theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Planning applications in England: January to March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-19)

Accredited Official Statistics on the number of planning applications received, decided and granted in England.

This release presents Accredited Official Statistics on authorities that undertake district and county level planning activities in England.

It covers information on planning applications received and decided, including decisions on applications for residential developments (dwellings) and enforcement activities.

Use our interactive dashboard (https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMDQ1MmRlMjEtMThlMy00MWIxLThmNTEtMzU4M2I5ODNmYTJlIiwidCI6ImJmMzQ2ODEwLTljN2QtNDNkZS1hODcyLTI0YTJlZjM5OTVhOCJ9) to explore the data.

See the live tables for statistics on planning applications (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/live-tables-on-planning-application-statistics) at national and local planning authority level.
Rail interoperability: current national technical rules
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-21)

National technical rules (NTRs) supplement National Technical Specification Notices (NTSN) with network or country-specific requirements.

NTRs can perform several functions, such as:
- making a provision for country or network-specific cases
- filling in open points identified in the national technical specification notices (NTSNs)
- setting requirements to maintain technical compatibility with existing assets that do not conform to the requirements of NTSNs
Background

Under Regulation 3C of the Railways Interoperability Regulations 2011, the Secretary of State for Transport must publish a list of all national technical rules (NTRs) applying in the United Kingdom and the list must, where appropriate, specify the notified national technical rule (NNTR) that an NTR replaces.

These are the lists of NTRs for infrastructure and vehicles that replace the lists of NNTRs previously notified to the Commission by the Secretary of State.

Related documents
- Exclusions from the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exclusions-from-the-railways-interoperability-regulations-2011)
- Railway interoperability: National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/railway-interoperability-national-technical-specification-notices-ntsns)
IMEXPG402000 - Technical guidance: Conditions of approval
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-25)


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

The practical measures of control which will be required for any particular pipe-line will depend upon the type of goods to be moved through it, their duty liability and the proposed method of operation of the pipe-line.
Mr C Okoro v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd: 3301879/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr C Okoro v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd: 3301879/2023 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d57ecb6eb664e57141daad/Mr_C_Okoro_-_v_-_Bidvest_Noonan__UK__Ltd_-_3301879-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Okoro v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd: 3301879/2023 - Costs (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684810cad0ca5d7801e4e6a9/Mr_C_S_Okoro_v_Bidvest_Noonan__UK__Ltd_3301879-2023_costs_judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr C Okoro v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd: 3301879/2023 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6848112896e63bce58e4e6a4/Mr_C_S_Okoro_v_Bidvest_Noonan__UK__Ltd_3301879-2023_remedy_judgment.pdf).
AAA screening: programme guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

This guidance is for providers of a local NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programme.

These standard operating procedures (SOPs) assist screening leads, commissioners and other key stakeholders in establishing and implementing an NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programme.
Templar Executives 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 Templar Executives 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 Templar Executives 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
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.
British Embassy Managua
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

There is no British Embassy in Managua. The British Embassy in San Jose maintains and develops relations between the UK and Nicaragua.

Find out more on our Nicaragua and the UK news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/nicaragua/news).

We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Nicaragua.

You can access UK government services while in Nicaragua (https://www.gov.uk/world/nicaragua).

If you’re travelling in Nicaragua, see our Nicaragua travel advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua).

Getting help

If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:

ill, injured, or involved in a crime

with a British person who’s died

Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/nicaragua/british-embassy-san-jose)

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document) if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen (https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport), damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

We do not issue emergency travel documents in Managua. You can apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/travel-urgently-from-abroad-without-uk-passport) from Nicaragua. Your emergency travel document may take up to four weeks to reach you in Nicaragua.

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport (https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport) in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen (https://www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen).

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (#contact-us).

Other consular services

We currently do not offer notarial and documentary services in Nicaragua.

We provide services at our Embassy in San Jose (https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-in-costa-rica).
Tools and templates
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-30)

Tools to help further education providers manage their estates.

These documents and spreadsheets can be used while planning and managing your further education estate. They are templates that you can use and adapt to your particular circumstances, sites and buildings.

You may want to add or delete information as well as complete fields to record information about your estate.

