theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Business Growth Fund
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

Grant funding for business growth projects that lead to job creation.

Who it’s for

Small and medium-sized businesses planning an expansion project with eligible expenditure of at least £67,000.

Location

Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.

What you can get

A capital grant of between £20,000 and £200,000 to cover up to 30% of eligible expenditure. All projects must lead to additional employment in the business (at least 2 additional full time jobs).

ERDF criteria applies, speak to the provider to discuss your specific project. You can also express your interest using the online form.
Tax structure and parameters statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Historic Income tax and National Insurance rates and allowances.

Main features of Income Tax (1948 to present) and National Insurance contributions (1975 to present).

You can find all tables for previous years on the National Archives website (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/+/http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/stats/tax_structure/menu.htm).
Universal Credit statistics, 29 April 2013 to 9 January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-18)

Statistics for the number of claims, starts, people and households on Universal Credit.

These official statistics contain data on:
- the number of people who made a claim or started on Universal Credit to January 2025
- the number of people who are on Universal Credit to January 2025
- the number of households who are on Universal Credit to November 2024
Further information

See the background information and methodology note (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-statistics-background-information-and-methodology) for guidance on these statistics, such as timeliness, uses, and procedures. Universal Credit claims and starts breakdowns by postcode are no longer available from April 2022 onwards, due to missing geography data. The missing information has been captured and action is being taken to reinstate these breakdowns in future releases. Updates will be provided via Stat-Xplore and the GOV.UK website.

Interactive tools

Software used for the interactive maps is no longer supported. These showed households on Universal Credit at the local authority level and people on Universal Credit at Jobcentre Plus level.

The interactive maps have therefore been withdrawn and a replacement is currently under development. Once completed and launched, the interactive tool (called Examine-a-Stat) will have improved functionality, including interactive maps, to better meet a wider range of user needs. It will be available in due course and the statistics are currently accessible on Stat-Xplore (https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk).

Pre-release access

In addition to staff who are responsible for the production and quality assurance of the statistics, up to 24-hour pre-release access is provided to ministers and other officials. We publish the job titles and organisations of the people who have been granted up to 24-hour pre-release access to the latest Universal Credit statistics (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pre-release-access-to-statistics-order-2008/pre-release-access-to-dwp-statistics#universal-credit).
EXPP2010 - National Export System (NES) and Authorisation procedures: National Export System (NES) and Export Control System (ECS)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Note: This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC.

Declarations to NES must be made electronically.

Any simplified procedure requires an authorisation from HMRC.
INTM604540 - Transfer of assets abroad: History of the legislation: Ordinary residence and transitional arrangements
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


Ordinary Residence

Until 6 April 2013 an individual had to be ordinarily resident in the UK. To be ordinarily resident in the UK an individual’s residence in the UK had to be habitual over a few years (see RFIG30130 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-and-fig-regime-manual/rfig30130)).

Residence position from 6 April 2013

With the introduction of the new statutory residence test and the abolition of ordinary residence from 6 April 2013, an individual must be resident in the UK for the tax year if they are to be chargeable in respect of the income or benefits charges for that year.

Transitional provisions

For the purpose of the transfer of assets legislation there are transitional provisions for individuals who were resident in the UK for 2012-2013, but who were not ordinarily resident at the end of that tax year. The transitional provisions apply in these scenarios set out below.

Individual was resident in 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2012-2013

Here, for the tax year 2013-2014, the references in the transfer of assets provisions to being UK resident for that year are replaced by references to being ordinarily resident in the UK.

Individual was not resident in 2010-2011, but was resident in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013

Here, for the tax years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015, the references in the transfer of assets provisions to being UK resident for the years concerned are replaced by references to being ordinarily resident in the UK.

Individual was not resident in 2010-2011 or 2011-2012 but was resident in 2012-2013

Here, for the tax years 2013-2014, 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, the references in the transfer of assets provisions to being UK resident for the years concerned are replaced by the references to being ordinarily resident in the UK.

Note

The transitional provisions effectively retain the concept of ordinary residence for the years 2013-2014 to 2015-2016 in the limited situations set out above.
Child death overview panels: contacts
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Contact details of the people in child death overview panels (CDOPs) who are responsible for receiving child death notifications.

Contact details of the person responsible for dealing with child death notifications in every child death overview panel (CDOP) in England.

