theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Safety improvements made at at former colliery site
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-21)

The Mining Remediation Authority has completed essential safety work at the former Morton Colliery site in Derbyshire.

The works involved capping a disused mine shaft, clearing the old heapstead building around the shaft and demolishing a derelict electrical substation to help protect the public and ensure long-term safety for the local community.

Although the 275m deep mine shaft, also known as the Morton Upcast shaft, was secure before we started the works, it had never been fully treated to modern standards.

The heapstead building and substation were in a secure area of the former colliery site, but had started to deteriorate and be occasionally vandalised and had become a safety concern

To provide a permanent, modern solution, the shaft was capped with a reinforced concrete slab – around 0.8 metres thick and placed at a depth of 6.5m below ground level. The heapstead building and substation were demolished and all the materials removed from the site.

Safety works being undertaken at the former Morton Colliery site.

James Walker, project manager for our public safety and subsidence team said:

We are committed to keeping people safe and providing peace of mind and these works demonstrate our ongoing efforts to mitigate risks associated with disused mining infrastructure and help create safer communities.

With the works complete, plans for the future of the site, such as the development of a memorial garden can now also be considered so that the rich mining history of this area is acknowledged appropriately.

Coal mine hazards can be reported to us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling xx-xxxx-xxxx.

For media enquiries contact the community response team

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

For emergency media enquiries (out of hours) call: xx-xxxx-xxxx.Only urgent media calls will be attended to.
T Empey v I Younis and MJU (PR Consultants) Ltd: 8001790/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in T Empey v I Younis and MJU (PR Consultants) Ltd: 8001790/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c17e00b0bb6528ee866c29/T_Empey_v_I_Younis___other_-_8001790.2024_-_Judgment.pdf).
Packaging producer responsibility monitoring 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-06)

How the Environment Agency monitored businesses affected by the packaging waste regulations in 2024.

The Environment Agency has a duty to monitor businesses affected by the packaging waste producer responsibility regulations. They must also publish information about the minimum number of persons they will monitor each calendar year.

This is the monitoring plan and compliance report for the 2024 calendar year.

The monitoring plan for 2025 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/packaging-producer-responsibility-monitoring-plan-2025) is now available.
Lincolnshire Police
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Lincolnshire Police recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve 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.
Extension of Ukraine driving licence exchange
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-07)

Proposal to extend the Ukraine driving licence exchange by an additional 18 months, increasing the time of use to 54 months after the holder becomes resident.

We are proposing an additional extension of 18 months, beyond the current 36 month period, of the Ukrainian driving licence exchange policy. This policy, allowing Ukrainian driving licence holders to be treated as holding a Great Britain (GB) driving licence within GB, will increase the overall time to 54 months. The time of use begins after the holder becomes resident.

The exchange policy was originally proposed in May 2023 and agreed in June 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ukraine-driving-licence-exchange).
Vehicle tax for electric, zero and low emission vehicles
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

How the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes affect your vehicle.

Electric, zero and low emission cars, vans and motorcycles are now subject to the vehicle tax rates that were introduced on 1 April 2025.

This change applies to both new and existing vehicles. The amount you’ll need to pay depends on the type of vehicle and when it was registered.

How the changes affect your vehicle

Electric, zero or low emission cars registered on or after 1 April 2025

You will need to pay the lowest first year rate of vehicle tax set at £10 from 1 April 2025. From the second tax payment onwards, you will pay the standard rate of £195.

Electric, zero or low emission cars registered between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2025

You will pay the standard rate of £195.

Electric, zero or low emission cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017

The tax rate for these vehicles is £20.

Hybrid and alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs)

The £10 annual discount for hybrid and AFVs has been removed. The rate you will pay depends on when the vehicle was first registered. If the vehicle was:

registered before 1 April 2017 - this rate will depend on the vehicle’s CO2 emissions (check the current rates for these vehicles) (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables/rates-for-cars-registered-on-or-after-1-march-2001)

registered on or after 1 April 2017 - you will pay the standard rate (£195)

Electric vans

Most electric vans have moved to the standard annual rate for light goods vehicles. Check the rates for these vehicles (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables/other-vehicle-tax-rates).

Electric motorcycles

Electric motorcycles and tricycles have moved to the annual rate for the smallest engine size. Check the rates for these vehicles (https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables/other-vehicle-tax-rates).

