theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
DBS launch new strategy and business plan for 2025 to 2028
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)

The Disclosure and Barring Service has launched its new strategy and business plan, detailing the strategic direction of DBS for the next 3 years.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has today launched its new 2025 to 2028 strategy and 2025 to 2026 business plan, setting the organisation’s strategic direction for the next 3 years.

Over the next 3 years, DBS will continue to fulfil its purpose of protecting the public by helping employers make safer recruitment and employment decisions by the processing and issuing of DBS checks, and by barring individuals who pose a risk to vulnerable people.

In 2025 to 2028, DBS is committed to:

continuing to enhance the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of our services

contributing to lowering the risk of harm to vulnerable groups

building a more inclusive, transparent and responsive organisation

enabling individuals to safely enter employment

protecting the right to rehabilitation

The strategy

The 2025 to 2028 strategy, co-created with our staff and informed by valuable insights from our partners, details DBS’ ambitions to be achieved by 2028.

There are 5 strategic objectives that make up the strategy:

our products and services

being visible, trusted, and influential

delivering through innovative technology

customer data and insight led

being people-focused

To achieve these aims, we’re committed to embracing innovation, making data-driven decisions, and maintaining our position at the forefront of safeguarding as a trusted organisation.

All of our work continues to be underpinned by our core principles: safeguarding, quality, sustainability, value for money, and diversity and inclusion.

The business plan

The business plan sets out an ambitious but realistic plan for the next 12 months, and details a number of priorities, including:

increasing accessibility of services

increase collaboration with external stakeholders

increase in the quality of the police matching algorithm

identify further opportunities to make better use of the data we have, and new opportunities to seek customer and stakeholder feedback

continue to improve and invest in our learning and development offering for staff

The plan also highlights some of DBS’ achievements over the past year, such as a record number, 7.4 million, DBS certificates being issued in 2023 to 2024, and achieving re-accreditation with the Customer Service Excellence standards.

For more information, you can read the full 2025 to 2028 strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-2028-strategy) and 2025 to 2026 business plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-business-plan-2025-26) on the DBS website.

Both documents are available in Welsh and British Sign Language (BSL).
Ms S Roosevelt v The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust: 6005867/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Roosevelt v The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust: 6005867/2025 - Partial Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b3f4c7a88fd270a95fdf1/Ms_S_Roosevelt_v_The_Rotherham_NHS_Foundation_Trust_6005867.2025.pdf).
ORCC (Owen Ryan Consulting & Coaching 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 ORCC (Owen Ryan Consulting & Coaching 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 ORCC (Owen Ryan Consulting & Coaching 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
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.
Essex County Cricket Club 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 Essex County Cricket Club 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 Essex County Cricket Club 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:

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.
Standing Advocate appointment
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Cindy Butts to the role of Standing Advocate.

Cindy Butts has been appointed as the Standing Advocate for the IPA. The appointment will commence on 23 September 2025 for 5 years. The appointment follows a Justice Select Committee pre-appointment scrutiny hearing on 2 September and the publication of the Committee’s report on 3 September.

The Independent Public Advocate (IPA), established by the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, is a new statutory office with a permanent Standing Advocate to support victims of major incidents.

The Standing Advocate will support victims of major incidents by signposting them to support services and helping them navigate the processes that follow a major incident. They will also amplify their voices and help relay victims’ views directly into the heart of Government. The IPA will also produce reports in accordance with its underpinning legislation.

The recruitment of the Standing Advocate is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments and this appointment has been made in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

Biography

Cindy Butts has over 20 years’ experience dedicated to enhancing access to justice and tackling inequality. Throughout her career she has been a strong and visible advocate for victims, survivors, and marginalised communities, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs placed at the centre of decision-making.

She chaired the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC), established by the ECB, publishing the landmark Holding up a Mirror to Cricket report in June 2023.

