theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Spinwell Global Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Spinwell Global Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Product Safety Report: Heat Lamp (2511-0054)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Product Safety Report for Heat Lamp presenting a high risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Heat Lamp

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire as the fuse is incorrectly rated, and the earthing terminals are not secured with secondary securing measures. If a fault were to occur whilst the product is plugged in, the fuse will not be able to provide adequate protection, resulting in a fire. Improvements are also required to product marking and labelling.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2511-0054

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 and the Nuclear Safeguards (Fees) Regulations 2021: proposed changes
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-29)

We’re seeking views on the government’s proposed amendments to the Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit) Regulations.

Nuclear safeguards are a fundamental component of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime and are underpinned by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (to which the UK is party) and the UK’s bilateral safeguards agreements with the International Atomic Energy Agency. They consist of accounting, inspection, and verification processes which support international commitments that civil nuclear material is not unlawfully diverted into military use.

The Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (NSR19), along with a suite of other key legislation, underpins the UK’s nuclear safeguards regime.

A light-touch statutory post implementation review of NSR19 was undertaken in 2023. The resulting report made several recommendations to update and improve NSR19, based on feedback from industry and the nuclear regulator – the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).

The recommendations focussed on specific regulations that should be removed and those which would benefit from greater clarification, as well as relevant consequential amendments, to further enhance operability and address feedback received.

The consultation will set out how we propose to amend NSR19 and the associated Nuclear Safeguards (Fees) Regulations 2021 (‘fees regulations’), to reflect these recommendations and the anticipated impacts on operators.

The objective of the proposed changes is to improve the effectiveness, operability, clarity and consistency of terminology used in the UK’s nuclear safeguards regime, while guaranteeing that the UK can continue to meet its international nuclear safeguards and non-proliferation obligations. The amendments should provide greater clarity on expectations and requirements for operators.

We are seeking views on the impacts of the proposals, and whether they achieve the policy objectives of providing improved operability and effectiveness of the UK’s nuclear safeguards regime.

Read our consultation privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/desnz-consultations-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-consultation-responses-received-by-desnz).
Nepal eCooking policy brief
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Brief informs policymakers and investors on the clear opportunities for scaling electric cooking in Nepal.

Abstract

The findings from 8 completed projects are highly encouraging. The convenience and time and cost saving benefits of eCooking were especially praised by participating households, while eCooking led to significant shifts away from polluting firewood. The studies also demonstrated the effectiveness of community to community awareness raising in terms of increasing eCooking adoption and use. Five projects exploring the implications of households cooking entirely with electricity demonstrated that eCooking (using a range of efficient appliances) is already viable as a primary mode of cooking for households in urban centres.

This is an output of the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Programme.

Citation

Sieff R and Thapa S. ‘Nepal eCooking policy brief’ MECS Report 2023

Link

Nepal eCooking policy brief (https://mecs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MECS_Nepal_Policy_Brief_for_eCook_scale_up-with-image-credits.pdf) (PDF, 763KB)
Your right to buy your home: a guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-30)

Guidance for tenants on the changes to the Right to Buy scheme.

Under the Right to Buy scheme (https://www.gov.uk/right-to-buy-buying-your-council-home/overview), you can buy your home at a price lower than the full market value. This is because the length of time you have spent as a tenant entitles you to a discount.

This booklet describes the Right to Buy scheme as it works today, taking into account the changes made to the Right to Buy maximum cash discounts which came into effect on 21 November 2024. The information in it applies only to England. We have tried to make it easy to understand – but it is not a substitute for professional advice.
Mrs Y Pasichnyk v O&A International Ltd: 6000647/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs Y Pasichnyk v O&A International Ltd: 6000647/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68480661944a600f13bcb85c/Mrs_Y_Pasichnyk_v_OA_International_Ltd_6000647-2025_Judgment.pdf).
Barking & Dagenham CVS
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 Barking & Dagenham CVS 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 Barking & Dagenham CVS 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.
Supporting documents for Spending Review 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Supporting documents alongside the main Spending Review 2025 document: distributional analysis, policy costings and data sources.

Supporting documents for Spending Review 2025.

Impact on households: distributional analysis to accompany Spending Review 2025

This document sets out the estimated impact of changes to tax, welfare and public service spending policy that carry a direct, quantifiable impact on households. It also presents estimates of the overall level of tax paid and public spending received by households.

Statement of Funding Policy: Funding the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Northern Ireland Executive

This is the eleventh edition of the Statement of Funding Policy, first published in March 1999. It sets out how UK Government funding for the devolved governments is determined over the Spending Review 2025 period and highlights the other sources of funding available to them. The purpose of this Statement is to set out the policies and procedures which underpin the UK Government’s funding of the devolved governments, to set out the elements of that funding and to explain the interactions with the funding the devolved governments raise themselves.

