theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
CNC bids farewell to Hunterston after 20 years
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

After providing continuous armed policing for the last 20 years, today (Fri 1 Aug 2025) the CNC officially ceased operations at Hunterston Nuclear Power Station

Having successfully provided continuous armed policing for the last 20 years, today (Friday 1 August 2025) the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) officially ceased operations at Hunterston Nuclear Power Station in Ayrshire, Scotland.

A carefully planned and managed cessation process has ensured that CNC officers and staff have been supported into redeployment, retirement or new roles at other organisations, while business as usual at the site remained unaffected.

Chief Constable Simon Chesterman, showed his appreciation, saying:

“I would like to thank all the CNC officers and staff who have worked hard to protect the Hunterston site over the past two decades. Their positive and professional outlook throughout those years has been exemplary.

“This same professional approach has ensured the CNC maintained business as usual, providing high level armed policing as it always has done at the site, whilst simultaneously carrying out a complex cessation process with professionalism and commitment.

“Many colleagues have supported the cessation process, and I would like to pay tribute to them for all the hard work which has gone on behind the scenes to make the cessation process a success.”

The cessation was the first the force has been part of since withdrawing from Wylfa, in Wales, in April 2016. The cessation process is part of the normal business cycle for licenced civil nuclear sites – once a nuclear power station ceases generation and defueling operations are concluded, the site security classification can be downgraded.

The formal cessation process was carried out by the CNC in coordination with key partners, including EDF, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).
Regulatory actions and interventions by Ofqual
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-01)

This collection explains what we are currently doing to deal with problems at the organisations we regulate, and selected recent actions.

Ofqual’s role as a regulator

Ofqual is the qualifications and assessments regulator for England. Our job is to make sure qualifications are high quality, trustworthy and meet proper standards and to build public confidence in the exam system. When problems occur with qualifications, or we think problems might happen, we step in to fix things.

We are responsible for academic qualifications (such as GCSEs and A levels) and vocational and technical qualifications in England. We only oversee qualifications from exam boards and awarding bodies that we have officially approved. We call these approved bodies “awarding organisations” and their qualifications “regulated qualifications”.

How we take action when problems arise

If an exam board or awarding organisation breaks our rules or has problems that affect qualification standards, we take action to protect students and maintain trust in qualifications. This collection shows the different ways we’ve stepped in to fix problems with GCSEs, A levels, T Levels, and vocational qualifications.

Types of regulatory enforcement actions

Ofqual has several enforcement powers to address non-compliance by awarding organisations:
- special conditions: imposing additional temporary requirements on specific organisations or for some of its qualifications
- directions: requiring awarding organisations to take specific actions or cease problematic activities to remedy breaches
- financial penalties: issuing fines to awarding organisations for serious regulatory breaches
- recognition withdrawal: removing an organisation’s authority to offer regulated qualifications
Our policy document Taking Regulatory Action (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/taking-regulatory-action) provides detailed guidance on these enforcement powers and the circumstances in which they’re applied.

Regulation of new awarding organisations

Ofqual also applies special conditions to:
- new regulated awarding bodies entering the qualifications market
- existing organisations introducing new regulated qualification types
This might be because we want to check the organisation can produce valid qualifications, or that it follows through on commitments it made in its application.
Product Safety Report: Grey Cable-Knit Baby Sleeping Bag with Brown Buttons sold via eBay (2503-0105)
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-28)

Product Safety Report for Grey Cable-Knit Baby Sleeping Bag with Brown Buttons sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of suffocation.

Summary

Product: Grey Cable-Knit Baby Sleeping Bag with Brown Buttons sold via eBay

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of suffocation as the product has no arm openings, and a baby may slip down into the sleep bag while unattended.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of suffocation as the product has no arm openings. This could lead to the suffocation of the baby if they slip down into the sleep bag while unattended, and the garment covers their face.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2503-0105

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
SR2022 No 8: waste wood treatment
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Standard rules for the treatment of waste wood.