Cindy has a proven record of standing up for victims and working with vulnerable people. She brings decades of experience handling high-profile and sensitive issues, including extensive crisis leadership following major incidents. This has included her work as a Commissioner at the Independent Police Complaints Commission and overseeing the transformation of the Metropolitan Police Service following the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry.

Her commitment to fairness and justice continues in her current roles. She undertakes consultancy work in the UK and internationally, serves as a Lay Member of the House of Lords Conduct Committee (since August 2019), reviewing conduct rules and adjudicating appeals, and acts as a Senior Independent Panel Member for public appointment assessment panels across government, providing independent oversight on Non-Executive Director recruitment.
Mr P Lamb v Talk Talk Group Ltd: 2402780/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P Lamb v Talk Talk Group Ltd: 2402780/2024 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6784ff443ef063b15dca0edb/Mr_P_Lamb_v_Talk_Talk_Group_Ltd_-_2402780_2024.pdf).
Ms A Marrett v Barclays Bank UK plc: 2303246/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-13)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms A Marrett v Barclays Bank UK plc: 2303246/2022 - Judgment on Liability (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6719162f67b3ef4856faf87c/Ms_A_Marrett_v_Barclays_Bank_UK_Plc_2303246-2022_Liability_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Ms A Marrett v Barclays Bank UK plc: 2303246/2022 - Remedy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6781080261e798853601841b/Ms_A_Marrett_v_Barclays_Bank_Uk_PLC_-_Judgment_+_Reasons_-_Remedy_2303246-2022.pdf).
Seraphim Business Services
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

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

Working collaboratively with partner charities to deliver more support to more members of the Armed Forces and their families than ever before

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Miss A Trivella v Five Rivers Environmental Contracting Ltd and Fiverivers Partnership LLP: 1301676/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss A Trivella v Five Rivers Environmental Contracting Ltd and Fiverivers Partnership LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Partial Withdrawal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69242c51367485ea116a55e5/Miss_A_Trivella_v_Five_Rivers_Environmental_Contracting_Ltd___Fiverivers_Partnership_LLP_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Mr K Baker v Heartlands Trust (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): 1401362/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Baker v Heartlands Trust (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation): xx-xxxx-xxxx - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/678647fcc6428e0131881767/Mr_Kevin_Baker_-vs-_Heartlands_Trust__In_Creditors_Voluntary_Liquidation__-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr J Jeffrey v Dundee City Council: 4117817/2014
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr J Jeffrey v Dundee City Council: 4117817/2014 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd7ed10114b0b86e59f462/4117817.2014_Mr_J_Jeffrey_v_Dundee_City_Council.pdf).
Miss K Whitehead and Mr L Donnachie v D Farrow: 3313544/2022 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Miss K Whitehead and Mr L Donnachie v D Farrow: 3313544/2022 and Others - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677bb154d721a08c00665494/Miss_K_Whitehead___Mr_L_Donnachie_-_v_-_Daniel_Farrow_-_3313544-2022__3313545-2022__3313570-2022__3313571-2022_-__Judgment.pdf).
Rawlings, Menna - Ambassador to France and Monaco, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Advice to Dame Menna Rawlings DCMG CVO, Ambassador to France and Monaco at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Dame Menna Rawlings DCMG CVO left her role at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in July 2025.

President, Queens’ College, University of Cambridge

Dame Menna Rawlings DCMG CVO sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Queens’ College, University of Cambridge. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688ca965dc6688ed5087835b/Advice_Letter_-_Menna_Rawlings__President__Queens__College__University_of_Cambridge.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in April 2025; and the appointment was announced in June 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/menna-rawlings-ambassador-to-france-and-monaco-the-foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office-acoba-advice/advice-letter-menna-rawlings-president-queens-college-university-of-cambridge?preview=8778111)
Baroness Gustafsson of Chesterton CBE
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Baroness Gustafsson of Chesterton CBE was appointed Minister of State (Minister for Investment) jointly in the Department for Business and Trade and HM Treasury on 10 October 2024. Prior to entering government, Baroness Gustafsson was part of the team who founded Darktrace in 2013 and brought its AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to market. Under her leadership, Darktrace experienced significant growth and global expansion leading to the company being listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021, before being sold for over £4 billion. Baroness Gustafsson is a chartered accountant and was honoured with a CBE for services to cybersecurity in 2025. Baroness Gustafsson studied maths at the University of Sheffield and is married with 2 children.

