theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Agincourt Family Funerals
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 Agincourt Family Funerals 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 Agincourt Family Funerals recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

-Actively recruit veterans wherever possible -Offering a 10% discount to members of the armed forces community -Provision of support groups for serving members and veterans

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.
Brook Street Foodservice 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 Brook Street Foodservice 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 Brook Street Foodservice Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
CH206470 - How to do a compliance check: data-gathering powers: allowing further time to comply with the notice
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

You may consider allowing a person further time to comply with the notice, but only if the person can comply with the notice within the extended time.

What constitutes acceptable reasons for not complying with the notice will depend upon the particular circumstances of each individual case. However, such circumstances do not include the following:
- oversight or negligence on the part of the data-holder
- delay, due to pressure of work.
You should only consider extending the time for the data-holder to comply with the notice where there is good reason, arising out of circumstances beyond the data-holders’ control, why the data could not be supplied within the time given.

We will normally accept that there is a ‘good reason’ if the data is lost or delayed, for example:
- in the post, because of an unforeseen event disrupting the postal service
- fire or flood at the office where the data is held
- prolonged industrial action, and
- computer/systems breakdown.
If this is the case you must not charge the
- initial fixed penalty, and
- daily default penalties.
Working for British High Commission Ottawa
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


General information

The British High Commission in Ottawa and our Consulates-General in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver regularly have positions to offer.

Employment opportunities include trade promotion, promotion of corporate investment in the UK, media relations, and administrative support in most areas of our work.

Current work opportunities

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

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

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

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

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Newborn blood spot screening: online card order registration
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Independent midwives and other health professionals should complete the relevant form to register with the online ordering system for newborn blood spot screening cards.

This form enables independent midwives to register for the NHS Forms (https://cmswebshop.corp.xerox.com/NHS/Login.aspx) website to order newborn blood spot screening cards.

Other health professionals including non-independent midwives should use this form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c07ae3b0bb6528ee866bdb/Non-secure_Registration_Template_Xerox.xlsx%20form).
Universal Recruitment and Interim 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 Universal Recruitment and Interim 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 Universal Recruitment and Interim 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:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr C Woolcock v CitySprint (UK) Ltd: 1301504/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Woolcock v CitySprint (UK) Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675c4915cfbf84c3b2bcf9d6/Mr_C_Woolcock_v_CitySprint__UK__Ltd_-_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Woolcock v CitySprint (UK) Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b8942ed157fd4b79addcf7/Mr_C_Woolcock_v_City_Sprint__UK__Ltd_-_Reconsideration_Judgment_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Woolcock v CitySprint (UK) Ltd: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b95b33536d629f9c82aa8a/Chris_Woolcock_v_Citysprint__UK__Ltd_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
LC – 2022 – 000482 Central Cross, Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 1BJ
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-29)

Midlands Region  D Jackson

Read Full decision in… LC - xx-xxxx-xxxx Decision - Compensation - Legal Expenses (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b01a47969253904d155933/LC_-_2022_-_000482_Decision_-_Compensation_-_Legal_Expenses.pdf)
CBTM07024 - Prescribed conditions for a child or qualifying young person: Education and training condition - meaning of ‘approved training’
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)


Child Benefit (General) Regulations 2006, regulation 1, (3)

‘Approved training’ means arrangements made by the Government:
- in relation to England there is no 'Approved Training' from September 2013 as defined by Child Benefit Regulations.
- in relation to Wales these are currently:- ‘Foundation Apprenticeships’ or ‘Traineeships’ or'Jobs Growth Wales+'
- in relation to Scotland this is currently:- 'No One Left Behind'
- in relation to Northern Ireland these are currently:- PEACEPLUS Youth Programme 3.2
- Training for Success

- Skills for Life and Work
CH225310 - How to do a compliance check: information powers: third party notice: where no approval is required: general
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

You do not need any approval before giving a third party notice that refers only to information or documents that form part of any person’s statutory records, see CH21700 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch21700), and they relate to:
- the supply of goods or services, see CH225320 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch225320)
- the acquisition of goods from an EU member state*
- the importation of goods from outside the EU as part of a business*
- the importation of goods from outside the UK as part of a business**
*only applies to pre-Brexit periods

** only applies to post-Brexit periods

You do not need any approval for giving a third party notice which:
- is given to a partner to check the tax position of other partners in their capacity as such, see CH225640 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch225640) to CH225670 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch225670) or
- is given to a parent company for the purpose of checking the tax position of, or collecting a debt from, any of its subsidiaries, see CH225550 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch225550) and CH225570 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch225570)
You do not need any approval for giving a third party notice to an involved third party, see CH225900 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch225900), to check a relevant tax position by seeking only relevant information and relevant documents.

