theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC
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 TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC 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 TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Exempting service personnel from contract termination fees when deployed overseas appointing a veteran to be an Armed Forces Champion to ensure the business is sensitive to AF personnel and their families

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.
Principles for identifying and selecting compensatory marine protected areas
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-13)

Principles that set out how government will identify and select potential MPAs to compensate for the effects of offshore wind development on seabed habitats.

Defra has committed to designating compensatory marine protected areas (MPAs) in Secretary of State waters to deliver sufficient strategic compensation for likely environmental effects of certain offshore wind developments on the seabed. This includes Northern Ireland offshore waters, however no compensatory MPAs will be proposed there. The devolved governments are separately considering compensation measures for their waters. For further information read the Marine licensing: Definitions guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/marine-licensing-definitions).

Collaborative discussions between Defra and devolved governments are ongoing and the UK government is committed to delivering its clean power mission across the UK.

These principles set out the overarching policy, social, economic and ecological factors that will influence how government will identify and select the compensatory MPAs.

MPA designation is a detailed process which includes gathering evidence and consulting with affected industries and communities as appropriate. Decisions on sites, including locations, will be made by ministers.
Operational Solutions 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 Operational Solutions 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 Operational Solutions 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
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.
Alexander Mental Health
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 Alexander Mental Health 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 Alexander Mental Health 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.
Further reforms to the Contracts for Difference scheme for Allocation Round 7
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)

We're seeking views on potential changes for Allocation Round 7 (AR7), due to open in summer 2025, and providing policy updates.

Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is government’s main support mechanism for new low carbon electricity generation projects in Great Britain. The government continuously reviews the CfD scheme to ensure it remains fit-for-purpose as our electricity system evolves and we work towards our net zero ambitions.

This consultation invites views on potential changes for Allocation Round 7 (AR7) (due to open in summer 2025), including:
- a relaxation of CfD eligibility criteria for fixed‑bottom offshore wind projects to permit projects that have not yet obtained full planning consents to participate in near-term allocation rounds
- changes to the information the Secretary of State uses to inform the final budget for fixed‑bottom offshore wind, including greater visibility over sealed bid information
- changes to CfD contract terms that would give longer market certainty once contracts are awarded, including consideration of the merits of increasing the current 15-year CfD term to reduce overall project costs
- implementing agreed policy changes and routine changes.
The document also provides policy updates.

We welcome responses from anyone with an interest in the proposals, including those considering participating in AR7 and future CfD rounds.
Chancellor appoints growth adviser
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Professor John Van Reenen has been appointed by the Chancellor as an adviser on economic growth.

- John Van Reenen will help deliver the government’s mission to kickstart economic growth and raise living standards right across the country, under the Plan for Change.
- London School of Economics Professor will advise the Chancellor, as a productivity expert.
- Part-time unpaid appointment starts in September and will last for 12 months.
He previously worked as Chair of the Chancellor’s Council of Economic Advisers before returning to his role as Ronald Coase School Professor at the London School of Economics. John will now report directly to the Chancellor as a direct ministerial appointment, continuing to focus on the Plan for Change’s growth mission.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said:

We have fixed the foundations by securing economic stability, delivering three major trade deals and becoming the fastest growing economy in the G7 - but we still have work to do to build an economy that works for working people.

John’s continued commitment will help us deliver the government’s mission to kickstart economic growth and raise living standards right across the country.

He brings extensive experience from his background in academia where he has focussed on productivity, how companies perform, and the impact of innovation, as well as from his year supporting the government’s growth mission in his prior tole.

John Van Reenen said:

I am delighted to continue working with the Chancellor in this advisory role - utilising my research and experience to help drive forward productivity, investment and ultimately growth into the UK.

John will work one day a week without pay. The appointment will begin in September and last for 12 months. (The appointment may be extended.)