Baroness Gustafsson of Chesterton CBE was appointed Minister of State (Minister for Investment) jointly in the Department for Business and Trade and HM Treasury on 10 October 2024.

Prior to entering government, Baroness Gustafsson was part of the team who founded Darktrace in 2013 and brought its AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to market. Under her leadership, Darktrace experienced significant growth and global expansion leading to the company being listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021, before being sold for over £4 billion.

Baroness Gustafsson is a chartered accountant and was honoured with a CBE for services to cybersecurity in 2025. Baroness Gustafsson studied maths at the University of Sheffield and is married with 2 children.
Reporting adverse incidents: intraocular lenses
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

For manufacturers reporting adverse incidents with intraocular lenses under the vigilance system.

Guidance for manufacturers on reporting adverse incidents involving intraocular lenses under the vigilance system.

To be read in conjunction with the guidelines on post market surveillance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-devices-post-market-surveillance-requirements).
Working for British Embassy Athens
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)


General information

In addition to staff posted to Greece from the United Kingdom, the Embassy employs over 80 staff locally. We seek to recruit talented and high performing staff, who support and develop each other and are committed to high standards of service.

If there are no vacancies advertised on the site at this moment, you might wish to bookmark this page and revisit it later.

A valid residence permit is required for all non-Greek applicants.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British Embassy in Athens or one of the other UK delegations, DIT offices, other government departments or consulates in Greece, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate)

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
CTM08350 - Corporation Tax: management expenses: pension contributions: pension regulator
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)


The Pensions Regulator was established by the Pensions Act 2004 (PeA04). Its statutory objectives include protecting members’ benefits and reducing calls on the Pension Protection Fund, see CTM08351 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm08351). It will try to ensure that employers meet their obligations to members.

Where an undertaking to provide a pension has been given to employees as part of their remuneration package contributions are made in respect of the investment business and this is not affected by the fact that any actual payment is crystallised as a result of a direction issued by the Pensions Regulator.

The Pensions Regulator will also act as a referee to negotiations between the trustees and employer(s) where an application for clearance to a transaction has been made.

Where the Pensions Regulator requires a company to make a payment under PeA95/S75 see CTM08354 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm08354).

The Pensions Regulator can also require (PeA04/S38 to S42) an employer or person connected with the employer to make a payment into the scheme or to the Pension Protection Fund to make good any under-funding if the Pensions Regulator considers that there have been attempts to avoid paying a S75 debt.

Such contributions will be subject to the normal principles as outlined in CTM08344 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm08344) and CTM08353 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm08353) where made by an ‘employer’.

If the payment is not made by an employer (within the extended meaning of that term, CTM08342 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/company-taxation-manual/ctm08342)) so that S199/FA04 does not apply, but it was paid for the purpose of managing the paying company’s investment business relief may be available as an expense of management under first principles. However, where the payment relates to another company’s liability, or is otherwise not for the purpose of managing its own investment business, relief may not be due. The underlying purpose for the payment should be examined in detail to establish this.

Where the investment business of an employer making the payment has ceased, then the payment, if it is allowable, will be treated as paid on the last day of the business and allowed accordingly.
Advance Training Services 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 Advance Training Services 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 Advance Training Services 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
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
CH255510 - How to do a compliance check: using inspection powers: during a visit: at the start of the visit
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-05)


This page and chapter are under review as the relevant content is also published in the technical guidance chapters of the Compliance Handbook (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook), within Compliance checks factsheets (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hm-revenue-and-customs-compliance-checks-factsheets) and in Compliance checks guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-compliance-checks-help-and-support). If you use particular pages regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know the specific content you find useful.