You do not need any approval for giving a third party notice for information or documents that relate only to a pensions matter, see CH23990 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch23990).
J Anderson v Laz Emporium Ltd: 6004710/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in J Anderson v Laz Emporium Ltd: 6004710/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689c964a1c63de6de5bb1289/J_Anderson_-vs-_LAZ_EMPORIUM_LIMITED_-_6004710.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mansion House 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

On 15 July 2025, the Chancellor set out the Leeds Reforms and delivered her annual Mansion House speech to the financial services sector. Launching the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, she outlined the next step in the government’s economic plan - to unleash the vast potential of the UK’s world-leading financial services sector.

In her Leeds Reforms and at her annual Mansion House speech the Chancellor set out the government’s next steps to make the UK the location of choice for financial services firms to set up, invest, grow and sell their services to the world.
Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce
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 Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce 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 Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Promotion of the Armed Forces Covenant on our literature.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ms A Gibney and Others v Raigins Group Ltd: 2309193/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Gibney and Others v Raigins Group Ltd: 2309193/2024 and Others - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6808b0c50324470d6a394eca/Ms_Alison_Gibney__Miss_Anita_Comins__and_Ms_Shelley_McClure_v_Raigins_Group_Ltd_2309193-2024__2309210-2024__and_2309211-2024_Judgment.pdf).
National Access and Scaffolding Confederation
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 National Access and Scaffolding Confederation 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 National Access and Scaffolding Confederation 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.
How to operate outward processing with special procedures
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-30)

Information on how to operate outward processing with special procedures.

Inward Processing (IP) GOODS

If goods are already under the full IP authorisation arrangement, they can be temporarily exported under outward processing. In this situation any duty and VAT due on the process or repair is added to the amount suspended under IP.

More information on IP can be found at Apply to delay or pay less duty on goods import to process or repair (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-delay-or-pay-less-duty-on-goods-you-import-to-process-or-repair)

Authorised/End–Use and outward processing

A person can export goods under an OP Authorisation which have previously been imported to and put to the allowable Authorised/End-Use. ‘ They cannot export the Authorised/End use goods if the goods have not been put to that use unless the reason for export is repair.

More information on Authorised/End-Use can be found at Apply to pay less duty on goods you import for specific uses (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-pay-less-duty-on-goods-you-import-for-specific-uses)
Concessionary travel statistics: year ending March 2024 (revised)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

Concessionary bus travel statistics in England about the number of passes, bus journeys, reimbursement and expenditure.

Revision

Finalised data on government support for buses was not available when these statistics were originally published (27 November 2024). The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) have since published that data so table BUS08 (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/bus-statistics-data-tables#concessionary-travel-bus08) has been revised to include it.

In England, comparing the year ending March 2024 with the year ending March 2023, there were:
- 8.8 million older and disabled concessionary travel passes, up 1%
- 604 million concessionary bus journeys, up 6%
- £708 million reimbursed to bus operators by TCAs, down 6% (constant prices)
- £885 million in net current expenditure on concessionary travel, down 5% (constant prices)
Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics that all producers of official statistics should adhere to. You are welcome to contact us directly by emailing us with any comments about how we meet these standards.

Contact us

Bus statistics

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Media enquiries xx-xxxx-xxxx

To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/dftstats).
Ms Murray v NHS Business Services Authority (T/a NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU): 1300412/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms Murray v NHS Business Services Authority (T/a NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU): 1300412/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690de7a247ad122f854627c0/Ms_I_Murray_v_NHS_Business_Services_Authority_Trading_as_NHS_Midlands___Lancashire_CSU_1300412.2024.pdf).
Complex arrangements cause problems
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-12)

The Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, Richard Turfitt, has granted operating licences to Littlechild Aggregates Ltd and Ace Aggregates Ltd following a detailed public inquiry into their management structures, driver arrangements, and financial practices.

The inquiry revealed that Littlechild Aggregates Ltd, whose director is Sean Littlechild Jnr, had been providing driver services to G Webb Haulage Ltd, with payments routed through Ace Aggregates Ltd, of which he is former director and transport manager.

The director registered for Ace Aggregates is Suzanne Littlechild, Mr. Littlechild Jnr’s mother. Mr. Littlechild Jnr admitted that these arrangements extended beyond temporary cover, raising concerns about transparency and operational independence between the two entities.