This standard rules permit allows you to operate a waste facility for the storage and treatment of non-hazardous waste wood.

You can apply for this standard rules permit if:
- your activity meets the rules set out in the permit
- you can manage the potential risks as set out in the generic risk assessment
Charges

The charges for applying for this standard rules permit are:
- £2,461 for a new standard rules permit application
- £792 for a minor variation to the permit
- £2,529 to transfer the permit
- £2,356 to surrender the permit
There is also an annual subsistence charge of £1,920 for the standard rules permit.

Apply online

The Environment Agency is testing a new online service for permit applications in England. You can sign up to use the new service and give feedback (https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/permissionsignup/).
Complaints procedure
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-28)

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

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

Complaints, feedback and suggestions on consular services

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

Customer Interaction TeamConsular DirectorateRoom WH4.36Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeKing Charles StreetLondonSW1A 2AH

We aim to respond to complaints relating to consular services within 20 working days. Find out more about our complaints procedure (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office/about/complaints-procedure).

Customer research

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

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

Passports

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

Visas

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

Or if you have a query or feedback on UK visa services provided in Tanzania, please visit the UK visas website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
Mrs T Lynch v British Heart Foundation: 3310418/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-17)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs T Lynch v British Heart Foundation: 3310418/2023 - Dismissal (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67877b4f3f1182a1e258a21e/Mrs_T_Lynch_v_British_Heart_Foundation_3310418_2023_FMH_Judgment.pdf).
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV): vaccine coverage estimates
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-28)

Annual reports from the national PPV immunisation programme for adults aged 65 years and over.

Commentary and coverage data relating to the national pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) immunisation programme for adults aged 65 years and over.

PPV vaccine coverage annual reports for previous years were published by Public Health England (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20211106003307/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pneumococcal-polysaccharide-vaccine-ppv-vaccine-coverage-estimates).
Crude oil and petroleum: production, imports and exports
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-31)

Crude oil and petroleum: production, imports and exports 1890 to 2024.

Historical crude oil and petroleum data series updated annually in July alongside the publication of the Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics (DUKES).

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6889f7c86478525675738fe4/Oil_Production___Trade_since_1890.xls)

Crude oil and petroleum: production, imports and exports 1890 to 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6889f7c86478525675738fe4/Oil_Production___Trade_since_1890.xls)

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CA10 3LT, Kier Transportation Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/RP3326LU/A001
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)

View the application submitted by Kier Transportation Limited for A66 Skirsgill Compound, A66, Skirsgill, CA10 3LT.

The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for:
- waste and mining waste operations
- installations
- water discharge and groundwater activities
- medium combustion plant and specified generators
The arrangements are explained in their Public Participation Statement (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-permits-when-and-how-we-consult)

These notices explain:
- what the application is about
- when you need to comment by
The Environment Agency will decide:
- whether to grant or refuse the application
- what conditions to include in the permit (if granted)
93 Cyprus Street, London,E2 0NW: LON/00BG/F77/2025/0217
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of R Waterhouse on 23 September 2025

Read the full decision in D F77 FINAL 250923 93 Cyprus Street TEMPLATE Decision London (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d514d9275fc9339a248cc3/D_F77_FINAL_250923__93_Cyprus_Street_TEMPLATE_Decision__London.pdf). Read the full decision in D F77 FINAL 250923 93 Cyprus Street London (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d5152c8c739d679fb1dda9/D_F77__FINAL_250923_93_Cyprus_Street_London.pdf).
SPE15290 - Usual Forms of Handling (UFH), other processing and records: non-allowable operations
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. For up-to-date guidance on special procedures, please refer to Pay less or no duty on goods you store, repair, process or temporarily use (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/pay-less-or-no-duty-on-goods-you-store-repair-process-or-temporarily-use) and Customs Technical Handbooks (GOV.UK) (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-technical-handbooks). If you have feedback about this manual being archived, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Note: This manual is under review and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx?subject=%node:field_page_reference feedback) to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).