Additional rate (expensive car supplement)

New electric and zero emission vehicles registered on or after 1 April 2025 with the list price exceeding £40,000 attract the standard rate, plus the expensive car supplement for the first 5 years from the start of the second licence.
1-12 Kings Walk, King Street, Kettering NN16 8JF and 1-12 Regent Gate, Regent Street, Kettering NN16 8JD, known as the “Old Bakery”: CAM/34UE/LVH/2024/0001 CAM/34UE/LIS/2024/0003
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-14)

Eastern Region [Judge David Wyatt & Dr J Wilcox BSc MBA FRICS]

See the decision in full 1-12 Kings Walk, King Street, Kettering NN16 8JF and 1-12 Regent Gate, Regent Street, Kettering NN16 8JD, known as the “Old Bakery”: CAM/34UE/LVH/2024/0001 CAM/34UE/LIS/2024/0003 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67fcf3bb712bf73dea1353db/Old_Bakery__Kettering_-_April_2025__1_.pdf) Read the appeal decision 1-12 Kings Walk, King Street, Kettering NN16 8JF and 1-12 Regent Gate, Regent Street, Kettering NN16 8JD, known as the “Old Bakery”: CAM/34UE/LVH/2024/0001 CAM/34UE/LIS/2024/0003 (Appeal Decision) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68383d0d210698b3364e8653/Old_Bakery__Kettering_-_APTA__1_.pdf)
Equality and diversity
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)

The equality and diversity policies of Homes England.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we want our Agency to reflect and inspire the diverse communities we’re proud to work with across the country, driving the creation of more high-quality homes and thriving places.

Our annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Reports will continue to ensure both focus and progress, with clear priority areas and delivery values underpinned by a measurable action plan.

Our public sector equality duty

As a public body the Equality Act 2010 requires us to meet certain statutory duties. These duties are unique to equality law because they give public bodies a legal responsibility to take proactive measures to address inequality.

View Equality Act 2010 on legislation.gov.uk (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents).

The purpose of the statutory duty framework is to assist public bodies to tackle persistent and long-standing issues of disadvantage.

The general duty requires us to give due regard to equality in the way we go about our business as an investor, enabler, regulator and employer. In doing this we must take steps to:
- eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act
- advance equality of opportunity between people
- foster good relations between people
We are also required to meet a specific equality duty which only applies to public bodies like local authorities, schools, government bodies and the police.

This requires us to demonstrate how we deliver equality outcomes by:
- publishing annual equality information which enables the public to hold us to account
- publishing equality objectives
Our annual equality information can be found in our most recent Homes England Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/homes-england-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-reports).

The report also contains our current Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) objectives.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion objectives and priority areas

Our new overarching objectives are:
- leadership commitment and action
- colleague experience: Building a Brilliant Place to Work
Our priority areas of focus are:
- improve gender representation, opportunities and pay
- improve ethnicity representation, opportunities and pay
- improve Disability and Carers support and working environment
- improving our equality, diversity and inclusion culture
If you have any questions, contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).
Agent update: issue 120
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-02)

Use the agent updates to get HMRC guidance if you're a tax agent or adviser.

Agent updates give guidance and news to tax agents and advisers.

The next edition will be out on Wednesday 19 June 2024.

If you would like to know when all future editions of the agent update are published, sign up to receive email reminders (https://subscriptions.hmrc.gov.uk).
Quinquennial Review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme 2023: progress update
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

This update outlines the key recommendations from the 2023 Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) Quinquennial Review (QQR), the progress made so far, and the MOD's ongoing work to implement the accepted changes.

The 2023 QQR of the AFCS provided an in-depth evaluation of the scheme, conducted to ensure it remains fair, effective, and fit for purpose.

This summary update outlines the MOD’s progress to date and will be followed by a detailed report. The forthcoming publication will set out key legislative amendments and enhancements to communication strategies, among other priorities, in response to the review.
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 13 June 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-13)

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this evening.

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this evening.

The leaders discussed the military action in the Middle East overnight and agreed on the importance of diplomacy and dialogue.

Updating on his conversations with partners today, the Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s grave concerns about Iran’s nuclear programmes.

The leaders looked forward to speaking again at the G7 in Canada next week.
MTT55510 - Administration: Compliance: Appeals: Overview
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)


The following pages provide some practical guidance on how decisions relating to MTT can be appealed.

MTT55520 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt55520) provides guidance for making an appeal.

MTT55530 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt55530) explains the situations in which a request to postpone a payment of MTT can be made.

