theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Braintree Town FC
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 Braintree Town FC 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 Braintree Town FC 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
We also pledge the following:

HR policy that allows Reservists 10 days paid leave in order to complete their annual training. Provide training and development opportunities within our football club. A partnership between Defence and our club.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 - Prosecutions at courts and case processing time for domestic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024/25
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-24)

Report presenting information on prosecutions, out of court disposals and case processing time for domestic abuse related cases, for offences under the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021, for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

The bulletin presents prosecutions, convictions and out of court disposals for domestic abuse related cases, for offences under the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021, for the financial year 2024/25, disaggregated by age, gender and offence classification. Also included are case processing times for such cases.
A Antoniak v Merch (NWI) Ltd: 2602017/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Antoniak v Merch (NWI) Ltd: 2602017/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6893381c303b0dad411d4e60/Ms_A_Antoniak_v_Merch__NWI__Limited_2602017.2024_Judgment.pdf).
HS2 Phase One planning forum: environmental health subgroup meeting minutes
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Meeting minutes of the environmental health subgroup, part of the planning forum.

During the passage of the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) Bill through Parliament, the focus of this particular forum, ran by Ted Allett, is to discuss route wide principles, standards, practices and processes associated with environmental health matters. These minutes detail exactly what was discussed and distributed accordingly to the appropriate members.

The forum members meet every 2 months with a forward programme of agenda items.

The HS2 (High Speed Two) Phase One planning forum was established in May 2013 in advance of the submission of the HS2 Hybrid Bill. The HS2 Phase One planning forum acts as the primary vehicle for liaison between the HS2 project and local authorities along the HS2 Phase One route between London and the West Midlands on matters of cross boundary and route-wide interest.
N-Ergy Group 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 N-Ergy Group 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 N-Ergy Group 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
- 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.
Bridge View Medical Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Bridge View Medical Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Tax equalisation (Self Assessment helpsheet HS212)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Use this helpsheet to understand tax equalisation and prepare tax returns for tax equalised individuals.

This guide is used by professional advisers and employers who are preparing tax returns for tax equalised people. It covers arrangements between an employer and a foreign national working in the UK. This covers pay, tips, expenses, benefits and foreign earnings.
Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate: Update to September 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate statistics cover assaults, self-harm, use of force, separations, and deaths in the Children and Young People Secure Estate in England and Wales.

Safety in the Children and Young People Secure Estate statistics captures information on assaults, self-harm, use of force, separations and deaths for all sectors within the Youth Custody Service: Young Offender Institutes (YOIs), the Secure Training Centre (STC), Secure Children’s Homes (SCHs) and Oasis Restore Secure School (ORSS).

Information for ORSS is not included in the accompanying tables.

Information on assaults, self-harm and deaths will be published quarterly, in January, April and October.

Information on assaults, self-harm, use of force, separations and deaths will be published annually in July.

This publication is released by the Youth Custody Service, HMPPS and produced in accordance with arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Mr F Sheikh v Royal Mail Group Ltd and Others: 3306292/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr F Sheikh v Royal Mail Group Ltd and Others: 3306292/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69272923b3b9afff34e9608c/Mr_Fazal_Sheikh_-_v_-_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited___Others____3306292-2024__-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
Housing guarantee scheme rules: private rented sector
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-07)

Scheme rules for the private rented sector debt guarantee.

This document outlines the scheme rules for the private rented sector debt guarantee.

The housing guarantees will support the building of new homes for the private rented sector.

They will enable housing providers to raise debt with a government guarantee, where they commit to purchasing additional new homes for private rent. This will help to reduce their borrowing costs, increasing the number of new homes they can afford to provide.
PM call with international leaders: 6 April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-06)

The Prime Minister spoke with international leaders including the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and leader of the German Christian Democratic Union party Friedrich Merz.

The Prime Minister has today continued to speak with international leaders including the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and leader of the German Christian Democratic Union party Friedrich Merz.