In general if the operation is considered to be a complex operation then it should not be allowed to be undertaken as a UFH, for example the addition of components which require a modification to the original import goods would not be considered to be a relatively limited operation, see SPE19100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/customs-special-procedures/spe19000).

Another example of a non-allowable operation would be the repair of a car which involves major re-spraying or repair of serious damage (multiple pane is replaced, panel beating or technical welding). More complex operations, not covered by the list in our guidance (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-can-carry-out-simple-repairs-or-process-your-goods-in-a-customs-warehouse) Annex 71-03 for NI may still be carried out on the premises of a customs warehouse but must first be removed from the customs warehouse arrangements. Dependant on the final destination of the goods removals can be made to:
- Free circulation
- Inward processing (IP) - see Special Procedures IP guidance. If the warehouse keeper intends to undertake these operations the appropriate authorisation must be held for IP
- End-use relief.
Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.
Jim Crawford
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

In September 2024 Jim joined HS2 as a Strategic Advisor and is currently the Interim Chief Programme Officer with accountability for the re-baselining of the Phase One programme and the creation of a new Delivery Strategy. In this role Jim is also accountable for the delivery of high-speed railway systems, rolling stock and infrastructure works on the Network Rail infrastructure. Prior to this role Jim has over 30 years’ experience of being accountable for delivering a significant number of complex UK railway projects which include: Network Rail – Transpennine Route Upgrade Programme Director (2023 to 2024) Crossrail – Chief Programme Officer (2020 to 2023) HS2 – Managing Director Phase 1 (2014 to 2019) Network Rail – Thameslink Major Programme Director (2009 to 2014) Network Rail – National Signalling and Telecoms Delivery Programme Director (2004 to 2009)

In September 2024 Jim joined HS2 as a Strategic Advisor and is currently the Interim Chief Programme Officer with accountability for the re-baselining of the Phase One programme and the creation of a new Delivery Strategy. In this role Jim is also accountable for the delivery of high-speed railway systems, rolling stock and infrastructure works on the Network Rail infrastructure.

Prior to this role Jim has over 30 years’ experience of being accountable for delivering a significant number of complex UK railway projects which include:
- Network Rail – Transpennine Route Upgrade Programme Director (2023 to 2024)
- Crossrail – Chief Programme Officer (2020 to 2023)
- HS2 – Managing Director Phase 1 (2014 to 2019)
- Network Rail – Thameslink Major Programme Director (2009 to 2014)
- Network Rail – National Signalling and Telecoms Delivery Programme Director (2004 to 2009)
Substance misuse treatment for adults: statistics 2024 to 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Statistics on alcohol and drug misuse treatment for adults from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS).

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities collects data on people receiving treatment for alcohol and drug misuse. This includes details of their treatment and the outcomes.

The report and tables present statistical analysis of treatment data from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. Treatment services from across England submitted the data.

Healthcare professionals can use these resources to understand:
- the availability and effectiveness of alcohol and drug treatment for adults in England
- trends in drug and alcohol use among adults receiving treatment
- the profile of adults accessing alcohol and drug treatment services
For previous annual statistical reports and details of the methodology visit the NDTMS website (https://www.ndtms.net/).

These statistics were produced in partnership with the National Drug Evidence Centre (https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/ndec/).
Get permission to take a child abroad
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-09)

Permission from parents and courts to take a child on holiday abroad and avoid abduction

You must get the permission of everyone with parental responsibility (/parental-rights-responsibilities) for a child or from a court before taking the child abroad.

Taking a child abroad without permission is child abduction (/return-or-contact-abducted-child).

You automatically have parental responsibility if you’re the child’s mother, but you still need the permission of anyone else with parental responsibility before you take the child abroad.

You can take a child abroad for 28 days without getting permission if a child arrangement order (/looking-after-children-divorce/types-of-court-order) says the child must live with you, unless a court order says you cannot.

Get permission from someone with parental responsibility

A letter from the person with parental responsibility for the child is usually enough to show you’ve got permission to take them abroad.