MTT55540 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt55540) provides more information on how an appeal will be concluded.

MTT55550 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/multinational-top-up-tax-and-domestic-top-up-tax/mtt55550) provides guidance on when HMRC will offer a review of the decision made in an appeal, and the review process for requesting a review.

The legislation on appeals can be found in part 12, schedule 14 to Finance (No.2) Act 2023.
Telicent
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 Telicent 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 Telicent recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Arimos Pest Control
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 Arimos Pest Control 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 Arimos Pest Control 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
We also pledge the following:

-Working with CTP in order to establish a tailored employment pathway for service leavers

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Service Six
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 Service Six 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 Service Six recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Armed Forces Charities
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
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.
IHTM04273 - Foreign settled property
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-07)


Whether foreign settled property is excluded property (IHTM04251 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04251)) depends on the date of the chargeable event and the date of death of the settlor.

Where the chargeable event occurs before 6 April 2025, foreign settled property is excluded property where the settlor was domiciled (IHTM13000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm13000)) outside the UK at the time when the property (IHTM04030 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04030)) became comprised in the settlement.

Where the chargeable event occurs on or after 6 April 2025, whether foreign settled property is excluded property depends on whether the settlor is alive at the date of the chargeable event.

For chargeable events on or after 6 April 2025, if the settlor was alive at the date of the chargeable event, foreign settled property will be excluded property if the settlor was not a long-term UK resident (IHTM47000 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm47000)) at that date.

For chargeable events on or after 6 April 2025, if the settlor had died before the date of the chargeable event, then:

If the settlor died on or after 6 April 2025, foreign settled property will be excluded property if the settlor was not a long-term UK resident immediately before their death.

If the settlor died before 6 April 2025, foreign settled property is excluded property where the settlor was domiciled outside the UK at the time when the property became comprised in the settlement.

The status of the trustees (IHTM16050 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm16050)) and beneficiaries is not relevant. But for qualifying interest in possession settlements (IHTM16061 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm16061)) foreign settled property is only excluded property at times on or after 6 April 2025 if the life tenant is also not a long-term UK resident.

However, a claim for tax arising on the death of a person entitled to a qualifying interest in possession in foreign property settled by a UK domiciliary may be affected by the application of a Double Taxation Convention or Agreement (IHTM27161 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm27161)) as it may override the general rule above. This will usually involve a pre-1975 Double Taxation Agreement and a settlement where the ‘proper law’ is claimed to be non-UK. Seek advice from Technical if this is claimed. If the settlement is a relevant property trust (IHTM42161 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm42161)), the anti-avoidance provisions of IHTA84/S80 to IHTA84/S82 may mean that the long-term UK residence or domicile of some person(s) other than the settlor is also of importance. The position of a settled reversionary interest is considered at IHTM04286 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/inheritance-tax-manual/ihtm04286).
Contracts for Difference: reforms to the Clean Industry Bonus, Allocation Round 8
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-22)

We’re seeking views on regulatory reforms to the Clean Industry Bonus ahead of Allocation Round 8 of the Contracts for Difference scheme.

The government is proposing to bring in regulatory reforms to the Contracts for Difference (CfD), to be implemented from Allocation Round 8 (AR8) onwards.

The proposed reforms aim to support the UK’s clean energy superpower mission by improving the Clean Industry Bonus (CIB), which was introduced in Allocation Round 7 (AR7).

The response to the CIB in AR7 was strong, with an allocation of £544 million to support the development of more sustainable supply chains. Continuing this positive trajectory, the consultation seeks views on the proposed changes to support the delivery of the ‘Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan’.

This consultation sets out the proposed reforms for upcoming allocation rounds:
- introduce a new criterion aimed at strengthening workforce protection by encouraging developers and suppliers to commit to negotiations of a new offshore wind fair work charter to improve jobs in the industry
- introduce a new criterion aimed at increasing skills investment, either through a pooled fund targeting industry-wide needs or through project-level initiatives
- extending the CIB to onshore wind, recognising its vital role in delivering clean power and the opportunity to support investments in cleaner and shorter supply chains
- implementing technical improvements to ensure the scheme continues to function as effectively as possible
In addition, non-regulatory amendments will be made to the scheme through changes to the CIB Allocation Framework. These will be tested with industry, trade bodies, unions and other relevant stakeholders during Autumn 2025.