Discussing the announcement of additional tariffs by the United States, they all agreed that – as with defence and security - this is a new era for the global economy. Europe must rise to meet the moment and ensure the impact on hard-working people is minimised, while working closely with other countries to help maintain wider economic stability.

The Prime Minister reiterated that he was disappointed by the new tariffs and stressed he will continue to act in the UK’s national interest — remaining calm while preparing for all eventualities.

He updated on his plans to go further and faster to strengthen the UK’s economy and ensure it is as resilient as possible and can withstand these kinds of global shocks. He added that it would be important for the UK to strengthen its trading relationships with others across the globe at the same time.

The Prime Minister agreed to keep in close contact.
Dukinfield Medical Practice
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 Dukinfield Medical Practice 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 Dukinfield Medical Practice 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
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

-seek to identify all patients who are part of the armed forces community and ensure high quality and responsive healthcare service for currently serving members of the armed forces, veterans, reservists and their family

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.
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-24)

We want to help you resolve your recruitment complaint as quickly as possible.

If you have a complaint about your Civil Service recruitment experience, the Government Recruitment Service (GRS) may be able to help.

We cannot facilitate requests to reconsider a candidate’s application or interview score, unless there is evidence that you have been scored unfairly.

The team will investigate your complaint to understand the full circumstances, and you are encouraged to let us know what resolution you are looking for.

You should receive a response from the GRS Correspondence Team within 10 working days.

Candidates are politely reminded that the team is here to help and should be treated with the same respect and courtesy as you expect to receive.

Complaints can be submitted to the GRS Correspondence Team via this form (https://submit.forms.service.gov.uk/form/6840/make-a-complaint-to-the-government-recruitment-service).

General questions about a job advertised on Civil Service Jobs should be directed through the ‘contact points for applicants’ listed at the bottom of the job advert.

Legislation, codes and principles

Civil Service recruitment must follow the rules set out in legislation within the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act (CRaGA) 2010. The Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles (https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02a_RECRUITMENT-PRINCIPLES-April-2018-FINAL-.pdf) explain in more detail the legal requirement that selection for appointment to the Civil Service must be on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition.

Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request is the right to request recorded information held by public authorities. To make an FOI request to the Government Recruitment Service, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). You can find advice on how to make an FOI request on the Information Commissioner’s Office website (https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/official-information/).

A Subject Access Request (SAR) is the right to ask an organisation if they’re using or storing your personal information, and to ask for copies of your personal information. To submit a SAR to the Government Recruitment Service, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). You can find advice on how to make a SAR on the Information Commissioner’s Office website (https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/getting-copies-of-your-information-subject-access-request/).
Mr D Clough and Others v Wooldridge Contractors Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305198/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Clough and Others v Wooldridge Contractors Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 3305198/2024 and Others - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fced9d712bf73dea1353d4/Mr_D_Clough___Others_v_Wooldridge_Contractors_Ltd__in_administration____Other__-_3305198-2024___Ors__-_Judgment.pdf).
Ms D Monteiro v ASDA Stores Ltd: 3322746/2021 and 3311804/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms D Monteiro v ASDA Stores Ltd: 3322746/2021 and 3311804/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/646e11a424315700136f41ba/Ms_D_Monteiro_v_ASDA_Stores_Limited_3322746.2021___others_OPH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms D Monteiro v ASDA Stores Ltd: 3322746/2021 and 3311804/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678a51b72080f65f988bd377/Ms_Desiree_Monteiro_v_Asda_Stores_Ltd.pdf_3322746-2021___3311804-2022_judgment.pdf).
Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: UK closing statement
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-21)

Deputy Ambassador James Ford salutes civil society for their contribution to the rule of law, media freedom, and democracy across the OSCE region.

Thank you, Madam Chair.

And thank you Director Telalian, to you and your ODIHR team.