CDOPs conduct case reviews to help prevent further child deaths. You can find out more about their responsibilities in the working together to safeguard children (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children--2) guidance and about how the process works in the Child death review: statutory and operational guidance (England) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/child-death-review-statutory-and-operational-guidance-england).
Wales well-placed to benefit from increased spending on defence
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Latest figures show the Ministry of Defence spends £290 for every person in Wales.

- Wales a key player in the defence industry providing critical technology and innovation
- Latest figures show the Ministry of Defence spends £290 for every person in Wales and directly supports over 7,000 jobs
- Increased spending on defence recently announced by the Prime Minister boosts national security and drives economic growth
The cutting-edge work being carried out by defence sector firms in Wales has been highlighted on a visit by a UK Government Minister to North Wales.

Wales Office Minister Dame Nia Griffith visited Teledyne Qioptiq Ltd in St Asaph today (Thursday 3rd April).

The firm specialises in advanced electro-optic technology which is integral to a wide range of defence programmes including the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft and Challenger 2 tanks. The firm also plays a key supporting role for the infantry through the STAS contract.

Wales Office Minister Dame Nia Griffith said:

The defence industry is a cornerstone of our national security and economic prosperity.

All of the Ministry of Defence’s top five suppliers have a footprint in Wales and so we are well placed to benefit from an increase in defence spending.

Companies like Qioptic are not only driving innovation but also providing high-quality jobs and contributing significantly to our local and national economy.

The UK Government’s number one mission is kickstarting economic growth. By investing in the defence sector we safeguard our national security, create new jobs and put more money in people’s pockets.

Peter White, Managing Director of Qioptiq said:

It is a privilege to continue to play our part in keeping our troops and society safe.

Wales plays a key role in the UK’s defence industry with over 160 companies employing more than 20,000 people and is well placed to benefit from increased defence spending.

Last month, the Prime Minister made a commitment to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027.

According to the most recent figures the UK Government’s Ministry of Defence spent £914m in 2023-24 with industry and commerce in Wales, an increase from 2022-23 of £86m and directly supported 7,700 jobs in the country.

In the Autumn Budget, the Chancellor committed £975 million over the next five years to the aerospace sector, with £49 million already confirmed for projects in Wales.

While in North Wales, Dame Nia also visited Wagtail UK in Mostyn.

Wagtail is an award-winning company which provides detection dogs and dog trainer handling and supplies bodies including UK Border Force, HM Revenue & Customs, Police, Trading Standards and Armed Forces.
Overview of approval process
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

High-level overview of the approval process.

This section should be used alongside the how to get funding approval (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualifications-funding-approval-manual-2025-to-2026/how-to-get-funding-approval) section.

Approvals process for Alternative Academic Qualifications
- The awarding organisation prepares the qualification for submission.
- The awarding organisation should upload their qualifications data to GalaxKey - email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by 7 March to request access to GalaxKey.
- Once the qualification is submitted, DfE assesses if it is necessary and passes to Ofqual.
- Ofqual reviews your submission and may raise issues or seek clarification with you, for you to respond to. Ofqual will then provide feedback to DfE, taking into account your response to Ofqual as appropriate.
- DfE completes the review of the qualification against funding approval criteria. DfE may decide not to approve a qualification for funding if it believes that issues raised by Ofqual have not been sufficiently addressed.
- DfE notifies the awarding organisation of the outcome of the funding approval decisions and provides the awarding organisation with the opportunity to request a procedural review.
- DfE publishes a list of qualifications that have been approved for funding.
Approvals process for technical qualifications
- The awarding organisation prepares the qualification for submission.
- The awarding organisation should upload their qualifications data to Cognito Forms (https://www.cognitoforms.com/InstituteForApprenticeships1/Post16Level3SpringSubmissionWindowForm) and will be made available when the submission round opens on 10 March 2025.
- Once the awarding organisation submits the qualification, it will be reviewed against technical qualification approval criteria (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/qualifications/post-16-technical-qualifications/approvals-categories-and-associated-criteria-and-guidance/technical-qualification-categories-and-associated-criteria/) with employer input where necessary, this includes but is not limited to checking that it meets employer needs.
- The organisations involved in the approval process will share information on their respective reviews and work collaboratively as part of the end to end approval process.
- After the technical qualification is approved against the technical qualification criteria, DfE will consider it against the funding approval criteria. We may decide not to approve a qualification for funding if we believe that issues raised regarding the technical qualification review have not been sufficiently addressed.
- DfE notifies the awarding organisation of the funding approval decisions and provides the awarding organisation with the opportunity to request a procedural review.
- DfE publishes a list of qualifications that have been approved for funding.
Mr G Mboko v Partnerships In Care Ltd: 3304934/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr G Mboko v Partnerships In Care Ltd: 3304934/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bf2033a44f1c4c23e5bd0f/Mr_G_Mboko_v_Partnerships_In_Care_Limited_3304934.2023_PPH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Mboko v Partnerships In Care Ltd: 3304934/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a33890b74b3d9dfe36ca6c/Mr_G_Mboko_-_v_-_Partnerships_in_Care_Limited_-_3304934-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr G Mboko v Partnerships In Care Ltd: 3304934/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e6a8954a226ab6c41b2033/Mr_G_Mboko_-_v_-_Partnerships_in_Care_Limited___3304934-2023_-_REASONS.pdf).
Infected Blood Inquiry Response Expert Group Terms of Reference
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

