounts release scheduled for 28 March 2025.
Wescom Group
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 Wescom Group 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 Wescom Group 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The Highway Code
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)

The Highway Code is essential reading for all road users, including pedestrians, mobility scooter users, cyclists, horse riders, drivers and motorcyclists.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Guidance for Northern Ireland (https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/highway-code)

You can:
- order a copy of The Highway Code book (https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/shop/official-dvsa-highway-code/?utm_source=gov.uk&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=highway-code) online
- buy a copy from most high street bookshops
- buy the app for Apple phones and tablets (https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/the-official-dvsa-highway-code/id522687241)
- buy the app for Android phones and tablets (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.tso.highwaycode&hl=en&gl=UK)
To stay up to date:
- sign up to get email alerts (https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDVSA/subscriber/new?topic_id=UKDVSA_D_293) when the rules change
- follow The Highway Code on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HighwayCodeGB)
This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rheolau-r-ffordd-fawr).
Export ovine or caprine semen to Morocco: certificate 8827
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Apply online to export ovine or caprine semen to Morocco.

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/6808bf698c1316be7978e744/8827NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export ovine or caprine semen to Morocco: EHC 8827, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fd2b79393a986ec5cf8d03/8827EHC_V1.pdf) and Support document: 8827SPT, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fd2ccc393a986ec5cf8d06/8827SPT_V1.pdf)

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/8827EHC)

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/6808bf698c1316be7978e744/8827NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export ovine or caprine semen to Morocco: EHC 8827, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fd2b79393a986ec5cf8d03/8827EHC_V1.pdf) and Support document: 8827SPT, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fd2ccc393a986ec5cf8d06/8827SPT_V1.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).
VATRESNI6250 - Assurance at the retailer: Lack of internal checks by retailer
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


Returned goods

Always check to see what system the trader has in place to identify and deal with returned goods originally sold under VAT retail export scheme. Fraud can occur where an entitled person buys goods, completes a VAT refund document, and then returns the goods to the retailer to obtain a credit or refund of the VAT inclusive cost of the goods. If they are allowed to retain the completed VAT refund document, this may be certified with a false Northern Ireland or EU customs stamp and returned to the retailer or refund company to obtain a further refund of the VAT. A variant on this is that the goods are produced to customs at the point of departure and the refund form stamped, but the goods are then diverted, remain in Northern Ireland, and returned to the store for a full refund after the traveller has already received a VAT refund. Ensure that, as a minimum, where VAT refund documents are issued to customers, the retailer indicates this on the sales invoice or till receipt, for example with a stamp indicating “VAT Refund”. Also, any VAT refund document issued must be cancelled if a credit note for the goods is issued or cash refund made.

Checks against the refund company schedules of refunds

The retailer should check the refund company’s schedule of refunds against the original sale to ensure that the sale has actually been made (and not subsequently cancelled), and that the amount of VAT is the same. With larger retailers, where there can be a huge number of refund documents, and where manual 1-to-1 matching would be very resource-intensive, look to see if there is any electronic matching process, or failing those selective checks or reconciliations.

Checks on VAT refund documents

Examination of the completed forms quickly reveals any shortcomings in the standard of information retained in the retailer’s records about travellers and goods sold. Aspects that require improvement should be obvious. VAT refund companies may be able to help by providing details in electronic format that can be sorted by computer.
2b Compliant 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 2b Compliant 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 2b Compliant Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.