As we conclude this year’s meeting, I particularly want to express our thanks to the Finnish Chairpersonship for ensuring this conference could take place. Of course, it should have been held as the mandated OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting. The UK strongly condemns Russia’s continued obstruction of that mandate – an attempt to undermine the OSCE’s essential focus on human rights and democracy.

Despite these challenges, this conference has remained a key moment in the OSCE calendar. Through plenary sessions and side events, we’ve addressed critical human rights developments and held ourselves accountable as states.

We’ve heard powerful testimony about the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine, and about the systematic dismantling of rights and freedoms inside Russia too. The UK calls on Moscow to end its illegal war, withdraw its troops from Ukraine, and uphold OSCE principles both domestically and internationally.

We’ve also discussed Russia’s attempts to interfere in democratic elections across our region. The UK will continue to work with partners to counter this malign foreign interference, including information manipulation, to protect democratic integrity.

Beyond Russia, we’ve discussed broader regional challenges. The deterioration of human rights in Georgia has been a key concern. The UK urges the release of unjustly detained opposition figures, the restoration of judicial independence, and the repeal of laws targeting civil society.

Belarus remains another area of deep concern. The UK supports Belarusian civil society and the democratic opposition in their peaceful struggle for fundamental rights.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of moderating the plenary session on human rights defenders. The UK remains committed to supporting these courageous individuals who protect freedoms and strengthen democratic resilience across our region.

And I want to close by paying tribute to civil society throughout the OSCE region. A colleague visiting from London remarked that engaging with civil society here was a sobering reminder of how vital their work is. He was absolutely right. Their expertise and bravery defend the rule of law, media freedom, and democracy, across our region, every single day.

In this anniversary year, their efforts are a powerful demonstration of the spirit of Helsinki.

Thank you.
T Scrubey v S Crawford: 3301399/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in T Scrubey v S Crawford: 3301399/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678673c03ef063b15dca0f6d/Tracey_Scrubey_-_v_-_Stacey_Crawford_-_3301399-2024_---_Judgment.pdf).
Armatus Risk Canine Services
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Armatus Risk Canine Services recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed 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.
COMPANY SHOP 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 COMPANY SHOP 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 COMPANY SHOP LIMITED recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Purpledogcompany.com 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 Purpledogcompany.com 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 Purpledogcompany.com 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.
Stewart Associates (Midland) 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 Stewart Associates (Midland) 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 Stewart Associates (Midland) 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.
Mr H K Batcha v The Grange Care Centre (Cheltenham) Ltd: 6000074/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr H K Batcha v The Grange Care Centre (Cheltenham) Ltd: 6000074/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692d66b39c1eda2cdf034326/Mr_H_K_Batcha_-vs-_The_Grange_Care_Centre__Cheltenham__Limited_-_6000074.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
QinetiQ Group plc
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 QinetiQ Group plc recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- 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
We also pledge the following:

Offering enhanced special leave.

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.
CISR74010 - Deductions: checking of deductions where contractor’s monthly return not submitted: Introduction
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)


This section covers the checking of a subcontractor’s claim to payments having been made under deduction on account of tax, where one or more of the corresponding contractors’ monthly returns have not been submitted to HMRC and/or the Payment and Deduction Statement (PDS) has not been received by the subcontractor.

It explains
- what action to take where PDS’s or contractor monthly returns (CIS300) are missing
- how to check PDS’s when the contractor is unknown, or is insolvent.
The section also includes details of the action to be taken in the
- Debt Management and Banking Office
- Subcontractors Authorising Office
in order to check Payment and Deduction details.

There are separate sections in this chapter on the following subjects.

(CISR72010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr72010)) Credit and repayment of deductions generally.

(CISR75010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr75010)) Giving credit or making repayments in SA cases.

(CISR76010 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/construction-industry-scheme-reform/cisr76010)) Giving credit or making repayments in CTSA cases.
Department for Business and Trade Morocco
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-17)

DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Morocco, and Moroccan companies set up and invest in the UK.

We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British Embassy in Morocco.