Established processes for the declaration and management of interests have been followed in respect of this appointment. The Terms of Reference for this appointment can be found here: Terms of reference: John Van Reenen (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b1ae7ed723ba6f74dba819/DMA_ToR.pdf) (PDF, 41.3 KB, 1 page).
RDRM35340 - Remittance Basis: Amounts Remitted: Mixed Funds: Example 5 – TRF capital
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


On 6 April 2026 Elodhi has an overseas bank account which is a mixed fund. In the 2025-26 tax year she partially designated some of her foreign income and gains that arose before 6 April 2025, when she was subject to the remittance basis, under the temporary repatriation facility (TRF) – see RDRM71000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm71000).

Elodhi’s bank account, on 6 April 2026, comprises:
- £200,000 TRF capital
- £60,000 untaxed foreign employment income from 2023-24
- £25,000 untaxed foreign gain from 2022-23
On 24 April 2026 Elodhi receives a foreign dividend of £95,000 which is paid into her overseas bank account. As the remittance basis of taxation is no longer available, she is taxed on this dividend income as it arises in the 2026-27 tax year.

On 18 October 2026 Elodhi sells a property in France for £400,000 which she purchased with £300,000 untaxed foreign dividend income from 2015-16. She hadn’t made a designation on this amount. Elodhi deposits the sale proceeds into her overseas bank account.

On 23 November 2026 Elodhi transfers £450,000 from her overseas account to her UK bank account to purchase an apartment in Edinburgh.

Immediately before the transfer to the UK, Elodhi’s mixed fund comprises:
- £200,000 TRF capital
- £95,000 taxed foreign dividend from 2026-27
- £100,000 taxed foreign gain from 2026-27
- £60,000 untaxed foreign employment income from 2023-24
- £25,000 untaxed foreign gain from 2022-23
- £100,000 untaxed foreign dividend income from 2015-16 (deriving from the French property)
Because TRF capital is remitted in priority to any other income, gains or capital in the mixed fund, regardless of when the foreign income and gains that were designated arose, Elodhi’s remittance of £450,000 to the UK comprises:
- £200,000 TRF capital
- £95,000 taxed foreign dividend from 2026-27
- £100,000 taxed foreign gain from 2026-27
- £55,000 untaxed foreign employment income from 2023-24
The income, gains and capital that are not TRF capital follow the priority ordering set out at section 809Q(4) ITA 2007 on a last in first out basis.

The temporary annualised basis (see RDRM75500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm75500) for guidance and examples of how the annualised basis operates) would apply to Elodhi’s account in 2026-27, rather than the usual transaction-by-transaction basis, because there was TRF capital in the mixed fund at some time in the tax year. However, as Elodhi only made one remittance and no other transfers, the annualised basis does not affect the composition of the remittance in this example. Also, Elodhi would still be able to designate further amounts of foreign income and gains in 2026-27, which she may choose to do, to take advantage of the low TRF rate rather than paying tax at the usual rates on the £55,000 of untaxed foreign employment income (see RDRM73100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/residence-domicile-and-remittance-basis/rdrm73100)).
Miss D Hylton v Outcomes First Group Ltd: 6019320/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss D Hylton v Outcomes First Group Ltd: 6019320/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689dc43fcc5ef8b4c5fc4403/Miss_D_Hylton_v_Outcomes_First_Group_Ltd_6019320-2024.pdf).
BB18 6SH, Blackburn Skips Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/JB3101SK/V004
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

View the application submitted by Blackburn Skips Limited for Waste Transfer Station, Barnoldswick

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
when you need to comment by The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
See Scents 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 See Scents 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 See Scents 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 Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr D Carrington v Home Office: 2218551/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Carrington v Home Office: 2218551/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68557e9b35070b6957ab903e/Mr_D_Carrington_v_Home_Office_-_2218551-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr D Carrington v Home Office: 2218551/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c3f89c7596dbfa052bff0e/Mr_D_Carrington_v_Home_Office_-_2218551-2025_-_Reasons.pdf).
Notice of Monetary Penalty in respect of British Safety Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-17)

Ofqual has issued BSC with a notice requiring it to pay a fine of £5,000. Ofqual had previously given notice it intended fine BSC, following a settlement agreement.

On 13 January 2023, British Safety Council informed Ofqual of its intention to surrender its status as an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

Ofqual notified BSC that it was unable to surrender its recognition until all outstanding regulatory matters had been resolved.

