theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Hand and Millar Management Consulting
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 Hand and Millar Management Consulting 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 Hand and Millar Management Consulting 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.
Mrs N Henley v Kings Hill Parish Council: 2302675/2022 and 2303639/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs N Henley v Kings Hill Parish Council: 2302675/2022 and 2303693/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/668bf08b7541f54efe51bb86/Mrs_N_Henley_v_Kings_Hill_Parish_Council_2302675-2022_and_2303693-2023_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs N Henley v Kings Hill Parish Council: 2302675/2022 and 2303639/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d9adc2fb86ba5a1f214e75/Mrs_N_Henley_v_Kings_Hill_Parish_Council__1__2302675-2022__2__2303639-2023_Written_Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs N Henley v Kings Hill Parish Council: 2302675/2022 and 2303639/2023 - Corrected Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66f1665cbd3aced9da489bed/Mrs_N_Henley_v_Kings_Hill_Parish_Council__1__2302675-2022__2__2303639-2023_Corrected_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mrs N Henley v Kings Hill Parish Council: 2302675/2022 and 2303639/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681204f4eb665b24fe00855f/Mrs_N_Henley_v_Kings_Hill_Parish_Council__1__2302675-2022__2__2303639-2023_Judgment.pdf).
Newport Veterans Hub CIC
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 Newport Veterans Hub CIC 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 Newport Veterans Hub CIC 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 Z Ahmad v Winkel Ltd: 6008797/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Z Ahmad v Winkel Ltd: 6008797/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683da5f81b807cfa6995e054/Mr_Z_Ahmad_v_Winkel_Limited_6008797-2024_Judgment.pdf).
Caelus Drones 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 Caelus Drones 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 Caelus Drones 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.
Mrs A L A Owita v GXO Logistics UK Ltd: 6002314/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A L A Owita v GXO Logistics UK Ltd: 6002314/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a37008b3a37b63e73908d/Mrs_A_L_A_Owita_v_GXO_Logistics_UK_Limited_6002314.2023_Judgment.pdf).
Heyes Lane Primary School: 18 March 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about Heyes Lane Primary School.

Decision reference: VAR2531

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: community

School phase: primary

Local authority: Trafford Council

Admission authority: local authority
British Consulate General Hong Kong
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-29)

The British Consulate-General in Hong Kong maintains and develops relations between the UK and Hong Kong.

We are here to support and protect UK interests in Hong Kong and Macao. The Consulate-General was officially opened on 1 July 1997, following the handover of Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China.

Find out more on our UK and Hong Kong news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/hong-kong/news). We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Hong Kong and Macao. You can access UK government services while in Hong Kong (https://www.gov.uk/world/hong-kong).

If you’re travelling in Hong Kong, see our Hong Kong Travel Advice (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hong-kong).

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/hong-kong/british-consulate-general-hong-kong).

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.

Apply online for an emergency travel document (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

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

An emergency travel document does not guarantee entry to every country. Read what an emergency travel document does (https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document).

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 (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/hong-kong/british-consulate-general-hong-kong).

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

See the full list of notarial and documentary services for British people abroad (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-for-british-people-abroad).

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
CTM15930 - Distributions: non-qualifying distributions: action on receipt of return
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-29)


An officer who receives form CT2 should check that:
- the transaction gives rise to a non-qualifying distribution, and
- the amount or value of the distribution is correctly shown (CTM20070 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm20070)).
Where a return is made but there is doubt whether the transaction gives rise to a non-qualifying distribution, enquiries should be made to establish whether a distribution arises. If so, the company should be asked to supply the names and addresses of the recipients and the amount or value of the distribution received by each of them. This information should be passed Customer Compliance Group (Ocelot).
Hartley Thomas & Wright
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 Hartley Thomas & Wright 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 Hartley Thomas & Wright recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Mr D Brackenbury v North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust: 2400416/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr D Brackenbury v North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust: 2400416/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc8a3998ea2db44faddd95/Mr_D_Brackenbury_v_North_West_Ambulance_Service_NHS_Trust_-_2400416_2024.pdf).
Register of Ministers’ Gifts and Hospitality: April 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-03)

This data details gifts received and given by ministers in their ministerial capacity valued at more than £140, and of hospitality above de minimis levels received by ministers in their ministerial capacity.

