theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Flowbird Transport 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 Flowbird Transport 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 Flowbird Transport 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.
Mr K Hinchliffe v Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council: 2402610/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr K Hinchliffe v Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council: 2402610/2022 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b8a6bfba253db298782c4c/Mr_K_Hinchliffe_v_Trafford_Metropolitan_Borough_Council_-_2402610_2022_-_Judgment.pdf).
SGSAROA7020 - Action to be taken once you have ruling goods are licensable
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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Exports of Dual -use items to EU Member states

A new export licence is needed if dual-use items are being exported from the UK to the EU or the Channel Islands, issued by the UK.

ECJU has published the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) for exports of dual-use items to EU Member States(link is external) (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fopen-general-export-licence-export-of-dual-use-items-to-eu-member-states&data=04%7C01%7Camanda.thompson%40hmrc.gov.uk%7C1a0957b6693d488ec54b08d8951c9fb3%7Cac52f73cfd1a4a9a8e7a4a248f3139e1%7C0%7C0%7C637423297453176756%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=cmYkS0AI7FYnxntgePqujlMBPvSUomL8p5XM3ljISv8%3D&reserved=0). This licence also covers exports to the Channel Islands and should be used from 1 January 2021, following registration on SPIRE, the online export licensing system(link is external) (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spire.trade.gov.uk%2Fspire%2Ffox%2Fespire%2FLOGIN%2Flogin&data=04%7C01%7Camanda.thompson%40hmrc.gov.uk%7C1a0957b6693d488ec54b08d8951c9fb3%7Cac52f73cfd1a4a9a8e7a4a248f3139e1%7C0%7C0%7C637423297453186718%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ClMBfH%2Bawf2zdsEl%2BkPxAAYFWz4%2FnKF6I60gvxn1F8A%3D&reserved=0).

An export declaration is required for exports from GB (NI has different rules see) Moving goods between Great Britain and NI or from the EU to NI (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trading-and-moving-goods-in-and-out-of-northern-ireland-from-1-january-2021#content) However, the conditions of this new licence allow 30 days from the first use to register with DBT.

If DBT assess the goods as controlled but the OGEL (Export of Dual-use items to EU Member States) may be used, goods can be released for export and the exporter issued with a letter advising them of the need to register for the OGEL within 30 days. A pro forma letter can be found in SGSAROA14100
Mr S Stan v Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Ltd T/a Betfred: 3204727/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-29)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Stan v Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Ltd T/a Betfred: 3204727/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/674ec9be7cbc7f3d295da902/Mr_S_Stan_-v-_Done_Brothers__Cash_Betting__Limited_ta_Betfred_-_3204727_2022_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr S Stan v Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Ltd T/a Betfred: 3204727/2022 - Reconsideration (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6798bee54686aac1586063c6/Mr_S_Stan_v_Done_Brothers__Case_Betting__Ltd_-3204727_2022_-_Reconsideration_Judgment.pdf).
The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2025:  impact assessment - RPC opinion (green-rated)
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-05)

Regulatory Policy Committee opinion (green-rated) on the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT’s) final stage impact assessment (IA) in respect of The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2025, laid in draft before Parliament on 4 February.

The national minimum wage (NMW) was introduced in April 1999. The national living wage (NLW) was introduced in April 2016.

The proposals set minimum hourly wage levels, protecting low-paid workers while providing incentives to work. The Low Pay Commission (LPC) reviews these rates, and makes recommendations to government, annually. They would increase the NLW (from April 2025 applying to those aged 21 years and older) and the NMW rates for development (18-20 years), youth (16-17 years) and apprentices. All proposed increases are in line with the LPC’s recommendations. The proposals meet the Government’s target for the NLW to not drop below two-thirds of median earnings and narrow the gap between the NMW rate for 18-20 year olds and the NLW, towards a long term goal of achieving a single adult rate.