On 21 March 2025, those regulatory matters were resolved by the issuance of a notice of financial penalty.

Ofqual has now processed BSC’s application to surrender its recognition, which took effect from 21 March 2025.
CJS Building Solutions 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 CJS Building Solutions 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 CJS Building Solutions 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 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.
VDSOG1100 - Reasonable excuse
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-17)


Please see the guidance in CH160000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch160000) for the most up-to-date guidance on reasonable excuse.

There is no statutory definition of reasonable excuse. However, section 71 of the VAT Act 1994 specifically excludes the following from being a reasonable excuse:
- lack of funds to pay any VAT due, or
- reliance on any other person to perform a task, where there has been a delay or inaccuracy on that person’s part.
Where a reasonable excuse is established before a default is recorded, form VAT 719 should be input to the VAT mainframe through VALID to inhibit automatic surcharge processing for the relevant period(s).

Generally the factors affecting reasonable excuse apply across all late payment penalties/surcharges. The Compliance Handbook has further guidance on reasonable excuse in the context of late payment of tax, see CH155500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch155500).

Note: Officers reviewing a default surcharge issued to a POA taxpayer should contact the POA team when an appeal is received (POA taxpayers are identified by review code 443 on VISION). The POA team manually record surcharge defaults and will often have information relevant to the case.

The VAT Mainframe was retired in 2024. Consequently, the VAT Legacy Data Store (VLDS) has replaced VISION as the repository for legacy VAT data. Please go to the VAT Legacy Data Store (VLDS) to access legacy VAT data information.
CRYPTO10100 - Introduction to cryptoassets: what are cryptoassets
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)


Cryptoassets (also referred to as ‘tokens’ or ‘cryptocurrency’) are digital representation of value that relies on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger or similar technology to validate and secure transactions.

While all cryptoassets use some form of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) not all applications of DLT involve cryptoassets. Further information on DLT is at CRYPTO10200 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/cryptoassets-manual/crypto10200).

There are different types of cryptoassets, which work in different ways. The main types of cryptoasset include:

Exchange Tokens

Exchange tokens are intended to be used as a means of payment and are also becoming increasingly popular as an investment due to potential increases in value. The most well-known token, bitcoin, is an example of an exchange token.

Utility Tokens

Utility tokens provide the holder with access to particular goods or services on a platform, usually using DLT. A business or group of businesses will normally issue the tokens and commit to accepting the tokens as payment for the particular goods or services in question. In addition, utility tokens may be traded on exchanges or in peer-to-peer transactions in same way as exchange tokens.

Security Tokens

Security tokens provide the holder of a security token particular rights or interests in a business, such as ownership, repayment of a specific sum of money, or entitlement to a share in future profits.

Stablecoins

Stablecoins are another prominent type of cryptoasset. The premise is that these tokens minimise volatility as they may be pegged to something that is considered to have a stable value such as a fiat currency (government-backed, for example US dollars) or precious metals such as gold.

How HMRC Treats Cryptoassets

The tax treatment of all types of tokens is dependent on the nature and use of the token and not the definition of the token.

HMRC does not consider cryptoassets to be currency or money. This reflects the position previously set out in the Cryptoasset Taskforce report (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cryptoassets-taskforce).

On its own, owning and using cryptoassets is not illegal in the UK and does not imply tax evasion or any other illegal activities.
Aurora Training and Security Solutions
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Aurora Training and Security Solutions recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- 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.
Prime Minister's letter to the Red Roses rugby team
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-27)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer writes to the Red Roses rugby team ahead of the women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Final.

To our brilliant Red Roses,

On behalf of the whole country, I want to wish you the very best of luck against Canada in today’s Rugby World Cup Final.

As you step onto the pitch in front of the biggest crowd in women’s rugby history, it won’t just be the packed stadium cheering you on. Millions more will be watching on tv, at home and in pubs and rugby clubs across the country. We will be flying the flag, putting the bunting out and coming together as one, inspired by you.

Already you have smashed through the records. More than 3 million people watched your semi-final against France last weekend, the highest ever audience in this country for a women’s rugby game. But your impact off the field is just as historic. You’ve used one of the biggest stages in sport to show women and girls here and around the world that rugby is for them too.