Spending Review 2025 unrounded departmental Resource DEL, Capital DEL and Total DEL tables

This spreadsheet provides the unrounded Resource DEL excluding depreciation (RDELex), Capital DEL (CDEL) and Total DEL (TDEL) tables published at Spending Review 2025 (SR25). It also includes the underlying calculations behind the growth rates (including GDP deflators).
103 Bagge Road, Gaywood, Kings Lynn, PE30 4NL : CAM/33UE/HRA/2024/0600/CAM/33UE/HBA/2025/0001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)

Eastern Region [Judge K. Saward & Judge M. Hunt]

See the decision in full103 Bagge Road, Gaywood, Kings Lynn, PE30 4NL : CAM/33UE/HRA/2024/0600 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cd6304275fc9339a248a8c/Carmine_Salamone__-_Final_Decision.docx) 103 Bagge Road, Gaywood, Kings Lynn, PE30 4NL: CAM/33UE/HBA/2025/0001 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cd6373275fc9339a248a8d/Carmine_Salamone__-_Banning_Order.docx)
Billy Bowie Special Projects Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Billy Bowie Special Projects Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss M Fry v C Maidment v MHA Burleigh Poole (OPCO) Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 1400913/2024 and 1401395/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss M Fry v C Maidment v MHA Burleigh Poole (OPCO) Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 1400913/2024 and xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e7bfc3cf65bd04bad766e9/Miss_M_Fry___Claire_Maidment_v_MHA_Burleigh_Poole__OPCO__Limited__In_Administration____Others___1400913.2024___xx-xxxx-xxxx___Judgment___7.10.15.pdf).
Appointment to House of Lords Appointments Commission
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-19)

Professor Adeeba Malik CBE DL has been appointed as an Independent Member

Professor Adeeba Malik CBE DL has been appointed as an Independent Member of the House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC).

The appointment will be for a period of five years, with her term beginning on 1 September 2025.

Professor Adeeba Malik CBE DL has over 35 years experience of working in the voluntary sector and has held several ministerial and non-ministerial appointments at local, regional and national level. She is the Deputy Chief Executive of QED Foundation.

A former High Sheriff of West Yorkshire, her current public service roles includes Member of a State Honours Committee; External Expert Advisor to the Home Office Strategic Race Advisory Board and Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire.

HOLAC recommends individuals for appointment as non-party-political life peers and vets nominations for life peers to ensure the highest standards of propriety.

It is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Cabinet Office.
M Swallow v CB Property Solutions Northern Ltd: 6010334/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in M Swallow v CB Property Solutions Northern Ltd: 6010334/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dab54d69606cdea9e08831/Michael_Swallow_v_CB_Property_Solutions_Northern_Ltd_6010334-24_Judgment.pdf).
Brompton Business Growth 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 Brompton Business Growth 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 Brompton Business Growth 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.
Cloud Rede 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 Cloud Rede 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 Cloud Rede 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Consider ways in which remote-working solutions might benefit the mobile Armed Forces Community, especially partners and spouse

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.
Traffic commissioners: legal entities
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Sets out how traffic commissioners are to be satisfied as to the legal status of applicants and operators.

The Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain issues guidance and directions under section 4C(1) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (as amended).

This guidance explains how the Senior Traffic Commissioner believes that traffic commissioners should interpret the law in relation to different legal entities.

The directions are addressed to the traffic commissioners in respect of the approach to be taken by staff acting on behalf of individual traffic commissioners. They dictate the operation of delegated functions in relation to different legal entities.

This document replaces the previous version dated January 2017 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-commissioners-legal-entities-january-2017).
T Tanton v Capel-Le-Ferne Primary School and Kent County Council: 2306349/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in T Tanton v Capel-Le-Ferne Primary School and Kent County Council: 2306349/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bffe75d65a1a2a5172a87b/T_Tanton_v_Capel-Le-Ferne_Primary_School_and_Kent_County_Council_2306349-2020_so_jud_pub.pdf).
Recruitment for Standing Counsel for the Comptroller General of patents, designs and trade marks
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

The Attorney General is recruiting to fill two vacancies to provide the Comptroller with advice and to act on his behalf before the Courts.

The Attorney General is recruiting to fill two vacancies for Standing Counsel for the Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (“Comptroller’s Counsel”).

The appointments are open to both barristers with a tenancy and solicitors with a higher court advocacy qualification. Although most of the work will come from the Comptroller, advocates may be asked to advise other government departments on intellectual property matters. However, the appointments carry no guarantee of the amount of work that will be available.

The appointees will join with an existing, experienced Comptroller’s Counsel for an initial period.

