theodi/ndl-core-corpus huggingface dataset:
Mr S Zordok v The Theatre Cafe Diner Ltd: 6000851/2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-07)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Zordok v The Theatre Cafe Diner Ltd: 6000851/2025 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6814e0813c3bba3526f03b84/Mr_Sabri_Zordok_v_The_Theater_Cafe_Diner_Limited_-_6000851-2025.pdf).
136 The Street, Kingston, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6JQ: HAV/29UC/F77/2024/0503
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-28)

Southern Region, Mr I Perry BSc FRICS (Chairman) and Mr S Hodges FRICS on 8 October 2024

Read the full decision in CT4 6JQ_HAV/29UC/F77/2024/0503_decision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675001a87cbc7f3d295da9b1/136_The_Street__Decision.pdf) Read the summary & full reasons in CT4 6JQ_HAV/29UC/F77/2024/0503_reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675002c87cbc7f3d295da9b2/136_The_Street__S_F_Reasons.pdf)
DANSP37400 - Notices of decision: Wording of statutory payments decisions: Amounts to include in recovery of statutory payments and NIC compensation decisions
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-06)


DANSP37100 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/decision-and-appeals-for-national-insurance-contributions-and-statutory-payments/dansp37100) provides examples of the wording of decisions about recovery and National Insurance contributions (NIC) compensation.

If the person liable to pay Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay, Statutory Shared Parental Pay, Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay or Statutory Neonatal Care Pay is not entitled to small employer’s relief (SER) they can only claim 92 per cent of the amounts paid to employees. So, when issuing decisions about the amounts that can be recovered, where the person liable to pay is not entitled to SER, only show 92 per cent of the statutory payment.
RPS Planning & Development 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 RPS Planning & Development 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 RPS Planning & Development 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
- 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.
Justin Tomlinson - Minister of State, Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

Advice to Justin Tomlinson, former Minister of State at the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

Mr Tomlinson left his role at the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero in July 2024.

Director, Swindon Supermarine Football Club

Mr Tomlinson sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Swindon Supermarine Football Club. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6848153296e63bce58e4e6aa/Advice_Letter_-_Justin_Tomlinson__Director__Swindon_Supermarine_Football_Club.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in September 2024 and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/justin-tomlinson-former-minister-of-state-at-the-department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero-acoba-advice/advice-letter-justin-tomlinson-director-swindon-supermarine-football-club?preview=8675794)

Director, Justin Tomlinson Ltd

Mr Tomlinson sought the Committee’s advice about starting a business called Justin Tomlinson Ltd. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6749eac72ac8a6da30723af2/ACOBA_Advice_-_Justin_Tomlinson_-_Justin_Tomlinson_Ltd.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in August 2024. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/justin-tomlinson-former-minister-of-state-at-the-department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero-acoba-advice/acoba-advice-letter-justin-tomlinson-justin-tomlinson-ltd?preview=8338700)
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage: government evidence on enforcement and compliance 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-05)

This report outlines the government's enforcement of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage during the 2024 to 2025 financial year.

This document looks at the government’s evidence and analysis on the enforcement of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. The evidence helps monitor, evaluate and review minimum wage enforcement and compliance.

The evidence covers:
- routes to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) enforcement
- enforcement and compliance operations
- enforcement and compliance statistics
Mrs R Dunn v Fibretech Fabrications Ltd: 6000492/2023
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-25)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mrs R Dunn v Fibretech Fabrications Ltd: 6000492/2023 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67b4a0834e79a175a4c2fe6a/Mrs_R_Dunn_-vs-_Fibretech_Fabrications_Limited_-_6000492.2023_-_Judgement.pdf).
Circle 2 Success 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 Circle 2 Success 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 Circle 2 Success 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:
- 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.
Tender to Isabell Princess of the Sea/RIB Vega report published
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-25)

Collision between a tender and a RIB in the port of Göcek, Turkey, resulting in 1 fatality.

Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the collision between the tender to Isabell Princess of the Sea and the RIB Vega in the port of Göcek, Turkey, resulting in 1 fatality on 27 July 2024.

The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened and subsequent actions taken. (https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/collision-between-the-tender-to-isabell-princess-of-the-sea-and-the-rib-vega-resulting-in-one-fatality)

This investigation was carried out by the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) on behalf of the Gibraltar Office of the Marine Accident Investigation Compliance Officer in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the MAIB and the Red Ensign Group Category 1 registries of Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Gibraltar (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mou-between-maib-and-reg-category-1-registries).