This data details gifts received and given by ministers in their ministerial capacity valued at more than £140, and of hospitality above de minimis levels received by ministers in their ministerial capacity.
DBT: workforce management information October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) 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:
- Workforce Management Information – Department for Business and Trade (https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/601438c1-4f0c-42f9-8816-45a7131a90a9/workforce-management-information-department-for-business-and-trade)
Merseyside Police
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 Merseyside Police 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 Merseyside Police 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 Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Workplace recruiting events.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
How to make a whistleblowing complaint
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

What we consider when taking whistleblower complaints, plus annual reports of whistleblowing disclosures received by RSH and action taken.

What is whistleblowing?

The term whistleblowing is used to describe the actions of a worker who reasonably believes they are acting in the public interest by passing on information which may indicate certain types of wrongdoing. In passing on that information, they are making a disclosure. The wrongdoing will typically (although not necessarily) be something they have witnessed at work.

Whistleblowing disclosures

Since 5 November 2019, we have been a ‘prescribed person’ under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 in relation to matters relating to registered providers of social housing.

We consider all referrals and information received, including those which take the form of whistleblowing disclosures.

If we have remit to investigate the referral, we will approach the investigation as described in How we regulate (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/how-we-regulate).

In cases where the issue referred is outside our remit, we consider whether it would be appropriate to refer the matter to another organisation better placed to respond.

How to make a referral

If you want to make a referral to us, please follow the instructions here (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-make-a-referral-to-us)
Equality Statistics for the Northern Ireland Civil Service - 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-30)

This report presents equality statistics for staff in the Northern Ireland Civil Service at 1st January 2025.

Equality statistics are presented by grade level and cover gender, community background (Protestant/Catholic), age group, ethnicity and disability. Some comparisons with the workforce composition in previous years are also given.
V v W: 1806890/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in V v W: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b59f2b04a520c505184e3/xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_V_v_W__-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in V v W: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6938519033c7ace9c4a41eaa/V_v_W_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 15 October 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

The schools adjudicator's admission variation decision about St Edward's Catholic Primary School.

Decision reference: VAR2637

Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved

School type: voluntary aided

School phase: primary

Local authority: Birmingham City Council

Admission authority: governing board
Period products in schools and colleges
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Guidance for schools and post-16 education organisations in England on providing free period products for pupils and students.

This guidance is for:
- academies and free schools
- local-authority-maintained schools
- sixth-form colleges
- further education colleges and training providers
It may also be useful for:
- parents
- governing boards
- local authorities
Product Safety Report: Unbranded Electric Mountain Bike sold via Alibaba (2506-0036)
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-16)

Product Safety Report for Unbranded Electric Mountain Bike presenting a serious risk of fire and injuries.

Summary

Product: Unbranded Electric Mountain Bike

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire and injuries as there is no evidence to demonstrate the conformity or safety of the bike, battery or charger.

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

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Alibaba)

Product information

Hazard

The electric mountain bike and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures. There is no valid technical documentation for the product and no evidence of production control. There is a lack of labelling, marking and instructions. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the bike, battery, and charger, it may be possible for the charger and/or battery to overheat, causing a fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Alibaba)

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2506-0036

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mr A Karunaratne v Aldi Stores Ltd: 2302541/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr A Karunaratne v Aldi Stores Ltd: 2302541/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677bb5806f01ae28ab5c03d7/Mr_A_Karunaratne_v_Aldi_Stores_Limited_2302541-2023_Judgment_19.12.24.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr A Karunaratne v Aldi Stores Ltd: 2302541/2023 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/679c9c8f1d14e76535afb621/Mr_A_Karunaratne_v_Aldi_Stores_Limited_2302541-2023_Written_Reasons_13.01.25.pdf).
Simon Wood
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

Simon Wood was appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in September 2025.  Simon joined the FCO in 1998. He has served overseas as: HM Consul-General Rio de Janeiro (2017 to 2021) Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Copenhagen (2010 to 2014) Head of Media and Communications, British Embassy Tokyo (2007 to 2010) 2nd Secretary (Trade), British Embassy Tokyo (2001 to 2004) Simon’s other roles included: Deputy Director North East Asia (2023), Head of Crisis Management Department (2014 to 2017), and Head of Cyprus and Greece team (2004 to 2007). Follow Simon Wood on X .