Additionally, a second driver employed by Ace Aggregates was reportedly undertaking double shifts alongside Sean Littlechild Snr (father of Mr. Littlechild Jnr and financial backer of Ace), further blurring the lines between the companies’ staffing and payment structures. These intercompany transactions prompted regulatory scrutiny, especially given the shared family involvement and overlapping roles.

The Commissioner expressed concern over the nature of these arrangements, emphasising that such practices must be transparent and compliant with employment law and operator licensing regulations. The inquiry noted that these overlapping roles and payments could potentially undermine the integrity of the licensing system, and the good repute of the operators involved.

Both companies have since committed to clearer governance and compliance. Ace Aggregates has appointed Harnik Midder as an independent Transport Manager, while Littlechild Aggregates has revised its maintenance and driver oversight policies. Both companies submitted extensive documentation outlining their compliance policies, including driver hours, fatigue management, and disciplinary procedures. However, the Commissioner stressed that full compliance must be demonstrated not just on paper but in practice. Mr. Turfitt emphasised the need for full regulatory compliance and warned that future breaches could jeopardise licence status.

This case highlights the important work performed by the Licensing teams in the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, expertly scrutinising applications in order to keep a level playing field for all operators.

The decision can be found here. (https://www.gov.uk/traffic-commissioner-regulatory-decisions/decision-for-littlechild-aggregates-ltd-of2080840-and-ace-aggregates-of2078398?cachebust=xx-xxxx-xxxx)

For any further details or enquiries, please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Product Safety Report: LED Bathroom Mirror (2511-0253)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Product Safety Report for LED Bathroom Mirror presenting a high risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: LED Bathroom Mirror

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the creepage and clearance distances and insulation requirements are insufficient.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as the creepage and clearance distances and insulation requirements are insufficient. If there is a fault, the insulation could fail, causing the product to become live. Improvements are also required to product documentation and marking.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0253

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
H F Talukder v Amrit Indian Restaurant: 3305322/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in H F Talukder v Amrit Indian Restaurant: 3305322/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67110df9b22a14f7ee18ed79/Hajji_F_Talukder_v_Amrit_Indian_Restaurant_3305322.2024_partial_Strike_Out.pdf).

Read the full decision in H F Talukder v Amrit Indian Restaurant: 3305322/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678690b5f041702a11ca0f77/Mr_F_Talukder_v_Amrit_Indian_Restaurant_3305322-2024_judgment_and_reasons.pdf).
MTT49010 - Particular entities and adjustments: Transitional provisions: Overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


Certain MTT provisions only apply when a group first enters the regime, or in the first years of the regime. These transitional provisions are set out in Schedule 16 of Finance (No.2) Act 2023.

Intra-group transfers before entry into regime

For intra-group transfers taking place on or after 1 December 2021, a special rule may apply to prevent a step-up in basis for MTT purposes. This rule is not necessary if the transferor is subject to a Pillar 2 tax at the time of the transfer, because any gain on the transfer will be included in the adjusted profits for the purposes of the tax.

See MTT49020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt49020) for guidance on intra-group transfers.

Transitional relief for substance-based income exclusion (SBIE)

For periods commencing in 2032 or earlier, there are different rates applied for the purposes of calculating the SBIE amount. See MTT32000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt32000)+ for guidance on calculating the SBIE.

These rates also apply for the purpose of determining the SBIE amount for the purpose of the routine profits test under the transitional safe harbour (see MTT15960 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt15960)).

Transitional safe harbour

For periods commencing on or before 31 December 2026 and ending on or before 30 June 2028, a group may qualify for the transitional safe harbour for a territory. This aims to reduce the compliance burden of groups in the early years of the regime. See MTT15900 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt15900)+ for guidance on the transitional safe harbour.

Transitional reporting election

For periods ending on or before 31 December 2028 and ending before 1 July 2030, a group may elect, under certain circumstances, for different reporting requirements to apply in respect of a territory. See MTT52900 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt52900) for guidance on the transitional reporting election.
Miss J Thorpe v Cumbria,Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust: 2500300/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss J Thorpe v Cumbria,Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust: 2500300/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6722244e3758e4604742a9a9/Miss_Jessica_Thorpe_v_Cumbria_Northumberland_Tyne___Wear_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2500300-23_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Miss J Thorpe v Cumbria,Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust: 2500300/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6814c879bbef62d101446780/Miss_J_Thorpe_v_Cumbria_Northumberland_Tyne___Wear_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2500300-2023_RESERVED_JUDGMENT_.pdf).
Durham University
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 Durham University 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 Durham University 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
- 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.
Company Names Tribunal decision: AKSA Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-09)

Decision for applicant AXA against registration number 15991651, applicant successful.