Media enquiries (telephone only)

Media enquiries during office hours xx-xxxx-xxxx

Media enquiries out of hours xx-xxxx-xxxx
i2i Development Solutions 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 i2i Development Solutions 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 i2i Development Solutions 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.
Childcare and the law
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-19)

Introduction to Ofsted's role in registering childcare and the legal basis for our work.

The Childcare Act 2006 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/21/contents) says that childcare is ‘any form of care for a child, including education or any other supervised activity’.

Most providers caring for children under 8 years old for more than 2 hours a day in England must register with Ofsted. If you’re a childminder, with or without domestic premises, or a childcare on domestic premises provider, you can choose to register with a childminder agency (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childminder-agencies-list-of-agencies) instead.

To register, you need to be 18 or over and have the right to work in the United Kingdom (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).

If you want to register with Ofsted, contact your local authority (https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council) for information and advice. Local authorities are legally obliged to provide this support.

It is a criminal offence to provide unregistered childcare, or to work from unapproved premises, if you are legally required to register. Ofsted is responsible for making sure that only people who are suitable and ready to provide childcare are registered.

It is an offence to knowingly make a false or misleading statement in an application to register.

The legal basis for our work

For more information, see The Childcare Act 2006 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/21/contents) and supporting regulations The Childcare (Early Years Register) regulations 2008 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/974/contents/made), The Childcare (General Childcare Register) Regulations 2008, (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/975/made) and The Childcare (Early Years and General Childcare Register) (Common Provisions) regulations 2008 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/976/made).

Childcare exemptions are set out in Childcare (Exemptions from Registration) Order (SI 2008/ No 979) (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/979/contents/made).

| Next chapter: Registration exemptions (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/childminders-and-childcare-providers-register-with-ofsted/registration-exemptions).
Dr Rob Ghosh
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-17)

Dr Rob Ghosh was appointed as a member of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel from 1 October 2025. He is a consultant physician and deputy medical director at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Rob Ghosh was appointed as a member of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel from 1 October 2025.

He is a consultant physician and deputy medical director at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Northern Ireland Benefit Statistics Summary: November 2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-26)

Provides an up to date overview and history of the main benefits administered by the Department for Communities (DfC).

The benefits covered by this publication are: Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Employment & Support Allowance, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment and State Pension. Universal Credit figures are also included as Experimental Statistics.
INTM860720 - Employees of international organisations: claims by individuals
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-30)


If a previous claim to exemption from tax has been received in respect of a previous employment with the same international organisation, see INTM860730.

If the claim is in respect of employment with the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the International Development Association or the International Finance Corporation see INTM860750.

Submit any other case in which exemption from tax is claimed by a member of staff of an international organisation, or where exemption appears to be due, to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

Before making this submission, ask the individual to supply a certificate from the relevant organisation confirming that, for the period(s) - which should be shown on the certificate - of their engagement with the organisation, they were considered by the organisation to be an `official' (or `officer') of the organisation.

In the case of
- the European Molecular Biology Laboratory
- EUMETSAT
- the European Space Agency, and
- EUTELSAT
the certificate should confirm that the individual was a `member of staff'.

In the case of NATO, the certificate should confirm that the individual was `civilian staff personnel with a permanent administrative assignment'.

In some cases, the Statutory Instrument states in respect of exemption from income tax in respect of emoluments of officers ofr the international organisation, that "nothing in this subparagraph shall be interpreted as precluding such salaries and emoluments from being taken into account for the purpose of assessing the amount of taxation to be applied to income from other sources." In the UK, these salaries and emoluments are exempt income, and are not taken into account when determining the tax rate on non-exempt income. Other tax jurisdictions take a different approach.

Enclose the certificate with the submission to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) who will advise you of any exemption due and any further action which may be necessary to establish entitlement to exemption. This team does not deal with any questions on National Insurance, which should be referred to HMRC's National Insurance teams.
Government response to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry report
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-08)

The Business and Trade Secretary and the Post Office Minister have issued statements in response to the publication of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry’s report.

Business Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, said:

The publication of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry’s report today by Sir Wyn and his team marks an important milestone for subpostmasters and their families.

I welcome the publication today and am committed to ensuring wronged subpostmasters are given full, fair and prompt redress.

