theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Rubicon Facilities Management 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 Rubicon Facilities Management 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 Rubicon Facilities Management 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
- 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 L Brown v East Kilbride Football Club Ltd: 4105831/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr L Brown v East Kilbride Football Club Ltd: 4105831/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ee7b219eae202448299c7b/Mr_L_Brown_v_East_Kilbride_Football_Club_Ltd_-_4105831.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Forces Recruitment Solutions Group Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Forces Recruitment Solutions Group Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- 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
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.
MHRA approves tisotumab vedotin for the treatment of cervical cancer
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

As with all licensed medicines, we will continue to monitor its safety closely as it becomes more widely used

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 2 December 2025, approved tisotumab vedotin (Tivdak) used for the treatment of adults with cervical cancer that has come back or spread. It is used if the disease worsened after previous anti-cancer treatment.

Tisotumab vedotin is administered via an intravenous infusion (drip) into the vein over 30 minutes once every three weeks.

Julian Beach, Interim Executive Director of Healthcare Quality and Access at the MHRA, said:

“Patient safety is our top priority.

“The approval of tisotumab vedotin provides a new treatment option for adults with cervical cancer.

“As with all licensed medicines, we will continue to monitor its safety closely as it becomes more widely used.”

A full list of side effects can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) or the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), which will be published on the MHRA website within 7 days of approval.

The most common side effects include eye problems such as conjunctivitis and keratitis, and nerve problems such as numbness, tingling or burning in the hands and feet.

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of tisotumab vedotin under close review. Anyone who suspects they are having a side effect from this medicine is encouraged to talk to their doctor, pharmacist or nurse and report it directly to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme, either through the website (https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk (https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/)) or by searching the Google Play or Apple App stores for MHRA Yellow Card.

ENDS

Notes to editors

The approval was granted on 2 December 2025 to GENMAB AS

This medicine has been approved through the International Recognition Procedure (IRP). (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-recognition-procedure/international-recognition-procedure)

More information can be found in the Summary of Product Characteristics and Patient Information Leaflets which will be published on the MHRA Products website within 7 days of approval.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for regulating all medicines and medical devices in the UK by ensuring they work and are acceptably safe.

All our work is underpinned by robust and fact-based judgements to ensure that the benefits justify any risks.

The MHRA is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care.

For media enquiries, please contact xxx@xxx.xx or call xx-xxxx-xxxx.
Claim an overseas State Pension if you’ve lived or worked abroad
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)

Find out if you're eligible for a State Pension from a European Economic Area country or Switzerland.

You may be able to claim an overseas state pension before you’re UK State Pension age (https://www.gov.uk/state-pension-age). Your eligibility will depend on that country’s rules.

If you lived or worked in a European Economic Area (EEA) country (https://www.gov.uk/eu-eea) or Switzerland, you can check the European Commission website (https://employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies-and-activities/moving-working-europe/eu-social-security-coordination/your-rights-country-country_en) to find out:

the pension age for the country you lived or worked in

how long you need to have lived or worked in the country to be eligible

To make a claim for a foreign pension, please complete and return this form to the International Pension Centre in Newcastle using the freepost address.

You must only use this form if you have lived or worked in one of the countries listed on this page. To claim state pension from a country that is not named on this page, apply to their pension scheme directly.

You need to tell us about the following countries if you have lived in any of them:
- Denmark
- Finland
- Iceland
- Liechtenstein
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
You need to tell us about the following countries if you have worked in any of them:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Estonia
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Switzerland
What happens next

We will send the information you give us to the relevant foreign authorities. They will decide if you are entitled to a pension from them, and will write to you to tell you their decision.

If you need help to complete this form, contact the International Pension Centre (https://www.gov.uk/international-pension-centre).
Grand Tour Group Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Grand Tour Group Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Statistics on International Development: final UK ODA spend 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-26)

This publication outlines UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) spend for January to December 2024.

Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the security situation in Afghanistan, we have temporarily removed potentially sensitive information (project title, description and channel of delivery) for UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) programmes in those countries.