I know that for too many of our top female athletes, the path to success has been so much harder than it ever should have been. Too often, outdated attitudes have even denied women and girls the opportunity to play at all. But this current golden generation of British female sporting heroes are changing that together – and none more so, than you.

So whatever happens in that final, I want you to know that your legacy of generational change is secure. We will deliver equal access to sport for boys and girls alike. We will deliver a national renewal of grassroots facilities, backed by £400 million of government investment. And we’ll support role models like you, day in and day out, to inspire the next generation of elite female sporting talent.

Following the biggest Rugby World Cup in history, our ambition over the next decade should be nothing less than making our country the world leader in women’s sport. That is the ambition that your success has inspired, and what better way to start than by our Red Roses carrying home that trophy tonight.

So good luck England – we’re all rooting for you!

Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Mrs A Islam-Wright v Arts Council England and C Ashcroft: 2408555/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Islam-Wright v Arts Council England and C Ashcroft: 2408555/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a635ff9ea59546af0a888d/Mrs_A_Islam-Wright_v_Arts_Council_England___Craig_Ashcroft_-_2408555_2022_-_Judgment.pdf).
Product Safety Report: 8 Port Fast Charger BK318-4A4C (2511-0087)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Product Safety Report for 8 Port Fast Charger BK318-4A4C presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: 8 Port Fast Charger BK318-4A4C

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire because it does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire because it does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The neutral and ISOD pins were below permitted tolerances, which could lead to the plug failing to make a secure connection with the socket, overheating and/or exploding. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0087

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Veltrans Green Ltd: [2024] UKUT 444 (AAC)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-14)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Beech on 30 December 2024

Read the full decision in UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678674153ef063b15dca0f6e/UA-xx-xxxx-xxxx-T.pdf).

Judicial Summary

Propose to Revoke letter sent upon basis that the operating centre was no longer suitable; the Appellant no longer had an effective and stable establishment; and material change since the granting of the licence by reason of the operating centre having become unsuitable. There had been no material change as the operating centre had always been unsuitable. The licence should not have been granted in the first instance. Inadequate reasons given for proposal to revoke and for revocation and there had been errors in approach. Appellant responded to the Propose to Revoke letter. Issue of whether the wording of response amounted to a request for a public inquiry. Matter remitted for outstanding variation application to be considered.
J  Griffin v Lloyds Bank plc: 6010137/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Griffin v Lloyds Bank plc: 6010137/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68dd47d9750fcf90fa6ffcc4/Jamilla_Griffin_-vs-_Lloyds_Bank_plc_-_6010137.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Reform of planning committees: technical consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-27)

This consultation seeks views on the implementation of our proposals to modernise planning committees.

Further to the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill this consultation seeks views on the implementation of the three aspects of reform proposed:
- a national scheme of delegation
- control of the size and composition of planning committees
- mandatory member training
Mr S Oake v Ocado Central Services Ltd: 2301570/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Oake v Ocado Central Services Ltd: 2301570/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d8305c79f0d993dfb11f74/Mr_S_Oake_v_Ocado_Central_Services_Limited_2301570-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Knightsbridge Property 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 Knightsbridge Property 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 Knightsbridge Property 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
CIL Appeal  1857931 – 17 Feb 25  – Demolition and erection of 2 dwellings
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Full application for the proposed erection of 2 detached dwellings, associated landscaping and parking. Following demolition of existing buildings.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a relatively new activity for local planning authorities, developers and landowners. The government has decided that from June 2013, CIL appeal decision notices will be published by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in a redacted anonymous form.

In making decisions available to the public, useful lessons about CIL regulations and appeals can be shared. Publication will also allow any precedents to be understood more widely.

Personal information will be redacted before publication. This could be information such as the:
- name of the appellant
- collecting authority
- address of the property
- amount of CIL payable
UK and Nordic-Baltic Eight Ministerial Roundtable: Joint Statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-11)

On Tuesday 11 March, UK Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, chaired a roundtable with Nordic and Baltic counterparts to discuss support for Ukraine, security in Northern Europe, and tackling hybrid threats.