The IA (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348268492/impacts) estimates the equivalent annual net direct cost to business (EANDCB) as £235.2 million (2024 prices, 2025 present value), which is lower than previous years, reflecting the greater focus on increasing rates for younger workers rather than the NLW. The figure consists primarily of the cost to private sector employers of having to pay more to employees currently earning less than the proposed relevant minimum wage, with a small component accounting for transitional costs to employers of familiarising themselves with the new rates. An additional, indirect, cost to business is the pay impact on employers maintaining pay differentials above the NLW and NMW, totalling £664 million. Taken with the cost of the pay increase for employees currently earning below the NLW and NMW (£1,291 million) and transitional costs to employers of familiarising themselves with the new rates (£6.4 million), this results in an overall business net present value of -£1,961 million (2024 prices, 2025 present value).

The assessment outlines a sufficient rationale, focussed on equity and employer market power, and includes a reasonable justification for the preferred way forward, based on a full analysis of the preferred option and assessment against the Government’s policy objectives. The IA considers a shortlist of two options, based on recommendations from the LPC. The SaMBA provided is sufficient. The assessment includes a good regulatory scorecard that could, however, be improved with a greater consideration of potential risks, such as the impact on innovation, vulnerable workers; and international competitiveness. There is a satisfactory monitoring and evaluation plan, which could benefit from discussing plans on evaluating the NLW and NMW as a whole.
British Embassy Mexico City
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-03)

The British Embassy in Mexico City maintains and develops relations between the UK and Mexico.

Visit our UK and Mexico news page (https://www.gov.uk/world/mexico/news).

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

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

If you’re in Mexico, view our travel advice for Mexico (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mexico).

Getting help

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

We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone’s:
- ill, injured, or involved in a crime
- with a British person who’s died
Get help from FCDO (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/mexico/british-embassy-mexico-city)

Get an emergency travel document

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document (https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/mexico/british-embassy-mexico-city).

If a British person dies in Mexico

Read this guide for what to do if a British person dies in Mexico (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/what-to-do-after-a-british-person-dies-in-mexico) to help you through the practical arrangements you need to follow after a death in Mexico.

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

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

Consular fees

See the full list of consular fees (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-services-fees).
Mr M Choi v Lloyd’s Register Group Services Ltd and Ms S Pamplin: 6002646/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-08)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Choi v Lloyd’s Register Group Services Ltd and Ms S Pamplin: 6002646/2024 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/677d2b628ef66f3f5ea39763/Mr_M_Choi_v_1._Lloyd_s_Register_Group_Services_Limited_2._Ms_S_Pamplin_-_6002646-2024.pdf).
The Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-27)

The DSPCR establishes rules for the procurement of defence and sensitive security equipment and services by contracting authorities in the UK.

The Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents) came into effect on 24 February 2025; the DSPCR guidance chapters are therefore no longer being maintained and the policy must not be applied to new procurements from this date. Please see Cabinet Office PA 2023 Guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents) for current guidance.

The Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1848/introduction/made) implemented the European Union (EU) Defence and Security Procurement Directive into United Kingdom (UK) law. They came into force on 21 August 2011.

The DSPCR is ‘retained EU law’ by virtue of section 2 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. This means that the regulations will remain in place and continue to have effect after 31 December 2020 (Transition Period completion day) in the UK.

However, the DSPCR has been amended by two Statutory Instruments to ensure the rules continues to operate effectively after the UK leaves the EU. Those Statutory Instruments are: The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/697/contents/made) and The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1450/contents/made). After 31 December 2020, the DSPCR are national regulations which sit outside the Directive.

Important note, the current Chapter 4 guidance on Exemptions and Exclusions replaces two documents that previously covered the subjects separately. There is therefore no guidance entitled Chapter 5.