See previous versions of this publication including historical data (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistics-on-international-development).
Ms E Pearn v NGB Associates Ltd: 6002662/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms E Pearn v NGB Associates Ltd: 6002662/2024 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6846e5a3e5a089417c806176/Ms_E_Pearn_v_NGB_Associates_Ltd___6002662.2024___Judgment___28.5.25.pdf).
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-07)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to providing a high-quality service to everyone we deal with.

We welcome your views on the services that the Embassy provides, as they will help us to identify what we do well and what we could do better.

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

If you have any complaints, feedback or suggestions about the consular service provided, please send details of your complaint using our online feedback form (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/india/british-deputy-high-commission-kolkata), or in writing to:

Customer Interaction Team Consular Directorate Room WH4.36 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office King Charles Street London SW1A 2AH

Customer research

We also work with partner research agencies to conduct customer satisfaction research on our services. If you have sought consular assistance overseas and have provided your contact details to us, we may ask you to take part in our customer satisfaction research. Find out more about our feedback programme and research (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure#our-feedback-programme-and-research).

We are not able to respond to any queries or complaints about UK visas or British passports.

Passports

If your complaint is about British passports, contact HM Passport Office (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Visas

If your complaint is about UK visas, contact UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure).

Or if you have a query or feedback on UK visa services provided in India, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).

Report immigration or border crimes

If you wish to report someone who is working illegally, has no right to be in the UK or is involved in immigration crime or smuggling activity, visit this page (https://www.amsallegations.homeoffice.gov.uk/default.aspx/RenderForm/?F.Name=Lf62UB7cz4C).

Allegations made by email, post, or other means will not be processed.
Kenan Poleo
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

As of 1 September 2021, Kenan Poleo has been appointed Consul General and Trade Commissioner for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Prior to being appointed to Istanbul, Kenan Poleo was Her Majesty’s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Europe, based in Berlin, Germany. His previous roles include Head of Global at Innovate UK, supporting business led innovation and international collaboration, and Regional Director for the UK Science and Innovation Network for Europe, Russia and Turkey at the FCDO, also based at the British Embassy in Berlin. He held numerous senior positions across UK government including Deputy Director of EU Energy and Environmental Legislation, Deputy Director UK Manufacturing Strategy and Assistant Director Chemicals Industry and Civil Contingencies. He was posted to Slovenia as a National Expert during their EU Presidency working on energy and climate change. Prior to working for the UK Government, Kenan was a practitioner and then manager in the NHS, commissioning services around sexual health, HIV/AIDS, refugee and homelessness health and the health needs of people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. He studied African and East Mediterranean History at Birmingham University, followed by an MA in Turkish Studies at London (SOAS) University. Social media links follow Kenan Poleo on X follow Kenan Poleo on LinkedIn

As of 1 September 2021, Kenan Poleo has been appointed Consul General and Trade Commissioner for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Prior to being appointed to Istanbul, Kenan Poleo was Her Majesty’s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Europe, based in Berlin, Germany.

His previous roles include Head of Global at Innovate UK, supporting business led innovation and international collaboration, and Regional Director for the UK Science and Innovation Network for Europe, Russia and Turkey at the FCDO, also based at the British Embassy in Berlin.

He held numerous senior positions across UK government including Deputy Director of EU Energy and Environmental Legislation, Deputy Director UK Manufacturing Strategy and Assistant Director Chemicals Industry and Civil Contingencies. He was posted to Slovenia as a National Expert during their EU Presidency working on energy and climate change.

Prior to working for the UK Government, Kenan was a practitioner and then manager in the NHS, commissioning services around sexual health, HIV/AIDS, refugee and homelessness health and the health needs of people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. He studied African and East Mediterranean History at Birmingham University, followed by an MA in Turkish Studies at London (SOAS) University.