When you arrive at the premises you should speak to the person who is the subject of your compliance check or another responsible person and:
- introduce yourself and show your identity card
- explain the objectives of the inspection and how you intend to conduct it
- give them the relevant general information factsheet CC/FS1 (a, b, c or d) if this has not already been issued
CC/FS3 (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/compliance-checks-visits-by-agreement-or-advance-notice-ccfs3) Visits by agreement or with advance notice

CC/FS4 (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/compliance-checks-unannounced-visits-for-inspections-ccfs4) Unannounced visits for inspections

CC/FS5 (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/compliance-checks-unannounced-visits-for-inspections-approved-by-the-tribunal-ccfs5) Unannounced visits for inspections approved by the tribunal
- tell them what you need to see
- invite them to ask any questions they may have
If the person has declared any disability, confirm any reasonable adjustments they have asked for, see Customers Who Require Extra Support..

If they have not mentioned a disability you should ask the person to let you know if there is anything about their health or personal circumstances that may make it difficult for them to deal with this check so that you can help.

If the person then mentions that they have a disability ask them:
- what help they need and agree any reasonable adjustments with them
- whether they would like a friend, family member or support worker to attend the meeting with them
You should record any reasonable adjustments agreed in your notebook or notes of meeting, see Recording Extra Support Information..

You may also want to talk to the people responsible for maintaining records. This must be agreed beforehand with the person or someone appropriate in the person’s organisation.
Tuberculosis in goats
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Guidance for owners of domestic goats in England and Scotland on tuberculosis (TB), how and why TB is tested for, and what happens if it's detected in goats.

This document is an introduction to tuberculosis (TB) for owners of domestic goats. It explains what TB is, why and how the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) test for the disease and what happens if TB is detected in goats. It also gives advice on how you can reduce the risk of TB in your animals.

It provides information on:
- how TB is spread between animals and to humans
- signs of TB in goats
- what do if TB is suspected
- testing goats for TB
- animal movement restrictions
- how to reduce the risk of TB
The guidance applies to owners of goats in England and Scotland.
Design hearing decision: O/0614/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

Outcome of request to invalidate, hearing held on 28 June 2024.

Design Decision O/0614/24 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6683ee572a468a64f5dde5d3/o061424.pdf)

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

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

Tribunal SectionIntellectual Property OfficeConcept HouseCardiff RoadNewportSouth WalesNP10 8QQ
Egypt: country policy and information notes
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-16)

Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.

Country policy and information notes (previously known as country information and guidance reports) are used by UK Visas and Immigration officials to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.

The notes also give information on asylum seekers’ countries of origin.
Strategic export controls: annual licensing statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-15)

Country level annual licensing statistics reports from 2008 to 2024.

Country level annual licensing statistics reports for each calendar year from 2008 onwards.

Contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) if you have any queries.
Ms S Reilly v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: 115258/2009
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms S Reilly v Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67af679da1d2c59f9ba29bc7/Ms_S_Reilly_v_Glasgow_City_Council___Cordia__Services__LLP_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_Judgment.pdf).
Notice of reference – Electronic Communications Code: Form RPEC3
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-15)

Electronic communications network providers and providers of systems of infrastructure can use this form to apply to install and maintain apparatus on land.

This form can also be used by a site owner to make an application under the Electronic Communications Code.

Open a document

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

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

Follow these steps:

Download Adobe Reader (https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/) for free.

Right-click on the document link then select ‘Save link as’ or ‘Download linked file’.

3. Save the form (in your ‘documents’ folder, for example).
- Open Adobe Reader and then select the saved form.
If the form still does not open, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

If you need a printed version contact your local court (https://www.gov.uk/find-court-tribunal).
New Conditions Imposed on Operator Following Noise Complaints
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-05)

Following a public inquiry, the Traffic Commissioner Miles Dorrington has imposed new conditions on the restricted operator's license of Peter Youings & Partners in response to persistent noise complaints from residents.