The recommendations contained in Sir Wyn’s report require careful reflection, including on further action to complete the redress schemes. Government will promptly respond to the recommendations in full in Parliament.

Post Office Minister, Gareth Thomas, said:

I welcome the Inquiry’s publication today and pay tribute to Sir Wyn and his team for their comprehensive and penetrating work.

We must never lose sight of the Horizon Scandal’s human impact on postmasters and their families, which the Inquiry has highlighted so well.

Sir Wyn’s report highlights a series of failings by the Post Office and various governments. His recommendations are immensely helpful as a guide for what is needed to finish the job and we will respond in full to Parliament after carefully considering them.

Initial Government actions in response to the Inquiry:

In his oral statement to Parliament, Post Office Minister, Gareth Thomas confirmed that that the Government has accepted Sir Wyn’s recommendation that claimants should be able to bank the best offer they get from the GLO process and should not put it at risk if they choose to go to the independent Panel.

The Minister also confirmed that the Government will provide redress for close family members of those postmasters most adversely affected by the scandal.

Read the Post Office Minister’s full oral statement to Parliament (https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/post-office-minister-responds-to-horizon-it-inquiry-report).
Working for CSOC
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-01)

Working within the Ministry of Defence, CSOC is an integrated military and civilian organisation, working across Defence and with other partner agencies.

About us

Led by the Commander CSOC, General Sir Jim Hockenhull (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/jim-hockenhull), our headquarters is based in Northwood (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/northwood-headquarters) and the Command is represented at sites across the UK and overseas. For more information about the organisation visit the about us (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cyber-and-specialist-operations-command/about) page.

CSOC comprises of personnel from all three armed forces working alongside civil servants and contractors. Vacancies within CSOC can be found on Civil Service Jobs (https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/).

The Application Process

Each role, dependent on seniority, will follow a different recruitment process. The Civil Service uses the Success Profile Framework to attract and retain people of talent and experience from all walks of life, moving away from a purely competency based system of assessment.

For more information visit:
- Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles/success-profiles-civil-service-behaviours) : Behaviours are the actions and activities that people do which result in effective performance in a job. The Civil Service has defined a set of behaviours that, when demonstrated, are associated with job success. Civil Service Behaviours are specific to the grade level of the job role.
- The Civil Service Code (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-code/the-civil-service-code): The Civil Service is committed to becoming the most inclusive employer in the UK and is committed to understanding, respecting, and representing as broad a range of views and backgrounds as we have in UK society. Civil Servants are subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Code that details the Civil Service values, standards of behaviour, rights, and responsibilities.
Security

Successful candidates for roles within CSOC must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is dependent on the role and more information can be found by reading the vetting explanation and guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter).

People working with government assets must also complete basic personnel security standard (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard) checks.

Joint Cyber Reserve Force

The Joint Cyber Reserve Force have been instrumental in enabling success on every operation, exercise and task they have supported. This success is rooted in our mantra of high-end cyber talent first. For more information on becoming a cyber reservist visit the Joint Cyber Reserve Force (https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/joint-cyber-reserve-force) page.
S Bacon v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2402027/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-06)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in S Bacon v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2402027/2024 - Judgment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908d40f823bdda9488b25fb/Simon_Bacon_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_-_2402027_2024_-_Judgment.pdf).

Read the full decision in S Bacon v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 2402027/2024 - Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b95747d723ba6f74dba9a3/Simon_Bacon_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Limited_2402027_2024.pdf).
CAPI05000 - Import procedures: contents
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-24)


This manual will be archived on 15 December 2025. If there is content within this manual you use regularly, email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to let us know.

Note: This manual is currently under review. Some content may be withdrawn or revised during this process. 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. In the meantime, you should check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/services-information).
S&C Slatter 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 S&C Slatter 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 S&C Slatter Ltd recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Relaxation of licensing hours for the Men's Football World Cup 2026
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-04)

Proposal to contingently relax licensing hours for the semi-finals and the final of the Men’s Football World Cup 2026 should any home nation reach those stages.

This paper sets out consultation proposals to contingently relax licensing hours for licensed premises in England and Wales for the semi-finals and the final of the FIFA Men’s Football World Cup 2026 (World Cup 2026) should any of the home nations (England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland) reach those stages.

The consultation is aimed at members of the public, local licensing authorities, licensed premises and other interested parties in England and Wales where these proposals apply.