Social media links
- follow Kenan Poleo on X (https://twitter.com/KenanPoleo)
- follow Kenan Poleo on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenan-poleo-56601034/?originalSubdomain=tr)
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
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 Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust 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 Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust 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.
Ms J Kotecha v British Airways plc and Unite Union: 3308987/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Kotecha v British Airways plc and Unite Union: 3308987/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904b655c0dc8f12484174af/Ms_Jayshree_Kotecha_v_1._British_Airways_Plc__2._Unite_Union_-_3308987-2023_-_Judgment.pdf).
C Isherwood v Sole Biz Ltd (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation): 6007046/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Isherwood v Sole Biz Ltd (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation): 6007046/2024 - Rule 22 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67f7a64804146682e61bc7ca/C_Isherwood_v_Sole_Biz_Limited__in_creditors__voluntary_liquidation__-_6007046_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mrs A Marjankowska v Green Commercial Cleaning Ltd: 6009077/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs A Marjankowska v Green Commercial Cleaning Ltd: 6009077/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fa432cc18f97edd2b6373b/Mrs_A_Marjankowska_-_v_-_Green_Commercial_Cleaning_Ltd___6009077-2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
List of changes for version 2.2 of the Model Services Contract
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

List of changes for the current version of the Model Services Contract (England & Wales)

The Model Services Contract (England & Wales) was updated in February 2025 to version 2.2. These documents outline what has changed. The list of changes sets out the changes at a high level. The comparison / mark-up document shows a comparison of version 2.2 and 2.1.
Ms R Moon v Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust: 2414248/2021
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms R Moon v Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust: 2414248/2021 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/626a82dfd3bf7f0e7f9d5a87/Ms_R_Moon_v_Lancashire_and_South_Cumbria_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2414248_2021_-_Preliminary_-_Reserved.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms R Moon v Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust: 2414248/2021 - Preliminary (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a0bc3048fff613a4d5b97/Ms_R_Moon_v_Lancashire_and_South_Cumbria_NHS_Foundation_Trust_2414248_2021.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms R Moon v Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust: 2414248/2021 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e649b1ef1c2f72bc1e4efb/Ms_R_Moon_v_Lancashire_and_South_Cumbria_NHS_Foundation_Trust_-_2414248_2021_-_Reasons.pdf).
Daniel Pruce
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-04)

Daniel Pruce took up his appointment as Governor of the British Virgin Islands in January 2024. Previously, Daniel was Interim Director of Communication at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that he served as British Ambassador to the Philippines and non-resident Ambassador to Palau from 2017 to 2021. Daniel joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1990 and has served in a wide range of Diplomatic Service roles. He was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Madrid from 2012 to 2016 and the British Embassy in Bangkok from 2008 to 2012. Previously Daniel worked in the FCO’s Europe Directorate in London, leading on internal EU issues and strategic communications. From 2004 until 2005, he was the Director of the FCO’s change programme. Daniel worked in the Prime Minister’s Press Office in 10 Downing Street from 2002 to 2004, briefing journalists on international issues and accompanying the then Prime Minister Tony Blair on overseas visits. Daniel was British Spokesman on EU issues from 1999 to 2001 at the UK’s Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels. He worked at NATO headquarters in Brussels during the Kosovo crisis in 1999, and was also a member of the NATO communications team in Macedonia. Follow Daniel on X .

Daniel Pruce took up his appointment as Governor of the British Virgin Islands in January 2024. Previously, Daniel was Interim Director of Communication at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that he served as British Ambassador to the Philippines and non-resident Ambassador to Palau from 2017 to 2021.

Daniel joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1990 and has served in a wide range of Diplomatic Service roles. He was Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Madrid from 2012 to 2016 and the British Embassy in Bangkok from 2008 to 2012.

Previously Daniel worked in the FCO’s Europe Directorate in London, leading on internal EU issues and strategic communications. From 2004 until 2005, he was the Director of the FCO’s change programme.

Daniel worked in the Prime Minister’s Press Office in 10 Downing Street from 2002 to 2004, briefing journalists on international issues and accompanying the then Prime Minister Tony Blair on overseas visits.

Daniel was British Spokesman on EU issues from 1999 to 2001 at the UK’s Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels. He worked at NATO headquarters in Brussels during the Kosovo crisis in 1999, and was also a member of the NATO communications team in Macedonia.