On Tuesday 11 March, Ministers, State Secretaries and senior representatives from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom met in the margins of the Aurora Forum at Goodwood House, Chichester.

UK Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, chaired a roundtable with Nordic Baltic counterparts to discuss support for Ukraine, security in Northern Europe, and tackling hybrid threats.

Ministers agreed on the need to continue supporting Ukraine to achieve a just, comprehensive and lasting peace with credible security guarantees, and the importance of putting Ukraine in the strongest possible position. They agreed that this would be achieved by increasing military support to Ukraine and, as part of this effort, they will leverage their defence industries while also purchasing directly from Ukraine’s defence industry to meet urgent needs and strengthen cooperation between European and Ukrainian industries. They also discussed the need to encourage other countries to do more. Ministers underscored that maintaining Western unity is essential and that there can be no negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine.

Ministers discussed the significant and direct threat from Russia against NATO, with emphasis on continuing efforts to contest and constrain Russian aggression and the Russian war economy, including ambitious sanctions and wider efforts to constrain Russia’s energy revenues. They praised the work of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and NATO in monitoring suspected shadow vessels through, among others, Operation Nordic Warden. Ministers underlined the need to hold Russia accountable and advance our global outreach to continue its international isolation.

Ministers discussed recent instances of subsea infrastructure damage in the Baltic Sea Region and welcomed NATO’s Baltic Sentry activity, providing reassurance to Baltic states. They also discussed hybrid incidents in the region, and welcomed work, including by NATO, to build resilience to deter and counter hybrid threats, including on cyber, and in addressing foreign information manipulation. Ministers also discussed external threats to the wider European region.

The Aurora Forum is an independent annual forum established to bring together governments, businesses and civil society from the UK and Nordic-Baltic states. Today’s roundtable marks the first time Ministers, State Secretaries and senior representatives have gathered in this format to discuss shared priorities, including Northern European security, trade, technology and the energy transition.

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DBT: spending over £500, November 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

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

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publishes details of all spending over £500 using an electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) on a monthly basis. The ePCS has replaced the government procurement card (GPC).
Pharmacovigilance
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-20)

Guidance on Pharmacovigilance reporting.

The wholesale dealer must supply information and samples to the Secretary of State on demand.

If the wholesale dealer is notified of an adverse event to a veterinary medicinal product that they have supplied, then further checks must be made to ensure that the adverse event has been reported to the marketing authorisation holder. If the adverse event has yet to be reported, then the wholesale dealer must direct the person to report it directly to the marketing authorisation holder.
Better Outcomes through Linked Data: Repeat homelessness report
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Statistical analysis of how BOLD data linking provides further understanding of those who are repeatedly homeless.

This report is based on statistical analysis undertaken as part of the Better Outcomes through Linked Data (BOLD) programme. The key findings highlight that linking MHCLG’s data to other data sources, provides further understanding of the situations faced by those who are repeatedly homeless.
Mr A Pathan v DHL Supply Chain Ltd and Extra Personnel Ltd T/a jobandtalent: 2216721/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Pathan v DHL Supply Chain Ltd and Extra Personnel Ltd T/a jobandtalent: 2216721/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ae18e1a75f02dffca29b0a/Mr_A_Pathan_v_1._DHL_Supply_Chain_Limited__2._Extra_Personnel_Limited_trading.as_jobandtalent_-_2216721-2024.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Pathan v DHL Supply Chain Ltd and Extra Personnel Ltd T/a jobandtalent: 2216721/2024 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c172c9750837d7604dbcbb/Mr_A_Pathan_v_1._DHL_Supply_Chain_Limited_2.__Extra_Personnel_Limited_trading_as_jobandtalent_-_2216721-2024_.pdf).
Y P Lo v Three Way Solutions Ltd: 6005542/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Y P Lo v Three Way Solutions Ltd: 6005542/2025 - Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6929a95ca245b0985f0342a2/6005542-2025_Yiu_Pun_Lo_v_Three_Way_Solutions_Limited_-_Withdrawal_Judgment.pdf).