The Minister for the Cabinet Office has published the Terms of Reference of the Infected Blood Inquiry Response Expert Group

The Minister for the Cabinet Office has published the Terms of Reference of the Infected Blood Inquiry Response Expert Group.

This page also sets out an open letter from the Minister for the Cabinet Office to Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery following the Infected Blood Inquiry’s Additional Report. The letter sets out the Minister’s intention to re-establish an Expert Group to provide technical advice to support the Government’s response to the Inquiry’s Additional Report recommendations.
DUS testing lists for agricultural, vegetable and ornamental plants
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Who does DUS (distinctiveness, uniformity and stability)  testing in the UK, what they test for and how to contact them.

These lists contain the agricultural, vegetable and ornamental plant varieties that the UK tests for distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS).

You need to get your plant variety DUS tested if you want to:
- add a new plant variety to the UK national list – so you can market it in the UK
- get plant breeders’ rights for your new variety – so you have intellectual property rights for it in the UK
Agricultural and vegetable list

There are 3 test centres for DUS testing of agricultural and vegetable varieties in the UK:
- the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
- the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)
- Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA)
The agricultural and vegetable list includes the:
- agricultural or vegetable variety that can be tested
- organisation responsible for testing it
- organisation contact information and address to send samples to
Ornamental list

NIAB does all DUS testing in the UK for ornamentals.

The ornamental list includes the:
- botanical variety name
- UPOV PRISMA code
This is not an exhaustive list. Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to ask for more information if the variety you want to enter is not listed.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to confirm number of years of testing and whether the variety is tested outdoors or in glasshouse.

You should put the crop name or species in the subject line of your email.
Ms A McKenna v North Lanarkshire Council: 4100039/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A McKenna v North Lanarkshire Council: 4100039/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c36ce8999f671f3c24446/Ms_A_McKenna_v_North_Lanarkshire_Council_-_4100039.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr S Saint v Royal National Lifeboat Institution: 3310786/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Saint v Royal National Lifeboat Institution: 3310786/2023 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66694e9c205b335264f76000/Mr_S_Saint_v_Royal_National_Lifeboat_Institution_-3310786-2023-PPH_Jugdment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Saint v Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) (a registered charity): 3310786/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d440dfa4075fa7b9851dc7/Mr_Steve_Saint_v__Royal_National_Lifeboat_Institution__RNLI___a_registered_charity__3310786-2023.pdf).
European Circuits 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 European Circuits 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 European Circuits Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Safety Report: Toomke Tower Extension Lead sold via Amazon (2506-0187)
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-14)

Product Safety Report for Toomke Tower Extension Lead presenting a risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: Toomke Tower Extension Lead

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has inadequate overcurrent protection.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the safety fusible resistor is fitted in the neutral conductor and not the live conductor. This means the product has inadequate overcurrent protection. In the event of excess current flow, the user could receive an electric shock.

This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2506-0187

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
How to discharge inward processing licensable goods
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on how to discharge inward processing licensable goods.

Requests must be made, approved and the licence obtained before the release to free circulation takes place. The licence must be presented with the free circulation declaration.