Follow Daniel on X (https://twitter.com/DanielPruce).
Penna Plc
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Penna Plc recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

We also pledge the following:

Recruitment

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.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Ms Michelle Stant
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themself. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher’s name: Ms Michelle Stant

Teacher reference number: 9645400

Teacher’s date of birth: 3 July 1974

Location teacher worked: Northamptonshire, East Midlands

Date of professional conduct panel: 6 to 9 October 2025

Outcome type: prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Ms Michelle Stant, formerly employed in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
Bats: survey class licence for volunteer bat roost visitors (level 1) (CL15)
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-01)

Licence to survey bats for conservation purposes.

This licence allows Natural England-registered volunteer bat roost visitors (VBRVs) and Natural England-registered trainee VBRVs accompanying them to:
- disturb bats
- take bats
- use artificial light like a torch
- use endoscopes
- use static hand-held nets
This licence only allows you to carry out activities for Natural England’s Bat Advice Service.

You need a level 2 licence (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bats-survey-class-licence-for-volunteer-bat-roost-visitors-level-2) to train VBRVs.

Surveys must be for the conservation of bats.

Activities not covered

This licence does not cover you for any other volunteering activities and does not allow you to survey:
- for science, education or research
- for development
- hibernation sites
- for the national bat monitoring programme
Register with Natural England

Before you can use this licence you must register with Natural England as follows.
- Use the VBRV expression of interest form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/voluntary-bat-roost-visitor-expression-of-interest) - you must do this first.
- Use the disturb or take bats application form (Class-A34) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bats-licence-to-disturb-or-take-bats-for-science-or-conservation).
Report action taken

You must return a report of action taken under a VBRV class licence (LR-CL15-16) (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/report-action-taken-under-a-volunteer-bat-roost-visitor-licence) no later than 30 November each year, even if you’ve taken no action.

If you fail to do this, you’re no longer registered to act under the licence and cannot carry out roost visits for Natural England’s Bat Advice Service.

This form is also used to renew your registration.
Bts Group Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Bts Group Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
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.
MHFA 999
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 MHFA 999 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 MHFA 999 recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Ofqual updates compliance policy for more agile regulation
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Ofqual has updated its 'Supporting Compliance and Taking Regulatory Action' policy to ensure high standards in qualifications.

Ofqual has updated its policy to ensure high standards in qualifications.

The policy, titled ‘Supporting Compliance and Taking Regulatory Action’, introduces the new Chief Regulator’s Rebuke and supports agile regulation.

Sir Ian Bauckham CBE, Chief Regulator at Ofqual, said: ”This updated policy reflects our agile approach to regulation. We want to ensure awarding organisations resolve issues early wherever possible. However, when awarding organisations do not meet our high standards, we will use our enforcement powers in the interests of students and all who rely on qualifications.”

The policy includes a new tool called the Chief Regulator’s Rebuke. This new tool can be used when an awarding organisation is found to have breached rules, but not in a way that is serious enough to warrant a financial penalty.

Awarding organisations can appeal to Ofqual’s Enforcement Panel if they disagree with a decision that they have not met requirements, or if they receive a Chief Regulator’s Rebuke.

A rebuke will only be published after the appeal period has ended.

The updated policy also shows Ofqual’s commitment to early engagement, proportionate action, and transparency.

The policy does not introduce new requirements for awarding organisations.

Notes to editors

The full policy is available here: Supporting compliance and taking regulatory action (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supporting-compliance-and-taking-regulatory-action).

The consultation analysis document is available here: Analysis: Supporting compliance and taking regulatory action (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/amending-our-taking-regulatory-action-policy/public-feedback/analysis-supporting-compliance-and-taking-regulatory-action).

The policy relates only to qualifications regulated by Ofqual and the awarding organisations that provide them.

This new policy follows 2 consultations in 2019 and 2025 and comes into immediate effect.