Simon Wood was appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in September 2025.

Simon joined the FCO in 1998. He has served overseas as:
- HM Consul-General Rio de Janeiro (2017 to 2021)
- Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Copenhagen (2010 to 2014)
- Head of Media and Communications, British Embassy Tokyo (2007 to 2010)
- 2nd Secretary (Trade), British Embassy Tokyo (2001 to 2004)
Simon’s other roles included: Deputy Director North East Asia (2023), Head of Crisis Management Department (2014 to 2017), and Head of Cyprus and Greece team (2004 to 2007).

Follow Simon Wood on X (https://twitter.com/SimonWood_UK).
The Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs
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 The Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs 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 The Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs 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.
Amendments  to the Corporation Tax Act 2010 (Part 8C)
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-01)

This tax information and impact note is about changes to restitution interest rules in part 8C of the Corporation Tax Act 2010.

This measure explains that the rules which apply to restitution interest only apply to awards made at a rate of interest greater than a statutory rate.

It also makes changes so that an assessment under part 8C of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 may be made within two years of the end of the accounting period in which the restitution claim is finally determined, if the normal assessing time limit has expired.
Smart data and price transparency schemes: discussion paper
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-18)

How price transparency schemes, enabled by new smart data legislation, can improve consumer outcomes in markets.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a paper that explores how price transparency schemes can help consumers make better-informed decisions, and strengthen price competition.

The paper aims to help policymakers:
- understand the potential benefits of price transparency schemes
- assess the circumstances in which they are likely to be effective
- consider how they can be designed to best facilitate the benefits of competition
In November 2023, the CMA published a response to DSIT consultation: a Smart Data scheme for the UK telecoms market (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cma-response-to-dsit-consultation-a-smart-data-scheme-for-the-uk-telecoms-market). This discussion paper builds on that earlier work, focusing on a subset of smart data schemes.
Flat 1- 24, Ash Court, 56 Worple Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 4EY: LON/00BA/LDC/2025/0646
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-23)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Ms S Beckwith on 04 September 2025.

Read the full decision in Flat 1- 24, Ash Court, 56 Worple Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 4EY: LON/00BA/LDC/2025/0646 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68bac380536d629f9c82ab49/2025-09-04_Ash_Court_S20ZA_Decision.pdf).
Ms C Bright v Brighter Futures for Children: 3301936/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Bright v Brighter Futures for Children: 3301936/2024 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6773ab2a4ac3f67db58474fe/Ms_C_Bright_-_v_-_Brighter_Futures_For_Children_-_3301936-2024_---_Reserved_Remedy_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms C Bright v Brighter Futures for Children: 3301936/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6790c557e2b9324a911e2656/Ms_C_Bright__-_v__-_Brighter_Futures_For_Children_-_3301936.-2024_----_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms C Bright v Brighter Futures for Children: 3301936/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc36ddff9676313f35340a/Ms_C_Bright_v_Brighter_Futures_for_Children__3301936.2024_-_Written_Reasons.pdf).
UK unleashes first dogs trained to detect synthetic opioids
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

Border Force becomes the first agency in the world to use specially trained dogs to detect both deadly fentanyl and nitazenes.

Criminal networks fuelling addiction and profiting from its devastating impact across the United Kingdom (UK) will face stronger barriers to concealing synthetic opioids.

The world’s first detection dogs trained to identify the synthetic opioids nitazenes and fentanyl are now operational at key border crossings, marking a significant step forward for UK border security.

The pioneering K9 Synthetic Opioid Detection Units are helping frontline officers screen postal items, cargo, freight, and courier deliveries for hidden synthetic opioids and other Class A drugs.

