theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
The UK firmly rejects all acts designed to destabilise Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-21)

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti.

The UK is extremely concerned by the significant escalation of violence in Haiti.

Over 2,600 Haitians have been murdered over the past three months, including nearly 400 women and children.

We continue to hear horrifying accounts of sexual and gender-based violence targeting women, girls and boys.

One third of cases of sexual violence against children in Haiti in 2024 were gang rapes.

Through coordinated attacks on civilian communities, including the deliberate destruction of schools, churches and businesses, gangs continue to target the innocent and inflict horror on the people of Haiti.

Mr President, there are troubling reports of coordination between criminal gangs in order to destabilise Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council as they try to ensure security across the country.

We firmly reject all acts designed to destabilise Haiti.

The UK is committed to maintaining pressure via the implementation of sanctions on those who seek to destabilise Haiti, and we call for the full implementation of the UN sanctions regime and the arms embargo in Haiti.

The UK supports the efforts of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council, Prime Minister Fils-Aimé and all stakeholders to work towards a secure and stable Haiti.

But now is the time for even greater action to restore security and to allow for elections to enable a transfer of power to an elected successor in February 2026.

This includes an urgent need for the Haitian National Police, supported by the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, to re-establish control over all areas of Port-au-Prince.

The UK thanks Kenya for its continued leadership of the MSS mission and pays tribute to those, both Kenyan and Haitian, who have lost their lives in the pursuit of restoring security for the Haitian people.

In light of the deteriorating security situation, it is clear that the MSS mission and the Haitian security forces need to be adequately supported to fulfil their mission.

This Council needs urgently to consider the recommendations of the Secretary General and agree how we can support the enhanced UN security support to Haiti.

Collectively, we must find a way to deliver stability and lasting peace for the people of Haiti.
46a Barons Court, London, W14 9DU​  - LON/00AN/F77/2025/0063
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber Decision of R Waterhouse FRICS, Dated 22nd April 2025

Read Full Reasons in -46a Barons Court, London, W14 9DU​ - LON/00AN/F77/2025/0063 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6810e3e3d521737e2f0f4ab2/250425_-46A_Barons_Ct_Full_Reasons_.pdf) Read Final Decision in - ​46a Barons Court, London, W14 9DU - LON/00AN/F77/2025/0063​ (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6810e30c66f9750e984d6274/250425_-_46A_Barons_Ct_Signed_Decision_.pdf)
Evaluation of virtual school heads (VSHs) and pupil premium
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-30)

Evaluation of the virtual school heads national extension to all children with a social worker and evaluation of the Pupil Premium Plus post-16 programme.

Phases one and two of the evaluation address:
- how the programmes have been implemented
- how stakeholders have responded
- barriers and facilitators to delivery
- early signs of success
The findings will inform how these programmes are delivered for the next 3 years and provide evidence to:
- the Department for Education
- virtual school heads
- allied stakeholders
Regal London
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 Regal London 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 Regal London 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
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Offering paid, hands on work experience, where possible in regards to business needs,

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.
101 Halford Road, Ickenham, UB10 8QA: LON/00AS/MNR/2025/0620
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-07)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Parkinson and Mr Miller on 20 May 2025

Read the full decision 101 Halford Road, Ickenham, UB10 8QA: LON/00AS/MNR/2025/0620 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68308337baff3dab997752d2/250520__101_Halford_Road_Decision.pdf) Read Reasons in 101 Halford Road, Ickenham, UB10 8QA: LON/00AS/MNR/2025/0620 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6830835ee9440506ee953a6b/250520__101_Halford_Road__Full__Reasons.pdf)
Anchor Hanover Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

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

Commitment review: regularly review our commitment and enhance wherever possible

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.
STEM Futures scheme signs 50 new partner organisations
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-27)

STEM Futures Scheme reaches 50 partner organisations milestone and launches new collaboration platform.

The Government Science and Engineering Profession team in the Government Office for Science has announced a major milestone for the STEM Futures scheme, with 50 new partner organisations that includes Rolls Royce, Brunel University London and Home Office.

These organisations span the 8 technical hubs covering:
- Data and AI
- Systems Thinking
- Nuclear
- Space
- WOME (Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives)
- Quantum
- Reliability
- Decarbonisation
These hubs bring together experts from government, academia and industry to share knowledge and best practice through placements, mentoring and secondments.

To support this growing network, STEM Futures has launched a new online collaboration platform designed to streamline engagement and resource sharing. The platform includes features such as an opportunities board, resource library, and discussion forums. It enables partner representatives and hub leads to coordinate activities, promote the scheme internally, and monitor engagement.