You might be asked for the letter at a UK or foreign border, or if there’s a dispute about taking a child abroad. The letter should include the other person’s contact details and details about the trip.

It also helps if you’ve:
- evidence of your relationship with the child, for example a birth or adoption certificate
- a divorce or marriage certificate, if you are a single parent but your family name is different from the child’s
Get permission from a court

You’ll need to apply to a court for permission to take a child abroad if you have not got permission from the other people with parental responsibility.

You must give details of the trip, for example the date of departure, when and how you’re returning, and contact details of people with parental responsibility staying in the UK.

You must give more information if you’re taking the child abroad for a longer trip, for example what education the child will get while they’re abroad.

Find a solicitor (/find-a-legal-adviser) to get legal advice about permission to take a child abroad.

Check the age limit in the country you’re travelling to

You need to contact the embassy or consular office (/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk) of the country you are travelling to for information about the age limit up to which a person is considered a child.
Ms N Stott v Ukrainian Social Club Dnipro and Others: 1401377/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-12)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms N Stott v Ukrainian Social Club Dnipro and Others: xx-xxxx-xxxx - Reserved Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684ad1d6efd2a4de6296ff31/Ms_N_Stott_-vs-_Ukrainian_Social_Club_Dnipro___2_others_-_Judgment.pdf).
Fisheries team takes action to protect endangered European eels
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-27)

The Environment Agency’s Fisheries Enforcement Officers have started patrols along the coast to help protect the endangered European eel from illegal poaching.

The Environment Agency’s Fisheries Enforcement Officers have started patrols along the Morecambe Bay and North Lancashire coastlines to help protect the critically endangered European eel from illegal poaching.

There has been a 95% decline in the number of European eels returning to rivers across the continent since the 1980s.

Young eels, known as elvers, are highly prized on the black market, attracting the attention of illegal poachers who often have links to organised crime gangs.

The Environment Agency, working closely with the Northwestern Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority (NWIFCA), has started patrols to help protect the elvers during their migration.

These patrols are part of a wider large scale work program, Operation Lake, which is a EUROPOL joint operation with law enforcement authorities across Europe and the globe.

Hiding by day and feeding by night, elvers enter the river systems to feed and grow.

With the nocturnal feeding habits in mind, the partnership uses advanced night vision capable drone technology to help detect illegal poaching activity.

The drones help officers monitor large stretches of coastline.

An Environment Agency Spokesperson said:

Embracing technology and working alongside our partners from Northwestern Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority, allows us to use their detailed knowledge of our coastline during patrols, and gives us more boots on the ground, allowing us to discretely monitor targets within a wider area.

If we detect illegal poaching activity, we can quickly intercept and make arrests.

We urge members of the public to share with us any information they might have on poaching activity, however small or inconsequential it might appear – it could be the missing piece of the jigsaw.

A North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority spokesperson said:

Joint working with the Environment Agency continues to be a priority in the North West region, benefiting from shared expertise and resourcing.

This partnership approach means we can plan patrols in areas based on seasonal risk and intelligence between agencies. Additionally, Operation Lake allows us to patrol high risk estuarine habitats in protected areas which are vulnerable to poaching.

The deployment of the NWIFCA enforcement drone with night vision and thermal imaging capabilities will continue to be a crucial asset for safety and the detection of crime during joint working.

European eels breed in the Sargasso Sea, near Bermuda, from which young elvers migrate annually to reach European river estuaries for the spring tides.

When they mature, eels migrate back to breeding grounds in the Sargasso Sea to reproduce for a single time before dying, and the cycle begins again.

If you see, or suspect illegal poaching, report it via the Environment Agency’s incident hotline xx-xxxx-xxxx, or call the police on 101, unless an incident is progress – then call 999.
Cervical screening: laboratory HPV testing and cytology services
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-09)

Recording and reporting requirements for laboratories in accordance with the primary high risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) screening pathway.