The inquiry, held on March 26, 2025, at the Law Courts in Barnstaple, addressed concerns regarding disruptive noise levels emanating from the operator’s Barbican Close operating centre, particularly during early morning hours.

Commissioner Dorrington had asked the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to undertake an analysis of the data contained in the vehicle units from the operator’s regulated vehicles to reveal the times that those vehicles first moved each day. This review determined that vehicle movements, frequently occurring before 5:30 am, created unacceptable environmental conditions for nearby residents. It was discovered that 65.2% of the time (419 instances out of 642) vehicles started being driven before 5.30am, including 105 before 4.30am.

Mr Dorrington said “Is it acceptable to regularly wake someone from their sleep before 5.30am? No. Could it be reasonably expected for Mr Pickard or Mr Harvey to change their sleeping patterns so that to get enough continuous sleep at night they would have to fall asleep earlier than 9.30pm? No. Could it be reasonably expected for Mr Pickard or Mr Harvey to install soundproofing to the land that they own or occupy to sufficiently mitigate the noise that I have found is waking them up on a regular basis? Again no.”

Mr Dorrington decided that vehicles were being started and then first moved so early because “the operator wanted its cake and to eat it too. Over time the operator has taken on more and more work that is further and further away from its operating centre. For example, customers as far away as Merthyr Tydfil and Bournemouth. That has resulted in the operator’s vehicles having to leave earlier and earlier to make the return trip that same day.

“However, there comes a time when the business wants of the operator reach a point where they pose an unreasonable environmental interference upon the owners or occupiers of land in the vicinity of its operating centre.”

To mitigate the disturbance and ensure the well-being of the community, a new condition has been added to the operator’s license. This condition strictly regulates the hours of vehicle activity at the operating centre:
- Monday to Friday: No vehicle activity before 0530 hours and after 2200 hours.
- Saturdays: No vehicle activity before 0800 hours and after 1800 hours.
- Sundays: No operation allowed, except in documented emergencies.
The renewal of Peter Youings & Partners’ operator’s license is now contingent upon strict adherence to these newly imposed conditions.

The full written decision can be found here. (https://www.gov.uk/traffic-commissioner-regulatory-decisions/decision-for-peter-youings-and-partners-oh2021967)

For any further details or enquiries, please contact: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Cardiff County Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Cardiff County Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
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.
PM call with Prime Minister Michal of Estonia: 10 January 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-10)

The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal this morning.

The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal this morning.

They discussed recent damage to subsea cables and Estonia’s response, and the Prime Minister underscored the UK’s commitment to security in the Baltic Sea region. On a related point, they raised concerns about the potential environmental impact of the Russian Shadow Fleet and the risk of oil spills. They agreed upon the importance of continued collaboration.

The Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Michal for hosting the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Summit in December. The two reflected on how they welcomed their visit with UK troops in the region together during the Prime Minister’s visit to Estonia.

The leaders went on to discuss their commitment to ensuring Ukraine is in the strongest possible position and reaffirmed their commitment to the country’s future membership of NATO.

They also reflected on ambitions for an even stronger relationship through the UK’s reset with the EU.

The two looked forward to seeing each other again soon.
RHW Solicitors
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 RHW Solicitors 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 RHW Solicitors 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.
Halamanning Goldsithney overhead line, S37 consent, Electricity Act 1989
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-21)

Screening decision to upgrade approximately 227 metres of an existing 2 wire 11 kV overhead line to 3 wires.

Secretary of State’s screening decisions in accordance with the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017.

Date of decision

21 February 2025

Location

Halamanning / GoldsithneyCornwall

Type of project / consent requested

Section 37 consent to install or keep installed an electric line.
W Khan v Dentaprime plc: 6003532/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in W Khan v Dentaprime plc: 6003532/2025 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68baa055536d629f9c82ab31/Wasif_Khan_v_Dentaprime_PLC_-_6003532_2025_-_Reasons.pdf).