A Welsh translation of the survey questions will be available shortly.
City of Wolverhampton College
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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

The Armed Forces Covenant

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

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

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

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

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

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

2.1 City of Wolverhampton College recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.
Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination programme
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-10)

Documents relating to the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination (Bexsero®) programme.

Meningococcal disease is caused by invasive infection with the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, also known as the meningococcus.

There are 12 identified capsular groups of which groups B, C, W and Y were historically the most common in the UK.

The MenB vaccine (Bexsero®) protects against meningococcal disease capsular group B. The vaccine was added to the childhood immunisation programme as part of the routine schedule in England from 1 September 2015. Changes to the schedule for MenB vaccination have been made from 01 July 2025.

Data and reports on the uptake of the MenB vaccine for England (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/vaccine-uptake#menb-vaccine-uptake) are published by UK Health Security Agency.

Immunisation patient group direction (PGD) templates (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation-patient-group-direction-pgd) are available for authorisation and adoption to provide NHS routine immunisation services.
PM statement on Ukraine: 16 August 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-16)

The Prime Minister's statement on Ukraine.

President Trump’s efforts have brought us closer than ever before to ending Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine. His leadership in pursuit of an end to the killing should be commended.

While progress has been made, the next step must be further talks involving President Zelenskyy. The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without him.

This morning, I spoke to President Zelenskyy, President Trump and other European partners, and we all stand ready to support this next phase.

I welcome the openness of the United States, alongside Europe, to provide robust security guarantees to Ukraine as part of any deal. This is important progress and will be crucial in deterring Putin from coming back for more.

In the meantime, until he stops his barbaric assault, we will keep tightening the screws on his war machine with even more sanctions, which have already had a punishing impact on the Russian economy and its people.

Our unwavering support for Ukraine will continue as long as it takes.
SK17 9RZ, Mastermelt Refining Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BL1312IE/V015
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-18)

View the application submitted by Mastermelt Refining Services Limited for Staden Lane Industrial Estate, Buxton.

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)
An investigation into the DfE and the Charity Commission
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-08)

A summary of our investigation into Damian Murray's complaint about the Department for Education and Charity Commission.

We investigated Damian Murray’s complaint about how the Charity Commission and the Department for Education (DfE) responded to his serious allegations regarding the concealment of non-recent child sexual abuse by a charity that founded and ran a college.

Our investigation found the Commission failed to understand or consider all the issues in Damian’s complaint. It did not show that it had looked at all the relevant evidence relating to his complaint, and it did not assess the charity’s failings in accordance with its risk and safeguarding guidance.
Housing quality metrics in England: Coherence article
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-28)

This report compares Official Statistics publications that provide information on housing quality in England. It provides guidance for users in choosing metrics.

This coherence article focuses on data from Official Statistics publications that provide information on how many dwellings in England are in poor condition, noting where they differ and the likely reasons for this. This article provides guidance for users when choosing the most suitable metrics for a purpose. We also discuss related sources of data, including those for devolved nations.
Good character: caseworker guidance
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-13)

Immigration staff guidance on assessing the good character requirement in nationality applications.

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on how to assess the good character requirement in relevant nationality applications.

The guidance has been updated to clarify that applications made after 10 February 2025 that include illegal entry will normally be refused citizenship, regardless of when the illegal entry occurred.
VATFIN7210 - Intermediaries: When is someone acting as an intermediary?: Key factors
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-27)