Estates documentation and data checklist

A checklist of documents you should have about your estate and data you should collect and record.
- Estates documentation and data checklist (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/636ceab88fa8f535852cace6/Estates_documentation_and_data_checklist.docx) (MS Word document, 31KB)
List of equipment for compliance testing

Equipment often found in colleges, how often it should be maintained, skillset required to carry out the work and the applicable legislation.

List of equipment for compliance testing (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/636ceb438fa8f5357f6bf450/List_of_equipment_for_compliance_testing.docx) (MS Word document, 37KB)

Scope of feasibility study

An overview of the tasks you might ask a design team to do and sections that might form part of their feasibility study.

Scope of feasibility study (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/636ceb7bd3bf7f16484798f4/Scope_of_feasibility_study.docx) (MS Word document, 39KB)
RSPCA Norwich Branch CIO
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 RSPCA Norwich Branch CIO 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 RSPCA Norwich Branch CIO 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Statistical Review of Northern Ireland Agriculture: 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

The Statistical Review of Northern Ireland Agriculture is the primary source of statistics for the agricultural industry in Northern Ireland.

This publication contains a wide range of statistics on the agricultural economy (including TIFF), crop areas and livestock numbers, farm structure, incomes at farm level as well as agri-food sector performance, the rural economy, animal health and welfare and the agri-environment.
Secretary Of State Honours Scotland's Military Heritage
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray to take the salute at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray, is to ‘take the salute’ at tonight’s [22 August] Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Mr Murray will use the opportunity to personally thank Scotland’s military personnel who have given so much in service to their country. He will be joined by staff and volunteers from Scottish veterans’ charities as well as VE Day veterans.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a key part of Scotland’s cultural offer, and is a partner with Mr Murray’s Brand Scotland initiative.

Mr Murray will fulfil the distinguished role as Salute Taker for the show on Friday, from the Royal Box. He will be joined by representatives of the charities Bravehound, Fighting with Pride and Erskine – as well as two VE Day veterans Margaret Landels and George McLeod.

Speaking ahead of the event, Ian Murray said:

“It is a huge honour to take the salute at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, at a performance which will honour Scotland’s military personnel. The UK Government’s support for Scotland’s armed forces is absolutely unwavering, and it is right that we recognise and thank them for all they do. Coming just after VJ Day, it is a fitting opportunity to honour Scotland’s service men and women. I am very pleased that I will be joined by representatives of charities who do so much to support Scottish veterans.

“The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a key part of Scotland’s cultural offer, attracting audiences from around the world, and with a significant overseas presence. I was very pleased to sign a Brand Scotland partnership deal with the Tattoo in Washington earlier this year, and I look forward to working with them to continue to sell the best of Scotland all round the world.”

The theme of this year’s Tattoo – in its 75th year – is The Heroes Who Made Us.

The Secretary of State’s Brand Scotland initiative promotes Scottish culture worldwide while attracting international investment to Scotland.

Scotland plays a vital role in the UK’s national security, with around 26,000 skilled jobs across the country supported by Ministry of Defence investment.
Appeal a notice of liability to pay a remediation amount: Form BSA4
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-03)

Landlords can use this form to appeal against a notice of liability to pay a remediation amount, or a share of the amount.

Use this form if you’re a landlord who wants to appeal a notice of liability to pay:
- a share of a remediation amount given by another landlord for the same property
- a remediation amount from another landlord
- a share of a remediation amount from another landlord
Read more about building safety regulations (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2022/9780348235791)

Open a document

You can download and open PDF documents on your device. Downloading enables more features to be used, such as printing.

Adobe Reader is a free to use PDF viewer. You can use this to view, fill in and print PDF documents. You do not need to sign up for a free trial.

Follow these steps:
- Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.
- Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.
- Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).
- Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.
If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you need a printed version contact your local court (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).

Find more court and tribunal forms (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/court-and-tribunal-forms) by category.

Find out how HM Courts & Tribunals Service uses personal information (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/personal-information-charter) you give when you fill in a form.
E Olupeka v Mitie: 6000414/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in E Olupeka v Mitie: 6000414/2025 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6808e3c18c1316be7978e76d/Emmanuel_Olupeka_v_Mitie_6000414-2025_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).
Find a motorcycle instructor training provider
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

Find motorcycle instructor training providers that can help your prepare for compulsory basic training (CBT) and direct access scheme (DAS) assessments.