If licensable goods have been released to free circulation without the proper licence, HMRC would ask the authorisation holder for an explanation in writing and consider whether offence or seizure action is appropriate.
Mr A Croll v Chemcem Scotland Ltd: 8001054/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Croll v Chemcem Scotland Ltd: 8001054/2025 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687511ac39d0452326e28e18/Mr_A_Croll_v_Chemcem_Scotland_Ltd_-_8001054.2025_-_R22_Judgment.pdf).
CTM60055 - Close companies: general: introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-22)


A company controlled by a small group of persons may arrange its affairs to enable those persons to avoid Income Tax. Legislation to prevent this form of avoidance was first introduced as long ago as 1922, but since 1965 the counter measures have been provided by the 'close company' provisions. These provisions
- define a 'close' company,
- extend the meaning of 'distributions' to encompass certain benefits which may be disguised distributions of profit to the shareholders or their families,
- impose tax in respect of certain loans made to shareholders, and other company member interests, which could in practice represent the extraction of profits without the payment of tax by them, and
- impose certain restrictions on close companies which are 'close investment holding companies', see CTM60700 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm60700) onwards.
Mrs P Simpson v Willinbrook Healthcare Ltd and Mr B Flanagan: 1305350/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs P Simpson v Willinbrook Healthcare Ltd and Mr B Flanagan: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68af01372f185664821558a5/Pauline_Simpson_v_Willinbrook_Healthcare_Limited_and_Mr_B_Flanagan-_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Ms A Lowrie v Glasgow City Council: 4102121/2013
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-21)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Lowrie v Glasgow City Council: 4102121/2013 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682b541c02662c6f8ec24469/Ms_A_Lowrie_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_4102121_-_Judgment.pdf).
Requests for opinions: 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Information about opinions requests we have received this year.

Overview

The table below shows information about opinion requests we have received in 2024 and what stage each request has reached.

For example, you can see whether:
- you can file observations on a request or whether the period for doing so has expired
- we have issued an opinion
- the person who filed the request has withdrawn it
- we have refused a request for an opinion. Where we’ve issued a decision refusing the request, you can view this in our decisions database
Further information

If you would like more information about a particular request please contact us by:
- telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx
- email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
2024 requests
Pension Credit: technical guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-07)

Detailed guidance about what Pension Credit is, how it's worked out, the eligibility rules and the application process.

The Pension Credit technical guidance (PC10S) is intended for use by professional and voluntary advisers, and by members of the public who want more detailed information.

If you currently get Pension Credit or would like to apply for it, read the Pension Credit guide for claimants (https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit).
SPE13425 - Production accessories: types of catalyst
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

Catalysts include:
- chemical reaction accelerators, retarders or arresters
- goods needed to protect products during or after their working, or
- goods required to create the physical or chemical environment essential for the performance of certain processing operations.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-delay-or-pay-less-duty-on-goods-you-import-to-process-or-repair

Note - Northern Ireland (NI) Customs Authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979
CAPI17000 - Controls on the importation of reduced rates of duty on beef: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Note: This manual is currently under review. Some content may be withdrawn or revised during this process. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. In the meantime, you should check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
Mpox: guidance for people who are isolating at home
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Guidance for people who have been diagnosed with mpox or who are waiting for an mpox test result and have been advised to self-isolate at home

This guidance is for people who have been diagnosed with mpox or who are waiting for an mpox test result and have been advised to self-isolate at home.

The guidance provides information on how to reduce the risk of passing on mpox to others within your household. This includes separate guidance on cleaning your house during your isolation and at the end of your isolation period.

Separate guidance for contacts of a case of mpox (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mpox-information-for-contacts-of-cases-of-mpox), information on mpox vaccination (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources) and background information on mpox (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/monkeypox) is available.
Train Track Care 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 Train Track Care 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 Train Track Care 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.
Empowering women through solar energy: a case study of Pakistan
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-16)

Report documents a support programme in Pakistan which trains women to become solar panel installers.

Abstract

This policy report is based on the results from a focus group, the authors document the key features of the programme, how it has impacted female solar engineers and the socio-cultural barriers they face.

This report is part of the Climate Compatible Growth programme.

Citation

Khushnud F and Salman A. ‘Empowering women through solar energy: A case study from Pakistan’ School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford, 2024

Links

Empowering women through solar energy: a case study of Pakistan (https://www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-11/Empowering-women-through-solar-energy.pdf) (PDF, 545 KB)
Broughton and Milton Keynes Parish Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Broughton and Milton Keynes Parish Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
UKAEA Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

ARAC Terms of Reference approved by the UKAEA Board on 17 December 2024.