Related information
- Implementation of directive 2009/81/EC (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/implementation-of-directive-2009-81-ec)
- MOD Consultation on the approach to the implementation of directive 2009/81/EC2 (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/mod-consultation-on-the-approach-to-the-implementation-of-directive-200981ec2)
- MOD second consultation on the approach to the implementation of directive 2009/81/EC (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/mod-second-consultation-on-the-approach-to-the-implementation-of-directive-200981ec)
- Ministry of Defence Commercial (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ministry-of-defence-commercial)
- Acquisition Operating Framework (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/acquisition-operating-framework)
Mr W Balmer v Stewartry Rollershutter & Garage Doors Ltd: 4106672/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-23)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr W Balmer v Stewartry Rollershutter & Garage Doors Ltd: 4106672/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68076aea8c1316be7978e6a3/Mr_W_Balmer_v_Stewartry_-_Judgement_-_4106672.2024_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Pathfinder Magazine
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 Pathfinder Magazine 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 Pathfinder Magazine recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Free copy of Magazine

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.
B Siewko v City Recycling and Storage Ltd: 3311619/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in B Siewko v City Recycling and Storage Ltd: 3311619/2023 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67e1770dd8e313b503358ce8/Barbara_Siewko_v_City_Recycling_and_Storage_Limited_3311619-2023.pdf).
NHS population screening programmes: KPI reports 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Key performance indicator (KPI) data reports for NHS population screening programmes for financial year 2024 to 2025.

The key performance indicators (KPIs) are used to measure how the NHS screening programmes are performing and aim to give a high-level overview of programme quality.

The files published each quarter are:
- the antenatal and newborn (ANNB) KPI data tables
- the young person and adult (YPA) KPI data tables
- an accompanying data report
These high-level reports present the KPI data for all 11 national screening programmes. The NHS screening programmes selected the KPIs to define consistent performance measures for a selection of public health priorities. They give a high-level overview of the quality of screening programmes at important points on the screening pathway.

KPIs contribute to the quality assurance of screening programmes but are not, in themselves, enough to quality assure or performance manage screening services.

Screening KPIs are contained within the section 7a agreements between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England and in the Public Health Outcomes Frameworks (PHOF).

These reports focus on the most recent data collected with the national comparisons to quarterly performance over the part 3 to 4 years.
Ms C Devine and Others v Lontra Ltd (in administration): 1801331/2024 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms C Devine and Others v Lontra Ltd (in administration): xx-xxxx-xxxx and Others - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6890c98325ba7325501b09e3/Lontra_Limited_Judgement_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf).
Classic Performance Engineering 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 Classic Performance Engineering 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 Classic Performance Engineering 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 Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
We also pledge the following:

Recognising that we are part of a unique ex-military site, and work to preserve the history and narrative of the Armed Forces in Bicester;

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.
UK and Qatar step up defence relationship with new agreement
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-30)

Britain's security will be strengthened through a new defence agreement signed with Qatar.

Britain’s security will be strengthened through a new defence agreement signed with Qatar on Wednesday.

The agreement was signed by the Defence Secretary during his visit to Doha, where he met with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The new enhanced Defence Assurance Arrangement deepens the UK’s defence partnership with Qatar, paving the way for enhanced interoperability across land, air and sea.

The agreement sees the UK and Qatar commit to increasing interoperability between our Armed Forced and conducting joint planning on threat scenarios to ensure we can better face the threats of tomorrow together.

It underlines the UK’s unwavering commitment to supporting the defence of Qatar as a key partner in the region, and to strengthen the wider strategic partnership between Qatar and the UK.

Britain’s partnership with Qatar extends beyond defence. UK exports to Qatar reached £4.4 billion in 2025, whilst Qatari investment in Britain stands at more than £40 billion, supporting jobs across fintech, life sciences, renewable energy and cyber security sectors throughout the UK.

Whilst Qatar is a key regional security partner, defence investment leader, it is also a big investor in the UK with their investment in our country currently standing at approximately £40 billion.

While in Qatar, the Defence Secretary also joined His Excellency Sheikh Saoud Bin Ali Al-Thani in co-chairing a discussion covering the latest security developments in the region.

Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, said:

Qatar and the UK are close partners with historic defence ties going back decades. This partnership bolsters the national security of both our nations and supports stability in the Gulf region.