This guidance covers:
- the pathway for primary hrHPV screening
- the refinement of sample adequacy using findings from the Health Technology Assessment study
- information on what to include in the HPV-U reporting category
- call and recall codes for primary hrHPV screening
- the role and responsibilities for service leads
- advice for managers on laboratory organisation
It replaces:
- ‘Achievable standards, benchmarks for reporting and criteria for evaluating cervical cytopathology’ (2013), once a laboratory has implemented testing for high risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV)
- ‘Laboratory organisation: a guide for laboratories participating in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (2003)’
Leicestershire County Council
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 Leicestershire County Council recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- 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
We also pledge the following:

12 additional paid leave to Reservists 6 days additional paid leave to CFAVs 2 days paid leave to Spouses

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.
Flat Q, The Chimes, 1a Forest Gate, Blackpool FY3 9AR : MAN/00EY/LBC/2023/0003
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-09)

Northern Region Judge Wood and Tribunal Member Mr I James sitting on 16 January 2024

Read the full decision in Flat Q, The Chimes, 1a Forest Gate, Blackpool FY3 9AR : MAN/00EY/LBC/2023/0003 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680e15fc5072e9b7db83ccc9/Flat_Q_The_Chimes_decision.pdf)
JD Cooling Group
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 JD Cooling Group recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- 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.
SSRO board meeting minutes
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-26)

This collection brings together all the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) board meeting minutes.

The members of the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) board are set out in the ‘Our management’ section of the SSRO’s home page (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/single-source-regulations-office).
Ms J Cooperwhite v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4111338/2018
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Ms J Cooperwhite v Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council: 4111338/2018 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682dd10ee9440506ee953901/Ms_J_Cooperwhite_v_Cordia_Services_LLP___Glasgow_City_Council__-_4111338.2018_-_Judgment.pdf).
Cars & Coffee Liverpool
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 Cars & Coffee Liverpool 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 Cars & Coffee Liverpool 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.
Mrs E McKenna v Glasgow City Council: 119763/2008
Source: gov.uk (2025-03-10)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs E McKenna v Glasgow City Council: 119763/2008 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67caf15f8c1076c796a45c4b/119763.2008_E_McKenna_v_Glasgow_City_Council.pdf).
Carlton Bolling: 23 September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

The schools adjudicator's variation decision about Carlton Bolling.

Decision reference: ADA4478

Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements for September 2026 – not upheld

School type: academy

school phase: secondary

local authority: Bradford

Admission authority: Carlton Academy Trust
RISE school improvement resources: West Midlands
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-27)

The regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) programme, support, networks, hubs and education advisers for the West Midlands region.

RISE advisers are educational experts with direct experience of improving schools. They work as part of a wider RISE team within the Department for Education (DfE).

The document contains details and contact information for RISE advisers and hubs in the West Midlands region.
Vital Signs Scotland
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 Vital Signs Scotland 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 Vital Signs Scotland 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
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:

Education: Helping members of the Armed Forces Community to obtain nationally recognised certificated skills in First Aid

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.
HM Treasury framework documents
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-14)

Framework documents setting out the relationship between HM Treasury and its public bodies.

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) framework document

This document sets out the broad framework within which National Savings and Investments (NS&I) operates.

Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) framework document

This document sets out the broad framework within which the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) operates.

UK Government Investments (UKGI) framework document

This document sets out the broad framework within which UK Government Investments (UKGI) operates. It includes UKGI’s purpose and objectives, and the methods by which it will be governed and held accountable for its activities.

The Crown Estate framework document

This document sets out the broad framework within which The Crown Estate operates.
CHG407 - Defining and recording a complaint: Financial Redress - should we record a complaint
Source: gov.uk (2025-01-16)


If the customer considers that financial redress may be due for a mistake that we have made, their contact should only fall under our complaints process if there is no opportunity to resolve it at the first point of contact or the customer has previously expressed dissatisfaction about our service and the relevant business area has had an opportunity to resolve it but did not resolve it.