The UKAEA Audit and Risk Assurance Committee is a committee of the UKAEA Board. The overall purpose of the committee is to support and advise the Board and the Accounting Officer (AO) by independently reviewing the integrity, efficacy and effectiveness of the safety, health and environmental (SHE) management system, the risk management processes, the control environment and the integrity of the financial statements and the annual report of the UKAEA Group.
Connected places research - non local authority organisations
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

This research details the use of connected places technologies by organisations in the education, transport, sports and culture sectors.

This research includes a number of surveys focusing on non-local authority organisations. It was commissioned to understand how these organisations are using connected places technologies, and how they plan to use them in the future.

The survey focused on the following sectors: higher education, sports and cultural venues, and transport (rail and aviation.) There is an individual research report for each sector, as well as a thematic summary report covering all the sectors, and a technical annex report.

This research informs the government’s policy on strengthening cyber security in connected places. It is part of the government’s work to improve the UK’s cyber defences and protect and grow our digital economy.

For more information on the government’s previous work in this area, please visit the secure connected places collection page (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/secure-connected-places).

For guidance on how organisations can secure their connected places against cyber threats, please see the Secure Connected Places Playbook (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/secure-connected-places-playbook).
Apply to move animals out of bluetongue zones
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-15)

Apply for a specific licence for any movement in a bluetongue zone not covered by a general licence.

Some movements are covered by general licences. General licences are free of charge and do not require an application: you just need to comply with the conditions. Learn more about bluetongue movement general licences (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue-movement-licences-and-designated-slaughterhouses).

If you are planning to move animals from England to Scotland you should follow the guidance on movement licences and pre-movement tests in Scotland (https://www.gov.scot/publications/bluetongue/pages/licensing/).

If you are planning to move animals from England to Wales you should follow the guidance on movement licences and pre-movement tests in Wales (https://www.gov.wales/bluetongue-virus-btv).

Use this service to:
- apply for a licence
- check the status of your licence application
- add further information in support of your application
- download issued licences
Before you start

If you are applying for a specific licence to move animals from the bluetongue restricted zone to Scotland or Wales, you will need to download and complete an EXD645 (SW) pro-forma (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c42364d65a1a2a5172aa7a/EXD645__SW__Scotland_and_Wales_licence_pro-forma.pdf) (PDF, 360 KB, 3 pages) before you start.

Allow at least 10 days for your licence application to be processed where possible. Complex and high-risk movements will need extra time to process.

We recommend preparing the following information before you start:
- the licensee’s address and contact details
- the address the animals would be moved from and to
- county parish holding (CPH) numbers
- designated premises approval number (if you have one)
- animal identification marks if available (such as ear tags, freeze brands, slap marks and tattoos)
- stock vehicle and driver details if available
- a declaration for the animals moving under this licence that are exempt from testing
Start now (https://apply-for-an-outbreak-licence.defra.gov.uk/)

Get help

If you have a question about licensing:
- in England, contact APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx or at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
- in Scotland, contact your local APHA Field Services office (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-your-local-apha-scotland-field-services-office)
- in Wales, contact APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx or at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
If you need technical help with this service, or want to report a problem, contact APHA’s customer advice team at xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) or on xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Mr B Anderson v Mr S Tsichlis and SDL Logistics Ltd: 6001277/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr B Anderson v Mr S Tsichlis and SDL Logistics Ltd: 6001277/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909b9665e080b12248981cc/Ben_Anderson_v_Spyridon_Tsichlis_and_SDL_Logistics_Limited_6001277.2024_Judgment.pdf).
Logistics Security Ltd.
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Logistics Security Ltd. recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
R U Zaheer v Bestway Wholesale Ltd: 1301659/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in R U Zaheer v Bestway Wholesale Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69148b9bdb01ecfcf96fc84e/Raja_Usman_Zaheer_v_Bestway_Wholesale_Limited_-_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Mr M Cometto v Madfabulous Hotels Ltd: 1400717/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Cometto v Madfabulous Hotels Ltd: 1400717/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b5ffe9456634d9795fe21/Mr_M_Cometto_-vs-_Madfabulous_Hotels_Limited_-_1400717.2024_-_Judgement.pdf).
Provide Property 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 Provide Property 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 Provide Property Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.