The platform was developed in response to challenges identified during the scheme’s expansion which included manual data collection and limited visibility of activities. It aims to embed STEM Futures more effectively within partner organisations and improve operational efficiency.

The STEM Futures Framework Agreement remains central to the scheme, reducing administrative barriers and enabling flexible collaboration across sectors.

Organisations interested in joining the scheme or learning more are encouraged to contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx). Or find out more about the STEM Futures Programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/stem-futures-developing-capability-through-knowledge-exchange).
Multiply local allocations: quarterly progress report
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-10)

Quarterly reporting guidance and form for local areas using Multiply funding to improve adult numeracy skills.

This guidance is for:
- mayoral combined authorities (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/devolution-and-mayors-what-does-it-mean) and the Greater London Authority
- upper tier and unitary authorities outside of these areas in England
Local areas in receipt of Multiply funding (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/multiply-funding-available-to-improve-numeracy-skills) must complete the online report form every quarter. The report form covers your progress to improve adult numeracy in your local area.

Multiply funding is provided to improve numeracy skills for adults (aged 19 and above). It is separate to the adult education budget (AEB).
VATREVCON11000 - Introduction: Scope, purpose and ownership of this guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-02)


Scope of this guidance

This manual contains technical guidance for HMRC staff and tax professionals and is also published on gov.uk in accordance with the HMRC Publication Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/about/publication-scheme).

The guidance is not comprehensive and does not provide a definitive answer in every case. It is based on the law as it stood when it was published. HMRC publishes amended or supplementary guidance if there's a change in the law or in the department's interpretation of it.

Customers can find out how HMRC advice and information can help you (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/when-you-can-rely-on-information-or-advice-provided-by-hm-revenue-and-customs).

Purpose of this guidance

The purpose of this guidance manual is to supplement the guidance set out in Check when you must use the VAT domestic reverse charge for building and construction services (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-domestic-reverse-charge-for-building-and-construction-services) and the VAT domestic reverse charge technical guide (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-reverse-charge-technical-guide), which should be read first.

Guidance ownership

This guidance manual is owned by the VAT Serious Non-Compliance & Fraud Team.
Electricity transmission licence exemption: Dogger Bank A wind farm
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

A proposal to provide an exemption from the requirement to hold a transmission licence.

Update: 15 January 2025

We have published a summary of responses and note of the outcome (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electricity-transmission-licence-exemption-dogger-bank-a-wind-farm/proposed-transmission-licence-exemption-for-dogger-bank-a-summary-of-responses-and-outcome).

We are seeking views on a proposed time-limited exemption from the requirement to hold a transmission licence in respect of the offshore wind farm owned and operated by Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm Project 1 Projco Limited.

Please send responses to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) by midnight on 13 December 2024.
M & M Medical 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 M & M Medical 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 M & M Medical 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.
DfE Update
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Our weekly newsletter containing actions and information for DfE-funded organisations.

DfE Update (formerly ESFA Update) contains the latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.

Click ‘Get emails about this page’ to be notified when a new edition of DfE Update is published.

You can get in touch with us using the customer help portal (https://customerhelp.education.gov.uk).

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) closed on 31 March 2025. As part of the closure ESFA Update has been renamed DfE Update. You can find previous editions on the ESFA Update (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/esfa-update) collection page.
AAIB Record-only UAS investigations reviewed: June - July 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-11)

This is a list of AAIB Record-only UAS investigations that were reviewed during June - July 2025.

When an accident or incident is reported to the AAIB it can be classified as Formal, Field, Correspondence or Record Only investigation. Further information regarding the first three types of investigation can be found on our How we investigate page. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-we-investigate/how-we-investigate)

An occurrence that is classified as being ‘Record Only’ is one that if investigated fully has little likelihood of identifying new safety lessons that will advance aviation safety.

This process of gathering and analysis of information is being carried out initially by the Duty Co-ordinator from the notification and will make a conclusion to ‘record only’ if there is enough information in order to analyse and draw a conclusion. If there is not enough information at notification stage, then a form is sent to the pilot in order to gather more information for analysis and a decision on whether a fuller investigation is needed.

The occurrence details are reviewed and recorded in tabular format and published bimonthly online and in the March, May, July, September, November and January Bulletins.

Details of previous record-only investigations can be found on the Record-only investigations page. (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/aaib-record-only-investigations)
About us
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-29)

The NRAC provides independent, external, evidence-based advice to the MOD Chief Scientific Adviser, MOD Defence Nuclear Organisation Managing Director Warhead Group, Chief Defence Nuclear and other senior MOD officials.