This helps us defend cost claims for any customer or agent who has bypassed the first point of contact and not given us the opportunity to put matters right.
How to report fishing activities using an electronic logbook software system
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-05)

Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.

This guidance is intended to assist UK fishing vessel masters when reporting logbook, landing and transhipment declarations using electronic logbook software systems (ELSS). Extra guidance for vessels fishing in Norwegian waters has been included and has been provided to vessels known to be fishing in Norwegian waters.

It is your (the master’s) responsibility to ensure that messages sent are accurate and sent at the required times.

You will be notified by the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Fisheries Monitoring Centre (FMC) if electronic logbook data is not received or is incorrect. If a vessel fails to transmit data more than 3 times in a year, then the ELSS will be examined by the MMO.

You may transmit corrections to your electronic logbook declarations up to the last transmitted information at the end of fishing and before entering port.
Mr M Rubezius v Switch My Business Group Ltd: 6008908/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr M Rubezius v Switch My Business Group Ltd: 6008908/2024 - Rule 21 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ea98bcba01abac8e9fe962/Mr_M_Rubezius_v_Switch_My_Business_Group_Limited_6008908_2024.pdf).
MOD common law compensation claims statistics 2023/24
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-26)

Statistics on common law compensation claims against the MOD (other than those arising out of contract disputes).

These statistics include new claims and settled claims as well as the in year expenditure on claims. These statistics do not include compensation awarded under the MOD’s no fault schemes, the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and its predecessor the War Pension Scheme.

These claims are dealt with by the Claims Unit within the department’s Directorate of Judicial Engagement Policy, by contractors operating in accordance with instructions provided by the Claims Unit, or by delegated authorities.
Workforce Skills Support
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 Workforce Skills Support 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 Workforce Skills Support 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.
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Christopher Pickup
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons.

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

Teacher’s name: Mr Christopher Pickup

Teacher reference number: 6406949

Teacher’s date of birth: 14 April 1946

Location teacher worked: Oldham, North West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 12 November 2025

Outcome type: prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Mr Christopher Pickup, formerly employed in Oldham, North West England.

Teacher misconduct

Ground Floor, South Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton RoadCoventryCV1 2WT

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

Telephone xx-xxxx-xxxx

Information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with serious teacher misconduct.
London advisory board
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

Membership structure, draft agendas and notes of meetings for the London advisory board.

The board’s role is to support Claire Burton, Regional Director for London (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/claire-burton--2). You can read more about the responsibilities of advisory boards (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/regional-department-for-education-dfe-directors/about#advisory-boards).

We aim to publish draft agendas at least 10 working days before an advisory board meeting takes place.

Meeting notes record the board’s discussions. We aim to publish these 6 weeks after the end of the month in which the meeting took place.
Medomsley Detention Centre
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-12)

The government has published its response and an open letter to victims and survivors, following the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman’s special investigation into historic abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre.

Today (12 November 2025), the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman published their report into Medomsley Detention Centre. Their terms of reference were to look into:
- what the authorities knew about the abuse from 1961 to 1987
- if there were opportunities to take action or intervene
- what action was taken.
The government has addressed an open letter to all victims and survivors who endured this shocking abuse at Medomsley and has made a formal apology for the failings which occurred.

A Written Ministerial Statement (https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-11-12/hcws1050) setting out the government’s full response and apology was made in Parliament today.

Should you wish to access support, the following support services are available:
- NSPCC – xx-xxxx-xxxx (freephone 24 hour)
- Samaritans – freephone 24/7 – 116123
- Victim support – xx-xxxx-xxxx
- Rape crisis helpline – xx-xxxx-xxxx
Mr R Fleming and Others v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112697/2019 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-14)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr R Fleming and Others v Cornerstone Community Care: 4112697/2019 and Others - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a9c65d699d77bee014844c/4112697.2019___2_Others_-_Mr_R_Fleming___2_Others_v_Cornerstone_Community_Care__Judgment_Issued_12.06.2023.pdf).