Application number 5193

Applicant AXA objected to the name used by AKSA Limited under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.
NRS seeks up to 40 apprentices
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Applications are now open for the 2025 apprenticeship scheme at Nuclear Restoration Services sites across the UK.

Apprenticeships are available to anyone aged 18 or over as level 2 health physics monitors, level 3 mechanical and electrical engineering technicians or level 6 nuclear engineering degrees.

These opportunities provide hands-on learning with some of the most experienced nuclear professionals in the world, alongside first-class training providers to support college-based study.

NRS is committed to supporting the nuclear skills agenda and helping its apprentices to grow and succeed in a diverse and inclusive workplace, while taking forward its nationally important mission to reduce hazards and decommission nuclear sites in all parts of the UK.

Britney Nembaware, project management apprentice at Harwell site

Aged 18, Britney Nembaware is one of the youngest currently on the NRS apprentice programme and was particularly drawn to the scheme for the chance to gain real-world project management experience while pursuing her degree. She said:

I was particularly attracted by the opportunity to make a tangible impact on sustainability, which is something that resonates with me personally.

The support from my team at Harwell site has been incredible. They’ve helped me grow so quickly, giving me the chance to collaborate on project deliverables, which has been invaluable to my development.

Every day brings an opportunity to develop. Project management isn’t something you master overnight. It takes time and experience, and this apprenticeship is giving me the tools to keep improving.

Britney’s journey is only just beginning, with NRS supporting her to see where the apprenticeship opportunity can take her career.

John Vickerman, Chief People Officer, said:

We are delighted to offer up to 40 nuclear skills opportunities to help support the UK’s clean energy mission and widen our talent pool even further.

I am very proud of the success of the NRS apprentice programme. Continued investment in our early careers skills pipeline supports the national nuclear skills goal to double the number of apprentices and graduates every year.

These opportunities are in addition to 23 apprenticeship positions already advertised in Caithness and North Sutherland supporting NRS Dounreay.

NDA group graduates and apprentices on a tour of Parliament

The full list of vacancies and information about how to apply is available on the Energus website here. (https://energus.co.uk/careers/nrs-apprenticeships)
GP in-hours: weekly bulletins for 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-02)

Monitors the number of people who visit their GP during surgery hours under the syndromic surveillance system.

Monitoring the number of visits to GPs during regular surgery hours for important clinical indicators. This system reports daily and covers over 55% of England’s population.

Previous years’ weekly bulletins are also available for:
- 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2023)
- 2022 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2022)
- 2021 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2021)
- 2020 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2020)
- 2019 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2019)
- 2018 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2018)
- 2017 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2015)
- 2016 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2016)
- 2015 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2015)
- 2014 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-in-hours-weekly-bulletins-for-2014)
Swanley Town 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 Swanley Town 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 Swanley Town 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 Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ecuador: Knowledge Base profile
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-10)

This document contains information about Ecuador to help HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

This document contains useful information about Ecuador which will assist HM Passport Office staff process passport applications.

This document includes information about:
- names
- nationality
- legitimacy
- adoption
- surrogacy
- gender recognition
- civil partnerships and marriage
- documents from Ecuador
Funding and grants for agroforestry
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Find out about grants and other funding support for agroforestry on your farmland.

This guide includes information on the following grants and incentives for agroforestry:
- agroforestry plan (PA4 capital item)
- Sustainable Farming Incentive
- Countryside Stewardship
- capital payments to establish in-field agroforestry
- regional funding support
Find out more about agroforestry and the benefits it can offer your farmland in the guide to agroforestry (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/a-guide-to-agroforestry).
Mr S Mohammed v Chief Constable of Derbyshire Police: 2600122/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Mohammed v Chief Constable of Derbyshire Police: 2600122/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68386ff9210698b3364e8686/Mr_S_Mohammed_v_Chief_Constable_of_Derbyshire_Police_2600122-2023_Judgment.pdf).
Miss Y Leal v S Rutherford and Borders Direct Payment Agency T/a Encompass: 4103007/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss Y Leal v S Rutherford and Borders Direct Payment Agency T/a Encompass: 4103007/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c1a1db16dc9038974dbce3/4103007.2023_-_Miss_Y_Leal_v_Serena_Rutherford_and_Another__Judgment_Issued_10.02.2025.pdf).