Who we are

We consist of an external Chair and approximately 8 external members. The Chair and all members are appointed in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

Typically, they will be distinguished research scientists or engineers with experience in the following fields:
- nuclear physics
- energetic materials
- nuclear chemistry
- metallurgy
- nuclear engineering
- systems engineering
We are assisted by officials from the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO), who also provide the secretariat.

Other experts are co-opted when required for areas of specialist advice.

Responsibilities

We advise on the UK’s ability to design, certify, manufacture and support an effective and reliable nuclear stockpile in the context of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

This includes assessments of effectiveness, resilience and efficiency in terms of:
- the UK warhead programme
- the technical capabilities and resources required to support warhead-related activities
- strategic arrangements and planning
- collaboration with industry, academia, government and international allies
Dr Liane Saunders
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-09)

Liane Saunders is the British Ambassador to Oman. Prior to this appointment, they were the Staff Counsellor at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office from 2021 to 2023. Liane has previously served in diplomatic roles in the Middle East. Liane’s London roles include Strategy Director and Strategic Programmes Coordinate, leading the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s ( FCO ’s) counter-proliferation work and running its Crisis Centre, as well as work on the Middle East during the Arab Spring. Read more about Dr Liane Saunders . Follow Liane on X .

Liane Saunders is the British Ambassador to Oman. Prior to this appointment, they were the Staff Counsellor at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office from 2021 to 2023.

Liane has previously served in diplomatic roles in the Middle East. Liane’s London roles include Strategy Director and Strategic Programmes Coordinate, leading the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s (FCO’s) counter-proliferation work and running its Crisis Centre, as well as work on the Middle East during the Arab Spring.

Read more about Dr Liane Saunders (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-oman-liane-saunders).

Follow Liane on X (https://twitter.com/UKHMAOman).
Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-12)

Joint statement on behalf of 32 partners on aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOs

Joint statement:

The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation. Humanitarian space must be protected, and aid should never be politicised.

However, due to restrictive new registration requirements, essential international NGOs may be forced to leave the OPTs imminently which would worsen the humanitarian situation still further. We call on the government of Israel to provide authorisation for all international NGO aid shipments and to unblock essential humanitarian actors from operating. Immediate, permanent and concrete steps must be taken to facilitate safe, large-scale access for the UN, international NGOs and humanitarian partners. All crossings and routes must be used to allow a flood of aid into Gaza, including food, nutrition supplies, shelter, fuel, clean water, medicine and medical equipment. Lethal force must not be used at distribution sites, and civilians, humanitarians and medical workers must be protected.

We are grateful to the US, Qatar and Egypt for their efforts in pushing for a ceasefire and pursuing peace. We need a ceasefire that can end the war, for hostages to be released and aid to enter Gaza by land unhindered.

This statement has been signed by:

The Foreign Ministers of Andorra, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, the EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean and the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management.

Media enquiries

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Newcastle College
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 Newcastle College 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 Newcastle College 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.
Mr T Fuidge v Phoenix Flooring Ltd: 6001286/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr T Fuidge v Phoenix Flooring Ltd: 6001286/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/690b5dc09456634d9795fe1c/Mr_T_Fuidge_-vs-_Phoenix_Flooring_Limited_-_6001286.2023_-_Judgement.pdf).
Mr S Hudson v Milton Keynes City Council: 3302773/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Hudson v Milton Keynes City Council: 3302773/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6853d36aff16d05c5e6aa6fa/Mr_S_Hudson_v_Milton_Keynes_City_Council_3302773-2023_Strike_out_Judgment.pdf).
GDS human resources privacy notices
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Find out how the Government Digital Service (GDS) collects and uses personal information before, during and after working for us.

These notices describes how we collect and use personal information about you before, during and after your working relationship with us, in accordance with data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Middlesbrough Football Club
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 Middlesbrough Football Club 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 Middlesbrough Football Club 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.
NIM06445 - Class 1 NICs: Expenses and allowances: Electric Cars: Charging Employees Electric Cars at home using their own electricity with no reimbursement
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-17)


Company Electric Car Where employee uses their own electricity to charge a company electric car which is used for business and private use and there is no reimbursement by the employer no Class 1 or Class 1A NICs are due. Privately Owned Electric Car Where employee uses their own electricity to charge an employee owned electric car which is used for business or mixed use and there is no reimbursement by the employer no Class 1 or Class 1A NICs are due. See NIM05803 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/national-insurance-manual/nim05803) for Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) rules when an employee’s electric car is used and the employer reimburses for business mileage. There are no Class 1 or Class 1A NIC’s due for private use.
Global human rights financial sanctions: list of asset-freeze targets
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-14)

The Global Human Rights regime operates under the UK’s Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. This page contains the current list of designated targets.