Training will be continually refined to stay ahead of evolving threats, matching the sophistication of criminal networks that have previously avoided detection through new production methods and changing scent profiles.

The minister responsible for policing, Sarah Jones said:

Drugs kill, and we need to keep one step ahead of the criminals who peddle in misery. By using these specially trained dogs to sniff out synthetic opioids, we can stop the drug dealers in their tracks.

By working closely with other countries, we’re staying ahead of what is now a fast-moving scene led by international organised crime groups.

My message is clear: we are stepping up our fight to stop these dangerous drugs from ever reaching our communities.

Synthetic opioids pose a growing public health challenge. Their extreme potency increases the risk of accidental overdose, and their ease of concealment makes detection difficult.

Nitazenes can be between 50 and 500 times more potent than heroin, with more than 750 confirmed UK fatalities linked to these substances between 1 June 2023 and 28 August 2025.

At the Five Country Ministerial last month, the Home Secretary secured support from interior ministers from the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand – collectively known as the Five Eyes – to enhance detection and testing capabilities for synthetic opioids, including through the UK-designed Synthetic Opioid Pills Catalogue.

Frontline officers will use this database to quickly identify suspected illicit pills, which are often disguised as genuine medication, by comparing them against a global catalogue of seized synthetic opioid pills.

The Home Secretary also agreed with her Five Eyes counterparts to strengthen cooperation when engaging with countries where organised crime groups are producing and exporting illegal synthetic opioids and their precursor chemicals, and to target the sale of these drugs through online platforms.

These measures build on the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce the supply of synthetic opioids, including the recent ban of 22 additional synthetic drugs, the introduction of a generic definition of nitazenes to prevent gangs from evading UK drug laws, and the expanded rollout of naloxone to police forces, with 32 now carrying it and further support underway.
Flat 1, Rockstead, 18 West Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH4 8AA: CHI/00HN/LSC/2023/0081
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Southern Region, Judge J Dobson, Mr A Crawford MRICS and Ms T Wong on 10th March 2025.

Read the full decision in BH4 8AA_CHI/00HN/LSC/2023/0081_DECISION (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687a5d45a5561a5a7e726ba9/11_July_2025_Decision_-_Lydia_s.pdf) BH4 8AA_CHI/00HN/LSC/2023/0081_SupplementaryDecision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691332d62017198896ad7f66/5_November_2025_Supplementary_Decision.doc) BH4 8AA_CHI/00HN/LSC/2023/0081_CostsDecision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691332932017198896ad7f64/6_November_2025_Costs_Decision.doc)
NHS South East London Integrated Care Board
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 NHS South East London Integrated Care Board 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 NHS South East London Integrated Care Board recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Public hearing decision in the case of Kevin Lakeman
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-29)

You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Kevin Lakeman to allow the public to observe the hearing.

A judicial Parole Board member, on behalf of the Board Chair, has not granted the application for Kevin Lakeman’s parole hearing to be made public.

More information about the reasons for this decision are attached.

For more detail on applying for a parole hearing to be made public, please read more here: Applying for a Parole review to be public - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/applying-for-a-parole-review-to-be-public)
Anna Jenkins
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

Anna joined Defra group HR in March 2025 as the HR Director for APHA. She has spent much of her career in public sector and Civil Service HR roles, leading work on pay and reward, organisational design and workforce planning. Before joining Defra, Anna worked at the Department of Health and Social Care. She has also held roles at the Home Office, Department for Work and Pensions, and Ministry of Defence.

Anna joined Defra group HR in March 2025 as the HR Director for APHA.

She has spent much of her career in public sector and Civil Service HR roles, leading work on pay and reward, organisational design and workforce planning.

Before joining Defra, Anna worked at the Department of Health and Social Care. She has also held roles at the Home Office, Department for Work and Pensions, and Ministry of Defence.
Disguised remuneration settlement terms 2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-26)

Check the disguised remuneration settlement terms 2020 if you're a tax agent or adviser and need to help clients settle liabilities.

The government has published its response (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-the-loan-charge) to the independent loan charge review in Budget 2025.