Overview

This page lists training providers that offer structured training courses for motorcycle instructors.

These training courses can help you develop teaching skills and prepare you for the DVSA:
- compulsory basic training (CBT) instructor assessment (https://www.gov.uk/become-dvsa-assessed-cbt-motorcycle-instructor)
- direct access scheme (DAS) instructor assessments (https://www.gov.uk/become-direct-access-scheme-motorcycle-instructor)
They are not a replacement for the official DVSA qualifications.

DVSA does not endorse any specific provider. Being included on this list does not guarantee quality of training.

Check with training providers that any course is right for you before booking.

Get added to this list

Training providers can be added to this list if they provide a course that:
- is based on the national standard for driver and rider training (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-standard-for-driver-and-rider-training)
- is specifically designed for motorcycle instructors
- has a clear structure with defined learning outcomes
Email DVSA to apply to be added to the list. Your email must include:
- details of the course offered
- website and contact information
- a description of how the course specifically supports motorcycle instruction
- any other related information such as whether the course offers an Award in Education and Training (AET) qualification
DVSA CBT team xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

DVSA will review the information you provide to make sure it meets the criteria before adding you to the list.

DVSA can remove training providers from the list if their approved training body (ATB) does not meet the standards set out by DVSA.

Current providers

Edinburgh Motorcycle Training Offers: CBT, DAS and ERS instructor training edinburghmotorcycletraining.com (https://edinburghmotorcycletraining.com/courses-and-price-list) xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Fast-Trak Essential Driver Training Offers: Level 5 Award in CBT, DAS and ERS Instructor Training livingyourdreams.co.uk (https://www.livingyourdreams.co.uk/motorcycle-courses/) xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Pass Bike Offers: Level 3 Award in Education and Motorcycle Instructor Training passbike.co.uk (https://www.passbike.co.uk/motorcycle-instructor-training-courses) xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)

Phoenix Motorcycle Training Ltd Offers: Level 3 Award in Motorcycle Instructor Training phoenixmotorcycletraining.co.uk (https://phoenixmotorcycletraining.co.uk/course/motorcycle-instructor-training/) xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) Telephone: xx-xxxx-xxxx Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges)
Impact Plastics & Coatings 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 Impact Plastics & Coatings 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 Impact Plastics & Coatings 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
- 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.
MTT62110 - Charging mechanisms: Undertaxed Profits Rule: Chargeability
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


Chargeable persons

The chargeable members for MTT are the same for both UTPR and the primary charging mechanism (see MTT61020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt61020)). However, while top-up amounts get allocated to responsible members under the primary charging mechanism, under the UTPR the amounts get allocated to members of the group via a separate allocation mechanism.

Amount charged

Under the UTPR the amount charged to a person are the untaxed amounts allocated to a member of a multinational group for which that person is chargeable.

These are added to the total of the top-up amounts and additional top-up amounts calculated under the main MTT rules to provide a total amount of MTT that a person is chargeable to, see subsection 123(2) of Finance (No.2) Act 2023.

Investment entities

Amounts of UTPR will not be charged to investment entities. See MTT62130 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt62130) for further guidance

Joint venture groups

Special rules apply to joint venture groups which affect their chargeability and how untaxed amounts are determined in relation to them. See MTT62120 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt61020)for further guidance.

Election to make one member of a group liable for untaxed amounts

A group may make an election under section 229F of the Act for one member of the group within the UK to be liable for any untaxed amounts which would otherwise be allocated between qualifying members of the group located in the UK. For more information see MTT62330 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt62330).
Product Recall: MCOHome Technology Multi Sensor (2509-0273)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

Product Recall for MCOHome Technology Multi Sensor presenting a risk of electric shock.

Summary

Product: MCOHome Technology Multi Sensor

Hazard: The product presents a risk of electric shock as the internal circuitry may fail whilst in use, damaging the plastic and exposing live parts.

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

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock as the internal circuitry may fail whilst in use, damaging the plastic and exposing live parts. If a user touches these live parts, they may receive an electric shock.