The consultation is necessary to understand views on the proposed reforms and how we can continue to improve the CIB for government, offshore and onshore wind developers, the wider supply chain and the workforce. We aim to publish a government response on proposed reforms in the autumn, considering responses to the consultation and further policy consideration, with legislation to follow.
Mr P McGrath v Bupa Insurance Services Ltd: 3304214/2023  and 3314363/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr P McGrath v Bupa Insurance Services Ltd: 3304214/2023 and 3314363/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b343a2c36111a67d5b7e1/Mr_P_McGrath_v_Bupa_Insurance_Services_Limited_3304214.2023___other_FMH_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in Mr P McGrath v Bupa Insurance Services Ltd: 3304214/2023 and 3314363/2023 - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691b116721ef5aaa6543ee0b/Mr_P_Mc_Grath_v_Bupa_Insurance_Services_Ltd_-3304214-2023_and_Others-Reserved_Judgment.pdf).
DEA Aviation secures new multi-million pound export finance package
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-15)

DEA Aviation Limited, a specialised aerial data-acquisition company based in Nottinghamshire, has secured Santander UK funding supported by UK Export Finance.

DEA has secured a further multi-million pound incremental tranche package from Santander UK following support from the UK government’s export credit agency.

Based at Retford Gamston Airport, North Nottinghamshire, DEA Aviation Limited (DEA) is an established provider of national and international intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) services.

Over 80% of the group’s services remains in export activity – investment in additional capacity will support this growing market segment.

Last year, DEA secured £16.5m in its first tranche of funding with Santander UK to meet job creation, capacity and capability objectives, focused primarily on its ISR and export operations.

DEA has now secured a second round of funding with the support of UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, to sustain growth in its export and ISR business segments.

DEA is a fast-growing, technology-led provider of specialised aerial data-acquisition services in the ISR, search and rescue and aerial mapping sectors. It is frequently relied upon to provide security services of national importance, demanding class-leading safety and compliance processes.

In 2024, DEA flew ISR and search and rescue missions for its major European customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. It provided real-time intelligence to support thousands of events that arose in their border and illegal-activity protection roles.

Since the initial investment, DEA’s workforce has grown by 10%. It now employs over 220 people worldwide, most of whom are highly-skilled engineers, pilots, sensor operators, systems architects and software developers operating from accredited facilities in Nottinghamshire.

Joanna Allen, CFO of the DEA Group, said:

This new funding package, enabled by UKEF, positions DEA to continue a strong growth trajectory in its export and ISR operations internationally as the worldwide demand continues to mount.

The funding recognises that DEA is a substantial exporter and will enable the company to continue to build upon the momentum that we have generated over the course of the past year.

Tim Reid, Chief Executive Officer of UKEF, said:

This announcement of our second Export Development Guarantee for DEA shows how we can develop longstanding relationships to help UK businesses scale up. UKEF’s support is already helping DEA to unlock its potential by creating new jobs and growing.

Liz Pickering, Relationship Director, Santander Corporate and Commercial, added:

We are pleased to have provided DEA Group with an additional lending package to support the Group’s expansion. The funding will help the business establish itself further as a major exporter of tech-led aerial data services. We look forward to continuing working with the DEA team and UKEF.

Contact

Media enquiries:

Email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)
Akkadian International 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 Akkadian International 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 Akkadian International Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

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

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
The Tank Museum 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 The Tank Museum 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 The Tank Museum Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- 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.
Warrior Link 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 Warrior Link 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 Warrior Link Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Impress Graphic Equipment 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 Impress Graphic Equipment 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 Impress Graphic Equipment 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
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.
Tax free savings newsletter 18
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-04)

November 2025 newsletter to update stakeholders on the latest news for tax-free savings.

This newsletter is published by HMRC to update stakeholders on the latest news for Individual Savings Account (ISA) managers and Child Trust Fund (CTF) Providers.

Tax-Free Savings Newsletter 18 has articles on:
- Financial Conduct Authority rule change — cryptoasset Exchange Traded Notes
- Individual Savings Account reporting service — updates
- Individual Savings Account reporting service — user research
Great British Energy Bill: factsheets
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

Factsheets relating to the Great British Energy Bill / Act.

The Great British Energy Bill was introduced to Parliament on 25 July 2024 to establish Great British Energy as a publicly-owned and operationally independent energy company.

Documents related to the Bill can be found on the Parliament website (https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3738).

Please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) for any queries.
North Wales Police
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 North Wales Police recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.