Today, we build on that proud legacy by starting a new chapter in our partnership, as we strengthen the bonds between our militaries and defence industries.

This is part of our drive to strike new defence deals to strengthen our alliances and our UK defence industry.

Later in the day, the Defence Secretary visited Al Udeid Air Base where he met with Group Captain Jim Mastin, Deputy Air Component Commander, and personnel from the Royal Air Force’s 83 Expeditionary Air Group.

During the visit, he was briefed on recent operational developments and toured the Combined Air Operations Centre.

The arrangement builds on the success of the UK-Qatar Joint Typhoon Squadron, the UK’s first joint fighter jet squadron since the Second World War. This unique partnership will provide to foundation to jointly enhance our air defence capabilities and strengthen operational cooperation between British and Qatari armed forces.

Aligning with the government’s Plan for Change, the agreement demonstrates how Britain’s global partnerships strengthen national security through modernised armed forces and international cooperation whilst delivering tangible benefits at home through job creation and economic growth.
OCS Group UK 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 OCS Group UK 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 OCS Group UK Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
LNER
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 LNER 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 LNER 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
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

offering a discount to members of the Armed Forces Community, through the HM Forces and Veterans national railcard schemes

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.
CAPI02050 - General principles: legal provisions
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


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The Treaty of Rome provides the basis for the EU's Common Agricultural Policy. The products subject to CAP and referred to in this book as 'CAP goods' are:
- basic agricultural goods listed in Annex I to the Treaty of Amsterdam as 'products of the soil, of stock farming and fisheries and of first stage processing', and
- processed products derived from basic products and generally known as 'non-Annex I' goods.
Notice 780 (CAP: Imports Procedures), contains lists of basic and non-Annex I goods.

CAP goods are split into agricultural market sectors, each governed by a base regulation, while subsidiary regulations lay down specific rules and control provisions. However, not all agricultural products are necessarily subject to specific CAP import measures or controls.

General rules relating to the importation of all non-EU goods are set out in the Community Customs Code and its Implementing Provisions, Regulations 2913/92 and 2454/93 respectively.
Voluntary, community and social enterprises action plan
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

How the Home Office is supporting voluntary, community and social enterprises (VSCEs).

This plan sets out our objectives to provide procurement and grant opportunities to a diverse range of suppliers to support the department with the goods and services needed to deliver our missions and to fulfil our Home Office policy or public interest need.
Inheritance Tax: claim to transfer unused nil rate band (IHT402)
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-05)

Use the IHT402 with form IHT400 to transfer any unused nil rate band from the deceased spouse or civil partner to the deceased's estate.

Use the IHT402 with form IHT400 to transfer to the deceased’s estate any unused Inheritance Tax threshold (or ‘nil rate band’) from the previously deceased spouse or civil partner.

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St George Preparatory School
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 St George Preparatory School 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 St George Preparatory School 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.
Four new members appointed and two reappointed to Defra’s Science Advisory Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-10)

Appointments and reappointments made to Defra’s Science Advisory Council

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed the appointment of four new members and the reappointment of two members to the Science Advisory Council.

The four new appointees are:
- Professor Nicola Beaumont
- Professor Camille Bonneaud
- Professor Chris Hauton
- Professor Jane Hill
Members will serve a three-year term, taking effect from 10 February 2025 until 9 February 2028.

Two existing members of the Science Advisory Council have been reappointed for a second term of three years. Professor Felix Eigenbrod’s reappointment began on 1 February 2025 and will continue until 31 January 2028. Professor Marian Scott’s second term takes effect on 1 June 2025 and will run until 31 May 2028.

The appointments have been made in accordance with the Ministerial Governance Code on Public Appointments.