The appointments will be for an initial period of three years. There is the possibility of an extension for up to a further three years at the discretion of the Attorney General.

Information for applicants (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687898910263c35f52e4dcd2/Comptroller_s_Counsel_applicant_s_information_-_draft_-_2025__NS___003_.docx) (MS Word Document, 61.5 KB)

Application form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687766a388da2e5804bb6ac1/Comptroller_s_Counsel_application_form_-_draft_-_2025__NS_.docx) (MS Word Document, 66.5 KB)

Reference form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687766dda8d0255f9fe28f19/Comptroller_s_Counsel_reference_form_-_draft_-_2025__NS_.docx) (MS Word Document, 56.3 KB)

Equal opportunities form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687766fbcfc3756455bb6aa2/Comptroller_equal-opportunitues_form.docx) (MS Word Document, 98.5 KB)

The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 8 September 2025.
VATREVCON33800 - How the construction reverse charge works: End users and intermediary suppliers: Sale and leaseback arrangements
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)


A private company might take an interest in land, construct buildings on the site, and then lease the completed buildings back to the owner of the land. This is a type of sale and leaseback arrangement. The private company is the end user for reverse charge purposes. Therefore, normal VAT rules apply to supplies of building and construction services to the private company provided that the company notifies its end user status to its suppliers in writing.
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings: technical guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-27)

Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is an annual tax charged in respect of ‘chargeable periods’ running from 1 April to 31 March.

Most residential properties (dwellings) are owned directly by individuals. In some cases a dwelling may be owned by a company (or other collective investment vehicle).

In these circumstances the dwelling is said to be ‘enveloped’ because the ownership sits within a corporate ‘wrapper’ or ‘envelope’.

You must revalue your property every 5 years in line with Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) legislation. You must do this for the 5 chargeable periods from 2023 to 2024.

If you acquired a property:
- on or before 1 April 2022 — use 1 April 2022 as the revaluation date
- after 1 April 2022 — use the date you acquired it as the valuation date
DWP procurement: security policies and standards
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)

These apply to DWP suppliers and contractors where explicitly stated in the security schedule of the contract.

The Common Standards for Identity Verification and Authentication (CSIVA) of DWP customers is under review. You should refer to Good Practice Guides 45 and 44 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/identity-proofing-and-authentication#how-to-prove-identities) instead.

Note, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is unable to reply to general enquiries or questions about these security standards and policies.

These security standards and policies apply to DWP suppliers and contractors only. They do not apply to other government departments, their agencies or arm’s length bodies.

They have been published to help inform DWP Invitations to Tender and other contracting processes.

DWP may choose in an Invitation to Tender or the bid process to reference the standards and policies published here. Questions about a specific standard or policy should be sent to the DWP team managing responses to bids. This team is the only DWP authorised responder on any question about a bid and a standard or policy.

A new or changed policy or standard does not mean a new requirement for any existing contract. DWP will notify contract holders or partners of any changes to a contract.

Suppliers and contractors should contact their DWP contract managers with any questions about:
- varying contracts
- changing the agreed delivery of contracted services
- the applicability of a standard or policy for their contracts
Independent Public Advocate: policy statement and statutory guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-29)

This page contains policy documents for the Independent Public Advocate (IPA).

The IPA’s policy statement covers the definition of a “major incident” for the purposes of the IPA and the appointment of an advocate. The statutory guidance covers key principles for how the IPA should operate when appointed to a major incident.
Alexanders Supported Living
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 Alexanders Supported Living 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 Alexanders Supported Living 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.
Salmonid and freshwater fisheries statistics: reports
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

Fisheries statistics reports for commercial and recreational fisheries in England and Wales.

Salmonid and freshwater fisheries statistics: reports and data tables

Fisheries statistics reports for commercial net and trap fisheries capturing salmon, sea trout, eel, smelt and lamprey. Also includes recreational salmon and sea trout fisheries.

Includes declared catches for salmon, sea trout, eels, smelt and lamprey by rods, nets and other instruments.

We have also produced supplementary data tables. These data provide the declared final salmonid rod and net catches in England, Wales and the Border Esk. The catch data represents declared catches.

See data.gov.uk for Salmonid and freshwater fisheries statistics - supplementary data tables (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/d8d55ec7-aead-4a25-9e3f-aa4c74a6529f/salmonid-and-freshwater-fisheries-statistics-supplementary-data-tables).
SSG Support Services Group Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 SSG Support Services Group Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- 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.
ETASSUM28230 - Schedule 2 share incentive plan (SIP): Supplementary and defined terms: Specimen SIP trust deed
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)


For general guidance purposes please see specimen trust deed of trust for a Schedule 2 SIP (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/gds/etassum/attachments/etassum28230_specimen_trust_deed.doc). Companies using the specimen trust deed will need to add a suitable signature clause according to the law of that part of the United Kingdom in which they are registered (England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland).
Forces Cars Direct 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 Forces Cars Direct 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 Forces Cars Direct 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
- 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.
Congo: information for victims of rape and sexual assault
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-04)

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in the Republic of Congo.