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

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Switchee Limited have de-activated the units and are providing free replacements to affected consumers. Consumers with affected products are advised to turn them off and unplug them from the wall immediately. This should not impact heating and hot water supplies.

For further information, please access the Switchee website at the following link: switchee.com/recall/ (https://switchee.com/recall/)

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0273

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Akonizo Consulting 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 Akonizo Consulting 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 Akonizo Consulting 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 Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Bargoed Town Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Bargoed Town Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK 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.
Ms E A Davidson v Glasgow City Council: 121265/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-31)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E A Davidson v Glasgow City Council: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e6a39996745eff958ca010/Ms_E_A_Davidson_v_Glasgow_City_Council_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Standard Signs & Traffic Systems 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 Standard Signs & Traffic Systems 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 Standard Signs & Traffic Systems 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.
MTT17010 - Scope: Determining ownership of entities: Overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


A number of provisions in the MTT rules require the ownership of entities to be determined. This includes provisions relating to definitions of types of entity, the calculation of top-up amounts, and the attribution of top-up amounts to responsible members for chargeability purposes.

In some cases, it is necessary to determine whether one entity holds a direct or indirect ownership interest, or a controlling interest, in another (see MTT17030 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt17030)).

It may be necessary to calculate the exact direct or indirect ownership interest held in an entity (see MTT17040 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt17040)). This calculation will differ depending on whether you are looking at the interest held in the entity by a specific entity or individual (see MTT17050 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt17050)), or by a specific class of entities (see MTT17060 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt17060)).

A special rule applies when considering the percentage ownership interest held by excluded entities (see MTT17070 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt17070)).

Where the ownership interest changes, a special rule applies (see MTT17020 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt17020)).
Designs hearing decision: O/129/20
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 2 March 2020.

Designs hearing decision: O/129/20 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68480163ddc1cbd280bcb85a/o12920.pdf)

Every effort is made to ensure design hearing decisions have been accurately recorded, but some errors may have been introduced during conversion for the web.

Copies of any documents annexed to a decision are available from:

Tribunal Section, Intellectual Property Office, Concept House, Cardiff Road, Newport. South Wales. NP10 8QQ.
SPE15440 - Temporary removals: refusal of an application for temporary removal
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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

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

You should always ensure that there are sound and defendable reasons for any rejection of an application for authorisation for temporary removal, as all such decisions can be the subject of an appeal. The reason for the rejection must be laid out in sufficient detail as to leave the applicant in no doubt of the precise reason(s) for the rejection.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
F George v PriceWaterhouseCooper Services Ltd: 8001055/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in F George v PriceWaterhouseCooper Services Ltd: 8001055/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68af0b8b9e1cebdd2c96a20f/F_George_v_Pricewaterhouse_Coopers_Services_Limited_-_8001055.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Product Safety Report: Home Beauty Original Natural Moth Balls sold via Amazon (2501-0066)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-11)

Product Safety Report for Home Beauty Original Natural Moth Balls presenting a serious chemical risk.

Summary

Product: Home Beauty Original Natural Moth Balls

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains naphthalene which is a banned, carcinogenic substance.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains naphthalene which is a banned, carcinogenic substance. Ingestion or inhalation of the chemical can cause irreversible damage to internal organs.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2501-0066

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Ariston Developments 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 Ariston Developments 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 Ariston Developments 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
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.
Draft National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation (EN-7)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

We're seeking views on the draft of the new nuclear National Policy Statement (EN-7),  applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025.

We’re consulting on the draft of the new nuclear National Policy Statement (NPS) EN-7, following the previous consultation on a proposed approach to siting new nuclear power stations beyond 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/approach-to-siting-new-nuclear-power-stations-beyond-2025) which ran from January to March 2024.

The consultation document contains the government response to the previous consultation, and the policy proposals the government intends to take forward in EN-7.

The proposed NPS will be applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025.
DfT: workforce management information, March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

The Department for Transport (DfT) publishes details about staff numbers and payroll costs for payroll and non-payroll staff on a monthly basis.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/8740c89f-5569-4429-bc9f-308d6edd6f5a/workforce-management-information-department-for-transport).