Defra’s Science Advisory Council

Defra’s Science Advisory Council is an advisory non-departmental public body which provides expert independent advice on science policy and strategy to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited (PNTL)
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 Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited (PNTL) 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 Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited (PNTL) 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
- 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.
RFIG21220 - Statutory Residence Test (SRT): Split year treatment: Case 6 - Calculating whether individual has worked full-time overseas in the relevant period
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-04)


The individual needs to apply the sufficient hours overseas calculation to the relevant period with the following modifications:
- the maximum number of days that can be subtracted from the reference period for gaps between employments, is reduced from 30 days to the permitted limit of days that can be subtracted for gaps between employments.
The table below sets out the permitted limits for Case 6 – the appropriate portions of the full year permitted limits.

Note

X = permitted limit on days where you can work more than 3 hours in overseas part of the year or maximum number of days which may be subtracted from the reference period on account of gaps between employments

Y = permitted limit on days spent in the UK in overseas part of year

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HMRC: spending over £25,000, December 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-30)

Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publishes details of all departmental spending over £25,000 on a monthly basis.

You can read a list of abbreviations and terms (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-glossary-of-terms-used-in-departmental-spending-over-25000-pages) used by HMRC when recording spend of more than £25,000 with suppliers.

This data is also available on data.gov.uk (https://data.gov.uk/dataset/financial-transactions-data-hmrc).
P Larmond v Immanuel and St Andrews Primary School: 2304982/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in P Larmond v Immanuel and St Andrews Primary School: 2304982/2022 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6564b0be888c060013fa7d85/Mr_P_Larmond_v_Immanuel_and_St_Andrews_Primary_School_2304982-2022_Judgment___Reasons.pdf).

Read the full decision in P Larmond v Immanuel and St Andrews Primary School: 2304982/2022 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911dd60bda892e068aa6411/Mr_P_Larmond_v_Immanuel_and_St_Andrew_Primary_School_2304982-2022_Judgment_19-08-24.pdf).
A Ndow v Marks and Spencer plc: 3303306/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-16)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in A Ndow v Marks and Spencer plc: 3303306/2024 - Partial Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d9763b5bad4b1a7f01ed64/Alieu_Ndow_v_Marks_and_Spencer_plc_3303306.2024_CMPH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in A Ndow v Marks and Spencer plc: 3303306/2024 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68efaa4682670806f9d5e101/Mr_A_Ndow_v_Marks_and_Spencer_Plc_3303306_2024_Judgment.pdf).
Simplified Process for Internal Market Movements (SPIMM) or UK Carrier (UKC) Scheme: Customs Declaration Service Data Element Completion Guide
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

This guide provides detailed completion instructions for data elements when making an import declaration to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) using Simplified Process for Internal Market Movements (SPIMM) and UK Carrier (UKC) Scheme.

This Data Element completion guide provides a detailed breakdown of the specific data elements needed for each declaration category and their completion instructions that may be used for imports to Northern Ireland (NI) from Great Britain (GB) using Simplified Process for Internal Market Movements (SPIMM) and UK Carrier (UKC) Scheme.

It does not cover data element completion instructions for Exports, Inventory Exports, GB Imports and Other NI Import Goods Movements.

SPIMM and UKC eligibility

Where goods are not eligible for SPIMM or UKC, the procedures contained in Other NI Goods Movements Completion Instructions must be used.

The terms of conditions for using SPIMM or UKC (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/simplified-process-for-internal-market-movements-spimm-and-uk-carrier-ukc-scheme-terms-and-conditions) must be met.

Read more information about what goods may be imported using SPIMM or UKC (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/simplified-process-for-internal-market-movements-spimm-category-of-goods-guidance).
Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: Assessment of the clean energy skills challenge
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-25)

This evidence supports the actions identified in the 'Clean Power 2030 Action Plan' to improve awareness of clean energy job opportunities.

The Office for Clean Energy Jobs has produced an assessment of the clean energy jobs challenge. This evidence supports the ‘Clean Power 2030 Action Plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clean-power-2030-action-plan)’, forming a basis for government to better understand the 2030 workforce requirements and support targeted skills planning.

The evidence presented in this report has been obtained through a range of sources including departmental analysis, official statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), and workforce insights provided by employers.

The ‘Clean energy job adverts analysis: charts and methodology’ document provides more detail on the methodology that underpins this analysis.