This information is provided to help British nationals overseas make informed decisions about whether and how to:
- seek medical advice and attention
- report to local police
- engage with foreign legal authorities following a rape or other form of sexual assault overseas
European Union Finances Statement 2024: Statement on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-20)

This European Union Finances Statement (EUFS) is the 44th in the series. The focus of this Statement is on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement (WA).

This year’s edition is the fourth in the publication series to cover the UK as a non-Member State. It gives a breakdown of the invoices received from the EU, setting out payments made in 2024. It then covers the UK’s processes to verify that the invoices are correct. Although mostly backward looking, the Statement also provides a forecasted estimate of the UK’s total outstanding liability.
Violent man’s sentence increased after fatal stabbing
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

A violent man who helped his friend fatally stab Harleigh Hepworth to death has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.

Jovarn Esterine (18), from Wolverhampton, has had his sentence increased by two years after the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The court heard that on 7 March 2024, Harleigh Hepworth and Harleigh’s friend travelled to Wolverhampton where they met Esterine and another teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

Harleigh, who was from Rugeley, Staffordshire, and his friend were taken to a park by Esterine and the other teenager before being asked to hand over their phones.

When Harleigh asked for his phone back, he was stabbed by the teenager. At the same time, Esterine held Harleigh’s friend at knifepoint, preventing him from helping Harleigh.

After the fatal stabbing, Esterine held a knife to the friend’s chest, threatening to kill him unless he handed over the passcode to his phone, which the pair then stole.

Esterine and his accomplice fled the scene, leaving Harleigh to die in the park.

In a Victim’s Impact Statement, Harleigh’s family said they now don’t have the opportunity to see Harleigh grow up and start his adult life.

The court also heard that Esterine has previous convictions for theft and other offences.

The Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

I was shocked by the brutal violence in this case. Jovarn Esterine played an important role in Harleigh’s killing before callously leaving him to die on the ground. Harleigh had his whole life ahead of him and I would like to offer my sympathies to Harleigh’s family and friends.

The court has quite rightly increased Jovarn Esterine’s sentence. This government will not tolerate mindless violence and I will intervene to ensure justice is served.

On 28 January 2025 at Manchester Crown Court, Jovarn Esterine was sentenced to seven years’ detention after he was convicted of one count of manslaughter, one count of carrying a bladed weapon and two counts of robbery.

On Friday 9 May, the Court of Appeal quashed Jovarn Esterine’s sentence and substituted it for a total of nine years detention.
ECSH44825 - How payment is made
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)


A business should pay the fees when it first applies to register and when it completes its annual supervision. When it gives details of the business, the online service will work out how much it owes and will let the business pay the total amount due for each type of fee.

If the business does not pay their annual supervision fee on time, HMRC will cancel (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh48075) their registration.

When to pay

The business should pay their fees when they first apply to register and when they complete their annual declaration.

The business will need their payment reference (it has 12 digits and 2 letters starting with X) when they submit their application or annual declaration.

The payment reference will be generated by the online service, they will need to make a record of this and keep it safe.

If they do not have their payment reference number, they can email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to ask for it before making a payment.

There will be a delay in allocating the fees payment to the correct account if the business uses an incorrect payment reference. This could lead to an auto cancellation. (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/economic-crime-supervision-handbook/ecsh48075)

If they pay it using the wrong reference, it is not delayed, but allocating it to the correct account may be delayed. This could lead to auto cancellation.
Independent Water Commission: review of the water sector
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)

The Independent Water Commission’s final report sets out recommendations for reform to improve the water sector regulatory system in England and Wales.

The Independent Water Commission, chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe, has reviewed the water sector regulatory system in England and Wales.

Final report

The final report follows the commission’s wide-ranging call for evidence (https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/independent-commission-for-water-call-for-evidence) and the earlier interim report. This report sets out the areas where the commission believes major and ambitious change is needed, based on its evidence and engagement.

The final report focuses on the following themes:
- strategic direction and planning
- legislative framework
- regulator reform
- regulation reform
- company structures, ownership, governance and management
- infrastructure and asset health
- implementation
This report has now been submitted to the UK and Welsh governments. Both governments will respond and consult on proposals, including potential legislation.

Interim report

The interim report set out our preliminary conclusions in areas that we believe must be at the centre of reforming the system. It focused on the following themes:
- strategic direction and planning
- legislative framework
- regulatory reform
- company structures, ownership, governance and management
- infrastructure and asset health