Set up a business and invest in the UK

Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/expand-your-business-in-the-uk/).

Buy from the UK

Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on Business.gov.uk (https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/buy-from-the-uk/).

Export to Morocco from the UK

UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Morocco.

On Business.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to Morocco (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/morocco/)
- practical export advice (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/learn/categories/)
- export opportunities (https://www.business.gov.uk/export-opportunities/)
- export finance and related guidance (https://www.business.gov.uk/get-finance/)
Export licensing and special rules for Morocco

Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK (https://www.gov.uk/export-goods).
Product Recall: Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper (2505-0117)
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

Product Recall for Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper presenting a risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper

Hazard: The product presents a medium risk of injuries as it can become overpressurised and shatter.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of injuries as there is no mechanism to prevent it becoming over-pressurised. An over-pressurised container could shatter, potentially leading to injuries.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by The Works.

Affected consumers should stop using the product immediately and return the product to any of The Works’ stores for a full refund. You do not need a receipt when returning the product. If you have any queries, please contact The Works’ customer service team directly on xx-xxxx-xxxx, or by emailing xxx@xxx.xx.

For further information please access The Works’ recall site at the following link: https://www.theworks.co.uk/page/product-recalls.html.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2505-0117

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
NIM05600 - Class 1 NICs: Expenses and allowances: Recording expenses payments
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-03)


Recording expenses payments for tax purposes

Generally, employers pay expenses and allowances such as telephone bills, car allowances and subsistence payments outside of the normal payroll arrangements. If so, at the end of the tax year they must send the officer of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC Officer) details of employees’ expenses and of any benefits provided during the year, whether they are of a cash or non-cash nature. This is not required, however, if HMRC has granted a dispensation (see NIM05500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim05500)) or if the employer operates the Fixed Profit Car Scheme (FPCS) in relation to motoring expenses they provides (see EIM23000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim23000)).

The HMRC Officer works out the tax liability, if any, for each employee and, where necessary, may adjust the individual’s tax coding. Because this is an annual return, it does not matter to the HMRC Officer when during the year the employer paid the expenses.

In other instances the employer may pay such expense payments through the normal payroll and deduct Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax and NICs as usual.

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Recording expense payments for NICs purposes

There is an important distinction between recording expenses and other payments for tax and NICs purposes.

As explained above, for tax purposes HMRC requires an annual return of such payments.

For Class 1 NICs, liability arises at the time the expenses are incurred, and the, Class 1 NICs liability is assessed and payable when the expenses are actually paid,See NIM01002 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim01002).

Employer pays expenses through normal payroll system

If an employer pays expenses through the normal payroll system there is no problem. If NICs are payable the employer will calculate them as normal.

Employer pays expenses outside the payroll system

If an employer pays expenses outside the payroll system they must:
- add the expenses to any other payments, for example wages or salary, made in the same earnings period, and
- calculate NICs on the total.
Employers should try to ensure that they have a reporting system which allows the payroll section to receive the relevant information before the end of the earnings period so that they can record the total earnings figure on the Deductions Working Sheet (DWS).

We recognise that it may not always be possible for an employer to establish a system which allows them to get information about expenses to payroll sections in time. This may mean that for some employers it will be impossible to comply with what is set out in the preceding paragraph.

In that event NICs should be calculated on the expenses when they are put through the payroll and you should not insist that the employer recalculates every pay period.
UK official holdings of international reserves: November 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-03)

This release details movements in the international reserves of gold and assets held by the UK government.

This monthly release shows details of movements in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, or assets. These consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.
The Horniman Museum and Gardens framework document 2025 to 2028
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

Framework agreement signed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Horniman Museum and Gardens.

This framework document details the broad governance framework within which the Horniman Museum and Gardens and DCMS operate. It details the Horniman Museum and Garden’s core responsibilities, describes the governance and accountability framework that applies between the roles of the DCMS and the Horniman Museum and Gardens and sets out how the day-to-day relationship works in practice, including in relation to governance and financial matters.