The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 ensure UK financial sanctions relating to serious violations of human rights are implemented effectively.

Context

As set out in the regulations, the Global Human Rights sanctions regime (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-global-human-rights-sanctions) is aimed at deterring and providing accountability for serious violations of an individual’s human rights.

The regulations impose sanctions to deter those who are, or have been, involved in human rights’ violations.

The regime operates under the UK Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (“the Sanctions Act”) (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/13/contents/enacted)

UK regulations
- The Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/680/contents/made)
Guidance
- OFSI’s UK Financial Sanctions Guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-financial-sanctions-guidance)
- FCO Global Human Rights sanction regime statutory guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-human-rights-sanctions-guidance)
Related content
- UK Sanctions List (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uk-sanctions-list) (list issued by FCDO of all targets designated under Sanctions Act)
Safe and sustainable development of advanced materials
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-06)

This journal article considers the benefits and barriers to the commercialisation of advanced materials.

- Country: UK
- Document type: Journal article
- Theme: Advanced materials
- Authors: Charles A. Clifford, Delphine Bard, Fernando A. Castro, Gareth S. Evans, Mark Gee, Samantha Hall, Stephanie Kitchen, Denis Koltsov, Alex Price, Rachel Smith and Fatima Nasser
Abstract

Drawing on two workshops, the authors discuss advanced materials (AMs), a term used widely to cover many diverse new innovative materials, including nanomaterials, composites, surface coatings, (bio)polymers, porous and particle systems, ceramics, smart and metamaterials, and fibres and textiles. The commercial and performance advantages of AMs are considered in the light of their potential environmental and health and safety issues, for example around exposure, toxicity, sustainability and waste.

Background

Representatives from government, academia, industry and research organisations came together to share views on AMs at two online workshops in April 2021 and February 2023. At each event, scene-setting presentations by experts were followed by discussions of the benefits and barriers to the commercialisation of AMs. The first workshop served as the starting point and looked at the potential societal benefits of AMs and perceived obstacles to their wider adoption. The second workshop focused on safety by design, life cycle analysis, and the challenges faced at different points in the supply chain, particularly those specific to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The workshops provided a unique opportunity for policy makers, regulators, standardisation bodies, funding bodies and academia to understand the concerns of industry and researchers. This included what they felt would help support them in their aims of developing innovative, commercially successful, safe and sustainable AMs.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards participated in both workshops and the cross-government collaboration, and its contribution is acknowledged in the article.

Citation

Charles A. Clifford and others. ‘Safe and sustainable development of advanced materials: UK National Knowledge Sharing Network Workshops’ Environmental Science: Nano, January 2025
CH23995 - Information & Inspection Powers: Information notices: Identification notice: Conditions
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-15)


An authorised officer must check whether four conditions are satisfied before they can issue an identification notice to a third party.

Condition A

The information must be reasonably required by the officer for the purpose of checking the tax position of the person, and that tax position must be for a tax to which Schedule 36 applies, see CH21540 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch21540). The officer must therefore know what tax is being checked even if the tax position that is being checked is only a risk.

See CH21620 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch21620) for guidance on what we mean by ‘reasonably required’. Additionally, where an overseas tax authority has requested information and told us the tax position they are investigating, that is normally enough to make the information reasonably required.

Condition B

The officer
- does not know the identity of the person, but
- holds information that can be used to identify the person.
Condition C

The officer must have reason to believe that
- the third party will be able to ascertain the person’s identity from the information held by the officer, and
- the third party obtained the relevant information about the person in the course of carrying on a business.
Condition D

The person’s identity cannot be readily ascertained by other means from information that is held by the officer.

See CH226500 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/compliance-handbook/ch226500) for operational guidance on identification notices. If you wish to issue an identification notice to obtain the identity of more than one person, or a class of persons, you must refer the case to the Specialist Technical Team (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/enquiry-manual/em21000) before you issue the notice.

FA08/SCH36/PARA5A

FA08/SCH36/PARA31

FA08/SCH36/PARA63
Ms B Brown v Taylor Made Burgers Barnsley Ltd: 6000785/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms B Brown v Taylor Made Burgers Barnsley Ltd: 6000785/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a3511d039d059a1fe5fede/6000785_Blayze_Brown_v_Taylor_Made_Burgers_Barnsley_Ltd.pdf).
Independent review of the performance and culture of the Office for National Statistics
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

The independent review of the performance and culture of the Office for National Statistics by Sir Robert Devereux KCB, including the joint UK Statistics Authority - Cabinet Office response to the review and the terms of reference.