HMRC is reviewing what this means for customers and you can find the latest update here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-issue-briefing-operational-activity-during-the-new-independent-review-of-the-loan-charge/hmrc-operational-activity-during-the-new-independent-review-of-the-loan-charge).

Use this guide if you need to help clients understand and settle their liabilities with HMRC if they’re in a disguised remuneration scheme.
Technical competence qualifications for standard rules permits: RPS 326
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-13)

Environment Agency regulatory position allowing operators 12 months to get additional qualifications if required, when moving to a new consolidated standard rules permit.

This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to comply with the requirements of an approved competence scheme when your current standard rules set is consolidated into one of the following:
- SR2022 No 1: treatment of waste to produce soil, soil substitutes and aggregate (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2022-no-1-treatment-of-waste-to-produce-soil-soil-substitutes-and-aggregate)
- SR2022 No 4: non-hazardous waste recycling with asbestos, hazardous batteries, cable and WEEE storage (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2022-no-4-non-hazardous-waste-recycling-with-asbestos-hazardous-batteries-cable-and-weee-storage)
- SR2022 No 5: non-hazardous waste transfer with asbestos, hazardous batteries, cable and WEEE storage (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2022-no-5-non-hazardous-waste-transfer-with-asbestos-hazardous-batteries-cable-and-weee-storage)
- SR2022 No 6: household waste recycling centre (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2022-no-6-household-waste-recycling-centre)
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in the RPS.

The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Independent review of data, statistics and research on sex and gender
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-19)

An independent review by Professor Alice Sullivan that looks at data, statistics and research on sex and gender.

This independent review aims to:
- identify obstacles to accurate data collection and research on sex and gender identity in public bodies and in the research system
- set good practice guidance for how to collect data on sex and gender identity
Terms of reference

This review was commissioned in March 2024 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-data-statistics-and-research-on-sex-and-gender-terms-of-reference).
Tattooing and body piercing: infection prevention and control
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-05)

Reducing infection in tattooing and body piercing and promoting safety and consistency across practices.

Tattooing and body piercings are common. If they’re not created properly, the person getting a tattoo or piercing faces health risks. These risks include infections, in particular the risk of transmission of bloodborne viruses like hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. It is important to promote safety and consistency across the range of tattooing and body piercing practices.

The ‘Tattooing and body piercing guidance toolkit (https://u10uat.cieh.org/policy/resources/public-health-and-protection/)’ provides local authorities and businesses with information on good standards of practice, and promotes safety and consistency across the industry nationally.

There are currently no legal requirements for professional competence and no nationally recognised or accredited training courses for tattooing and body piercing. This guidance aims to promote evidence-based infection prevention and control practice to improve and monitor standards in tattooing and body piercing.

The ‘Tattooing and body piercing guidance toolkit (https://u10uat.cieh.org/policy/resources/public-health-and-protection/)’ was developed by experienced individuals working with the tattoo and body piercing industry as expert advisors, practitioners or regulators, and has been endorsed by Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Public Health England (now the UK Health Security Agency), the Health and Safety Laboratory, and the Tattoo and Piercing Industry Union.
Ms Bulica v Limelight Sports Ltd (in Administration): 2307702/2023 and 2307648/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms Bulica v Limelight Sports Ltd (in Administration): 2307702/2023 and 2307648/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821cdbc53add7d476d818b9/2307702-2023___2307648-2023_Teuta_Bulica_v_LimeLight_Sports_Ltd__in_Administration__-_Judgment_05-Feb-25.pdf).
A&E attendances and emergency admissions for September 2025 and Quarterly report (Q2)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

Monthly A&E performance and emergency admissions for all A&E types, including Minor Injury Units and Walk-in Centres.

The total number of attendances in the month for all A&E types, including Minor Injury Units and Walk-in Centres, and of these, the number discharged, admitted or transferred within four hours of arrival. Also included are the number of emergency admissions via A&E, and any waits of over four hours for admission following decision to admit. Data are shown at provider organisation level, from NHS Trusts, NHS Foundation Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and Independent Sector Organisations.

Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.