An intermediary for the purposes of the finance exemption must:
- be providing an intermediary service in relation to an exempt financial transaction (that is, the transaction of one of the parties must itself fall within items 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 of Group 5);
- be acting in an intermediary capacity (i.e. bringing together someone seeking a financial service with someone providing a financial service); and
- if the transaction falls with items 1, 2, 3 or 4, be carrying out work preparatory to the conclusion of contracts for the provision of those financial services.
Therefore, in deciding whether something is an intermediary service, the key factors are those set out above rather than, for example, how the person is paid (e.g. by commission or fee) or by their professional status.The following paragraphs will assist you in deciding whether someone is acting as an intermediary for the purposes of item 5.What does "… providing an intermediary service …" mean?There are two criteria that need to be met if someone is to be providing an intermediary service. These criteria are:
- they must bring together someone seeking a financial service with someone providing a financial service; and
- if the service falls within items 1 to 4 they must perform work preparatory to the conclusion of contracts for the provision of those financial services.
In the ECJ judgment in the case of CSC Financial Services Ltd ("CSC"- Case C-235/00 – [2002] STC 57) the court referred to this as "…a distinct act of mediation". CSC is discussed in greater detail in VATFIN7230 (https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-finance-manual/vatfin7230).
Mr S Hampson v Hanley: 3315019/2022
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Hampson v Hanley: 3315019/2022 - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67adb4bd4fd41c3a24cd21ef/Mr_S_Hampson_-_v_-_Hanley_-_3315019-2022_-_Judgment.pdf).
Mr S Deafley and Others v ODX Innovations Ltd (In Administration): 4102726/2023 and Others
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-03)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr S Deafley and Others v ODX Innovations Ltd (In Administration): 4102726/2023 and Others - Strike Out (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6835cfeb5f8330ed48e72b14/Mr_S_Deafley___Others_v_ODX_Innovations_Ltd__In_Administration__-_4102726.2023___Others_-_Judgment.pdf).
Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce
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 Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce 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 Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce 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
- 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.
Mr V Buianov v DigiDoe Ltd: 6012932/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-22)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr V Buianov v DigiDoe Ltd: 6012932/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbcceba1e4472207995d13/Mr_Vladisalv_Buianov_v__DigiDoe_Ltd_-_6012932-2024.pdf).
Product Recall: Peppa Pig Magazine Issue 419 - Camera and Key Set Toy (2510-0051)
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-17)

Product Recall for Peppa Pig Magazine Issue 419 (Camera and Key Set Toy) presenting a serious risk of choking.

Summary

Product: Peppa Pig Magazine Issue 419 (Camera and Key Set Toy)

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking as it contains detachable small parts.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking as it contains components that can detach or break off during reasonably foreseeable use, creating small parts that fit entirely within a small parts cylinder. These small parts pose a choking hazard to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. The item can be disposed of in household waste, or returned to Story House Egmont Limited.

For further information, including on receiving a refund, access the Story House Egmont website at the following link: https://www.storyhouseegmont.co.uk/blog/product-recall-peppa-pig-issue-419/

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2510-0051

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Mr E Heggarty v Record UK Ltd: 4106401/2024
Source: gov.uk (2025-02-24)

Employment Tribunal decision.

Read the full decision in Mr E Heggarty v Record UK Ltd: 4106401/2024 - Judgment with Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ab6ddd1a116437c7ed8905/Mr_E_Heggarty_v_Record_UK_Limited_-_judgment.pdf).
Travel time measures for the Strategic Road Network and local ‘A’ roads: October 2024 to September 2025
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-10)

Congestion on the Strategic Road Network (motorways and ‘A’ roads managed by Highways England), and on locally managed ‘A’ roads for the year ending September 2025.

Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). OSR sets the standards of trustworthiness, quality and value in the Code of Practice for Statistics that all producers of official statistics should adhere to. You are welcome to contact us directly by emailing congestion statistics with any comments about how we meet these standards.

On the Strategic Road Network (SRN) for the year ending September 2025, the average delay is estimated to be 11.2 seconds per vehicle per mile (spvpm), compared to free flow, a 1.8% decrease on year ending September 2024.

The average speed is estimated to be 56.4 mph for the year ending September 2025, up 0.4% from September 2024.

On local ‘A’ roads for the year ending September 2025, the average delay is estimated to be 44.5 seconds per vehicle per mile (spvpm) compared to free flow. This is down 7.3% on year ending September 2024.

The average speed is estimated to be 24.1 mph for the year ending September 2025, up 4.3% on year ending September 2024.

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To hear more about DfT statistical publications as they are released, follow us on X at DfTstats (https://x.com/dftstats).
Company Names Tribunal decision: Pinney Talfourd LLP Client Account Ltd
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-11)

Decision for applicant Pinney Talfourd LLP registration number 16258894, applicant successful.

Application number 5432

Applicant Pinney Talfourd LLP objected to the name used by Pinney Talfourd LLP Client Account Ltd under the Companies Act 2006.

This decision was undefended. ‘Undefended’ refers to decisions where there has been no defence in response to the application to the Company Names Tribunal.

Signed order

On the 5 November 2025 the adjudicator hereby gives notice under sections 73(4) and (5) of the Companies Act 2006 that the company name of Pinney Talfourd LLP Client Account Ltd is changed to 16258894, Ltd.