The independent review of the performance and culture of the Office for National Statistics by Sir Robert Devereux KCB, including the joint UK Statistics Authority - Cabinet Office response to the review and the terms of reference.
Mr Astley v Genome Research Ltd: 3304932/2023 and 3314268/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-04)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr Astley v Genome Research Ltd: 3304932/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65bb9cf44965c50010e8a389/Mr_Astley_v_Genome_Research_Ltd-_3304932-2023-_PPH_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr Astley v Genome Research Ltd: 3304932/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65e73c853f69457d80035fbe/Mr_M_Astley_v_Genome_Research_Limited_3304932.2023_PPH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr Astley v Genome Research Ltd: 3304932/2023 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d7103e701781e1b341dba8/Mr_Astley_v_Genome_Research_Ltd_3304932.2023_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr Astley v Genome Research Ltd: 3304932/2023 and 3314268/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6759bab73bb681ccb0d34706/Mr_M_Astley__-_v_-_Genome_Research_Limited_-_3304932-2023_and_3314268-2023__-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Astley v Genome Research Ltd: 3304932/2023 and 3314268/2023 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6807778b3bdfd1243078e6b7/Mr_M_Astley_v_Genome_Research_Ltd_3304932_2023_and_3314268_2023_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Astley v Genome Research Ltd: 3304932/2023 and 3314268/2023 - Certificate of Correction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b32dd2c36111a67d5b7dc/Mr_M_Astley_v_Genome_Research_Limited_3304932_2023_and_3314268_2023_Certificate_of_Correction_.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr M Astley v Genome Research Ltd: 3304932/2023 and 3314268/2023 - Corrected Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b331db9eb244980ebe677/Mr_M_Astley_v_Genome_Research_Limited_3304932_2023_and_3314268_2023_Corrected_Judgment.pdf).
If someone who receives benefits wants to rent your property
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-13)

This guide explains how landlords cannot discriminate against a person from renting a property because they are on benefits.

The Renters’ Rights Act will change laws about renting and this guidance has been published to help private rented sector landlords and agents prepare. The new rules will apply on or from 1 May 2026.

You will not be able to discourage or prevent someone from renting a property because they receive benefits. This includes benefits such as:

Universal Credit

Jobseeker’s Allowance

Personal Independence Payment

Employment and Support Allowance

Income Support

Legacy Housing Benefit

State Pension or Pension Credit

Council Tax Support

Tax Credits (Child and Working)

Child Benefit

Guardian’s Allowance

Carer’s Allowance

You will not be able stop someone, or take action against them, for starting to claim benefits at any point during their tenancy.

This will apply even if their tenancy agreement or a superior lease says they cannot.

Example one

A landlord refuses to rent a house to someone because they get help with housing costs through Universal Credit. The landlord says their mortgage does not allow them to rent to people who receive housing benefits. The person reports this to the local council, saying it’s discrimination.

The council agrees that it is discrimination and the landlord is issued with a civil penalty.

Example 2

A landlord does not want to rent to someone who receives benefits, so they ask a referencing company to check if the tenant can afford the rent. The company refuses to consider the tenant’s benefit income when doing the check, so the tenant is rejected for not earning enough. The tenant reports this to the local council as discrimination.

Although landlords can say no to tenants who genuinely cannot afford the rent, the council says it is discrimination. The landlord is issued with a civil penalty because the tenant’s benefit income was not treated the same as other income.

Exceptions

There may be an exception if your property has an existing insurance contract that stops people who receive benefits from living there. The contract must have started before 1 May 2026. Once this contract ends or renews, this exception no longer applies.

There is no exception that can stop people who claim benefits from renting a property because you’re trying to meet a ‘proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim’ (PMLA).

You can contact us using this form (https://submitanenquiry.communities.gov.uk/start-now) if you have any questions. If there is a technical problem with the page, you can report it at the bottom of this page.
David Rosen & Co, Solicitors & Advocates
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 David Rosen & Co, Solicitors & Advocates 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 David Rosen & Co, Solicitors & Advocates 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.
C Thompson v Eythorne Elvington Com Primary (comm) and Kent County Council: 2306510/2020
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-20)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in C Thompson v Eythorne Elvington Com Primary (comm) and Kent County Council: 2306510/2020 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f0d57306e6515f7914c69d/C_Thompson_-v-_Eythorne_Elvington_Com_Primary__comm___Kent_County_Council_2306510-2020_Strike-Out_Judgment_11.10.25.pdf).