For media enquiries please contact the Ofqual press office on xx-xxxx-xxxx or xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Changing uncultivated, semi-natural and rural land: when you need permission
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-20)

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations protect uncultivated, semi-natural and rural land. Find out when and how to get permission to make changes to land.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations protect land in England from damage caused by:
- introducing activities that will increase the agricultural productivity of the land
- changing activities that will increase the agricultural productivity of the land
- restructuring rural land
Check if you need a screening decision to change uncultivated, semi-natural or rural land.
- Check if you need a screening decision (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changing-uncultivated-semi-natural-and-rural-land-when-you-need-permission/check-if-you-need-a-screening-decision) - understand your land type and the changes you can and cannot make to it.
- If you need a screening decision to change the use of your land, apply for a screening decision (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changing-uncultivated-semi-natural-and-rural-land-when-you-need-permission/apply-for-a-screening-decision).
- You may also need to apply for a consent decision (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changing-uncultivated-semi-natural-and-rural-land-when-you-need-permission/apply-for-a-consent-decision), following the response to your screening decision application.
You can check screening and consent decisions made under the EIA Regulations in the public register of decisions (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-impact-assessment-regulations-public-register).
Mrs S Evans v Marks and Spencer plc: 6000718/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-26)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs S Evans v Marks and Spencer plc: 6000718/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a5878bcd7b7dcfaf2b5ef7/Mrs_Sharon_Evans_-vs-_Marks_and_Spencer_PLC_-_Judgment.pdf).
Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) Offset Written Consultation
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-23)

This consultation seeks input on three questions on key aspects of offset policies. The policies support the Defence Industrial Strategy commitment to explore measures to support UK-based businesses.

The DIS recognised that we have seen offsets work effectively to achieve secondary benefits from defence procurement spend in other countries.

It also recognised there are both benefits and risks to an offset regime and that this policy must be explored and developed in partnership with the defence sector.

The Ministry of Defence is launching a consultation to seek expert views to further inform development of a possible UK offset policy.
Ofcom annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-10)

Ofcom annual report and accounts for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Ofcom is the communications regulator in the UK. Ofcom regulate the TV, radio and video-on-demand sectors, fixed-line telecoms (phones), mobiles and postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate.

This annual report was laid in Parliament on 10 July 2025.
Media enquiries
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-14)

If you’re a journalist or have a media enquiry, please contact:

During office hours (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6pm):

Media enquiries:

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

Andy Aston, Head of News and Corporate Communications: xx-xxxx-xxxx

Out of hours (6pm to 8:30am, weekends and public holidays):

Call or email the Department for Business and Trade newsdesk:

xx-xxxx-xxxx

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

Please cc xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) in your enquiry.
Seafarers in the UK Shipping Industry: 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

UK seafarers statistics on active at sea and non-UK seafarers qualified to work on UK registered vessels in 2024.

These statistics show:
- there were an estimated 23,700 UK seafarers active at sea in 2024, a 2% decrease compared to 2023
- 52% of active UK seafarers were Officers (10,620 certificated and 1,700 uncertificated)
- 42% of active UK seafarers were Ratings, and there were 1,500 Officer Cadets in training during the financial year ending 2024
- the majority of UK seafarers active at sea were male (84%), with most female seafarers working as Uncertificated Officers or as Ratings
In 2020, an adjustment method was developed to account for non-response in the Chamber of Shipping (CoS) survey. In this publication, the adjusted figures are provided in SFR0101 and the SFR03 series of published tables as an extra tab so that users can see the adjusted figures against the reported figures.

In the next annual release, the Department for Transport is proposing to only present the adjusted figures, as this is assessed to be a more robust picture of trends. We welcome your feedback on this approach, and whether this meets your needs. If you wish to provide feedback, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Revision details

Following the discovery of some miscategorised data received from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and a minor processing error affecting the methodology to correct for non-responses in the UK Chamber of Shipping survey, revisions were made to the 2022 and 2023 figures.

Tables SFR0203, SFR0205, SFR0301 and SFR0303 have been updated with the revised figures. The revisions made have had a minor effect on the trends in table SFR0203 and no effect on the trends in tables SFR0301 and SFR0303. The revisions have not affected the overall trends.

Contact us

Seafarer statistics

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

Media enquiries xx-xxxx-xxxx

To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/dftstats).
Apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) if you teach outside the UK
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

Routes to QTS for overseas trained teachers and UK citizens with teaching experience who live overseas.

This guidance is for:
- overseas trained teachers
- non-UK citizens with teaching experience
- UK citizens with teaching experience living and working overseas
If you are a teacher who trained in the UK, visit qualified teacher status (QTS): qualify to teach in England (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualified-teacher-status-qts).